Convict Breakout Spurs State Patrol Lookout
Hamp Draper ordered guards fired after a jailbreak at Atmore prison. Lucas Merritt fled in a vehicle with Peoples as guard Arrington and Wright were forced to drive. Bloodhounds pursued the crippled fugitive wearing a cork leg. authorities broadcast a statewide lookout and sent eight patrolmen to Atmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamp Draper
State
Montgomery
C. 5. Kelley
Atmore
Draper
Negro Trusty
Lucas Merritt
State Patrol
Alabama
Kelley
Peoples
Arrington
Wright
Talladega County
Philoklean Literary Society Meeting Recaps Thanksgiving Debate
The Philoklean Literary Society of Decatur junior high held a meeting led by president Harold Lichtenstein. Officers and reports were announced, with a debate on whether the Original Spirit of Thanksgiving has disappeared from modern celebrations. The negative side won, and features included "Origin of Our Thanksgiving Day" by Mary M. Hulme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philoklean Literary Society
Decatur Junior High School
Harold Lichtenstein
Junior Elkins
Geraldine Masterson
Laverne O'Linger
Louise Fitzpatrick
Elmer Compton
Horace Newell
Ben Porter
Mary M. Hulme
Juanita Nunn
Special Message Planned by Pastor at Central Baptist
Rev. John Cowell Jr pastor of Central Baptist church will address new members and all members at Sunday morning service A large Sunday school is expected New members urged to attend Sunday night at 730 his subject Will Hitler Destroy the Jews in Germany A prophetic message and Mr Cowell is known to qualify his sermons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Danville Girl Honored as Alabama Infantry Sponsor
Miss Jewell Chenault a University of Alabama student from Danville was chosen this week as sponsor for Company H of the University infantry unit. Cadet Captain George Zivich selected her in the annual by company commanders and ranking student officers. She is the daughter of Isaac Chenault of Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Chenault
University of Alabama
Danville
Chenault
George Zivich
Alabama
Isaac Chenault
Lynne addresses local BPW club at St John’s Guild House
Russell Lynne spoke to BPW club members on how laws are made at the regular meeting. The program was run by the legislation committee and a business session followed. Mrs Wade Wright was elected secretary to fill Flora Boyd’s unexpired term. The Hawaiian fisherman's net casting method is described with practice and technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Lynne
BPW Club
St. John’s Guild House
Wade Wright
Flora Boyd
First Methodist Church announces services and pageant
Dr B F Tingle leads 9 30 am Sunday church school with Julian Harris as superintendent Sermon at 11 am on Light followed by Holy Sacrament. Evening pageant Songs of Praise directed by Elizabeth Elam and Reneau Carrell. Weekday Prayer Bible Hour Wednesday 7 30 pm. Church welcomes all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
B. F. Tingle
Julian Harris
B. P. Tingle
Young People's Department
Elizabeth, Elam
Reneau Carrell
R. M. McGlathery
Tingle
Westminster Presbyterian Church Services and Activities
Westminster church presents 9:30 am Sunday school led by Bob Sheppard and 11:00 am morning worship with a sermon The Word That Never Comes Back. Evening vesper at 5:00 pm with The Ministry of Reconciliation and 3 pm Young People meeting directed by Mrs Roy Thomas. Weekly meetings include Women's Auxiliary Monday 7 pm Boy Scouts with Bob Hunter Scoutmaster Tuesday 7 pm Sunday School Council Wednesday 7 30 pm prayer. The church invites a friendly welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
L. HW. Knight
Bob Sheppard
Ministry of Reconciliation
Young People's Se
Roy Thomas
Bob Hunter
Westminster Church
Methodist services announced at Ninth Street and Central churches
Ninth Street Methodist reports worship times with a 11 a m Holy Communion service and a 6 15 p m meeting led by Mrs A G Jones. Central Methodist lists 11 a m sermon by Rev A S Pitts 6 p m Epworth Leagues 7 p m sermon by Rev H S Gillette with Young People's Orchestra playing.
