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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1956

Page

6

Sunday Church Activities Southside Baptist and Ninth Street Methodists

An extended church notice lists services and meetings at Southside Baptist Corner Eighth Avenue and Ninth Street led by Rev. W J Johnson and Rev H L Tidwell. It covers Sunday School, morning and evening worship, Training Union, W M A meetings, deacons and teachers meetings, choir rehearsals, Sunbeams G A s R A s, and midweek prayer and study sessions. It also notes visits and guest attendees from nearby towns and a bac calaureate service at nearby Decatur High School.

Eighth Avenue Ninth Street W. J. Johnson Roy Black Orian Mitchell Sunbeams Deacons

Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

Reverend W L Hacker Jr will preach Sunday at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM Sunday School at 9:45 AM and B T U at 6:30 PM Church Library hours Sunday 9:15 AM and 5:30 PM Wednesday 7:00 PM deacons meeting Sunday 2:00 PM Vacation Bible School Monday 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM all children ages 3 through 16 invited Principal Mrs Robert Watson Sunbeams meet Monday 3:30 PM Circles of W M S Janet Ray Johnson Grace Carson Virginia Wingo meet Tuesday 3:45 PM Jr G A s meet Tuesday 6:00 PM W M B Executive Committee meeting Wednesday 7:00 PM Prayer meeting

Jimmie Clark Charles Clark Susannah Wesley Sixteenth Ave. Baptist W. L. Hacker, Jr B.T.U Robert Watson Sunbeams Janet Ray Johnson Grace Carson Virginia Wingo W.M.S Jr. GA

Austinville Church of God Service Schedule

The Austinville Church of God on Cleveland Avenue lists Rev. Clarence L. Best as pastor. Sunday school starts at 9:45 A.M. Morning worship at 10:45 A.M. with a sermon on Sin Against Children. Evening worship at 7:30 P.M. on The Importance of Faith In the Christian Experience. Attitudes As Important As Acts. Choir practice is held Wednesday at 8:15 P.M.

Austinville

First Assembly of God Announces Weekly Schedule

The First Assembly of God at 415 8th Avenue announces Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Evangelistic services at 7 p.m. with Mrs Elburn Hodges. Choir practice Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Bible study Friday at 7 30 p.m. Revival services nightly at 7 30 p.m. led by Evangelist Gertrude Walden and Grace Walden. Everyone is welcome.

First Assembly OF God 8Th Avenue F. L. Langley Christ Elburn Hodges Elburn Hodas Men's Fellowship Gertrude Grace Walden

Eastside Baptist Revival Starting June 10

The Rev. Lyndon Montgomery along with Superintendent William Long announces revival services at Eastside Baptist. Sunday schedules include 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. worship and 6:30 p.m. training union with 7:30 p.m. worship. Wednesday prayer is at 7 p.m. Revival begins June 10 with Rev. J. R. Hope of Decatur preaching. Everyone is welcome.

Eastside Baptist Lyndon Montgomery William Long J. R. Hope of Decatur

Westside Baptist Church Event Schedule

Bethea Stedham leads the choir with Chastian Brand away. Choir appears on W.M.S. L.-TV in Hymns of all Faith. Sunday worship at 10:55 a.m. led by B. E. Funderburke after 9:40 a.m. Sunday School with C. R. Ferguson. Location 311 Memorial Drive NW Bethea Stedham pastor.

Westside Baptist Memorial Drive Bethea Stedham Chastian Brandaway W.M.S. L.-Tv C. R. Ferguson B. E. Funderburke

St John s Episcopal Church Schedule and Parish Meeting

Services on June 3 include Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m and 11 a m with Sermon and new Lay Readers. Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Week events cover Woman's Auxiliary Monday 3 00 p m choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 30 p m. A parish supper is set for June 11 at 6 30 p m followed by a meeting.

ST. John’s Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary ST. Timothy's Episcopal Service

St Timothy’s Episcopal Service Sunday Eucharist at 9

St Timothy is holding Holy Eucharist at 9 with follow up Sunday School. The service marks a regular parish gathering at the church and invites parishioners and families.

