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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1927
Page
2
McCallie Delivers Splendid Kiwanis Talk on Cooperation
Spencer J. McCallie of Chattanooga spoke to Decatur Kiwanis on Thursday about cooperative effort and Like-Right Mindedness. The program opened with Seilnay accompanied by Mrs H O Troup singing two pieces Indian Love Call and Lindy Lou. Visitors J E T Bowden of Waycross Georgia and M C Maxwell of Knoxville Tennessee offered brief remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer J. McCallie
Chattanooga Kiwanian
Decatur Kiwanis Elob
Kiwanis Praea
Misa Sealnay
H. O. Troup
Lindy Lou
J. E. T. Bowden
Waycross, Ga
M. C. Maxwell
Knoxville, Tenn
Nearly Hundred Here For First Morning Meet
The article notes nearly one hundred attendees at the first morning meet as sessions adjourned to form committees. The afternoon session convened at two o'clock with officer elections and other business to be addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabry
Six Believed Dead After Explosion and Collapse
New York May 6 AP Six persons are believed killed in a building collapse caused by a gas tank explosion buried beneath the structure More than twenty are reported injured The six dead were said to have been trapped and drowned in the cellar A water main burst when the tank exploded
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Little Rock Officials Restore Order and Withdraw Guards
Mayor Moyer and the city council assure police will prevent further mob outbreaks in Little Rock. The governor withdraws national guardsmen who had been on duty since Wednesday night after a black man was lynched and a mob nearly ruled the city, but he will keep forces ready for emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Moyer
Circle Four Plans Charity Party at YMCA
Circle Four of Central Methodist Church missionary society hosts a Saturday evening party at 8 at the YMCA. Admission is pennies equal to guests ages. Program includes Eva Love Wyatt piano solo, Mrs Theo Kirby musical reading, R M McGlathery Betty McGhee vocal, Sara Liston violin solo, Julia Dent and Thomas Woodard Jr vocal duet, H O Troup piano, Rowena Baker vocal, Ruth Pearson reading, and Lyle Bros Trio string music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 4
Central Methodist Church Missionary Society
Eva Love Wyatt
Theo Kirby
R. M. McGlathery
Betty McGhee
Sara Liston
Julia Dent
Thomas Woodard, Jr
H. O. Troup
Rowena Baker
Ruth Pearson
Lyle Bros Trio
Appropriation for Health Discussed by Decatur City Council
Decatur city council discussed appropriations for the Morgan County health department. Opposition arose to a charge of 60 for a refrigeration outfit for the laboratory beyond the authorized amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Morgan County Health Department
London’s Dr Winifred Cullis Crowned Most Accomplished British Woman
Distinguished professor Winifred Cullis of University of London is described as Britain’s most accomplished woman. She lectures and heads psychology at the London Royal Hospital and holds MB, BS, DSc and CBE honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Cullis
University of London
Great Britain
London Royal Hospital
Resolutions on Dr W L Stringer of Falkville
The Morgan County Medical Society records the death of Dr. W. L. Stringer on April 26, 1927. They express sympathy to his wife and children and pledge support. The society honors his loyalty, devotion, and attentive service to patients and the medical profession. Copies will be sent to Mrs Stringer and to the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Medical Society
W. L. Stringer
Falkville
Ala
Stringer
Land Auction Draws Crowds in Georgia
The land auction in Crowell, Georgia, drew in-town and out-of-town buyers. Properties along Bank Street to the avenue sold at varied prices. It was the first sale of business properties in the area, previously limited to residential property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dera
Sochen
Bowden Wey
Cross
Man
Lower Bank Street
Upper End Avenue
Officers Named By State U D C Convention
At the Alabama division annual session in Tuscaloosa Mrs R B Broyles of Birmingham was elected president Mrs Charles M Maxwell of Tuscaloosa first vice president Mrs W G Lewis of Eufaula second vice president Mrs E M Grimsley of Fayette recording secretary and Mrs Victor Randolph of Birmingham corresponding secretary were chosen at the concluding meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Alabama
The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
R. B. Broyles
Birmingham
Charles M. Maxwell
W. G. Lewis
Eufaula
E. M. Grimsley
Fayette
Victor Randolph
Classified Ad Guidance for Albany Listings
Offer for renting selling or trading items in Albany classified columns of The 1000 daily. Includes options for 3 or 6 time wants and a daily edition. Also advertises commercial printing services with Albany 46 contact and on time neat printing at reasonable prices.
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Albany
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