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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1948

Page

6

Morgan County Social Visitors and Vacations Highlight Local Families

Mr and Mrs Jimmie Adams of Decatur spent part of their vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Adams. Visitors include Mrs Darrell Funderburk and children from Huntsville and Mrs Ruby Battles with her son from Birmingham among others staying with grandparents Mr and Mrs R M Holmes.

Jimmie Adams Decatur Robert Adams Darrell Funderburk Huntsville L. H. Merrell Cecil Ford Birmingham Ruby Battles Harris Battles Florida R. M. Holmes B. F. Turrentine R. Long Maurice Vann Howard College John Vann Luther Burnett Holt Wade Puryear Ft. Knox E. B. Puryear Cephas Turner Freda Livingston New York Carlos Bennett Bessemer Imogene Morgan Fred Morgan Washington, D. C Philadelphia Baltimore Mt. Vernon Jimmie Redia Adams K. P. Morris Peggy Funderburk L. H. Merwith Glen.Cloilders

Sunday church notices at Nazarene and East Moulton

Sunday services listed for Church of the Nazarene at 510 Seventh Avenue West with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning preaching at 11. evening services at 8 p.m. A midweek prayer service is held each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. East Moulton location offers 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. communion and worship with a 7:30 p.m. sermon and a 6:30 p.m. Christian Youth Fellowship. sermon titled When The Light Goes Out and apostles series continues.

Church OF the Nazarene Seventh Avenue West J. F. Dunlap Nuits East Moulton Fourth Avenue James G. Wallace Christian Youth Fellowship Apostles

Ninth Street South Church Services Weekly Schedule

Reverend Carl A. Roberts presides at Ninth Street South church with Sunday events including Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m. Evening activities feature Training Union aims at 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m worship with intermed I ate and Young People at 8 30 p m. Wednesday teachers meeting at 6 30 p m and prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. Everyone is invited.

Ninth Street South Carl A. Roberts Training Union

Sunday church schedule and activities announced

Sunday school at 9 45. Morning message by Rev W W Coffee at 10 50. Training Union at 6 30 with evening message at 7 30. Sunbeams meet Monday 3 00 with Mrs W C Beavers. Deacons meet 2 00 today. Training Union committee meet 5 00 this afternoon. Nursery available during services. Welcome to all.

Eugene Lamon W. W Sunbeams W. C. Beavers Edith Teague

Sunday church services and meetings schedule

Sunday school at 10 00 a m with Henry Shinglebar superintendent. Morning service at 11 00 a m by Rev L E Toon. Training Union at 6 30 p m led by C L Buck Sr. Evening service at 7 30 p m. The Sun beams meet Tuesday 3 00 p m with Mrs Harry Shinglebar. Girls Auxiliary meets Tuesday 4 00 p m with Mrs Marie Holmes. Royal ambassadors meet Monday 7 30 p m with Jessie Smith and Harry Shinglebar. Prayer service Wednesday 7 30 p m. First Methodist also lists Dr Otis E Kirby, Sunday school 9 45 with F O Smith superintendent and Paul Robinson assistant. Morning worship 10 55 with topic Whats On Your Mind and choir music directed by Henry J Fleming and organist Mrs W E Curry. August has no evening services.

Henry Shinglebar L. E. Toon Training Union C. L. Buck Sr Sunbeams Harry ’Shinglebar Marie Holmes Avende East Royal Jessie Smith Harry Shinglebar First Methodist Otis E. Kirby F. O. Smith Paul Robinson Henry J. Fleming W. E. Curry

Willoughby Presbyterian Corner 9th Street and 6th Avenue

Sunday school at 10:00 led by Reverend Hugh J. May is announced for the Willoughby Presbyterian Church at the corner of 9th Street and 6th Avenue.

Willoughby Presbyterian Corner 9Th Street 6Th Avenue Hugh J. May Ralph

Dorcas a Woman of Good Works

A sermon about Dorcas of Joppa, a neighborly woman who sewed for widows, shared money for those in need, and inspired many by her deeds. The revival story of Tabitha, raised by Peter, underscores that acts of charity and kindness extend beyond local circles and urge Christians to abound in good works.