Christian Science Sunday Services and Activities Notice

The Christian Science church at 6th Ave and Johnston St invites all to Sunday services at 11 00 with Sunday School at 9 30 A Reading Room is open Wednesday and Saturday from 2 00 to 4 00 p m for reading or purchase of literature A TV program is carried on local channel 2.

6Th Ave Johnston St

Fourth Avenue Church Schedule Highlights and Activities

The notice lists worship times at Donald W. Frantz ministered church with 9:45 Sunday School and 11:00 Morning Worship. It notes Vacation Church School setup at 3 p.m. the same day and weekly circle meetings, choir practice, and an official Board meeting.

First Baptist Church Stephenson to Host Baptist Service

Miss Esther Wilson serves as Educational Director at First Baptist Church as Dr. Al Garner from Howard College fills in for the pastor during morning worship. Service airs on WAJF with an evening high school auditorium bac calaureate. W.M.U. and Deacons meetings set for Monday and Wednesday events.

First Baptist Lafayette Sts Stephenson Esther Wilson al Garner Howard College W.M.U

St Pauls Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule

Paul E Krohn is pastor. Sunday School at 9 30. Sunday service at 10 45. Youth Club meets Sunday 7 00 to 8 30. Nancy Meyer supplies refreshments and Paul Darmer provides entertainment. Sunday School teachers meet Tuesday at 7 00. Adult instruction class at the home of Mr and Mrs Bla Loch Wednesday at 8 00.

ST. Paul's Paul E. Krohn Nancy Meyer Paul Darmer

First Methodist Church Summer Schedule Notice

The church announces a Sunday service at 9 45 a m with Mr F C Smith as superintendent and a 10 55 a m Holy Communion service on June 3. A Baccalaureate at the High School replaces the evening worship. Vacation Bible School starts June 4 at 9 00 a m and Women of Christian Service meet at 3 00 p m in the church parlor. Official Board meets June 5 at 7 30 p m.

First Methodist Church School F. C. Smith Jesus Women’s of Christian Service

Chapel Hill Methodist Announcement and Schedule

The Rev. A. H. Nabors leads Sunday School at 10 am with B. E. Braswell as superintendent. Prayer meeting is Wednesdays at 7 30 pm. Bible study led by James M. Braswell. Pastor preaches 11 am on The Way To Heaven and 7 30 pm on The Marks Of A Christian. Youth Fellowship Sunday 6 30 pm led by Billy Ayers and Luther Hendrix. Public is invited.

Chapel Hill A. H. Nabors B. E. Braswell James M. Braswell Billy Ayers Luther Hendrix

Westside Presbyterian Church Schedule

The Westside Presbyterian at 421 7th Ave SW lists Rev. William Montgomery as pastor. Sunday schedule includes Church School at 9:45 a.m. morning worship at 11 and evening worship at 7:30. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Vacation Church School runs daily 9 to 11 a.m. except Tuesday 10 to 12 noon.

Westside Presbyterian 7Th Ave William Montgomery

Somerville Church of God Schedule

The Rev. G. P. Norman leads worship at 10 30 a.m. Sunday school at 9 15 a.m. Curtis Sharp superintendent. Activities include children and youth at 6 45 p.m. adult prayer groups at 6 45 p.m. evening worship at 7 30 p.m. mid week service Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Christian Brotherhood Hour Sundays 1 p.m. over Station WHOS Decatur.

Somerville Church OF God G. P. Norman Curtis Sharp Christian Brotherhood WHOS Decatur

Westminster Presbyterian Church Schedule and Activities

Westminster Presbyterian on Jackson Street at Eighth Avenue SE lists services and weekly events. Pastor George T. Hubbard leads 9:40 a.m. church school 11:00 a.m. worship with 5:00 p.m. Westminster Fellowship. Activities include Boy Scout Troop 16 Monday 7:00 p.m. Deacon monthly meeting Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Vacation Church School teacher meeting and Teen-Night 7:30 p.m. Choir practice Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

Westminster Presbyterian Jackson Street Eighth Avenue George T. Hubbard Erskine Pickens Church School Westminster Fellowship

