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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1937

Page

8

Two Aviators Die In Crash In American Racing

Frank Haines of Detroit and Kling died in a crash during the five mile triangular course. Wittman won the race with an average 159.93 mph as the field reduced to two after the other pilots were killed or forced out. The cause remains disputed though propeller wash and loss of control are suspected.

Frank Haines Detroit J. Timan Oshkosh Wis Wittman Kling Haines Filers An Petitor Cleveland Contro

Scout Troop 35 Forms New Charter In Moulton

Scout troop 35 of Moulton applied Thursday for a new charter at a court house meeting. Courtland’s troop 50 led by Stan ay Kracke staged a tenderfoot vestice ceremony and awarded badges to acsults. J P Miller welcomed the Courtland visitors. Ed ward Parley and M H Sandlin lead the Moulton troop committee.

Boy Scouts of Moulton Court House Troop 50 Courtland Stanay Kracke Asccuts J. P. Miller Edward Parley M. H. Sandlin G. M. Carraway Dave Almon Ted Weatherwax John Paul Puckett Leo Fretwell Wayne Gentry Dwight Bell Leo Turner Edward Elkins

Bill Aims to Trim Cotton Surplus Under Senate Bill

Washington officials said the Agriculture Department could cut the 11 million bale cotton surplus within years under the Senate crop contest bill. The plan sets a fixed annual supply of 17.5 million bales and would authorize limiting next year’s sales to about 10 million bales with growers’ approval.

Washington Agriculture Department Senate Secretary of Agricuture

Fugitive Returns to Lima as Extradition Hearing Ends

Virgil H. Effinger known as Bert Effinger, accused in the Black Legion case, walked out of an extradition hearing in Columbus and reappeared in Lima after a 15 month absence. He faces charges of criminal syndicalism and possession of explosives in Michigan.

Lima Virgil H Bert) Effinger Black Legion Columbus Michigan

Supreme Court in Conference Hears 5 Key Issues

Justices meet in Washington to prep for a busy session Monday with opinions possible on interest payments on government gold bonds and utility valuation for rate setting. Questions include taxation of federal construction payments and the use of wiretap evidence in criminal cases.

Washington Supreme Court Treasury Robert A. Taft Cincinnati James J. Ransom Des Moines Arthur Machen Baltimore Roosevelt Administration California Railroad Commission Pacific Gas and Electric Company Department of Justice New York Federal District Court Aluminum Company of America Aluminum Company Grand Coulee Dam Washington State West Virginia Alabama Power Duke Power Company

Mrs Terry Called Home

Mrs Lennie Terry age 33 died last night at 10 30 o clock at Benevolentospital She is survived by her husband one daughter Bessie Lou her parents Mr and Mrs J B Terry four brothers James Eric Claude and Flance six sisters Mrs Jessie Wims Mrs Lonnie Strickland Miss Esther Sabra Christian and Lavine Terry Funeral services will be conducted Sunday morning at ten o clock at Bethel church south of Courtland Interment will be made Drinkard and Howell direct-

Lennie Terry Benevolentospital Terry Bessie Lou J. B. Terry James Eric Claude Flance Jessie Wims Lonnie Strickland Esther Sabra Christian Lavine Terry Bethel Church Courtland Drinkard and Howell

Church Announcements for Sundays at Southside Sapam Church

The church lists Sunday services with scripture readings and sermons. Programs include a 11:25 a.m. testimony, 2 p.m. notes, a 5:45 p.m. training service led by Rubera Halbrooks, a 7 p.m. long service by Fred Halbrooks, and a 7:30 p.m. sermon by the pastor about The Biggest Foot In Decatur. The pastor urges regular attendance to grow the church and save the lost.

