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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1927

Page

5

Shelton Rutherford Wedding Plans Near Mid-Summer

Margaret C Shelton of Decatur and Miss Myona Rutherford of Tennessee announce plans for the wedding of their children, with the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs George Rutherford. After June 20 the couple will be at home at 606 8th Ave West. Mrs Jones hosts bridge party in honor of Pauline Dunnavent from Monroe Louisiana with guests including Mrs Andrew Perolio Mrs J P Brock Miss Pluma King Mrs Rutledge Thomas and Mrs J C Camp.

Pore Myona Tenn Georgeutherford Rutherford 8Th Ave. West Jones J. C. Camp Eldon Jones Bridge Pauline Dunnavgnt Monroe Andrew Perolio J. P. Brock Pluma King Rutledge Thomas Miss Dunnavent Perolio

Rutherford Horton Wedding at West Side Presbyterian

Miss Estelle Horton daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Horton married Harvey D Rutherford in a nine o'clock ring ceremony at the West Side Presbyterian manse with Rev E L Jones officiating. The bride wore Queen blue silk crepe and white hat as the newlyweds left for their honeymoon.

Mizpah Chapter to Elect Officers and Initiate Members

Mizpah Chapter No 19 C E S urges all members to attend Tuesday 7 30 p m at the Masonic hall for initiation of new members and the annual officers election. Sewing Circle Mary Lou Dancy Circle hosted by Mrs Thomas Hodson Tuesday at her Sherman Street home with Mrs Ed Mainard and Mrs Homer Motes assisting. luncheon to be served.

Mizpah Masonic Hall Mary Lou Dancy Thomas Hodson Sherman Street Ed Mainard Homer Motes Austinville Eastern Star Chapter

Missionary Society Meeting at First Methodist Church

The Missionary Society of First Methodist plans a Monday 4 PM meeting with circle leaders listed. Mary Louise Green wed Duncan Green in a quiet ceremony at First Presbyterian with Rev. Ira D. Holt performing the ring rite.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Central Methodist Church J. L. Draper J. E. Lovin Iresses

Elegant Decatur Wedding Fetes Marital Union

The ceremony featured a decoratively adorned church with oleander baskets and tulle bows. Music directed by Mrs Heber Haynes included songs by Mrs Ernest Williams and Mrs San Antonio. The bride wore navy georgette and carried sweet pea blooms. she was given in marriage by her brother Solan Green. Guests from multiple states attended. The couple will reside in Decatur after July 1 following Dr Morrow and wife leaving for Chicago.

Heber Haynes Ernest Williams Memphis San Antonio Texas Thos. Glen, Jr Birmingham Ala Frank Morrow Paul Jones Marci Green Solan Green Garner Pride Decature McDowell Mendelssohns H. 8. Green Georgette Columbia University Morrow Vanderbilt Pi Kappa Alpha Chicago Decatur Louis Strumberg Carleton, Jr Moffat Adams

Social Service and Health Building Topic Discussion

Mrs R H Walcott leads the afternoon talk on social service work with a special report from the social service committee. Dr H C McRee Morgan county health officer gives the main feature address on the program.

Draper Sherman Street R. H. Walcott Social Service Committee H. C. McRee Morgan County

Westminster Auxiliary to Meet at Mrs A Cis home

Circle one meets Monday afternoon at Mrs A cis home with Mrs E N Hart circle two with Miss Ro line Teasley Westminster circle with Miss Ro line Teasley

Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliary

Canal Street Rook Club Meeting Hosting Guests

The Canal Street Rook Club gathered Friday afternoon with Mrs. J. B. Cassells as hostess. Guests included Mrs. Frank Brown, Mrs. Lelia Grubbs Hall, and Miss Jessie Irwin. Contestants were Mrs. Ellen Ballas and Mrs. Will Wyker. Miss Irwin also visited. Souvenirs were given and a salad course was served.

Canal Street Rook Club J. B. Cassells Frank Brown Lelia Grubbs Hall Jessie Irwin Ellen Ballas Will Wyker Miss Irwin

Personal notices of trips and health in local society

Fredrick Hunt Jr Wilbur Bailey Jr and Billy Wyker Jr plan a month long boys camp near Knoxville Tennessee. Mr and Mrs F S Hunt and Miss Clara Berry will motor trip to North Carolina and Virginia stopping in Nashville Danville Bristol and Knoxville. Louise Neill of Wellesley College will visit Cleveland en route home to parents Dr and Mrs Louis A Neill arriving next week.

