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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1928

Page

8

Udall Chief of Police Arrested in Volstead Drama

Udall Kansas faces a volatile local fight as Police Chief Oscar Beaver is jailed on conspiracy to violate the Volstead Act. Mayor Big Bill Honey resists action, while Sheriff Elmer Chamneys orders a probe. Deputies raid Beaver’s home finding liquor, who says he seized it as an officer. Commissioners split. two want Beaver expelled, three seek quiet.

Udall Kansan Ying Oscar Beaver Udall Will Big Bill) Honey Beaver Chief Beaver Elmer Chamneys Cowley County Kansas Victor Miller Miller Guy Big Bill

Plans for W. K. McNeil apartment house

Plans have arrived for the W. K. McNeil apartment house at Lafayette and Ferry streets. Bids for construction will be solicited soon with a likely contract award in the latter part of the month. The existing building will be razed to make way for a modern, convenient design.

W. K. McNeil Lafayette and Ferry Streets

Woman 77 Plans Atlantic Flight From New York

Lena Ledbetter, 77, and her daughter aim to fly solo from New York to Paris in a tri motor Ford starting around August 15. They may add a male pilot as crew and emphasize that the first to reach foreign soil could settle the question of the Atlantic crossing record.

Y International Tulsa Okla Atlantic Ocean Lena Ledbetter New York Paris Unit Atlantic

Miss Ledbetter Encourages Prompt Flight We Can Wait

Miss Ledbetter stated that they can hardly wait and do not consider the flight anything he impossible. The remark conveys eagerness and determination about the planned departure.

Town Boost Emphasizes Residents’ Role in Success

The article urges residents to support local growth, arguing progress hinges on community efforts rather than the town itself. It stresses collective responsibility and civic action to improve prosperity.

Machine rolls offered for sale at The Daily

A local notice states that machine rolls can be purchased at The Daily. The brief item notes availability and the sales channel for interested buyers.

Pastor W D Barnes Improves After Illness Confinement

Reverend W D Barnes of Ninth Street Methodist Church shows improvement two days after being confined to his home by illness.

W. D. Barnes Ninth Street Methodist Church

Billheads Available at The Daily Before Month’s Start

The Daily offers billheads for order with a deadline before the first of the month. Customers are urged to place orders promptly to ensure delivery.

We Make Money And Friends With "Quality" Store Message

A storefront urges new shoppers to visit and test claims of quality and value. The notice promotes personal experience over third party endorsements to prove the store’s value to customers.

War on boll weevils expands in Alabama fields

Officials from Auburn University and the extension service announce organized effort against boll weevils with poison demonstrations planned for Alabama farmers. Prof. J. M. Robertson reports poison proves profitable, averaging 7.25 dollars per acre with 2 to 3 dollars in increased yield per dollar spent.

Auburn Ala Alabama Extension Service College of Agriculture J. M. Robertson Department of Entomology Lee Montgomery County

Decatur's Good Notes Spark Conversation Across Town

Local chatter centers on Decatur's numerous good notes and their potential topics for lively discussion. Residents cite wealth of material and variety of subjects to discuss in gatherings and casual chats.

Decatur

Central Baptist Church Board of Deacons To Meet Tonight

The board of deacons of the Central Baptist church will hold a regular session this evening to discuss church affairs and upcoming activities.

Board of Deacons of The Central Baptist Church

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Daily Commercial Printing Department Atlee Mason Atley Herbert Ann Minthorne Heald Kansas City Hoover Department Stores Second Decatur, Ala Ieee Worner Mr. Penney Harm J. P. Wilson Arnold J. T. High Montgomery Als State Depo of Agriculture College of Real Auburn Abigail Jersey Hillside Jersey Farms Massachusetts United States Alabama Farm Bureau Federation Pensacola Mobile Traffic Department New York City Hawaii Sparkman Oak Ridge Oak School Chevrolet U. K Twin City Chevrolet CO W. Church Dimity Batiste Georgette Voile Scotch Madras
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