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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1935
Page
5
The Friday and Monday society notes describe Ferry Rock Club games, Mothers Club chairmanship by Mrs. Horace Griffin, and Mrs. J. Gibson celebration. Reports cover Central P T A programs, W M U circles, Cotillion Club session, and Junior G A, with luncheons, bridge wins, and a week of prayer for foreign missions.
J M Holt, chairman of the county board of revenue, reports receiving 6186 dollars from the state comptroller for the county share of gasoline tax. One third will retire road bonds if purchasable under par. Since 1933 over 35000 has been retired and 15000 more sits in the sinking fund to retire additional bonds.
Mrs. John Kimbrough of Demopolis was entertained at a buffet luncheon by Mrs. L. H. Houston. Friday saw Mrs. J. B. Henderson host a bridge gathering with guests including Mrs. Eric Howell and Miss Frances Stewart. Influenza strains affect Hartsel residents, with J. P. Simpson among the noted sufferers.
Emanuel Kruis was awakened by his cat clawing his face and found his home in flames. He alerted his wife and son and daughter in law and all escaped unharmed, including the cat.
Mrs EB Strother recovers at Grant street home from flu. Mrs Georgia Miller plans a visit to New Orleans. Mrs J R Hale ill with flu on East Moulton street. Mrs William Ransom of Hartssel improving after operation at Be nevolent hospital. Mrs W T Jordan and son to visit Florida. Mrs R D Powers ill at daughter’s home, wintering with Horace Griffin. Horace Griffin in Birmingham on business. Mira and Mrs Ben Hill home from Nashville. Mr and Mrs S A Owen move to Birmingham. Mrs W P Chandler and children visit Athens mother Mrs J W Gibson. Mrs John Pointer returns to Birmingham. Rev W F Pride, Mrs Vera Austelle and Rev L G Sturdivant visit Anniston. Mrs W F Rauschenberg and Mrs L G Sturdivant attend missionary conference in Birmingham. Frank Jones of Lexington visiting sister Mrs W W Callahan and Miss Mattie Jones.
The Life theme leads the Lesson Sermon with Golden Text from I John 1:2 and Psalms passages about healing and life. Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Sunday service 11 a m. Wednesday meeting 7 30 p m. Reading room 2 to 4 p m on Tue Thu Sat. All services at Eyster building Johnston street. Public invited.
Dr. Ira F. Hawkins, pastor at Central Methodist, presides over Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a 40 minute session titled prayer praise and meditation on verses in the Beatitudes starting immediately after.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by J C White superintendent. Pastor Dr Wm F Price preaches at 11 a m and vesper at 5 p m. Epworth Leagues meet at 6 p m. Mid Week service for prayer and fellowship Wednesday at 7 p m. Special musical program by the choir with Mrs W E Curry organ. New residents or visitors in Decatur invited to worship and find a warm welcome at the old First Methodist.
Sunday school at 9 45 led by Guy Jones General Superintendent morning worship and sermon at 11 Young People's Meeting at 6 15 Marvin Yarbrough president evening worship with sermon at 7 topic What We May Do To Keep Out of the Divorce Court Before We Are Married Woman's Missionary Society meets Monday 2 30 at the parsonage Mrs J M Holland president Bible Study Wednesday 7 30 subject The Holy Sacraments Communion and Baptism
Pastor T H Wilson leads worship at 11 am with sermon How To Be Saved and again at 7 pm on Sin and Its Penalty. Church school 9:45 am. Leagues and Stewards meet 6:15 pm. Missionary Society meets at Mrs T H Wilson on Ninth Avenue.
St John s Episcopal Jackson St and Gordon Dr East Rev Peter M Dennis rector. Second Sunday after Epiphany color green. Holy Communion 7 30 a m Sunday school 9 45 a m Bible class 10 a m Morning Prayer and sermon Rev Peter M Dennis 11 o clock Y P S L 6 30 p m. O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
St Timothy s Episcopal Mission in Athens announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m for parishioners and visitors.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by J C Conley superintendent worship and sermon at 11 a m young people meeting at 6 p m topic what do we know about the church sermon at 7 p m subject manifestations of gods love.
