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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1938
Page
8
The judge set a minimum wholesale price of 1.65 per case for a beer grade in interstate commerce in Birmingham Alabama. The decision marks an early use of the fair competition provisions to curb price cutting by wholesale dealers seeking monopoly control.
June 11 1938 church notices invite all South Decatur residents to attend Laymen's Day at 11 am and revival services led by Rev J Pred Sparks of Birmingham. Youth group meets 6 45 pm and stewards hold monthly meeting with reports due. All denominations welcome.
Complimenting Miss Nora Garth Gray daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Gray of Elkmont her marriage to Conner Rosser Hall of Miami will be Saturday of next week. Mrs A D Powers entertained with a bridge luncheon at her Fairview home with large decor and a bountiful meal. High score prize to Mrs W T Clay Jr low to Mrs Jack Helton. Various local residents listed as guests and honorees.
Central Baptist Corner 4th Ave and Grant announces Sunday services led by Pastor John C. Cowell. Sunday school at 9 45 a m with J C Cowan as general superintendent. Morning worship at 11 00 a m. Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. Baptist Training Union at 6 30 p m. Prayer and Bible study Wednesday evening.
Corner Oak and Vine Streets hosts Edward V. Ramage as pastor with 9:45 a m Sunday School a goal of full attendance. 11 a m morning worship on Advance sermon. 2:30 p m Pioneer meeting. 6:30 p m young people group. 7:30 p m evening worship.
Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church at 16th Ave and Wadsworth St announces a revival starting with morning and evening services daily. Rev J Vernon Rich is expected to preach, with the Mens Bible Class led by E Dutton and Buck directing youth activities.
Westminster Presbyterian Church at Jackson and Eighth Avenue lists 9 30 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning Worship with a sermon Anchored to the Infinite Deut 4 29 7 30 p m Young People League meeting Daily Vacation Bible school begins Monday 9 00 a m Women's Auxiliary Circle meetings Monday 7 00 p m Boy Scouts Scoutmaster Bob Hunter Wednesday 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting Why Jewish History is of Interest to Us The church invites a friendly welcome.
Sunday schedule lists 9 30 Sunday School led by Julian Harris 11 00 Layman's Day with James H Johnson sermon by the pastor on Jesus and the Jockey Intermediate and Senior Young People meetings at 5 30 and 6 30 7 30 Africa talk by Rev James D Pointer missionary to Africa Tuesday 6 45 Workers Council led by Julian Harris Wednesday evening features Dr J D Hunter in place of prayer meeting
The lesson stresses free will and submission to God as Jesus prays in Gethsemane. It contrasts the last Adam with Adam, notes Judas and the betrayal, and highlights the disciples’ failure to stay awake and pray. Peter’s impulsive defense underscores human rashness and the need for spiritual preparation.
A local report notes ongoing revival assistance at Central Methodist Church as community groups rally to support the program and its restoration efforts.
St John’s Episcopal at Jackson St and Gordon Dr lists services with rector Rev Oliver C Cox. Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, church school at 9:45, morning prayer at 11, evening service at 6:30. Weekday meetings include St John’s Mondays 3 p.m. Martha and Mary Tuesdays 3:30 p.m. Choir practice Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.
Miss Opal Holland will play the piano as the pastor opens a morning series on Satan, his power and the Christian life. Each evening the messages will urge salvation. The public is invited to attend these services.
I W Myers pastor leads Sunday School at 9 45 A M with A L Burns. Morning sermon at 11, 1 30 P M Sunday School visitation, 6 15 Training Union. No church services at this hour. Evening services canceled as revival continues at Ninth Street Methodist. Be a friend to Man and Worship and Serve the Lord.
Rev R D Cook pastor leads morning worship at 11 00 with sermon at 11 30 and church membership option afterwards The Intermediate and Senior Leagues meet as usual Evening worship at 7 30 with sermon at 8 00 Revival continues through the next week Morning services at 10 00 and evening services at 7 30 Musical direction by Mr Joe Philpot each evening
The Rev. E. T. Town Pastor at Sherman St. and Fourth Ave. E. invites worshipers to Trinity Sunday with 8:30 a m Sunday School and Bible Class and a 9:30 a m Hour of worship on The Trinity. A study meeting Monday at 7:30 p m and a Teachers' Training Class Tuesday at 7:30 p m promote "A Changeless Christ for a Changing World." Visitors always welcome.
