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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1929
Page
22
Secretary of Agriculture reports the 1929 30 crop year may match or exceed 1928 29 totals despite drought that reduced yields. Livestock shows uneven gains with overall gross returns up about 93 million dollars in early 1929. Net figures not yet available.
Fourteen sellers at the Decatur curb market earned a combined $139.02 from the morning sale of garden and farm produce. The report notes winter sales volumes were strong and situates the data within broader agricultural trends including dairy prices, feed, and farm income for the 1928 29 season.
A department survey for the year ended March 1 1929 finds farmland values fell just 1 percent nationwide the smallest loss since postwar lows. tractors manufactured rose from 62 742 in 1927 to 853 000 estimated on farms in 1928 while farm population declined overall shifting 508 000 people from farms to cities in 1928.
Cotton picking which had been in full blast for several days was held up by rains today. There remains a considerable quantity of the staple in the fields and farmers grow increasingly anxious to complete the harvest.
After the Board of Mayor and Aldermen allowed fireworks sales in Decatur for a $50 license, council members expect a very noisy Christmas. They note merchants just outside the city already sell fireworks without interference.
The preacher contrasts worldly influence with true spiritual power. He argues modern churches rely on numbers wealth and machinery rather than divine power that changes hearts. He notes Jesus lacked worldly influence yet possessed the power to return and walk among his followers.
Church announces 9:45 Sunday school led by B F Teal and 11 o clock sermon At Ease in Zion. Evening topics A House of Wicked Spirits with Rev Wm F Klein and Rev Harvey Klear. Midweek prayer, Bible class, Young Peoples meeting and vesper services plus Westminster League events. You are invited to attend.
John R. Turner is pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by J Levin. Worship at 11 00 a m with sermon The Sword of the Spirit There Is None Like It. Epworth League at 6 p m and evening worship at 7 with sermon The Story of Salvation Illustrated. Mr C E Lowery directs singing and the choir under Mrs H O Troup performs special numbers.
Sunday at 11 a.m. the lesson sermon titled God the Only Cause and Creator. Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. A testimonial meeting is held the first Wednesday of each month at 8 p.m. The reading room opens 2 to 4 p.m. on Tue Thu Sat. All services are in Morgan County National Bank building and the public is invited.
Rev S P Pryor serves as pastor with services at 11 a m. and a 6 15 p m Christian Endeavor. The regular monthly session meeting is at 1 30 p m. Men’s Bible Class meets at 9 45 a m taught by Rev A H Manly. The Doors class for women at 9 45 a m is taught by Mrs Mason Pearce.
The First Christian Church at Moulton Street lists 9:45 a.m. Bible school led by superintendent J. B. Harlow, 11 a.m. Lord's Supper open to all, 11:30 a.m. sermon Practical Christianity, and 7 p.m. speaking by Rev. Clarence Arthur Burch of China. Monday 2 p.m. Women’s Circle, Wednesday 7:30 hour of prayer on The World's First Missionary. John 3 16. O come, all ye faithful.
Willoughby Presbyterian at Sixth Ave and Ninth St invites the public to a full Sunday schedule. Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 a m with the sermon Christ Personal Love, Christian Endeavor at 6 p m, Personal Workers League at 6 p m, evening worship at 7 p m with the sermon Who Has Tried The Christian Life and Failed. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.
The notice invites a 7 p.m. midweek service emphasizing Bible study on neglected doctrines. It notes a successful debate last week and promises future subjects. A White Christmas program is planned for Sunday December 22 with extensive preparations underway.
Pastor George E. Boyd leads Sunday school at 9 30 with J H Johnson as superintendent The 11 oclock sermon is on Watchfulness The 7 30 evening talk is Seeking The Best Music promises to be good All are welcome The Hi League reports solid progress with a 630 p m meeting schedule
James Allen Smith pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m with a Bible institute at 10 45 a m led by Dr J W Dickens of New Orleans. Evening services at 6 p m and 7 30 p m feature The Sin of Sins last in the Ten Commandments series. Midweek prayer at 7 30 p m.
