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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1928

Page

8

Almon Welcomed Home by Tri-Cities People

Congressman Edward B. Almon returned from Te`w with cheers at Sheffield and Florence as residents gathered at stations to honor his fourteen years of service. He promised to push Muscle Shoals issue toward a satisfactory adjustment when Congress reconvenes, stressing opposition to government operation of properties.

Almon Tri-Cities Ressman Edward B. Almon The Tew Es Daily Almond Isole Shoals Ar Jes Sheffield Washington Florence Tuscumbia Mr.Almon Muscle, Shoals C. W. Ashcraft Congress Coolidge

President to Meet Congress After Vacation on Vital Settlement

President vowed to confer with members of Congress on his return from vacation and help craft a bill acceptable to both sides. In closing his address, Mr Almond thanked colleagues for cooperation toward a settlement and urged continued effort until the issue is resolved.

Congress Almon

Kiwanis Camp Outing At Ki Y Camp

Forty Decatur Kiwanis members joined boys at the Ki-Y camp near Vinemont Alabama for a weekly meeting turned barbecue outing. Adults and youths played volley ball and baseball while visitors marveled at the rugged camp setting and new conveniences.

Decatur Kiwanis Club Vinemont Ala

Callahan Sheds Light on Decatur Ward Divisions

A local official reports that Decatur cannot legally divide the city into wards under current law. He cites section 1743 of the municipal code and notes the next city election will be on the third Monday in September 1928 with a mayor and five at large councilmen.

Secretary of State City Decatur Alabama

Road conditions reported by highway officers

Officials of the state highway department reported detours and road conditions in northern districts. State Road No 7 from Athens to Ardmore and several county detours are gravel or fair, with slick sections after rain. paved routes between Cullman Hartselle Decatur and Birmingham show mixed progress with detours near Warrior and Arcadelphia, while State Road No 3 from Florence to Athens and onward to Huntsville remains passable though slippery after rain.

State Highway Department Athens Ardmore Tuen Barricade Athens Female College Cullman Hartselle Decatur Keller Bridge Mooresville Belle Mina Nick Davis Road Arcadelphia Birmingham Montgomery Verbena Prattmont Florence Huntsville Ross”Hotel Nick Davis Madison County Capshaw

Jadean Campaign Plans Ready for Junior Chamber Drive

Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce readies a Tuesday campaign to raise 2200 dollars this year. Volunteers assemble at the chamber hall at 3 PM, work in pairs with ten prospects each, and report back by 7:30 PM to open and close the drive in one afternoon.

Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce

Obituary notice from Wetumpka dies at Trinity Home

A Wetumpka man died at Trinity early today at his parents home. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at Trinity with burial in the city cemetery, Brown directing.

of Wetumpka Trinity City Cemetery Brown

Trade at Home Advice for Investors

When you trade you should trade at home and keep your own money in circulation for your own benefit, ensuring you control funds and decisions locally. The guidance emphasizes personal finance autonomy and prudent investment practices.

James Ramsey Dies From His Injuries

The death of James Ramsey in Birmingham was reported today. A former local resident and student aviator, he sustained injuries several days ago in an airplane accident. The Ramsey family lived here for many years and was well known, with news of his passing causing widespread sorrow.

Birmingham James Ramsey Ramsey

Call 46 for Second Streets Delivery Rates

The Daily announces home delivery in larger lots of 500 or more papers at a price of 80 cents per thousand.

Two Newborns Reported in Local Birth Notices

Born to Mr and Mrs W J Garnett a son on June 13. Born to Mr and Mrs Charles Phillips on June 10 a daughter Charlie June.

W. J. Garnett Charles Phillips Charlie June

Blankenship Assigned to Organized Reserve Corps

Oele Vnship received notice of his appointment to the engineering reserves of the Organized Reserve Corps. Alabama led the southeastern district with appointments totaling 130 out of a larger number.

Oele Organized Reserve Corps Alabama

Frank Dix Takes Summer Post at Vermont Scout Camp

Frank Dix son of Mr and Mrs Paul Dix of Decatur has gone to Benson Vermont where he will serve this summer as athletic instructor at a Boy Scout camp Mr Dix is a student at Berea College Kentucky

Frank Dix Paul Dix Decatur Benson

Antarctic expedition plan by Douglas George Effery announced

In New York, Commander Douglas George Effery, veteran of Shackleton’s voyage, outlines a third air expedition into the Antarctic. His flight aims to supplement Byrd and Wilkins, covering a different section of the South Pole region.

Douglas George Effery

Child Dies On A Visit To Morgan

Williard Brown, one year old son of Mr and Mrs E Brown, died during a visit to Morgan. The article notes the family's presence and the tragic death. Further details are not provided in the readable text.

Morgan Williard Brown Mrs E. Brown

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