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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1915

Page

3

Campaign for Red Cross Christmas Seals Begins

The Morgan county anti tuberculosis movement launches the Red Cross Christmas seals drive in Decatur with 100 stamps mailed by Dr F P Pettey and backed by a broad list of local leaders. The appeal urges support for a visiting nurse and highlights TB death rate reductions and the need for community participation.

Red Cross Decaturs Morgan County F. P. Pettey Cin H. L Turner Cross Morae County A. G. Pat Miss Stella Treasie E. C. Payne J. L. Gunter C. J. Bodemer Louisville and Nashville J. C. Tidwell J. A. Duncan First Methodist Church Woodrow Wilson American Red Cross

American Note Handed to Vienna on Sinking of Ancona

Ambassador Penfield in Vienna delivered the U S note to the Austrian foreign office protesting the sinking of the Ancona last Thursday. The state department said the note would be made public Monday morning.

Washington Penfield Vienna State Department Foreign Office Ancona

Thoughts by Alice Cary Poem

A short verse speaks on youth aspirations and daily small good deeds. Kindness appears kingly while truth is royal, as justice returns what we give. The poem contrasts narrow paths for humanity with natural imagery of birds and blessings.

Alice Cary Wren

Epworth Herald Defines Friendship Through Poetic Pledges

The Epworth Herald presents a series of affectionate definitions of friendship from a well known exchange describing friends as sources of confidence counsel sympathy and love. The report notes the Married Ladies Bridge Club meeting with Mrs Harry T Gill as hostess and Mrs John Knight winning the high score while Mrs J O Davis served as substitute and a salad course followed.

Epworth Herald Harry T. Gill John Knight J. O. Davis

Candy Pull Marks a Bright Afternoon for Katherine McCormac

Mrs. O. L. Wade hosted an old fashioned candy pulling Friday with eight of Katherine McCormac’s playmates. Fruits candy and nuts were served as part of the celebration.

O. L. Wade Katherine McCormac

Club Calendar Highlights From Local Societies

Missionary Society events at Central and First M churches list meetings and rooms. Progressive Culture Club hosts Mrs J W Cunningham, Married Ladies' Bridge Club led by Mrs McNeill, Woman's Music Study Club with Mrs Herman Troup, D A R meets at two o'clock with Mrs St G Cortner, and Mesdames Mays Lenear and MedKnight at At Home 2 to 5 with Mrs W A Curry. Friday features Auction Bridge Club with Mrs A A School Improvement Domestic Science Class at the High School Building. Silk Stocking Club listed for Saturday.

Missionary Society of Central M. KE Missionary Society of First M. i J. W. Cunningham McNeill Woman's Music Herman Troup St. G. Cortner Mesdames Mays Lenear MedKnight W. A. Curry

Dr. Yarbrough Receives High Honor in Alabama Baptists

Dr. W F Yarbrough of Anniston has been appointed secretary and superintendent of work for the Alabama state Baptist convention, succeeding Dr W B Crumpton after twenty five years. He will oversee B Y P U home and foreign missions and coordinate with Judson and Howard colleges.

W. F. Yarbrough Anniston Central Methodist Church The Decaturs Alabama State Baptist Convention W. B. Crumpton Yarbrough Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Uisville Livingston JT. Mays Central Baptist Church Home Tate and Foreign Mission Boards Judon Howard Colleges Alabama

Church Announcements for Local Churches

First Baptist New Decatur invites all to Sunday School at 9 30 a m and services with morning and evening sermons by the pastor. Morning topic Faith the Key to the Kingdom and evening Lifted Servant. Central Baptist under Dr Livingston T Mays holds regular services with public invitation. St Johns Episcopal lists Sunday school Bible classes at 9 45 a m morning prayer 11 a m and evening prayer 7 30 p m with no holy communion at 7 a m.

First Baptist New Decatu Central Baptist Church Livingston T. Mays St. John’s Episcopal Church

J A Miller Reopens Piano House In Decatur

J A Miller, known in Decatur as a dealer of high grade pianos, returns from Florence where he ran a special sale and reopens his business in the Peck Patterson building with his Cable Shelby Burton line. A large number of friends and prospective customers have already called.

Florence Peck & Patterson Miller

Westminster Presbyterian Church Schedule Ad

Westminster Presbyterian Church at Corner Eighth and Jackson Decatur Alabama announces Sabbath School every Sabbath at 9 30 with D C Vohlers as superintendent Graded classes for all Public worship Sunday at 11 with What Makes A Strong Church and at 7 15 with Our Master Motive Special music at both services Prayer meeting next Wednesday at 7 15 led by Pastor Public invited and welcome.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Eighth and Jackson New Decatur Alabama E. Lysander Gray D. C. Vohlers

Regular church services scheduled with Rev. Dr. Duncan preaching

A regular church schedule lists two services tomorrow at 11 a m and 7 15 p m with Rev. Dr. James A Duncan, the pastor, delivering sermons at both.

James A. Duncan

First Presbyterian Decatur Service Times

Church services at 11 a m and 7 15 p m with Pastor Rev W N Shell preaching Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by J D Wyker Supt Cordial invitation to all.

First Presbyterian W. N. Shell J. D. Wyker

Pastor Rev J A Cook to Speak Morning and Evening

The pastor Rev J A Cook will occupy the pulpit in both morning and evening services. Sunday School starts at 9 45 a m with Superintendent J W Montgomery leading.

J. A. Cook J. W. Montgomery

Willoughby Presbyterian Revival Service Announced

Special revival underway with Rev. J F Tyler D D preaching both morning and evening. A 3:00 PM meeting features Dr Tyler speaking on What Un Mans a Man with a special musical program and a hearty welcome to all.

Willoughby Presbyterian J. F. Tyler

Church Service Times Announced for Sunday

The pastor will preach at 11 a m and 7 p m on Sunday with Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Superintendent John F Levin.

John F. Levin

Candidates: Cards printed at Decatur Daily

Local voters can have campaign cards printed at Decaturs Daily. The offer highlights quick turnaround and in house design services for candidates seeking printed materials.

Decaturs Daily

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