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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1940

Page

10

Church Announcements for Southside Baptist and Memorial Drive Methodist

Southside Baptist Church led by Pastor J A Chambers lists Sunday School at 9:40 with Charles Ed Howell. morning worship at 10:45 with Rev B P Collier preaching. 2:00 Junior Board of Deacons. BTU at 6:30. evening service at 7:30 with sermon Putting Off and Putting On. Midweek prayer at 7:30 Wednesday. annual Sunday School meeting Thursday 2:00. Memorial Drive Methodist led by P C Oliver and C Parker lists worship at 11 and Sunday School at 9:45. Bob Shuller to preach at 11 and 6:30. visitors welcome.

Southside Baptist Church J. A. Chambers Chase Ed Howell B. P .Collier Morgan County BTU R. A A. D. Hampton Chas Fad Howell Memorial Drive Methodist P. C. Oliver C. P. Parker Bob Shuller League

Jesus Always and What Every Methodist Should Know

Pastor Spearman announces church services at 9 45 am and 7 30 pm with morning worship and evening topics. A large congregation is noted and a cordial welcome is extended to strangers and visitors. Stewards meet next Monday at 1 30 pm and all stewards are urged to attend.

W. L. Spearman John Butler Jesus People's Department F. L. ‘Weaver Thompson

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Service Times

Sunday School starts at 10am led by T Lewis Superintendent Worship and preaching at 11 am Mid week prayer on Wednesday at 7 30 pm Visitors welcome under minister William B Strong located on Sixth Avenue South Street Willoughby.

Willoughby Presbyterian Sixth Avenue Sth Street William B. Strong T Lewis

St Ann’s Catholic Mass Schedule and Confessions

St Ann’s Church at Johnston Street and Fourth Avenue lists Masses at 8 and 10 am with holiday hours 7 and 8 am. Holy days Masses at 7 and 8 am. Confessions available Saturdays 5 to 6 pm and 8 pm.

ST. Ann’s Catholic Church Johnston St Fourth Ave

St Pauls Lutheran Service Notes in Town Message

St Pauls Lutheran Sherman St at Fourth Ave BE. T town pastor 10th Sunday after Trinity service at 9 30 a m Sunday School and Bible class led by A Montgomery Sept 10 30 a m Hour of worship with the theme a changeless Christ for a changing world Visitors are always cordially welcome.

ST. Paul's Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave BE. T Trinity A. Montgomery

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

The Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church lists events at 16th Ave and Wadsworth St with Pastor Chas L. Cobb. Morning Bible classes start at 9:30 and 9:45 Sunday School led by Paul McClusky, 6:15 BT A depts directed by C. L. Buck, 7:30 evening service, midweek prayer, Cottage prayer with Mrs. Hollis Lee, and a call for full attendance.

Sixteenth Avenue 16Th Ave Wadsworth St Chas L. Cobb C. C. Berryhill Paul McClusky B. T. A. Depts C. L. Buck Hollis Lee Tower Avenue

St Johns Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule

St Johns Episcopal Church on Jackson Street and Gordon Drive lists Sunday School at 9:45 am and Holy Communion at 11:00 am Pastor Rev Comer Lile serves the services with Rector Rev R L Sturgis noted.

ST. John's Episcopal Church Jackson Street Gordon Drive R. L. Sturgis Comer Lile

First Methodist Church Worship and Services Schedule

Pastor Rev D McNutt leads church services at 9 30 am with church school at 11. The worship theme Man's Place in the Thought of God. Evening Young People's service at 7 with Mrs J M Elam as counselor. The Church in the Life of Man topic follows at 8. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 pm.

First Methodist Church D. ©. McNutt H. K. Hennessey W. BE. Curry F O Smith Mra J. M. Elam

Central Methodist Church Sunday Service Announced

Central Methodist Church at 6th Avenue and Jackson Street lists 9:30 a.m. church school with Bruce Spencer and an 11:00 a.m. worship service conducted by Mr W C Chap with KR Lambuth Archibald, pastor.

6Th Avenue Jackson St KR. Lambuth Archibald Bruce Spencer W. C. Chap

Church Schedule and Activities With Salvation Army Adjutant

Sunday worship at Epworth 6 20 pm and 7 30 pm services led by Adjutant Longino of the Salvation Army. Circle No 1 meets Monday 3 30 pm. Board of Stewards meets Tuesday 7 pm at Woodall's. Wednesday includes Young Matron's Bible Study at 3 pm and Mid Week Prayer at 7 30 pm.

Bessemer Strigt Epworth Adjutant Longino Salvation Army Circle No Women's Society of Christian Service Board of Stewards Woodall

Central Baptist Church Service Schedule Listed

The notice lists services at Central Baptist Church corner 4th Ave and Grant St John Cowell doctor Pastor Homer Britton assistant pastor 930 am Sunday School 10:45 am Morning Worship sermon by pastor 6:30 pm Baptist Training Union 7:30 pm Evening service sermon by assistant pastor Wednesday Scripture Study and Prayer meeting Come to Church bring your family.

