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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1932

Page

4

Methodist Circles Postpone Meeting and Gather

The Zelia Jones Circle and other church groups postpone or reschedule meetings for Monday. Circles One to Four and the Westminster Auxiliary plan 4 o clock sessions, with Duncan Circle at 2 30 p.m. The Martha and Mary Guild meets at 4 p.m. Rock party at Ferry Street hosts Miss Worth Jones and Master Billy Kirby with a Georgia farewell.

First Methodist ‘Woman's Missionary Society J. J. Ramage J. T. Jones Trimble Oak Street Duncan Westminster Westminster Woman's Auxillary Ing Rock Ferry Street Carson Georgia Gene Young Washington, D. C Billy Kirby

Personal notices of visits and travels spread across towns

Mrs Clyde Hendrix visits Murfreesboro with daughter Estelle while H E Dryden Jr and son plan Montgomery trip. Dougherty siblings from Bartow Florida visit Daniell en route to Virginia. Goree to Montgomery for two weeks. Ralph Dougherty improving at home. Barbara Davis and Bee Sample return from Tuscaloosa. Bee to Hartselle. John Johnston of Birmingham visits Nabors family. Julia Lewis returns from Indianapolis by car. Frank Dulaney visits Huntsville overnight. Mary May visits Marjorie Fussell. Davidsons return from Louisville. Oden and Julian with Cecil Julian. Hunt couple back from Pensacola and Florida. Jerry Wright of Sheffield has tonsils removed here. Higdon and Sarah Neeley in Hartselle. Akers family visit Blizzard in Hartselle. Alyne Price, Louise Brittain, Jane Brittain in Ingham. Wyker family to Wilson Lake for weekend. Fussell and May visit Huntsville for Monte Sano dance. Evelyn Pulford of Birmingham en route to Lakeside Michigan visiting Fussells. Mrs O J Shepard and Miss Ruby Jones attend American Legion state convention in Gadsden. Jones named department page.

O. J. Shepard Ruby Jones The American Legion Gadsden Miss Jones

Moulton Revival Campaign Ends with New Members

Several persons who signified their intention of joining the church during the revival conducted last week at Moulton by Dr. W. F. Price will be received into the First Methodist church this Sunday.

Moulton W. F. Price First Methodist Church

Tampa clergyman to preach at Westside Presbyterian Sunday

Rev. H A Tucker of Tampa Florida, guest of Rev Vance A Gordon, will fill the pulpit at Westside Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. The public is invited to hear him.

H. A. Tucker Tampa, Fla Vance A. Gordon Westside “Presbyterian Church

Canning and Drying Tips From Miss Rowe in Morgan County

Miss Pearl Rowe presents advice on drying vegetables for winter storage. Emphasizes freshness and cleanliness, washing vegetables, using bright clean knives, and storing in tin boxes or small paper bags. Dry storage with tight covers. heat to 160 degrees Fahrenheit if immediate storage is not possible.

Edward G. Robinson Stars in Two Seconds at Princess

Edward G. Robinson appears as John Allen in the drama Two Seconds at the Princess theatre for a Monday and Tuesday showing. Mervyn LeRoy directs a cast including Preston Foster Vivienne Osborne and Guy Kibbee with J Carroll Naish Adrienne Dore Walter Walker Burton Churchill William Janey and Edward McWade in key roles.

Edward G. Robinson Princess Theatre Robinson John Allen Preston Foster Vivienne Osborne Guy Kibbee J. Carroll Naish Adrienne Dore Walter Walker Burton Churchill William Janey Edward McWade

School Budget Standoff Prompts Morgan County Meeting

Prof Hobdy and Dr Bryan address the public on Alabama school funding in Decatur. They cite $4,000,000 in warrants not yet issued and about $15,000,000 needed to start the new term without a deficit. A mass meeting approves a resolution urging the governor and legislature to place schools first and appoints a committee to deliver it.

Prof Hobdy Bryan Morgan County Decatur W. F. Price James Crow W. B. Edmundson

Evolution of keyboard instruments

The clavichord marked a pivotal step in the harpsichord family lineage, influencing the development toward the pianoforte and shaping the trajectory of keyboard instrument history.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Announcements

Sunday school and Bible classes at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 11 00 a m with Rev Dan MecRight of Sheffield Ala preaching Evening service at 7 45 p m no service. W M S meets Monday 3 p m Mrs E K B Hames president Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 45 p m led by Mrs Oscar Hames. Come to the house of prayer.

