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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1927
Page
2
A number of trucks arrived to support a highway department division as repairs begin across the state. A crane was unloaded and assigned to maintenance to handle the heavy work. The state confirms roads will be repaired and upgraded though no damage had been reported.
On May 28 our Heavenly Father called home Henry Junkin born July 23 1856 in Mor an county He served as Deacon of Lebanon church all his life He is survived by wife two sons and two daughters of Falkville A funeral with many friends followed May 29 to Lebanon cemetery May God bless the bereaved, pastor J T Anderson
Beverly Hills mayor Will Rogers underwent major gallstone surgery yesterday. Nurses report a favorable condition and that he is resting well after the procedure.
The City B Y P U will meet at three o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Austinville Baptist church and all city unions are urged to have representatives present.
Rev John M Irwin is scheduled to address the Pastor's Union meeting at the M C A Monday morning. The session will open at 10 o'clock with officials urging full attendance for routine business and upcoming matters.
Earl Barnes, a noted local resident and former Florida high school faculty member, will enter Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas this fall to prepare for the ministry. He will work in religious educational projects in Tennessee this summer and then enroll with the fall semester. Barnes has many friends hoping for his success in his calling.
Heavy rainfall drenched Decatur last night with total precipitation measured at .68 of an inch reported by government observer Mrs A H Irons.
A promotional note urges readers to try Albany 1000 with their class, claiming the number will connect them with more than 4 000 hearers in Morgan County.
In Washington Court House Ohio Silas J Paul and Jennie Rothenberger aged about 52 and 18 months apart in age were separated when Jennie went with her mother in 1877 after a divorce. A neighbor’s tip led to a family reunion in Fostoria and then in Paul’s home where the aged father embraced his long lost daughter now married to Charles Rothenberger.
At Eastbourne England on the Royal Eastbourne course Colonel F. G. Crompton and the club assistant professional halved the 175 yard thirteenth hole in one stroke. It is the fourth hole in the world to be halved in one with prior instances at Forest Hills New Jersey 1919 St Augustine England 1926 and Clearmont England 1925 both notable for a two woman achievement at St Augustine's.
A seven pound son, Ollie Eugene Jr., was born to Mr and Mrs Ollie Schickel of Dallas Texas on June 9.
Decatur is offering marketing facilities to Morgan County farmers hoping to boost local agriculture. The Daily reports on home news and efforts to improve farm conditions through coordinated marketing support.
Work to place two and a half inch asphalt penetration on the Moulton highway will start within about ten days. Only about two and a half miles remain without rock base, with weather permitting the tax to push forward. Officials expect rock base finished by summer end and possibly the full asphalt surface before winter. Open and passable status will delight residents of Lawrence and Morgan counties.
The Tennessee River rose today with a local gauge reading seven feet, signaling higher water levels across nearby areas. Residents monitor flood risks as rainfall contributes to the rise.
Among attendees headed to Havana Cuba for the Zamora Temple ceremony are Mr. and Mrs. BE Rushing and Mr. and Mrs. J B Harlow. The party departs tonight by train for a Florida port to begin travel.
Morgan county representative Wen Burleson has attended sessions in Montgomery this week after recovering from several weeks of illness. He had been confined to his home in Hartselle and missed the legislature's opening.
A singing school will open Monday evening at Willoughby Presbyterian Church and run for 12 nights. Supervised by Messrs Delmore and Steadham, the program aims to improve vocal training for participants.
France Patterson represents Morgan County in the state legislature and is home for the weekend visiting his family. He plans to return to Montgomery early next week.
H Borer chief of the John Co street fire department receives Pasteur treatment for rabies. This marks the second time an official has been treated after a bite thought to be rabid, with a prior 21 day stay in Montgomery for medical care.
Rev. James D. Munter, pastor of Central Methodist Church, is leaving Monday for Cordova Alabama where he will open a revival campaign running through Sunday June 26. Appointments to fill the Central Methodist pulpit for June 26 will be announced later by church leaders.
A quirky weather note reports a lofty nine chimps near the prayies telly with a 856 maximum and 68 minimum for the 24 hour period ending at noon.
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