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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1948
Page
8
GUAM Aug 13 The burned wreckage of a four engine U S Navy reconnaissance plane missing after a weather mission was found on a 1500 foot cliff on Rota Island about 50 miles north of Guam Rescue planes and medical crews were sent to the island but no information on the 12 men aboard had been received.
A National Guard P-47 Thunderbolt on a routine flight from Nashville to Knoxville disappeared Wednesday afternoon and was found demolished on a mountain near Crossville Tennessee. The pilot Lt James F Hartman 25 of Nashville was killed.
Advert reads Scalf's Indian River Medicine offering quick relief from gas pressure and stomach misery. It touts a rock bound guarantee and money back promise if no results, cites 50 years of use, and notes sale at Caddell Drug Co with local radio promo.
The revival is in progress at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church six miles from Decatur on the Moulton Decatur road. Rev. L G Curtis of Seven Street Baptist Church Bessemer leads as the keynote evangelist with Rev Cleo Bentley directing music. Daily services run 8:00 a.m. vacation Bible school and preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Bring friends for soul saving services.
Dr J S Snoddy 49 Haleyville failed to appear in Birmingham police court to answer a city odor smoking in bed in hotels charge after fire inspector A Rosenfield reported smoke in a hotel room and officer R L Halmark arrested him. Bond raised to 100 dollars by order of Acting Recorder Ingram Beasley.
In Mobile Alabama on August 13 a meatless week drive reduced meat sales by about 20 percent while seafood dealers saw higher demand. A local dealer reported sales have doubled or nearly tripled, shrimp and snapper steaks fetch 50 to 60 cents a pound, mullet around 20 cents, as price pressure shifts from meat to seafood.
A rundown of Sunday schedules at St Pauls Lutheran Fourth Avenue and Sherman Street with Bible classes, communion on September 5, and a 2 pm meeting about a building program. Baptist Chapel and Westminster Presbyterian details include Sunday schools, morning and evening services, youth groups, and midweek activities led by pastors and lay leaders.
This Saturday at 7:30 p.m. the Intermediates and Young People will meet at De Wayne Bethany’s home for supper and a musical program at the church. Visitors from 66th Street Baptist Church of Birmingham join the event in the afternoon and Sunday visit. Sunday services begin at 9:30 for Sunday school and 10:45 for worship with 5:00 Juniors visiting absentees, 6:30 BTU, and 7:30 worship.
Corner Oak and Vine Streets. Rev W W Glass pastor. Sunday school at 9 45. Mr F S Hunt Jr superintendent. Learning worship service at 11 o clock sermon topic The Needs Of The Kingdom W McAliley preaching. Youth Fellowship at 6 pm Barrett Shelton Jr in charge of worship and Darwin Davis in charge of program. No evening service or midweek prayer service.
Coutland Road church announces Sunday events led by student pastor W S McAliley. Sunday school at 3 00 p m with E Mu Morrow as superintendent followed by 3 45 p m afternoon worship service and preaching by W S McAliley.
Pryor Memorial Chapel in Athens hosts 2 30 p m Sunday school led by student pastor W S McAliley with A J Coleman as superintendent. Classes for all ages available and a welcome is extended to all.
Pas tor Jesse Mercer Rogers leads Bible school at 9 30 a m with J C Short as superintendent Morning worship at 11 a m features The Challenge Of A Great Task Evening service at 7 30 p m presents Lights That Go Out On The Road To Hell Training Union meets at 6 30 p m under C B McRae director Wednesday activities noted
The lesson portrays Andrew as Christ's first follower who brings others to Jesus. He brings his brother Simon Peter, introduces Greeks to Jesus through Philip, and notices the boy with barley loaves and fish for the feeding miracle. He remains diligent, unselfish, and never jealous, focusing on service.
The piece reflects on Mark’s gospel where Jesus calls Peter and Andrew at the Sea of Galilee and sends them to proclaim the Lord’s deeds. It urges believers to share blessings, aid others, and spread peace, aligning personal duty with national mission in troubled times.
A brief entry notes a 7:30 p m gathering for prayer and Bible study. The line suggests an ordinary church or community religious program scheduled for the evening.
Interim pastor Victor G. Dawe leads a church program with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Bible classes 11 a m morning worship 6 30 p m Youth Fellowship and 7 30 p m Evening service
Readers tackle a standard daily crossword with clues across and down including weather and wordplay sections. The page features a cryptogram quotation puzzle where AXYDLBAAXRE deciphers to LONGFELLOW, plus a sample quote and yesterday’s solution.
The church lists multiple services led by Rev. R F Miller and Mr Lee Billions including 9 45 a m morning worship with the sermon Little Foxes 11 a m Sunday school 6 30 p m Youth Fellowship and 7 30 p m Evening service Antique Religion is the evening topic A Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting directed by Mrs Paul Sims There are no moving pictures shown Saturday evening August 14 invitation to worship remains open.
Central Baptist at Corner Fourth Avenue and Grant Street lists Paul Roberts as pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m. Willlowby Presbyterian on Ninth Street at 6th Avenue led by Rev Hugh J May offers sermons at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday school at 10 00 a m and choir Thursday at 7 p m. Memorial Drive Methodist led by George A Rice holds church school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m with sermon What Is That In Thy Hand and evening worship at 7 30 p m with M Y F at 6 45 p m.
R D Underwood minister leads Bible study at 9 45 a m and preaching with communion at 10 45 a m The evening worship begins at 7 30 p m Wednesday features mid week service at the Grant Street Church of Christ.
Letters of Administration granted August 5 1948 by Judge T C Almon Probate Court Morgan County. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal time or be barred. Ida Morgan August 6 13 20.
State National Bank will sell to the highest bidder for cash at the east door of the Morgan County courthouse in Decatur on August 27 1948 the SE 1-4 of the SW 1-4 of Section 36 Township 6 South Range 5 West except mineral interests after default on a 1946 mortgage securing $2600 by James Edward Wallace and Lola Pearl Wallace. Proceeds applied as mortgage provides. Harris and Harris, Attorneys. July 30 August 6 13. Goodwyn and Murphree notice of representation.
The family of Decatur spends a week with relatives. Rev. Arthur Hardin from Bi ham and Edsel Hardin of Deca were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emmit Allred. Minn ie Tucker and Virginia Tucker visit, attend church, and join Clinton Tucker for Friday night. William Pearson visits with friends and attends church. William Tomlinson and children Barbara and Elizabeth of Danville visit Sunday afternoon with the Allreds.
Local revival continues at Pine Grove with sizable attendance each evening led by Mrs Flora Allred. The notice also records a contract with State of Alabama for Project S-235 in Morgan County completed July 22 1948 with final settlement pending after a four week advertising period and claims due by August 21 1948 in Troy Alabama.
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