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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1938

Page

8

Professor Lazenby to Take Leave for Johns Hopkins Work

Dickinson College professor Carlisle Lazenby has been granted a year’s leave of absence and will return in September to Johns Hopkins University to complete his Doctor of Philosophy requirements. He studied at Southern College Vanderbilt University and in Berlin and taught at Dickinson. He is active in Kappa Alpha and other honorary fraternities and has contributed to the German Quarterly.

Lazenby Dick. Carlisi Decatur ham-Southern College Vanderbilt Univer- A University of Switzerland Universy of Berlin Europe Asia Afri Kappa Alpha Social Omicron Delta Kappa Kappa Phi Kappa Delta Phi Alpha Sigma Uplison American-German Review The German Quarterly Dickinson Johns Hopkins University

Preaching at Antioch Church of Christ Sunday

Lawrence County Antioch will hold preaching Sunday at 2 45 pm with Sunday school at 1 30 pm Bro L A Allen will preach public invited Also notes visits and social events involving local residents and families throughout the area including Isboro Morris Chapel Newtonville Decatur and Morris Chapel weekend gatherings.

Antioch Church of Christ L. A. Allen Paul D. Riggee French Isboro Emma Jean Helen Beneley Morris Chapel A.C. Darnell F. C. Darnell J. A. Darnell Louise Bogle W. H. Aday J. W. Turner Newtonville Turner Melton Halliman E. 8. Bowman J. A. Bogle Erline Turner Louise Decatur Rosa Lee Bertha Hamilton Louise Turner

Growth of Tokio Meat Trade Since 15 Years Ago

Modern Tokio now hosts three thousand retail meat stores, a dramatic rise from only three shops recorded fifteen years earlier. This surge reflects broader changes in urban commerce and consumer demand.

Tokio

Palace Cafe Named among City’s Best for Service and Value

Decatur’s Palace Cafe at 521 Second Avenue, under Messrs Beckins and Coutses, earns praise as a well established popular dining spot. It is noted for fresh, pure viands, excellent service, moderate charges, and round the clock operation attracting locals and travelers alike. The owners emphasize courteous, attentive service from hamburger to full meals.

Palace Cafe Second Avenue East Messrs Charlies Beckins James Coutses Decatur Beckas Coutsos King

Memorial Drive Methodist Church Sunday Schedule

Memorial Drive Methodist Church announces church school at 9:45 morning worship at 11:00 led by Rev. R. D. Cook. Berman service at 11:30. Intermediates and Seniors meet at usual times Sunday evening under Mrs Jimmie Holland and Mrs. Oscar Hames. Musical direction by Mr. Joe Philpot with Miss Opal Holland on piano. Public invited.

Memorial Drive Methodist Church R. D. Cook C. P. Parker Berman Jimmie Holland Oscar Hames Joe Philpot Opal Holland

Grant Street Church of Christ Sunday Schedule

Lindsay Allen evangelist leads Bible study at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m with a sermon on Gods Promises Versus Mans Promises A Young Peoples meeting follows at 7 p m Wednesday brings Ladies Bible class at 3 p m

GRANT _ STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST Lindsay Allen Young People’s Meeting

Westside Presbyterian Church Service and Activities

The Friendly Church lists events led by Pastor L. J. Kaylor. Sunday School at 9 45 a m supervised by G O Devine with intermediate and senior classes. Worship at 7 30 p m. Boy Scouts meet Monday 7 30 p m with H B Curry as Scoutmaster, Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 45 p m.

Westside Presbyterian the Friendly Church L. J. Kaylor G. O. Devine H. B. Curry

Central Baptist Service Schedule and Bible Conference

Central Baptist at Corner 4th Ave and Grant St lists John Cowell Jr as pastor Homer Britton as assistant pastor. Sunday services include Sunday school at 9 45 am morning worship 11 am Baptist Training Union 6 30 pm and Echoes from the Ben Lippen Bible Conference by the youth with a second Revelation message. Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7 30 pm.