Southside Sapam Southside Baptist Church Rubera Halbrooks Fred Halbrooks Decatur

First Methodist L. D. Patterson Service Schedule

Sunday includes 9 30 a m Sunday school led by Julian Harris and 11 a m sermon The Lords Supper is observed and offerings go to the poor At 2 30 p m Frances Nungester chairs White Christmas rehearsal 5 p m evening service The Silver Trumpets of Christmas program 6 p m features choir carols with pastor notes 7 30 p m Young people meet Monday 3 p m Woman's Missionary Society meeting led by Mrs E E Hargrove Tuesday 7 30 p m Christian Education board meets at Mrs E B E Hargrove home Wednesday 7 30 p m Prayer meeting.

First Methodist L. D. Patterson Julian Harris Frances Nungester Woman's Missionary Society E. E. Hargrove

Ninth Street Methodist Church notices

W. L. Spearman, pastor. Church School 9:45 a.m. Guy Jones general superintendent. Sunday school growing. all who do not attend are invited. Worship services 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. pastor preaches at both. Young People's Dept. 6:15 p.m. Miss Nannie Watson president. Miss Jewell Vaughn counselor for intermediate. Mrs. A. G. Jones counselor for department. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p.m. Public invited, especially Decatur residents without a church.

Ninth Street W. L. Spearman Guy Jones Our Church Youngeople Nannie Watson Jewell Vaughn Councelor A. G. Jones

God the Only Cause and Creator Lesson Text

A Decatur First Church of Christ Scientist lesson presents Psalms 19 and a Bible excerpt stating All things were made by Him. The Golden Text proclaims the heavens declare glory and the firmament shows His handiwork, underscoring creation as evidence of a divine source.

Tomorrow's Lesson On Rest In Christ

Dr Alvin F Bell analyzes Jesus as tireless yet offering rest to the weary through faith and service. The lesson links John the Baptist's doubt, prayer, and divine revelation to the promise of rest in Christ and the call to enter Sabbath rest through faithful labor with Him.

Jesus John Father Heaven and Earth Babes Jesus Christ Christ

Church Activity Notices and Schedule

Sunday service at 11 o'clock with Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Wednesday evening meeting at 6 o'clock. Reading room open 2 to 4 p m Monday Wednesday and Saturday. entrance on Johnston street at rear of church.

John Johnston Street

Chitwood Preaches at Refreshing Soul Service

Pastor J. H. Chitwood leads morning worship at 11 with sermon The Inevitable Cross. Church school at 9:30 led by Geo T Woodruff. 6 p m Intermediate League. 6:15 Young People's meeting. 1 p m Evangelist service Is Religion Necessary. Wednesday 7:30 Psalm study. Junior Board of Stewards first meeting Monday 7:30.

J. H. Chitwood Geo Board of Stewards

St Anne's Catholic Church Announces Mass and Confession Times

Rev Patrick Joseph Buckley presides at St Anne's Catholic Church Johnston Street presenting Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 a.m. Confessions available Saturdays from 5 to 6 and 7 to 8.

ST. Anne's Catholic Cor Johnston St Fourth Ave Patrick Joseph Buckley Johnston Street

St John’s Episcopal Church Service Schedule

St John’s Episcopal Jackson Street and Gordon Drive East Reverend Oliver Cox rector conducts services at 8 a.m. Holy Communion 9:45 a.m. Church school 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 3 p.m. St Peter’s Mission 6:30 p.m. PB L.

ST. John's Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive Oliver Cox St. Peter's Mission

Fairview Baptist Sunday Schedule and Day Observance

Fairview Baptist at 16th Ave and Magnolia Sts led by Pastor B Carroll Carter. Sunday school at 9 48 a m with G W Fowler superintendent, main service at 11 a m, Church Day observed with The Ordi- remains incomplete in text.

Fairview Baptist 16Th Ave Magnolia Sts B. Carroll Carter G. W. Fowler

observance of the Lord's Supper and weekly services

The church schedules the Lord's Supper at 6 30 p m followed by a Baptist Training Service directed by T R Harrison at 7 30 p m A sermon by the pastor at 7 30 p m Friday includes a weekly prayer service at 7 p m The junior song service begins at 7 30 Sunday evening followed by a congregational singing session Come and join heartily in the singing.

