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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1930

Page

8

Splendid Week of Movies at the Princess Theater

The Princess shows a trio of features headlined by Scar ges a stage play adaptation by National Pictures with Elsie on and Marian Nixon. The bill includes Why Bring That Moran and Mack and Anybody's War plus Two Black Crows and Deep Stuff Dog Catcher plotlines with wartime intrigue and comic interludes.

the Princess Trio Fine Features Princess Theatre Scarges Samuel Shipman Cin B. Hymer National Pictures Elsie On Marian Nixon Mariel Pages Vitaphone Addito Eir Moran Mack Corrigan A. B Gerner E. Mack Walter Weems Buford Tennessee United States Miss Peers Amos Willie Macke K. P

Edna Weir Wins National Canning Contest Prize

Edna Weir of Athens County wins first prize in the national canning contest run by the National Committee on Boys and Girls 4-H Club Work in Washington. A silver medal will be awarded, recognizing her long history as an active 4-H worker and prior awards.

Athens Ala Edna Weir National Committee On Boys and Girls Washington, D. C Miss Weir

Nebraska Fight Takes Odd Turn in Campaign Scandal

Testimony before the Senate campaign funds committee reveals Robert H. Lucas of the Republican National Committee allegedly ordered and funded literature urging the defeat of Nebraska Senator George W. Norris. The package included 10 000 cartoons and 25 000 pamphlets, mailed to an Omaha address.

Washington Senate Campaign Funds Committee Nye Robert H. Lucas George W. Norris Nebraska Gilbert M. Hitchcock Lucas Republican National Organization Charles I. Stengle Congress New York National Farm News John F. Blackwell Independent Publishing Company Farm Blackwell Stengle Republican National Committee John M. Fetters Omaha National Bank Omaha Elmer B. Stevenson Stebbins

Rubber Checks Causing Worry in Kentucky

Officers report a surge of bounced checks described as rubber checks. Merchants face growing loss from worthless paper as officials address the cases. Demonstration sheep flocks are planned in Kentucky this winter.

Kentucky

Shoposcope Christmas Gift Suggestions

A concise roundup offers gift ideas from Storescope for holiday shoppers. It highlights seasonal accessories, electronics, home goods, and stylish apparel with brief notes on usefulness and appeal for different recipients.

Christmas Services and Programs At West Side and Heights Churches

West Side Presbyterian announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and evening service at 7 p m with a children’s program and Rev E N Hart of Westminster delivering The Bells of Christmas A Heights Baptist program led by Stedham pastor includes 945 a m Sunday school 11 a m worship 6 p m B P U at 7 p m and a Christmas program Wednesday at 7 p m Members invite a large turnout noting 105 in Sunday school last week and urging growth The W M A meets Tuesday at 2 p m at Mrs Lige Alexander residence

West Side Presbyterian Seventh Avenue West E. N. Hart of Westminster Move Heights Baptistry Stedham J. P Lige Alexander

Westminister Presbyterian Christmas program at 8S.8

Ernest N. Hart leads services at Westminister Presbyterian on Jackson Street. Bible classes at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. The Three Wise Men program features colored pictures read by Mrs Earl Calvin. Vesper services at 5:00 p.m. Westminister League meets 6:15 p.m. church invites all to join.

Westminister Presbyterian Right Avenue Jackson St Ernest N. Hart Wise Men Westminister League

Southside Baptist urges members to attend all services

J D Pickens leads Bible school at 9 45 am with all members urged to be present and bring guests. A mourning worship at 11 am and a City B Y P U gathering at 2 30 pm at 16th Avenue church. Evening worship at 5 00 pm features the pastor at both services. Public invited.

Southside Baptist J. D. Pickens City B. Y. P. U 16Th Avenue Baptist Young People's Unio Southside

Fairview Baptist Sunday Services and Sunday School

Sunday school convenes at 9 45 with B T Teal as superintendent. Preaching at 11 by Rev J E Roan. An evening sermon at 7 by Brother Ben Collier. All Sunday school members and others urged to attend.

Fairview Baptist Sunday School B. T. Teal J. E. Roan Ben Collier

Methodist church invites with Sunday schedule and talk

Rev. E Boyd pastor leads Sunday activities at the Methodist church with a 9 30 a m Sunday school session and an 11 a m address by the pastor followed by a 7 p m White Christmas program. The public is invited.

Jt Methodist E. Boyd

West Decatur Methodist Services Listed

The West Decatur Methodist Church invites the public to Christmas services at 11:00 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Rev. S. V. Blythe is the pastor, and the eleven o'clock service will include a rendered feature.

West Decatur Epworth

Special Christmas Services at Central Methodist Church

Arthur H. Nabors leads a Christmas program with Sunday school offering to an orphanage at 9:30 a.m. The 11 a.m. sermon is titled Following the tar. A 6 p.m. special Christmas service concludes the day with an evening program described as of a new order and of very great value.

Central Methodist Arthur H. Nabors

Christmas Program At First Presbyterian Church

Rev Wallace leads 9:30 Sunday school and 11:00 morning service with a Christmas sermon. The choir and visiting musicians present a special program. A 5:00 Christmas pageant by Sunday School members titled Sing Ye Heavens. No evening service.

First Presbyterian Wallace

Sunday church services and events listed

The schedule shows 9:45 a.m. Sunday school for all ages, 11:00 a.m. preaching, 2:00 p.m. City B Y P U, 5:45 p.m. B Y P U, 7:00 p.m. preaching with the pastor away for morning and evening services, and a 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Christmas program by the Sunbeams. You are welcome to all the ser.

