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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1941

Page

8

Church and Community Announcements from Local Congregations

Multiple church schedules list Sunday schools, worship services, and events at Church I and Southside Baptist Church. Notable items include Christ ian Mother programs, Mother’s Day plans, and a farewell sermon for Dr Ewart H Wyle prior to his Army service. Public is invited to services and readings at The First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston, with Lesson Sermon selections cited.

Wyle Ewart H. Wyle Birmingham Camp Davis Wilmington North Carolina Alabama United States Army Christian Endeavor Societies Evan- Wellam G. E. McCulloch God

Central Baptist Church Services and Events Summary

The Central Baptist Church at 4th Ave and Grant lists Rev. John C. Cowell as pastor with 9:30 a.m. Sunday school led by J. C Cowan. Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. features a Mothers Day message on Savings on The Cross. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. include Baptist Training Union at 7 and a prayer meeting led by deacons. Wednesday Bible Study hour invites families to attend.

Southside Baptist Church Chas Ed Howell Ed Self EF. L. Davis Birmingham Central Baptist Cor 4Th Ave Grant &J John C. Cowell J. C Cowan Pp. m. Baptist Training Unit

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Notice

Willoughby Presbyterian Church reports its largest Sunday attendance this year due to revival at Westside. No day service. worship at Westside planned. Mrs. Geo Little will sing My Mothers Bible. Young peoples meeting at 6 15 p m. Mid week prayer with Westside again this week.

Willoughby Presbyterian W. B. Strong T. F. Lewis Westside Geo. Little My Mothers Bible Young Peoples Meeting

West Side Presbyterian Sunday Services and Revival

West Side Presbyterian invites attendance at 9 45 a m Sunday School led by Ray Edwards and a 11 a m worship with Rev R H Goram preaching on Mother and Home. Evening service features Goram on The Value of Soul with Willoughby and Westside choirs. C E Society meets at 615 p m.

West Side Presbyterian W. B. Strong Ray Edwards R. H. Goram Willoughby Westside C. E. Society

Grant Street Church of Christ To Begin Gospel Sermon Series

Lindsay Allen evangelist leads Bible study at 9 45 a m worship 10 50 a m with The Holy Spirit in Conversion. Brief hospital service at 3 15 p m. Evening 7 30 p m sermon The Three Rides of Christianity. Wednesday classes at 3 p m and 7 30 p m begin 14th of 16 lessons. N B Hardeman of Freed Hardeman College will speak June 22 through July 2. The church speaks where the Bible speaks.

Grant Street Church OF Freed-Hardeman College Henderon Tennessee

Central Methodist Church Schedule and Activities

R Lambuth Archibald pastor leads Sunday services at Central Methodist Church Jackson Street and 6th Avenue with 9 30 am Sunday school Bruce Spencer superintendent 11 am worship titled An Ingenious Mother 6 pm Young Adult Fellowship Epworth Leagues 7 30 pm Sunday worship service 3 pm Monday hostess circles of the Woman s Society of Christian Service coordinated by Mrs Jessie Thombs Mrs H F Sherrod and Mrs J J Rose plus matron duties at church parlor Tuesday Wesleyan id church parlor mid week activities noted.

Memorial Drive Methodist C. B. Lansbury Persiniker Christian Mother Young People’s Epworth League Women’s Society of Christian Service Womans Society of Christian Service Central Methodist Church R. Lambuth Archibald Jackson Street 6Th Ave Bruce Spencer Young Adult Fellowship Epworth Leagues Woman's Society of Christian Service Areas Jessie Thombs Somerville Road H. F. Sherrod J. J. Rose Mrs. Elberton Wesleyan

First Christian Church Meets at Fourth Avenue

Readable OCR notes show church meeting details with names Edwin Wyle and G McCulloch at Fourth Avenue location. Mentions superintendent B Harlow and the Caravan Brotherhood meeting in the Men’s Own group.

First Christian Church Font Mathen Fourth Ave Edwin. Wyle B. Thoe G. & McCullochan B. Harlow Eng Brothen

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Service Schedule

The Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church at cor 16th Ave and Wadsworth St invites members to Men’s Bible Class at 9:30 a.m. with C C Berryhill teaching, Main Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. led by Paul McCluskey, and a 11:00 a.m. Mothers Day message by the pastor. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Pastor delivers message. 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Cottage prayer meeting and 7:30 p.m. Mid week prayer service. Our Sunday School Training Class begins Monday at 7:15 p.m. Read Hebrews 10:23-28.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Cor 16Th Ave Wadsworth St Chas L. Dobbs C. C. Berryhill Paul McCluskey Moters C. L. Buck

First Baptist Church Lafayette and Oak Service Times

Waterhouse pastor delivers sermons on The Motherhood of God and Deplorable Ignorance at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Bible school at 9:30 a.m. Baptist Training Union at 6:45 p.m. Evening hour moved up thirty minutes for summer. Mrs Norris plays organ. Mrs Norris and Mrs Jordan lead activities.

