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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1939

Page

6

TVA Deal Extension Hinted as Congress Delays Bond Bill

Wendell Willkie said a delay in TVA participation could be allowed while Congress weighs a bond authorization bill. Tennessee officials led by Governor Cooper expressed optimism about TVA power, as conferees drifted on the measure and Nashville and Chattanooga boards considered property sales. Willkie planned to press for a compromise in Washington despite opposition.

Wendell L. Wilkof TVA Tennessee Prentice Cooper New York Thomas L. Cummings Nashville Power Board L. J. Wipite Chatteurboga Electric Power Board Cummings Willkie TEPCO Wilhoite Washington FVA

A Sermon Without the Bible at Town Creek Methodist

Town Creek Methodist Church hosts a morning sermon titled A Sermon Without the Bible addressing the subject Christ spoke on most, without a Bible verse. Evening service questions who are the living dead in the church. Sunday School 9 45 a m Epworth League 6 8 p m Join for music and fellowship.

Methodist Church Epworth League

Visitors invited to inspect Camp Westmoreland

Parents and friends of scouting are invited to visit Camp Westmoreland the official Boy Scout camp of the Tennessee Valley council located ten miles east of Florence on Shoals Creek to witness water boiling dress and relay races and a scavenger hunt. The contests will be led by six cabins under Scout leadership including Charles Scales Edward Morgan Dave Crockett Durelle Allen Collier Duncan and Mike Michelson with events starting at three o clock on July 4 followed by a 4 pm afternoon swim and picnic lunch.

Camp Westmoreland Tennessee Valley Council Florence Shoals Creek Charles Scales Decatur Edward Morgan Tuscumbia Dave Crockett Sheffield Durelle Allen Collier Duncan Mike Michelson Camp An Ny

Classified Advertising practical way to buy and sell

Classified line notes practical method to trade goods and services via ads. Phone 46 appears as contact detail for arranging sales and inquiries.

Church Announcements For Sunday Worship and Meetings

Local churches publish Sunday services and events. First Presbyterian lists Sunday School worship and union services with First Methodist preacher Dr B F Tingle, plus Pioneers and Young People meetings. Southside Baptist, St Pauls Lutheran, and First Methodist note sermons, communion, deacon meetings, revival music, and midweek activities. Visitors welcomed at all churches.

First Christian Church Schedule and Union Services

The First Christian Church in Moulton holds 9 30 a m Bible study led by Minister Edwin Wyle with Dr Wyle at the organ. 11 00 a m worship features a sermon on Essential Christianity. Evening services include Evangelism and junior Endeavor gatherings. Union meetings and park services planned for Delano Park next week.

First Christian Church Moulton Fourth Avenue Edwin Wyle John B. Harlow Mens Wyle Solomon John C. Wyle Wilkes- Barre Penn Christian Endeavor Decatur Christian Endeavor Union Westside Presbyterian Church Delano Park

Central Baptist Church Service Schedule Notice

The Central Baptist at 4th Ave and Grant St announces services led by John Cowell Jr pastor Homer Britton assistant pastor Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 Baptist Training Union at 6 15 evening services at 7 30 Wednesday prayer and Bible study All church members urged to attend the General Assembly of all the Sunday School at 9 30.

Central Baptist Cor 4Th Ave Grant St. Johns Cowell, Jr Homer Britton J. C. Cowan Baptist Training Union General Assembly of All the

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

The Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church lists services and activities: 9:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Class taught by C. Berryhill, 9:45 a.m. Main Sunday School led by Emory Teague, 11:00 a.m. Morning sermon by the pastor Chas L. Dobbs, 6:15 p.m. BTA Depts directed by C. L Buck, 7:30 p.m. Evening service including baptismal candidates urged to attend, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Cottage prayer meeting at 1229 7th Ave. West with Mrs Edward White, 7:30 p.m. Mid-week prayer service at the church. You are invited. The Lord has spared your life.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Cor 16Th Ave Wadsworth St Chas L. Dobbs C. Berryhill Emory Teague T. A. Depts C. L Buck Edward White 7Th Ave. West

Patriot themed union sermon planned at two churches

Rev B F Tingle to preach at 11 am on My Country a Patriotic Sermon linking history to generation essentials. Dr Tingle to lead brief talk on nation’s foundation and need for unity. Choir directed by Kenneth Hennessey. Union service at 7 30 pm at First Presbyterian with 3rd of eight services and prayer hour at 7 30 pm Wednesday.

