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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1940

Page

8

Central Baptist and Churches Plan Sunday Services

Central Baptist at 4th Ave and Grant St lists Sunday School 9:30 a.m. worship 10:45 a.m. with Dr Harris Gregg. 6:30 p.m. Baptist Training Union. 7:30 p.m. evening service. Wednesday Bible study. St Ants Catholic Church at Johnston St and Fourth Ave shows Masses 6 & 10 a.m. Confessions Saturday 5-6 p.m and 7-8 p.m. Memorial Drive Methodist Church announces 9:45 a.m. service, 11 a.m. sermon on A Good Methodist, 7:30 p.m. service. revival progress and new member reception planned.

Central Baptist Cor 4Th Ave Grant St. John Cowell, Jr Homer Britton Harris Grege Baptist Training Union Gregg ST. Ants Catholic Johnston St Fourth Ave Memorial Drive Methodist Church Oliver Bunda Parker Eeakieg Adie Borman Zion Epworth Leagues

Westminster Presbyterian Church to Host Rev Beard Sunday

The Rev J H Beard of Flint man Church of East Lake Alabama will preach at eleven o clock Sunday morning at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Reports say he is an able speaker and a large crowd is expected to attend the service.

Westminster Presbyterian Church J. H. Beard Flintman Church East Lake Ala Weertminster Presbyterian Church Beard

Fairview Baptist Church Sunday Services

Fairview Baptist Church invites all to attend Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. led by T. R Harrison, morning worship at 11:00 a.m., Baptist Training Union at 6:80 p.m. directed by Minnie Fields, evening worship at 7:30 p.m., and Wednesday prayer services at 7:30 p.m.

Fairview Baptist Church St. and Magrolia Ave B. Carroll Carter T. R Harrison Baptist Training Union Minnie Fields

First Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

The church led by Rev. D. C. McNutt lists 9 30 am services with choir director Hennessy and organist Mrs Curry. Church School at 11 00 am features Fr O Smith. Evening talks on The Methodist Church Its Rules and Regulations and Some Characteristics of a Righteous Person. Board of Stewards meets Monday followed by Dr Lazenby’s 3rd Quarterly Conference. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8 00 pm. Bring a Bible.

First Methodist Church D. C. McNutt H. K. Hennessy W. E. Curry Fr. O. Smith The Methodist Church Board of Stewards Lazenby

WHST Side Presbyterian Weekly Schedule

The Friendly Church announces Sunday events including Sunday School 9 45 a m led by Ray Edwards and junior and senior Christian Endeavors at 2 30 p m 7 p m respectively Parents and members attend prayer meeting at 7 30 p m on Wednesday Boy Scouts meet Monday at 7 p m.

Whst Side Presbyterian “the Friendly Church L. J. Kaylor Ray Edwards

Local Churches Plan Special Meetings and Sermons

Cor 6th Avenue and Jackson St hosts R Lambuth Archibald Church with reports from the building committee during the 11:00 a.m. service. Epworth Leagues gather, a sermon series on Is It Right or Wrong begins at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Circle and prayer meetings, Bible classes, and missionary society events fill the week at SIXTEENTH AVENUE BAPTIST and details for Cottage meetings and midweek services are provided.

6Th Avenue Jackson St R. Lambuth Archibald Bruce Spencer Epworth The Missionary Society F. B. Stewart Lester Brannum Grant Street the Missionary Society Nur

First Presbyterian Morning and Evening Services Schedule

The First Presbyterian Church at Oak and Vine lists Sunday activities led by Pastor Edward V. Ramage. Morning worship at 11:00 am follows Sunday School at 9:45 am. evening worship is at 7:30 pm with multiple youth groups and a daily Vacation Bible School 9 to 11:30 am for ages 6 to 12 continuing next week.

