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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1939

Page

8

WMU Set to Meet on June 20 Weathered Schedule

Western Michigan University women’s group holds a multi day gathering with registration at 3:00 p m and meals $2.00 per person plus option to bring produce. Programs include lectures addresses by Rev Frank T Smith Rev W EB Waterhouse Rev John E Marion and Rev J A Chambers with camp staff sessions and a campfire hour among worship and mission classes.

J. A. Chambers General Assembly WEB. Waterhouse W .H. Carson Africa Reville W. E. Waterhouse John E. Marion Dent W. H. Carson Florence Thomason Margaret Speake Nettie Lou Kay Titus Aldredge W. A. Chandler

Death of Evan Barnes at home on Eighteenth Avenue

Two year old Evan Barnes son of Mr and Mrs James Barnes died at home from colitis. Funeral services set for Sunday at two o clock at Friendship with Rev Sid Berry officiating. Interment at Friendship Cemetery directed by McAfee Young.

Evan Barnes James Barnes Eighteenth Avenue E Friendship Sid Berry McAfee-Young

Rabbi to Speak at Atlanta Flag Day Address

Rabbi David Marx will deliver Atlanta's flag day address on Wednesday. The speaker was quoted by retired Major General Van Horn Moseley describing the flag as merely a worthless hunting item.

Atlanta David Marx van Horn Moseley

Church Announcements From Westminster and Local Churches

Local church notices invite congregation members to weekly services and programs. Westminster Presbyterian lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship times with sermons on The Victorious Christ and Christ and His Return plus youth society meetings. Other messages promote Baptist and Methodist activities, revival services, and guest speakers including Dr EF R Naylor and Rev Bebe H Patten.

Central Baptist Church Schedule and Vacation School

The Central Baptist Church at Cor 4th Ave and Grant St led by Pastor John Cowell Jr announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship 10 45 a m Baptist Training Union 6 15 p m Evening services 7 30 p m evangelistic candle light nursing graduation service from the Benevolent Society Hospital Also Vacation School runs Monday through Friday with 9 to 12 sessions D V B B prayer and Bible study 7 30 p m Wednesday and Friday closing exercises Come to church.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Chas L. Dobbs Cor 16Th Ave Wadsworth St C. Berryhill Emory Teague T. A C. L. Buck Pearlie Freeman Olive St Brother Macon Atheny Central Baptist Cor 4Th Ave Grant St. John Cowell, Jr Homer Britton J. C. Cowan Baptist Training Union Our Benevolent Society Hospital

Ninth Street Methodist revival gathers about 40 new members

Pastor W. L. Spearman leads at 9:45 a.m. Sunday School with A. G. Jones as superintendent. Worship at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. includes reception of revival members. About 40 have joined, mainly by confession of faith. Youth department meets at 6:45 p.m. Mrs Louise Weaver counselor. Public invited.

Ninth Street W. L. Spearman G Jones Louise Weaver

St. John's Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule

St John s Episcopal Church on Jackson Street and Gordon Drive lists Sunday School and Bible classes at 9 45 a m Morning Service at 11 a m and choir practice on Wednesday at 7 30 p m with weekly schedules.

ST. John's Episcopal Church Jackson Street Gordon Drive

First Christian Church East Moulton Service Schedule

Church services listed for East Moulton at Fourth Avenue with Minister Edwin Wyle D Th 9 30 am The Church At School John B Harlow Sept 9 30 am The Caravan Brotherhood meets in the Mens Own Room Dr Wyle teaches on Paul Pleads His Own Cause Acts 21 22 23 11 00 am The Church At Worship Teaching and Communion of the Lord s Supper 6 30 pm Senior and Junior Christian Endeavor Societies 7 30 pm The Church In Evangelism.

First Christian Church East Moulton Fourth Avenue Edwin Wyle John B. Harlow Wyle Paul Christian Endeavor Societies Church In Evangelism

First Methodist Church Sermon Observes Education Day

Rev. B F Tingle hosts 11:00 a m service sponsored by the Church Board of Christian Education to observe Christian Education Day and welcome back Athens College students and faculty. Choir director Kenneth Hennessey leads a fine anthem with Prof. W W Benson present.

First Methodist Church B. F. Tingle E. R. Naylor Athens College Church Board of Christian Education Kenneth Hennessey W. W. Benson

St. Paul’s Lutheran service and classes notice

St Pauls Lutheran at Sherman Street and Fourth Avenue invites all to First Sunday after Trinity worship at 9 30 a m with Sunday School and Bible Class at 10 30 a m Divine service Teachers Training Class Tuesday Visitors are welcome with the theme A Changeless Christ for a Changing World

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

God The Preserver of Man Sunday Service in Decatur

In First Church of Christ Scientist Decatur Alabama a Sunday Service at 11:00 and Sunday School at 9:30 are announced as part of the Lesson Sermon "God The Preserver of Man" with scriptural selections from Psalms 36 and Jeremiah 31. A Wednesday evening meeting is at 7:30 with a Reading Room open Monday Wednesday and Saturday from 12:00 to 2:00 in the rear of the church Johnston Street entrance. Public invitation.

