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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1949

Page

7

Mortals And Immortals Lesson At Local Church

Sunday services in the Churches of Christ Scientist feature the lesson Mortals And Immortals with scripture from Corinthians and Peter. Golden Text proclaims the corruptible must put on incorruption and immortality. Morning worship at 11, Sunday school at 9 45, Wednesday 7 30, reading room open 2 to 4 on Wednesdays and Saturdays at rear Johnston Street entrance. public invited.

Churches of Christ Church Johnston Street

Christ Is The Way Of Life sermon at church

Newman Campbell speaks on Jesus judgment from Mark 13 14 9 urging watchfulness and prayer amid modern threats. church activities listed include nursery supervision by Nellie Williams and W C Beavers, circles, auxiliary meetings, sunbeams, royal ambassadors, choir practice, and weekly services led by Rev Eugentie Rice with schedules for Sunday School youth fellowship evening service and prayer meetings.

Nellie Williams W. C. Beavers Sunbeams Melba Women’s Missionary Society Edna Fuller Colleen George Hugh Weir Lizabeth Johnson The Women Missionary Society C. N. Dobbs Vinermont Elizabeth Johnson Royal Ambassadors Ee N. Chandier Young Women’s Auxiliary

Episcopal church notices at East Gordon Drive Second Avenue

Rev E M Chapman rector announces May 15 service changes due to Athens 9:00 summer schedule. Corporate communion for Young People. adults invited. 7:30 Holy Communion moved up hour. Church school 9:45. adult Bible class 10. Nursery 11 for preschoolers. sermon by rector at 11. Choir plans include Malotte Lord's Prayer, organ by Mrs C D Fairer, Morgan director. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7:30. convocation meeting Thursday details.

East Gordon Second Avenue E.M. Chapman Athens Church School Maynard- Layman Edegar Henson

Flint Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Events

The Flint Baptist Church outlines Sunday services including morning worship at 10:55 and a 9:30 a.m. Sunday after service, with sermons "The Christian Waits For Payday" and "Preparing To Live" for the junior high graduation. Evening worship features "Keeping Our Selves In The Love Of God" and Training Union with the theme "The Faithful Family" led by Fred Hitt and Malcolm Fields. Wednesday prayer, baptismal service with Aus tinville Baptist, and plans for training union and Vacation Bible School are noted. Attendance last Sunday was 122 and 90 at Training Union. evangelist Rev E W Roarx to visit Ada-Camden area.

Flint Malcolm Grady Fields Aftor J. W. Matthews Flint Junior High School Fred Hitt Malcolm Fields Auistinville Training Union W. RR. Wallace E. W. Roarx Camden Ada

Memorial Drive Church of Christ Service Schedule

Minister T A Thompson invites participation in Bible study at 10:00 a m and preaching and worship at 11:00 a m and 7:30 p m. Ladies class Wednesday 2:30 p m general Bible study Wednesday 7:30 p m. You are invited to all these services.

T. A. Thompson

Southside Baptist Church Schedule and Meetings

Carl A. Roberts, pastor, invites all to services with Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 49 a m Training Union at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m The Royal Service program meets Monday at 3 00 p m The Sun beams meet at 3 00 p m Monday Junior Girls Auxiliary at 4 00 p m Mid week prayer service Wednesday at 7 00 p m Teachers and officers will hold departmental meetings after prayer service Wednesday

Southside Baptist Carl A. Roberts Yan Sunbeams

First Presbyterian Sunday Services Listed

Corner Oak and East Vine details Folio lists W W Glass pastor Mrs Wilmer Hall organist Ned Frazier Sunday school at 9 45 a m 11 00 a m morning worship sermon Life's Secondary Strains at Pryor Memorial Chapel 2 30 p m Sunday school Sam Wilds superintendent Kirby Memorial Chapel 3 00 p m preaching service Judge W H Long superintendent 6 30 p m Youth Fellowship program by Miss Leota O Brien Charlotte

First Presbyterian Kirby Memorial Chapel W. H. Long H. Miss

Passover Anointing Foretells Christ’s Burial

In a Passover scene at Simon the Leper’s home a woman anoints Jesus with costly ointment, prompting debate over its value. Jesus defends her act, noting the poor remain while he will soon be with them, and he interprets the gesture as preparation for his burial.

