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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1930

Page

8

Clara Bow Stars in True to the Navy at Princess Theater

Clara Bow headlines True to the Navy with a fiery New Look as sailors in San Diego harbor flavor her flirtations and romance with Fredric March. The film features Bow’s singing, Rudy Vallee orchestra and a nautical adventure mix, while Hell Harbor screens with Lupe Velez in a tropical Tampa backdrop.

Lara Clara Bow Wes Navy Bob Clara San Diego Harry Green Fredric March March Hell Harbor Lupe Velez Princess Theatre Rita Johnson Young Henry Morgan Morgan Wade Horngold Tampa Florida Jean Hersholt John Holland Gibson Gowland al St. John

Picnic Schedule Sets St. John's Event at Mooresville

The annual church school and parish picnic of St. John's Episcopal Church will be held Wednesday afternoon at the plantation of Gilbert White in Mooresville. Cars depart from the parish house on Jackson Street at 3 p.m.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Gilbert White Mooresville Jackson Street

George W. Young Retires as Head of Sheet Metal Works

George W. Young retires after ten years as president of Southern Sheet Metal Works. G. Pucket will succeed him as president, with R. B. Moseley of Little Rock as vice president and Fred A. Genaty as secretary treasurer. The firm announced the personnel changes amid local interest.

George W. Young Southern Sheet Metal Works Mr.Young G. Pucket R. B. Moseley Little Rock Ark Fred A. Genaty

Haleyville Evangelist Hart Receives Praise At Tent Meetings

Haleyville officials report a successful revival at the tent beside the Presbyterian church. Rev E F Hart from Decatur and Rev W Dendy of Courtland preached strong gospel messages, with full seats and notable singing. Morning services run 10 to 11 and evening at 7 45 with quartette and trio performances.

Presbyterian Church T. B.jordan E. N. Hart Decatur Dendy Courtland

Juror Excused for Ill Brother in Circuit Court

Alex Williams of Somerville route 3 was excused by Judge James E. Horton after reporting his brother was critically ill and requested at his bedside.

Alex Williams Somerville James E. Horton

First Christian Bible School Services and Schedule Announced

Cyril Uirich announces at First Christian that Bible School meets at 9 45 a m with J B Hars Tow as superintendent The Lord's Supper observed at 10 45 a m open to all Worship at 7 30 p m Pastor preaches at both hours Leagues meet at 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday Public urged to attend Strangers welcome Pastors note.

Chhristian Bible School J.B. Hars Guy Jones

West Decatur Methodist Church Local Schedule

West Decatur Methodist at 206 Eighth Ave. lists church services at 3 p.m. Sunday school at 2 p.m. Epworth League gathering at 6 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. Leonard McCulloch leads.

West Decatur Methodist Eighth Ave West L. J. Kaylor Epworth League Leonard McCulloch

Central Methodist Service Promotes Progressive Church

John R. Turner pastors Central Methodist with 9:30 a.m. Sunday school led by J. F. Levin. Morning worship at 11 features a sermon on A Progressive Church for a Progressive Age. Evening service at 7:45 includes a morality play Experience by Audrey Johnston of John Fletcher College Ohio. Visitors invited.

Central Methodist John R. Turner J. F. Levin Audrey Johnston John Fletcher College Oskaloosa Ohio

First Baptist Oak and Lafayette Weekly Schedule

Sunday services at First Baptist Oak and Lafayette St led by Pastor J E Berkstresser include 9 30 am Sunday school with W M Bailey 11 am morning worship with a sermon Approving the Things That Are Excellent 11 30 am junior service 6 30 pm Baptist Young Peoples Unions 7 30 pm evening worship sermon Is Conscience an Infallible Guide Monday 7 30 pm Boy Scouts meeting led by Paul F Dix Scoutmaster and Sunday school officers teachers and workers gathering

First Baptist Oak Lafayette St J. E. Berkstresser W. M. Bailey Baptist Young Peoples’ Unions Boy Scouts Paul F. Dix

St Johns Episcopal Church Trinity Sunday Schedule

St Johns Episcopal on Jackson Street and Gordon Drive lists Trinity Sunday services and classes led by Rev. Peter M. Dennis. Holy communion at 7:30 a.m. Church school at 9:45 a.m. Womens Bible class at 10:00 a.m. Men’s Bible class at 10:00 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11:00 a.m. Church school on Wilder Place at 3:00 p.m. Psalm quotation included.

ST. John’s Episcopal Jackson Street Gordon Drive Peter M. Dennis Trinity Maynard Layman Wilder Place

Westminster Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Ernest N Hart pastor leads morning worship at 11:00 a.m with a sermon on The Greatness of God and the Weakness of Man. Sunday school and classes start at 9:30 a.m, Young People at 2:00 p.m, Westminster League at 6:30 p.m, at Eighth Avenue and Jackson Street.

Westminster Presbyterian Eighth Avenue Jackson Street Ernest N. Hart O. 8. Hagerman Miss Groenendyke Rev W. Dendy Young Peoples C. E Westminster League the Church

Southside Baptist Church Services and Schedule

J D Pickens pastors services with 9 45 am Bible school led by Fred E Halbrooks 11 am morning worship sermon When is Vacation Time for Our Churches 6 15 pm Baptist Young People Department directed by W E Nethery 7 30 pm evening worship Making My Life Count in Christs Kingdom Sunday school workers council Wednesday at 7 pm prayer meeting 7 45 choir 8 15 public welcome to all services

Southside Baptist J. D. Pickens Bible School Fred E. Halbrooks Baptist Young Peoples Department W. E. Nethery Christ’s Kingdom Sunday School Workers Council

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Willoughby Presbyterian on 6th Ave and Ninth St invites the public. Sunday school at 9 45 am led by Acker, preaching at 11 am on Debtors To Christ. Evening services include 6 30 pm Christian Endeavors and 7 30 pm The Victorious Life. Personal Workers League meets Wednesday at 7 pm and prayer is at 7 30 pm.