First Methodist Church B. F. Tingle F. O. Smith Tingle Kenneth Hennessey First Presbyterian Church FE. V. Ramage

Ninth Street Methodist Church Services Notice

Church schedule lists pastor W L Spearman and superintendent A G Jones with services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Holy Communion at the close of the 1 o clock service Young People 6 45 p m Counselor Mrs F L Weaver Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Public invited Visitors welcomed to worship

Bebe H. Patten Ninth Street W. L. Spearman G Jones Young People’s Department F. L. Weaver

Westminster Presbyterian Church Service and Activities

Westminster Presbyterian Church announces schedules at Ath Avenue and Jackson St. Pastor Rev. L A Knight leads 9 30 a m Sunday school with Bob Sheppard 11 00 a m Morning Worship and Communion. 6 30 p m Union Young People at Westside Presbyterian. Monday 3 00 p m Women’s Auxiliary Circle Meetings 7 00 p m Boy Scouts under Scoutmaster Bob Hunter. Wednesday 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting. Church invites a friendly welcome.

Ath Avenue Jackson St L. A. Knight Bob Sheppard Union Young People Westside Presbyterian Church Bob Hunter Westminster Church

First Baptist Church Schedules Sunday Services

Regular services Sunday at First Baptist church. Rev W E Waterhouse will fill the pulpit in the morning hour. Vacation Bible School graduation set for Sunday night.

First Baptist Church W. E. Waterhouse

Church Services and Youth League Plans Announced

Sunday schedule lists church school at 9:45 morning worship at 11:00 with a sermon titled A Lasting Contribution Or The Man Who Dug A Well by the pastor. Evening worship at 7:45 features The Touch Of The Master. The Intermediate and Senior Leagues meet at their usual hours.

St John’s Episcopal Church Sunday Services

St John’s Episcopal Church on Jackson Street and Gordon Drive offers Sunday School and Bible classes at 9 45 a m and 11 o clock Holy Communion and sermon with Rev Jos H Harvey of Birmingham officiating.

ST. John’s Episcopal Church Jackson Street Gordon Drive Jos, H. Harvey Turmingham

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Invites Attendance

Sixth Ave. and St. 8 William B. Strong, Minister. Sunday School 10 a m led by F T Lewis, Supt. A class and a place for all. Morning worship and preaching. A baptismal service and reception follow the preaching. You are invited if not attending elsewhere.

Willoughby Presbyterian Sixth Ave H. St William B. Strong F. T. Lewis

Solomon the Wise King in Bible Lesson

The lesson centers on Solomon son of David chosen as heir after Adonijah’s plot. Solomon’s youth and wisdom unfold through stories of the two women, the Queen of Sheba, and his grand works including the temple. Solomon’s reign lasts forty years before his death.

Paul Solomon David Adonijah Haggith Absalom Bathsheba Nathan Gibeon Sheba Eatures Syndicate, Inc

Holy Sacrament Invitation Urges Congregation Attendance

The message appeals to all members of the congregation to be present for the holy sacrament. An invitation to all Christian people is extended to come and observe with us, and the presence of strangers and visitors is welcomed.

Holy Sacrament Willy Rved

Cor Sixth Ave and Jackson St Church Schedule Ad

R Lambuth Archibald Pastor leads Sunday School at 9 30 with Bruce Spencer and worship at 11. Epworth Leagues at 6 30. District Superintendent Dr M E Lazenby conducts 1 30 worship. Board of Christian Education meets 7 30 Monday and Prayer meeting Wednesday.

Cor Sixth Ave Jackson St R. Lambuth Archibald Bruce Spencer Tor Epworth M.E. Lazenby Board of Christian Education

Westside Presbyterian Service Schedule

The Westside Presbyterian Church led by Pastor L. J. Kaylor offers Sunday School at 9 45 a m worship at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m with a 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor service. Monday 7 00 p m Boy Scouts and Wednesday 7 45 p m prayer meeting.

Westside Presbyterian the Friendly Church L. J. Kaylor G. O Christian Endeavor

Grant Street Church of Christ Service Schedule

Lindsay Allen, Minister, announces Bible Study at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m Sunday Regular evening services begin 7 45 p m Weekday studies include Young Matrong Bible study Tuesday 145 p m Ladies Bible Study Wednesday 3 00 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 45 p m

Lindsay Allen Grant Street

Golden Text Echoes in Christian Science Lesson

In the First Church of Christ Scientist Decatur Alabama a Sunday lesson presents 1st Timothy 17 as the Golden Text and includes Acts 17 verses 24 and 25 noting God who made the world and all things therein. The service is a branch of The Mother Church in Boston Massachusetts.

God Church of Christ, Scientist Decatur Alabama First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachusetts

Sunday Service Times and Reading Room at Johnston Street Church

The church notes worship is not bound by temples, with services: Sunday service at 11:00, Sunday School at 9:30, and a Wednesday Evening meeting at 7:30. Reading Room hours are 12:00 to 2:00 on Monday Wednesday and Saturday behind the church on Johnston Street. public invited.

Johnston Street

Athens Churches Schedule for Sunday Union Service

The Athens churches announce a full Sunday program with a 9:45 a.m. school session led by Mrs Gilbert McCoy, an 11 a.m. worship service and sermon by the pastor, junior church led by Miss Margaret Clem, Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m., and a union service at 8 p.m. at First Methodist with Church Night at 7:30 p.m. and a Wednesday message to follow.

