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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1933
Page
4
The Mothers' Club held a roomy gathering in a well furnished living room with routine business led by the president. Mrs Gardner announced the program in the chairwoman's absence and Mrs McDougald read an article before a social hour and refreshments.
Washington reports a March start for a fresh review of war debts with Hoover and Roosevelt guiding diplomacy. An Anglo American mission may meet in Washington soon after March 4 to press a prompt debt settlement as a key to international obligations. Secretary Stimson informed Ambassador Lindsay of the agreed approach, signaling new negotiations toward a general debts review.
Local society notices list residents and visitors. T. Z. Bailey is slightly improved at home on Sherman street. Mrs. E. D. Bailey Jr. and daughter Martha Porter visit relatives in Tuscumbia. Miss Lelia Sykes of Courtland visits Athens. Willie Couch, brother of Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Hamlet, is ill at Somerville Pike but improving. The Berry and Grice families of Hartselle visit Mrs. Hargrove and family. Cecil Carey travels west on business. The Compton families from Demopolis arrive for a weekend with Elbert Weaver. Mrs. Martha Weaver, Elbert's sister, is recalled. Elkmont visitors attend Epworth League. Lelia Sykes returns to Courtland. Billy Wyker, U. A. student, is home for the weekend with Alvin Coxwell from Monroeville. Eunice Thomas and Alice Nettles of Peterman, visiting Mrs. H. H. May. University students plan to return Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. T. Chandler return from Albertville and Gadsden. en route they visit Mrs. John Snodgrass in Scottsboro.
The First Methodist Church announces study themes for today. Morning service at 11 o'clock features Dr. Price on “A Race of Dreamers.” Evening service at 7 o'clock covers “Habits, Their Power, Mastery and Use” for all ages.
Justice of the Peace J. W. Bailey, after three weeks of confinement, shows marked improvement and is able to resume his official duties. Friends express relief that he is out again.
Church of Christ on Grant Street lists a 9 45 Sunday Bible class a 10 45 morning sermon by Bro Green a 6 00 Young Peoples Meeting a 7 00 sermon by Bro Parish and a 7 30 Wednesday prayer service plus Thursday 3 00 Bible class all open to the public and includes Bible verses 57 9 10 and passages Leading in truth and teaching.
Willoughby Presbyterian at Sixth Ave and Ninth St invites the public to a 9:45 a m service with Sunday school, an 11 a m sermon on Christ the Leader, 6 p m Senior Endeavor, and a 7 p m talk by Dr. W L Pettingill on The Happiest Man in the World at the nearby Ninth Street Methodist church. Also scheduled are 2 p m Monday Ladies Aid and 7 p m Wednesday prayer services with the pastor discussing The Trial of Jesus.
At 9:45 a m Sunday school urges families to bring children to Sunday sessions to prevent drifting from God. No church services here Sunday as night service goes to Dr. Pettingill at South town church. Members urged to attend the 7 o'clock service.
The notice lists Sunday morning activities at Southside with general superintendent L. B. Wright and 10 45 worship led by the pastor on Where Does the Christian Strength Lie The 5 45 training department directed by Will Spanabel and 7 00 Bible conference speaker Dr William L Pettingill will address the church on The Happiest Man in the World and urges all members to attend.
Morning services begin at 10 a m with Sunday school. Preaching at 11 a m and 6 30 p m. Theme is Washed In Blood with sermons Serving God Serving God Different to His Word and To Serve God Different. IT John A H L Kirby will speak to readers about returning to God.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Parker superintendent. 11 a m service by John E Wallace. Boys and Girls World Club 1 30 p m with Mrs J E Wallace superintendent. Epworth League 7 p m with Julian Moody president. Preaching 7 p m by the pastor on The Greatest Gift From God to Man. Woman's Missionary Society Monday at 2 30 p m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 p m. Large crowd noted last week.
The notice lists Sunday schedule for Sixteenth Avenue Baptist including Men’s Bible study at 9:30 led by G. W. Norwood, choir and community sing at 1:30, B P U at 5:45, and worship services. Reverend R F Stucky of Tarrant City will preach January 31.
The lesson sermon centers on truth as a guiding principle for Christian living. Aimed at Churches of Christ, Scientist, it notes the January 22 Sunday service and references the golden text from Psalms.
