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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1937

Page

8

Revival Ends Sunday in Hartselle

Revival crowds in Hartselle praised the Jewish evangelist Roseff party led by Rev. Dan Rosoff and Rev. Frank T. Smith. Pappy Rosoff and Mrs Colburn provided music to uplifting services. Visitors from Huntsville Decatur and Cullman attended as the group moves to new fields of labor with thanks to God.

Beelic Hartselle Dan Rosoff Frank T. Smith Rosoff Pappy” Rosoff Colburn Huntaville Decatur Cullman Rosef

Several Candidates to Be Baptized at Central Baptist

Several candidates will be baptized Sunday morning at Central Baptist Church. A full schedule includes 9:45 Sunday School led by J. C. Cowan, superintendent, and 11:00 morning worship with baptism. Rev Cowell will deliver the message “But Now” with music directed by Homer Britton.

Central Baptist Church J. C. Cowan Cowell Homer Britton

Airby to Speak Sunday Morning

A minister from the Nineteenth Church of Christ will preach at Dents on Sunday morning at 11 o clock. He will speak on a topic to be announced.

AIRBY Church of Christ Dents

No more Morgan County court sessions before year’s end

A notice states there will be no further court sessions in Morgan County between now and the year’s first day as the county courthouse remains closed for the holiday period.

Morgan County

Royal Town Hall Fire Devastates Building

Fire destroyed the Royal Town Hall on December 18 as volunteers battled flames with no equipment available, the apparatus stored inside the burning structure.

Royal Entertainment Royal Royal Town Hall

Christmas program planned at Church of God annex

The Church of God at Sixth Ave and Fourth St announces a unified service from 9 30 to 11 15 am with a Christmas program for the beginner, primary and junior departments in the Annex next Sunday. Mrs W D Hardin sponsors the junior choir Christmas song. An evening service is canceled. worshipers are invited to attend.

Church OF God Sixth Ave Fourth Street B. Conner Little Stone Bee Line Annex W. D. Hardin

Noting No Room for Him in the Inn

The sermon recalls Luke 2 1 0 20 and the birth of the Savior in Bethlehem. It uses the Christmas story to urge faith over worldly power and calls on readers to welcome Christ into hearts homes and peace efforts amid world conflict.

City of David Christ the Herod Christ Nenly China Spain Palestine

Central Methodist Christmas Pageant Promises Special Service

A church schedule highlights worship at 11 a.m. and a 7 p.m. Young People's meeting at Central Methodist. The message invites attendance at a Christmas pageant titled The Promised One and asks for a liberal offering for the Orphan's Home.

Central Methodist J. A

Sunday School and Worship Schedule at Baptist Church

The notice outlines services led by J. Cowan General Superintendent with Sunday activities including 0 45 a m Sunday school 1 a m worship 6 30 p m Baptist Training Union 7 p m evangelistic service and Wednesday prayer and scripture study inviting families to attend.

J. ©. Cowan Baptist Training Union

The Light of the World Christmas Pageant Rehearsal

First Methodist notes include a 2:30 pm dress rehearsal for the Christmas Pageant and a 5 pm White Christmas Service featuring a pageant titled The Light of the World. Pastor L D Patterson leads sermons and Sunday school with Julian Harris as superintendent. Offering for the Selma Orphan's Home. Senior and Intermediate Young People cancel. Junior Board supper meeting Tue 6:30 pm. Noble Russell, chair. Prayer meeting Wed 7:30 pm.

First Methodist L. D. Patterson Julian Harris Supr Il A. m Selma Board of Stewards Noble Russell

Westminster Presbyterian Service Schedule and Cantata

Reverend L H Knight leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m Baptism at 1 00 p m Worship by Dr J Wallace Willoughby at 5 p m Vesper service at 6 p m with the Young People’s Choir presenting The Awakening Christmas Cantata Young People’s League follows Women’s Auxiliary hosts post program Westminster Church invites all to join its friendly welcome

Westminster Presbyterian L. H. Knight Jackson St Eighth Ave J. Wallace Willoughby Young People’s Choir Young People's League Westminster Church

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Service Notice

Cor 16th Ave and Wadsworth St announces church events led by Pastor Chas L Dobbs. Sunday school at 9:45 with Ma r Sunday sermon at 11 on The Marks of Christ In a Believer. 5 45 p m B T U depts directed by C L Buck. 7 p m Christmas program directed by Buck with offerings for the Orphan's Home at Troy. Wednesday Cottage Prayer Meeting at Mrs. (name unread).

