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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1933

Page

4

Circles and meetings of church groups fill Decatur area

Local church groups hold Monday meetings at 4 p m and 6 p m with several circles gathered at homes such as Jackson street and Fifth avenue west. Central Methodist and Central Baptist MW societies plan weekly unit topics and circle activities with pastors hosting future sessions.

Business Women’s Circle Business Women's Circle The Central Methodist Missionary Society R. C. Moore Fifth Avenue, West

A Train of Thought or The Sabbath and Other Days

Obituary sketch recounts the life of Mr. Delaparge eats publisher of Deca Daily and praises Mrs. Shelton for moving from Columbia Tenn to Decatur. It highlights her public service in churches, women’s clubs, Memorial Drive, prohibition advocacy, and home leadership. It notes Mr. Shelton’s WWI support, four minute speeches, Red Cross, Liberty Bonds, Chautauquas, and daily sermons.

Moulton Street Ninth Avenue City Cemetery Shelton Morgan County Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson Red Cross B Shelton Decatur Tennessee River U. S Daily

Personal notes from area families recount travels and visits

Mr and Mrs James E King visit Gulf and Mississippi then host friends including Mr and Mrs Clyde Hendrix and Mr and Mrs C O King. Mrs Allen P Grimes and Mrs Truesdale return from Oklahoma City and points west. Various relatives travel to Birmingham Anniston Mt Pleasant Chicago St Louis and the World’s Fair with illness news for Mrs Bailey.

James E. King Gulf Mississippi Clyde Hendrix C. O. King Allen P. Grimes Truesdale Oklahoma City Okla Mrs Bruce Spencer St. Louis

Woodruff Attends Capital Meeting With Education Leaders

County superintendent Prof George T Woodruff will travel to Montgomery on August 22 for a two day session with state and local education officials. Harman State Superintendent calls meeting to discuss the Alabama school crisis.

George T. Woodruff Montgomery Harman Alabama

F. F. A. Camp At Fort Bluff Near Eva High School

Twelve Future Farmers of America members from Eva High School vocational department camped overnight at Fort Bluff Priday. They were accompanied by Prof. H. E. Williams of the Eva faculty. Fort Bluff is described as a scenic spot in North Alabama.

Future Farmers of America Vocational Department Eva High School Fort Bluff H. E. Williams Eva School North Alabama France Italy Rhine Valley Germany

Universal Is Back On Princess Screen

G P Banaiza manager of the Princess Theatre announces the return of the University News Reel to be shown every Monday and Tuesday at the local theatre. Public requests prompted the contract for weekly screening.

Universal G. P. Banaiza Princess Theatre Universal News Reel

Decatur Folks 10 Hear Athens Talk

A large Decatur crowd plans to drive to Athens to hear Judge B. L. Malone address Limestone County citizens from the courthouse steps at 2 30 oclock. The Morgan county candidate is expected to draw a big audience during the current congressional campaign in Athens.

Decatur Athens B. L. Malone Limestone County Judge Malone Limestone Capital Morgan County

Church Services Announced for Sunday Morning

The notice invites all church and Sunday school members to attend services at 9 45 a m for Sunday school and 10 45 a m for The Lord's Supper followed by baptismal service. Public cordially invited.

No preaching services during the month of August

The notice states that no preaching services will be held throughout August. It directs congregants to adjust schedules and refers to the church calendar for alternative activities.

Weather Outlook for Central and East Gulf States

Considerable cloudiness and occasional showers on the coast at the start and more general showers by week’s end. No material change in temperatures indicated. No tropical disturbances reported.

Central East Gulf States

Lesson Sermon On Soul In Christian Science Church

Bible verses from Deuteronomy form the scriptural portion of the Lesson Sermon to be read in Christian Science churches Sunday with the subject Soul. Services begin at 11 o clock and Sunday school at 9 45. Wednesday evening services at 1 30. Reading room hours are 2 to 4 on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. All services are in the Eyster building and the public is invited.

Israel Eyster

West Decatur Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m Boys and Girls World Club at 5 30 p m Epworth League at 6 30 p m Evening preaching at 7 30 p m with Eternal Punishment Woman's Missionary Society at 2 30 p m Monday Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Gus Blythe leader Revival at Chapel Hill begins Sunday with Rev L G Sturdivant preaching 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m daily Invite to attend services.

West Decatur Chapel Hill L. G. Sturdivant

Pauls Lutheran Church Sunday services

The Ninth Sunday after Trinity schedule lists Sunday school and Bible Class at 9 15 p m under Pastor E T Town with A J Holtman leading, and a devotional service at 10 30 a m. The message proclaims A changeless Christ for a Changing Work and invites all to attend.

