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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1938

Page

3

Revival Ends at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church

Rev Vernon Rich preached at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church on The Importance of a Right Decision. He cited Daniel and the lions den, Shadrach Meshach and Abednego, and the Prodigal Son as examples of choices shaping history. The pastor urged unsaved listeners to decide for Christ as the remedy for sin.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Vernon Rich Rich Daniel Jerusalem Moses Rev. Rich Christ

Rising Sun Lodge to Install Officers Monday Evening

Rising Sun lodge A F and A M will install officers led by D L Allen as worshipful master and H G McClusky as senior warden. After installation, E A degree work will follow.

Rising Sun Rising Sun Lodge A. F A. M D. L. Allen H. G. McClusky E. Ll. Jones Harold Carter J. D. Bush Louis H. Knight C. B. Murphy John Hardy A. C. McKnight Tyler

Neal's Auto Parts Company in Decatur praised as leading wholesale concern

A survey of Decatur businesses commends Neal's Auto Parts Company run by Neal Cagle at 516 First Avenue phone 1093. It highlights two years at the current location, a large auto accessories line, Gould batteries, hand forged tools, American hydraulic brakes, Thomas seat covers, Sherwin Williams enamels, grease guns and other specialties, and wealth of scientific buying and selling knowledge offered to customers.

Decatur Neal Neal Cagle First Avenue Alabama Cagle Neal Auto Parts Company Sherwin-Williams Auto Parts Company

Fiesta 41 Oren Arnold Sequel of Love and Rivalry

Bill Baron and Ellen host Felix Montoya in New Mexico ranch life as a serenading rival aims for Ellen. Felix bonds with Ellen through music while Bill wrestles jealousy and duty, guiding cattle work and ranch plans. The week ends with tension as Felix’s charm tests Bill’s control and Ellen’s decisions.

Bill Ellen Bill Baron Felix Montoya Felix Mexico Buckshot Brown Tucson Doc

Tent Meeting to Open on Sunday West Decatur

The Westside Church of Christ sponsors gospel meetings starting Sunday evening June 26 for about two weeks. Services are at 7 45 nightly under a tent near the junction of Moulton and Trinity roads West Decatur. Evangelist W O Norton will preach. Citizens of Decatur especially West Decatur are invited to attend.

Westside Church of Christ Moulton Trinity Roads West Decatur W. O. Norton Church of Christ Norton Decatur

Record of Liquor Tax Revenue Tops One Billion Dollars

Federal state and local revenues from distilled liquor sales in the United States last year exceeded one billion dollars, reflecting broad tax collection across government levels.

United States

Carmie Jones Called Away

Carmie C Jones aged 45 died at his father A J Jones Falkville route two on Friday at 12 30 pm after a ten year illness. He is survived by his father four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services set for 3 pm with Rev L A Powell officiating and interment in the family burial plot. Drinkard Howell directing. Pallbearers will be nephews.

Carmie C. Jones A. J. Jones Falkville F. A. Jones Vinemont Eddie Jones L. L. Jones J. 0. Jones Decatur Mra Dillie Simmons W. A. Morris Blountaville Chariie Alvin Clyde Maples Hart Acile

Limstone County Pettusville News Presents Local Visits

Mrs. Aaron Harlow confined at home due to illness and several residents visit relatives across Limestone County. Hospitals, church events, and social calls noted with names like Rev A M Jones, Miss Alma Robinson, and Miss Exte Holt. A mix of illness recoveries and travel to Holland's Gin, Lintaville and Decatur shows community ties.

Aaron Harlow Aaron Hargrove Elmer Martin Decatur Selvin Allen Luther Hodges Holland's Gin W. H. Pettus Elkmont Lois and Mamie Pettus Ralph Wallace Winfield J. M. Head Vaulton Wallace Ft. Hampton Roads Bennie Lee Fudge Robert Dunnavant Piney Chapel Ath Holt Eugene Evans Somerville Eunice Woodfin Anna Lou Woodfin Jonnie Woodfin Charlie Hargrove Doris McAlister Gladys Paul Hargrove Exte Holt Benton Whitfield A. M. Jones Lintaville James Martin Ollie Boyd Aaron Thomas Thomas C. Pettus Moulton Lola Pettus Bessie Robinson Martha Fay Willis Alma Robinson Jerry Christopher Laicile and Irene Salem Ella Robinson Ollie Reeves Thatch Buddy Paul Jonnie Cluxton Athens Church of Christ Sherman Kelley Lawrenceburg Tenn Tom King Robert King Bob Holt Clifton Hodges James Thomas Holland Jewel Dean Spence Jennette Spence Veto George King Raymond Willis Child Cary

Walker on road to recovery after pneumonia relapse

R H Walker Jr associate editor of Limestone Democrat and son of the Alabama House speaker is improving after a pneumonia relapse in Athens Alabama on June 25 as reported by special dispatches.

