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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1932

Page

4

Society Crowd Camps Near Moulton

A group including Miss Barbara Davis Miss Sarah Blackwell Miss Jane Wade Miss Bee Sample of Hartselle and others motored to a camp near Moulton for a weekend stay with Mr and Mrs Oliver Wade. Also noted are upcoming local society events at First Baptist Westminster Presbyterian and Central Baptist churches with meetings and social gatherings.

Oliver Wade Moulton Barbara Davis Arah Blackwell Jane Wade Miss Bee Sample Hartselle Douglas Dodd Polly Maxwell Paul Wade

Personal Notes From Trinity Visitors and Travelers

Mrs John Cain returns to Athens after a week with Mr and Mrs W T Hamilton. Many friends greet relatives visiting from Birmingham Montogmery Tuskegee Chattanooga and Memphis with trips to Camp Walton and Farrady. Local residents host out of town guests including Annies and Misses from Akron Huntsville Nashville and Washington DC.

John Cain Athens W. T. Hamilton

Joe E Brown Stars in The Tenderfoot at Princess Theatre

Joe E Brown opens in The Tenderfoot at the Princess Theatre playing a Texas rancher who travels to New York to save his mortgage. He tangles with a theatrical producer and a flop show before winning his love and saving his ranch in a string of humorous escapades directed by Ray Enright.

Joe E. Brown Tenderfoot Princess Theatre Joe New York Texas Ray Enright Brown Arthur Caesar Monty Banks Earl Baldwin

St John’s Episcopal Church Services and Notice

St John’s Episcopal Church Jackson Street and Gordon Drive announces service details with Rector Rev Peter M Dennis and organist Mrs F Tidwell. Church school at 9:30 Bible classes 9:45 morning prayer 11. No service at 7:30 due to young people’s visit at Central Baptist with Dr Neal of Howard College. attendance urged.

ST. John’s Episcopal Jackson Street Gordon’ Drive Peter M. Dennis E. Graves F. ¥. Tidwell Maynard Walter Bethany Central Baptist Church Dr. Neal Howard College

House of the Lord quotation echoes in praise

A devotional line expresses gladness at entering worship. The verse celebrates communal faith and spiritual gathering, reflecting reverence for sacred spaces and assemblement.

St Peter's Episcopal Mission Announces Service and School

Rev. Peter M. Dennis leads St Peter's Episcopal Mission with Roy G. Beeler as warden and O M Mitchell as secretary. Church service and school set for 3:00 p.m. Quimby Sewell serves as superintendent.

Peter M. Dennis Roy G. Beeler J. G. Beeler O. M. Mitchell

Westminster Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Westminster Presbyterian on Jackson Street and Eighth Avenue lists Sunday school for all ages at 9 30 a m with separate men s and women s Bible classes led by Prof O 8 Hagerman and Miss Gronendyke. Morning worship at 11 a m conducted by Rev. Berman Copeland. No evening service. Ada. The church invites all to attend and hear the message. The church with the friendly welcome.

Westminster Presbyterian Jackson Street Eighth Ave Ernest N. Hart Hagerman

Nabors Revival Preacher to Lead Morning and Evening Services

Pastor Arthur H. Nabors returns from a revival to lead both worship hours. Members urged to attend and fill the church with listeners. Sunday school at 9:30, sermon at 10:50 on The Glory of the, Epworth Leagues at 6:45 for youths, and 7:30 sermon What Think Ye of Christ? with special invitation.

Epworth Christ

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service Notice

The Rev E T Town pastor leads Eleventh Sunday after Trinity with 9 15 a m Sunday school and Bible class led by A J Holtman Devotional service at 10 30 a m Holy Communion offered Walther League meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Rev and Mrs E T Town Theme A Changeless Christ for Changing world Welcome at Sherman Street and Fourth Ave

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman Street Fourth Ave E. T. Town Trinity A. J. Holtman Walther League

Central Baptist Church Schedule Promotes Youth Attendance

James Allen Smith the pastor invites North Alabama high school students to Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m and student night at 7 30 p m B P U and B A events and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m with Dr T V Neal Birmingham delivering the morning sermon shirtsleeve dress code noted and special reservations requested for young people

Central Baptist James Allen Smith God B. A North Alabama T. V. Neal Birmingham Neal

West Decatur Methodist Church Weekly Notices

Sunday school starts at 9 45 with C P Parker as superintendent Mrs W F Price to address the congregation at 11 am She is a noted Christian worker and speaker Pastor to attend Basham Chapel at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm services Epworth League meets 6 30 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm All services open to the public

West Decatur Pastor Epworth League

Last Meeting Sermon and Baptism Planned

J D Pickens pastor leads 9 45 Sunday school 10 45 morning worship with sermon 2 30 final service Dr Woodward preaches on The Baptism of Jesus and baptism will be performed Walter Bethany director 615 B P OG department invites all to attend with friends.

