Society Wedding and Local Church Gatherings in August Plans
Mrs Chester Irvin Lee announces the marriage of her daughter Carolyn to Mr Carlie T on August 14 1941. The Central Methodist church hosts a surprise birthday party for organist Mrs H Troup with green and white decor and bells and heart shaped cakes. The Kappa Alpha fraternity hosts a weekend house party at Wyr's Lodge with rushees. W M S Bible study at Central Rap ter church is scheduled for Monday at 4. Circle meetings of Central Methodist and First Presbyterian Womans Auxiliary are listed. Stewart Mooney announces the marriage of his daughter Helen to Eugene Winfred Stewart in Hartselle Alabama with the couple soon traveling to Washington D C. Other church calendars note meetings and postponements across multiple circles and churches. Various local residents are mentioned visiting, traveling, or returning from trips and family gatherings.
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Chester Irvin Lee
Carolyn
Carlie T
Central Methodist Church
H. ©. Troup
Stewart Mooney
R. F. Mooney
Helen
Eugene Winfred Stewart
Fred Stewart
Belle Mina
Mahaffey
Hartselle
Alabama
Stewart
Washington, D. C
Government
Personal notices Nearby visitors and guests
Mr. and Mrs. Elton H Reeves returned Saturday from Birmingham to visit their daughter Miss Margaret McEntire of Florence. Miss Mabel Dews of Winter Haven Florida returns home after visiting her brother Ira Dews. Miss Jeanett Smith of Cincinnati is visiting her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Sydney A Smith. Mrs Rex Poll will move to her parents home from Hamils Clinic where she had an operation and is improving. Rex Poll of Birmingham arrives to spend the weekend here. Miss Nancy Pierce of Huntsville is the weekend guest of Mrs W B Edmundson at Wilder Place. Mrs W B Edmundson has re-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Winton
Nashville, Tenn
Grady McDonald
Elton H. Reeves
Birmingham
Mabel Dews
Winterhaven
Florida
Mrs
Ira Dews
Jeanett Smith
Enos H. Smith
Cincinnati, Ohio
Sydney A. Smith
Rex Poll
J. R. Daniels
Hamil
Nancy Pierce
Huntsville
W. B. Edmundson
Wilder Place
Alabama Declares August 24 30 Traffic Safety Week
Governor Dixon issues proclamation from Montgomery designating August 24 through 30 as Traffic Safety Week to stress respect for traffic laws and the common sense rules protecting motorists and pedestrians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Dixon
Bridge Reopens After Reconstruction Over Alabama River
The state highway department plans to reopen the old Tyler Goodwin bridge on the Birmingham highway today. Built in 1906, it was nearly rebuilt during the four weeks of closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
State Highway Department
Tyler Goodwin
Alabama River
Birmingham Highway
Revival Tent Meet Near Fourth Avenue Closes Sunday
The revival in the large tent at Fourth Avenue and Johnston Street, led by Dr. Monroe Parker and backed by the Business News Evangelistic Club and Gospel Fellowship Association, ends Sunday night. Parker speaks tonight on The Gall of Christ, Sunday 3 PM on The Physician of Galead, and Sunday night on What Shall the End Be. Large crowds and many revivals reported. Booster Brigade children participated in last night’s program with a local youth audience. An evangelist spoke on The Love of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue
Johnston Street
Monroe Parker
Business Mews Evangelistic Club
Gospel Fellowship Association
Parker
Galead
Booster Brigade
Beef project award winner named in Decatur event
Joe Wheeler French of the Moulton Heights 4-H club won the prize blooded beef project prize in a field of contestants. The Decatur Chamber of Commerce agricultural committee sponsored the contest and Arrow Provision Company of Decatur presented the award. Friends congratulated French on his selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wheeler French
Moulton Heights
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Arrow Provision Company
Deceatur
Plane lands in field after bad weather near Eighth Street
David Black vice-president of Southern Aviation Training School landed his small cabin plane in a field south of Eighth Street and east of Sixteenth Avenue due to heavy rain and lightning while en route to Birmingham. He continued by bus last night. A second plane traveling from Indiana to Cullman landed safely in Cullman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Black
Southern Aviation Training School
Eighth Street
Sixteenth Avenue
Black
Birmingham
Indiana
Cullman
Mr. Black
