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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1929

Page

8

Belle Mina and Mooresville Community Notes

BELLEMINA MOOREVILLE NEWS lists residents and frequent travelers, including Washington and Roberts families en route to Fort Leavenworth. visits to Huntsville Birmingham New Orleans and Monte Sano. local illness and recovery notes. school opening set for Aug 26 with Prof J Blackshear principal. social gatherings and church talks. various trips to Decatur Florence and Atlanta.

C.W. Washington A. C. Ratliff Daisy Virginia Massey James Massey New Orleans Mobile Florida G. W. Griffin Marvin Griffin Mina J. Sam Smith Birmingham Oscar Hollingsworth Bradley Bibb Ellen Irvine James Tolley Huntsville Carolyn Zeitler Monte Sano W. H. Rice Decatur Toney Maud Ruthee Emmett Stockton R . Riddle Belle Mina-Mooresville School

Local Social News Highlights in Wheeler Area

Wade Gray hosts Mrs. McManus and Mrs. Stone from Sherman and Decatur respectively. Visits extend to Gene and Ed Tatham of Selma and Memphis. Stella Davidson visits Sue Wornum. Forrest Arnold born to Arnold Dean Jr. and wife. Florence trips noted for Wells, Owens, Durham and Wheeler families with various weekend visits and a fish fry.

Wade Gray Lock A McManus Sherman Texas Stone Decatur Gene Tatham Selma Ed Tatham Memphis John Joe Tatham Stella Davidson Gurley Sue Wornum Arthur Wells Florence Arnold Dean, Jr Forrest Arnold A. G. Wells Montgomery R. J. Wells Sunny Brook W. F. Owens F. I. Durham Scottsboro R. O. Atchley Red Bay Ala Annie Wheeler Flora Durham

Revival at Methodist church in Ardmore continues this week

Rev Shewalt leads the revival service at the Ardmore Methodist church with Prof Chas Clark of Pulaski Tennessee in charge of singing. Local residents and visitors travel for gatherings as families visit relatives and return home after visits to Decatur and Birmingham.

Shewalt Chas. Clark Pulaski Tenn Ernest White Akron Ohio Ira S. Whitt Louisville Vernon Whitt Birmingham H. B. Mangum Lacy Hargrove Decatur Eloise Ruth Harris

Bureau Members Sought Soon in Limestone County

A county-wide drive will seek new members for the farm bureau to enlist nearly all farm owners in Limestone County. Led by N. S. Stewart J. T. Belue and M. C. Grisham, local leaders and leading farmers assist in the effort to reach ninety percent membership.

Athens Ala Farm Bureau Limestone County N. S. Stewart J. T. Belue M. C. Grisham

Crepe de Chine Styles Move Into Men’s Shirts

Mr and Mrs J T Rainey report New York fashions favor silk crepe de chine shirts in pastel tones with matching ties. New style shirts feature a shoulder to belt chain acting as a key ring to liven up plain past season shirts.

New York J. T. Rainey

Florence State Teachers College Welcomes New Students

Miss Dixie Gurley Hartselle Miss Sallie Mae Hames Decatur Miss Gertrude Harvey Danville Miss Ruth Hines Decatur Miss Idolee Martin Somerville Miss Mable Pointer Decatur Miss Marjorie Spencer Decatur and Miss Lois Walsh Decatur lead advance enrollment at Florence State Teachers College for the coming session. Thirty six counties and three states are represented as dormitory space fills and students stay in town homes. The fall quarter expands programs for social and scholastic development supervised by Miss Harrell with advisory council officers arriving early to welcome new and returning students.

Dixie Gurley Hartselle Sallie Mae Hames Decatur Gertrude Harvey Danville Ruth Hines Idolee Martin Somerville Mable Pointer Marjorie Spencer Lois Walsh Florence State Teachers College Miss Harrell

Revival Continues Through The Week

Tent meetings led by Rev. J. R. Hazlewood on Seventh avenue west will run through the week with daily services at 7 30. Interest grows as large crowds attend the gatherings each evening.

J. R. Hazlewood Seventh Avenue West

Sunday Sermon Topics From H L Kirby At Community House

H L Kirby announces a series of meetings at the Connecticut Mills community house. Tonight at 7:30 he speaks on Two Salvations and Sunday at 7:30 he covers signs in Mark 16 and unknown tongues in 1 Corinthians 14. He will discuss Living Above Sin.

H. L. Kirby Connecticut Mills Kirby

Decatur curb market totals reach $176.71 morning sale

Twenty three sellers at the Decatur curb market netted $176.71 for the morning, led by L. J. Waldrop of Falkville with $19.30. A good variety of produce was offered to consumers despite backward garden conditions.

