Westminster Auxiliary Postpones Meet Amid Illness
The Westminster Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary cancels Monday's meeting due to widespread illness among members. Other notes list upcoming December Bible Class, Guild, Berean Club, Saturday Culture Club Alabama Day, and Harvest Day activities across Central and First Methodist churches with various hosts and guest programs.
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Westminster
Westminster Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary
First Presbyterian Church
Contract Bridge Lessons From A Central Press Column
A brief look at contract bridge by E. V. Shepard discusses hands that appear weak but yield strong results through strategic play. The sample hand shows layout with cards A952 Kn J10 AK8 5 3106 7432 97438 72 and hints at partner and kibitzer dynamics in the game.
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Central Press
E. V. Shepard
Bridge Hand Outsmarts Opponents In Doubled Contract
In a long bridge hand the vulnerable side, AK106 AQ62 Q109 AK106 AQ62 Q109 Q784 Qies Y Z, played to a complex sequence. Bidding, misgivings, and a series of ruffs, discards, and trumping led to a dramatic end where A B secured the doubled contract despite tense play and missteps.
Personal illness sweep hits town as flu causes many absences
Taplin Hanson and Teddy Flowers suffer flu at parental homes. Mrs. J. D. Buchanan and Mrs. ES Morrow are ill at home. Miss Louise Fleming, Miss Kate Hill, and Mrs. E K Hill face confinement with flu. Several others including Mr. Chappell family and Mrs. A M Richards show varying recoveries while travel and visits continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Hill
Pulaski, Tenn
EB. K. Hill
Guy Blackwell
Annie Louise Maulsby
Mrs
8. C. Maulsby
Announcements for James Allen Smith Church Services
Pastor James Allen Smith invites all to attend regular services at the church. Sunday schedule includes Sunday school at 9:30, morning worship at 10:45, B A P U at 6:00, evening services at 7:00, and Wednesday prayer at 7:30. Additional activities include Boys and Girls World Club at 2:30, Epworth Leagues at 6:15, and sermons “Christ's Message” and “The Almost Christian.”
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James Allen Smith
Boys and Girls World Club
Epworth
Weekly Weather for Central and East Gulf States
Rainfall at week start and toward week end for the Central and East Gulf states. Interior regions expect below normal temperatures early to midweek with a later rise to warmer conditions.
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Central
East Gulf States
First Presbyterian Hearing Rev J F Davis in Ben Hill
The First Presbyterian invites the public to attend Sunday services led by Pastor J D Wallace. Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 with Rev J F Davis of Carrolton Ga as guest. Afternoon children's meeting at 2 and young people at 6 followed by evening worship at 7.
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First Presbyterian
J. D. Wallace
J. F. Davis
Carrolton
St Pauls Lutheran Service Schedule and Events
St Pauls Lutheran at Sherman Street and Fourth Avenue posts a 3rd Sunday 9 15 a m Bible class with Rev E T Town, 10 30 a m devotional service, A J Holtman leads, Walther League meets Wednesday 7 30 p m with Louis Nebrig, Advent service Thursday 7 30 p m, Ladies Aid Thursday 2 15 p m with Mrs Wiegand. A Changeless Christ for a Changing World. You too are welcome.
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ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman Street
Fourth Avenue
E. T. Town
A. J. Holtman
Walther League
Louis Nebrig
Ladies’ Aid
Wiegand
God the Preserver of Man Lesson in Christ Scientist Church
The lesson sermon for Sunday December 11 1932 centers on God as preserver of man with Psalms 1252 as golden text and Nehemiah 9 6 as a cited passage. Services at 11 am and 7 pm in the Morgan County Bank building include Sunday school at 9 45 am and invite the public.
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God
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Jerusalem
Morgan County Bank
Church of Christ Service Times Revised
The church on Nineteenth Avenue East lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. Evening service moved to 6 30 p.m. All are invited to attend.
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Church OF Christ
Nineteenth Avenue
East
Central Methodist Sermon Outlook on Church Attendance
Rev. Arthur H. Nabors urges churchgoing as a grace filled practice and divinely appointed duty. Regular attendance for a quarter can inspire continued participation and spiritual growth. He emphasizes restfulness and personal power gained through consistent worship. Begin today and keep returning.
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Central Methodist
Arthur H. Nabors
Westminster Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule
Westminster Presbyterian on Jackson Street lists services and classes. Ernest N Hart is pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship 11 a m sermon by the pastor Y P S C L at 2 00 p m vesper service 5 00 p m sermon by Rev J E Berkstr�ser of First Baptist church Senior League at 6 15 p m The church invites a friendly welcome.
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Westminster Presbyterian
Jackson Street
Eighth Avenue
Ernest N. Hart
Y. P
C. L
J. E. Berkstresser
First Baptist Church
West Decatur Methodist Church Services and Activities
Pastor S. V. Blythe invites attendance for Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by C P Parker. Preaching at 11 a m on The Candlestick of the Church and 7 p m on The Backslidden Church. Boys and Girls World Club at 1 30 p m Epworth League at 6 p m Woman's Missionary Society meets Monday 2 30 p m with Mrs D S Hurst. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p m. Join these activities and support the Lord's work.
