Church Announcements From Two Methodists
Rev O B Lansbury leads Memorial Drive Methodist with 8 15 a m evangelistic hour and 11 a m worship on Begin With God The evening service features The Judgment Day While First Methodist Church under R M Howell D D holds 9 30 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m sermon The Future Its Uncertainties and Its Certainties and a 5 00 p m Student Recognition Vesper Service The pastor thanks all who supported the White Christmas program and the $575 Children s Home fund in Selma Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Drive
Methodist
O. B. Lansbury
Business Mens Evangelistic Association
Epworth League
First Methodist Church
R. M. Howell
D. D
Selma
Alabama
Fairview Baptist Church Service Schedule
Fairview Baptist Church on St and Magnolia Ave led by Pastor Carroll Carter. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. with Mr. T. R. Harrison. Morning worship at 11 a.m. sermon titled Jerusalem's Last Chance. Evening service at 6 p.m. Baptist Training Union directed by Omar Glass followed by an evangelistic message by the pastor at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Baptist Church
St. and Magnolia Ave
B. Carroll Carter
T. R. Harrison
Jerusalem
Baptist Training Union
Omar Glass
Decatur Privilege Tax Schedule Continues 1941
The ordinance outlines license taxes for various trades and businesses in Decatur Alabama starting 1941. It lists fees for water plant operations playing cards plumbing pop corn stands poultry dealers pullman railroads radio broadcasting stations taxi drivers telegraph and telephone companies and many other trades. It also requires sworn gross receipts statements, badge numbers for taxi drivers, and imposes penalties for operating without a license with fines up to 100 dollars and possible hard labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Alabama
Ecenenane
Pullman
Telegraph Company
Cocius Canwewem
Decatur Alabama 1940 fuel license tax ordinance note
Section 19 states this ordinance does not repeal Ordinances 236 or 249 fixing a license tax on gasoline and motor fuels distributors. It provides for assessment collection and penalties. City Clerk ordered 500 copies printed after passage and publication. Adopted December 19 1940 by H C Troup with T R Harrison approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Alabama
H. C. Troup
Prayer Service and Lord's Supper at Weekly Church
The teachers and officers will meet after the prayer service. Sunday remains the regular time to observe the Lord's Supper. Visitors are welcome and urged to attend the church.
Central Methodist Church Jackson Street and 6th Ave
Central Methodist Church at Jackson Street and 6th Avenue offers Sunday school at 9 30 with Bruce Spencer as superintendent 11 00 a m New Year Message by the pastor Epworth Leagues at 6 00 p m and a 7 00 p m service by the pastor 7 00 p m Tuesday Board of Stewards 7 30 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting led by Pastor and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
Jackson Street
6Th Ave
R. Lambuth Archibald
Bruce Spencer
Epworth Leagues
Tuesaday
Board of Stewards
Central Baptist Revival Campaign At Church
Rev John C Cowell and Homer Britton lead services at Central Baptist Fourth Avenue and Grant Street with Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m Dr M F Ham to open revival campaign evangelistic services 7 30 p m Tuesday to Saturday Hear Ham mass meeting Sunday afternoon 3 00 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Cor
4Th Ave
Grant St
John C Cowell
Homer Britton
J. C. Cowan
M. F. Ham
Baptist Training Union
Ham
First Baptist Church Lafayette Oak Sts Events
The First Baptist Church at Lafayette and Oak Streets invites participation in a full day of activities led by Pastor W. E. Waterhouse. Church Bible School at 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Sermon Destiny Hours. Baptist Training Union at 6 p.m. Evening Worship at 7:30 p.m. Sermon Hungers of Humanity. The church thanks God for a great year and invites all to worship with them.
