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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1927

Page

7

Society Notes From Decatur And Monroe Visitor

Mrs. J C Camp hosted a bridge afternoon in honor of Miss Pauline Dunnavent of Monroe La visiting relatives. Attendees included Mrs Andrew Perolio Mrs J P Brock Miss Pluma King Mrs Rutledge Thomas and Mrs Eldon Jones. The setting featured summer flowers and high score went to Mrs Perolio with a second trophy to Mrs Brock.

Jones J. C. Camp Eldon Jones Pauline Dunnavgnt Monroe Andrew Perolio J. P. Brock Pluma King Rutledge Thomas J. C. Camp and Miss Dunnavent Perolio Miss Dunnavent

Rutherford Horton Matrimony Blessed at West Side Manse

Miss Estelle Horton daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Horton married Mr Rutherford in a nine o’clock morning ceremony at the West Side Presbyterian manse The officiant was V E L Jones The bride wore Queen blue gown of silk crepe and a white picture hat After the ceremony the couple departed for their honeymoon.

Mizpah Chapter Meeting and Sewing Circle Notices

Mizpah Chapter No 190 E S calls all members to a 7 30 pm Tuesday meeting at the Masonic hall for initiation of new members and the annual election of officers. The Mary Lou Dancy Sewing Circle will be entertained by Mrs Thomas Hodson on Sherman Street Tuesday with assistance from Mrs Ed Mainard and Mrs Homer Motes. luncheon to be furnished by the hostess.

Mizpah Mizpan E.-S Masonic Hall Mary Lou Dancy Thomas Hodson Sherman Street Ed Mainard Homer Motes Austinville Eastern Star Chapter

Missionary Society Holds First Methodist Meeting

There will be a Missionary Society meeting at the First Methodist church Monday afternoon at 4 o clock. Circle leaders are Mrs J W Cary Mrs C C Robertson Mrs R T Tyler and Mrs E E Hargrove for Duncan circle. A towel to be placed in the Ma sonic Home box for an early date is requested.

Quiet Wedding of Miss Mary Louise Green

Miss Mary Louise Green and her groom were quietly married Wednesday at 4 PM at the First Presbyterian Church in a ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Ira D. Holt. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Hardy Stricklin Green and the ceremony drew interest from prominent local families.

Mary Louise Green Hardy Stricklin Green Ira D. Holt First Presbyterian Church

Wedding of Miss Green and Mr. Morrow Featured in Decatur

The event showcased simple yet artistic decorations with field and garden flowers. Music directed by Mrs Heber Haynes accompanied vows as Miss Marci Green and her brother Sosan Green stood with the bridegroom Garner Pride of Decatur. The couple will reside in Decatur after July 1. The Daily Corinthian notes out of town guests from San Antonio Birmingham Memphis and Ripley plus family ties to Agnes Scott Vanderbilt and Pi Kappa Alpha.

Heber Haynes Ernest Williams Memphis M Rs. Rumberg San Antonio Texas Thos. Glen, Jr Birmingham Als Frank Morrow Paul Jones Marci Green Bertha Sosan Green Garner Pride Decature Ala Goriath Agnes Scott College Columbia University Morrow Vanderbilt Pi Kappa Alpha Chicago Decatur Louis Strumberg Carleton, Jr Moffat Adams David Park Thomas Glen Elizabeth Brown Ripley Clifford Green Dorothy Green Harold Arnold Eugene S. Morrow Sheffield The Daily Corinthian

Social Service and Health Building Discussion Outline

On Sherman Street a meeting on social service and health building will be led by Mrs R H Wolcott head of social service. A special report from the social service committee will be given and the main feature will be an address by Dr H C McRee health officer of Morgan County.

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

Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliary Circle Meeting Planned

Westminster Presbyterian Circles plan a Monday afternoon gathering at Mrs. A D Jervis home. Circle three meets with Mrs. E N Hart and the Westminster circle with Miss Roline Teasley.

Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliary A. D. Jervis E. N. Hart Westminster Circle Roline Teasley

Canal Street Rook Club Hosts Friendly Afternoon

The Canal Street Rook Club met Friday afternoon with hostess Mrs. J. B. Cassells and guests including Mrs. Frank Brown Mrs. Lelia Grubbs Hall and Miss Jessie Irwin. Contestants Mrs. Ellen Ballas and Mrs. Will Wyker received souvenirs after the games followed by a salad course.

