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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1927

Page

8

Chicago Police Ordered Shakeup Aims to Curb City Crime

Michael Hughes named chief of police in a sweeping reform plan to restore order within 90 days. He vows to deploy hundreds of officers to beat patrols and target violent crime, while downplaying minor offenses to focus on robberies and holdups.

Crooks Cate Walkerews Ic: GO Michael Hughes William Hale Thompson Hughes Chicago Hughes Hes America Sethi M .A. Collins Pen William E. Dever

An Attractive Kitchen Inspires The Cook

Reading a lively feature on bright, well lighted kitchens and why a pleasant, practical space inspires better cooking. The article notes how inviting layouts and good lighting encourage homemakers to enjoy cooking more and strive for practical improvements.

Semmes

Gray Versus White Kitchens Prompt Debate On Cleanliness

A fragmented note argues gray kitchens may stay cleaner than white, noting light colors resemble white yet resist fingermarks better. It describes attractive kitchens with ray walls and glossy finishes that are easy to wipe, and contrasts gray and white schemes amid housewife table chatter.

Cocoanut Dainties and Oven Cabinet Advancements

A fragmented recipe mentions vanilla extract wafers and custard layering. It references oil stove cabinets with a testable single burner feature and a perforated top shelf for warm air. Also includes a Cocoanut Dainties dessert using egg whites corn syrup flour coconut vanilla and baking details.

Seanad

Community News Notes From The Area

Miss Ruth Chew returns from Birmingham while Mrs. L P Cartwright seeks treatment at Seale Harris Infirmary. Congressman Edward B Almon spoke at Tanner High in Athens. Judge James E Horton and court reporter R N Richardson visit Moulton for court. Mrs. Thomas H Frost returns home from Birmingham after recovering from an auto injury. W T Yarbroughs finish a motor trip to Arkansas and Mississippi. A E Jackson of Birmingham visits Athens. Mr and Mrs Kie Walker host at Elkmont Springs weekend. Bernard couple leaves for honeymoon. Arnett referenced prior to marriage with Donna Craig. A B McWilliams of the state bank ends note.

Butler Hine Family Guests in Athens At Hines Home

Examiner notes Butler Hine and his Tuscaloosa relatives spent the week end with Col. and Mrs. Ernest Hine. The Athens Bank cancels a concert and minstrel this month directed by Benjamin Peck.

Examiner Butler Hine Tuscaloosa Mr. Hine Col Mrs Ernest Hine Athens Bank Benjamin Peck

Tanner High School Principal Brumley Returns to Ohio

Tanner High School principal Tanner O. H. Brumley left this morning for his home in Ohio, according to school officials. Howard confirms Brumley's departure and pending absence from duties.

O. H. Brumley Tanner High School Ohio Howard

Hull and Hilliane Lamon Tour Across the Country

Hull and Hilliane Lamon accompany him as he tours various parts of the country en route to his destination. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hull hosted a dinner Monday evening for Hon. E. B. Almon O. H. Brumley and B. D. Peck. A. S. Blackwell and son Albert plus Misses Sarah and Frances Blackwell Mrs. T. B. Woodard and Julia Dent Woodard of Decatur attended the graduation exercises Monday evening.

Hull Hilliane Lamon Wilbur Hull E. B. Almon O. H. Brumley B. D. Peck Blackwell Albert Sarah Frances Blackwell T. B. Woodard Julia Dent Woodard Decatur

Community Farmers Exploit Strong Market Conditions

Local farmers capitalize on favorable market conditions to expand planting and increase produce sales. Cooperative leaders report rising demand from regional buyers and note higher prices for corn and vegetables.

Limestone Over Red Cross Quota Reached. Local Drive Tops Targets

The county met its Red Cross quota with over 1500 dollars remitted by M M Rosenau the local treasurer and about 500 dollars in clothing for all ages. Speakers urged continued cotton planting despite bad weather as Mrs J L Andrews rushed to Anniston to her ill mother Mrs Mulkin and Carroll Stewart fights pneumonia while Ada Bittick visits Tanner graduates.

M.M. Rosenau Red Cross J. L. Andrews Anniston Mulkin

County church and school house fund drive update

Contributions arrived from the farthest portions and the most outlying districts, reflecting broad local support for the county church and school house project last week.

Dean Mead Named Commencement Speaker

Dean Gilbert Mead of Birmingham Southern college will be featured as speaker at commencement exercises. Dr E G Mackay of Athens will deliver the baccalaureate sermon in May. Dr Allen B Cutts of the local Baptist church will address juniors' graduates.

Gilbert Mead Birmingham-Southern College E .G. Mackay Athens Allen 8. Cutts Baptist Church

Nashville Boosters Visit Athens for May Dinner

Athens businessmen prepare a warm welcome for the Nashville Boosters on May 20. Alf Williams of Nashville leads the party and is well known in Athens as they plan a dinner stop during the annual visit.

Athens Nashville Boosters Alf. Williams Nashville

Will Build Produce House for E. T. Gray & Sons

E. T. Gray & Sons of Athens have let a contract for a new headquarters and warehouse on Railroad Avenue North Street. John R. Wood made the winning bid to construct the building. The poultry firm handles up to five dozen chickens weekly.

E. T. Gray & Sons, Poultry Shippers Athens Railroad Avenue North Street John R. Wood

Walnut Wafers and Southern Sweet Potatoes Recipe Notes

A collection of home cooking notes includes a walnut wafers recipe by DeGraf with sugar walnuts flour and baking directions, plus a Tass Michaels recipe for sweet potatoes with brown sugar lemon rind spices and molasses. The piece also promotes enamel stoves and kitchen hardware with purchase prompts and delivery.

Michaelis

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