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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1939

Page

8

Reunion of Moles Family Draws Wide Circle of Relatives

A large reunion gathering in Moulton brings together many Moles relatives from Decatur Hillsboro Moulton and surrounding areas. Family members Elma Lowe Barbara Petty and others attend with wives husbands and children joining in a noon hour spread and social visit among cousins and friends.

Mr. Moles Pres Orley Moles Gladys Bill Middetown Ohio Elmia Lowe Barbara Missouri H. E. Moles Frances Mil‘dred Dorothy Emma Turner Beatrice Preston d Prank Walter Moses J. A. Hayes Hillsboro Clyde Rogers Don Moulton Lee Kitchens Helen Decatur Ted Means Ken Maurice Casteel Will Moles Nell Ollis Moles Alice Jim Gordon Marthaline P. A. McCulloch Bruer Guss Siviey Mable. McCulloch Joe Siviey Dau Joana Madene Trinity Charlie B. Barnes Jen Jimmie Carl Charline Marjorie Parker Double Springs Bryant

Community Notes From Lawrence County Sifts Social Visits

Mrs. Ben Compton and Mrs. Lillie Shelton attended church in Caddo. Agnes and Geneva Roberts visited with Josie Bowling family. Dick Waugh and guests stayed with Shelton. Lum Lackey hosted John Lackey and Roxie Lancaster. Agnes and Ruby Gillespie roomed with Melba Jackson. Powell couple welcomed a baby girl July 8 in Irwin. The Shelton family and friends visited relatives and attended a ball game at John L Brights Saturday afternoon. Gladys Hampton and Howard Shelton visited in Decatur.

Ben Compton Lillie Shelton Caddo Mattie Roberts Agnes Geneva Josie Bowling Dick Waugh Shelton Lum Lackey John Lackey Roxie Lancaster Ruby Gillespie Melba Jackson Myrtle Sparks Vera Maeth I Hampton Charlie Powell Irwin and Dyartal George Shelton N. Shelton Howard Shelton Harold Willard Joe Hampton

Morgan County Pines Social Ties Highlight Weekend Visits

Edith Peck Loyd Cary visited Joe Peck on Sunday. Mrs Will Smith and Beaten of Six Mile spent Monday night with T C Smith. Henry Fowler and family joined Mr and Mrs Russell Peck and Rev Ira Marion and Wanda for Friday night at Colen Morrow. Joe and Imogene Peck visiting Decatur relatives. Ryan in Decatur. Walls and George Walls in Hartselle. Collins taken to Dr for treatment. Cotaco event attended by locals.

Edith Peck Loyd Cary Joe Peck Will Smith Beiaten Six Mile T.C. Smith Henry Fowler Russell Peck Ira Marion Wanda Colen Morrow John Guyer Mollie Guyer Nettie

Church Announcements for Central and First Methodist Churches

Local church listings invite worship at Central Methodist and First Methodist in town. Services include Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m., evening gatherings, prayer and Bible hours, and upcoming union services at First Presbyterian with sermons by Dr. B F Tingle and choir performances.

St Paul Lutheran Service Notice

Sherman Sherman St. and Fourth Ave. Sixth Sunday after Trinity service at 9 30 a m Sunday School Hour of worship at 7 30 p m Rev Town pastor conducts service with Rev Graf of Hanceville assisting visitors welcome.

ST. Pauul Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave E. T. Town Trinity A. ‘Graf of Hanceville

Grant Street Church of Christ Gospel Meeting Notice

The Grant Street Church of Christ invites the public to attend Bible Study at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m on Sundays with the sermon on Maintaining The New Testament Church Evening service is at 7 45 p m On Wednesdays there is a Ladies Bible class at 3 p m and a mid week Bible study at 6 15 p m The meeting with Hardeman Freed Hardeman College president and J Sterling Turner runs from July 30 through August 10

Nb, Hardeman Freed-Hardeman College J. Sterling Turner Church

Ninth Street Methodist Church Service Schedule

Pastor W. L. Spearman preaches at 9:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Worship at both hours with A. G. Jones as superintendent. Young People and Prayer Meeting at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday counselors Mrs. F L Weaver. Public invited. members urged to attend each Sunday.