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

Local Notices Highlight Summer Travel Plans and Family News

Fredrick Hunt Jr Wilbur Bailey Jr and Billy Wyker Jr head to a boys camp near Knoxville for two months. Mr and Mrs F S Hunt and Miss Clara Berry plan a July motor trip to North Carolina and Virginia with stops in Nashville Danville Bristol and Knoxville. Louise Neill a Wellesley student will visit Cleveland and other sites en route home to see her parents Dr Louis A Neill and Mrs Neill. Dr Neill resumes work after tonsil surgery. Pauline Dunnavent visits her grandmother Mrs W B Newsom. Margeret Elizabeth Collier and Pauline Thornhill update on health and travel as the Doughertys of Louisville are guests.

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 Neil Miss Neill Tennessee

Visitors from Montgomery and the Southwest Arrive for Summer Stay

Guests of Mrs. J. R. Daniell include Mr. and Mrs. Dick Rives and two children who came by motor from Montgomery to spend time with relatives. Dr. and Mia L. McKee and Katherine from Tucson arrive to visit and stay with Birmingham friends. Others visit Arab and Prattville before motor tours to south Alabama and Georgia.

Dick Rives Here Montgomery J. R. Daniell Mia L. McKee Katherine Tuscon Arizona Birmingham

Social News From Local Families Report Weekend Plans

Mrs. Jesse Yarbrough travels to Little Rock to visit sister Durrett. Rising Fawn couples Cagle and White plus Birmingham’s Bailey stay with W A Barton. Annie Mae Gardner recovering from illness. Hewlett to visit Huntsville relatives. Hodson couple attend Austinville Eastern Star election and initiation. Adams family to visit New Orleans. W M Robinson recovering from illness. James M Clarke Jr returns from Flemington and Chicago. C K Lide visiting niece S D Brock on Fifth Ave West. J O Camp and Brock family visit Birmingham. Seth Arthur improving after auto accident on Fourth Ave West. Hattie Shelton returns to Savannah after visit. R B Flacher to Charleston. Nettles sisters arrive from Peterman to visit Mrs H H May. Faist and Andrews families host then motor to Muscle Shoals. Margaret Broadus returns from Randolph Macon College. Mrs R B McWilliams visits Birmingham with baby. staying with Mrs Berta Phinzy.

Paris Style Hints on Bathing Suit Wedding Attire

A Parisienne wedding in a three piece beach ensemble designed by Paul Caret features an ivory cape, scarlet accents, and a bathing suit with white trousers. The outfit combines outer coat, inner dress, and bathing suit to preserve chic dignity for informal ceremonies.

Evelyn McDonald Paris Paul Caret Caret

St Paul’s Lutheran announces Sunday schedule and sermons

CHUERHES ST PAULS LUTHERAN sets 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 divine worship on The First Man Bible study suspended till Fall evening service on Salvation by Christ Baptism to be administered Sunbeams meet 2 30 praise and prayer service invited to attend

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Christ

St Johns Episcopal Service Schedule Details

St John’s Episcopal lists holy communion at 7 30 morning prayer sermon at 11 church school and men’s Bible class at 9 45 An order of service timetable for Sunday services and related classes.

ST. John’s

Sunday church services and Vacation Bible school schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 00 with subjects Cedar and Can vass Junior and Intermediate E Societies 2 00 Westminster League 6 45 evening worship 7 30 with The Sinner s Friend Special music directed by Mrs R M Mc Glathery with choir Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 Daily Vacation Bible school daily next week 8 45 to 12 00 All boys and girls invited.

Westminster League R. M. McGlathery

Fathers Day at First Methodist Seeks Family Attendance

First Methodist sets Sunday the 19th as Fathers Day with 11:00 worship and a sermon on fathers and gratitude. Evening message titled Despising One's Birthright. Weeklong regular services and welcomes to visitors and strangers.

Central Methodist Church Sunday Schedule

Sunday services and activities listed with times and leaders: 9 30 Sunday school supervised by J F Levin. 11 00 Morning worship led by Rev Jas D Hunter. 2 30 Junior Epworth League led by Mrs Walter Durham. 7 00 Senior Epworth League led by Miss M Spencer. 8 00 Evening worship conducted by Rev Jas D Hunter.

Sunday worship and speaker at local church service

Sunday school begins at 9:45 am with morning worship at 11 am. Evening worship at 7:30 pm features Rev. Bert White of Roanoke Alabama as speaker. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 pm. Pastor W. L. Outhouse leads. Subject is Love in Four Dimensions.

Bert White Roanoke Ala W. L. Outhouse

Sunday Meetings at First Presbyterian Church

Sunday school at 9 30 for men taught by Rev R T Liston. At 11 00 Pastor J D Wallace discusses The Second Coming of Christ. 6 30 Christian Endeavor. 7 30 Evening worship. The public is cordially invited to all meetings.

