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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1944
Page
10
Church schedules list Rev J T Nolen at H Street Methodist with morning and evening services and youth activities. First Christian at Fourth and E Moulton with morning sermon When Christ Comes and evening message The Book of Mark plus choir and youth fellowship events. Also notices for The Church of Christ Scientist in Boston with scripture selections and services.
Sherman St and Fourth Ave church invites visitors to Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 7 30 p m conducted by the Rev E Lammert of Florence with the Ladies Auxiliary meeting Thursday at 3 50 p m at Mrs W Mittwede’s home.
A sermon at Decatur branch of The First Church presents Psalm 86 15 highlighting God as a compassionate gracious longsuffering and plenteous in mercy and truth. The message centers on divine truth shown through mercy and steadfast love.
Salvation Army announces Sunday events at People's Church East Decatur 9 30 a m and at 1331 4th Avenue South 2 30 p m Young People's Legion meets 6 30 p m followed by Street Service in front of the Hall Sunday night Evangelistic Service at 8 00 p m led by Mrs Leon J Thomas and Lieutenant Catherine Smith in Adjutant Leon Thomas's absence All are welcome.
Rev George R Harrington pastor leads morning worship at 945 am with Rev Cecil Brown as speaker Sunday school at 11 am. Evening service 8 pm with Rev Brown. Mid week prayer 730 pm with John C Conley in charge. Choir rehearsal 830 pm director Mrs Harrington. Junior choir 830 pm director Miss Argend. Christian welcome to all.
The Memorial Drive Methodist Church on Ninth Avenue West lists services at 11:00 a.m. with sermon The Night Angels Climbed a Ladder and a 9:45 a.m. church school led by C. P. Parker. Youths Conference meets at Central Methodist at 7:15 p.m. There is no evening service as the congregation attends the City Wide Revival at Central Methodist.
Central Methodist hosts Sunday school at 9 30 with Miss Clio Lovin as superintendent Revival services run twice daily at 10 00 am and 8 00 pm continuing on.
Central Baptist on 4th Ave and Grant St lists T. A. Brannen as assistant pastor with Mrs. Seneca Burr as organist and Evelyn Sivley as secretary. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. worship at 10:45 a.m. with Dr. L. E. Barton preaching. evening service at 7:45 p.m. Training Union at 6:30 p.m. and Bible study with prayer on Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. Church urges support for kin in war.
Rev W W Glass Pastors Corner Oak and East Vine Streets announces Sunday July 23 1944 services. 9:45 am Sunday school with classes for all ages led by T G Morrow. 11:00 am morning worship. 2:30 pm Pioneer meeting. 3:00 pm Oakland Chapel Sunday school with Frank Kirby. 7:00 pm Young People meeting. 8:00 pm evening meditation and praise.
Pastor W. B. Strong invites all to Sunday school at 100 a.m. and worship at 8 p.m. A sermon by the pastor follows. Mid week prayer and song service is held Wednesday at 8 p.m. The service continues to grow in attendance and interest and readers are encouraged to help sustain the growth.
Westminster Presbyterian announces Sunday school at 9 40 a m led by superintendent Mr Jack Draper and morning worship at 11 with a sermon by Rev T G Henry Chaplain John A Troxler will preach Sunday morning August 6 with the
Gene Ahern notes exceptions: no preaching or prayer meetings at Westminster from July 23 until August 27. Rev T G Henry on vacation. Sunday school meets weekly at 9 40 a m, location to be announced. 7 30 p m mid week prayer service at the church. Invite others to attend.
Westside Presbyterian outlines Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Bible study and fellowship. Worship resumes at 1 p m with a sermon by the pastor and revival time approaching. Christian Endeavor Society meets at 7 p m inviting young people to join. Women’s Missionary Society gathers Wednesday at 8 p m with all ladies urged to attend.
Church schedule includes 9 30 church school led by Carol Smith on Gordon Drive at Jackson and 11 00 morning prayer with Maynard Layman as lay reader on September with service times listed.
The Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church at Cor 16th Ave and Wadsworth St lists services and programs: Men's Bible class at 9:50 a.m. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., morning sermon at 11:00 a.m., Bible teaching departments at 6:15 p.m., evening sermon at 7:30 p.m., and a Wednesday cottage prayer meeting at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday Bible school at 10:00 a.m. led by Mr. W. A. McClanahan. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with the minister delivering the message. The pastor is Thomas Hatchett. The note invites readers to examine their hearts and attend the friendly church for fellowship.