Tabitha Dorcas Joppa Peter Paul Jesus Timothy

Dorcas Theme Promotes Good Neighbors and Charity

A devotional piece urges aiding the needy through simple acts of kindness. It recounts Dorcas's charity in the Bible, links good deeds to faith, and cites Matthew 25 40 about serving the least. The text stresses neighborly effort, both at home and abroad, as essential for happiness and purpose.

Jesus Dorcas International Council of Religious King Features Syndicate

Church Service Schedule and Pulpit Caption

Morning worship at 11:00 led by Head and superintendent in charge. E G Maples fills the pulpit. No 2:30 service. Prayer meeting at 7:29 evening. Choir practice Thursday at 7:00 with Mrs Frances Cox as pianist.

E. G. Maples Frances Cox

South Decatur Church of Christ Service Schedule

B C Carr minister. Sunday Bible study 9 45 a m preaching 10 45 a m. Sunday evening 7 45 p m. Tuesday 7 30 Bible class for all ages. Thursday 7 30 Fairview class. Fairview. Cordial invitation to all.

South Decatur

Austinvill e Baptist Church Sunday Services

Pyr C L Stover is pastor at Austinville Baptist Church. Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m with Porter Harris as superintendent Paul Coffee directs the choir and Mrs E C Hendon plays piano. Preaching follows at 11 00 with the sermon Half Hearted Religion by the pastor.

Pyr C. L. Stover

A Step Forward in Tuberculosis Vaccination

The article reviews the history and potential of the BCG vaccine against tuberculosis. It notes its development from cows’ germs, method of administration, and observed protective effects, while acknowledging uncertainties about duration and optimal vaccination strategy. It also emphasizes that BCG is not a substitute for preventive measures.

United States King

Community prayer and study meeting invitation

Help us reach our goal of 150 present. Training Union at 7:00 p m under Dal Kirkley. Preaching at Bip Pum with the sermon After The aaa Tee What by Rev Stover. Prayer meeting each Wednesday at 7:00. We are studying the Book of Revelations. Come and worship with us.

Dal Kirkley Bip Pum Rev Stover

Sixth Avenue Church of God Worship Schedule Note

Rev R F Miller is pastor and Lee Billions is Sunday school superintendent. Services at 9 45 a m and 7 30 p m with topics Hinderances of Divine Healing and Carelessness Man's Great Foe. Junior church 9 45 a m directed by Mrs Tassie Bradford Youth Fellowship 6 30 p m Sunday school 11 00 a m Prayer and praise Wednesday 7 30 p m Visitors welcome.

Sixth Avenue Church OF God R. F. Miller Lee Billions Tassie Bradford

Mind as lesson subject for all Christian Science churches

All Christian Science churches will hold a lesson sermon on Mind next Sunday with the Golden text from Proverbs. Services are at 11 o clock, Sunday school at 9 45 a m, and Wednesday evening at 7 30 o clock. Reading room hours are 2 to 4 p m on Wednesdays and Saturdays, located in the rear of the church with entrance on Johnston Street. The public is cordially invited.

Christian Science Churches Church Johnston Street

First Presbyterian Church Service and Youth Fellowship Update

Corner Oak and Vine Streets announces Rev W W Glass as pastor with summer assistant W S McAliley. Sunday School at 9 45 am led by F S Hunt. Morning service at 11 am with McAliley on Gods Remnant. Youth Fellowship 6 pm with Suzanne Shelton and Barrett Shelton Jr. no evening or midweek service. youth group planned a barge ride.

First Presbyterian Oak and Vine Streets W. W. Glass W. S. McAliley F. S. Hunt Suzanne Shelton Barrett Shelton Jr

Sunday Schedule At Methodist Church And Kirby Memorial

Readable church notices list events on Saturday night August 28 at Athens highway with 2 30 p m Sunday school led by W S McAliley and 3 30 p m afternoon worship where growth in grace is preached. Kirby Memorial Presbyterian Chapel Courtland Road hosts 2 30 p m Sunday school under E M Morrow with a welcome extended to all attendees.

