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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1939

Page

8

First Christian Church Hartselle Schedule

Hartselle churches announce a Sunday schedule with services at 10:00 and 11:00 a m. and 7:30 p m. Pastor John F T Brown leads sermons on Poor Kinds of Soils with music. Morning worship at 11, 6:30 youth and children, 7:30 evening service. Monday 3 p m Missionary Society meeting. Wednesday 7 p m prayer meeting. Possibility of additional events noted.

First Christian Church OF Hartselle John F. T. Brown W.W. P. Snnges B. R Currier Monday Missionary Society

Church Services Notice for Grady Whitaker Ministry

The Church of Christ announces Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m on the 2nd and 4th Sundays led by Minister Grady Whitaker.

Church OF Christ Grady Whitaker

First Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

Rev. Frank T. Smith, Pastor leads Sunday School at 10:00 a m with Hugh Penn. Morning preaching at 11:00 a m. Training Union at 6:30 p m directed by Lee R. Palmer. Evening preaching at 7:30 p m. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7:30 p m.

First Baptist Church Frank T. Smith Hugh _ Penn Training Union Lee R. Palmer

Church of God service schedule details

Rev. W. D. Owen leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m. Young People meet at 6 15 p m led by Melvin Moody. Evening worship begins at 7 p m.

Church OF God W. D. Owen Melvin Moody

Reverend Buddy Danner Sunday Church Schedule

Pastor Buddy Danner leads Sunday School at 9 45 morning service at 11 afternoon Young People at 6 45 and Evening Worship at 7 30. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 in the evening.

Buddy Danner

Pettusville Social Notes and Local Visitors

Imestone County Pettysville society notes list many visitors and residents: Mrs. B F Hodges and others visiting relatives in Decatur Nashville trips by Will Hargrove and Ben Holt are noted. Names include Lola Pettus Alma Robinson Anna Dew Pettus Jennette Spence Roy Acuff Smokey Mountain Boys attend events with local families. Several illness updates and hospital remains mentioned.

B. F. Hodges Decatur Dale Holt Ben Holt B. M. McAlister Will Hargrove Nashville Tenn Verdon Thomas Athens Edna Loveless Alma Robinson Lola Pettus Robert Vernon Dunnavant A. M. Jones Hartselle Ala Lawrence Brown Little m Henry Stanford Anna Dew Pettus Veto Jennette Spence Elkmont J. M. Head Raymond Willis Mise Bessie Robinson Mamie Pettus Annie Laura Jones Mary King Virgil Hargrove Benton Pettus Paul Locke Roy King Hubert Woodfin J. T. Woodfin Billy White J. A. Robinson Ben Williams Whitfield James Jackson J. H. Jackson Myra Dunnavant Mas David Franklin Dunnavant Grandts James Jack- Ee

Weather Wacky Hit Pontiac Golf Shed Theft

Temperatures reached 78 degrees in Pontiac as a thief broke into a municipal golf course shed and stole a lawn mower four rakes and a toboggan. Local police investigated the unusual daytime theft captured in a warm March day report.

Pontiac Mich

Church Announcements at Willoughby Presbyterian

Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. under F. T. Lewis with Bible study and fellowship. Worship at 11 a.m. No evening service. This week theme is Trials and Sufferings of Jesus from the Four Gospels. Visitors welcomed and a talk on Where the Master's Feet Trod. Thursday devotional at 7:30 p.m. with Bible study.

Willoughby Presbyterian St. South Jesus

Lesson From Peter On Love And Sacrifice At Sunday School

The sermon focuses on Peters call to love one another with pure hearts and to endure suffering for good. It cites Christ’s sacrifice and Peter’s urging for Christians to follow Jesus example, including acts of courage and mercy, as a guide for today. The notice lists church services and Bible study times at Southside Baptist and nearby preaching events.

