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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1929

Page

5

Thought and Poetry and Decatur Daily Cooking School

Local notices describe a Decatur Daily Cooking School at the Masonic building on Johnston Street with sessions Tuesday through Friday August 9, featuring Dorothy Dace home economist of Birmingham and demonstrations using a Westinghouse electric range. Also listed are society meetings and engagements at Central Methodist and various clubs, plus a Maynard engagement and multiple birthday party details.

Decatur Daily Idecator Daily Masonic Building Johnston Street Dorothy Dace Birmingham Westinghouse King the Foods W. T. Lowe Progressive Culture Club

Personal travel plans and visits across several states and cities

W C Kitchens and two sisters Zella B and Louise plan an extended motor tour through the north eastern states visiting Chicago Detroit Canada New York Philadelphia and Washington D C Mildred Kitchens will be two weeks in Memphis Tenn Misses Katherine Mary Louise and Cornelia Otte left for Birmingham to visit Aunt Mrs Cc E Swanson Leodonia Kullman is visiting Birmingham with relatives Mrs A L Shelton and infant Andrew of Marshall Texas were guests here Friday and Saturday Annie Gus Murphy spends the weekend with Mr and Mrs M H Loftin on Lookout Mountain Chattanooga

W. C Katherine Mary Louise Cornelia Otte Birmingham Cc. E. Swanson A. L. Shelton Andrew Marshall Texas Annie Gus Murphy Mrs. M. H. Loftin Lookout Mountain Chattanooga

Social notes of travel visits and illness across states

Miss Gladys Barnes returns from Fort Worth Texas ill but improved Marvin Wells back from Birmingham Alabama Mr and Mrs N F Greenhill of Montgomery Alabama guests of Whitman duo in Birmingham and Victor Leon Kirkpatrick accompanies home Mr and Mrs Lester Corbett and Carl Lee back from Atlanta Ga Mrs Fred Pruett and son Ralfe of Atmore Alabama visiting Harriman Tennessee and Mrs Leroy McEntire then to Hartsboro next stop D C Almon on business in Nashville Friday Mrs Sam Hall and two children of Florence visiting several days Mr and Mrs John T Kelley of Whitensville Massachusetts arrive for visit to Mrs Kelley’s grandparents Mr and Mrs Sam Frank auto trip via Nashville Monteagle Mrs Kelley known as Betty Poin dexter Mrs E M Odom and Miss Maud Odom plan weeks with Will Odom in Asheville N O Pointer and two daughters Helen and Kathrine of Memphis visiting cousins Mrs W M Bailey and Mrs S H Malone Miss Dorothy Daniels returns from Huntsville Miss C K Lide and granddaughter Caroline Jones will visit Lenoir North Carolina Miss Rowena Baker heads to New York City after month with father T L Baker Sr Dr J G Hamilton’s family hosts Russellville guests J G Hamilton, wife and sons Floyd Motes visits Evergreen Alabama Lela Motes and Miss Sarah Briscoe in Leighton visiting Relatives Mrs Ora B Steele and daughter Jacqueline from Paragould Arkansas hosted by Mrs R H Dover Mrs W R McCluskey and son return from Birmingham Rt Rev William G McDowell visiting local area.

John T. Kelley Whitensville Mass

Graf Zeppelin Gains Speed on Second Atlantic Voyage

The Graf Zeppelin, two and a half days out, sails over the western Atlantic toward Lakehurst. At 7:30 a.m. EST she was about 500 miles southwest of the Azores, 1,750 miles from the U S, and averaging 70 miles an hour as squall threats loom for a Sunday Lakehurst arrival.

Associated Press Graf Zeppelin Atlantic Lakehurst United States Azores Fiugo Eckner Bermuda Gibraltar Norfolk Naval Washington Chatham Mass Philadelphia Weather Bureau New Jersey

Rev Peter M. Dennis to be ordained at St John’s Church

Rev Peter M. Dennis completes a long path to ordination in Decatur. The ordination service, led by Bishop William G. McDowell, will begin at 10 o clock at St John’s Episcopal Church with inviting Episcopalians. Dennis served as Parish House Director at St Ann’s New York and led the Standing Rock mission in North Dakota after Deacon ordination a year ago. He studied at DuBose Divinity School and was named rector of St John’s in 1928.

