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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1928
Page
8
A tornado swept through McCook Nebraska and surrounding towns last night injuring 21 persons and destroying about 100 homes. Reports indicate the storm originated in Kansas and caused extensive property damage with telegraph and telephone lines cut and many families left homeless.
The Ohio senator argued the administration passed more than 24 farm related laws and urged government support for a farm marketing system. He emphasized protective tariffs and inland transportation as key aid, saying true leadership comes from constructive legislation benefiting farmers.
An advertisement claims a drug named B-C can provide immediate safe relief for all headaches. It touts a ready to use remedy found in boxes labeled B-C and marketed as a universal neuralgia and pain reliever with three minute action.
An advertisement touts Fly-Tox Hand Sprayer as a one minute solution to mosquitoes. It instructs filling the sprayer with Fly-Tox and releasing a fine spray to kill insects in the room including ceilings and screens. The copy asserts safety to people and fabric friendly fragrance, notes Mellon Institute research and Rex Re- Fellowship, and guarantees every bottle.
The speaker argues the nation enjoys the longest period of sustained business prosperity and moral leadership. He praises tax cuts and debt reduction under Coolidge, lauds Hoover's commerce department for promoting home building, and defends US sovereignty against a League of Nations commitment.
People of the Cartwright area in Elkmont route 3 welcome John Rainey, former assistant at David Lipscomb College in Nashville, to hold revival at Plainview Christian church starting the fifth Sunday in July. He will preach there for one week then move to ONeal church for ten days. Public invited to both services.
The Board of Revenue approves continued funding for a rural health program. Local officials say the measure will gratify rural residents across the county, noting widespread interest in sustaining health work in smaller communities.
James T. Dumas of Foley Alabama was elected president of the Alabama Pharmaceutical Association at its 46th annual meeting aboard the steamer Birmingham docked from Savannah. Huntsville Alabama was chosen for the next convention.
A concise note suggests purchasing quality advertising stationery for Deca tur to boost business branding and visibility. It emphasizes practical promotional use.
Rev. S O Kimbrough announced a house warming at Central Methodist church on Wednesday from 7 to 9 PM. A 7 o'clock dinner, in the religious education building, funds Sunday school furnishings. A reception committee will guide visitors, with a music program during dinner by Mrs. S C Kimbrough and an orchestra led by Mr. Shook.
The six page report cites unsanitary buildings and inadequate food for inmates, with supervision using inmates as farm hands and no profit reporting. It calls for removal of the current supervisor, appointment of a competent manager, and urgent inspections by the Prison Inspector, plus immediate board action to improve care and proper expenditure.
Services led by Dr. James Allen Smith of Central Baptist Church draw large gatherings at Hartsville Baptist Church. Interest remains strong as revival events continue through the current week.
Miss Mildred Weatherly aged 14 died at the T C I bos in Birmingham Saturday morning after a six year illness. The body was laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery in Fairfield Monday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G Walker and Dr. Gatlin of Fairfield Baptist Church. Twelve school mates served as pallbearers and conducted the music. She is survived by her father and mother Mr and Mrs Floyd Weatherly formerly of Decatur one sister Miss Mable Weatherly and two brothers Joe and J S Weatherly her grandparents Mr and Mrs J T Weatherly of Decatur and a grandmother Mrs A G Williford of Decatur.
A dry hot day energized thousands of North Alabama farmers as they intensified efforts to restore cotton fields damaged by heavy rains. Planters expect much of the lost ground to be recovered, noting Tuesday as a turning point in the season.
Decatur city council to award contracts Thursday evening for paving of Rasma Street and repair of Avenue. Advertisements for bids have been published and contractor interest is high. Also to be awarded are sewer projects in the Alabama Street area.
L. E. Easter of Athens is currently at Benevolent Hospital receiving medical treatment.
Local stockholders of the American Telephone Company have received their rights to buy stock in the new issue. J B Cassels district manager invites those who are unsure how to use the rights or value to call at his office for information.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 8 30 oclock at St John s Episcopal church for Miss Mary Lou Dancey a beloved local resident who died Wednesday night in Boston Massachusetts Interment followed in the family burial ground on the Danville road Brown directed Out of town relatives included Mrs Castleman Estell and daughter of Denver Colorado Mr and Mrs Winston Garth of Huntsville Miss Mary South and Willis Garth of Columbus Ohio
The vacation Bible school opened Monday morning at Westminster Presbyterian Church with a fairly large attendance. Work started in all four departments. An invitation was extended to all city boys and girls to enroll in the two week program. Classes begin each morning at 8 30.
J Leonard Jackson of Lebanon Tennessee spoke twice Monday afternoon and night in the Jackson Street Church of Christ revival. The minister delivered two inspiring messages and officials believe the services will spread goodwill through the community.
An Albany and Thompson Drug Co. advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil for corns bunions and swollen veins. It guarantees money back if pain persists and claims the oil enables “ab solute foot comfort” and full activity.
Asbury Malone Bill Papenburg and Raymond Britain named to a nominating committee to place names in nomination for the last half of 1928 in Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce. Two president candidates four vice president candidates and 18 directors to be selected.
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