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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1941

Page

8

Gas Rationing Plans Spark Nationwide Fuel Curbs

Reports say a 10 percent cut in motor fuel will begin with Gasless Sunday as the government tasks American firms to contribute up to 400 deep sea tankers to Britain for the Battle of the Atlantic. Authorities project a uniform rationing formula to limit gallons per sale and ease current confusion while vacation regions fear shortages and retailers push to manage dwindling stocks.

Gov Tie Coast Brittin Glassess Sunim Eastern Sear Ofof Defense Petroleum Coordinion George Georgia South Carolina North Carolina

Convicts recaptured near Draper Prison in Alabama

In Wetumpka Alabama on August 23 seven convicts escaped with a guard but were recaptured within miles of the Draper prison. Burr Reeves reported the pursuit involved tracking dogs and a quick return without injuries.

Wetumpka Ala Draper Burr Reeves

Church Services and Meetings Directory

Church notices list August 24 1941 services at St John s Episcopal St Bartholomew Holy Communion 730 p m Sunday School 945 a m Mens Bible Class 1000 Womens Bible Class 1000 Morning Prayer 1100 St Peters Mission Wilder Place 230 p m Evening services and weekday celebrations noted at Church of God and Counterfeit Love, Dr K W Kim of Korea to speak at morning worship Plan to attend morning service. Willoughby Presbyterian announces Sunday School 1000 am Christian Endeavor 630 pm worship 100 pm Mid week prayer 530 pm.

ST. John's Episcopal Church R. L. Sturgis St. Bartholomew St. Peter's Mission Wilder Place Church OF God Cecil J. Brown Christian Crusaders K. W. Kim Korea

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Services and Speaker

The Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church lists a full Sunday schedule with Men’s Bible Class at 9:30 a.m. led by C. Berryhill, main Sunday school at 11 a.m. with Paul McCluskey, morning sermon by Pastor, 6:15 p.m. BTA depts. led by C. L. Buck, 7:30 p.m. evening service featuring Dr. Jeannette Beall of Laichowfu China. Wednesday prayer meetings at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. midweek. Bible study on Genesis beginning next session.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Cor 16Th Ave Wadaworth &J. Chas L. Dobbs Jeannette Beall Laichowfu China Baptist

Church Services Announced With Romans Study Plan

Rev. John C Cowell, Pastor. Sunday school 9 30 a m. J C Cowan Gen Supt 10 45 a m Morning Worship. 6 30 p m Baptist Training Union. 7 30 p m Evening service. 7 30 p m Wednesday Bible study on Romans. Come to church and bring your family.

John C Cowell J. C. Cowan Baptist Training Union

Central Methodist Church Sunday Schedule Listed

The Central Methodist Church on Jackson Street and 6th Avenue lists a 9:30 a m church school with Bruce Spencer as superintendent. Worship at 11:00 a m features a sermon on “A Christ Intended Union.” Evening services include Young Adult Fellowship and Epworth Leagues at 6:30 and 7:30 p m.

Central Methodist Church K. Lambuth Archibald Jackson St 6Th Ave Bruce Spencer Christ Intended Union Young Adult Fellowship Epworth Leagues

West Side Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule and Message

Sunday school at 9:45. Ray Edwards serves as superintendent. Mothers urged to bring children as facilities are ready. Worship and preaching at 11:45 with special music by Mrs Hyde and Miss McCarver. Christian Endeavor Society meets at 7:00 with Miss Harriett Robinson supervising. Quote emphasizes church effort.

Westside Presbyterian W. B. Strong Ray Edwards Hyde

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service Notice

St Pauls Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave EK T Town Pastor EF Roehrs assistant Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 9:30 a m Sunday school EK Selbert Supt and Bible class Roy 10:30 a m Hour of Worship How shall I appear before the cement Seat of God Luge 18 9-14 The Kinlemty with eiear bn Wednesday at 3 00 p m with Mrs C Wiegand Visitors welcome in our services A changeless Christ for a changing world

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave EK. T. Town EF. H. Roehrs Trinity EK. Selbert Roy Eiear

Westminister Presbyterian Church Service Notice

John A. Troxler conducts Sunday worship at Westminister Presbyterian Church on August 24 1941 with Sunday school at 930 am led by James L Rankin. Morning sermon titled Seven Sins and Seven Virtues emphasizes moral contrasts. No evening worship or Wednesday service scheduled.