Central Baptist 4Th Ave Grant St. John Cowell, Jr Homer Britton Cowan Baptist Training Union

Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church Revival Closes With Welcome

The Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church at Cor 16th Ave and Wadsworth St lists services led by Pastor Chas L. Dobbs. morning sermon at 11, Sunday school, baptisms, evening service, and midweek prayers with events for Tuesday W M V and Wednesday Cottage prayer meeting. A revival finale promises a welcome to all.

Sixteenth Ave 16Th Ave Wadsworth St Chas. L. Dobbs Dutton G. W. Norwood

St Anns Catholic Church Summer Mass Schedule

The schedule lists Masses on Sundays at 7 and 9 a.m. Confessions are on Saturdays from 5 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. at St Ann's Church located at Corner 4th Ave and Johnston St.

ST. Ann's Catholic Church 4Th Ave Johnston St

Sunday School and Evening Sermon Attendances Urged

The message stresses the 11:00 sermon on "The Person Who Should be Preached About" and urges full church attendance for timely matters. A 2:00 pm monthly visitation for officers and teachers follows, with 6:15 Training Union and 7:30 programs on preaching and prayer services.

First Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Pastor L D Patterson outlines Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. with Julian Harris leading. Sermons at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. titles The Path to Power and My Church. Intermediate Young People at 5:30 and Senior group at 6:30. Monday 3:00 p.m. seniors depart for Epworth Conference in Athens. Stewards meet Monday 7:30 p.m. for important business. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting led by the pastor.

First Methodist Church L. D. Patterson Julian Harris Athens

Caravan develops sharing service with living Christ

First Christian Church East Moulton and Fourth Ave invites all to Bible School at 9:45 a.m. led by Minister Edwin Wyle and John B. Harlow with a discussion in the Mens' Own Room on the Caravan Brotherhood and sharing service with the Living Christ.

First Christian Church Moulton Fourth Ave Edwin Wyle John B. Harlow Caravan” Brotherhood Mens Christ

Resurrection and Hope in the Gospel Message

The article extols the resurrection of Jesus as the central event of history and the Christian faith. It recounts the women at the tomb, the angelic proclamation, Peter’s reaffirmed faith, and the disciples’ renewed hope. It notes Jesus appearing to disciples, forty days of ministry, and the commission to evangelize with the Lord’s continued presence.

Israel Galilee Jesus Mark Peter Christ Judas

A True View of the Early Church Sermon Series

A church announces 11:00 a.m. Divine Worship with Communion on the FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK and a sermon titled A True View of the Early Church. 6:30 p.m. Young People’s Service invites all youth. 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic Service with theme A Plea to Inspire Heroes. Public invitation extended to nonmembers.

Paul Church of God

Christian Science Lesson and Church Services in Decatur

Biblical passages from Isaiah and Luke guide the Sunday service at First Church of Christ Scientist Decatur The Mother Church branch in Boston hosts the reading. Services begin at 11:00 with 9:30 Sunday School and a 7:30 Wednesday meeting Readings Room hours are 2:00 to 4:00 Monday Wednesday Saturday Located behind the church on Johnston Street All are welcome.

Zion Christian Science First Church of Christ Scientist Decatur Alabama First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Als God Johnston Street

First Baptist Church Service Schedule

The First Baptist Church at Oak and LaFayette Street announces preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School starts 9:30 a.m. Baptist Training Union meets 6:30 p.m. Mid week prayer service is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Pastor Jesse F. Ray will deliver both sermons and lead worship.

First Baptist Church Oak LaFayette Street Baptist Training Union

Ninth Street Methodist Church Services Notice

Pastor W. L. Spearman leads Sunday at 9:45 a.m. church school with Guy Jones superintendent. Worship at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. topics How to be Lost and Behold I Stand at the Door and Knock. Reception of members during morning service and after Sunday School. Public invited. Young People meet 6:45 p.m. Mrs. A. G. directs.

