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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1936

Page

5

Local Society Notes Highlight New York Visits and Departures

Mrs Lilia Slade and Mr and Mrs M E Cannon of New York City are expected Monday to visit Mr and Mrs William Moseley Sr and Miss Bessie Daniels. Mr and Mrs Owen Wise and Ruth Mary plan July move to Birmingham as he joins the state education department with headquarters in the Magic City. Mrs M Jones returns to Paint Rock after visiting Decatur. Preuit Sims returns from a ten day New York fertilizer dealers convention. Elizabeth Vaughn leaves Sunday for Pikeville Kentucky for a new position. Mrs Elmer Bradley suffered a fall with a broken hip but is resting poorly at home on West Moulton Street. Numerous friends extend sympathy for Mrs Jimmy Munn, Mrs Charles H Johnson, Mrs H Evens, and Mrs

Blair Morgan County High School Alabama College Lawrence County High School Dr. Ramey D R. Ramey Akron Ala University of Alabama University of Tennessee J. H. Ramey Greensboro R. Ramey Thomas Bob Nelda Mary Katherine Susie Ward Tuscaloosa C. A. Thompson Andra Elizabeth Ann Huntsville W. B. Douglas Cullman Sam Wheat Decatur Frank Stone Decatur.ee Earl Bradley Melvin Williams Hough Williams Waldermose Springs Lilia Slade M. E. Cannon New York City N. Y William Moseley, Sr Bessie Daniels Owen Wise Ruth Mary Birmingham Elmer Bradley West Moulton

Local Church and Worship Schedule Highlights

The text lists church notices for St Anne’s Catholic and St Paul’s Lutheran with service times and confessions. It also mentions Mt Hope Presbyterian with an afternoon program and Miss Auxiliary for evening service along with midweek prayer Thursday at 7 30.

Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church Miss

Revival at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church

The Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church outlines its Sunday schedule with Chas L. Dobbs and Rev Boozer delivering sermons. Activities include a men’s Bible class, Sunday school, a visiting minister’s message, and midweek prayer services. The revival ends with Sunday services, inviting all to attend.

Sixteenth Ave L. Dobbs C. L. Buck G. W. Norwood D. Boozer W. M. UV

Westminster Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule

Westminster Presbyterian on Jackson Street lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Ernest N Hart Henry Norton and Ellen Groenendyke with Clara Cortner teaching. Morning worship at 11 includes The Holy Communion. Westminster League at 6 30 p m with no evening service. The church offers a friendly welcome.

Westminster Presbyterian Jackson St Eighth Ave Ernest N. Hart Henry Norton Hagerman Ellen Groenendyke Clara Cortner Holy Communion Westminster League

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Ninth Street South Rev. 8 O Payne minister. Sunday school 9 45 morning worship 11 with sermon by pastor. Mid week prayer service Wednesday 7 30. Ladies Aid meets Monday 3 PM. Frank Lewis superintendent.

Willoughby Presbyterian Ninth Street South O. Payne Frank Lewis Ladies’ Aid

Sunday Services and Reading Hours at Eyster Church

Christian Science notices announce Sunday school at 9 45 a m Sunday service at 11 a m Wednesday service at 7 30 p m and reading room hours on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from 2 to 4 p m All services are held in the Eyster building The public is invited to attend

Christian Science Eyster O

Westside Presbyterian Children Present Day Program

Sunday School at 9:45 a m led by Rev S O Payne Mar vin McCluskey hosts a Children's Day program during the Sunday school hour. The Christian Endeavors will go forward with activities after.

Westside Presbyterian Seventh Avenue West S. O. Payne Marvin McCluskey

Local Visitors and Illnesses Reported in Birmingham

Julian Hardy, Mrs. A L McCauley and Mrs Dunn visited Birmingham this week while C T Happer, a Birmingham business visitor, was in the city. Mrs J E Wallace is ill at home on Memorial Drive and Nancy, daughter of Mr and Mrs G Dews, is very ill at their home with a colis.

Julian Hardy A. L. McCauley Mrs. Dunn Birmingham C. T. Happer City J. E. Wallace Memorial Drive Nancy Prea

Southside Baptist Church Schedule and Baptism Service

The Southside Baptist program lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m conducted by Bryan Abbott with the topic The Tears of Jesus at 8 8. The B T U meets at 2 30 p m with director Miss Pauline Johnson and Training Union at 6 15 p m. Evening Worship includes Baptism at 7 30 p m followed by a Wednesday prayer meeting and a Thursday Teachers session at 7 30 p m.

Southside Baptist I. W

Church of God Services and Meetings Schedule

Faithful readers are invited to Church of God at Sixth Ave and Fourth St with Pastor R B Conner. Unified Joe serves morning worship 9:30 to 11. Young people's meeting at 6:30 with SOGA Bere. Sermon 7:30 p m and prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p m. Come and worship with us.