Peter Jesus Christ Model Church Church of Christ

The Little Stone Church Service Notice

The Bee Line Highway church led by Pastor R B Conner holds worship 9 30 to 10 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 to 11 15 a m Christian Crusader Meeting 6 00 p m subject I Would Be Pure Young People Meet 6 00 p m Carl McDonald leader Somerville will preach in morning service pastor to speak in evening service worship and co operate with us

Church OF God Little Stone Bee Line Highway R. B. Conner Christian Crusader Carl McDonald Worship Os ‘i Somerville Coe

Corner Oak and Lafayette Sunday School Services

Corner Oak and Lafayette Street offer Sunday School for all departments at 9 30 a m Preaching Services at 11 00 a m and 7 00 p m led by Rev E L Davis of Birmingham B T U at 6 00 p m Mid week service Wednesday 7 30 p m Arts department operates without a pastor but regular services continue.

First Baptist Church Corner Oak Lafayette Sta E. L. Davis Birmingham

First Methodist Church Plans Easter Loyalty Campaign

Pastor Dr B F Tingle leads services at 11 00 am and 7 30 pm with sermons The church choir and organist present special numbers at both services The loyalty campaign runs from Easter April 9 to June 11 inviting members to read pray and attend church twice weekly for ten weeks The article invites attendance and Christian fellowship.

First Methodist Church B. F. Tingle Young People’s Department

St Pauls Lutheran Timings and Activities

St Pauls Lutheran at Sherman St and Fourth Ave lists Fifth Sunday in Lent services at 9 30 a m Sunday School and Bible Class 10 30 a m worship service and midweek meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m with Teachers Training Class Monday 2 30 p m and Walther League Thursday 7 30 p m led by E T Tonn and Katherine Schneider Visitors welcomed.

ST. Paul's Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave E. T. Tonn

Memorial Drive Methodist Services Schedule

Rev R D Cook pastor leads morning worship at 11:00 with church school at 9:45. Intermediate Department meets in the new educational building under Mrs Oscar Hames. Senior Department in the choir room at 6:30. Evening Worship at 7:15. Choir practice Thursdays at 7:30 and prayer services Wednesdays at 7:15. Public invited.

Memorial Drive R. D. Cook P. Parker Oscar Hames

First Christian Church Services East Moulton Fourth Ave

East Moulton’s First Christian Church schedule lists morning lessons by Dr Edwin Wyle DTh and 11 o clock worship with sermon The Offence of the Cross The Caravan Brotherhood session at 9 45 am led by John B Harlow and teaching from 1 Peter 1 17 23 2 20 25 Evening program features Senior and Junior Endeavor groups at 6 30 pm and a long evangelism service led by G E McCulloch

First Christian Church East Moulton Fourth Avenue Edwin Wyle John B. Harlow Dr. Wyle Peter Christian Endeavor G. E. McCulloch Tiave

Reality lesson at First Church in Decatur Alabama

The Golden Text from Philippians 4 8 frames the reality sermon at First Church of Christ Scientist Decatur branch The Mother Church Boston Sunday service 11 00 am with Sunday School 9 30 am and Wednesday 7 30 pm Reading Room hours 2 00 to 4 00 pm Monday Wednesday Saturday rear Johnston Street entrance public is cordially invited.

Church of Christ, Scientist Decatur Alabama First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachusetts Johnston Street

Westminster Church Schedule Promotes Welcoming Practice

Rth Avenue at Jackson St hosts Rev L A Knight with 9 30 am Sunday school and 11 am Morning Worship sermon Making our Lives Christ Centered. 5 pm Vesper Mission Belonging to Christ. 5 pm Young People League directed by Mrs R R Thomas. Monday 3 pm Women’s Auxiliary 7 pm Boy Scouts with Scoutmaster Bob Hunter. Wednesday 7 30 pm Prayer Meeting. A friendly church inviting all.

Rth Avenue Jackson St L. A. Knight Bermon Christ Young People’s League R. R. Thomas Boy Scotts Bob Hunter Westminster Church

Spearman Church Services and events announced

Pastor W L Spearman will lead morning and evening worship at 9:45 and 11 am 12 7 pm with baptisms in the morning service. A G Jones superintendent and counselor directs the Young People Department. Stewards meet Monday 7:30 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 pm Visitors welcome. Ministerial association monthly meeting next Monday 11 am at Central Methodist church to discuss important business.

