Society Notes Highlight Peggy Dowdy Honor At Christmas Party
Mrs Christine Dowdy hosted a lively Christmas party Friday night honoring her daughter Peggy Dowdy with a prize. A large guest list included Patricia Lohr Peggy Wilds Marguerite Jer Martha Nash and many others. Also reported are oyster supper by Westside Presbyterian Bible Class and several clubs hosting festive events at local venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Dowdy
Peggy
Patricia Lohr
Peggy Wilds
Marguerite Jer
Martha Nash
Martha Ar
Nell Frank Moore
Virginia Annie Miller McEntire
Sallie Barnum
Norma Todd
Lorinda Thornton
Judy Collidge
Shirley Bragg
Ida Hall Hill
Betsy Jane Elam
Betty Simmons
Mary Kate
Elia Bess Gillespie
Ann Frances Flannigan
Mary Ellen Stokes
Buddy
Ed Garrett
Horace Frank
al Jones
Buddy Argend
Townsend
Carl Arantz, Jr
Tommy Todd
Bobby
Harry Haynes
Ralph Jones
Lynn Lumstead
Arthur Parker, Jr
Christmas Holiday Guests in Decatur and Surrounding Areas
Miss Lucille Murphy and Miss Annie Murphy spend weekend in Birmingham. Locals plan Christmas visits with relatives in Birmingham, Florence, Montgomery, and other towns. Several students and faculty from A P I Auburn and Alabama College prepare holiday travels and family gatherings across Alabama and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille
Annie Gus Murphy
Birmingham
Emily Ann Peebles
Alabama College
Montevallo
Mooresville
Lou Giles
A. H. Giles
Miss On Giles
Mrs. Davis Rox
Christmas Programs At First Presbyterian and Central Methodist
The First Presbyterian Church led by Pastor J D Wallace offers Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a Christmas service of song and sermon at 11 a m with the pastor preaching on The Birth of Christ A 7 p m Christmas program by the Woman's Auxiliary features young people and invited adults On Wednesday night a Christmas tree event is planned for both children and adults Public invited Central Methodist Minister Ira F Hawkins conducts church school at 7 30 a m worship at 11 a m with The Guiding Star A 5 p m White Christmas pageant The Transfiguration of the Gifts Epworth Leagues meet at 6 30 p m with Edith Mae Shimmell and Elizabeth Ann Humphrey as presidents All members and visitors are welcome.
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Patterson
C. 8
Cook
St. Louis, Mo
LeRoy Murphree
Bob Hunter
Migg
Bechubert
First Presbyterian
J. D. Wallace
Christ
Woman's Auxiliary
Central Methodist
Ira F. Hawkins
Geo. T. Woodruff
the Guiding Star
Epworth Leagues
Edith Mae Shimmell
Elizabeth Ann Humphrey
First Methodist White Christmas Service Plans
Pastor L D Patterson leads Sunday with 9 30 am Sunday school a 11 am sermon The Empire of Jesus Anthem Oers Bethlehem Hills Ruth Banks Shepherds 430 pm Intermediate Young People 5 pm White Christmas pageant The Quest of the East raises funds for Selma orphanage No Senior Young People or evening service Tuesday 730 pm Young People's Council Wednesday 730 pm Prayer meeting
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First Methodist
L. D. Patterson
Julian
Bethlehem’s Hills
Ruth Banks
the Shepherds
Young People's Meeting
Quest of the East
Selma
Young People’s Department Council
Paul’s Lutheran Church Advent Services Schedule
The Rev BE T Town announces Fourth Sunday in Advent events at Pauls Lutheran Sherman St and Fourth Ave. Sunday school and Bible class at 3 30 a m divine service at 10 30 a m Sunday school rehearsal for Christmas Eve service at 2 30 p m Walther League meets Thursday Christmas service 7 p m and an early Christmas service Friday. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul’s Lutheran
Sherman St
Fourth Ave
BE. T. Town
Walther League
Southside Baptist Service Schedule Includes Christmas Message
The Sunday morning schedule lists 9 45 a m Sunday school with Bryan Abbott as superintendent. The 11 a m worship features a Christmas message by Pastor W Myers. Evening service and midweek activities are noted with a focus on worship and friend to man themes.
