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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1928
Page
3
The Alabama education system reports a record year driven by a $700000 summer session appropriation and extended term in 1927. Enrollment reached 597225 students with 16214 teachers, while school property value rose to 45645977 and total receipts topped 20774312 dollars.
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Decatur Kiwanis club meets at the Y M C A at three Thursday afternoon then travels by car to the Ki Y camp near Vinemont for a barbecue. Ben F. Martin oversees the barbecue with members urged to bring their own cars. some will be assigned rides if needed. The event also introduces Ki Y camp, a recreation site supported by Kiwanis and the Y M C A.
Stockholm report says geologist Professor Arvid Hoegben of Upsala advances a theory that Atlantis lies in the North Sea, not Africa or off the Moroccan coast, with past land connection between England and the Netherlands indicating a true Atlantis awaiting confirmation.
Postmaster William E. Crawford will depart today for Red Boiling Springs for a two week visit. He will oversee local postal duties and attend area meetings while away.
J Leonard Jackson of Lebanon delivers messages to larger crowds at the Grant Street Church of Christ. Night services focus on The Bible the Authentic and Sufficient Revelation of God to Man with upcoming talks on The Two Covenants and Jesus Christ and Him Graced. Afternoon programs with song led by A V Gilliam praised as inspiring.
M Hendrix, assistant chief of police, is back on the job after recovering from an illness that confined him to his Johnston Street home for several days.
Chicago explorers lease from Cape Town to the Kalaes Desert with Dr Cadle Professor Mennen and Fred Parrish leading a large truck expedition. They plan ultra modern gear a radio base and electric fridge to film and contact. They expect to study pygmy tribes near Yahari Desert and seek the cradle of man while hunting with movie gear.
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