Central Methodist Church announces Sunday activities with Pastor J H Chitwood leading Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 11 00 with Dr J D Hunter delivering evangelistic messages at 6 30 and 7 30 p m A mass meeting for the church youths and friends precedes the evening service The revival continues next week with Dr Hunter preaching daily at 10 a m and 7 30 p m The public is invited to attend all services.
The Church of God on 6th Ave E and 4th St lists services from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday School at 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Young People's Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic Service at 7:30 p.m. Rev Carlos H Garrett, supply pastor, will preach at both services while Pastor KK B Conner attends the International Ministers Conference in Indiana.
Bible study at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m invite all to attend as the group studies the words My and 7. All are welcome to participate.
East Moulton site and Fourth Ave list services led by Minister Edwin Wyle including 9 45 a m junior church at 11 00 a m children s day service and communion. Night programs include Young People at 6 30 and Women s Missionary Service at 7 30 with Dr Wyle speaking And He said Go Mark 16. Also notes the Annual Convention of Christian Churches of Alabama.
A church article discusses marriage guidelines for Christians and widows, stressing that believers may marry only other Christians. It cites 2 Corinthians 6 and related scriptures, warns against apostasy, mentions sermons and a third quarterly conference, and previews a Vacation Bible School starting June 13 for children ages four to eleven.
A note from the event held in Anniston June 14 to 16 says attendees from Decatur are hoped for. The statement includes the motto Where the Scriptures speak we speak where the Scriptures are silent we are silent.
Sunday services at 11:00 with Sunday School at 9:30 and a Wednesday 7:30 meeting. The Reading Room on Johnston Street rear entrance opens 2:00 to 4:00 on Mon Wed Sat. all are welcome to attend.
The passage asks how Christ’s subjection under God fits eternal kingship. The throne of David is tied to the heavenly kingdom, while God’s overarching plan includes the entire universe. The Son’s goal remains to glorify the Father, so “God may be all in all.”
On Sunday morning, the choir will perform special music as Dr. M. E. Lazenby presides over the Decatur district service.
At Oak and LaFayette Street the First Baptist Church led by Pastor Jesse F. Ray schedules preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Baptist Training Union at 6:30 p.m. Mid week prayer service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The pastor speaks on Thessalonica a Remarkable Church and The Second Coming of Christ. Baptism will be administered at the evening service.
The Athens churches note the General Assembly meeting in Philadelphia with over twenty thousand attendees. Sunday School at 9 30 a m. morning worship at 11 a m with sermon by the pastor. Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Mid week worship Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Carlton Whitt president.
The Rev R L Motley pastor emeritus of Florence First Baptist Church will be the visiting minister. Morning worship includes a sermon by Dr Motley. Evening events feature a 6 30 p m Training Union and a 7 30 p m church meeting.
The pastor will deliver the sermon as part of a regular church service. Details are limited in the fragment but indicate a continued religious meeting with the minister Pitts listed.
Minister A J Rollings leads 9:30 a m services at Athens CCC camp with 10 a m Bible School and 11 a m worship on Our Holy Calling. Evening sermon at 7 30 discusses Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Various appointments include M A Creel at Hesters Chapel and Liberty School house, J T Clark at Tanner, Bennie Lee Fudge at O Neal Sunday.
Hartselle churches list pastor Rev Frank T Smith at Bible School 10 a m. Hugh B Penn named general superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m with theme The Gospel of Christ. Training unit meets at 6 45 p m.
Pastor W. W. Goodwin leads Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m. Evening service at 7 45 p m with the theme Enduring. Wednesday church night service at 7 30 p m. Director M R L Gibson and Pastor R Scott noted.
The Nazare ne Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m Young Peoples service at 6 45 p m preaching at 7 30 p m and a prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 7 30 with Pastor Rev R D Mensserschmidt.
W D Owen leads Sunday school at 9 45 am and Young Peoples meeting at 6 45 pm. Evening services begin 7 30 pm with evangelistic tone. Wednesday prayer meeting also at 7 30 pm. Sunday morning sermon titled Christian Stewardship.
The main sermon at 11 a m. invites all unregistered young people to join a new Sunday School class, meeting promptly at 10 a m to organize.
A cocker spaniel locked in a car in Medford during a heat wave sounded the horn with its paw. A passerby pried the door and freed the animal which collapsed on a lawn but revived quickly.
Rev R D Cook writes on the church as the expression of God's purpose in the world. It nurtures, inspires, and reveals Christ lifting humanity toward a higher life and eternal day. The piece, contributed by the Decatur Daily, speaks of reverence for the past present hope for the future and the churchs comforting forgiveness.
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