Mothers Day Observance Set Across Decatur Churches
Mothers Day will be observed Sunday in Decatur churches and by the community. The holiday stems from a resolution introduced in Congress by J Tom Heflin of Alabama. A red flower will honor living mothers and a white flower widowed mothers. Westminster Presbyterian Church will hold services with women ushering in place of men.
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Judge M. Russell of Morgan County Dies in Hartselle
Prominent lawyer and twelve year probate judge of Morgan county Judge M Russell was found dead in bed at his son Dr Edgar Russell's home in Hartselle. Masons to conduct funeral and transport body to Decatur on afternoon train. Russell had lived in Hartselle for two years and was regarded as one of the county's most distinguished lawyers.
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Francis Leading Dix by 347 Votes in Eighth District
In four of seven counties of the eighth congressional district Major W F Francis of Decatur leads elector candidate T M Dix by 347 votes. Francis carried Lawrence Madison and Colbert counties while Dix carried Morgan by 46 votes. Limestone Lauderdale and Jackson remain to report.
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Almon's Jackson County Majority Adjusted by 71 Votes
News from Decaturs reports a 71 vote error in Congressman Almon's official Jackson county majority. The correction increases his Jackson county tally to 741 and the district total to 2,357. Judge John B. Talley of Scottsboro informed Almon supporters in Decatur.
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Draper Thanks Morgan County After May 9 Vote
Decatur Alabama resident J L Draper expresses sincere thanks to the people of Morgan County for the May 9 vote. He pledges continued loyal service and to preserve the public trust when returning honors to the voters.
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Decatur, Ala
Morgan County
Decoration Exercises by the Junior Order
The Junior Order United American Mechanics plans a graveside decoration at city cemetery on Sunday May 14. Members meet 2 30 p m at I O O F hall then march to the cemetery at 3 p m. Program includes songs by Saxon quartet devotional by S C Stovall readings and addresses by local and state leaders.
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Hotel Hilda to Open After East Furniture Purchase
Abe Polytinsky and A. W. Weiden return from the east with a handsome line of furniture and fixtures for the Decaturahén hotel. Remodeling completes and the hotel will open to the public around June 5, christened Hotel Hilda.
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