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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1935

Page

3

Hollywood Lake Intrigue Behind Inn Set Sparks Gossip

Jo Davis and Tubby uncover romance tensions at a Hollywood retreat where director Silas Drann and stars Babs Montgomery and Marsh figure into shifting loyalties. Jo faces hints of a pending blowup as dual lives and ambition collide on and off the lens.

Were Jarvis Maurice Atlas London Johnny Barley Barley Drann Marsh Ers Prince Tubby Johnny Bailey Silas Drann Hollywood Diana Miss Davis Drann Force Tubby Fircely

Two Quizzed Over Hex Slaying Case Seeks Answers

In a police office, Ida Waldman describes alleged fire and black magic by Mrs. Cooper affecting her husband. Waldman says flaming balls struck their home at night, leaving scars. Police report details of a confrontation as Waldman claims rejuvenation after firing three shots.

Kiam H. Schneider Cooper Ida Waldman Mrs. Waldman

Merchant Held In Highway Death

Montgomery county officials said formal charges of manslaughter driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident would be filed today against D. S. Chambliss a Prattville merchant in connection with the death.

Montgomery Ala Montgomery County Chambliss Prattville

Reaches Hospital In the Nick of Time

Mrs Adrielde Antebi aged 33 entered West 30th Street police station with a child in her arms and two others trailing. After two days homeless and a sick husband in New Jersey hospital an ambulance took her to St Vincent's hospital just in time for their fourth child a healthy boy weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces

New York Adelaide’ Antebi West 30Th Street New Jersey Hospital James Marron Antebi Vincent's Hospital

Decatur Man Named Acting Head of Morgan County Relief

Harry Gill of Decatur is acting as head of the Morgan County relief department works division. He fills the vacancy created by Paul D. Vann’s resignation to join the rural resettlement division. Gill is well known in business circles and has served the relief department for more than a year. Officials do not expect a successor to Vann and plan demobilization of local offices.

Harry Gill Decatur Morgan County Relief Department Paul D. Vann Gill Alabama Relief Department Vann Relief Administration

Husband travels to Oklahoma to be with injured wife

Walter Daniel of Athens Route 3 left yesterday for Carnegie Oklahoma to be at the side of his wife who is hospitalized there with injuries from a car accident. Mrs Daniel suffered a broken neck and other injuries when the car she rode in with Miss Susie Crow of Crowton skidded in gravel and overturned. Miss Crow was killed.

Walter Daniel Athens Carnegie Okla

Pastor Quarles Returns From North Carolina Revival

Rev W Barton Quarles pastor of the First Christian Church returned Friday from North Carolina where he conducted a very successful revival. He will fill the pulpit of the First Christian Church tomorrow.

W. Barton Quarles First Christian Church North Carolina

Church Announcement Invitation at Sherman Street Church

The notice invites worship at St Pauls Lutheran on Sherman Street and Fourth Ave. Services begin 8:30 a.m. with a 9:30 a.m. Bible class and a 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. A voters meeting of the Walther League is scheduled for Monday at 1:30 p.m. The sermon theme is "Angels Christ Changing World." You are cordially invited.

ST. Paul's Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave E. T Onn Walther Leaguecutire

Methodist church services and activities announced

Pastor H Wilson leads Sunday worship at 9 45 a m with sermon by the pastor. Superintendent F Watterson presides at morning worship. Evening service at 8 p m includes a mission sermon. Missionary Society meets at the church Monday 3 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m led by Mrs Collins.

West Gig H. Wilson Charence F. Watterson Missionary Society Collins

Evening Services Schedule With Pageant and Prayer Meeting

Evening service at 4 30 p m includes music and an instructive pageant. At 7 30 p m Wednesday a prayer meeting will be held. Come to every service.

Moncatina

Willoughby Presbyterian Sunday Schedule

Willoughby Presbyterian at Ninth Street South led by O. Payne the minister offers Sunday School at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m with a sermon on Gods Promises Prayer service follows mid week Wednesday at 7 30 p m

Willoughby Presbyterian Ninth Street South O. Payne

Westside Pres Seventh Avenue Worship Schedule

Evening worship at 7 45 with sermon by pastor on Indiv iduality Glorified. Prayer service Thursday evening and choir practice immediately after the prayer service.

