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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1927

Page

2

Alabama Boosters Song Emerges From Kiwanis Leader

Florence Kiwanis secretary James Lewis unveils a new song titled Alabama Boosters during an international Kiwanis convention. The piece extols Alabama’s climate, wealth, timber, and industry, inviting visitors to the state and praising southern progress voiced in a 1927 copyright.

Florence Kiwanis Alabama Boosters Memphis Kiwanis Clubs United Canada James Lewis Florence Club Tennessee Mobile Muscle Shoals Alabama Roni

Harkness Sees Positive View of Decatur Leader

Harkness expresses a favorable opinion of Decatur and notes J. J. Markness, a local farmer living near Decatur who operates in Cullman and nearby counties, as a well-regarded figure in the area.

Harkness Decatur J. J. Markness Cullman Counties

Trespassing charge heard in Johnston street court

Two defendants were fined $13.60 each in the Johnston street police court for a trespassing charge. The prosecution noted the case was processed under standard municipal docketing.

Paul Dunn Held On A and B Charges

Paul Dunn was arrested by Officers Moore and Hendrix on Johnston Street and handed over to county authorities. Deputy Willoughby booked Dunn on assault and battery charges.

Paul Rene Dunn Officere Moore Hendrix Johnston Street Willoughby

Papenburg Returns to Benevolent Hospital After Accident

Herman Papenburg, injured weeks ago in an auto crash, is readmitted to Benevolent hospital. He was moved from his Sherman street home on Sunday and remains treated for a broken left leg.

Herman Papenburg Benevolent Hospital Young Papenburg Sherman Street

Butler Reduces Cotton Acreage This Year

Ben Butler, a farmer in the eastern section of the county, is reducing his cotton acreage to 25 acres this year from 30 acres last year.

Ben Butler Mr. Butler

Cleaning Grounds For Exercises At Benevolent Hospital

Grounds for upcoming exercises at the Benevolent Hospital were being prepared today for a graduation ceremony set for Thursday at 2 30 PM. Hospital officials and staff awaited the event with interest as training days near completion.

Benevolent Hospital Usl Theorie

Chaplin Testifies In Fiery Federal Suit

Charlie Chaplin testified in federal court in New York as Leo Loeb seeks about 50 000 against the comedian over the film Shoulder Arms. The case centers on claims tied to Chaplin's conduct and shooting arrangements for the production.

Chaplin York Charlie Chaplin Leo Loeb

Mrs Walton Leads Izaak Walton League In Kansas

Mrs Walton of White Cloud Kansas serves as the only woman president of the Izaak Walton League. Besides fishing she is a hunter horsewoman and tennis player. For rent sale or trade inquiries call Albany ad in The 1000 classified columns offering short term wants.

James D. Kelly Izaak Walton League White Cloud Kan Albany Ad

Scots urged to donate to Cairn of Remembrance memorial

Erskine Ramsay appeals Scots in America to fund a memorial for Scots who served in World War I. Gifts under $5 encouraged, checks payable to Scottish Memorial Association. Send contributions to Ramsay in Birmingham or to the association in Philadelphia. Alabama noted as lacking donations.

America Scottish Memorial Association Ramsay American Trust Building Bingham Association Liberty Building Philadelphia Edinburgh Scotland R. R Tait. McKenziey London Ellis P. Oberholtzer Alabama

Colonel Walton Talks of Spirit in a Town

Colonel A. W. Wetton praises pro active townsfolk who work together to build a thriving community. He argues success comes from collective effort, not fear of others advancing, urging residents to contribute and invest in their town to revive it.

A. W. Wetton Benevolent Hospital Shriners The

Four Defendants Fined in Johnston Street Police Court

Four defendants faced drunkenness charges in Johnston street Police court. Two were fined 13.60 dollars and two more 18.60 dollars.

Johnston Street

Memorial donation plea with gratitude expressed

The note states any sum up to the stated amount will be gratefully received as a token of interest in the memorial, inviting support. It emphasizes gratitude for contributions and mentions a specific upper limit for donations.

Cook Bros

Disorderly conduct fined in Johnston Street court

A defendant charged with disorderly conduct was fined 18.60 dollars today before Mayor Nelson at the Johnston Street city courts.

Nelson Johnston Street

Repair Crew Fixes First Avenue Railway Crossing

Crew of workmen repaired the First avenue crossing today. Spaces between the tracks were filled with cinders to ensure a smooth crossing.

First Avenue

Tomato Plants Grow Rapidly for Decatur Canning Plant

Tomato plants being grown by the Decatur Canning Plant for planters with acreage contracts are growing rapidly and may be ready for transplants by the latter part of the week. Some of the mer…

Decatur Mers

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