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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1948

Page

6

Southern revolt deemed good for national Democrats

Georgia state treasurer George B. Hamilton says the Southern revolt over civil rights is a good thing for the national Democratic party. He resigned as national treasurer after Truman urged civil rights legislation and predicts a rebuilding of the party on its founding fundamentals. He says the South's maneuvering will eliminate errors and help craft a new, logical program.

Mobile Ala George B. Hamilton Georgia National Democratic Party Hamilton Truman National Party

Two Churches to Have Tent Meet With Evangelist Roberson

The South Decatur and Eastside Churches of Christ join in a tent meeting led by evangelist J Hollis Roberson. The tent rises this afternoon at the south end of 13th Avenue East, with services nightly at 7 45. The event stresses unity among religious people and calls on Oak Park and Decatur General Hospital areas for cooperation.

South Decatur Eastside Churches of Christ J. Hollis Roberson 13Th Avenue East Oak Park Decatur General Hospital

FCC to curb give away radio schemes with no chance based prizes

The FCC warned there will be new rules to curb gift and lottery style radio programs. It cited WARL Arlington Va and a "Dollars For Answers" segment as violating law by promising prizes for correct responses. Regulators will accept comments until Sept 10 before any action.

Washington Federal Communication Commission Ial FCC Potomac River Commission Station WARL Arlington J D. Bond

Sandlins to Hold Annual Reunion at Wheeler Dam

The Sandlins plan an August 12 reunion at Wheeler Dam with a record turnout foreseen from the South. A "quiz kids" contest is set for the afternoon and officers will be elected for next year.

Wheeler Dam South Kinsmer Pec

Sunday Services at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Chapel

Sunday school starts at 10:00 a m with Mr Harry Shinglebar as superintendent. Rev L E Toon preaches at 11:00 a m and 7:30 p m. Training Union at 6:30 p m directed by Mr C L Bick. Sunbeams and Girls Auxiliary meet Tue with hosts. Wednesday prayer service at 7:30. Vacation Bible school Monday to Friday at 9:00. cordial invitation to attend.

Harry Shinglebar L. E. Toon Training Union C.L. Bick Sunbeams Marie Holmes 18Th Avenue East

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

Sunday school starts 9 45 a m with Eugene Lamon as superintendent Rev W W Coffee delivers the 10 50 a m sermon Training Union at 6 30 p m with Lamar Mooney directing Evening service at 7 30 p m Sunbeam Band meets Monday 3 00 p m with Mrs W C Beavers Officers meet Wednesday 6 45 p m Prayer service 7 30 p m Wednesday Girls Auxiliary Friday 4 15 p m Elizabeth Johnson Circle meets Monday 7 00 p m Y W A meets Thursday 6 00 p m Training Union visits sanatorium Monday 7 9 p m Monthly officers and teachers meeting and banquet Thursday 6 30 p m Nursery available during Sunday school and worship hour

Eugene Lamon Lamar Mooney W. W Sunbeam Band W. C. Beavers Elizabeth” “Johnson

Revival services and church notices at Kirby and Pryor chapels

Corner Oak and Vine Streets hosts Sunday school at 9 45 a m with F S Hunt as superintendent Morning worship at 11 sermon Boundless Love by W S McAliley Youth Fellowship at 6 pm led by W McAliley and Barrett Shelton Jr There is no evening service but revival closing at Kirby Memorial Chapel 7 30 pm Members invited to Pryor Memorial Chapel revival Monday to Friday 7 30 pm Business Women Circle meets at Mrs W H Long Monday 7 30 Circle 2 hosted by Mrs W E Hefner and Mrs T G Morrow 525 Walnut St Monday 4 pm Circles 1 and 3 not meeting in August No midweek prayer due to revival at Pryor Memorial Chapel Kirby Memorial Presbyterian Chapel Courtland Road Sunday school 3 pm E M Morrow superintendent Revival closing service 7 30 pm Rev

Corner Oak and Vine Streets W. W. Glass W. S. McAliley F. S.hunt W.S. McAliley McAliley Barrett Shelton Jr Kirby Memorial Chapel Pryor Memorial Chapel Business Women’s Circle W. H. Long W. E. Hefner T. G. Morrow Walnut St

Ebed-Melech the Ethiopian Hero of Biblical Folklore

Newman Campbell outlines Ebed-Melech an Ethiopian eunuch in King Zedekiah's court as a quiet hero who risked liberty to aid others. The piece contrasts ancient courage with modern acts of sacrifice and summarizes Jeremiah's prophecies and the siege of Jerusalem. It also notes church services and events including a sermon on 1 Corinthians and a voter meeting.

