Soviet Casts First Ballot in Historic Soviet Elections
The article notes the first direct, non secret Soviet vote for a federal legislature with 569 seats in the Soviet of the Union and 574 in the Soviet of Nationalities. Candidates included officials, party members, and workers such as milkmaids and a top locomotive engineer. Stalin is portrayed as the central figure guiding the campaign and votes.
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Communist Party
Soviet Union
Joseph Stalin
Russia
Alexander Kosarieff
Young Communist League
Stalin
Pravada
Soviet of the Union
Soviet of Nationalities
Child Dies of Pneumonia Attack
Shirley Gay Harvey seven months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey died this morning at 12 30 o clock funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 30 from the family residence with burial in the local cemetery details missing from the fragment
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Shirley Gay Harvey
Esen
Soaves
Alley
Pageant Rehearsal Scheduled at Central Methodist Church
All members of the Christmas Pageant at Central Methodist Church were notified of a rehearsal Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. The pageant, directed by Mrs. J. W. Darrah, will feature special costuming and scenery with lighting effects by Mrs. Iter House.
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Central Methodist Church
J. W. Darrah
Manford, 55, Claims Nation's No 1 Forgotten Man
Indianapolis December 11. Gam Manford of Louisville Kentucky believes he is the nations leading forgotten man. He was arrested last May on a theft charge and could not raise a 2500 dollar bond. Jai attaches.
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Indianapolis
Gam Manford
Louisville
Jai
Mrs. Mattie A. Nelson Dies at 75 in Cartwright Community
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for Mrs. Mattie A. Nelson of Cartwright west of Athens. A pioneer resident, she was 75. She leaves her husband two daughters three sons and one brother. Burial followed at the family graveyard after services by the Pettysville Methodist minister.
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Meen Helda
Ala
Mattie A. Nelson
Cartwright
Athens
Pettysville
Fire at 512 Madison Street Causes Small Loss
Decatur Fire Department was called at 6 35 this morning to 512 Madison Street where sparks on the roof caused a blaze. There was a small loss reported by firemen.
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Decatur Fire Department
Madison Street
Athens luncheon honors Mrs Laler before Birmingham departure
Mrs George entertained twenty four guests at a bridge luncheon with a Madeira cloth table, Christmas tree gifts, and high score prizes in Athens. Mrs Baylis Hightower led the ladies, Dr John P Hill won the men’s prize, and a long list of locals attended or were noted as visiting.
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Mra. Hightower
L. W. Chambers
Edward Goodrich
M. A. Jones
D. L. Rosenau, Jr
R. M. Reeves
David L. Rosenau, Jr
D. J. Wilson
John P. Hill
F. G. Peer
Baylis Hightower
Fred Martin
W. C. Chambers
Elizabeth Malone
Mary Martin
L. MH. Lanier
Mary Lillian Fergiey
Jack Gilbert
Christine Wilson
Jack Tanner
Malone Moore
R. C. Martin
John W. Wilson
George L. Sherill, Jr
Washington, D. C
T. E. Gilbert
Athens
Vanderbilt Hospital
Nashville
Thomas Temple Martin
R. H. Walke
Birmingham
Montgomery
L. P. Cartwright
R. H. Richardson, Jr
Ellis Chambers
William Lindsay
Decatur
Hermit Shick longs for hollow tree stay in Kittanning
In Armstrong County the 48 year old ex soldier Harry Shick known as The Hermit sought shelter in a hollow eight foot poplar for five months. County officials coaxed him from the tree and he said spring will bring a fresh start. He mentioned his late parents and past guardians.
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Kittanning
Harry
Shick
Armstrong County
Oak Ridge
Saul
God The Preserver of Man Sunday Service at Decatur Church
Christian Science lesson sermon centers on God as preserver of man with Golden Text from 2 Timothy 4 18 and Psalms 145. Services include Sunday 11 am Sunday school 9 30 am Wednesday 8 pm and reading room hours 2 4 pm Monday Wednesday Saturday rear Johnston Street entrance.
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God
Church of Christ, Scientist
Decatur
Johnston Street
Fellowship with God and Jesus Our Lord in Christian Life
A devotional on fellowship as essential to humanity and faith. Jesus modeled fellowship with disciples and Father, the church strengthens believers through shared life, and eternal life includes ongoing fellowship beyond death. The piece invites attendance to a baptism event with a crowd present.
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Jesus
Barnabas
Saul
Paul
Silas
Mark
Peter
John
Jonathan
David
God
Jesus Christ
Christ
Church Triumphant
Westminster Presbyterian Church Service and Events Schedule
The Westminster church announces worship at 11 a.m. with Rev L H Knight and a 5 p.m. vesper service on Sunday. Christmas events include a cantata on December 19 and a joint choir Cantata on December 26. Rev J Wallace Willoughby of Bagdad, Iraq will preach December 19 at 5 p.m. and the Young People’s Choir will perform.