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First Baptist Church
Lafayette & Oak Sts
W. E. Waterhouse
M. BE. Norris
Church Bible School
W. M. Bailey
Baptist Training Union
W. T. Jordan
St. John's Episcopal Church Services at Seton Hall
Rev. R L Sturgis leads Sunday school and morning prayer at St John s Episcopal Church with services at Lelia C Seton Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John's Episcopal Church
R. L. Sturgis
Lelia C
Seton Hall
St Pauls Lutheran Church Service Schedule
The Church of the Lutheran Hour at Sherman Street and Fourth Avenue presents Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. with A Montgomery and Sunday school and Bible class at 9:30 a.m. A New Year’s Eve service is planned for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul's
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Weekly Schedule
At Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Cor 16th Ave and Wadsworth St Pastor Chas L Cobb 9:30 a m Men’s Bible Class taught by C C Berryhill 9:45 a m Main Sunday School led by Paul McCluskey 11:00 a m Morning sermon by the pastor 2:30 p m Wednesday Cottage prayer meeting location to be announced later 7:15 p m Wednesday Midweek prayer service at the church New Year night reminder: join us 7:15 Friday Business meeting of the church Attend Sunday and Sunday night services不要
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Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Cor
16Th Ave
Wadsworth St
Chas. L. Cobb
Cc Cc
Christian Science Sunday Service and Reading Room Notice
The Golden Text from Matthew 13:33 appears in the Lesson Sermon at First Church of Christ Scientist Decatur Alabama. Service at 11:00 with Sunday School at 9:30 and Wednesday 8:00 pm. Reading Room hours 12 to 2 Monday Wednesday Saturday, entrance on John Street. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom of Heaven
Christian Science
Church of Christ, Scientist
Decatur
Alabama
First
Boston
Massachusetts
Johnston Street
Youth Rally at Church of God Featuring Noted Speakers
The Church of God at 6th Ave East and 4th Street invites all to youth rally services Sunday with a general service at 10 AM and 2 30 PM. Speakers include Dr Adam W Miller national president of the Christian Crusaders and Dr Carl Kardatzke college professor at Anderson College and Theological Seminary of Anderson Indiana plus other youth oriented services planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF God
6Th Ave
East
4Th Street
Cecil J. Brown
Adam W. Miller
The
Christian Crusaders
Carl Kardatzke
Anderson College and Theological Seminary
Anderson
Indiana
Westminster Presbyterian Church New Year Service and Activities
Westminister Presbyterian Church schedules 9:30 a m Sunday school led by James Rankin superintendent 11:00 a m morning worship sermon Our Westminster Heritage 5:00 p m vesper hour Leaving Things Behind Monday 7 p m Boy Scout troop 16 meets choir rehearsals 6:30 p m Wednesday New Year service 7:30 p m Mid Week Prayer service consecrational
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
John A. Troxler
the Heart of God
James Rankin
T. B. Rogers, Jr
Westminster
Vanderbilt University
Westminster Heritage
Dedicate Myself to Thee O Christ Service
A two fold service marks the New Year and serves as preparation for the regular quarterly Communion observance on the first Sunday in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Christmas Carol Service At First Christian Church
The First Christian Church East Moulton at Fourth Ave invites all to a full Christmas program. Dr Wyle teaches on The Faithfulness that Jesus Requires Luke 12 11:00 am worship with sermon Are there not twelve hours In a day. 6:00 pm Christian Endeavor 7:00 pm special carol service with stories and annotations by the minister titled carols of hope and faith and joy. A sanctuary service of adoring praise. Everyone invited and welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
East Moulton
Fourth Ave
Edwin Wyle
G £. McCulloch
John B Harlow
Mena
Wyle
Jesus
Luke
Christian Endeavor Societies
Ninth Street Methodist Service and Sunday School Schedule
Pastor W H Curl leads Sunday church school at 9 45 with superintendent Jno R Butler. Sermon at 11 00 titled What is my church. Youth meeting at 6 15 led by Howard Thompson. Evening sermon at 7 00 titled What I Promise.
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Ninth Street
W. H. Curl
Jno
R. Butler
Howard Thompson
Willoughby Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule
Services announced at Willoughby Presbyterian Sixth Ave Sixth St So Pastor W B Strong. Sunday school at 10 am led by Supt T Lewis. No preaching during the A class. Young peoples meeting 6 15 pm led by Mrs Ralph Hood. Mid Week Prayer and Worship Wednesday 7 pm. Bring your Bibles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Lewis
Young Peoples Meeting
Ralph Hood
Westside Presbyterian Sunday School Invitation
The superintendent Ray Edwards invites attendance at 9 45 Sunday school to be the largest in the month. There will be no preaching services during the day. A devotional message from The Other Wise Man by Vandyke quotes a theme of light, patient suffering, and a kingdom of perfect love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westside Presbyterian
W. B. Strong
Ray Edwards
Vandyke
Athens Churches Notice by Church of Christ
Regular services will be held Sunday at the Athens Church of Christ and other Churches of Christ across the county. As the year ends, they express appreciation to the newspapers for space given to church announcements during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
J.rollins
Athens Church of Christ
Churches of Christ
Advance in worship at the Epworth church service
B. T. Waites leads the church school at 9 30 a m with M S Kennemer in charge. Morning worship at 11 a m features the sermon Good News and an evening service at 7 p m on the theme Advance. A trained choir directed by Mrs F H Armstrong provides music and Mrs R H Richardson Jr presides at the console organ. Miss Emily Chandler presides at the Epworth League at 6 30 p m with an excellent program assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
B. T. Waites
Kennemer
F. H. Armstrong
R. H. Richardson, Jr
Epworth League
Emily Chandler
Cambridge Circuit Methodist Churches Faithful Preaching Schedule
Collins D Pinkard pastor. Parkers Chapel morning sermon Looking Unto Jesus. Isom Chapel night message A Lighting System for the World. Prayer meetings set at Cambridge Tuesday 7 p m Isom Chapel Wednesday 7 p m Parker Chapel Thursday 7 p m. Children's services Isom Chapel Friday 6 30 p m Cambridge Saturday 9 30 a m Parker Chapel 1 30 p m. Schedule remains as in the past. Attendance helps the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Collins D. Pinkard
Parker’s Chapel
Jesus
Isam
Isom's
Parker's Chapel
First Presbyterian Notice of Services
O Payne minister leads Sunday school and preaching at the usual hours with Christian Endeavor. There is no evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
O. Payne
No Minister at Present Sunday School and Endeavor
No minister is available at the moment for Sunday school and the Christian Endeavor meeting scheduled for today. Sessions will proceed at the usual hours with likely arrangements announced soon.
