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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1948

Page

6

Youth Faces Murder Rap In North Carolina

Ten year old Tommy Lee Phil was jailed in Winston-Salem after authorities say he shot his parents with a .22 rifle. He and his 16 year old girlfriend Bessie Ruth Jenkins reportedly planned to marry in York, South Carolina following a quarrel over $232 missing from the elder Phillips wallet. The boy reportedly confessed to shooting his mother after his father was wounded. Neighbors found the bodies in the Phillips home after they failed to reach the family by phone.

Winston-Salem N. C Tommy Lee Phil Sherriff Ernie York S. C Bessie Ruth Jenkins Shore T. E. Phillips Phillips

Hopeful Gals Await Words From President

Eighteen European girls and ex soldiers they came to marry waited today for presidential intervention. The women, from Italian towns where American GIs fought, arrived at La Guardia and spent a night at Ellis Island. Entry deadline under a special act was December 31 midnight and they awaited a special hearing.

New York Truman la Guardia Field Ellis Island Congress

Herbert to wed Mildred Stevenson in Indianapolis

Governor Thomas J. Herbert and Miss Mildred Stevenson will marry tomorrow in Indianapolis. The couple plans a honeymoon trip through the Southern states after the ceremony and will return to Columbus around January 20.

Columbus Ohio Thomas J. Herbert Mildred Stevenson Indianapolis Herbert

Whale Seized For Prize Holstein? No, Whale Hauled For Buyers

A tug crew towed a whale by the tail from a gale about 50 miles off Cape Henry and delivered the animal to a Norfolk tallow company. Coast Guardsmen had planned to destroy it, but potential buyers chose to haul it in for use.

Norfolk Cape Henry Coast

Sunday Services at St John’s Episcopal Church

Schedule of services and activities for St John’s Episcopal Church East Gordon Drive listing holy communion at 11:00, a sermon The Flight To Egypt, church school at 9:45, adult Bible class, nursery, junior service league, Feast of Lights rehearsal, and events at St Peter’s Mission and St Timothy’s in Athens with auxiliary meetings and Boy Scout activities through midweek.

ST. John’s Episcopal Gordon Drive Second Avenue Eugene M. Chapman Egypt St. Peter's Mission Wilder Place St. Timothy's Church Athens

First Presbyterian Corner Oaks and East Vine Streets

Sunday schedule lists 9 45 a m Sunday school with age group classes and a 11 a m worship service led by Rev William W Glass titled No Sign. An Oakland Presbyterian Chapel Sunday school meets at 2 30 p m with Judge Hal Long as superintendent and an 7 30 p m evening service follows. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

First Presbyterian

Memorial Drive Methodist Church Service Schedule

Memorial Drive Methodist Church lists Sunday activities with C P Parker as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 features the sermon Beginning The New Year With Everything New. Evening worship at 7 titled Walking By Faith. W S C S meets, prayer and Bible study Wednesday at 7. Come and worship.

Methodist Church C. P. Parker Methodist Fellowship Gay Pen C. H. Edwards R. P. Thompson

Memorial Drive Church of Christ Service Times

Bible classes Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Ladies class Wednesday 2:30 p.m. Bible study Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Minister T Alfred Thompson.

Memorial Drive Church OF Christ T. Alfred Thompson

Central Baptist Church Services Announced on Corner Fourth Avenue

Paul Roberts pastors Central Baptist at Corner Fourth Avenue and Grant Street with Ed mond D. Keith directing music and Robert Cromwell as organist. Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Service at 10 45 a m. Training class 7 30 pm Wednesday prayers meeting urged for a happier, more prosperous year.

Central Baptist Fourth Avenue Grant Street Paul Roberts Edmond D. Keith Robert Cromwell Catan Ang P

Christmas Holiday Visits Some Morgan County Families

Numerous Morgan County residents and relatives from nearby cities celebrated Christmas with relatives across the county. The visiting list includes the Teague, Lindler, Ryan, Enterkin, Cobb, Oden, Woodruff, Morris, Vann, Morgan, Sie, Welch and Page families among others visiting kin in Upshaw Birmingham Decatur Gadsden and Union Hill.