Peter M. Dennis William G. McDowell Alabama St. John’s Episcopal Church Dennis DuBose School Decatur St. Ann’s Church New York City North Dakota Standing Rock Reservation DuBose Divinity School St. John’s Church

Revival To Open In Falkville August Opening

Plans are completed for a revival campaign at the Christian church of Falkville starting August 12. Minister Howard Matheny announces Otto Henderson will lead the meetings, expected to run about two weeks and bring splendid results.

Christian Church of

Cullman Deputy Sheriff Visits Decatur on Legal Business

Deputy Sheriff Leonard Darnell of Cullman County was in Decatur today on legal business.

Cullman Leonard Darnell Cullman County Decatur

Attorney D C Almon Returns from Nashville Business Trip

DC Almon prominent local attorney has returned to the city after a business trip to Nashville.

Nashville D. C Almon

Crow Returns to Tax Office in Morgan County

Crow, tax collector, returns to his desk in Morgan County after days with relatives in Lawrence County. Mrs. J. E. Garrett and Arthur Carman with Atlee Hoff family on Jackson street. Myrtle Martin and Mildred Merritt to return tonight from Asheville North Carolina. Ben Martin Jr. ill on Linestreet. Jesse Lanier to spend Sunday in Greensboro Alabama. Brents Previtt Jr. back from Nashville.

Crow J. H. Crow Morgan County Lawrence County Arthur Carman Atlee H. Hoff Jackson Street Ben Martin, Jr Linestreet

Revival To Close Sunday Evening At Church Of God

A three weeks revival will end Sunday evening at the Church of God with Rev. J. C. Turk of Hartselle delivering the final sermons. Sunday morning topic is The Christian Goal and a special meeting is set for 2 30 in the afternoon followed by the concluding service at 7 30 in the evening.

Church of God J. C. Turk Hartselle

Somerville Pike Section Plans Unannounced Meeting

A mission meeting of the Somerville pike section is being planned with date to be announced. H. L. Kirby of Decatur is set to preach.

Somerville Pike H. L. Kirby Decatur

Simpson Reports Above Average Crop Conditions

D. O. Simpson and Mrs. Simpson traveled 458 miles by motor from St. Louis to Decatur in 14 hours. He says crop conditions in their region are far above average compared to states passed through, noting excellent road conditions on the route via Cairo Illinois, Jackson Tennessee, and Corinth Mississippi.

D. O. Simpson St. Louis Decatur

Rev. E. N. Hart To Return For Sunday Pulpit

Reverend E. N. Hart of Westminster Presbyterian Church will return Saturday from a revival trip in Colorado and will lead Sunday morning services at the usual hour.

E. N. Hart Westminster Presbyterian ‘Church Copeland

Rev Wallace to Lead Morning and Afternoon Services

Rev James D. Wallace will conduct morning services at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday with no evening service. He will then travel to Lacon to preach at the Lacon Church at 2 30 PM.

James D. Wallace First Presbyterian Church Wallace Lacon

I. V. Hall Dies At His Home In Decatur

I V Hall longtime Decatur resident died at 11 40 this morning at 1801 Fifth Avenue South after a long illness He is survived by his wife and three sons his mother one brother and two sisters Funeral services are set for Sunday at 3 pm at Johnsons Chapel with interment there

I. V. Hall Decatur Fifth Avenue South Johnson’s Chapel

Fairview Baptist Revival to Extend Into Next Week

Rev. J. T. Anderson announced that revival services at Fairview Baptist Church will continue into the coming week. Rev. Sam Heath of Hartselle leads the series and reports growing attendance and strong interest as the meetings progress.

J. T. Anderson Fairview Baptist Church Sam Heath Hartselle Anderson

Circuit Court Opens in Lawrence County Under Judge Horton

Lawrence County circuit court opens Monday with Judge James E. Horton presiding. Grand jury will review cases over three weeks including charges against Cupps Perie and Royer for participating in a shooting of a Black man west of town several weeks ago.

Lawrence County James E. Horton Cupps Perie Royer Here

Tryling To Preach In Sunday Service

Willoughby Presbyterian church will have George W. Tryling preach Sunday morning officials announced. He has spoken before to Decatur audiences and his messages are described as unusually interesting.

