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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1929
Page
5
The article notes gatherings of the James Duncan Memorial Circle, Silver Cross Circle of the Central Methodist Woman's Missionary Society, Central Baptist Circle Five, Salmagundi Club, and Bessie Rebekah Lodge. Activities include devotions, study sessions, business meetings, and social hours.
Poem excerpt by Van Dyke praising Christ as universal lover of hills open air and the living word beyond creed. Reflects on teaching world through peaceful deeds and goodwill.
The Woman's Missionary Society circles met at 4 PM for mission lessons from the book end chapter on People In Africa. Circle One with H E Sunderland and A J Harris led the lesson, Circle Two at D W Irwin’s home with Hartwell Davis and J T Jones, Circle Three hosted by Fannie Markham with L J Ramage leading devotions.
Mrs. 8, L. Ryan hosted a Monday afternoon birthday party for her child celebrating the ninth birthday. Guests played games and contests, then enjoyed refreshments in the dining room around a cake with nine candles. Each guest received a balloon memento. hostesses included Mrs. B. G. Ryan Mrs. C. R. Lanier and Mrs. Eddie Ashford.
Miss Al meda Crenshaw hosts a bridge luncheon in Athens on Wednesday for Bernice Himes Clara Berry Hunt Elkins Himes Julia Leigh Lynne Mary Battle Hendrix and Loudie Moore Pointer. On Thursday Imogene Nungester entertains friends for a 3 PM bridge gathering at her East Vine street home.
Mrs Raphael Sartor will visit Scottsboro this week. Mrs R T Sheppard is confined to her Grant street apartment with a slight illness. Mrs William Voorhies and her mother Mrs M L Patterson of Baugh Tenn are visiting relatives in Birmingham and will visit Grady Patterson. Mrs A C Bailey Mrs S E Patterson and Mrs E W Kennedy drove to Cullman to see The Follies of 29. F S Hunt and son Frederick Jr and guest Hardy Burt Jr of Marion are at Leighton for a fish fry. Miss Ruth Prince of Clanton is visiting Miss Clara Thornhill. Mr and Mrs Clarke Simpson of Greenville S C stay with Judson Stockton.
Members of St Pauls Lutheran Church approved a six week religious instruction course for youths to start after the next public school year replacing winter semi weekly classes. The vote also supported joining the Lutheran church Southern District and sending W G Papenburg to pursue membership at a New Orleans convention. A Mission Sunday set for Sept 22 aims to raise 100 dollars for missions. The Walther league praised a siding awning installed at Rev R W Hahn's residence.
A Sunday school rally at Union Grove Methodist church drew 400 to 500 attendees and featured Rev J Hill on Young People, W R McCluskey on shaping lives, Rev J Fred Sparks on responses to training and loyalty, Rev BE D Tetherow on the study of the Word, and D R Greer singing a series of numbers. Proceeds benefit the church repair fund.
Plans are complete for a Sunday morning revival at Fairview Baptist Church starting at 11 o'clock with Rev S L Heath of Hartselle preaching and W R Wallace leading music. Daily services follow at 10 am and 7 30 pm for at least ten days with a cordial invitation to the public.
A large Decatur delegation of women attended the Woman's Missionary Union sessions in Hartselle this morning. The program is planned to run throughout the day.
The trial of Bouyer alias Charles Harris for the murder of Jack Hines and attack on Miss Beatrice Clark began as deputies and guards filled a 300 seat Venice courtroom. The state pressed for the death penalty while the defense pleaded not guilty and offered no witnesses.
Mrs Roy South will entertain the Ladies Aid of St Pauls Lutheran church at her East Moulton street home Thursday at 2 30. Mr A C Ellner will lead the educational program with study questions from Lutheran Witness number fourteen.
Revival services at a Plainview church in the Cartwright area of Limestone county will begin August 4 under the direction of Rev. Lodgein of Fayetteville Tennessee. Good crowds are expected for the series.
D. D. Burleson, manager of Decatur Savings & Loan, believes no quicker service could be provided in policy payment than that offered by American Standard Life Insurance Company.
Evangelist J. O. Hanes led a Monday revival at Ninth Street Methodist with strong prayer meetings and cooperation from Rev. John R. Turner and Rev. J. D. Pickens. The service featured a notable song service, piano by Ruth Stroup, trombone by Scott, and a duet by Mrs. Burks and daughter.
Religious services at Bethel Baptist Church are announced for Friday evening July 26 at 7 45 p m. A special illustrated discussion will be held at the evening hour. The public is invited to attend.
Plans for the Morgan county fair in Hartselle take shape this fall with entertainment deals already signed and expected record crowds. Organizers anticipate a major community event drawing visitors from across the region.
Thomas W. Wert led a Birmingham company when Burleson reported, Monday morning, the death of a local borrower insured with the firm. The note concerns the insured individual and company actions following the death.
An ad touts B C as a fast reliable remedy from a North Carolina druggist for headaches including neuralgic pains. It promises relief within three minutes and claims five key ingredients work within minutes, with no mood changes or after effects. Sold by druggists in 10c and 7c packages.
Professor W. W. Benson, superintendent of the Decatur public school system, is expected to return today from Montgomery where he visited officials of the state department of education for a Saturday conference.
Born to Mr and Mrs Dawson Smith on July 22 an 8 pound son Billy Joe. Born to Mr and Mrs W W Adams of Birmingham a girl on July 17 named Anna Lou. Mrs Adams was a former resident of this city and will be remembered as Miss Edith Goodman.
A telegram from Mr Wert advised the check would be forwarded immediately. Monday afternoon after train No 2 from the South arrived, the check was delivered here by special delivery.
In Montgomery Alabama state officers with bloodhounds comb the Speigner area for two of four prisoners who escaped yesterday from a cotton field. Tom Wiley and Tom Taylor are at large. Floyd Cauley and Bob Shaw were recaptured.
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