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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1940

Page

8

Methodist Church Service Plans and Choir Announcements

Church events include Pastor X K O and Choir Director Mrs KE W Carry at 10:30 am with Organist and Church School led by Supt F O Mith. The Intermediate Department leads worship with the theme What shall I do unto Thee and a 6:30 pm Young People’s Worship Service. No evening service. members urged to attend and reflect on spiritual gathering.

Methodist Church X. K KE. ‘W. Carry F. O Liam

Evangelist Allen Preaches Impossibilities Theme at Sunday Service

Sunday Bible study at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 50 a m feature Evangelist Allen with sermon on Some Impossibilities of the Great There is no evening service. The Austinville meeting continues with nightly services at 7 30 p m through part of the week. Wednesday includes a Ladies Bible class at 3 p m. The Church of Christ invites all to attend services announced by the church Let Us Call Bible Things By Bible Name 2 John 9.

Allen Evangelist Austinville Church of Christ W. A. Pickens Rush Martin Gipson Haleyville B. M. Counts Preston Smith Swenengen Burns Phil Campbell William Warren Methodist Church Mt. Pleasant Campbell McNair Ensley Marjorie Roberson Reatives Kyle Roberson Auburn Glenn Smith Theolene Johnson Lemon Whitworth Decatur George and Lowell S. E. Counts Clyde Counts Rock Spring Presbyterian Church Beulah Martin Anne Phillpot Erlene Martin Martin Phillpot Leonard Roberson Hugh Mitchell

First Presbyterian Church Service and Sunday Activities

Edward v Ramage pastor leads Sunday School at 9 45 am and morning service at 11 00 am in Albert on September. Evening service at 7 30 pm and youth meeting at 6 30 pm conducted by the pastor.

First Presbyterian Church Edward v. Ramage Alberton Sept Young People's Meeting

Church Calendar at Cor 6th Avenue and Jackson St

Cor 6th Avenue and Jackson Street church notices list Pastor R Lambuth Archibald. Sunday 9:30 am Church School led by Bruce Spencer. 11:00 am Worship titled The God of the New Testament. 6:30 pm Epworth Leagues. 7:30 pm Sunday worship The Christ and College led by pastor. 7:00 pm Tuesday Board of Steward Woodalls. 7:30 pm Wednesday Midweek Prayer service.

Cor. 6Th Avenue Jackson St R. Lambuth Archibald Bruce Spencer Epworth Leagues Christ and College Board of Stewar Woodalls

First Christian Church Service Schedule

The First Christian Church in Moulton lists 9 45 am services with Minister Edwin Wyle teaching on confession and the cross. Sunday includes 11 00 am worship with the Lord's Supper, 6 30 pm Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor, and 7 30 pm evangelism led by G E McCulloch with a sermon by the minister.

First Christian Church Moulton Fourth Ave Edwin Wyle G. FE. McCulloch John B. Harlow Wyle DeVaughan Christian Endeavor Church In Evangelism G. E. McCulloch

Courts of God Service Schedule with Baptismal Service

Rev. Cecil J. Brown pastor at 6th Avenue East and 4th Street invites friends to morning worship at 10 a.m. Church School at 11 a.m. Christian Crusaders at 6 30 p m Evening service at 7 30 p m Mid week service at 7 30 p m The pastor will preach at both services Sunday Sunday evening and baptismal service will be held in connection with the regular service.

Courts of God 6Th Avenue 4Th St Cecil J. Brown Christian Crusaders

Westminster and Sixteenth Avenue Church Notices

Westminster Presbyterian and Sixteenth Avenue Baptist share weekly schedules including Sunday School at 9:30 and 9:45 and morning worship at 11:00. Activities cover Boy Scouts choir practice Bible classes evening sermons W M A meetings and midweek prayer services with announcements of locations and leaders.

Westminster Presbyterian Church James L. Rankin Hunter Roy Poieet Louis Ling

Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule Revised

The note from St. Pauls Lutheran at Fourth Ave E and Town announces no service due to Pastor attending the District Convention in New Orleans. Sunday School and Bible Class led by A Montgomery were to meet at 9 30 am with visitors welcomed.

