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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1928

Page

5

Social and Personal Calendar Highlights

Sunday circle meetings at Central Methodist Missionary Society and First Presbyterian church with hostesses Mrs. Malone, Mrs. Hendricks, Mrs. Ligon and others. Womans Auxiliary and Southside Baptist circles meet. Canal Street Book Club hosted by Mrs. John Wyker with members S. W. Irwin and Emmett Himes receiving tokens. First Methodist W M S committee gathers at 2:30 p.m. at the church. Mrs. Melvin Lewis hosted a Trinity Road party for sisters Dora and Lacy Stewart heading to Florence Normal. Ferry Street Rock Club met with Mrs. Williamson for games and refreshments. Friday Thirteen hosted by Mrs. Sara Jeffries with trophy to Mrs. E. S. Morrow. Dryden awarded souvenir. club adjourns until fall.

Central Methodist Missionary Society Harry Malone W. M H. R. Collier Sixth Avenue Circle George Wells Fourth Avenue Melvin Lewis Trinity Road Dora Lacy Stewart Florence Normal Zelma McGehee Dona Mae Callahan Ethel Ross Ruth Nelson Zora’ Byars Mildred Owens Jimmie Bryant Hazel Lyn Hilda Bett Ridgeway Preuit MRS

Married Ladies Bridge Club Guest Night on Canal Street

The Married Ladies Bridge Club plans a Wednesday event with host Mrs We K McNeill. guests include bridge eight members and substitute Mrs H E Dryden Jr of Nashville. Miss Robin Thomas hosted Friday at Canal Street with Mrs George Clem earning high prize for the best score.

Married Ladies Bridge Club We'k.' McNeill H. E. Dryden, Jr Nashville Robin Thomas Canal Street George Clem

Local Social News Highlights Many Traveling Visitors

Mrs Frank Harris and daughter Ann Frances visit her parents in Courtland. Reed Rogers family plans a car trip to Hot Springs Ark visiting Arkansas Texas Tennessee on the road home. Mrs Harry H Vaughn from Montgomery stays with Mrs J B Harlowe. Numerous guests and departures noted including Huntsville Nashville Florence and Knoxville appointments and summer plans in Canada.

Frank Harris Ann Frances H. D. Bynum Courtland

The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come at Princess Theater

June features announced by the Princess Theater lead with a Barthelmess starring event. On June 4 and 5 the film The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come will screen, featuring Barthelmess as Chad and Molly O Day as the lead female, with a supporting cast including Doris Dawson and David Torrence. The Alfred Santell production opens a two day engagement at the Princess.

Princess Barthelmess Stewart The Princess Theatre Coonskin Richard Barthelmess Shepherd Kingdom Come Chad Doris Dawson David Torrence Eulalie Jensen Gardner James

Banquet Honors Alabama Mason Leader Returns From Woodlawn

John W. Jones of Decatur grand standard bearer of Alabama Masons came home after attending a banquet in Woodlawn that honored Grand Commander Orlando Finch. The event showcased Masonic leadership and statewide fraternal activities.

John W. Jones Decatur Grand Commandery Alabama Woodlawn Orlando Finch

Three Marriage Licenses Issued Yesterday and Today

Three new marriage licenses were issued yesterday afternoon and this morning. Leonard Gunn of Trinity weds Virgie Mae Winn of Cullman. R. E. Cox of Decatur weds Lara Bell Nichols of Decatur. Samuel Henry Wheat of Birmingham, a salesman, weds Fay Magnolia Brindley of Hartselle, a secretary of Merchants' Credit Association.

Leonard Gunn Trinity Virgie Mae Winn Cullman R. E. Cox Decatur Lara Bell Nichols Samuel Henry Wheat Birmingham Fay Magnolia Brindley Hartselle Merchants’ Credit Association

Church Announcements From Christ and Central Baptist

The two congregations list weekly services and study times. Christ Church of Christ Grant Street holds Bible study at 9 45 with preaching at 11 and 7380 p m with Samkee S Greer service. other events include youth class and prayer meetings. Central Baptist led by Pastor James Allen Smith offers Sunday school 9 30, morning worship 10 45, evening programs, midweek prayer and Bible studies. gospel messages focus on difficulties and matrimony themes.

Church OF Christ Grant Samkee S Greer Central Baptist James Allen Smith Kingdom al Saunees

Christian Science Services in Morgan County Bank Building

Christian Science services held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock with subject God the Only Cause and Creator. Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Wednesday evening services first Wednesday monthly. Reading room open daily 2 to 4 p m except Sunday. All services in Morgan County Bank building. Attend our services.

Christian Science God Morgan County Bank

First Methodist Church Sunday Schedule Change

9:30 Sunday school led by J H Johnson superintendent. 11:00 preaching by Dr R T Tyler on A Christ e Spyrock. 8:00 am Rev J wrap presiding elder will preach 7:00 Epworth Lamar Lee ident. Leaguers urged to attend promptly. Evening services moved to 8:00 until further notice.

R. T. Tyler Epworth Lamar Lee League

Church of God Sunday Schedule and Meetings

The church lists a 9:45 a.m. Sunday school led by Superintendent Mr. Conley and teachers. A preaching service at 11:00 a.m. followed by a young peoples meeting and a general service at 7:30 p.m. All are urged to attend on time.

Church OF God Conley Young Peoples

Sunday Service With Near East Field Worker Speaker

Morning worship at 11 00 a m includes communion. Sunday school begins 9 46 a m. Field worker from the Near East will be the speaker. No evening service.

