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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1937

Page

8

Gunther Emerges as Souths Wrestling Title Hope

The South gains a rising wrestling talent in Bullet Joe Gunther, a 24 year old contender who has held the middleweight title and seeks the light heavy title. Next Tuesday at Martin Arena Gunther meets Leo Newman of St Louis while Ned Roberts faces Dutch Wyman and Misses Robbie Parker and Kitty Nelson clash.

South Thas Big Ed Bull) White Chief Little Beaver Jimmy Kid) Lott Hugh Nichols Bullet Joe Gunther Gunther Joe Alabama Martin Arena Leo Newman St. Louis Ned Roberts Dutch Wyman Robbie Parker Kitty Nelson

Union Springs Redbirds Lead In Alabama Florida League

The Union Springs Redbirds take a commanding five game lead in the Alabama Florida League as of June 28, with 28 percent of the schedule remaining. Their strong stretch places them well ahead of the rest and underscores their season momentum.

Associated Press Union Springs Redbirds Pethop Aere

Church Announcements for St. Anne's Catholic Parish

Winter schedule at St. Ann's Catholic 331 Johnston Street lists Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 p.m. Confessions Saturday 5:30 to 6 and 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday devotions 7:30. Rosary instruction and benediction at 6:45 p.m. Miss Evelyn Beard leads the Senior department, Mrs. John Butler intermediate group. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Dr. M. E. Lazenby conducts quarterly conference after prayer. Attend all services.

ST. Anne's Catholic Johnston Street St. Ann's Rectory Evelyn Beard John Butler M. E. Lazenby

St. Paul’s Lutheran church services and week events

The Rev. E. T. Town leads worship on the second Sunday after Trinity at 8:30 a m at Sherman St. and Fourth Ave E The church offers 9:30 a m Sunday school and Bible class Teachers Training Class Thursday at 7 30 p m The message title is A Changeless Christ for a Changing World Visitors are welcome.

ST. Paul's Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave E. T. Town

Fairview Baptist revival services forecast

Fairview Baptist Church in Leamon Oklahoma City invites all congregants to a Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 45 a m sermon at 11 a m B T A at 6 30 p m and an evening sermon at 7 45 p m by Bro Leamon who will preach on The Signs of the Times a great revival is underway and everyone is invited

Fairview Baptist Sunday School Leamon Oklahoma City Okla Bro

First Baptist Church Services This Sunday

Jesse F. Ray pastor delivers two evangelistic sermons at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with a study of the Book of Esther. Invite all to attend.

First Baptist Cor Oak and Lafayette Streets Jesse F. Ray

Genesis Creation Theme Featured in Decatur Church Lesson

In the Lesson Sermon at First Church of Christ Scientist Decatur the opening Genesis verse and selections from Psalms 75 and 148 frame the service. The sermon centers on God as sole creator and the nearness of His name.

Church of Christ Scientist Decatur

Joseph as Christlike figure in Genesis lessons

Plainly outlines Joseph's life from favored son to betrayed brother, sale to Egypt, resisting Potiphar's wife, and imprisonment. Emphasizes his forgiveness, divine guidance, and rise to power to save his family during famine, linking to Proverbs 22 29.

Praise to the Lord services and reading room hours

A religious notice lists Sunday service at 11 AM and a Wednesday 8 PM meeting. The reading room is open 2 to 4 PM on Monday Wednesday and Saturday, located at the rear of the building.

Public Invitation for Church Entrance on Johnston Street

Officials announce a church entrance on Johnston Street and invite the public to attend. The notice emphasizes a cordial invitation, with details focused on location and participation.

Church of God Service Schedule on Bee Line Highway

The Little Stone Church at Sixth Ave and Fourth Street invites worshippers to unified service 9 30 to 11 15 a m. Young People meet at 6 30 p m. Adult Service 6 30 p m General Service 7 30 p m. Come and worship with us.

Church OF God Sixth Ave Fourth Street R. B. Conner Little Stone Bee Line

Central Methodist Church Service Schedule

Ira F. Hawkins leads 9:30 a.m. worship with sermon The Home of the Soul and The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. 6:30 p.m. Epworth Leagues. Evening service on Joshua's possession interrupted by Achan's Sin. Prayer service Wednesday at 7:30 led by Hon. Mélvin Hutson. Members and visitors urged to feel at home.

