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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1940

Page

8

First Church of Christ Scientist Announces Sermon

Sunday service at 11 o'clock and Sunday School at 9 30 in the First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston Massachusetts. The lesson cites Mark 12 29 31 and urges love of God and neighbor. Reading Room hours are 12 to 2 on Mon Wed Sat at the rear entrance on Johnston Street. Public invited to the conference.

First of Christ, Scientist First Church of Scientist Boston Mass Johnston Street

St Ann’s Catholic Church Mass and Confession Times

Sunday Mass at St Ann’s Catholic Church. 10 am service also listed. Holy days 7 and 8 am. Confessions on Saturday 5 to 6 pm and 8 pm.

ST. Ann’s Catholic Church

Grant Street Church of Christ Service Notices

Lindsay Allen evangelist leads Sunday Bible study at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 50 a m with sermon The Marks of Jesus There is no evening service Congregation will travel to Austinville to assist in the meeting Wednesday Ladies Bible Class at 3 00 p m Ilaenss Church of Christ invites the community to all set announced by the church Our Where the Bible speaks let it speak where the Bible is silent let us remain silent

Lindsay Allen Jesus Austinville Lindsey Allen Helo Ible Glass M. Ilaenss Church of Christ

Central Methodist and First Methodist Church Services Teased

The Central Methodist Church on Cor 6th Avenue hosts 9:30 a.m. Sunday School led by Bruce Spencer and 11:00 a.m. Worship featuring Christ the Alphabet by the pastor. Evening Epworth Leagues at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Worship on The Heart of the Gospel. Monday and Wednesday study and circle meetings led by Mrs. S N hostess and Dr Edwin Wyle. First Methodist Church services at 11:00 a.m. Worship with Dr K N Matthews of Jacksonville and no evening preaching.

Circle No. 2 Edwin Wyle Lecon America Methodist D. C

Ninth Street Methodist Revival Services Invite Youth

W L Spearman pastor leads worship at 11 am with subject He Leadeth Me. Rev Grady Wilson to preach at evening service. Youth revival continues with Young People's department meeting at 6 30 pm led by counselor Mrs F L Weaver and president Howard Thompson.

Ninth Street W. L. Spearman Wanes John Itler Grady Wilson South Decatur Young People's Department F. L. Weaver Howard Thompson

West Side Presbyterian Church Services Schedule

The West Side Presbyterian Church led by Pastor L. J. Kaylor offers 9:45 a.m. Sunday School with Ray Edwards, 11:00 a.m. worship by Adjutant and Mrs. Longino, 7:00 p.m. Christian Endeavors, Boy Scouts 7:30 p.m. Monday, Missionary Society meets with Mrs. Hyde, and Wednesday 7:30 p.m. prayer. There will be no evening service.

West Side Presbyterian

Fairview Baptist Church Sunday Schedule Announced

Fairview Baptist Church on 2nd Street and Magnolia Ave lists 8:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Worship with a business conference to follow at the hour. Baptist Training Union 6:20 pm directed by Minnie Fields. Evening Worship 7:30 pm and Wednesday prayer meeting 7:30 pm.

Fairview

Westminster Presbyterian Weekly Schedule

Westminster Presbyterian Church lists 9:30 a.m. Sunday School with James L Rankin, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday choir practice with Mrs Roy Poteet directing and Mrs Louis Ling as organist, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Boy Scouts led by Scoutmaster Bob Hunter, and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer meeting.

Westminster Presbyterian Church James L Rankin Roy Poteet Louis Ling Boy Scouts Bob Hunter

Southside Baptist Church revival schedule change

Southside Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 9:45 with Chas Ed Howell and morning worship at 11 with sermon The Vine and the Branches. Evening service moved to Ninth Street for a Young People revival. pastor J A Chambers away next week conducting a revival at Bethel Church near Ardmore.

Southside

Church of God Service Schedule at 6th Avenue

Rev Cecil J Brown directs services at 6th Avenue ERast and 4th St Church of God with Morning worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School at 11 a.m. Crusaders at 6 30 p m Evening service at 7 30 p m Mid week service at 7 30 p m A cordial invitation to unchurched people and fellow Christians for unity through the Gospel of Christ.

Church OF God 6Th Avenue Erast 4Th St Cecil J. Brown Christian Crusaders

St Paul’s Lutheran Church Service and Events

Sherman St and Fourth Ave announces the 18th Sunday after Trinity service at 9 30 a m led by Pastor E T Town with Sunday School and Bible Class by A Montgomery. An Auxiliary meeting with Mrs Norwood at 3 00 p m follows worship. visitors welcome. Changeless Christ for a Changing World.