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Southside Baptist
W. Myers
Bryan Abbott
Troyell A. m
P. m. Wortley
A. m
Ting
Church of God Unified Service and Christmas Pantomime
The Church of God holds a unified service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m with a Christmas pantomime at 6 p.m and a sermon at 7 p.m. The Little Stone Church on the Bee Line Highway invites worshippers to attend.
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Church OF God
Fourth Street
Little Stone
Bee Line
Westminster Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule
Sunday school 9 30 a m Henry Norton Supt Men s Bible Class O Hager man teacher Women s Bible Class Miss Ellen Groenendyke Clara Cortner Woman s Bible Class Worship sermon Room 2 p m Christian Endeavor Mrs Marjorie Roper Sept 5 p m Vesper Service Annual Christmas Service by Sunday school 6 p m People s Candle Lighting Service Wednesday 4 30 p m Prayer 8 15 p m Choir Rehear
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Westminster Presbyterian
L. H. Knight
Jackson St
Eighth Ave
Henry Norton
Hagerman
Ellen Groenendyke
Clara Cortner
Christian Endeavor
Marjorie Roper
Memorial Drive Methodist Service Schedule
Memorial Drive Methodist invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 a m with pastor Frank M Aldridge guiding. Sept 11 service at 11 am features preaching, 6 15 pm Young People meeting, and 7 pm preaching. All are welcome to attend any or all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Drive
Frank M. Aldridge
C. F. Waterson
Is the Universe Evolved by Atomic Force in Christian Science Lesson
A Decatur First Church of Christ Scientist Sunday Lesson-Sermon centers on the Golden Text and Scriptural selections including 1 Corinthians 8 5 6. The piece reflects religious themes and doctrinal meditation from the church service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Scientist
Decatur
At Home Dainty Wash Frock Pattern 4275
Anne Adams presents pattern 4275 a feminine cotton frock with adjustable sleeves and square neckline. features patch pockets and optional ruffles ideal for morning wear. includes step by step sewing instructions and fabric guidance with sizes 14 through 42 and yardage for size 16. pattern price and mail order details included.
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Anne Adams
Decaturety Pattern Department
Sunday Services and Read Room at Johnston Street Church
The church invites the public to Sunday services at 11 oclock and Sunday school at 9 45 a m, with Wednesday testimonial services at 730 p m. A free read room behind the church on Johnston street operates from 2 to 4 on Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays, with services in the church building.
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Heaven
Earth
Johnston Street
Christmas Program At Bible School Seeks Public
Supt Mari Shaffer announces a Sand Christmas treat for boys and the public is invited to a 5 p.m. program titled Peace orn Good-Will. The event features a Christmas program and community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Mari
Shaffer
Ninth Street Methodist Christmas Services Spotlight
Pastor W. L. Spearman invites all ages to church school at 9 46 am led by Guy Jones with departments for cradle roll to parents. Sunday services at 11 am and 7 pm feature special music and a Christmas program by the Young People. Public invited.
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Ninth Street
W. L. Spearman
Church School
Guy Jones
Evergy
Young People’s Department
John’s Episcopal Service Notice on Jackson Street
Morning prayer and sermon at 11 with Holy Communion at 11 p m. Sunday school and a Christmas tree event at 7. Rev Charles J Alleyn leads services at Jackson Street and Gordon Drive East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. John's Episcopal
Jackson St
Gordon Drive
Chas. J. Alleyn
Sunday School and Prayer Services Announced Churchwide
The notice invites attendance at Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a Wednesday midweek prayer service at 7 30 p m A special program is set for 5 p m and everyone is urged to attend.
