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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1929

Page

5

Whispering Angels and Memorial Verse Featured at Meeting

The program included Frances Lou Sackett’s poem about a beloved mother read aloud, followed by a talk by Dr. Pierson on Missionary Enterprise and remarks by Rev. Jewell Howard, new pastor of First Christian Church. Rev. John R. Turner spoke on Fellowship, with Rev. Howard expressing gratitude and closing with benediction.

Pierson Jewell Howard First Christian Church John, R. Turner Rev. Howard

First Christian Society Woman's Missionary Meeting

Mrs. W. O. Talley opened her hospitable East Walnut Street home for the First Christian Woman's Missionary Society meeting. An unusually good attendance gathered as Mrs. B Ross led an engaging program and several important items were discussed and disposed of.

First Christian Society W. O. Talley East Walnut Street First Christian Woman's Missionary Society B. @. Ross

Black Draught Relieves Longtime Suffering Headaches

Langsville Ohio woman Jane Campbell recounts years of sick headaches tied to indigestion and constipation. She credits Thedford's Black Draught for relief after using it for about 14 years, noting renewed ability to enjoy social events and outings.

Thedford Langsville Ohio Jane Campbell

Mission study meeting at Central Methodist church

The Woman's Missionary Society of Central Methodist hosts an all day mission study on Monday at Mrs. D. W. Speake's home with Mrs. W. L. King and Mrs. W. A. Brittain as joint hostesses.

Westminster Auxiliary and church circles meet Monday

Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliary will meet in circles Monday at 3 p m with Circle One at the church Circle Two at Mrs Harry Wyatts Jackson street home First Methodist Circles of the Woman Missionary Society meet Monday at members homes Circle No 1 with Mrs J E Moody Circle No 2 at Mrs Hartwell Daviss home Circle Three with Mrs S A Lynne James Duncan circle at Mrs W J Duncans home Social For Girls Auxiliary Frances Dix circle four will host a 3 30 p m social at Mrs T C Chandlers home in the McNeill apartments guests of honor are the Junior Girls Auxiliary of the church Ferry Street Club Mrs Vera Austelle entertained the Ferry Street Rock Club Friday with members present Bridge Party Miss Margaret Speake to host a bridge gathering Saturday

Westminster Auxiliary Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliary Harry Wyatt Jackson Street First Methodist Circles Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church J. E. Moody Hartwell Davis S. A. Lynne James Duncan W. J. Duncan Frances Dix Decature Baptist Missionary Society T. C. Chandler McNeill Apartments Ferry Street Club Vera Austelle Ferry Street Mother’s Club R. M. McGlathery W. P. Baugh Mrs. Baugh Sherman Street Baugh Roy Billings I. V. Timberlake Russel Mack Elam Victor Herbert R. M. Mclnthery Russell John R. Turner

Senior Class Enjoys Outing at Beaver Lake

The Central High school's Senior Class of 1929 hosted a holiday outing on Friday at Beaver Lake. Fifty members attended with Miss Boyd and Mr Hagerman as chaperones, enjoying fishing boating and a noon picnic. A Bible Study class convenes at First Presbyterian church Monday afternoon to study Luke chapter 17 led by Mrs. John W. Jones.

Central High School Beaver Lake First Presbyterian Church Luke John W. Jones

Mary Lou Dancy Sewing Circle Plans Tuesday Meeting

The Mary Lou Dancy Sewing Circle will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Mrs. Howard Lively's home on Eighth Avenue West. Joint hostesses will be Mrs. W. S. Jamieson and Mrs. W. G. Roberts.

Mary Lou Dancy Howard Lively Eighth Avenue West Lively W. S. Jamieson W. G. Roberts

Quiet wedding ceremony at First Presbyterian Church

The marriage of Miss Anna Lou Reed to Frank Garner was performed quietly on West Wilson Avenue. Rev. J. D. Wallace, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiated as a list of attendees from Birmingham and nearby areas looked on.

