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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1937

Page

8

Sermon on Final Judgment by Rev Smith at Baptist Church

Rev Smith preached on the final judgment from Second Corinthians, teaching that souls assign their fate by earthly deeds, with Christ's blood as the passport to heaven. He urged personal evangelism and said life counts through deeds, influencing heaven rewards and future recognition of loved ones.

Baptist Second Corinthians Christ Heaven Hell Earth Rev. Smith C. L. Dobbs Selock

Cullman Man Dies From Basement Staircase Injuries

A Cullman man died from head injuries after falling down basement stairs at his home on Thursday night. Funeral services are set for 4 p m Sunday at First Christian Church Cullman with burial to follow. He was a well known local resident. The injured man was found by his wife unconscious at the foot of the stairs and did not regain consciousness.

Alabama Cullman First Christian Church Ana Thoes Joseph Benjamin

DUBY BRONAUGH INJURED IN HOME ACCIDENT

Duby Bronaugh sustained a severe head wound after striking his forehead on a fuse box corner at his home 909 Eighth Avenue East. A long gash above the left eye bled heavily before medical aid stopped the bleeding. He was returned home and expected to recover within a day or two.

Eighth Avenue East Bronaugh

Willoughby Presbyterian Announces Sunday Services

Church notices for Willoughby Presbyterian list Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Frank Lewis minister W B Strong at Ninth Street and Sixth Avenue South mid week prayer service Wednesday 730 p m led by the pastor ladies Aid meet Monday 230 p m vacation Bible school and evangelistic services begin the fourth Sunday in June

Willoughby Presbyterian W. B. Strong Ninth St 6Th Ave South Frank Lewis Ladies’ Aid

Tomorrow's Lesson At SUNDAY SCHOOL

Dr Alvin Fe Bell presents a Sunday lesson on Genesis 42 to 45 and Judah’s plea for Benjamin. The article notes Joseph’s test, the cup incident, and Judah’s self sacrifice, with references to Second Corinthians and church activities at First Church of Christ Scientist Decatur.

Alvin FE. Bell Leasson

St. John’s Episcopal Church Weekly Service Schedule

St. John’s Episcopal at Jackson Street and Gordon Drive lists services led by Rev. Oliver C. Cox including Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on All Saints and Holy Days, Church school at 9:45 a.m., prayer at 3 p.m., St. Peter’s Mission at 7:30 p.m., and a confirmation service.

ST. John's Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive Oliver C. Cox St. Peter's Mission

First Methodist L D Patterson Service Schedule

Pastor Patterson leads 9 30 a m and 11 a m sermons on The Meaning of Progress and The Secret He Wen Special as the choir and young people perform. An Intermediate Young People's meeting, a 2 30 p m sermon, and a prayer meeting on Wednesday follow. The Junior Board of Stewards meets Friday at 7 p m with Bishop's Crusade celebration at 7 30.

First Methodist L. D. Patterson Constance

St Pauls Lutheran service schedule in Sherman

The church on St. Pauls Lane at St. Pauls Lutheran Sherman announces 8:30 a m divine service on the third Sunday after Trinity and 9:30 a m Sunday school with Bible class. Teachers' Training Class Thursday at 7:30 p m. Sermon theme A Changeless Christ for a Changing World. Visitors welcomed.

St. & Fourth Ave EB. T. Town Divine Service ST. Paul's Lutheran Sherman

Lighthouse of the Tennessee Valley Welcomes Worshipers

Central Baptist invites all to worship at 4th Ave and Grant St with Sunday school at 9 45. J C Cowan is General Superintendent. Morning service at 11 features Pastor Cowell on How the Church Can Communism's Challenge. Baptist Training Union at 6 45 precedes Evening Service at 7 45 on Simple Condition of Salvation.