Lindsay Allen to Conduct Revival in Austinville
Lindsay Allen a well known minister of the Church of Christ will begin gospel meetings at Austinville Sunday evening. Quentin McCay a young minister in Austinville will direct the singing and lead the songs. The meetings are expected to be a big success with good singing and preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay Allen
Church of Christ
Austinville
Allen
Quentin McCay
Americans to supervise Chinese malaria health program
The government assigns sixteen Americans funded by 1,150,000 lease lend money to oversee health for 250,000 Chinese workers building a 300 mile railroad in a malaria infested region of China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
China
Eyebrow habits and style guide from a Beauty Box editor
A beauty column urges natural brows over tweezing and explains how eyebrow shape affects facial expression. It warns against artificial lifts by crayons and notes younger appearances when leaving brows to follow their natural curve. Readers are invited to submit questions with a stamped envelope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauty Box
Willoughby Area Church Announcements and Services
Sunday school times at Willoughby Presbyterian Westside Presbyterian and Sixteenth Avenue Baptist are listed with superintendents and revival plans. Revival tent meetings urged, Midweek Bible study led by Dr. McCauley, and a message to attend church to worship and find God. Evening services, BTU, and Wednesday Cottage Prayer details included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Parker
McCauley
Chattanooga
First Christian Church Service Schedule
At Fast Moulton Fourth Ave the First Christian Church presents morning and evening services. Minister Edwin Wyle will teach on Peter encourages the Christians. The program includes Sunday school at 9:45 and a worship service at 11. The Carvan Brotherhood meets at 9:46 in the men’s room. The Christian Endeavor Society convenes at 6:30 with the evening service withdrawn due to the minister’s departure for New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Moulton
Fourth Ave
Edwin Wyle
G. E. McCulloch
John B. Harlow
Wyle
Peter
John
Christian Endeavor Societies
New York City
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Announces 9 AM Service and Picnic
St. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman St and Fourth Ave in town with Pastor KE Roehrs announces a 9:00 a.m. worship in place of the usual 10:30 a.m. service. Afterward a joint church and Sunday-school picnic will be held at White Springs. Sermon topic is The Gospel Appeal for Tolerance in Matters of Indifference. Romans 14 4 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul's Lutheran
Sherman St
Fourth Ave
KE. T. Town
KE. H. Roehrs
White Springs
First Baptist Church Lafayette Oak Sts Service Outline
The First Baptist Church Lafayette at Oak Streets invites worshippers. Pastor W W Waterhouse leads morning service on God of the Mountains with tour experiences from the pastors vacation. Bible school at 9 30, evening worship at 8, Baptist Union at 6 45 led by Mrs W T Jordan. Baptism will be administered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Lafayette
Oak Sts
W. T. Jordan
Memorial Drive Methodist Church Services and Revival
Memorial Drive Methodist Church announces a revival campaign with Parker city-wide efforts. Pastor O B Lansbury leads morning worship and a 6:30 Young People's League, no evening service. Other activities include Woman's Society circles and prayer services. First Methodist Church offers 9:30 Sunday school and 11:00 worship with Rev J W Brooks. Julian Harris leads at 9:30 for young men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
J. W. Brooks
Julian Harris
Soul lesson at First Church of Christ Scientist Decatur
Sunday service at 11 00 o clock with Golden Text from Psalms 1038 1 and the Sermon from Matthew 16 24 26. Sunday School at 9 30 and a Wednesday 8 o clock meeting. Reading Room hours 2 4 Monday Wednesday Saturday rear entrance John stone Street public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Decatur
Alabama
Boston
Massachusetts
Jesus
Church
Johnston Street
Church Services Led by Rev John C Cowell at 9:30
The notice lists Cer 4th Ave and Grant 8 Rev John C Cowell as pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 am and J C Cowan general morning worship at 10 45 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4Th Ave
Grant
John C. Cowell
J. C. Cowan
Central Methodist Church Activities A Weekly Schedule
