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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1933

Page

4

Church and club gatherings listed for Monday afternoon

Society notes show St John’s Guild meeting at 4 at Mrs J R Hunter on Danville Road with Mrs F D Peebles. Central Methodist Circle Two at Mrs J L Harris East Moulton Street. Westside Presbyterian prayer service at 4. Central Baptist WMU circles One to Four at various homes. Westminster Auxiliary 4 at church. Pivot Methodist Missionary Society circles One and Two with host homes. Ninth Street Methodist WM circle One at church. Y W A Southside Baptist at 7 30 with Miss Ruby Lee Hill. Southside Baptist WMU circles to meet with locations to be announced.

St. John’s Guild J. R. Hunter Danville Road F. D. Peebles Elephant Table Central Methodist Circle Central Methodist Woman's Missionary Society J. L. Harris East Moulton Street Decatur Westside Presbyterian Church Central Baptist W. M Reid Sherard Jackson Street Elbert Weaver Fourth Avenue T.E. Williams Grant Street Carl Lee Westminster Westminster - Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Duncan Circle C. E. Timberlake Circle One Seventh Avenue West Circle Two J. W. Murphy Line Street Ninth Street Methodist WM Southside Baptist Church Ruby Lee Hill Sixth Avenue Southside Baptist W. M

Miss Marjory Phinizy Recovering From Appendectomy

Personal items report Miss Marjory Phinizy operated on Thursday night for appendectomy and resting well at the Benevolent hospital. The column lists lengthy social visits and travels of local residents, including births, guests, and upcoming trips among Birmingham, Nashville, Tuscaloosa, and Florence society.

Eva High School Announces July 24 Opening

Eva high school opens July 24 with a divided term including two summer months and October vacation to aid crops. Principal H F Sherrod leads a faculty from Peabody College Alabama College Auburn and others. Despite economic distress, the Eva community anticipates its best year yet.

H. FP. Sherrod Eva School Eva H. F. Sherrod Peabody College McKinley Cash University of Alabama Sallie Daves A.B. Howard Ella Neill Ala College Mias Line Heflin Alabama College T. Cantrell Auburn W. M

Believe It or Not Supper Club Opens in Decatur

A crowd packed the Believe It or Not Supper Club on Friday night causing highway congestion as cars lined up to reach the new venue. Manager R B Johnson thanked Decatur residents for their interest and invited everyone to return.

North Alabama R. B. Johnson Decatur

Vacation Bible School Sees 130 Enrolled First Week

The daily vacation Bible school at Willoughby Presbyterian Church, run by Southside churches, continues next week after a first week enrollment of 130 students.

Southside Willoughby Presbyterian Church

New Athens Grain Plant Nears Occupancy

Athens Alabama July 22 special report says the Athens Grain Company new plant for corn meal manufacturing is nearly finished with only a few machinery items left to install. The prior plant was destroyed by fire months ago and was uninsured.

Athens Ala Athens Grain Company

River Rising as Tennessee Gauge Hits 42 Feet

The Tennessee River rose today reaching a 42 foot gauge reading. Authorities warned of localized flooding along riverside areas as waters climbed steadily through the day. Emergency crews urged residents to heed warnings and avoid flooded streets near the riverbanks.

Tennessee

Church Announcements for Sixteenth Avenue and Willoughby

Local notices announce Sunday school at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist with G W Norwood and J P Springer, worship times at 11:00, 7:30 p.m. services, and B Y P U. Willoughby Presbyterian lists Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and evening worship at 7:45 p.m. A Monday Ladies Aid and Wednesday prayer services accompany a report praising Rev R L Houston’s recent ten days of revival services and urging continued community worship.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Men's G. W. Norwood J. P. Springer L. E Toon B. Y. P. U. Department C. L. Buck J. W. Jones Willoughby Presbyterian W. A. Gordon Ladies’ Aid R. L Houston Christ

First Presbyterian Church Service With Sermon Theme

J D Wallace, pastor, hosts Sunday school at 9 30. Morning sermon at 11 on Our Triumph In Christ Over Trials and Temptations from 2 Corinthians 2 14. Elders meet, 7 00 Young Peoples meeting, 8 00 evening service. Public invited to this cordial church.

