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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1941

Page

8

Central Baptist Church announces revival in city

The Central Baptist Church at Cor Ave and Grant St lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11 05 a m with the pastor back to deliver the message. Evening services and Baptist Training Union are scheduled, and a revival at Willoughby Presbyterian March 12–21 invites all city worshipers to unite.

Central Baptist ‘Cor Th Ave Grant St John C Cowell General Assembly Baptist Training Union

Westminster Presbyterian Church Service and Events

Sunday March 2 1941 at Westminster Presbyterian Church begins with 9 30 am Sunday school led by James Rankin followed by morning worship with a sermon The Withdrawal of the King A 5 00 pm vesper meditation Stewards of Hope The Ladies Auxiliary meets Monday at 8 00 pm with Mrs Raphael Sartor presiding Mid week prayer service is Wednesday at 7 30 pm

John A. Troxier Heart of God James Rankin Henry Hartung Stewards of Hope Raphael Sartor

Westside Presbyterian Youth and Worship Schedule Update

Westside Presbyterian outlines 9:45 Sunday school led by Ray Edwards and worship at 7:30 PM after a 7 PM change. Christian Endeavor meets at 6115 DP. Easter program planned. large past crowd noted. next week’s full announcements promised.

Westside Presbyterian W. B. Strong Ray Edwards Westside Christian Endeavor Society House of God

Sixth Ave Sunday School Revival Announcement

Six Avenue Street Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Superintendent T Lewis. February showed a small rise over January and March is urged to increase the percentage. Worship at 11 a.m. with pastor’s sermon. Christian Endeavor at 6 15 p m. Revival by Rev John Troxler of the Westminster Congregation March 12 to 21. Cordial invitation to attend and pray.

Willoughby Presbyterian John Troxler Westminster W. B. Strong 9Th Street Methodist Southside Baptist Church of God Willoughby Presbyterian Sixth Ave T Lewis Christian Endeavor Society Westminster Congregation City

Salvation Army Service Schedule and Hall Locations

Adjutant Frank Longino presides over services at Salvation Army Halls on 1831 4th Ave and 111 West Lafayette Street. Sunday programs include Sunday school, Young People's Legion, Bible Quiz, and an evening talk at Hall 1331 4th Ave E. Weekday events cover Soldiers meetings, Home League, Girls Handwork, Girl Guards, Band practice, and a Covered Dish supper. Red Shield Boys Club operates daily 3:00 to 9:00 at West Lafayette Street location.

Salvation Army 4Th Ave Frank Longino People's Church 1812 Ave. E 4Th Ave. E Young People’s Legion Meeting Longine People’s Church Red Shield Boys Club West Lafayette Street

First Baptist Church Lafayette and Oak Sts Service Schedule

The Lafayette church led by Pastor W. E. Waterhouse hosts Bible school at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. features The Cross and The Crowd sermon by the pastor Germon. Evening service at 8:15 p.m. includes The Cross and Peter. Organist Mrs. M. E. Norris.

First Baptist Church Lafayette & Oak Sts W. E. Waterhouse M. E. Norris Church Bible School W.M. Bailey Germon Baptist Training Union W. T. Jordan the Cross Peter

Ninth Street Methodist offerings day announced

The notice from Ninth Street Methodist Church lists services led by Pastor W. H. Curl with church school at 9 45 a m Baptism at 11 00 a m The Lord's Supper at 6 15 p m Young people meeting led by Howard Thompson at 7 00 p m The call urges all members to bring an offering at the communion altar stressing cheerful giving.

Ninth Street W. H. Curl Jno R. Butler Howard Thompson

Central Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

R Lambuth Archibald pastor oversees a full church week with 9 30 a m Sunday school under Bruce Spencer 11 a m Communion Meditation by the pastor 6 p m Epworth Leagues 7 p m Sermon by Dr A Pitts district superintendent 3 p m Monday Women s Society 7 p m Monday Board of Christian Education 7 30 p m Tuesday Junior Board of Stewards 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting Wednesday

Central Methodist Church R. Lambuth Archibald Bruce Spencer Epworth A. &. Pitts Women’s Society of Christian Service Board of Christian Education

First Christian Church Service Schedule East Moulton

The First Christian Church at East Moulton Fourth Ave lists 9 45 a m Sunday School with John B Harlow superintendent. 11 00 a m Worship and Communion. 6 00 p m Christian Endeavor. 7 00 p m Church in Evangelism with a song service led by G E B McCulloch and a travelogue talk with Dr Wyle teaching the lesson in the Men's Own Room.

