Decatur Daily reports record 7169 paid circulation
The Decatur Daily announces a new all time paid circulation of 7169 in a week. The piece credits improved printing, AP news service and advertising appeal for reader growth across Morgan Limestone Lawrence Cullman and part of Madison counties.
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Decatur Daily Today
Decatur Daily
Decatur
Morgan
Limestone
Lawrence
Cullman
Madison County
Associated Press
United States Postoffice Department
Daily
Illustrated
Daily Today
Ater
Burton
Daily Read
Miss Burton
Wolks
Southside Baptist Revival Plans At Tent On Ninth Street
Pastor J. D. Pickens outlines Sunday schedule with 9:45 Sunday School and 11:00 morning worship at the church, 6:15 B Y P U, 7:30 evening worship. If evangelist Dr T C Crume arrives late, the pastor will preach. A big tent behind the school will host preaching tomorrow and for the revival lasting up to three weeks with no day services at first.
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Southside Baptist
J. D. Pickens
B. Y. P. U. Department
T. C. Crume
Ninth Street
Church of God services and Sunday school schedule
Pastor W H Moore calls for a 9 45 a m Sunday school start with J C Conley as superintendent. The morning worship at 11 a m uses Romans 12, youth meeting at 6 30 and evening service at 7 30. Come let us worship the Lord.
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Church OF God
Jd. C. Conley
Church Services and Sermon Topics Announced
J. E. Berkstresser, pastor, invites visitors to Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Bible study period follows. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with devotional sermon “The Rock that is Higher than I.” Evening evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. on “The Unpardonable Sin.” Wednesday midweek service at 7:30 p.m. studies focus on “God is Love” from First Epistle of John.
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J. E. Berkstresser
John
What Is a New Testament Church and Tent Meeting
Services of worship at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the big tent on Seventh avenue west. Rev J R Hazelwood preaches. Morning subject explores the nature of a New Testament church. Missionary society meets Monday at 2 30 p.m. Circle No 1 with Mrs Wardlaw and Circle No 2 with Mrs Guiski.
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Seventh Avenue
West
J. R. Hazelwood
Missionary Society
Westminster Presbyterian Sunday Schedule
Sunday school at 9 30 a m. No service at 11 o’clock hour. Union service at 7 30 p m with Dr J W Caldwell of Huntsville. Special music featured at evening service.
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Westminster Presbyterian
J. W. Caldwell
Huntsville
East Decatur Baptist Church Services Notice
Frank T. Smith, Pastor. Sunday school 9 45 a m. Morning sermon 11 o clock subject Gods Bulletin Board. B Y P U 6 15 p m. Evening sermon 7 30 p m subject Christ's Call to Busy Men. Prayer service Wednesday 7 30. Baptism will be administered then. God extends time and mercy to His creatures. Read Heb 10 25.
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East Decatur
Frank T. Smith
Central Methodist Church Service Plans
John R. Turner presides at Sunday school at 9 30 a m with J F Levin as superintendent Morning worship follows at 11 am featuring a sermon by Rev J M Wigley of Athens College He is praised as a choice conference preacher and urged to support the service An evening union service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian with Dr Howard preaching Union Services draw large and attentive attendance.
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Central Methodist
John R. Turner
The Ministry of Christ and How to be Saved Service Preview
M. M. Newton leads 9:45 Sunday school with L. R. Yarbrough. Morning topic The Ministry of Christ. Evening topic How to be Saved. Leaguers urged to attend 6:30. Public invited to all services.
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M. M. Newton
L. R. Yarbrough
Christ
Church Services Announced by Pastor James A Smith
Pastor James Allen Smith invites all. Sunday schedule includes 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. The Church as Jesus Sees Her. 6:30 p.m. B Y P U 7:30 p.m. Modern Betrayals of Jesus. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting. Pastor urges the congregation to start the new year campaign for Christ with him. Public invited to all services.
