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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1939

Page

8

Alabama rate officials urge home grown Ala products

Officials at the Alabama technic Institute address called for promoting Ala made goods with a state brand. Paterson urged farmers to work together to sell Alabama products locally and beyond. Bankhead expressed regret at missing Auburn and pledged support for commodity loans amid a congressional crisis. Governor Dixon Senator Hill and extension service were among the speakers at the five day gathering.

Alabama Technic Institute Paterson Commis- of Agriculture and Industries Alabama John H. Bankhead Wired P. O Davis Alabama Extension Service Washington Auburn Bankhead Congress Frank Dixon Lister Hill Extension Service

Hartselle Church Services Schedule

The Hartselle Church of God lists Rev. W D Owen as pastor with 9 45 am Sunday School led by Otto McCarley and 11 am worship service. Rev O E Billings from Nashville will preach while the pastor is away, with 7 pm Christian Crusaders directed by Melvin Moody and a Sunday 245 preaching service noted. Corporate church events include Wednesday prayer meeting.

Church OF God W. D. Owen Otto ‘McCarley Rev. O. £. Billings Nashville

First Christian Church Bible School and Services Schedule

Rev. T Powell Sharp presides with Bible School at 10 a m Communion and preaching at 11 a m on Little Things Evening service at 730 p m with A Faith You Can See sermon

First Christian Church T. Powell Sharp

First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

Rev Frank T Smith pastor leads Sunday School at 10 00 a m and service at 11 00 a m There is no evening preach service The week prayer service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m Training Union directed by Lee R Palmer meets at 6 30 p m

First Baptist Church Frank T. Smith Hugh

Nazarene Church Service Details

Reverend Buddy Danner leads Sunday School at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 00 with services conducted by Woodrow Puckett.

Nazarene Church Buddy Danner Woodrow Puckett

Church Services and Revival Announcements

The notice lists church activities including Church of Christ sermons at 11 a.m. on 2nd and 4th Sundays led by Rev. Grady Whitaker, First Methodist Church services with Rev. John F. T. Brown at 9:45 a.m. and evening programs, and a Fairview Church of God revival starting Sunday, August 6 led by evangelist Esther.

Church OF Christ Grady Whitaker Fairview Church

White Plains Prosecutor and Aides Sued Over Gangsters Hideout

In White Plains New York August 5 the district attorney E Dewey and two assistants face a lawsuit for 11368 from a woman who rented them the house used as a gangsters hideaway. The action arises before the second trial of Tammany Leader J Hines with three leading witnesses George Dixie Richardson, Weinberg and Harry Us quartered there.

White Plains N. Y Hattan E. Dewey Tammany J. Hines J. Richard Dixie George Weinberg Harry Us

Church Announcements for Sunday Services and Activities

Community church notices list Sunday programs at multiple churches with services at 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Featuring music by children directed by Mrs Eu gene Walp and sermons such as The Unemployed Carpenter. Union services at the park and weekly meetings for Boy Scouts and prayer.

Elijah the Prophet Courage in Challenge and Faith

The lesson centers on Elijah opposing Ahab and Jezebel worship of Baal. Elijah foretells drought, is fed by ravens, and miraculously restores a widow and her son. After urging repentance, he defeats Baal’s priests, calls down fire, ends the drought, and faces Jezebel’s threats. Obadiah aids Elijah, then rain returns as the prophet departs Carmel. The piece ends with church notices and activities for midweek prayer, Sunday services, and youth events.

Elijah Ahab Israel Jezebel Baal Cherith Obadiah Carmel

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Willoughby Presbyterian Sixth Ave Ninth Street lists William B Strong minister. Sunday School at 10 a.m. T F Lewis superintendent. Worship at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p m. Mid week prayer service Wednesday.

Willoughby Presbyterian William B. Strong F Lewis

Sunday church services and talks announced

9:30 a m Sunday School led by J C Cowan with general assembly on the first Sunday of each month. 10:45 a m Morning worship. 6:15 p m Baptist Training Union. 7:30 p m Evening services with Dr Hamilton of the Baptist Bible Institute at New Orleans preaching at both services. 7:30 p m Wednesday Prayer meeting and Bible study. Come to church.

J. C. Cowan General Assembly Baptist Training Union Hamilton The Baptist Bible Institute New Orleans

Ninth Street Methodist Church Service Schedule

Pastor W L Spearman leads worship at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Dr M E Lazenby district superintendent preaches at 7 30 p.m. The public is invited. Sunday School 9 45 a.m. A G Jones superintendent. Young People 6 45 p.m. Mrs F L Weaver counselor. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Welcome to all.