Church Plans Year-End Sunday Service Message
A church announces a year end Sunday worship with the pastor delivering a morning sermon on the subject The. The notice highlights a hopeful conclusion to the year and invites parishioners to attend the service together.
Message of the Bud Introduces New Baptist Minister
At a night gathering the public hears a talk on defense funding with the line Millions for Defense but Not a Penny for Tribute. The community welcomes Reverend George Brown, newly arrived pastor at Sardis Springs church from Cullman, married and a valued rural minister joining the county.
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George Brown
Sardis Springs Church
Cullman
Hartselle Churches announce Sunday services and prayers
Rev Frank T Smith pastor of Hartselle churches invites the public to Sunday school at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m with a sermon by the pastor. Training Union at 6 p m and Miss Jenny Lind Gatlin directing preaching at 7 p m with another pastor sermon. Midweek prayer service Wednesday at 7 p m.
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First Baptist Church
Frank T. Smith
Hugh F. Penn
Training Union
Mias
Jenny Lind Gatlin
Rev Luther Jones Pastor Sunday services schedule card
Rev Luther Jones presides at Sunday school every Sunday at 10 A M. Preaching services are held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11 A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Luther Jones
Church notices for Sunday worship and Sunday school
The Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching service at 11 a m. N P S&S meets at 6 30 p m with another preaching service at 7 p m conducted by Rev W E B Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF the Nazarene
W. EB. Ellis
P. S&s
Church Services Announced for Sunday and Midweek Meetings
Rev Wendell Byrd leads Sunday School at 11 a m. Miss Florence Orr hosts a 6 45 pm session on Sept 6. Christian Crusaders with Miss Leetus Williams as Leader meet Wednesday at 7 00 pm. All welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF God
Wendell Byrd
Florence Orr
Christian Crusaders
Leetus Williams
Christmas visitors and health updates in Morgan County Florette
Christmas holidays bring visits among Decatur Birmingham Eva Sheffield and surrounding families. Neighbors report illness including Fayne Peck and Mrs Bob Gordon with mumps while Booth Briscoe in Quitman CDC camp spent time with local friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Waugh
Decatur
G. ©. Vincent
Tom Crawford
Birmingham
John Vann
Eva
Liston Carey
Elizabeth Ann
Page Nelle
Pearl Wilber
Charles Alex
Rosemary
Eleanor Ann
Alex Dunn
Ed Morrow
Marsh Morrow
Harry Sharpe
Pines
Virgil
Sharpe
Booth Briscoe
CDC
Quitman
Miss
Fayne Peck
J. Brad Peck
G. C. Vincent
Glenn Watkins
Jimmy
Watkins
D. Ida Tanner
Claudie White
Homer George
Virgil Sharpe
Betha Brindley
G. GC. Vincent
Ethridge Mason
Powell Sharp Minister Lord's Day Bible School Invitation
Powell Sharp urges a Lord's Day Bible School at 10 a m and communion services also at 10 am. A cordial invitation is extended to all to come and worship with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
T. Powell Sharp
Lord's Day Bible School
Bethel Church to Welcome Rev DeWitt Prince
Bethel Baptist Church led by Rev A H Mahaffey invites a sizable crowd for 11 a m sermon with Rev DeWitt Prince of Mt Tabor preaching. Sunday school at 10 a m directed by Leonard Wallace and a hopeful turnout is expected for a good day.
Religious Service Schedule With Student Guests
Rev John F T Brown leads church services noting 9 45 am church school with J K Haynes and FER Courier adult superintendent, 11 am morning worship sermon on Religious Backgrounds, 6 15 pm youth and intermediates meeting, 7 pm evening worship sermon on Fresh. Special guests are college students home for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
John F. T. Brown
J. K Haynes
Fer Currier
Falkville Baptist Church Sunday Schedule
Falkville Baptist Church announces 10 a m Sunday school with John Knight as superintendent. 11 a m preaching by Rev Jenkins a home boy. 7 p m preaching by the pastor. A student program will join the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkville Baptist Church
A. H. Mahaffey
John Knight
Jenkins
Local Social Roundup at Flat Creek Area
Mrs. Gray was the Thursday guest of Richard Gray. Miss Nell Porter spent Saturday night with Lueile Morgan. Clara Dee Hamilton visited. The Peters and Gray families hosted a Christmas dinner with Jett Owens Standridg and others. Grady Waters spent Christmas with family in Gadsden. Various local families hosted visitors and spent time together across the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Gray
Richard Gray
Nell Porter
Lueile Morgan
Clara Dee Hamilton
Floise Ferguson
Leonard Peters
Qoy Gray
L. Anderson
Riley Anderson
John S&s. Looney
George Barnes
Carson Ferguson
Moulton
Clarence Ferguson
Grady Waters
Gadsden
A. A
Perry Bowling
J. L. Anderson
James
Kitchens
Herbert Lowery
Joe Maher
Homer Price
Charlie Gibson
John
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