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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1948

Page

6

Corporation Attorney Opposes Poll Taxes at Wallace Meeting

An elderly New York lawyer, a veteran Republican-turned-anti-poll tax advocate, spoke at Henry Wallace’s party platform hearing in Philadelphia. He urged enforcing the 14th amendment to reduce representation in poll tax states, then praised Roosevelt and Wallace, before leaving as others argued on liquor advertising.

Hal Boyle Philadelphia Henry Wallace Arthur Dun New York City New Illinois Palestine Stern Group Muriel Draper Vito Marcantonio Elinor Gimbel Corporation Dan Princeton Convention Hall Virginia Congress Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt

Florida joins fight over intrastate rail fare hike

The Florida Railroad and Utilities Commission opposes a proposed passenger fare increase on intrastate railroads. Clyde Simmons, assistant counsel, says states rights are at stake and federal agencies should not bypass state laws in approving rate hikes.

Florida Omery Florida Railroad and Utilities Commission Alabama Public Service Commission Clyde Simmons Florida Commission

Scalf's Indian River Medicine Praised by Mother

Mrs. B. B. Baker of Elk Valley Tennessee reports her baby Sam recovered from indigestion gas pains and constipation after small doses of Scalf's Indian River Medicine. At age twelve he grew irritable then improved after resuming treatment. now thirteen he is healthy. The ad notes a money back guarantee and sale at Caddell Drug Co. and broadcasts on WVOK.

B. B. Baker Elk Valley Tenn Scalf Sam Scarf Caddell Drug Co Hoar Scalfs Harmoneers WVOK Dial 690

Sunday Church Services In Willoughby Area

Local church notices list services for Willoughby Presbyterian Ninth Street and Sixth Avenue with morning and evening worship and a Tuesday picnic. Southside Baptist outlines weekly schedule led by Rev. Carl Roberts. Sixth Avenue Church of God led by Rev. Miller details classes and evening services. Grant Street Church of Christ lists Bible study and worship times for Sunday and Wednesday evenings.

Sunday services and youth groups at the Chapel

Sunday school will be held at 10:00 with C. L. Buck Sr. teaching and Rev. L. E. Toon delivering the 11:00 message. The Sunbeams led by Mrs. Harry Shinglebar meet at the Chapel. R A s meet Tuesday at 7:00 led by Homer Borden. G A s meet Tuesday at 4:00 at Mrs. Marie Holmes home 1318 18th Ave East. Prayer service is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Chapel.

C. L. Buck Sr L. E. Toon Sunbeams Harry Shinglebar Homer Borden Marie Holmes 18Th Avenue East

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Eugene Lamon as superintendent. The pastor Rev L C Radford preaches at 11 00 a m. Training Union at 6 30 p m directed by Lamar Mooney. Evening service at 7 30 p m. Wee Sunbeams meet Monday at 3 00 p m with Mrs W C Beavers. Weekly officers and teachers meeting for Beginners at 6 45 p m Wednesday. Primary workers meet 7 00 p m Wednesday for officers and teachers. Y W A meet Thursday at 6 00 p m. Deacons meet Sunday July 25 at 2 00 p m. Prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p m. G A meet Friday at 4 00 p m. Rev L C Radford has been holding a revival at Verbena Alabama.

Southside Baptist Carl. A. Roberts Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Eugene Lamon L. C. Radford Lamar Mooney Wee Sunbeams W. C. Beavers Verbena Alabama

Revival to be led by Dr. R. M. Bell at First Christian

Dr. R. M. Bell, president of Johnson Bible College in Kimberlin Heights Tennessee, will lead evangelistic meetings at the First Christian Church East Moulton at Fourth Avenue beginning Sunday morning at 1 00 and nightly at 730. He is a noted gospel preacher and church leader with several new conversions reported as the series opens. A church spokesman invites everyone to attend with singing and music each evening.

R. M. Bell Johnson Bible College Kimberlin Heights Tenn First Christian Church East Moulton Fourth Avenue Bell Christian Church Friends of the Church Christ

First Methodist Revival Notes Sunday School Start

Rev. Otis E. Kirby pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 with F O Smith serving as general superintendent in the church program.

First Methodist Otis E. Kirby F. O. Smith

Friendship and loyalty in biblical narratives and history

Reflection on loyalty and friendship from biblical figures like Jonathan and David to nations such as France and the United States. Notes how affection, mutual esteem, and self interest shape bonds, fears, and conflicts across individuals and nations. Describes jealousy, pursuit, and reliance in perilous moments.

France United States United States of America

Friendship of David and Jonathan in the Israelite saga

The passage recounts the deep bond between David and Jonathan, loyal through danger and exile. It describes Jonathan defending David against Saul, their sworn pact, and Jonathan’s fatal stand as battles pitted Israelites against the Philistines, ending with Saul and Jonathan’s deaths.

Jonathan David Saul

Union July Services At Local Churches

Paul Robinson announces morning worship at 10 55 with Rev E L McFee delivering the message in the pastor’s absence. Evening union service at 7 30 between First Methodist and First Presbyterian at the First Presbyterian church with Rev E L McFee speaking. M Y F meets at 6 30 led by Paul Gene Hargrove and Sister Wiley then attends social hour with Presbyterian youths.