Central Methodist Church led by Pastor R Lambuth Archibald lists events at Jackson St and 6th Ave. Sunday includes church school at 3 30 am with Bruce Spencer, worship at 11 am on The Lure of the Invisible, Young Adult Fellowship at 6 30 pm, and Epworth Leagues. Monday features Woman's Society of Christian Service circles led by Mrs J H Branum and Mrs H L Spencer plus Young Matrons circle. Evening rehearsals for Young People's chorus at 7 pm, orchestra at 7 00 pm Tuesday, and Mid Week Prayer Service at 7 30 pm Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Spencer
Lure of the Invisible
Young Adult Fellowship
Epworth Leagues
Woman's Society of Christian Service
J. H. Branum
Walnut Street
H. L. Spencer
William Stone
Westminster Presbyterian Church Revival and Services
The Westmin ister Presbyterian Church announces a morning worship at 11:00 with pastor John A. Troxler leading a sermon titled Decatur Sona on Alaskan Strand. There is Sunday school at 9:30 led by James L. Rankin, no evening service or Wednesday prayer. Troxler closes revival at Nebo church Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminister Presbyterian Church
Heart of God
John A. Troxler
Unday
James L. Rankin
Decatur Sona
Alaskan Strand
Troxler
Nebo
Church Schedule With Sermons and Leagues
A church listing shows a 9:45 Sunday school for Jno B Butler, a 11:00 service titled The Great Commandment, and evening activities including the Intermediates League at 6:30, Senior League at 6:45, and a 7:30 sermon The Second Great Commandment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church School
Jno
B. Butler
Hartselle Churches Schedule Sermons and Meetings
Rev Frank T Smith pastor of Hartselle churches preaches at 11 a m with sermon by the pastor and a second service at 8 30 p m with prayer service mid week. Sunday school meets at 10 a m and Training Unions at 7 30 p m directed by Miss Jenny Lind Gatlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Frank T. Smith
Hugh F. Penn
Jenny Lind Gatlin
First Christian Church Plans Lord's Day Services
No pastor present as Bible school is listed at 10 a m and communion service at 11 a m. A cordial invitation is extended to all to come and worship with us at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Lord's Day Bible School
Church of Christ announces weekly services and events
Rev. Thomas Compton, pastor, leads Bible school at 10 a m. Worship services are held the second and fourth Sundays at 11 a m. A Thursday service at 3 00 p m is listed. Women are welcome to these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Thomas Compton
Church notices highlight revival and Sunday school
The church announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Miss Florence Orr as superintendent Revival services begin at 11 a m with a sermon by Rev L E Hall of Nashville Christian Crusaders meet at 7 15 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF God
Thurman Hall
Florence Orr
L. E. Hall
Nashville
Christian Crusaders
Revival Services Announced for August 17 to 31
The revival begins Sunday August 17 and runs through August 31 with daily services at 8:00 p m. Rev Thurman Hall leads, assisted by his father Rev L E B Hall. Sermon by Rev L BE Hall. All are invited to attend.
Church Schedule and Notice for Nazarenes Service
John F. T. Brown pastor leads Sunday school 9 45 a m with J K Haynes Gen Supt BR Currier Adult Supt 11 00 a m morning worship sermon by Rev W Earl Hotalen Birmingham 7 00 p m Young People meeting 8 00 p m evening worship 4 p m Monday W C 8 Mre lL Houston Prea 8 00 p m Wednesday prayer meeting All welcome Nazare ne church Rev W F Hurst pastor Sunday school 10 a m preaching 1 a m N Y P 8 meets 7 30 p m evening worship 8 00 p m work growing in numbers and interest If you want a place to worship come with us
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westside Presbyterian
W. B. Strong
Ray Edwards
Christian Endeavor Society
Mies Harriett Robinson
First Methodist Church
John F. T. Brown
J. K. Haynes
BR. Currier
W. Earl Hotalen
Birmingham
Ll. H
Church OF the Nazarene
W. F. Hurst
N. Y
Athens First Presbyterian Church Activities
Athens churches report Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Ged des Orman with worship at 11 a m. Sermon by the pastor and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Margaret Clem elected president Wayne Whitt vice president and Miss Clarita Thompson corresponding secretary. Endeavorers enjoyed a watermelon cutting at the manse lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
O. Payne
Geddes Orman
Christian Endeavor
Margaret Clem
Wayne Whitt
Clarita Thompson
