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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1927
Page
1
City considers two Independent Paving Company offers to pave Second Avenue with bond-funded work. One plan would tear up brick pavement and replace it with a cement base and asphalt top at about eighteen thousand dollars, with costs to be assessed on property owners over ten years.
Paris reports show Captain Charles Lindbergh hailed as a national idol after his transatlantic flight. Crowds and officials line the streets as he tours in state, with plans for banquets, receptions, and a grand Arc de Triomphe presentation. He shows no haste to return home, seeking to see Europe briefly.
Plans for a proposed dance at the Conheetie Mills complex remain unsettled as of today. Directors of the Junior Chamber split on feasibility and potential floor damage from a large crowd, with final decision expected within a few days from the Textile Realty Company and the Connecticut Mills Company.
The upper floor of a Ferry Street building now serves as a temporary courthouse while repairs continue after a recent fire in a dry goods store on the second floor. County officials did not confirm plans to move offices to the second floor as work proceeds.
A dozen prisoners are held in the Morgan County jail. Officials describe county conditions as quiet at this time.
The long fight to save the Atchafalaya levee fails as waters breach the line ten miles below. Two thousand plus workers, later a thousand more, worked to block the crevice but were overwhelmed. Evacuations reached 1500 across five parishes as 80 000 people and acres of cane land faced impact if the breach at McRea widens. Relief crews alerted, no lives lost.
A fire destroyed a comfortable home, furnishings, a smoke house, and a chicken house on the J. L. Woods place at Rural Grove along Albany Route 2. The Woods were away early when discovered. only the barn was saved. Insurance partially covered the loss and the fire’s origin remains undetermined.
The Fire Brigade delivers a film thriller with a strong prevention lesson shown at the Princess on Monday and Tuesday. Fire department members nationwide have shown interest and local crews are selling tickets to benefit uniform purchases.
Junior Chamber of Commerce members will attend the state convention in Huntsville on Monday and Tuesday. Directors urge all visiting members to submit registration fees by Thursday night so the Huntsville committee can plan. Delegates' fees will be paid by the Junior Chamber.
Lisbon reports Commander Franceso De Pinedo was towed to the Azores after a forced descent at sea. He suffered no injuries from the crash and requested no further assistance. The four continent pilot's rescue followed the emergency landing.
A calf owned by W. M. Reithmaier died in the Florette area after a sweet potato became lodged in its throat. The incident was described with local detail in the Florette column, noting the animal’s death and the odd cause.
Students from the Albany school system will participate in the May festival Friday evening at the Pelock field. The program opens with the crowning of Miss Liza Lee Miller as queen and features a May pole dance with groups in characteristic costumes.
Judge Carr of Anniston a renowned Alabama jurist was expected to arrive this afternoon to deliver the commencement address to thirty graduates at Decatur High School. The program would be held in the school auditorium.
Be nevolent Society hospital trustees are called to meet Wednesday afternoon at four in the directors room of Morgan County National Bank. Mrs. H. T. Gill secretary announces business of importance and urges full attendance by the board.
A motorcycle used by Traffic Officer Moore is temporarily out of repair. The officer continues duties and a replacement or repair is expected soon.
Two people killed and several injured when a Virginia passenger train derailed at Princeton West Virginia today.
Reported large rift in dykes endangering 80 000 residents as barriers broke and roads near a railway became impassable. Descriptions mention torn screens and damaged concrete structures hindering boat and vehicle movement.
James J. Gurley acting chairman of the revenue board filed a $300 bond with Sheriff B. E. Davis after indictment by the grand jury for wilful neglect. Adlai Sample Frank J. Davis and A. K. Frost also posted bonds of $300 each. Trial dates for revenue board members not yet set amid neglect charges over the partially burned courthouse reconstruction.
Rev Hart of Westminster Presbyterian Church will deliver the commencement sermon to Albany High School graduates. The services are set for Sunday morning at the Princess Theatre on June 5, with the speaker for the exercises to be announced within a day or two by N F Greenhill superintendent of the Albany system.
Another term of the Morgan county court will begin June 6 with jurors summoned for that week. The court is expected to be in session the weeks beginning June 6 and June 13. Judge W. T. Lowe will preside and the docket is being set for the term.
Winds from a southwest storm isolated more than a score of communities across Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma. A tornado at St Joseph Missouri damaged bricks and a twister near Fort Scott Kansas toppled buildings. Telephone poles fell for miles and cars were overturned in Tulsa Oklahoma as crews assess damage.
Sam and Floyd Phillips and sister Louise were found dead in Knoxville Tennessee in what police call a double murder and death by own action. Sam's decapitated body lay on the Southern railway tracks near the city while Floyd and Louise were killed with an axe in their house. Neighbors report seeing Sam walking along the tracks and potentially throwing himself in front of a freight train after the other deaths. The motive remains unknown.
W M Houze aged 83 died after a long illness at his Birmingham home. Former Decatur resident, survived by four daughters and several sons. The body will be taken to city cemetery after services at Grant Street station with Rev James D Hunter officiating. Relatives report funeral arrangements and list notable mourners.
Funeral services were held at Scotts Hill Tennessee for Mrs Sarah Simpson beloved resident of the area. Her death came early Sunday after a prolonged illness with family from Decatur present at the bedside. Rev Barnett Baptist pastor conducted the ceremony.
Examinations begin Friday for Albany High School seniors while elementary grades start next Monday. In the high school tests resume Tuesday next week for all students except seniors.
The Decatur city council, expected to convene today in a special session, will not meet before Friday. The session will discuss steps for the construction of the new sewer line in East Decatur.
President Coolidge weighs Black Hills South Dakota as a potential summer White House site. White House officials say no decision yet, but the area is attractive and staff and news corps needs are being assessed. Secret Service agent William Starling has reviewed several suggested locations for suitability.
Miss Annie Lee Kelley of Vi n e m o n t was taken to Benevolent Hospital after an automobile overturned on the Bee Line highway south of here. Her condition improved today while three others in the car and a baby escaped with minor injuries. The accident followed an earlier collision on the moon road.
Local businessman L. B. Wyatt makes progress in recovery after being struck by a car on Saturday. He can sit in his room briefly this morning, though he still endures painful bruises.
Dr L Murphree Tennessee Valley health officer will leave Wednesday to attend a conference Thursday and Friday in Montgomery with state health officials.
An illustrated serial titled The Red Signal begins this week in the Daily. It follows a young girl faced with choosing between wealth and old age and between youth and ambition. The first installment starts this week.
A naval destroyer is placed at the disposal of Captain Charles Lindbergh for his return to the United States aboard his plane The Spirit of St Louis Accommodations will be offered for the aircraft The division sails from its European base around June 15 and a Lindbergh US homecoming could occur about a week later No official White House plan or action is currently anticipated by the administration
An American airman, famed for rekindling French affection after crossing the Atlantic alone, appears weary after a long day of receptions in France. He notes the events surpassed his expectations and plans to rest as he sees a tailor deliver a suit and inspect a damaged monument.
Capt Lindbergh, making his first speech on this side of the Atlantic, modestly remembered Captains Nungesser and Coli who attempted the New York to Paris flight. He expressed regret for their loss as the club noted a donation from Deutsch De La Maurhe, former club president, and hinted at continued page coverage.
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