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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1914

Page

3

Church Announcements at Central Methodist Church

Rev J. Cunningham of Birmingham will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. He is described as a delightful spirit and strong preacher. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. with J F Levin as superintendent. Epworth League meets at 6:15 p.m. Laura Pride presides. Pastor R I Waleton invites a large congregation.

J. 8. Cunningham Birmingham Cunningham J. F. Levin Epworth League Mies Laura Pride R. 1 Waleton

Unique Christmas program by Central Methodist Sunday School

A Christmas tableaus program featured students led by Lucy Haywood Binford Julia Lovih Pauline Tapacott Louise Britain and Virginia Carswell with Butler Warren Bonnette and Reginald Winton as wise men A real Christmas tree and a generous Santa Claus Mr A G Patterson concluded the event with stockings for children and gifts for the poor.

Central Methodist Sunday School Lucy Haywood Binford Julia Lovih Pauline Tapacott Louise Britain Rents Pruitt Virgin Mary Virginia Carswell Butler ,Warren, Bonnette Reginald Winton Santa Claus A. G. Patterson

Congregational Meeting Planned at Westminster Church

Westminster Presbyterian Church holds a congregational meeting Sunday after the 11 o clock service to elect church officers. The Sunbeam Society of the Central Baptist Church presents a Christmas program at 3 pm with a free will offering for China mission work.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Sunbeam Society The Central Baptist Church China Mission

Westminster Presbyterian Church Services and Xmas Programs

Westminster Presbyterian Church announces Sabbath School at 9:30 with the sermon The Dying Year and an evening service at 7 The Christmas Story Told by Songs and Anthems and Stereopticon Slides A Watch Service Thursday and a special Xmas address by Rev W N Sholl at the Y M C A Sunday afternoon Central Baptist invites all to services tomorrow with special music and 9:45 Sunday school. evening service at 7 led by H B Woodward.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Eighth Jackson New Decatur Ala E. Lysander Gray Christ Wiliam N. Sholl Central Baptist Church H. B. Woodward

Christmas Service by Children at Westminster Church

Youngsters led a Christmas Eve service at Westminster Church with elders guiding and young ladies assisting. The program featured children’s songs about the birth of the Little Lord Jesus and recitations echoing the theme of limited room for the infant in the world.

Westminster Church Jesus

Christmas program brings joy to many children

Faith hope and love guided a community event where a large number of children were engaged in a training effort. Telegrams from Santa Claus teased arrival times while E. C. Payne’s voice, likened to Santa, led the crowd. After gifts, adults received nuts candies and popcorn balls as a star decorated auditorium glowed with lights.

Santa Claus Supt. Vohlers E. C. Payne Dasher

Christmas Program of Crowded Sunday Evening Service

The 1914 program lists organ pieces, hymns from Joy to the World to Hark the Herald Angels Sing and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear. Readers include scripture Luke 2 and carols such as O Little Town of Bethlehem and Three Ships performed by choirs and soloists. a steroptican exhibit accompanies the event with an invitation to attend.

Westminster Presbyterian Church the Herald Angels

Local Briefs: McCulloch Returns from Mangram to Decatur

Jack McCulloch arrived this morning from Mangram Oklahoma where he has lived for years. He is the son of Sheriff McCulloch and this marks his first home visit in eight years. He notes many improvements in Decatur.

Jack McCulloch Mangram Okahoma Mr. McCulloch Sheriff McCulloch Ozark Decatur Hartselle

Dipner at Lyons The Hotel Lyons Christmas Dinner Roast

Lyons Hotel presents its annual Christmas dinner tomorrow night as a popular holiday feast. The special menu for 1914 is announced and promises a filled dining room, with details found on page 4 of today’s Daily.

Lyons Daily Today

Phone 46 and Subscribe for The Decatur Daily

A brief notice invites readers to connect with the Decatur Daily by calling 46 for subscriptions and service information. The message emphasizes staying informed through the local paper.

Malaria Chills and Fever Prescription Sold Locally

A prepared malaria remedy advertised as a five or six dose treatment promises to break fever and prevent recurrence when used as a tonic. The preparation claims to act on the liver without causing griping or sickness and is priced at 25 cents.

City Taxes Due on Personal and Real Estate

City taxes on personal property and real estate are due and payable. A penalty applies for non payment after January 1, 1915. Henry Hartung is the clerk.

Henry Hartung

Estate Due and Penalty Notice January 1915

Estate is due and payable with a penalty for non payment after January 1 1915. The notice reminds the beneficiary to settle the dues to avoid further actions or charges.

J. H. Settle Dist Birmingha

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