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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1927

Page

2

Government to issue cotton grade and staple reports nationwide

The U S department plans monthly records on commercial grades and staple lengths for cotton from October 1 in the Cotton Belt with reports on August 1 carryover to follow. Offices will be established in Atlanta and Dallas to sample ginners, assist producers and manufacturers, and expand nationwide.

Birmingham Ala States Department of Agriculture Dr. B. Youngblood Division of Cotton Marketing W. B. Lanham Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Dia Lanham Dallas Texas Georgia Panhandle Atlanta Porter I. Barnes

Epworth League Institute Opens at YMCA Evening Session

The Epworth League Institute for Methodist churches began at the YMCA with Oris McMin of Cullman present. Miss Julia Lovin led the spiritual work while Cleo Lovin supervised directed play. Dr. J. S. Robertson will deliver an inspirational message tonight and Rev. Jas. D. Hunter will speak Wednesday evening as Central Methodist and the League consolidate prayer services.

Epworth League Institute Methodist Oris McMin Cullman Julia Lovin Cleo Lovin J. S. Robertson Decatur Central Methodist Church League Institute Jas. D. Hunter League

Decatur Promotes Marketing Facilities for Morgan County Farmers

Decatur offers marketing facilities to Morgan County farmers aiming to improve local agriculture conditions. The move signals active support to boost promotional reach, supply chains, and grow farm incomes through organized marketing services.

Decatur Ffrmers Morgan County

Beachwear Abbreviations Lose Favor With Censors

New York reports that summer resort outfits are shrinking as city rules ease and designers note a two to three year decline in agitation against abbreviated beach costumes. The vogue for short skirts persists in some communities despite reform efforts.

New York

Wilkinson Named First Chairman of Alabama Boxing Commission

Judge Horace C. Wilkinson, commander of Birmingham Post No. 1, American Legion, to be the first chairman of the Alabama boxing commission. Governor Graves indicated appointment during legislative bill consideration. Commission terms run six years for Wilkinson and four and two years for the associates with Birmingham likely hosting main headquarters.

Montgomery Horace C. Wilkinson Birmingham American Legion Alabama Boxing Commission Graves Wilkinson

Rev Goodwin May Return to Alabama

Rev L F Goodwin former pastor of Westminster Presbyterian church now in Birmingham may plan to return to Alabama. He and Mrs Goodwin have lived in Fort Lauderdale Florida since leaving here and were residents there at the time of the hurricane disaster.

L. F. Goodwin Westminster—Presbyterian Church Birmingham

Still Await Word On School Bonds In West Decatur

City officials await final approval from attorneys for the $50 000 school bond issue voted by residents to fund a new school building in West Decatur and repairs to Lafeyette street and other school buildings. Attorneys for the purchasers are expected to finalize within a few days.

West Decatur LaFayette Street

Hunter Returns From Cordova Revival Campaign

Rev. James D. Hunter returned from Cordova Alabama where he led revival meetings during the week. He will fill the pulpit at Central Methodist Church next Sunday citing very successful services with large crowds in Cordova.

James D. Hunter Cordova Ala Hunter Central Methodist Church

Sorber Receives Roll of Honor From Spanish American War

Walter H. Sorber, Johnston street city hall chief for nearly 25 years, values a copy of the roll of honor of the 65th New York Volunteers. He served in that crack regiment of athletes and calls the saluted tribute “the Toll of honor” received 29 years late.

Walter H. Sorber Johnston Street 65Th Regiment New York Volunteers Sorber

Classified advertising costs little and produces more

Promote your needs with a daily want ad. Reach local readers quickly and affordably. Place your notice to buy sell or trade and connect with a broad audience today.

Modern Woodmen to Hold Members Supper on Thursday

Modern Woodmen of America will host a members only supper at the hall on Second Avenue Thursday night at 7 30 oclock. Members were urged to attend.

Modern Woodmen of America Second Avenue

Prepare to register when registration books open in July

Citizens are urged to ready themselves for the opening of registration books in July. Officials note the exact date will be announced later and advise early preparation of required documents and eligibility verification to ensure a smooth process.

Boss Tells Jokes In Office Slows Stenographer

Dr. Donald A. Laird reports jokes and chatter in offices cut stenographers’ output and raise fatigue. He notes noise dissipates efficiency by up to 60 percent, affects both sexes, and suggests locating offices away from noise and adopting noise absorbing wall coverings.

Hamilton N. Y INS Donald A. Laird Ahe Univerate Feminine Laird National Association of Office Managers Grapher

Hinkle Named As District Manager

J. O. Hinkle Jr. will become manager of the Montgomery district northern division of Alabama Power. He will, about July 1, succeed C. B. McManus who resigned.

Hinkle J. O. Hinkle, Jr Alabama Power Company Montgomery Taimé C. B McManus

American Aviators Leave for Zurich After Polish Reception

Clarence D. Chamberlin and Charles Levine, trans Atlantic aviators, departed Warsaw for Zurich after a European tour. They were honored at a banquet by the Polish chamber of commerce and received by President Moscicki before their departure.

Warsaw Poland Clarence D. Chamberlin Charles Levine Europe Zurich Switzerland Polish Chamber of Commerce Moscicki

You Know a Tonic That Brings Back the Colt to Cheeks

An advertisement extols a tonic named saliia tasteless chill tonig for its strengthening and invigorating effects. It promises visible energy boost and improved appearance through a vigorous, hunger-driven vitality appeal.

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