First Presbyterian J. D. Wallace Eld Young Peoples’ Meeting

Westminster Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

The Westminster Presbyterian on Jackson St at Eighth Ave lists Sunday School and Men and Women Bible Classes at 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Y P S C E at 2:00 p.m. Westminster League at 6:30 p.m. No evening service. Members urged to attend and support worship.

Westminster Presbyterian Jackson St Eighth Avenue Ernest N. Hart Westminster League

Making of a Model Church Sermon and Worship Schedule

Pastor J. E. Berkstresser leads Bible School at 9 30 with W M Bailey coordinating. Morning worship at 11 00 features a sermon on The Making of a Model church. Baptist Young People's Unions meet at 6 30 directed by Miss Madeline Dix. Evening worship at 7 30 includes a young people's choir and orchestra with a sermon on Hastening the Coming of the Day of God.

J. E. Berkstresser Bible School W. M. Bailey Baptist Young People’s Unions Madeline Dix Young People’s

Church Loyalty Months Promoted With Dual Sunday Sermons

Rev Arthur H Nabors urges loyalty months in July and August inviting full church attendance. Services include 9 30 Sunday School then 11 a m sermon The Church of God 2 30 Boys and Girls World Club meeting 7 p m Epworth Leagues for youth 7 p m Boosters Band rehearsal and 7 30 p m sermon The Glory of Gods Presence with choir and male quartet.

Loys Church of God Boys and Girls World Club Epworth Church Boosters

Truth Sermon Notes Include Biblical Miracle Passage

The Lesson Sermon for Christian Science churches centers on the theme Truth. It cites Matthew 20 30 34 where Jesus heals two blind men by compassion. The text frames the miracle as a lesson on spiritual sight and truth in daily life.

Jesus David Christian Science Churches

Make This Model at Home Young Fashionables Frock

Advertisement for Anne Adams patterns 2472 in sizes 12 through 20 with details on bodice seaming raglan sleeves back bodice closing and contrast collar. Includes step by step instructions and pricing 15 cents for pattern 16 39 inch fabric 3 4 yard and contrast fabric 1 2 yard. Catalog price 15 cents. pattern and catalog together 25 cents. Mail to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department 263 West Gevente nth Street New York NY.

Raglan Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West Geventesnth Street New Kors Gin

First Methodist Church Sunday Schedule Ad

Invitation to enroll in Sunday school at 9 30 with J H Johnson superintendent. Dr W F Price preaches at 11 00 and 7 30 p m. Epworth Leagues meet at 6 30. Midweek Wednesday worship and fellowship. Choir with Mrs Curry organ. Pastor and congregation invite worship.

J. H. Johnson W. F. Price Epworth

Southside Baptist Church News and Service Times

J D Pickens, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9 45 with L B Wright completing the general subject. 6 15 B Y P U meets for all ages. Evening worship at 7 30 with the pastor's subject Fear Not. All welcome. make our church your own.

Southside Baptist J. D. Pickens L. B. Wright B. Y. P. U. Department Southside

St. John's Episcopal Church July 23 Service Details

St John s Episcopal Jackson Street and Gordon Dr E Fifth Sunday after Trinity on July 23 color for altar and vestment is green Church school 945 a m Bible class Maynard Layman 1000 a m Morning prayer 1100 a m Service by Layreader A Hi Hoff

Jackson St Gordon Dr. E

St Timothy's Episcopal Athens Service Notes

Fifth Sunday after Trinity observed with green color for altar and vestments. Church school at 10:00 a.m.

ST. Timothy’s Episcopal Athens

Church of God Sunday Schedule and Sermon Topic

The Church of God on 6th Ave and 4th St lists Sunday activities. Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Sermon at 11 00 a m on The True Basis of Omens for All Christian People. Young People's Society at 6 30 p m.

