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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1928

Page

6

Industrial Loop Fair Weather and Title Struggle

The Industrial Loop sees fair weather predicted as teams prepare for a busy schedule. Arab club and the Juniors lead tied atop the standings after recent wins while Cooper-Wells and Company face Connecticut Mills on the diamond. The five team circuit forces idle Saturdays. Myers may be used by box and basket set.

Cooper-Wells Arebs McCauley Cpn Myers Setto Kelton Iiree

Building on Bank Street Sold to D D McGehee at Auction

The Bank Street buildings owned by Thomas E Pride, damaged by fire, were bought Wednesday afternoon at auction by D D McGehee head of McGehee Furniture. The sale price was 7050 dollars and A Polytinsky won a 50 dollar prize with a 7040 guess.

Bank Street Thomas E. Pride D. -D. McGehee McGehee Furniture Company A. Polytinsky

Lucien Bloodworth Expected to Return Home Soon

Lucien Bloodworth is expected to return home within a few days from Emory University where he attends school.

Lucien Bloodworth Emory University

Baseball schedule and results from the Southern and American leagues

Today matchups include Mobile at Nashville Birmingham at Little Rock New Orleans at Chattanooga Atlanta at Memphis in the Southern League. St. Louis at Cleveland Detroit at Chicago New York at Philadelphia Washington at Boston in the American League. Cincinnati at St. Louis Chicago at Pittsburgh New York at Brooklyn Brooklyn 3 New York 0. Pittsburgh 6 Chicago 2 St Louis 7 Cincinnati 1. Yesterday Nashville beat Mobile 11 3 Chattanooga edged New Orleans 14 13 Memphis defeated Atlanta 3 2 Birmingham won 8 5 over Little Rock St Louis 12 9 Cleveland 9 Detroit 6 4 New York 9 2 Philadelphia 7 5 Brooklyn 3 New York 0 Pittsburgh 6 Chicago 2.

Southern Lea Birmingham Memphis Mobile New Orleans Nashville Chattanooga Little Rock Atlanta Coores Philadelphia Cleveland Boston St. Louis Detroit Chicago Washington Cincinnati Beas New York Columbus Ewewenene Southern League Mobile Atlanta Detroit Chicago - New York National League Chicago Pittsburgh Brooklyn Iain

No New Pledges To Be Asked In Alabama

Report says no new pledges will be required of Democratic candidates or voters to support nominees in Alabama. The Democratic State Committee failed to act on suggestions for pledges, including a measure to bar from the primary those who oppose the national ticket. The resolution was not presented.

Iate Democratic State Committee Alabama

Treasure Hunt Sought by Local Youth Group

A large party of local young people enjoyed a "Treasure Hunt" last night. The event began at the Junior Chamber of Commerce on Second Avenue and ended at the Country Club after clues led searchers to various city locations.

Graduation Visit for Birmingham Couple at Central High

Mr and Mrs William Cason of Birmingham arrive Saturday to spend a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Conrad Strickland and attend the graduation exercises at Central High School here.

William Cason Birmingham Conrad "Strickland Central High School

Mrs J L Huie Transferred To Benevolent Hospital

Mrs J L Huie of 1409 th avenue south was taken to Benevolent hospital today for medical care.

J. L. Huie 1409Th Avenue South Benevolent Hospital

Lightning Strike Kills Farm Mule in Dripping Springs

A mule on Isam Jones’s Dripping Springs farm was killed Tuesday afternoon by a lightning stroke. The incident is the only report from the spring storm toll in the local area.

Isam_ Jones Dripping Springs

Its Win By Small Total Over Decoros In Bowling Match

Decorosi were defeated by a slim margin of four pins after a high scoring bowling bout. Final totals show Decorosi 149 pins short of their opponents as multiple players posted strong scores in last night’s competition.

Decoros Its Decorosi Deering

Missionary Guest From China Visits Decatur Family

James Young McGinnis, a missionary in China for three decades, is visiting his cousin Dr. J Y Hamil and Mrs. Hamil in Decatur for a few days.

James Young McGinnis China J. Y. Hamil Decatur Hamil

Kiwanis Club Program Features Duet Singers at Decatur

At the Decatur Kiwanis meeting on Thursday evening musical entertainment was provided by Mrs Lougene Clem and Mrs Nellie Wilson. The two vocalists performed duet numbers and were accompanied by Mrs W E Curry. Their names were well received by the audience.

Entertain Club Decatur Kiwanis Club Misess Lougene Clem Nellie Wilson W. E. Curry

Vacation Bible Classes Started

Athens Alabama May 25 The First Presbyterian church will host its annual daily vacation Bible school from June 4 to 17 with Mrs Thomas P McCord of Bowling Green Kentucky as superintendent Four departments will run beginners primary junior and intermediate The program includes religious instruction woodwork sewing and a series of picnics and social events Other local churches plan to announce their schedules soon.

Athens Ala First Presbyterian Church Thomas P. McCord Bowling Green Stiep

Return From Sad Mission In Falkeville

Mrs. Conrad Strickland and Mrs. Clifton Chunn have returned from Falkeville where they visited their aunt.

Conrad Strickland Clifton Chunn Falkeville

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