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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1939
Page
8
The article describes a 10 percent cut in farm checks to cotton rice tobacco and other crops due to a $500 million allotment under the farm act. It notes adjusted rates for corn wheat and tobacco and explains the distribution method based on participation. Price adjust checks of $212 million remain separate with expected disbursement in about a month.
The Alabama Power Company board on August 18 authorized a forty thousand kilowatt steam electric plant at Mobile costing about 4 million dollars with facilities. It is the first of three units planned in Mobile and follows a new Alabama bill restricting private power facilities.
Church notices describe Rev R D Cook preaching at Memorial Drive Methodist in Tingle’s absence. No evening services in August. First Methodist urges attendance for sermon Sin In The Camp and Austinville meeting at 7:30. Church School 9:45 with July 31 and August 20 revival plans and other church activities noted.
St Johns Episcopal Church on Jackson Street and Gordon Drive announces Sunday School and Bible class at 9 45 a m and morning prayer at 11 a m led by Rev Louis F P Schenck Tupelo Mississippi Choir practice is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
First Christian Church East Moulton hosts morning worship with Dr. Edwin Wyle leading a social issues lesson on liquor. Union Christian Endeavor and Evangelistic Service follow in Delano Park with Rev. Lewis J. Knight and special singing as Dr. Ewart H. Wyle opens a citywide revival series starting August 27.
W L Spearman pastor handles church school 9:45 a m with A G Jones superintendent Worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m pastor in charge Young people 6:45 p m with Mrs F L Weaver counselor Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p m Public invited to attend and worship with us Welcome
Westminster Presbyterian Church on Rth Avenue at Jackson St lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Bob Sheppard and morning worship at 11 with sermon Thou Preparest a Table Rev L A Knight pastor. Evening events include 6 30 p m Young People Union in the Park 7 30 p m Union Service in the park with Rev Knight. Monday 7 p m Boy Scouts meeting led by Scoutmaster Bob Hunter. Tuesday 7 p m Boy Scouts Court of Honor. Wednesday 7 30 p m Prayer meeting. The church welcomes all.
Lindsay Allen minister leads Sunday Bible study at 9 45 a m with an engaging session followed by worship and a sermon at 11 a m Everyone is invited to attend and participate in the service and study periods.
The Friendly Church led by Rev. L. J. Kaylor holds 9:45 a.m. Sunday School with G. O. Devine, and 11:00 a.m. Worship. Deavor meets at the park. Circle One of W. M. meets Monday at 2:30 p.m. with Mrs. Busch. Circle Two meets Monday at 5:30 p.m. with Mrs. Walp. Boy Scouts meet Monday 7:00 p.m. and Prayer service is Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
The Central Baptist Church at Cor 4th Ave and Grant lists Sunday activities including 9 30 a m Sunday School led by J C Cowan and 10 45 a m Morning Worship The pastor John C Cowell Jr will preach at 6 30 p m Baptist Training Union and 7 30 p m Evening Bible study The pastor has been working and refreshing in the Carolinas and invites families to attend Meet the pastor Sunday.
Pastor J. A. Chamber invites members to 9:45 Sunday School with a goal of 250 attendees, 11:00 morning worship on Sowing and Reaping, and 6:30 E T U with 7:30 evening service on Christ's Saving Ability. A Sept. 3 posted list will show all gifts to the building fund.
The Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church at Cor 16th Ave and Wadsworth St lists services and events: 9 30 a m Men's Bible Class taught by C C Berryhill. 9 45 a m Main Sunday School led by Emory Teague. 11 00 a m Morning sermon by Pastor. 6 15 p m B T A Departments directed by C L Buck. 7 30 p m Rev Asa Tapscott will preach his message described as Morgan counties' own son from the West. Wednesday Cottage prayer meeting 2 30 p m with Mrs Buford Speegie on Jackson street. 7 30 p m Mid-week service.
Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m Auxiliary meeting Thursday at 3 00 p m Teachers Training Class Tuesday at 6 30 p m Theme A Changeless Christ for Changing World Visitors are always cordially welcomed.
Willoughby Presbyterian at Sixth Avenue and Ninth Street South lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. with F. T. Lewis. No morning sermon. regular service at 7:30 p.m. William B. Strong is the minister.