First Baptist Church Lafayette & Oak Sta EF. Waterhouse M. E. Norris Church Bible School W. M. Bailey Motherhood of God Baptist Training Union W. T. Jordan

Adam and Fallen Man Sermon at First Church Scientist

Bible theme for Sunday’s Golden Text Romans 5 17 is quoted on the season sermon at First Church of Christ Scientist. The talk centers on faith and righteousness and the idea that the just live by faith in a Christian science context.

Church of Christ

Westminster Presbyterian Church May 11 1941 Schedule

Rev John A Troster hosts services at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Sunday May 11 1941 with Sunday School 945 am Morning Worship 1100 am sermon Gods Handmaiden Young Peoples meeting 615 pm Evening Worship 730 pm sermon The Just Shall Live by Faith Boy Scout Troop 16 meets 700 pm Scout Master R D Kemp and J O Colvard Ladies Auxiliary Bible Study led by pastor Books of Law Mid week prayer 736 pm The Christian Family themed session

John A. Troster Vastor Heart of God James Rankin Boy Scout Troop R. D. Kemp J. 0. Colvard

S T Paul Lutheran and First Methodist Church Services

Church notices list services at St Pauls Lutheran 9:30 am Sunday school Bible class 10:30 am worship with Army Navy offering and Walther League 6 pm. First Methodist R M Howell pastor 9:30 am church school 11 am worship Mother’s Day sermon 6:30 pm youth 7:30 pm Bible study and worship. school offering supports homes.

ST. Paul's Lutheran the Church of the Lutheran Serman Fourth Ave Be. T. Town

98th Street Methodist Service Notice

The Sunday schedule lists Church School at 9 45 a.m. with Jno R Butler leading. Mother's Day sermon by Pastor W H Curl at 11 00 a.m. Young People meeting at 6 45 p.m. and a 7 30 p.m. sermon with special music at both services. The offering benefits superintendent homes.

First Methodist Church R. M. Howell D. D Our Church School 98Th Street W. H. Curl Jno R. Butler Howard Thompson

Home in Our Midst Sermon at First Presbyterian Church

Sunday school at 11 a m led by Barrett Shelton with a sermon on the home in our midst. Oakland Chapel hosts a 6 30 p m Pioneers meeting and 7 30 p m evening worship. Friday 7 p m church men host a dinner at St John’s Guildhouse with Dr Keller, Florence State Teacher’s College president, as speaker.

First Presbyterian Church Oak and Vine Streets Edward V. Ramage Barrett Shelton Oakland Chapel St. John’s Guildhouse Keller Florence State Teacher's College

Athens Churches Plan Mother's Day Services and Attends Convention

The Athens churches outline Sunday activities with 9:45 Sunday school led by Ged des Orman and a 11:00 worship featuring a Mother's Day sermon by 8S. O. Payne. Evening services include Behold Thy Mother and praises for Jehovah's Mercies. Members plan to attend the Southern Baptist Convention in Birmingham May 14 to 18 and WMA meetings May 12 to 14. A special offering for Troy Orphans Home is requested, aiming to double last year's total.

Hur Southern Baptist Convention Birmingham W.M. A Troy

Pastor Leads Sunday Services With Music and Program

Bennett T. Waites presides over Sunday school at 9 30 a m with M S Kennemer as superintendent Morning worship at 11 a m features Dr U S Pitts district superintendent as preacher Evening worship at 7 15 p m includes the pastor sermon Epworth League gathers at 6 30 p m An interesting program is arranged under Miss Emily Chandler's direction with excellent music in both services.

First Methodist Church Bennett T. Waites S. Kennemer U. S. Pitts Decatur Epworth League Emily Chandler

Sunday Services Draw Large Congregation At Athens College

Reverend Carl Green delivered an inspiring morning message and the Baptist Student Union of Athens College presented an excellent evening program. The pastor will speak at both services this Sunday with the morning theme announced as the subject for the day.

Carl Green Baptist Student Union of Athens College

Church of Christ Services Planned Throughout County

A. J. Rollins, minister, will lead services at the Athens Church of Christ on Sunday with the usual weekly program. All Churches of Christ across the county will hold their regular services during the weekend.

