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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1941
Page
8
Sunday schedule lists Communion at 7 30 a m School at 9 45 a m Bible study 7 45 a m preaching 9 45 p m and mid week study. The church invites all to join in union services at Delano Park weather permitting or at The Church of God at 7 30 p m.
Rev W E Waterhouse presides as pastor and Mrs M E Norris plays organ. Bible school at 9:30 am led by M Bailey followed by morning worship titled I Have Sinned. Associational Sunday School Rally at 2:30 pm with Harold Ingra of Nashville as main speaker. Evening worship at 6:45 pm. Be welcome to make this church your home and attend all services.
Sunday at First Presbyterian Church corner Oak and Vine Edward V Ramage pastor Sunday school 9 45 led by Barrett Shelton 10 00 morning worship subject Not Good But Gentle 12 90 Sunday School Oak Sat Chapa five meet 7 30 p m Union services at Delano Park
First Christian Church at East Moulton and Fourth Ave lists minister Edwin Wyle and organist Mrs G E McCulloch with 9:45 am worship including sermons on The Responsibility of the Church and The Message of the Sandstone. Union open air service at Delano Park at 9:30 pm led by Rev Edward Ram presiding with Rev Rich Sturgis delivering the message and a male chorus singing.
Rev John C Cowell pastor leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m Baptist training union and baptismal service at 1 30 p m the Lord's Supper observed Morning Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m with emphasis on 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 Bring your family to church at 4th Avenue and Grant.
Pastor B. B. Burks leads 9:45 p m Sunday school with Chas Howell at 11 00 a m Morning Worship on Gods Call to Man. Ed Self directs Baptist Training Union at 0 30 p m followed by Evening Worship on The Masters Minor. If you do not have a church come worship with us.
The Church of God on East Avenue and Fourth Street plans a Sunday worship service led by Pastor Cecil J. Brown with Sunday school prior. The Christian Crusaders meet at 3 PM with an engaging program for all ages, weather permitting.
The Church of the Lutherans Hour Sherman invites all to Sixth Sunday after Trinity services at 9:30 a.m. Bible Class 10:30 a.m. worship at 10:30. Special messages include Thou Shalt Not Kill and A Changeless Christ for a Changing World. Quarterly Voters Meeting at 2:30 p.m. Walther League at 6:00 p.m. Auxiliary meets Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. Visitors welcome.
Fairview Baptist Church on Second Street and Magnolia Avenue lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday School led by T R Harrison and 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship with a sermon from the pastor. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. feature evangelist Brother Leon Macon and a revival continues next week. Westside Church of Christ invites the public to Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. and services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. led by Clayton Coffee.
The Memorial Drive church posts a weekly timetable with church school at 9 45 Persinger Parker 2 PM worship with a sermon by the pastor 6 30 Epworth League 7 30 Evening Worship evangelistic message by the pastor 3 PM Monday Circle I of the Woman's Society of Christian Service meets at the church 7 30 Monday Circle II meets at Mrs Wright's home 7 30 Wednesday prayer meeting invite all families to attend
John A. Troxler is pastor for a July 20 1941 church schedule with Sunday school at 9 30 am James L Rankin superintendent Morning Worship at 11 am sermon The Tree of Life Evening Union Open Air at Delano Park Rev Richard Sturgis sermon Rev Edward Ramage presiding If rain the Sixth Avenue Church of God hosts service Cecil Brown pastor Auxiliary Circles meet Monday 4 pm and mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 pm
The Central Methodist Church at Jackson St and 6th Ave lists a 9 30 p m Sunday worship titled God Search for a Man with pastor's sermon and a 11 am service. Adult and youth groups meet at 6 30 pm and 7 30 pm. The Woman's Society of Christian Service holds multiple circles and meetings on Monday Tuesday and Thursday with ensemble and prayer services throughout the week.
Willoughby Presbyterian Church posts a Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by T. Lewis, superintendent, with a sermon by Rev. Vance A. Gordon at 11 a.m. A young peoples meeting follows at 6 30 p.m. led by Mrs. Luther Sellers. Mid week prayer service on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Arrangers and visitors are welcome.
Westside Presbyterian invites community members to attend Sunday school at 9:45 a m led by superintendent Ray Edwards. The message expresses a desire to serve the local community and welcomes help and attendance.
The Young People meet at 4 30 p m with Miss Herriett Robinson as president. Worship and preaching follow at 7 30 p m led by Rev Vance A Gordon. The Women’s Missionary Society meets Monday at 7 30 p m, praised for its work. Mrs. Erce is the president. The congregation seeks help and support for its efforts.
