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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1927

Page

2

Alabama lawmakers near June session with many bills

Alabama legislators prepare to write more than twenty bills when the June 7 session opens. Eight days remain in committee work as the short session ends June 1. Education funding dominates, with higher learning likely to seek substantial increases. The highway program, a $26 million road bond issue, will require enabling legislation and tax details. Port development at Mobile, a $10 million project, nears completion and is expected to become self supporting and revenue generating.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Giygen Mobile

Methodist Revival Service Captivates Large Congregation At Tent

Rev W D Barnes led a revival service where the choir from Bastet and industrial workers performed to a large crowd. Dr J S Robertson offered prayer as many attendees raised hands for prayer. An expected youth session was announced for Friday evening with high school students as guests.

W. D. Barnes Jas. D. Hunter St. James Peet Wen Tee Underworld J. S. Robertson

Kelly Faces Test Late Today in Murder Trial

Paul P Kelly, actor accused in the murder of Ray Raymond, resumes his witness stand in Los Angeles as the defense wraps up their case. He admits affections for Dorothy Mackaye and describes the fight as provoked by Raymond, who was reportedly too tired and ill to fight. Prosecution and defense close likely by tomorrow with jurors to decide his fate.

Los Angeles Paul P Kelly Kelly Ray Raymond Raymond Dorothy Mackaye Miss Mackaye

Goitre Removed Without Operation Woman Writes Letter

Mrs C H Padgett of 629 S Quintard St Anniston Ala reports relief from a goitre using Sorbol Quadruple a colorless liniment. The letter describes symptoms and outcomes and is open for inspection at Dillehay Bros. local druggist.

Anniston Dillehay Bros C. H. Padgett S. Quintard St Ala

Moulton School Building Plans Advance in May Meeting

The Moulton building committee appointed by the county board of education met to discuss plans for a new brick elementary school on the old site. Aiming for a fall term opening, the panel includes Dr. George Caway chair, T. F. Almon, and Robert Byars with specifications from the State Department of Education.

Moulton Ala County Board Ofeducation George Caway T. F. Almon Robert Byars State Department of Education Etta Lee Horton Mias Maggie’ Barnett Lessie Roberts

11 Year Old Girl Wins Medal for Heroism

Suzanna, 11, receives a medal for rescuing 4 Joseph Rivhota who fell into the 12 foot deep Barge Canal at Little Falls New York on September 21 1924. She jumped in without removing her clothes and swam 22 feet to a ladder amid the canal wall.

Little Falls N. Y Suzanna Joseph Rivhota

Bandits Escape After Bank Robberies in Beggs Oklahoma

Ray Terrell Mathew Kimes led nine robbers who held up two Beggs banks, killed Marshal W. J. Mc Analy, and wounded Mrs. Charles Campbell. The group, said to have about $10,000, was last seen six miles from Yale as posses failed to trap them.

Beggs Okla Southwest Ray Terrell Mathew Kimes W. J. McAnaly Charles Campbell Quay Yale

City happenings highlighted in local newspaper columns

The article emphasizes that the city's daily life is best tracked through its newspaper columns featuring community events, notices, and topical notes. It underscores the role of local reporting in shaping residents’ awareness of public affairs and social happenings.

Athens Considers School Changes Amid Funding Doubt

Athens plans to shift Senior High students to the local agricultural school if city funds cannot cover the east wing. Grammar and junior high would remain as classrooms fill with students. A separate note says stores will close Thursday afternoons in June to August, a long-standing summer practice per chamber of commerce.

Nnor The Athos Pitete Si Saipemahiceh Sean Ee Eee Chamber of Commerce Athens Florence

Gordon's Heartburn Relief Promises Quick Comfort

An advertisement touts Gordon's as a quick remedy for heartburn and gas pressure, claiming relief from stomach and digestive issues. The product is sold by Thom Drug Store, Allany Drug, and other druggists at sixty four cents per bottle, with parcel post prepaid on receipt of price from G. M. Drug Co., Dallas, Texas.

Gordon's Thom Drug ‘Store Allany Drug G. M. Drug Co Dallas Texas Gordon’s

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