St Ann's Catholic parish notices at Johnston and Fourth

Rev John M Horgan pastor announces confessions Saturday 5 to 6 and 7 to 8 pm Sunday masses 8 and 10 am Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help Wednesday 7 30 pm Weekday masses Monday 6 30 am convent chapel Tuesday to Friday 8 am church Saturday 8 am Athens First Sunday monthly is Communion Day for parish children

ST. Ann’s Johnston Street Fourth Avenue S.E John M. Horgan Our Mother of Perpetual Help Athens

Central Methodist Church Services and Graduation Sermon

Central Methodist schedules 9:30 a.m. church school and 10:55 a.m. worship with sermon How Big Is Your World and theme How Long Will Thou Forget Me by Pflueger. No M Y F or Junior Fellowship meetings or evening services. Baccalaureate sermon at Decatur High School at 8 p.m. Officers' Training Day of the Woman's Society of Christian Service observed.

Central Methodist Pflueger M.Y.F Pines Decatur High School Woman's Society

6th Avenue Church of God Service Schedule

The Church of God at 716 6th Ave SE led by Rev. John D. Holeman schedules morning worship at 9 45 with the sermon On What Are You Building. Sunday School at 10 45, radio program Christian Brotherhood Hour on WHOS at 1 30, evening service at 7 30 with Living Epistles. Monday Boy Scout meeting at 7.

6Th Avenue Church OF God Church of the “Christian Brotherhood 6Th Ave John D. Holeman Christian Brotherhood Hour WHOS

Vacation Church School and Midweek Services Schedule

The notice lists Vacation Church School from June 5 to 13 starting 8:30 a.m. Each week includes a Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Midweek Service and 8:15 p.m. Sanctuary Choir practice.

Wrights Visit. New Pastor to Preach Soon

Mr and Mrs Putman of Houston visit relatives in Morgan County as Mr and Mrs John Wright of Birmingham trek to the area. Rev Sam Gardner of Albertville preached, with Rev Walter Brooks of Albertville to preach Sunday June 3 and move into the parsonage after repairs. Ed Ward chaired the singing.

Younger Set in P. D. Hollywood

A letter addressed to Greta Garbo in Hollywood was returned to Stockholm marked Receiver Unknown in U.S.A. Egyptian tomb finds include wood models and figurines in good condition dating back 6,000 years.

P. D. Hollywood Hollywood Greta Garbo Stockholm Sweden

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Southside Baptist Lay Lane John D. Hammond Maurice McGuire Carl Preston Y.W.A Mary Kirkland the Sunbeams G.A R.a.'s Ninth ST. Methodist Corner 9Th St H. L. Tidwell C. E. Stephenson Lester Hagood Tidwell C. C. West Ona Thompson Eva W. M. Morris Gandy’s Cove Camp Sumatanga Lawrence Cove John Vann Francis Lem Bates Cullman Clyde Butler Sylacauga B. I. Brown Fultondale Lauvon Brown Michigan Tommy McGukin Gene Brown Hartselle Nevalle Oden Hamby’s Chapel Frank Brown Jake Nelson Falkville Comner Livingston Ora McDurmond Walter Jones Gadsden Claude Patton Vada Holmes Jack Woodham Woodham Sand Mountain Will Wright Zebe Williams East Moulton Street Donald W. Frantz Our Church School Roger’s Clyde Denson Canal Street N.E Walker Circle Paul Ayers Vicksburg, Miss Church of Christ Beech St Morgan County Ryan Pat Wright Brock & Spight CO Dillehay Drug Store Johnnie Aycock Radio Shack Royal Tire Service Alabama Brick & Tile CO Hunter Furniture CO Shumake Furniture Co., Inc Sterchi’s Speake, Warren & Ratliff H. Ryan Furniture & Appliances Duncan Cotton Co., Inc L. B. Wright & Son Decatur Coca-Cola Bottling CO Meadow Gold Dairies OF Ala Stone Lumber CO Decatur Truck & Tractor CO White Way Pure Milk CO Joshua Matthew Caprright Keister Serview Decatur Cleaners Paul H. Eubanks Decatur Auto Dealers Ass’n Caddell Drug Co Wilder’s Men’s Shop John W. Sandlin & Son J. C. Penney CO U.S.A For All Central Baptist Church Heart of the City 4Th Ave Grant ST A. B. van Training Union Evan Idale WMSL THE
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