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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1948

Page

6

Birthday dinner and family visits mark Morgan County events

A birthday supper for Mr Henry Taylor on his seventy first birthday drew relatives from Morgan County, Hartselle, and surrounding towns. Relatives attended funerals and visits in Decatur, Danville, Gainesville, and Blue Springs while others traveled to see kin in Mississippi and Arkansas.

Henry Taylor John Wallace Carl Angeline Hartselle William Taylor Julian Janice Andrew Taylor J P. Thornhill Sue. Gaines McNutt R. L Orzelle Pauline Young Antioch John Edwards Evelyn Willie Fred Gainesville Viola, Manns Edgar L. Drake Randolph Field Texas Drake Decatur Néaly George Atedons Calvin McNutt Herman Loweo Ann A Tswethhes Ark L. F. Singleton Ada Snodgrass Chattanooga Tenn Nealy George Wilma-Roger -and-Jean di Tur Elbert Self Join Sullivan Danville Wilburn Jackson Jean Moulton Gaines McNutt Jim McNutte Blue Springs Mississippi Raymond Hand Peggie Birmingham David Southland R. B Cavin Herman Lowery Amandie Aldridge Robert Wallace Moss Chapel Bertha Garrison Johnson Chapel Ray Thompson Ann Austinville Coy Breedlove A. L. Singleton, Jr Elbert

Hartselle Social News Lists Local Visits and Births

Mrs H B Thornhill and family host visits from Birmingham and relatives. J P Simpson return from Tampa after four months away. Paul Weinman announces birth of son Joseph Christopher May 9. Attendees at the Strawberry Festival include Nora McCall A E Barnes and Mary Frances. The Holder family welcomes Pam Clinton Tenn. Doss Deason and Cooper families spend time with relatives in Navoo Alabama.

R. _E. Jones Birmingham Joseph Christopher Eugene Metcalf Waterloo Iowa A. D. Sample Arthur Holder Pam Clinton, Tenn Robert Deanson Gene Deason Tuscaloosa Merill .Doss John Cooper Edward Navoo Alabama

Local Social Roundup Graces Moulton Area Sunday

Mrs Tass Jacobs and family visited mother Mrs Hill Sunday night. Hazel Lyon stayed with Mr and Mrs William Howard Lacy Saturday. Visitors to Moulton include Lowell Cole, daughter Frances, and George Melson. Spivey of Hartselle visited relatives here last week. Speake Monday night show by Rebe and Babe Sunny Valley Boys. Lonzo and Oscar of Birmingham to appear Friday night at Speake School May 21. Cotton picking underway with several residents starting work.

Tass Jacobs Hill Hazel Lyon William Howard Lacy Lowell Cole Frances George Melson Moulton Center Bruce Dodd Audrey Stephenz O. W. Dodd Spivey Hartselle

It Is Correct to Wear Gloves at Formal Tea Etiquette

The article explains proper dress and behavior for formal tea settings including whether gloves are appropriate during meals. It emphasizes etiquette norms and avoids improper actions while maintaining traditional refinement.

Sunday at Summit Baptist Church Services Advertised

Summit Baptist Church on the Decatur Neal Danville road announces Sunday services and weekly meetings. Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. Training Union at 6:45 p.m. Prayer service and Bible study Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The pastor conducts weekly visitation and preaches on the second Sunday morning and fourth Sunday night each month.

Summit Baptist Decatur-Neal- Danville Rock Road Decatur Baptist Training Union James

First United Methodist Church Sunday Schedule

Rev Otis E Kirby leads Sunday School at 9 45 with F O Smith as superintendent and Paul Robinson as assistant. Morning worship at 10 55 features "The Happy Life" sermon and "God Is A Spirit" anthem directed by Henry J Fleming with Mrs W E Curry organist. Evening service at 7 30 features Rev O S Gamble of Ninth Street Methodist on "what Jesus Teaches About Prayer." W S C meets Monday at 3 pm in the church parlor with Mrs Tom Russell of Valdosta Springs as guest speaker.

First Methodist Otis E. Kirby F. O. Smith Paul Robinson God Henry J.fleming W. E. Curry Methodist O. S. Gamble Ninth Street Tom “Russell Valhemoso Springs, Ala

Mortals And Immortals Subject For Next Christian Science Service

Christian Science churches announce next Sundays lesson with subject Mortals And Immortals and golden text from Corinthians. Services at 11 oclock with Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Wednesday meeting at 7 30 p m. Reading room open 2 to 4 p m Wednesdays and Saturdays in rear entrance on Johnston Street. Public invited.