Central Methodist Ira F. Hawkins Geo T Woodruff Epworth Leagues Joshua Achan Mélvin Hutson

Southside Baptist Church Service Schedule and Missionary Identity

Southside Baptist church announces a Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Bryan Abbott with a sermon at 11 a m titled Backsliding and the Penalty. Evening services at 6 15 p m and 7 30 p m feature The Remedy for Sin with Evan Russell directing training. Midweek Prayer Service Wednesday at 7 30 p m and choir practice Thursday also at 7 30 p m. This Missionary Baptist church invites visitors to worship and serve the Lord.

Southside Baptist W. Myers Bryan Abbott Southside Baptist Mission Fourth Avenue South Evan Russell Southside Baptist Church Missionary Baptist Church Church of

Central Baptist Church services and sermons

Central Baptist at 4th Ave and Grant St announces Sunday school at 9:45 with classes for all ages. Morning service at 11 features a sermon on Gethsemane. Baptist Training Union at 6:45 followed by an Evangelistic Service at 7:45 with Rev. Cowell's message Why I Am Not An Atheist.

Central Baptist Cor 4Th Ave E. and Grant St John C. Cowell, Jr H. Paul Briggs J. C. Cowan Gethsemane Baptist Training Union Cowell

Church of Christ services schedule and invitation

Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Knox MecMasters. Preaching at 10 45 a m by Lindsey Allen King. Sunday evening service at 7 30 p m. Ladies Bible Class Wednesday at 3 o'clock. Prayer Services Wednesday at 7 30 p m. You are invited to attend all services.

Church OF Christ Grant Street Knox MecMasters Lindsey Allen King

Ninth Street Methodist Service and Sunday School Schedule

W. L. Spearman serves as pastor. Church School at 9 45 a m with departments and classes for all ages led by Guy Jones general superintendent. Worship with Holy Communion at 11 a m and a young people's department willcontinue.

Ninth Street W. L. Spearman Guy Jones

Westminster Church Schedule Promises Active Week

Westminster Presbyterian outlines Sunday services Sunday school at 9 30 a m with multiple classes led by Rev L H Knight and others Worship at 11 a m sermon A Man s Life Luke 12 15 2 30 p m Junior League Marjory Roper Supt Intermediate League L M Whitt Supt Senior Young People League Mrs O Hagerman Director 7 30 p m Legion Auxiliary memorial service Monday events include Women s Auxiliary Circle meetings 7 p m Boy Scouts Bob Hunter Scoutmaster Wednesday at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting The Prodigal Son topic and choir rehearsal at 8 15 p m The church invites friendly welcome.

Westminster Presbyterian L. H. Knight Jackson St Eighth Ave Henry Ellen Groenendyke Clara Cortner O. Hagerman Westminster Young Men's Rev. Knight Marjory Roper L. M. Whitt Mrs. O Hagerman Legion Auxiliary Memorial Women’s Auxiliary Circle Bob Hunter Knight Westminster Church

First Presbyterian Church Service and Events

J D Wallace pastor schedules 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m worship sermon on The Church 2 pm Pioneer Band 5 pm Vesper Service The pastor also preaches What Does the Bible Teach That Our Religion Should Do For Us 6 30 pm Young People meeting Public invited to these services and events at Oak and Vine Streets.

First Presbyterian Oak and Vine Streets J. D. Wallace Pioneer Band

First Methodist Pulpit and Sunday Schedule

Pastor L. D. Patterson hosts 9 30 a m Sunday school with Julian Harris. Sept 11 service features a sermon titled The Purpose of His Coming and the Lord s Supper. The pastor will deliver the cancelled mortgage to church trustees. 5 p m Intermediate Young People s meeting led by Miss Constance Pearson. 6 p m Senior Young People s meeting. 7 30 p m sermon Who Also Sat Regular monthly Workers Council supper at 6 45 p m. Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting led by the pastor.

L. D. Patterson Julian Harris Constance Pearson Workers Council

Sixteenth Ave Baptist Revival Services Planned

Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church announces revival starting Sunday with twice daily services. Pastor Chas L. Dobbs outlines programs including Men's Bible Class at 9:30 a.m. and sermon on Our Hope of Heaven at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Frank T. Smith of Hartsville will preach Monday morning. Cottage Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Mrs. T. W. Owens 436 Columbia Circle.

