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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1931

Page

5

Society notes bring bridge parties and social events

Mrs. Herman Kyle hosted a Thursday afternoon bridge at her Grant street home with high and low scores won by Mrs. Russell Breeding and Mrs. James Wade. A salad course followed. The annex and church auxiliary meetings are announced along with multiple social gatherings at Central Methodist and First churches. Weekend trips and club activities fill the social calendar.

Herman Kyle Pares Herman Kyle Ridge Grant Street Bridge Russell Breeding James Wade Annex First Methodist Church F. H. Pointer Ferry Street

Local Social Notes Highlight Visitor Trips and Illness

Master Bill Nelson remains at home with his parents due to illness. Several readers travel to see relatives in Memphis Huntsville Montgomery and Nashville while others return from visits including Rome Ga Pine Bluff Ark and Oklahoma City Okla. The week features funeral attendance in Oklahoma City and Atlanta with plans for extended visits and overall community updates.

Bill Nelson Mrs W. R. Nelson Neal Lee John Cobb Oklahoma City Okla Mary Roger Cobb

Church Announcements at Moulton Heights Baptist Church

Stedham presides over a busy Sunday with 9 45 Sunday school led by J E McMillan, a 10 45 sermon, 6 30 B Y P U and BA U, 7 30 sermon, and 7 o'clock Wednesday officers meeting. Evening preaching at 11 with Eye Surgery theme and Epworth Leagues at 6 15 and 6 45 followed by 7 30 sermon on Judging One Another.

Moulton Heights M. V. Stedham J. E. McMillan B. Y U's B. A.U Epworth

Sermons and Sunday Schedule at Local Church

Rev C L Cobb leads Sunday school at 10 a m followed by morning sermon at 11 a m titled Presumptuous Sinning. Evening service at 7 30 p m presents The Tragedy of Disloyalty with the pastor delivering front pew guidance.

C. L. Cobb

Austinville Baptist Service Schedule and Theme

D. W. Griffin, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9 45 am and preaching on unity and humility from Philippians 2 18 tonight at 6 30 pm B P VII and 7 30 pm preaching on Matthew 24 The Second Coming of Christ.

Auustinville Baptist D. W. Griffin Christ

Fairview Baptist B Y P U Announcements Evening Study

At 6 30 p m B Y P U announcements will state when the group will study the book on general B Y P U organization. Everyone is invited to attend all church services.

Fairview Baptist D. W. Griffin General B. Y. P. U

Westminster Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Westminster Presbyterian at Jackson St and 8th Ave lists Sunday school 9 30 a m morning worship 11 a m with The Holy Communion Y P 8 C E at 2 p m Westminster League 630 p m and Evening service 730 p m Evangelistic services The church with the friendly welcome.

Westminster Presbyterian Jackson St 8Th Ave Ernest N. Hart Holy Communion Westminster League

St Pauls Lutheran Service and Bible Class Schedule

The St Pauls Lutheran church at Sherman St and 4th Ave lists Rev E T Town as pastor with Sunday school and Bible class at 9 30 a m led by A J Holtman and a devotional service at 10 30 a m The Lutheran hour is broadcast Thursdays 8 00 to 8 30 pm over Columbia Chain KMOX WOWO KRLD Admission features sacred music and an inspirational address by Prof W A Maier Ph D Concordia Theological Seminary St Louis Mo.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman St 4Th. Aves E. T. Town A. J. Holtman Columbia Chain KMOX WOWO KRLD W. A. Maier Concordia Theological Seminary St. Louis

Ninth Street Methodist Services Update

Pastor M. M. Newton leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with sermon at 11 a m A G Jones Sept 11. Evening services at 6 30 and 7 30 p m with prayer on Wednesday The pastor will preach both morning and evening Public is invited to all services.

Ninth Street M. M. Newton A. G. Jones

Church Schedule Highlights Week Services

Sunday 9:30 Sunday school 11:00 preaching by pastor 7:30 preaching by pastor 2:30 boys and girls world club 6:30 high league Wednesday 7:30 prayer meeting Scheduled services and activities listed for the week at the church.