Rain and cooler air move into western and northern portions tonight. Sunday brings cloudy skies with rain in the east and cooler conditions in the north.
Frank T. Smith, Pastor, will preach at 11 am on The Living Sacrifice. The B P U gathers at 5 45 pm with preaching at 7 pm on Some One At The Door. Visitors are welcome and members are encouraged to attend.
The schedule lists 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. Morning worship with a sermon, 3 p.m. Junior Endeavor, 6 p.m. Senior Endeavor, and 7 p.m. Evening worship with all services noted.
J D Pickens pastor leads Bible school at 9 45 a m with Fred Hal Brooks as general superintendent Morning worship at 11 a m Pastor's sermon Christ's New Commandment At 5 45 p m three young peoples societies train Christians for service Then at 7 p m Evening worship Lord Is It Wednesday 7 p m mid week prayer and monthly business meeting Public invited to all services despite weather conditions
The Church of Christ on Grant Street lists a 9 45 a m devotional, Bible study classes, a 10 45 a m worship with sermon The Joy of Christian Living. A 6 p m business meeting follows with a young people class. Evening program includes a Christian Toward Amusements presentation and a 7 p m service. Ladies Bible class Tuesday 3 p m with Mrs J R Greer 721 Oak Street. Attendance welcome.
Westminster Presbyterian on Eighth Ave and Jackson St lists Sunday school and men’s Bible class at 9:30 a.m. Professor Hagerman is named as teacher. Ernest N. Hart is pastor.
The Church of God led by Pastor W. H. Moore lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m with J C Conley as superintendent Morning worship at 11 Bro Noah Mason preaches A Young People meeting at 6 program on Should a Woman Hold Public Office Discussion General service at 7 with the Solemn Charge to the Pilgrims Ezra 8 29 Come let us worship the Lord
St John s Episcopal Jackson St and Gordon Dr East Rev Peter M Dennis Rector lists services Holy communion 7 30 a m church school 10 a m women s Bible class 10 a m men s Bible class 10 a m prayer and sermon 11 church school Wilder Place 3 p m Y P 8 L 6 p m parish meeting for Every Member canvass Wednesday evening Dec 11 at 7 30 in St John s Parish House
St Pauls Lutheran schedules Sunday school and Bible class at 9:30 a.m. Devine services at 7:30 p.m. Sermon by Rev. F. C. Wallner of Hanceville Alabama.
The First Baptist Church at Oak and Lafayette schedules Bible study at 9 30 morning Sunday school standard, 11 o clock worship with a sermon The One Thing Needful a glimpse into Martha and Mary of Bethany at 2 o clock Baptist Young People Union and 6 pm evening service led by Pastor J E Berkstresser with guest Dr J W Dickens from the Baptist Bible Institute New Orleans delivering a sermon.
Loriie Bible of Morgan County Alabama placed second in the hat demonstration contest at Tuskegee Institute during the 4 H club year program December 2 3 4 Carrie Gee Negro home demonstration agent reported the event held in Tuskegee.
Joseph D. Carr died after an illness at 5 15 AM at his son's residence on the Moulton highway Decatur route three. The body was moved to Brown's Undertaking on Ferry street for burial preparation. The funeral will leave Brown's Sunday at seven AM for Asberry church with services at one PM and interment to follow. Survived by four sons G O A D W A Carr and J H Carr and a daughter Mrs Grady Morgan of Moulton.
Atlanta Journal editorial staff member L. F. Woodruff known as Puzzy, age 45, died in Atlanta on December 7. News of his passing comes from the paper’s newsroom, where he contributed to editorials and features.
The Duplex Tubular plate press fourth unit was started to boost Decatur Daily editions to 16 page capacity at 30,000 newspapers per hour. Charison from Battle Creek arrived to oversee the work and ensure continuous operation. C Shelton praised local development as the project proceeds. A prominent Southern newspaper man died in a local hospital after a two month illness. Decatur seeks a new city auditorium for community events.
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