Nance Baptist Training Service T. R. Harrison

Westminster Church Week Schedule Includes Cantata

Westminster Presbyterian offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m with worship at 11 am sermon The Parable of the Sower and 5 pm Vesper Service sermon The Work of Jesus then 6 pm Young People's League Monday activities include Women's Auxiliary Circle at 3 pm and Boy Scout meeting at 7 pm Scoutmaster Bob Hunter leads. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 pm themed Strengthening Our Faith December 19 5 pm Christmas Cantata by the Young People's Choir.

Westminster Presbyterian Bob Sheppard Jesus Young People's League Womhen’s .Auxliary Bob Hunter Our Young People's Choir Westminster Church

Cordiac Church Services on Oak and Vine Streets

Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by J H Jones Morning service at 11 o clock conducted by Rev E B Ceca of Talladega at the Cordiac Church.

Cor. Oak and Vine Streets

Lighthouse of the Tennessee Valley welcomes worship and Sunday school

Central Baptist Church invites attendance at services on Sunday with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. led by J. C. Cowan and a worship service at 11 a.m. Baptist Training Unions will meet in their respective rooms at 6:30 p.m. under Pastors John C. Cowell Jr. and Homer Britton.

Evening Evangelistic Service Invitation

The notice invites all rooms and young people to attend an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Wednesday. A prayer meeting and Bible study will follow, with encouragement to bring the unsaved and the family.

First Baptist to Hear Dr Daniel Rosel Sunday Messages

First Baptist Church at cor Oak and Lafayette hosts Dr Daniel Rosel delivering morning and evening sermons this Sunday. Preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and B T U at 6 p m. mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

First Baptist Jease F. Ray Cor. Oak and Lafayette Streets T. U Daniel Rosel

Bible Study and Services At Local Church

Bible Study at 9 45 a m led by C M Murdock superintendent with classes for all ages. Preaching at 11 a m on What Differentiates the Church of Christ From Denominationalism. Young People meeting at 6 p m with 7 p m sermon on The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus. Wednesday ladies class at 7 p m and prayer service at 7 30 p m. You are welcome.

C. M. Murdock Church of Christ Saul of Tarsus

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service Schedule

Sherman St and Fourth Ave ushers a Second Sunday in Advent with 9:30 am Sunday school and Bible class 10:30 am Hour of Worship followed by 6:30 pm film show about Wheat Ridge Colorado sanitarium Teachers' Training Class Tuesday 6:30 pm Auxiliary meeting Thursday 2:30 pm with Mrs E Christianson inviting visitors to attend.

Paul’s Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave E. T. Town Wheat Ridge Colorado Sanitarium E. Christianson

Memorial Drive Methodist Church Services and Schedule

The Little Church With a Big Welcome at 415 West Ninth Avenue invites all to Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by C P Parker and Worship at 11 a m and 7 p m The pastor Rev R D Cook will speak on The Lord's Supper at 11 a m and The Cross of Christ in the evening Mrs Hames leads the weekly prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 o'clock Everyone is welcome to attend.

Memorial Drive Methodist West Ninth Avenue R. D. Cook C. P. Parker Cook Hames

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Willoughby Presbyterian at Sixth Ave and Ninth Street South lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m with F T Lewis as superintendent. preaching and worship at 7 p m. mid week prayer and worship Wednesday at 7 p m. presence of strangers and visitors appreciated.

Willoughby Presbyterian Sixth Ave Ninth Street W. B. Strong F. T. Lewis

Westside Presbyterian Church Services and Schedule

Westside Presbyterian on Seventh Avenue West lists Rev. L. J. Kaylor as pastor. Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday school led by G. O. Devine. 11 a.m. worship. 2 p.m. Junior Christian Endeavor. 2:30 p.m. session meeting. 6 p.m. Senior Christian Endeavor. 7 p.m. worship. Monday 2:30 p.m. W. M. A. meets with Mrs. Hyde and Mrs. Paul as leaders at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting. Visitors welcome.