Westside Seventh Avenue West Payne

Regular Bible Study Meetings at The Oleutian Church

Geo. W. Emptage conducts Bible classes at 0:46 a.m. and regular worship services. A midweek service is planned for Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. A monthly meeting is held Thursday at 3 p.m. with a Ladies Bible Lesson on The Book of Ruth. The public is invited.

Tos Ymarah

Sixteenth Avenue Church Plans Week of Services

The church outlines a full slate of activities including a 9:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Class taught by C. L. Buck, a 9:45 a.m. Sunday school led by G. W. Norwood, a 11 a.m. morning message, 6:15 p.m. B. T. U. with C. L. Buck, 7:30 p.m. evening sermon, a Monday 3:00 p.m. W. M. meeting, a 2:00 p.m. Wednesday cottage prayer meeting, and a 7:30 p.m. mid-week prayer service inviting all to hear the Old Fashioned Gospel at Sixteenth Avenue Church.

C. L. Buck G. W. Norwood B. T. U. Departments W. M Sixteenth Avenue Church

Lesson sermon subject Love to be preached next Sunday

The article notes that the upcoming Sunday will feature a lesson sermon on Love. The golden text from Jeremiah 31:3 is quoted indicating divine message and timeless guidance for the congregation.

Daniel Temperance and Health in the Daniel Spirit

The article argues that discipline and temperance sustain great lives, using Daniel as a model. It cites a college comparison showing abstainers faring better over 50 years, and urges Americans to cultivate the Daniel spirit to build a stronger nation through self control and health.

Daniel Daniels Danie America

Bible excerpts in Lesson-Sermon on God is love

The text cites I John 4 16 and related verses about God’s eternal love and belief in the love God has for us. The sermon reflects on dwelling in God and God in us and the enduring nature of divine kindness.

John

Church of God Youth Meeting Notice

The Church of God on 6th Avenue and 4th Street announces a young people's gathering at 6 30 p m and 1 90 p m today.

Church OF God 6Th Ave 4Th Street So Dang Young People’s Meeting Aenaen

Lost Tribes of Israel Prophesied Message at Local Church

STER PRESBYTERIAN Jackson St. and Eighth Avenue invites all for morning worship at 11 with a special message by Dr. Kaye of Alabama on The Lost Tribes of Israel who Are They and Where Are They The church extends a friendly welcome with Bible classes at 9:30 a m and 11 a m crafts.

Kaye Alabama Israel

First Baptist Church Schedule on Oak and LaFayette

Jesse F. Ray, pastor, leads Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. preaching, and 6:30 p.m. B T U. The Sunday morning sermon theme is Perfume.

First Baptist Oak LaFayette Streets Jesse F. Ray

Evening Service Invite At Y W A Event

The notice invites attendance at evening inspirational services with a playlet by the Y W A and other features of unusual interest. It extends a cordial invitation to attend these services.

Street Methodist Church Notice

J M Holland pastor worship and sermon at 11 a m Young Peoples meeting 6 45 p m Marvin Yarbrough president Evening worship 730 p m Womans Missionary Society Monday 330 p m Mrs J M Holland president Come let us worship together

J. M. Holland Guy Jones Young People’s Meeting Marvin Yarbrough Womans Missionary Society

St. Anne’s Catholic Church Masses and Confessions Schedule

St. Anne’s Catholic Church corner Johnson Street and 4th Avenue lists Sunday masses at 8 and 10 a.m. Benediction after the 8 a.m. mass. Weekday mass at 8 a.m. Confessions Saturday 4 to 6 and 8 p.m. Baptisms by appointment. Reverend C Kennedy, pastor.

ST. Anne's Catholic Church Johnson St 4Th Ave Rev. C. Kennedy

First Presbyterian Church Announces August Schedule

J. D. Wallace pastor invites the public to a 9 45 school service and a 6 30 Young People's meeting with no preaching services during August.

First Presbyterian J. D. Wallace

St Timothy's Athens Sets Color Scheme for Altar

Rev Peter M Dennis of St Timothy s in Athens Alabama designates green as the color for altar and vestments for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity. Sunday school is at 10 a m with the motto To worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.

ST. Timothy’s of Athens Ala Peter M. Dennis

Methodist service notice with Price preaching and Epworth League

Dr. W F Price will preach at 11 a.m. and administer the Lord's Supper. Sunday School starts 9 30 a m. J D White is superintendent. An August evening or midweek service is planned with Epworth League at 6 30 p m and special choir music led by Mrs W E B Curry. Attend Epworth church services at Ag Methodist.

