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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1927

Page

8

Telegraph Beehives Mark Big Trials Across the Nation

News service reports detail how front pages from Ruth Snyder Henry Judd Dong and Hall Mills cases sparked massive telegraph coverage. The Snyder Gray trial in Queens sent 1,318,311 words via Western Union over 16 days, with extensive wires to Birmingham and other cities, while Hall Mills drew 2,497,866 words at a 1924 convention year.

Mt Hake L. Kilgallen America Mre Ruth Snyder Henry Judd Dong Ward City N. Y Em Union Telegraph Ty. Ptimes Somerville Queens County Snyder- Gray Pre&s International News Service Western Union Hall-Mills Cleveland New York Snyder-Gray Birmingham Ala The Press Association

Local News Roundup from Area Communities

Mrs. M. M. Hipps recovers from flu. Residents attend Flint decoration. Mr and Mrs Jim Brooks and Cecil travel to Avor near Gadsden for decoration. Harlum East from Lineville Ala visits W F Hawkins after attending the Southern Baptist convention in Louisville. Otto Holloway attends Fairview decoration. Rev Morton Vida Norton and Lula Millwood preach at Bethel. Lula Millwood returns from Fairview school where she finished high school. Boyd Puryear Gomer Holmes return home from Cullman school. Mrs Hillian Patterson and daughter Lucile visit Cullman on business.

Jim Brooks Cecil Avor Gadsden Harlum Lineville Ala W. F. Hawkins Southern Baptist Convention Louisville

Revival at Church of God Opens May 22 With Huntsville Leader

Austinville News reports a revival begins next Sunday May 22 at the Church of God led by Rev. W R Bland of Huntsville. Several local items follow: about fifty youths enjoyed a social at the Sparkman home. Miss Viola Brooks of Birmingham visiting Mrs. C H Bell. Paul King leaves Stroupsery for Columbus. Mrs. Jim English seeks Birmingham treatment. C H Austin returns from Birmingham. Mrs. J M Philpot attends sick mother Mrs. Dial in Decatur. Dial shows modest improvement today.

Church of God W. R. Bland Huntsville C.H. Austin Birmingham J. M. Philpot

Athens Socials Celebrate Frances Peebles Scott Wedding

Athens residents hosted a Tuesday evening reception at Miss Elizabeth Hobbs North Marion home honoring Frances Peebles and James Bradley Scott Jr. The couple wed Wednesday at the bride’s home with Dr. E G Mackay officiating. plans include a Southward wedding trip and residence in New York City.

Elizabeth Hobbs North Marion Street Frances Peebles Athens James Bradley Scott New York Miss Hobbs James E. Horton Eugene Horton Maclin Hobbs Frierson Miss Peebles Scott W. T. Sanders, Jr R. H. Richardson, Jr Paul Gish J. N. Howard Raymond Sadler Harry Kittrell Gark Martin Joe W. 8. Peebles Citizens Bank and Trust Company Peebles James Bradley Scott, Jr E. G. Mackay Fir Methodist Church Mrs South New York City

WE WASH AND CLEAN CARS REE OF SOAP

Advertisement notes car cleaning services under the name North Alabama Auto, promoting washing and cleaning the vehicles. The readable text repeats the phrase WE WASH & CLEAN CARS and REE OF SOAP signaling branding elements.

GMAC Plan Lets NY Family Buy GM Car On Credit

The GMAC financing plan allows a New York family to purchase a General Motors car and pay over time. GMAC aims to keep rates low with fair finance charges, noting past reductions saved customers over 12 million dollars. The GM line promises models for every budget and income, payable from income with a charge only for financing.

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General Motors Coupon Offer Promotes Low-Cost GMAC Plan

A promotional push urges readers to clip and mail a coupon to receive full information on GM cars and the fair affordable GMAC payment plan. It touts General Motors quality, volume production savings, and a choice of models to fit readers' budgets.

General Motors

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