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Boys and Girls World Club
The
Central Methodist Church
P. Parker
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Invites With Guest Pastor
At Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Dr H B Woodward leads the men’s Bible class at 9 30 a m with G W Norwood as teacher Sunday school starts 9 45 a m under J P Springer as superintendent Preaching at 5 00 p m features Rev A H Nabors pastor of Central Methodist as guest preacher Worship continues with B Y P U at 6 15 p m The notice invites all to hear a great sermon enjoy singing and fellowship
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Sixteenth Avenue Baptist
H. B. Woodward
G. W Norwood
J. P
Willoughby Presbyterian Church Announces Sunday Schedule
The Willoughby Presbyterian Church at 6th Ave and 9th St invites worship as Pastor Gordon preaches at 11:00 am after 9:45 am Sunday school. Children’s Christmas play practice at 2:00 pm, Senior C. E. at 6:00 pm, Ladies' Aid assembly with Mrs. W P Ford at 2:00 pm Monday, and a Wednesday 1:00 pm Prayer Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willoughby Presbyterian
6Th Ave
9Th St
W. A. Gordon
C. E
W. P. Ford
Church invites all to warm services for families
The message calls everyone to attend several church services, inviting families and children to join in a warm, welcoming environment.
Church Schedule Highlights for Sunday Services
At 9:45 a.m. Sunday school with full attendance expected. 3:00 p.m. all children in the Christmas play meet for practice. 7:00 p.m. evening worship as the pastor preaches. worship with us.
Pastoral Schedule and Sermon Topics
J. E. Berkstresser leads Bible school at 9 30. Morning worship at 11 00 with sermon The Borrowed Axe. Evening worship at 7 00 features The Peace Which Passeth All Understanding. 6 00 B Y P U and 1 15 mid week Bible study cover two kings with aim to read the whole book in one year.
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J. E. Berkstresser
Bible School
Sunday school and meetings at homelike church
1114 16 Avenue South hosts Sunday school at 9 45. John C. Conley is Superintendent. Young Peoples Meeting at 6 p m. Mrs Pearl Stanford preaches at 7 p m. Welcoming all to the homelike church.
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John C. Conley
Young Peoples Meeting
Pearl Stanford
Sunday morning Bible class and church services schedule
The notice lists weekly gatherings including 9 45 Sunday morning Bible class 10 45 Services led by an elder 6 00 Young People meeting 7 00 Services 7 30 Wednesday prayer services and 3 o'clock Thursday Ladies Bible class. Attend any or all services.
Sunday Services Announced by Rev. E N Anthony
Sunday schedule lists 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 00 a m sermon by Rev E N 100 p m sermon by Rev E N Anthony all members urged to attend the public invited
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E. N
E. N. Anthony
Southside Baptist Church Announces Sunday Schedule
9:45 Bible school led by L. B. Wright general superintendent. 10:45 Morning worship pastor preaches Eternal Salvation. 2:30 Sunday school conference at 5:45 training department. Public invited to all services as Southside Baptist Church welcomes all attendees.
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L. B. Wright
Southside Baptist Church
Southside
First Methodist Church Plans Sunday Services and Meetings
The First Methodist on Canal and Lafayette announces Sunday school at 9:30 with J H Johnson as superintendent and Sam Malone as president. Dr R M McGlathery teaches the men’s class. Women’s class meets at 9:30. Preaching by Dr W F Price at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday. Sun day school council meets Tuesday at 6:30 with supper. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. Special musical program with Mrs W E Curry on the organ. Officers and teachers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
Sunday School Council
W. E. Curry
St John Episcopal church services and schedule
On Jackson Street and Gordon Drive E Third Sunday in Advent December 11 Rev Peter M Dennis Rector Atlee H Hoff secretary bayreader Mrs EB Graves organist Mrs FF Tidwell pianist Louis G Hoff C 8 secretary church school 930 am Atlee H Hoff superintendent Bible classes 10 am Sey bourne Lynne Morning Prayer and Sermon 11 am Junior Y P 5 pm Mrs
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ST. John’s Episcopal
Jackson Street
Gordon Drive
Peter M. Dennis
Atlee H. Hoff
Bayreader
EB. E. Graves
F. F. Tidwell
Louis G. Hoff
Idea Worth 55 Million Dollars Continues Discussion
The article notes hospital spending near a million dollars annually, rising to almost two million with an annex. It states ten years of operation, with ten million spent since opening. Contributions from Rosenwald Fund USDA Jeanes Fund and General Education Board are highlighted as major sources.
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Rosenwald Fund
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Jeanes Fund
General Education Board
Minute Interviews Highlight Lodge Talk In State Capital
Senators T A Goodwyn and George Miller attend the Alabama Masonry grand lodge event and hint lodge affairs discussed with Gov Miller though not a member. Dr Douglas L Cannon editor of The Journal comments on newspaper woes while Fire Marshal Ralfe Searcy comments on state finances and pursues another arson case.