Alabama Education Decatur EF. R. Naylor Athens College B. F. Tingle Workers Council F. O. Smith First Methodist Church God First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachusetts Israel Zion Johnston Street

Sunday services at First Presbyterian Church

Edward V. Ramage presides at morning worship with the sermon Neglect or Sacrifice. Sunday School at 9 45. Pioneers meet at 2. Young People meet at 6 30. Evening worship at 7 30. Corner of Oak and Vine Streets.

First Presbyterian Church Oak and Vine Streets Edward V. Ramage

Little Stone Church Schedules Farewell Sermon

The Church of God led by Pastor R B Conner provides worship at 9 30 to 10 30 a m and again at 5 30 p m with farewell sermons as he leaves after six years of service. Sunday School runs 10 30 to 11 15 a m Young People's Society meets 6 30 p m led by Lee Billions.

Church OF God R. B. Conner Little Stone Bee Line Young People’s Society Lee Billions

Sunday Services Schedule At Local Church

The Victorious Christ is the morning sermon topic. The Sunshine Trio leads the Sunday evening service. Other services continue at the usual hours.

Christ Sunshine Trio

Bible Study and Gospel Series at Freed-Hardeman

Sunday schedule includes 9:45 Bible study and 11 o clock worship with a 7:45 sermon on The Spirit of Christ. Tuesday hosts Young Matrons class, Wednesday mid week study, and July 30 to August 10 gospel series with N B Hardeman of Freed Hardeman College as speaker.

N. B. Hardeman Freed-Hardeman College

Fairview Baptist Church Schedule Ad B. Carroll Carter

Fairview Baptist Church on Sixteenth Ave and Magnolia St lists Pastor B. Carroll Carter presiding at 0:45 a.m. Sunday School led by T. R. mode. Services center on youth and community outreach with weekly sessions.

Fairview Baptist Church Sixteenth Ave Magnolia St B. Carroll Carter

Lesson on Paul and unity in the Corinthian church

In this June 11 International Uniform Lesson Newman Campbell notes Paul the apostle as a trained letter writer and leader who persecuted Christians before his conversion. He discusses church quarrels in Corinth and Pauls call for unity, meekness, and loving conduct, urging believers to live honorably and support one another with hope in the resurrection.

Newman Campbell Paul Jesus God

Christian Citizenship and Church Activities Schedule

Harrison notices list a morning session on Christian Citizenship at 11:00 a.m. Edith Murphree directs Baptist Training Union at 6:30 p.m. and a sermon titled Jesus the Good Shepherd at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday features a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday offers choir practice at 7:30 p.m. The pastor speaks both times Sunday inviting attendance.

Harrison Baptist Training Union Edith Murphree Jesus, the Good Shepherd

Lost Joy of Salvation and Dead Revisited at Athens Church

First Baptist Church in Athens led by Leon Macon announces Sunday morning sermon The Lost Joy of Salvation and Sunday evening message Where are our Dead The Daily Vacation Bible School opens with about one hundred children enrolled and continues for another week Sunday School and Baptist Training Union held at usual hours.

First Baptist Church Leon Macon Bible School Baptist Training Union

Reigning Christ Sermon at Morning Service

Church services announce 9 30 a m Sunday school led by M 8 Kennemer superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a m with the pastor delivering a sermon titled The Reigning Christ and a choir participating.

Kennemer

Christ of the Second Chance Sermon Ends Crusade Series

Evening worship at 7 30 p m features The Christ of the Second Chance as the final sermon in the Crusade series. Group leaders will meet after the service this Sunday evening. The program continues through Friday of next week as about seventy five pupils are enrolled.

First Christian Church Announces Revival Visit

Robert Green, Minister, leads morning worship at 11 with sermon Does The Church Mean Anything to Me. Evening services at 8 on Conditions of Discipleship. Sunday School at 9 45. Youth fellowship at 7. Revival begins Sunday with visiting pastor from Anniston arriving Monday for nightly services at 8.

Thomas W. Spencer First Christian Church of

Sunday worship and Bible school at Athegss COC Camp

Schedule lists services and activities: Sunday 9:00 a.m. service 10:00 a.m. Bible school 11:00 a.m. morning worship 2:30 p.m. preaching at O Neal 7:30 p.m. worship and sermon. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting and Our Daily Vacation Bible School continues.

Athegss Coc Camp O'Neal

Enrolment Surges at Local Church Programs

About 125 children enroll as church lists weekly activities. Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Mrs Gilbert McCoy as superintendent, worship at 11 led by Reverend Berry Copeland, Christian Endeavor at 6 30 led by Carlton Whitt, mid week service Wednesday 7 30 and choir practice. Church to join union services with Christian and Methodist churches. Officers named include Harry Richter president Carlton Whitt vice president Virginia Tucker recording secretary Jean Steele corresponding secretary Marvin Richter treasurer.

