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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1927

Page

2

AE Members Start for Homes in Local Meeting

The report notes a year’s meeting with discussion about the Woman’s College of Montgomery and Montevallo, but no decision reached. Counts show Egworth and others in attendance with Talladega placing first, Florence third, and Martin Oblbreth of Nash mentioned in honorable mention.

Wma Egworth Hal Woman's College of Montgomery Montevallo Fone Eount Talladega Florence Martin Oblbreth Nash

Butler Juniors Honor Colonel Butler with $50 Check

Colonel Butler, area president of the Confiration Mills era, received a $50 check from the Junior Chamber of Commerce dance committee to support the fund for retiring spring trainees. The presentation delighted members and the entire Junior Chamber.

Confiration Mills Chorstoun Ningre Chamber of Commerce Minneapolis Butler

Life Service Meeting Concludes With Awards

The Life Service gathering led by Dr. Mathed of Ace with Miss Grebo Norton and Mrs F W Ley of Tampa presiding concluded today after a final news session. Awards were announced and delegates departed on a special train, marking the event as possibly the largest and most successful assembly on record.

Perence Grebo Norton F. Wwley Tampa Fla Delega

Mars Tomlinson Is Contest Winner

Miss Hamilton lectured during the show and 52 slides offered fashion tips. Mrs J Tomlinson of Danville won with 41L Paterson of Falkville as alternate. Mrs Elbert Weaver and Mrs E J Brown of Gandy's Cove were club winners with alternates. Winners receive a free trip to Auburn in August to attend the state short course and represent the county.

K. Ob Gladys M _atate Ra. E. P. Ry Decatur Picture Theatre Miss Hamilton Elbert Weaver Gandy’s Cove E. J. Brown Auburn

Revival Services Continue At Austinville Methodist Church

Revival services run through Thursday at Austinville Methodist Church as crowd turnout remains strong. Pastor S. V. BI and Rev. S V Sturdivant share duties with emphasis on pledges and community support.

Austinville Methodist Church Ssazo L. G. Sturdivant S Ul Sove Jesus S. V. BI Alternet Rae Pastre Copersing

Figures Given On Cotton Seed

Cotton seed crushed in the 10 month period August 1 to May 31 totalled 6,108,554 tons, up from 5,451,173 tons a year ago. Cotton seed on hand at mills May 31 reached 173,495 tons versus 56,650 last year. Products produced and on hand include crude oil 1,826,909,000 pounds and refined oil 1,558,448,390 pounds, with respective on hand 73,030,905 and 507,644,412 pounds.

Washington Census Bureau

City Gets Lease Of Water Plant

Muscle Shoals wins lease for the government water filtration plant at reservation two. The Tri Cities Daily reports two proposals were submitted with the Muscle Shoals bid endorsed by the ordinance department and forwarded to the Secretary of War for approval. Alabama Power also proposed leasing the plant.

Ordinance Department Davis Muscle Shoals City Secretary of War Alabama Power Company

Excellent Program Tuesday Afternoon

St Johns Guilds members host an afternoon and evening program at Wilder Place featuring local and visiting artists. The schedule includes cake judging at 3 PM, readings and piano solos, musical skits and numbers, and performances by Warrick Twins Miss Pierce Mrs Klein Albany Quartette and others.

Ladies of St. John's Guild Wilder Place Reading Julian Bingham Susan Beech Garren Warrick Twins Miss Pierce Mrs. Klein Harriet Irwin Marguerette Marie Hartung

Traveling Man Praises Tennessee Valley Bank Building

A visiting banking official said the Tennessee Valley Bank building is one of the handsomest in the South and that Decatur should be pleased with the handsome structure. The building has drawn favorable comment from locals and visitors alike.

Tennessee Valley Bank South Decatur

Cast From Cities Presents Playlet on June 9

A local talent program titled Cast From Cities Presents Playlet was held on June 9 featuring soloists Mrs. R. M. McGlathery Mrs. C. J. Dalgren Rev. Hart and Miss Eloise Riddle with a chorus including Mesdames McClathery and ummer Misses Baker Banks and Messrs Carroll Mason McGehee and Timberlake. Proceeds go to buy office equipment for the home demonstration agent as the cast toured Comic Sheet Land and enjoyed the performance. The show was directed by Mrs.

Decatur R. M. McGlathery C. J. Dalgren Rev. Hart Eloise Riddle Mesdames McClathery Ummer Baker Banks Carroll Mason McGehee Timberlake Hartselle

Malone Talks To Commission On Courthouse Site

Citizens petition Morgan County Alabama officials to act at once on repairing remodeling or rebuilding a county courthouse. The letter cites lack of facilities and risk to county records and asks the Board of Revenue to proceed with construction or reconstruction. Signatories include B L L athe G D Williamson and R E Chandler.

Malone Board of Morgan County Alabama Board of Revenue Alato County Eitiz Court House B. LL. Athe G. D. Williamson RK. E. Chandler

Miss Hamilton Thanks Helpers and Attendees

Véra Austelle expresses appreciation to all who assisted with the program and to those who attended, acknowledging support and participation.

Véra’ Austelle

Omaha Hosts National Editorial Association Convention

Omaha Neb June 13 delegates of the National Editorial Association filled pulpits at 20 local churches before the convention. The gathering precedes a tour of the Black Hills and a visit to President Coolidge's summer White House with early bids for the 1928 meeting coming from Memphis Tennessee and Hollywood by the Sea Florida.

Omaha Nebr G(ap National Editorial Association Black Hills President Coolidge White House Memphis, Tenn Hollywood by-the-Sea Florida

Whitton Nears Finish on Iuka Water Plant

E R Whitton, working for months in Iuka Mississippi on a city water plant project, will soon complete his task and return to Decatur. The Vidette praises his management as business like and factory minded, noting the completion is expected by August first or later and that many residents will miss his departure.

E. R. Whitton Iuka Miss Mr. Whitton Decatur

Patterson in City on Business Mission

J B Patterson a prominent Lacon farmer and business man visited the city today on a business mission drawing many friends who were glad to see him.

J. B. Patterson Lacon Mr. Patterson

Morgan County Corn Crop Sees Superior Yield This Season

C W Knight executive of Decatur Mill and Elevator Co states Morgan County corn crop exceeds average and surpasses other sections in both quality and quantity while others suffer weaker yields.

Morgan County C. W. Knight Decatur Mill and Elevator Co Knight

Fliers Greeted In German City

Clarence Cham berl in Berlin and Charles Levine are greeted by about 2 000 people at Baden Baden railway station upon arrival from Berlin. The burgomaster escorts them to their hotel where autographs are sought. They will leave for Bremen later this week to meet wives arriving Friday from New York.

Baden - Baden Germany Clarence Chamberlin Charles Levine Berlin Europe Bremen New York

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