Paul Sherman Street 4Th Avenue E. T. Town A. J. Holtman

Southside Baptist Service Schedule and Welcome

The Southside Baptist Church announces a 6:15 B Y P U session directed by Will Spanabel followed by 7:30 Evening Worship. The pastor will preach both morning and evening and welcomes church members and visitors alike.

Southside Baptist B. Y. P. U. Department Will Spanabel

King Solomon's Temple Sermon Draws Crowd at Central Methodist

Central Methodist hosts a full Sunday program led by Pastor Arthur H. Nabors. Highlights include Kymer of Birmingham speaking at 8 and 7:30 p.m. on King Solomon's Temple with a special public invitation.

Central Methodist Arthur H. Nabors Kymer Birmingham King Solomon's Temple Boys and Girls World Club Epworth King Solomon’s Temple

First Methodist Canal Lafayette Sunday School Sessions

Canal Lafayette hosts Sunday school at 9 30 led by J H Johnson superintendent Organized adult classes at same hour with Clyde Hendrix president and W W Benson teacher Ogee 9 30 with Mrs J Ramage as teacher Preaching at 11 a m by Rev C M Tyndal No evening services Mid week meetings on Wednesday evening are discontinued until the first Wednesday in September

First Methodist Canal Lafayette J. H. Johnson Clyde Hendrix W. W. Benson Ogee J. Ramage C. M. Tyndal

First Baptist Oak Service Schedule at LaFayette

Oak at LaFayette with J E Berkstresser pastor at 9 30 Bible School led by W M Bailey September 11 Morning Worship topic The Path of the Pilgrim 6 30 Baptist Young People's Union directed by Miss Madeline Dix Evening worship with young people choir and orchestra sermon topic Worthy Objectives In Life

First Baptist Oak LaFayette J. E. Berkstresser Bible School W. M. Bailey Baptist Young People’s Unions Madeline Dix

Westside Presbyterian Seeks Congregation For Sunday Worship

Westside Presbyterian on Seventh Avenue invites all members and guests to morning worship led by Pastor W A Gordon. Children join a sermon in conlection, with topic Reflecting the Glory of the Lord. Junior C E at 2 30 p m and Senior C E at 6 30 p m.

Westside Presbyterian Seventh Avenue West W. A

Willoughby Presbyterian and Harris Street Presbyterian Notices

Willoughby Presbyterian reports Sunday school at 9:45 a m and evening worship at 7 45 p m with sermon A Three Fold Conflict. Ladies Aid Monday at 2 30 p m and no mid week prayer services as pastor leaves for revival at Madison Cross Roads church. Harris Street Presbyterian announces Sunday afternoon services at an adjusted time due to pastor’s absence.

Willoughby Presbyterian Ninth St South V. A. Gordon Ladies’ Aid Madison Cross Road

Westminster Presbyterian Service Schedule

Westminster Presbyterian on Jackson Street at Eighth Avenue lists Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00, Y P S C E at 2:00, Westminster League at 6:30, and Evening Worship at 7:30 with pastor Ernest N. Hart. The church promotes a friendly welcome.

Westminster Presbyterian Jackson St Eighth Avenue Ernest N. Hart Westminster League

Church of God service times and sermon topics

Pastor R. B. Conner leads services at 6th Ave and 4th St with Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. and a morning sermon at 11. Evening youth meeting at 6:30 p. m. followed by a 7:30 p. m. sermon on how to get prayers answered.

Church OF God R. B. Conner 6Th Ave 4Th St South Sunday Young Peoples Society

Opportunity Night At Princess Theatre Draws Local Talent

The Princess Theatre hosts an all colored opportunity night with Curtis Martin, Ernest Strawter, James Smith, Minnie Stewart, The Huntsville string band, Katherine Bevels, Annie Fay Olliver, Le roy Harris, Oscar McMillian, Archie B. Lipscomb, J. T. Baker, W. H. Sherrill, Curtis Johnson, and Annie Peebles performing starting at 8:30. Local acts include dance, singing, piano specialties, and blues.

Princess Theatre Curtis Martin Ernest Strawter James Smith Minnie Stewart Minnie the Moochers Huntsville String Band Katherine Bevels Lazy Bones Annie Fay Olliver Leroy Harris Oscar McMillian Archie B. Lipscomb J. T. Baker W. H. Sherrill Curtis Johnson Annie Peebles

Falkville Visitor Louie Little Visits Here This Weekend

Miss Louise Little of Falkville is visiting friends and relatives here over the weekend.

Falkville Louise ‘Little

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