Newman Campbell Zedekiah Jeremiah Nebuchadnezzar Babylon

Jeremiah and Ebed-Melech Heroism Amid Jerusalem's Fall

The Bible tale shows princes seeking Jeremiah's death after resisting Babylon. King Zedekiah allows Ebed-melech the eunuch to rescue Jeremiah with a rope and 30 men. Jeremiah is spared while Jerusalem falls and Nebuchadnezzar wins, but Ebed-melech is praised for faith and courage.

W. W. Glass Preaching Service Details

W. W. Glass will deliver the sermon as W. S. Mc Akley directs the singing for the church gathering.

W. W. Glass W. S. McAkley

Revival services at Athens chapel begin Sunday

Athens revival closes its first service with S H Wilds as superintendent and W S McAliley delivering the message. Sunday schedule includes Sunday school at 2 30 p m and preaching at 3 30 p m others to follow Monday through Friday at 7 30 o'clock.

Athens “Highway S. H. Wilds W. S. McAliley

Austinville Baptist Sunday Schedule

Rev C L Stover pastor leads Sunday services with Sunday school at 9 45 AM.

Austinville Baptist C. L. Stover

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues

A large ready crossword clue list with across and down prompts. It includes frigid deed Cana rd across N Y stat wind instrume small nat public announce ment of marriage Roman pound piece out portico support cebine monkey Noahs paradise Not wise at the roe la present time not prefix swimming birds source of wate breeze pull with difficulty regre t pierce with dagger insane pennsyl vania abbr whimpers rabbit fur toward the lee level musical instrument wither Down clues add entries such as Stopped Grampus Similar writing tables watch pocket Arabian garments receptacle male singing voices story oriental drink a water french commonly wayside tavern the head slang the head camping items pant ceremony total amount ravenous thin strong winds yesterday s answer malt beverage mans nickname observe through

N.Y Portico (Gr

Daily Cryptoquote Puzzle Teaches Letter Substitution

Puzzle text explains how cryptograms work with a sample substitution A for L and X for O. It notes daily changing codes and hints in letter forms. The note references a quotation and a previous day's quote about lambs and meadow.

Longfellow

Sixth Avenue Church of God revival and services

Porter Harris is superintendent and Paul Coffee directs the choir as the congregation urges attendance for a 150-person Sunday school goal. Services include sermons at 11:00 a.m. with revival closing Sunday and a 2:30 p.m. baptism on Somerville Road, plus Training Union at 6:00 p.m. and a Methodist church revival visit. Wednesday prayer at 7:00 p.m. and a South West China life film tonight and Saturday lawn showing.

Methodist Church

Methodist church announces August schedule for worship

Reverend Otis E. Kirby leads Sunday school at 9 45 with F O Smith and Paul Robinson as supervisors. Morning worship at 10 55 features Heart Bias. Choir music directed by Henry J Fleming and organist Mrs W E Curry. No evening services in August.

Pet Methodist Otis E. Kirby F. O. Smith Paul Robinson Henry J. Fleming W. E. Curry

St. Paul’s Lutheran Sunday School and Bible Classes

St. Paul’s Lutheran at Fourth Avenue and Sherman Street led by Pastor Robert O. Maschke offers a Sunday school study on The Anointing of David from 1 Samuel 16. Junior Bible class and senior class focus on Religion and Science from 1 Timothy 6:20.

ST. Paul's Lutheran Fourth Avenue Sherman Street Robert O. Maschke David

Spirit as lesson subject at all Christian Science churches

Next Sunday's Christian Science services focus on Spirit with the golden text God is a Spirit. Bible citations emphasize worship in spirit and truth. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday with 9 45 a.m. Sunday school and Wednesday meetings at 7 30 p.m. Reading Room hours are 2 to 4 on Wednesdays and Saturdays, entrance on Johnston Street. Public invited.