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

South Side Baptist Preacher Holds Two Services

Dr Charles H. Turner pastor delivers sermons at 1 a.m. and 7 30 p m for the Sabbath at South Side Baptist with morning service led by Brother Will Spanabel superintendent. Subject is A Crisis in the Journey of Life.

South Side Baptist Chas. H. Turner Will Spanabel

Sunday church services and singing school announced

The church schedules Sunday school at 9:45, Children’s Day program at 11, Christian Endeavor at 6:30, and Evening worship at 7:30 with a song service led by quartet and congregation. Beginning Monday evening the 20th a singing school will run for twelve nights with Messrs. Alton More and Bethea Stedham as instructors.

Christian Endeavor Messrs Alton More Bethea Stedham Aierect

Church of God Sunday Services and Vacation Bible School

The notice lists church activities including Sunday school at 9 45 led by J C Con ley, worship at 6 30 with Young Peoples meeting led by Brother Kent, and Bible study. A vacation Bible school starts Monday June 20 at 8 a m at the Ni 10 Chapel with teachers A Q Bridwell James Stanford and others.

J. C Young Peoples’ Meeting Brother Kent D. D. Walk A. Q. Bridwell Church of God Ni 10 James Stanford Homer Shely, Fox Robert Bradford John Broderick

Decatur Baptist Sunday Services Update

Rev J D McCready pastor leads Sunday activities with Sunday school at 9 30 divine worship at 11 and evening service at 8 pm B Y P U at 7 00 note time change invites all to attend.

Decatur Baptist J. D. McCready

Ninth Street Methodist Sunday Schedule and Events

Sunday school at 9 45 led by L R Yarbrough superintendent. Bring free will offering for Annex. Fathers Day at 11 with all fathers and their sons to attend. Senior Epworth League at 7 PM followed by a 7 30 special service and music. All members and friends urged to attend.

Ninth Street Methodist Schole L. R. Yarbrough Thei Sons Epworth League

Sunday Services Schedule and Evangelist Horace Layman

Sunday school at 9 45. Juniors and Sunbeams at 2 30. Senior Endeavor at 6 30. Evening worship at 7 30. Morning sermon titled Report of the Spies and evening sermon Faith of the Thief. The public is invited to hear Evangelist Horace Layman.

Horace Layman

Central Baptist Sunday Services Schedule

Sunday school begins at 9 30 am with preaching at 11 am and 9 30 pm. Lane hosts a sermon series titled Putting It Across. B Y P U meets at 6 pm and a Prayer and Praise service is Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Come and worship with us.

Central Baptist Sunday School

Sunday Schedule for First Baptist Church Activities

At First Baptist Church the day includes 9:30 Men’s Bible Class, 9:45 Sunday school, 11:00 sermon titled The Bondage of Fear, 1:30 Sunbeams, and 6:15 B Y P U followed by 7:30 sermon A Forsaken Son.

First Baptist

Also Mentioned on This Page

Margaret C. Shelton Good Springs, Tenn Ava. West Rainey’s Fashion Parlor Jackson St Mae Allen Aviation Girls Harry Pep” Pearce Mary Grey Allen Mockingbird William Russel Thunder the Dog Princess David Belasco Grace Westminster Presbyterian Church the Friend of Sinners HOTEL Lyons Cafe H. C. Athey Prop Nereides Paul Pim Sereus Doris Elisa Lan Sedge MOVE Albany Lee Sts Irwin Dubinsky Westminster Presbyterian Circles Louis A Neill Pauline Dunnavent Monroe, la W. B. Newsom Margeret Elizabeth J. R. Collier Pauline Thornhill Will Dougherty Louisville, Ky Harry Carpenter Atlanta, Ga Mrs. H. J. McKee Mrs. Hight Samuel Blackwell T. A. McAmin Lawrenceburg Tenn Alabama Georgia J. W.cobb Prattville Will Seamon Way~ Cross, Ga Jesse Yarbrough Little Rock, Ark Mrs. Durrett Cagle White Rising Fawn, Ga Bailey W. A. Barton Annie Mae Gardner R. EB. Hewlett Huntsville D. C. Adams Frank Ragin King Carlton King New Orleans James M. Clarke, Jr Flemington C. K. Lide 8. D. Brock Fifth Avenue West J. O. Camp D. Brock Mary Virginia Dorothy Brock Seth Arthur W. A. Pitt Fourth Avenue, West Hattie Shelton Savannah, Ga Mrs. W. A. Pitt R. B. Flacher Charleston S. C 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 of Berta Phinzy Chuerhes Westminster Presbyterian Willoughby Presbyterian the Central Methodist Church Jas. D. Hunter
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