Jesus Christ Simon the Leper International Council of Religions King Features Syndicate

Orr Leads Evening Worship and Ladies Meeting

Orr will lead the devotional service at 7 30 p m the evening service of worship Monday 3 00 p m regular meeting of the women of the church Wednesday 7 30 p m degree week service or prayer The Life and Letters of Peter will be considered Choir rehearsal will follow the service.

Orr Peter

Westside Presbyterian Church Seeks Members and Youth

Westside Presbyterian on Seventh Avenue West and Second Street invites participation in Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. with Nursery through Senior High using the new curriculum. Three Bible classes meet then, plus Youth Fellowship at 6:30. Regular services are 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Westside Presbyterian Seventh Avenue West Second St Victor G. Dawe George O. Devine Christian Fellowship Westside

R D Underwood Announces Weekly Bible Activities

Minister R D Underwood outlines weekly church routines including Bible study at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m junior and senior young peoples at 6 p m evening worship at 7 30 p m ladies Bible study Monday 3 p m and mid week Bible classes Wednesday 7 30 p m.

R. D. Underwood Young Peoples

First Methodist Church Morning Worship Features Guest pastor

First Methodist church schedules Sunday school at 9 45 with F O Smith as superintendent and Paul Robinson as assistant. Morning worship at 10 55 will be led by Dr K L Rudolph from Athens College. Anthem There s A Wideness In God s Mercy. Evening talk at 7 30 by a Scarritt College group including Suhr from Korea Smith from Malaya Miss Hilda Keng from China and Mrs Campos from Brazil. Youth Fellowship at 6 30. Monday 7 30 Business and Professional Women Circle in the Ladies Parlor.

First Methodist Otis E. Kirby F. O. Smith Paul Robinson K. L. Rudolph Athens College God’s Mercy Miles Henry J. Fleming W. E. Curry

Central Methodist Church Services Outline

At Central Methodist on Jackson Street near Sixth Avenue East Rev G M Davenport leads. Sunday events include church school at 9 30 am children and Young People evangelistic service at 10 am in the auditorium with Dr Allen W Moore and Bill Mann follow by a morning sermon A Live Church by Dr Moore and a solo The Stranger of Galilee by Bill Mann. Evening worship at 7 30 pm with sermon The Holy City by Dr Moore Youth meeting at 6 30 pm.

Central Methodist Jackson Street Sixth Avenue G. M. Davenport Allen W. Moore Bill Mann Allen W Moore Galilee

Holy City Solo Meeting Plans and Circles Events

The WSC S will meet Monday with Circle 1 hosting a tea at Mrs Rufus Warren home assisted by Mrs Ray Kelley and Mrs Jack Winton. Circle II gathers at Mrs D E Warren home with co host Mrs M A Leopard. Circle IV hosts at Mrs T J Cottingham home and picnic at Delano park at 12 30. The Madonna Circle meets Monday night 7 30 in church parlor with Mrs Watson Carlisle Mrs Jimmy Adams and Mrs Orman Anderson as hostesses. Junior Board of Stewards meets Monday night 7 at Why Not cafe. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30. Choir practice Thursday 7 50.

Holy City Bill Mann Circle 1 Rufus Warren Ray Kelley Jack” Winton Neetesses Circle II D. E. Warren M. A. Leopard T. J. Cottingham Delano Park Madonna Circle Watson Carlisle Jimmy Adams Orman Anderson

Westminster Presbyterian Church Activities Schedule

Westminster Presbyterian on Kitting Avenue and Jackson Street lists Sunday services at 11 with Rev. John A. Troxter and 9 30 Sunday school led by Edward Davies. Evening service 7 30. Youth Fellowship 6. Circles of Women’s Auxiliary meet Monday afternoon at three. Guild meets Monday 7 30. Senior choir Tuesday 7 30. Midweek service Wednesday 7 30 starts a class on Presbyterian beliefs and practices.

Westminster Presbyterian Kitting Avenue Jackson Street John A. Troxter Edward Davies Westminster Youth Fellowship Wilh Mendey B. Quinn Enolam Blvd Annie. Jervis Porter Vaughan Paul Robeson Johnston St E. M. Chapman Westminster Guild Lamar Penney Herman Nebrig Presbyterian Church

First Christian Church Schedule East Moulton and Fourth Avenue

James G. Wallace is the minister with Sunday school at 9 45 led by Ainslie Wyle superintendent Morning worship at 11 00 and evening service at 7 30 A Ladies Council meets at the church Monday at 7 30 and adult choir rehearses Wednesday at 7 00

First Christian East Moulton Fourth Avenue James G. Wallace Ainslie Wyle Ladies Council

Church notice at 510 Seventh Avenue West

Church of the Nazarene invites all to Sunday school at 9:18 a.m. and preaching by Pastor J. F. Dunlap at 11:00 a.m. New York P.S. meets at 7:00 p.m. preaching at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday prayer service at 7:30 p.m. A warm welcome awaits everyone.