Westside Presbyterian Seventh Avenue West L. J. Kaylor G. O. Devine Junior Christian Endeavor Senior Christian Endeavor Hyde Paul Leader

HARTSELLE CHURCH SERVICES AND MINISTRY NOTES

Rudolph R. Scott is minister with 9 45 a m church school led by Dr E R Currier. September 11 worship at 11 a m with theme The Dynamic of the Cross. Holy Communion at 5 p m Vesper service at 6 p m theme The Saving of the Church. Juniors Intermediates and Seniors Young People's meetings planned.

Rudolph R. Scott E. R. Currier

Evangelist to Close Campaign at First Baptist Church

A Jewish evangelist will conclude his campaign with three sermons at the First Baptist Church on Sunday evening. The public is invited to hear messages titled Our Scientific Bible and The Coming. Attendees should come early to get a good seat.

First Baptist Church

Dwyer Held After Guilty Plea For Dr Littlefield Death

In Thomaston Maine the 18 year old Paul Dwyer is in prison medical routine awaiting five days for pathology tests after pleading guilty to the strangling of Dr James G Littlefield and his wife in South Paris on October 13. The life sentence followed his guilty plea and halted the murder trial in Oxford Superior Court.

Thomaston Paul Dwyer James G. Littlefield Paris Oxford Superior Court

Revival Will Be Continued At Hartselle Baptist Church

The Hartselle Baptist revival will continue with Rev. Dan Rosoff preaching at 2:30 Sunday and nightly at 7. Rev. John C. Cowell Jr. is ill, so Rev. Homer Brittian fills in, maintainingStrong interest in the ongoing revival as the Rossoff Evangelistic party conducts the meetings at Decatur First Baptist Church.

Hartselle Baptist Church Frank T. Smith John C. Cowell, Jr Central Baptist Church Decatur Cowell Homer Brittian Central Church Bro. Cowell Rossoff First Baptist Church Dan Rosoff Bro

Duquesne Senior Markets Early Class Wakeups

Frank Gill a Duquesne University senior earns money by waking fellow students for 6 a. m. classes. His enterprise rests on the slogan that missing early classes has ruined more careers than any other cause. He began his venture by oversleeping on his first day.

Pittsburgh Frank Gill Duquesne University

Sanatorium Gifts Drive Highlights Thanksgiving Spirit

Morgan County Tubercular Sanatorium at Flint receives food donations from Danville high, Pleasant Hill, Union Elementary and many other schools and clubs. Teachers organized letters from Prof. Woodruff four weeks before Thanksgiving, aiding hospital maintenance through gifts from both white and colored schools and distant communities.

Morgan County Flint Woodruff Danville High School Pleasant Hill Union Elementary No. 46 Union Hill Consolidated Ryan's Cross Roads Winton Andrews Summit Lawrence Cove Plainsville Massey Cotaco Literary Club Lebanon School Standard Brand Company Trinity High Hartselie Oak Ridge Cedar Lake Saturday Culture Club Austinville Cotaco Morgan County Training School Falkville Grammar Trinity Colored Center Grove Collins Neal School

Governor Graves Heads Through Decatur To Memphis

Governor Bibb Graves motored through Decatur today en route to Memphis on state business. An escort of highway patrol accompanied him toward the state line before continuing to Pulaski and the Memphis highway.

Bibb Graves Decatur Memphis Pulaski

Two Gun Bob Watkins Refuses Concealed Weapons Charge

In Des Moines police court Bob Watkins known as "Two Gun" from Texas objected to a concealed weapons charge. He claimed the weapon was in a holster in western style and noted Fort Smith Arkansas previously seized his gun on a similar allegation.

Des Moines Bob Watkins Watkins Texas Fort Smith Ark

Police Rush to Issue Special Badges After Burglar Arrest

Chief of Police C. A. Hackett acted quickly in St Paul after a burglar suspect was arrested wearing a department badge. He ordered an urgent check of all special police badges issued by the force.

ST. Paul C. A. Hackett

Holiday Declared as Savannah Stores Suspend Weekend Trading

The board of trade announced that naval stores trading will be suspended on Saturdays during December January and February in Savannah.

Savannah Board of Trade Naval

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