Fredrick Hunt, Jr Wilbur Bailey Billy Wyker Knoxville, Tenn F. S. Hunt Clara Berry North Carolina Virginia Nashville N. C Danville Bristol Knoxville Louise Neill Wellesley College Boston Mass Cleveland Ohio Louis A. Neill

Social notes recount visits and travel across Alabama

Residents and guests travel by motor to visit relatives in Montgomery Prattville Birmingham and Arab. The column lists names such as Mrs J R Daniell Dr T A McAmis and Miss Annie Mae Gardner with updates on recoveries and upcoming trips to New Orleans Little Rock and coastal states.

Dick Rives Here Montgomery J. R.daniell Samuel Blackwell T. A. McAmis Lawrenceburg Tenn Alabama Georgia Prattville Will Seamon Waycross

Paris Style Hints for Beach Wedding Fashion

A Parisienne marries in a bathing suit suit ensemble featuring an outer coat inner frock and inner bathing suit. Designer Paul Caret offers a three piece beach costume in ivory white with scarlet accents for chic informal weddings at the beach.

Evelyn McDonald Paris Paul Caret Caret

St Paul’s Lutheran Church Service Schedule

The St Paul’s Lutheran church announces Sunday school at 9:30 and Divine worship at 10:30. The evening service will cover Salvation by The Ordinance of Baptism. Sunbeams meet at 2:30 and Wednesday prayer at 7:30.

ST. Paul's Lutheran

St John’s Episcopal Service Schedule

Holy communion at 7 30. Church school and Men’s Bible class at 9 45. Morning prayer and sermon at 11.

John’s Episcopal Holy Communion Church School

Sunday School and Worship Schedule at Local Church

Sunday school 9 30 a m morning worship 11 a m subject Cedar and Can vasa junior and intermediate C E Societies 2 00 Westminster League 6 45 evening worship 7 30 subject The Sinners Friend special music directed by Mrs R M Mc Glathery assisted by Choir prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 Daily Vacation Bible school next week 8 45 to 12 00 all boys and girls cordial.

Cedar Vasa C. E Westminster League R. M. McGlathery

Fathers Day at First Methodist Church

The church sets Sunday the 19th as Fathers Day with 11:00 AM services where the pastor will discuss fathers and gratitude. An evening message titled Despising One's Birthright will follow. Regular services continue all week and visitors are welcome.

Central Methodist Sunday Service Schedule

Central Methodist church lists Sunday services with 9:30 Sunday school led by Supt J F Levin and 11:00 morning worship conducted by Pastor Rev Jas D Hunter. Junior Epworth League at 2:30 led by Mrs Walter Durham. Senior Epworth League at 7:00 led by Miss M Spencer. Evening worship at 8:00 by Rev Jas D Hunter.

Church Services Schedule with Rev. Bert White Speaker

Sunday school at 9 45 a m Communion and morning worship at 11 a m Subject Love in Four Dimensions Christian Endeavor at 7 p m Evening worship at 730 p m Rev Bert White of Ala will be the speaker Pastor W L Outhouse led the service

Christian Endeavor Bert White Ala W. L. Outhouse

Sunday Schedule at Local Church

Sunday school at 9 30 with a men class led by Rev R T Liston. At 11 Pastor J D Wallace speaks on The Second Coming of Christ. 6 30 Christian Endeavor. 7 30 Evening worship. The public is cordially invited to all meetings.

R. T. Liston J. D. Wallace Christ Christian Endeavor

South Side Baptist outlines sermon and schedule

Dr. Chas H Turner pastor at 11 a m and 7 30 p m preaching. Sabbath School at 9 45 a m led by Brother Will Spanabel Superintendent. Morning topic A Crisis in the Journey of Life.

