Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1932

Page

3

Christian Science Lesson Sermon at Local Church

The article notes a Christian Science lesson titled Sacrament to be read in Churches of Christ on January 10 with a Golden Text from Revelation and Bible citations from Matthew 28. Services include Sunday at 11 and Sunday school at 9 45 with a Wednesday service at 8 and a reading room hours 2 to 4 on Tue Thu and Sat. All services are in the Morgan County Bank building with a cordial welcome to the public.

Gallee Jesus Morgan County Bank

First Presbyterian Church Services Announced

J. D. Wallace is pastor. Sunday 9:30 Sunday school 11:00 morning worship with preaching at both. 6:00 young people's meeting and 7:00 evening worship. The public is cordially invited to attend.

First Presbyterian J. D. Wallace

West Decatur Methodist services and activities

Blythe, pastor presides with Sunday school at 9 45 led by C P Parker. Preaching at 11 on How to Obtauh Eternal Life. Epworth League at 6 with Yancy Vaughn president. Preaching at 7 on The Last Judgment. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7. Women’s Missionary Society Monday 2 30. You are invited to all services.

West Decatur Methodist Blythe P. Parker Epworth’ League Yancy Vaughn John E. Wallace Women’s Missionary Society

Preaching and meeting notices on Sunday events

On Sunday at 10 a.m. subject The Rich Man and Lazarus at 6th Ave South and 4th Street. A Mini meeting at 6 p.m. led by Walter Best on Things Necessary to Our Success. Bring friends.

6Th Ave 4Th St Lazarus J. C. County Walter Best

Kingdom of God service sermon at Central Methodist

Rev. Arthur H. Nabors outlines readiness for service to see the Kingdom on earth. Services include 9:30 Sunday school, 11 a m sermon Reconstruc tion, 2:30 World Club for children, 6 p m Epworth Leagues, and 7 p m sermon A Wonderful Need with inspiring music.

Central Methodist Arthur H. Nabors Kingdom of God Gol Ben L. Britnell Boys and Girls World Club Epworth

Westminster Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule

Services and classes listed for Westminster Presbyterian on Jackson Street and Eighth Ave led by Pastor Ernest N. Hart. Sunday school at 9:30 with A B Bickens as superintendent, morning worship at 11 titled The City of Refuge, youth gatherings in the afternoon, and Revelation sermon series followed by Westminster League activities in the evening.

Westminster Presbyterian Jackson Street Eighth Ave Ernest N. Hart Bickens QO. S. Hagerman Aramegeddon C. B Westminster League

St Pauls Lutheran Church Schedule and Activities

The St Pauls Lutheran at Sherman Street and Fourth Ave lists weekly services and classes. Epiphany season worship at 9 30 a m with Sunday school and Bible class led by A J Holtman at 10 30 a m devotional service. midweek Bible class Thursday at 7 30 p m. Walther League meets Wednesday 7 30 p m with Mrs W P Adams. Welcome.

ST. Paul's Lutheran Sherman Street Fourth Ave E. T. Town A. J. Holtman Walther League W. P. Adams

Parish Calendar and Services at St. Peter and St. Timothy

The notice lists services at St. Peter's Church under Rector Rev. Peter M. Dennis with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m on the first Sunday after Epiphany January 10, morning prayer and sermon at 11, Bible classes at 9 45 a m led by Allée H Hoff. St. Timothy's Church in Athens meets at 7 30 p m with Roy Beeler as warden and Gus Hildreth as president. a Bible verse closes the notice.

Peter M. Dennis BE B. Graves Beessiie Allée H. Hoff St. Peter's Mission Roy Beeler Y. P Gus Hildreth St. Timothy’s Church Athens

Southside Baptist invites all to study and worship

J. D. Pickens, pastor, leads 9:45 teaching service and 10:45 morning worship with the Creed Communion. The B Y P U department invites all members to join the training program. Evening worship at 7:00 features a sermon by the pastor. The public is welcome.

