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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1929

Page

3

Goodyear ready for greatest year in 1929

Goodyear dealer Frank P. Gide predicts a banner 1929 for the tire industry. He cites stable rubber prices and rising car sales in 1928, noting tires now offer more value. Goodyear plans a new Alabama factory to produce 5,000 tires daily, and local distributors anticipate increased demand and higher production.

Frank P. Gide Goodyear Tire Lee Street Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Gadsden Ala Goodyear Decatur One-Four-O

First Methodist Church Announces Sunday Schedule

The church invites the public to attend Sunday school at 9 30 with J H Johnson as superintendent Lord's supper and church conference at 11 00 Epworth League at 6 30 led by John McGehee and preaching at 7 30 The same hour Dr E F Beard teaches Epworth League at 11 ministers serve communion at 11 am Mrs Grady Stanly presides at 6 and preaching at 7 Come worship with us.

First Methodist South J. H. Johnson Epworth League John McGehee E. F E. Beard Grady Stanly

Westminster Church Services at Eighth Ave and Jackson St

Ernest N. Hart pastor leads Sunday School at 9:30 with classes for all ages. Men's and Women's classes follow. Morning service at 11 on The Untrodden Path. Young Peoples C E Society meets at 2 for under 16. Vesper at 5 on Two Foundations. Westminster League C E Society at 6:15 for all over 16. The church with the friendly welcome.

Eighth Ave Jackson St Ernest N. Hart John Patterson Miss Groenendyke Young Peoples C. E. Society Vesper Westminster League

Sunday Sermon and Services at Morgan County Bank

Sunday sermon titled God to be held at 11 o clock with Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Testimonial meeting set for the first Wednesday of each month at 7 30 p m. Reading room open Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays 2 to 4 p m. All services in Morgan County Bank building. Public cordially invited to attend.

Morgan County Bank

New Year Greetings From Rev McCready Pastor

Rev J D McCready extends New Year wishes and invites all to services at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Morning sermon ties to season. evening marks second anniversary of the pastor in Decatur with Sunday school at 9 30 am and B Y P U at 6 30 pm. Welcome to all.

J. D. McCready Decatur School

St Johns Episcopal Church Service Schedule In East Jackson

East Jackson church bulletin lists St John s Episcopal at Jackson Street and Gordon Drive with Rev Peter MacKinnon Dennis. Epiphany January 6 details include church school 9 45 am men s Bible class 10 am women s Bible class 10 am morning service 11 am evening service 501? p m young peoples choir 7 0 pm. Quote from Malachi reading about God s name being great among the Gentiles.

ST. John’s Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive East Peter MacKinnon Dennis Young Peoples

Sunday School Time For Brotherhood Class Meeting

Sunday School at 0:45 am led by L. R. Yarbrough as superintendent. Brotherhood class will meet at the designated time and location.

L. R.yarbrough Brotherhood

Sunday worship and activities at local church

At 9 30 A M Sunday school for men led by Rev R T Liston follows with 11 A M brief address by pastor J D Wallace and the Lord s Supper. 6 P M Christian Endeavor and 7 P M Evening worship. The public is invited to all meetings.

R. T. Liston J. D. Wallace Christian Endeavor

St. Pauls Lutheran Service Schedule and Theme

The church offers Sunday school at 9 30 A M Divine worship at 10 30 A M with the sermon Gods Mercy Upon the Gentiles Bible study at 7 P M focusing on The Mode of Baptism.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran

Westside Presbyterian Announces Morning Service Changes

Rev. S. P. Pryor leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m Regular quarterly communion at 11 a m Session to meet after the morning service No evening service due to illness in the city The notice records church schedule and a post service meeting amid illness.

Religious services update from Jas R Greer ministry

Jas R Greer, Minister outlines Bible Study at 9 45 a m and sermons at 10 45 a m 7 p m. Young Peoples Class at 6 p m and ladies class with Mrs E N Meacham 8th St East at 2 45 p m Tuesday. Prayer Meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday. New Year greeting and welcome to visitors.

Jas. R Greer Young Peoples E. N. Meacham East

First Baptist Albany Church Services Notice

Morning and evening worship at First Baptist Albany. All welcome to attend services.

First Baptist Albany

Sunday church services schedule for morning and evening

Sunday school at 9 30 a m with preaching and communion at 11 and an evening service at 7 p m The subject is The Overcoming e Go to church now is a good time.

Chevrolet 1929 Sales Meetings Set Nationwide Tour

Chevrolet Motor Company announces its annual spring sales meetings for 1929. Three crews of five sales executives will tour 35 cities, ending in Denver February 29, aiming to sell 1,250,000 units. Each city features a two day program with an afternoon session and elaborate evening banquet.

