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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1940
Page
8
Local notices list St. Ann's Catholic Church Holy Days Confessions and services, St Johns Episcopal Church Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity, Christian Science First Church in Decatur with readings from Isaiah, First Methodist Church D McNoutt Pastor detailing Sunday School and worship times, Holy Communion, and church events in the new education building.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by James L Sept 11 am morning worship by Rev John A Troxiler of Jed Tenn sermon Re formed and Live Victorious 7 pm Tuesday Boy Scouts led by Hunter Scoutmaster 7 pm Tuesday choir practice directed by Mrs Roy Poteet organist Mrs Louis Ling Organist Wednesday prayer meet at 7 00 p m.
Rev. John C. Cowell leads Sunday 9:30 am Sunday School with J. C Cowan assisting. Morning worship at 10:45 am. Baptist Training Union at 6:30 pm and Evening service at 7:30 pm. Wednesday Bible study at 7:30 pm. Come to church and bring your family.
W E Waterhouse is pastor and Mrs M E Norris organist. Bible school at 9 30 with W M Bailey superintendent in the new educational building. Evening worship at 8 and Baptist Training Union at 6 46 with W T Jordan director. Union aims for 101 this Sunday.
At Car and 6th Avenue on Jackson Street Bishop Archibald pastor leads 9:30 a.m. worship with Church School. Bruce Spencer attends Sept Sunday 11:00 a.m. worship. Epworth League 6:30 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Sunday worship led by Dr. M. E. B. Lazen by district superintendent. Monday 3:00 p.m. Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting. 7:00 p.m. Workers’ Council dinner in church parlor. Wednesday 3:00 p.m. Young Matrons Bible Study. 7:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer Service.
West Side church lists 9:45 a m service Sunday 11:00 am worship by the Vermon pastor 7:00 pm Christian Endeavors Monday 7:30 pm Missionary Society meets with Miss McCarver Mrs McRee No evening service Sunday or prayer meeting Wednesday
Willoughby Presbyterian on Sixth Ave and Ninth St South invites strangers and visitors. Sunday School 10 am led by F T Lewis, Superintendent. Worship and preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Mid week prayer service Wednesday 7 30 pm.
St Pauls Lutheran at Sherman Street and Fourth Avenue conducts the 15th Sunday after Trinity service at 9 30 am with Sunday School and Bible Class led by A Montgomery. Hour of worship at 10 30 am proclaims Building the Body of Christ a Changeless Christ for a Changing World Visitors are welcomed.
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church lists events for Sunday through midweek. Mens Bible Class at 9:30 a.m. Main Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Morning sermon at 11:00 a.m. Rev. John Otha Black to preach. Evening services at 6:15 and 7:30 p.m. and a missionary program Tuesday W M U meeting. Wednesday cottage prayer meeting announced. Encouragement to fill the church.
East Moulton at Fourth Ave hosts services with Minister Edwin Wyle teaching on Confession and Forgiveness at 9 45 a m The Church at Worship with Lord's Supper sermon Toward a Revival 6 30 p m Senior and Junior Christian Endeavor Societies meet 7 30 p m The Church in Page Denton area schedule continues with The Caravan Brotherhood in the Mens' Own Room
A gong service conducted under the leadership of G B McO’Culloch featured a brief evangelic address delivered by the minister, followed by prayer and song.
P. C. Oliver leads morning worship at 11 with Holy Communion. Sermon titled The Joy of Christian Progress. Evening service at 7:30 with The Great Physician. Pyworth Leagues meet at 6:30. Bob Shuler meeting begins September 15. Congregation invited. Our church cooperates.
Corner Oak and Vine Streets. Pastor Edward V. Ramage. Sunday School 9 45 a m led by Albert Clapton. Morning worship at 11 with sermon Is Religion a Frozen As set. Sunday School at Oakland Chapel 2 30 p m led by E L Jones. 5 30 p m service for students going away to school replaces evening service at 6 30 p m. Intermediates supervised by Miss Mary Louise Garrett.
Church School at 9 45 am led by John Butler with Sept 11 worship at 11 am on gratitude and Holy Communion. Evening service at 7 30 pm on What Every Methodist Should Know. Young people's class at 6 46 pm with Mrs F J Weaver counselor and Howard Thompson president. Visitors welcome.
J A Chambers pastor leads a full week at Southside Baptist Church with services Sunday morning worship baptism at 8:30 pm and evening worship. Deacon and church council meetings plus W M U and BTU activities scheduled. midweek prayer and business sessions noted.
Fairview Baptist Church at 2nd Street and Magnolia Avenue announces Sunday School at 9:45 with T R Harrison, worship at 11:00, Baptist Training Union at 6:30 directed by Mrs Minnie Fields, Evening Worship at 7:30, midweek prayer meeting at 7:30 followed by teachers and officers meeting. Visitors welcomed.
Rev Cecil J Bro will preach at 10 AM on History and es of the Millennium and at 7 30 PM on Conquering Self. Church school meets 11 AM with classes for all ages and the Christian Crusaders meet 6 30 PM. The church invites prayers and service.