Ninth Street W. L. Spearman Guy Jones Young People’s Department A. G

Decatur Church Invites Unaffiliated to Worship

The stewards will hold their re guard facility meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs R D Compton Fairview next Monday at 7 p m. Attend services at our church and those without a church home are especially invited to worship with us.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Westminster Presbyterian at Jackson and Eighth Avenue lists 9:30 Sunday School with Bob Sheppard, 11:00 Morning Worship with sermon Righteousness Exalteth a Nation, 7:30 Young People's League. Monday 3:00 Women's Auxiliary, 7:00 Boy Scouts led by Bob Hunter, Wednesday 7:30 Prayer Meeting The church invites a friendly welcome.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Jackson and Eighth Avenue L. H. Knight Bob Sheppard Young People’s League Women's Auxiliary Circle Boy Scouts Bob Hunter Westminster Church

Chitwood to Preach Final Services Before Europe Trip

Central Methodist Church announces Rev. J. H. Chitwood will deliver his last sermons before leaving for Europe. Sunday services include 9:30 Sunday school, 11:00 worship, 6:30 Epworth Leagues, and 7:30 worship. Board of Stewards meets Tuesday. Prayer Service Wednesday led by Rev H S Gillette.

Central Methodist J. H. Chitwood Geo. T. Woodruff Epworth Board of Stewards Woodall’s H.S. Gillette Chitwood Europe

Willoughby Presbyterian Plans August Vacation Bible School

The Willoughby Presbyterian Church at 6th Ave and 9th St lists William B. Strong as minister with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. They plan an August Vacation Bible School and Evangelistic services, hoping Miss Sollomon will return. Visitors welcome.

Willoughby Presbyterian 9Th. Street T Lewis Sollomon

The Little Stone Church Worship Times and Address

The Church of God at 6th Ave E and 4th Street invites worship with services from 9 30 to 10 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 to 11 15 a m Young People 6 30 p m and sermon at 7 30 p m Pastor KK B Conner invites all to worship at The Bee Line Highway location.

Church OF God 6Th Ave 4Th Street B. Conner Little Stone Bee-Line

Town Pastor Attends Convention Canceling Sunday School

The Rev. E. T. Town of St. Pauls Lutheran on Sherman Street and Fourth Avenue reports there will be no Sunday School tomorrow as he attends a convention in Shocco Springs.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran E. T. Town Sherman St Fourth Ave. E Shocco Springs

Is Denominationalism Constructive or Destructive Debate

The Church of Christ on 19th Avenue invites Bible study at 9:00 a m and preaching at 11:00 a m. The theme explored is Is Denominationalism Constructive or Destructive and will be presented by a speaker from the church.

Church OF Christ Avenue E

Casting Out Devils and Messianic Roles in Bible Teachings

The text explains casting out devils as expelling demons aligned with unclean spirits. Jesus refused them speech to avoid liars testifying for Him. It discusses Dead Sea salt wealth, valuing deposits at over twelve hundred billions of dollars, and explains Messiah and Christ as identical terms meaning the anointed one, with Jesus as the ultimate Christ.

Jesus Devil Satan Judas Judas Iscariot Dead Sea Basin Dead Sea Lars Earth Land of Israel Messiah Christ Christos Christ of God

H. L. Kirby Sunday Morning Service

The Public is cordially invited to a Sunday morning service at 11:00 led by H. L. Kirby with a welcoming message and community gathering.

H. L. Kirby

Fairview Baptist Church Services and Vacation Bible School

The Fairview Baptist Church at 16th Avenue Magnolia Street lists Sunday School at 9 45 am with G W Fowler and 6 30 pm Baptist Training Union directed by I R Harrison. Evening program 7 30 pm Sin A Separator followed by song service. Cottage prayer Tuesday 3 pm at Mrs Puckett home and regular prayer Wednesday. Vacation Bible School continues through next week with an invitation to all children. Friday 7 30 pm commencement service for the Bible School.