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T. A. Goodwyn
Florala
George Miller
Livingston
Grand Lodge of Alabama Masonry
B. M. Miller
Grand Lodge
Douglas L. Cannon
Cannon
Alabama Medical Association
Louisiana
Ralfe
Decatur Curb Market Sees Strong Morning Sale Volume
Saturday reports a solid curb market with early sellers offering the choicest produce. Inclement weather failed to deter buyers as Decatur shoppers flocked to the event. overall morning sales remained fairly strong.
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Decatur
Parish Groups Schedule Meetings and Holy Communion
P M Dennis leads the Senior Y P S L as canvassers are set to meet Sunday at 2 00 pm in the parish house for instruction Parishioners should prepare to receive them St Johns Guild gathers at Mrs B P Wallace Ferry street Monday at 3 00 pm Martha and Mary Guild also meet Monday afternoon at 3 00 pm Holy Communion is scheduled for Wednesday December 14 at 10 00 am at St Johns
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P. M. Dennis
St. John’s Guild
B. P. Wallace
Ferry Street
Martha and Mary Guild
St. John's Church
Advent Services Notice for Church in December
Third Sunday in Advent December 11. Rev Peter M Denniseevee and RECICT J G Beeler as treasurer. Miss O M Mitchell secretary. Church service and church school at 2 30 p m.
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Peter M. Denniseevee
J. G. Beeler
O. M. Mitchell
St Timothy's Episcopal Athens Adopts Advent Schedule
Third Sunday in Advent December 11 service with Holy Communion and sermon at 7 30 p m. Miss Sarah Bandy superintendent Miss Bessie Sykes organist Miss Mary Mason treasurer. Teachers meeting in the Rectory Wednesday at seven p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter M. Dennis
Sarah Bandy
Bessie Sykes
Mary Mason
Repeat Performance Planned for Mrs. Tubbs of Shantytown
Due to a heavy rainstorm the Friday showing of Mrs. Tubbs of Shantytown by the Ninth Street Methodist church young people's department was cut short. The comedy will be presented again Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Ticket sellers of ten or more will receive a complimentary pass, with tickets issued by Mrs. E. E. counselor for the department.
Leonard Puckett Sails For West Coast Training
Leonard Puckett, enlisted in the United States Navy from Decatur, has advised relatives that he sailed on December 8 for the west coast. He is expected to remain there about nine months for further training at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Puckett
United States Navy
Decatur
Norfolk
West Coast
Rev. R. E. N. Anthony to fill pulpit for services
Rev. R. E. N. Anthony will fill his regular appointment preaching both morning and evening at the usual church.
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RE. N. Anthony
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Mrs. Dennis
Berean Club
John W. Jones
W. P. Baugh
Roy Billings
Alabama
Woman’s Music Study Club
Mesdames
R. M. McGlathery
W. R. Norton
Central Methodist Womans Missionary Society
Circle Two
W. E. Crawford
Central Baptist Church
Duncan
James Duncan
First Methodist Missionary Society
First Christian Missionary Society
Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
East Moulton Street
Cotaco Club
W. R. Johnson
Johnson Street
Cotaco Literary Club
Riverside
Cecilia Alexander
Rook Club
John D. Wyker
Canal Street Bock Club
J. B. Cassels
George Lawrence
Jim Johnson
Cassels
Silk Stocking Club
Barrett Shelton
Legion Auxiliary
Zetomen Club
J. R. Huie
Ninth Street
Woman's Missionary Society of
Ninth Street Methodist Church
J. C. Penney Co
Decatur, Ala
Qies
Ted
Taplin Hanson
F. R. Benson
Teddy Flowers
East Vine Street
F. G. Hertzler
D. L. Rosenal
Athens
Sullivan
Milton Harvey
Johnston Street
Louise Fleming
E. K. Hill
Billy Steed
J. D. Buchanan
East Walnut Street
ES. Morrow
East LaFayette Street
A. T. Hanson
W. H. Mitchell
Ruby Brittain
Billy Lee
Arthur Nebrig
Town Creek
E. M. Lee
John
Bragg
Grant Street
J. E. Chappell
Elizabeth Ann
Mt. Pleasant, Tenn
Carter Dobbs
A. M. Richards
Birmingham
Charles W. Malone
W. B. Smith
Ted Williams
H. R. Summer
Joan
Ben
T. A. Caddell
Memphis, Tenn
David Webb
Central Baptist
Goidel
Santa
Jolly Old St. Nick
Tennessee
Valley Bank
Christian Science
West Decatur Methodist S. V. Blythe
Westside Presbyterian
Seventh Avenue
West Vv
A. Gordon
First Baptist
LaFayette
Church OF God
Southside Baptist
J. D. Pickens
A.m
Idea
ST. Peter’s Episcopal Mission
ST. Timothy's Episcopal
Athens, Ala
J.C. Penney Co.and
Toyland
West
Pyrex
SAM Frank & Moore
Rinces
Oklahoma
Bob Steele
Richard Walton
Tully
Dolores del Rio
Joel, McCrea
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