Decatur L. J. Waldrop Falkville

Rainfall noted only in Falkville area amid dry weather

Rainfall Friday afternoon and this morning is not believed to be general. Several curb sellers from various sections of the county report rain in the Falkville area, while other sections continue to feel the effects of hot, dry weather.

Falkville

What Happens When a Christian Sins Sermon at Church

Church announces 9:30 am Bible study and Sunday school for all ages. 11 am morning worship with sermon on What Happens When a Christian Sins from Psalms 89 30 37. Evening and midweek services include Young People's Union and a stereopticon lecture A Visit to the Holy Land. Wednesday service invites attendance.

J. E. Berkstresser Baptist Young People’s Union Holy Land John Glad Hand

Ninth Street Methodist notices preach at 11

Pastor M. M. Newton to preach at 11 o clock on Sunday with the sermon titled Who Is My Neighbor. Sunday school meets at 9 45 led by L R Warbrough. No evening service as worshipers attend South Side Baptist revival. All leagues gather at 6 30. Your presence is appreciated.

Ninth ST. Methodist M. M. Newton L. R. Warbrough South Side Baptist

Christian Science Lesson Sermon Mind at Sunday service

Sunday 11 a.m. service on the Mind subject with Sunday school at 9 45 a m A testimonial meeting is held the first Wednesday of each month at 8 p m The reading room opens 2 to 4 p m Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays All services in Morgan County National Bank building Public invited to attend

Morgan County National Bank

Sunday church services and youth meeting schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by superintendent J C Conley with growing attendance. Morning worship at 11 a m on Hidden Riches Isa 45 3. Young People's meeting at 6 30 and evening service at 7 30 on What Have I Done Jer 8 6. Come let us worship the Lord.

Sunday 11 o'clock sermon with Elder Houk

Public invited to attend as Elder Houk preaches at 11 o'clock for the day. The announcement notes a full attendance is hoped for and welcomes all in the community.

Houk

Central Baptist Church Service Schedule

James Allen Smith pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m with a study of the Word. 10 45 a m a special message by Bill Cook titled Saved from the Underworld. 6 30 p m B Y P U followed by 7 30 p m sermon What Must I Do To Be Saved. Everyone invited and welcome. Tuesday evening 7 30 the deacon says.

Central Baptist James Allen Smith Underworld Bill” Cook Dea

First Christian Sermon by Noble R. Edwards

Noble R. Edwards will preach at the First Christian church on the subject The Plight of a Friendless Soul. The sermon promises a reflective address on loneliness and faith.

First Christian Dlam Noble R. Edwards

Sunday School and Services Schedule at Local Church

Sunday school begins 9 30 a m with superintendent J H Johnson. 11 a m preaching by pastor on The Besetting Sin. 7 30 p m program on Seeking After God. Junior Epworth League meets at 6 30 o'clock.

Westside Presbyterian Tent Meetings Continue Through Week

Rev. S. P. Pryor on duty at Sunday school 9 45 a m and worship 11 a m with Rev J R Hazelwood preaching Evangelistic services at the tent at 7 30 p m Christian Endeavor 6 45 p m The tent meetings led by Mr Hazelwood continue nightly through the week at 7 30 p m

Westside Presbyterian S. P. Pryor J. R.hazelwood Christian Endeavor Hazelwood

Morning and Evening Services at Local Church

Sunday school begins at 9:45 led by superintendent C. L. Buck. Morning sermon at 11 on Christian Constancy. Evening services include B Y P U at 6:15 and preaching at 7:30 on lessons learned from small things.

C. L. Buck

Sunday church schedule with altered services

Sunday school at 9 30 a m Junior Christian Endeavor at 2 p m Young People meeting at 6 p m No preaching services due to absence of the pastor.

Junior Christian Endeavor Young People’s Meeting

Union service at First Christian church on Sunday

Jno. R. Turner, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9 30 with J F. Levin as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 features a sermon by Dr R T Tyler, the pre siding elder of the Decatur district. At 7 30 in the evening the union service will be held with Rev Jno R Turner preaching.

Jno R. Turner J. F. Levin R. T. Tyler Decatur First Christian Church Jno. R. Turner

Evangelistic Services Adjusted for Comfort at City Tent

Due to heat the 9:00 morning service will be at the tent with Dr Crume speaking on Gods challenge to Fidelity The Sunday School will follow at the church The 6:15 B Y P U meets promptly The 7:30 evening worship features Mr Petree leading the song service Then Dr Crume preaches The Sins of the Nation Public invited to all meetings through next week in city evangelistic effort for Gods Kingdom

Crume Petree

Daily Crossword Puzzle S44 ACROSS and DOWN clues

Crossword puzzle page with a long list of across and down clues including sections on Greek letters, names, and misc. hints. It contains entries such as Imitated Danish money Sacred image and Winged 10 Canning II Dance step.

