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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1938

Page

8

Pelicans win doubleheader as pitcher suffers injury

The Pelicans swept the doubleheader 12 to 0 with rookie Woodrow Rich earning the win in relief. A spike injury to Southpaw Alpha left the starter out for at least three weeks as Knoxville lost 6 to 4. New Orleans blanked Atlanta 3 to 0 and Chattanooga beat Knoxville 2 to 1.

Associated Press T K Travelers Alpha Leas Woodrow Rich Rich Sayles Vols New Orleans Atlanta Chattanooga Knoxville Crackers Paul Richards Charlie George Pelican Richards Lookouts Barons Jimmy Hitchcock

Luke Barnes Captures Southern Prep Golf Title

In Chattanooga Tennessee on May 7 14 year old Luke Barnes of Mech High Atlanta won the southern prep and high school championship. He posted 75 74 73 73 for a 222 total four strokes ahead of Billy Davidson of Montgomery Bell Academy Nashville who finished at 226 after a final round 77.

Chattanooga Tenn Atlanta Luke Barnes Barnes Mech High Billy Davidson Montgomery Bell Academy Nashville Davidson

Central High Girls Clinch Tight Win Over Riverside

The Central high girls softball team defeated Riverside 17 to 16 in a late afternoon game at Delano Park. Central pitcher Lacile Caudill and Dolly Waters teamed for the win while Riverside’s Ada Ruth Prench and Louise Clark shared catching duties.

Central High Riverside Delano Park Central Lacile Caudill Dolly Waters Ada Ruth Prench Louise Clark

Girls Softball Tryouts Set at Delano Park

All girls interested in playing this season were asked to meet Monday afternoon at four o'clock at Delano Park for tryouts. Virginia Brock announced plans to organize an in league.

Virginia Brock Delano Park

Church Announcements and Services Promoted

Churches invite worshippers across denominations with Sunday services at Ninth Street Methodist and First Church of Christ, Scientist Decatur Alabama. Details include sermon topics Mother and Adam and Fallen Man, revival plans, and reading room hours.

Reverend Cook Leads Mother's Day Services At Church

Rev. R. D. Cook, pastor, and C. P. Parker, superintendent, conduct morning worship at 11 00 with a 11 30 sermon honoring mothers. Evening services at 7 20 and 7 45 feature the pastor's sermon. Wednesday prayer service at 7 30. Choir practice Fridays at 7 20. Lectures on First Corinthians continue. Public invited.

R. D. Cook C. P. Parker

Westside Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

The Westside Presbyterian Church lists events led by Pastor L J Kaylor. Sunday School at 9 45 a m supervised by G O Devine and worship at 11 a m with 2 p m Junior and Intermediate and Senior societies, 7 39 p m worship with Prof H E Hicks speaking on Foot prints on the Land of Time. Scout meeting Monday 7 p m led by H B Curry and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.

Westside Presbyterian the Friendly Church L. J. Kaylor G. O. Devine 8. K. Grubbs Jr. Society Sr. Society H. E. Hicks Boy Scouts Meeting H. B. Curry

Central Baptist Church Service Schedule

Central Baptist at 4th Ave and Grant St lists John C Cowell Sr Pastor Homer Britton Asst Pastor with Sunday school at 9 45 Am led by J C Cowan Gen Supt and an 11 Am morning worship. Evening services include 6 30 PM Baptist Training Union and 7 30 PM Wednesday Prayer and Bible study. Come and bring your family to every service.

Central Baptist 4Th Ave Grant St John C. Cowell Homer Britton J. C. Cowan Orphans Home Troy Baptist Training Union

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Willoughby Presbyterian at 6th Ave 9th Street South presents Sunday School at 9 45 a m supervised by F T Lewis. Worship at 11 a m with special music and message honoring mothers. No evening service. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Visitors welcome.

Willoughby Presbyterian William B. Strong F. T. Lewis

Golden Text from Isaiah 50 20

A reader notes the phrase And the Redeemer shall come to Zion and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob from Isaiah 50 20 as the chosen Golden Text with devotional emphasis.

Zion Jacob

Has Satan Been Bound Sermon by H L Kirby

Bible study at 10 am and preaching at 11 am. The 11 o clock sermon asks Has Satan Been Bound is He Bound or Will He be Bound. H L Kirby will present the message and all are invited to attend.

Satan H. L. Kirby

First Christian Church Service Schedule and Sermon Theme

The article lists Sunday programs at First Christian Church including morning worship with a Mother’s Day dedication, a Bible class discussion on Cooperation in Service, and a 6:30 p.m. Young People service. It emphasizes community churchgoing and invites all mothers and families to attend.

