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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1940
Page
8
The piece defends Catholic devotion to medals, pictures, statues, and relics as reminders of Christ and saints. It contrasts spiritual meaning with superstition, arguing true wisdom lies in the sacred rather than the superstitious, while noting some Catholics remain prone to harmless sentiment.
Milk received at the Alabama Dairy Products plant reached 5299 pounds today, slightly above yesterday. Since opening day, daily supplies from twelve established routes have shown a gradual upward trend toward the cheese plant.
Ankara May 4 German Ambassador Franz Von Papen postpones his trip to Berlin to report on developments in the near East. He planned to depart by train last night but changed plans last minute upon receiving new instructions from Berlin.
Ar mando B Morrow executrix petitions sale of eleven shares of Seven a Dollar preferred stock of the Power Company in the estate of Elizabeth T Boucher deceased. Hearing set for May 20 1940 at 10 a m in Decatur Alabama courthouse. interested party may contest. Notice dated April 26 1940 by Judge T C Almon.
Church announcements list Rev D C McNutt as pastor at First Methodist with morning and evening services and an Epworth League gathering. Westside Presbyterian led by L J Kaylor schedules Sunday School at 9 45, worship at 11, and various youth activities, prayer meetings, and adult classes with their church calendar and time notes.
The Willoughby Presbyterian Church on Sixth Avenue invites all members to the 11:00 a.m. worship service in which Edward Austin and Ralph Hood will be installed as Ruling Elder and Deacon respectively. A Lords Supper observance will follow. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Church repairs and repainting are planned with donations welcome in labor or money. Strangers and visitors are always welcome.
The notice lists Fairview Baptist Church at 2nd Street and Magnolia Avenue with Pastor B. Carroll Carter. Sunday School at 9 45 a m, Morning Worship at 11 am, Baptist Training Union at 6 30 pm directed by Mrs Minnie Fields, Evening Worship at 7 30 pm, and Wednesday prayer service. Visitors are welcomed.
W L Spearman pastor leads church school at 9 45 a m Supt John Buttler Worship services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m The pastor preaches at 11 on Christ s Call for Consecration Rev J R Rush Belle Mina preaches at 7 30 p m Young People meet at 6 45 p m Mrs F L Weaver counselor First sermon in eight weeks invites all to attend Welcome to worship
The church on Jackson Street at Gordon Drive lists Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. YPLB 6 0 p.m. Evening Prayer at 7:30 p.m. The early service will be a corporate vestry communion led by Rev R L Sturgis.
Corner of Oak and Vine St. Rev Edward V Ramage pastor 9 45 a m Sunday School Albert Clapton Supt 11 a m Morning worship Sermon Every Man Did That Which Was Right In His Own Eyes 2 p m Pioneers meet Harriet Irwin director 2 30 p m Outpost Sunday School Eugene Morrow 6 30 p m Young people meet There will be no evening service The time of the service will be as usual central standard time
Southside Baptist Church under Pastor J A Chambers reports an average April attendance of 268, the greatest monthly record in its history, with Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Charles Ed Howell.
Sunday School at 9:45 am led by C P Parker and Supt. Morning worship at 11:00 with a sermon on Christ Call for Con secration. Evening service at 7:30 with a sermon on The Doom of Delay. Epworth Leagues meet at 6:30 pm urging all young people to attend and reflect on loyalty crusade efforts.
Westminister Presbyterian Church on Lud Avenue at Jackson Street lists Rev L A Knight pastor and church staff. Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 11 am with topic Righteousness Exalteth a Nation. Evening Young People meeting 6 15 pm. Monday Women's Auxiliary 3 pm. Tuesday Boy Scout meeting 7 pm with Scoutmaster Ree Hunter. Also St Ann Catholic Church at Johnston Street and Fourth Avenue shows Mass times Sunday 8 and 10 am with recitation 7 and 8 am. Saturday to 6 pm to 8 pm confessions.
Rev Cecil J Brown leads at 6th Ave E and 4th St in a morning worship at 10 o’clock with Church School at 11, Young People at 6 30, and Evening service at 7 30. The church aims to build character, happiness, and hope in the community and extends a cordial invitation to all.
John C Cowell Jr urges punctual attendance for Sunday School at 9 30 with a surprise, 10 45 morning worship, 6 30 Baptist Training Union, and 7 30 nursing graduates ceremony. Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting led by Pastor Homer Britton and Dr H L Walton. families invited.
Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 a m Worship hour at 10 30 a m A short Voters Assembly meeting after service Wednesday 7 30 p m Fifth lesson on Fundamental Christian Beliefs A Changeless Christ for a Changing World Visitors welcome
The Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church at Cor 16th Ave and Wadsworth St lists a full Sunday schedule with Mens Bible Class at 9:30, Sunday School at 11, morning and evening sermons, and 7:30 p.m. Youth and WMA meet Tuesday. Wednesday prayer meetings and choir practice are at 7:30. A mid week cottage prayer is at Mrs Leyborn Peek on East Sherman St. Members are urged to attend and bring a friend.