Athens Ala R. H. Walker,, Jr Limestone Democrat Alabama House-of Representatives

Morgan County Community Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs W J Briscoe visited Arab relatives as Mrs Alma Geiger and son Charles Ryan receive sympathy after the death of her baby Thomas Milton. Other residents hosted guests including H V Bagwell and Leo Bagwell with Eloise Daisy Crawford Eloise Crawford, Frances Holmes visited Louise Shelton, and Willa Dean Hyatt recovers from appendicitis operation.

W. J. Briscoe J. J. Hutchinson Arab H. V. Bagwell Leo Bagwell Near Union Grove Eloise Daisy Crawford Davie Ralph Huey Hester Hulace Edith Julian Ellen Seals B. Shelton Clarence Whisenant Louise Shelton Ruth Whisenant Willa Dean Hyatt G. M. Hutchison F. W. Whisenant Frances Holmes Carl Greene Decatur Alma Geiger Charles Ryan Thomas Milton Pleasant Grove Pruitt

Laurel and Hardy at the Strand in Swiss Miss premiere

Laurel and Hardy reach new peaks of comedy in Swiss Miss their musical film opening Sunday at the Strand. The production features an Alpine village setting with rich scenery and a Swiss fete atmosphere highlighted by traditional yodeling Alpenhorns bell ringing and flag throwing alongside their signature humor.

Bing Crosby Beatrice Lillie Laurel and Hardy Strand Theatre

Funeral details for infant with local pallbearers listed

Pallbearers were half brothers of the baby and the flower girls were Mrs. Jewell Dodd of Albertville, Misses Mildred Bagwell Lon and Bernie Hawk, Ella Shelton and Jewell Coker.

Jewell Dodd Albertville Mildred Bagwell Lon Bernie Hawk Ella Shelton Jewell Coker

Beloved Lady Called Home After Illness in Lawrence County

Mrs. L. M. Bivney, wife of a prominent Lawrence County farmer, died last night after years of invalidism. Survived by husband five children including Mrs. Floyd McMillan and sons Richard Guy Windhell and Walter Sivley, and several grandchildren. Also sister of C. E. of Co. A. W. &, EB. F. and Charl Poole. two sisters Mrs. Walter Durham and Mrs. Loyd Sherrod. Funeral at Morria Chapel Methodist Church at ten o'clock with nephews as pallbearers.

L. M. Bivney Lawrence County Floyd McMillan Richard Guy, Windhell Walter Sivley C. E Co. A. W EB. F Charl Poole Walter Durham Loyd Sherrod Morria Chapel

Community notes from Morgan County Oak Ridge event list

A series of social visits and gatherings in Oak Ridge Morgan County. Entries name residents and guests including Miss Carrie Wallace Miss Edith Sybert Decatur visitors Lola Mae Sparkman Wilma Sparkman Emma Bullard and others with mutual calls and weekend stays across families Delila Sybert Ollie Sybert Margrett Sue Haynes and Ben Moore are among those hosting or visiting. A fishing trip is noted and several Saturday or Thursday gatherings are listed.

Basham Carrie Wallace Lola Mae Lola Dae Wilma Sparkman Edith Sybert Decatur Delile Charles Sybert Emma Bullard Lottie West Jackline Fannie Ollie Sybert A. L. Haynes W. R. Wallace J. Sparkman Margrett Sue James Haynes Ollie Edith James Sybert Nora Dae Sparkman

Cheese lard and breakfast foods may now be made from

A historical notice indicates new permitted uses for alternative ingredients in common foods, expanding sourcing to include nontraditional materials for cheese lard and breakfast items. The document outlines regulatory allowances and potential implications for producers and consumers.

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Neal’s Auto Parts Company Penney’s Chapter Pablo Rivera Casa Hermosa Hargitt E. F. Hargitt Decatur Cab Service Scott Malabar South Carolina UUNK Arent, Lar Roourt King Sycate Carmie Jones Limestone County Pettysville Walker R.J. Scott Bea Bing Morgan County Ryan’s Fire Drug CO Roy Fite Oak Ridge Pavillion Hatfield Lake North Power Company
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