Central Baptist

First Christian Church Service Schedule and Unity Sermon

The First Christian Church lists morning Bible school at 9:45 led by John B. Harlow with Edwin Wyle teaching Weighing Consequences. Worship at 11 includes Communion and a lesson on Edification of the Church. Evening events include Evangelism in the long service led by G E McCulloch and a unity-affirming message.

First Christian Church Moulton Fourth Ave Edwin Wyle G. B. McCulloch John B. Harlow Wyle DeVaughan G. E. McCulloch Vincent Episcopal Church Universal

Church of God Services Set with Two Sermons

Rev Cecil J Brown will lead Sunday worship at the Church of God on 6th Ave East and 4th Street. Morning hour delivers Unworthy Brides, evening evangelistic message The Miracle of Salvation. Church school meets at 11 00.

Church OF God 6Th Ave East and 4Th Street Cecil J. Brown

Church invites all ages to Sunday services and youth program

The church advertises classes for all ages and a six thirty program for the youth. It encourages honoring the Lord’s Day by gathering with the congregation, promising that faith will feel more real through participation.

Sunday Worship Services Continue Despite Pastor's Move

At 9:30 a.m. Sunday School led by James L Rankin gupt. Worship follows at 11:00 a.m. Young People's Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Boy Scouts meet at 7:00 p.m. under Bob Hunter, Scoutmaster. Choir practice at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday with Mrs. Roy Poteet directing and Mrs. Louis Ling at the organ. Prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The minister for the 11 o'clock service has accepted a call to another church but the service will proceed at the usual time.

James L Rankin Boy Scouts Bob Hunter Roy Poteet Louis Ling

Austinvile Church of God Service and Ordination

The Austinvill e Church of God led by Pastor E Johnson schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a general service at 11 a m with the subject Unity of all Believers An ordination service will follow at 5 30 p m featuring the Bread Wine and Feet Washing All members are urged to attend and partake in the ceremony.

Fairview Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Invitation

The notice lists services at Fairview Baptist Church at 2nd Street and Magnolia Ave. Pastor Carroll Carter leads Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Baptist Training Union at 6:30 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Mrs Minnie Fields directs. Visitors urged to attend for blessings.

Fairview Baptist Church St. and Magnolia Ave Carroll Carter TRK Harrison Baptist Training Union Minnie Fields

Tanner Methodist Church Revival Services Announced

Allen D. Wilson pastor leads a week long revival at Tanner Methodist Church with morning and evening services. Jessie Roberts from Falkville to sing and serve devotions, Rev. L. Q. Tyson of Aliceville to preach and assist in worship.

F. Roberts Jessie Roberts Falkville L. Q. Tyson Aliceville Tyson

Hartselle Churches Welcome New Pastor Byrd

The new pastor Rev Byrd arrived from Anderson Ind to lead Hartselle churches. Members are urged to attend all services and greet the pastor and his wife. Visitors welcomed as much good is expected under their leadership.

Church OF God Willis Williams Christian Crusaders Leetus Williams Byrd Anderson Ind

Church meeting notices and revival updates

Rev T Powell Sharp announces Lord's Day Bible School at 10 a m and morning worship with communion at 10 30 a m on the theme Christ's Relationship to the Church No evening service at Cedar Plains with Piney Grove hosting later We closed a successful meeting at Valdermosa Springs with ten additions nine by confession of faith Revival begins at Cedar Plains on August 4.

Piney Grove Valdermosa Springs Cedar Plains Church

Church Service Schedule Highlights Brown Pastor Leads

Rev. John F. T. Brown presides over 9:45 a.m. church school with W. J. Terry as general superintendent and Dr. E. R. Currier as adult superintendent. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Young people and children meet at 7 p.m. Evening worship follows at 7:45 p.m. Missionary service 3 p.m. Monday and prayer event 7:45 p.m. Wednesday.

First Methodist Church John F. T. Brown W. J. Terry E. R. Currier

Athens Churches Report Strong Bible School Attendance

A record turnout filled Bible School last Sunday at the Athens Church of Christ with Woodrow Wilson preaching during the summer project. Morning and evening services drew large crowds as work on the church proceeds with new seats and redecorating planned. Nearby gospel meetings open across the county, including Harris at Craig's Chapel and Irven Lee at Carriger starting last week.

Church OF Christ A. J. Rollings Woodrow Wilson Brother Harris Craig's Chapel Irven Lee Carriger

Romance Amid Showbiz Turmoil In Linda and Ronald Affair

Linda Avery, a New York receptionist, rekindles romance with Ronald Bstafford a rising trumpet star while Sara Rabelle schemes to win him. Linda weighs quiet marriage against career ambitions as pressuring love tests loyalty.