Sixteenth Ave Baptist 16Th Ave Wadsworth St Chas L. Dobbs Sden Bibie Chen Dutton Q. W. Norwood C. L. Buck Vile

Midweek Prayer Service at Local Church Invitation

Pearlie Freeman invites parishioners to a midweek prayer service at 7 15 p m on Wednesday at the corner of 16th Avenue and Olive Street. The pastor asks all to attend the morning message and the evening program.

Pearlie Freeman 16Th Avenue Olive Street

First Baptist Church Sunday Services and Weekday Ryager Service

The First Baptist Church invites attendees to two Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. The U. at 6 p.m. Mid-week Ryager Service is set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Visit the church at both services. the pastor leads.

First Baptist

Little Chaven Hosts White Christmas at Memorial Drive

Memorial Drive Methodist at 415 West Ninth avenue lists morning worship at 11 with a sermon No Room for Him by Rev R D Cook. The Intermediate League meets at the parsonage at 5 p m for a Christmas tree program. gifts requested. Evening service features a White Christmas directed by Mrs Ruth Haines as the league postpones its 6 o’clock meeting.

Memorial Drive Methodist West Ninth Avenue R. D. Cook Ruth Haines

Program to Start at 7 O Clock with Orphanage Offering

The program begins at seven with an offering for the Alabama Methodist Orphanage. A Wednesday night service features a pageant by Mrs. Obels at seven. All are invited to attend.

Alabama Methodist Orphanage Obels

Willoughby Presbyterian Christmas Program at Worship

Willoughby Presbyterian at Sixth Ave and Ninth Street hosts a Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by F T Lewis and worship at 7 p m featuring a short Christmas program led by Miss Eugene Little. The Pastor will deliver a brief Christmas message. Mid week prayer and worship occur Wednesday at 7 p m and visitors are welcome.

Willoughby Presbyterian Sixth Ave Ninth Street South W. B. Strong F. T. Lewis Eugene Little

St Pauls Lutheran Church Advent Services and Christmas Plans

Sherman church invites visitors for the fourth Sunday in Advent with 9:30 Sunday school 10:30 worship hour. A 3 p m Sunday School rehearsal for the Christmas Service, and Christmas Day festival service at 9 a m with the message A Changeless Christ for a Changing World.

ST. Paull’s Sherman St Fourth Ave EF. T. Town Friends of

Fairview Church Programs Schedule with Youth Readings

Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by G W Fowler superintendent New Things at 6 00 p m directed by T R Harrison Worship service at 7 p m features special music and readings by the youth of the church and their participants Borsque mentioned as part of the program

Fairview B. Carroll Carter G. W. Fowler Son T. R. Harrison

St Anne’s Catholic Church Masses This Sunday

The pastor will lead both Sunday services at St Anne’s Catholic Church located at Johnston Street and Fourth Avenue. Masses are at 8 and 10 am with confessions on Saturdays from 6 to 6:30. Residents of Fairview are especially welcome.

Fairview Christ ST. Anne's Catholic

First Presbyterian Church to Host University Of Alabama Speaker

At 8 48 a m Sunday J H Jones will baptize and Rev George Lang of the University of Alabama will address the congregation The public is invited to this cordial church event on Oak and Vine Streets appealing to all parishioners and neighbors.

First Presbyterian Oak and Vine Streets

Moulton Heights Baptist Church Services Schedule

Pastor W. W. Coffey leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 7 p.m. Other meetings include B T VU at 6 11 p.m. Monday W M at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Y W A. Tuesday prayer at John Mooney's 7 p.m. J M Byars in charge. Wednesday prayer at church with J G McMillan.

Moulton Heights W. W. Coffey Bethea Stedham J. L. Davis John Mooney J. M. Byars J. G. McMillan

The Friendly Church Service Schedule and Christmas Program

Rev L J Kaylor pastor leads Sunday worship at 11 a m with sermon Christ Incarnate and Sunday school at 9 45 a m Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor meet at 2 and 7 p m Special Christmas music and drama Little Brother of the Blessed at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting directed by Mrs E A Edwards

the Friendly Church Arch L. J. Kaylor G. Oo. Devine

Christmas Services Planned at Ninth Street Methodist Church

The Ninth Street Methodist Church announces morning and evening services Sunday with a Christmas message at 11 and 7. An offering will be taken for the Selma Methodist hospital project. Youth groups meet at 6:15, and the Intermediate League Unions of the Decatur district convene at 2:30. Public invited.