Anna Lou Reed Frank Garner West Wilson Avenue J. D. Wallace First Presbyterian Church

Personal notices and social events in Cullman

Local society items report illnesses, visits, and travel. Fred Fischer improves at home after pneumonia. several residents ill or recovering. The Beethoven club hosts a social afternoon with varied musical numbers. Mothers Club honors motherhood with performances and remarks. Many residents plan trips to Huntsville, Nashville, Birmingham, and Florence for family visits, weddings, funerals, and health department duties.

Social Roundup Pattie Kirkland Visits Birmingham Friends

Miss Pattie Kirkland motored to Birmingham to spend Saturday with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. John Snodgrass will spend the week-end in Scottsboro with relatives. Mrs. W. T. Lowe has returned from Tuscaloosa where she was the guest of her niece Miss Ellen Gilbert at the University of Alabama.

F. H. Kirby Anniston William Steele Steel Alma Wilkes Cullooka Tenn E. P. Gilbert J. M. Lipscomb Ella Lancaster Pulaski, Tenn W. T. Lowe Joe Woods Birmingham T. G. Morrow J. H. Green Marcia Green Corinth Mrs. Vail Carl Vail John Snodgrass Scottsboro Tuscaloosa Ala Ellen Gilbert University of Alabama

Freddy P Glass suffers pneumonia at Benevolent Hospital

Freddy P Glass is suffering an attack of pneumonia at the Benevolent Hospital. J P Thomas will leave Saturday night for a Week's visit to relatives in New Orleans. Mrs W R Wallace is recuper ating from an illness. Hal Brooks Alvie Burns F C Halbrooks E A Paul Mrs Lola N Curry Eason Shumake Donald Humphrey and M Roberts motored to Nashville on Friday to assist at a Sterchi Bros Inc sale.

Freddy P. Glass the Benevolent Hospital J. P. Thomas New Orleans Hal Brooks Alvie Burns F. C. Halbrooks E. A. Paul Lola N. Curry Eason Shumake Donald Humphrey M. Roberts Nashville Sterchi Bros., Inc

Zetomen Club Lunch to Be Held at Valley Country Club

Mrs. Thomas Hodson, president of the Zetomen club, will entertain members with a luncheon on Tuesday May 14 at the Valley Country Club.

Zetomen Club Thomas Hodson The Valley Country Club

Mother's Day Program at First Methodist Church

The Young People's Department of the Sunday school holds a special observance on Sunday at 9 30 a m It asks every member to bring their mother or a dear friend to the event at the First Methodist Church

Sunday School First Methodist Church

Mother's Day Program at Decatur Baptist Church

A Sunday school event at 9 30 a m Sunday invites all mothers to attend. The collection supports the State Baptist Hospital charity fund at Selma Alabama. Baptist Circle Mother Price Circle of the Decatur Woman's Missionary Society meets Monday afternoon at Mrs G E Price's home.

Decatur Baptist Church State Baptist Hospital Selma Ala Baptist Circle Mother Price The Decatura Woman's Missionary Society G. E. Price

Signs Of Times Sermon Topic At Westminster Presby

Rev E N Hart continues his Second Coming series with a Sunday evening sermon titled The Signs of the Times. Hart has spent years studying the topic and extends a cordial invitation to the public to attend at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

E. N. Hart Christ Hart Westminster Presbyterian Church

Congregational Meeting at Willoughby Presbyterian Church

A congregational meeting will be convened at 11 o clock Sunday morning at the Willoughby Presbyterian church. All members are urged to attend for discussion of important church business.

Willoughby Presbyterian Church

Choate Children Visit Lung Family This Summer

Little Frank and Dorothy Choate from Maunee Illinois arrived Saturday morning to spend the summer with their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J W Lung of West Decatur.

Little Frank Dorothy Choate Maunee, Ill J. W. Lung West Decatur

Mrs Sanders Reported Resting Well at Baugh's Infirmary

Mrs W S Sanders, under treatment at Baugh's infirmary, is reported resting well today. Many friends will be glad to learn of her condition.

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