Margaret Shelton Phone 1352 at First Methodist
Margaret C Shelton Phone 1352 of the First Methodist church was scheduled Monday at 3 p.m. in the annex.
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Margaret C. Shelton
First Methodist Church
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1929
Page
5
Thought and Poetry on greatness and divine providence
The message reflects on how Greatness comes from within and how faith lifts people toward Christ. It notes that God may thwart human plans to save us from harm, and that what seems like misfortune often fosters greater good.
Righteous Hold On Way and Strengthen Faith
A compact reflection on steady faith and clean hands, echoing a biblical maxim from John 17:9 about persistence and moral integrity strengthening over time. Emphasizes endurance and steadfast righteousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Mrs Duffey Hosts Salmagundi Club Gathering
Mrs Frank Duffey hosted a Friday afternoon gathering at her apartment for the Salmagundi club and guest Mrs C J Randolph. Bridge was played with Mrs Herman Whaley earning top score and receiving a luncheon cover as a prize, with Mrs Frank Borton also noted in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rook Club
Emmett “Himes
Canal Street
R. R. Banks
James Johnson
John D. Wyker
Cardus Returns Mrs De Pruitt to Health After Long Illness
Mrs De Pruitt of 130 K Street describes a long decline with nerves broken and pains, saying she could not work or bear visitors. She credits Cardus with restoring her health after taking it regularly as advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardus
Personal notices from Birmingham area residents
Mrs. Whaley of Birmingham visits her son and daughter Mr and Mrs Herman Whaley. Miss Ira Mae Coffee to undergo appendix operation at Benevolent hospital Saturday. Mrs. Joseph A Woods to attend Presbyterian Church convention in St Paul Minneapolis as delegate and on resolutions committee arriving early. Mizpah chapter 19 O E S hosts worthy grand matron Mrs Birdie Winston and associate grand conductress Mrs Mary E Causey Tuesday for chapter grading. Mrs Walter Grubbs of Birmingham nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Whaley
Birmingham
Mrs
Herman Whaley
Ira Mae Coffee
the Benevolent Hospital
Joseph A. Woods
St. Paul- Minneapolis
Mizpah
Birdie Winston
Mary E. Causey
Miss Beth Tyler in Decatur Recital at Athens college
Miss Beth Tyler of Decatur a student at Athens college was presented in piano recital last night by her teacher Frank M. Church director of music. She impressed a large audience with reliable memory and strong technique. Next Tuesday she will perform an organ recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Tyler
Decatur
Athens College
Frank M. Church
Miss Tyler
Chopin
Pearl Curran
Mr. Piper
Chas. Willeby
Arcadelt
Liszt
Rubinstein
Kamennei Ostrow
Prof
Church
S. S. S. Firm Keeps Up Season's Output At Peak Demand
The S. S. S. company reports record demand for its tonic, forcing night and day operations at the Atlanta plant. President Walter D. Lamar notes over 400 workers gather roots and herbs only in winter under supervision to produce the medicine, which has been bottled since 1826.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. S. Company
Walter D. Lamar
S. S
Lamar
Atlanta
DeMolay Commandery to Confer Red Cross Degree
DeMolay Commandery No. 14 Knights Templar will meet Thursday evening to confer the Red Cross degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Red Cross
Continues Ill at Home for Little Joe Friend
Continues ill of pneumonia at home of his parents Mr and Mrs L B Friend. His condition today was unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Joe Friend
L. B. Friend
Jervis to Manage Decatur Junior Chamber Team
Bob Jervis will lead the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce team for three years as catcher while Lester Corbitt is away from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Jervis
Decatur
Resting Well After Limestone County Accident
Harry Sirten of Limestone county, brought to Benevolent hospital two weeks ago with injuries from an accident, was reported resting well today by his relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sirten
Limestone County
Benevolent Hospital
Decatur Emerges as Center of Statewide Highway Network
Readable text notes Decatur as the hub in a proposed or referenced statewide east west and north south highway system. Details on routes, dates, or officials are unclear from the fragment but the city is identified as central to the network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Tragic separations theme at Central Methodist sermon
Dr. John W. Pearson delivered a strong Friday evening sermon at Central Methodist Church on the theme tragic separations. He warned sin as a divider that scatters nations and families and urged personal commitment to God through Christ to overcome separation and find presence and power in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Pearson
Central Methodist Church
Pearson
Jesus
Pfirst
Church of Christ
God
Father
Christ
Edith Cavell
Widow Cannie Smyth Found Dead in Smythville Home
