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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1943

Page

3

Church announcements for Salvation Army and Memorial Drive Methodist

The Salvation Army lists Sunday meetings at East Decatur and 1331 4th Avenue South with Adjutant Leon J. Thomas to speak at both services. Memorial Drive Methodist, led by Pastor G C Corley, shares worship at 11:00 with a sermon on Victorious Living and Holy Communion. Vacation Bible school runs to next Friday. Various church groups schedule meetings Monday through Thursday including prayer services and society sessions. Several leadership figures and locations are named.

Salvation Army Decatur Memorial Drive G. C. Corley P. Parker Virginia Simpson Anna Mae Sheats Woman's Society of Christian Service Yancy Vaughan F. K. Gamble Central Methodist Henry M. Stevenson D. D Clio Levin

Willoughby Presbyterian Revival Opens at Old Church

The Willoughby Presbyterian Church revives with a rededication of the old church during a week of evangelistic services led by Rev. E E Stidham. Sunday school at 10 a m, worship at 11 a m, and evening services at 8 p m with old time gospel singing and children's vacation activities daily.

Willoughby Presbyterian W. B. Strong T. F. Lewis E. E. Stidham

Westside Presbyterians Sunday Schedule and Evangelistic Change

Westside Presbyterian holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Bible study and fellowship. Young people's meeting at 7 p m directed by Mrs Edward Morrison. No preaching today due to Willoughby evangelistic services. all invited to worship there morning and evening.

Westside Presbyterian W. B. Strong Edward Morrison V. P's Willoughby Westside

Sherman Street Church Revival Announces Evangelist Jones

Church of God on Sherman Street led by Pastor M. M. Mortenson invites worshipers at 11 a.m. with a sermon by Evangelist Thea F. Jones and 7 45 p m revival meetings. Jones will speak on The Devil's Third Degree as the revival continues nightly through the week. You are welcome.

Church OF God Sherman Street M. M. Mortenson D. D W. B. Golden Thea F. Jones

First Christian Church Notices East Moulton Fourth Avenue

At 9:45 a.m. Minister Edwin Wyle leads worship with Organist Mrs. G. E. McCulloch and Sunday School supervised by John B. Harlow. The Caravan Brotherhood meets in the Men's Own Room for a discussion on Peter and Persecuted Christians. The sermon at 10:50 a.m. covers The Battlements of the Home, part two of a Lord's Day series.

First Christian East

God The Only Cause And Creator Lesson Sermon

Christian Science church at Decatur hosts Sunday services at 11 00 with a lesson sermon on God the only cause and creator. The reading room on Johnston Street opens Sundays 9 30 to 11 and Wednesdays 2 to 4. public is invited.

God First Church of Christ, Scientist Decatur First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachusetts Johnston Street

Central City church services and pastors schedule

A reading lists morning and evening worships at First Methodist and First Presbyterian with sermons by Dr Robt Echols and Chaplain George W Chant. St Johns Episcopal announces Sunday school Holy Communion and vestry meetings. Rev Cecil J Brown returns to fill pulpit with 9 45 sermon The Light Of The Church Must Shine Forth.

ST. John’s Episcopal Cor. Jackson St Gordon Drive A. C Gilmore St. John’s Gap Sixth Avenue Cecil J. Brown Rev. Brown

The Passionate Christ shown as Sunday program plus youth meeting

The article notes an 8 pm showing of The Compassionate Christ and rising Sunday school attendance. It urges families to attend each Sunday from 11 to 11 45 and mentions the Young People meeting every Sunday at 7 pm with a focus on personal evangelism.

Baptist Church Services Announced on 4th Ave and Grant St

The Baptist church at 4th Ave and Grant St led by Pastor John C. Cowell Jr. schedules Sunday school at 9:30 a.m general assembly, morning worship at 10:45, Baptist Training Union at 6:30, evening service at 7:45, Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 and Bible study, with organist Mrs Burr.

