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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1936

Page

5

Popular Couple's Wedding Services Recap in Decatur

A stained glass of social notices records the July 3 weddings of Annie Julia Biemiarnt Drie tegen Vera cards at St John’s Episcopal Church with Rev Peter M Dennis officiating. The DeCaturn society page notes Margaret Alyne Price’s marriage to Raymond Allen Britain at West End Baptist Church in Birmingham and a Cotillion Club meeting at Carnegie Villa.

Annie Julia Biemi Arnt Drie Tegen Vera St. John's Eipis Church Peter M. Dennis W. E. Curry MacDowell Liszt Marione Mrs. Bingham T. C. Bingham Rose Point Bride Marion Bingham Huntingdon College Montgomery Dr. Edwards Birmingham D. W. Edwards Mississippi College University of Alabama Northern Ilinois College Phi Theta Upsilon Profesional Fraternity Alabama Association of Optometrist American Association of Optometrist Decatur James Ernest Price Margaret Alyne Raymond Allen Britain West End Baptist Church Lee McBride White

Local Personal News Highlights From Florence and Nearby

Individuals and families travel for visits and returns across Alabama and neighboring states. Neville and friends spend the Fourth in Florence while Birmingham visitors greet relatives in multiple towns. Debates, weddings, and summer plans surface as residents recount trips and homecomings.

Central Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Meeting

The Central Methodist Woman's Missionary Society will meet Monday at 4 o'clock in the church. The combined business and World War II program meetings of the Alfred Hodgins will be the center of the afternoon. Hostesses for the event are Mrs G T Woodruff Mrs Virginia Graham Mrs H L Spencer and Miss Corinne Spencer.

Berean Berean Study Club Leila Cantwell Seton Hall Missionary Society Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church Central Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Monjay Alfred Hodgins G. T. Woodruff Virginia Graham H. L. Spencer Corinne Spencer

Somervell Named WPA Administrator in New York

Lieut. Col. Brehon Burke Somervell U S Army Engineer, who oversaw the Florida Ship Canal project, was named Works Progress Administration administrator in New York today. He succeeds Victor F Ridder, who will retire August 1 after succeeding General Hugh S Johnson last October. Ridder had postponed resignation from July 1 at Washington officials’ request.

New York Brehon Burke Somervell U. 8 S. Army Florida Ship Canal Works Progress Victor F. Ridder Ridder Hughs. Johnson Washington

Fourche fined for street fighting. elderly men cited

John, aged 74, pleaded guilty to street fighting and received a $5 fine plus costs. The complainant, Joe Novotny, 77, of Hoover, South Dakota, testified in the case.

Fourche John Joe Novotny Hoover S. D Joe Is

Summer cooling tips from America's Most Famous Beauty

Gladys Glad shares heat beating advice including hot baths with an alcohol rub, cool refreshing lotions, and light wardrobe choices. She urges warm baths to refresh the skin, adds fragrance and rinsing steps, and recommends pale colors and short sleeves to look cooler.

Gladys Glad America

Church Announcements at West Decatur Methodist and First Presbyterian

West Decatur Methodist announces worship at 11 am with Sunday school at 9 48 am and midweek services at 8 pm on Wednesday. Missionary society meets Monday at 3 pm. youth meetings include song and praise service. First Presbyterian led by J D Wallace offers Sunday school at 9 45 am and worship at 11 am with an address at 12 pm and evening service at 7 45 pm.

West Decatur Hi. Wilson Trviaseh-Mabipal Mo Watterson Missionary Society First Presbyterian J. D. Wallace

St. John's Episcopal Service in Trinity Tide

St Johns Episcopal Church on Jackson Street at Gordon Drive observes the Fourth Sunday after Trinity with green altar color. Rev Peter M Dennis leads a Reuter Sunday school at 945 am and Bible Class at 10 am followed by Holy Communion and sermon with the line O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.

ST. John's Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive Peter M. Dennis Reuter

Peter's Episcopal Mission Announces Sunday Service

Rev. Peter M. Dennis, minister leads this church’s program with Sunday School at 3 00 p m. The notice shows a small church event and the name of the pastor for the service.

T. Peter’s Episcopal Mission Peter M. Dennis

Central Baptist Church Service Schedule and Invitation

Central Baptist at 4th Ave and Grant St lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship and Lord's Supper at 10 45 with the sermon Born of the Water and of the Spirit. Evening service at 7 30 p m followed by prayer hour and 6 30 p m Union B T U. Come to Church and feel welcome.

Central Baptist Cor 4Th Ave. E. Grant St. James Sm B. T. U. Union

Central church schedule and outreach inclusivity note

The item lists a church day with Ira F Hawkins minis at 9 30 am and 10 45 am, worship and sermon at 6 30 pm, and 7 30 pm sermon on The Grace of Life. Boworms Leagues led by Miss Julia Bent Woodard and Henry Day at 7 20 pm. It invites members and those without a home to be made to feel at home.

F. Hawkins T. Woodruff Boworms Julia Bent Woodard Henry Day

God as Lesson Sermon Theme at Christian Science Society

The Christian Science Society Decatur will present next Sunday's Lesson Sermon on God with Exodus 20 3 as Golden Text and Romans 11 33 34 among the readings. The article notes the significance of proper grooming and hair arrangement for modest, neat appearance.

Christian Science Society Decatur

Editor's beauty Q and A request guidance

The note explains readers can obtain beauty columns by writing to Mia Glad via the newspaper with a self addressed stamped envelope and coins to cover printing and handling costs. It lists fees for articles on care of hands nails feet and legs and notes personal questions go through Miss Glad's daily column.