Christian Science Churches Johnston Street

Carr minister announces weekly church services and Bible studies

B C Carr, minister, extends an invitation to all. Sunday Bible study at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 45 a m. Sunday night service at 7 30 p m. Tuesday Bible calls at 7 45 p m. Thursday Bible class at 7 45 p m at Fairview.

B. C. Carr Fairview

Central Baptist Church Service Schedule with Farewell Organist

Central Baptist at Corner Fourth Avenue and Grant Street invites attendance for Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 11 a m Training Union at 6 30 p m and evening services at 7 30 p m Mr Cromwell will give a farewell organ recital this Sunday and the church urges members to attend and bring others to help with the work ahead.

Central Baptist Fourth Avenue Grant Street Paul Roberts Training Union Cromwell

Southside Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

Pastor Rev Carl A Roberts leads Sunday school at 930 with worship at 1045. Junior and Baptist Training Union meet in afternoon and evening. Evening service at 730. Fellowship for youth at 830 followed by a deacon call. Officers meet Wednesday at 630 with prayer service at 730. all urged to attend.

Southside Baptist Carl A. Roberts The Training Union Baptist Training Union

East Moulton church services and youth fellowship

Minister James G. Wallace announces Bible study at 9 45 a m and morning communion at 10 45 a m with evening worship at 7 30 p m at East Moulton Fourth Avenue A cordial invitation is extended The Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m Communion and morning worship at 11 00 The minister will speak on The Greatest Treasure Christian Youth Fellowship rounds up at Valdemosa Springs at 3 00 p m Young people meet at the church at 2 15 p m Evening service at 7 30 when the minister preaches on How We Find The Treasure

R. D. Underwood East Moulton Fourth Avenue James G. Wallace Christian Youth Fellowship Valdemosa Springs

Westminster Presbyterian Services Advertise Sunday Worship

T A Thompson minister announces Sunday Bible classes at 10:00 a m and services at 11:00 a m and 7:30 p m Ben Campbell to speak during Thompson's gospel meetings Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p m The church at Jackson Street and Eighth Avenue invites all Westminster Presbyterian Rev John A Troxler pastor Sunday school 9:40 a m Devotional lead by Edward Davies Morning worship 11:00 a m Topic The Chafed In Mind Westminster choir to practice Wednesday 8:00 p m

T. A. Thompson Ben Campbell Thompson Westminster Presbyterian Jackson Street Eighth Avenue John A. Troxler Edward Davies Westminster Choir

Sunday Visitors Fill Union Hill and Bes semer Homes

Mary Jo Enterkin and Mrs. Carlos Bennett family hosted at Union Hill. Mr and Mrs Virgil Thompson and family visited Bes semer. Peg Thompson and child visited Bessie Cobb. Cecil Hipps from Indianapolis returned home after visiting M M Hipps family. Gewanda Morris visited grandmother Mrs King Roper in Bailey an. Afton Cobb and Mrs Langston visited R M Brooks Lindler family weekend.

Mary Jo Enterkin Johnnie Woodruff Union Hill Carlos Bennett Bessemer Peg Thompson Cullman Bessie Cobb Virgil Thompson Cecil Hipps Indianapolis Ind M. M. Hipps Truman Ryan Lewis Evins Dayton Ohio Gewanda Morris Kmg Roper Baileyan Afton Cobb Langston Birmingham R. M. Brooks Lindler

Morgan County social visits and Livingston reunion planned

Mrs Brooks Lindler and Mr Leonard Long of Atlanta, and visitors from Tarrant Alabama and Milwaukee joined local families across Morgan County. The Livingston reunion is set for Sunday August 8 at the old Livingston home in Lawrence Cove.

Leonard Long Atlanta Georgia L. H. Merrill Merril Wade West Falkville Thomas Willis Dapsie Prince Huntsville Truman Ryan Mary Joe Enterkin Decatur Ann Bennett Bessemer R. A. Ryan Livingston Lawrence Cove Hubert Livingston

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