In Smythville Tennessee on May 4 Mrs Cannie Smyth 76 a widow of means was found dead in her fireplace with skull crushed and burns on arm and face. A coroner s jury investigates whether it was accident or foul play. She last appeared Friday afternoon to deposit $100 from her son Aubrey Smyth of Memphis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smythville
Tenn
Cannie Smyth
Means
Aubrey Smyth
Memphis
Rassie Hodge
Appreciation of Army Work in Flood Relief
Secretary Good received a letter from H. H. Frazier general chairman of Red Cross relief at Selma Alabama praising the engineer department of the army for its relief work during the Alabama river floods. Frazier said the help inspired confidence in the government and increased affection for it. He addressed Lt Colonel Brook in New Orleans who forwarded the appreciation to the secretary of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Engineer Department of the Army
Alabama River
Good
H. H. Frazier
Red Cross
Selma
Ala
Frazier
Brook
New Orleans
Rev McCready To Be Heard Sunday
Rev J D McCready pastor of the Decatur Baptist church will fill the pulpit twice on Sunday speaking in the morning and in the evening hours after an illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. McCready
J. D. McCready
Decatur Baptist Church
Mrs W W Ridgeway Improves and Rises From Illness
Friends report Mrs W W Ridgeway who had been seriously ill this week has sufficiently improved to be able to be up. Her recovery is noted with relief by family and local neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Ridgeway
Court Adjourns After Week in Hartselle
Morgan county court under Judge W T Lowe ends a week long session in Hartselle with a large number of cases disposed of and adjourns the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
W. T. Lowe
Hartselle
Cattle Shipment Allowed Through Alabama Under Tick Quarantine Compromise
Montgomery May 4 The Southern railway may transport cattle through Alabama despite state quarantine, upon certificates from federal inspectors stating cattle are tick free. The move ends a dispute after a shipment bound for Oklahoma was halted at the Florida line when traced to tick-infested origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Alabama
State Department of Agriculture
Oklahoma
Florida Line
Births report: nine-pound daughter for the Griffins
Born to Mr and Mrs J C Griffin on May 4 a nine pound daughter named Bessie Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Griffin
Bessie Virginia
No Service Tonight at Central Methodist Revival
No services will be held this evening at the Central Methodist revival. Services will resume Sunday morning with preaching by Dr. J. W. Pearson of Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Revival
J. W. Pearson
Birmingham
Decatur Daily Job Printing Efficiency Noted
A Decatur Daily item praises local job printing for its efficiency neatness and prompt completion, highlighting reliable service and timely turnaround for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily
Church Announcements And Revival Invitations
Church announcements list services including 9:30 a m schol, 10 45 am worship, 7 30 pm Bible study and 7 pm prayer meetings. it notes no prayer service at the church but urges attendance at central methodist revival beginning sunday with greer preaching at aldridge grove 2 pm and an evening sermon. ladies bible class led by mrs gillum at 293 sixth avenue west 2 45 pm tuesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm wednesday invites all to attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Central Methodist Church
Greer
Aldridge Grove
A. ¥. Gillum
Sixth Avenue
West
Revival Likely Draws 500 Men For City Meeting
Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching by Dr John W Pearson at 11 00 a m 3 00 p m and 7 30 p m The afternoon service is for men only The subject is When A Man s a Man Dr Pearson speaks to men of the city with aim of gathering 500 attendees Special music led by Mr Lowery in the revival meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Pearson
Finding God's Will Sermon at Southside Baptist
At Southside Baptist, Pastor J. D. Pickens leads a 9:45 Sunday school session with Fred Halbrooks as general superintendent. Morning worship at 11 continues the sermon series on Finding God's Will with a focus on church ordinances. Evening worship at 7:30 features preaching by the pastor after a prompt B Y P U rally at 6:15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Baptist
J. D. Pickens
Fred Halbrooks
B. Y. P. U. Department
First Presbyterian Sunday Services and Classes
Sunday school at 9 30 am in the First Presbyterian Church with men’s class taught by Rev R T Liston. Sermons at 11 am and 7 30 pm by pastor Rev J D Wallace on Some Things We Are Sure Of. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm. Public invited to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary
First Presbyterian Church
Chilpancingo
Zitacuaro
Mexico
First Presbyterian
R. T. Liston
J. D. Wallace
Ninth Street Methodist schedules services and leagues
Pastor M. M. Newton invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 A M with L R Yarbrough as superintendent Preaching at 11 A M by Rev Elton Jones Evening service at 7 30 P M by Rev R T Tyler P E of the Decatur district Leagues meet at 6 30 P M Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 P M All services open to visitors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Street