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Westminster Presbyterian
L. H. Knight
Jackson St
Eighth Ave
Bob Sheppard
Young People’s League
Bob Hunter
J. Wallace Willoughby
Bagdad
Iraq
Athens Presbyterian Church
Westminster
Universal Bible Sunday Observed at Spearman Church
W L Spearman pastor leads 9 45 worship with Guy Jones general superintendent. 11 a m service features Universal Bible Sunday with 7 p m follow up. Young People meet 6 15 p m with Nannie Watson president, Jewell Vaughn and A G Jones counselors. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p m. Stewards hold monthly meeting Monday 7 p m at John Butler home. Public invited to worship.
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W. L. Spearman
Guy Jones
Universal Bible
Young People’s Department
Nannie Watson
Jewell Vaughn
A. G. Jones
John Butler
First Methodist Service Schedule and Events
Pastor L D Patterson leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a sermon at 11 00 a m on Light From the Bible An offering is taken for Chinese refugees A second sermon at 5 00 p m titled For This is IT Came at 6 00 p m The intermediate and senior youth meet in their rooms at 6 30 p m The Worker's Council monthly supper with Julian Harris on Sept Ww at 7 30 p m Prayer-
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First Methodist
L. D. Patterson
Julian Harris
Broan
The
Worker's Council
Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church Schedule Near Wadsworth
Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church at 16th Ave and Wadsworth St led by Pastor Chas L. Dobbs lists a Men's Bible Class at 9:30 a. m taught by E Dutton. Sunday school and sermon times include 11 a. m with Pastor, 5:45 p. m BTA departments directed by C L Buck, and 2:30 p. m sermon by the pastor. Wednesday Cottage meeting noted.
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Sixteenth Ave
Baptist Cor
16Th Ave
Wadsworth St
Chas. L. Dobbs
E. Dutton
W. Norwood
T. A
C. L. Buck
Midweek Prayer Service Announced at Local Church
A Sunday worship reminder invites members to attend church services. An nounced time for Sunday gathering and 7 15 p m midweek prayer service at the church are highlighted with emphasis on church as a safe place for worship.
Chitwood A M Church Schedule Promises Evening Services
Pastor J H Chitwood leads a full day at the church with 9:30 a.m. church school under Geo T Woodruff, 11 a.m. worship with a sermon on The Ground Work of Human, 6 p.m. Intermediate League, 6:15 p.m. Young People meeting, 7 p.m. evangelistic service with The Insight of Christ. A Junior Board of Stewards meets 7:15 p.m. Wednesday psalms study. December 19 features an Orphans Home offering.
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J. H. Chitwood
Geo
Board of Stewards
Memorial Drive Methodist Church Service Schedule
The Memorial Drive Methodist Church at 415 West Ninth Avenue led by Rev. R. D. Cook offers Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. with Parker as superintendent and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. featuring The Living Word sermon.
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Memorial Drive
Methodist
West
Ninth Avenue
R. D. Cook
P Parker
Bible Sunday Observance at Hi League Meeting
The Hi League meets with Mrs Ruth Haines at 6 p m followed by Young People's Department also at 6 p m Worship at 7 p m with sermon Caring for Souls The Missionary Society holds meetings at 2 30 and 7 p m Prayer Meeting Wednesday night at 7 o'clock Everyone is cordially invited.
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Hi-League
Ruth Haines
Young People's Department
Caring For
the Missionary Society
Ryone
St Anne’s Catholic Church Notices and Mass Times
Rev Patrick Joseph Buckley at 331 Johnston Street. Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 a.m. Confessions Saturdays 5 to 6 p.m. St Anne’s Cor Johnston Street Fourth Avenue address listed.
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ST. Anne's Catholic
Bible study and sermon at Nineteenth Avenue Church
The Church of Christ on Nineteenth Avenue holds a Bible study at 10 o clock and preaching at 11 o clock. H L Kirby will speak on the subject What Can I Believe.
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Church OF Christ
Nineteenth Avenue
H.L. Kirby
First Baptist Church Services At Oak and Lafayette Streets
Pastor Jesse F. Ray preaches at First Baptist on Oak and Lafayette. Sunday school at 9 30 a m T U at 6 p m mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m topics How To Be Saved and The New Christian. Morning service to elect four deacons and discuss a spring revival. Evening services will be at the…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Jesse F. Ray
Cor Oak and Vine Streets Sunday School Service
Sunday school at 9 45 a m on Cor, Oak and Vine Streets led by J H Jones. Sept 11 service includes preaching by Rev H L Nelson of Sheffield. Bis cordial church activity noted.
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J. H. Jones
H. L. Nelson
Sheffield
St. John’s Episcopal Church Services Schedule
St John’s Episcopal Jackson Street and Gordon Drive East Rev. Cox rector lists Holy Communion at 9 45 a m church school 11 00 morning prayer 3 pm St Peter’s Mission 6 30 pm Y PR L pledge cards for 1938 to be blessed at alms basin Woman’s Auxiliary cooperates 8 am communion.
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ST. John’s Episcopal
Jackson St
Gordon Drive
Oliver C. Cox
Holy Communion
St. Peter's Mission
PR & L
Cooperate Communion Woman's Auxiliary
St Pauls Lutheran Advent Services at Sherman Church
The St Pauls Lutheran at Sherman corner Fourth Ave and St. Pauls presents the third Sunday in Advent with 9:30 am Sunday school and Bible class 10:30 am Hour of Worship 8 pm Sunday school rehearsal 4 pm J-O Club meeting and 7:30 pm Walther League gathering. Visitors welcome.
