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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1929
Page
5
A compact meditation on faith and life quotes Rev Wm Porkeys D D Margaret Sangster and Dean Gresham. It extols common sense religion joy in Christian life and the comforting verse of Be Thou My Guide and New Year reflections.
The Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliary holds its regular meeting at Mrs B W Finck's home in the Adams Apartments on Monday at 3 pm The First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Bible Study class meets Monday afternoon in the church ladies parlor.
Canal Street Rook club members and Mrs Lelia Grubbs Hall enjoyed a delightful rook session on Friday as guests of Mrs J B Cassells. F S Hunt won high score and the trophy, then dainty Charlotte Rousse and fruit cake were served.
The Ferry Street Rock club gathered Friday afternoon with Mrs. T. M. Jones Sr. as hostess. Members played several rounds of rock and concluded with a frozen fruit salad, toasted sandwiches, and coffee.
Mr and Mrs Carl Watson and their baby and H H Wilson left Friday night for Knoxville Tennessee after being summoned here by the serious illness and death of Ike Scheer their father and father in law.
James Allen Smith, Pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m with observation of the Lord s Supper at 10 45 a m. B Y P U at 6 p m evangelistic service at 7 15 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.
The First Methodist Church invites the public to Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. led by Superintendent J. H. Johnson, preaching by Pastor So Geo Boyd, with Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. led by President John McGehee. There will be good music.
Local friends of the family long residents here mourn the death of Miss Mary Camody in Birmingham after a lingering illness. The body will arrive this afternoon via Louisville and Nashville train No. 2 and be taken to City cemetery for interment.
Ann Arbor January 12 Prof Ulrich B Phillips of the University of Michigan history staff won a 2500 prize for Life and Labor in the Old South His work was chosen by James Truslow Adams Worthington C Ford and Allan Nevins The prize stemmed from wide reading of Dixie tables and Phillips claim that truth tells about the south.
Van Gilbert, a state law enforcement officer famed locally, greeted friends in Decatur today. He previously served as Limestone County sheriff and earned a notably strong record as an effective law enforcer.
Washington feature on General Federation of Women's Clubs launching ideal community homes to promote homemaking nationwide led by Mrs. John Sherman. The first Hoover era key home opened in Los Angeles showcases a model living room and kitchen with advisory staff, open daily, offering free home guidance and plans for future sites across cities and towns.
Morgan county schools are well represented at the Florence Normal this year with high numbers and notable honors. Among Morgan students earning roles are Evelyn Lee, Elizabeth Peer, Frances Blackwell, Evelyn Yarborough, Lois Walsh, Louise Palmer, and Lila Mae Jolly, with many others enrolled from Decatur, Hartselle, Falkville, Eva, Somerville, Valamosa, Bram, and Baileyton.
Decatur moves toward the 3000 dollar goal in the YMCA drive while Louisville and Nashville merchants press toward the target. Shop memberships lag at under 500 as illness among workers slows the effort, with about 30 percent unavailable due to influenza or sick family members.
The four Scout troops in the Decatur district will participate in the Council Rally in Huntsville on February 9 where many awards will be presented. A similar rally is planned for Decatur in late spring.
The January session of the Athens District Court of Honor will be held Thursday night January 17 at 7 30 at the Agricultural College. W H Johnson chairman of the court states a large number of awards will be granted at that time.
In Haddam Connecticut the Rev William C Knowles rector of the Protestant Episcopal church in Ponset village marked his sixty seventh anniversary in the ministry He has worn the same cassock for fifty years He began as a lay reader and clergyman in Killingworth in 1861 and recently observed his eighty ninth birthday He has written histories and prepared a map showing homes of early settlers in Haddam and Killingworth towns
Athens residents report interference with radio sets from nearby towns and inconsistent reception at times. Authorities investigate possible outside interference and suspect light wires as a source of the trouble.
The January Court of Honor for the Decatur District will be held Tuesday night January 15 at 7 30 in the Tennessee Valley Bank building. A large number of Scouts are expected to receive badges. A S. Lynne is chairman of the Decatur Court of Honor.
W F Rauschenberg of Poitter Harlow Wholesale Grocery Company has recovered from a recent influenza attack. The note confirms his health improvement and return from illness.
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