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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1948

Page

6

Production of Cars Slowed Across Major Auto Plants

Detroit dispatch reports Ford plants nationwide shut for one day while General Motors cuts a week for many workers. About 230,000 production employees are affected, with 200,000 at GM and 30,000 at Ford. Packard Motor Car raises hourly wage by 13 cents for 10,000 workers, through August 1, 1950, under a CIO UAW agreement.

Detroit Ford Motor Co General Motors Corp Ford Packard Motor CIO United Auto Workers Packard General Motors

Auto Industry Faces Shutdowns Over Coal Strike Fallout

Layoffs next week blamed on steel shortages from the last coal strike. Ford reports today’s shutdown due to lack of production parts. GM may close 50 to 60 plants including Michigan lines. some plants could be idle about a week. Ford lines in Dallas Atlanta and Long Beach remain active. Briggs Manufacturing sees ongoing disruptions despite wage talks. 80 Meldrum workers returned but refused to work. Bendix faces a looming walkout threat as talks fail and a 15,000 member strike is possible before June 26.

Ford Michigan Dallas Tex Atlanta Long Beach Bendix Corp UAW Bendix

Revival to Continue at Tent All Week

Rev Paul Roberts announced the Baptist revival at the tent on 7th Ave West will run through next week and close Sunday night June 20. The Sunday school starts June 20, with services Sunday at 9:30 and 11 and a final meeting at the tent at 7:45. Rev Porter Barrington will join for the full campaign.

Paul Roberts 7Th Ave. West Porter Barrington

Sunday activities at St Pauls Lutheran Church

The notice lists services and programs at St Pauls Lutheran Church Fourth Avenue and Sherman Street with Sunday school topics on The Conversion of Saul and The Church, a Divine service at 1030 am, teacher and adult instruction meetings, and vacation Bible school Sessions. It promotes conversion through faith and invites Decatur children and adults to attend.

Fourth Avenue Sherman Street Robert O. Masehke Saul Decatur Jesus Christ

God The Preserver Of Man Sunday Lesson Sermon

All Christian Science churches announce the Sunday lesson sermon titled God The Preserver Of Man with Numbers 6 24 26 as golden text There is no fear in love but perfect love casteth out fear The services include 11 oclock Sunday worship 9 45 Sunday school and 7 30 Wednesday evening meeting A reading room opens 2 to 4 pm Wednesdays and Saturdays at the rear Johnston Street entrance Public invited.

John Johnston Street

Willoughby Presbyterian Children’s Day Program at 10 A.M

Willoughby Presbyterian Church at Ninth and Sixth observes Children’s Day with a program Sharing the Tenth at 10 a.m. Readers Miss Eugenia Little and Miss Ruth Cox. Billy Johnson sings while the school participates. An offering supports Sunday school missions. The 11 a.m. sermon continues the home training theme. Evening service at 5 p.m. titled Hope with Rev. Hugh J. May delivering. Ralph Hood is superintendent, Frances Cox pianist.

Willoughby Presbyterian Willoughby Presbyterian Church Ninth Sixth Avenue Eugenia Little Ruth Cox Billy Johnson Hope Hugh J. May Ralph Hood Frances Cox

Revival Campaign At Corner 4th Avenue And Grant Street

Porter Barrington leads revival services with 11:00 a.m. at the church and 7:45 p.m. in the big tent on 7th Avenue West. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. with Paul Roberts pastor and musical leadership by J. G. Price Edmond D. Keith Bob Cromwell. Training Union meets at 6:30 p.m. to allow time for the tent services. Somebody cares for YOUR soul.

