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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1933

Page

4

Missionary council report and district meetings announced

Mrs. Isaac Morris and Mrs. John R. Turner will deliver the Missionary council report in Louisville. Miss Evelyn Yarbrough and Mr. Charles Edward Howell marry in Enolam Oaks. the couple to reside in town. Multiple church groups schedule Monday meetings including W M S and St John’s Guild. a musical tea program entertained guests.

Mirs Isaac Morris John R. Turner Missionary Council Louisville T. M. Francis Hartselle W G. Henry J. M. Plant Helen Bourne Athens College Scarritt College W. J. Cottingham Methodist Missionary Society Evelyn Yarbrough H. Yarbrough Moulton Heights Charles Edward Howell L. P. Troup Clements Sherard Eubanks Sturdivant Whitman Witt Ponce Harry Wyatt Novello Elizabeth Malone Gershwin

Personal Notices Highlight Local Movements and Health Updates

Local society notes report A B Brazelton returning from Nashville for his daughter Daisy Stubblefield illness and goitre operation. Several residents plan travel to Tuscaloosa Birmingham Birmingham areas, with others visiting, staying at home, or returning from trips in a busy social week.

Brazelton Nashville Daisy Stubblefield

Clothing Stolen From Plymouth Car On Sixth Avenue

C E Lowery of Sinclair Refining Company reported theft from his Plymouth coupe parked on Sixth Avenue near Ninth Street Friday night while he attended church. A pair of shoes one shirt a pair of trousers and a sex were taken from the car.

C. E. Lowery Sinclair Refining Company Sixth Avenue Ninth Street Lowery

Local Residents Note Weekend Visits and Family News

Neel Lorie McAbee and daughters Inez and Auline spent the weekend in Decatur with Mr and Mrs Albert and Herbert Warrick. Charlie White visiting brother Will White in Oak Grove. Parks McDonald and children of Johnson Chapel visited Mr and Mrs C V Wallace. Mrs C L Thompson and children visit Velma Roberts of Rocky Ford who is bedbound. Rev Brooks filled his appointment at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2. Mrs C V Wallace honored her son at a sixth birthday party with games and refreshments for Ruth McDonald Mamie McDonald Ben Roberts Charleson Leon Wallace Sylvia Thompson Morris Roberts Bareldy Wallace Donald Born to Clifton Dumas and wife a son April 10. Mother and baby doing fine. Annie Hicks visiting in Decatur. R H Ellis and children of Decatur spent Sunday with George. Petway Roberts and children spent Sunday with Ben Roberts. Laverne Lake of Flint visiting Cecil Lake. Mrs R M Stroup was Sunday guest of John Ellis.

Lorie McAbee Inez Auline Decatur Albert Herbert Warrick Charlie White Will White Oak Grove C. V. Wallace Ruth and Mamie McDonald J Chapel Ben Roberts Charles Leon Wallace Sylvia Thompson Morris Roberts Bareldy Wallace Donald Clifton Dumas Annie Hicks R. H. Ellis George Petway Roberts Laverne Lake Flint Cecil Lake R. M. Stroup John Ellis

Church Activities and Services Schedule and Meetings

Sunday services start at 9:45 for Sunday school and 11 for preaching with themes on The Great Commission and Holiness of the Heart. Club meetings at 4 and 6:30 p m. Mission society and prayer meetings on weekdays. May 6 quarterly conference at Chapel Hill. Reading room hours and public invitation noted.

W. Blythe Julian Moody Li G. Sturdivant Chapel Hill

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Sunday Schedule and Baptism

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church announces a Bible class at 9 30 with G W Norwood as teacher. Sunday school follows at 9 45 led by J F Springer. Morning worship at 11 with B Y P U at 6 15 directed by Cc L Buck. Evening service at 7 30 with Pastor Boller preaching and a baptismal service to follow for new members.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Men's G. W. Norwood J. F. Springer B. Y. P. U. Department Cc. L. Buck B. P. Coller

Central Methodist Invites Believers To Sunday Worship

Rev Arthur H Nabors calls for benevolent giving during Sunday services at Central Methodist. Activities include Sunday school at 9 30 am a sermon at 11 am The Greatest Sun Rise a 230 pm Boys and Girls World Club Epworth Leagues at 615 pm and a 715 pm sermon Christ s Last Hour On Earth with inspiring worship and music all welcome.

Central Methodist Arthur H. Nabors Boys and Girls World Club Epworth

Easter events at East Church on Jackson St and Gordon Dr

On Second Sunday of Easter the East Church lists altar color white and various activities including church school at 9 45 a m Bible classes with Seybourn Lyne at 10 a m Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 a m Junior Y P S L at 5 p m Senior Y P S L at 7 p m The hymn O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness is noted. Monday May 1 Holy Communion at 10 a m for altar and vestments John’s Guild meeting 3 p m Martha and Mary Guild gathering with Mrs Henry Goidel at 3 p m at Jackson street parish house.

St. John's Guild Jackson St Gordon Drive Seybourn Lyne Philip and James John's Guild Martha and Mary Guild Henry Goidel Jackson Street

St Timothy's Athens Service Reflects on Righteous Path

A church bulletin from St Timothy's Episcopal Athens notes a Second Sunday after Easter message focusing on moral guidance. It contrasts the wicked path with righteousness and wisdom, urging followers toward life and prudent living.

Sermons and Services At Local Baptist Church

Pastor J. E. Berkstresser leads morning worship at 9 30 with Bible School led by W. M. Bailey and sermon titled The Marks of a Renewed Soul. Evening service at 7 30 features a sermon The Marks of a Prosperous Soul and a young people orchestra and choir directed by Miss Madeline Dix.