Methodist WF. Price J. D. White W. F. Price Epworth League W. Eb, Curry Ag Methodist

St John’s Episcopal Church service times announced

St John’s Episcopal Church at Jackson Street and Garden Drive East lists Rev Peter M Dennis as rector. Sunday School at 9 45 a.m Bible class at 10 a.m Holy Communion and Sermon at 11 a.m worship the Lord in the morning service and sermon schedule shown.

ST. John’s Episcopal Jackson St Garden Drive Peter M. Dennis

St Peter's Episcopal Mission No Services This Sunday

Rev. Peter M. Dennis directs St Peter's Episcopal Mission to cancel services this Sunday. No public event or gathering is planned at the Mission.

ST. Peter’s Episcopal Mission Peter M. Dennis

Bible School and Sunday Service at First Christian

At Fourth and Moulton Streets the Bible School meets at 9 45 a m with J B Harlow as superintendent Regular preaching services follow at 11 o clock conducted by the pastor.

First Christian Moulton Streets W. Barton Quarles Bible School J. B. Harlow

Youth Ways to Life Sermon at Athens Church

Dr J R Crawford will preach at 11 am on Youth Ways to Life. Delegates will report on late Young People's conferences. A new ruling elder will be ordained and anniversaries observed. City churches unite for August Sunday evening service at First Methodist.

First Presbyterian J. R. Crawford First Methodist

Revival Meeting at Elemont Presbyterian Church

The annual revival at Elemont Presbyterian Church begins on the first Sunday in August and runs through the week. Rev. W. L. Gilmore assists the pastor and will preach. Services are at 10 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. daily.

Elemont Presbyterian W. L. Gilmore

Cambridge Revival Opens Under Open Air Arc

Revival at Cambridge Methodist church starts Sunday night August 4 at 7 30 sponsored by all circuit churches. Services will be held under an arbor in the open.

Cambridge Cambridge Methodist Church

Tanner Revival at Rid dle's Chapel recharges town faith

McCoy Bynum son of the pastor preaches at the Tanner revival while Tom Jackson of Montgomery directs music and leads youth services. Both young men are from Bob Jones College and join the community in the event.

Tanner Riddle’s Chapel McCoy Bynum Tom Jackson Montgomery Bob Jones College

Daily Vacation Bible School Ends At First Methodist

The Daily Vacation Bible School at First Methodist Church concludes today after a week with 75 students in four departments. Leaders include Katherine McEntry Frances Calvin Ena Johnson Mildred Maples Dean William Daisy Braly Katherine Holland Louise Van Dyke and Nanette Walker. Commencement featured a pageant and songs followed by a picnic at American Legion Park and a noon dinner.

First Methodist Church Nanentte Walker Nashville Katherine McEntry Frances Calvin Ena Johnson Mildred Maples Dean William Daisy Braly Evelyn McDonald Katherine Holland Louise, van Dyke

Exhibits Horned Toad On Display In City Today

A light brown horned toad with yellow and black markings was exhibited today on Sixth Avenue West. Janee Prep reported the specimen was caught near his home. The display drew curious locals.

Janes, Prep Sixth Avenue West

Peggy Joyce Hanks Returns From Scottsboro Visit

Little Peggy Joyce Hanks daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Hanks returns home after a two weeks stay with relatives in Scottsboro.

Peggy Joyce Hanks G. B. Hanks Scottsboro

Athens social roundup features numerous guests and travel

A crowded social diary lists many Birmingham, Athens and Pittsburgh visitors including Walton Woodroof, Sara Malone, Kathryn and Hance Fowler, Mrs. J. B. Jon, and Dr. Jer Minsch. Activities span tea, luncheons, theatre, weddings talk, bridal events, and motor trips to Florida, Boston and California with multiple local hosts and honorees.

Sara Malone Gloria Tea Lane Walton Wroof Pittsburg Hattie Jones Jennie W New York City J. B. Jon Lila Coleman Woodroof R. W. Puckett Louis Ky Gloria Tea Room Lesie Nelson Brice Nelse Puckett Mary Kemple Stanley Nelson Re. Rice Huntsville W. D Caughran Ebbie Jer Minsch Scotus Shoal A. C. Dan Florence Athens Minsch Harper Cole D. Wilson L. ©. Creel

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