ST. Paul's Lutheran St. & Fourth Ave E. T. Town A. Montgomery New Orleans

Fairview Baptist Church Services and Visiting Ministers

Fairview Baptist Church at 2nd Street and Magnolia Avenue schedules Sunday School at 9:45 am and Morning Worship at 11:00 am with Adjutant and Mrs Longino Salvation Army and Captain and Mrs Scatterfield Spartanburg leading the 11 o clock service Evening Worship follows with Brother James Coggin as speaker A midweek prayer service is set for 7:30 pm

Fairview Baptist Church 2Nd St. and Magnolia Ave B. Carroll Carter Tar Harrison Baptist Training Union Minnie Fields Longino Salvation Army Scatterfield Spartanburg

Revival begins at Austinvillle Church of God with Hugh Mitchell

The Austinvillle Church of God announces revival services starting Sunday with Pastor E Johnson. Rev Hugh Mitchell of Somerville will speak at 9 45 am Sunday School 11 am general service and 7 30 pm revival continues through the week inviting all Christians and urging sinners to come and pray

Austinville

Mind Lesson at Decatur First Church of Christ Scientist

The Christian Science service at Decatur Alabama uses Daniel 2 and Romans 11 as Golden Text and Scriptural selections. Sunday worship begins 11:00, evening meeting at 8, Reading Room hours Monday Wednesday Saturday 12 to 2, rear Johnston Street entrance, public invited.

God Church of Christ, Scientist Decatur Alabama First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachusetts Johnston Street

St. Ann's Catholic Church Masses and Confessions Schedule

St. Ann's Catholic Church on Johnston St and Fourth Ave lists Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 am with Holydays at 7 am and 7 pm confessions offered Saturday from 5 to 6 pm and 7 to 8 pm.

ST. Ann’s Catholic Church Johnston St Fourth Ave

Ninth Street Methodist Service and Activities Schedule

The Ninth Street Methodist Church lists a church school at 9 45 am with John Butler presenting on Sept 11 Worship led by Jack Shuler pastor in charge at 7 30 pm Youth department meets at 6 45 pm with Mrs F L Weaver counselor and Howard Thompson president Stewards meet at 7 30 pm Monday Midweek service at 7 30 pm Wednesday Public invited to attend services and worship Come Welcome

Ninth Street W. L. Spearman John Butler Jack Shuler Young People's Department F. L. Weaver Howard Thompson Stewards

Central Baptist Church Service Schedule

The Central Baptist Church at 4th Ave and Grant St led by Pastor Rev John C Cowell and Asst. Pastor Homer Britton holds Sunday School at 9 30 am Morning worship at 10 45 am Baptist Training Union at 6 30 pm Evening service at 7 30 pm and Bible study at 7 30 pm Wednesday Grady Wilson is to speak at the 7 30 Sunday service Family invitation to attend.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Cor 16Th Ave Wadsworth St Chas L. Dobbs Berryhill Paul McCluskey Central Baptist Cor 4Th Ave Grant St John C. Cowell Homer Britton J.C Baptist Training Union Grady Wilson

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Willoughby Presbyterian on Sixth Avenue announces Sunday School at 10 am led by F T Lewis, superintendent. Worship and preaching at 11 am with mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Pastor is W B Strong.

Willoughby Presbyterian St. Lo W. B. Strong F. T. Lewis

Revival At First Baptist Church Grows Membership

Leon Macon reports 41 additions during revival, bringing total to 303 in two years. The church nearly doubles its membership as pastor prepares to speak at both Sunday services on "Lifting Him Up" in the morning.

First Baptist Church Leon Macon

What Really Killed Jesus Topic At Baptist Meeting

The excerpt promotes an evening talk titled What Really Killed Jesus. It notes the county association will hold its annual meeting at Piney Grove Baptist church starting next Tuesday at ten in the morning. The notice urges a large turnout from all county Baptist churches.