Church Services and Guest Speaker Schedule
First Presbyterian Church at Oak and Vine invites all to Sunday School at 9 45 with Miss Margaret Wilson of Nashville speaking. Morning worship at 11 on Bearing Burdens and a 6 30 joint Pioneers Young People meeting with Miss Wilson also speaking. Evening worship at 7 30. First Baptist Church lists services at 11 and 7 with Sunday School at 9 30 and midweek prayer at 7 30 Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Oak and
Vine Streets
Edward V. Ramage
Margaret Wilson
Nashville
Tenn
Memorial Drive Methodist Service Schedule
Rev R D Cook pastor leads morning worship at 11 00 with sermon The Appeal of Christianity and evening service at 7 20 featuring Personal Testimony The church school meets at 9 45 and groups for Intermediate and Senior Departments follow usual hours Prayer services Wednesday at 7 00 study is the twelfth chapter of St John All are invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Drive Methodist Church
R. D. Cook
C. P. Parker
Grant Street Church of Christ Sunday Service Notice
Lindsay Allen evangelist leads Bible study at 9 45 a m with a service devoted to fair study and investigation of divine truths. Emphasis on the inspired word and the all sufficient of Scriptures to make one wise unto salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay Allen
Sal
Bible questions answered and prophetic interpretations
The text discusses whether Russia is named in scripture, interpreting Ezekiel as referencing Gog and the lands of Magog in modern terms. It explains Revelation 13:18 with the number of the beast and notes Pauline gospel uniqueness versus the other apostles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Rosh
Magog
Meshech
Tubal
Gog
Moscow
Tobolsk
God
Satan
Paul
Gifts From the Lost and Acceptable Worship
A religious brief cites Romans and Hebrews to question whether gifts from the ungodly can please God. It notes that fleshly offerings fail divine standards and recalls early Church practice of gospel workers taking no support from Gentiles.
Religious service notices compete for attention in Decatur area
Church listings from Decatur Alabama note services at First Church of Christ and Southside Baptist Church. Christian Science and Boston Mother Church branch worship alternate. Dates include Sunday services at 11 a m with Bible school at 9 30 a m and midweek studies. Reading room hours and guest ministers referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Decatur
Alabama
Boston
Mass
Johnston Street
Golden Text from Isaiah Opens Lesson
The quoted verse Isaiah 43 verse 15 is cited as the Golden Text guiding the lesson, highlighting God as the Holy One, creator of Israel, and king. The reference frames the lesson's theological focus and reverent tone for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Believing Unto Salvation Faith and Salvation
The piece explains believing about God versus believing on the name of the Son of God for salvation. It cites John 1 11 12 to show that receiving Christ as personal savior is essential, distinguishing mere belief about Him from belief in His saving name.
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God
Church Notice Announces Rev J Lee Collins Sermons
The Church of God lists worship schedule with 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. service and 7:00 p.m. evangelistic sermon. Evangelist Reverend J Lee Collins from Athens Tennessee will preach in both morning and evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF God
R. B. Conner
Christian Crusader
J. Lee Collins
Athens
Tennessee
Col
Tomorrow's Lesson On Ninth Commandment Lies And Truth
A Sunday school note discusses the ninth commandment Thou shalt not bear false witness. It recounts Gehazi and Ananias and Sapphira as examples of punishment for lies, contrasts truth with gossip, and urges honesty and kind talk about others. It warns against white lies and emphasizes honesty as best policy.
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Gehazi
Elisha
Naaman
Israel
Ananias
Peter
Natures Syndicate, Inc
St Pauls Lutheran to Hold Two Week Advent Series
Sherman St and Fourth Ave hosts a two week Advent meeting with daily services at 7 pm and a 2 pm Sunday worship. Rev E T Town leads, with Dr Edwin Wyle preaching at evangelistic services. Activities include Sunday School Bible class, choir rehearsals, and Christian Endeavor groups evenings.
First Christian Church East Moulton Schedule
The First Christian Church on East Moulton at Fourth Avenue presents a full day: minister Edwin Wyle leads nine forty five morning services with the Church at School under John B. Harlow. the Caravan Brotherhood meets in the Mens Own Room. Dr Ewart H Wyle from Birmingham teaches The Sin of Lying. at eleven worship with Teaching and Communion of the Lord's Supper led by Dr Edwin H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyle
Christian Endeavor
Junior
Christian Endeavor Society
Alma Schauber
Birmingham
Edwin Wyle
First Christian Church
East Moulton
Fourth Avenue
Edwin H
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Weekly Schedule
At Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Cor 16th Ave and Wadsworth St the schedule lists 9 30 a m Men s Bible Class 9 45 a m Main Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning sermon 5 45 p m B T U Depts 7 00 p m Evening sermon Tuesday W M U business meeting 2 30 p m Wednesday Cottage
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Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Cor
16Th Ave
Wadsworth St
Chas
ET. Dobbs
C. C. Berryhill
Emory Teague
B. T. U. Depts
C. L. Buck
Midweek PrayerService at the Church Promotes Welcome
A midweek prayer service at the church proclaims old fashioned gospel as the motto and invites all to hear. The notice emphasizes community welcome and spiritual gathering.
