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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1930

Page

3

Mooresville Belle Mina Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits

Carolyn Cormner Zeitler hosted Mary Witt White this Sunday. Fred Stewart and Mrs. King joined a lecture in Decatur by Mrs. J R Turner. Belle Mina Hall guests included George Hames A Z Bailey Zeno Bailey Thomas Bailey Brad Bibb and Mrs Mitchell. Several locals shopped in Decatur Wednesday. Elizabeth Jones visited Huntsville Wednesday. Julia Graham Dukes and Emily Ann Peebles were weekend guests of Miss Ellen Irvin. Commencement programs featured Belling the Cat and Trundle Bed with praise for Eskimos Gilbert White Jr and Jon Lipscomb. The Cat and Dog duet by Ruth Pettus and Maryline Griffin drew acclaim.

Carolyn’ Cormner Zeitler Mary Witt White Fred Stewart Mrs. King Decatur J. R. Turner Belle Mina Hall George Hames A. Z. Bailey Zeno Bailey Thomas Bailey Brad Bibb Mitchell Bradley Bibb B. D. Lindsey Sam Smith Watkins Bradley Eskimos Gilbert White, Jr Jon Lipscomb Ruth Pettus Maryline Griffin Billy Dukes Ruth Oliver Policeman Oldhan Iceman Oldhan Hattie Hundley Mary Haywood Oliver Athens Annie Peebles James Brotherton Withers Peebles Henry B. Zeitler Frances Hundley Hat

Vine Mountain News Highlights Local Visitors and Graduates

Miss Levade Dodson of Holly Pond visited Miss Thelma Callahan. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. McClanahan hosted the weekend. Vine Monton seniors set to finish at Cullman include Marie Callahan Lorene Thompson Verna Wilhite and Bill Brown. Marie Callahan to receive expression certificate May 14. Epworth League to meet Sundays at 6 45 with a special Mothers Day program planned.

Levade Dodson Holly Pond Thelma Callahan E. 8. McClanahan John McClanahan Cornace Wilhite University of Michigan Bob Huie 8. V. Burks Vinemont Cullman Marie Callahan Lorene Thompson Verna Wilhite Bill Brown Mary Mitchell Boaz Hiram Griffies C. Griffies Gertrude Dickinson Teachers’ State College Florence C. T. Skidmore Stevenson Epworth League

Mrs. T. M. White Recovers From Serious Nashville Operation

Friends and relatives of Mrs. T. M. White report a serious operation in Nashville last week with hopes for a speedy recovery. Family members traveled to Spring Hill Decatur and Birmingham to visit and support her, while local gatherings and guests noted among the community.

T. M. White Nashville B. W. White Spring Hill Myrah Bledsoe Robbie de Elizabeth Annice White Blanche High School H. B. Mangum Conan Forbes Decatur A. B. White Mabel White Athens Florence Ala H .B. Mangum Birmingham Delap

Local News Notes From Piney Chapel and Ephesus

Leonard Presnell joins Gilbert Bowers to work in the saw mill for the summer. D. E. Gladden visited his father in Danville Sunday. A son named James Monroe weighed eight pounds at birth to Mr. and Mrs. James Ed Smith.

Leonard Presnell Gilbert Bowers D. E. Gladden Danville James Ed Smith James Monroe

Glorifying the American Girl Leads Princess Week

The Princess Theater previews a star packed week with Mary Eaton Rudy Vallee Helen Morgan Eddie Cantor Greta Garbo in her first talking role Richard Arlen and Mary Brian headline The Light of the Western Stars and Zane Grey tale. A lavish all talking Technicolor extravaganza opens the slate with Florenz Ziegfeld overseeing the production.

Zeigfeld G. P. Banaiza Cocoanuts Mary Eaton Rudy Vallee Helen Morgan Eddie Cantor Greta Garbo Richard Arlen Mary Brian Zane Grey Florenz Ziegfeld Vallee Mary Eatoh Ziegfeld America The Virginian

Church Announcements From Sixteenth Avenue and Southside

Church notices detail Morning Sunday school at 9 45 for Sixteenth Avenue Baptist led by T C Harden with Mother's Day events at 10 45 and evening services at 6 15 and 7 30 led by B Y P A director C L Buck. Southside Baptist lists Bible school at 9 45, morning worship at 11 with Evangelist L Pryor Royer, evening service at 7 30, revival through the week and Holy Communion at 7 30 a m on the third Sunday after Easter with sermons on Our Best Friend and The Cost of Not Being a Christian.