Hershel Teague Falkville Clyde Teague Marvin Patton Near Cullman Gene Enterkin Decatur Junior Childers Lewisburg Hulan Ryan R. A. Ryan Comer Livingston Johnnie Dee Union Jl Afton Cobb Birmingham Brooks Lindler R. M. Holmes Eunice Oden L. E. Oden Ann Bennett Bessemer Johnnie Woodruff Union Hill Junior Hamby Quinton Bessie Cobb J. E. Lindler Upshaw J. L. Bell Lawrence County K. P. Morris

Beliefs That Matter in Sunday School Lesson

The lesson explores small and big beliefs from daily reliability to trust in parents and Jesus as risen. It cites John 20 and Acts 16, emphasizes living faith, Lydia's hospitality in Philippi, and Paul’s teachings in Timothy and John to urge steadfast conduct and visible church-aligned living.

As &O John Jesus Thomas Christ God Paul Philipp Timothy Philippi Macedonia Lydia Natures Syndicate, Inc

Schedule of worship and youth meetings at church

Morning worship at 9 45 with sermon and evening worship at 10 45. Bible classes for all ages at 5 30. Wednesday 7 30 p m junior young people's meeting. Saturday 10 a m Women’s Society of Christian Service. Sermon topic “Opportunity And Adversity.” Youth Fellowship meets after vesper service at 6 p m.

Women’s Society of Christian Service

First Methodist Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Service Details

The First Methodist Church school opens at 9 45 with General Superintendent F O Smith in charge. Holy communion is at 11 00 with special music by the chorus under Henry Fleming and Mrs W E Curry. The anthem Rock Of Ages by Dudley Buck. Sermon by Rev Otis E Irby titled The Importance Of Communion. Junior Fellowship led by Mrs Dock Loyd meets at 4 00 in the church library. Vesper hour at 5 00 features Rev Kirby installing new officers.

F. O. Smith Henry Fleming W. E. Curry Rock of Ages Dudley Buck Otis E.irby Dock Loyd Kirby

St Pauls Lutheran Church Announces Sunday Schedule

Rev Maschke leads services at St Pauls Lutheran Fourth Avenue on German Street with Holy Communion this Sunday morning. Bible class covers The Ministry of Truth and Love. Mission film Inside India shown at 7 30 pm. Public invited. Teachers meeting Monday 7 pm and children instruction at 3 15 pm Wednesday. Lutheran Saturday School starts 9 am. Begin the New.

ST. Paul's Lutheran Fourth Avenue Érman Street Robert O. Maschke Ministry of Truth and Love India St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues

A listed crossword with across and down clues covering varied terms from booty and budget to heraldic bearing and farm laborers. Includes sections for abbreviations, foreign terms, and multiple word answers across categories.

Cryptoquote cryptogram reads a truth about endurance

Yesterday's Cryptoquote presents a cryptogram quotation about truth and endurance, distributed by King Features Syndicate. The readable fragment hints at resilience and honesty in the face of challenge.

SPG Tacitus

Christian Science Sunday Services and Reading Room

All Christian Science churches hold a lesson sermon next Sunday on God with the golden text from Isaiah. The service schedule lists Sunday worship at 11 o clock, Sunday School at 9 45 a m, and Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30 p m. The reading room on Johnston Street opens Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 to 4 pm. Public is cordially invited.

All Christian Science Israel Johnston Street

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Activities This Week

The church at Corner Sixth Avenue and Ninth Street led by Hugh J. May will hold a first quarterly communion at 11 a.m. Sunday with the sermon The Bread of God. Bible school starts at 10 a.m. Officers and teachers to be elected for the year. Westminister Fellowship at 4:30 p.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. Sermon The Hour Of Danger. Session meeting Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Annual congregational meeting Wednesday 7 p.m. Reports from all organizations will be received and important year decisions made. All members and friends urged to attend.

