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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1934
Page
7
Pastor J D Pickena leads 9:45 a m Sunday school with L B A Wright as superintendent. Worship at 10:45 a m features a sermon, followed by evening service at 7:30 p m and baptismal ordinance after the service. Public invited to all events.
On Sixth Ave. and Ninth St. South W, Willoughby Presbyterian invites the public to Sunday services. 9 45 a m Sunday school, 11 a m worship with guest preacher Joe Whitt from Athens, recently received under care of Huntsville Presbytery and to continue studies at Cumberland University this fall.
Westside Presbyterian on Seventh Avenue lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by M E McCluskey with evening worship at 7 30 p m and a senior C E session at 6 45 p m Sermon notes urge continued work and prayer for a church revival in coming weeks two new members were received last Sunday with more expected Sunday night. Every Christian should align with the local church serving their community and be at church Sunday.
Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church led by Chas L. Dobbs holds 9:30 a.m. Men’s Bible class taught by G. vr Norwood, 9:45 a.m. main Sunday school, and 11 a.m. sermon by the pastor with baptismal service to follow. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. with midweek prayer Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Westminster Presbyterian invites all members to Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Henry Norton and Geo D Redding presiding The morning worship follows at 11 00 a m with Rev Vance A Gordon preaching Westminster League meets at 6 30 p m Miss Groenendyke teaches the morning class The notice encourages attendance and mentions youth activities with the Friendly group
Bible study at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m with the topic How Much Then Is a Man Better Than a Sheep and Why Did Christ Perform This Miracle H L Kirby speaks at 7 30 p m on What Must I Do To Be Saved Not What God Christ Or The Holy Spirit as Will Or Can Do But What Must I Do
The church holds Bible School at 9 30 led by W M Bailey on September 11 00 Morning Worship with a sermon on What It Means To Walk With God. At 6 30 the Baptist Young People's Union directed by Miss Madeline Dix meets. Evening Worship at 1 30 features Pastor's sermon on Promises and Warnings.
On the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity at St. John’s Episcopal Jackson, morning worship at 11 o’clock will be led by the Rev. Comer Life with the altar and vestments in green. Church School starts at 9:45 a. m. Bible class at 10 a. m. The service theme is O Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness.
Christian Science churches select Mind as the Lesson topic with Berman as author. The golden text cites Romans 11 34 36 stating Who hath known the mind of the Lord or who has been his counselor.
The Decatur Box and Basket Company sues against Alabama, Tennessee and others over allegedly prejudicial freight rates. It argues its rates are higher than rivals despite advantageous distances and must be remedied. It cites required price matching and absorbed freight to win business, asserting that equity demands rate adjustment.
Two births announced with family names and addresses. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Elbert D Lamon at 1318 Fifth Avenue South on August 25. A son born to Mr and Mrs James Berryhill at 912 16th Avenue East on August 24. A son born to Mr and Mrs Emmett A Fergerson at 924 East Church Street on August unknown.
The notice invites the public to all services at the Eyster building with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and Sunday service at 11 o clock Readings and midweek services are listed with times and open reading room on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday afternoons. all are welcome
A fashion note previews autumn college and home outfits with white collars and black accents. Highlights include two piece knitted frocks, ribbed textures, and frocks with back fastenings, high necks, jabots, and contrasting silk bays. Brown, black, and green color trends appear as Ted proves popular.
At the close of the evening service Sunday a baptismal service will be held. The public is invited to attend.
Bud Willingham of Flint was a business visitor in Decatur today. His friends regret to learn he is suffering from a severe cold.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by J H Johnson. Morning Worship at 11 a m with Hon William Spight delivering a timely message. Evening service at 7 30 p m with Dr L G Sturdivant beginning his fourth round. Epworth Leagues at 6 30 p m. Mid week prayer meetings suspended until first Wednesday night in September. Special morning music by the choir with Miss Elizabeth Wallace on organ. Visitors invited to make their church home in Decatur.
Pastor H Wilson leads Sunday worship at 11 a.m. with the sermon How To Have a Revival. Epworth Leagues meet at 7 p.m. and preaching follows at 7 30 with Why Do We Need a Revival. Sunday school starts at 9 45 led by I Napp Superintendent.
The Rev E T Town pastor leads services at Sherman Street and Fourth Avenue on the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity with a 6 30 a m devotional, 9 30 a m Sunday school and Bible class, and a Thursday 7 30 p m Teachers Training Class. You are welcome.
In this Central Press feature E V Shepard explains how pod and por card readings differ in bridge. He analyzes why a late opening bid in a minor suit can occur from strong defense or strong offense, and notes East should not push North toward a slam once the latter reason is clear.
Bridge column recounts North and partner’s decisive play in a doubled grand slam in 4 Spades. Hearts and clubs exhausted, dummy overruffs and ruffs to discard, ending with North securing the grand slam after a series of diamond and trump maneuvers. The article notes strategic considerations and a related past hand.
A reflective piece argues against literalism in religion and the Bible. It cites Paul Portia Shakespeare and Christ to show danger in fixed wording. The author urges applying reason and progress to truth while warning against rigid doctrinal readings.
A truck parked in the showroom rolled into a door on the Second avenue side at Decatur Motor Company causing several door panels to be knocked out. A crowd returning from the circus gathered thinking burglars had entered. the truck sustained no damage.
Camden boy Tim Sharon awaits a letter from Ginger Rogers after a hospital stay and a promised Hollywood visit. Anne Stiffley discusses a $75,000 trust for her mother and a past offer of a $60,000 fund from Herbert Brenon.
The fragmented notices mention Mae W obtaining a solid gold breakfast service for her birthday, a promised dinner service on a Saturday night, Shirley Temple offers, Karn Kent’s spinach, Mrs Mundin’s illness and New York vacation, a bet on a trout catch with golf irons, and Theatre guild schedules with Westley Moeller and Philip Moeller set for roles in The 81 Clergymar.
Pete Smith, longtime M G M shorts producer, previously worked as a picture critic by day and kept a drummer role by night. He carried a sharp wit and fast humor in his work.
Dr. Tingley of Birmingham will speak on Communism this evening at the Decatur Gospel Tabernacle and promises startling revelations. Tomorrow at 3:00 Rev. J. A. Games will discuss Pilot of Galilee, and at 7:30 the sermon titled God Laughs. The public is invited to all services.
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