W.L. Spearman G Jones Young People’s Department A. G. Jones Central Methodist Church

Westside Presbyterian Church Schedule

Sunday School starts at 9 45 a m led by L J Kaylor. Sunday services and youth groups meet throughout the week with Senior and Intermediate Christian Endeavor Societies on Sundays evenings. Boy Scouts meet Wednesdays at 7 30 p m and prayer services are held weekly.

Westside Presbyterian “the Friendly Church L. J. Kaylor G. O Devine Christian Endeavor

Central Baptist Church Service Notes

The Central Baptist Church at 4th Ave and Grant St lists John C. Cowell Jr. as pastor with Homer Britton as assistant. Sunday School at 9:30 am led by J. C Cowan, followed by morning worship at 10:45 am with Rev. Harold Ingraham delivering the sermon.

Central Baptist Cor 4Th Ave Grant St John C. Cowell, Jr Homer Britton J. C Cowan Harold Ingraham

Evangelistic Message At Baptist Union Service

Evening service features Rev Ingraham delivering special evangelistic message at 6 15 p m 7 30 p m prayer and Bible study Wednesday invites all to attend and bring one more participant

Baptist Training Union Ingraham

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

The Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church at 16th Ave and Wadesworth St lists services and meetings: Men's Bible Class at 9:30 a.m. taught by C C Berryhill, Main Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. with Emory Teague, morning sermon at 11:00 a.m. BT A Depts directed by C L Buck, evening sermon at 7:15 p.m. Activities include Tuesday W M A meetings and Wednesday Cottage prayer with Mrs. W F Price at 914 Tower Ave, plus a 7:30 p.m. ordination service for newly elected deacons featuring Bro. Leonacon of Athens. a note urges attendance.

Sixteenth Avenue 16Th Ave Wadesworth St Chas L. Dobbs C. Berryhill Emory Teague C. L. Buck W. F Price Tower Avenue Leonacon Athens

Sermon Length Recalled From Ancient Hourglass Day

The report recalls days when sermons stretched long, with some lasting about two hours as preachers spoke for what felt like an extended period. Relics or fragments from that era hint at the ceremonial pace and memory of those gatherings.

Church First Urged In Civic Appeal

A call to members to show commitment by attending services and prioritizing their church, as actions speak louder than words. The message emphasizes placing the church above other duties and endorses regular participation.

Church Schedule For Rev Archibald Weekday Services

Rev. R. L. Archibald leads 9:30 a.m. Sunday School with Bruce Spencer, 11:00 a.m. Worship featuring the sermon Sheepfold and Pasture. 6:00 p.m. Epworth Leagues for all young people. Evening worship at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday includes dinner guest from the Senior Board of Stewards and Junior Board at the church.

R. L. Archibald Bruce Spencer Epworth Stewards

Grant Street Church of Christ Sunday Bible Study

Woodrow Wilson once said a man deprives himself of the best in the world who deprives himself of knowledge. the Grant Street Church of Christ holds a Sunday Bible study at 9:45 a.m. for parishioners seeking guidance and learning.

Woodrow Wilson

First Presbyterian Church Service Schedule and Events

Corner of Oak and Vine Streets invites worship with 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship sermon Religious Reformation 2:30 Pioneer meeting 6:30 Young People 7:30 Evening Service sermon The Darkest Hours led by Pastor Edward V. Ramage.

First Presbyterian Church Oak and Vine Streets Edward V. Ramage Pioneer

Temple Lighthouse Church Service Times

Pastors Rev C T and Bebe H Patton invite Congregation to Devine Healing Saturday 7 30 pm and Sunday services at 10 am Sunday School 10 45 am Morning Worship 7 45 pm Evangelistic welcome extended.

Temple Lighthouse Rev C. T Bebe H. Patton Lyons—Assembly

St Johns Episcopal Church Services and Schedule

The notice lists Rev. Oliver C. Cox as rector at St Johns Episcopal on Jackson Street. It details Sunday services including Holy Communion at 7:30, Church School and Bible Classes at 9:45, Morning Prayer at 11:00, and Y P S L at 5:00. Weekday activities include meetings and choirs, with Auxiliary and Vestry gatherings on specific Sundays and Tuesdays.