J D Pickens, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with a sermon at 10 45 am Is It Possible for Me To Know That I Am Saved The church invites all to worship from 5 to 6 pm with a 6 pm Baptist Training Union directed by Pauline Johnson a church event notice
Sunday services at First Baptist Oak and Lafayette Streets feature pastor Jesse F. Ray. Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m B Y P U meets at 6 p m Mid week prayer at 7 30 p m Wednesday interest grows church wide public invited pastor to speak at all regular services
Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Morning Worship at 11 The pastor will preach Our Debt To the World The week of prayer and self denial for Foreign Missions starts today at this church A 6 p m Young People meeting and 1 p m Evening Worship The pastor will preach The Auxiliary will hold daily 3 p m prayer meetings The public is invited to attend
Central Baptist at Fourth Ave E and Grant St lists Sunday school at 9 30 am and morning worship at 10 45 am. Evening worship at 7 30 pm with B A U at 6 30 pm and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm. Pastor James Allen Smith invites all to attend.
Willoughby Presbyterian at Sixth Ave and Ninth St invites full attendance for Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11 with a sermon by Rev E L Orr from Nashville Tennessee.
Westminster Presbyterian on Jackson St at Eighth Ave lists Sunday school 9:30 a.m. with Henry Norton as superintendent. Men and Women Bible Classes also at 9:30 a.m. Church service at 11:00 a.m. topic What To Do With Our Troubles. An afternoon conference is scheduled at 3:30 p.m.
Some dresses, like some people, are level headed and pretty, too. The body of the dress is well formed and will hold its own through wearing. The front panel widens to accentuate the shoulders and narrows to lengthen the waist. Includes belt, cuffs, bow, and collar of contrasting material. Pattern 2164 available in sizes 12 through 40, with illustrated sewing instructions. Send 15 cents for the pattern. book offer priced at 25 cents for both pattern and book. The Decatur Daily Pattern Department, 243 West 17th Street, New York City.
Decatur residents flood the Princess Theatre for the premiere of Runnin' Wild a locally filmed comedy produced by Baird. The film shot in city districts including Second Ave and presidential district features Madelene Summers Robert Gilbraith and a cast of Decatur locals in roles from leading lady to crooks and assorted townspeople.
Prof. Frank M. Church arriving to lead Athens College fine arts announces monthly winter recitals open to the public. Piano vocal orchestral and expression numbers featured. First recital set for Monday evening.
The notice outlines a church schedule with moving pictures on Presbyterian work among Chinese at 5 pm followed by a young people's supper and conference at 6 pm led by Dr. Orr and P. E. Green. The event emphasizes friendly welcome.
St Pauls Lutheran at Sherman Street and Fourth Avenue lists services on the Second Sunday after Epiphany with 9 15 a m Sunday school and 10 30 a m worship. A voters meeting at 9 p m and weekly meetings including Walther League Mission Study Wednesday 7 30 p m Ladies Aid Thursday 2 30 p m with Mrs E Christianson Teachers Training Thursday 7 30 p m featuring A Changeless Christ for Changing World You too are welcome.
Morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon by P E Green. Evening service at 7 15 features moving pictures about work among the Chinese by Rev E L Orr. After the service a short conference conducted by Rev B N Hart. All are invited.
The famed Sophie Tucker preserves her original powder puff as a token of luck while using new puffs for daily cosmetic work. The article warns against reusing soiled puffs, explains how they spread grime into pores, and advises cleaning tips or discarding disposable options.
The Church of Christ on Grant Street, led by Geo W Emptage, invites all to Bible classes at 9 45 a m worship at 11 55 a m with a sermon on The Transformed Life Youth meeting at 6 00 p m guest speaker L F Martin of Tipton Oklahoma at 7 30 p m prayer meeting and Bible study Thursday 3 00 p m ladies class with Mrs Wiggin at 809 Jackson Street.
Bible study at 10 a m. preaching at 11 a m. and p m. Morning topic Master Carest Thou Not That We Perish. Evening topic It Is Finished. All are invited.
City ordinance imposes revocation of taxi licenses after a second offense under paragraphs 32 and 33 of section 1 of ordinance 178. License may be restored by the mayor after a six month minimum from revocation, with potential fines. Official action dated January 17, 1936, and mayor James A. Nelson’s signatures noted.
Mayor of Decatur Alabama proclaims the city license code under Ordinance 264 adopted January 18 1935 becomes effective January 1 1935 upon delivery of 500 copies to the mayor. The notice emphasizes publication and enforcement details for the new code.
A compilation of reader questions about vinegar hair rinses weight advice cosmetics and makeup. Supporters include Adele Lorna Eloise Fannie Selena and editor notes about Glad's beauty columns with cost requests for pamphlets and articles.
The League of Nations halted a failed Saar revolt by defeated factions, preventing any quick takeover before Adolf Hitler could act. The action preserves balance as tensions in the region remain high and international mediation continues.
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