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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1934
Page
7
A church notices section lists Bible verses from Psalms and Science and Health passages, emphasizing trust in God, divine Mind, and the perfect relation between God and man. It notes a missionary program of the W. M. S. at the church annex on Lafayette Street and a 4:00 p.m. gathering with bead beams at the church.
Willoughby Presbyterian at Sixth Ave and Ninth St South WV invites worshipers to Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m Pastor A Gordon leads. Ladies Aid meets Monday at 2 30 p m as city revival prayer is urged.
Oak church at Lafayette under Pastor J. E. Berkstresser lists 9 30 Bible school led by W. M. Bailey and 11 00 morning worship. Evening worship at 7 30 features sermon What it Means to Follow His Steps based on 1 Peter.
The Westminster Presbyterian Church at Jackson Street and Eighth Avenue lists Sunday activities led by Ernest N. Hart. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with Henry Norton supervising, Men’s Bible class at 9:30 a.m., Women’s Bible class at 2:30 p.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. on The Work of the Holy Spirit, Westminster League at 6:30 p.m., and an evening song service at 7:30 p.m. featuring old hymns and songs. The church extends a friendly welcome.
A church service features a selection of beloved hymns sung by attendees. The program offers traditional songs and familiar melodies for worship and reflection.
The pastor conducts both Sunday services with special musical programs by the choir. Evening service at 7 30, midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. Visitors and new residents are warmly welcome to attend and join the family worship.
First Presbyterian invites the public to 9:45 Sunday school 11:00 morning worship where Pastor J. D. Wallace will preach on The Value of Experience in Our Religion. Additional meetings include 1:30 children, 7:00 young people, and 8:00 evening worship.
Pastor J M Holland leads Sunday school at 9 45 and Young People's meeting at 6 30. There is no evening worship due to revival at Southside Baptist church. W M S meets Monday at 2 30 with Mrs Barnes Ross as president.
J D Pickens, pastor, invites praise and participation for a banner Sunday at Southside Baptist Church. 9:45 Sunday school session, 10:45 morning worship marks the revival opening with Brothers Burson and Wallace preaching and singing, followed by 6:15 Young People's Train.
The notice states revival services scheduled at 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with no other details provided.
West Decatur Methodist outlines Sunday activities with Pastor T. H. Wilson leading Sunday school at 9 45 a m supervised by C L Napps and preaching at 11 a m A stewards meeting at 7 p m and league at 6 45 with a second preaching session at 7 30.
James Allen Smith pastor Mrs Burr organist A L Moye musical director invite families to Sunday school at 9 45 Wm R Spight speaks at 10 46 on Public Enemy No 1 Dent F Green preaches Sunday evening at 7 30 Hear these messages.
St John’s Episcopal on Jackson Street and Gordon Drive lists Rector Rev. Peter M. Dennis. Church school at 9:45 a.m. Bible Class at 10 a.m. Morning prayer at 11 a.m.
No services this Sunday at St. Peter’s Episcopal Mission. St. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman Street and Fourth Ave lists services for the third Sunday after Trinity with an 8:30 devotional on The Dance, 9:30 Sunday school and Bible class led by A. J. Holtman, Walther League meeting Monday with Katherine Schneider, and an election of officers for a unit titled A Changeless Christ for Changing World. You too are welcome.
Chas L Dobbs pastor leads Sunday 9:30 a m service with 9:45 a m Sunday school taught by G W Norwood. Emory Teague announces Sept 11 1000 a m sermon. Evening worship at 7 30 p m with B Y P U at 6 15 directed by C L Buck. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30.
George W. Emptage ministers a series of church meetings with Bible classes at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 45 a m Mr Pittman speaks on Come and See and again at 7 45 p m in the final message The schedule continues with a 6 30 p m Young People's class and a Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer session A Thursday 3 00 p m Ladies Bible class is held in the church building
Mrs Kimball Jones and her daughter Miss Mary are weekend guests with relatives in town, enjoying time together and local hospitality during their stay.
Nell Johnston won the Decatur Princess beauty contest after rounds of eliminations at the Ritz Theatre in Athens. The event showcased local talent with acts by Edna Faye Jones, Doris Laubenthal, Betty McGehee, June Thompson, Virginia Fox, Libby Helman, Bob Hunter, Sarah Moses, Dorothy Adkinson and others amid stage decorations by G. P. Banniza.
The show featured dance numbers by Marguerite Jernigan Shirley Bragg Ruth Crafton Edna Faye Jones Kathryn Timberlake Katherine Bussey Dorothy Himes and Jean Ellen Polytinsky. Mrs G P Banniza directed the act with Neal Wells orchestra delivering the music. Manager Banniza thanked participants and merchants for a successful event.
Shirley Temple, four in 1934, commands offers from Paramount New York for 5000 weekly personal appearances and 3500 for a national radio broadcast. Fox holds a seven year contract paying 150 weekly, with talks of raises as her earning power grows.
Fredric March says Hollywood needs a male fashion czar with prestige to break taboos and renew style. He suggests Adolphe Menjou give up acting for the post, while noting Ma has no clothes at the moment and references mid 19th century romantic attire tied to Browning and Barrett.
A fragmentary report describes an injury blamed on a reckless friend. Dialogue references a six cylinder car and partial repairs. The exchange hints at household disruption while the car is discussed and the home is the waiting area for the family.
A playful exchange mocks gender roles and pay in a joke about a 22 year old sales manager and a husband who questions a wife’s earnings. The Employment Bureau is invoked to joke that maids won’t work for $30 a month, while a wife suggests divorce for higher alimony.
A woman complains her husband hurries to work without cooking breakfast as he searches for money to buy a new one, calling him lazy and criticizing his priorities.
A satirical snippet contrasts remarks about being in print with a comic dialogue between a young couple. The exchange touches on desire for publicity, parental approval, and the woman’s insistence on mutual respect. The tone is light and didactic.
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