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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1931

Page

8

Star of the Week Joan Crawford Heads Princess Theater Lineup

The Princess Theatre features Joan Crawford in a new picture with a Chicago underworld backdrop and a starry cast including Cliff Edwards William Holden and Clark Gable. Meanwhile Dietrich shines in Dishonored and The Wolf screens in a mixed program with Jane Keith and Hackett leading roles.

Princess Theoory Metro’ Goldwyn - Mayer Joan Crawford Chicago Metropiin Aurania Rouyerol Richard Schayer Taster Vail Beau Ideal Miss Crawford Cliff Edwards William Bakewell William Holden Clark Gable Earl Foxe Parnell B. Pratt Hale Hamilton Natalie Moorhead Joan Marsh Russell Hopton Marlene Dietrich Néeign Victor McLagren Secret Service Dietrich Vienna Europe Caliban Milton Bills Ole Princess Theatre Jane Keith A Hackett Jack London Alfred Santel

Miller's Plan Of Financing Placed With Committees

A reported plan by Miller to finance programs is placed with committees as the attorney general prepares a bill to establish a probation system and related financing framework.

Miller Torney General Algo

Local church announcements invite services across styles

East Moulton Street and Seventh Ave churches announce 9:45 Bible school 11:00 morning worship with sermons on Pentecost and a modern world message. Evening worship at 7:30. Activities include choir practice Monday at 2:30 and missionary society meeting Monday afternoon. Fifth Sunday homecoming planned. bring a basket dinner. SIXTEENTH AVENUE BAPTIST invites 9:45 Sunday school 11:00 and 7:30 services with Southern Baptist convention notes.

Moulton Street Sanford Bible School V. A. Gordon C. E. McRight C. E M. E. McCluskey Missionary Society

Willougbaby Presbyterian Church Services

Willougbaby Presbyterian on Sixth Ave and Ninth St lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship omitted sermon Reach of Gods 7 30 p m evening worship Prayer meeting 7 30 p m Wednesday Missionary Study class 2 00 p m Tuesday Pastor in charge Bonanza quartet may attend Sunday night Go to church.

Willougaby Presbyterian Ninth Street South A. Gordon T. F. Lewis C. E Bonanza

Evening Service and Sunday School at Epworth

W Blythe invites as Rev R T Tyler preaches at 11 a m with Epworth Leagues at 6 15 and 6 45 p m and a 7 30 p m sermon by the pastor. Remember the Sabbath to keep it holy and worship in spirit and truth.

Epworth

Spiritual Power sermon and church schedule

Geo. E. Boyd announces 9:30 a.m. Sunday school led by J. H. Johnson, 11 a.m. sermon on Spiritual Power, 2 p.m. Boys' and Girls' World Club, 6:30 p.m. High league, 7:30 p.m. sermon by Presiding Elder Rev. R. T. Tyler, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer meeting.

Geo. E. Boyd J.H. Johnson R. T. Tyler

First Baptist Oak Service at Lafayette

The First Baptist at Oak on Lafayette invites with 9:30 Sunday school 11:00 Worship. The pastor will report on the Southern Baptist convention and the session is seen as a turning point. Evening worship at 7:30 with sermon The Blight of Unbelief. Midweek topic Was the Sabbath changed from Saturday to Sunday.

Southern Baptist Convention Southern Baptists Baptist Young People’s Unions Madeline Dix

Church of Christ Sunday schedule announced

The Church of Christ on 19th Avenue East invites all to Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. The morning sermon centers on the theme Be Not Deceived God is Not Mocked for Whatsoever A Man Soweth That Shall Also Reap.

Church OF Christ 19Th Avenue East

Sunday Bible Class and Church Services Schedule

Grant Street schedule lists Sunday 9:45 morning Bible class 10:45 services by an elder 6:30 Young People 7:30 services. Wednesday 7:30 prayer service. Thursday 3:00 Ladies Bible class at the church. Public invited to attend any or all meetings and bring a friend.

Ladies

Evangelistic Services Begin Sunday at Decatur Church

The pastor returns from a convention and seeks the .600 greeting this Sunday on Jackson Street and Eighth Ave. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. A. B. Pickens sup. Men’s Bible class 10:30 a.m. Prof. 0. S. Hagerman leads the Women’s class. Morning worship 11 a.m. “The All Glorious Christ Series” on Christ’s love. YP CEC 8 p.m. for under 16, two groups. Evening service 7:30 p.m. starts a series with subject The Only Remedy and a crime conditions discussion of Decatur.