Ninth Street W. L. Spearman G Jones Young Hves F. L . Weaver

Westside Church to Host Gospel Meetings Begin July 23

Westside Church of Christ announces a July 16 bible study at 10 am and 11 am sermon by Dexter Walker. Brother Howard Parker returns from Freid-Harderman College to lead gospel meetings July 23 for one week, nightly at 7 15 pm with no day services.

Westside Church OF Christ Dexter Walker Howard Parker The

Waterhouse Pastor Leads Summer Church Services

The Waterhouse church schedule includes 9:30 a m Bible School led by W M Bailey, 11:00 a m sermon Implications of Church Membership, 6:30 p m Baptist Training Union directed by Mrs Waterhouse, and 7:30 p m sermon Ye Shall Be Free. A Wednesday 1:30 p m Bible Study on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians invites visitors to join the large mid summer congregations.

W. E. Waterhouse W. M. Bailey Baptist Training Union Paul Ephesians

First Christian Church Service and Caravan Brotherhood Note

Church notices list Edwin Wyle as minister and organist Mrs G E McCulloch at 9 30 am The Church At School led by John B Harlow on Sept 9 30 am The Caravan Brotherhood in the Mens Own Room with teaching session continuing.

First Christian Church Moulton Fourth Avenue Edwin Wyle D. Th G. E. McCulloch John B. Harlow Mens

Central Baptist Church Service Schedule Announcement

Central Baptist Church at 4th Ave and Grant St led by Pastor Cowell and Assistant Britton invites families to worship. Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 10 45 a m Baptist Training Union at 6 15 p m Evening services at 7 30 p m and Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7 30 p m.

Central Baptist Cor 4Th Ave Grant-St. John

First Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule

Corner of Oak and Vine Streets Edward V. Ramage pastor Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Philip Shanks superintendent Morning worship at 11 a m sermon In The Year That King Uzziah Died Young People meet at 6 30 p m Union service at 7 30 p m at First Methodist Church with Dr B P Tingle preaching

First Presbyterian Church Oak and Vine Streets Edward V. Ramage Philip Shanks Uzziah First Methodist Church B. PF. Tingle

Local Socials and Visits Recap from Sunday to Thursday

Mrs. Daniel Murphy hosts and visits noted as kinfolk gatherings. Roy Copeland and family share Sunday with Murphy household. Hattie Porter attends Magdalene Crathan bedside in Mount Hope. Willie Mae Morgan visits Geneva Gray while Grady Morgan and family host. Marty Looney and kin from Tennessee stay with friends. Robert Murphy visits Daniel Murphy. Ida Copeland spends weeks with son Ray Copeland. Damasters and Clardy host prayer nights and board a Basham. John S Looney and family seen with G R Anderson.

Roy Copeland Daniel Murphy H. ©. Porter Maggie Crathan Mount Hope Willie Mae Morgan Geneva Gray Westley Murphy Grady Morgan Marty Looney Tennessee Robert Murphy Ida Copeland Ray Cope- Cleathton J. C. Clardy Basham G. T. Butler John Looney G. R. Anderson

Westminster Presbyterian Church Service and Picnic Notice

Westminster Presbyterian Church at 5th Avenue and Jackson St invites parishioners to attend Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11 with sermon The Power of God The Young People Union meets at 6 30 p m in the park followed by a 7 30 p m union gathering The week features Boy Scouts Monday 7 p m Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m and a Sunday school church and congregation annual picnic The church pledges a friendly welcome.

Jackson St L. Bi. Knight Bob Sheppard Power of God Young People’s Union Boy Scouts Bob Hunter Westminster Church

Temple Lighthouse Church Sermon and Children's Service Preview

Temple Lighthouse Church invites all to hear a sermon on Will God hear a Sin ner's Prayer Saturday at 7 45 p m and attend Sunday services including Sunday School at 10 and Morning Worship at 11. A special Children's Church service is planned for July 2 with sermonettes and songs.

Temple Church

Westside Presbyterian Church Services and Activities

The Friendly Church led by Pastor L. J. Kaylor holds Sunday School at 9 45 a m with G O Devine and worship at 11 00 a m The 6 00 p m Christian Endeavor meets at Delano Park A 1 30 p m union service at the park Monday W M S Circle One at 2 30 p m with Mrs Hoppers Circle Two at 7 30 p m with Miss Gordon Boy Scouts meet at 7 00 p m Monday Prayer 7 45 p m and Choir practice at 8 30 p m Wednesday

L. J. Kaylor Moye Westside Presbyterian “the Friendly Church G. O Devine Christian Endeavor Delano. Park Park Circle One Hoppers Circle Two Miss Gordon

Austinville Baptist Sunday Service Notes

AUSTINVILLE BAPTIST Pastor Rev Bud Bynum leads Sunday morning activities at 9 45 a m Sunday School and 11 a m sermon titled Does Death.