On Moulton Street at 9 45 Sunday school led by J B Harlow followed by worship at 11 00 led by the pastor All members are urged to attend and the public is cordially invited.
Rev. Arthur H. Nabors invites all to attend a full Sunday program at Central Methodist. Sunday school starts 9:30 a.m. for everyone, with 11 a.m. sermon “The Gateway to,” 2:30 p.m. Boys and Girls World Club, 6:15 p.m. Epworth Leagues for youth, and 7 p.m. sermon “A Helpless Sinner.” Special music and congregational singing welcome all attendees.
Morning worship at 11:00 with a sermon on How God Manifests His Power Around In For and With Us. 2:00 children’s meeting 6:00 Young People’s League 7:00 evening worship. The pastor will preach and the public is cordially invited to attend.
Rev Town leads devotional service at 10:30 a.m. with installation of newly elected officers. Teachers’ Training Class Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 15 p.m. Mrs E Christian son hosts. Sermon theme “A Changeless Christ for a Changing World.” All welcome.
Central Baptist Church announces Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. Morning worship 6:00 p.m. B Y P U and B A U 7:00 p.m. Evening services 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting Last Sunday Sunday school drew 400, the best attendance in months, with a message that Christ is coming again and an invitation to attend.
St John’s Episcopal East Third Sunday worship notices list rector Rev Pete Dennis and organist Mrs E E Graves with a church school at 9:30 a m Bible classes at 9:45 a m Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 a m on Christian Social Service Junior and Senior YP leaders in the evening Weekly events include Women’s Guild Martha and Mary Guild Monday January 23 and Boy Scouts Friday January 27 with various meetings and classes announced.
Third Sunday service led by Rev Peter M Dennis and readings by Redy Roy C Beeler Warden J G Beeler Treasurer Miss O M Mitchell Auxiliary to meet at Beeler home Wednesday January 5 at 2 pm communion service at 2 30 pm in church notes say January 5 event details and leadership names reliable from local notice
At First Baptist Oak LaFayette Pastor J. E. Berkstresser presides with Bible school at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 11. Dr. W. L. Pettingill, guest preacher from Decatur, will address The Melchisedec Priest hood of Christ. Evening worship at 7:00. midweek service Wednesday at 7:15.
Westminster Presbyterian outlines Sunday schedule with 9 30 a m Sunday school led by Elmer Elam and 9 30 a m Women s Bible class. Second Coming sermons on Ten Commandments at 11 for the third Sunday. Senior League at 6 15 p m. Members urged to attend all services. The church offers a friendly welcome.
Pastor Dr W F Price will preach Sunday at 11 a.m. on A Race of Dreamers and at 7 p.m. on Habits Their Power Their Mastery and Their Use. Sunday school classes meet at 9:30 with leaders J H Johnson and John W Bailey. Midweek prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 p.m. Special music led by Mrs W E Curry. Choir and teachers listed.
A pastor preaches at both services inviting the public to attend. The message, titled Too Late, urges community members to reflect and participate in worship.
A dense crowd at Grant Street watched a pilot engine pull the presidential train, train number one, heading toward Montgomery. The locomotive came into view around 1:10 PM, with the presidential party en route amid naval details of the war era.
In Jacksonville on January 21, H. W. Crane, 35, an automobile company accountant, was killed and his wife Florence, 28, was seriously wounded after an altercation at their apartment following a wedding anniversary party. Detectives say Florence Drane admitted shooting Crane three times in the chest and then shooting herself in a failed attempt to die. Police quote her as saying she was glad she did it.
The Decatur Union held a monthly meeting at Westside Methodist church Friday evening with 136 members present. Austinville church won the banner while Ninth Street received the charter. an interesting event concluded the gathering.
Flint Baptist church schedules Sunday events with Rev. G Morris presiding. Sunday school starts at 10 o clock led by D D Norris. Morning service at 11 explores The Dedicated Life. Evening service at 7 features the topic One Moment.
Revival services start Sunday led by Rev. J Pred Sparks with songs by Greer. Evening gospel programs at 7 30 p m and morning worship at 10 o clock at the church. Pastor Greer to oversee services and evangelistic preaching.
National Chief announces task to the plembilib-elect and Governor Miller to coordinate oversight and secure approval for upcoming governance duties.
Classified note states a green slipover sweater is lost and to return it to 621 Vine, with contact Gall 1535 X for collection.
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