J. E. Berkstresser Bible School W. M. Bailey Baptist Young People’s Unions Madeline Dix

Revival services and sermons at First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church invites the public to revival services throughout the week with morning and evening meetings. Dr. Jes C. Carson will preach at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, with children's and youth meetings at designated times.

First Presbyterian J. D. Wallace Jes C. Carson Young People’s League Carson

Westminster Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Westminster Presbyterian on Jackson St at Eighth Ave announces Sunday school at 9:30 with Men's Bible Class led by Prof. O S Hagerman and Women's Bible Class led by Miss Groenendyke. Morning Worship at 11 on The Mission Of Christ. Y P S C L E at 2 pm Westminster League C E at 6:30 pm Evening Worship at 7:30 titled Five Steps Down-Six Steps Us. All welcome to attend and help maintain the church’s friendly record.

Westminster Presbyterian Jackson St Eighth Avenue Ernest N. Hart

St Peter's Episcopal Mission Church May Services

St Peter's Episcopal Church outlines Sunday school at 9 30 a m with J H Johnson as superintendent and a 2 30 p m Canal Lafayette class. Pastor Dr W F Price preaches at 11 a m on Man's Answer to God's Call and 7 30 p m on Jonah. Epworth Leagues meet 6 30 p m. Board of Christian Education meets Tuesday 7 30 p m. mid week prayer and fellowship Wednesday 7 30 p m. May services sponsored by the Wo

Lafayette J. H. Johnson W.F. Price Jonah God Epworth Board of Christian Education

Make This Model at Home GAY APRONS FOR GAY SPIRITS

Pattern 2247 by Anne Adams offers two apron models for a new season. Small to large sizes with fabric and trim requirements, illustrated instructions, and 15 cent pattern price. Catalogue and pattern together 25 cents. Address orders to The Red Daily Pattern, 243 West Seventeenth Street, New York.

Anne Adams West Seventeenth Street New

Choir to Perform Special Musical Programs Sunday

The pastor and congregation invite all to attend musical programs this Sunday led by Mrs. W. E. Curry and the choir. The event promises large and helpful gatherings aligned with the church’s aims.

W. E. Curry Theorgs

Southside Church Service Schedule Announcement

J. D. Pickens leads Bible school at 9:45 and L. B. Wright conducts Gen. Bapt. service at 10:45 in the morning worship. Training department begins at 6:15 with Will Spanabel as director. Evening Worship follows at 7:30. The public is always welcome.

J. D. Pickens Bible School L. B. Wright Will ‘Spanabel Southside

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Schedule

Willoughby Presbyterian at Sixth Ave and Ninth St lists Sunday services 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. and Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Pastor A Gordon will preach. Evening service 6:30 p.m. Senior. Monday Ladies' Aid 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer services 7:30 p.m. Invitation to worship and participate in church program.

Willoughby Presbyterian Sixth Ave Ninth Street South A. Gordon Ladies’ Aid

Westside Presbyterian public worship and Sunday activities

Westside Presbyterian invites all to join Sunday school at 9 45 a m Junior Society meets at 2 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m The pastor will preach and the church asks for loyal community cooperation to make homes safe and draw souls to Christ Come worship with us this Sunday at Seventh Avenue West.

Seventh Avenue West W. A

Bible Study and Services with H L Kirby

Bible study at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m on Saving Faith with subject The Sin of Bigotry at 7 30 p m H L Kirby speaks come and study with us at the church.

H. L. Kirby

Grant Street Church of Christ Service and Study Times

The Grant Street Church of Christ lists 9 45 Bible study 10 45 services led by an elder 6 30 Young People Meeting 7 30 evening and Wednesday prayer 7 30 and Thursday 3 00 Ladies Bible class. A cordial invitation to all to worship with us.

Excursion Train Scheduled Through Town Today

The Southerly Railway excursion train from the middle Muscle Shoals is due here today as part of a series of regular trips to the Tent Valley.

Sou Muscle Shoals Tent Valley

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service Details

St Pauls Lutheran Sherman St and Fourth Ave East. Rev E T Town pastor. Second Sunday after Easter service times 9 15 a m Sunday school Bible class 10 30 a m devotional service teachers training. Tuesday 7 30 p m registration for communion p riday 3 5 30 7 and 9 p m. A changeless Christ for a changing world. You too are welcome.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave E. T. Town A. J. Holtman

First Christian Church to Hold Evening Sermon on Hell

Pastor E N Anthony at the First Christian Church invites all to Sunday school at 9:45 and worship at 11 30 p m with Lord's Supper. No morning service. At 7 30 p m the pastor will deliver a much discussed message Is There a Hell and Is It Everlasting.

Hell Eyster E. N. Anthony

Church Service Schedule for James Allen Smith

James Allen Smith announces weekly church activities. Sunday school at 9 30, B A P U and BAU at 6 30, Evening services at 7 30, Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 30. All are invited to attend every service.

Nungester Named to Decatur School Board Seat

E E Graves, clerk of the board of education, reports from city clerk E W Collier the election of R C Nungester to the Decatur school board to replace Fred B Hunt. Nungester, a Bank Street businessman, succeeds Hunt who retires after many years of service including school building construction and upkeep.

E. E. Graves Board of Education E. W. Collier R. C. Nunngester Decatur Fred 8. Hunt Hunt Nunngester Bank Street

Birth of Carl Glenn Blackwell

Mr and Mrs G A Blackwell announce the birth of a ten pound son named Carl Glenn on April 19 at their Fifth Avenue West home.

G. A. Blackwell Fifth Avenue, West Carl Glenn

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