Southside Baptist J. D. Pickens Créte B. Y. P. U. Department Southside

Sunday School and Lord's Supper Service Invited

9 45 Sunday school led by J B Har low Sept 10 46 The Lord's Supper will be administered All members of the Sunday school and church urged to attend The public cordially invited

J. B. Harlow

Church Schedule Highlights Weekday and Weekend Services

Sunday starts with 9:45 Bible classes and 10:45 services led by an elder. Evening programs include 6:00 Young People, 7:00 services. Midweek includes 38 Wednesday evening prayer services and 3:00 Thursday afternoon Ladies class. Attend any or all events.

First Baptist Oak at LaFayette Street Usual Schedule

Sunday school at 9:30 morning worship at 14:00 with sermon Why Men Will Not Come to Christ Text John 5 40. 6:00 Baptist Young People's Union. 7:00 Evening service includes Woman's Missionary Union promotion. 7:15 Mid-week service Alien Religions Theosophy Madame Blavatsky history. Public invited. Students League of Many Nations program Monday 7:30 with fifteen nations in native dress. Free will offering. Everybody invited.

First Baptist Oak LaFayette Streets J. E Berkstresser Baptist Young People’s Unions Woman's Missionary Union Helena P. Blavatsky Students’ League of Many Nations First Baptist Church

Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church Sunday Schedule Announcement

Sunday school at 9:45. Worship service at 5:00. B P U department at 6:00. Rev J D Pickens, pastor of Southside Baptist Church, will preach for us this week and we invite all to worship. continues Sundays.

Sixteenth Ave. Baptist Sunday School B. ¥. P. U. Department J. D. Pickens Southside Baptist Church

Evening Services Grow as Crowds Return

The notice invites readers to 5 o'clock services and promises soul stirring messages, encouraging attendance at regular evening worship afterward. It emphasizes growing crowds and ongoing communal worship opportunities.

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Services Schedule

Willoughby Presbyterian at 6th Ave and 9th St South invites worship with 11:00 AM Holy Communion and 9:46 AM Sunday School led by Pastor A. Gordon. A 2:30 PM Tuesday Ladies Aid and 7:00 PM Wednesday prayer meeting are noted along with 6:00 PM Senior C. E. New officers will preside. Sunday preaching at Harris Station at 3:30 PM.

Willoughby Presbyterian 6Th Ave 9Th St Harris Station

Westside Presbyterian Sunday Services and Message

The notice lists Westside Presbyterian on Seventh Ave West with 9:45 AM Sunday School and morning worship at Willoughby, plus an evening service. The sermon emphasizes partnership with Jesus, edifying saints, and saving sinners, urging attendance to create the right atmosphere for spiritual power.

Willoughby Jesus

First Methodist Sunday School Seeks Members Devotion

Cor Canal and Lafayette hosts Sunday school at 9 30 with J H Johnson and the Men’s Bible Class at the same time. Dr W F Price preaches at 11 am on Christ’s Teaching on Forgiveness and at 7 pm on God’s Power to Keep us Under all Circumstances. Tuesday 6 30 pm Sunday school concert. Wednesday 7 pm prayer meeting. Choir with Mrs W E Curry at organ. Everyone invited.

Decatur W. F. Price W. E. Curry

Falkville Youths Released on Bond in Store Burglary Case

Two Falkville youths arrested days ago on burglary charges connected to the Jim Caudill store robbery were released on bond. Bonds were set by Judge W. T. Lowe of Morgan County court.

Falkville Jim Caudill W. T. Lowe Morgan County Court

Huntsville Resident Visited by Mrs Penny at Decatur

Mrs W Mirs Penny, a well known Huntsville resident, visits Decatur for several days as guest of her sons Lamar and Cliff Penny.

Mirs Péhnisy Huntsville Dscatur Lamar Cliff.Penney

Otto Moebes Real Estate Ad Copy Seeks Quick Deals

An advertisement urges readers to contact Otto Moebes at The Daily for real estate quantities and ready timing. It emphasizes urgency and personal service for buyers seeking prompt results.

Heiress on trial in Flint murder case

Nelson Roome testifies he saw Miss Helen Joy Morgan drag the body of her sweetheart Leslie Casteel after a struggle. Casteel was left in the middle of a country road and Morgan’s defense argues she shot him in self defense.

