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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1927
Page
2
Ale May 26 F had been late the Stop outlook in Lawrence county gond. The dry weather the part few weeks had at Planting and though in some of the county it has been too hand at dead corn corn is found and cotton started. oat crop where fertilized with nitrate.
The report notes progress at Lanneell Farm and positive outlook for farmers. County agent T. Bive notes success organizing girls clubs with pigs. fifty pigs delivered with three more expected this week near Courtland Mount Moriah and Moulton. Jerseys favored at Courtland and Poland China near Moulton amid growing farm activity.
Dr Francia E. Clark founder and president of the World Christian Endeavor Society died at his Newton home. He passed away on May 26 in Newton Massachusetts, according to AP.
In Weepah Nevada a baby boy named Jackson is hailed as the first white child born in the camp. Dr Van k notes the child arrived at ten o clock with the mother Mrs George O Allen and her husband seeking work. The community plans to adopt the new arrival and honor the mining claim family.
Public invited to opening celebration of the Mecca of America in Oneonta Blount County on Friday June 3 1927. The event features an old fashioned basket dinner and entertainment as plans are presented for a new home to be built as a welfare project founded by Henry Brandon with a team of workers. The proposed 500 acre site aims to serve Decatur Morgan County residents and others in welfare work.
Clyde Hendrix Jr returns home after earning a Bachelor of Science at Auburn Alabama Polytechnic Institute. He is the guest for his parents as he completes degree formalities and receives his diploma.
Construction begins on a new Sunday school annex adjacent to the existing Ninth Street Methodist Church building. The two story 40 by 40 foot structure is to be ready in about thirty days, with D Barnes and Superintendent Daniel directing. Much of the labor will be voluntary as the project progresses.
Mrs S S Sherrill widow of J W Sherrill dies after illness of several weeks at Trinity home funeral services set for Thursday at two from family residence Rev W T Hamby to officiate burial at Elliott cemetery Courtland Brown died Wednesday at 9 40 following illness survived by three daughters Mrs Ed Battles Trinity Mrs Frank Colhos Memphis Mrs L Wallace Decatur five sons Walter Horton Decatur Sherman Sherrill Ape I Sherrill Trinity J R and Sam Sherrill Decatur one sister Mrs A E Sherrill Birmingham and many grandchildren
Mrs Howell B T Howell has been confined eight weeks with a critical period but can now sit up and is expected to be out within a few days. Her friends here rejoice at her improvement. James Hendrix completed his college course at the Alabama institution during which time he was popular with classmates and made many friends.
The judiciary committee voted to report favorably bills providing sterilization of hopeful insane and feeble-minded persons and criminals with three or more felonies. Judge H F Hobbs of Selma submitted the measure. A sub-committee will redraft to align with the Virginia law upheld by the U S Supreme Court.
Mervyn W. Kennan died at his Birmingham home 2611 12th Ave North at 11 40 last night. His body will arrive on the Pan American Friday morning and burial will be at his old home Tuscumbia Friday afternoon. He leaves three brothers and five sisters, and is a brother of Mrs Henry Hartung of Decatur.
Colonel and Mrs. W. B. Edmundson return from eastern points convinced the nation eyes turn southward. They believe local citizens can advance a greater city through cooperative measures and active citizenship.
J. L. Griffin, vice-president of the First National Bank of Miami Florida, visited Decatur this morning and toured the recently completed Tennessee Valley Bank building at the corner of Fayette and Bank streets.
Herman Papenburg, injured weeks ago in an automobile crash, has been brought home to Sherman Street from Benevolent hospital. Friends expect his early recovery as he recovers from a broken leg.
River rising gradually today as levels approach several feet over normal. Local readings show the Tennessee river at about 3.8 feet, with potential minor impacts on low-lying areas and nearby roads. Authorities urge caution for waterfront activities.
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