J. D. Pickens Dr. Woodward Jesus Walter Bethany

Wallace Pastor Plans Sunday Schedule in Decatur District

J D Wallace pastor announces 9 30 Sunday school no preaching until September 1 30 children meeting 2 00 rally of young people of the Decatur District of North Alabama Presbytery. Young people from several churches. Public invited to this cordial church.

J. D. Wallace Decatur North Alabama

Sunday Service Schedule Announcement

Sunday school at 10:00 a m preaching at 11:00 a m and 7 45 p m in the Faith Sonia and all the GCE are invited to be with us H L Kirby

Sonia GCE H. L. Kirby

Bible classes and services announced for the week

10:45 services conducted by one person at 1:30 Wednesday evening prayer services. 3:00 Thursday afternoon the Ladies Bible class meets. Why not come to the Bible classes tomorrow morning. You will enjoy it and so will your friends.

Sunday School and Bible Class Invitation

The notice invites participation in the Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by J H Johnson with classes for all ages. The Men's Bible Class meets at 9 30 with Sam Malone as president and Dr R M McGlathery as teacher. The pastor Dr William Francis Price will preach at 11 4 a m with no evening service in August. Epworth League at 6 30. The Sunday school council meets Tuesday at 6 30. Midweek prayer and fellowship is Wednesday at 7 30. Special music by the choir.

J. H. Johnson Sam Malone R. M. McGlathery William Francis Price Epworth League Sunday School Council

Sunday Services and Special Music by Male Quartette

Morning preaching includes a special male quartet music segment. Sunday school starts at 9 45 taught by C L Buck with a 11 00 a m sermon by the pastor. Mission offering requested and all members urged to attend with their gifts.

B. ¥. P. U. Department

First Baptist Oak at Lafayette Announces Anniversary Service

Pastor J. E. Berkstresser marks four years at First Baptist Oak at Lafayette with a 9:30 Bible school and 10:45 anniversary service. A 6:30 Baptist young people's union and 7:30 Kingdom service follow with a special sermon on the Return of the King using 2 Samuel 19:10.

First Baptist Oak Lafayette J. E. Berkstresser First Baptist Church Baptist Young People’s Unions

Local Pastor to Attend Reunion of Howard Seminary Ministers

A group of twelve Baptist ministers from the Howard Seminary will hold their annual reunion next week. Pastor J. R. Stuckey of Alexander City will attend and the ministers will be entertained at Martin Lake. Rev. J. E. Berkstresser will leave Monday morning to participate in the festivities.

Howard Seminary Louisville Baptist ‘Seminary J. R. Stuckey Alexander City Martin Lake J. E. Berkstresser

Revival Meeting At Center Grove Church Draws Many Converts

Rev J E Berkstresser reports a very successful revival at Center Grove Baptist Church with large crowds at day and evening services. A number joined the church after Friday afternoon service.

J. E. Berkstresser Center Grove Baptist Church

Local Resident Sparkman Goes Out After Illness

Sparkman, a popular local resident, has recovered from mumps and is able to be out. His many supporters and friends will be gratified by the news.

Sparkman

Howard College Speaker to Address Local Students

Dr. T. V. Neal will speak at a mass meeting of school students next Sunday evening at Central Baptist Church at 7 30. The event, titled Students Night, invites high schoolers to hear the newly elected Howard College president, with ushers offering reserved seats.

T. V. Neal Howard Ocollege Birmingham Central Baptist Church Neal Friends of Howard College The Central Baptist

Impeachment Sought In Lawrence County of a Commissioner

A county inquiry in Lawrence County Alabama finds S E Counts a commissioner of revenue engaged in corruption and recommends removal. It details misuse of county bridge lumber for private property and affirms jail care and bond solvency. The report urges impeachment action and cites official scope.

Lawrence County S. E Alabama Court of County Revenue Burns Counts

Pilot Club Members Plan Monday Evening Outing

Decatur Pilot club members will be guests of Miss Lillien Wheelis and Miss Lucy Bell at Woodall's Barbecue Stand for a regular meeting beginning at 6 30 PM. Members are urged to drive out for the Monday evening outing and attend the gathering.

First Baptist W. M Annex Decatur Pilot Club Lillien Wheelis Lucy Bell Woodall's Woodall’s

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