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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1927
Page
2
Louisville Nashville railroad runs weekday car trains 14 and 15 to Nashville with one morning departure and a return around 8 30 p m The service is expected to bring influence to Athens and Ardmore Dick Coffman an Athens boy and star pitcher is reported to be improving and making good in his play
Dick signed with the Washington American League club during training and was farmed out to the Jersey team for this season. Alzie and Will Slatten of Athens were arrested and taken to Florence on copper wire theft charges from Nitrate Plant No. 2. The government wire, cut into small parts, was found with a local dealer who bought it from Slatten. Officers gathered evidence in Athens Monday.
Rural district summer schools will start July 11, with sessions in sections achieving full attendance. The two month program helps country students catch up during the crop off season and will run when pupils are ready.
The Tennessee river reads 4.9 feet and continues falling as officials urge residents to prepare to vote. Voters are told to register on July 4 and arrive early to qualify on the first day.
Alabama Legionnaires plan a three day Foley convention with fishing and gulf trips. Free automobile service from Foley Post 99 and Auxiliary will transport visiting ex soldiers sailors and marines. Activities include fish fry barbecues dances and beach outings with easy access from Pensacola and Mobile. Transportation will be provided and many attendees will drive their own cars.
An old advertisement promotes Fly-Tox as the solution to mosquitoes. It describes how mosquitoes inject thinning fluid into blood and spread disease, urging readers to use Fly-Tox for household infestations with simple blue label instructions.
R A Brown prominent Danville farmer reports corn in lowlands ruined by weeks of heavy rain while cotton remains fairly good. He notes rural Danville areas have experienced the heaviest rainfall since he moved to the region 19 years ago.
Ray Marsden, arrested in Northern Ohio, confessed to a nationwide gang spree across 27 years with 15 000 robberies in 7 000 churches across the United States and Canada totaling 81 000 in loot. He named John and Perry Vogt as accomplices and admitted stealing chalices and vestments from several churches.
In Wimbleton England June 30 1928 Rene Lacoste had defeated Big Bill Tilden earlier this month at St Cloud. Today Tilden again failed in a five set semi final against Henri Cochet 2 6 4 6 7 5 6 4 6 3.
Courts and offices will be closed Monday in observance of the Fourth of July. Only activity the board of registrars is expected to meet that day, so plan accordingly and arrive early for any essential business.
Oscar, Ira and Earl Marion were held in Johnston street city jail this morning on charges of violating the prohibition law with bond set at 300 dollars. Police halted a fleeing car near the hospital on Seventh Street after tires were shot out. officers Moore, Nance and Patterson made the arrest about ten o'clock last night and trial was postponed until Friday morning.
Elongated Athens youth Dick Cottman, picked up by the Washington Senators and farmed to Jersey City in the International league, has pitched his fifth shutout of the year. The report appears in The Limestone Democrat.
Fire destroyed the home of S. D. Cross at 308 Fourth Avenue West at 1 30 this morning. The origin of the blaze is not known.
A heavy windstorm struck Bismarck North Dakota early today killing George Affleck and injuring Mrs. Affleck. Mrs. E S Delaney a widowed mother of eight children suffered serious injuries. Property damage totaled thousands of dollars.
If 90 degrees is not enough heat, join N. C. Graham at his Flint farm for a few turns in the corn patch. Graham says in hot head high corn behind a mule where a breeze can't reach you you will feel plenty hot. He was in Decatur today on a business mission.
The L. and N. shops were closed during the semi-annual inventory. Today, June 30 marks the end of the fiscal year and the usual six month stock taking period.
Montgomery June 30 AP announces Kilby prison will begin manufacturing 1928 automobile license tags around July 15.
Eddie Eckles representing Grant Dolge said a cable advised Richard Grace would take off at 10:30 this morning in Honolulu bound for Santa Monica California for the proposed flight.
A vehicle owned by John Rothfns of 305 Commercial Avenue was damaged by fire on Moulton Street Wednesday at 5:50 PM. Johnston Street Department responded and extinguished the blaze.
Spanish Rice Croquettes use leftover meat mixed with cooked rice and egg mashed into a paste. Shape, coat with egg and breadcrumbs, then fry in hot fat. Serve alone or with sharp tomato sauce.
A Decatur resident offers employment help and loyalty to the city, urging a thoughtful consideration of local hiring. The note emphasizes community ties and the value of nearby workers for a growing urban area.
Alabama goods are promoted as superior in a brief note urging purchase of state made items. The message emphasizes quality and local pride to support regional producers.
Mrs Decia W Hadley of Moulton Alabama received a prize of one hundred dollars for her story Loyalty and Roth in True Story Magazine. The 11 000 word tale drew on a friend’s experiences and was chosen from sixty thousand submissions. Her husband Z E Hadley, a longtime county teacher, teased her about keeping the project secret until the win was announced.
The Lawrence County Board of Education, in forenoon session with all members present, approved a 1927 28 salary schedule similar to last year subject to possible legislature changes. It also set summer schools to open July 11, noting most programs run two months and face strong applicant interest.
The board of directors of the Junior Chamber of Commerce will not meet Monday evening due to the Fourth of July holiday. A new date may be set later in the week, but none has been announced.
Farmers are welcomed in Decatur as a marketing system is built to assist the distribution of farm products.
Campaign advocates push for targeted growth in Decatur highlighting infrastructure funding and business incentives. Local leaders cite job creation, tax revenue, and long term prosperity as core goals. Community meetings outline priority projects and timelines.
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