The Ninth Street Methodist Church led by Pastor W. H. Curl lists church school at 9:4 with superintendent Jno R Butler, baptism. 11:00 a.m. sermon by the pastor. Evening activities include 6:30 Intermediate Young People, 6:45 Senior Young People, and 7:30 sermon.
Minister A J Rollins reports strong crowds in a large tent with great attendance day and night. Sunday night more than a thousand gathered. J Edward Nowlin from Johnson City Tenn will start a meeting with Hays Mill Church of Christ and Bennie Lee Fudge with Hester's Chapel. A J Rollings begins at Mt Carmel on July 23.
The First Presbyterian Church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Ged des Orman as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 follows a sermon by the pastor. District meeting of Christian Endeavors at 2 30 p m at Trinity Mountain includes an afternoon vesper service and a 6 p m picnic lunch. all Athens youths urged to attend.
Minister Grady Spiegel outlines a Sunday schedule with morning sermon A Gracious Greeting and evening talk The Victor of Love Sunday school at 945 a m and no Sunday night meeting due to district conference at Trinity Mountain Several youths will attend the state conference in Montgomery Wednesday night studies the Book of Acts chapter five
Bennett T. Waites, minister, leads church services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Miss Emily Chandler as Epworth League president. Church school meets at 9 45 a m with M B Kennemer in charge. Excellent music is arranged for these services.
Minister Leon Macon leads a revival at Fairview Baptist Church in Decatur while filling a pulpit in another city on Sunday morning. Brother Carroll Carter, pastor at Fairview, will preach at the night service there.
The Athens church announces its regular Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 7 30. The Sunday school superintendent Joe Angline leads a county wide simultaneous study course with eleven co operating churches and five external workers noted for effective work.
John F T Brown leads Hartselle Church services with a 9 45 a m school session and 11 00 a m worship featuring a sermon Go Stand and Speak. Evening service presents The Tragedy of Fruitleasness and a 7 45 p m midweek prayer gathering invites all.
Pastor Rev. Thomas Compton announces Bible school at 10 a.m. Sunday preaching on the 3rd and 4th Sundays at 11 a.m. Thursday services at 3 p.m. Women’s Bible Study opens weekly. Everyone is welcome to attend these services.
Rev Thurman Hall serves as pastor with Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Miss Florence Orr Supt Preaching at 11 a m Sermon by the pastor Christian Crusaders meet at 645 p m
Henry Potter visits the Bakers after a tense night at the lodge. He plans to question Susan Baker about the murder and confront Laurence Harkness while the storm rages outside. Mrs Baker and Mr Baker react to the murders as the model railroad club crowds the kitchen.
Miss Leetus Williams directs services with evening worship at 7 30 p m Sunday worship and Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m Everyone is welcome to attend and worship with us each Sunday.
Rev. Frank T. Smith leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. Hugh F. Penn directs Training Unions at 6 30 p m. Jenny Lind Gatlin oversees preaching at 7 30 p m. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
The Church of the Nazarene lists morning Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 10 a m N Y P at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m The note notes growth in numbers and invites others to join for worship.
No Pastor Lord's Day Bible school at 108. Communion and revival services at 11:00 a m. Sermon by Rev. E N Anthony. Revival services at 7:30 p m. Sermon by Rev Anthony.
New York reports attorney Murray Kaplan as heir to an estate valued near $1,000,000. Lawyers hired to sort the case uncover $340,000 in assets with many claimants. Kaplan’s share settles at $74,755 while lawyers seek $89,000 in fees, prompting a court challenge over fees.
Henry Baxter narrowly avoids a gunshot while leaving the Baker home after discussing a quirky model railroad club. A hooded figure near the barn fires, the bullet tearing the umbrella rib. The scene hints at danger surrounding Susan and Laurence Harkness as the hospital visit looms.
George Whitworth, critically ill for a week, is resting as well as could be expected at Florence hospital. Mrs. Whitworth stays at his bedside. Dee Counts of Washington, D. C., visited here with his parents. Corinne Porter and daughter Nannie Ellis of Florida spend weeks with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith. Home Demonstration Club to meet on school campus Friday for a picnic. Ora Mitchell, Montevallo student, weekend visit with parents. Holmes family from Georgia to return Friday. Ladies of Rock Spring Presbyterian Church met with Mrs. M. B. Martin Wednesday afternoon. Russell Smith and James Jackson of Auburn visiting after summer school.
Burlington Vermont July 19 Ninety six year old Tilden Young registers for civil defense saying there has been too much hot air in this war and he is ready for action.
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