Willoughby Presbyterian Church George W. Tryling Mr. Tryling Decatur

Illness Victim Mrs Ethel Lang Dies at Home

Mrs. Ethel Lang aged 45 died Friday night at her residence route one Courtland. She was survived by husband J. D. Lang seven sons mother sister brother and other relatives. Funeral services by Rev Montgomery this afternoon at three at Lawrence County Cemetery with interment at the same place.

Ethel Lang Route One Courtland J. D. Lang W. R O. D Paul Silas Harold Archie C. O. Turner Montgomery Lawrence County

Benjamin L Stacy Enlists In The Navy

Hays B. Thompson, Navy Recruiting Officer for the Tennessee Valley and Muscle Shoals district, headquartered in Huntsville Alabama, reports the enlistment of Benjamin L. Stacy in the Navy.

Benjamin L. Stacy The Navy Hays B. Thompson Tennessee Valley and Muscle Shoals District Huntsville Ala Benjamin L

First Christian Church Announces Services

Jewell Howard, minister, outlines Bible school at 9 45 a m with J B Her, Lord's Supper at 11, sermon at 11 30 titled A Voice Out Of Prison, union service at Central Methodist at 7 30 p m, with Rev A Sidney Lee preaching both services on Sunday. Ladies Circle Monday 3 pm, prayer hour Wednesday 7 45 pm. All invited.

First Christian Church Moulton Street Jewell Howard J. B Central Methodist Church Ladies’ Circle

Southside Baptist Church Schedule and Meeting Notice

J. D. Pickens, pastor, leads Bible school at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 with the theme And They Took Knowledge of Them That They Had Been With Jesus. Evening worship at 7 30 and B Y P U at 6 15 directed by Walter Bethany. Monthly church business meeting follows mid week prayer service at 7 30 Wednesday.

Southside Baptist J. D. Pickens Bible School Jesus B. Y

Fairview Baptist Revival Notice With Heath Sermons

J. T. Anderson hosts at Fairview Baptist with Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by B F Teal and an 11 a m sermon by Rev S L Heath of Hartselle Baptist Church on Our Companionship In Heaven An 730 p m service features a sermon on The Judgement The revival continues Monday and Tuesday with the public invited to attend all

Fairview Baptist J. T. Anderson B. F. Teal S. L. Heath Hartselle Baptist Church

Ninth Street Methodist Church Services

Pastor M. M. Newton will lead both morning and evening worship. Sunday school at 9 45 led by L R Yarborough. League meeting at 6 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m. All are welcome to attend and worship.

Ninth Street M. M. Newton L. R. Yarbrough League

Christian Science Sunday Services in Morgan County Bank

The church invites the public to attend a Sunday service at 11 a.m. with the subject Love and a Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. A testimonial meeting occurs the first Wednesday each month at 8 p.m. The reading room opens 2 to 4 p.m. on Tue Thu Sat.

Morgan County Bank

St John's Episcopal Church Sets August 4 Services

St John’s Episcopal Church announces the tenth Sunday after Trinity with church school and Bible classes at 9 30 am. The Rt Rev William G McDowell will address the Sunday school. An ordination service for Rev Peter M Dennis to the priesthood is at 10 am. Church school at Wilder Place district school at 3 pm. Bishop McDowell will deliver an address.

ST. John’s Episcopal Church Jackson Street Gordon Drive Peter M. Dennis William G. McDowell St. John’s Church Protestant Episcopal Church Wilder Place McDowell

Decatur Baptist Sunday Schedule and Invitation

The Decatur Baptist Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 11 and an evening service at 7 30 p m with preaching by Rev J E Ber kstresser. Readers are invited to attend all services.

Decatur Baptist J. E. Berkstresser

Westminster Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

E. T. Hart, pastor, invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages and morning worship at 11 o clock themed All For God.

E. T. Hart God

Evening Set Prayer and Books Event

An evening program titled 7 30 p m includes a 7 30 p m prayer session and a discussion on books. The event awaits attendees and is likely held at a local venue.

Navy recruiting appeal seeks ambitious young men

Recruiting Officer Thompson announces more attractive Navy openings soon for earnest youths eager to learn a trade advance education and travel to many strange places. Interested individuals should write to Mr Thompson at Huntsville.

Ing Thompson Navy Huntsville

East Decatur Baptist Sermons Prompt Thoughtful Faith

East Decatur Baptist church lists 11:00 morning sermon by Pastor Frank T. Smith on In consistencies of Christians Hinder Christ's Cause and 7:30 evening service on Sin Its Nature and Consequences led by C T Buck with B P U meeting at 6:15.