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James Allen Smith
Jesus
Christian Science Church Services and Schedule
The church holds a Sunday lesson sermon at 11 a.m. with subject Soul. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. A testimonial meeting is held on the first Wednesday of each month at 8 p.m. The reading room is open Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. All services are in the Morgan County National Bank building. the public is invited.
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Morgan County National Bank
Mrs Martha Young Dies Widow of L P Norton
Mrs Martha Young widow of the late L P Norton died Friday at 5 30 PM at 214 Ninth Avenue West Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the cemetery chapel Rev George Boyd of the First Methodist Church officiating Interment in City Cemetery Pallbearers named Henry Able George Almon W R Compton H C McCord A C Aldridge Rex Finley Survived by two sisters Mrs John Zandiver and Mrs J L Latham of Landersville and an adopted son L W Norton
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Martha Young
L. P. Norton
Ninth Avenue
West
Cemetery Chapel
George Boyd
First Methodist Church
City Cemetery
Henry Able
George Almon
W. R. Compton
H. C. McCord
A. C. Aldridge
Rex Finley
Young
John Zandiver
J. L. Latham
Landersville
L. W. Norton
First Methodist Church announces services and events
George E. Boyd, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with J. H. Johnson assisting. September 11 service at 11 a.m. features preaching on King David Going and Growing and 7:30 p.m. on Getting Right With God. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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First Methodist
Geo. E. Boyd
J. H. Johnson
King David
Local stories total 17 043 across five months
Local news coverage reached 17 043 stories over April May June July and the current August period. The count reflects the newsroom’s output from five consecutive months across local pages.
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Associated Press
Elkmont School To Open Next Monday
The Limestone County high school at Elkmont will formally open for the new year on Monday August 19. Several talks will be delivered by faculty and friends of the school. Prof J W Campbell again heads the Elkmont institution.
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Athens
Ala
Limestone County High School
Elkmont
County
J. W. Campbell
Union Services At Churches In Athens
Athens churches hold union services this month due to pastors away on vacation. Several churches skip morning worship while a different church hosts a Sunday evening service led by a pastor from another denomination.
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Athens
Ala
Mules Sell Strong Despite Fading Horse Use in Norfolk
Norfolk trader J. T. Williams notes the decline in horse use has cut demand, yet mule sales rise to new heights with buyers keen on the pack animal.
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Norfolk
J. T. Williams
Notice of Final Settlement in Baker Estate Probate Court
State of Alabama Morgan County notice in the Probate Court about the estate of James H H Baker deceased. J T Baker as Administrator filed accounts for final settlement to be heard on a specified date. Judge M D Wind fixed the hearing time and date.
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Alabama
Morgan County
James HH. Baker
J. T. Baker
James RB. Baker
Ae Saan Ot
Decatur curb market earns near $200 in income
Curb sellers at the Decatur market posted a strong day with total sales of $192.62 during the morning hour. Twenty three farm sellers participated as demand from Decatur consumers quickly moved the produce, with L. J. Waldrop of Falkville brightening the tally by earning $26.85. Several curb sellers noted that dry weather is hindering garden progress.
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Decatur
L. J. Waldrop
Falkville
Rev Wallace On Two Week Vacation At Montreat
Rev J D Wallace pastor of First Presbyterian church leaves for Montreat North Carolina for a two week vacation He will attend a Presbyterian Bible conference while away No preaching services at the church during his absence.
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J. D. Wallace
First Presbyterian Church
Montreat
N. C
Dr. Smith to Fill Own Pulpit at Central Baptist
Dr. James Allen Smith pastor of Central Baptist church will fill his pulpit Sunday morning and evening at the usual hours. He has just returned from a vacation trip enjoyed at his old home in Dothan Alabama.
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James Allen Smith
Central Baptist Church
Smith
Dothan
Ala
Rev J M Wigley to Preach at Central Methodist Church
The Rev J M Wigley of Athens College, a leading minister in the North Alabama conference, will preach Sunday at 11 oclock at Central Methodist Church. The public is invited to hear him.