Nelson Roome Helen Joy Morgan Flint Mich Leslie Casteel

Marcia Dares City Life as Romance Forms in Mitchelfield

Marcia, a cosmetics department worker from Mitchelfield, accepts a NY demo tour offer while in Chicago with district manager Ed Haley. An airplane accident near Mitchelfield entwines romance with Haleys blunt counsel on love and impulse as the pair navigate a lively Cherry Blossom Cafe scene.

Marcia Pdrva Mitchelfield Her Nee Dak New York Tei Statten Chicago Ed Haley Vivian Marcia

Art Exhibit Attracts Attention In Moulton

An art exhibit sponsored by the Community Culture Club and the Moulton Parents Association opens in Moulton High School rooms. The display features eighty two copies of Renaissance masters and English and American works collected by Miss Mary B. Pickrel and Mrs. L. P. Troup. Local teachers and home economics students attend. visiting lecturer Mr P Eggleston entertains with stories about the masterpieces. The exhibit runs through Saturday with county teachers to visit and hear an illustrated lecture on art appreciation.

Moulton Ala General Federation of Women’s Clubs Michel Angelo Raphael Correggio Rembrandt Rubens Murrillo Landseer Reynolds Gainsborough Watt Miller Angelus van Dyke Baby Stewart Maggie Younig Auama P. Eggleston L. P. Troup Decatur O. P. Eggleston Courtland Elam Devtatur Moulton and

Beautify Decatur Plan for Spring Flower Planting

Decatur community organizers call for a coordinated planting push to beautify streets and parks. Volunteers will plan beds, select hardy spring bloomers, and schedule planting days across neighborhoods with local groups coordinating tools and maintenance.

Decatur

Curb Market Brims With Fine Produce From Local Farms

Fourteen sellers lined the Decatur curb today offering a fine variety of farm produce. Morgan and Limestone county farms delivered fresh goods as brisk buying continued in the early hours. Mrs. J. T. Nelson noted a normal Saturday market.

Decatur Morgan County Limestone County J. T. Nelson

Rev Collier to Preach at Fairview Church

Rev. B. P. Collier will preach at Fairview Baptist Church on Sunday in morning and evening services. The Matthews Sisters quartet will render special music, and the public is invited.

Collier Fairview Church B. P. Collier Fairview Baptist Church Matthews Sisters

Back pay brings joy to county teachers in Alabama

In Athens Alabama on January 9 back pay for September October and December was paid to teachers across the county. State treasurer funds plus county funds covered three months of salaries totaling about $30 000 with over a hundred teachers receiving payments. November salaries remain unpaid as many schools were in recess to assist in gathering.

Athens Ala Spécia County Board of Education

Petty Thievery Rings Athens Area Amid Theft Complaints

Athens police reported numerous petty theft complaints, including daytime burglaries of residences on a main street. Officers will intensify investigations and especially scrutinize vagrants or beggars in the city.

Athens Ala

Reduction Of Taxes Urged In Limestone

Athens Alabama residents prepare protests for tax relief in 1932 as farmers and homeowners urge the Limestone County Commission to lower assessments at hearings in April due to insufficient revenue from farms and vacant homes.

Athens Ala

River Rises as TN Gauge Hits One Foot at Seven

The Tennessee river rose today with a gauge reading of 1 foot at 7:00 AM, signaling higher water levels along the river. Local weather and safety advisories urged caution for low-lying areas and waterfront activities.

Tennessee

Also Mentioned on This Page

League of Many Nations Church OF God Murdock ST. John's Episcopal Gordon Drive Church OF Christ Grant Street Hill’s Creek Cahaba Decatur Ice & Coal Co Westside Presbyterian Seventh Ave West W. A. Gordon Canal and Lafayette J. H. Johnson Otto Moebes Hits Fareo Reno Mr. Haley Bill Shakespeare DuMott Lincoln Park Egner John Bill George Tom Fife David Bob Wiscosin Michigan Indiana Marela Flossie Harry Garthe Fiossie Harry Helen Jacken Jack Dredmer Flossies Jacks Helens Harrys Eds Paul Young Jennings Young Houston Tex Springfield Fred Barker Texas Lumber Yard Stone Barnett Somerville Road Old Ferry Tennessee Valley Bank State Banking Department Bane
Search Courier

Search the Decatur Daily Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Decatur Daily?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication