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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1935
Page
3
In a Crest Lake setting, Bret Paul’s rescue saves Jo from peril but sparks jealousy as Jo contemplates Bret’s feelings and suspects Fragonet’s hero status. Jo plans to tell Bret appreciation, while Fragonet faces mixed reactions from peers and the director as tension rises.
Funeral services were held here today for the Rev. John H. Meyers 78, a Spring Hill College faculty member, who died yesterday at a local infirmary after a prolonged illness.
Addis Ababa reports Emperor Haile Selassie moves to speed civet cat culture to fund weapons. Tribesmen plan to place scent emitters at water wells to harass Italian forces. Civet secretion, used by perfume makers, relies on imports from the United States and France.
Miss Jewel Hogan, disbursing officer for the rural rehabilitation corporation and Lawrence county child welfare board, suffered a nervous breakdown at her Moulton office on Friday and was resting at home in southwest Lawrence county. Mrs. Elizabeth Kindig will take temporary charge of Hogan's office.
Elisabeth forced to leave her native land amid a dramatic rise in theater fame. The crossword style clues hint at international gigs, stage accolades, and personal milestones across continents and eras.
Rev Kennedy conducts Sunday masses with Benediction at 106 Street and weekday mass. Confessions Saturday 4 to 8 p.m. Baptisms by appointment.
Dr Willard plans to revive frozen animals as part of a tuberculosis research project. Simkhovitch vows to undergo the process with at least six doctors present, seeking a personal risk for humanity and questions about the soul and death. A monkey named Jekal has been revived. another died and a third remains frozen awaiting revival.
Pork receipts at major markets fall to record lows as prices surge beyond a decade, with hog pens halved and buyers paying over a dozen dollars per hog. The drive stems from reduced hog production and wartime style controls, while analysts note inflationary pressures across cities from Denver to Saint Paul.
Firefighters responded to a blaze at a Main Street shop near the railroad. The flames spread to an adjacent Bibb Produce and Grocery building causing total destruction of the shoe shop and damage to the adjoining structure. No injuries reported.
An event list notes 9:45 p m service by Pastor Holland at Church, a 11 o'clock Holy Baptism and Holy Communion, 2:30 p m Board of Stewards meeting, 6:43 p m youth session, 7:30 p m evening service, and 2:30 p m Monday Women’s Missionary Society meeting as part of the church’s weekly schedule.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by J O White Supt Preaching at 11 a m by Dr L Rudolph Dean of Athens Epworth League at 6 30 p m Special music with Mrs W Curry at the organ Invited to all services.
The bulletin lists morning Bible classes at 9 45 a m and 10 55 a m with subject A Re nian Sicles for the Church of Today followed by 7 45 p m worship and preaching. Evening prayer meeting and Bible study at 7 46 p m and Thursday 3 p m Ladies Bible Class.
Pastor Ira F Hawkins leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 11 with a sermon on Rene Influence of First Ideals. Evening services include Hi League and worship at 6 30 and 7 30 with a sermon on Tragedy of King Saul. Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 with homebound visitors welcomed.
The notice says First Tee to Fourth and Moulton 8 SLSR Ke boy Burt and sermon at 11 a.m. The Heavenly Vision Endeavor at 6 30 a.m. There will be no evening service during August. Morning worship is open to the public with participation across city churches in the evening services.
Rev J M Peak will deliver sermons in the morning and again in the evening. All are invited to attend.
Sunday school at 9:45 a m followed by service at 11 a m Wednesday services at 7 30 p m Reading room invites all. Lesson Sermon subject is Spirit with Galatians 6 8 as Golden Text and Bible passages included.
A Martha lesson argues homes thrive when Mary’s values accompany Martha’s efficiency. Too strict housekeeping can ruin warm family life. A Canadian artist’s memory contrasts disciplined homes with lived joy and ordinary duties, urging balance in hospitality and daily care.
A fragment echoes a blessing of guidance and shelter in dark or distant places. It uses archaic phrasing to evoke a sense of steady support and divine protection across vast spaces. The lines suggest hope and assurance with imagery of wings and hands.
St John’s Episcopal notes color for wear of vestments is green for Trinity and a Bible class is listed at 10 a m. at 200 Coreene Ter with Rector M Dennis indicated. service text and event details are garbled.
Rev. Peter M. announces no service on August 11 at St. Peter's Episcopal Mission due to unspecified reasons.
Chas L Dobbs pastor announces 9 30 a m men Bible class taught by O L Buck 945 a m main Sunday school led by G W Norwood 11 a m morning message by the 615 B T U departments directed by Buck 2 pm Sunday service 7 30 pm evening service hear it. cottage prayer meeting 2 00 pm Wednesday East Sherman with Mrs Hazel 7 30 pm Wednesday mid week prayer service all welcome to these services.
Central Baptist cor Fourth Ave E and Grant announces evening service at 7 30 p m and a prayer meeting at 7 30 p m on Wednesday Let us be as warm spiritually as possible in this local church notice
The Westmington Presbyterian Church lists Avena Ernest N. Bart as superintendent for the Sunday school with sessions at 9 30 a m. Henry Neeson serves as superintendent and Bev J D Garret teaches the Women class also at 9 30 a m. The notes reference Jackson St Eighth and related timings.
The West Decatur Methodist Church announces a morning worship at 11 a.m. with J. B. Wallace in charge. Earlier, church school meets at 6:46 a.m. led by C. F. P. Watterson.
The Rev and family invite worshipers to St Paul Lutheran on Fearth Ave. Bible class and Sunday School at 9 20 am. Confirmation instruction Monday 0 a ele ther League Thursday with Mr and Marc W Fricke. Changing Christ See 8. All are invited to worship.
A fragment mentions Are na URY PARK with M J and an aug ie master's pair.
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