Johnston Street

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Services and Sermon

The Willoughby Presbyterian Church on Sixth Avenue at Ninth Street holds morning sermon And When The Day Of Pentecost Has Come at 11 o clock with Sunday school at 10. W M hour at 6 and evening worship at 7 30. Disciple Patterns Matthew the Publican Mid week service Wednesday 7 30 First Peter 113 led by Rev Hugh J May.

Willoughby Presbyterian Sixth Avenue 9Th St. S Matthew Peter Hugh J. May

St John's Episcopal Church Pentecost Pilgrimage Plans

St John’s Episcopal on East Gordon Drive announces Pentecost services and a Pilgrimage to Camp McDowell with 7:30 Holy Communion and 8:00 departure for weather permitting. Call Carol Smith or B Frank Chenault for transport. Morning prayer with sermon at 11:00 by lay reader. Weather may alter plans. Also scheduled: Monday 3:00 church school workers conference and vacation Bible school, 7:00 Boy Scout 89. Wednesday 2:30 Girl Scout Brownie 5, 4:30 rectory at home. Thursday 6:15 choir supper and rehearsal.

ST. John’s Episcopal East Gordon Drive Second Avenue E. M. Chapman Camp McDowell Carol Smith Frank Chenault St. John’s

Ruth and Naomi Highlight Enduring Mother In Law Bond

The article recaps the Bible story of Ruth and Naomi showing a mutual, loving relationship. It contrasts boasted jokes about mother in laws with the real, lifelong bond and kindness between Ruth and Naomi. The piece notes Ruth’s gleaning in Boaz’s fields and her deep respect. It also mentions local church progress and ongoing community events with attendance figures.

Newman Campbell Naomi Ruth Moab Dead Sea

Ruth 1:16 Quotation Cited as Mystic Verse

A religious verse from Ruth 1 16 expressing loyalty and devotion with vows to accompany and adopt another people and deity. The cited line emphasizes steadfast allegiance and shared faith across paths and kinship. The quotation is presented as a biblical line.

Ruth and Naomi Story: Ruth Becomes Boaz's Wife and Obed’s Grandmother

In the tale from Ruth, Naomi returns to Bethlehem with Ruth after Elimelech and his sons die. Ruth's loyalty leads Boaz to redeem the inheritance and marry her, producing Obed who becomes Jesse’s father and David’s grandfather, with Naomi as nurse to the child.

Bethlehem Naomi Mara Ruth Judah Boaz Israel Elimelech Orpah Moab Jesse David King Atures Syndicate, Inc

Church Schedule Highlights with Rev Tarzier Talk

The church offers a 9 45 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a m communion and morning worship with Rev Robert Tarzier speaking on the Russian Bible Society work. Christian Youth Fellowship is at 6 30 p m followed by 7 30 p m evening worship with the pastor preaching.

Robert Tarzier Russian Bible Society Christian Youth Fellowship

Services Sunday and Wednesday Church Schedule

Bible study at 10 a.m. Sunday followed by preaching and communion at 11 a.m. Men’s training class at 5:45 p.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m.

R D Underwood Ministry Schedule

R D Underwood, minister, outlines Sunday services with Bible study at 9 45 a m preaching and communion at 10 45 a m and evening worship at 7 p m Wednesday features a mid week service planned.

R. D. Underwood

DAILY CROSSWORD CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES AND QUOTE

A cryptogram quotation and a long list of crossword clues with numbers. Includes clues like Vipers 9 Melody 10 Jump 11 and an ending note about a cryptogram quotation and a distributor credit.

Weekend Bible Study and Junior Class Invitation

A cordial invitation to a weekend program with a Bible study and devotional at 7 30 p m on Saturday and a Junior Young People's class at 10 a m. The notice invites attendance and participation.

Local Church Services Announced for Sunday Schedule

Sixth Avenue Church of God lists Rev R F Miller pastor and Rev Robert Tarzier speaker at evening service. Central Baptist shows Paul Roberts pastor and Sunday services at 9 30 am 11 am 7 30 pm with training unions and prayer. Church of the Nazarene on Seventh Ave West invites all to Sunday school 10 am preaching 11 am and 7 45 pm with prayer Thursday night.

Central Baptist Corner 4Th Ave Grant St. Paul Roberts J.G. Price Edmond D Keith Robert Cromwell Christ Church OF the Nazarene Seventh Ave. West J. F. Dunlap Richard Craig Marion Ind

Flint Baptist Sunday Schedule and Revival Spirit

Flint Baptist outlines Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9:45 and morning service at 10:55 led by the pastor on the Baptism of Repentance. Evening services at 6:45 and 7:45 feature the Wrath Upon The Wicked sermon. Weekly prayer, Bible study, and song services foster growing attendance and new births as the church reports a Bible revival spirit.