First Presbyterian Oak and Vine Streets Edward V. Ramage Albert Clapton E. L. Jones Wi. Jones Mary Louise Garrett Aline Jones

Ninth Street Methodist Church notices and services

Pastor W. L. Spearman leads two Sunday services at 11 am and 7 30 pm with the church school at 9 45 am. John Butler oversees the church school, Young People meet at 6 45 pm, and Mrs F L Weaver serves as counselor. Stewards meet Monday 7 30 pm and midweek prayer is Wednesday 7 30 pm. Visitors are invited to worship.

Ninth Street W. L. Spearman John Butler Young People's Department F. L. Weaver God

St Johns Episcopal Church Weekly Schedule

Fifth Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion 7 30 a m Sunday School 9 45 a m Y P S L Junior 6 p m Y P S L Senior 6 30 p m Scout Meeting Monday 7 p m Holy Communion Monday St Johns 10 a m Holy Communion Wednesday 10 a m Choir practice 7 p m Holy Communion Saturday St Peters 10 00 AT

ST. John’s Episcopal Church Jackson Street Gordon Drive R. L. Sturgis Trinity St. Johns

Southern Baptists Faces A War Mad World Sermon Series

At First Baptist Church Oak and Lafayette Street Pastor W. E. Waterhouse outlines a summer sermon series on the Ten Commandments starting with Moral Law for a Modern World. Morning sermon reflects on the Southern Baptist Convention in Baltimore and its stance on current events.

First Baptist Church Oak and Lafayette Street W. E. Waterhouse M. E. Norris Church Bible School W. M. Bailey Southern Baptists Baptist Training Union Baltimore

World Conditions Invites Attendance at Service

The notice says world conditions invites people to attend a scheduled service. It mentions location and date details readable in the fragment. No further names or organizations are clearly given in the text.

Is The Universe Evolved By Atomic Force Sermon

The Firat Church of Christ Scientist in Decatur Alabama hosts a lesson sermon on Is The Universe Including Man Evolved By Atomic Force. Golden Text from Amon 4 13 is cited. Sunday service 11:00 am, Sunday School 9:30 am. Wednesday meeting at 8 o'clock. Reading room open 12 to 2 on Mon Wed Sat.

Firat Church of Christ, Scientist Decatur Alabama Firat Church of Christ Scientist Boston Mass Johnston Street

Southside Baptist Church service schedule with J A Chambers

Southside Baptist Church announces a Sunday schedule led by Pastor J A Chambers including 9 45 am Sunday School with Chas Edell 10 am Morning Worship The Joy of Real Religion 6 30 pm BTU Union directed by R A Lee 7 30 pm Evening Worship The Prodigal Comes to Himself Wednesday 7 30 pm Mid week prayer service and 8 30 pm Officers and Teachers meeting 7

Chas. Edell BTU R. A Lee Seraa

Local Church Announces Schedule for Ministerial Assembly

Pastor C. B. Johnson leads Sunday School at 9:46 with a 11:00 preaching on Stewardship. Evening service at 7. A Wednesday prayer service is at 7. The notice urges full attendance to plan the upcoming ministerial assembly to be held Saturday and Sunday.

C. BE. Johnson

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Willoughby Presbyterian Church on Sixth Avenue hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Superintendent F T Lewis. Worship and preaching at 11 a.m. A mid week prayer service is held online at 7 30 p.m. William B Strong is minister.

Willoughby Presbyterian Sixth Avenue Sth William B. Strong T F Lewis

St Pauls Lutheran Sherman Street Services and Westside Church

St Pauls Lutheran lists worship hours 9 30 Sunday School 10 30 service 11 00 with Walter League and Auxiliary meeting at 3 30 Thursday. Westside Church of Christ invites all to Bible study 9 45 worship 11 00 sermon Latin's Devices by Robt Wear. Public welcome

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman Street Fourth Ave E. T. Town Trinity A. Montgomery Walter League Westside Church OF Christ Robt. W. Wear

Grant St Church of Christ evangelist Bible study and services

Lindsey Allen evangelist leads a Bible study at 9 and worship at 10 50 sermon theme Christianity Is A Purposeful Life The church conducts a young men training class at 7 pm evening service at 7 30 pm and a Friday 7 45 pm drill led by Greet Hendon The church invites the public to all services as it pleads for New Testament purity in teaching and worship

Grant ST. Church OF Christ Lindsey Allen Hendon Church of Christ

Baptist training union convention opens near Talladega

Hundreds of young church workers are expected to attend the state Baptist training union convention which opens at Shoal Creek Springs near Talladega tomorrow.

