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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1932
Page
4
A roundup of church circle meetings and socials set for Monday at Central Baptist First Presbyterian and First Methodist venues. Also reports on outings to Cain's Camp, guests hosted by Mrs. Earl Moore and Mrs. Beard, and numerous local residents visiting or returning home from trips.
Mrs J W Pipkin returns from Nashville and Tennessee travels. Mrs Richard Bates of Nashville visits her brother and sister the Pipkins then heads to Birmingham before a longer Pipkin visit. Mrs O W Brown returns to Huntsville after a week with the Sherrills. The St John family to Fayette Alabama to make their future home. Mr and Mrs Robert Cain of Madison as guests of Mrs T V Harrison. Mrs H Green of Corinth arrives for a visit to Dr and Mrs T G Morrow. Mr and Mrs W H Benagh Jr of Birmingham were guests for the overnight.
The Methodist revival in Fairview begins Sunday night at the Baptist church with Rev. Roy Sloan and Rev. M. Tyndall preaching. Services will follow twice daily after Sunday worship.
Jervis Jones manager of the Decatur Ice and Coal company will entertain Decatur Rotary club members and Rotary Anns at the plant this evening at eight o clock. Members are urged to attend and bring their Rotary Anns.
Sunday services at 11, school at 9 45, reading room Tue Thu Sat 2 to 4. Public invited to hear Dr John J Milford speaking at 8 pm at First Baptist Huntsville with 7 pm youth programs and 8 pm service. Committees guide parking seating and welcomes all attendees.
The Westminster Presbyterian at Jackson and Eighth Ave offers Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. includes Men’s Bible class taught by Prof. O. B. Hagerman and Women’s Bible class with Mrs. Groenendyke. Morning worship at 11 a.m. titled The Comfort of God. Pastor Ernest N. Hart will teach. members urged to be present after his long absence in Chicago. No evening service.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m. morning sermon at 10 45 a m with the cast the first stone verse quoted. Evening service at 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m B Y P U and B A U. Monday meeting of every Deacon at 7 30 p m. Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m. The pastor urges parishioners that prosperity comes through the church.
The church urges members to contribute prayers presence and finances. Sunday school at 9 30 a m for all with urging every man to attend. 10 50 a m sermon titled Pauls Strangest Statement. 6 45 p m Epworth Leagues for young people. 7 30 p m sermon The Most Eventful Moonlight Walk and a warm welcoming invitation to all.
An invitation announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with J H Johnson as superintendent. The men’s Bible class meets at 9 30 asking new members. Sam Malone is president and Dr R M McGlathery is the teacher. Hon W R Spight will speak at 11 a m. Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m. No evening service and no mid week meeting until September first. Cordial welcome offered.
Sherman Street church notes there will be no Sunday school or devotional service tomorrow. The Rev. E. T. Town, pastor, will occupy the pulpit again next Sunday.
Sunday morning Bible classes at 9 45. Services at 10 45 led by an elder. Evening youth meeting at 6 30 followed by services at 7 30. Wednesday 7 30 evening preaching by Brother Thornton Crews. Thursday 3 00 Ladies Bible class. Crews, a former local minister, will greet friends Wednesday evening.
The revival series starts this Sunday at 10 45 and continues with morning worship led by Pastor. Attendance is encouraged as members gather for spiritual renewal and communal prayer.
Dr H B Ward pastor at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist held morning Bible study at 9 30 with G W Norwood in charge of the P U department. Evening service at 7 30 features a revival guest who has just returned after weeks of revival meetings.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 with preaching at 11 by Rev W W Aldridge. Epworth League at 6 30 and prayer meeting 7 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7. Woman's Missionary Society Monday 3. Revival at Chapel Hill starts 11 Sunday with Rev Aldridge assisting. Shady Grove meeting closed Friday with 10 baptisms and four vows. West Decatur revival starts first Sunday in Sept with Rev W W Scott from Birmingham.
9 45 Sunday school for all ages invites everyone to study God's word. 10 45 Morning worship includes a sermon. 6 15 B Y P U led by Walter Bethany. 7 30 Evening worship with the pastor preaching at both services. All are welcome to worship with Southside.
The board of Martin College announces several scholarships this year worth $200 annually. They will reduce attendance costs for a year and are open to interested girls who may contact the college for information.
Danville senior high school will open for the current session Monday morning, announced by county educational authorities. A large enrollment is anticipated.
Rev Black, pastor of several rural churches, is to be ordained Sunday afternoon at Ryan's Baptist church. Decatur pastors will lead the service and a number of local people plan to attend.
Grady Bruce manager of the local W. T. Grant store takes a ten day vacation in San Antonio Texas visiting sights and enjoying a break from duties.
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