Sixteenth Ave 16Th Ave Wadsworth St Chas L. Dobbs C. L.buck G. W. Norwood Co. L. Buck T. W. Owens Columbia Circle Frank T. Smith First Baptist Church of Hart‘selle

St John’s Episcopal Church Service Schedule

St John’s Episcopal Jackson Street and Gordon Drive East Rev Oliver C Cox Rector. 8 a.m. Holy Communion 9 45 a.m. Church school 11 a.m. Prayer 2 30 p.m. St Peter’s Mission 6 30 p.m. Y P S L Week day services Holy Communion on all Holy and Saints Days at 10 a.m Holy Communion first Sunday at 11 a.m Choir practice Thursday 7 30 p.m.

ST. John’s Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive Oliver C. Cox St Peter’s Mission

Westside Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Westside Presbyterian on Seventh Avenue West hosts Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. with M. E. McClusky, morning preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. by Rev. L. J. Kaylor, 2 p.m. communion, 6:30 p.m. junior and 7:30 p.m. senior Christian Endeavor, men’s service, and missionary society meeting Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Westside Presbyterian Seventh Avenue West the Friendly Church L. J. Kaylor M. E. McClusky Kaylor

Prayer Meeting Notice in Local Journal

Readings and prayer session announced for Wednesday at 7 30 p m with B Curry and others leading the service. Attendees encouraged to attend and participate in worship.

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Announces Evangelistic Services

W. B. Strong ministeres at Ninth Street and Sixth Avenue South invites Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Frank Lewis superintendent preaching and worship at 7 30 p m mid week prayer service on Wednesday 7 30 p m ladies aid Monday 2 30 p m evangelistic services begin the fourth Sunday in June continuing for 10 days plan and pray for these services

Willoughby Presbyterian W. B. Strong Ninth St 6Th Ave. South Frank Lewis Ladies’ Aid

Moulton Churches Revival Preaching Schedule Pack

Church services set by J M Holland pastor with revival meetings under Dr W E Thomas of Nashville. Sunday services at 11 am and 7 30 pm, revival mornings at 10 am daily except Saturday. Church school at 10 am led by Nathaniel Almon general superintendent. Board of Stewards meet Tuesday at 6 pm. Come let us worship together.

First Methodist J. M. Holland Nathaniel Almon W. E. Thomas Nashville Tenn Business Meeting Board of Stewards

Athen’s Churches Schedule Sunday Services and Activities

The Athen’s churches list Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Forrest F E Miller. morning worship at 11 with the pastor delivering the sermon. Christian Endeavor at 6 15 led by Geddes Orman. Missionary Auxiliary meets Monday at 2 30 at Mrs A B McWilliams home with Marion Spidle as leader. A daily vacation Bible school starts Monday at 8 30. All children of the church are invited. The Revelations series continues Wednesday evening.

First Presbyterian O. Payne Forrest FE. Miller Christian Endeavor Geddes Orman Missionary Auxiliary A. B. McWilliams Marion Spidle

Sunday School Services Announced by Minister Battle

W R Battle announces Sunday school services with sessions at 9 30 a m and a main Sunday morning service at 11 o clock.

W. R. Battle

Revival Campaign Led by Rev Smith in Hartselle

Rev. Smith, pastor of the First Baptist church of Hartselle and highly regarded preacher, will lead a revival starting Sunday at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist church. He arrives Monday morning and will conduct services twice daily during the meeting. Rev. C. L. Dobbs will fill the pulpit at the church Sunday morning and evening.

Sermon by Dr E M Snodgrass at Genesee Conference

Dr. E M Snodgrass of the Genesee Conference of Western New York will deliver a sermon. Athenians and local congregants are urged to listen and learn from the address.

E. M. Snodgrass Genesee Conference New York Athens

Children Day Schedule at Bible School

The program begins with a 9 45 a m session followed by communion and sermon at 11 a m on the theme Becoming of Age As Christians Christians Endeavor led by Miss Mary Frances Coffman at 7 p m and a sermon at 8 p m Mid week meeting is set for Wednesday at 8 p m A cordial welcome to all

The Bible School Christian Endeavor Mary Frances Coffman

St Timothy's Episcopal Church Announces Sunday Service

The rector Rev. Oliver C. Cox will lead services at St Timothy's Church next Sunday at 7 30 p m. The public is cordially invited to attend.

ST. Timothy's Episcopal Oliver C. Cox St. Timothy’s Church

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