Revival and church services at Central Baptist and St. Ann's
Central Baptist on 4th Ave and Grant St lists 9:30 am Sunday school 10:45 am morning worship 6:15 pm training union 7:30 pm evening service and midweek prayer. Rev. McKay preach at 11 am with Bible study 7:30 pm Tuesday. St. Ann's on Johnston St and Fourth Ave shows Sunday masses 8 and 10 am, confessions Saturday 5-6 and 7-8 pm, services in Hotel Lyon room with 10 am Sunday School and 10:30 am sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Cor
4Th Ave
Grant St
John C. Cowell, Jr
Homer Britton
J. C. Cowan
Baptist Training Union
ST. Ann’s Catholic Church
Johnston St
Fourth Ave
Hotel Lyon
Bebe H. Patten
St Johns Episcopal Church Schedule
St Johns Episcopal Church on Jackson Street lists Rector Rev Oliver C Cox and a weekly program. Services include Holy Communion 7:30 a.m. and Morning Prayer 11:00 a.m. Bible classes at 9:45 a.m. plus Y P S L at 5:00 p.m. Weekday activities include Choir and Junior Choir rehearsals and regular auxiliary and vestry meetings.
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St. John's
Westside Presbyterian Church Schedule
The Friendly Church led by Pastor L. J. Kaylor offers Sunday School at 9 45 a m with G O Devine, worship at 11 00 a m sermon titled Is There Another way at 11 00 a m, C E Society at 6 00 p m and worship at 7 00 p m. Midweek activities include W M S at 2 30 p m Monday and prayer on Wednesday at 7 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westside Presbyterian “the Friendly Church
L. J. Kaylor
G. O. Devine
C. E. Society
Willoughby Presbyterian Christmas Month Plans
The Willoughby Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. with midweek prayer Wednesdays at 7 p.m. December scripture focus covers John Mark Matthew Luke. November attendance rose over last year as minister and wife were honored after a recent prayer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lewis
Willoughby
Austinville Church of Christ Sunday Services
Sunday School at 10 o clock for all ages with Bible study. Preaching at 11 by Bro Emmett Byars of Moulton Alabama. Come worship with us at the Austinville Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Byars
Moulton
Ala
Athens Churches Schedule Week of Faith and Fellowship
Leon Macon delivers Sunday services at the Athens churches with Sunday School at 9 45 and Morning Worship at 11 o clock. Evening service follows at 7 15 with the pastor. Mid week prayer meets Wednesday at 7 15. The Baptist Associational meeting convenes Sunday at 2 30 at the Chapshaw Club room. Mrs J R Jolly of Florence speaks Sunday morning at 11 during Woman's Day. Communion is observed every Sunday at 10 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Leon Macon
Baptist Training Union
Baptist Associational Meeting
Chapshaw Club Room
First Christian Church
J. R. Jolly
Florence
Payne Ministersunday School and worship schedule
8S. O. Payne, Minister, Sunday School at 9 45 a m with classes for all ages and grades Morning worship at 11 a m with sermon by the pastor Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Marvin Richter leader The Missionary Auxiliary meeting Monday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Sam O Neal Mid week worship Wednesday at 7 30 p m Choir practice at 8 p m
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First Presbyterian Church
O. Payne
Christian Endeavor
Marvin Richter
Missionary Auxiliary
Sam O'Neal
Church of Christ Athens Schedule and Talks
The Athens church lists services including 9 a.m. Bible study at the CCO camp 11 a.m. worship and sermon plus 2:30 p.m. preaching at Capshaw and 7 p.m. service. Thursday Ladies Bible Class discusses Baptism. Dr M E Lazenby to preach Sunday morning with an evening drama sermon. Epworth Leagues meet Sunday at 6 15. First quarterly conference Wednesday at 7 15 after the covered dish supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
A. J. Rotlings
Athens Cco
Capshaw
M. A. Creel
Ephesus
Ardmore
First Methodist Church
Pitts
M. E. Lazenby
Decatur
Dekyll
Hyde
Epworth Leagues
Athens
Lazenby
Dr. Lazenby
Hartselle Churches Sunday Schedule and Unity Sermon
Hartselle churches list services led by Rev. W. D. Owen with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Message at 11 00 a m Christian Crusaders at 6 15 p m Evening Message 5 00 p m Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 00 p m The Sunday morning topic is Christian Unity asking how unity among Christians is possible and how it may be obtained Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF God
W. D. Owen
Christian Crusaders
Sunday Services and Cedar Plains Sermon Schedule
Sunday school at 10 00 a m. preaching at 11 00 a m with the topic A Woman s Revenge Cedar Plains preaching at 2 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Plains
Borah Predicts War Amendment If US Joins Armament Race
Senator Borah warns that joining the world arms race would trigger public demand for a constitutional amendment giving voters the power to declare any war, not just a defensive one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
Washington
Idaho
United States
Congress
Prohibitionists to Map 1939 Alabama Legislation
Alabama Temperance Alliance leaders plan a Tuesday meeting in Birmingham to outline a legislative program for 1939. The gathering aims to coordinate prohibitionist efforts across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Alabama Temperance Alliance
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