Gilbert McCoy Berry Copeland Christian Endeavor Carlton Whitt Christian Methodist Harry Richter Virginia Tucker Jean Steele Marvin Richter

Hartselle Churches Schedule and Vacation Bible School

Hartselle Church of Christ led by Rev Grady Whitaker offers Bible School and worship on Sundays at 10 and 11. John and T Brown lead Sunday school at 9 45 with W P Snuges as general superintendent and E R Currier adult superintendent. Evening service at 7 30 with youth meetings at 6 45 and missionary society at 3. Choir practice Tuesday 7 30 and prayer meeting Wednesday. Vacation Bible School begins Monday at 8 30 offering sessions for Beginners Primaries Juniors and Intermediates daily 8 30 to 10 a m.

Church OF Christ Grady Whitaker First Methodist Church John & T. Brown W. P. Snnges E. R. Currier Monday Missionary Society Our Vacation Bible School

Moody Institute Trio Headlines Sunday Service

Rev. Frank T. Smith leads the morning worship with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Hugh F. Penn preaches at 11:00 a.m. Special music by the Moody Bible Institute Trio from Chicago enhances the service. Be sure to hear this added feature.

First Baptist Church Frank T. Smith Hugh F. Penn Moody Bible Institute Trio Chicago

Nazarene Church Service Schedule

Rev Buddy Danner leads Sunday School at 9 45 morning preaching at 11 Young People meet at 6 45 Evangeli st meeting at 7 30 Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 30

Reverend Owen Leads Local Church Services Schedule

Pastor W. W. Owen conducts Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m with two sermons by the pastor. A 7 pm young people's service and a 7 45 pm preaching service follow. Prayer meeting is Wednesday evening at 7 30 o'clock.

Church OF God W. W. Owen

Reverend Goodwin Sermon on The Fruitless Tree

Rev W M Goodwin invites church members to Sunday School at 10 a m and a preaching service at 11 a m with the topic The Fruitless Tree. Notes a pastoral schedule and subject for the day.

First Christian Church W. M. Goodwin

Preaching Schedule With Two Evening Sermon Titles

A church announces a 2 30 p m sermon on The Tragedy of Uselessness and an 7 30 p m service titled The Lord Praying for Our Joy.

Town Creek Methodist Church Sermons Preview

Town Creek Methodist Church in Cornelius invites worshipers to 11 a.m. service on Sunday with the topic Who Are They That Are Called Unprofitable by The Lord. At 7:30 p.m. the topic Foolish Husbands and Foolish Wives addresses unhappy marriages and devils in home life. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Young People 6:30 p.m. Welcome.

Methodist Church Town Creek Cornelius Hell Young People

Dixon Plans No Test in TVA Code

Governor Frank Dixon said he planned no test case on the constitutionality of the 1935 act exempting Tennessee Valley Authority operations from the State Public Service Commission. The Alabama Supreme Court declined to issue advisory opinions, and the U.S. Supreme Court indicated it would not rule without full briefs in a regular proceeding. Dixon's remark followed the advisory request from the legislature's finance and taxation committee.

Frank Dixon Tennessee Valley Authority State Public Service Commission Alabama Supreme Court Supreme Court Dixon Finance Committee

Moulton Culture Club Elects New Officers for Term

The Moulton Culture Club announced its officers for the ensuing term after a recent meeting. President is Mrs. R. P. Erwin, first vice president Mrs. A. J. Johnston, second vice president Mrs. James Perdue, recording secretary Mrs. O. P. Eggleston, corresponding secretary Mrs. O. L. Judy, and parliamentarian Mrs. E. M. Hodson.

Moulton Culture Club R. P. Erwinr A. J. Johnston James Perdue O. P. Eggleston O. L. Judy E. M. Hodson

Pardon Plea Heard Over Death Sentence in Atlanta

The Georgia prison and parole board considered a plea for pardon or commutation for Odie Fluke r a Birmingham upholster convicted of killing Eddie Guyol on April 25, 1935. Detectives linked the shooting to a lottery war.

Atlanta Georgia Prison and Parole Board Odie Fluker Birmingham Eddie Guyol Guyol

McCormick Ilness Follows Operation in Beverly Hills

Harold F. McCormick 67 Chicago Harvester magnate is dangerously ill at his Beverly Hills home after major surgery two weeks earlier to remove a blood clot from his right leg.

Hell the Topic of Revival Sermon at Central Methodist

Rev. Sullins Dosser of Bristol Virginia preached on Hell amid a revival at Central Methodist Church. He cited Luke 16 and about eighteen Bible references to argue there is a burning Hell for the lost and urged repentance through Jesus blood. Four people responded to the altar call. services continue daily with two per day and public invitation remains open.

Ae Central Methodist Church Sullins Dosser Bristol Virginia Decatur Hell Jesus Christ God Jesus Chri Jesus Dosser

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