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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1934

Page

2

Mission Meeting to Open Sunday at De-Gospel Tabernacle

Tonight at 7:00 p m a prayer will be held for the missionary convention opening tomorrow at 2:00 p m Rev A E B Loose missionary in French West Africa will recount experiences with cannibal tribes in Timtuktoo He will show field pictures at 7:30 illustrating life before and after Christ and invite all to attend seeking the gospel to foreign fields.

de- Gospel Tabernacle Tabernacle Gomes The A. EB. Loose French West Africa Loose Timtuktoo Chrisye

Lebanon School Pupils Celebrate Thanksgiving Program

Pupils at Lebanon school enjoyed a Thanksgiving program with songs and a drill by ten boys. Visitors attended as Emogene Law renocé read Mother of Thanksgiving and the group praised their teacher. Some pupils were absent due to illness, and plans for a basketball court were announced for the Junior I and I boys.

Lebanon School Emogene Lawrenocé John T. Rose Neel Daisy Green Estell Tucker Sheir Collins

Governor Miller to Campaign Against Repeal in Alabama

Governor B M Miller announced he would campaign after his term ends if asked to oppose repeal. He said he would support the referendum plan by Governor elect Graves and urged prohibition supporters to push a vigorous campaign to preserve dry laws in Alabama.

Alabama B. M. Miller Uhwie Sune Miller Graves Birmingham

Goods Identified In Hartselle Burglary Case

Police say items taken in a series of burglaries were identified as property of the J. L. Roberts store. The suspect, Robert Moseley also known as J. B. Kinney, was arrested for investigation.

Robert Moseley J. B. Kinney J. L. Roberts

Lebanon Tomcats Beat Collins Boys 18-14

The Lebanon Tomcats defeated Collins 18 to 14 in a boys basketball game. In school news about 70 pupils attend with several earning honor roll status last month.

Lebanon Tomcats Collins

Courtland News a Round of Local Visits and Games

Mrs T E French of Birmingham visited Wednesday and Thursday. Gilchrist family returned from Montgomery while Miss Edith Gilchrist and Mr Crawford visited Courtland relatives. Visitors from Mississippi Tennessee and Decatur were noted along with high school girls basketball and boys games in Huntsville.

T. E. French Birmingham M. F. Gilchrist Nelle G. M. Gilchrist Montgomery C. R. McCulley Tuka Jack Pittman Cherokee Wordie Marsh Mamie Redman Memphis Pepper Joe.Salmon Courtland Crawford A. C. Summers Summers Edith Gilchrist Daniel Gilchrist Lee Smiley A. F. Redman Tuscumbia Ira F. Hawkins Decatur Bessie Shackleford Dick Parker Anniston Nathanial Amon Moulton Lawrence County Courland Pruitt Courtland High School Chaley Huntsville

Local Visitors Spend Holidays in Cedar Creek Area

Coleman Holmes of the CCC camp in Oxford Miss visited with his parents and relatives. Mrs Dora Williams and son James Mitchell of Lawrence county visit her parents Mr and Mrs R D Johnson. Bernie Payne of Jackson and Preston Johnson of Albertville visit friends in the community. Woodrow Holmes of the CCC Camp Camp Hill Ala returned after a brief visit with his parents. Miss Estell Gibson is visiting her

Coleman Holmes CCC Oxford Dora Williams James Mitchell Lawrence County R. D. Johnson Bernie Payne Jackson Preston Johnson Albertville Woodrow Holmes Camp Hill Ala Estell Gibson Mattie Lou Storie Birmingham Price Terry H. E. Petty Bill Fricke Elvira Johnson Homer Wright George Johnson J. D. Helton Bell Springs James Storie Elbert Lawrence of Cullman Hartselle Cor Olie Holmes Woodrow Holmes Irene Jessie Walker

Make This Model At Home A Slenderizing Frock Pattern 2086

Pattern 2086 offers a figure flattering afternoon frock designed for fuller figures with a tuck fitted shoulder bodice and paneled skirt. It features three quarter sleeves, optional belt, and a soft bodice frill. Available in sizes 34 to 44 with yardage for size 36. Includes illustrated sewing instructions and costs 15 cents for pattern, 25 cents with book.

Anne Adams

Meadows to Birmingham for Sunday visit

Mr and Mrs J A Meadows and Mr and Mrs Johnny Meadows plan to motor to Birmingham to spend Sunday with relatives.

A. “Meadows Johnny Meadows Birmingham

The Tower of Babel and the path to heaven

The essay contrasts human effort to reach heaven with divine guidance. It argues Babel failed due to pride, mismanagement, and selfishness, while Christ as the Great Builder offers an eternal, heavenly dwelling. It warns readers to cast off the shadow of Babel and seek God's sunshine.

Tower of Babel Heaven Heaven’s Gate Great Tower Babel Christ

Will Present Play At Winton School

A three act comedy titled Love's Magic by Lillian Mortimer will be presented at Winton schoolhouse Friday night December 14 at 7 30 for the church benefit. The public is invited to attend.

Winton Lillian Mortimer

Alabama buys 150000 gallons syrup for relief families

The Alabama Relief Administration ordered 150000 gallons of ribbon cane syrup bought from Alabama farmers for winter relief. Each farmer may sell up to 25 gallons, price 45 cents per gallon with cooperatives earning five cents for handling. Total cost about 74000 dollars. Preference given to rural rehabilitation plan participants and other small producers. The purchase is funded by a Federal Surplus Relief Corporation grant.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Relief Administration Alabama Thad Holt Farmers Co-Operative Marketing Association Holt ARA Federal Surplus Relief Corporation

Finger Mangled In a Machine at Good Year Mills

Charles Dillard of 221 Sixth Avenue West suffered the loss of his left little finger and partial hand in a Friday night machine accident at Good Year Mills. The injuries required amputation of the affected parts.

Charles Dillard Sixth Avenue West Goodyear Mills

Falkville PTA to Present Play at Austinville School

The Falkville PTA plans to present the play Making Mother Modern at Austinville School this evening at 7 30. The PTA of Austinville extends a cordial invitation to the public to attend.

Falkville Pta Austinville Falkville PT. A P T. A

Bible Sunday Approved in Alabama and Nationwide

Governor B M Miller urges churches to observe Universal Bible Sunday calling for celebration of Luther's Bible translation centennial. The Bible Society notes observance in thousands of churches in America and abroad spanning hundreds of languages as a path to peace and guidance.

B. M. Miller Alabama America American Bible Society Universal Bible Miller Martin Luther

Local Notes From Mt Hope Area Social Calendar

Mrs Leighman Elkins moved to Dyer and Irwin hospital Sunday night in critical condition but improved and operated on. Mrs Ruby Parker sent to Florence Hospital with head and ear pains. Mrs Mary Smith treated at Florence for nervous breakdown. Mt Hope High to host chicken stew Saturday. Social visits include counts and kin from Birmingham, Russellville, and Slater Texas. Hattie Wayne Counts and Teasley marriage in Tupelo last week. Families travel to Birmingham and visit relatives in Rusellville.

Leighman Elkins Dyer and Irwinf Hospital Ruby Parker Florence Hospital Mary Smith Florence Mt. Hope High School M. B. Martin Annie Hope Teasley Tupelo Miss Wheeler Smith Frances Lela Howell Slater Texas Birmingham

Improved Health of Local Pastor J. D. Pickens Reported

Rev. J. D. Pickens pastor of Southside Baptist Church has improved after illness this week. Friends will be glad to hear of the recovery.

J. D. Pickens Southside Baptist Church

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