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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1929

Page

3

Tennessee Unit Opposes Norris Resolution in water power dispute

The Tennessee railroad and public utilities commission sent letters to congress opposing the Norris resolution. It argues the plan would allow Muscle Shoals operation while developing Cove Creek without respect to Tennessee’s rights to reclaim the project. The commission insists any Cove Creek development with federal or private funds under federal authority must recognize Tennessee’s recapture rights.

Nashville, Tenn State Railroad and Public Utilities Commission Congress Tennessee Muscle Shoals Cove Creek

Pastors Union Electing Officers at Monday Meeting

The Pastors Union will meet Monday at 10 o clock at the Y M C A to elect officers for the coming year. Officials urged full attendance and plans for future activities will be discussed.

Pastors’ Union

Westminster Chorus Sings Vesper Service at Church

The Westminster Men's Chorus presents a vesper hour at Sunday 5 PM. The 14 voice chorus includes Rev. E N Hart and is led by Roy C Billings of the church. The public is invited to attend the service.

Westminster Men's Chorus E. N. Hart Roy C. Billings

Napier Couple To Spend Christmas In Columbia

Mr and Mrs Will Napier plan to spend the Christmas holidays with friends in Columbia.

Will Napier Columbia

Christmas Mail Service Halt Declared By Postmaster General

Postmaster General Walter F Brown orders no mail service on Christmas Day nationwide. Decatur postmaster W E Crawford says local offices will follow, suspending all work from midnight December 24 to midnight December 25 except for limited mail reception and special deliveries. No city village or rural deliveries will occur on Christmas Day.

Decatur Walter F. Brown

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across Clues and Answers

A fragmentary crossword puzzle list with across and down clues and partial answers. The text includes numbered clues, partial word fragments, and scattered solution hints, many garbled or incomplete, resembling a historical crossword page.

Kiwanis Christmas Tree Plans For Riverside Event

Final plans completed Friday night for Kiwanis Christmas tree gift program to brighten Christmas for more than 300 kids. Foster H Pointer directs Kiwanians who will gather at Riverside High School Sunday at 2 pm and transport children to two community houses before the tree lighting and gift distribution.

Kiwanis Riverside High School Foster H. Pointer

Singers Convene At Austinville Baptist Church

Singers from across the county gather at the Austinville Baptist church for the Morgan County Singing Convention held on the second Sunday in January and the preceding Saturday. Renowned quartets including the Vaughans and the Stamps are among the performers.

Austinville Baptist Church Morgan County Stamps Quartette

Reverend Meyer Speaks at St Pauls Lutheran Service

Rev. H. Meyer of Cullman delivers Sunday evening message at St. Pauls Lutheran church at 7 30. Congregation urged to attend the services.

Rev. H. Meyer Cullman St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Orphanage Offering At Troy Southside Baptist

The Southside Baptist Sunday school will make its annual offering to the Troy Orphanage during the Sunday school hour tomorrow morning. The church has contributed yearly to the orphanage’s support.

Southside Baptist Sunday School Troy

Childhood Of Jesus To Be Reviewed At Christmas Service

The sermon theme for Christmas night at First Methodist church will be The Childhood of Jesus. Rev. George Boyd leads Wednesday evening prayer services and invites members to make the Christmas night meeting meaningful.

Jesus First Methodist Church George Boyd

Unusual Theme For Morning Services At West Side Church

The West side Presbyterian church offers a morning service themed What Is Wrong With Christmas led by Rev. H. P. Pryor. The public is invited to attend all services tomorrow.

Westside Presbyterian Church

Urge Kiddies Stay At Morning Service

Fairview Baptist church asks children who attend Sunday school to remain for the sermon hour after services. No extra program announced. church folks prefer the children stay over to see.

Fairview Baptist Church

Pageant Highlights Christian Program at First Christian Church

The Christmas spectacle “Somebody Cares” will be offered Sunday at seven o clock at the First Christian church. About 30 or 40 local people take part under the direction of Mrs G E McCulloch with assistance from Mrs Safley. The public is invited to attend.

