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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1930

Page

10

Chevrolet Announces New 1930 Model The Greatest Chevrolet in History

Chevrolet Motor Company announces a new 1930 car named The Greatest Chevrolet in Chevrolet History. The 1929 six cylinder model set production records with 1,350,000 units, and officials expect 1930 volumes to match or surpass that peak. Manufacturing is being accelerated to meet early demand as shipments to dealers continue.

Chevrolet Motor Company Todday Chevrolet Knudson

Chevrolet Announces 1930 Line with Nine Models and Improved Brakes

The General Motors Chevrolet division unveils an eight model 1930 line featuring updated six cylinder valve in head engines, Articulated Shoe brakes, Delco Lovejoy shock absorbers, and redesigned rims and tires. New to the line are sport coupe sport roadster and club sedan with closed and open body styles.

Chevrolet General Motors Proving Ground General Motors Delco-Lovejoy

Connecticut Unit Plan Offers Modular Charming Home

A revised Connecticut home design allows building in units or whole, with first floor dining room and kitchen, two bedrooms and bath upstairs. Future living room and garage can be added later. Complete plan includes four master bedrooms maid’s room over garage and rear stair. Cross ventilation and ample storage noted with brick first floor and white shingle roof. Construction estimates in large cities run $18 000 to $20 000.

Connecticut

Heavy penalties in booze cases before Mayor Malone

Violators of the prohibition law face strict penalties as they appear before Mayor B. L. Malone. Fines range from 50 to 100 dollars with 75 dollars as a typical amount, plus court costs.

B. L. Malone

Five in Birmingham Fire Kill Family of Five

Five Black family members died when a fire gutted four homes in Birmingham Alabama on January 4. The victims were James Marshall, his wife Sarah and their three daughters Bessie Emma and Annie. Four sons escaped.

Birmingham Ala James Marshall Sarah Bessie Emma Annie

Central Methodist Church Announces New Year Services

The Willoughby church schedule lists Sunday school at 9 45 A M led by T F Lewis and a 11 A M communion service by Rev A H Manley. Junior Endeavor at 6 P M, preaching by Rev E N Hart at 7 P M, and midweek prayer at 6 30 P M. Mrs J D Ligon leads the Hi League with an evening worship at seven, choir by Mrs H O Troup. You are invited to begin the New Year in worship.

H. O. Troup C. E.lowery Central Methodist Church

Sunday Worship Services Announced

A church invites the public to 9:30 Sunday school 11:00 Celebration of the Lord's Supper 3:00 Junior service and 7:00 Evening world. All are cordially invited to all services.

9th Street Methodist Church Sunday Service Notice

9:45 Sunday school led by M. M. Newton pastor with 11:00 A. M. preaching on The Unreasonableness of Unbelief. Evening hour includes song service. 7 P. M. Wednesday prayer meeting. Repairs made. auditorium now comfortable. All are welcome.

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

Christian Science Lesson Sermon Schedule

Sunday 11 A M sermon on God. Sunday school 9 45 A M. Testimonial meeting first Wednesday monthly at 8 P M. Reading room open 2 4 P M Tuesdays in Morgan County National Bank building. Public invited to attend all services.

Morgan County National Bank

Baptist Week Schedule Stated for 1929 Year

Church notices confirm no missed services in 1929. Evening services usually at 7 30 P M with Wednesday prayer meeting and teacher training class at 6 45 P M. From April to September evening service remains 7 30 P M.

Grant Street Church of Christ Welcomes All Services

The Grant Street church of Christ invites the public to every service for the coming year. Sunday School at 9:30 A M. worship 11 A M with sermon Man's Real Worth. Evening service 7 30 P M Paul Before Agrippa. Bible classes for all ages with prayers Wednesday 7 30 P M. Location listed and pastor contact.

Church OF Christ Younge C. W. Taylor B. Lafayette St Grant Street Church of Christ Geo. E. Boyd J. H. Johnson Paul Agrippa

Central Methodist Service Notice

Central Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 A M led by J F Levin superintendent followed by morning worship at 11 A M led by Pastor John R Turner.

John R. Turner J. F. Levin

Reverend J T Anderson Leads Sunday Services

Pastor J T Anderson conducts Sunday school at 9 45 A M with B F Teal assisting on September 11 morning service titled The Book. Evening worship follows as all strangers are cordially invited to attend each service.

J. T. Anderson F. Teal

Building a Church and church activities at Southside

Pastor J. D. Pickens leads 9 45 Bible School with 11 00 Morning Cantib. Subject Building a Church. 5 45 B P U directed by W B Nethery and 7 00 Evening worship with subject The Church Utilizing Its Forces. Congregational singing marks all services and special music is arranged for the evening. Home folks and strangers invited to all services at the Southside.