South Side Baptist Chas. H. Turner Will Spanabel

Church Services and Singing School At Local Church

Sunday school at 9 45 followed by a Children’s Day program at 11 A special evening hour features a song service. Music by quartet and congregation You are invited to attend. Beginning Monday evening the 20th a singing school will be held at the church continuing twelve nights directed by Messrs Alton D More and Bethea Stedham

Christian Endeavor Messrs Alton Dmore Bethea Stedham

Church of God Weekend Schedule Totals Activities

Sunday 9 45 Sunday school led by J C Comp ley with Sept 11 worship and preaching. 6 30 Young Peoples meeting led by Brother Kent and D D Walker assistant. 7 30 Worship and preaching by A Q Bridwell pastor. 7 30 Prayer and praise and Bible study. 8 a m Monday June 20 Vacation Bible School at Church of God N Chapel. Teachers A Q Bridwell James Stanford Mrs Homer Mrs Shely Fox Mrs Bradford Mrs John

J. C. Compley Young Peoples’ Meeting Brother Kent D. D. Walker A. Q. Bridwell Church of God The N Chapel James Stanford Homer Shely Fox Bradford John

Decatur Baptist Invites with Time Change for B Y P U

Rev J D McCready presides at Decatur Baptist with Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 11 A M Evening service at 8 00 with B Y P U at 7 00 Note mentions change of time in B Y P U evening services You are invited.

Decatur Baptist J. D. McCready

Ninth Street Methodist Sunday Schedule and Events

On Sunday at 9 45 the church holds Sunday school led by L A Yarbrough superintendent Come prepared to give a free will offering to Annex Fathers Day observed All are urged to attend with sons At 7 00 the Senior Epworth League meets and at 7 30 a special service with oral music All members and friends urged to be present.

Ninth Street Methodist Schole

Westside Church Sunday Services Schedule

Public invited to hear Evangelist Horace Layman in sermons at Westside Church. Morning worship follows Sunday school with topics Report of the Spies and Faith of the Thief guiding the day’s services.

Westside Horace Layman

Central Baptist Church Sunday School and Services Schedule

Central Baptist invites worshippers with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and a 6 00 p m B Y P U meeting. Wednesday prayer and praise at 7 30 p m. Come and worship with us.

Central Baptist Sunday School

First Baptist Sunday Schedule and Sermons

The church lists a 9:30 men’s service and 9:45 Sunday school, 11:00 sermon titled The Bondage of Fear, 1:30 Sunbeams, 6:15 Bar B.A., and 7:30 sermon A Forsaken Son.

First Baptist P. A

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Margaret C. Shelton Rainey’s Fashion Parlor Jackson St Mae Allen Aviation Girls Harry Pep” Pearce Mary Grey Allen Mockingbird William Russel Thunder the Dog Princess William Fox David Belascos Space Forces Westminster Presbyterian Church the Friend of Sinners HOTEL Lyons Cafe H. C. Athey Prop Nereides Paul Pim Nereus Doris Thetis Galatea Rene Morrow-Green Mary Louise Green Hardy Stricklin Green Ira D. Holt First Presbyterian Church Lak Mathoe MOVE Albany Lee Sts Irwin Dubinsky M. E. Missionary Society Westminster Presbyterian Circles Louis A Neill Pauline Dunnavent Monroe, la W. B. Newsom Margeret Elizabeth Collier J.R. Collier Pauline Thornhill Will Dougherty Loursville, Ky J. R. Daniell Harry Carpenter Atanta CG. L. McKee Katherine Tuscon, Arizona Mrs. H. J. McKee Mrs. Hight Mrs Jesse Yarbrough Little Rock, Ark Mrs. Durrett Cagle White Rising Fawn, Ga Bailey W. A. Barton Annie Mae Gardner R. E. Hewlett Huntsville D. C. Adams Frank Ragin King Carlton King New Orleans James M. Clarke, Jr Flemington Chicago, Ill C. K. Lide 8. D. Brock Fifth Avenue West J. O. Camp Mary Virginia Dorothy Brock Seth Arthur W. A. Pitt Fourth Avenue, West Hattie Shelton Savannah, Ga Mrs. W. A. Pitt R. B. Flacher Charleston W. A Pitt Nettles Peterman, Ala H. H. May Hilda Carpenter Harriett Jane Irwin L. J. Faist Milton Andrews Andrews Mrs. Faist Margaret Broadus Randolph Macon College Broadus R. B. McWilliams Baby Berta Phinzy Westminster Presbyterian First Presbyterian Willoughby Presbyterian the Central Methodist Church Jas. D. Hunter
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