Prodigal Son Topic Highlighted in Revival Service
Rev. Leon Macon at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church preached from Hebrews 13 on Where Jesus Is and the sacrifice of Christ. He described sacrifice as giving up for a goal, explained Old Testament shadows, and stated Christ’s blood ends animal sacrifices. He urged listeners to invite Christ into hearts for salvation and happiness.
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Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Leon Macon
Jesus
Christ
Macon
Calvary
Jesus Christ
Rev. Macon
Saturday Night Sing Postponed At Moulton Courthouse
The Saturday night singing at the Moulton courthouse has been postponed with a new date to be announced later. The Lawrence county singing convention remains set for July 1 and 2 at the courthouse, with committees predicting the best convention yet.
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Moulton
Lawrence County
Mrs Brown to Lead Music at Church of God Revival
Mrs Brown will direct songs at the Church of God revival and her work is expected to play an important role. She is a talented singer and a graduate of Anderson College in Anderson Indiana.
Girls Softball Clash at Benson Field Tonight in Decatur
The Decatur girls meet Red Bay in the second game of the season at Benson Field at 7:30 p.m. Virginia Brock will pitch with Brownie Littrell catching. Decatur won last year’s meeting by four points as a large crowd is expected. Alabama Hosiery and Cooper-Wells also played previously in the series.
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Decatur Girls
Benson Field
Red Bay
Virginia Brock
Brownie Littrell
Labama
Golfer Gonder Comes Close in 16 Hour Marathon
Harry Gonder, 25, a professional, attempted a hole in one marathon at Beverly Shores Country Club in Michigan City Indiana. He wagered 25 dollars on a 136 yard tenth hole and after 16 hours of rapid attempts he quit when a ball briefly dropped in and rolled out inches from success.
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Harry Gonder
Michigan City
Ind
Gonder
Beverly Shores Country Club
Man Burns in Gasoline Fire in Greensboro
Hill Terry, 50, prominent oil distributor and former Alabama representative and Hale County probate judge, died after a gasoline truck exploded when its ramp failed near the railway station in Greensboro. Tom Raybon, driver, survived. three Black men suffered minor burns while attempting rescue. Funeral planned at Greensboro Methodist Church.
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Greensboro
Ala
Hill Terry
Terry
Alabama House of Representatives
Hale County
Tom Raybon
Raybon
Democratic Committee
A. M
Tunstall Eyes Probate Judgeship in 1935 Race
In a high profile 1935 contest, Tunstall sought the probate judgeship but was defeated in 1938 by Robert Knox Greene. The race drew statewide attention and featured a contested battle for the probate post under Governor Graves.
Cities urge home rule at Alabama Municipalities meeting
Commissioner Cecil F. Bates of Mobile urged the Alabama League of Municipalities to push for an orderly liquidation of state powers over municipalities. He warned the state finance act risks local control and administration. The league also endorsed a $4 million state education funding increase and discussed tax shifts away from ad valorem bases for certain utilities and services.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama League of Municipalities
Cecil F. Bates
Mobile
Bates
State Department of Finance
League
J. H. Meighan
Gadsden
Mark Hode
Possible Remedies for Municipal Financial Problems
A compact survey outlines options cities may use to address budget strains. It identifies revenue measures, expenditure controls, debt strategies, and governance reforms as key levers for restoring fiscal balance.
Revival at Austinville Methodist Church with Dr Tingle
The Austinville Methodist Church hosts a two daily service revival led by Rev Z R Carpenter with guest Dr B F Tingle of Decatur. A L Mitchell directs singing as Dr Tingle preaches powerful sermons including a Wednesday message on The Christian Home that moved many to reconsecrate their homes. Children’s services run each evening at 7 in the church school annex.
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Methodist
Austinville
Z. R. Carpenter
B. F. Tingle
First Methodist Church
Decatur
A. L. Mitchell
Tingle
Antioch Revival Plans Set for August Church Meeting
Plans are underway for a revival at Antioch church in August. The event begins on the third Sunday with Rev. L. E. Toon preaching and W. R. Wallace leading the music.
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Antioch Church
L. E. Toon
W. R. Wallace
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