The Golden Text from Proverbs 10 29 is used in the First Church of Christ Scientist Decatur Alabama lesson sermon on Everlasting Punishment. It notes the church's affiliation with The Mother Church The First Church of Christ Scientist Boston Massachusetts and references the Sunday service reading. The article highlights scriptural selections and church context.
Sunday services include Bible study at 9 45 AM and worship at 10 50 AM with a sermon on The Power of Gods Word and an evening program at 730 PM on Secret and Revealed Things. A men training class is at 1 PM. Monday ladies Bible class at 3 PM. Wednesday Bible study at 730 PM. The Church of Christ invites all to attend and follow New Testament patterns.
U 8 Pitts, minister at Athens churches will deliver a Communion sermon with Bread and God as the theme. The message emphasizes spiritual sustenance and fellowship in the church.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 am led by Thomas W Spencer as superintendent. Morning service at 11 am features a sermon by the pastor. Evening service at 7 30 pm includes another sermon by the pastor. The minister is away at a Christian Churches convention but will return to lead both services.
Minister A J Rollings announces Sundays morning service will discuss The Home and Sunday night will cover the question Who Shall be Able to Stand from Revelation chapter six. Encouraging reports from Brother M A Creek on Louisiana work are awaited with his return expected later this week. Regular services at Churches of Christ across the county Sunday. Rollings to preach at Bethel Church of Christ Sunday at 2 30 PM.
A branch conference will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ location. Details on date time and proceedings are announced for members and attendees.
First Presbyterian Church led by S. O. Payne with Sunday School at 9 45 a m. Morning worship at 11 a m with sermon by the pastor. Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 30 p m with Miss Alta Whitt as president. Wednesday evening worship at 7 30 p m.
Capshaw Baptist Church presents a Sunday devotional at 2 30 p m with a brief business session. Age group department conferences in Sunday School led by associational leaders followed by an inspirational message centered on Deut 31 13.
Morning worship at 11 and Sunday School at 10 precede a Young People's meeting at 7 pm and evening worship at 7 30 pm. Young People's Day features speaker Miss Nannie Reed Watson. The Woman's Missionary Society meets Monday afternoon with Mrs. Allen Wilson.
Hartselle First Christian Church led by Rev. T Powell Sharp holds Lord's Day Bible School at 10 a.m. Morning worship and Communion at 11 with the theme Summer Religion. Evening Worship at 7 30 p.m. theme The Sinner's Peril. Woman's Missionary Society active.
Reverend Frank T. Smith leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Training Unions meet at 6 30 p.m. directed by Hugh F Penn. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Sermon by the pastor. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Members urged to attend. visitors welcome.
Rev John F T Brown leads 9 45 am Church School with W J Terry general superintendent and Dr EB R Currier adult superintendent Morning Worship at 11 00 am includes brief pastoral message Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 6 45 pm Young people and Intermediates meet at 6 45 pm Evening worship at 7 30 pm with sermon by Rev O L Millican Wednesday prayer meeting also at 7 30 pm
Rev Melvin V Moody leads Sunday School at 9 45 am and morning worship at 11 am with Willis Williams as general superintendent. Evening service at 6 45 pm features Christian Crusaders led by Miss Leetus Williams. Tuesday 7 30 pm Community Singing. Wednesday 7 30 pm Rev Wm A Bixler will be chalk artist and accompanist.
The article notes ongoing community efforts with another addition of their noted spiritual program. It emphasizes local engagement and repeated praise for the group's uplifting activities within the neighborhood.
Rev. W. E. Ellis leads Sunday activities with a 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and 11:30 a.m. preaching. Evening service at 6:30 p.m. includes sermon by the pastor.
Presbyterian M. E. Gregg pastor O P Eggiston superintendent Sunday School 10:00 a m Morning worship 11:00 a m Evening worship 7:30 p m
R F McDonald pastor and King on first and third songs Sunday School at 10 00 a m E R Todd superintendent call to worship 11 00 a m Sub siding The Walls of Semeree Nehemiah 46 Epworth League 645 p m Evening worship 730 p m with Sewing and Reaping Gal
J C Coggin preaches on the second and fourth Sundays. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a m with Ed Bowles in charge. Morning service at 11:00 a m. B Y P U meets at 6:45 p m followed by Evening worship at 7:30 p m.
E. E. Byars, pastor, preaches on the first Sundays. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by B. H. Collins, superintendent. Morning service at 11:00 a.m.
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