St. John's

Southside Baptist Church Service Schedule and Meetings

Southside Baptist Church led by Pastor J A Chambers at 1724 6th Ave So announces Sunday School at 9:45 a m and worship at 11:00 a m with sermon The Watchman and His Trumpet Call. A 2:00 p m group leaders and secretaries meeting and a 3:00 p m session for all members follow as part of the Christ Centered Crusade activities.

Southside Baptist Church Southside Baptist Christ Centered Crusade J. A. Chambers 6Th Ave Adam

Fairview Baptist Church Sunday schedule and service details

Fairview Baptist Church lists services led by Pastor B Carroll Carter at Sixteenth Ave and Magnolia St. Sunday School 9 45 a m with T R Harrison, Morning Worship 11 00 a m, Baptist Training Union 6 30 p m directed by Miss Edith Murphree, evening sermon 7 30 p m, Wednesday prayer service 7 30 p m. Members urged to attend.

Fairview

Athens Churches Outline April Presbyterial Events

The Athens Church announces a Huntsville Presbytery meeting with Copeland Church on April 5 and 6 and an entertainment plan for the Huntsville Presbyterial at Athens April 11 and 12. Mrs. E J Johnson of Peiping China will speak for the foreign missions board. A union Lenten service at the Presbyterian Church is set for Friday April 7 at 2 p.m. for one hour.

First Presbyterian Churches O. Payne Marilyn Hotchkiss Christian Endeavor Huntsville

A Friendly Church Sunday Services

The service schedule lists morning worship at 11 with the sermon The Sin of Being Too Busy and evening service at 7 30 with Why subject. Sunday School meets at 9 45 supervised by Thomas W Spencer and minister Robert Glenn encourages mid week worship Wednesday at 7 30.

First Christian Church Robert Glenn Thomas W. Spencer

Sun Day School Attendance Reaches 325 At Sunday Service

Leon Macon reports a record Sunday School turnout of 325 last Sunday. Another 115 attended Baptist Training Union Sunday evening. Morning preaching services draw large crowds, necessitating extra chairs.

First Baptist Church Leon Macon Baptist Training Union

Surprising Christ and War Ethics Discussed at Church

The pastor will preach Sunday morning on The Surprising Christ based on Jesus healing the Centurion's servant. Evening service will cover Thou Shalt Not Kill and discuss responsibility for killing in war. A two week Daily Vacation Bible School will run in June after schools end.

Athens Church of Christ Sunday Services and Sermons

Sunday schedule lists services at Athens OCC Camp at 9 a m 10 a m Bible School 11 a m worship and sermon 2 30 p m preaching at Jennings 7 p m worship and sermon Homer P Reeves Huntsville Church of Christ minister will preach at Athens Sunday night and Athens minister will preach in Huntsville M A Creel to preach Beulah congregation Craig s Chapel Church of Christ Sunday afternoon and Hess ter s Chapel Sunday night

Athens Occ Jennings Homer P. Reeves Huntsville Church of Christ Athens Huntsville M. A. Creel Beulah Craig's Chapel Church of Christ Hesster’s Chapel

Dedication Service for Church Debt at First Methodist Pitts

Dedication of the church debt will be observed Sunday at 11 a m. Dr R T Tyler of Birmingham will deliver the sermon. He will be assisted by Dr M E Lazenby of Decatur and Dr A S Pitts, the present minister, with other usual Sunday services following.

R. T. Tyler Birmingham M. E. Lazenby Decatur A. 8. Pitts

Town Creek Churches Reach Crisis Through Worship

Town Creek Methodist Church in Alabama invites all to morning and evening services with sermons on Have We Reached The Crisis and Man's Question God’s Answer. Special music, old songs, choir and congregational singing, Sunday School at 9:45, Epworth League at 6 p.m. Young people urged to attend with enthusiastic programs and good singing.

Methodist Church Town Creek Ala Epworth League

Classified Advertising The Practical Way to Buy and Sell

Local classified ad promotes practical buying and selling options with contact by phone 46.

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