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ST. Paul's
Religious service schedule with sermons by Edwin Wyle
On Moulton Street and Fourth Avenue at 9 45 a m Sunday school led by Edwin McCulloch superintendent. Morning sermon by Dr Edwin Wyle of New York City titled The Twelfth Man from Luke 24 33 36. Evening sermon titled Owning Everything from 1 Corinthians 3 22.
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Moulton St
Fourth Ave
Edwin McCulloch
Edwin Wyle
New York City
Exchange of appointments at Grant Street Church
The Grant Street Church of Christ announces Sunday services with Lindsay Allen and James R. Greer. Greer will speak at both services in Grant Street Decatur and Tusumbia, leading the young people's meeting at 6 p.m. The Ladies' Bible class meets Wednesday at 3 p.m. Revelations study at 7:30 p.m. Public invited.
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Grant Street
Lindsay Allen
Tuscumbia
James R. Greer
Decatur
Greer
Mr. Greer
Third Street
North
Grant Street Church
Southside Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Sermons
Southside Baptist Church invites members to Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. led by A. L. Burns. Worship at 11 a.m. features The Healing of the Nation by Pastor Myers and a 5:45 p.m. Training Service with special closing assembly program. Evening worship at 7 p.m. presents The Hope That Is Set Before Us by the pastor.
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Southside Baptist
W. Myers
A. L. Burns
Wednesday Prayer Service and Lesson Gist
At 7 p.m. Wednesday a prayer service runs from 7 to 7:20, followed by a session titled The Gist of the Sunday School Lesson led by a teacher.
Athen’s Churches Present Christmas Pageant and Services
Athen's churches announce Sunday school at 9 45 a m with a Christmas cash offering for the Baptist Orphanage in all classes. Morning worship at 10 50 features a sermon on Religion In Society. A Christmas Pageant titled The Prince's Christmas is scheduled for 5 p m Sunday evening. People from all churches are invited.
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Baptist Orphanage
First Christian R. L. Harrell to preach at evening service
Minister R. L. Harrell leads church service with school at 9 45 a m and communion at 11 am. Evening program features "A the Border" stereoptical views of Mexico at 7 pm. Christmas program directed by Mrs C L Williamson set for December 19.
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First Christian
R. L. Harrell
Minister Church
Payne M. Sunday School and Christmas Pageant Plans
Saran Miller serves as superintendent for the Payne M Sunday school with 9 45 a m worship and a 11 o’clock sermon by the pastor. Christian Endeavor led by Geddes Orman at 6 30 p m. Session meets Sunday after noon at 2 p m. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m. Choir practice Wednesday 8 p m. A Christmas pageant rehearses for December 19 at 5 p m with the pastor delivering a Christmas message and seasonal music.
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Payne
Saran Miller
Christian Endeavor
Geddes Orman
Universal Bible Sunday at Methodist Church
The Methodist church will observe Universal Bible Sunday Sunday morning at 11. The pastor will address Do You Use the World's Best Text book. A choir program directed by Mrs. F. H. Armstrong precedes an Ath ens College cantata Night of Holy Memories led by Mrs. B. D. Peck with assistance from Mrs. E. R. Naylor and Dr. F. M. Church. Miss Margaret Lipscomb directs a White Christmas for December 19. An offering will go to the Alabama Methodist Orphanage at Selma.
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Methodist Church
F. H. Armstrong
Athens College
B. D. Peck
E. R. Naylor
F. M. Church
Margaret Lipscomb
Alabama Methodist
Selma
Hartselle Church Services Outline Weekly Schedule
Hartselle churches list minister Scott R Hartselle with church school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 00 a m sermon titled The Great Discovery vesper service at 5 00 p m Blessed Book theme junior intermediate and senior meetings at 6 00 p m church night service Wednesday at 7 p m.
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First Methodist
R, Scott
E. R. Currier
Railroad Aid Looming Now
Washington reports rail executives warn the industry may be precarious by next spring. Roosevelt and Jones discussed Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans to help lines during winter. I C C studies a proposed 15 percent freight rate increase while deferring immediate action. House Ways and Means Chair Doughton backs an equitable tax bill.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Jesse H. Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Doughton
D-Nc
House
Ways and Means Committee
Southern Methodists urged to aid Chinese relief drive
A public appeal from A. W. Wasson and Sallie Lou MacKinnon asks Southern Methodists to donate $10,000 to relieve Chinese war refugees. The note cites disruption of schools and hospitals near Shanghai, Soochow, and Nanking, with many institutions operating under strain while caring for the wounded and homeless.
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A. W. Wasson
Sallie Lou MacKinnon
Southern Methodist Church
China
Shanghai
McTyeire School
Comparative Law School
Margaret Williamson
Soochow
Venice
Far East
Athens
Soochow Hospital
Soochow University
Laura Haygood Normal School
Davidson School
Atkinson Academy
Huchow
Nanking
Hangchow Bay
McTyeire
Chi Na
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