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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1928
Page
8
Rioting in Belgrade lasted into the morning with bricks and weapons used. Thirty two students and nine police were wounded while forty three workers were imprisoned. Italian minister warns Italy will demand full reprisal for Italians harmed.
Robert Nebrig a Decatur high school graduate and director of playground work in Nashville visits the city. He has been connected with Y M C A graduate work and Vanderbilt University during his stay.
The Tennessee river level climbed again reaching nine feet as reported by the local gauge.
The weather bureau announced a high of 80 and a low of 58 as temperatures rose yesterday across the area.
Mrs R M McGlathery, vocal soloist, delighted members and guests at the Decatur Kiwanis Club meeting at the Y M C A. She sang two numbers and was accompanied by Mrs W E Curry.
Little son of Mr and Mrs N B Terry of Flint dies at 9 PM after several days illness. Survived by father and mother, two brothers and one sister. Funeral services at Jo Chapel with Reverend Will Owen officiating. Interment at same place.
H. D. Bynum who recently purchased the building on Second Avenue in which the Wiley Electric Service station and the Tennessee Valley Laboratory are located is now having extensive improvements made on the front of the brick structure.
Decatur maintains a leading pace in a close stride during the 1928 season, earning the reputation for progress and statewide prominence in athletics.
J A Ausbrook district manager of a Tennessee National Life Insurance Company conference visited the area on Wednesday. His headquarters are located in Florence.
A West graduate of Central High assumed a position with the state road construction crews and is now working on the Bee Line highway north of town.
City building permits for May totalled 22300 dollars. Seven new residences were erected during the month with costs from 500 to 5000 dollars.
The record notes a year comparison shows favorable results with last month and a particularly strong rise in April due to unusually large permit issuances.
Customers are urged to place orders and prepare statements for upcoming month. Contact 1008 to initiate the process and ensure timely readiness.
Fragment mentions various ailments listed as colds influenza dengue bilious fever and malaria and asserts a remedy kills the germs. No concrete events or sources referenced.
As Decatur expands, local property values are projected to climb the ladder. Real estate trends show continued upward movement driven by new development and increasing demand.
A letters page note from Paul Case offers a counted French prescription for rheumatism and neuritis tried in the American Army in France. He says thousands have benefited and invites readers to mail their address for the prescription, cost free.
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