Austinville Baptist Bud Bynum

End All Sermon at 7:15 and 8:15 P.M. Service

The notice promotes worship times with sermons titled The Mark of the Beast by the pastor. Prayer and participation are encouraged for all attendees at the church service schedule.

Mark

Hartselle Churches Schedule at First Baptist

Rev Frank T Smith leads Sunday School at 10 00 a m with Hugh F Penn as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a m features a sermon by the pastor. Training Union at 7 p m directed by Lee R Palmer. Evening service at 7 45 p m also features a sermon. Mid week service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

First Baptist Church Frank T. Smith Hugh F. Penn Training Union Lee R. Palmer

Nazarene Church Revival Services Announced

Pastor Rev. Buddy Danner leads Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 and evangelistic service at 745 pm A revival conducted by Rev Shaddix Summers of Birmingham with Mrs Summers directing music continues through Sunday evening Public invited to worship

Shaddix Summers Birmingham Shaddix

Church Service Details for Rev Grady Whitaker

Church of Christ announcement lists Rev Grady Whitaker as pastor preaching at 11 a m with Bible study and worship Sundays at 10 a m and preaching on the 2nd and 4th Sundays.

Church OF Christ Grady Whitaker

Revival at Church of God with Miss Esther McEwin

The Church of God invites the public to attend a two week revival led by evangelist Miss Esther McEwin of Bessemer. Sunday School begins at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 a m and preaching at 745 p m with services nightly.

Church OF God W. W. Owen Esther McEwin Bessemer

Church Services Announced by Rev. W. M. Goodwin

Pastor Rev. W. M. Goodwin leads Sunday School at 10 a m followed by preaching at 11 a m. Sermon to be delivered by the pastor.

First Christian Church W. M. Goodwin

Sunday Church Schedule with Guest Speakers

John F. T. Brown leads morning services at 11 am with sermon by the pastor. The pastor is away on vacation and visiting speakers will deliver both morning and evening messages. Other events include church school at 9:45 am and a full slate of youth, mission, choir, prayer, and midweek activities.

First Methodist Church John F. T. Brown W. P Snuggs E. R. Currier Monday Missionary Society

Athens Churches Plan Conventio n Day Services

No morning worship due to Christian Endeavor convention at Cullman. Sunday School at 9 45 a m supervised by Mrs Gilbert McCoy. Junior church at 11 a m led by Margaret Clem. Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 30 p m.

First Presbyterian Church O. Payne Christian Endeavor Cullman Gilbert McCoy Margaret Clem

Circle Meeting Noted By Harry Richter At Church

Harry Richter president announces circle meeting at the church Monday at 3 30 p m. Readers are urged to attend and participate in the discussion on church activities and plans.

Harry Richter

Church Events Highlight Youth Focus and Union Service

U. S. Pitts, minister, leads morning services with a sermon on The Importance of Little Things. Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Epworth Leagues at 6 45 p m. A Union evening service at the Presbyterian Church features the Methodist pastor delivering the sermon.

First Methodist Church Pitts Kennemer Epworth Union Presbyterian Church

Unwritten Miracles Sermon at Sunday Worship

Sunday School starts at 9 45 a m with Thomas W Spencer leading Sept morning worship at 11 a m The Unwritten Miracles of Jesus is the sermon topic Union services meet at First Presbyterian Church at 8 p m with Dr Pitts from the Methodist Church delivering the message

Thomas W. Spencer Jesus First Presbyterian Church Pitts Methodist Church

Davis to Preach at Howard College Sunday Services

Dr Harwell G Davis former internal revenue lector and newly elected Howard College president will fill the pulpit Sunday at 11 a m in the pastor's absence on vacation. Dr Dent F Green of Decatur will conduct the 7 45 p m service. The pastor resumes duties July 23.

