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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1927
Page
3
The revival at the Methodist church concluded Thursday night with more than thirty persons added to the church rolls. Rev. Sturdivant assisted Rev. Blythe, then left Friday for Cullman.
Rainfall in the past 24 hours totaled about .58 of an inch according to the weather bureau.
A local merchant publicizes an opportunity to retain funds at home as money moves away. The notice hints at a return option but offers few concrete details and invites reader inquiry.
The U S government conducts large insurance business but only about one tenth of Alabama veterans use it. In May more than one million dollars in insurance was reinstated and converted with June activity exceeding expectations. Under new laws, disabled veterans receive liberal options including reinstatement with back premiums as a loan. Healthy veterans may reinstate by paying two monthly premiums. Seven standard policies cost about seven dollars per thousand per year and include dividends and other benefits. July 2, 1927, marks the last day to reinstate and vet. For details contact T J Calvert, Regional Manager, U S Veterans Bureau, Birmingham Alabama.
In New York Mrs. Osa Johnson and her husband Martin Johnson push nature film projects across Africa and beyond. She recalls keeping her rifle and compact handy on grueling jungle shoots while supporting her partner in adventure and cinema.
The national W C T U led by Mrs Ella A Boole calls to defeat Governor Alfred E Smith of New York for the presidency. Local editorials and letters debate the 18th amendment with bitter attacks and defense of the anti liquor stance amid national political rhetoric.
The Rev W L Outhouse pastor of the First Christian church delivered a fine sermon Sunday afternoon at the Morgan County jail. He spoke on letting go of weight and sin and running the race with patience. An invitation was extended inviting interested persons to attend afternoon services.
Vacation Bible School enters its second week at Westminster Pre church with cordial invitation for children to enroll. The event aims to engage youngsters in religious instruction and activities this morning.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Bozeman of Albany Route 2 died Sunday morning. Funeral services were held at the residence with interment following at Roselawn Cemetery.
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