Coral Islands

First Bale Ginned By The Home Gin Company

The first bale was ginned Friday at the Home gin. The cotton grew on the R W Holland farm west of here by J G Thornton. The bale was bought by the Home Gin Company for 144 dollars and 18 cents. The unusually dry weather has cotton moving at least two weeks earlier this year. Mr Thornton ginned the first bale last year on September 8.

R. W. Holland Here J. G. Thornton Thornton Home Gin Company

One Of Youngest And Farther Yet To Daily

One of the youngest readers joins the Daily circulation today as Wayland McGlathery son of Dr and Mrs R M McGlathery departs for San Diego D and J to begin a new term He asked the paper be launched now to keep up with football and school news accompanying him on the trip west is his father

Wayland McGlathery R. M. McGlathery Young McGlathery San Diego D&j

Meeks Plans Move for Florence Times News Plant

J. L. Meeks publisher of the Florence Times News and the Tri Cities Daily says the newspaper plant will be moved to a new site. A rotary press installation has arrived and will be started soon. It will take about six weeks to complete the setup.

J. L. Meeks Florence

McCulloch Recovers From Auto Accident

Lucien McCulloch of the Mt. Zion community recovers from serious arm cuts after an automobile accident near Kitchen's Mill several days ago.

Lucien McCulloch Mt. Zion Kitchen’s Mill

Air Exhibition Opens at Cleveland with Nine Derbies

The ninth annual national air races and aeronautical exposition opened in Cleveland with nine long distance derbies and 35 closed course races. The event runs ten days through September 2 at Cleveland airport and public hall, featuring the best aircraft production for transport and private service.

Cleveland Ohio

Ladies Plan Big Amateur Show Aunt Lucia at Methodist Annex

Friday officers of the First Methodist Annex Auxiliary met to plan the amateur production Aunt Lucia. Committees were named including general, chorus, baby pageant and advertising, with Miss Marjorie McHugh overseeing the staging. The show is set for September 5 and 6 and aims to be a highlight for Decatur.

First Methodist Annex Auxiliary Aunt Lucia Annex Decatur Marjorie McHugh Universal Producing Company Annex Auxiliary Lucia United States Canada G. D. Williamson W. T. Lowe Sam Malone Rufus Pierson Doss James Johnson Joe Duncan W. E. Roper Rucker Mason C.O. King W. W. Callahan J. W. Cunningham Frank Brown E. E. Hargrove R. T. Tyler

The Letter Shines On Screen As Complete Drama

Jeanne Eagles leads Paramount’s The Letter at Princess Theatre featuring vivid sets from Singapore and the Orient. Supporting players O. P. Heggie Herbert Marshall and Reginald Owen join a stage-derived cast, promising local audience enthusiasm.

Paramount Jeanne Eagles Princess Theatre Singapore The Orient W. Som Erset Maugham Miss Eagles O. P. Heggie Herbert Marshall Reginald Owen

Trio Take A River Trip To Cincinnati

Carlos Wood Jack Gilbert and Sheriff J E Clem Jr left Athens Alabama this week in a 25 foot cabin cruiser built by local boys for Cincinnati. They plan to stop at a number of points on the river en route aboard the swiftly equipped vessel.

Cincinnati Athens Ala Carlos Wood Jack Gilbert J. E. Clem, Jr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bellemina Mooresville F. T. Richardson Cecil Bradford Tennessee Daisy-Massey Belle Mina H. B. Zeitler Bridge Club Belle Mina W. M. S Woodside John R. Witt Florence Estes G. G. White E. H. Clark Earl Ivy Lorene Mary Louise Ivy R. Li. Hundley Helen Hayes Don Sugg Nannie Maud Matthews Ellen Cummings J. H. Cooper Charles Cooper Katherine Regen Columbia Campbell Nethery Auburn Minnie Kay S. G. Kay Hayle Sanders Mary Hazelwood Oliver Kathlene Rush Emily Ann Peebles Little John Peebles J. F. Rush Atlanta Capt S. J. Bartlett Philadelphia Sidney Nethery Shoals Creek Safe Dunlops Duanlops Dunlop Wheeler News Ardmore News Morgan Decatur Coal & Mfg. CO Arthur Jones Phon Curb Selers Church OF God W. H. Moore Primitive Baptist East Jackson Street First Methodist East Decatur Frank T. Smith Westminister Presbyterian Central Methodist Southside Baptist J. D. Pickens Lau Die Lal Liz Meeks McCulloch Sherman Street Sixth Avenue A. G. Patterson Fisher Pontiac Mich Lovejoy Generel Lotere General Motors Tennessee Valley Motor Co Cullman
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