U. S. Pitts, minister Dr. Pitts assists in a revival at Courtland and will be home Sunday to preach the morning service.
A Sunday program lists sermon and Lord's Supper with special choir music. The Epworth League gathers at 7 p m and Sunday School at 9 30 a m.
Robert Glenn of The Friendly Church delivers sermons on Limiting God and Need for Unity during regular services on the fall schedule. Sunday School starts at 9 45 a m Supt Thomas W Spencer oversees, with morning worship at 11 a m and evening worship at 7 6 p m.
8S. O. Payne announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m A sermon by the pastor follows Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Teachers and officers meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Christian Endeavor plans a Sunday evening service at Miss Clarita Thompson home after worship an old fashioned sing and refreshments will be served
Leon Macon presides as First Baptist Church hosts Dr J O Williams former pastor and Nashville Sunday school board member for both Sunday services. His morning topic is Love for the Lord and his evening address is The Work of the Lord. Deacon T E Willis of Athens is his brother.
Woodrow Wilson acting minister leads 10 a.m. Bible study and 11 a.m. worship with sermon. Evening service at 7 30 p m Wednesday and mid week service. Ladies Bible Class Thursday at 2 30 p m. A J Rollings returns to Athens this week and will preach at morning service Sunday and begin a meeting.
At Cartwright the services begin at 3 p m Sunday with sessions through Saturday night at McClung's Store. Woodrow Wilson preaches at Craig's Chapel Sunday afternoon and Leggtown Sunday morning. Beulah meeting closes Friday night. Creel in Reid this week. Lee at Mt. Zion until Sunday then Reunion at 3 p m Sunday. Ben Harding of Columbia Tenn begins meeting at Mooresville Sunday. Attend all services.
Allen D. Wilson leads the church with a 10 a.m. Sunday school, J. F. Roberts as teacher, 11 a.m. worship, 7:15 p.m. youth meeting, and 7:45 p.m. evening service. The revival season ends soon. the pastor urges full attendance and notes thirty three additions this year, aiming for at least fifty by year’s end.
Reverend John F T Brown leads Hartselle churches with 9 45 am Sunday School 11 am morning worship and Lord's Supper. Evening services at 7 30 pm with a 3 pm sermon. Weekly meetings include young people 6 45 pm Monday missionary society 7 45 pm Wednesday prayer all welcome.
Rev Frank T Smith Pastor. Sunday School at 10 a m. Hugh F Penn General Superintendent Preaching at 11 a m Sermon by the pastor Training Unions at 7 p m Lee R Palmer Director Preaching at 7 30 p m Sermon by the pastor Mid week prayer service Wednesday at 8 p m
The Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and N Y P S gathering at 6 30 p.m led by Pastor Rev W E Ellis.
Rev Wendell Byrd pastor leads 9 45 am Sunday School and 7 30 pm evangelistic sermon at the tent revival. Willis Williams gen holds 11 am service. Rev and Mrs Cecil Brown of Decatur assist in the revival. All are welcome.
Rev Luther Jones serves as pastor with Sunday school each Sunday at 10 a m. Preaching services are held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays each month.
T Owell Sharp, minister, leads Lord's Day Bible School at 9 30 a m Morning worship and communion at 10 30 a m The Holy Spirit is the subject No evening service Afternoon services at Cedar Plaine Church at 2 00 p m All are invited to worship if you have no church home join us
Regular services Sunday Sept the first with 10 00 a m Sunday school led by Leon ard Wallace and 11 00 a m preaching service invites members and friends to attend.
A series of thirty seven farm meetings started Friday in Athens County and will run through next week. G B Phillips county farm agent and assistants lead the sessions with beat committee men to explain AAA act provisions and how farmers can secure all eligible benefits.
Biblical quote from Corinthians recalls an uncertain trumpet sound and calls for preparation. Regular service scheduled for 7 30 p m inviting all who can attend.
Washington reports indicate the Senate Finance Committee will revise the House excess profits tax bill after remarks by Senator George about drafting difficulties. Hearings begin Tuesday with testimony from corporate spokesmen and treasury experts. the bill aims for a 20 to 50 percent levy on corporate excess profits. Senate action hoped by the following Monday.
The 1940 presidential race heats up in the Senate with Democratic speeches attacking Willkie's draft industry plan. Senator Russell defends the proposal, while Barkley names Republican supporters and Challenges Willkie to debate Capper in Coffeyville. Burke backs the amendment but seeks broader debates on a third term.
In 1928 senators voted on an anti third term resolution before Coolidge left office. Senator McKellar of Tennessee claimed he was among the 16 who opposed the idea, saying he was against Coolidge for a first term, a second term, and even a potential third term.
A solemn janitor removes an autographed Will Rogers portrait as James A. Farley officially resigns as postmaster general at midnight. About 1,200 department employees gather to bid farewell, many greeted by name as Farley conducts his final handshakes and recall of colleagues.
In Rocky Mount North Carolina a thief entered a police officer’s bedroom by climbing the porch and removing a flower pot from the window. The burglar stole a pistol and 24 dollars before fleeing. The officer reported the theft to authorities.
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