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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1928
Page
3
Lynda follows a crowd to a grand auditorium where a sermonist woman denounces sin and warns that love cannot excuse transgression. The speech unsettles Lynda as she contemplates her future with Ralph and Claire.
Lynda approaches a weary preacher seeking personal guidance and peace. The preacher pauses to reflect, promising to speak with Lynda alone after a moment, her tired eyes softening at the earnest plea.
Weekend guests at Hotel Lyons listed include numerous individuals and couples from Mobile Birmingham Nashville Chattanooga Atlanta and Birmingham among others. The record names Mr and Mrs and several single guests with varied affiliations and origins.
Verdon Lowery of the Daily returns from Gantersville where he attended his mother who was reached by news of her daughter's illness. The trip reflects local reporting staff adjustments and familial concerns in the newsroom.
R. B. Parsons returns home to recover after a serious illness and several weeks in a Nashville hospital. he expects to be back within a few weeks.
Tennessee Valley visitors in the city over the weekend include John Marlin and Miss Mary Frances Marlin of Tullahoma Tennessee, A H Carmichael Jr and Mack Meadows of Tuscumbia Mississippi, Ollie Slaughter of Trinity.
Rev. S. Kimbrough pastor of Central Methodist church left this morning for Birmingham to preside Tuesday at the alumni banquet at Birmingham Southern College.
The Tennessee river is reported to be falling today with a gauge reading of 84 feet. This marks a lower water level amid seasonal changes and potential impacts downstream.
A crowd of 1500 to 2000 gathered Sunday afternoon at 3 at Homer Eatonville for Decoration Day. Flowers were laid on graves as Rev. B J Puckett of Danville and H L Kirby of Decatur spoke. Kirby also filled his regular semi monthly Rural Grove appointment in the evening.
Miss Evelyn Giles won the Benson medal in the reading and declamation event Saturday at Riverside high school auditorium. She topped seven contestants in the Benson medal contest presented by W. W. Benson, superintendent of schools.
Teriding morning service at John's Episcopal church, Sunday, heard and enjoyed the sermon by Rev. E Lucien Malone of Florence who came here to conduct the service and communion.
Steady rain has deteriorated the new Bee Line highway fill just south of the city. Authorities expect immediate work to make the fill passable again.
Mrs B E Preuit was released from Benevolent hospital after a brief confinement and sent home to Johnston street on Sunday.
International Illustrated News reports J. P. Morgan showed strong civic duty in Mineola with 600 names on the grand jury panel. Morgan delayed Mediterranean plans to serve, swearing in after January. The grand jury adjourned and will reconvene, while many Americans in Alaska and other areas await their juries.
Chicago professors report University of Chicago co ed poll watchers faced no casualties or expulsions over four years, observing violent precincts and contested ballots. The study notes coeds worked at west side precincts amid gang rivalries and criminal intimidation without incident.
The report notes professor Kerwin says co ed watchers may attend polling sites including city wards with parental or friend accompaniment. Harriet Ray recalls election threats in a fourth ward polling place but says no action followed.
A brief period saw only a slight rain event with minimal measurable precipitation. Weather observers report negligible totals and no significant impact on local conditions.
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