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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1928
Page
7
Bond buyers gathered for the De r city council special session this afternoon to address the refund bond issue totaling sixty thousand dollars for disposition.
In the matter of the estate of Susan Huntington deceased the Morgan County Alabama court issues notice to unknown heirs and all parties in interest that A G Patterson was appointed administrator on June 14 1928 and all claims against the estate must be filed within the legal time or be barred. Unity D Dan executor signs the notice dated June 15 1923 with publication for June 15 22 and 29.
President Hugh White of the Alabama Public Service Commission listened to a protest from the Florence Chamber of Commerce and officials from Florence Sheffield and Tuscumbia about fertilizer shipment rates. The hearing closed with evidence to be continued in a later session as additional prep work proceeds.
The American Legion post in Amen County postponed its plan to buy a clubhouse until the first meeting in July. The postponed decision was announced at last night’s session.
A fragmented report notes a church gathering for a weekly choir rehearsal at Willoughbreh. Members were urged to attend as part of the church event.
A new system lets district residents elect their own trustees for about 40 county schools, reducing county board control. Sects wine Getner Pride, manager of the Decatur Atsbal ma Power Co. operations, returned from Birmingham after two days on business.
Henry Ford sent a statement to Manufacturers Record editor Richard H. Edmonds praising Prohibition. He claimed workers are better off since Prohibition, with higher attendance, savings, and property ownership, and said enforcement would be lighter if more employers joined. Ford also said Prohibition is a fine goal and could become global, protecting brains and efficiency.
The weather bureau announced the day’s peak temperature reached 94 degrees with a low of 69 degrees for the prior 24 hours in Decatur. The season’s previous high was 93 degrees recorded on consecutive days this week.
Hartselle plans a Fourth of July program organized by the recently formed American Bed group. The event aims to showcase local talent and community spirit during the holiday festivities.
Shipping tags may be of less value in The Daily commercial department and are not wet or damaged.
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