Payne Gilbert McCoy Margaret Clem Christian Endeavor Edwin Horton First Methodist Church

First Baptist Church Pastor Plans Summer Sermons

Leon Macon, minister at First Baptist Church, delivers morning service on The City Without Walls and evening talk It Can t Happen to Me. He leaves for vacation next week and will miss the second and third Sundays in July. Dr. J Williams of Nashville, former pastor and prominent Southern Baptist leader, will fill in.

First Baptist Church Leon Macon City J. ©. Williams Nashville Southern Baptists

Church Services and Song Leader Training Scheduled

The Church of Christ with Minister A J Rollings lists services in Athens at 9 a.m 11 a.m and 2 30 p m plus Capshaw preaching at 7 45 p m Congregational singing instruction begins Monday July 3 for two weeks led by a premier southern song leader M A Creel fills Ardmore duties Sunday Bible School 9 45 a m and Morning worship at 11 a m with topic A Much Needed Prayer Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m Pastor to preach at Union Evening Service First Methodist at 8 p m

Church OF Christ A. J. Rollings Athens Capshaw Wille South M. A. Creel Ardmore Thomas _W. Spencer Union First Methodist Church

Athens College Pastor Hawkins to Speak at Union Church Services

The Rev W H Hawkins of Birmingham will deliver the morning sermon at 11 as part of a church program including Sunday school at 9 30 and Epworth Leagues at 6 45. Union service features Rev Robert Glenn from First Christian Church and the board of stewards meet Monday at 7 30 with Dr M B Lazenby presiding the quarterly conference.

First Methodist Church U. 8 Pitts S. Kennemer W. H. Hawkins Birmingham Robert Glenn First Christian Church Board of Stewards M. B. Lazenby

Revival at Hartselle Nazarenes Continues Through Sunday

A revival meeting began at Hartselle Nazarene Church led by Rev. Shaddix Summers, with services set each night through Sunday July 16. Sunday School is at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 am, evangelistic service at 7 45 pm, and Thursday prayer at 7 30 pm.

Nazarene Church Buddy Danner Shaddix Summers

Sermon Schedule for Rev Grady Whitaker Service Times

Pastor Rev Grady Whitaker preaches at 11 a m on the second and fourth Sundays and leads Bible School and worship each Sunday at 10 a m. Services are held weekly with regular Sunday activities.

Church OF Christ Grady Whitaker

Church of God Worship and Prayer Schedule

Rev W W Owen pastor leads Sunday School at 945 morning worship at 11 and 700 evening service with sermon by the pastor. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 730. Eaten service at 745 p m.

Church OF God W. W. Owen

Church Services Announced With Special Music

Reverend Frank T. Smith leads Sunday School at 10 0 a m with Hugh Fy Penn as superintendent. Preaching at 11 00 a m by Reverend B J Willis. Training Union at 7 p m directed by Lee R Palmer. No evening service. worship at other city churches urged. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m with special visiting quartet.

First Baptist Church Frank T. Smith Hugh Fy Penn B. J. Willis Training Union Lee R. Palmer

Rev W M Goodwin Announces Sunday Services

The pastor Rev W M Goodwin calls for Sunday School at 10 a m and a preaching service at 11 a m with the message to follow.

Cedar Plains Church Moves Monthly Service

Cedar Plains Christian Church announces the regular monthly service moved from the first Sunday at 2 30 p m to the second Sunday at 11 a m. The change applies to the Cedar Plains area congregation.

Cedar Plains Christian Church

TVA to Install Dangers Signs at Guntersville Dam

Tennessee Valley Authority plans safety precautions for river dams including signs buoys and pamphlets. First measures at Guntersville Dam warn small boats of turbulent waters near spillways and currents above gates to prevent accidents.

Tennessee’ Valley John , Jr Guntersville

Town Creek Girl Scouts Hold First Court of Honor Meeting

The Town Creek troop gathered at Mrs. W. L. Gibson’s home for a meeting with prayer. The secretary read the minutes afterRoll call and the troop prayed the Lord’s Prayer. The court of honor met for the first time immediately after.

W. L. Gibson Court of Honor

Also Mentioned on This Page

Town Creek Church of Your Choice Oak and Vine Streets Ramage Soutside Baptist Church J. A. Chambers Odom Southside Harwell Davis Howard College Shaddix John F. T. Brown W. P. Snuggs E. R. Currier Monday Missionary Society Morgan County National Bank State National Bank OF Decatur En's Bank Hartselle Ala Westminster Presbyterian Church Newman Campbell King Solomon Central Methodist Church Christian Science Dillehay Drug Store W. M. Goodwin City Park Princess Theatre Town Creek Girl Scouts Decatur Marble & Granite Works L. Joly West Moulton St Decatur, Ala The Decatur Daily By Dr. Edwig Wy'e
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