Ninth Street W. L. Spearman G Jones M. E. Lazenby Lazenby F. L. Weaver Councelor

Evangelistic Services Led by Dr Ewart H Wyle

The church hosts a full Sunday with 9 30 a m and 11 00 a m services featuring Edwin Wyle and Dr Ewart H Wyle of Birmingham. A 6 30 p m Union Christian Endeavor supper program follows and 7 30 p m evangelistic service in Delano Park led by John Peach with A L Moye directing singing. An August 27 series aims to unite worship and service under powerful preaching.

First Christian Church Moulton Fourth Avenue Edwin Wyle D. Th G. E. McCulloch John B. Harlow Dr. Wyle Elijah Union Christian Endeavor Christian Levy Decatur Christian Endeavor Union Union Evangelistic Delano Park John Peach A. L. Moye Ewart H. Wyle Birmingham Jesus

Central Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Events

Central Methodist Church at Cor Sixth Ave and Jackson St lists a 9:30 a.m. Sunday School with Bruce Spencer and an 11:00 a.m. worship of The Sy Which Jesus Drank by Dr. M Lazenby. Evening services at 6:30 p.m. Epworth Leagues and 7:30 p.m. worship by Brother Z R Carpenter. Upcoming meetings include Circle sessions Monday at 3:00 p.m. and Young Matrons Circle. Choral Club Tuesday 4:30 p.m. and Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. led by Mr. J W Darrah. Friday Intermediate Bible Study Class.

the Missionary Society J. W. Darrah

Hidden Talent Sermon at Morning Church Service

Reverend B F Tingle leads at 9 30 a m church school with F O Smith as general superintendent. Sermon at 11 00 a m titled The Hidden Talent by Dr B P Tingle, detailing essential things of life that are hidden. Lords Supper will be administered after the message and a special choir number by Kenneth is planned.

First Methodist Church B. F. Tingle F. O. Smith B. P. Tingle Tingle Kenneth

First Presbyterian Church Morning and Evening Services

Edward V. Ramage presides at morning Sunday School at 9 45 with Philip Shanks leading worship at 11 his sermon Remember the Sabbath Day. Evening service at 7 30 is a union event with First Methodist church at the corner of Oak and Vine Streets.

First Presbyterian Church Oak and Vine Streets Edward V. Ramage Philip Shanks First Methodist Church

Spirit focused sermon at First Church of Christ Scientist Decatur

The Golden Text from Corinthians and Psalm verses frame the Spirit of God theme for a Sunday service at 11:00 with 9:30 Sunday School and an 8:00 Wednesday meeting. Reading Room hours are noon to 2:00 on Monday Wednesday Saturday at rear Johnston Street entrance. Public invited.

Church of Christ, Scientist Decatur Alabama First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachusetts Hell Johnston Street

Lafayette and Oak Street Church Service Schedule

Rev W E Waterhouse pastor Mrs Fritz Schubert organist 9 30 a m Bible School W M Bailey Sept 11 00 a m Morning Worship sermon Living Righteously pastor 2 00 p m Monthly Deacons 6 30 p m Baptist Training

First Baptist Church Lafayette and Oak St W. E. Waterhouse Fritz Schubert W. M Bailey

Divine Questions Series at Central Church Begins Sunday

Union Mrs W E Waterhouse directs evening worship at 7 30 with a series on Divine Questions starting this Sunday titled Where Art Thou Baptismal services open the worship. Plans for October 8 to 22 include pastor preaching and Fred Scholfield as singer inviting all to attend.

Fred Scholfield

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Services Schedule

Cor 16th Ave and Wadsworth St lists a full church program. Morning sermon by Pastor Charles L. Dobbs at 11:00, Sunday School at 9:45, Bible class at 9:30, BT departments at 6:15, evening service at 7:30, W M A business meeting at 7:15 Tuesday, and Cottage activities at 2:30 Wednesday.

C C. Berryhill Emory Teague C. L Buck W. M Cottage

St Pauls Lutheran Service Notice in Sherman

St Pauls Lutheran at Sherman Corner Sherman St and Fourth Ave invites visitors to Ninth Sunday after Trinity services at 9 30 am Sunday School and Bible Class, 10 30 am worship, Teachers Training Class Tuesday 6 30 pm. Theme A Changeless Christ for a Changing World. Visitors welcome.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave E. T. Town Trinity

Grant Street Church of Christ Sunday Services and Bible Study

Lindsay Allen minister leads Sunday worship with sermon by B. H. Hardeman at 11. A 2:30 afternoon service titled The Restoration and its Purposes. Evening service at 7:30. Bible study 9:45 morning and 7:30 midweek. Ladies' Bible class 3 p m Wednesday.