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J. M. Wigley
Athens College
North Alabama Conference
Central Methodist
Mrs. Viola Juster Dies After Short Illness
Battle Ground area residents mourn the death of Mrs. Viola Juster after a brief illness. Funeral services were led by Rev. Ma. Love at Cross Roads cemetery where she was interred. She leaves her husband four children and several siblings.
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Battle Ground
Viola Juster
Juster
Rev
Ma. Love
Cross Roads Cemetery
River Rising Near Shelby as Gauge Reaches 3.4 Feet
The Tennessee river rose today with a gauge reading of 3.4 feet reported by the weather bureau. Local observers noted higher levels in the river’s rising trend and cautioned residents along the banks to monitor conditions.
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Tennessee
Weather Bureau
Mrs H M Priest and family return from Chattanooga trip
Mrs H M Priest Mr and Mrs Earl Stewart and son Mrs Frank Ring and son have returned from a motor trip to Chattanooga.
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H. M. Priest
Earl Stewart
Frank Ring
Chattanooga
Mrs J O Goode Returns From Athens Visit
Mrs J O Goode returns today after visiting her daughter Mrs J E Clem Jr in Athens The article notes Mount McKinley in Alaska as the highest point in North America at 20300 feet.
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J. O. Goode
Athens
J. E. Clem, Jr
North American
Mount McKinley
Alaska
New Hope Resident Joins Decatur Daily Correspondents
Mrs. Ethel Cross of New Hope is added to Decatur Daily list of five county correspondents. She will report on news in the New Hope section of Courtland route one, beginning at once in a new advertising capacity.
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Ethel Cross
New Hope
Decatur Daily
Decatur
Cross
Courtland
Revival To Open Sunday Morning At Southside Baptist
Revival services at Southside Baptist Church begin Sunday with pastor Rev J D Pickens ready to preach if evangelist Dr T C Crume of Kentucky is delayed. I C Petrie leads the musical program as chorus director in the opening events.
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Southside
Doctor Rickles Heads to Jasper for Ten Day Vacation
Dr. W. A. Rickles leaves today for Jasper Alabama for a ten day vacation trip returning with stories of rest and travel.
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W. A. Rickles
Jasper
Ala
Tolbert Theatre Opens Next Week Under Legion Post Auspices
The Milt Tob bert Company brings a weeklong Tolbert engagement to the city starting Monday Aug 19. The program features new plays an augmented orchestra vaudeville acts Chautauqua features and a musical ma loney s troupe with Honest Hearts the opening show. The company performs under Morgan County Post American Legion auspices.
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Tolbert
Morgan Post 15 of the Legion
Milt Tobbert
Maloney’s
Keith
Fea
Neros
South
Morgan County Post American Legion
Salesman for Eagle Sales visits Decatur council meeting
Mr Manning representing Eagle Sales, supplier of the city’s electric traffic signals, attended the Decatur city council meeting last night as a visitor.
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Manning
Eagle Sales Company
Decatur
Alabama Brick official to return from Michigan trip
Neher secretary-manager of the Alabama Brick and Tile company is expected to return home here the latter part of next week after a vacation in Michigan. He was the guest of his parents in Grand Rapids during the trip.
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W-B. Neher
Alabama Brick and Tile Company
Michigan
Grand Rapids
W C T U Decatur Hartselle Hear Burleson Law Talk
Members of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union in Decatur and Hartselle listened as Forrest E. Burleson Morgan County representative in the State legislature delivered an address on law enforcement. The event on the Y M C A lawn featured greetings from Ellen Greendyke and Rev J E Berkstresser with music, discussion, and a social close.
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Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of
Decatur
Hartselle
Forrest E. Burleson
Morgan County
Burleson
Decatur Union
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Elkmont School
M. D. Wind
Wallace
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Central Church
Trip
Robert W. Kenworthy
Henry J. Brown
Fort Lauderdale
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Alderman
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Hendrix
Levin
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