Boys and Girls World Club High League

Westside Presbyterian Service Schedule

Westside Presbyterian outlines Sunday activities led by Pastor A Gordon with Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m special music and youth Endeavor programs at 6 45 p m and 7 45 p m prayer meeting on Wednesday Proceeding in a traditional church calendar style.

Westside Presbyterian V. A. Gordon

Church Service Schedule Announcement

W A Gordon reports Sunday events with Sunday school after 9 45 am no worship service at that time. Evening worship at 7 45 pm junior Christian Endeavor at 6 45 pm. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 45 pm. Welcome to our services.

W. A. Gordon Junior Christian Endeavor

Sunday services and events at Grant Street church

Bible classes at 9:45 Sunday morning. 10:45 preaching by Bro Thorn ton Crews. 6:30 Young people meeting. 7:30 preaching by Bro Crews. 7:30 Wednesday prayer service. Thursday 3:00 ladies Bible class at the church. Former minister Bro Crews remembered by friends. cordial welcome to hear him Sunday.

Thornton. Crews Bro Crews

West Decatur Methodist 8 Sunday School Growth

Blythe, pastor presiding as Sunday school at 9 45 am with Persinger Parker as superintendent. The Sunday school is growing and invites friends and children to attend Sunday morning sessions.

West Decatur Persinger Parker

St. John's Episcopal Service Schedule and Nearby Churches

St John s Episcopal Jackson Street and Gordon Drive East Rev Peter M Dennis Rector Mrs E E Graves Organist 4th Sunday after Trinity June 28 Holy Communion 730 am Church school Atlee H Hoff Supt 930 Bible classes Rev Dennis 945 Morning prayer sermon 11 St Peters Mission Roy Beeler warden 3 pm St Timothys Athens Ala 745 pm

ST. John's Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive East Peter M. Dennis E. E. Graves Atlee H. Hoff St. Peter's Mission Roy Beeler St. Timothy’s Church Athens Ala

Allen Smith Preaches At Weekly Church Services

Pastor Allen Smith leads weekly schedule with Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m B Y P U at 6 45 p m evening services at 8 p m including a third service dedicated to Daddy on a Sunday night Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m on Wednesdays.

Allen Smith Daddy

Special Sunday Worship Messages At Church

An urgent church notice invites all members to attend both Sunday services. The morning sermon is titled The Biggest Business in the World and the evening sermon Going Out of Business. Sunday school at 9:30 am, Epworth Leagues at 7 pm, bring a pencil for the evening write‑in. No special collection planned.

Epworth Leagues

First Christian Church Service Schedule East Moulton Street

East Moulton Street First Christian Church led by Pastor W. S. Sanford offers Bible school at 9 45 am morning worship at 11 am with the sermon Sins of Omission and evening worship at 7 30 pm titled Seeking and Finding

First Christian East Moulton Street W. S. Sanford Bible School

First Baptist Church Sunday Services Schedule

The church lists 9 30 am Sunday school 11 am Morning worship with a sermon by the pastor 630 pm Sunday school manual class 630 pm Baptist Young People s Unions 730 pm Evening service and 730 pm Wednesday Mid week service all in one week schedule.

First Baptist Baptist Young People’s Unions

Revival at Southside Baptist Led by Grady Morris

Southside Baptist invites the public to a revival with Grady Morris preaching at 10 45 am Sunday worship and 7 30 pm evening services all week. Walter Bethany directs the B Y P U at 6 15 pm. Dr James Allen Smith appears Monday and throughout the meeting.

Grady Morris B. Y. P. Uy Department Walter Bethany James Allen Smith

Political Pot Eagerly Watched By 3 Democrats

The article discusses Democratic figures including Mr. Smith, Mr. Roosevelt, and Mr. Raskob as they debate wet platform planks. Observers warn that Raskob may push hard to lock in the wet plank despite concerns. The piece notes ongoing internal party tensions and expectations they may resolve or fade.

Smith Roosevelt Raskob Democratic Party

Birth Announcement for Margaret Alice Akers

Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Akers announce the birth of a daughter named Margaret Alice born on June 23.