Talladega Ala State Baptist Training Union Convention Shoéco Springs Here

Hartselle Churches Schedule Services and Classes

Sunday School meets at 10 am led by Hugh F Penn Gen Supt with sermon by the pastor. Training sessions led by Lee R Palmer at 7 30 pm with preaching at 8 pm. Mid week prayer services Wednesday at 8 pm.

Hugh F Penn Ssnions Lee R. Palmer

Church Schedule for Nazarene Pastor Ellis

The church led by Rev WE Ellis lists Sunday School at 9 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. NYPS at 6:30 p.m. and a second preaching service at 7:30 p.m. all on Sunday.

Church OF the Nazerine WE. Ellis

Rev John F T Brown Church Schedule

Church services listed with times and leaders: 9:45 a m Church School led by W J Terry General Superintendent Dr Bob Currier Adult Superintendent 11:00 a m Morning Worship 6:45 p m Meeting of young people and intermediates 7:30 p m Evening Worship 3:00 p m Monday Missionary Society 7:30 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting and Choir Practice All welcome

John FT Brown W J Terry Bob Currier Missionary Society

Sunday Schedule for Willis Williams Church Service

At 9:45 a.m. Sunday School led by Willis Williams and a worship service at 11:00 a.m. Sermon at 7:30 p.m. Also 6:45 p.m. Christian Crusaders led by Miss Leetus Williams, and a 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible session.

Willis Williams Christian Crusaders Leetus Williams

Make this Anne Adams Pattern 4484 for Summer

A detailed sewing pattern notice for Anne Adams Pattern 4484 a feminine afternoon style with lace trims soft prints and shirting details. Mentions sizes 14 to 42 multiple fabric requirements and 15 cent pattern price plus book and pattern combo offers.

Anne Adams Decature Daily Pattern Department West 17Th St New York N. Y

Study Ninth Chapter of Romans for Discussion

Open invitation to discuss Romans chapter nine. All are welcome to join and share insights.

First Christian Church Service Times

Rev. T Powell Sharp pastor leads Lord's Day Bible School at 10 a m and morning worship with communion at 11 a m. Theme The Word Made Flesh. No evening service. Wednesday 7 30 p m Bible study on 4th chapter 11 Corinthians. Cordial invitation to all to worship with us. If you have no church home join us.

First Christian Church T. Powell Sharp Lord’s Day Bible School

Athens Churches Schedule and Evening Activities

S. O Payne minister leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with sermon by the pastor. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m led by Harry Richter. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m and choir at 8 30 p m. Mrs Lizzie Bell hosted Circle with Mrs Cartwright presiding. Bible picnic at W G Huston home with refreshments and souvenirs. Juell Whitt and Murray Yarbrough Jr won gifts for best school work.

S. O! Payne Geddes Orman Christian Endeavor Harry Richter Lizzie Bell Cartwright W. G. Huston Juell, Whitt Murray Yarbrough, Jr

Church notice from A. J. Rollings minister

A church notice from Minister A. J. Rollings states that one week from Sunday an event or service will take place. The readable fragment emphasizes upcoming church activities and leadership.

Church OF Christ A. J. Rollings

Gospel meeting to begin with Ebranville Tyler preaching

A gospel meeting is set to start with E Branville W. Tyler chosen to lead the sermon. The notice emphasizes the start date and venue details for attendees seeking spiritual talks and inspiration.