East Decatur Frank T. Smith P. U C. T. Buck

Central Methodist Union Service with Sermon on Sabbath Desecration

Central Methodist Church invites worshipers to 11:00 a m Sunday service with a sermon on The Relation of Sabbath Desecration to Lawlessness. Evening worship at 7 30 p m. Union service with First Christian Westminster Presbyterian. Dr Jewel Howard to preach and Central Methodist choir to provide music.

Central Methodist John R. Turner First Christian Westminster Presbyterian Jewel Howard First Christian Church

St Pauls Lutheran Sunday Worship Schedule

The church offers 9 30 Sunday school and 10 30 Divine worship with the sermon titled The Miracle Which Faith Effects.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran

Grant Street Church of Christ Weekly Schedule

Bible study at 10 a.m. Communion and elder’s talk at 11 a.m. Ladies class with Mrs Nate Walker on 7th avenue west Tuesday at 2 45 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 p.m. The church invites everyone to attend.

Grant ST. Church OF Christ Nate Walker 7Th Avenue West

Tennessee Valley bank VP to visit Red Springs

John C. White vice-president of the Tennessee Valley bank will travel to Red Springs Tenn for a ten day to two week stay beginning Sunday.

John C. White The Tennessee Valley Bank Red Springs Tenn

Visit Florence By Lide Jones On Business

Frank P. Lide of One-Four-O The company and John W. Jones traveled to Florence on business last night.

Frank P. Lide One-Four-O the Company John W. Jones Florence

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stanley Baldwin England B. L. Malone T. G. Morrow Tennis Tidwell O. Troup Berean Club D. D. McGehee B. E. Preutt Central Methodist Society Woman’s Missionary Society of the J. J. Rose W. H. Winton Johnson Marjory Charles Davis J. L. Davis Charles Davis John Nelson Evelyn Woodall Martha McMillan Lena Nell Prosser Frances Hallmark Ruth Gibson Velma Lee E. N. Penick B. F. Embry John McGehee Hughes Malinda Robey Franklin Sarah Sue Hughes Franklin, Ky Ellen Beauchamp Tuscaloosa Mary Kate Troup Louise Watkins Mary Pirie Mary Heard Clanton Ruth Johnston Jack Hunter Lon C. Morrow Gilbert Sewell Billy Bidding Charles Wiggins Woodall's Moulton Pike Fred Tidwell Mrs. H. Troy First Methodist Society Woman's Missionary Society First Methodist Church St. John’s Guild J. R. Hunter Mizpah OB. S Masonic Temple Mary Lou Dancy O. E Mary Lou Dancy Chapter O. E Bank Street At Bop L. A Jacks Church St Princess Atlanta William Boyd Marie Prevost Aya Richard Dix Esther Ralst In Ken Maynard California Mail Mildred Kitchens Memphis Leodonia Kullman Gladys Barnes Fort Worth Marvin Wells N. F. Greenhill E. D. Whitman Lester Corbett Carl Lee Atlanta, Ga Fred Pruett Ralfe Atmore Harriman Leroy McEntire Hartsboro D. C. Almon Sam Hall E. M. Odom Maud Odom Will Odom Asheville N.O Phil Pointer Helen Memphis, Tenn W. M. Bailey S. H. Malone Dorothy Daniels C. K. Lide Caroline Jones Lenoir N. C William Thomas Coffey Bernhardt Rowena Baker T. L. Baker, Sr J. H. Hamilton and Sons Fred Ralph and Gordon Russellville J. G. Hamilton G. W. Webb W. C. Gorman Mary Keenan Monteagle Lera Gillespie Floyd Motes Evergreen B. L. Stathum Lela Motes Mr. Statham North Carolina Sarah Briscoe Leighton Ora B. Steele Jacqueline Paragould, Ark R. H. Dover D. D Tom Tony Wonder Horse Delite Cyclone Sorseman Zeppelin Rev Falkville J. E. Garrett Myrtle Martin Mildred Merritt Jesse Lanier Greensborough Brents Previtt, Jr Simpson Rev. Wallace Circuit Court Lawrence Tryling A. Sidney Lee Crockett Will Mineral Springs Somerville J.ff Cain's Cain Brothers Eugene Gardner Marcel Shop Albany Cafe E. Moulton
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