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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1929

Page

3

Stars Twinkling At The Theatre Feature Banky And Co

Vilma Banky Edmund Lowe Warner Baxter and Robert Armstrong head a star lineup in The Awakening and The Racketeer at the Princess. The article highlights Banky as a rising star and notes Fox Movietone and United Artists releases with other Hollywood names. Ed Lowe Baxter and Mary Duncan headline Thru Different Eyes a new all talking drama. The Racketeer stars Armstrong Lombard with a lavish underworld backdrop.

Vilma Banky Edmund Lowe Warner Baxter Robert Armstrong Rudolph Valentino Wilma Banky Victor Fleming Hollywood United Artists Samuel Goldwyn Douglas Fairbanks Mary Pickford Charles Chaplin D. W. Griffith Norma Talmadge John Barrymore Irving Berlin Marie Miss Banky Fox Movietone Lowe Mickey Dunn Arizona Dorothy Burgess the Princess John G. Blystone Milton Gropper Tom Barry Princess Theatre Mary Duncan Underworld Pathe Carol Lombard Paul Gangelin Howard Higgin Midas Park Avenue Long Island Elf Mr. Armstrong Miss Lombard Roland Drew Jeanette Loff John Loder Kit Guard Robbie Dunn Hedda Hopper al Hill Bud Fine

Thief Sees Lock But Skips Car Takes Hunting Gear

In Athens Alabama on December 14 a thief sawed the garage lock of jeweler Geo H Wood but did not steal the automobile. The intruder took a hunting jacket and shotgun shells and rummaged through contents, leaving the rest untouched. No clues were found by police investigating the case.

Athens Ala Geo. H. Wood

Whiteman Hour On Radio Next Tuesday Night

On December 17 the Old Gold Paul Whiteman Hour goes nationwide on CBS from KHJ Los Angeles 9 to 10 p.m. EST. Guest Mary Margaret Owens will sing a Show Boat medley adaptation. Also featured are the Whiteman Rhythm Boys Mildred Bailey Bing Crosby Jack Fulton and Al Rinker with new tunes including You're Responsible With You With Me Tanned Legs and Blue Eyes Get Red Ready For Love.

Columbia Broadcasting System KHJ Los Angeles Mary Margaret Owens Paul Whiteman Rhythm Boys Mildred Bailey Bing Crosby Jack Fulton al Rinker

Orphans Home Superintendent to Speak at Central Baptist

Dr. J. O. Colley, superintendent of the Orphan's Home at Troy, will deliver the Sunday 10:45 AM address at Central Baptist Church. An offering for the Troy institution will be received this and next Sunday, church officials hoping for a large cash donation to help with Christmas aid.

J. O. Colley the Orphan's Home Troy Central Baptist Church Baptist Institution

Valley Farming Center Draws Five County Farmers to Decatur

Farmers from five counties travel to Decatur highlighting the region as the valley's farming hub. The gathering underscores local agricultural activity and the area's central role for growers seeking markets and resources.

Decatur

Announcements at Local Churches and Collegiates

First Methodist announces 9:30 Sunday school 11 am sermon Spirit ual Transformation 7:30 pm Athens College Glee Cantata Hi-League 6:30 pm prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30. all invited. St Pauls Lutheran and Westside Presbyterian list Sunday school times. Stated events include Seema Endeavor 6:15 pm and missionary society meeting at Snenden 2:30.

First Methodist Geo. E. Boyd Athens College- Glee Club Hi-League Westside Presbyterian Sunday School Seema Endeavor Missionary Society

Central Baptist Church Schedule and Orphanage Appeal

Pastor James Allen Smith leads a Sunday program at Central Baptist with 9 30 am Sunday school 10 45 am worship by Dr J O Colley Orphans Home Supt at Troy 6 pm B Y P U 7 pm sermon Conscience midweek 6 45 pm class 7 30 pm prayer services. Offering for the Orphanage will be taken at church this week and next Sunday the 22nd. Christmas cash gifts are urged to support the home.

Central Baptist James Allen Smith J. O. Colley Troy

Christian Union Sermon and Services Schedule

Jewell Howard minister conducts Bible school at 9 45 a m with J B Har low. The Lord s Supper is offered. Sermon titled Christian Union at 11 30 a m followed by 7 p m sermon Men That Jesus. Monday 2 30 p m Women s Circle meets. Wednesday 7 30 prayer hour. Young people lead the program. all invited.

Jewell Howard Bible School J. B. Harlow Christian Union Jesus

Church notices announce regular services

W. H. Moore, pastor, and J. C. Conley, Sunday school superintendent, invite all to worship at the usual hour. Come let us worship the Lord.

W. H. Moore J. C. Conley

Morg an County church services schedule and open reading room

Lesson sermon Sunday at 11 am titled God the Preserver of Man. Sunday school at 9 45 am. Testimonial meeting first Wednesday each month at 8 pm. Reading room open 2 to 4 pm on Tue Thu and Sat. Services in Mor gan County National Bank building. Public invited.

Man Morgan County National Bank

Westminster Presbyterian Church Activities Summary

Westminster Presbyterian at Eighth Ave and Jackson St lists Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Men and Women Bible classes also at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. features "The Echo of a Great Convention." Young People’s C E at 2 p.m. Vesper service at 5 p.m. "Back to God" and Westminster League C E at 6:15 p.m. Church offers friendly welcome.

Westminster Presbyterian Eighth Ave Jackson St Ernest N. Hart Hagerman Miss Groenendyke Westminster League C. E

Unity and World Impact Highlight Fairview Baptist Service

Pastor J. T. Anderson leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with B F Teal, followed by a sermon at 11 am on Unity What It Means to the Church to the World. At 1 pm special songs and sermon. All teachers and members urged to attend both hours.