B. Y. P. U. Union Our Church Sunbeams

Christian Science Lesson Sermon On Universe By Atomic Force

Christian Science lesson sermon explores God as creator and governor of the universe and man. Cites Genesis creation, John’s Word, and Eddy's Science and Health affirming divine evolution. Services in Morgan Co Bank Building with weekly timings and midweek meeting details.

Churches of Christ Scientist Jacob Mary Baker Eddy Morgan Co. Bank

St Pauls Lutheran Advent Services and Christmas Plans

The Rev E T Town pastor conducts Advent worship at Sherman Street and 4th Ave with 9 30 Sunday school and Bible class 10 30 Divine service sermon The Martyrdom of John the Baptist The 2 pm Sunday school rehearsal for Christmas Eve service A Wednesday 7 30 pm children's Christmas service Christmas Day festival service at 6 am Voters meeting Monday the 22nd at 7 30 pm Public invited

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman Street 4Th Ave E. T. Town John the Baptist

First Baptist Oak at Lafayette Christmas Programs

The Sun day school class at First Baptist Oak Lafayette led by Pastor J E Berkstresser calls for a special offering for Troy orphanage during Sunday worship at 9 30 am. Evening service at 7 features the Christmas program and Student Night with holiday plans and highway and grammar school matters.

First Baptist Oak Lafayette J. E. Berkstresser Ferry Troy Ephesians Misseline Dix First Baptist Church Highway Grammar School

Ninth Street Methodist M. M. N Pastor Announces Services

The church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by A G Jones superintendent with 158 in attendance last Sunday. Evening leagues at 7 and a pageant by the young people at 7 p m Wednesday prayer meeting. Public invited to all services.

Ninth Street Methodist M. M A. G. Jones All Leagues

Christmas Services at local church schedule

W. S. Sanford leads Bible school at 9 45 am and Lord's Supper with preaching at 10 am titled At the Cradle With Sherds. A 7 pm Christmas entertainment and song service follows. The public is cordially invited to all services.

W. S. Sanford Bible

Christmas schedule at St John’s and St Peter’s parish

Sunday school 9 45 a m and morning worship 11 a m at St John s with The Grace of God text. Advent services include Holy Communion 7 30 a m and church school 9 30 a m. Christmas Eve 11 30 p m Holy Eucharist. Parish events list children gifts at 7 30 p m December 23 24. St Peter s mission 2 30 p m YP 6 00 p m. Services led by Rev Peter M Dennis Rector.

ST. Es Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive Peter M. Dennis Maynard St. Peter's Mission St. John’s Church

Church of Christ Sunday Bible Service at Grant Street

A Church of Christ holds a Sunday morning Bible service at 10:00 a.m. on Grant Street. The event invites community members to attend and join in worship and study.

Church OF Christ Grant Street

Ford Tri-motor Plane Sets Visit at Leslie Field

A large Ford tri motor airship landed at Leslie field Friday and will stay until Tuesday under Morgan County Motor Company. The 14 passenger craft offers flights for Ford owners with tickets available at the motor offices and field. Sunday features 1 30 exhibition flights with two motor demonstrations.

Leslie Field Morgan County Motor Company W. L. Marsh Golden State Airways Ford Cars Morgan County Motor Offices H. F. Marsh Los Angeles J. J. Russell E. R. Kann

Church Services Schedule Invites Public to Attend

At 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. services, with a 6:00 p.m. Young Peoples class and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study, Bro. Leon Burns of Nashville, Tennessee conducts the programs. A cordial invitation is extended to the public with a welcome to all.

Bro Leon Burns Nashville Tenn Young Peoples Burns

Central Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

James Allen Smith is pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 a m offering for our Orphans Home. Morning worship at 10 45 a m Evening service at 7 p m Youth and prayer meetings listed. Corner Grant Street and 4th Avenue, E invites all to attend.

Central Baptist James Allen Smith Grant St 4Th Ave

Christmas Gift Suggestions Spark Local Debate

A classified style note on holiday gift ideas notes contrasting views on discipline and treats in a peculiarly phrased local column. The text hints at family norms and social expectations during the festive season.

Special Music At Hartselle Church Event

The choir of the First Baptist church in Hartselle will present a program of Christmas music at 7 o clock next Sunday evening. The service will be attended by the congregation.

First Baptist Church Hartselle

State Unable To Convict Gangster

The state failed to prove vagrancy against Jack Guzik, described as Al Capone’s business manager, in Judge Jonas’s Chicago municipal court. Prosecutors vowed to continue the fight against public enemies despite the loss.

Chicago Jack Guzik al Capone Edgar Jonas Harry 8. Ditchburne

New Welfare Head to Be Named in County

Miss Dora Beck, long time child welfare worker, visited Decatur for talks with Prof. E L Hays about the vacancy left by Miss Anita Lamar as county superintendent of child welfare. Beck is expected to inform local school authorities within a day or two whether she will accept the post.

Dora Beck Decatur E.L. Hays Anita Lamar

It's a small world says Mr Puff on travel and kin

Mr Puff muses that the world is small as he notes travelers cross paths. He recalls how the squirrels who keep the lady warm were allied with him on the farm, highlighting a circle of favored acquaintances and shared roots.

Mr. Puff

Goodwin Says He Is Next Speaker

Mr Goodwin, after visiting many legislators elect, announced he is confident of election as speaker. He touted backing for a majority primary bill, a bill to expose officials and curb masked highway raids, and opposed a press muzzling bill. He pledged to work with Governor Miller’s administration for Alabama’s progress.

Bama Nana Dacy Goodwin B. M. Miller Alabama Miller North

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