4Th Avenue Grant Street Paul Roberts J. G. Price Bob Cromwell Edmond D. Keith Porter Barrington Church 7Th Avenue West Training Union

St Johns Episcopal Church Services and Schedule

St Johns Episcopal East Gordon Drive announces June 13 service schedule. Trinity Sunday features 9:45 church school 10:00 adult bible class 11:00 morning prayer and sermon by Rev John B Walthour. Mr E M Chapman away at Scottsboro and Guntersville. no Holy Communion at 7:30 nor service at St Peters Mission. worship at St Timothy's Athens led by Mr Thomas Edwards. Mon-

ST. John’s Episcopal Gordon Drive Second Avenue E. M. Chapman Trinity B. M. Cornell John B. Walthour St. Philip's Cathedral Atlanta

Samuel and Israelite demand for a king

A religious article reflects on Samuel the prophet and Hannah and Elkanah's son. It notes Israel's shift from theocracy to monarchy under Saul, despite Samuel's warnings, and cites broader comparisons to ancient quasi-theocracies and imperial rulers.

Israel Samuel Egypt Saul Kish

Samuel 15 22 Obedience Valued Over Sacrifice

Memory verse notes the emphasis on obeying the Lord over burnt offerings and sacrifices. It cites Samuel’s question reflecting that obedience is preferred to ritual acts. The verse highlights obedience as the key to divine delight.

Samuel I Samuel

Samuel and Saul The prophet judge and the divided kingdom

Samuel served as Israel’s prophet and judge. He led battles against the Philistines, called the people to worship the Lord with all their hearts, and prayed for deliverance. Saul’s disobedience cost him the throne and the kingdom split, with Samuel mourning Saul’s fall.

Samuel Israel Joel Abiah Eli Saul Kingdom of Matures Syndicate, Inc

No 1 unit with Mrs F T Richardson Jr at Mooresville

A 3 day schedule entry notes a No 1 unit meeting with Mrs F T Richardson Jr in Mooresville. The fragment indicates a local event or appointment setting in Mooresville with a named individual.

F. T. Richardson Jr Mooresville

Services announced for week at Southside Baptist Church

Rev. Carl Roberts released the weekly schedule for Southside Baptist Church beginning June 13. Sunday features include Sunday school at 9 30 led by E D Eaves and morning worship at 10 45. a 5 00 Junior department class visit. 6 30 Baptist Training Union. 7 30 evening worship followed by a Young People fellowship led by Mrs Elva Tipton. Monday 3 00 Lizzie Moate circle meets with Mrs Earnest Ward and Nova Burn circle with Mrs Addie Camp. officers and teachers meeting at 6 30. mid week prayer service. Roberts leads a Romans study urging church attendance. Y W A week at Ridgecrest starts June 17 to 23. A baptismal service will be held Sunday night June 13.

First Methodist Otis E. Kirby F. O. Smith Paul Robinson E. R. Naylor Athens College Henry J. Fleming W. E. Curry Methodist Youth Fellowship Young People’s Department Etna Ree Carrell Ninth Street Methodist Church Miss Carrell Young People’s Choir Carl Roberts Southside Baptist Church E. D. Eaves Baptist Training Union Ed Self Elva Tipton Lizzie Moate Womens Missionary Society Earnest Ward Nova Burn Addie Camp Roberts Ridgecrest Southside Church

Daily Crossword Clues and Cryptoquote Puzzle

Crossword puzzle with across and down clues covering general terms. includes a cryptoquote puzzle JOOLFWWFS MX CKHIZIKSFW IPF MFWI CTX BTHH-OJOF and yesterday's cryptoquote WE FEW WE HAPPY FEW WE BAND OF BROTHERS SHAKESPEARE. distributed by King Features Syndicate.

Shakespeare King Features Syndicate, Inc

First Christian Church at East Moulton Services Listed

Revs R F Miller and Malcom Reigle lead schedule with 9 45 a m morning worship junior church 11 00 a m Sunday school 6 30 p m youth fellowship 7 30 p m evening service and 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer. Communion morning worship 11 00 a m. Theme Co wardice or Courage. Minister James G Wallace invites all to worship.