Church OF God Sixth Ave Fourth Street R. B. Conner Unified Joe Young le Soga Bere

First Presbyterian Church Service Notice

Pastor J. D. Wallace invites all to Sunday services at First Presbyterian Church with worship in the morning and a Young People's meeting at 6 30 p m. The church cordially welcomes everyone to attend and honor God.

First Presbyterian J. D. Wallace

First Baptist Oak and LaFayette services announced

Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m B A at 6 30 p m Mid week Prayer Services 7 30 Wednesday evening The pastor will deliver the sermon at each service Be sure to hear him if you want to hear a gospel sermon.

First Baptist

Ninth Street Methodist Service Schedule

Church School at 9 45 a m with Guy Jones as General Superintendent Morning Worship and sermon at 11 Young People's Meeting at 6 30 p m Marvin Yarbrough presiding Evening Worship and Sermon at 7 30 p m Woman's Missionary Society meets Monday at 3 p m Mrs J M Holland president Business meeting Board of Stewards Monday 7 30 p m L R Yar chairman Come let us worship together.

Ninth Street Methodist J. M. Holland Guy Jones Marvin Yarbrough Woman's Missionary Society Board of Stewards L. R

James Allen Smith Pastor Preaches at Sunday Service

Cor 4th Ave E and Grant invites worshipers to 9:30 Sunday school and 10:45 morning worship on the topic Three Fires of the Bible. Evening services at 6:30 Bible lesson Have You Dealt Fairly With God at 7:30 and Wednesday prayer hour. She always holds a challenge.

4Th Ave. E Grant James Allen Smith

Atonement and Courting Sermons at Evening Services

The church announces a 9:30 a.m. Sabangeval service by Pastor Patterson with a sermon on The Atonement at 5:45 p.m. and a 7:45 p.m. sermon on Courting. No Intermediate meeting. Senior Young People at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer at 7:45 p.m.

FIRST L. D. Patterson Sabangeval White

West Decatur Methodist Service Bulletin

T H Wilson pastor leads Church School at 9 45 a m supervised by C F Watterson with worship at 11 a m Come let us worship together Youth meeting at 7 p m for West Decatur Methodist Church activities.

West Decatur T. H. Wilson F Watterson

Make This Slim Lines Frock Pattern 4037 by Anne Adams

Pattern 4037 offers a slim-line summer dress in sizes 16 through 48 with a long center panel for height illusion cap sleeves adjustable belt for fit and cooling fabric options like gingham percale and dimity. Includes illustrated sewing steps and costs 15 cents in coins or stamps plus order details from Decatur Daily Pattern Department, 243 West 17th St New York.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th St New York

Church Schedule Notices

Worship service at 7 30 p m. Missionary Society meets at the church Monday at 3 p m Wednesday service at 8 o’clock.

Church of Christ Service Schedule on Grant Street

The Church of Christ on Grant Street hosts Bible classes at 9 45 p m worship and preaching at 10 46 a m evening service at 7 10 p m and a Thursday Ladies Bible Class in the church house with Brother Dreaden of Maleyville filling the pulpit at both services All are invited to attend.

Church OF Christ Grant Street Bro Dreaden Maleyville

First Baptist Camp Fire Night at Church Annex

The Senior B Y P U of First Baptist Church led by Rev W M Gardner invites visitors and members to a camp fire Sunday night at 6 30 in the church annex.

First Baptist W. M. Gardner

Sun Day School Party Held On The Cedars Lawn

Dr J R Crawford and Mrs W J Houston hosted the junior Sun day school on the lawn of The Cedars. Miss Calvin led games as Jewel White Marjorie Allen Bettye Waster Anna Jean Whitt Jewel Whitt Betty Chambers Lacy Nethery Wayne Whitt Charles Schonacky and Billy Houston enjoyed refreshments after the activities.

First Presbyterian J. R. Crawford W. J. Houston the Cedars Cus Calvin Jewel White Marjorie Allen Bettye Waster Anna Jean Whitt Jewel Whitt Betty Chambers Lacy Nethery Wayne Whitt Charles Schoncky Billy Houston

First Christian Church Announces Shortened Summer Sermons

Rev R L Marrell announces summer schedule changes with 20 minute sermons on Sunday mornings and 15 minute sermons on Sunday evenings starting tomorrow. Services remain 9:45 Sunday school 10:50 morning worship and 7:45 evening service. Christian Endeavor will meet with the Harrells at 212 South Beaty Street from 5 to 7 p m with a social hour. The society will present Grandview vesper programs Friday night at the camp.

First Christian R. L. Marrell Christian Endeavor Harrells South Beaty Street

First Methodist Church Service Schedule

Dr. W. R. Battle leads Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 Epworth League at 6 Evening service at 7 30 Midweek Prayer Service Wednesday 7 45 p m All sermons by the pastor.

First Methodist W. R. Battle Anic Epworth League

Moulton Churches Aim for Laymen's Day Services

The Moulton churches in Spearman invite the public to Sunday activities led by Pastor W. L. Tidwell. Sunday school at 10 a.m. features Prof. H L Tidwell as superintendent. Laymen's Day address by Hon. Melvin Hutson. evening preaching at 8 p.m. Epworth League program at 7 30 p.m. Russell Proctor in charge. Officials urged to attend.