J. T. Akers Margaret Alice

Nashville Doctor Pennington to Speak at Morgan County Meeting

Dr J C Pennington of Nashville Tenn will be principal speaker at the Morgan County Medical Society meeting at the First Methodist Church at noon on July 2. He will address Colon bacillus infection of the kidneys with lantern slides. Full attendance expected.

J. C. Pennington Nashville Tenn Morgan County Medical Society First Methodist Church Pennington

Not Pros Charge Against R Kyker In Morgan Court

The case of State versus Richard Kyker was not pressed Friday afternoon in Morgan County circuit court before Judge W. W. Callahan.

R. Kyker State Richard Kyker Morgan County W. W. Callahan

Parker Convicted on One Charge in Circuit Court

Floyd Parker was found guilty on one charge in the circuit court sessions Friday afternoon. The second case against him was continued into the October term.

Floyd Parker Circuit Court

Court Session Concludes After Four Week Term

Circuit court sessions here end after four weeks of civil and criminal hearings. Judge W. W. Callahan presided through the term and many cases were disposed of with only one criminal case awaiting a hearing at adjournment Friday afternoon.

W. W. Callahan

Athens Gears Up for Fourth of July Celebration

Athens prepares for its largest Fourth of July festival next week led by the American Legion post. The community expects several thousand visitors from surrounding areas to join Athenians in the events and entertainment.

Athens The American Legion Post of

Funeral service held for Mrs Newsome at 10 o'clock

Funeral services were conducted this morning at 10 o'clock for Mrs. W. B. Newsome age 79 who died at her home Wednesday night. Interment followed in the city cemetery with a large number of friends paying tribute to the beloved resident.

W. B. Newsome

Clyde Hendrix Delivers Thrift Talk to Ki-Y Camp Boys

Clyde Hendrix bank president gave an inspiring talk titled Thrift to the Ki Y Camp boys on Friday evening. Accompanied by L R Nash John White and Roland H Gray the visit covered thrift's application to health life and worthy pursuits with a brief note on personal finance.

Clyde Hendrix Ki-Y L. R. Nash John ©. White Roland H. Gray Mr. Hendrix

Motor Parties For Big Fight Planned

Fans plan several motor trips to Cleveland to support Bill Stribling in his bid to bring the heavyweight title to Dixie for the first time in history.

Cleveland Bill Stribling Dixie

Former Pastor to Speak at Church of Christ Sunday

Thornton Crews, former pastor, will be heard at the Church of Christ on Sunday in both morning and evening services. Public invitation extended for attendance.

Thornton Crews Church of Christ

John Green Hails End of June Circuit Court Term

John Green the circuit court clerk expresses relief that the June term is over and notes no regular term until October. He says the break will avoid a hot season and welcomes a cooler period for court activity.

John Green Glad

The Secret Six and Two Films Open At Princess Theatre

Wallace Beery leads the week as The Secret Six starts a two day run at the Princess Theatre with a star cast including Lewis Stone John Mack Brown Jean Harlow and Marjorie Rambeau. Also showing The Lawyer's Secret with Clive Brook Charles Rogers and Richard Arlen and Part Time Wife featuring Edmund Lowe and Leila Hyams.

Lewis Stone John Mack Brown Jean Harlow Marjorie Rambeau Clive Brook Charles Rogers Richard Arlen Fay Wray Jean Arthur Wallace Berry Princess Theatre Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Wallace Beery Min Bill Beery Secret Six Miss Harlow Hell's Angels” Fame Billy the Kid the Great Meadow Newton Rambeau Paul Hurst Clark Gable Ralph Bellamy John Millan Dewitt Jennings Murray Kinnell Fletcher Norton Louis Natheaux Frank McGlynn Theodore von Eltz Paramount James Hilary Finn Tallulah Bankhead Richard ‘Arlen Eric von Stroheim Ding March Neil Hamilton Rogers Arlen Leo McCarey Fox Movies Edmund Lowe Leila Hyams Fox McCarey Lowe Walter McGrail Tommy Ford Cupid

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