Society Notes Highlight Local Club Meetings and Events
Decatur society pages detail numerous club activities. Mrs. A M Cook and Mrs W W Dinsmore host the Mothers Club with Alabama Day programs and a new member. Cotillion Club forms with by laws. various circles plan meetings at homes along Moulton Street and Wheeler Highway. Harvest Day and prayer services conclude Week of Prayer. The article lists names of members and hosts across multiple organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Cook
W. W Dimsomre
Decatur
C. M. Murdock
Alabama
E. M. Chenault
E. D. Bailey, Jr
Helen Keller
W. P. Baugh
Gordon
H. L. Thornton
Mrs E B Hargrove Visits Relatives In Hartselle
Several local residents are listed visiting relatives or hosting guests including James T Stewart of Hopkinsville Kentucky arriving to join his wife and daughter visiting two weeks. Birmingham guests, Hart selle residents, and ongoing family health notes are reported along with travel plans and upcoming visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Stewart
Hopkinsville
New Ford V-8 on Display at the Morgan County Motor Co
The 1934 Ford V-8 debuts with refined radiator shell and grille, colored deluxe fenders, tufted upholstery, new head lining and instrument panel. Safety glass windshields on all models, de luxe glass throughout, and improved carburetor plus engine refinements improve gas mileage and oil economy. Ride comfort enhanced by a flexible transverse leaf spring, better shocks, and softer springs. Chassis features include a double X-type frame, four-wheel brakes, silent transmission, torque tube drive, welded steel spoke wheels, and 175.50 tires.
Thousand Unem ployed Teachers Will Get Jobs
Applications from 48 counties and 16 cities approved for teacher relief work, with 6 counties and 2 cities awaiting adjustments. Totals cover 54 of 61 counties and 18 of 47 cities. Jefferson leads with 42 teachers, followed by Hale 35, Pickens 32, Marshall and Perry 31, Montgomery 27. A $50,000 monthly relief fund includes a $2,000 rehabilitation services allotment for training, appliances, and travel for those served. Applicants must be over 16 and unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Hale
Pickens
Marshall
Perry
Montgomery
Bank stabbing spree ends with suspects subdued
Three people were wounded when a man ran into the Amucx bank, stabbed Mr. Hogan in the head and face, and fought Dr. Pettus who struck at the assailant with a pick handle. The attacker fled toward the railroad and was later disarmed by Belle Mina residents. Mr. Lopez and his wife were treated at Benevolent Society Hospital and released. Hogan returned to work. An X-ray will search for the broken knife point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickett
Hogan
Belle Mina
Mrs. . Lopez
Benevolent Society Hospital
J. W. Owen
Decatur
Mr. Lopez
Belle Mina Bank
Dr. Pettus
Pettus
Lopez
Banker
Annex Planned for West Decatur Methodist Church
Under quarterly conference authority the stewards and pastor Rev. T. H. Wilson consider a Sunday school annex to the West Decatur Methodist church. The addition would greatly increase seating capacity and ease current crowding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Wilson
West Decatur Methodist Church
Epworth League To Meet Friday At West Decatur Church
The Epworth Leaguers of West Decatur Methodist church invite Decatur youths to a Friday 7 30 PM gathering at the church A special Christmas program will be presented and about 200 people are expected to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Central Methodist Church
R. H. Wolcott
J. L. Gunter
Epworth Leaguers
West Decatur
Announcements from Christian Science and Church of Christ
A church notice rack lists Bible verses and sermon themes for Christian Science and Church of Christ services. It details Sunday and midweek schedules with Bible classes, youth groups, evening meetings, and reading room hours, inviting the public to worship and join the Spiritual Recovery Crusade.
St John's Episcopal Advent Services Congregation
The notice lists St John’s Episcopal on Jackson Street and Gordon Drive with Rev. Peter M. Dennis as rector for the Second Sunday in Advent. Church School at 9 45 a m Bible Class at 10 a m led by Seybourne Lynne. Special sermon on the Holy Bible by the rector. Junior Y P S L at 5 p m Senior Y P S L at 6 p m. O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John’s Episcopal
Jackson Street
Gordon Drive East
Peter M. Dennis
Church School
Seybourne Lynne
St. Peter's Episcopal Mission Service and School Schedule
The notice lists church school times for Athens Alabama on the second Sunday in Advent. At 2 30 p m church school follows the service. Holy Communion and sermon are planned for 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Peter’s Episcopal Mission Church
Athens
Ala
Sunday worship and Sunday school plan at First Methodist
Sunday school with classes for all grades meets at 9 30 a m led by J H Johnson. Worship at 11 a m features Dr W F Price with A Call To Services. Evening Worship at 7 includes sermon on How Far Will We Follow Jesus. Epworth Leagues at 6. Monthly Sunday school council meeting Tuesday 6 30 p m. All officers and teachers expected. Mid week prayer and fellowship Wednesday 7 p m. December meetings sponsored by Men s Organized Bible Class. Music by choir and Mrs W E Curry organ. Two hopeful services every Sunday inviting newcomers to help serve this community. Come and help us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Johnson
W. F. Price
Jesus
Epworth
Sunday School Council
W. E. Curry
First Methodist
Southside Baptist Pastor Delivers Sunday Schedule
J D Pickens leads Sunday school at 9 46 a m with L B Wright as superintendent asking members to weigh excuses for missing church. Morning worship at 10 45 with message Each One Doing Something. Crow's Chapel preaching at 2 30 and B Y P U at 5 45 led by Mrs Spanabel. Evening service at 7 00 features Two Roads. Public invited to all services.
