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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1944

Page

10

Austinville Church of God Holds Revival and Services

Otto Winton and Thomas Hatchett lead a revival at the Austinville Church of God with Bible school at 10 a.m. worships at 1 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Baptismal service at Lacon after a strong revival. Activities include youth meeting at 7:30 p.m. and a Thursday prayer meeting. Public invited.

Austinville Church Bible School Lacon Falkville Grove Otto Hender Jesus Thomas Hatchett

PTH Street Methodist Service Notes

Rev John T Nolen pastor at PTH Street Methodist. Sunday school led by John R Ler at 9 45 a m with Dr Saxon speaking full session at 10 15 a m. Morning worship at 11 a m with sermon How Near The Kingdom. Dr Saxon returns for 8 30 p m address.

PTH Street Methodist John T. Nolen John R. Ler Saxon

Memorial Drive Methodist Church Services and Activities

Memorial Drive Methodist at 9th Ave West led by Pastor G C Corley holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 00 a m The evening sermon The Danger of Drifting is at 7 00 p m Youth meetings led by Margret Ann Yarbrough with Anna Mae Sheats directing intermediates Preaching by W R Duncan at 8 00 p m Stewards meet Monday 8 00 p m Union Grove in Lawrence county hosts Sunday service at 3 00 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 00 p m

Memorial Drive 9Th Ave. West G. C. Corley P. Parker Margret Ann Yarbrough Anna Mae Sheats W. R. Duncan Union Grove Lawrence County

Central Baptist Service Invites Visitors On Sunday

Rev. Fred Brown, noted evangelist, will preach at Central Baptist Church located near 4th Aver and Grant's St. Sunday schedule includes 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. services, 6:30 p.m. Training Union, and 7:45 p.m. Bible study. Sermon topics are The Best Place To Live and Watching God Die.

Central Baptist Cor 4Th Aver Grant’St

6th Ave Church of God Service Schedule

Morning worship at 9 45 a m with the pastor speaking. Church school at 11 00 a m for all ages. Evening service at 8 00 p m with the pastor speaking. Mid week prayer service at 7 30 p m. Choir practice from 8 36 to 9 30 p m.

Church OF God

Memorial Service for Vernon Randolph Held Aug 27

Memorial services are announced for Vernon Randolph at 3:00 p.m. on August 27 with a Christian welcome to all. George R. Harrington, Pastor, will lead. Choir director Miss Ada Welborn is noted in the announcement.

Ada Welborn Vernon Randolph George R. Harrington

Westminster Presbyterian Sunday Schedule

Westminster Presbyterian holds Sunday school at 9 40 a m with Jack Draper as superintendent Morning worship at 11 a m features a sermon by Rev T G Henry.

Westminster Presbyterian Jack Draper T. G. Henry

Dedication services at Fourth & E and Central Methodist churches

Remodelling completed and dedication day planned with 9 45 Sunday school led by John Harlow, 11 a m worship with Captain Ewart Wyle delivering the message, and a nursery provided. Christian Youth Fellowship meets 6 30, revival at Hartselle ends today with O P Spiegel from Montgomery. Central Methodist holds 9 30 Sunday school, 11 a m sermon An Age Long Conflict, 8 p m theme A Symbol of Soul Healing. Woman’s Society meets Monday 4 m, senior stewards meet Tuesday 8 p m.

Fourth & E Moulton St Elmer Freer John Harlow Ewart Wyle First Christian Church Mayfield Kentucky Christian Youth Fellowship Christian Church Hartselle Thomas Hatchett O. P. Spiegel Montgomery Central Methodist Sunday School Clio Lovin Woman's Society of Christian Service

St John’s Episcopal Service Updates in Jackson

At St John’s Episcopal on Gordon Drive church events list 9 30 church school led by Carol Smith 11 00 morning prayer with Lt B M Cornell as lay reader Rev E M Chapman to hold first service next Sunday noted for parishioners and guests.

ST. John’s Episcopal Jackson Gordon Drive Carol Smith B. M. Cornell E. M. Chapman

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Service Schedule

The Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church at corner 16th Ave and Wadsworth Street lists services. Pastor Chas L. Dobbs conducts Sunday morning and evening sermons with the 9:30 a.m. Bible classes and 11:00 a.m. Sunday school. Evening service 7:30 p.m. midweek prayer 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Cottage prayer meeting time to be announced. Don’t forget to attend.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Cor 16Th Ave Wadsworth Street Chas. L. Dobbs

Willoughby Presbyterian Adopts Revival Schedule

W B Strong pastor-led Willoughby Presbyterian announces Sunday school at 10 a m with an all welcomes class and worship at 8 p m. The revival at 9th Street Methodist runs, so no mid week prayer service. all prayer group members urged to participate.

Willoughby Presbyterian W. B. Strong 9Th Street Methodist

Revival Meeting Urges Attendance At This Hour

Meeting is urged to attend the revival at this hour. The presence of strangers and visitors is always appreciated at all our services.