First Christian Church Moulton Fourth Ave Edwin Wyle John B. Harlow Elizabeth Davidson Decatur

Little Stone Church Sermon on Mother at Bee Line Highway

The Church of God on Sixth Ave and Fourth St led by Pastor R B Conner invites worshipers to a 9:30 a.m. sermon titled A Tribute to Mother. Sunday School at 10:30, morning service at 11:15, and 7:30 p.m. evening with 60 stereopticon views The Queen of The Home plus songs.

Church OF God Fourth Street R. B. Conner Little Stone Bee Line Highway

First Baptist Church Services Sunday Sermons

Jesse F. Ray pastor leads Sunday services at First Baptist at Oak and Salem Streets with preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School begins 9:30 a.m. Mid week prayer Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Mothers Day sermon to be delivered at 11 o'clock. all are invited.

First Baptist Jesse F. Ray Cor. Oak and Salem Streets

Southside Baptist Church Service Schedule and Sermon

Pastor I W Myers leads Sunday School at 9 45 A M with A L Burns. At 11 00 A M the message When Mother is Honored focuses on Bible Mothers. Evening service at 7 30 P M and 6 15 P M training service. Wednesday young men and women take complete charge at 7 30 P M.

Southside Baptist I. W. Myers A. L. Burns

Bible Questions on Lot Abraham and Walked With God

Discussion identifies Lot as just but not separated, contrasting Abraham as a separated saved man. It cites Gen 18 5 18 14 1 16 19 29 and Heb 11 10 to show Lot’s worldly path versus Abraham’s faith. It also notes Barnabas and Mark relation Textual uncertainty about cousins. It compares Enoch and Noah as antediluvian examples who walked with God and their typological meanings for Christians and Jews during End Times references.

Abraham Lot Jordan Hebron Enoch Noah

Mid-week Service Anticipates Large Attendance

The note calls for a mid-week service expected to draw a large crowd. It honors "Mother" as a true friend who will endure great burdens for others, urging attendees to be friends to man and to worship and serve the Lord.

St. Pauls Lutheran Church Service Notes

The Rev. E. T. Town, pastor at Sherman St. and Fourth Ave, conducts Sunday school and Bible class at 9:30 a.m. E. Seibert leads the hour of worship at 10:30 a.m. with a sermon titled The Home and A Changeless Christ for a Changing World. Visitors are welcomed.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran E. T. Town Sherman St Fourth Ave E. Seibert

First Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule and Activities

Corner Oak and Vine Streets Edward V Ramage pastor. Sunday School 9 30 a m with Bob Sheppard. Morning worship 11 a m sermon Mothers Day Sermon. Evening service 7 30 p m sermon Confidence in God. Woman's Auxiliary Monday 3 00 p m Scoutmaster Bob Hunter leads Boy Scouts Monday 7 00 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m topic James Westminster church described as friendly with hearty welcome.

First Presbyterian Church Oak and Vine Streets Edward V, Ramage Bob Sheppard Young People’s League Woman's Auxiliary Bob Hunter James Westminster Church

Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

Cor 16th Ave and Wadsworth St in Chas L Dobbs pastor leads a full day with 9:30 a.m. Mens Bible Class taught by E Dutton, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school led by G W Norwood, 11:00 a.m. morning services with special music, 6:15 p.m. B T U directed by C L Buck, 7:30 p.m. evening sermon. Tuesday 7:00 p.m. W M A meetings at church. 2:30 p.m. Wednesday cottages prayer meeting with Mrs W E Wassom on the river. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday midweek prayer at church. Children ought to honor their parents.

Sixteenth Ave Baptist 16Th Ave Wadsworth St Chas L. Dobbs E Dutton G. W. Norwood Buck

Churchgoing Honor Traditions Urge Families To Attend

A proverb urges mothers to honor their children by taking them to church and fathers to honor both by accompanying them. The call concludes with a welcoming note: We are expecting you.

St Johns Episcopal Church Service Times Listed

Schedule for St John’s Episcopal at Jackson St and Gordon Dr lists services Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Church School 9 45 a m Morning Prayer 11 00 a m and evening Y P L at 6 30 p m Weekday meetings include St John’s Mondays 3 p m Marsha and Mary Tuesdays 3 30 p m Choir rehearsal Wednesdays 7 30 p m and Women’s Auxiliary Corporate Communion 7 30 a m

ST. John’s Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive Oliver C. Cox St. John’s Marsha and Mary Woman's Auxiliary

Church notices at Grant Street feature gospel meetings

The Church of Christ on Grant Street led by Lindsey Allen lists weekly Bible study and service times. G. A. Dunn of Dallas will preach starting May 15 in a gospel meeting directed by T. W. Flowers with morning and evening services. You are welcome.

