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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1927
Page
1
The Decatur Moulton highway nearing completion prompts R A Chambers of Athens to start a Decatur to Moulton bus line. The service may begin next week using new Buick buses purchased from Pender Motor Co.
Rev Noble R. Edwards of the Christian church at Bessemer leaves today for Birmingham after an extended vacation and will fill the pulpit Sunday. He is accompanied by Mrs Edwards and the couple have been guests of her parents W. O. Talley during a motor trip to Virginia.
Brooklyn police obtained confessions revealing the drowning of 22 year old Joseph Lefkowitz as part of a life insurance scheme. Rubinzahl Greenberg and Lefkowitz were arrested on homicide charges after the death of the youth in a row boat off Coney Island.
The foundation for three brick store buildings by Thomas E Pride at Bank and Walnut streets is being laid today by Charles E Malone. Malone's crew works rapidly, with completion likely soon. The frame residence on the lot should finish by Friday or Saturday.
Decatur Kiwanis members were told by the farm relations committee to gather at the YMCA this afternoon at six before departing for Priceville. They will be hosted at dinner and a program, with the Priceville meeting set to begin at seven o'clock. D. D. Burleson heads transportation arrangements and says cars will be provided, though few members have confirmed their trip.
Through Leroy Holt of Tennessee Oval Iron and Railroad, Decatur canery products will likely be displayed at the Birmingham state fair on September 26. A letter from Holt orders the local plant to ship the required products as the company shows strong interest in developing diversified agriculture and industry in the state.
Members of the permanent curb market committee are directed to meet at the Morgan county health department on Second Avenue Saturday at 9 30 in the morning. They will discuss winter maintenance of the market and other business items.
Sim Howell of Hartselle takes over as chief clerk of the probate office today, succeeding John H. Green who served eleven years. Howell has begun work and will formally assume the office duties after settling into routine tasks.
Lyons hotel renovations nearly finished including weather stripping repapering repainting and redecorating the lobby and first floor. All hotel machinery overhauled and manager J K Hughes upbeat about fall and winter business and continued growth for Decatur.
The parole of Earl Carroll New York theatre producer serving a year and a day for perjury will not be heard by the Atlanta parole board next Tuesday or Wednesday. Officials said time spent in Greenville S C while ill en route to the penitentiary cannot be credited to the sentence. Carroll began serving the term June 3.
Workmen tearing down a residence at Walnut and Bank streets discover hand made laths in the frame, reflecting age and craftsmanship. The laths were hand notched and indicate a long ago construction.
J. L. R. Boyd prominent Atlanta attorney is a Decatur visitor. He noted he had heard much about Decatur’s growth and wanted to see the community and the Muscle Shoals district for himself.
Gunmen fired on two Baltimore and Ohio freight trains near Meyster coal mine in Ohio. Fireman A. J. McGee of Benwood West Virginia died after the first section was ambushed. About 25 shots struck both trains as they moved past the right of way then authorities found empty shells at the mine site.
New private crop estimates predicting a yield under 13 million bales and stronger spot demand in the southwest where desirable grades are scarce sparked a rise in the cotton market. December futures rose to 23.25 cents per pound from 22.30 cents on Tuesday as buyers reentered the market amid a Liverpool price boost.
A sea found bottle carried a note claiming a girl is captive on a rum runner off Cape Hatteras. The signer names Miss Adele Macon of Philadelphia. Coast Guard searches waters near Norfolk, treated as possible hoax but effort remains thorough after sighting a rum run vessel.
Frank Chapman a longtime Decatur resident now living in Florence died yesterday morning. The body will arrive this afternoon at three and be taken to the city cemetery for interment. Brown directing.
Samples of turnip greens packed by the Decatur cannery are displayed by Ira E. Tranter, manager. The product is declared to compare favorably with canned greens in other southern sections.
J B Turner Co of Limestone Alabama reports Courtland pike project likely finished by year start. Award to Turner’s bid, lowest in recent race, formal in Montgomery today. 100 mules and heavy machinery to be mobilized for eight mile road from Decatur city limit to Lawrence county road near Fish Pond linking Decatur to Sheffield or Tuscumbia.
A group of merchants on Second Avenue circulated a petition calling for all business establishments to close next Monday Labor Day. Signatories include Decatur Dry Cleaners Campbell & Hodges Solomon Dry Goods Co Moore's Modern Stores Schimmel & Hunter Nebrig Furn Co Moseley Shoe Co Rahm Clothing Co Speake Warren & Ratliffe Mrs F S Graves Sterchi Bros Shu make Acorn Stores J C Penney Co S N Garnett F W Woolworth Co J D Ligon Kihn s Cranes Clothes Shop J A Buttrey R E Chandler McLellan Stores Co It was unclear if all merchants were seen or if more names will be added.
The Kiwanis Country Store to aid civic charities will run September 15 through 17 in the Pettey building at Grant Street and Second Avenue. About 15 000 articles expected on sale. Solicitation organized by Charles Mathews and S M Thompson with hours to be announced.
Three aircraft maneuver across crowded trans Atlantic lanes with England Canada routes in play. Royal Windsor and Sir John Darling launches spark talk of a race while a British plane carrying the Princess leads, sighted near St John’s amid rumors of St Raphael’s westward flight. Captain Leslie Hamilton and Lieut Col Minchin aboard the Princess.
AP reports unconfirmed word that aviator Paul Redfern might have landed near Alemquer Brazil, with Gulf radio and South American stations unable to confirm. Messages indicate receivers in Tampa Florida picked up signals but lack corroboration as officials seek details.
In St. John's Newfoundland there is no word on the St Raphael after a time limit passed. The monoplane was expected around four o'clock this morning, but headwinds could have pushed arrival back many hours. Poor visibility may have prevented inland sighting.
The American round-the-world plane Pride of Detroit departure from Constantinople is postponed until tomorrow. Flyers William S. Brock and Edward F. Schleé say they cannot proceed toward Aleppo Syria and Iraq without required official permission from the Turkish authorities.
Wheeler Barnes, a white man, is scheduled for a preliminary trial at 2 PM in county court before Judge W T Lowe for allegedly fatally stabbing Don Lewis, a Black man, during a fishing dispute at the mouth of Flint Creek. Barnes was arrested Thursday and jailed in Decatur. defense attorney W W Callahan has been retained.
Naval authorities examine Aimee Semple McPherson attire amid claims a lighthouse staff uniform resembled petty officer dress. Investigators in San Diego and Los Angeles review potential federal law violations while the district attorney has not pursued action.
Jasper Free a farmer from the Talu cah community is jailed in Morgan county on a murder charge after James Oldham died at Benevolent hospital. Free, arrested by Deputies Willoughby and Almon, has Wert and Hutson for counsel and a preliminary hearing was expected before Judge W. T. Lowe.
Veteran actress Amelia Bingham died at her Riverside Drive home in New York City from pneumonia at age 68. The death was reported today by AP.
An aviation incident near Brunswick Georgia shows an unnamed aviator altering course due to fuel concerns. Officials reported he sought alternate destinations toward Brazil, with a potential shift toward Rio de Janeiro or Pernambuco as fuel and adverse conditions constrained the flight path.
The state governor has ordered boats to scour the coast and inland areas for missing flyer Paul Redfern and authorized search parties to enter the interior to aid in the rescue effort.
Municipal authorities will consider extra drainage for Decatur. Albany and Decatur councils have discussed the plan for some time, with a new proposal now under review.
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