Reverend Frank T. Smith pastor leads Sunday school at 10 a m B G Hall announces September preaching 8 pm sermon by the pastor Training Unions meet at 7 pm preaching service 8 pm sermon by the pastor Missionary Society meets for church programs
In Ellery Queen in Calamity Town chapter thirty five Judge Newbold moves to mistrial after a juror is improperly influenced by Patricia Wright. Ketcham becomes town hero. Pat confronts him. Nora’s mental collapse leads to hospital admission as Ellery and Dr. Willoughby seek care before Easter.
Monday at 3 00 p m Mrs Arthur Smith president Mid week prayer Wednesday 8 00 p m Summer heat not stop business CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Rev W W Franklin Pastor Sunday school 10 a m Preaching 11 a m N Y P S 7 15 p m Preaching 8 00 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 00 p m Teachers meeting Friday 8 00 p m
Church of God announces Sunday school at 10 a m with Miss Florence Orr, preaching at 11 a m by Rev A W Benefield. Christian Crusaders meet at 6 45 p m directed by Richard Dean. Evening service at 7 30 p m with sermon by the pastor. Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
Rev Edwin Branscomb leads service as church holds morning worship at 11 with sermon by Rev T H Johnson. 9:45 Sunday school led by J K Haynes. 7 PM youth fellowship. 8 PM The Church After The War by Prof F E Burleson. Pastor at revival in Hanceville returns after Sunday night. 3 PM Monday W S C S meets. 7 PM Wednesday prayer meeting.
Hollis Roberson, minister, leads Sunday service at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 8 p.m. Women’s Bible study meets Wednesday at 3 p.m. Prayer gathering Wednesday at 8 p.m. Young people’s training Saturday at 2:30 p.m. A warm welcome awaits attendees.
Rev John R Havener pastor at Walhermoso Springs invites visitors to Bible school at 10 am and preaching services at 2 30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Visitors are always welcome.
Rev. Billy Stephenson leads Sunday school at 10 a m with L. E. Slate as superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m on 1st and 3rd Sundays. B T U at 7 15 p m directed by Mrs. Hewlett Roan. Officers and teachers meeting Wednesday at 8 p m. You are invited to worship.
Rev M L Newcomb pastor leads worship with Sunday school at 10 am with Claude Waddell as superintendent. Services on first Sunday 8 pm second Sunday 11 am and 8 pm. Young people meet 7 pm and prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 pm. Located 1 2 miles southeast of Hartselle on the Barclay Bridge road.
Marshal Pietro Badoglio, former Axis adviser, said Germany faces a tragic moment with an end possible soon or delayed. He blamed German generals for any revolt, not the people, and warned that only soldiers can trigger a change amid Soviet pressure and dwindling reserves in Normandy and Italy.
Chloropicrin once used as World War I tear gas is noted as an effective preventive against eelworm damage in several crops. The finding highlights a potential agricultural use for a chemical historically tied to warfare.
Listing of multiple court or public record notices from Decatur Alabama involving marriages partnerships and property transfers. Includes names such as Clarence Pressley Josephine Fitzgerald Harlin Makemson Ruby Water Orlo Cassidy Bessie Williams Willie Miller Matthew Bass Estelle Key and many others with monetary values and transferee details across numerous parcels and buyers. The column documents varied transactions from $50 to $7500 and names like Decatur Realty Co City of Decatur and Brick and Tile Co appear among buyers and sellers.
During June Alabama farm families sold 70510.72 dollars of farm products on twenty four curb markets. Gadsden led all markets with 28763.00 dollars sold, followed by Montgomery at 12875.00. Other markets included Annis ton Athens Auburn Clayton Cullman Decatur Demopolis Dothan Eufaula Florence Greensboro Greenville Huntsville Mobile Ozark Roanoke Selma Sylacauga Troy Tuscaloosa Tuskegee and Valley Roadside.
The 1943 financial report shows progress toward reducing town debt. Total liabilities across funds total $85 603.31 while assets exceed liabilities by $338 543.48 as of September 30.
Guidance warns against keeping tomatoes, melons and other mold-prone products in tightly closed damp areas to prevent spoilage and mold growth.
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