M. M. Newton
L. R. Yarbrough
Elton Jones
R. T. Tyler
Decatur
Bible Service Schedule at Local Church
The morning worship begins at 9:45 with the theme The Inspiration of the Bible. A young peoples meeting follows at 6:30, and the general evening service starts at 7:30 with the call Come, let us worship the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conley
Yoner Tendent
Young Peoples
St John's Episcopal Services on Jackson Street
The St John s Episcopal Church at Jackson Street and Gordon Drive announces a Sunday after Easter schedule. Morning service at 11 A.M. Evening service at 7 30 P.M. Church school at 45 A.M. Women s Bible class at 10 A.M. Men s Bible class at 10 A.M. Rev Peter MacKinnon Dennis leads the services. The hymn O come let us sing unto the Lord is a procession in praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John’s Episcopal
Jackson Street
Gordon Drive
Peter MacKinnon Dennis
First Methodist Church South Sunday Schedule
The First Methodist Church invites the public to attend Sunday services. Sunday School at 9:30 led by Superintendent J. H. Johnson, with 11 o’clock preaching on "True Wisdom" and 7:30 evening preaching on "Healing a Leper." Epworth League meets at 6:30 p.m. with John McGehee as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
J. H. Johnson
Epworth Leagué
John McGehee
James R. Greer Minister Bible Classes
James R. Greer, minister, leads 9:45 A.M. Bible classes and urges participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Greer
Decatur Baptist Sunday Services Schedule
The Decatur Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m by the pastor Rev J D M.
Fairview Baptist Sunday schedule and services
J. T. Anderson pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 A M with Elmer Miller in charge and 11 A M sermon on Some Self Searching Question. Evening theme at 7 30 P M Dead Broke. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 15 P M directed by B F Teal. Remember you are always welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Baptist
J. T. Anderson
Elmer Miller
B. F. Teal
Christian Science Services Schedule and Location
Christian Science services are held in the Morgan County Bank building with a Sunday sermon at 11 a.m. on the subject Everlasting. Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. A testimonial meeting happens the first Wednesday each month at 8 p.m. Reading room hours are Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Morgan County Bank
Westside Presbyterian Church Schedule
Rev. S. P. Pryor, pastor, leads morning service at 11 o clock and evening service at 7 30. Sunday school at 9 45, prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. Missionary society meets in pastor study at 2 p.m. Monday. Boy Scouts meet next Tuesday at 4 p.m. with district executive Mr. Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westside Presbyterian
S. P. Pryor
Ee Missionary Society
Hunt
St Pauls Lutheran Service Schedule and Bible Study
St Pauls Lutheran posts weekly schedule with sermon theme The Coronation of Jesus for 10:30 A.M. worship and Esther study at 7 P.M. Sunday school begins at 9:30 A.M. with 10:30 A.M. divine service and Bible study in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul’s Lutheran
Jesus
First Christian Church Schedule at Fifth and Moulton
The First Christian Church at Fifth and Moulton hosts Bible school at 9:45 led by J. B. Harlow, Lord's Supper at 11 with sermons on Prayer and The Never Failing Christ, a missionary society meeting led by Mrs. W. O. Tally, and midweek services The Hour of Prayer and The Art of Living Together. Jewell Howard, Minister, extends a cordial invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Fifth and
Moulton
Bible School
J. B. Harlow
Isa
Man's Missionary Society
W.O. Tally
Jewell Howard
Westminster Pastor Seeks 100 in Rally Day Classes
Ernest N Hart pastor at Westminster invites 50 men and 50 women to join Rally Day classes. Morning worship at 11 features Parable of the Lost, second in the Parable series. Young People and C E societies meet at 2 and 6:30 with evening service at 7:30 introducing sermons on the Second Coming of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Ernest N. Hart
T. Rollo Me
A. Lie Utesi
Young People’s C. E. Society
Westminster League C. E. Society
Christ
Cullman People Plan Country Club Formation
A meeting is called in Cullman for May 9 to complete organizing a country club and golf course. Several Cullman residents are involved as efforts move toward establishing the club and its facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman
People Plan Country Club
Weekends in Birmingham and Decatur Promoted for Golf
The article notes plans to use weekends in Birmingham and Decatur to take advantage of local golfing facilities, highlighting a habit of seeking recreation away from weekday routines. It mentions travel or lodging considerations but lacks specific dates or figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Decatur
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