Baptist Cor 4Th Ave Grant St John C. Cowell, Jr D. D Elmer D. Piper Mra B. Burr General Assembly Baptist Training Union

Westminster Presbyterian Sunday Schedule

Sunday school begins at 9 30 with Jack Draper. Sept preaching at eleven by Rev C E Cathey of Nashville Tennessee. No evening services. Prayer meeting at 730 Wednesday evening.

Westminster Presbyterian Jack Draper C. E. Cathey Nashville Tenn

St Pauls Lutheran Service Details

St Pauls Lutheran at Sherman St and Fourth Ave E. T Town pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 a m Bible class and worship at 10 30 a m with the theme A Changeless Christ for a Changing World Visitors are welcome.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave E. T

Grant Street Church of Christ Announces Guest Speaker

Hollis Roberson, a young minister and Lipscomb College graduate, will speak at the evening service at Grant Street Church of Christ. The local minister will lead the morning sermon and Bible study. Schedule lists 9:45 a.m. worship, 10:45 a.m. preaching, 8:00 p.m. evening service, plus Wednesday prayer meeting and ladies Bible study at 3:00 p.m.

Grant ST. Church OF Christ R. D. Underwood Hollis Roberson David Lipscomb College Nashville Tenn Grant Street Church of Christ

Athens Churches Schedule Led by Bennett T Waites

Bennett T Waites, minister, leads Athens churches with a 9 45 a m church school supervised by M 8 Kennemer. Morning worship at 11 a m features a sermon by the pastor. Young People’s Fellowship at 7 15 p m in Recreation Hall. Evening worship at 8 p m with excellent music from a trained choir directed by Mrs F M Armstrong and organist Mrs R H Richardson Jr.

First Methodist Bennett T. Waites Kennemer Young People’s Fellowship F. M. Armstrong R. H. Richardson, Jr

Bible School Starts June 14 at Local Church

Church of Christ led by A J Rollings announces daily ten day Bible school for children from pre school to high school beginning Monday morning June 14 at 9 o clock. Weekly worship services set at 11 am and 7 45 pm with a mid week Bible study on Wednesday at 8 pm.

Church OF Christ A. J. Rollings Our Bible School

First Baptist Revival Services With Evangelist Hoyt Ayers

William F. Wimberly announces revival services at First Baptist with Hoyt Ayers as visiting evangelist. Morning worship at 11 with sermon, Sunday school at 9 45, Baptist Training Union at 6 45, evening service at 8, revival continues through Sunday night with morning 9 30 and evening 8 services each day.

First Baptist William F. Wimberly Hoyt Ayers Baptist Training Union Evangelist Ayers

Bible School and Church Services Schedule

Grady Spiegel minister. Morning service at 10 55 a m and evening service at 8 p m. Daily Vacation Bible School starts Monday at 9 a m for two weeks. Eves box and girl of the Bible school urged to attend. McClellan Missionary Society meets Monday at 3 p m with Mrs A L Clem to elect officers. Mid week worship Wednesday at 8 p m.

Grady Spiegel John R. Coffman Bible School McClellan Missionary Society A. L. Clem

St Timothy's Episcopal church service schedule

Aubrey C. Gilmore, Minister, lists summer worship times. Holy Communion at 8 a.m. on June 6 followed by evening prayer and sermon at 7 30 p.m. on June 13 and June 27.

ST. Timothy's Aubrey C. Gilmore

Lebanon and Cross Keys Methodists Confirm Sunday Services

Athens Methodist Circuit reports Pastor T P Chalker leading services at Lebanon Church Sunday at 11 am and at Cross Keys Church next Sunday at the same hour.

Athens Methodist Circuit T. P. Chalker Lebanon Methodist Church Cross Keys Methodist Church

Shanghai Baptist Sunday Schedule

Fred Halbrooks minister conducts Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m at Shanghai Baptist Church.

Shanghai Fred Halbrooks

Hartselle Churches Daily Schedule In City

Hartselle Churches list two Nazare ne congregations with Sunday School at 10 a m and services at 11 a m and 8 p m. N Y P S meets 7 p m and Vesper at 5 p m. Missionary Society meets Monday 3 p m and Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p m.