Central Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Cantata
Central Baptist on Fourth Avenue at EB and Grant hosts 9:30 a.m. Sunday school led by J OC Cowan, 6:30 p.m. The Glorious Gospel, 7:30 p.m. Christmas Cantata arranged by A L Moye with Mrs Fritz Schubert at the organ. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday ting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Cor
4Th Ave
Grant
James Allen Smith
J. OC. Cowan
A. m
P. U
B. T. Union
A. L. Moye
Fritz Schubert
Ting
Westside Presbyterian Sunday School Notice
Westside Presbyterian on Seventh Avenue West invites visitors to Sunday School at 9 45 a m and a Christmas play The Wise Men At the Well at 7 p m with a 7 p m prayer meeting on Wednesday All visitors welcomed to attend
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Westside Presbyterian
Seventh Avenue West
Willoughby Presbyterian Church Schedule
Willoughby Presbyterian at Ninth Street and Sixth Avenue lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Frank Lewis superintendent preaching and worship at 7 p m visitors welcomed Ladies Aid meets Monday at 2 p m and mid week prayer service Wednesday at 7 p m.
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Willoughby Presbyterian
6Th Ave
South
W. B. Strong
Frank Lewis
Ladies’ Aid
Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church Christmas Program Preview
Chas L Dobbs pastor leads 9 30 Bible class 11 oclock service 6 45 evening teen drill 7 30 Christmas program opening with seasonal songs and pageant When the Light Shone 7 pm Wednesday midweek prayer meeting at the church readers urged to attend and see the program Sunday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixteenth Ave
Baptist
Chas. L. Dobbs
Pas
Pepe Cok
Buck
Elbows and Water Advice in Early Health Column
A reader seeks elbow lightening tips for darkened skin and questions if high water intake causes weight gain. The reply advises skin scrubbing, lemon juice or peroxide treatment, cold cream, and overnight lubrication for elbows, then explains water supports digestion and fat reduction when reducing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian
Patricia
St Annes Catholic Church Winter Mass and Confession Schedule
St Annes Catholic Church at 331 Johnston Street lists winter mass times at 8 and 10 a.m. on Sundays, confessions Saturday 5:30–6 and 7–8 p.m., Sunday devotions at 7:30 p.m., rosary instruction and benediction. Rectory contact 331 Johnston Street, phone 41.
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ST. Anne's Catholic Cor. Johnston St
Fourth Ave
Patrick Joseph Buckley
Johnston Street
St. Ann's
Christmas Program At First Christian Church
The Christmas program directed by Miss Mary Lillian Feigley will be presented Sunday at 7 30 in the church auditorium in dramatic form The Bible school hour is 9 30 am and the worship service follows with the Christmas sermon And This Shall Be the Sign Unto You as the subject
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R. L. Harrell
Mary Lillian Feigley
Christmas Program At First Church Schedule
The Sunday school led by O Payne at 9 45 a m features Forrest E Miller as superintendent. Morning Worship at 11 a m includes No Room At Inn. Junior church at 11 with Miss Mary Joe White. Vesper at 5 with The Empty Room drama by Young People. Annual Christmas tree program Wednesday December 23 at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
O. Payne
Forrest E. Miller
Inn
Mary Joe White
Copeland Presbyterian Church Service Note
Minister W B Strong leads Sunday services at Copeland Presbyterian with Sunday school at 10 am and morning preaching at 11 am. Sermon title by the pastor is The Inates Spirit is the True Christian Spirit.
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Nantes
St Timothy's Episcopal Rector Alleyn to Speak
The Rev. Charles J. Alleyn, rector of Grace Church in Sheffield, will deliver a talk at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church. Details of time and venue appear in local church notices.
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ST. Timothy's Episcopal
Chas. J. Alleyn
Grace Church
Sheffield
Will
Christmas Eve Communion Service At Allstneeeee Church
The text invites the public to attend a Christmas Eve morning service at 11 o'clock to preach and administer Holy Communion at Allstneeeee Church.
Moulton Churches Call for Families to Attend Services
Moulton Baptist announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Prof Kirk Howell as superintendent Morning Worship at 11 00 a m features sermon on Training Unions Evening Worship at 6 p m invites parents to bring children to church services Pastor J Luther Gaines leads the spiritual program and urges families to join in.
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J. Luther Gaines
Kirk Howell
Church Services Schedule Noted for Sunday
J M Holland pastor at Church school 10 a m. G W Puckett general superintendent presides morning worship and sermon at 11. Evening worship and sermon at 7. Woman's Missionary Society on this day with activities listed.
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J. M. Holland
G. W. Puckett
Woman's Missionary Society
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