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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1913
Page
4
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Announcement listing Harvey H. Wright as a Morgan County sheriff candidate and D F Green for State Senator of the Second District Morgan and Lawrence counties plus J A Foreman as Morgan County sheriff candidate, all subject to the Democratic primary. Solicits readers' votes and influence.
A historical reflection traces how toys evolved from simple handmade gifts to modern electric and mechanical playthings. It notes enduring dolls and animals, cultural variations, and the lasting value of durable toys that outlive faddish trends, with a nod to Christmas consumption and global toy traditions.
The musical farce The Little Millionaire by Geo M Cohan arrives at the Masonic December 47 with three acts of fast paced humor and song. Robert Spooner stars as the reformed son of a wealthy father facing pull from old companions. Also noted is an advertisement for Good Luck Self Rising Flour from Brock and Spight Co and C Becker Milling Co as exclusive agents for Red Bud Illinois.
Central Methodist Church schedules morning prayer at 11 a m and evening service at 7 p m led by Pastor R I Walston. Morning sermon titled The Wonderful One and evening sermon Gifts for the King, with services described as fitting the season and inviting all to worship the King together.
The Ninth Street Methodist Church offers a morning sermon at 11 by Pastor Co. P. Hamby on "The Incarceration of Jesus Christ." Ollie Hall will preach at the evening hour. Sunday school begins at 9 45 with good zeal singing. The public is invited.
The eleven o'clock hour tomorrow features Cradle Roll Day with fifty or more babies expected. Mrs. B. G. Johnson, superintendent, will present a Christmas banner for each infant and a small white bow. Evening service proceeds as usual, then the pastor travels to Decatur to preach at the First Baptist Church (colored). Services at Jackson Street Christian Church follow at 11 am with Brother J. M. Joiner preaching. attendance requested.
Westminster Presbyterian schedules Christmas events with a morning sermon on A Democratic Proclamation and a 7:30 pm Christmas cantata. Sunday school meets at 9:30 am. A Nativity slide program with new slides and hymns is planned for Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Pastor W G Lang closes his work with the church on December 28.
First Presbyterian Decatur invites attendees to 11 am service with Mrs Dr Bailey and Mr Quidley singing and a 7 30 pm goodwill service for the year climax. Central Baptist extends public worship with Sunday school at 9 45 am and 11 am sermons and 7 pm service along with an orphan home offering.
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