Mias Glad

Two Charming Summer Versions Pattern 4049 by Anne Adams

Anne Adams presents Pattern 4049 offering two chic versions for warm weather and later autumn wear. One version features brief sleeves and a simple neckline, the other a Peter Pan collar with three quarter sleeve puff detail. Sizes 12 through 40 available. fabric yardage listed for size 16. Includes illustrated instructions and order details for Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th Bt New York

First Baptist Oak and Lafayette Invites Public to Services

The First Baptist Church at Oak and Lafayette invites the public to Sunday school at 9 30 a m and two Sunday morning sermons with The Lords Supper. Evening services at 7 30 p m B T U at 6 30 p m Mid week prayer at 7 20 p m. Pastor Jeane F presiding.

First Baptist Oak LaFayette Sta. Jeane

St. Paul’s Lutheran Sunday Schedule and Meeting

St Paul s Lutheran Sherman Street Fourth Ave E Pastor E T Tonn announces Third Sunday after Trinity services at 8 30 a m with Sunday school and Bible class 9 a m. Walther League education meeting set for Monday at 7 30 p m in the church. A Christ for...

ST. Paul's Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave E. T. Tonn Walther League

Church Services Announced With Leaders and Times

Church School at 9 45 am Guy Jones General Superintendent leads meeting at 6 30 pm Marvin Yarbrough presiding Evening worship and sermon by the Yeoman's Missionary Society

Guy Jones People’s Meeting Marvin Yarbrough Yeoman's Missionary Society

Westside Presbyterian Church notices Sundays and meetings

Sunday School at 9 45 led by Marvin McCluskey with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 led by Jewel Mae Edwards. Evening worship at 7 30 with sermon by tor. Ladies Missionary Society meets Monday at 2 30 with Mrs Willie Free. Ice cream supper on church lawn Wednesday evening.

Westside Presbyterian Hh Avenue West O. Payne Marvin McCluskey Christian Endeavor Jewel Mae Edwards Tor Ladies’ Missionary Society Willie Free

Public invited to attend at 6 o'clock

The public is invited to attend a meeting at 6 o'clock. Details not provided in the fragment.

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Services Schedule

Ninth Street South Rev. 8 O Payne lead Sunday School at 9 45 with Lewis as superintendent Morning Worship at 11 Mid week prayer on Wednesday at 7 30 contemplating church life and activities

Willoughby Presbyterian Ninth Street South O. Payne Lewis

Church Calendar and Sermons for Sunday Service

Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by J White with a sermon on Partaking of the Lord s Supper. Baptism and Lord s Supper admin offered. 5 45 Intermediates and 6 30 Senior Young Peoples meeting. 7 46 p m sermon on Christ Married. Tuesday 7 45 p m local Christian education board meeting at Clyde Hendrix home. Wednesday 7 45 p m prayer meeting led by Rev C L Millican Trinity Methodist Church.

Porter White Kelipes Shaceo Chet Board of Christian Education Clyde Hendrix C. L. Millican Trinity Methodist Hhireh

Unified Sunday services at First Christian Athens

Rev. R L Harrell invites all church members and school to a unified service Sunday at 10 46 with communion and a brief children's sermon. All attend from 9 46 to 11 30 and youth are urged to stay for the 11 30 dismissal. Evening Christian Endeavor meets at 6 45 followed by an 7 46 sermon. Summer seasonable services continue.

First Christian R. L. Harrell Christian Endeavor

Metropolis First Methodist Service Schedule

Dr. W. Br Battle leads Sunday services at First Methodist with Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship 11 a m Epworth League 6 30 p m and evening worship 7 46 p m Mid week prayer Wednesday 7 45 p m all sermons by the pastor.

W. BR Battle Epworth League

Round Island Daily Vacation Bible School Opens July 13

Round Island church will start a two week Daily Vacation Bible School on July 13 conducted by minister C. W. Baugher and faculty. The program includes daily worship Bible study and stories to build character during vacation for boys and girls.

Daily Vacation Bible School Round Island Church C. W. Baugher

Pentecost Marks Beginning of World Church Mission

The lesson notes Acts 1 and 2 describe Jesus promising the Spirit at Jerusalem and Pentecost as the birth of the Christian Church. Peter’s sermon moved listeners to repentance, and the Lord added to the church daily those saved, showing Pentecostal zeal and missionary impulse for believers today.

WM. E. Gilroy D. D Jesus Jerusalem Christian Church Peter

Missionary Program invites local children to join

The notice invites all boys and girls aged 4 to 17 in reach of the school to participate in a missionary directed recreation music and handiwork program. It promises a bigger, better life and says a daily schedule will be announced later.

Storkop

Hartselle Churches Share Sunday School and Revival Plans

Hartselle First Methodist schedules 9 45 a m Sunday school and a revival event with Monday night meeting. The notice highlights a revival and the church as a central gathering place for the community.

Japanese Air Maneuvers Planned on Coasts of Kyushu and Korea

Tokyo reports extensive aerial maneuvers to jam enemy defenses along the northern Kyushu coast and southern Korea. The drills are scheduled for late September or early October under Field Marshal Norimasa Neashimoto.

Tokyo

Maynard Layman Family Plans Tryon Visit

Mr and Mrs Maynard Layman and daughter Ann travel Sunday to Tryon North Carolina where Mrs Layman and Ann will stay for a month or six weeks leaving the son at home.

Kyster Charles New York City John Martin Birmingham J. R. Smiley Carolina Maynard Layman Ann Tryon N. C

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