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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1936

Page

5

Society Notes Tell of Weddings and Parties in Alabama

Dr and Mrs Eugene Sample announce the marriage of their daughter Ruby Bee to Karl Julian Jones in Boliver Tennessee with Rev James Plumer officiating. Ethelene Edwards and Harrison Hill wed at Rev I W Myers home in Decatur. John Henry Peebles Jr hosted a barbecue for house guest Albert Johnson of Atlanta. Caroline Jones of Decatur attended parties hosted by Harriet and Rebecca Lide. Central Baptist W M S Circles met with multiple hostesses. Mrs Walter H Todd Jr hosted a young high school group Thursday night.

Culver Prep School Baton Rouge Lamba Chi Alpha Vanderbilt University Nashville McCarthy, Jones ,and Woodard Company John Henry Peebles, JR Albert Johnson Atlanta Nancy Worth Jones Julian Bibb, Jr Marye Penick Jones Charles Buster, Jr Jane Todd Russell Smith Sara Neville Harold Smith Imogene Burleson Harry Sunderland Peggy Brown Ruth Frazier Memphis Joe Burleson Mary Sue Hardin Frank Malcolm Martin Mary White Wilson Taylor Carolyn Zeitler John Taylor Helen Ross Noel Carpenter Ruth Pettus Foster Bailey Emily Ann Peebles Jane Harris Frank Richardson R. C. Griffin Tommy Carson Decatur Caroline Jones Frank Lide Harriet Rebecca Lide Dorothy Bien Florence Burman Mark Mosely Gena Mosely Allen Roberts Fred Burman Birmingham Post Central Baptist W. M Annie W. Armstrong P. H. Sandlin Eugene Speer Neal Young B. L. Malone Ida M. Stallworth Frank Chenault Mesdames Elbert Weaver W. L. Hatchett Walter "H. "Todd Walter H. Todd, Jr Lst Mooresvi

Dressing to Call on Davy Jones social gathering announced

Misses Margret Jacks Callie Ruth Frazier and others from Memphis Tenn plus numerous locals attended a party with dancing and modest refreshments. Engagement announced Ada Sue Powers to Joseph Grady Kenné mer set for early fall. Y W A to meet Central Baptist church.

Davy Jones Margret Jacks Callie Ruth Frazier Memphis Tenn Katheine Timbelake Jessie Wilson Howland Lula Mae Boggs Luke Pryor Charles Green Bryan Carrell John Wyker Tommy Carson Leroy McEntire, Jr John Russell Moseley Bruce Pettey Jr Warren Sherrow James Tyler C. W. Bethany Jimmy Bloodworth Dainties E. B. Powers Ada Sue Joseph Grady Kennémer

First Baptist W M U Program Moves to Monday

The First Baptist W M U announces a program meeting on Monday at 4 o'clock. The event replaces the July plan and will be hosted at the homes of Miss Todd on East Church Street.

Central Baptist Lois Gray Third Avenue West Miss Todd East Church Street First Baptist W. M

Community Notes Full of Visits and Upcoming Events

Louisville residents host relatives as Newt Wiggins visits family. Wanderers head to Mashulaville for an Indian war dance at Dancing Rabbit Treaty Grounds August 22 and 23 commemorating a century-old treaty. Local people travel to Sewanee University and University of Alabama for studies. many plan August departures and visits across Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi.

W. M. Chenault Mary Leigh Mashulaville Miss Wesley Gholson Dancing Rabbit

Daily Beauty Column Advocates Daily Exercise For Grace

The piece promotes daily limbering movements to improve grace and flexibility, citing mythic Diana as a model. It lists upper and lower body exercises, notes risks of overrigid muscles, and invites readers to request Miss Glad’s beauty pamphlets and answer questions through her column.

Diana Glad

First Presbyterian Church Announces Weekly Services

The Rev J D Wallace, pastor, invites the public to 9 45 Sunday school 11 am worship with a sermon The Sin That Christians Can Commit 6 45 evening service What Makes Us What We Are Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 pm All are welcome to attend.

First Presbyterian J. D. Wallace

First Methodist Service Notes with Pastor Patterson

The record lists services at First Methodist with Pastor L. D. Patterson. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. led by J. C. White. Sermon at 11 a.m. on Christian Living In a Pagan World. 5:45 p.m. Intermediate Young People meeting with Mary V. Patterson. 6:80 p.m. Senior Young People meeting led by Celia B. Davis. Evening sermon at 7:45 p.m.

First Methodist L. D. Patterson J. C. White Mary V. Patterson Celia B. Davis

First Baptist Church announces schedule and urging attendance

Jesse F. Ray, pastor at First Baptist, announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m B T A meets at 6 30 p m Mid week prayer services at 7 30 p m Tomorrow deacons urge all members to attend all services and the pastor will deliver both sermons The public is urged to attend any service at Oak and LaFayette streets.