R. F. Miller Lee Billions Malcom Reigle Robert Bradford Billions First Christian East

Corner Oak and East Vine Streets Church Schedule

Rev W W Glass pastor with William McAliley assistant holds 9 45 am Sunday school led by Frederick Hunt Jr superintendent 11 am morning worship sermon Whom God Hath Touched 230 pm Oakland Chapel Sunday school preaching with McAliley 3 pm Courtland Road chapel Sunday school Eugene Morrow superintendent 6 00

Corner Oak East Vine Streets W. W. Glass William McAliley Frederick—Hunt Jr Oakland Chapel McAliley Courtland Road Chapel Eugene Morrow

Revival services continue with evangelist Lanham schedule

R D Underwood ministered revival services with evangelist O S Lanham. Weekday Bible school runs 9 45 to 10 45 a m. Evening sermons at 7 30 p m. Sunday schedule includes Bible study at 9 45 a m morning worship and sermon at 10 45 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m. Revival continues through June 16.

R. D. Underwood O. S. Lanham

Westminster Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Westminster Presbyterian on Jackson Street at Eighth Avenue lists Rev. John A. Troxler as pastor. Sunday school begins 9:40 a.m. led by Dr. Eugene Chenault. morning worship at 11:00 a.m. features a sermon titled The Word Of Life. Westminster Fellowship meets at 6 p.m., Women's Auxiliary program Monday at 3:30 p.m., and mid week service is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with choir practice afterward.

Mary Emily Barnum Sandra Davis Woman's Auxiliary Tom Guyton Oak Street Phil Pointer Canal St A. J. Coleman Westminster Presbyterian

Reverend Thompson Announces Grant Street Church Services

Minister A Thompson lists Sunday Bible classes at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Ladies Bible class at 2:30 p.m. Evening services Sunday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. will be dismissed to attend Grant Street church services.

A. Thompson Grant Street

Minister B C Carr Announces Weekly Services

The article lists church services for minister B C Carr with Bible study times Sunday 9:45 a m and 10:45 a m worship plus evening service at 7:00 p m Tuesday mid week study at 7:30 p m Thursday Fairview Bible class at 7:30 p m An invitation is extended to all.

B. C. Carr Fairview

Portland Faces New Flood Crest From Columbia Break

Flooding Columbia river breaches another dike on Portland outskirts driving water into lowlands ten miles east. Evacuations completed. army engineers target a preventive dike downstream protecting Reynolds aluminum plant. Crest expected to exceed 30 feet. Fraser River also high. Three weeks of floods kill 33 and cause over 100 million dollars in damage. 59 missing from Vanport case. four confirmed dead there.

Portland Ore Columbia Reynolds Company U. S. Weather Bureau Oregon Canada Fraser Pacific Red Cross Vanport

Budget Okayed for Auburn Institute 1948 49

Alabama Polytechnic Institute board of trustees approved a fiscal year 1948 49 operating budget totaling 3,252,500 dollars. Acting President Ralph B Craughon led the action with student fees 1,506,250 dollars state funds 1,561,175 dollars federal funds 102,724.28 dollars and miscellaneous 82,332.72 dollars contributing.

Auburn Ala Alabama Polytechnic Institute Board of Trustees Ralph B. Craughon

Emperors Horses Used For Wedding Of Alabama Girl

Australian officer Lt Col Thomas F B MacAdie and Miss Colleen Clay of Birmingham will ride to their wedding reception in a coach drawn by four of Emperor Hirohito’s horses. The couple will be escorted by mounted officers from the First Cavalry Division after a wedding at the Washington Heights housing area chapel. Colleen Clay is the daughter of Capt and Mrs Jeff Clay of Birmingham.

Tokyo Alabama Emperor Hirohito Thomas F. B MacAdie Melbourne Colleen Clay Birmingham First Cavalry Division Washington Heights Jeff Clay

Retonga Brings Relief Says Mrs McDonald

Mrs Arthur G McDonald of Quitman Mississippi and resident of Stonewall Mississippi for 20 years credits Retonga with restoring appetite reducing gas and improving sleep She says the herbal medicine with Vitamin B-1 eased digestion and constipation and she can work comfortably The ad notes a money back guarantee and availability at Clements Drug Store and Goidel s Drug Store.

Retonga Arthur G. McDonald Quitman Miss Stonewall Ries Clements Drug Store Goidel's

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