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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1928

Page

2

Confessions of a Wife excerpt reveals Lynda's moral crisis

Lynda Fenton wrestles with love, wealth, and scandal as she weighs Ralph and David amid her father’s death and a hospital note from Armitage. Claire counsels but leaves the choice to Lynda, who seeks happiness and independence despite family tensions and rumors.

Lynda David Mather Caine Ida Armitage Raey Blaque Lyn Lynda Mi Igkee Lynda Fenton New Orelans Fenton Claire Ralph Armitage & Son Steward & Cox Fred Emily Ralph Ha David Kenmore Arbor Ralph “Armitag Davie

Terribly Ill Lexington Woman Recalls Cure Tale

Mrs J H Nichols of 513 Elm Tree Lane recalls a year of illness and a claimed improvement from a product sold at all drug stores. She describes the remedy as a helpful ingredient in patiol and credits it with relief. NC 190.

Lexington J. H. Nichols Elm Tree Lane Nichols Nc-190

Athens College holds 84th commencement in Athens

The 84th annual Athens College commencement closed with Dr. George T. Morgan of Martin College delivering the address to Rivers Academy graduates. Valedictorian Miss Mabel Wheeler and salutatorian Miss Margaret Rosenall spoke for the class, with several speakers including Bishop H. M. DuBose and Dr. Richard L. Owenby addressing various groups.

Athens Ala Athens College George T. Morgan Martin College Rivers Academy, Preparatory Mabel Wheeler Trinity Margaret Rosenall Athens H. M. DuBose Nashville Richard L. Owenby Franklin N. Parker Emory University Geo. W. Read Birmingham Board of Trustees

Blindfolded Mel-Rom to drive through Athens business district

Athens Ala May 26 considerable interest rises over Mel Rom a renowned stage actor who will drive a Chevrolet through the business district at noon next Wednesday while blind. The start is from the Ritz theatre with a citizens committee inspecting his blindfold before and after the drive.

Athens Ala Mel-Rom Ritz

Return to Work After Two Weeks Illness

B M Barles of Byrd Springs, an employee at Louisville and Nashville shops, is able to resume work following a two week illness. The note mentions trust in Decatur and personal initiative to proceed.

B. M. Barles Louisville & Nashville Shops Byrd Springs

Alabama Selma plant to get new cheese making equipment

Kraft-Phenix Cheese Co plans a rapid installation of pasteurization blending and packing lines at the Selma Alabama plant. John H H Kraft says the upgrade will elevate production, showcase the plant among the system's best and boost Alabama cheese output as farmers adopt modern dairying practices.

Selma Kraft-Phenix’ Cheese Co South John HH. Kraft Alabama

Connecticut Mills Notes Show Local Visitors and Staffing

G. C. Mann and family from Flint visited the mill Friday. Ruth Harris home this week. Miss Martha Young to visit relatives in Moulton. Mrs. C. B. Chine of Flint visited Friday. Miss Louise McCormick ill at home. Miss Ida Nichols returned to the spooling department after weeks away. Mrs. W. F. Blankenship of Vinemont visited Friday. Miss Maggie Whitmeyer and Miss Elizabeth Holt to Athens Sunday. Ball club preparing for Cooper-Wells game Saturday. Ruby Phillips absent due to grandfather’s illness. J. S. Samples of Columbia Tenn. now night overseer in spinning. John Brock and wife of Cadova in spool room. Jack Talley new spinner. Mrs. L. H. McCoy improving at Sherman street. Kathleen Barcheers new in spinning. Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Blankenship of Vinemont visited relatives. W. A. Puckett and family of Columbia Tenn. moved to village to work at mill. Sherman Pruitt of Columbia Tenn. new employee. New houses and village improvements raise mill settlement value.

Revenue Board To Donate Book Fund

Athens Alabama May 26 The county commissioners plan monthly donations to the Athens public library for new books. This support, along with other gifts and dues, helps sustain the library which operates as a private venture.

Athens Ala Court County Athens Public Library

All Day Meeting At Lebanon Church

An all day meeting will be held Sunday at Lebanon Church west of Parkville. Rev J T Anderson and Rev J A Hendrick among others will speak. The public is invited to attend.

Lebanon Church Parkville J. T. Anderson J.A. Hendrick

Britt Davis Auction Company Plans June Return Sale

Satisfied with Wednesday’s auction in Decatur, the Britt Davis Auction Company will return to Dadeville, Alabama, then come back for another large sale in June. The firm reports success and readiness for continued business in the region.

Britt Davis Havgon Dadeville Ala Decatur

Electric roof sign added to Hilda Hotel corner

A large electric sign was installed on the Hilda Hotel roof at the corner of Railroad and Church streets. The new sign is among the largest in the area and enhances the neighborhood’s appearance.

Hilda Hilda Hotel Railroad and Church Streets

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Lynda Tagh Kentucky Decatur Ice & Coal Co Connecticut Mills G. C. Mann Flint Ruth Harris Harris Martha Young Moulton C. B. Chine of Flint’9 Louise McCormick Ida Nichols W. F. Blankenship of Vinemont Maggie Whitmeyer Eliabeth Holt Connecticut Mills Ball Club Cooper-Wells Ruby Phillips J. S. Samples Columbia, Tenn John Brock Cadova Spoolroom Jack Talley L. H. McCoy Sherman Street Kathleen Barcheers Jessie Blankenship W. E. Pruitt Sherman Pruitt Falkville Tennessee Valley Bank State Banking Department W Ecom Mical Transportation Chevrolet What the O. K FORD Hassler BUICK Twin City Chevrolet Co West Church Street
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