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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1927

Page

2

European tensions and American influence in interwar balance

A fragmentary report cites Senator Smith as chairing the International Policy Committee in England, discussing Europe’s dreads, British and French pacific aims, and the role of American strength in preventing war amid rising friction with Italy and Orient relations.

Inngacco BR Smith Tve Committee For International Ody England Fratcer Pacific Ocean London Tan Amd Ba Chris Tan Am Ieee France Italy

Negroes Rally to Flood Relief Efforts in Decatur County

John D. Wyker reports a county flood relief drive sees individual Black residents giving 9.10 and church groups such as M. E. and Baptist contributing funds and food. The drive mobilizes Negro churches and organizations in Decatur and Morgan counties to aid flood sufferers.

Decatur Morgan County John D. Wyker Red Cross M. E First, Baptist Church

Thomas Harvey Returns From Military Service

Thomas Harvey son of Mr and Mrs T M Harvey has returned from military service and completed his years of study. He was a member of a peaceful group and plans to begin business training this fall. He has numerous friends pleased with his school achievements.

Thomas Harvey Mra. T. M. Harvey Military Ac Tre Ru-Dess

Leslie Cole on Road to Recovery

Lester Cole of Athens youth with a right foot amputated after an accident may leave Benevolent hospital this weekend. He arrived last Friday after a badly mashed foot and received care from Dr. Greer and Dr. Anderson as details of the mishap remain sparse.

Lester Cole Athenns Benevolent Hospital Greer Anderson Athens

Geri Disarmed Aims at Rapid Economic Recovery

The text notes Geri is disarmed and moving toward full economic recovery while Germany seeks peace. Germany’s strong economic and industrial activity risks destabilizing markets as its products enter foreign markets. Russia remains the international question mark.

Europe Geri Germany Russia

Cost of Government in Alabama shows increase for fiscal year

Alabama's general department maintenance and operation for the year ending September 30, 1926 totaled 14,268,973 dollars, or 5.66 per capita, with 4,127,174 apportioned to education. Public service, interest, and permanent improvements pushed total expenses higher, while property taxes rose 75.6 percent since 1917 and 4.3 percent from 1925 to 1926. net debt reached 34,489,224 dollars at 13.67 per capita.

Birmingham Ala General Departments of Alabama Department of Commerce Washington

Paving Plan Draws Interest on Second Avenue

The Daily reports two proposals for Second avenue paving with costs of 15 and 18000 dollars. Citizens favor quick council action and expect property owners to push for early work in the business district.

Second Avenue

Seeds Sown For Flooded Morgan County District

County Agent C Ford appeals for seed aid as floods recede in Morgan County Alabama. Farmers need corn cotton beans peas peanuts and other farm seeds and are urged to list amounts and prices with the Morgan County Farm Bureau in Hartselle.

C. Ford Morgan County Far Bureau Hartselle Alabama

Sterchi Visits Decatur As Business Ventures Expand

Colonel J. C. Sterchi, head of the Sterchi chain with 36 stores and seven factories, toured Decatur on Tuesday. The Knoxville native is expanding into Decatur Huntsville and the Tri-Cities, signaling plans for future business in the valley area.

J. C. Sterchi Sterchi Decatur Knoxville Huntsville Tri-Cities

Plane crash kills two near Cloverfield hangars

Lieutenant Walter J. Lygon an officers reserve and student pilot Ivan L Hall were killed when their plane crashed in front of Cloverfield hangars at noon Tuesday Witnesses said the wings collapsed at about 1 000 feet as it descended toward the field

Santa Monica Cal Walter J. Lygon Ivan L. Hall Cloverfield

All Day School Held by Bessie Evans Assembly

Members of the Bessie Evans Assembly hosted an all day session at the Fraternal Hall on Tuesday with about twenty ladies attending. A noon lunch and a 7 pm supper followed. State Pres Mrs Evans led the lodge business then the degree team performed drill work. A Victrola provided entertainment and refreshments were served at the close. Mrs Evans departs as president in August as the assembly meets in Gadsden. Mrs Katherine Weatherly was elected to represent Rebekah Lodge at the Grand Assembly in Gadsden.

Bessie Prac Phy Dayton de Gawae Bessie Evans Sta Evans Cning Bers Lodge Assembly Gadsden Katherine Weatherly Rebekah Lodge

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