Paul Robinson E. L. McFee Athens College Henry J. Fleming W. E. Curry First Methodist First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church Paul Gene Hargrove Sister Wiley

Central Baptist Church Service Schedule and Call to Worship

The Central Baptist at Corner Fourth Avenue and Grant Street lists worship times with Paul Roberts as pastor and J G Price as educational director. Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 11 a m Training Unions at 6 30 p m evening service at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 45 p m. The church urges belief in Jesus Christ as the only real weapon in Russia and invites attendance.

Central Baptist Corner Fourth Avenue Grant Street Paul Roberts J. G. Price Robert Cromwell Russia Jesus Christ

Evening Service Moved to 7 30 PM at Local Church

Fourth Avenue and Sherman Street hosts a church with Rev. Robert O Maschke as pastor. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m. No morning service. An evening service will be led at 7 30 p m by Rev. Arthur Graf of Cullman.

Fourth Avenue Sherman Street Robert O. Maschke Arthur Graf Cullman

Westminster Presbyterian Service and Revival Notes

The Westminster Presbyterian Church on Jackson Street at Eighth Avenue presents Sunday school at 9 40 a m with E G Maples as superintendent and Edward Davies leading opening devotion. Morning worship at 11 a m features a sermon by William S McAliley and a Westminster choir anthem. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 p m, Auxiliary suspended until September, choir rehearses 8 p m Wednesday. Rev Troxler leads revival at Rock Springs church in Mt Hope this week. Church office hours are 10 to 12 daily.

Westminster Presbyterian Jackson Street Eighth Avenue John A. Troxler E. G. Maples Edward Davies William S. McAliley Westminster Choir Westminster Youth Fellowship Westminster Auxiliary Troxler Rock Springs Mt. Hope

Community Worship Schedule at Corner Oak and East Vine

Sunday school at 9 45 with William McAliley, 11 00 morning worship on Behold Your God. 3 00 dedication of Kirby Memorial Chapel by Rev Joseph Echols. 3 00 Pryor Memorial chapel Sunday school under A J Coleman Sr. 6 30 Youth Fellowship led by Marian Bloodworth. 7 30 joint First Methodist and First Presbyterian service with Rev McFee of Athens College. Mid week prayer and choir practice Wednesday 7 30.

Corner Oak East Vine Streets W. W. Glass William McAliley Fred S. Hunt Jr Kirby Memorial Chapel Courtland Highway Joseph T. Echols Bryson Memorial Church Huntsville Pryor Memorial Chapel Limestone County A J. Coleman Sr Mr. McFee Athens College

Austinville Church of God Morning and Evening Services

Morning worship led by Rev Mrs Eva Selvidge. Evening service conducted by Rev J F Selvidge with the topic The Route To Ruin. This church notices column outlines the day’s schedule and speakers.

Austinville

Westside Presbyterian Church Services Noted

Rev. Victor G. Dawe, pastor, leads Westside Presbyterian with services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school and Bible classes begin at 9:45 a.m. Youth Fellow plans outlined.

Westside Presbyterian Victor G. Dawe

East Moulton Church Services and Dedication

East Moulton at Fourth Avenue hosts church school at 9 45 am and morning worship at 11 am with pulpit furniture dedication. Dr R M Bell of Johnson Bible College will deliver messages at both Sunday services and begin an evangelistic series at 7 30 pm. Christian Youth Fellowship follows at 6 30 pm led by Buddy McElrath. All are invited.

Election to annex territory to Decatur Alabama planned

Notice of August 17 1948 election to decide whether contiguous Morgan County Alabama territory should be annexed to the City of Decatur. Voting at Hart's Store Old Somerville Road. inspectors and clerks named. eligibility requires residency in described area. Map available at Morgan County Probate Court. Additional bankruptcy notice issued for Robert E Brown Harry Edward Fulmer with creditors meeting August 6 1948 in Decatur City Hall.

Decatur Morgan County Alabama South Range Somerville Road Albany Hart's Store Dewey Hughes C. N. Hart L. J. Ward Aileen Johnson Helen Childs Ozelle Ranager T. C. Almon District Court of the United States Robert E. Brown Harry Edward Fulmer Ise Fulme Motor Company Smine Tran Stephen B. Coleman

Estate of Newlyn E Cash In Deceased Probate Court

Letters Testimentary on the last will and testament of said deceased granted to the undersigned on the 16th day of July, 1948 by Judge T C Almon of Morgan County Probate Court. Notices are hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present them with proper proofs to the undersigned for administration.

Newlyn T. C. Almon Morgan County

Germany and Europe Face Four Year Recovery Challenge

The column argues four years is a realistic horizon for Europe’s economic rebound and stresses that Germany's future, Hoffmann trusteeship, and Berlin’s occupation shape global recovery. It links German stability to European healing and to Americans' costs for four years ahead as crisis resolves.

Europe Mtries America Hemis Germany Reich Hoffman Russia Berlin

Peace prospects brighten as leaders seek Berlin settlement

Mackenzie's column notes reports from Washington London and Moscow that push for a peaceful Berlin settlement gains momentum. Truman Marshall and Bevin stress diplomacy, four power talks look possible, Hoffman's European Recovery Program plan aims for 1952 exit, with Harriman backing self help and mutual aid among 16 nations.

Washington London Moscow Truman U. S State Marshall Bevin Berlin America Britain France Russia Paul G. Hoffman Hoffman Paris United States Europe Averell Harriman

Legal Notice of Will Proceedings by Countess Cashin

A legal notice states the will presentation and bared time allowances under law for Countess H Cashin with dates July 23 30 and August 6. The item outlines procedural steps for probate or related action.

Countess H. Cashin

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