Jesus Piney Grove Baptist Church

Sunday worship and activities at church

Morning worship at 11 am with the Prodigal Son theme led by Pastor Kennemer General Superintendent 8S. Sunday School starts at 9 30 am Ppworth League meets at 7 pm in the church parlor No evening service or Wednesday service during the summer.

Kennemer

Sunday Services At The Friendly Church

Robert Glenn leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m followed by Thomas W Spencer preaching at 11 am The sermon topic Who May Enter the Kingdom will be delivered during the morning service at The Friendly Church.

First Christian Church Robert Glenn Friendly Church Thomas W. Spencer

Church Sunday Schedule and Charity Tea

8S. O. Payne will lead Sunday School at 9 45 am and Ged des Orman is superintendent. Morning worship is at 11 am with a pastor’s sermon and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm led by Miss Alta Whitt. On Monday three to five pm Mesdames Harris Christen sen and Elizabeth Bell host a silver tea at the former home to support local church work. all members and friends are invited.

First Presbyterian Church O. Payne Geddes Orman Christian Endeavor Alta Whitt Mesdames Harris Christensen Elizabeth Bell

Church of Christ in Woodrow Wilson area meeting notes

Acting minister 10 a.m. Bible study 11 a.m. worship with sermon. Evening service 7 30 p.m. Dollar Wednesday 2 30 p.m. Ladies Bible Class. Three youths baptized at Sunday service. Meetings at New Hope West Texas and various county towns report large additions. Capshaw Ripley and Jennings Chapel to close sooning weeks. Irven Lee to Oaklan Mt Zion next. Hollis to Beulah starting Sunday. Creel to Reid tent meeting next Sunday.

Church OF Christ Woodrow Wilson A. J. Rollings New Hope West Texas Tanner Cedar Grove Capshaw Ripley Jennings Chapel Irven Lee Oakland Mt. Zion Bro. J. ©. Hollis Beulah Church M. A. Creel Reid’s

Hartselle Churches Invite Worship At First Christian

Hartselle First Christian Church led by Minister T Powell Sharp hosts Lord's Day Bible School at 9 30 am followed by morning worship and communion at 10 30 am with the subject Our Changing World No evening service and all are welcome to attend if no church home.

First Christian Curch T. Powell Sharp Lord's Day Bible School

Evangelistic Services at Church of God in Sunday School

Rev Wendell Byrd pastor leads 9 45 a m Sunday School at the Church of God with Willis Williams serving as General Superintendent. Evangelistic services at...

Church OF God Wendell Byrd Willis Williams Llam

Revival Tent Sermon By Local Pastor

A revival tent sermon will be held at 7 30 PM conducted by the pastor with assistance from the Rev Cecil Brown and Mrs Brown of Decatur. All are welcome to attend.

Cecil Brown Brown Decatur

First Baptist Church Service Times

Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching by Rev. Frank T. Smith at 11 a.m. Training Unions meet at 7 30 p.m. led by Lee R. Palmer. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m.

First Baptist Church Frank T. Smith Hugh F. Penn Lee R. Palmer

Church notices for Sunday services advertised

The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday events with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m N Y P 8 at 6 30 p m led by Rev W E Ellis pastor activities announced for the day

Church OF the Nazarene W. E. Ellis

First Methodist Church Sunday Services and Activities

Rev John F T Brown Pastor 9 45 am Sunday School. W J Terry General Superintendent Dr E B Currier Adult Superintendent 11 am Morning worship Serm 7 pm Meeting of young people and children 7 30 pm Evening worship Serm 3 00 pm Monday Missionary Society Mrs Ks H Houston president 745 pm Wednesday Prayer meeting All welcome

First Methodist Church John F. T. Brown W. J. Terry EB. R. Currier Missionary Society Ks. H. Houston Pam

Powell Sharp to Lead Gospel Revival at Falkville Church

Pastor Powell Sharp of First Christian Church Hartselle will start an old-time gospel revival at Falkville Christian Church on Monday evening August 26. The series runs nightly through September 1 with services at 7 45 p m each evening.