J. D. Pickens Fred Halbrooks P. U W. B.nethery Southside

First Baptist Church announces services and Greek class

At First Baptist Oak at Lafayette the schedule lists Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 11 with a sermon on The Place of Sanctification in the Plan of Salvation. Evening service at 7 features Playing the Fool. A beginner Greek class begins January 6 at 7 with no charge or denominational limits.

First Baptist Oak At Lafayette First Baptist Church

St Pauls Lutheran Sunday Schedule and Sermon

Sunday school and Bible class meet at 9 30 A M Divine Service at 7 30 P M with a sermon by Rev H C Wallner from Hanceville Alabama.

H. C. Wallner Hanceville Ala

New Year Program at First Christian Church Moulton Street

The First Christian Church on Moulton Street invites all to a New Year program led by Minister Jewell Howard. Activities include Bible school at 9 45, The Lord's Supper, an annual report at 11 30, sermons at 11 55 and 7 p m, and a morning ben male quartet performance with a cordial welcome.

First Christian

Sixteenth Ave Baptist Sunday School Times Noted

Fragmentary local item records a Sunday schedule at Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church with a 9:45 A M start and a note of 9:49 A M. Also mentions T Hardin and possible sermon or service details.

Sixteenth Ave Baptist Sunday Hardin

City Clerk's December financial report highlights

The document lists receipts totaling 27 818 03 and disbursements of 28 659 08 for December 1929, showing a balance on hand of 17 653 39. Major items include general tax 19 240 59 license and fines 3 235 05 sewer permits 3 00 police and fire salaries and expenses, and bond interest 4 122 79.

EB. W. Collier Valley Bank Morgan County Nat'l J. J. Sykesay Decantel Box & Basket Co Caldwell & Company Goode & Hargitt Utilities Service Co E. W. Phillips W. M. Nix J. J. Sykes

Last Day to Pay City Taxes Without Penalty

The board of mayor and aldermen set today as the final day to settle city taxes without extra penalties. Many property owners paid in full to retire their indebtedness and avoid the penalty that will be imposed Monday morning.

Farmer Killed by Dynamite Blast Near Lytle Alabama

Geneva Alabama January 4 1939 local farmer Shep Marshall 35 was killed instantly when a stick of dynamite used to blast field stumps exploded at his home He was alone at the time He is survived by a widow and two children

Geneva Ala Shep Marshall Lytle

Theme: The Testing Time sermon scheduled

The notice cites B P U 545 P M with GC L Buck directing a preaching session at P M Theme preaching Salvation is Free and urging care for the spiritual man.

L Buck

Saint John’s Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule

The parish on Jackson St and Gordon Dr lists services for the 2nd Sunday after Christmas January 5. Holy Communion at 7:30 and 10:00 A M with a sermon by the Rector, Bible class at 10, church school at 9:45 and 11, YP SL at 3 and evening service at 6.

ST. John’s Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive Peter M. Dennis Wilder Place

Westminster Presbyterian Church Service Notes

Westminster Presbyterian at Eighth Ave and Jackson St announces Sunday school at 9 30 A M with classes for all ages and a men s Bible class at 9 30 A M led by Prof O H Hagerman Miss Groenendyke as teacher Morning worship with Holy Communion is at 11 A M Those wishing to unite with the church will be received The Young People s C E Society meets at 6 15 P M Westminster League invites all to worship in its friendly welcome

Westminster -Presbyterian Eighth Ave Jackson St Ernest N. Hart Hagerman Church With Friendly

December Health Department Report Details County Metrics

The December report by Health Officer Dr. H. G. McRee presents counts across education, school, maternity, prenatal, sanitation, milk, meat, laboratory, and quarantine activities. Notable figures include 20 lectures, 2,850 attendees, 526 inspections, 12 dairies supervised, 76 bacteriological exams, 256 specimens, 8 case isolates, and 35 epidemiological investigations.

H. G. McRee Office Consuloe

Decatur Businessman B M Smith Visits City

B M Smith, formerly of Decatur now living on the county’s southeast edge, was in Decatur on business today. Limestone County is his old home. A great year opens for Decatur.

B. M. Smith Decatur This County Catur Limestorn

Also Mentioned on This Page

May Associated Press Maxiné Glass University of Southern California Richard Dix Launderland Westminster Presbyterian Church Stagmaier & Company Chattanooga, Tenn Nin Bradley Bros First Ave Johnston St Russ Walter Northwestern J. D. Ligon Hi League First Presbyterian Fairview Baptist Southside Baptist Proes L Health Department Coleanor Marvel Empire Jellico SEMET Solvay Coke Decatur Ice & Coal C Decatur Motors, Inc the House OF Courtesy Decatur, Ala Dodge Brothers Solvay Albany Grain & Coal Co
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