The First Church of Christ Scientist Decatur invites the public to Sunday Service at 11 00 o clock and Sunday School at 9 30. Wednesday Evening meeting at 8 00 with a Reading Room open Monday Wednesday and Saturday from 12 00 to 2 00 located at the rear of the church on Johnston Street.
Sunday School at 9 45. Preaching at 11 a m. Young people group at 6 30 p m. Preaching at 7 30 p m. Wednesday prayer service at 7 o'clock.
Austinville Church of Christ announces Bible Study at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. services continue through the week with daily 7 30 p.m. meetings. The church extends a cordial invitation to all.
Robert Glenn minister schedules Sunday School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with Stewardship as the sermon topic. Thomas W Spencer supervises. A Young People's meeting is set for Monday at 7 30 p m. Sunday evening moves to a Union service at the First Presbyterian Church at 7 30 p m with Rev Robert Glenn as speaker.
The pastor will speak Sunday morning on The Desires of the Heart and in the evening on Who is Held Responsible for Christ's Death Jew or Roman. The B T U plans a study course the fourth week in August and hopes all will participate. Sunday School begins at the usual hour.
Sunday School starts at 9 45 with Margaret Clem supervising Junior Church at 11. Morning worship at 11 features a visiting pastor continuing evangelistic services. Evening service at 8 includes a message from the pastor of the First Christian church. Christian Endeavor gathers at 6 30 led by Harry Richter.
The pastor Dr A S Pitts returns from vacation to fill the pulpit at the regular Sunday morning service. Sunday School and Epworth Leagues will meet as usual, with no evening service due to the Union service at First Presbyterian Church.
Minister A. J. Rollings leads ongoing meetings at O'Neal Mount Zion Holland's Gin Corinth and Harvest Churches, inviting as many locals as possible to participate in the revival across multiple congregations.
Popular Creek Church will hold Sunday School at 10 am and preaching at 11 am. The revival begins Sunday morning with Reverend L Smallwood, former Round Island and Poplar Creek pastor, as evangelist. All are welcome.
Community Sunday School open to all, preaching and worship at 11 a m. This service concludes the evangelistic meeting and Bible school. Rev 8 O Payne has delivered sermons to the delight of congregations, noted for edification and inspiration.
Hartselle Churches announce services at Church of God with Rev. W. D. Owen pastor. Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Otto McCarley general superintendent. Worship service at 11 a m. Christian Crusaders at 7 p m directed by Melvin Moody. Preaching service at 7 45 p m followed by Wednesday prayer meeting.
Rev John F T Brown leads 9 45 am church school with W P Snugers as general superintendent and Dr E R Currier adult superintendent. Morning worship at 11 features a sermon The Everlasting Gospel. Evening service canceled. Congregation to Christian Church 3 00 pm Monday Missionary Society led by Rev T Powell Sharp Bible School 10 am Morning worship 11 am with communion How the Best Man in the World Was Saved Christian Endeavor 6 45 pm Evening worship 7 45 pm
Rev Frank T Smith pastor leads 11 am sermon after 10 am Sunday School with Hugh Penn superintendent Training Union meets at 6 30 pm directed by Lee R Palmer and evening service at 8 pm.
Rev Grady Whitaker preaches Bible School and worship each Sunday at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. The notice lists ongoing weekly services and specific Sunday dates for special preaching.
Readers submit brief letters to the Daily with a 300 word limit and the paper reserves right to accept or reject submissions. A policy note outlines submission rules and the editor’s discretion in publishing reader opinions.
Route Three Decatur Alabama letter questions five month term for county schools and $300 higher contracts for nine supervising principals. The writer argues the raises are unfair while other teachers await part of their salaries and the county board cites a minimum schedule.
In St Paul Minnesota a large number of indictments are expected from the mid July WPA strike and riots after a witness review of 300. Federal relief law clauses make it a felony to interfere with relief distribution. No arrests yet and names not released. The dispute followed a wage scale change and a longer work month.
A county taxpayer questions principals’ twelve month pay, argues school sessions run five to nine months, asks why a new superintendent bears responsibility for a budget set earlier, and urges the county board to correct alleged budget disparities including a $2000 rise in general control and nearly $50,000 more for instruction contracts.
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