Flint Baptist Sunday School Baptist Training Union

First Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule and Activities

Corner Oak and East Vine Streets hosts worship with Rev W W Glass and Mrs Wilmer Hall as organist. Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning service at 11 a m featuring a sermon The Value Of One Hour. Evening service at 7 30 p m followed by midweek prayer and choir practice on Wednesday. Woman's Auxiliary meets Monday at 3 p m for the birthday party benefiting Richmond training school and Montreat Mountain Retreat. Youth Fellowship gathers at 2 30 p m with Miss Mare Louise Garrett as advisor. Continuous services and youth events listed with meal supervision by Coleman.

First Presbyterian Oak East Vine Streets W. W. Glass Wilmer Hall F. S. Hunt Jr Presbyterian Chapel Coleman Hurehe Mare -Louise-Garrett Woman’s Auxiliary Cornelian Court Hotel General Assembly Training School Richmond Mountain Retreat Association Montreat North Carolina Carl Shwuchow

Westminster Presbyterian Church Schedule Abbreviated

The Westminster Presbyterian Church at Jackson Street and Eighth Avenue hosts Sunday school at 9 40 morning service with sermon The First Fruits and choir anthem Holy Father We Adore Thee. Evening service at 7 30 features Rev E E Diggs. Auxiliary circles meet Monday afternoon and Guild hosts 7 30 p m event. Mid week prayer and choir practice follow Wednesday at 7 30.

Westminster Presbyterian E. E. Diggs Westminster Auxiliary J. Y. Robb E G Maples George Perry Westminster Guild E. G. Maples Louis Ling

Church Memorial Day Service Schedule

The church observes Memorial Day Sunday with Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Rev C M Smith will speak briefly at 10 45 a m and Rev F J Schlosser will preach at 11 a m. Dinner is served at the church followed by singing in the afternoon.

C.m.smith F. J. Schlosser

Southside Baptist Church Plans Youth Night Program

Sunday services include 9 30 Sunday School led by T D Eaves and 10 45 morning worship with Rev Carl Roberts. Baptist Training Union events begin at 5 00 visitation and 6 30 discipleship. Evening service at 7 30 and May 23 will feature a Youth Night with Leroy Fields directing music and college students participating. Construction of a new annex is set to start soon.

Southside Baptist Sunday School T. D. Eaves Carl Roberts The Baptist Training Union Ed Self Southern Baptist Convention Leroy Fields

Thompson minister schedules Bible classes and services

T. A. Thompson, minister, announces Bible classes at 10:00 a.m. and preaching services at 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. A Ladies' Bible class meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Bible study and classes for all ages occur Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

T. A. Thompson

City of Decatur approves paving project on 8th Avenue East

Ordinance 480 authorizes paving 8th Avenue East from 7th Street South to 8th Street South with bituminous surface treatment plant mix seal and six inch base. Plans and surveys filed with City Clerk for public inspection. Assessments to be charged to adjacent property under Alabama law.

Decatur Alabama 8Th Avenue 7Th Street 8Th Street State of

Pine Grove community notes and bonds outline

A church gathering in Pine Grove is reported with Rev. Ross Gibson preaching. Local residents visit families, with Rev. Guy Sivley to preach next Sunday. An election topic outlines city bonds for school houses with varying installments through year thirty. City of Decatur notice by Mayor H R Summer dated April 30 and May 14.

Pine Grove Ross Gibson Dennis Tucker Emmit Allred Central Tower Edsel Hardin Moulton Hospital Richard Tucker Frank Tucker Hollis Montgomery Arlo Tucker Guy Siv Decature H. R. Summer

City of Decatur public hearing on improvements set for June 2 1948

An ordinance proposed by the City Council of Decatur Alabama orders assessment limits, outlines hearing procedures for objections to improvements, and directs publication in The Decatur Daily. The meeting date is June 2 1948 at City Hall with notices mailed at least ten days prior.

Decatur Alabama City of

Special Municipal Bond Election in Decatur Alabama 1948

Notice of a special bond election in Decatur Alabama on June 1 1948 from 8 am to 6 pm. Voters will decide if the city may issue 1 500 000 in school bonds to acquire provide or improve educational facilities. The ballot will present the question to qualified electors.

Decatur Alabama

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