Westminister Presbyterian Church Heart of God John A. Troxler James L. Rankin

Mind lesson heralded at First Church in Decatur

Sunday service highlights a Christian Science lesson on Mind from Corinthians 2 16 referencing the line Who hath known the mind of the Lord. The Golden Text frames a sermon theme for the Decatur Alabama branch service.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Decatur Alabama

The Mother Church Service Schedule in Boston Mass

The First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston offers a Sunday Service at 11:00 AM and Sunday School at 9:30 AM. A Wednesday evening meeting begins at 8:00 PM and the Reading Room is open Monday Wednesday and Saturday from 2 to 4 PM behind the church on Johnston Street. The public is invited.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachusetts Israel Johnston Street

Church Schedule At 9th Street Methodist And First Presbyterian

9th Street Methodist Church lists 9:45 Sunday school led by Jno Butler and 11:00 and 7:30 sermons by Pastor Edward V. damage. Evening leagues 6:30 and 6:45 with Howard Thompson. Monday meetings for Woman's Society 2:30 and Steward's at 7:30. First Presbyterian at Oak and Vine has 9:45 Sunday school led by Barrett Shelton and 11:00 morning worship with Adj. Frank Longino preaching.

W. H. Curl Church School Jno B. Butler Howard Thompson Woman's Society First Presbyterian Church Oak and Vine Streets Edward V. Damage Barrett Shelton Adj Frank Longino

Memorial Drive Metho Church Activities Schedule

Pastor Lansbury leads 9 45 church school and 11 morning worship with sermon The Forgotten Day. 6 45 Young People Leagues. 8 Evening Worship as Dr Howell preaches The church also hosts Circle I and Circle II meetings at 3 30 and 7 30 respectively. 3 30 Monday Circle I Woman's Society of Christian Service at the church. 7 30 Monday Circle II Woman's Series at Oh ion Service. 8 00 p m Wednesday prayer meeting at the church with friends and family.

Ahip Matrona Woman's Society of Christian Service Boyd McElroy

Revival Meeting Led by Rev. Gomes At Local Church

W. N. Bynum leads a Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 10 45 and sermon at 11 45 for the ordination of deacons, followed by a 9 00 sermon and evening revival conducted by Rev. Joe Gomes. The text invites all to attend.

W. N. Bynum Rule Hendon Birmingham Ala Joe Gomes

Grant Street Church of Christ Sunday Services

Lindsay Allen and L. E. Powell lead Grant Street Church of Christ with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Bible study at 10 45 preaching on Ten Bible Questions Answered. Midweek Bible class for ladies at 3 p m and weekly study at 7 45 p m.

Grant Street

CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES AND CRYPTOQUOTE REVEALERS

Daily crossword clues cover biblical sites debates and verbs with many entries like chaps mournful or open poetically. The page lists numerous clues across numbers with answers and ends with a cryptoquote urging kingliness equals wisdom and a Bailey attributed quotation.

Public invited to all services at church

A church invites the public to attend all services. The notice emphasizes welcoming attendees and participation in weekly gatherings.

Southside Baptist Church Services Led by Pastor Burks

Southside Baptist Church with B B Burks as pastor holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m taught by Chas Ed Howell and morning worship at 11 00 a m with sermon Solid Joy and evening service at 7 30 p m with sermon The Christ is: 2 70 both sermons delivered by the pastor Eid Self directs program participation noted.

Southside Baptist Church B. B. Burks Chas Ed Howell Baptist Training Union Eid Self

Revival Plans Grow As Gospel Meetings Continue

Gospel meetings are underway at Oakland Reunion Ephesus Jennings Chapel Elk mont and Greenbrier with ministers Crews Morris Nowlin Lee Rollings and Creel. Howard Parker to start Beulah Church of Christ series next Sunday and Nowlin begins Capshaw meeting Thursday night. Athens church work advances with leaders taking charge in the minister’s absence and a fall revival planned.

Church OF Christ A. J. Rollings Oakland Reunion Ephesus Jennings Chapel Elkmont Greenbrier Thornton Crews Andrew Morris J. W. Nowlin Irven Lee M. A. Creel Howard Parker Beulah Athens

Unused Power and If Hitler Wins Sermons at Local Church

First Baptist Church Leon Macon minister invites parishioners to attend bath services next Sunday with morning sermon On Unused Power and evening talk on If Hitler Wins The Limestone county Annual Baptist Association meets next Tuesday and Wednesday at Wooley Spring Baptist Church near Ardmore with an expected 500 attendees and delegate reports from churches.

First Baptist Church Leon Macon Bath Hitler Baptist Association of Limestone County Wooley Spring Baptist Church Ardmore

First Presbyterian Activities Highlighted

Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Ged des Orman as superintendent and morning worship at 11 00 a m featuring a sermon by the pastor. Christian Endeavor gathers at 6 30 p m with Margaret Clem presiding and choir practice Saturday at 8 p m. Christian Endeavorers enjoyed a visit at the French Lodge near Athens hosted by Mrs Homer J French with ice cold watermelons served.

