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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1927

Page

5

Society Notes Highlight Mrs Shelton Entertaining

Mrs A W Reames presided over a social gathering in Decatur with Mrs Shelton hosting. Sweet peas nasturtiums decorated the event while a program featured piano solos readings and duets by local girls including Josephine Ford Ruth Jackson Blanche Cline and the Radneys. Refreshments of brick ice cream and cake followed the entertainment.

H. Motes G. H. Wiggins A. W. Reames Josephine Ford Ruth Jackson Misses Rice Radney Blanche Cline Ene Witt

Friday Thirteen clutch bridge guests end spring season

The Friday Thirteen club and two substitutes enjoyed their last meeting of the spring season at Mrs. Sarah Jeffries home. Mrs. Eugene Morrow won the high score trophy and Mrs. Daniell received the visitor’s souvenir as the group adjourned until October. Central Methodist Society notes follow with Missionary circles meeting Monday at Mrs. Zeno Bailey’s for Bible study.

J. Y. Hamil J. R. Daniel Sarah Jeffries Eugene Morrow Daniell Central Methodist Society The Missionary Society of the Central Methodist Church Zeno Bailey

Experience Based Eugene Wave Service in Decatur Parlor

Move's Beauty Parlor in Albany promotes Eugene Permanent Waving introduced in Decatur over three years ago. The ad highlights the service as a safeguard for lasting hairstyle results and invites customers to contact by phone.

Eugene Decatur MOVE Albany

Community circles meet at designated homes Monday

Circles met informally in four homes on Monday with participants at Circle One Mrs. George Couch Circle Two Mrs. L. J. Ramage Circle Three Mrs. W. H. Ritter Duncan Circle Mrs. E. B. Garner to discuss local concerns.

George Couch L. J. Ramage W. H. Ritter Duncan E. B. Garner

Friday Night Club Plans Friday Meeting

The Friday Night Club will meet on Friday evening of next week with Mr and Mrs B A Torner.

And B.A. Torner

Canal Street Block Club Hosts Weekly Meeting

The Canal Street Block Club held its regular weekly meeting at a member’s home with guests Mrs. Phili Humphrey Miss Jessie Siera R C Per Mrs F B Hunt and Mr Beilas. Two high score prizes and a guest prize were awarded with refreshments served after the games.

Canal Street Bock Club Phili ‘Umphrey Jessie Siera R. C. Per

Westminster Women's Auxiliary Circles Set Meetings Monday

Westminster Presbyterian church women announce circle meetings led by Mrs. R C Billings Mrs R G Cortner and Mrs E N Hart with Miss Mary Jervis as Westminster circle contact. A bridge party hosted by Miss Lou Giles in Birmingham honors Miss Davis Rox featured decor of sweet peas and roses. Elizabeth Ann Morrow won high among girls Julian Harris top among boys with gifts. Refreshments were served by Miss Giles niece Miss Lucille Giles and Mrs. Dorothy Coffman, with guests including Mr and Mrs Robin Thomas and others.

Woman's Auxiliary Westminster Presbyterian Church Circlevone R. C. Billings Circle R. G. Cortner Circle Three E. N. Hart Westminster Circle Mary Jervis Davis Rox Birmingham Lou Giles Miss Giles Church Street Elizabeth Ann Morrow Julian Harris Lucille Giles Dorothy Coffman Robin Thomas Miss Baby Bess Bailey Norman Harris Louise Fleming Seybourne Lynné Clyde Hendrix E. B. Garner Ratliffe James Ratliffe Johnston Street R. E. Lee Hubert Aycock Rufus Warren

Friendship Class Entertained at Grant Street Social

The Friendship Class of Central Baptist Sunday school attended a social at Miss Betty Burleson’s Grant street home after an 8:30 p.m. gathering. Evelyn Sivley played a piano solo, Sarah Ruth Wilson read, and Frances McMillan sang. An ice course followed with Miss Burleson hosting additional guests Clara and Kathryn Burleson of Burleson Mountain.

Central Baptist Sunday School Betty Burleson Grant Street Evelyn Sivley Sarah Ruth Wilson Frances MccMillan Burleson Clara and Kathryn Burleson Burleson Mountain

Personal notices of visits and upcoming weddings

Mrs. Pierce of Texas visits her son Mason Pierce. Garner Pride Eugene Morrow families travel to Corinth Miss for wedding of Miss Mary Louise Green and Dr T G Morrow. Various relatives plan visits to Florence Birmingham Montgomery Punta Gorda and Athens with limited travel details.

Mrs. Pierce Texas Son Mason Pierce Garner Pride Eugene Morrow Corinth Miss Mary Louise Green That City T. G. Morrow

Sunday church schedule and services listed

Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m Sunbeams and Juniors at 2 30 p m Senior Endeavor at 6 30 p m Evening worship at 7 30 p m Good singing and good preaching All are welcome to attend.

Series of sermons at Sunday school and church services

Sunday school at 9 30 a m supervised by J H Johnson. Epworth League at 7 p m led by John G McGehee. Morning and evening sermons by Pastor Rev R T Tyler with 11 a m subject The Race and 8 p m subject The Last Temptation of Jesus. Public invited to all services.

J. H. Johnson Epworth League John G. McGehee R. T. Tyler Jesus

Primitive Baptist Welcomes Worshipers to Service

A Primitive Baptist church invites as members and neighbors to join in worship. The message emphasizes welcoming worshippers and gathering for communal prayer and praise.

Sunday church schedule with worship and sermons

The notice lists a Sunday schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday school and worship with sermon, 11 a.m. Senior Epworth League, 7 p.m. regular preaching service, and 7:30 p.m. all members and friends urged to attend.

