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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1948
Page
6
Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce air mailed a horned toad to Donald Brand of Columbus Ohio after he asked for one. Officials said the gesture shows hospitality. Donald replied asking if the toad is male or female and the chamber directed him to another toad for identification.
Cross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bolan Cross of Courtland, extended his enlistment from three to four years. He serves in the 25th Infantry Division in Japan under Brigadier General Everett E. Brown after enlisting March 25 1948 and sailing for overseas duty June 25 1948. He now serves with the 25th Quartermaster Co.
The term nérve originally meant tendon or sinew in its linguistic lineage. Over time its usage shifted to imply nerve, reflecting evolution in medical and anatomical language.
Brig. Gen. Leonard E. Thomas and his California Air National Guard staff were captured during a two week encampment as 30 New Mexico commandos seized their headquarters near Seligman Arizona. The mock attackers overwhelmed radio and radar setups and later the general led a counterattack with B 26 bombers F 80 jets and Mustang fighters.
A revival starts at Red Oak Grove Methodist Church on Sunday with Rev. J. H. Estes as guest preacher. The invitation extends to the public by Rev. R. F. McDonald, pastor of the Samselle circuit, to attend all services.
Letters testamentary on the last will of Thomas Edgar deceased were granted August 12 1948 by Judge T C Almon of Morgan County Probate Court. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legally prescribed time or be barred.
Sunday services at 11 o clock with lesson sermon on Christ Jesus the subject. Golden text from Luke 19 10 and John 1 14 cited. Sunday School 9 45 Wednesday 7 30 reading room hours 2 to 4 PM rear Johnston Street entrance. Public invited.
Rev Hugh May leads a 11 A M sermon The Burning Bush Unconsumed at Willoughby Presbyterian 9th St and 6th Ave S The church invites all members and congregation to attend Sunday school 10 A M and a 7 30 P M congregational meeting for reports and fall plans Mid week prayer service is at 7 30 P M Wednesday and choir practice at 7 P M Thursday All are welcome
Central Baptist located at 4th Ave and Grant St lists Sunday school at 9 30 A M with T L Britt, 11 00 A M morning worship, 6 30 P M training unions, 7 30 P M evening services, and 4 45 A M Wednesday prayer meeting Evelyn Sivley and Miss Margaret Talley are noted as secretaries The Bible and proper settlement of family property are cited as keys to a happy safe home.
The schedule lists church activities including Sunday school at 9 45 A M led by Eugene Lamon, morning worship at 10 50 A M with Rev Walker Bynum, Training Union at 6 30 P M directed by Lamar Mooney, and evening service at 7 30 P M with Rev Bynum. Afternoon Sunbeams meet Monday 3 00, planning meeting Monday 7 30 for Training Union workers, midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30, Y W A meetings Thursday 6 00, Girls Auxiliary Friday 4 15, Training Union Executive Committee 5 00 this afternoon. visitors welcome.
The church schedules Sunday school at 10:00 with Harry Shinglebar as superintendent. Morning sermon at 11:00 by Rev. Toon, evening message at 7:30 after Training Union at 6:30 led by C. L. Buck. Sunbeams meet Tuesday at 3:00. Girls Auxiliary at 4:00 with Marie Holmes at 1318 18th Ave East. Royal Ambassadors meet Monday 7:30 with Shinglebar and Ernest Smith. Prayer Service Wednesday at 7:30.
South Decatur Church of Christ led by B C Carr lists Bible classes and services with times. Austinville Baptist led by Rev C L Stover promotes Sunday school, preaching, Training Union, prayer meetings, and officer meetings. Sixth Avenue Church of God under Rev R F Miller outlines Sunday School, morning and evening services, youth activities, and Saturday film night.
Reverend T. A. Thompson announces Bible classes for all ages at 10:00 A M. Sunday worship at 11:00 A M. and 7:30 P M. Midweek Bible study is set for 7:30 P M on Wednesday. All are invited to attend these services.
Earl Prater, minister, conducts Bible study at 10 A M and an 11 o'clock sermon titled The New Birth. A men's training class meets at 6 15 P M.
In the Acts narrative Ananias, a devout follower, heeds God's command to seek Saul in the street called Straight. Despite Saul's feared reputation, Ananias lays hands, restoring Saul's sight and guiding him toward baptism and the Holy Spirit.
The account recalls Saul seeking authority to arrest Christians in Damascus. A blinding light and a voice identify Jesus as the persecuted one. Saul asks what to do next and goes to Damascus where he will be instructed. The lesson links obedience to moral growth and safety for children and adults alike.
Rev Carl A Roberts pastor of 308 9th St Decatur announces a week of services. Sunday morning worship at 930 with Sunday School love and 1045 worship, 630 Baptist Training Union, 730 evening service, 830 fellowship hour. Wednesday Bible study 730 and church officers meet at 630. Everyone invited.
A puzzle page presents CROSSWORD clues with both Across and Down lists plus a cryptogram quotation. The cryptogram decodes using a daily substitution, referencing Longfellow and offering hints about code letters and word lengths. Winds through themed wordplay and a featured quote for readers to solve.
R. D. Underwood, minister, completes revival meetings and will lead both services Sunday at Grant Street Church of Christ. Bible study at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. General Bible study Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
The First Christian East Moulton at Fourth Ave led by James G. Wallace invites worshipers to Sunday school at 9 45 and morning service at 11 with the speaker title Be Thou Faithful The church will host Sunday afternoon and evening services for the fifth Sunday convention of churches in the district inviting all to attend these regular gatherings.
Dr Otis E Kirby pastor. Sunday school starts 9 45 with F O Smith superintendent and Paul Robinson assistant superintendent in charge. Morning worship 10 55 topic Life s Plural Dimensions. Choir music directed by Henry J Fleming with Mrs W E Curry organist. August has no evening services.
Revival services led by Rev. Brown of Montgomery continue this week with evening messages starting at seven thirty after seven o'clock youth and children's sessions. Morning services are at eleven. Local residents welcome visitors including families of Sapp and Speake as community members attend the ongoing revival and related social visits.
Morgan County Oak Ridge hosts visits from the Leggs Martins Wiggins and Long families travel to nearby towns. Lucia Cooper attends Forrest Chapel revival. Oak Ridge begins school with large enrollment. Kyle Kirby honored with a bridal shower. Weekend visits include Stevens Long Sparkman and relatives. Oklahoma trip for Lola Mae Velma Sparkman.
DeWitt Mackenzie analyzes Yugoslavia Tito split with Moscow and Romanian backing of anti Tito revolt as a test of Soviet handling of satellites. He notes Moscow uses indirect pressure through Cominform and Ana Pauker to prod Tito's ouster, while preserving plausible deniability and avoiding direct risk.
The preacher Brother Davis leads preaching services at Oak Ridge next Sunday with an open invitation to all residents. Pastor Davis encourages community members to attend and join in worship.
The column argues that empires built by force cannot endure and points to Moscow’s move to appoint Ana Pauker to confront Tito in a nationalist versus internationalist struggle. It suggests containment of the communist world revolution as a stabilizing Western tactic.
The first Atlantic cable connected Newfoundland and Treland in 1858 marking a historic milestone in transatlantic communications. The feat united distant regions and spurred rapid advances in telegraphy and global connectivity.
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