T. Powell Sharp First Christian Church Hartselle Falkville Christian Church

Roosevelt to Visit South on Labor Day Nonpolitical Tour

President Roosevelt plans an eight day trip starting Tuesday with stops at Hyde Park and Chattanooga to dedicate a TVA dam on Labor Day and open Smoky Mountains National Park. He may address public power policy and the TVA conflict with Wendell Willkie, presenting a non political frame for the journey.

Washington Roosevelt Tennessee Valley Authority TVA Wendell N. Willkie Commonwealth and Southern Corporation White House Chickamauga Newfound Gap Tennessee-North Carolina Great “Smoky Mountains National Park Hyde Park N. Y Chattanooga Tenn South Charleston W. Va

Rural Grove notes and social visits in Morgan County

Miss Agnes Godfrey of West Point visits relatives in the area. The Cryer family and the Kerrs from Indiana are guests of friends. A number of local residents attend gatherings at the Lee and Speakman homes. Billy Martin leaves for Fort Benning after visiting Mrs Speakman. Mrs Lucille Belcher remains seriously ill.

Agnes Godfrey West Point Walter Cryer Melvine Cryer Howard Vernon Marvin Lee Marvoline Lee Bill Speakman Margaret McGhee Hatfield Lake Tennis Waugh Betty Jo Poke Waddell Billy Martin Fayetteville, Tenn Woodrow Speakman Fort Benning Nell Ballew Athens Earline Waddell Jack Lee Marvaline Lee Decatur Lucille Belcher

Willkie Campaign Plans Formed to Shape GOP Strategy

A Republican drive guided by an independent Democratic group aimed at expanding Willkie's appeal in the Solid South was sketched but not fixed. Leaders weighed state election laws and cross ticket voting while Willkie outlined a 25-stop stump tour from Coffeyville to Detroit with major speeches in six cities and several informal talks.

New York Wendell L. Willkie Willkie Republican National Unity John W Hanes Roosevelt The Treasury Lewis Douglas New Deal Alan Valentine University of Rochester Texas Florida Virginia North Carolina Tennessee Coffeyville Kars Detroit Martin Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Seattle Iowa

Public service commission OKs new dial system rates

In Tuscaloosa an authorized increase in business telephone rates accompanies the inauguration of a new dial system. The state public service commission approved the rate hike as part of the modernization effort.

Montgomery Ala Tuscaloosa State Public Service Commission

Local marshal holds multiple town posts in Tuttle

L. C. Force of Tuttle Oklahoma serves as town marshal water department superintendent disposal plant boss mail guard and street commissioner in a compact municipal leadership roundup.

Local Social Notes Mention Visitors and Rain Request

Mrs. Woodrow Speakman and Bill Speakman called on Miss Marvoline Lee Wednesday afternoon. Price Godfrey visits relatives in the community. Rain is badly needed in this area. A day night guest stays with Miss Geneva Stone. Miss Marvoline McElroy visited Miss Ruby Clemons on Sunday morning.

Harold Clemons G. L. Clemons Flint Creek Marvin Lee Pearl McGhee J. O. Jr Richard McGhee Jack Lee Willie Lott Marvoline Lee Bill Speakman Margaret McGhee J.D. Miller Winford Foshee Martha Witt Burleson J. O. Burleson Lillie Burleson Woodrow Speakman Hartselle Curtis Cryer Decatur Arlee Blankenship Priceville Jim Speakman Robert Smith Price Godfrey Ruby Clemons Geneva Stone Marvoline McElroy

Revival and Community News From Lawrence County

In Mt Hope and surrounding areas, community members head to revival services led by Swenengen and Burns with broader invitations across denominations. Local families cope with illness, school openings planned for September 19, and a social tea fundraiser to support Sunday school transportation.

Want Ads: Daily Classified Weather of Listings

Daily Want Ads overview notes that classified listings vary like weather. Readers are urged to check each day for the latest opportunities and postings across jobs housing and goods.

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