Willoughby Presbyterian Sixth Avenue Ninth Street Hugh J. May Bread of God Bible School Westminister Fellowship Manse Comiriig

Southside Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Roles

Carl A. Roberts serves as pastor with T. D. Eaves as Sunday school superintendent and Ed Self as Training Union director. Sunday school at 9:30, morning worship 10:45, Training Union 6:30, evening worship 7:30. Deacon's meeting Monday 7:30, mid week prayer 7:30, monthly business meeting Wednesday 7:30.

Southside Baptist Carl A. Roberts T. D. Eaves Ed Self Training Union Training Union

Family and community notes from Aldridge Grove

Local families from Aldridge Grove and nearby areas share holiday visits and gatherings. Mentions include Miss Francis Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Sparks, Cub Robbins and family, Cordie Cole and grandchildren, and Willard Cole with relatives visiting in Moulton and Decatur. A Speake School ball game is scheduled for Monday night, Dec. 29, with residents invited to attend.

Eddy Sparks Cub Rob Prince Lester Cole Cordie Cole Walter Cole Sunny Little Junior Cole Cub Robbins Brince Willie Rodgers Mary Rodgers Floyd Hill Hoyt Bell Hill Tass Jacobs Lucy Cole Frances Arthur Rodgers Moulton Willard Cole Walter Ole Eddie Mae Azliné Irene Melson Moulston Dock Mullican Erwin Mullican Billy Joe Robert Reid Floyd William Melson Arline Hartselle Thursay Willard, Curtis Bernard Cole Vinemont Rena Cole Clara Sue Alexander Houston McMillion Wren McMillion Emmett Alexander Mississippi A. L. Logan Voys Smith Lowell Cole Dee Ord Melson Speake Harold Gene Decatur Nadine Melson Florence Irene Cole

Accidental Shooting Fatal to Alabama Youth

Johnnie D. Pierce sixteen from Blossburg Alabama died after a shotgun carried by a twelve year old companion discharged accidentally. Coroner Joe L Hildebrand reported Pierce died of head wounds shortly after admission to a Birmingham hospital.

Birmingham Johnnie D. Pierce Blossburg Ala Joe L. Hildebrand Pierce John M Pierce

Wedding News and Holiday Visits Highlight Red Hill Area

Mrs Rema Cole and children visited Tuesday afternoon. Families from Florence and Moulton spent holidays with relatives in Red Hill and nearby towns. Miss Carltony Dutton wed Willard Aldridge in a ceremony noted by friends, with the couple settling in Moulton.

Ter Rema Cole Lawrence Woodard Hartselle Frances Cole Earline Spivey Hugh McWhorter Florence Ben McMullian Tass Jacobs Truitt Jacobs Jacobs Red Hill Alma Dutton Bud Aldridge Willard Aldridge James Stephenson Moulton

Whale shark noted as largest fish at sixty feet

The whale shark grows to about 60 feet in length, making it the largest fish in the ocean. Scientists cite its immense size and distinctive patterning as key identifiers.

Costly blaze destroys three downtown Macon buildings

A early morning fire in Macon cleared a line of one story structures on Third and Plum Streets. Fire destroyed a beer parlor Bible Radio Service and Georgia Radiator Service company, with a stable in the rear also burning. Police moved 26 mules four horses and a goat to safety as roofs collapsed. No damage estimate yet.

Macon Downtow Third Plum Bible Radio Service Georgia Radiator Service Company Gus Mosely

Weather delays Boston New England forecast due to storm

The Boston weather bureau delayed its regular New England forecast today because the storm disrupted chart work. The weatherman said the storm’s course necessitated a rearrangement of charts and produced a late forecast.

Boston Boston Weather Bureau New England

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