Westminster Presbyterian Jackson Street Eighth Ave Ernest N. Hart Hagerman Miss Groenendyke Dan MecRight Sheffield Ala W. M. Society EK. B. Hames Oscar Hames House of Prayer

Sunday church services listed with sermons and meetings

At 9 30 Sunday school 11 00 Morning worship with the pastor preaching on Miracles and Our Faith 1 30 Children meeting 1 30 Young people meeting 1 30 Evening worship The pastor will preach The public is cordially invited to this cordial church

Sunday church services announced with community programs

Sunday school at 9 30 a m and 10 45 a m services led by Mr William R Spight. Evening program at 6 30 p m by B Y P A and B A followed by a 7 30 p m youth meeting with Harvey Williams. Church loyalty urged and all to attend every service.

Wm. R. Spight Harvey Williams

Church Schedule for Sherman Street and Fourth Avenue

The Rev. E. T. Town, Pastor, 9:15 a.m. Sunday school and Bible class led by A. J. Holtman. 10:30 a.m. Devotional service. Walther League social Wednesday. Ladies' Aid with Mrs. Hauk.

Sherman Street Fourth Ave E. T. Town A. J. Holtman Saevien” Walther League Hauk

Truth Sermon at Morgan County Bank Building

The lesson centers on truth and the God of Truth with citations from Isaiah and Deuteronomy. Sunday services are at 11 o'clock, Sunday school at 9 45 a m, and Wednesday services at 8 o'clock. Reading room is open 2 to 4 on Tue Thu and Sat. Public invited.

Morgan County National Bank

St John’s Episcopal Church service schedule in July

St John’s Episcopal Jackson Street and Gordon Drive hosts a July schedule with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Church School at 9 30 a m Bible Classes at 9 45 and morning prayer with sermon at 11 00 a m Also a Martha and Mary Guild meeting Monday at 4 00 p m and Holy Communion Wednesday at 10 00 a m Led by Rev Peter M Dennis Rector Atlee Hoff layreader and Mrs E E Graves organist Mrs F F Tidwell church school pianist Let us praise the Lord.

ST. John’s Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive Peter M. Dennis Atlee H. Hoff E. E. Graves F. F. Tidwell Holy Communion Martha and Mary Guild

St Timothy's Episcopal Service Schedule in Athens

The Athens Alabama church announces the 9th Sunday after Trinity with church school at 9:30 a.m. and evening prayer with a sermon at 7:30 p.m. The motto reads O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.

Peter M. Dennis

St. Peter's Episcopal Mission Service on July 24

The St. Peter's Episcopal Mission announces a Sunday after Trinity service July 24 led by Rev. Peter M. Dennis with Beeler as Warden and Miss O Mitchell as Secretary. Church service and school at 3 00 pm. Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty text listed.

Peter M. Dennis Beeler P . Treas Miss O. Mitchell

West Decatur Methodist Sunday Services Notice

Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by C P Parker superintendent Preaching at 11 a m by Prof Henry Lyle Come and hear him Epworth league meets at 630 p m

West Decatur Methodist W. Blythe C. P. Parker Henry Lyle Epworth’ League

Westside Presbyterian Sunday Service Schedule Update

Westside Presbyterian Church on Seventh Ave lists 9:45 a m Sunday school and 11:00 a m morning worship led by Rev H A Tucker D D with special music. Evening worship moves to Willoughby. no services at the Westside church next Sunday and through August except Sunday school.

Westside Presbyterian Seventh Ave West

Willoughby Presbyterian Announces Vacation Notice

Morning worship at Westside and Evening worship with Pastor A. Book on family worship to the top Bible reader in the recent contest. Senior C. E. at 7 45 p m. No services until further notice as the pastor goes on vacation starting Monday morning.

Willoughby Presbyterian 6Th Ave 9Th St. Lo W. A. Gordon Westside Tucker C. E

Sunday church services and meetings announced

Canal and Lafayette Sts invitation to Sunday school at 9 30am with J H Johnson as general superintendent. Men’s Bible class in the lecture room led by Sam Malone and Dr R M McGlathery as teacher. Dr W F Price the pastor preaches 11am and 730pm. Epworth League 630. Board of stewards meet Monday 730. Chair man Judge W T Lowe urges full attendance with reports. Mid week prayer 730 Wednesday. Special choir music. Cordial invitation to attend all services.

Epworth League Board of Stewards W. T. Lowe

Sermon Topics and Services at J. E. Berkstresser Church

Pastor J. E. Berkstresser leads services with Bible school at 9:30, morning worship at 10:45 featuring special music. Evening worship at 7:30 includes a sermon on adding people unto the Lord, with Acts as the text. A Baptist Young People's Union gathers at 6:30.

Baptist Young People’s Unions

Ad Dedication Verse Echoes Early Sermon Tone

A fragment quotes a biblical line about many people being added to the Lord, suggesting a religious gathering or exhortation with scriptural emphasis and communal growth imagery.

