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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1927

Page

2

Poultry Interests Plan Statewide Organization Meeting

A statewide convention for Alabama poultry interests will be held May 19 at Auburn Auburn University auditorium to form a statewide organization. A. O NeaI president of the Alabama Farm Bureau called the meeting with Farm Bureau Extension Service support and expects broad county and section representation to chart the cooperative program. Professor Ivey and G A Trolem helped plan with Farm Bureau and Extension Service backing to expand the industry across the state.

Montgomery Auburn Will O'Leek A. O'Neal Ala- Farm’ Bureau Federation Alabama Auburn Refrom O'Neal Farm Bureau L. N. Duncan Exch Paighly John EB. Ivey G. A. Trolem Poultry Department Ivey Chamber of Poultry Alabama Farm Bureau Alabama Extension Service Ed Real Mont

Former resident recovers dog in Huntaville lawsuit

R W Steelman formerly of Albany but living on the Athens pike wins a lawsuit to reclaim a trained varmint dog valued at about 75 dollars. The case against Odie Overton and Newt Miller of Fast Huntaville stretched over the morning with testimony delaying decision until after noon. Steelman relinquished the rope tied to the hound and swapped his son’s belt to secure the animal’s return.

R. W. Steelman Athens Pike Albany Madison Hunteville Daily Times Als Odie Overton Newt Miller Fast Huntaville Steelman R. E. Smith Walter J. Price Moulton Harrison Crutcher Overton Miller Robert

Danville Play Attendance and Local School Activities

Miss Vilene Segars and Basie Segars and Brown attended the Danville play Thursday night. School will close here Saturday afternoon. Misses Laura Penn Jewell Brown and A L Brown traveled to Hartselle on Monday. The cotton crop has reached the chopping stage and farmers plan field work soon.

Misses Vilene Basie Segars Brown Danville Laura Penn Jewell Brown A. L. Brown Hartselle

Tanner School To Close For Year With Student Play

The grammar school will close for the year next Friday night with a student presentation. Several students will receive certificates to enter high school next year. Funeral services were held Thursday for Carrot Stewart age 77 who died after pneumonia. He lived on a farm in the Tanner area and is survived by his wife one son and two daughters. Farmers push ahead despite poor weather as corn and hay planting lags while cotton is chopped.

Carro) Stewart

Alabama Poultry Meeting Seeks Organized Development

A personal invitation describes a meeting to discuss forming an association for poultry raisers in Alabama. Mr. O'Neal states the gathering will mark the start of organized poultry development in the state and invites participation in discussions and related matters.

Alabama O'Neal

Reverend McDonald Improves After Eye Illness

The Rev McDonald shows improvement after a period of significant eye trouble. He had suffered considerably but is now recovering, according to an update from family and parish sources.

Rev. McDonald

Minstrel Event in Athens Supports Local Band

Mrs. Millie Page attended with Messrs. Ben Peck and Wm Lyle to a minstrel show in Athens last Friday the proceeds benefiting the Athens band out fitting.

Millie Page Ben Peck Wm. Lyle Athens

Emily Lyle Visits Aunt in Athens

Emily Lyle spends several days with her aunt Mrs T Marion in Athens. Robert Nichols spends this week in Cullman on business.

Emily Lyle Mrs. T. Martion Athens Robert Nichols Cullman

Community notes from Oak Ridge area church and visits

Oak Ridge residents attend Saree at Massy's Chapel. Mr and Mrs Clifford Smith visit Mr and Mrs C W Sparkman Sunday night. Jack and Ray Smith spent the weekend with E B Smith and family of Flint. Mrs Ida Parker and children of Massy's Chapel are spending a

Clifford Smith C. W. Sparkman Jack and Ray Smith E. B. Smith and Family of Flint Ida Parker Massy’s Chapel Zelma McGee Mattie Huckaba Mary Sparkman Audrey West F. B. Sparkman J. M. Vest Alton Lynch Decatur

Gordon's Digestive Remedy Promises Quick Relief

Gas on the stomach may be quickly relieved by Gordon's discovery from a Dallas pharmacist. The remedy targets the stomach and bowels, relieving gas, acid indigestion, heartburn, bloating, and constipation. Sold at Thompson Drug Store Albany Drug Co and other druggists for 1.50 per bottle or parcel post prepaid from G M Gordon Drug Co Dallas Texas.

Gordon Dallas Thompson Drug Store Albany Drug Co G. M. Gordon Drug Co Texas Gordon’s

Revival Tent Services Resume Schedule This Week

Regular services resume today at the big tent after a rest day. Rev. Jas. D. Hunter spoke at the high school assembly at ten. Rev. W. D. Barnes preaches tonight. Wednesday is Shop Industrial Night with plant workers and families as guests. Friday is High School Night for the youth and all high schoolers attend en masse.

Jas. D. Hunter Tyler W. D. Barnes

Grey Terror Wolf Outwitted and Killed in Ontario

Fort William mining man C. E. Anderson returned with the pelt of the famed Grey Terror after stalking the wolf for hours near Long Lake, Shehandowan. He cornered and shot the animal, ending a decade of terror on northern Ontario fringes.

Grey Terror Lone Wolf Winii Ontario C. E. Anderson Fort William Anderson Long Lake Shehandowan Son

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