Chevrolet Motor Company New York R. H Grant H. J. Klingler M. D. Douglas D. E. Ralston Chevrolet Denver

County Schools Set To Open Monday After Health Review

E L Hays county superintendent announced the regular schedule resumes with county schools opening Monday morning January 7 after consultations with physicians. Public attention urged to note the change as schools return to normal hours.

E. L. Hays

Rev C L Dobbs to preach twice at East Decatur First Baptist

Rev C L Dobbs will fill the pulpit at the First Baptist church East Decatur for both morning and evening services this Sunday. The public is invited to attend.

C. L. Dobbs First Baptist Church East Decatur

Pilot Club Meeting Set for Monday at YMCA

The Decatur Pilot Club will hold its regular meeting Monday evening at 6 39 at the YMCA. All members are urged to attend as important business will be discussed.

Decatur Pilot Club

Spiritism lecture by Rev R C Jahn in Decatur

The Rev R C Jahn of Chattanooga Tenn will lecture on Spiritism at St Pauls Lutheran church in Decatur Monday Jan 7 at 8 pm The talk will focus on the soul after death The Walther League arranges a Lyceum course of three lectures making Jahns talk the second in the series

R. C. Jahn Chattanooga Tenn St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Jahn Decatur Walther League

Broadus Visits Home Folks During Weekend Stay

Federal bank examiner T. H. Broadus is in town for a weekend visit, staying with local relatives and enjoying time with family.

T. H. Broadus Federal Bank Examiner

Southside Baptist Church Service Schedule

J. D. Pickens pastor leads Sunday school at 5 45 A M with Will Spanabel as general superintendent Morning worship at 11 A M with the sermon Doing the Impossible Evening activities include 5 45 P M B Y P U led by Walter and other church youth programs

Southside Baptist J. D. Pickens Will Spanabel Walter

Dirty streets are not an asset any town

A brief note argues that dirty streets harm civic image and local vitality. It warns that neglect in sanitation lowers tourism, deters investment, and burdens residents with health risks, urging coordinated cleanup and municipal action.

Richard Hertzler Recovering After Auto Crash

Richard Hertzler executive of Pan-Am Oil Company of Birmingham is recovering from severe injuries after his car left a Birmingham Huntsville trip and plunged into a ditch. He suffered facial arm and leg flesh wounds and a crushed chest, was treated at his parents Athens home where his condition is gradually improving.

Athens Ala Rihard Hertzler Pan-Am Oil Company Birmingham Hertzler Huntsville F. G. Hertzler

Judge Patterson Addresses Tuscumbia Kiwanis Club

Judge A. G. Patterson and M. R. Rankin returned from Tus cumbia after attending a meeting of the Tuscumbia Kiwanis Club. Patterson gave an address before the club.

A. G. Patterson M. R. Rankin Tuscumbia

Willys-Overland to Boost Whippet Output in 1929

Toledo, Jan 5. Willys-Overland reports total 315000 cars produced in 1928 and a daily Whippet rate of 1000 as it heads into 1929. December shipments exceed 15000 with January schedules over 35000 and daily output rising to 1500 by mid month. 23000 workers employed, 10000 more to be added in 30 days. A December 27 production of 968 Whippets marks near peak employment and high orders. The Toledo body plant now operational enabling economies and quality gains. Planned six month production 300000 cars, topping prior six month peak of 200000 in 1928. Buy at home.

Toledo Willys-Overland Company John N. Willys Willysae Willys Willys-Overland

Revered Woman in a Critical Condition

Mrs Memory Peebles, who has been ill for months, is reported to be in a critical condition. She has stayed at L C Hightower’s home for months and was recently moved to her son W S Peebles’s home, president of Citizens Bank and Trust Co.

Athens Ala Memory Peebles L. C. Hightower W. 8. Peebles Citizens Bank and Trust Company

Chandler Attends Princess Theater in Merry Gang Tour

Artist Att Chandler is set to perform at the Princess theater for four days next week with the Merry Gang show in a classic entertainment run spotlighting local stage acts.

Art Chandler Princess Theater

Hosiery Mills To Be Located Soon In Columbia

Columbia Tennessee near Decatur will host a large eastern hosiery manufacturing firm. Columbians have invested 150000 in prior preferred stock, securing the project. Cadet Knitting Mills of Philadelphia plans the new plant in Columbia, reflecting strong local civic effort.

Columbia, Tenn Decatur Columbia Cadet Knitting Mills Philadelphia

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