Willoughby Presbyterian Geo. W. Tryling Acker Personal Workers League

Grant Street Church of Christ Welcomes Gordon Turner

Bible study at 9:45 a.m. Preaching at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. by Gordon H. Turner of Columbia Tennessee. Turner, a former Lipscomb College science head and public instruction official, is described as a capable speaker and gospel preacher. Young folks class 7:30 p.m. Monday and prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Church OF Christ Grant Street James R. Greer Gordon H. Turner Columbia Tenn Turner Lipscomb College Ma Co Business Training Institute Nashville Bro. Turner Grant Street Church of Christ

Four Hundredth Augsburg Confession Anniversary at St Pauls

St Pauls Lutheran Sherman St and 4th Ave hosts Augsburg Confession anniversary at 3 p.m. with Sunday school Bible class at 9:30 a.m. Divine worship at 10:30 a.m. Also a teachers training class Monday at 7:30 p.m.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman St 4Th Ave E. T. Town Trinity

Central Baptist Church Services and Pastor’s Departure

Central Baptist led by James Allen Smith schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m with pastoral blessings. Evening programs at 6 30 p m Y P U at 7 30 p m and What then will you do with Jesus at 7 30 p m. Wednesday prayer. The pastor will not preach again until September 14 while services continue at the church during absence with weekly announcements.

Central Baptist James Allen Smith Y. P. Uv Jesus

Fairview Baptist Morning Worship and Sunday School

J. T. Anderson, pastor at Fairview Baptist, invites all to Sunday School at 9 45 a m taught by B F Teal followed by morning worship at 11 with the sermon Wide Awake Christians The 7 30 evening sermon by the pastor titled Whosoever Will is announced Parents are urged to bring children to Sunday school You are welcome.

Fairview Baptist J. T. Anderson B. F. Teal

Gasoline Price Cut Reaches Athens After Chamber Complaint

Gasoline in Athens was cut to 23 cents Friday by Standard Oil Co. and other firms are expected to follow. The reduction lowers the local retail price by three cents, after the Athens Chamber of Commerce complained that prices were out of line with neighboring towns.

Athens Ala Standard Oil Co Athens Chamber of Commerce

Young Campers Have Big Time at Camp Ki at Vinemont

Sam Arvidson secretary of the YMCA reported on his return to Camp Ki at Vinemont that more than twenty boys are enjoying a full week of clean, healthful sports and instruction from leaders.

Sam Arvidson Vinemont Mr. Arvidson the Daily

Jury Declares Mistrial in Dial v. Louisville and Nashville

A mistrial was declared Friday in the case of G. P. Dial Jr. versus Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Dial, an employee, sought $3,000 for injuries he said occurred when earth collapsed on him while working on the railroad right of way. A rehearing was scheduled for a second trial.

G. P. Dial, Jr Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company Dial

Kentucky People Injured in Auto Crash Near Athens

Four Lexington residents, Mr. and Mrs. F B Drake and Mr. and Mrs. J B Shannon, were injured when a Packard skid on loose gravel and went into a ditch near Athens. They are reported recovering rapidly at Powers Hospital. Drake owns the Drake Hotel in Lexington.

Athens Ala Packard F. B. Drake J. B. Shannon Lexington Powers Hospital Drake

Conference Called For Adult School Organizers

A four day conference for organizers of schools for adults who cannot read and write will be held at the University of Alabama summer school from June 16 to 20 as part of the state wide education conference. Miss Claire Bloodworth directs the effort with speakers including Dr. A F Harman H G Dowling Chas W West Ethel Crumpton and others plus lectures by Dr N L Englehardt on educational administration and health topics in adult education.

A. F. Harman H. G. Dowling Tuscaloosa County Chas. W. West Jefferson County Ethel Crumpton Walker County W. &. Murdoch Birmingham News Terry Foster Federal Board For Vocational Education Bloodworth Chalmers Webster State Board of Health

Two Ministers Exchange Pulpits This Sunday

James R. Greer of the Church of Christ will swap pulpits with Gordon H. Turner of Columbia this Sunday. Turner is expected to attract a large crowd to the local service.

James R. Greer Church of Christ Gordon H. Turner Columbia

Last Sermon Here Until Fall At Central Baptist

Dr James Allen Smith pastor of Central Baptist church preaches his last sermon this Sunday before an extended European tour. He and his family depart Monday for Knoxville then New York en route to Europe.

James Allen Smith Central Baptist Church

Young People To Meet At Athens Presbyterian Conference

The first annual assembly of North Alabama Presbyterian young people will gather in Athens for a week starting June 24. Several hundred youths ages 15 to 30 are expected, with Athens College providing dormitories and recitation buildings. The campus, longtime Epworth League summer ground, will host courses and recreation led by top church talent. Athens Presbyterian Church acts as host.

The Presbyterian Church For North Alabama Athens College North Alabama Epworth League Presbyterian Church Athens Presbyterian Church

Oxecatur Industrial Payroll Nears Five Million Dollars

Oxecatur's industrial payroll climbs toward five million dollars annually, signaling robust employment and local economic activity. Major employers in the sector include several plants and facilities contributing steady wages and economic stability for the region.

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