Church OF the Nazarene Seventh Avenue West J. F. Dunlap

Our Own School Opens With Morning Message Sunday

Sixteenth Avenue church led by Pastor N Chandler plans a 9:45 start for Sunday school and an 11:00 a.m. morning service. The sermon topic for the morning will be Assurance. The record notes a train-related phrase ending the fragment.

Sixteenth Avenue Ooo N. Chandler Chandler

Willoughby Presbyterian Sunday Services and Sunday School

Willoughby Presbyterian Church on Sixth Avenue and Ninth Street East hosts Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. with Luther Sellers as superintendent. Westminster Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. Evening worship conducted by Pastor Neely Crawford at Westminster.

Willoughby Presbyterian Garner Sixth Avenue Ninth Street Eust Neely D.crawford Luther Sellers Westminster

Sunday church schedule under Rev L E Toon

Rev L E Toon pastor announces Sunday school at 1000 am with Van Him as superintendent The morning sermon at 11:00 am and Training Union at 7 30 pm are listed Buck Sr as director Messages and Sun beams to meet with Mrs John indicating a church event brief

Graduation planned for Union Hill sixth grade students

The Union Hill Sixth Grade will hold its graduation on Thursday May 19 at 12 45 p m. The program includes devotion Reverend Newby group singing a salutory Delores Culbreath a poem by Lillie May Fown body born one act play No Body Born Carolyn Goodson valedictory and diploma presentation by Principal E C McDaniel and teacher J Hughes. Graduating students include Sheila Jean Yancey Ray Brock Charles Myrick Myrtle Davidson Paul Edwards Lillie Mack Fowler Herbert Irvin Robert Earl Pritchett Glenda Neil Whisenant Hazel Pritchett Carolyn Goodson Deloris Culbreath Shelly Jean Little Betty Joe Johnson Jamnita Jondux Billy MacDaniel Elaine Thomas Buddy Saint Wilda Faye Seagraves Howard Morris Alvin Kinney Rudyard Prince Walter Allien Graves Shree Ann Horn Guckte Lewis Rutherford Jr Randolph Rutherford Gilbert West Jr Joe Lenox Dorothy Steadham

Union Hill School Rev. Newby Delores Culbreath Lillie May Fown Sheila Jean Yancey Ray Brock Charles Myrick Myrtle Davidson Pauk Edwards Lillie Mack Fowler Herbert Irvin Robert Earl Pritchett Glenda Neil “Whisenant Hazel Pritchett Carolyn— Goodson Walter Allien “Graves Shree Ann Horn- Guckté Lewis Rutherford Jr Randolph Rutherford Gilbert ‘West Jr Joe Lenox Dorothy Steadham

Community notices from local chapel services

Akers and Mrs. Marie Holmes will attend Tuesday afternoon at 3 00 p m at the Chapel. A prayer service is set for Wednesday at 7 00 p m at the Chapel. Royal Ambassadors meet Thursday night at 7 00 p m with Mr Ernest Smith. Visitors are welcome to attend church services.

Smeet Edith Teague T. Akers Marie Holmes Ernest Smith

Central Baptist Church Schedule and Activities

Central Baptist at Corner Fourth Ave and Grant Street leads with Paul Roberts as pastor. Sunday school at 9:30, worship services at 11 and 6:30, preaching and worship daily, prayer meetings Wednesday at 7:30, inviting the entire family to come and worship and work.

Central Baptist Fourth Ave Grant Street Paul Roberts

Weapons Exhibited At Eglin Field Demonstration

Uncle Sam unveiled new weapons of war at Eglin Field with 1 100 attendees. Among the crowd were 80 invited Legionnaires from across the country, Air University students, Air War College members from Maxwell Field Alabama, and personnel from other military and air installations.

Eglin Field Fila Uncle Sam Air University Air War College Maxwell Field Ala

Apartments for Rent with Furnished Utilities

Two three room apartments for rent with lights and water furnished. Call 687 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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