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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1939
Page
8
In Santiago on July 29 a Czech Slovak film Ecstasy was banned from debut after a group of youths raided a theater, defeated the projection operator, and fled with the first two reels as they were to be shown. The film featured Hedy Kiesler who later used the name Heddi La Marr.
The sale of the one and a half story house at 906 Oak Street to E C Carter was reported today by B L Malone. The house was purchased as a home. sale price not announced.
Robert J. Whitworth, a resigned vice-president of the Bergen Trust Company, Jersey City, was seized by federal agents in Newark and held for arraignment before a U S commissioner on a charge of conspiracy in a six state bond ring investigation.
Multiple church notices list services, times, and events. Westminster Decatur outlines morning worship at 11:00, Sunday School 9:30, and park union meeting. First Church of Christ Scientist and Westminster invite the public to sermons, prayer meetings, and reading rooms. Willoughby Presbyterian and First Christian announce upcoming evangelistic services and revival efforts led by Dr. Ewart H. Wyle.
Corner of Oak and Vine Streets Edward V Ramage pastor 9 45 am Sunday School 11 am Morning worship sermon Ships That Were Not 630 pm Young People 730 pm Union service with First Methodist at First Presbyterian Dr B F Tingle to preach
The Golden Text for the Sunday lesson at First Church of Christ Scientist centers on Jude 21 urging believers to keep themselves in God's love while seeking the mercy of Jesus Christ leading to eternal life. The focus remains on Christian love and divine mercy.
Westside Presbyterian The Friendly Church lists 9 45 am Sunday School led by L J Kaylor and 11 am Worship with the sermon Watch and Pray A 630 pm union meeting of Christian Endeavor and 130 pm park union service with Dr Wyle sermon Monday 7 pm Boy Scouts Wednesday 745 pm Prayer meeting
Rev Cecil J Brown leads morning worship at 9 30 a m with a sermon church school at 10 30 a m and Young Peoples meeting at 6 45 p m Evening service follows at 7 30 p m with mid week prayer at 7 45 p m An invitation to Decatur residents not in church to join in worship in the beauty of holiness.
The Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church at 16th Ave and Wadsworth St lists services and activities. Morning sermon by Pastor Chas L. Dobbs, Sunday School led by Emory Teague, and evening service. Meetings include W M A on Tuesday and cottage prayer on Wednesday. pastor and wife return from the Baptist World Alliance.
Rev B F Tingle presides with church school led by Mr F Smith. Sermon titled The Glory of Living Back delivered at 11 00 am by Dr B F Tingle. Choir directed by Kenneth Hennessey and Mrs Lu.
The churches list Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 11 a m at Cor Sixth Ave and Jackson St with sermons by Pastor Archibald and others. Epworth Leagues meet 6 30 p m and a second worship at 7 30 p m features Man At The Cross Roads. Bible study and choir practice fill the midweek, with Board of Stewards meeting at Woodall’s and prayer hour at 7 p m.
The St Pauls Lutheran Church at Sherman St and Fourth Ave led by Rev E T Town holds 9:30 a m Sunday School and 7:30 p m worship on the eighth Sunday after Trinity. Rev E Lammert of Florence will conduct the service and next Sunday August 6 will be at 10:30 a m with the pastor in charge. Visitors are welcome.
Rev. W. W. Owen leads services with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m A Christian Crusaders meeting is set for 7 p m followed by evangelistic service at 7 45 p m in Hartselle churches.
The Central Baptist Church at 4th Ave and Grant St led by Pastor John C. Cowell Jr. offers Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 10 45 a m Baptist Training Union at 6 15 p m Evening services at 7 30 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting at 1 30 p m The pastor will preach at both Sunday services and invites families to attend each service.
Memorial Drive Methodist Church announces church school at 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 with a sermon titled Gaming God's Own Way by Pastor Rev. R. D. Cook. Evening Worship at 7:45 with 8:00 sermon by Dr. M. E. Lazenby. Prayer service Wednesday at 8:00. Everyone welcome.