T. W. Flowers

Central Methodist Church Announces Sunday Schedule

Pastor J. H. Chitwood leads Sunday school at 9 30. worship at 11 with a Mother’s Day message. Epworth Leagues at 6 30. Evening worship at 7 30. Junior Board of Stewards meets Monday. Prayer service Wednesday. Pastor back from General Conference in Birmingham.

Central Methodist J. H. Chitwood Geo. T. Woodruff Epworth Board of Stewards General Conference Birmingham

Athens Churches Plan Sunday Services and Unification Talk

A. J. Rollings announces 9:30 a m services at Athens CCC camp and 11:00 a m preaching with 2:30 p m Capshaw preaching. Cor inth Church of Christ holds all day service with dinner on grounds next Lord's Day with J T Harris of Lawrenceburg preaching at 11 a m and 2:30 p m. M A Creel to preach at Hester's Chapel Saturday 7:30 p m and Sunday 11 a m and at Liberty Schoolhouse Sunday 2:30 p m. Bennie Lee Pudge to fill Tanner Sunday. Dr Pittson to preach morning on Jesus and Motherhood with choir anthem. Sunday evening to discuss Methodist Church unification. Sunday School Council meeting next Wednesday at Mrs N R Nichols Jr’s home. teachers and officers invited.

Church OF Christ A. J. Rollings Athens CCC Capshaw Corinth Church of Christ J. T. Harris Lawrenceburg Tenn

Church Weekly Schedule with Mother's Day Program

Sunday School at 9 45 a m with morning worship at 11 a m featuring a Mothers Day sermon. Junior Church and Christian Endeavor in the evening. A special program honors mothers during Sunday School hour and a corsage will be given at the 11 o clock service. Huntsville Music Club presents a program May 15 at 5 p m at the church.

Forrest Miller Christian Endeavor Geddes Orman Mothers of Our Church Huntsville Music Club

Mother's Day Observed at Methodist Church

U. S. Pitts, minister, announces that Mother's Day will be appropriately observed at the Methodist Church with a morning service and special address.

U. S. Pitts

Hartselle First Methodist Church Services

Rev Rudolph R Scott pastorates Hartselle First Methodist Church with 9 45 a m church school led by Dr E R Currier and 11 00 a m morning worship on the theme The Throne of Mother hood. Evening worship at 7 30 p m features Ingratitude and mid week service resumes study in articles of Religion at 7 30 p m Wednesday.

First Methodist Church Rudolph R. Scott E. R. Currier

First Baptist Church Service Schedule

Sunday calendar lists 10 oclock Sunday School led by Hugh F. Penn, September 11 at 11:00 Preaching, 6:30 Training Unions, 7:30 p m Preaching. Evening baptism ordinance will be administered during service. Pastor Frank T. Smith leads.

First Baptist Church Frank T. Smith Hugh F. Penn

Birmingham to start flow from new $6 million water system

Project official Clinton Decker, engineering commissioner, announced that water will begin to flow next week from Birmingham Alabama's new industrial water system costing six million dollars.

Birmingham Ala Clinton Decker

Lon Chaney Booked Here in Legion Wrestling Card

Ned Taylor meets Lon Chaney in the headline bout at the American Legion arena Tuesday night. Promoter Chris Jordan resumes after a layoff with a sensational card and large crowd expected. Semi finals pit Walter Percy against A McEwen in a two falls out of three match with a one hour limit, first bout at 8 30.

Ned Taylor Lon (the Terrible Walter Percy A McEwen Texas Cowboy Percy Decatur McEwen

Three Alabama high school records set at state meet

Roy Fowler of Woodlawn broke the discus mark with 135 feet 5.25 inches. Charles Sanders of Ramsay Birmingham lifted the shot put to 50 feet 5.125 inches. Dave Brown of Ensley ran the 200 yard low hurdles in 23.3 seconds as finals began in Birmingham.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Roy Fowler Woodlawn Charles Sanders Ramsay Dave Brown Ensley

Scarborough to lead Alabama Society of Certified Accountants

J. J. Scarborough Sr of Birmingham will head the Alabama Society of Certified Accountants for a year after being elected at the group's annual convention in Mobile. The appointment covers leadership for the upcoming year with Scarborough taking the helm.

Mobile Ala J. J. Scarborough Birmingham Alabama Society of Certfied Accountants

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