Near East

Westside Presbyterian Church Services Announced

Westside Presbyterian schedules worship at 11:00 a m led by Rev. Christan Endeavor and an evening service at 7 30 p m by Rev. Pryor. Members urged to attend.

Westside Presbypterian Rev Christian Endeavor Pryor

Parkway flower planting urged in front of homes

Readers are advised to plant flowers along the parkway in front of their homes today to enhance curb appeal and community aesthetics. Local gardeners suggest selecting native species and maintaining the beds for seasonal color.

Quitter and the Man After God's Own Heart Sermons

South Side Baptist announces Sunday schedule led by Chas. H. Turner Th D. with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and B Y P A groups at 6 15 p m Deacons meet Monday at 7 80 p m The pastor preaches at 11 a m on The Quitter and at 7 30 p m on The Man After Gods Own Heart visitors welcome with cordial invitation.

South Side Baptist Chas. H. Turner B. Y

Peter's Release from Prison Sermon at St Pauls Lutheran

St Pauls Lutheran announces a 9:30 Sunday school service with the sermon Peter's Release from Prison reflecting a changeless Christ for a changing world. The notice highlights the church emphasis and service time for parishioners.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Peter

Saintly row of schedules at First Baptist Albany

J. W. Myers, pastor, presents a Sunday and weekday program at First Baptist Albany with Bible classes at 9:30, 9:45 and 11:00 sermon on Saul's Unpardonable Sin, Sunbeams at 1:30, B Y P U at 6:15, second sermon on Leprosy of the Mid week prayer service Wednesday night, and W M Friday at 2:00 pm.

First Baptist Albany J. W. Myers Saul

Sunday program at First Presbyterian Church

The church lists 9 30 Sunday school and Rev R T Tyler class of men. 11 sermon by Rev E W Smith of Nashville with special music. 2 30 Junior Endeavor 7 00 Senior Endeavor. 8 00 sermon by Rev EB W Smith of Nashville. Public invited.

R. T. Tyler E. W. Smith Nashville EB. W. Smith

Ninth Street Mercopi Church Schedule and Events

Sunday school at 9:45 led by L R Yarbrough. Holy Communion at 11:00. Senior Set League at 6:30 with Miss Lizzie Adcock as president. Evangelistic services at 7:30. All members and friends urged to attend.

Ninth Street Mercopi L. R. Yarbrough Lizzie Adcock

Westminster Presbyterian Service and Sunday School Notices

Westminster Presbyterian at 1st Ave and Jackson St lists Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. with separate men’s and women’s classes, morning worship at 11:00 a.m. led by Ernest N. Hart, Miss Groenendyke as teacher, young people meeting at 2:00 p.m., and evening service at 7:30 p.m. with the theme Lukewarmness.

Westminster Presbyterian Th Ave Jackson St Ernest N. Hart Miss Groenendyke Westminster Ledgan Ce Breek Ciety

Fairview Baptist Sunday Schedule and Activities

Sunday school starts at 9 45 with B F Teal as superintendent. 11 a m sermon on The Enthroned Christ. 7 45 p m preaching on Unavailing Tears. Wednesday 7 30 teachers meeting with round table discussion on Sunday school problems led by B F Teal. Prayer meeting follows directed by Arthur Mathews.

Fairview Baptist B. F. Teal Arthur Mathews

Also Mentioned on This Page

Canal Street Rook Club John. D Wyker Canal Street Book Club 8. W. Irwin Emmett Himes First Methodist W. M G. D. Williamson First Methodist Church S. H. Malone George Rogers R. E. Hewlett Rufus Peerson J. Finley J. S. Robertson W. T. Lowe Sara Jeffries Dryden Buck Jones HOTEL Lyons Cafe H. €. Athey Harry H. Vaughn Montgomery J. B. Harlowe J. C. White Ruth Hurst Huntsville Imogene Nungester Edna‘ Louise and Ahene Bellamy Gallatin, Se St J Buttrey R. “‘T. Sheppard Attalla Samu Sheppard Robert Tennett Simpson Florence E. A. Tillery Nan Edna Holland Westmoreland College the, Tex R. W. Holland Mrs. D. S. Echols Hot Springs Ark Bill Wade Greenwood, Miss D.S. Echols Elizabeth Barnes Nashville, Tenn Sam Arthur Shelbyville Tenn Lelia Grubbs Hall R W. Holland Aity Road Floyd Weatherly H. G. Willerford Pine, Bluff,Ark A. E. Willerford South Inez Woodall George Phillips Dick Fennell Gar Fennell Fennell Durham N. C Duke University Jeff Henry Birmingham Southern College Edgar Fennell Grace Thieman Don Hogan J.D. L. Burns Sixth Avenue South C.K. Lide Ferry Street Kimball Jones Mary Peabody College Cae Bira Sie G. E. Williamson Julia Leigh Lynne Ward Belmont College R. G. Cortner Lessie L. Bryant Clara Tuscaloosa, Ali University of Alabama Rchard Darthelmess Little Shepherd Virat John Fox, Jr Annette Davies John H. Paton New York Iss Davies Europe Christ Urchi First Methodist J. H. Johnson Supr Clapton Fountain Thompson Drug Co Albany Drug Co Benefit Association Tom M. Butler C. H. Bird Treas E. R.britnell Secy Cropton’s Dixie Puddin Clopton Decatur Ice Cream & Creamery Co Decatur, Ala
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