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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1933

Page

4

Society and church groups plan Monday meetings

The First Presbyterian Bible class will finish Hebrews at 3 PM in the Sunday school auditorium. Central Baptist W M circles hostesses assign meetings for Circle One through Four including home visits. Central Methodist circles schedule hostesses and a mission program, with officer elections and a citizenship talk by Rev. Peter M. Dennis.

Central Baptist W. M H. 8. Roberts Carl Jones E. H. Nelson Fifth Avenue Hortense Kirby Billings Sherman Street Mack Elam Charles Woodward Horace Griffin T. M. Jones, Jr F. O. Grimsley A. M. Cook A. M. Roan Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs Jasper T. Z. Bailey Peter M. Dennis St. John’s Episcopal Church Marie Ballas

Personal News From Alabama and Nearby Visits

Mrs. Luke Chandler leaves for Tupelo to be by grandfather J F Cowswiff who is seriously ill. Billy Wyker of Alabama visits home for weekend with parents Mr. and Mrs Will Wyker. Mr. and Mrs P F Hunt Jr of Alabama will spend weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs F Hunt Sr. Mrs H C Dennis of Philadelphia is visiting Talladega with her brother and sister Mr and Mrs.

Lee McCulloch Lois Elkin Kamon Elise Warren Alfred Benjamin Hodgins, Jr Birmingham Birmingham News Kathleen Guthrie Mabel Warnock Walter Atkinson Luke Chandler Tupelo, Miss J. F. Coswiff That City Billy Wyker University of Alabama Will Will Wyker Myr F. §. Hunt, Sr H. C. Dennis Philadelphia W. T. Allen Talladega, Ala

Cullman Cow Tests Positive for Rabies After Dog Bite

Cullman county health department sent a cow owned by Ollie Jones to the Tennessee Valley Laboratory where analysis confirmed rabies. The cow, bitten by a dog three weeks earlier and later killed after going mad, led to three anti rabies treatments for Ollie Jones, Bivia Jones, and Sudie Jones.

Cullman Tennessee Valley Laboratory Ollie Jones Cullman County Jones Olle Bivia Jones Sudie Jones

Pay Day for RF C Workers Across County

Pay day spread across district 1 Decatur and other county districts Hartselle Parkville and Lacey's Spring. Welfare offices report about 3000 workers paid this week amounting to over 8000 dollars in total.

R.F. C Decatur Hartselle Parkville Lacey’s

Mrs F O Borton Recovers From Surgery At Baptist Hospital

Friends report Mrs. F. O. Borton is recovering nicely from an operation performed at Baptist Hospital in Birmingham. The procedure occurred some time ago.

F. O. Borton Baptist Hospital Birmingham

Weather outlook for Central and East Gulf States

Increasing cloudiness with showers early in the week and again later. Pair around the middle of the week. Temperatures near or above normal.

Central East Gulf States

First Methodist Canal LaFayette Church Announcements

Sunday school 9 30 a m with J H Johnson Supt Men and Ladies Bible Classes meet at 9 30 pastor Dr W F Price preaches 11 a m and 7 p m subjects David Livingstone Pathfinder of the Dark Continent and The Undivided Life Epworth Leagues 6 p m Board of Stewards meets Monday 5 30 with Judge W T Lowe mid week prayer fellowship Wednesday 7 15 sponsored by Ladies Organized Bible Class Choir and Mrs W E Curry on organ Visitors welcome Missionary Pageant at 7 p m Old gold or silver items donated for Southern Baptists to credit debts Training school awards B Y P U 21 Sunday school 14

LaFayette Epworth Board of Stewards W. T. Lowe W. E. Curry Will Spanabel Southside Baptist Church

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Evening and Sunday Schedule

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist announces a men's Bible class at 9 30 led by G W Norwood and a Sunday school at 9 45 taught by J F Springer. B Y P U meets at 6 with C C Buck directing, and a 5 p m preaching by Rev A H Nabors of Central Methodist. Visitors welcomed.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Men‘s G. W. Norwood J. F. Springer B. Y. P. U. Department Cc. L. Buck A. H. Nabors Central Methodist Church

Church of God Sunday services and meetings

The Church of God at 1114 Sixth Avenue South invites the public to attend Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a 6 p m Young People meeting on Sept. 6 with 7 p m Prayer Meeting. J C Conley is listed as a contact.

Church OF God Sixth Avenue J. C. Conley

Westminster Presbyterian Church Outreach Schedule

Westminster Presbyterian at Jackson Street and Eighth Avenue lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages and a men's Bible class led by Prof. O S Hagerman. Morning worship at 11 00 about Our Obligations To God. Y P B E meets at 2 00 and vesper service with special music at 5 00. Senior League at 6 15 and last Sunday of church year urges missionary offering return.