First Baptist

Church Schedule Highlights Weekly Services

9 30 a m Men s Bible Class taught by C L Buck 9 45 a m Main Sunday School led by GW vood 11 o clock sermon by the pastor 6 15 p m B T U Departments Buck director 7 30 p m sermon by the pastor 7 80 0 clock Tuesday W M A meets at the church 3 p m Wednesday Cottage prayer meeting place to be announced 7 30 p m Wednesday Mid week prayer service at the church Loyal members attend church services Everyone invited.

C. L. Buck

Ninth Street Methodist Church Services Schedule

Pastor J M Holland leads Church School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship and Sermon at 11 Young People's Meeting at 6 30 p m Marvin Yarbrough presiding Worship and Sermon at 7 30 p m Board of Stewards meeting Monday 7 30 p m L A Yarbrough chairman Woman's Missionary Society meets Monday at 3 p m at the church M Holland president Let us worship together.

Ninth Street J. M. Holland Guy Jones Young People’s Meeting Marvin Yarbrough Business Meeting Board of Stewards L. A. Yarbrough Woman's Missionary Society Church Wip M. Holland

Mind as Lesson-Sermon Topic at Christian Science Society

The Christian Science Society of Decatur will hold a Lesson Sermon on Mind tomorrow. The Golden Text from Psalms 147:5 proclaims Great is our Lord and of great powers His understanding is infinite. The service will include selected readings from I Corinthians 1:10 and related passages.

Christian Science Society Decatur

Sermon Excerpt Calls for Unity in Christ Church

A church listing outlines services at the Byster building with Sunday service at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. plus Wednesday 7 30 p.m. The reading room opens Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. The public is invited.

Jesus Christ Byster

Westminster Presbyterian Sunday program notice

Westminster Presbyterian on Jackson Street announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Henry Norton superintendent and men s Bible class. Women s Bible class led by Miss Ellen Groenendyke. Sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m by Rev Flynn Humphreys of Knoxville Town. You are invited to come and worship with us.

Westminster Presbyterian Jackson St Eighth Ave Henry Norton Hagerman Ellen Groenendyke Flynn Humphreys Knoxville

Central Methodist Service Schedule and Invitations

Ira F Hawkins minister at Central Methodist leads church school at 9 30 a m with Geo T Woodruff in charge Sept 10 45 a m worship and sermon on The Truth Epworth Leagues meet with Miss Julia Dent Woodard and Henry Day as presidents at 7 30 p m followed by worship and sermon on TF Wednesday 7 30 pm 40 minutes of prayer praise study and thanksgiving Members and strangers offered a welcoming home with no chair name provided.

Central Methodist Ira F. Hawkins Geo. T. Woodruff Epworth Julia Dent Woodard Henry Day

St Pauls Lutheran Sunday Services and Ladies Aid Meeting

The Rev E T Town pastor leads 11th Sunday after Trinity services at Sherman St and Fourth Ave E. Sunday school and Bible class 8 30 a m. Divine Service 9 a m. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 1 30 p m with Mrs P H. Admission: all visitors welcome.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave E. T. Town Ladies’ Aid P. H

Church of Christ Grant Street Service Schedule

The Church of Christ on Grant Street under Minister R D Underwood offers Bible classes at 9 45 a m and preaching with communion at 10 45 a m then 7 30 p m on Sundays There is a Wednesday prayer meeting at 3 p m and a Thursday Ladies Bible Class There will be no Sunday evening service due to the minister's absence.

Church OF Christ Grant Street Underwood

West Decatur Methodist Service Schedule

West Decatur Methodist announces church school at 9 45 a m led by C F Watterson with worship at 11 a m. The pastor will deliver the message Come Let Us Worship Together. Young People meet at 7 p m followed by 7 30 p m preaching. Missionary Society gathers Monday at 3 p m all are invited.

West Decatur T. H. Wilson F. Watterson Missionary Society

Anne Adams Pattern 4067 Sister Act Aprons For Summer

Pattern 4067 offers two perky aprons A and B in florals and gingham with pockets and ruffles. Sizes small to large with fabric yardage details and an order method via Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th St New York N. Y

Westside Presbyterian Church Notice

Westside Presbyterian on Seventh Avenue West shows Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Marvin McCluskey superintendent and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m with Jewel Mae Edwards as president. Evening worship at 7 30 featuring a sermon by Rev Payne. Church night Thursday begins at 7 30.

Westside Presbyterian Seventh Avenue West O. Payne Marvin McCluskey Christian Endeavor Jewel Mae Edwards

Southside Baptist Church Service Schedule

I W Myers pastor leads teaching at 9 45 a m with Bryan Abbot Sept S morning worship at 11 00 a m followed by a sermon by the pastor training union at 6 15 p m directed by Miss Pauline Johnson evening worship at 7 30 p m with the pastor preaching Wednesday prayer service at 1 30 p m Thursday Teachers Let everyone come to every service and Be Friendly.