Ninth Street Methodists V. Spearman Guy Jones Methodist Selma Ala Young People’s Department Nannie Watson Jewel Vaughn A. G. Jones Our Church Intermediate League Decatur

Church Schedule Notice on Johnston Street

The passage notes religious services with a Sunday service at 1 o clock, Sunday school at 9 30 a m, and a Wednesday meeting at 6. The church reading room is open 2 to 4 on Monday Wednesday and Saturday in the rear of the church with Johnston street entrance.

Johnston Street

Unbounded Scope of Prayer at Southside Baptist

Southside Baptist offers Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. led by A. L. Burns, with a sermon by the pastor on The Unbounded Scope of Prayer. A reading of James is suggested before 11 a.m. Worship services resume at 7 p.m. with The Heart Preparation for the Advent of the Lord. Wednesday Prayer Meeting led by Mrs. A. L. Burns includes a Christmas message.

Southside Baptist W. Myers A. L. Burns Woodland Mills

Athen’s Churches Plan White Christmas Program

A Sunday evening program at 7 o clock directed by Mrs. Charles Williamson features A Christmas Phantasy by church school members with choir help. Participants are asked to bring practicable suits for sending to the Atlanta Christian Home. At 11 o clock, the pastor will deliver a Christmas sermon.

Charles Williamson Church School Atlanta

White Gifts for the King Pageant at U. S. Pitts

A pageant and musical program titled White Gifts for the King will be presented Sunday at 6 o clock. The schedule allows attendance at other churches Christmas services. Margaret Lipscomb leads, assisted by Mrs. F. H. Armstrong Mrs. R. H. Richardson Jr. and Daisy Braly. Gifts and offering will...

First Methodist U. 8 Pitts Margaret Lipscomb F. H. Armstrong R. H. Richardson, Jr Daisy Braly

Sermon and Music at Y Morning Service in Selma

The service at the Methodist Orphanage at Selma features a sermon titled No at the Inn at 11 o'clock. The pastor questions Christ's place in world councils and in personal hearts. The choir will perform select pieces to mark the day.

Selma Christ

Christmas Pageants At Round Island And Local Church Events

O Payne's Sunday school at 9 45 a m features a special Christmas program directed by Mrs Gilbert McCoy Worship at 11 with a Christmas sermon The Junior church at 11 led by Miss Prances Harris The Young People's Society cancels due to the pageant The annual Christmas Pageant starts 5 p m with doors open at 430 p m and Stanta Claus visits at 7 Written as The Three Great Joys with carols from many nations The church plans carol singing December 21 The Round Island church presents Christmas Revealed Sunday at 5 30 inviting all The young people plan to spread Christmas joy by singing citywide.

First Presbyterian O. Payne Gilbert McCoy Prances Harris Young People’s Society Santa Claus Helena Miller

Hartselle Churches Plan Christmas Week Services

Rudolph R. Scott presides as minister with church school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 00 featuring The Song of the Heavenly Host L 5 pm vesper service with White Christmas and the Christmas Cantata Chimes of the Holy Night Junior Intermediate and Senior Young People's meetings scheduled for the day

First Methodist Rudolph R. Scott E. R. Currier

Pageant cast listed for Central Methodist church

The Prom One pageant at Central Methodist church Sunday night at 7 features Christ as the Light of the World with special lighting. A concealed choir directed by Mrs HK O Troup will perform. Cast includes Spirit of History Rev J H Ghitwood, Shepherds Henry Day Prank Troup Charles Darrah, Angels Mary Louise Nash Annetle Reams Margaret Lawrence Margaret Humphrey Judith Mae Schimmel Margaret Perry Mildred Chitwood Jane Britain Kathleen McGlathery Charlotte Ann Langley Barbara Jean Langley, Wise Men Alfred Hodgins Jim Price Otto Nebrig, Mary and Joseph Mr and Mrs M K Vickrey. Final practice tonight at 7 at the church.

Central Methodist Church Christ HK. O. Troup Spirit of History J. H. Ghitwood Shepherds Henry Day Prank Troup Charles Darrah Mary Louise Nash Annetle Reams Margaret Lawrence Margaret Humphrey Fudith Mae Schimmel Margaret Perry Mildred Chitwood Jane Britain Kathleen McGlathery Charlotte Ann Langley Barbara Jean Langley Alfred Hodgins Jim Price Otto Nebrig Mary Joseph M. K. Vickrey

Drunkenness Cases Heard in Police Court Sessions

Only two cases were heard today in police court. Two defendants faced charges of drunkenness in a brief hearing.

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