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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1947
Page
3
Evangelist O S Lanham spoke on Can We All See The Bible Alike at Grant Street Church of Christ auditorium packed Wednesday night. He cited Deuteronomy 29 29 Psalms 119 104 and Isaiah 40 4 5 to argue revealed truths belong to believers and emphasize shared understanding of scripture.
An old advertisement promotes a five minute test for athletes foot itching and a full strength penetrating fungicidal product. It claims to kill germs and offers foot comfort with a 35 cent money back guarantee if not satisfied.
The speaker argues that all flesh shall see God's way and that Bible understanding must be uniform. He cites Isaiah 35 8 John 17 21 John 6 63 and Eph 4 5 to claim one saving faith comes from understanding the word of God alike. He warns against following traditions and human opinions.
The sermon linked Noahs Ark dimensions to salvation and The New Birth from John 3 3 5 and Acts chapter eight showing conversion requires submission to Gods will in every detail The speaker concluded that a humble approach to Gods word is needed Tonight the subject is Respecting Gods Word A cordial invitation was extended to the public.
The Lebanon Methodist Church woman’s group met for prayer and study on the Stewardship of The Soul. Local members and relatives are listed with travel, illness, and family news including birthdays and hospital plans. Sugar rationing noted and crops described as late.
The American Bankers Association reports 1946 net profits of 494 million for national banks, with 66 percent of earnings totaling 323 million plowed into capital. Additions to capital reached 493 million. deposits rose by 6.5 billion while government deposits fell 12 billion. Profits, earnings, and costs shifted as loans and security yields changed, with salaries and taxes driving expense increases.
A fragment notes that certain spiders belong to the crab-spider family because they move sideways. It highlights their sideways gait as a distinctive trait of this spider variety.
The Salvation Army announces daily vacation Bible School in South Decatur beginning Monday at nine o'clock. Sessions run each day all week and all area children are invited to enroll.
Senators Lister Hill and John J. Sparkman of Alabama voted against a bill to exempt railroads from antitrust laws. The measure passed the Senate 60 to 27.
Liberty magazine reports a 1943 Russian plan proposed a separate peace with Germany. Moscow would gain a free hand from Riga to the Dardanelles and aid Russia with oil and manganese while Germany preserved its war effort elsewhere. Negotiations were halted to avoid Allied scrutiny and wider attention.
The National political committees report a mixed financial picture for the 1948 campaign. Democrats show a net gain of about 150000. Republicans spent 78000 more than they took in. Jackson Day dinners boosted Democratic funds by over 230000, with state totals including Georgia 50117 and Alabama 12401.
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