Fairview Baptist Church 16Th Avenue Magnolia Street B. Carrol Carter G. W. Fowler Baptist Training Union I. R. Harrison

Athens Churches Plan Young People Programs This Week

The Athens churches announce a series of youth focused events led by Reverend Charles Ferrell and visiting minister Dr. J. O. Williams. A Young People's Assembly at Athens College begins Monday with daytime classes and evening vespers, plus a Sunday service schedule including 11 o clock sermons and 6 30 p m Young People's Union.

First Methodist Church No Charles Ferrell Epworth League Ferrell Yale University Athens College Joe Anglin J. O. Williams Nashville Young People’s Union Williams

Sunday Service and Sunday School at First Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church led by 8S. O. Payne with Mrs Mildred M McCoy delivering a Sunday School devotional. Morning worship at 11 sermon by the pastor Junior Church at 11 Joell Whitt president Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Clay Sherill leader.

First Presbyterian Church O. Payne Mildred M. McCoy Joell Whitt Christian Endeavor Clay Sherill

Visiting minister Trven Lee preaches in Athens and Mt Zion services

A visiting minister Trven Lee preaches at Athens Church of Christ Sunday morning and evening and at Mt Zion Sunday afternoon. A. J. Rollings, minister, and M. A. Creel conduct services at Beulah and Hays Mill with Bible class each Friday.

Church OF Christ A. J. Rollings Trven Lee Athens Hays Mill

Preacher Bennie Lee Fudge Schedules Services

At 7 30 p m Brother Bennie Lee Fudge preaches at Valley View Sunday morning and at the Cole man Hill negro mission Sunday evening.

Ing Bennie Lee Fudge Valley View Negro Mission Coleman Hill

Hartselle Church Seeks Members With New Classes

Hartselle First Christian Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 a.m with Mr. Kirk teaching a new Young Men and Women class. Preaching follows at 11 with the series Guarding Every Trail. Hart selle Baptist Church schedules 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. worship with revival planned July 6 led by Rev. J E Pranks of Ashland.

Kirk Hartselle Baptist Church Frank T. Smith Hugh J. E. Pranks Ashland Alabama

Nazarene Church announces weekly services and prayers

Rev. R D Messerschmidt leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning service at 11 00 a m A youth service at 7 00 p m and evening sermon at 7 45 p m Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m All are welcome to attend and help the congregation grow.

the Nazarene Church R. D. Messerschmidt

Center of violet growing in Dutchess County

The world center for commercial violet growing is in Dutchess County New York, home of President Roosevelt.

Dutchess County New York President Roosevelt

Light Plant Funds Ready in Hartselle

Hartselle receives a 333,414.33 PWA loan from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta for a municipal light plant with 27,000 grant aid. Only 9,000 grant funds have arrived. 18,000 more expected next week. Construction start ordered for June 23 with a ten day window to begin and actual work to start by the month’s end.

Hartselle Ala Federal Reserve Bank Atlanta PWA

Decatur Chapter Installs Officers

Decatur chapter No. 38 Royal Arch Masons last night installed officers for the term. Names include A. L. McCauley High Priest Co L. Peck King H R Sherrow Scribe W H Carter Treasurer J D Bush Secretary J F Levin Chaplain Butler P A Hine Capt of the Host L B Terry Principal Sojourner J C Trimble R A Captain J L Draper Master 3rd Veil Ben F Fari Jr Master 2nd Veil Douglas Dodd Master Ist Veil A C McKnight Sentinel

Decatur Royal Arch Masons A. L. McCauley Co. L. Peck—King H. R. Sherrow W. H. Carter Treas J. D. Bush J. F. Levin Butler P. A. Hine Terry Sojourner J. C. Trimble

Des Moines Police Name Linn Robinson “Coolest Man in Town”

In June the Des Moines police council named Linn Robinson the town’s coolest man but faced objections when he appeared in the business district wearing only swimming trunks. He was arrested and charged with intoxication.

Des Moines Linn Robinson

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