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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1931

Page

3

Church Announcements From Hart and Westside Presbytery

Jackson Street and Eighth Avenue churches announce Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 11 00 a m Professor Hagerman Groenendyke and the Berean groups lead Bible classes The Trinity and Satan themes will be preached Christian Endeavor groups meet at 2 and 6 15 p m with rehearsals for Christmas program. Bonanza quartet to sing at Harris service this afternoon

Jackson Street Eighth Avenue Ernest N. Hart Sunady B. Pickens Hagerman Groenendyke Christian Endeavor Society Westminster Christian Endeavor Society

Pastor Dr James Allen Smith Schedule of Services

Dr James Allen Smith pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 B Y P U at 6 evening service at 7 prayer meeting 7 30 Wednesday outlines weekly church gatherings and times.

James Allen Smith

Austinville Baptist Church Weekly Services Schedule

Pastor D W Haskew leads Sunday services at 9 45 with Acts chapter two and September. R L Campbell preaches at 11 00 from Matthew. B Y P U and B A U meet at 4 00 for preaching on Acts 1 8 237 38. A warm welcome awaits all attendees.

Austinville D. W. Haskew R. L. Campbell

Sunday services and classes at First Methodist Church

Sunday school opens at 9 30 with a class for all ages. The Men’s Bible class also meets at 9 30. Dr. W F Price, the pastor, preaches at 11 A M and 7 P M. The Epworth League meets at 6 15. Midweek prayer and fellowship is Wednesday at 7. A special musical program will be rendered at both services by the choir with Mrs W E Curry at the organ. Members are urged to attend.

J. H. Johnson W. F. Price Epworto League First Methodist Church W. E. Curry

St Pauls Lutheran Church Advent Schedule

St Pauls Lutheran on Sherman Street announces Third Sunday services at 9:30 with Sunday school and Bible class led by A. J. Hollmart, 10:30 devotional service, Teachers' Training Class Tuesday at 7:30 pm. The Rev E Town, Pastor. The church with the message of Christ. Welcome.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman Street Fourth Ave

First Baptist Oak Service Schedule and Sermon Topics

The First Baptist Oak at LaFayette under Pastor J. E. Berkstresser lists 9:30 Sunday school 11:00 worship with special music and sermon Joshua's Sword Plus Moses' Prayer. 6:00 Baptist Young People's Union led by Madeline Dix 7:00 Evening worship with sermon The Lamentations of Tess. Wednesday midweek service covers The History and Doctrines of Mormonism. Next Wednesday begins Modern Religions talks.

Joshua Moses Baptist Young People’s Unions Madeline Dix

Wallace Pastor Leads Morning Service and Evening Worship

J. D. Wallace, pastor, will lead 11:00 morning worship with a sermon titled The Fundamentals Miracles. A 6:00 Young People’s Meeting precedes 7:00 evening worship. The public is cordially invited to attend this cordial church.

J. D. Wallace

West Decatur Methodist Church Sunday Services

West Decatur Methodist invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 a m and church service at 11 a m led by Prof Henry Lile who promises a fine message Come and hear him Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m They won the banner at Austinville last evening with about three hundred attending The Epworth League will have charge of the service at 7 p m Sunday They have an active program Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

West Decatur

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Weekend Services

The Willoughby Presbyterian Church on 6th Ave and 9th St invites a full attendance at Sunday school 9 45 a m with morning worship at Westside at 6 00 p m followed by 6 45 p m evening worship. The Bonanza quartet will perform thirty minutes before the sermon. A large crowd is expected and services start at 6 45 p m to allow extra time for the program. Wednesday 7 00 p m first Christmas program practice for all with parts. The show will be presented the Wednesday night before Christmas.

Westside Presbyterian Seventh Avenue West Wv A. Gordon C. E Willoughby Bonanza Quartette Harris Willoughby Presbyterian 6Th Ave 9Th St. Lo Westside

Sunday church services and Bible classes schedule

9:45 Sunday morning Bible classes. 10:45 Services conducted by one of the elders. 7:00 Services. 7:30 Wednesday evening prayer service. 3:00 Thursday afternoon the ladies Bible Class meets at the church. Attend any or all of these services.

Sunday church schedule at Southside Church

9:45 Sunday school led by Fred E Halbrooks oral superintendent. 10:45 Morning worship sermon. 5:45 B Y P U department with three groups to train young Christians in church service. 7:00 Evening worship preached by the pastor. Southside extends welcome to all.

Fred E. Halbrooks B. Y. P. U. Department Southside

Sunday church service schedule with Rev Collier

Sunday school at 9 45 morning preaching at 11 00 B Y P A department at 5 45 evening preaching at 7 00 Rev B P Collier will be with us to preach at the morning and evening services everyone is invited to attend and worship with us

B. P. Collier

Special Sunday Services Aim to Energize Church Members

Ret. Arthur H Nabors pastor leads a series of messages from Sunday to Easter stressing teamwork and attendance. Sunday 9:30 am Sunday school led by Ben L Britnell. 11 am sermon The Spirit of Christ in Human Life. 2:30 pm Boys and Girls World Club. 6 pm Epworth Leagues. 7 pm sermon When God Visits His People. Cordial welcome.

Ben L. Britnell Christ Boys and Girls World Club Epworth Sermion

Moulton Heights Baptist M V Service Schedule

Stedham pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with J E MacMillan general superintendent. 10 45 a m sermon by the pastor. 6 00 p m B Y P A and BAU directed by Mrs J O Marsh. 7 00 p m School Night program for PTA faculty and student body. 6 00 p m Wednesday youth prayer meeting led by Elton Prosser.