Ebranville Tyler

Evangelistic Revival by Brother Tyler Invites All

Brother Tyler, a noted evangelist from the churches of Christ and Harding College graduate, leads a county revival from June 30 to July 14 with two daily services. Bible school closed successfully and Brother M. A. Cree resumes work in Rushton Louisiana. A service is set for Cartwright Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Brother Tyler Churches of Christ Harding College Searcy Arkansas M. A. Cree Rushton Cartwright

The Magic of Faith Sermon at 11 on Sunday

The pastor will speak on the theme The Magic of Faith in an Explosive Era at 11 o clock Sunday morning. The Reverend Thelmer Vaughn of the Salem-Walnut Grove charge will deliver the sermon at 7 45 p.m. Sunday evening. The Epworth League meets at 7 p.m. and all young people are invited. Vaughn is a respected preacher in the county.

Epworth League Thelmer Vaughn Salem-Walnut Grove Vaughan

Glories of Christianity and Humility Sermons at First Christian Church

Robert Glenn announces Sunday School at 9 46 a m followed by Morning Worship at 11 00 a m and Evening service at 7 30 p m The morning and evening sermons will cover Glories of Christianity and Humility respectively by the minister.

First Christian Church Robert Glenn Thomas W. Spence

Vacation Bible School Closes With Commencement and Picnic

Our daily vacation Bible school concluded Friday night with a commencement program and a daytime picnic. The pastor will conduct regular services Sunday. The Baptist Training Union statewide assembly opens at Shocco Springs Sunday afternoon. Reverend Macon joins the faculty this year and will bring a carload from this county.

Baptist Training Union Shocco Springs Macon

Sign of the Cross Traced Through History in Catholic Faith

In a Catholic reflection, Rev. Buckley recounts the Sign of the Cross from ancient Rome to modern times. He notes how early Christians used the gesture to identify each other and now uses the traditional triune invocation, affirming faith in the Blessed Trinity.

P. J. Buckley St. Ann's Catholic Church Jim Rome Calvary Ang

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues

Readable crossword clues list with across and down entries rangingSlopes to Mistake. Includes hints such as Ancient Greek coin and Arista and goddess of victory and Himalayan marmot. Provides expected fill patterns and cross reference prompts for puzzle solving.

General Butler dies after long Marine career at 58

Major General Smethey D Butler known as a fighting quaker died at Naval Hospital Philadelphia after entering May 23 for a checkup. He served 30 years in the Marine Corps from 1898, earned early Boxer Rebellion citations, led at Camp Pontanezen and Debarkation port Brest, and once served Philadelphia as director of Public Safety before rising to Major General. He was born July 30, 1881 in West Chester and is survived by his widow two sons and a daughter.

Philadelphia Blunt Smethey D. Butler United States Marine Corps Naval Hospital Butler Marine Corps Tientsin China Panama Canal Zone Nicaragua Mexico Haiti Camp Pontznezon Brest Quantico Corps San Diego Calif Mussolini General Butler West Chester

Revival Gets Things Going at Falkville Methodist

Under Rev Grady Wilson and Rev Jesse Roberts from Bob Jones College Cleveland Tenn the Falkville Methodist church hosts daily services with morning and evening gatherings. Wilson preaches inspiring truths while Roberts leads hymn singing a 20 member choir performs special music. Evening youth service at 645 invites all adults and a group of personal workers extends invitations.

Grady Wilson Jesse Roberts Bob Jones College Cleveland

Montevallo Woman Wins Chicago Graduate Scholarship

Miss Madie Bell Ward of Montevallo has been awarded a scholarship to the University of Chicago graduate school. She recently came from Alabama College with an all A record and served as editor of the student literary magazine.

Montevallo, Ala Madie Bell Ward Montevallo University of Chicago Alabama College

Sign of the Cross as blessing in faith and prayer

The text extols the Sign of the Cross, calling it a time-hallowed Catholic practice. It urges a waitress to bless herself during lightning, arguing an all-hearing God can halt storms anywhere, from a golf course to the sea of Galilee, reflecting devout faith.

Sea of Galilee

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