First Presbyterian Church O. Payne Geddes Orman Christian Endeavor Margaret Clem Christian Endeavorers French Lodge Athens Homer J. French

First Christian Church Service Schedule and Bible School

Grady Spiegel minister outlines Bible school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 55 a m with sermon The Church that Finds Itself. Christian Endeavor led by Evelyn Coffman and sponsor Mrs Robert Clem at 7 p m followed by Evening worship at 8 p m with sermon Works and Rewards. Attendance reported from Bible school.

First Christian Church Grady Spiegel Christian Endeavor Evelyn Coffman Robert Clem

Church Schedule Notes Growth In Services

Text references growing services and a dedication set for Sunday August 31. Circle meets all day Monday at the church with a prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8 p m.

First Methodist Church August Vacation Notice

Bennett T. Waites announces no preaching services at First Methodist Church during August due to the pastor's vacation. Sunday school continues at 9 45 with Epworth League and Miss Emil Chanait as Sunday school superintendent.

First Methodist Church Bennett T. Waites Kennemer Epworth Leaxeyat Emil *Chanaiet

Revival Services Planned at Walnut Grove and Salem Churches

Last Sunday evening revival began at Walnut Grove Methodist church and runs through Tuesday with 10:30 A M and 7 45 P M services. Salem Methodist church hosts revival from Wednesday August 27 through Friday September 5 led by Reverend Grady Williams of Bob Jones College.

Walnut Grove Methodist Church Salem Methodist Church Grady Williams Bob Jones College

Faith leaders urge attendance at upcoming worship meetings

Churches report good crowds at two meetings and extend invitations for all to worship together. Local leaders emphasize community and shared praise as schedules are announced.

Hartselle Churches Schedule Sermons and Services

Rev Frank Smith pastor leads Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 11 am at Hartsel le church. Training Unions meet at 7 30 pm. Gatlin directs. Evening service at 8 30 pm with sermon by the pastor. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 8 30 pm.

First Baptist Church Frank 7 Smith Hugh F. Penn Jay Lind Gatlin

Revival Services Highlight Local Christian Crusaders

Rev Thurman Hall leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Miss Florence Orr as superintendent Revival services at 11 a m with a sermon by the pastor Christian Crusaders meet at 7 15 p m led by Miss Leotus Williams Revival services at 8 00 p m report says the revival is progressing with great success Services will

Church OF God Thurman Hall Florence Orr Christian Crusaders Leotus Williams

Church Revival Notices Attract Worshipers In City

The article invites the public to long term church services continuing through August 31 at 8 PM DST each evening. Rev. L. E. Hall of Nashville assists the pastor in leading the Nazarenes. Sunday school starts at 10 AM with preaching at 11 AM and 8 PM, while the N.Y.P. is scheduled at 7:30 PM. Our work is growing in numbers and interest. If you want a place to worship come with us.

L. E. Hall Nashville Tenn Church OF the Nazarene W. F. Hurst M. N.Y

No Pastor Lord's Day Bible School Service Note

A church note invites all to attend worship with a Lord's Day Bible school at 10 4. tm and a communion service at 11 a m. The cordial invitation extends to everyone to join in the worship.

First Christian Church Lord's Day Bible School

Reverend Thomas Compton Announces Community Services

Pastor Thomas Compton invites all to Bible school at 10 a.m. and preaching on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11 a.m. A Thursday service at 3 p.m. and a Women's Bible Study are also offered. Everyone is welcome.

Church OF Christ Thomas Compton

Church Schedule and Evening Sermons Highlighted

John F. T. Brown presides at 9 45 a m church school led by J K Haynes and E R Currier. Morning worship at 11 features a sermon on Modern Heresies by the pastor. Evening services include a Young People meeting at 7 00 and a sermon by Dr A Pitts at 8 00. Weekly prayer and civic group events noted with all welcome.

First Methodist Church John F. T. Brown J. K. Haynes E. R. Currier Pitts L. H. Houston

Defense Family Brevard Aims for War Effort Roles

The Miller family mobilizes for defense work. J. A. Miller assists with defense housing on the North Carolina coast. Mrs. Miller plans to join as secretary. Eldest son Fred is at Maxwell Field Alabama. John is a lieutenant at New London submarine base. Henry trains as an aviation cadet at Lou Foote Field Stamford Texas.

Brevard, N Millers J. A North Carolina

Birmingham Firemen Benefit Dance Aids Widows and Orphans

In this report from Ppomingham Alabama the AU 1% Up-Piréemen' of Birmingham and surrounding towns raise about $1000 for widows and children of fallen tiremen and civilian defense workers killed in German air raids over England. Funds to be sent to a national firemen charity collection.

Ala Piréemen Birmingham Bessemer Tarrant Tiremenens England United States

Want Ads Highlight Farms and City Property Listings

The Want Ads showcase farm ownership, land parcels, and urban property for sale or rent. Readers find varied listings spanning rural estates to city lots, with prices and contact notes attached.

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