Church OF Christ A. J. Rollins Athens Church of Christ Churches of Christ

No minister at Present Sunday school and Christian Endeavor

No minister will be present today. Sunday school and the Christian Endeavor meeting will be held at the usual hours.

First Christian Church Christian Endeavor

Hartselle Churches Welcome James Dorman for Services

James Edward Dorman a senior at Johnson Bible College Kimberlin Heights Tennessee will be with us for morning and evening services at 11 a m Preaching and communion services are planned Everyone invited to come hear this inspired young minister.

James Edward Dorman Johnson Bible College Kimberlin Heights Tenn

Church of God Weekly Schedule and Welcome

Rev. Thurman Hall leads Sunday school at 9 45 with Miss Florence Orr as superintendent Preaching at 11 00 Ser Christian Crusaders at 6 45 with Miss Leotus Williams directing Evening worship at 7 30 Bible Study Wednesday at 7 30 Everyone welcome to worship each Sunday

Church OF God Thurman Hall Florence Orr Christian Crusaders Leotus Williams

Church Schedule for Rev Hurst Parish

The Church of the Nazarene lists services with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 1 p m N P 8S meets at 6 30 pm. Evening worship follows at 7 30 p m with Pastor Rev W F Hurst leading.

Church OF the Nazarene W. F. Hurst

Pastoral Schedule and Sermons at Sunday Church

Rev Frank T Smith pastor leads Sunday school at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m on the theme Mother. Hugh F Penn gen Supt directs Training Unions at 6 30 p m Miss Jenny Lind Gatlin directs Soldiers of the Cross training. Preaching at 7 30 p m with sermon on The Way of Salvation. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

First Baptist Church Frank T. Smith Hugh F. Penn Mother Jenny Lind Gatlin Soldiers of the Cross Way of Salvation

Gibraltar is Next in Line

An informant who forecast earlier attacks predicts Germany will strike at Gibraltar next, aided by French moves and Spain's weak resistance. He argues occupation of Spain would boost German Atlantic bases and that Hitler aims to defeat Britain within six months.

Robert FE Bunnelle London Yugoslavia Germany Gibraltar France Spain Hitler Europe Turkey Fuehrer Britain

Reverend Luther Jones Holds Regular Sunday Services

Rev. Luther Jones conducts Sunday school each Sunday at 10 a.m. and preaching services on the 1st and 4th Sundays at 10 a.m. in the church.

Church OF Christ Luther Jones

Triumph of a Mother's Faith Sermon at Local Church

Rev John F T Brown leads church services with morning worship at 11 00 am after 9 45 am church school led by General Superintendent Dr B R Currier and Adult Superintendent. Evening sermon at 7 30 pm asks Is there no Balm in Gilead. Monday 3 pm W H C meeting.

First Methodist Church John F. T. Brown J & Haynes B. R. Currier Gilead

Regional Chill Drops Temperatures Across wide Area

The Associated Press reports a cold snap across central and New England states with temperatures in the low thirties to low forties. Rain persisted from central New York to the New England coast while western areas stayed clear from the Canadian border through Kentucky and West Virginia. Wisconsin and Michigan also saw light fronts as Buffalo and Chicago recorded near 38 to 34 degrees.

Associated Press New England New York Canadian Kentucky West Virginia Wisconsin Michigan Buffalo Columbus Blings W. Va Louisville, Ky Fort Wayne Ind Chicago Grand Rapids Minneapolis

Italy Reports Casualties With War Losses Totals

Rome reports April casualties for Italy's armed forces at 98,928 killed wounded and missing since joining the war last June. The heaviest toll was on the Greek Albanian Yugoslav front, with 10 to 20 751 killed 50 413 wounded and 141 977 missing. east Africa suffered more dead and wounded than north Africa though more missing there.

Rome Italy

Bids Sought on Cullman Road Improvements

The State Highway Department will open bids May 23 for paving and improvements along 8.091 miles of the Cullman road section in Montgomery Alabama. The action is part of a statewide program announced May 10.

Cullman Road Montgomery Ala State Highway Department

Prayer Meeting Invite by L. H. Houston Tonight

L. H. Houston, president, invites all to a prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. All welcome to attend.

L. H. Houston

Make This Model at Home Slenderizing Panelled Frock Pattern 4766

Anne Adams outlines Pattern 4766 a slenderizing panelled frock for sizes 36 to 50. Front down the length slants and darts slim the bodice while back waist seam and darts shape the figure. Pattern details include neckline options lace edging and contrast fabric accents. Price 15 cents pattern book and combined 25 cents. order via The Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th St New York N. Y

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