Fairview Baptist J. T. Anderson B. F. Teal

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Willoughby Presbyterian at Sixth Ave and Ninth St invites the public to morning worship at 11 with the sermon What An Earnest Christian Can Do. Evening service at 7 on Christians Who Are Not Working for Christ. Christian Endeavor at 6, Personal Workers' League at 6:30, prayer meeting 7.

Willoughby Presbyterian Sixth Ave Ninth St South Geo W. Tryling Personal Workers’ League Christ

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Service Listings

Frank T. Smith presides at morning services with Sunday school at 9 45 and a 11 o clock sermon titled The Local Church the Foremost Institution Evening services begin with B Y P U at 5 45 and a 7 o clock sermon Keeping Fit for the Masters Use

Sixteenth Avenue Frank T. Smith

Central Methodist Church Service Schedule Description

John R. Turner pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 Supt J F Levin. Worship at 11 with sermon Working With What You Have. Epworth League 6 Evening Worship 7 with The Supreme Work of Christ. Choir music at both services. Next Wednesday 7 30 mid week service a Christmas service and spell down on the birth of Christ per Matthew and Luke chapters one and two.

Central Methodist John R. Turner F. Levin Birth Christ Matthew Luke

Southside Baptist Church Service Schedule

Pastor J. D. Pickens leads Bible school at 9:45 a.m. with classes for all ages and morning worship on a session titled A Forward Look. Evening services at 7:00 p.m. feature Finding and a 5:45 p.m. Young People's Department. Friends and strangers are welcome.

Southside Baptist J. D. Pickens

Constancy in Well Doing Sermon in Decatur

Jas R Greer minister leads Bible classes at 9 45 a m with Hosea 4 4 preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 p m The evils of Religious Inconsistency examined then constructive lesson on Constancy in Well Doing Matt 14 outlined Young People class 6 p m Ladies class 3 p m Tuesday with Mrs Walker Prayer meeting 7 30 p m Wednesday All citizens and visitors invited to tomorrow's services in Decatur area.

Jas R. Greer W. N. Walker 8Th Ave West Decatur

St Johns Episcopal Church Advent Schedule

St John s Episcopal Jackson J Gordon Drive E Rev Peter M Dennis Rector lists services for the third Sunday in Advent Holy Communion 7 30 a m Church School 9 45 a m Ladies Bible Class 10 a m Men s Bible Class 10 a m Morning service 11 a m Church School at the Wilder Place 3 p m Y P 8 L 6 p m

ST. John’s Episcopal Jackson J. and Gordon Drive Peter M. Dennis Wilder Place

First Baptist Oak Service and Bible Study

Oak at Lafayette Streets announces Bible study at 6:30 am and morning worship at 11:00 am led by Pastor J. E. Berkstresser.

First Baptist Oak Lafayette Sts J. E. Berkstresser

Caterpillar Club Joins Fay Gillie Parachute Safety

Fay Gillie joins the Caterpillar Club after leaping from a diving plane at Curtiss Field Long Island. Her parachute carried her to safety, marking a dramatic rescue during an aviation training exercise.

Fay Gillie Caterpillar Club Curtiss Field Longsland

Evangelistic Convention Echoes at Westminster Church

The Westminster Presbyterian Church will discuss echoes of the Evangelistic Conference Sunday morning led by Rev. E. N. Hart. A Sunday school message urges eager attendance. Evening programs include Baptist Young People’s Union at 6 and an evangelistic service at 7 on the topic Jonah and the Whale. A mid week service is set for Wednesday. A White Christmas program is scheduled for 5 p.m. Sunday Dec 22.

Westminster Presbyterian Church E. N. Hart Tor Baptist Young People’s Unions Glad Hand Church

Cantata to Be Given by Athens College Glee Club

Much Interest is indicated in the cantata to be performed Sunday evening at the First Methodist church. Members of the Athens College Glee Club will present the program starting at 7 30 o clock.

First Methodist Church Athens College Glee Club

The Giant by Mary Graham Bonner

John and Peggy ride a magic sleigh to a cave where a tired giant sits. He explains that times have changed and that his family once hunted children but now offers only weak tea or warm milk as they shrink from fear.

Mary Graham Bonner John Peggy Santa Claus Black Clock

Mary Garden to Sing on Radio Thursday Evening

Mary Garden, famed opera star and colorful personality, will headline the Radio Victor Hour on NBC WEAP at 10 pm standard time Thursday December 19. The program features Garden’s arias and works by American and French composers with the Victor Salon Orchestra conducted by Nathaniel Shilkret. Highlights include Depuis Le Jour from Louise and Comin the Rye, reflecting Garden’s Paris debut and Scottish birth, with pieces by Debussy Bizet and Cadman.

Mary Garden Radio-Victor WEAP NBC Miss Gardens New Victor Salon Nathaniel Shilkret Garden Depuis le Jour Louise Opera Comique Paris Scotland de Bussy Bizet Cadman

Times Change as Tales of Old Fade Away

A reflective snippet notes that harsh rumors once followed them, but attitudes have shifted as those stories lose traction and memories of past troubles fade from public view.

Thoxine Promises Quick Relief for Night Coughs

An advertisement touts Thoxine as a prescription cough remedy that targets the internal cause of coughing. It claims rapid relief for night coughs and sore throats, with no harmful drugs, pleasant taste, and a money back guarantee. Available in 35c 60c and 1 bottle sizes from druggists.

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