Payne
Crochet potholders pattern for kitchen use
A vintage ad describes single crochet potholders in white and kitchen colors. Pattern 20939 includes charts and directions with stitch illustrations and materials. Send ten cents to Decatur Needlecraft Dept. 82 Avenue New York NY with your pattern and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Needlecraft Dept
82 Avenue
New York
N. Y
New Church Visits Draw Gratifying Result Countywide
A series of weekly church visits across the county continues to produce positive results as congregations expand and revival efforts reach more communities. Local leaders report growing participation and renewed interest in faith activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viding Ee
Sunday Services At Grady Spiegel Bible School
Minister Grady Spiegel invites all to a Sunday schedule starting at 45 a m with a class for everyone. Morning worship at 10 55 a m includes the Lord's Supper. Evening worship precedes devotion with a sermon on Acceptable Worship and Christian Citizenship. Circles meet Monday at the church. Mid week worship Wednesday. Junior Choir Friday 4 p m. Dedication service set for August 1st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Grady Spiegel
Bible School
Sundday
Christian Endeavor
Evelyn Coffman
Vacation notices and regular church schedule announced
The remainder of August includes the pastor on annual vacation with no preachers returning. Bible school will be held regularly at 9:45 a.m. Epworth League meets every Sunday evening at 7:15 p.m. All services on daylight saving time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Legless Pilot May Get New Limbs
London report says Wing Commander Douglas Bader, forced down in German territory, may receive new metal legs. Unofficial notes claim the Germans allowed an RAF flight to drop a pair of artificial legs by parachute to aid his return. The original prosthetics were broken on impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Douglas R, Er
International Cross
RAF
Engish
Bader
Pastor Away on Vacation at First Baptist Church
The pastor at First Baptist Church on Macon is on his annual vacation. Well known speakers will fill the pulpit during his absence. Sunday school and Baptist Training Union proceed at the usual hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Macon
Baptist Training Union
Revival Meetings Spread Across County Churches
Reports show revival services ongoing this week in Leggtown Ephesus Pleasant Valley Corinth Mt Zion and O Neal. A midweek push closes with Holland s Gin Shanghail and Tanner meetings. Next Sunday Irven Lee at Jennings Chapel A J Rollings Elkmont M A Creel Greenbrier Andrew Morris Reunion Thornton. Crews at Oakland J Ed Nowlin Capshaw. The Athena church shifts from regular Wednesday prayer meetings to a special series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leggtown
Ephesus
Pleasant Valley
Corinth
Mt. Zion
O'Neal
Holland's Gin
Shanghail
Tanner
Irven Lee
Jennings Chapel
A. J. Rollings
Elkmont
M. A. Creel
Greenbrier
Andrew Morris
Reunion
Thornton
Crews
Oakland
J. Ed Nowlin
Capshaw
Athena Church
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W. M.S
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Frank Price
Methodist
First Presbyterian Womans Auxiliary
Thomas J. Hendrix
Will Wyker
C. B. Bartee
First Baptist
First Baptist W. M
Business Womens’ Circle
Westminster Presbyterian
Westminster Presbyterian Cirles
R. D. Kempt
Tennis Tidwell
J. D. Jervim
Mobile Bay
Roy Horton
Points In the Orth
Evelyn Foxwell
Washington, D. GC
Charles Straley
Mt. Gretna, Pa
Loyd Lively
Joe
Nelle Frank Moore
Miami, Fla
Mra
P. J. Hinds
John T. Kelley
Carl Arantz
John Casper
Betty
Dickson, Tenn
Norman Brown
Dickson
Tenn
William Winton
Sam Stephenson
W. C. Bailey
Fred Bailey
Virginia Clare
A. L. Jolly
B. A. Turner
Montgomery and Amory
Beret Kessler
Alice Nettles
H. H. May
J. C. Finney
Margaret McEntire
Florence
Ww. T. Barnes
Ab Ave
Mor
Winninn Baat
Loyd’sinus Store
Helen Follett
Our
Fair Land
Carole Landis
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Cor
16Th Ave
Wadsworth St
Chas. L. Dobbs
C. Berryhill
Paul McCluakey
C. L. Buck
Cottage Prayer Meeting
Homer Banks
Commercial Avenue
Central Baptist
R. Lambuth Archibald
Jackson St
6Th Ave
Goidel’s
Armstrong and Nairn
Dinsmore Bros. Furniture Co
Ave
Athens
Laura Wheeler
SMART
Copa, Ko
Needlecraft Service, Inc
Bennett T. Waltes
Charlies
EB. Fuller
Gendeys
Continous International Gospel
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Penney’s
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