Enriching Revival Call From Nabors and Babson

Reverend Nabors invites all to worship and join church services as part of a spiritual revival. World famous statistician Babson cites self control and faith as essential, urging attendance at 9:30 Sunday school, 11 a.m. sermon Enoch's Walk With God, 6:45 Epworth Leagues, and 7:30 p.m. sermon The Two Gardens with choir music.

Central Methodist Arthur H. Nabors Roger W. Babson Enoch God Epworth

Community Church Services Announced

Dr H B Woodward leads the Pastor Men s Bible class at 9 30 with G W Norwood as teacher Sunday school at 9 45 led by C L Buck Superintendent P U department meets at 6 30 and preaching at 7 30 You will find a welcome at every service Come and worship with us.

H. B. Woodward G. W. Norwood C. L. Buck P. U. Department

Parish to Preach at Morning Service This Week

Sunday morning Bible classes at 9:45. 10:45 preaching by Bro. Robert Parish. Evening services 7:30. 6:30 Young People's meeting. 7:30 Wednesday prayer service. Thursday 3:00 ladies Bible class. Bro. Parish will preach at the morning service only. Bring friends to hear his message.

Bro Robert Parish Young People Ladies Bro. Parish

Revival Services Announced By Local Church

Sunday school at 9 45. Morning worship at 10 45 with the first revival sermon. 6 15 B P U with Walter Bethany director. 7 30 Evening worship by Dr H B Woodward for ten days or two weeks. Two services daily with 10 00 11 00 morning and 7 30 evening. Fans provided. men asked to leave coats at home. Attend all services.

P. U. Department Walter Bethany H. B. Woodward

Church Service Notice at 19th Ave Church

The Church of Christ on 19th Avenue announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Morning topic is Walking With God and evening topic Biting One Tarpm. All are invited to join and work with us.

River Gauge Holds at 3.5 Feet This Morning

The Tennessee river remained stationary this morning with the gauge reading 3.5 feet. The level has not moved despite rising weather conditions in the region.

Tennessee

Rainfall Totaled .05 Inch Overnight

The weather bureau reports a 24 hour rainfall total of .05 inches ending at 7 am today. This note records light precipitation in the local area as summarized from the daily weather bulletin.

Weather Bureau

Exhumation Planned For Victim In Jail Escape Case

In Stuart Florida and Griffin Georgia officials review deaths tied to prison incidents. Bradley shot by a guard during escape attempts, J. J. Denison wounded similarly. Griffin warden Capt P H Randall indicted for involuntary manslaughter in Lassiter death. Bail set at 1000 dollars. Powell family alleges hasty burial with neck fracture and other injuries after overdose and heart dilation.

P. H. Randall Powell

18 in Trinity Miss Estelena Russell

Miss Estelena Russell is listed in Trinity in a brief item from the local column. The entry notes her presence in Trinity with no additional context or dates provided.

Estelena Russell Trin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Zelia Jones First Baptist W. M First Presbyterian Auxiliary Martha and Mary Guill Irvin Mitchell W. J. Bronaugh Madigan Nancy Worth Jones Tommy Carson Southside Baptist Southside Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society Ninth Street Methodist W Ninth Treet Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Annex G. L. Groth Baugh, Tenn W. M. Voorhies Clyde Hendrix W. R. Hewlett Murfreesboro Tenn Estelle H. E. Dryden, Jr H. E. III J. R. Daniell Montgomery R. T. Rives William A. Dougherty Bartow Fla Virginia Florida Reginald Goree Ralph W. Dougherty Barbara Davis Miss Bee Sample Hartselle Tuscaloosa Johnny Johnston Birmingham A. H. Nabors Rev. Nabors Julia Lewis Indianapolis Ind Frank Dulaney Huntsville Mary May Gadsden,Ala Marjorie Fussell Mat Oden Malcolm Julian Ryan Mrs. Cecil Julian Hunt Pensacola Camp Walton Jerry Wright L. C. Neeley 8. F. Higdon Sarah Neeley H. B. Akers 8S. P. Blizzard Alyne Price Louise Brittain Jane Brittain Ingham Will Wyker John Wyker E. R. Sumpter Wyker Lodge Wilson Lake Edith Fussell Jack Mason Sam Malone, Jr Monte Sano Evelyn Pulford Lakeside, Mich Carolyn Fussell Goidel ARROW Justus F. Craemer Orange Cal Sesceration Lesprat Andecceed L. M. Nichols Bristew Okla Henderson Second Avenue Miss Rowe First Presbyterian J. D. Wallace Central Baptist James Allen Smith ST. Paul’s Lutheran Christan Science ST. Timothy's Episcopal Athens, Ala ST. Peter’s Episcopal First Methodist Lafayette J. E. Berkstresser Clapton Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church OF Christ Grant Street J. D. Pickens Princess Ita NCE Een la Reisee Richard Arlen Jack Oakie Virginia Bruce Robert Coogan
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