First Christian Church East Moulton Fourth Ave Edwin Wie Mra G E McCulloch John B. Harlow Wyle Christian Endeavor Societies Church G. E B. McCulloch

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist church weekly schedule

The Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church at 16th Ave and Wadsworth St lists services and activities. Morning Sunday school at 11:00 with Paul McCluskey. Morning sermon at 11. Evening sermon at 7. Men’s Bible Class at 9:30 taught by C Berryhill. BT A department at 5:45 directed by C L Buck. Weekday events include Tuesday WMA meetings and Wednesday prayer service. Week of Prayer afternoons at 2:00 daily except Tuesday evening meet at church. Attend with someone.

Sixteenth Avenue 16Th Ave Wadsworth St Chas L. Cobb C. Berryhill Paul McCluskey C. L. Buck

Church Services and Schedules Listed for Sunday

First Presbyterian Church on Oak and Vine with Ramage as pastor lists Sunday school at 9 45 am and 2 30 pm Oakland Chapel services at 6 30 pm Pioneers meet 7 30 pm Evening worship The Church of God on 6th Ave East and 4th Street led by Cecil J Brown offers morning worship at 10 and church school at 11 with youth service at 2 30 pm and evening service at 7 pm Dr John connected with all services

First Presbyterian Church Oak and Vine Streets Edward V. Ramage Barrett Shelton Grace of Christ Oakland Chapel Church OF God 6Th Ave 4Th Street Cecil J. Brown John

Anderson College President A Morrison to Speak

A Morrison, president of Anderson College and Theological Seminary in Anderson Indiana, will speak. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to hear this well known preacher and educator.

A. Morrison Anderson College and Theological Seminary Anderson Indiana

St Johns Episcopal Church Services and Events for March 2 1941

Rev R L Sturgis announces Lent services at St Johns Episcopal Church on March 2 1941 First Sunday in Lent with Sunday School 9 45 Holy Communion 11 06 Vestry meeting Tuesday Parish House 7 30 P M Holy Communion Wednesday 10 00 A M Children s Service Thursday 4 00 P M Lehten Service Thursday 7 30 P M Dr Edwin Wyle guest speaker Laymen s meeting Sunday March 2 6 30 P M Parish House Bishop C C J Carpenter guest speaker All laymen urged to attend to welcome the bishop

ST. Johns Episcopal Church R. L. Sturgis Edwin Wyle C. C. J. Carpenter

Temptation and Lent Services at St Pauls Lutheran Church

The Church of the Lutheran Hour in Sherman Street at Fourth Avenue invites all visitors to First Sunday in Lent activities. Bible class discusses Revelation chapter 4 at 9:30 a.m. Worship hour at 10:30 a.m. Mid week Lenten service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Our Redeemer indicated by the church Luke 23:1-3. A changeless Christ for a changing world.

ST. Paul’s

First Methodist Church Service Schedule and Appeal

The First Methodist Church, led by Pastor R M Howell D D, lists a full Sunday program with 9 30 a m church school 11 a m morning worship including the Lord s Supper and a sermon Bridging the Gulf 6 00 p m Young People at the parsonage 7 30 p m evening worship Our Opportunities sermon. Midweek workers conference Tuesday 6 45 p m supper and business prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Personal Work discussions. Officers and teachers urged to attend prayer meetings for decision day and to bring a larger offering for urgent needs.

First Methodist Church R. M. Howell D. D Young Peoples Department Workers’ Conference Church School

Memorial Drive Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Rev. C. B. Lansbury presides at Sunday worship with a sermon The Cure for a Troubled Heart. Evening service presents The One Sufficient Refuge. Weekday activities include Epworth League Young People at 6 00 and Womans Society circles. Board of stewards supper at Woodalls Tuesday and prayer meeting Nahum Wednesday.

Memorial Drive C. B. Lansbury Persinger Parker Epworth League For Womans Society of Christian Service H. H. Jones Board of Stewards Woodall’s Workers Council

Christ Jesus Lesson-Sermon Scriptural Selections

The Decatur Alabama First Church of Christ Scientist presents a Sunday Lesson-Sermon on Christ Jesus featuring Isaiah 9 6 7 as the golden text. The service is a branch of The Mother Church in Boston Massachusetts and includes selected Scriptural readings.