Linda Avery New York Rodale Ronald Bstafford Sara Rabelle Giomer Jno Ronald Sordalt Eatwine Robert Barton Linda Terry Adams Erry Caroline Pickard Mena Nevins Robert

The Nightlife Entanglements at Ronnie's Place

In a tense late night at a Virginia railroad station gone wrong Linda contemplates romance with Ronnie and Linda's rival Sarah while Caroline frets over a looming crisis. Terry boasts of a big radio contract with Mina Nevins as Linda lies awake, haunted by lovers and secrets.

Virginia Caroline Markley Ronnie Linda Rob Markley Brat Ronnie Oo Mina Nevins Nevins Caroline Repeate Mina Terry Idaho Sarah

Revival meetings announced for Pettusville Elkmont and Corinth

The notice states two daily services continuing through Sunday morning with a Sunday 3 p.m. Pettusville gathering led by Brow Lee. Elkmont Church of Christ opens a revival with Edward J Craddock of Chicago preaching. Bennie Lee Fudge will start a Corinth church meeting on Wednesday night.

Pettusville Brow Lee Church of Christ At Elkmont Edward J. Craddock Chicago Bennie Lee Fudge Corinth

Gospel Meetings At Grant Street Church Of Christ Continue

The Grant Street Church of Christ hosts gospel meetings with strong attendance. Rufus Underwood of Shreveport Louisiana leads sermons while Robert G. Neil of Nashville directs the song service. Weekday services are 10 am and 7 30 pm with Sunday schedule including Bible Study at 9 45 Worship at 10 50 Baptismal service at 3 pm and evening service at 7 30. Mr Underwood preaches both morning and evening and a cordial invitation is offered to all.

Grant Street Church of Christ Rufus Underwood Shreveport Robert G. Neil Nashville Tennessee Grant Street Underwood

Local Social Notes from Lawrence County Grove

Mr and Mrs Perry Fagan and relatives from Somerset Ky visited here. Nell Ross Thompson recovered from appendicitis at Hamils Clinic. G T Corum and Ben Corum visited Moulon. Bible study at 10 00. Everyone welcome.

Perry Fagan R. W Fgan E. E. McBride Edward Earl, Jr Somerset Jessie McBride G. T. Corum Ben Corum Moulon Nell Ross Thompson Hamil Welton Hill Darmer McBride Jessie Ruth Mirv Charlotte Clarence Coffey J. A. Darnell Charlie McBride Charlie, Jr J. B. Jones George Collins Henry Maner Gogle Arthur Darnell Corrine Thompson Ollie D. Potter Decatur Olivia Gillespie Sheffield G. P. Collins

Meeting at Legg town moves to second week

The Legg town gathering continues into the second week with large enthusiastic audiences attending. Two services are held daily across all meetings.

Leggtown

First Presbyterian Church Plan Limited Sunday Worship

The church will not hold 11 a.m. worship to allow members to attend other churches. Pastor returns from vacation the first of August and will preach the first Sunday in August. Twenty five youths attended the First District Christian Endeavor Rally at White Springs with a social hour and consecration service.

First Presbyterian Church S. O. Payne Geddes Orman Christian Endeavor Altan Whitt District Christian Endeavor White Springs

Minister Dr E R Naylor to Lead Sunday Service

Pitts and Athens College president Dr E R Naylor will fill the pulpit Sunday at 11 am with special music planned. The Epworth League meets at 7 pm, and there is no evening service. Visitors are invited to attend.

First Methodist Church Pitts E. R. Naylor Athens College Epnorth League

First Baptist Church Summer Services Invite

Leon Macon minister notes growing attendance at First Baptist Church. Summer services include sermons on The Fruit of the Spirit and What Shall We Do About Foreigners. Revival starts Sunday week with visiting pastor Dr Arendale. Prayer meeting rises as Book of Revelations study draws near hundred attendees.

First Baptist Church Leon Macon Arendale

Sunday Church Services Listed With Sermon Topics

Robert Glenn minister leads Sunday School at 9 45 amid morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 30. Sermons titled God and the Lost and God Prayer will be delivered at the morning and evening services respectively.

First Christian Church Robert Glenn Thomas W. Spencer God and the God

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Ninth Street Methodist Central Methodist Moses House OF God Decature Daily Westminster Presbyterian Church Austinville Church OF God Co E. Johnson Hartselle T. Powell Sharp Lord's Day Bible School Athens Stokos DS Ee Coal & Feed CO Wilfiont Aby Mae Mina Nevine Andy Linda Bob Lin Central Presr Asso Ier Gen Aker Lawrence County College Grove Loyd’s
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