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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1927
Page
1
Thirty one property owners along Second avenue in Decatur may decide whether the city pursues paving or repairs. Officials study two cost options of 18000 and 15000 dollars and seek owners consent before proceeding. Mayor James A. Nelson emphasizes no step will be forced without owner agreement.
A Virginia justice of the peace orders the arrest of Oscar W Underwood former Alabama senator and presidential hopeful on a Virginia motor law violation for using DC license tags on his car while residing near Mount Vernon. Underwood says his official residence is in Alabama and has moved to Woodlawn Mansion in Fairfax County. The serving officer has not executed the warrant for lack of contact with the senator or his chauffeur.
Photographers today captured interior views of the Tennessee Valley Bank Building nearing completion. The images will be prepared into cuts for the executive daily and sent for publication to invite the public to visit the bank’s new home.
Mayor James A. Neson plans to attend the Alabama Mayors Association convention in Anniston. The gathering aims to stimulate civic and economic activity in the region.
The state seeks receivership against the House of David colony as defense attacks testimony from Dolly Smith Wheeler. H T Dewhirst questions Wheeler about life in New York and alleged mistreatment by colony leader Benjamin Purnell. Wheeler denies abuse claims while Dewhirst asserts a man now uses her husband’s name. Wheeler testifies Purnell kept 40 to 80 girls around him in Shiloh and she visited him twice a day. Dewhirst recounts Wheeler sent telegrams to New York friends seeking support to protect her reputation.
Montgomery May 26 AP Attorney Charley C McCall and Enforcement Officer Walter K McAdory testified before the recess judiciary committee on department activities they control The committee may revise the law enforcement setup and propose drastic changes to the legislature The morning included testimony and auditor Blan with vouchers tied to undercover work rumors of abolition and funding cuts circulated as possible outcomes
Johnston Street city hall issued five permits this May for structures including four houses and a Sunday school annex.
About twenty members of the Decatur unit of the Junior Chamber of Commerce will attend the state convention in Huntsville next Tuesday and Wednesday. The five delegates from the local unit depart Monday afternoon and the rest depart Tuesday afternoon. The convention will end with a banquet.
In Prattville Alabama on May 26 AP reports a two year old girl daughter of Mr and Mrs K W Cook shows slight improvement from a deep stupor lasting over three months. She sleeps despite arousal attempts, has strong pulse and can take milk and water nourishment. Doctors remain hopeful but say recovery hinges on nourishment. The child suffers from lethargic encephalitis or sleeping sickness linked to a severe influenza, with only steady breathing and slight color indicating life.
A Norfolk Virginia windstorm killed six men and wounded over 80 during a game at the Portsmouth league baseball park. Commissioner Landis attended as guest, a roof section collapsed near him but he survived uninjured. William Barker died from injuries, raising the toll. Richard Moe Williams died earlier and three Black spectators were among the dead in the stadium crash.
The Decatur council is expected to meet Friday to pass the plan for constructing a sewer line in the new Connecticut Mills district. Alderman Boswell, head of the street committee, and City Attorney Callahan are preparing the ordinances for action on Friday.
In Pointe Coupee parish residents abandon complacency as flood waters breach a 2000 foot crevice in the Atchafalaya levee at McCrea. Cattle are moved by train as 200,000 square miles are covered and waters reach contested areas. Some towns along Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge lines expect no flooding, while others struggle to evacuate.
Winona Council No. 3 will hold final degree work Friday at 7 30 PM above City National Bank with 100 new members welcomed. Judge C Kyle and Hon E W Godbey will speak after the ceremony and refreshments will be served.
Two defendants were charged with disorderly conduct before the Johnston Street police courts today and each received a fine of eighteen dollars and sixty cents.
State License Inspector H. R. Summer released a tabulation showing forty two hundred licenses issued for motor driven vehicles in Morgan County this year, the largest in county history. He warned that operating without a license tag is a violation and that inspectors will arrest violators. He anticipates further increases as motor equipment use grows.
Delegates from 19 Alabama Junior Chamber units are expected for the semi annual convention in Huntsville May 30 31. Robert E Condon of New York president of the United States Junior Chamber is guest of honor. R T Simpson of Florence will preside. Alabama cities with junior chamber groups include Annis ton Athens Birmingham Cleburne county Collinsville Decatur Florence G n Huntsville Lincoln Millport Ohile Montgomery Opelika Selma Talladega Town Creek Troy Tuscaloosa.
Standard Oil company stations on Lee Street and near the Y M C A were burglarized after eleven o clock. Thieves entered through a side window at Lee Street station and the rear window was broken at the other. losses totaled about 15 dollars of oil and 36 dollars for a pistol plus a watch and other valuables. No clues yet identified.
H. M. Priest, a well known local resident, shows notable eye improvement today after receiving medical attention in Nashville. Friends express relief at his recovery progress.
MONTGOMERY May 26 AP If the legislature acts on a measure from the recess judiciary committee possession or transport of five or more gallons of liquor would become a felony with a minimum penalty of one year and a day in prison. The Alabama Anti-Saloon league backed the proposal along with several other recommendations.
President Coolidge is preparing to leave for a state game refuge offered by South Dakota. White House staff coordinate site inspection and arrangements as officials weigh offices for the president and a possible stay about a hundred miles from Rapid City. Special representatives may visit South Dakota to finalize plans and report on the trip to the president who favors a peaceful summer retreat.
L S Lee aged 80 died Wednesday at his home 1708 Fifth Avenue South. Survived by wife four sons J E Lee Albany Route 2 M C Lee and J D Lee Decatur L B Lee Birmingham and three daughters Mrs J D Hughes Verbena Mia C O Ryan Decatur Mrs J T Westmoreland Cullman plus 38 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren. Funeral at Gum Springs near Somerville at four this afternoon conducted by Rev J E Roan with interment there. Pallbearers include J E Lee M C rth L B Lee J D Lee M F Lee and L M Lee.
Patrolman J W McCall, a popular Johnston Street police officer and Eastatar resident, is back on duty after several weeks of critical illness from pneumonia and complications. Friends celebrate his return and health restoration.
Crowds fill the city as Airman Lindbergh arrives in Paris after his transatlantic flight. Mothers lift babies, flowers are showered on the car, and cheers greet the celebrated aviator. At the embassy, officials inspect his plane with Foch and Joffre in attendance.
Crews work day and night at the Connecticut Mills Company plant as machinery installation continues at a rapid pace. By mid June preparations are underway with progress noted despite unclear details and possible interruptions.
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