Athens Highway W. S. McAliley

Westminster Presbyterian Church Services and Activities

Westminster Presbyterian on Jackson Street at Eighth Avenue lists Sunday school at 9 40 a m and worship at 11 a m with the sermon This Is Our Hope Reverend John A Troxler pastor senior choir practice Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by Mrs Louis Ling Display of the New Curriculum Materials will be shown at the church this Sunday and through the coming week

Westminster Presbyterian

Handkerchiefs Go To Berlin for Candy Drops

Opera tion Little Vittles gains aid from U S airmen at Brookley AFB as 1st Lt. Gale Helverson of Garland Utah flies a C 54 to Berlin to drop candy for children using handkerchief parachutes. Capt. Harold E Shubrook leads the 521st group’s handkerchief project with local donations beginning at base.

Mobile Little Vittles Berlin Gale Helverson Garland Utah Helverson Brookley Air Force Base Germany Brookley 521St Harold E. Shubrook 521St Air Transport Group Atlid Mats Ala Shabrock ATLD Atlantic Division Military Air Transport Service Jennie Egan

Alabama launches $78 000 mental health program

Birmingham reports a $78,000 program to research and treat Alabama’s mentally ill will begin September 1. Health Officer Dr D G Gill announced the state’s share of a $9 million national mental health act award.

Birmingham Ala Alabama D. G. Gill Gill

Iron lung donated to Montgomery by veteran groups

The City of Montgomery received its first portable iron lung from the Montgomery Veterans Coordinator and Council, a nine-organization body. The device will be used by the fire department to assist in emergencies.

Montgomery Montgomery Veterans Co

Estate of Minor Jack Morgan deceased Probate notice

Letters of Administration granted August 5 1948 by Judge T C Atmon of Morgan County Probate Court. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal time or be barred. Ida Morgan notice published August 6 13 20.

Jack Morgan T.c.atmon Morgan County Ida.morgan

Notice of final settlement for Project S-235 in Morgan County

Goodwyn and Murphree announce completion of contract with the State of Alabama for Project S-235 in Morgan County on July 22 1948. A final settlement voucher will be prepared after the four week advertising period and all claims must be filed in Troy Alabama by August 21 1948.

Goodwyn Murphree State of Alabama Morgan County Troy Alabama

Estate of Thomas Edgar Crittenden Deceased

Probate notice announces Letters Testamentary granted on August 12 1948 by Judge T C Almon of Morgan County Probate Court. Creditors are warned to present claims against the estate as required by law.

Thomas Edgar Crittenden Probate

Local families and guests gather in Morgan County church notes

Rev O Neal of Vinemont preached at the pulpit Sunday. Several families report visits to Ohio and Tennessee with extended relations in Morgan County. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Howard Winsett Mrs Clarence Winsett and Mrs Myrtle Lynch among others as various social calls and a Lookout Mountain trip are mentioned.

O'Neal Vinemont Howard Winsett Ohio Barbara Jean Penn School John H. Garnet Falkville Maurice Knox Lamar and Hewett Roger Clarence Winsett Baugh-Wiley Clinic Lavern Jones Willie B Gilliland Gary Decatur E. M. Jackson Eloise C. V. Mizell Homer Boger W. T. Knox Hillard Anders Myrtle Lynch Birmingham Solon Hughes Mitchell Bridgeport Pittsburgh Tenn Rock City Lookout Mountain Chattanooga Elmer Lee Bertha Jones Hartselle

Local Notice Crittenden Dates Post Aug 13 20 27

A public notice references Mary A. Crittenden and dates Aug 13 20 and 27. The text implies a legal or official filing required within a time limit to avoid barring rights or actions. No additional details are provided in the fragment.

Wedding of Kate Atkins and B W Holmes

A wedding of interest to friends was held on Tuesday August 17 for Mrs Kate Atkins and Mr B W Holmes. The piece notes warm wishes for a long life together.

Kate Atkins B. W. Holmes Homer Foote Howard George Wright Joe Evelyn Birmingham Grace Boston Jasper Delphia Sprinkles Charles Woods

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