Sixteenth Avenue Frank T. Smith T.C. Hardin C. L. Buck Southside Baptist J. D. Pickens L. Pryor Royer B. Y Royer Holy Communion Gilbert White Wilder Place

Ninth Street Methodist Church Revives Week schedule

Pastor M. M. Newton leads Sunday school at 9 45 am with Guy Jones as superintendent. Evening programs include 6 30 pm league meetings and a 7 30 pm Mothers Day program with special music. No prayer meeting Wednesday. Revival worship is planned. your presence is appreciated at all services.

Ninth Street Methodist M. M. Newton Guy Jones

Fairview Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Sermon Titles

J. T. Anderson leads Sunday school at 9 45 am with B. F. Teal as superintendent. The 11 am sermon is titled The Rose and the Lily and the 7 pm theme is Heart Purity. Come to Fairview church a good place to worship the Lord.

J. T. Anderson B. F. Teal Fairview Church

Westminster Presbyterian Church Service and Classes Schedule

Westminster Presb on Eighth Ave announces Sunday school at 9 30 with classes for all ages. Men's and Women's Bible classes at 9 30 taught by O C Hagerman and Miss Groenendyke. Morning worship at 11 on The Hill of The Lord. Young Peoples C E at 2 and Westminster League O C E at 6 30. Evening worship at 7 30 with subject Mother. Special Mothers Day service with special music. Come and bring your mother. The church with the friendly Welcome.

Westminster Presb Ernest N. Hart O. C. Hagerman Miss Groenendyke

First Presbyterian Church Schedule Readings and Services

James D. Wallace serves as pastor with Sunday School at 9 30 a m worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m evening service The Junior Endeavor meets at 2 30 p m and the Senior Endeavor at 6 30 p m The public is invited to all meetings

First Presbyterian James D. Wallace

Central Methodist Service Celebrate Mothers Day

John R. Turner leads Sunday school at 9 30 with J F Lovin as superintendent. Morning worship at eleven features a sermon titled Our Mothers and special recognition for mothers with baskets of flowers. Hi and Senior League at 6 30 followed by evening worship at 1 30 with the pastor preaching twice.

Central Methodist John R. Turner F Lovin

Church of Christ Services and Activities

James R. Greer ministers the church with Bible study at 9 45 a m preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m J H Hill to preach at both services A young peoples class Monday night at 7 30 Ladies Bible Class 3 00 p m Tuesday with Mrs S M Burns Hartselle and Toad xe meeting 7 30 Wednesday evening All are welcome

Church OF Christ James R. Greer J. H. Hill Young Peoples Ladies Bible S. M. Burns Hartselle

Church of God Service Schedule with Mothers Program

Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with J C Conley as superintendent and a brief Mothers Day program by children. Morning worship at 11 00 a m with Mrs Moore on Mother. Young peoples meeting at 6 30 p m on The Door of Salvation. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7 30 p m Come let us worship the Lord.

Church OF God W. H. Moore J. C. Conley

Christian Science Services and Schedule

Christian Science church announces Sunday 11 a.m. sermon on Adam and Fallen Man with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. A testimonial meeting occurs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Reading room open 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. All services in Morgan County Bank Building. Public invited.

Adam Man Morgain County Bank

Reverend Geo E Boyd To Lead Sunday Services

Geo E Boyd pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 am and sermon at 11 am J H Johnson announces service times also 7 30 pm sermon and 6 30 pm Epworth meeting with Mrs Percy Newsom age to be determined Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm Next Sunday Mother’s Day urged attendance in worshipful mood.

Geo. E. Boyd J. H. Johnson Epworth Percy Newsom

Central Baptist Church Service and Sunday School Notice

James Allen Smith pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m with mothers invited and children. At 10 45 a m a sermon Thy Mother is like Wine in thy Blood. Evening services include 6 30 p m B Y P U and 7 30 p m Fishing on Sunday. Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting.