Southside Baptist I. W. Myers Bryan Abbot Training Union Pauline Johnson

First Christian Church Service Announced

Edward L. Young pastor leads The Little White Church at Fourth and Moulton with Bible school at 9 45 am under Marion Shaffer supervisor Morning Worship at eleven o clock with details for attendance and instruction listed.

Edward L. Young Little White Church Fourth and Moulton Bible School Marion Shaffer

What To Tune In and What To Tune Out

Community church bulletin notes an evening program at 6:30 p m with the Stewardship Christian Endeavor topic What To Tune In and What To Tune Out and an evening service scheduled for 7:30.

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Events

Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Frank Lewis morning worship at 11 Ladies Aid meets at 2 p m Monday afternoon Church Night Wednesday at 7 30 p m

Willoughby Presbyterian Ninth Street South O. Payne Frank Lewis Ladies’ Aid

Church of God Unified Service Schedule on Sixth Age

The notice lists services at the Church of God on Sixth Age and Fourth Street with Pastor R B Conner. Adult service at 9:30 to 11 a.m. Evening Young People service at 6:30 p.m. Sermon at 7:30 p.m. All are invited to worship.

Church OF God Fourth Street R. B. Conner

Building owned by Gentry receives major update

MOULTON Ala Aug 22 Special The large metal building owned by W N Gentry of Moulton Rt 2 and occupied by J B E Young prominent businessman on main street has just received.

Moulton Ala W. N. Gentry Rt. 2 J. BE. Young Main Street

Lawrence County farmers to attend meet at Belle Mina

Lawrence county farmers head to the Belle Mina sub experiment station on Wednesday August 26 for field trips and talks on fertilizers varieties legumes and pasture work. Principal speakers are Dean Funchess and Hon. R J Goode. Arrive by 10 a.m. with groups forming in each community to travel by bus or truck.

Moulton Ala Lawrence County Belle Mina Dean Funchess R. J. Goode

Fresh Paint and Roof Treatment Improve Exterior Look

A building received a fresh coat of paint on the exterior walls and a waterproof coating on the roof. The improvements significantly enhanced the structure’s neat appearance.

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Woman's Music Study Club Rutledge Thomas Central M. E Central Methodist Circle L. B. Smith Somerville Road Yourtron la Fiesta Club Valley Country Club Northey Cox Cooper-Wellsians Virginia Hardin Marie Washington Richard E. Byrd Bermuda Goidel Lopton Carton Charles Matthews, Eee Jr And Louisville OU. Wiggins Newt Wiggins Mrs Charles Matthews Louisville, Ky Rufus Porter Tuscumbia Charles Wiggins Ernest Barnett Tennessee North Carolina Johm Ekei Stanley Jones Sewanee University Jessie Mae Montgomery Reform W. E. Penney Huntsville Memphile Lamar Penney Kenneth Griffith Cullman Louisa Barnett The University of Alabama At Tusca A. 8. Blackwell Florence State Normal Dick Fennell Edgar A. Fennell Michigan University Lansing Mich Fennell Woods, Hole Mass Baltimore Lucille Cordelle Ned Carroll W. H. Dickinson Edmund Smith Falkville Rt. 1 S. I. Nichols Annie Orr Mildred Haslett W. L. Woodard Bill Pilaski J. M. Givens James Robert Ann Tuscaloosa Givens University of Alabama Isabel McWaters Jasper, Ala Geo. Rothfuss Elm Street George Eaton Mildred Moebes Washington, D. C Otto Moebes Muscle Shoals Johnnie Mae Hughes Ninth Avenue South Peter M. Dennis William Points Ohio Atlee H. Hoff Louis Harry Carpenter Noel Pennessee Noel William Eyster Selma Law Lamar Lether Smith Jack Kathleen Yarbrough Bert Childs Blanche Buchanan Paul Hardeman Scottsboro Camp Walton Fla F.C. Henneberger Cora Dannels Elkins, W Cliff Penney Falkville R. O. Speegle Peggy Betty Crawford Lanier Layde - Bess Lanier E.R. T Johnston Street Ladye Bess Lanier Mrs. W. M. la John Chenault A. Lynne Boiling Springs, Tenn T. M. Jones, Sr E. J. Polhill Hot Springs Ark P. G. Kimbrough Hartselle Winthrop Kelley Birmingham Kelley James T. Stewart Hopkinsville, Ky D. C. Almon Gladys Glad America Theo Ore Agnes Ginger Rogers Morgan Morgen Henry S., Jr Henry Sturgis Morgan J. P. Morgan Goshen Phyllis Elizabeth E. R. Harriman E. H. Harriman Caucer Sixteenth Ave Chas. L. Dobbs Christian ‘Science Lawrence Harcourt & Company Decatur Daily
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