Moulton Heights Young Peoples Elton Prosser

PTA Meeting Highlights Character Building at Moulton Heights

The Parent-Teachers' Association at Moulton Heights hosted an evening focused on character building in church home and school. Rev. Steadham J B Collier and Prof. Boyd Puryear spoke on respective topics, with Mrs Graves and Miss Arnie Sue Smith presenting child welfare notes.

Parent Moulton Heights M. W. Steadham J. B. Collier Boyd Puryear R. E. Graves Arnie Sue Smith

Mobile voters to decide 3.5 mill tax fate January

Mobile Alabama voters will decide January 5 on a constitutional amendment routing a three and one half mill tax from retiring a debt from Reconstruction Carpet Bag Rule to the general fund. Opponents include Peyton Norville and civic groups while Mobile's city commission supports ratification to boost general revenue. If rejected the levy ends when the debt is retired within a year or two.

Mobile Ala Alabama Peyton Norville Property Owners’ Protective Association Mobile County Civic Association Mobile Realty Board Cecil F. Bates Harry T. Hartwell R. V. Taylor Norville

Miss Mildred Ryan Improves at Home

Miss Mildred Ryan, confined to her home for several days, was reported improved today, and her many friends will be gratified to hear the news.

Mildred Ryan

Dave Cohen Visits from Birmingham on Business

Former Decatur businessman Dave Cohen arrives from Birmingham for a brief one day business visit. He is pictured meeting local associates during his stay.

Dave Cohen Decatur Birmingham

River gauge reads 6.4 feet at seven this morning

Day school officers and teachers meet at 7 30 PM Wednesday. Mid week prayer and praise service draws good attendance last Wednesday night. Come and be with us and we shall show you that you are welcome.

Shiloh Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Sermon Topics

Negro church services at Shiloh Baptist on E Lafayette and Alabama Streets led by Rev I W McGahee include 9 30 a m Sunday school with Frank Short. Sept sermon on The Bible. 5 30 p m B Y P U led by Robert Pates. 7 30 p m Evening worship with Communion sermon Christ Buried Without a Funeral. You are welcome to worship with us.

E. LaFayette Alabama I. W McGahee Frank Short

Sybil Morse Plans New York Escape From Family Ties

Sybil Morse decides to leave home for New York to start a private life, planning a secret train departure at nine tonight with the help of Jim the chauffeur. She packs a trunk, hides her plan from her parents, and contemplates independence after viewing her opulent room and realizing she feels empty without real purpose.

Sybil New York Jim Morse Jimy

Sybil Morse Leaves Home in Secret Farewell Note

In a quiet dinner, Sybil Morse contemplates departure as adventure reshapes her. She writes two letters saying she loves her family but must start anew in New York, then slips away after hearing a distant car. Bruce Durand receives a similar sorrowful missive. (To be continued)

Sybil O. K Jim O. Ray Bruce Durand Bruce Sybil Morse

Gold cube weight and U S pipeline length

A 17 inch cube of gold weighs about 1.22 tons. The United States has more than 90 000 miles of petroleum pipeline. The bulk of anthracite coal mined in Pennsylvania comes from that state.

United States Pennsylvania

Athens Contract Club Reorganizes With Card Games

The Athens scene reports the reorganization of the Tuesday Afternoon Contract Club after a summer disbandment. Members and guests enjoyed high score prizes at various meetings, with Annie B Westmoreland of Santa Monica among guests. A recent marriage united Lester Evans and Lois Allen. Several white Christmas entertainments and a Friday Sheffield dance are noted.

L. P. Cartwright W. T. McDaniel Annie B. Westmoreland Santa Monica Calif A. D. Powers R. C. Martin M. M. Rosenall Archie Lawson Fairview Frank Armstrong Carl Martin M. M. Rosenal Thurs W. T. Clay, Jr Bridge Lester Evans Lois Allen Athens A. H. Hicks Frances Powers Sheffield

Two Arrested Then Get Long Sentences

Two vagrants were charged with theft and received lengthy sentences. One admitted stealing an overcoat belonging to Bill Woodall, a radio repairman, while the other was found guilty of taking clothes from a backyard clothesline.

Bill Woodall

First global industrial exposition at Crystal Palace

The first industrial exposition open to all nations occurred at the Crystal Palace in London, running from May 1 to October 1, 1851.

Crystal Palace London

Liberal Senators Urge Farmers Credit Relief

Southern Democratic senators decide to urge liberal treatment by the administration toward farmers delinquent in loans from federal land banks. Democrats discuss a tax increase program to distribute government costs, planning a meeting Tuesday to formalize proposals including surtax rises, higher income taxes, a gift tax, and a bond issue to cover deficits.

Washington

Cecil Rhodes Returns Home to Rest With Infected Foot

Cecil Dusty Rhodes, foreman of The Daily, was confined at his Moulton Street home with an infected foot that threatened blood poisoning unless he stayed off work. He showed considerable improvement today.

Cecil Dusty) Rhodes The Daily Moulton Street

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Central Baptist First Methodist Cor Canal and Lafayette First Baptist Oak J. E- Berkstresser Ferry Street First Presbyterian Church OF Christ Grant Street Southside Baptist J- D. Pickens Sixteenth Ave. Baptist Central Methodist Arthur H. Nabors Coleanor Red Ash Cahaba Hill’s Creek Cahaba Empire—Sunlight Jellico Semet Solvay Coke Decatur Ice &Coal Co Enthusiasm Tennessee Shiloh Baptist STORK Interstate Twins F. H. Simpson South Sioux City Neb Spond Missouri River Jonny Cleo L Lucas Roberta Morses Mr. Morse Division of Motors Chevrolet Lee and Line Streets Decatur, Ala
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