The Lafayette First Baptist Church on Oak Street invites all to attend Sunday School at 9:30 with W. M. Bailey, Morning Worship at 11, Baptist Training Union at 6:30 under Mrs. W. E. Waterhouse, and Evangelistic Service at 7:30 led by Pastor W. E. Waterhouse who will present appreciation of the Baptist World Alliance.
Pastor Jones leads worship at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p m with 9 45 a m Sunday school Supt A G Jones. Morning message Righteousness Exalteth a Nation evening We Would See Jesus. Young People 6 45 p m Mrs F L Weaver counselor. Public invited to attend services Wednesday ee meeting 7 30 p m Welcome.
Lindsay Allen leads Bible study at 9 45 a m with 11 a m sermon by Bro Hardeman and 7 30 p m service. weeklong meetings at 10 a m and 7 30 p m with J Sterling Turner directing song service. East Moulton Fourth Avenue hosts Edwin Wyle D Th with 9 30 a m and 11 a m services. Caravan Brotherhood meets Mens Own Room with Dr Wyle teaching Conserving the Righteous Achievements of a Nation. Worship includes Lord's Supper and Stewardship talks. United Christian Endeavor meets at 7 30 pm. Great Union Open Air Service in Delano Park with Dr Edwin.
The pastor preaches revival at Pair View Baptist Church this week then moves to New Hope and Mt. Pisgah in successive weeks. County churches plan revivals including Carey Church in August with Rev. Mallie Hargrove and Poplar Creek with Rev. L Smallwood.
Rev. Buddy Danner leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning sermon at 11 a m. An evangelistic service follows at 7 45 p m with a prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m.
The Church of Christ announces Bible School and worship every Sunday at 10 a m Preaching at 11 a m on the 2nd and 4th Sundays Pastor is Rev Grady Whitaker This notice provides weekly schedule details for parishioners.
Rev. Frank T. Smith, pastor, is away. Sunday School at 10:00 a m with Hugh Penn superintendent and Lee R. Palmer directing Training Union at 7:00 p m. No preaching services morning or evening during this absence and no revivals conducted.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Thomas W Spencer. Morning worship at 11 a m on Love. Union evening service at 8 p m at First Christian Church. No mid week services due to revival by Athens Church of Christ.
Rev John F T Brown leads Sunday services at 9 45 a m Church School with W P Snuggs as Gen Supt and Dr E R Currier as Adult Supt Morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon by the pastor Our Part in Salvation Evening worship at 7 45 p m features a sermon by the pastor The 7 p m gathering for young people and children begins the day’s events
S. O. Payne leads Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Mrs Gilbert McCoy hosts September morning worship at 11 a.m. with a sermon by Reverend Dr Millard. Junior church at 11 a.m. for all children. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Harry Richter president. Evening worship at 8 p.m. Mr Glenn to speak.
There will be no worship services at the First Methodist Church this Sunday only the usual Sunday School and Epworth League meetings will be held.
The Church of Christ revival led by Minister AvoJ Rollings attracts about a thousand attendees last Sunday evening. On Sunday afternoon 22 of 25 local congregations were represented and the event will close Sunday night with O C Lambert preaching twice. On Saturday he will discuss differences between the Christian Church and Church of Christ. The revival schedule for Limestone County promises a great August for the church.
Sunday morning services proceed with Rev W C Bayer officiating. In the pastor's absence Rev Mallie Hargrove will fill the pulpit Sunday night.
Benito Mussolini head of the Italian government and duce of Fascism turned 56 today at his birthplace Varano Di Costa. The hometown celebration marked the milestone with locals noting the leader’s long afterglow of power.
The West Side Church of Christ on the west side began a series of meetings Sunday July 23 and will close tonight. Good attendance and interest were noted with four baptisms and one restoration through Friday night. Officials urged attendance at the regular Sunday service.
About ten thousand farmers from across Italy gathered near Predappio to pay homage to a prominent figure, illustrating wide regional support and the scale of the crowd.
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