First Christian Church G. E. McCulloch Safley

Visits Relatives in Columbia for Christmas Holidays

Mrs. Virginia Chadwell of Columbia Tenn is expected to arrive this evening to spend the Christmas holidays with friends here. Also readers are advised to read the want ads daily for opportunities.

Virginia Chadwell Columbia, Tenn

Thoxine Offers Fast Sore Throat Relief

A doctor’s prescription relieves sore throat fast without gargling. Thoxine, popular from a filled prescription, is now marketed for home use. It promises relief in 15 minutes with a money back guarantee and is sold by druggists in 35c 60c and 1.00 price points.

Troy church invites all to Christmas offering and services

Southside Baptist led by Pastor J. D. Pickens calls members to donate to the Troy Orphanage during 9:45 Bible School. The morning worship at 11 and an evening sermon at 7:00 p.m. focus on the Death of Christ and the significance of the New Birth.

Southside Baptist J. D. Pickens Bible School Troy Christ

St Pauls Lutheran Sunday Service and Voters Meeting

St Pauls Lutheran announces Sunday school at 9 30 A M with a 1 30 P M voters meeting Devine services at 7 30 P M conducted by Rev H Meyer from Cullman Alabama.

ST. Paul's Lutheran Sunday School Devine Rev. H. Meyer Cullman Ala

Pastor Boyd Outlines Christmas Eve Sermon

Geo EB Boyd leads a Sunday service with 9 30 A M Sunday school and 11 00 A M sermon on the childhood of Jesus. The public is invited and offerings aid Orphans at Selma and the Supernautes. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 P M. Christmas night program planned.

Geo EB. Boyd J. H. Johnson Selma Jesus

Christmas Sermon Offered At Westside Presbyterian

Westside Presbyterian schedules include worship at 11 A M with a sermon titled What is Wrong With Christmas. Sunday school at 9 45 A M, Christian Endeavor at 6 14 P M, Christmas program at 7 P M, and prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 P M.

Westside Presbyterian S. P. Pryor Christian Endeavor

Central Baptist Sunday Schedule and Christmas Prayer Session

James Allen Smith pastor leads at Central Baptist with 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and an offering for Orphans Home. 10:45 a.m. Morning worship followed by 6:00 p.m. B Y P A and 7:00 p.m. Evangelistic service. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting and special Christmas day prayer urge for full attendance.

Central Baptist James Allen Smith

Pastor Leads Sunday School and Evening Program

J T Anderson conducts 9 45 Sunday School with B F Teal and a September 11 00 address. Junior boys and girls program led by Miss Kitty Mathews. Sermon at 11 20 on The First Christmas Tree and a 7 00 Evening Theme The Poor Man's Gospel. All children urged to attend.

J. T. Anderson B. F. Teal Kitty Mathews

Christmas services and pageant at local churches

First Christian notes Bible School at 9 45 led by J B Harlow and Lord's Supper at 11 00 followed by a Christmas sermon at 11 30 titled A Love. A pageant Somebody Cares at 7 00 with an offering for the Orphans Home in Atlanta. No mid week services until January 1 New Year program planned. First Presbyterian lists 9 30 Sunday School 11 00 morning worship Christmas tree at 7 30 Monday, 11 00 morning worship, 7 00 evening worship with Junior and Senior Endeavor activities. Public invited.

First Christian First Presbyterian

Central Methodist Church Christmas Services Outline

John R. Turner leads a Christmas oriented program at Central Methodist with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 and an Epworth League gathering at 6 00 evening service at 7 00 featuring a White Christmas Service under Sunday school officers and teachers. The public is invited to attend both sessions.

Central Methodist John R. Turner J. F. Levin Epworth League

Birth of the Christ Sermon at Grant Street Church

The Grant Street Church of Christ invites worshipers for Bible study at 9 45 A M and church service at 10 45 A M. The morning theme is The Birth of the Christ from Matthew with a focus on the Wise Men. Evening sermon centers on The Old Rugged Cross at 7 P M. Youth class 6 P M prayer meeting 7 30 P M Thursday. Hearty welcome.