Central Baptist James Allen Smith

First Baptist Church Service and Programs Summary

The First Baptist Church on Oak at Lafayette St led by Pastor J. E. Berkstresser hosted a Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:00 with a sermon on Where is Jehovah the God of Elijah. A 11:25 a.m. Junior service featured an illustrated Elijah and Elisha story. Evening services at 7:30 included evangelistic topics The Coming Christ and a 7:30 p.m. midweek gathering for officers teachers and workers with John Introduces Jesus teaching.

First Baptist Oak Lafayette St J.E. Berkstresser W. M. Bailey Jehovah Elijah Elisha Baptist Young People's Unions Madeline Dix Christ John Jesus

St John's Episcopal welcomes Rev. Peter M. Dennis as rector

The church announces the arrival of Reverend Peter M. Dennis as the new rector of St John's Episcopal Church. Details on service times and installation to follow.

ST. John's Peter M. Dennis

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service and Sunday School

The Rev. E T Town pastor leads St Pauls Lutheran at Sherman Street and 4th Ave on the 3rd Sunday after Easter with Divine Service at 10 30 a m and Sunday school and Bible class at 9 30 a m Teachers Training Class Monday not specified location or time.

Sherman Street 4Th Ave E. T. Town

Buttrey Department Store Opens In Decatur

Hundreds of women attended the opening night at Buttrey’s Department Store on upper Sec ond Avenue. The event emphasized a social get acquainted night rather than sale, with gift flowers, merchandise displays, and extended greeting from J. A. Buttrey and his wife to celebrate Decatur’s longstanding retail institution.

Buttrey’s Department Store Upper Second Avenue Decatur J. A. Buttrey

Walther League Event With Rev and Mrs Tonn

At 7 30 p m Walther League plans a Wednesday gathering featuring Rev and Mrs E T Tonn at 17 30 local time.

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Services and Schedules

Sunday school at 9 45 a m with J Acker superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m on the topic Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother. Evening service not planned. Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 00 p m. Personal workers League meets 6 45 p m. Public welcome to all worship and events.

Willoughby Presbyterian Cor 6Th Ave 9Th St Geo W. Tryling Acker Baptist Personal Workers League

Westside Presbyterian Sunday Schedule and sermon topic

The Westside Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m with evening services at 7 30 p m. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 45 p m followed by Intermediate C E at 6 45 p m. morning sermon titled The Ideal Mother.

Westside Presbyterian S. P. Pryor Christian Endeavor C. E

Galloway Elected First Vice President of Cotton Manufacturers

Cason J. Galloway of LaGrange Georgia won the role of first vice president at the American Cotton Manufacturers Association during the annual Pinehurst convention. He spoke as part of a new period promising faithful up-to-date service for the Buttrey establishment.

Associated Press Cason J. Galloway LaGrange Ga American Cotton Manufacturers Association Pinehurst N. C Ning Buttrey

Hodges Improves After Operation at Baugh’s Infirmary

Max Hodges, who underwent an operation on Thursday at Baugh's infirmary, showed improvement today at the same facility.

Max Hodges Baugh’s Infirmary

Lumber Dealers Banquet Leads to Next Meeting

The Alstima Retail Lumber and Building Association branch met at the Lyons hotel to discuss better methods. Charles Rountree hosted. the next meeting is set for May 23 with Parsons Lumber and Manufacturing Company as hosts, attendees listed.

Alstima Retail Lumber and Building Ciation Lyons Charles Rountree Parsons Lumber and Manufacturing Company

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Mooresville Bellemina McGehee Hotel Lyons Gray Mrs Roland H. Gray Pilot Club Vinemont News Ardmore News Piney Ephesus Freedom Today Finana Morgan County National Bank Greta Garbo Anna Christie Gavin Burns Clarence Brown Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Harry Green Fred Kohler George Bancroft Regis Toomey Bible School J. B. Harlow Fairview Baptist First Christian Moulton Street Jewell Howard First Methodist ST. Paul’s Lutheran Princess Sig Mary _EATON Dof Brunswick A of the American Legion Tennessee V3 Bank Huntsville Post Decatur Daily
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