David Christ Jesus First Church of Christ, Scientist Decatur Alabama First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachusetts

Crochet Scarfs and Mat Pattern 2785

Pattern 2785 offers charts and directions for scarfs of varied lengths and a placemat for buffet or dresser use. Includes stitch illustrations and materials. Send ten cents to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. with pattern number, name, and address.

Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N.Y

The LORD Our RightEOUSNESS Church Service Schedule

Church announces Sunday Service at 11:00 and Sunday School at 9:30 with a Wednesday meeting at 8. Reading Room open 2 to 4 Monday Wednesday and Saturday at rear entrance on Johnston Street. Teachers and officers meet after prayer. Visitors welcome.

David Judah Israel Johnston Street

Fairview Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Meetings

Fairview Baptist Church on 2nd Street and Magnolia Avenue announces a full week of activities led by Pastor B. Carroll Carter. Sunday school at 10:00 a m conducted by Mr T R Harrison, Sunday worship at 11 a m, Baptist Training Union at 6:00 p m directed by Omar Glass, evangelistic message at 7:00 p m, and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:00 p m open to all ages.

Fairview Baptist Church 2Nd St Magnolia Ave B. Carroll Carter T. R. Harrison Baptist Training Union Omar Glass

Southside Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

Southside Baptist Church offers Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Charles Ed Howell, morning worship at 10 45 a m, B T U at 6 00 p m with R A Lee directing, and worship at 7 30 p m with Rev E L Davis of Birmingham filling the pulpit at both services.

Southside Baptist Church Ed Howell B. T. UF R. A. Lee E. L. Davis Birmingham

First Presbyterian Church Athens Events

Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Ged des Orman as superintendent Morning worship at 11 a m with sermon by the pastor Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Mertice Turney president Missionary Auxiliary meets Monday at 230 p m with Mrs Milt Easter hostess Guild meets Monday at 8 p m with Mrs O Payne Mid week worship Wednesday at 780 p m Choir rehearsal and Auxiliary program leaders Miss Mary Penick and Mrs A L Rodgers co hostesses Lula Slaton and Mrs Payne listed for meetings

First Presbyterian Church O. Payne Geddes Orman Christian Endeavor Mertice Turney Missionary Milt Easter Guild Tom Walton J. B. Horton Missionary Auxiliary Meeting Mary Penick A. L. Rodgers Lula Slaton Payne

Baptist Training Union Study Course Planned for March 10

Minister Leon Macon invites parishioners to a Training Union study course on March 10. Last year 91 attended, and organizers hope for more this time. The pastor speaks next Sunday at both services on “An Adored Life” and “Eyes to See.” Prayer meetings are Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and study of the Gospel of John is planned next week.

First Baptist Church Leon Macon Baptist ‘Training Union

Church of Christ service notes and guest ministers

The Athens Church of Christ minister A J Rollings will lead regular services next Sunday. M A Creel preaches Saturday night and Sunday morning at Sardis Springs and Sunday night at Capshaw. E F Bullington fills his regular Oliver appointment. Alvin Holt preaches Sunday morning and evening at Holland's Gin and Sunday afternoon at Reid's.

Church OF Christ A. J. Rollings Athens Church of Christ Churches of Christ M. A. Creel Sardis Springs Capshaw E. F. Bullington Oliver Alvin Holt Holland’s Gin Reid's

Sunday Service and Sunday School Schedule

B. T. Waites leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m with M S Kennemer as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 00 a m with the pastor preaching and administering.

Methodist church weekly program and rally details

The notice outlines the Communion service at 6:30 p m, Epworth League meeting, and evening worship with Dr Waites speaking at 7 p m The stewards meet Thursday evening March 6 at the church A Methodist rally at Tanner church Monday March 3 features J L Liles of Birmingham all county churches urged to attend The Woman's Society of Christian Service meets Monday at 3 pm with Mrs J S Ragsdale in charge

Epworth League Waites Tanner Methodist J. L. Liles Birmingham Woman's Society of Christian Service J. S. Ragsdale

Cambridge Circuit Metho Dist Churches Services Notice

Preaching at Parker's Chapel Sunday 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM with topics The Excuses They Made and The Reasons They Had. Next charge wide stewards meeting set for Tuesday March 11 at 7:30 PM at Brother Frank Looney's home.