Harwell G. Davis Internal Revenue Howard College Dent F. Green Decatur North Alabama

Tent Meetings Begin at Athens CCC Camp Next Sunday

A. J. Rollings reports Sunday worship at 9 a m and 10 a m Bible school at the Athens CCC Camp. Two daily services will run July 16 to 30 with 3 p m church and 8 p m tent services. Brother Lambert is due Saturday and M A Creel will fill Ezell's Gin duty.

Church OF Christ A. J. Rollings Athens CCC A. J. Veteto Brother Lambert M. A. Creel Ezell Sparta Tenn

Round Island Church to Host Association Sunday School Meet

Geo F Brown minister leads at 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m services. The annual association Sunday School convention will meet at Round Island Church on July 20. Classified advertising continues as a practical way to buy and sell. Phone 46.

Round Island Church Geo. F. Brown Association

Town Creek Churches Sermon and Sunday Schedule Details

Town Creek Methodist Church announces a Sunday evening sermon by Pastor Olen Cornelius titled Can the Living Communicate with the Dead with a demon stration to answer the spiritualism question. The Woman's Missionary Society program is at 11 a.m. Inspirational and educational activities follow. Sunday School starts at 9:45 a.m. Welcome to all.

Methodist Church Town Creek Olen Cornelius Woman's Missionary Society

Local Notes From Wren County and Landersville

Mrs. Jim Murphree travels to Detroit to visit mother for weeks. Miss Hazel Burch ill with whooping cough at home of Ed and wife. Paul Ratford transacted business in Moulton. Eudora and John Thomas Burch of Florence visited in Moulton and Landersville. Infant of Marion and wife improving after illness. L. E. Powell of Decatur did business here. Willie McWhorter near Os Points visited friends. Wynelle Young stayed with relatives in Moulton. J L Latham and family from Sheffield returned home after weeks with daughter. J W Smith and wife from Moulton visited Parr family. Sherrill and Lucile McBride from Decatur visited sister. Alfred Thompson to conduct service Sunday at 11 AM.

Jim Murphree Detroit Michigan Hazel Burch Ed Burch Paul Ratford Moulton Eudora John Thomas Burch Florence Moulton and Landersville Marion Blankenship L. E. Powell Decatur Willie McWhorter Os Points Miss Wynelle Young J. L. Latham Sheffield J. W. Smith Billy Parr Sherri Lucile McBride Filyan Alfred Thompson

Local Attendance at Singing Convention and Family Visits

Several from the area attended a singing convention Sunday. Mrs Fannie Sybert visited with Mrs Delila and Charles Sybert. Ray Bullard stayed with his grandmother Mrs 8 J Sparkman last week. Miss Lucille West spent the weekend with Ollie Sybert. Miss Nola Dae Sparkman joined Sunday morning with Mrs Sletta Jones who is ill. Simon and Virginia Speakman Ruba Story and Wallace Sims were seen nearby.

Fannie Sybert Delila Charles Sybert Ray Bullard 8. J. Sparkman Lucille West Ollie Sybert Nola Dae Sparkman Sletta Jones Simon Virginia Speakman Ruba Story Wallace Sims

Quilting Circle Hosts Fiberful July Afternoon

In Limestone County Blackburn notes, families visit and share meals and a quilting gathering at Mrs John Evans home on July 6. Attendees include Mrs George Brown, Mrs Ellis Meals, Martha Meals, Mrs J H Meals, and others from Wheeler Athens Cross Key and Athens area enjoying the social event and Sunday dinners with local families.

Bob McCarley Birmingham John Evans Frank McClung Frank Baugh Lester Evans Marie West Edd Evans Athens George Brown Ellis Martha

Congress in recess actions and hearings noted

The House judiciary committee hears a British expert on railroad reorganization at 10 a.m. Eastern. The Senate debates a bill prohibiting block booking of motion pictures. The House approved a TVA conference report and merchant marine amendments.

House Senate House Judiciary Committee

Community Guests and Farewell Party Highlights

Bedtime guest of Sibyl Terry Saturday night included Mr and Mrs Fraser Vest Ozelle Vest and Oscar Sybert. Theodora Owens hosted guests Saturday night. Ester Smith and daughter Mildred visited Author West. Edith and Greer Vest gave a farewell party for Marinee Stephenson who leaves for North Carolina to live with her brother Almon Stephenson and wife. Almon Stephenson and family from North Carolina visited last week.

Sibyl Terry Fraser Vest Ozelle Vest Oscar Sybert Mildred Author West Almon Stephenson North Carolina

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