Epworth League

Morning Worship and Evening Services Schedule

Morning worship at 11 with topic The Sin of Negatives. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m All welcome.

Church Schedule Announces Services and Classes

Holy communion at 7 30. Church school and Men's Bible class at 9 45. Morning prayer and sermon at 11.

Church of God Announces Sunday Services and Guest Preacher

The church lists Sunday school at 9:45 with J C Conley, worship and preaching at 11, Young Peoples meeting at 6:30 with Bro Kent, assistant D D Walker, and evening worship at 7:30 led by A Q Bridwell. Wednesday prayer and Bible study. Brother Owens of Austinville to preach both morning and evening services.

Church OF God J. C. Conley Young Peoples’ Meeting Bro. Kent D. D. Walker A. Q. Bridwell Brother Owens Austinville

Special Children’s Day and Ex-Service Men Service

Sunday school at 9 30 a m includes new members and a program on Co operation Junior C E Society meets at 2 p m Int C EB Society at 2 p m Westminster League gathers at 6 30 p m for Christian Soldiers Soldiers in Time of Peace a service honoring ex service men and families Morgan County Post 15 American Legion is invited pastor to address and honor fallen comrades Church with the Friendly Welcome

Morgan County American Legion Legion

Church Schedule Highlights Weekly Services

The bulletin lists 9 30 a m Men s Bible class 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sermons by pastor 1 30 p m Sunbeams 6 15 p m P P U s in final notes

P. U's

First Presbyterian Morning Bible Class at 11 O'clock

Rev. R. T. Liston leads the men's class with the topic Power to Become. Evening service follows at 7 30 with the usual worship at the sanctuary.

First Presbyterian R. T. Liston

Sunday church services and schedule at Morning Star church

Sunday school begins at 9 46 a m with morning worship and communion at 11 a m The evening schedule includes Christian Endeavor at 7 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m The pastor is W L Outhouse with sermons on God and Soul Refinement.

Christian Endeavor W. L. Outhouse

The Decatur Baptist Sunday Schedule and Sermon Notes

The Decatur Baptist on Oak and LaFayette Streets invites all to Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. with sermon “The Castaway” and Miss Balas singing. B Y P U follows at 6:30 p.m. and evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Reports from Mentone Assembly.

Decatur Baptist Oak LaFayette Streets J. D. McCready B. Y

Morning and evening worship with Rev. Jas. D. Hunter

Morning worship led by Rev. Jas. D. Hunter at 2 30. Junior Epworth League chaired by Mrs. W Durham at 7 00. Senior Epworth League president M Spencer at 8 00. Evening worship again with Rev. Jas. D. Hunter.

Jas. D. Hunter Epworth League W. Durham M. Spencer

Fairview Baptist Church to Dedicate New Building

On the third Sunday in June Fairview Baptist Church Decatur will dedicate its new church house. The program includes Sunday school at 9 30 am, a community naset by Deacon Claudere, talks by Deacons Teal and Higdon, a sermon on the church and its foundation, and a 7 46 sermon on the Holy Spirit. All former pastors are invited. J T Anderson, Pastor.

Fairview Fairview Baptist Church Decatur Claudere F. Higdon B. F. Teal J. T. Anderson

South Side Baptist Services and Programs

Dr. Chas H Turner pastor leads Sabbath school at 9 45 Supt Will Spanabel preaches 11 a m on The Supreme Question evening service at 7 30 subject Gods Message to the Human Soul Sunbeams meet 2 30 p m and all B Y P U s 6 16 We cordially invite visitors

South Side Baptist Chas. H. Turner Will Spanabel

Paris Style Hints Foresee New silhouette for fall

Fashion notes predict a dramatic shift from the long straight line to a curving waist emphasis and fuller skirts. The new look features belts with bands, bloused waists, and high or rolled necks, signaling rapid change in styles for the season.

Paris

Baby born to Kierbow family in June

A daughter named Betty Jean was born to Mr and Mrs Kierbow on June 11 weighing 7 1 2 pounds.

Goode

No Police Court Docket Open On City Courts

Quietude prevailed in police circles with no cases on the dockets of the Railroad and Johnston Street city courts this morning.

Railroad Johnston Street

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Margaret C. Shelton Westminster Woman's Auxiliary HOTEL Lyons Cafe H. C, Athey Prop Brewer Mr. Brewer Ally Church of Christ Mae Allen Aviation Girls Rah Mona Mrs A. H. Kelley Dave Wallace Kansas Lola Alexander Nichols Bob Chase Chase Towle Denver Mr. Are W. E. Crawford Maud and Kathryn Ireland D. M. Carr Annie Alexander Hugh Henderson Cullmap Clara Katherine A. M. Kelley Memphis, Tenn Marjorie Paul E. L. Ashford Mrs. C. M. Jolly Claude Matthews Nashville Paulias Billy E. L. Ashford and Son Thurman Memphis Tenn A. F P. Houston Rufus Peerson Mr. Peerson Florence Elizabeth Houston Birmingham Southern College Louis Simmons Stickney Mobile Ala D. W. Speake Ferry Street Kate Fuller Punta Gorda Fla H. B. Hunter Z. K. Goode Addie Louise Montgomery Emma Hamilton Athens Dadié Tarpley Earl Kelley West Side Presbyterian First Methodist Church Primitive Baptist Ninth Street Methodist Willoughby Presbyterian ST. John’s Episcopal Westminster Presbyterian First Baptist Central Methodist Evelyn M’donald International News Service Tillie Tutt Irwin Dubinsky Corner Lee and Line Streets Ore Mae Allen Aviation Cotton Watts Georgia Cracker Bebe Daniels Ram Mona Princess Theatre
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