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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1928
Page
2
A planning picnic organized by the Parent Teachers Association aims to boost community interest. The event follows recent school improvements including a heating system upgrade and town power plant establishment. The program features speeches by educators, music, athletic events, a boxing bout, and a ball game.
Misses Mattie Lou and Kathryn Maples led a children's day program at the Methodist church with a beautifully decorated venue and varied flowers. A heavy rain reduced attendance, but those present praised the performances and the effort of the participating children.
Accident report describes a vehicle overturn during a curve with possible serious injury to a person named Ar thu But. The fragment notes a sham4 re ma ANGue and mentions the incident involving The Blows And Auto.
Monday morning at 8 30 o clock the first session of Daily Vacation Bible School will be held at the Church of God on Sixth Avenue. Children aged five to fourteen may enroll and attend. A staff of teachers will run the various classes and officials urge parents to enroll their children on the first day if possible.
The car turned over and was badly smashed but Mr. Butler escaped without injury.
Weather records show heavy rains in Alabama near Massey and Cedar Plains southwest of Hartsel. Despite deluge, crops are in fair condition and are expected to reach excellent status after a few sunny days.
Weather bureau reports light rainfall totaling .24 inches in the last 24 hours up to 7 o clock this morning.
Physicians endorse Calotabs as a system purifier for purifying the body and improving health. The ad promotes Calotabs as a natural foundation for health with a course once or twice a week for several weeks and a family package with directions for 85 cents at drug stores.
Seattle June 22 AP Dr Thomas Arkle Clark dean of men at Illinois says youth are better trained independent and self reliant due to home privileges. He argues home influence shapes traits like courtesy honesty and truth and warns that the child’s character is largely formed by age fifteen citing war and Volstead Act as influences.
A dryer blaze at the Alabama Brick and Tile plant on West Market Street was brought under control last night after the alarm was raised by the night watchman. Repairs began today, with W B Nehr noting the prompt response by the fire department prevented major damage to the plant.
Decatur city council discussed paving of Second Street West in regular session last night. No definite action was taken as the engineer works on figures, though a sufficient number of property owners support the improvement.
The vacation Bible school at First Christian church in Hartselle Alabama ended Tuesday evening. A impressive program by the young students showcased that many good Christian tenets were impressed on the attendees through the Bible course.
The First Christian church presents Perfect Love tonight at its Hartselle church. Cast members travel from nearby to perform in the program for local residents.
A fragmentary report from Tennessee mentions a river scene and a focus on a stage, hinting at a disturbance or incident near riverfront events. Readable details are limited, but authorities respond as the public watches developments.
A widespread claim from an Alabama firm touts Sargon a new health remedy by a leading biochemist after two and one half years of lab work. It praises Sargon Soft Mass Pills as essential, notes Memphis sales exceed 22000 bottles, and lists Alabama Drug Co as exclusive regional agent.
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