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J. D. Pickens
L. B. Wright
Crow’s Chapel
B. Y. P. U. Department
Will Spanabel
Central Baptist Worship Schedule Announcement
Central Baptist Church releases its Sunday timetable with James Allen Smith as pastor. Services include 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. morning worship 6 p.m. B Y P U and B A U at 7 p.m. Evening services. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Baptismal service planned after sermons Sunday night.
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Central Baptist
James Allen Smith
U. T
West Decatur Methodist Services and Meetings
Pastor T. H. Wilson leads Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. on the topic The Danger of Neglect. Epworth League and Stewards meet at 6 p.m. with a second sermon at 7 p.m. on The Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Decatur
T. H. Wilson
Epworth League and Stewards
Bible Study and Sermons Schedule
Bible study at 10 a m. Preaching at 11 a m. and 7 p m. Morning subject Nine to One. Night theme Christian Derbee.
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Christian Derbee
Church of God Service Schedule and Pageant
Pastor R. B. Conner leads services at 6th Ave and 4th St with Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m sermon How To Live A Victorious Christian Life The Young People Society meets at 6 p m with the pageant The Living Bible and evening preaching at 7 p m text I Seek Not Yours But You.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF God
R. B. Conner
6Th Ave
4Th St
South Sunday School
Young People’s Society
Living Bible
Bible Day Schedule At Cordial Church
J. D. Wallace, pastor, leads 9:45 Sunday school and 11:00 morning worship with a sermon on The Bible. Evening services at 7:00, 6:00 Young People’s meeting. Sunday school attendees asked to bring offerings for The Presbyterian Home for Children in Talladega.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Wallace
Presbyterian Home For
Talledega
Seventh Avenue West Church Notice for Sunday Schedule
Sunday school at 9 45 a m full attendance urged. Junior Endeavor at 2 30 p m with Christmas play practice after. Senior Endeavor at 6 15 p m inviting all young people to join. Evening Worship at 7 00 p m with sermon Ruth the True Daughter-in-Law and youth music. Go to church Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vv. A. Gordon
Ruth
Bible School and Worship Schedule at First Baptist
W. M. Bailey leads 9 30 Sunday Bible school for all ages from cradle roll to Home Department. 11 o clock Morning Worship features Pastor's sermon The Whole Armor of God with a youth message. 6 pm Baptist Young People Union directed by Miss Madeline Dix. 7 pm Evening Worship continues Pauls Epistle to the Philippians with The Christian Life Should Be Christ Received Manifested and Expected. 7 15 Wednesday Mid week service studies Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth.
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Bible School
W. M. Bailey
God
Baptist Young People’s Unions
Madeline Dix
Tru
Willoughby Presbyterian Church Service Schedule
Willoughby Presbyterian at Sixth Ave and Ninth St lists 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship with topic Jesus The Shepherd 2:30 p.m. Monday Ladies Aid 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Services The Crusade urges Back to the Church Back to the Bible Back to God and invites all to worship Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willoughby Presbyterian
Ninth St
South
A. Gordon
Jesus
Ladies’ Aid
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Sunday Schedule Released
The church under Pastor Chas. L. Dobbs lists a men’s Bible class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. led by J. F. Springer, and a preaching hour at 11:00 a.m. on September 11.
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Sixteenth Avenue Baptist
Chas. L. Dobbs
J. F. Springer
Pas
Sermon and Prayer Services Announced by Local Church
The program lists 1:00 p m sermon by the pastor 7:00 p m Wednesday prayer and choir practice led by W R Wallace choir director and Buck as director for the event Come and worship with us in these services.
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Ter
B. Y PU
C. L. Buck
W. R. Wallace
Morning service and prayer meeting details
Morning service at 7 p m on Wednesday features The Infallible Guide preached by Rev L G Sturdivant. Wednesday evening prayer meeting runs from 7 30 for thirty minutes of prayers and praise.
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L. G. Sturdivant
Sunday church service details announced
9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m Preaching by Rev Harrison McMeans of Huntsville All members urged to be present Everyone invited
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Harrison McMeans
Huntsville
A Changeless Christ for a Changing World
Sherman Street and Fourth Ave Sunday services led by Rev E T Town at 9 15 Sunday school and Bible class by A J Holtman devotions at 10 30 Mrs W Adams leads Walther League Wednesday 7 30 Ladies Aid meets Thursday 2 30 with Mrs G Nor Teachers Training Thursday 7 30 you are welcome with a Changeless Christ for a Changing World message.