Spearman H. L. Tidwell Melvin Hutson Epworth Russell Proctor

Calendar of church services at Mt Hope church

Preaching at 11 a m by Farris Smith of Mt Hope. Young People meeting at 7 15 p m. Preaching at 7 45 p m. The public is invited to attend and worship with us.

Farris Smith Mt. Hope Young People’s Meeting

Registrars to hold five day voter registration session

Lawrence county officials J. F. Armstrong Town Creek John C. McCulloch Moulton and H. Cowan Mt. Hope will convene on the first Monday in July and stay five days to register all qualified voters in the area.

Moulton Ala Lawrence County J. F. Armstrong Town Creek John C. McCulloch H. Cowan Mt. Hope

Ancient Egyptian hair care and modern beach protection ideas

A historical note on early permanent waving and Nile mud methods contrasts with modern sun protection. The piece advises wearing hats or using a fine oil spray to shield hair at the beach, recommending mineral oil in a spray for quick absorption and lasting softness.

Nile Eleanor Holn Helen Wills Helen Hicks

Editor's note on beauty column and reply process

The note explains how to send self addressed stamped envelopes with coins to cover printing costs for Miss Glad's upcoming beauty Q and A. It mentions care of the Manda and care of the Feet and Legs as possible categories and notes personal questions will be answered through Miss Glad's daily column. It references a three cent stamp and ten cents in coin per inquiry.

Giad

Athens Personal News Highlights Local Visitors and Events

Prof L L Wallace and Mrs Wallace vacation in Athens from Gainesville. Mrs Henry Scoggins visits Decatur after a Lila York visit. Mrs L Williamson returns from Scottsboro. Williamson works in TVA land dept. Maynard Layman visits from Decatur Daily to Hawaii. Sheriff J B Wellden visits Tuscaloosa. relatives guests in Georgia. Mrs R L Lunsford travels to Gadsden for health. Bruce Nelson returns from Kentucky trip. Hazel Matthews visits from Scottsboro to A J and Mrs Matthews. Vivian Parks visits from Tampa to M A Phillips home. Glady Shelton recovering from appendectomy at Powers Hospital. Donald B Isom and daughter vacation in Ohio and elsewhere. July Athens Chamber barbecue at Dawson and Dupre farm five miles west. Municipal election interest rising.

L. L. Wallace Gainesville Fla Wallace University of Florence Henry Scoggins Decatur Misa Lila York L. Williamson C. IL. Williamson Scottsboro Williamson TVA Maynard Layman Decatur Daily Tampa M. A. Phillips Shoalford Gladyg Shelton Powers Hospital Donald B. Isom Points Ohio Athens Chamber of Commerce Dawson and

Lawrence Road Nears Completion Between Moulton and Courtland

The new state highway from Moulton to Courtland is rapidly nearing completion after months of work. Traffic has been detoured as asphalt and tar are laid, spanning roughly twelve to fourteen miles between Moulton and the Wheeler highway. The project will connect Courtland and Moulton and improve county travel.

Moulton Ala Courtland Lawrence County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Giles McBride Evelyn Poindexter Giles Jonny Granti William Thomas Giles Jesse Ray First Baptist Church Schubert J. H. Chi First Methodist Church C. I. Lee Charles Quinn Jean Blair Mary Katherine Ramey Ruth Hartselle Mary Houston Jessie Mae Tolleson Ora Russell Montgomery Ruby Sample Hattie Lou Briscoe Henry Dozier Corpus Christi Texas Johnny Dobbs Gadsden Nelda Ramey Oliver Blizzard Elizabeth Blair Wilbur Brown Douglas Suliman Thomas Ramey Mrs. Stover Sele Owen Chunn Dewey Day and Dewey, Jr Williams Boyd McAnnally Somerville B. S. Stover Rubye Martin Jack Sommerford Prather Ernest Greer Hartselie Spencer Burleson Marynelle Walter Fort Bradley Gardner Knoxville Tenn Central Baptist W. M Nat Young St. John’s Guild Central Methodist Society Central Methodist Church Clifford. Ward Raymond Ward Delano Park Herschel Griffin W. M. Griffin Leila Cantwell Seton Hall Woman's Music Study Club of the Valley Country Club Harvey Pride Billy Wyker John H. Jones Garner Pride Lewis C. Brown American Legion Auxiliary Woodall’s Clara Cortier Westminster Presbyterian Sunday School W. R. Johnson Johnson Street Summer Louis A. Neill Preuit Sims Elizabeth Vaughn Pikeville, Ky Jimmy Munn Charles H. Johnson H. Evens ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave E. T. Town Central Baptist Missionary Society Athen’s Churches Eleanore Whitney Gladys Glad America Athens Lawrence Road Goidel E. W. Collier
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