Church activities outline for Sunday services

Rev A W Benefield pastor leads Sunday school at 10 a m with Miss Florence Orr superintendent Preaching at 11 a m Sermon by the pastor Christian Crusaders meet at 6 45 p m Preaching at 8 00 p m Bible study Wednesday at 8 00 p m

Church OF God A. W. Benefield Florence Orr Christian Crusaders

Church Services Notice by Minister Compton

Thomas H. Compton announces Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Everyone is welcome to these services.

Church OF Christ Thomas H. Compton

First Methodist Series of services and youth event

Rev Edwin Branscomb leads Ascension Sunday services at First Methodist with 9 45 a m church school under J K Haynes and Dr E R Currier, 11 a m worship and sermon, 6 15 p m youth fellowship, 8 p m evening service on What I Saw in the Grand Canyon, and 8 p m Wednesday prayer meeting.

First Presbyterian First Methodist Edwin Branscomb J. K. Haynes E. R. Currier Spirit Grand Canyon

Blind Man's Secret Adviser Solves Halder Killing

In a tense scene a blind host explains how Professor Halder was killed using a frozen knife hidden with dry ice. Agatha, Cleman tine, and Willard discuss alibis and motives while Willard finally identifies the killer’s motive and hints at family tensions surrounding Halder’s death.

Professor Halder Agatha Willard Miss Brown Clemantine Hans Cleman

Vacation Bible School Enrollment Sets 110 Goal

Beginning June 14 Vacation Bible School enrollment is underway in Sunday school classes. The church aims to enroll 110 pupils, a 12 percent rise from last year, targeting ages 4 to 14. The program offers Christian living guidance and promises meaningful experiences for a six week session.

United States Luther Roberts

Church Services Schedule and Sermons This Sunday

Rev Frank T Smith pastor leads 10 am Sunday school and 11 am preaching with a sermon by the pastor. Training Unions meet at 7 pm directed by Mrs Lee Palmer. An 8 pm preaching service follows. Missionary Society meets Monday at 8 pm with Mrs Harvey Pickens president. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 8 pm. No other institution should take the place of the church in your life.

First Christian J. R. Havener Arthur Prince Missionary Society J. P. Hodges First Baptist Frank T. Smith Sunpt Lee Palmer Harvey Pickens

Bethel Baptist ordination service for deacons slated

Bethel Baptist Church holds 3:00 p.m. ordination of deacons Wade Hall and Leonard Slate with Rev. DeWitt Prince and Rev. Frank T. Smith delivering messages. Public invitation extended. Falkville services listed with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on non-specified Sundays.

DeWitt Prince Bethel Church Frank T. Smith

Alabama legislature faces unsettled major bills during weekend

In Montgomery on June 3, Alabama lawmakers return Monday for a joint session with Wendell Willkie to address labor union regulations, liquor advertising, and a sales tax referendum. Key measures include unemployment tax changes, a three percent sales tax for old age aid, and local revenue boosts while other proposals await final action.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Capitol Wendell Willkie House Senate Vernon L. St. John Senate Temperance House Labor Senate Judiciary Committees House Committee Judiciary Group Gov. Sparks Emergency Finance Corporation State Planning Commission Supreme Court

Prayer Meeting Schedule Sundays and Wednesdays

Sundays. Prayer meeting Wednesdays following 2nd and 4th Sundays at 5 p.m.

Gum Springs Baptist Invitation Service at 11 AM

Rev. Billy Stephenson pastor leads the Gum Springs Baptist Church Sunday service at 11 o clock with Sunday School at 10 o clock and Ira Dobbs superintendent invites the community to worship.

Gum Springs Billy Stephenson Ira Dobbs

Decatur Realtor Finalizes Sale of Fussell Property

Russell Speake completes negotiations for the sale of 715 Ferry Street in Decatur. W. W. Fussell of New Orleans, formerly of Decatur, sells to Pason Shumake of Decatur.

Russell Speake Decatur Realtor W. W. Fussell New Orleans Decatur Ferry Street Pason Shumake

State Health Departments Spend Near 54 Million Annually

Across the United States state health departments collectively allocate about 54 million dollars each year. The figure reflects the large scale of public health funding and program support nationwide.

United States

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