Central Baptist Eistic Cowell

St. Annes Catholic Church Winter Mass and Confession Times

St. Annes Catholic at Johnston Street and Fourth Avenue posts winter schedule including Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 a m Confessions Saturday 5 30 to 7 30 p m Sunday devotions at 7 30 p m Benediction and instruction at St Anns Rectory 331 Johnston Street Phone 41.

ST. Anne's Catholic Cor Johnston St Fourth Ave Patrick Joseph Buckley Johnston Street St. Ann's

First Baptist Church Service Schedule Corners Oak and Lafayette

Jesse F. Ray pastor leads Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. B T U at 6:30 p.m. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Both sermons by the pastor. Everyone is welcome to worship.

First Baptist Cor Oak and Lafayette Streets Jesse F. Ray

First Presbyterian Church Service Schedule Note

The notice lists services at First Presbyterian on Oak and Vine Streets with Pastor J. D. Wallace. Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m young people's meeting at 6 30 p m preaching service at 2 30 p m. Note unclear text remains.

First Presbyterian Oak and Vine Streets J. D. Wallace Jesus Our Lawyer

Change of hour as Vesper Services are discontinued

The Vesper service schedule is altered with hours changed and the usual cordial invitation extended. The notice notes a formal discontinuation of evening vesper services and invites attendees to adjust accordingly.

Southside Baptist Church Service Schedule

The Southside Baptist Church at 1333 Fourth Avenue South lists worship at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. with a 3 p.m. service at the Southside Baptist Mission. Training Service at 6:15 p.m. directed by Evan Russell, regular Wednesday prayer at 7:30 p.m., Thursday choir practice, and a general Be a Friend to Man Worship and Serve the Lord outreach.

Southside Baptist Southside Baptist Mission Fourth Avenue South Evan Russell

Sunday church services inviting attendance at Knox McMasters and Lindsey events

Sunday school 9 45 a m Knox McMasters Supt e King 10 45 a m by Lindsey on preaching Sunday evening 7 30 p m Ladies Bible Class Wednesday 3 o'clock Prayer Services Wednesday 7 30 p m You are cordially invited to attend all of these services.

Knox McMasters E King Lindsey

Memorial Drive Methodist Church Service and Classes

Ninth Avenue West service schedule lists church school at 9:45 a.m. led by C. P. Parker. Sept. 11 features preaching by Rev. R. L. Rains. Epworth League at 7:45 p.m. led by Joe Philpot. Revival services conducted by R. L. Rains in the evening.

Laymen's Day Service Promoted by Ninth Street Church

W L Spearman pastor invites full attendance for Laymen's Day at Ninth Street Methodist. Church school at 0 45 a m and an 11 o'clock laymen led service with M K Vickery as principal speaker.

Ninth Street W. L. Spearman Guy Jones K. Vickery

Revival services urged for city gathering led by Guthrie

Every man woman and child urged to attend. Laymen take charge. Revival begins seven tonight with Rev. W N Guthrie of Albertville Ala preaching. Daily services at 10 am and 7 30 pm with a 6 45 pm young people meeting led by Evelyn Beard. Public invited to attend and worship.

W. N. Guthrie Albertville Ala Young People's Department Evelyn Beard

Westminster Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule and Sermon Topics

The Westminster Presbyterian Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Henry Norton as superintendent and multiple classes led by Rev L H Knight Miss Ellen Groenendyke and Mrs Clara Cortner. Worship at 11 a m features the sermon Thou Art Near Oh Lord Psalms 119 151 and an evening service at 7 30 p m.

Westminster Presbyterian L. H. Knight Jackson St Eighth Ave Henry Norton Ellen Groenendyke Clara Cortner Hagerman Westminster Young Knight Intermediate League L. M. Whitt Young People's League LiGe Boy Scouts Meeting Bob Hunter Westminster Church

Golden Text Psalms line on salvation and refuge

The line from Psalms 62 7 proclaims salvation glory strength and refuge in God as the lesson's focal expression. The verse emphasizes God as rock and safety guiding the sermon’s spiritual theme.