Parker's Chapel Frank Looney

Church Seeks New Minister As Sunday School Meets

No minister is present for Sunday school and the Christian Endeavor will gather at usual hours. The church continues its search to extend a call for a new minister in the near future.

First Christian Church Christian Endeavor

Sunday School and Program Announcement

The message will be given by Mrs. A Z Bailey of Decatur and the lesson by Rev J R Rush on Sunday March 2 at 7 00 p m The intermission features accordion and singing by Miss Frankie Mae Swinea Last Sunday about 60 people attended and all are invited to attend the next four Sunday nights.

School of Mission A. Z. Bailey Decatur J. R. Rush Frankie Mae Swinea

Hartselle Churches Schedule and Events

Rev John F T Brown pastors morning worship at 11 with sermon and Lord's Supper at 6 15 pm young people and intermediates meet at 7 pm evening worship with a sermon on Varieties of Christian Work. Prayer meeting Wednesday and Cullman Union Epworth Training Conference opens Sunday at 2 pm.

First Methodist Church John F. T Brown Gehooil J K Haynes E. R. Currier L. H. Houston Cullman Union Epworth Training Conference Cullman Methodist Church

Sunday School and Evening Services Planned

Sunday School at 11 a m led by Miss Florence Orr Superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m by Rev Thurman Hall of Nashville Tenn. No Christian Crusaders meeting Sunday evening. Young people will lead evening service starting at 7:00 p m. Everyone invited to attend each Sunday.

Florence Orr Thurman Hall Nashville Tenn Christian Crusaders

No Pastor Lord's Day Bible school at 10

Communion services at 1 and 4 p m are announced with a cordial invitation for all to come and worship with us.

Reverend Luther Jones’s Sunday Services Schedule

Rev Luther Jones offers Sunday school each Sunday at 10 am and preaching on the first and third Sundays at 11 am reflecting a small church schedule.

Church OF Christ Luther Jones

Church notices for Sunday services and NYPS meeting

The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday school at 9 45 am preaching at 1 pm NYPS at 6 30 pm and evening preaching at 7 pm led by Rev W E Ellis. Members are urged to attend services and activities.

Church OF the Nazarene W. E. Ellis NYPS

Evening Meeting Changes At Local Church

Rev. Frank T Smith announces revised evening hour while Sunday school starts at 10 a m Hugh F Penn outlines preaching at 11 am with sermon Soul Erosion. Training Unions gather at 6 30 pm Jenny Lind Gatlin directs Soldiers of the Cross prepare for 7 30 pm service and baptism following which baptism will be administered. Be true to God and the church.

First Baptist Church Frank T Smith Hugh F. Penn Jenny Lind Gatlin Soldiers of the Cross

Cotaco 4-H Club Holds February Meeting

The Cotaco 4-H Club met February 24 with Emelee Wright presiding. Margaret Williams read the minutes as members sang and pledged. Miss Rowe gave a milk demonstration and spoke on dressmaking.

Cotaco Emelee Wright Margaret Williams Miss Rowe Miss Pullen Burleson English Faye Oden Gladys Leenox Colleen Turney James Brooks

Cowell to Lead Sunday Service at Central Baptist

Dr. John C. Cowell Jr. and Mrs Cowell return from Ft. Myers to lead Sunday worship at Central Baptist Church. He will speak at morning service on The Triumph of God over all Dictatorships and at evening on Words of Counsel to the Young Christian. East Britton will assume duties at Central next week. tributes were paid to his work in record Sunday School and Baptist Training Union attendance.

Bath Central Baptist Church John C. Cowell, Jr Cowell Ft. Myers Fla Britton Florence Mr. Britton Baptist Training Union

Ice freezes Ogdensburg home as water freezes in cellar

Frank Maloney returned to a thawed ice house after a burst water line flooded his Ogdensburg residence. Ten feet of ice filled the cellar while four feet coated the parlor kitchen and bedroom. Doors stuck tight and the house lifted several inches from its foundation due to ice expansion.

Ogdensburg N. Y Frank Maloney

Farms and City Property Featured in Want Ads

The Want Ads regularly list farms, land, and city property for sale or lease. Readers can browse listings for rural plots and urban real estate opportunities across the region.

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