O. S. Hagerman Miss Groenendyke

Weekend Guests Gather at Bragg Home in Alabama

John D Wyker Mrs L T Pride and Mrs Judith Goodlow visit Dr and Mrs John D Bragg for the weekend in Pride Alabama and Tuscumbia Alabama. Mrs E G Lovell stays with daughter Mrs Marion Russell while Mrs S H Carlisle also visits. Mrs John W Blair Mrs Justin Potter and Mrs Charles Blackard with Charles Jr arrive to see their sister Mrs Erskine Chandault. Bobby Johnson leaves New York City to rejoin Ringling Brothers Circus. Mrs E D Bailey Jr and daughter Martha Porter spend time with relatives in Tuscumbia.

L. T. Pride Pride, Ala Judith Goodlow Tuscumbia Ala John D. Bragg John W. Blair Justin Potter Charles Blackard Charles, Jr Nashville, Tenn Erskine Chenault Bobby Johnson Mrs. Joiner New York City Ringling Brothers Circus E. D. Bailey, Jr Martha Porter

First Baptist Oak at LaFayette Schedule

J. E. Berkstresser, Pastor. 9 30 Bible school W M Riley Sept 11 Morning Worship sermon The Message of Spring. 3 pm Baptismal service 6 pm Baptist Young People's Unions 7 pm Evening worship Music by choir and orchestra Sermon topic The Vision of the Out stretched Hand 3 pm Monday W M S Mission Study All members urged to attend Placed at the church 7 15 pm Wednesday Mid week service Outline Study of the Prophecy of Isaiah Learn about them Motto Pray and Work for a Great City wide Revival

J. E. Berkstresser Bible School W. M. Riley Baptist Young People’s Unions W. M.S

Sunday Schedule Promotes Family Bible Study Plan

A church announces 9 45 Sunday school for families and 10 45 morning worship with the sermon Taking Seriously Our Task. The 5 45 P U Department meeting is also listed inviting participation.

P. U. Department

Make This Model at Home Adorable for Youngsters Pattern 2400

Pattern 2400 by Anne Adams features a scalloped white pique collar with blithe cotton print, drop shoulders, and three tiny buttons. Available in sizes 4 6 8 10 and 12 with yardage notes and illustrated instructions. Catalog details offer 32 pages of Anne Adams patterns for all ages and wardrobe needs.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department Iith Street New York City

Westside Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule and Junior Church

Westside Presbyterian invites families to 9 45 a m Sunday school with a call to community presence. 11 a m worship marks the start of Junior Church with stories on the Apostle Peter and a junior musical number. 230 p m Junior Church Extension society meets as Junior C E grows rapidly with a community program at the church.

Apostles Peter C. E

Willoughby Presbyterian Revival Ends with Onward Call

Willoughby Presbyterian at 6th Ave and 9th St closes its revival with final evening worship. Attendance grows and the Every Member Canvass will be taken. Members urged to catch up pledges. Ladies' Aid meets Monday afternoon and prayer services resume Wednesday as the Presbyterian doctrinal series continues.

Willoughby Presbyterian 6Th Ave 9Th St South A. Gordon

Sunday Morning Bible Services and Weekly Meetings

The schedule lists 9:45 Sunday morning Bible study 10:45 worship by an elder and 6:00 Young People's meeting. 7:00 preaching by Bro Robert Parish, 7:30 Wednesday prayer services, and 3:00 Thursday Ladies Bible class. The public is invited to attend any or all services.

Bro Robert Parish

St Peters Episcopal Mission March Lent Services

Fourth Sunday in Lent on March 26 includes church school at 2 30 p m and evening sermons by Pastor E N Anthony at 4 00 and 7 00 All are invited to attend these services.

E. N. Anthony

St Timothy's Episcopal Church Lenten Services

St Timothy's Episcopal in Athens Alabama schedules Fourth Sunday in Lent events with church school at 10:00 a.m. and evening prayer and sermon at 7:30 p.m. Professor O S Hagerman to speak at the service. A litany and rector's address planned for Tuesday March 28 at 3:30 p.m.

ST. Timothy Ss Episcopal Athens Ala Church School O. S. Hagerman

Pastor Wallace Leads Service With Sermons on True Followers

J. D. Wallace, pastor, schedules 9:30 Sunday school 11:00 morning worship with a sermon on True Followers of Christ. A 2:00 children’s meeting in the People’s League and 7:00 evening worship follow, all with public invitation to attend.

First Presbyterian J. D. Wallace People’s League

St Johns Episcopal Church Schedule and Services

St Johns Episcopal Jackson announces a full week of activities at 7:30 a.m. Holy Communion services, 9:45 a.m. church school, 10:00 a.m. Bible classes, 11:00 a.m. morning prayer and sermon, 5:00 p.m. Senior Y P U L, 7:00 p.m. Monday meeting for St Johns Guild at 2:30 Martha and Mary Guild at 3:00 p.m. March 29 includes Holly communion 10:00 a.m. Litany and Sermon 7:30 p.m. March 30 features confirmation class 3:00 p.m. and childrens service 4:00 p.m. Teachers Training class 7:30 p.m. Friday 31 Litany at 4:00 p.m.

