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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1936
Page
5
A society dance at the Valley Club featured Northey Cox orchestra with visitors from Huntsville and Town Creek. The event showcased a Lead Out by Cavalier's Club members and their dates, with festive decorations and summer costumes enhancing the scene.
Residents report visits and travel among friends and relatives. J R Kendrick leaves after visiting here to resume work in Georgia and South Carolina while Mrs W K McNeill and others drive to Birmingham for a day visit. Florence native Clifton Ferrell tours via Decatur en route to Pensacola. several families plan moves or hosting guests in coming days.
Italy’s appetite for land grows after its Ethiopian victory. The piece argues Rome seeks Sudan and colonies in Northeast Africa to encircle Egypt, linking Ethiopia to wider imperial aims. It notes Rhodes and Leros as strategic bases with a powerful air force presence and aggressive near eastern reach.
Six state convicts received parole orders from Governor Graves and were set to leave prison today. Lee Dabney of Montgomery, convicted in 1933 for robbery and given ten years, plus Alonzo Hutchens of Russell for arson, John Hines of Chilton for assault, Lavon Fleming of Coffee for liquor, and Albert Riley of Dale for distilling, were among those approved for permanent parole.
Four notable pilots vie in the Ruth Chatterton six day National Air Races in Los Angeles with a $5000 prize. The competitors include Marjory Gage 19 from New York Cecile Hamilton 19 the youngest U. S. transport pilot Evelyn Hudson from Glendale California and Peggy Salaman from London society. The event concludes in San Diego on September 3.
Sunday masses at St Anne’s Catholic Church 7 and 9 o clock with Benediction after the last mass Confessions Saturdays 5-6 and 7-8. St John’s Episcopal announces services with Morning Prayer and Sermon 11 oclock and evening services 7:30 nightly through next week Reverend Peter M. Dennis presiding Westminster Presbyterian schedules Sunday school 9:30 and services 11 and 7:30 with Rev Paul C. Dickinson preaching.
The Christian Science Society Decatur announces a Lesson Sermon on Christ Jesus with Golden Text from John 3 17 and readings from I John 5 12 13. Public services Sunday 11 am Sunday school 9 45 am Wednesday 7 30 pm Reading room open Tue Thu Sat 2 4 pm in the Eyster building.
St Timothy's Episcopal Church in Athens Alabama invites parishioners to Holy Communion and Sermon with Rev Peter M Dennis at 7 30 p m Everyone is welcome to attend services at the church in green and a ministry message.
Edward L. Young is pastor of The Little White Church at Fourth and Moulton. Bible school starts 9 45 a m with Marion Shaffer as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 00 a m with the Spirit of Christianity as the sermon topic. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m followed by the evening service at 7 30. Include a favorite poem and reason.
The Little Stone Church on the Bee Line Highway invites worshippers with Unified Service at 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Young People meet at 6:30 p.m. Adult Service also at 6:30 p.m. Sermon at 7:30 p.m. R B Conner, Pastor.
Church activities announced by Pastor T H Wilson include church school at 9 45 am with F Watterson superintendent followed by worship at 11 am Revival starts with that service Leagues meet at 7 pm Stewards meet at the parsonage at 7 pm Preaching at 7 30 pm by Dr L.
Ira F Hawkins minister leads 9 30 am church school with George T Woodruff Sept 10 45 am worship sermon subject Duty 6 30 pm Epworth Leagues Julia Dent Woodard Henry Day presidents 7 30 pm worship sermon Wednesday 7 30 pm service of prayer praise and Scripture study members urged to attend and those without a charge home will be fed at home
Church announces a 15 day revival led by Dr Joseph Owen at Ninth Street Methodist. Services begin with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m People’s Meeting 6 30 p m and revival sessions Monday 7 30 p m Tuesday 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Everyone is welcome.
Willoughby Presbyterian on Ninth Street South lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Frank Lewis superintendent. Morning worship at 11 o clock features a sermon by the pastor. Church Night is Wednesday at 7 30.
Westside Presbyterian on Seventh Avenue West holds Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Marvin McCluskey Superintendent Christian Endeavor meets at 630 pm with Jewel Mae Edwards president Evening worship at 730 pm with a pastor sermon Church night Thursday begins at 730 pm
Sunday 9 30 a m Sunday school led by J C White followed by morning sermon subject No Flesh Should Glory 5 45 pm Intermediate 6 30 pm Senior Young People's meeting 7 45 pm Evening sermon subject The Fellowship of His Son Monday 7 30 pm Stewards meeting Wednesday 7 pm Prayer meeting
The First Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m with no preaching services because Pastor J D Wallace is out of the city.
Chas L Dobbs pastor leads services at Sixteenth Ave Baptist with a 9 30 a m Men's Bible Class 9 45 a m Main Sunday School and a 11 o'clock sermon. Evening events include 6 15 p m B T U Departments and 7 30 p m pastor sermon. W M A meets at 7 30 p m Tuesday and cottage prayer is announced for Wednesday with mid week services.
Pattern 4164 by Anne Adams showcases a military inspired dress frock with a fitted sleeve, front panel and bow. Available in sizes 10 to 18, it suits school sports and parties and can be sewn quickly in woolly cotton or bright synthetics. Send 15 cents for pattern and 25 cents for pattern book or order them together.
A Friday prayer service is planned at the church with an emphasis on the old-fashioned Gospel. A business meeting and welcoming tone invite all to hear and participate.
Oak and LaFayette Street Joaso F Ray Pastor announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m B T U at 6 30 p m Mid week prayer 7 30 p m Wednesday Morning topics The Doctrine of Election and To the Glory of His Grace or An Exemple of Election preached by the pastor Come and worship with us
The article lists Southside Baptist services led by Pastor W. Myers with teaching at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 00. Evening worship at 6 15 featuring sermon by the pastor, Training Union at 7 30 directed by Miss Pauline Johnson, and a Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m. Teachers’ meeting announced with an invitation to all to attend every service and be friendly.
The Rev. Be. T. Torin of St Pauls Lutheran Sherman St and Fourth Ave EB is attending the District Convention in New Orleans. This Sunday there is no service. Sunday school and Bible class at 8:30 a.m. Next Sunday Sept 6, Sunday school at 9:30 and Divine Service at 10:30 with the theme A Changeless Christ for a Changing World. Visitors welcome.
The educational campaign in Morgan county to inform citizens about school status resumes Monday with meetings at Ryan Center Grove and Florette at specific morning and afternoon times. Tuesday schedules include Gum Feed Eva and Priceville. yesterday large crowds heard Danville High principal J C Mattox at Pleasant Hill and W T Jor at Flint High.
The Soviet government formally demanded Norway expel Leon Trotzky the exiled Bolshevik leader. A note handed to the Norwegian foreign minister stated The Soviet government is not of further refuge in Norwegian territory. No indication of a demand for his return to Russia was shown.
Gladys Glad explains that beauty is innate but must be cared for. Normal skin benefits from a cleansing routine using soap cream tissue and tepid water, followed by diluted boric acid and a nourishing cream. A final mild astringent closes pores and tones the skin for a clear, smooth texture.
The text outlines home remedies for superfluous hair using peroxide and household ammonia. It cites Martha’s New Figure booklet promising a healthful two week reduction of several body areas by eight to ten pounds. Irene recommends hyposulphite of soda with water to lighten brown liver spots.
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