ST. Paul's Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave E. T. Town Trinity A. Montgomery Norwood

Central Baptist Church Service Schedule

The Central Baptist Church at Cor 4th Ave and Grant St led by Rev. John Cowell with Homer Britton as assistant offers Sunday School at 9:30 am Morning worship at 10:45 am Baptist Training Union at 6:30 pm Evening service at 7:30 pm Bible study and prayer on Wednesday 7:30 pm Family invitation to attend.

Central Baptist Cor 4Th Ave Grant St John Cowell Homer Britton Baptist Training Union Wedness

First Christian Church East Moulton Service Schedule

East Moulton church on Fourth Ave lists 9:45 am morning worship led by Minister Edwin Wyle with Psalm 23, 11:00 am a rededication service for friends and members, 6:30 pm Senior Christian Endeavor, and 7:30 pm evangelism song service by organist G E B McCulloch. The Carvan Brotherhood meets in the Mens’ Own Room with a lesson on God’s Care of His People. John B. Harlow is superintendent.

First Christian Church East Moulton Fourth Ave Edwin Wyle G. BE. McCulloch John B. Harlow Wyle G. EB. McCulloch

Riverside church hosts Home-Coming Service and film

The church invites all for a Home-Coming Service with a sermon by the pastor. On Monday at 7:30 PM Riverside High School will show the talking picture Golgotha about the life and passion of Jesus Christ. Don't miss this event to see and hear it.

Golgotha Riverside High School

Hartselle Churches Invite to Morning Worship

Rev. T Powell Sharp leads Lord's Day Bible School at 10 am with morning worship and communion at 10 30 am No evening service is planned All are invited to worship with us at the Hart selle church services and time.

First Christian Church T. Powell Sharp Lord's Day Bible School

First Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Pastor Rev John F T Brown leads 9 45 am service with church school at 9 45 am and morning worship at 11 am with a sermon The Last Resort Evening worship at 7 45 pm features a sermon The God Our Hinderer and 3 00 pm Monday Missionary Society meeting led by Mrs L H Houston Prayer meeting Wednesday All welcome

First Methodist Church John F. T. Brown W. J. Terry R. Currier Missionary Society L. H. Houston

Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday schedule

Rev. W. E. Ellis, pastor, leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m. Morning preaching at 11 a m. NY P S at 6 30 p m. Evening preaching at 7 30 p m.

Church OF the Nazarene W. E. Ellis N. Y

First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

Sunday School gathers at 10 a.m. under Pastor Rev Frank J Smith. Sermon at 11 a.m. by the pastor. Training Unions meet at 7 30 p.m with Lee R Palmer as director. Evening service at 7 30 p.m features sermon by the pastor. Mid week prayer services Wednesday at 8 p.m.

First Baptist Church Frank J. Smith Hugh FP. Penn Lee R. Palmer

Revival Schedule At Local Church

Pastor Wendell Byrd leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Willis Williams general service at 11 am. Revival services begin at 6 45 pm led by Miss Leetus Williams and 7 30 pm with a sermon by the pastor.

Church OF God Wendell Byrd Willis Williams Christian Crusaders Leetus Williams

Athens Churches Plan August Schedule

Pastor Robert Glenn and Thomas W. Spencer lead morning worship with a sermon on the God of the Judgment at 11 am. Sunday School begins at 9 45 am. No evening or mid week services during August.

First Christian Church Robert Glenn Friendly Church Thomas W. Spencer God of

Revival Draws Crowded Attention at Macon Church

The Macon church reports one of its best revivals with seats filled at multiple services. Patrons were turned away as chairs filled, and attendees stood at windows due to high turnout.

First Baptist Church Macon

Record Sunday School Attendance At August Service

Sunday marks a new monthly high with 302 in Sunday School. The pastor will preach at both services, morning on Things to Wonder At and evening on What Really Killed Christ. Baptism is planned after the evening service and prayer meeting is set for next Wednesday.

Christ

Democracy of Christianity Sermon Promises Inspiring Service

The pastor will deliver a Sunday morning sermon at 11 o clock with the theme Democracy of Christianity. Special music by the choir will accompany the service. Sunday School for all ages meets at 9 30 a.m with 89 more attendees than last year at the same time. The Epworth League gathers Sunday evening at 7 p.m in the church social hall with a polished program inviting all local youth. No evening worship is planned.

Epnorth League

Salem Walnut Grove revival ends with many conversions

The Thelmer Vaughn led revival at Salem and Walnut Grove Methodist churches closed Saturday night with twenty or more converts. The Salem revival will begin Sunday with Reverend.

Salem-Walnut Grove Thelmer Vaughn Walnut Grove Salem

Church Repair Promotes New Worship With Us

T J Chitwood of Huntsville assisting the pastor invites readers to join a newly repaired church for worship services.