Central Methodist church schedule and events

Ira F Hawkins Jr led services at Central Methodist with a sermon What Are You Going To Do With Yourself and an Epworth League rally. Evening sermon Joshua and the Capture of Ai. Vacation Bible School begins Monday for two weeks with tent leadership and instruction. Prayer service Wednesday led by Hon Melvin Hutson invites members and newcomers.

Central Methodist Ira F. Hawkins Geo Melvin Hutson

Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church Revival Schedule and Sermons

The Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church lists services with times pastors and teachers. Morning sermon by Rev. Frank T. Smith with a series on Immortality continues Sunday night. revival continues into next week. cottage prayer meeting Wednesday at Mrs J T Stevens residence.

Sixteenth Ave 16Th Ave Wadsworth St Chas L. Dobbs Men's Bible Glass C. L. Buck G W Norwood Frank T. Smith B. T.U

Fire Wipes Out G C Jones Store Shocks Pinedale

Sunday morning residents learned that G C Jones store burned from an unknown origin. The community notes farming activity and local visits as residents share daily life and travels including trips to Nashville for training and Bible sales.

Bishop to Speak at Confirmation Service

A noted Episcopal bishop will lead confirmation and preach at St. John's with a full choir. The bishop, active in church council work and World Faith and Order talks in Edinburgh, is to oversee the laying on of hands. Rev Oliver C. Cox leads the class, with special music and hymnody guiding the service.

Sean Council of the Church United States World Conference On Faith and Order Edinburgh Scotland Oliver C. Cox St. John’s McDowell E. E. Graves Paul Eubanks William Bryster

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Work Searches

Mrs. Fred Rainey and Miss Virginia McCowan spent Friday night with Mrs. Della McCowan. Mr. Marbut Gaston had been visiting the past week. Friends hope for Miss Annie Mae Eckstein's return from Decatur hospital. Miss Louise Coggin reports Children's Day at Shady Grove a great success. Damon and Rudolph Fogg have gone to Detroit, Michigan seeking work.

G. C. Jones Claud Broadway Shelby Jones Murray Faulkinberry Robert Tucker Cowan Forbes Eugene Gatlin Nashville Myrtle Dementia Jack Hobbs Willie Tillery Will Stevenson Bennie Reyer Johnson Joe Cross Tera Eckstein Albert Drake Fount Hobbs Minnie Hobbs Dementia Faulkinberry Martha Aldena Bee Toone Lorena George Mabel Douthit Evans Coggin Evans Fred Rainey Athens Lindsay Tillery W. EB. Tillery N. U. Johnson Ardmore Dewit Gatlin WU. Johnson E. S. Parson Ter Robert Black E. T. Stovall Buddy W. F. Rainey Virginia McCowan Della McCowan Marbut Gaston Annie Mae Eckstein Decatur Hospital Louise Coggin Shady Grove Damon Rudolph Fogg Detroit Michigan

Realistic Drama Ends in Tragedy at Wichita High

In Wichita Kansas a rehearsal for a realistic high school play ended in a fatal shooting when Kent Roessler 17 fired an empty gun, killing cast member Robert Douthitt 16. Roessler was absolved of blame.

Kent Roessler Robert Douthitt Roessler

Insurgents Fire Bilbao and Advance in Basque Front

Insurgent forces under Gen. Fidelio Davila bombarded Bilbao’s waterfront and breached the Basque capital’s outer defenses as they pressed toward the city. Government forces reported similar losses on the Oviedo front while Franco hinted at foreign troop withdrawals if other nations did likewise.

Associated Press Bilbao Fidelio Davila Francisco Franco Burgos Franco Madrid Alberto Liuzzi

Forest Fires Expand Idle South Lands by Acres

Forest fires add about one and a third million acres yearly to idle southern lands. Idle land increases taxes on productive areas, straining regional economies and land use.

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