James R. Greer Lord’s Christ Matthew Heaven Hell Earth

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Services

Frank T. Smith pastor at 906 Tower Street announces Sunday School at 9 45 A M and preaching service at 11 A M with the subject The Significance of The Birth of Christ B P U at 545 P M and other church activities listed.

Sixteenth Avenue Frank T. Smith Tower Street Christ

Westminster Presbyterian Church Services and Classes

Westminster Presbyterian at Eight Ave and Jackson St lists Ernest Hart, pastor. Men and women classes at 9:30 A.M. with teachers Prof. O Hagerman and Kiss Groenendbye. Worship at 11 A.M. on The Prince of Peace. Vesper at 5 P.M. Y P S CLE at 2 P.M. Men’s Club Chorus concert. Westminster League CE at 6:15 P.M. Friendly welcome.

Westminster Presbyterian Ave Jackson St Ernest Hart Hagerman Kiss Groenendbye the Prince of Peace Y. P. S. Cle 2:00 P. M. Vesper Services 5:00 P. M. Mens’ Club Chorus Westminster League C. E

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Notices

Cor 6th Ave and 9th St George W Tryling pastor Sunday school 945 morning worship 1100 Junior Christian Endeavor 7 evening Worship Ownership Personal Workers League Wednesday 620 prayer meeting 700 public welcome extended.

Willoughby Presbyterian Cor 6Th Ave George W. Tryling

Christmas Message and Sacrifice at 9th Street Methodist

9:45 Sunday school led by L R Yarbrough. 11:00 AM preaching by Pastor Newton on Christmas Its Message and Motive. Evening topic The Message of Sacrifice. Leagues meet 6 PM. Prayer meeting Wednesday 5 PM. All members urged to attend. Public invited.

9Th Street M. M. Newton L. R. Yarbrough

Christian Science Lesson Sermon and Testimonial Meeting

A Christian Science lesson sermon titled Is the Universe including Man Evolved by Atomic Force is scheduled for Sunday at 11 A M. A testimonial meeting is held the first Wednesday of each month at 8 P M. The reading room is open 2 to 4 P M on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. All services are in the Morgan County National Bank building.

Morgan County National Bank

Visiting in Columbia

Will Fields will leave this afternoon for Columbia to spend Christmas holidays with friends.

Will Fields Columbia

White Christmas Observance Announced by Central Methodist

Rev Jno. R. Turner announced a White Christmas observance at Central Methodist. The service, under the direction of Sunday school officers and teachers, promises a beautiful event of interest.

Jno. R. Turner

Community Sing At Hartselle Church of God

A community sing will be held Sunday evening at the Hartselle Church of God. County singers are expected to participate and a large number of music lovers are expected to attend the occasion.

Hartselle Church of God

No Mid-Week Service Until January First

Rev. Jewell Howard, pastor of the First Christian church, announces no mid week services until January 1. A New Year program will be rendered on January 1 with details to be announced later.

Jewell Howard First Christian Church

New Center Folk Set Fine Attendance Record

New Center school in Lawrence county reports a strong attendance month with many students achieving perfect records. Students named include Sammie Bell Annie Gibson Elmer Gib Menor Thelma Morgan Albert Mc Dougle Aaron McDougle Beatrice Parker Alice Ray Parker Le Price Edith Standridge Estelle Standridge Dennis Sims Robert Sims T J Thrasher Mattie Sue Thrasher Leatrice Whitlow Delbert Whitlow and Ovedie Whitlow. The group now aims to match or exceed their feat next month.

Doshia Puller Sammie Bell Annie Gibson Elmer Gib Menor Thelma Morgan Albert McDougle Aaron McDougle Beatrice Parker Alice Ray Parker Le@ Price Edith Standridge Estelle Standridge Dennis Sims Robert Sims T. J. Thrasher Mattie Sue Thrasher Leatrice Whitlow Delbert Whitlow Ovedie Whitlow

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