Church OF God Young Pople’s Society

Ex Kaiser's Son Fat and Fifty Prince Eistel

The second son of the former Kaiser Wilhelm, Prince Eistel Friedrich, who is active in the Steel Organization, celebrated his fiftieth birthday and is described as gaining weight while not carrying much weight in German affairs.

Eistel Friedrich Kaiser Wilhelm

Revival services present musical program “Following Christ”

The Society will host a musical program on the theme Following Christ with a sermon at 7 30 p m Evangelistic revival services continue through next week with services each evening except Saturday at 7 30 led by R B Conner pastor.

R. B. Conner

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service Notes

The Rev E T Tonn pastor leads Sixth Sunday after Trinity services at Sherman Street and 4th Avenue. Sunday school and Bible class at 9 15 with A J Holtman, devotional service at 10 30. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 30 with Mrs FE Tonn. A changeless Christ for a changing World. You too are welcome.

Sherman Street 4Th Avenue E. T. Tonn Trinity A. J. Holtman FE. T. Tonn

Troop Four Camp In Trinity Scouts Named for Camp Roles

Troop Four Camp in Trinity lists attendees for Seneca Spring with Beaver Patrol led by Robert Buchanan and fielding John Cullom Henry Cullom William Dennis Raymond Parks. Raven Patrol led by Frank Troup with Frank Lee Chenault Johnny Smithers Henry Day as bugler and quartermaster.

Seneca Spring Beaver Patrol Robert Buchanan John Cullom Henry Cullom William Dennis Raymond Parks Raven Frank Troup Frank Lee Chenault Johnny Smithers Henry Day

Winners announced by Garden Club of Athens

The Garden Club of Athens named winners this week for the town and country categories In the most beautiful flower garden Mrs W E Flood In country Mrs Christine Corder For best vegetable garden in town Mrs C W Sarver In country Mrs A S Lamon For most attractive premises in town Mrs I V Legg In country Mrs M A Phillips awards highlight yard and garden pride across the community

Athens Ala Garden Club of Athens W. E. Flood Christine Corder C. W. Sarver A. 8. Lamon I. V. Legg M. A. Phillips

Visit in Athens

Mrs. J B Trotman and daughter Leta travel to Athens to spend the weekend with friends and relatives.

D. C. Almon W. G. Ward Birmingham Athens J. B. Trotman Leta

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ST. John's Guild First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Central Baptist Ninth Street Methodist Graue William G. Ward Fred Johnson Nashville, Tenn Mrs A.S. Brazelton Bess and Anne Armfield Madelyn McKnight Diana Deason Tuscaloosa Ann Tillery W. G. Gardner New Orleans F. P. Grimsley F. H. Kirby Betsy Jane Elam Springfield Tenn J. M. Elam Master Sydney Chenault E. M. Chenault Ann Lovelace E. 8. Loyd Horace Matthews Sara Martha Sandersville, Go W. J. Jenkins Sandersville A. 8. Darnell Mary Ann Coolidge Martha Pryor Quidnunc, Ala Margaret Speake T. C. Chandler McNeill Apartments Eleanor Green Mrs. C. R Green East Church Street R J. Ellis Clarksville, Tenn Jackson Calvin W J. Duncan Carey Brickell Yazoo City Myrtle Graves Florence Maury Shipper Sian Helen Wills New York Helen EVA High Sherrod The Alabama Hos Iery Mills, Inc Alabama Thomas A. Bowles First Baptist LaFayette Central Methodist Arthur H. Nabors Christian Science Decatur Daily First Methodist ST. John’s Episcopal ST. Peter’s Episcopal Caddell Kaiser Fat ST. Paul’s Lutheran Goidel’s Ross Thousand Island Princess Clark Gable Jean Harlow Wallace Beery T.N.T Durante Kangaroo Robert Montgomery Walter Huston Madge Evans Jimmy, Durante Eugene Pallette Robert Borneo Richard Hard Bart Smnels Loretta Young Aline Macmahon Clyde Bea
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