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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1928

Page

2

State Docks Open at Mobile June 25 in Grand Ceremony

Officials report the state docks near Mobile will formally open on June 25. The site covers acres cleared from swamp and brush with a million square feet of steel and concrete structures, transit sheds, and a bulk material plant. The port features a 76 ton derrick and a joint interchange railway system serving piers and warehouses.

Mobile Port Teri Louisville & Nashville Pete Pasaal Soemen Seton Shipside Port Terminal

Mayors Travel by Mobile Bay for City Officials Meeting

Mayors visiting Sile Alabama attend the annual City Commissioners meeting from June 7. A boat ride and supper aboard Mobile Bay steamer are planned on the first night with a river front and bay cruise. The program includes municipal affairs discussions, officer reports, and a visit to Alba fishing and punting club. John H. Taylor will attend the Battle House session.

pMonte Sile Ala Mobile Bay Sidney Reaves Anniston Sevan Cone Alba A. D. Whiddon Dothan John H. Taylor City Commission Battle House

Board Meeting To Talk Road Project

The arbitration board in the Flint section will meet today to discuss the road project. The state highway department plans to award a contract for the Bee Line highway reconstruction between here and Hartselle, likely in July, with completion expected before summer’s end.

Flint State Highway Department Bee Line Here Hartselle

Malaria Specialist Assigned to Dadeville For Mosquito Work

A malaria specialist from the engineering department of the local health board was sent to Dadeville to train workers in malaria control and assist in surveys. The county health department reports mosquito complaints and will dispatch a technician to trace breeding sites and address the issue.

Pee Board of Health Dadeville

Two Carloads of Ford Cars Heading to Decatur

Morgan County Motor Co Ford dealers announced that two carloads of automobiles are en route to Decatur as manufacturing and assembling plants push toward capacity production. Manager H L Peterson stated arrival date had not been received.

Morgan County Motor Co Ford Dealers H. L. Peterson

Daily offers billheads at fair price with satisfaction guarantee

The Daily advertises billheads available for purchase at a fair cost and with a guarantee of satisfaction.

Awards Given To River Side High Seniors

Last night two awards were announced for the River side High School graduating class. The U D C chapter offered a medal for the best essay on General Joseph Wheeler, awarded to Miss Phyllis Giles with the presentation by Mrs D C Almon. Miss Mildred Nungester won a faculty judged award for outstanding merit in scholarship and character.

Riverside High School United Daughters of the Confederacy Joseph Wheeler Phyllis Giles D.C. Almon Mildred .Nungester

Alabama economy and industrial policy outlined by Dr Knapp

Dr Knapp urged Alabama to shift from raw material export to finished products to keep more consumer value within the state. He described a breakdown of the consumer dollar and argued for a policy directing wealth toward manufactured Alabama goods. The talk touched on economic development and regional advantages.

Alabama Indus Bradiopats Polytechnic Institute Alabama Bankers Ton Devel Knapp

More Markers on Highway Through Decatur City

Additional markers will be placed on the Blee Line highway through the city of Decatur to direct traffic. A small number have already been installed.

Decatur

Engineer H. D. Barnum Heads to Montgomery Conference

Highway engineer for the district, G Oes to Montgomery, left today to confer with state highway department officials.

H. D. Barnum Montgomery State Highway Department

Veterans from three wars meet in Mobile encampment

Soldiers of three wars join United Spanish War Veterans in Mobile Alabama for an annual encampment June 10 11 at the Battle House with headquarters for about 100 including veterans and wives. A memorial service for dead of 98 will be led by Former Governor W W Brandon.

Mobile Ala Department of Alabama Battle House William Powell O. A. Dumas T.E. Clark W. J. Koral Gillette H. A. McConville Montgomery Battle House Auditorium Schwartz United . Conte Veterans Grand Army of the Republic American Legion John A. Jlmimes,Jr Bessemer W. W. Brandon Department

J B Kitchens Seeks Business in City Visit

J B Kitchens a farmer from route 3 area visited the city on a business mission today.

J. B. Kitchens Route 3

TO ENJOY CAMP

John W. Jones plans a weeklong river camping trip starting Saturday to enjoy fishing near Wilson Lake.

John W. Jones Wilson Lake

Kiwanis Club Plans Regular Weekly Meeting

The Kiwanis club schedules its regular weekly meeting at noon at the M C theater. Members are urged to attend for updates and community project coordination.

Kiwanis Club

River Falling as Local Gauge Sets 7.8 Feet

The Tennessee river gauge reported a level around 7.8 feet today prompting local authorities to monitor for possible rises and minor flooding near low-lying areas and bridges. Authorities advise residents to stay informed and prepare for potential changes.

Tennessee

Dr. Smith to Fill Pulpit at First Presbyterian

Dr. Egbert W. Smith of Nashville will fill the pulpit at First Presbyterian Church Sunday morning and evening. Rev. J. D. announces the attendance of a prominent, eloquent speaker and world traveler, serving as general secretary of the foreign mission board of the Southern Presbyterian church.

Egbert W. Smith Nashville First Presbyterian Church J. D

Rabies Treatments Sent After Madison County Bite Case

Three people in Courtland were bitten by one dog and received rabies treatment from the Tennessee Valley laboratory. Two treatments were sent there yesterday. A Huntsville dog head was mutilated, making examination impractical. County Health Officer Hatchett of Madison county reported the dog likely mad and advised treatment for several others.

Courtland Tennessee Valley Laboratory Huntsville Hatchett Madison County

Twin City Bread Company Opens In New Grant Street Plant

The Twin City Bread Company begins operations in a handsome new building on Grant Street just east of Second Avenue. While remodels took place, daily sales ran from a small adjacent building. J. B. McBride, local contractor, constructed the plant.

Twin City Bread Company Grant Street Second Avenue Baking Company J. B. McBride

Meetings Scheduled by Dr Robertson at West Center

Dr. J. 8. Robertson presiding elder of the Decatur district plans services at West Center Somerville charge Saturday and Sunday.

J. 8. Robertson Decatur West Center Somerville

Dr J H Robertson to Return from Montgomery Meeting

Dr J H Robertson presiding officer of the Decatur district is expected to return Thursday night from Montgomery where he attended a meeting of the board of trustees of the Woman's College, of which he is a member.

J. 5. Robertson Decatur Montgomery Trustees Woman's College Robertson

Letterheads in The Daily Print Department

A brief note states that letterheads in any quantity are printed in the commercial print department of The Daily, indicating available customization services for business stationery.

Daily

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