Jackson Street Eighth Ave Ernest N. Hart B. Pickens Hagerman Miss Gronendyke Christ Y. P C.E Westminster League C. E Decatur Oo Church

Sunday church service and activities schedule

9 45 Sunday school led by J E B McMillan with goal reached 175. 10 45 Sermon. 6 30 p m B Y P U S and B A W 7 30 p m Evening sermon. 6 30 Wednesday Sunday school workers meeting 7 00 p m regular midweek prayer and praise service. We expect a great day Sunday. You are welcome.

J. E B. McMillan Eee

Services Held in Morgan County Bank Building

A notice indicates all services were held in the Morgan County Bank building at 4 p m. Readable details describe a local gathering colocated with a bank facility. The report preserves names and exact timing from the source.

Morgan County Bank

Morning and Evening Worship Services Schedule

At 11:00 morning worship the pastor will preach and at 6:30 Christian Endeavor meeting follows. Evening worship at 7:30 the pastor will preach. All meetings are announced for the day.

Bible School And Worship Services Announced

At 9 45 Bible school invites the public to study God's word. Morning worship at 10 45 features Pastor's subject Recovering the Home. 6 15 B Y P U directed by Walter Bethany. Evening worship at 7 30 with Salvation a Free Gift of God and a baptismal service after the sermon.

B. Y. P. U. Department Walter Bethany

St Johns Episcopal Church Service and School Notice

St Johns Episcopal Jackson Street and Gordon Drive invites parishioners to church school at 9 30 a m Bible classes taught by Prof S J Hocking at 9 45 a m morning prayer and sermon at 11 00 a m with Prof Hocking preaching St Peters Mission led by J Q Sewell reads the notice.

ST. John’s Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive Peter M. Dennis E. E. Graves Eldon Jones S. J. Hocking Hocking St. Peter’s Mission J. Q. Sewell

Lawmakers Enter 32nd Working Day With 13 Intro Days Left

The House and Senate advance to their 32nd working day with calendars trimmed and many local bills pending. When they reconvene Tuesday they will have 13 days to introduce new measures before the session deadlines.

House Senate

Classified Act a Day Brings Business Your Way

A concise classified tip promises steady inquiries by taking one action daily. It suggests consistent advertising practice to attract customers and grow business progressively.

St Pauls Lutheran Church Services and Programs

St Pauls Lutheran at Sherman Street and 4th Ave lists Sunday school and Bible class at 9 30 am led by Pastor E T Town with 10 30 am Divine worship. An evening 7 30 pm slide lecture on Our Missions in Argentina. Teachers training Tuesday 7 30 pm. Lutheran Hour Thursday 8 to 8 30 pm with sacred music and a talk by Prof W A Maier from Concordia Theological Seminary St Louis. Radio options listed for KMOX WOWO KRLD and others.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman Street 4Th Ave E.T. Town A. J. Holtman Argentine Ww. A. Maier Concordia Theological Se St. Louis KMOX St.Louis WOWO Ft. Wayne WBMQ Chicago KRLD Dallas

Central Baptist Church Service Schedule

Central Baptist Church led by Pastor James Allen Smith holds Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with the theme Let us take off our hats to the past and coats to the future. Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. B P A hour at 6:15 p.m. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Central Baptist James Allen Smith Dr. Dodd

Special Sunday observance with pastor messages

Next Sunday will be a special day with morning and evening worship. The pastor urges all troubled individuals to attend the morning message and those facing failures or future interest to join the evening sermon. Sunday school starts at 9:00 a.m. and the day features two sermons at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with youth invited in Decatur.

Mortals and Immortals Lesson-Sermon in Churches

The Church of Christ Scientist reads the Subject Mortals and Immortals on Sunday May 17 with the Golden Text from Galatians and citations from II Corinthians about separating from unclean things. Lesson at 11 a m. Sunday school 9 45. testimonials Wednesday 8 pm. reading room hours Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 to

Churches of Christ, Scientist God

Mission at Wheeler and church services announced

Atlee H Hoff presides as program times set for 2 30 p m mission at Wheeler Ala with Rodman Martin 2 30 p m YY PP 8 GL and 7 00 p m St Johns Congregation invites all to services as the church proclaims Jesus Christ as its foundation and Lord.

Comical Pair at Strand Two Days

Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey Hollywood's top comedy team return for two days at the Strand in Cullman with Cracked Nuts Their sixteenth film on Radio Pictures pays off in laughs following Rio Rita The Cuckoos Dixiana Half Shot at Sunrise Hook Line and Sinker and Cracked Nuts featured Dorothy Lee as the comic foil Regular classifieds note continued reader engagement.

Bert Wheeler Robert Woolsey Hollywood Strand Theatre Cullman Radio Ziegfeld New York Bebe Daniels John Boles William le Baron Wheeler Woolsey Edward Cline Mack Sennett Dorothy Lee

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