Westside Congregation Bible Study and Worship Services

The church invites all to Bible study at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m with a sermon by the pastor. Christian Endeavor Society meets at 7 30 p m and welcomes all young people to attend as the congregation aims to serve the Westside community.

W. B. Strong Christian Endeavor Society Westside

Memorial Drive Church of Christ Sunday services

The Memorial Drive Church of Christ lists weekly worship and study times. Bible study at 9 45 a m with worship at 11 00 a m featuring a sermon titled Joining The Church. An 8 00 p m worship service follows. Mid week classes run Tuesday 7 30 p m and Wednesday 8 30 p m.

Memorial Drive Church OF Christ Hollis Roberson

St Paul’s Lutheran Church Services Schedule

Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m and worship at 7 30 p m. The Rev E Lammert of Florence will conduct the service. Visitors are cordially welcome at Sherman St and Fourth Ave.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave

Christ Jesus Lesson and Services at First Church Decatur

The Golden Text from Isaiah 49:5 and Matthew selections frame the Sunday Lesson at First Church Decatur Branch The Mother Church Boston. Services: Sunday 11:00 AM, Sunday School 9:30 AM, Wednesday 8:00 PM. Reading Room 2–4 PM Wednesday and Saturday, rear church on Johnston Street. public invited.

Israel Christ Jesus First Church of Christ, Scientist Decatur First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachusetts John Christ Jesus Johnston Street

Hartselle Churches First Methodist Services Schedule

The First Methodist Church of Hartselle lists a full weekly program led by Pastor Rev. Edwin Branscomb. Bible school at 9:45 a.m., morning worship at 11, youth fellowship at 7, evening worship at 8, and Monday W S C S meeting at 3 p.m. with Mrs. W. S. Poole Sr. presiding. midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. Also a 10 a.m. Sunday Bible school and a call to all men to attend.

First Methodist Edwin Branscomb J. K. Haynes E. R. Currier W. S. Poole

Rev Chapman to Become Rector at St John’s Episcopal

Rev Eugene Marsden Chapman arrived in Decatur and will lead his first service at St John’s Episcopal on Sunday September 3. A Harvard 1931 and Episcopal Theological School 1933 graduate, he comes from Canandaigua New York where he served since 1939. He is son of E M and Mrs Chapman of Birmingham. wife Sara Totten Chapman. The Chapmans have three children. In five years in New York he recorded ninety baptisms, forty weddings, sixty burials, 78 confirmations, 9,000 pastoral visits and about 1,000 services.

Eugene Marsden Chapman Decatur St. John’s Episcopal Church Chapman Canandatoga New York E. M. Chapman Birmingham Sara Frances Totten Chapmans Helen Marie Robert Marsden Catherine Romer Harvard Episcopal Theological School Cambridge Mass Jamaica L. I Grace Church Randolph N. Y Canandaigua

Morning and Evening Worship at Friendly Church

Evangelist O P Spiegel will preach at 11:00 morning worship and again at 8:00 evening service at the Friendly Church. The minister Thomas Hatchett invites all Christians to seek blessings in a spirit of love. Thought for the week warns against losing the Spirit of Christ in religious mechanics.

O.P. Spiegel Jesus Christ Thomas Hatchett

Local church services schedule and leaders listed

A compact calendar lists Sunday schools at 10 a m for multiple churches and 11 a m sermons. Training unions and youth activities run evenings, with midweek prayers and Bible studies noted. Churches include First Baptist Church of..., Church of God, Church of the Nazarene, Church of Christ, Bethel Baptist, Walherhoma Christian, and New Center Methodist with pastors and supervisors named.

Paris Begins Food Search as Paris Sacks Food Shortage

Paris faces a severe food shortage after a transport breakdown and three days of fighting. Thousands flee to the countryside or barter with farmers for eggs butter meat and vegetables while brigades and German troops occupy the city. Black market restaurants thrive though rations are strict.

Hal BO Paris Orleans Jacques Leclerc France

Grady Hatchett Honored At Birthday Party

Mr and Mrs Thomas Hatchett of Hartselle hosted a birthday party Friday afternoon for Grady Hatchett on his seventh birthday. Attending were young guests including John Bob Sobotka and Julia.

Thomas Hatchett Hartselle John Bob Sobotka Julia

Afternoon party prizes and souvenirs for guests

Ann Lindsay and several guests attended an afternoon gathering with singing and games. Prizes were awarded to Bobby Hartselle, Ann Sample, and John Gary Hodges. Light refreshments were served and each guest received red, white and blue bon bon baskets as keepsakes.

Ann Lindsay John Ann Sample Joan Henderson Billy Evans John Gary Hodges Jane Billie Jo Wasson Bobby Hartselle Lizzie Reed Penn Rev. O. P. Spiegel

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