ST. John's Episcopal Jackson J. and Gordon Drive Holly Communion St John’s Guild Martha and Mary Guild

Central Baptist Service Schedule with Youth Leader

James Allen Smith pastor leads Central Baptist with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 and evening service at 7 00 p m Youth group B A U and BYU meet at 6 00 p m and Wednesday prayer hour is planned Miss Sadie Smith is the youth director and will oversee Sunday activities with the pastor attending services.

Central Baptist James Allen Smith B. Y Houeryioes Sadie Smith

Bible study and sermons at East Church of Christ

The Church of Christ on Nineteenth Avenue East invites all to a morning Bible study at 10 o'clock followed by preaching at 11 and 7 in the evening. B. G. Greenhaw will preach in the morning and afternoon services.

Church OF Christ Nineteenth Avenue East Bible Study G. Greenhaw

West Decatur Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m Boys and Girls World Club at 4 p m Epworth League at 6 30 p m Preaching at 7 30 p m Woman s Missionary Society at 2 30 p m Monday church programs Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 led by a 10 year old boy inviting all to attend and enjoy the service son of J E Wallace expected to surprise attendees.

West Decatur Methodist Epworth League Woman's Missionary Society J. E. Wallace

Price of Love sermon and youth services at church

Rev. Arthur H. Nabors invites all members to attend both Sunday services and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. The day features a sermon, a Boys and Girls World Club at 2:30 p.m., Epworth Leagues at 6:16 p.m., and a 7:00 p.m. special service on Modern Youth.

Central Methodist Arthur H. Nabors Boys and Girls World Club Epworth

Reality Lesson Sermon in tion Science Churches

Sunday March 26 centers on reality as the Lesson-Sermon topic. The Golden Text from Psalms 33 11 proclaims the counsel of the Lord stands forever and his thoughts differ from human plans. The lesson cites Isaiah’s contrast of divine ways with earthly thoughts and the heavens above the earth.

Tiny Sunday schedule for Morgan County church notices

Fragmentary notice lists worship at 11, midweek night services at 8, Sunday school at 9 45. Room open 2 to 4 on Tue Thu Sat. Services in Morgan County Bank Building.

Morgan County Bank

St Pauls Lutheran Church Ramadan Week Schedule

The church on Sherman Street and Fourth Avenue lists services for the fourth Sunday in Lent led by Rev E T Town including 9 15 a m Sunday school and Bible class 10 30 a m devotion 7 30 p m Lenten service with hymn My Hope is Built on Nothing Less Vestry meeting Monday 7 30 pm teachers training Tuesday 7 30 pm Walther League 8 30 pm Holy Communion registration Friday 3 00 5 30 and 7 00 9 00 pm with the theme A Changeless Christ for Changing World You too are welcome

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman Street Fourth Avenue E. T. Town Walther League Christ

Pettingill to Lead City Bible Study Return

Dr. W. L. Pettingill of Wilmington Delaware who impressed Decatur churchgoers earlier in a Bible study was in Decatur briefly Friday en route home from Dallas Texas. He plans to return in full months to begin a city wide Bible study regarded as one of the finest series of religious services Decatur has seen in years.

W. L. Pettingill Wilmington Del Decatur Dallas Texas Pett

Also Mentioned on This Page

First Presbyterian Bible Class First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary R. E. Wiggins Central Methodist Missionary Society H. O. Troup Circle J. H. Branum Bruce Spencer First Baptist Mission Program W. C. Bailey First Baptist W. M Annex Miss. Warren W. R. Norton St. John’s Guild Canal Street Rock Club J. P. Brock Legion Auxiliary The Tennessee Valley Club Bank Street Mrs. Maury R. L. Maury Gordon Drive East Dr. Goodloe Ferry Street Rook Club W. M. Bailey Westminster Westminster Auxiliary Westminster Presbyterian Church Sarah Peck Weaver West Berean Club Johnston Street First Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Clyde Hendrix J G. Pinley James Dutean J. G. McGehee Goidel Stor Princess Theatre Richard Dix Gwili Andre Zasu Pitts Arline Lewis E. Lawes Spencer Tracy Bette Davis RFC Mrs. Borton Better Westminster Presbyterian Jackson Street Eighth Ave Ernest N. Hart John D. Wyker E. G. Lovell Marion Russell S. H. Carlisle First Baptist Southside Baptist J. D. Pickens Decatur Daily Westside Presbyterian Seventh Ave W. A. Gordon ST. Peter’s Episcopal Mission Christian Science Pettingill Strand —Hartselle Marian Nixon Dick Powell Janet Gaynor Chas. Farrell Tess of J.C. Penney Penneys
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