T. J. Chitwood Huntsville

First Presbyterian Church Schedule and Missionary News

Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m led by S O Payne Ged des Orman speaks for the church Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Miss Alta Whitt presides Missionary Circle meets Monday at 3 p m Geddes Orman president of the first district of Alabama will attend the Southern District Convention of Christian Endeavors at St Augustine Florida starting Sunday

First Presbyterian Church S. O. Payne Geddes Orman Christian Endeavor Alta Whitt Missionary Circle T. D. Copeland First District of Alabama Christian Endeavors St. Augustine Florida

Church of Christ Announces Weeklong Meetings Countywide

Woodrow Wilson acts as minister for Bible study and multiple worship services at the Athens church. Preachers Hollis Creel Morris Lee Fudge Tyler will visit Epheus Ripley Tanner Cedar Grove Jennings Capshaw Oakand Capshaw through next week with schedules to Sunday afternoon talks and midweek classes in various churches of Christ.

Church OF Christ Woodrow Wilson Athens Church Pettusville Churches of Christ Hollis Ephesus M. A. Cree

Limestone Pettusville Couple Wed in Elkmon Michigan Visit

Miriam Adkins and Lawrence Faulkner were married Thursday morning in Elkmon with Rev. Brooks officiating. The bride, daughter of Eugene Adkins of Veto, graduated from Prospect Tennessee in 1940. The groom, son of Ernest Faulkner, studied at Elkmont High and Auburn Polytechnic Institute. They left for Detroit, Michigan, where he has worked for months.

Miriam Adkins Lawrence Faulkner Elkmont Rev. Brooks M.E. Church Faulkner Eugene Adkins Veto Prospect Tenn Ernest Faulkner Elkmont High School Auburn Polytechnic Institute Detroit Mich Ruth Spence Decatur Iva B. Pettus Evelyn Evans Kathrine Evans Dallas Texas Mary Cantrell Arlington Texas Scott Ft. Worth Taxis Perrin Grady Bishop Hartselle A. M. Jones Walter Andrews Sam Hargrove

Local Social News and Visits note regional gatherings

Mrs Eunice Woodfin and Mrs Tennie King are mentioned in sick and family visit contexts. Several visitors travel to Athens and Veto, including Missers Carl Spence Roy Holt Clifton Hodges and Benton Pettus. Relatives from Winfield Alabama and near Moulton join local gatherings and visits with residents such as Mrs L E Dunnavant and Miss Jewel Spence.

Eunice Woodfin Tennie King Erskin Bates Robinson Hollow Carl Spence Roy Holt Clifton Hodges Benton Pettus Athens Lou Hood Aaron Harlow Annie Holt Jessie Harlow Dana Holt Veto Mary King Jewel Spence Ruby Wallace John Calvin Elizabeth and Randell Winfield Ala Ben Terry Wallace Moulton Anna Roe Phillips Nell Coffman Elkmont

Wedding Shower Honors Mrs Faulkner At Pettus Home

Miss Iva B. Pettus hosted a miscellaneous shower on the lawn at her Veto Alabama home to honor Mrs. Lawrence Faulkner. Guests enjoyed punch and cookies while Ruth Spence of Decatur kept the bride’s register and presents were exchanged.

Homer Dunnavant Robert Vernon Flemmon Smithy Decatur Ashford Hargrave Winter Haven Pla Iva B. Pettus Lawrence Faulkner Miss Pettus Veto Ala Ruth Spence R. C. Nichols Baily Braly Jr Athens Ben Whitfield Thomas M. Spence Pettusville Ollie Wallace Clarksville

Roosevelt MacKenzie King Meet Signals Hemisphere Defense

Washington officials view the Ogdensburg talks between President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Mackenzie King as a potential step to bring Canada into a hemispheric defense partnership. They reference Roosevelt's 1938 Kingston pledge and his later status reports on defense discussions with Canada as background for tonight's discussions in Ogdensburg New York.

Washington Roosevelt Canada MacKenzie King Ogdensburg N. Y Kingston Ontario United States New World

Better Jobs in Army Now at Camp Beauregard

A mechanized cavalry drive at Camp Beauregard Louisiana highlights Army modernization. Captain B C Bixel says mechanized units need 60 percent more graded personnel and 80 percent of members are rated. Specialists earn higher pay, a radio technician at 44 dollars monthly, signaling longer enlistment and a higher professional status for enlisted men.

Camp Beauregard Army Sixth Cavalry B. C. Bixel

Freedom for Profit and Hidden Condition on Orleans Legacy

A Dallas report notes that 14 relatives stand to inherit 455597 dollars from the late M. M. Orleans but only if they live in a country free from racial persecution and if political and economic conditions allow the property to stay with them. If not, the bequest reverts to the estate.

Dallas Tex M. M. Orleans Orleans

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