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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1928
Page
8
Grane's Clothes Shop on Second Avenue opens a profit sharing sale featuring seasonable merchandise. The ten day event includes window display efforts and house to house promotion as Kelly Vice of Minneapolis notes stock is well handled and includes items for the present season.
The CARTRIGHT NEWS notes farmers in the community made swift progress last week due to several sunny days. Local social visits include Mrs. Bertha Morris of Athens visiting Mrs. E. B. McLemore and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thorne visiting Mr. and Mrs. Luke Starkey. Other gatherings feature Mrs. Colman Beasley of Salem visiting her mother Mrs. Florence Crowson and Earskine Shannon driving to Athens on business. A family reunion celebrated by Mrs. R. M. Leonards and her relatives occurred at her home on Sunday, June 24, with additional visits from J. C. McLemore to W. L. Ramsey.
E. J. Brown visited Hartsille on Saturday with businessman Mr. and Mrs. A Waugh and other locals.
Miss Annie Lee Cook and Mr A C Dunlap were quietly united in marriage Sunday as local social notes record. Ina Neill visited Falkville Saturday while Wilbur Turney returned home after wintering with his sister in Dallas. S. T. Pearson has shown marked improvement after illness.
Miss Vera Davis of Decatur visited Falkville last week. Several locals attended the Ebenezer singing Sunday. Rube Woodard, a business visitor, was here to see Rev. and wife of Decatur. C C Edmondson attends school in Tennessee. Summer school starts Monday July 2s.
The people of Flat Creek church will hold a picnic at Kirby bun southwest of the church next Saturday June 30. Everyone is invited to attend and spend the day. Proceeds go toward a fund for Flat Creek church.
A June 27 tornado on the Henrietta road near the Clay Wichita county line killed 16 year old W M Coomb and seriously injured two others. Coomb was found in an open field far from a wrecked farm house.
A notice indicates that shipping tags can be ordered through the daily commercial printing department.
Readers note that upcoming letterheads will streamline document presentation and ensure orderly formatting across the Daily. Officials promise consistency, legibility, and adherence to archival standards in forthcoming issues.
Decatur reports a trace of rainfall in the past 24 hours per the weather bureau. No significant precipitation recorded.
HERE ON VISIT B. C. Frahn, former resident of this city, now in the Tri-Cities, connected with architect Harry J. Frahn, is here visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Frahn on Moulton street.
Will Wallace and Blondy Stutts were held to the grand jury under $6,000 bonds each after a preliminary hearing on charges connected to the June 17 fatal shooting of Will Brewer. Testimony said Brewer fired first with a pistol and Wallace followed with a shotgun. Build that home in Decatur and enjoy healthful conditions. When you trade, trade at home, keep your money in circulation for your own benefit.
Decatur shows rising real estate values amid ongoing development and a steady progression of local initiatives. The city benefits from improved infrastructure and increasing demand, signaling a positive housing market trajectory.
A Missouri veteran, Lewis of 2601 Lillian St., La., recounts paralysis recovery after using Sargon Soft Mass Pills. He explains improved digestion and energy, praising the product as a natural acting reconstructive tonic while noting it is not a cure. Distributors cite digestive benefits and availability in Decatur and Albany.
A Battle Creek physician notes constipation causes misery, but Rexall Orderlie tablets offer relief by drawing water into a dry colon for a gentle natural movement. No habit or dosage increase. Chew Rexall Orderlie at night for a bright next day. 24 for 2 cents at Rexall Drug stores.
A portrait study of Governor Al Smith by Louis Biedermann highlights an ascent from East Side newspaper seller to Newark governor and a leading U.S. presidential candidate. The piece frames Smith’s colorful life as an iconic rags to riches saga.
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