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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1927
Page
5
The St. John's Episcopal Church lists a church school and men's Bible class at 9:45 followed by Holy Communion and a sermon.
The ten day Daily Vacation Bible school at Jackson street community center completed its session this week. Ninety three children enrolled with twenty two earning certificates for perfect attendance and completed work under Miss Clea Lovin and staff. The center, run by Missionary Federated Societies of Decatur and Trinity, will host weekly story and play periods in both community centers during Miss Falla Richardson’s absence.
Miss Adelaide Bowles of Davenport and Miss Inez Mitchell of Louisville were honored guests at a Friday bridge party hosted by Mrs. F R Hodges on Sherman Street Shaista daisies and sweet peas decorated the home Three tables of bridge were played with Miss Ernestine Kinsolving and Mrs Earl Proctor taking high and low scores respectively Guests included Myrtle Graves Bee Dickerson and several others A post party ice course followed The Central Methodist Missionary Society meeting set for July 4 was postponed to July 11.
Mary Lou Dancy Chapter 320 and Mizpah Chapter 19 OES plan a joint meeting on Tuesday July 5 at the Masonic Hall on Johnston Street to install recently elected officers.
The fashion note highlights an afternoon frock of beige white crepe with fringe at hem and wrists. Fringe shades from dark brown to light tan, creating a cool white and tan ensemble. Model Gertrude Olmstead, film star, models the dress as part of a Hollywood wardrobe update.
Mrs Beulah Bunn Curry of Tuscumbia past Grand Matron will act as installing officer for the upcoming session. Both chapters invite all order members to attend the meeting with refreshments served late in the evening.
A Friday afternoon bridge party hosted by Miss Dorothy Whaley at her parents’ Cain Street home shared high scores by Miss Phillis Giles and Miss Frances Owen. Giles won the high score souvenir, Owen the second prize, and an ice course closed the gathering. Attending guests included Phyllis and Evelyn Giles, Harriet and Jane Irwin, Virginia Brock, Jeanne Moseley, Eloise Humphrey, Doris Peden, Dorothy Holmes, Ann Tillery, Florence Adams, Martha Nettles, Mary Vernon Dix, Julia Bingham, Marjory Fussell, Elkins Himes, Gladys Garnett, and Mary Pitts Taylor.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist church will meet Monday afternoon at 4 p.m. at the church Bishop McRae. The marriage of Miss Dorothy McRae and Mr. Lawrence Bishop, quietly solemnized in Florence on Friday, July 1, drew wide interest and the couple will reside in Decatur.
A local gauge reading today indicated the Tennessee River stage was falling, signaling lower water levels. The report notes the river is decreasing in height, with observers watching for further changes downstream.
Mrs. R. H. Wolcott visits Madison as guest of sister Mrs. Katherine Humphries. Many locals travel to Birmingham, Nashville, Memphis, and Florence for holidays and visits. Ensign Tooney Buttrey and others plan weekend trips. numerous relatives plan summer from Gurley to Knoxville and beyond.
Sunday school starts at 9 45 with morning worship at 11 on the theme Patriotism and Religion. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and evening worship at 7 30. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30. All are cordially invited.
A public notice invites attendees to a monthly gathering at 11 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Morgan County Bank Building.
Morning preaching by J. Ixon at 11 o clock with the theme Convictions driving force in life. Evening sermon On the Sermon on the Mount at 7 46. Bible class for teachers Tuesday at 2 30 p.m.
Pastor Rev E N Hart leads Sunday services at 9 30 a m Sunday school 11 a m sermon by Rev A J Manley Young Peoples Christian Endeavor Junior and Intermediate at 2 p m Westminster League at 6 45 p m No evening service due to Pastor at Ovoca Conference.
Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. Communion and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Sermon titled The Significance of the Transfiguration. Christian Endeavor at 7:30 p.m. Evening worship at 8:00 p.m. Sermon titled Christian Patriotism. Pastor W L Outhouse.
Decatur Baptist Church Oak and LaFayette Streets invites Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 with the new choir and a sermon on The Meaning of the Lord s Supper B Y P U at 7 evening worship at 8 with a sermon on A Question Asked of Jesus at the Last Supper Do not allow the warm weather to interfere with your worship A Sunday well spent means
The Westside Presbyterian Church announces a Sunday program with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with the Life as the subject. Sunbeams and Juniors meet at 3 p m and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m with the Duties of An American Citizen as the subject. Communion at 11 a m service. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Vacation Bible School continues, except Monday July 4th.
Sunday school at 9 90 a m then preaching at 11 on The Unspeakable Trio. Baptism before the morning sermon. B Y P U at 6, preaching at 7 30 on The Heritage of a Living Hope. Wednesday evening at 7 20, cordial invitation to all to come worship.
Pastor Charles H Turner leads Sunday school at 9 45 with Will Spanabel as superintendent. Morning sermon at 11 and evening at 7 00 on The Grand Purpose of the Redeemer Advent and The Divine Provision and Invitation. Sunbeams at 2 30 B Y P U at 6 15. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. Visitors welcome.
Sunday schedule lists 9:45 Sunday school led by L R Yarbrough on September 11. Worship and Holy Communion at 11 a.m. Senior League chaired by Miss Lizzie Adcock at 7 p.m. Dr J Robertson to preach. St Pauls Lutheran follows with 9:80 Sunday school and 10:30 Divine worship "One Thing Thou Lackest."
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