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Sherman Street
Fourth Ave
E. T. Town
Walther League
W. Adams
Ladies’ Aid
G. Nor
Crow Returns From Montgomery In Morgan County
Hodges Crow tax collector of Morgan county returned to Decatur today from Montgomery where he went Thursday on official business.
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Hodges Crow
Morgan County
Decatur
Montgomery
Citizens Council Meeting Called by Morgan County Leader
J. H. Crow, president, calls a 2:30 PM gathering at Central High School for the Morgan County Citizens Council. Mrs. Fitts Hill, visiting for a P.T.A. meeting at Moulton Heights, will address the council. State officials were expected to discuss topics to be submitted later to the state.
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J. H. Crow
Morgan County Citizens Council
Central High School
Fitts Hill
Moulton Heights
Delegates Attend Howard Meeting at First Baptist Church
Local delegates from the Royal Ambassadors conclave at Howard College expected to return late Saturday. The group included Rev J E Berkstresser and family plus Masters Billie Roberts J W Durin and John Emory Berkstress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard College
First Baptist Church
J. E. Berkstresser
Eight Additions Made to Church
Interest grows at West Decatur Methodist Church as eight new members joined last Sunday night. Members were welcomed in a service emphasizing community outreach and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Decatur
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Lovely Meeting OF Mothers Club
Cotillion Club
Chub
Cub
First Presbyterian Auxiliary
Women's Circle
The
Central Methodist Missionary Society
George Truesdale
Alien Grimes
J. W. Cunningham
First Methodist Women's Missionary Society
Young Musicians Club
Harriett Irwin
Wheeler Highway
Marie Ball
Miss Irwin
Ballas
Ann-Clare Carlisle
Christine Jones
Julia
Marion Bingham
Peggy Brown
Margaret Jacks
Betsy Townsend
the Valley Country Club
Zetomen Club
H. M. Priest
Cotaco Literary Club
E. E. Hargrove
Mrs. Jones
Berean Club
John W. Jones
Ferry Street
Mrs. Sutherland
Frank Sutherland
McNeil
Rufus Peerson
T. C. Chandler
T. M. Jones, Jr
Leroy Murphree
H. E. Jeffrey
F. A Grimsley
8. H. Wilds
First Baptist
Annex
A. T. Hanson
H. E. Hightower
W. T. Jordan
First Christian Mission Society
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
Somerville Road
Co. W. A
Woman's Division
Civil Works Administration
T. G. Morrow
A. H. Hoff
H. Reid Sherrard
T. A. Bowles
W. W. Dinsmore
Seneca Burr
the Scheer
Stanley Wyatt
Weller Pottery
SAM Frank & Moore
Turkey
Heavy’s Place
Strand Theatre
Harrielle Sun
HatLene Dietrich
CME Song OF Songs
Hermann Sudermann
Ove Ciasne
Brian Aherne Jones
Atwhli
Alison Skipworth
Paramount Picture
Coal Service
Mason Brown Ice and Coal Co
1St Avenue
E. BE. Hargrove
Hartselle
William G. Ward
Birmingham
D. C. Almon
Ned Shackelford
W. P. Russell
Alan Wallace
Eugene Russell
C. C. Berry
Mary Anne
J. W. Couch
Mattie Couch
Columbia
Tenn
A. C. Stott
Chattanooga, Tenn
8. D. Brock
Hugh Curry
Waddie Lou Tipton
West Moulton Street
J. N. Graham
Iuka, Miss
Mattie Young
E. N. Penick
East Walnut Street
Arthur H. Nabors
A. M. Richards
Carolyn Purifoy
Dia] Hughston
Freda
Tuscumbia
A. M. Roan
Roiyn
Mary Black
A. F. Harris
Aeig
Monroe
Nell Bond
Abner
Oklahoma City, Okla
J. R. Smiley
Morgan County Motor Co
Amuc'x
Epworth League
Christian Science
God the Preserver of Man
Byster
Westminster Presbyterian
Jackson Street and
Eighth Avenue
Ernest N. Hart
O. S. Hagerman
Miss Groenendyke
Calvary
Y. P
Westminster League
C. E
Church OF Christ
ST. Timothy's Episcopal
Lafayette
Southside Baptist
19Th Ave
First Presbyterian
Westside Presbyterian
Seventh Avenue
First Baptist Oak
KRAFT
Chappell's
Central Methodist
Wm. F. Hawkins
ST. Paul’s
Crow
Citizens Council
Howard Meeting
Goidel
Princess
Buck Jones
Forbidden
Trail
Bela Lugosi
Mildred Harris Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Hollywood
Leroy and
Mack
California
Marian Nixon
Dick Powell
Jubilo
Ben Ames
Williams
John Blystone
Ernest Truex
Mr. Adam
Footlight Parade
Richard DIX
Dan Fitch
Charlies
Cupid
Kemper
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