Grant Street

Modern Miracles at Fairview Baptist Church

Fairview Baptist Church on 16th Avenue and Magnolia Street schedules a series of services led by Pastor B. Carroll Carter. Sunday includes Sunday School at 9:45, sermon at 11:00, baptism at 2:39, Training Union at 6:30, and evening worship at 7:30. Weekday activities include prayer Wednesday at 7:30 and choir practice Thursday at 7:30. notices invite new converts and friends.

Fairview Baptist Church 16Th Ave Magnolia St B. Carroll Carter T. R. Harrison Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Baptist Training Union Edith Murphree

Athens Churches Plan Sunday Schedule

Athens churches announce Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Mrs Gilbert McCoy Supt Morning worship at 11 a m with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m led by Harry Richter Evening worship at 8 p m at the First Christian church Union service Reverend U S Pitts of the Me- area presiding

Gilbert McCoy Christian Endeavor Harry Richter First Christian Church U. 8. Pitts

Local preacher Dr. Owen Herring guest at Athens revival

Dr. Owen Herring of Kentucky, son-in-law of R. H. McConnell of Athens, preached Sunday night to a large crowd. The Athens Church pastor wraps revivals at Fair View Baptist, New Hope, and Mt. Pisgah, with Sunday messages titled Who Are Our Great and Are the Hairs on Our Heads Numbered. Sunday School and B. T. U. held at usual hours.

Owen Herring Kentucky Herring R. H McConnell Athens Fairview Baptist Church New

Revival at Athens Church of Christ Ends After Huge Attendance

The Athens Church of Christ just closed a revival described as possibly the greatest ever held with sessions drawing one thousand to fifteen hundred attendees. Thirty meetings are planned at various county Churches of Christ between July 15 and September 1, as home forces resume charge of services at the Athens church Sunday.

Church of Christ At Athens Churches of Christ Church of Christ

Pastor to Speak on Life as a Journey at Sunday Service

The pastor returns from Lake Junaluska North Carolina and will preach Sunday morning on Life a Journey not a Destination. The message emphasizes ongoing faith travel.

Lake Junaluska N. C

Thanks for Kindness To Benevolent Society Hospital

Recent gifts to the Benevolent Society Hospital include fruit magazines and towels from local church groups and individuals. Poole Oil Co and Garrison Cleaners donate newspapers nightly while the Sewing Room provides 42 hospital gowns. Mrs. D. D. McGehee notes every gift supports the non profit hospital serving the sick.

Benevolent Society Hospital Central Baptist Church Peoples Church East Decatur Poole Oil Co Garrison Cleaners Birmingham News Decatur Daily J. F. Levin City Park Green House Jessee Thombs City of Decatur D. D. McGehee

Massachusetts approves syphilis exams for expectant mothers

Gov. Leverett Saltonstall signed a measure in Boston making physical examinations for syphilis mandatory for all pregnant women. Lawmakers criticized it as birth control but supporters framed it as a public health necessity.

Boston Massachusetts Leverett Saltonstall

Epworth Leagues and Church Meetings This Week

A member will draw lessons from a trip through the Great Smokey Mountains. The Epworth Leagues meet at 6 45 p m and the Union Evening Service is at the First Christian Church. The board of stewards holds its monthly meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the church parlor. The Woman's Missionary Society holds its monthly business meeting Monday at 3 p m at the church.

Great Smokey Mountains Epworth Union First Christian Church Board of Stewards Woman's Missionary Society

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hartselle John F. T. Brown W. P. Bnuges R. Currier Eccess DEWEY Decatur Marble & ‘Granite Works Joly West Moulton Decatuk Ala Church of Your Choice G. O Devine Eugene Walp John H. Peach Boy Scouts Missionary Society Hennessey Lucie Young Peoples E. V. Ramage Kenneth Hennessey Westminster Presbyterian Church Th Avenue Jackson St. Rey L. Hi Knight Bob Sheppard Carpenter Young’ People’s Society Union Bob Hunter Lamar Penney Westminster Church Newman Campbell King Tradist Church Christian Endeavorers Harry Marvin Richter Robert Glenn Thomas W. Spencer Central Baptist Central Methodist Church Christian Science Scott Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Ceonan Kang Pestures Syndicate, Inc Beons By RJ. Scott O. Payne Leon Macon A. J. Rollings U. S. Pitts Loyd’s Drug Store Ernest’s Grocee Written By
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