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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1936

Page

5

Personal notices from Sev enth avenue to Johnston street

Miss Marguerite Smith sits up at home after tonsils removed on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Pointer return from St. Louis tonight. Mrs. John Bragg ill at Jackson street home. Mrs. B. F. Martin leaves for Birmingham to join sister and visit Atlanta. The Pipkins attend funeral services in McKendrew Chapel for infant of Orbin Penn. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Gregg en route to Rome due to sister Kate Horton’s illness. Betty Jane McRae recovering from tonsil surgery. Mrs. A. F. Bryant ill at home. Lucille Giles visiting Birmingham. J R Hule Jr arrives from Birmingham for weekend with parents. Mrs. Lizzie Humphrey to Huntsville after visit. Mrs. R. H. Wolcott visits Madison. Louis Argend to move to 509 Johnston. Lexie Lyle improving at Baugh’s infirmary.

J. W. Pipkin Orbin Penn McKendrew Chapel

Delinquent tax list and probate notice for Morgan County Alabama

The Tax Collector filed a list of delinquent taxpayers and real estate taxes due in Morgan County. The notice requires appearance at the Probate Court on June 8 1936 to show cause why a decree for sale of taxed property should not be made. Also notice of May 1936 probate hearing for the will of Mrs Laura E Clark with May 26 1936 hearing at Decatur courthouse, Alabama.

Alabama Morgan County F. A. Bloodworth Pe Parsons W. BE. Halbrooks B-Halbrooks A. T. Hanson Alberta J. I. Mitchell Admr J. W. Mitchell T. A. McDaniel Maude McDaniel F. Otte Agt Ellen Rogers E. B. Soper Nat'l Bank Decatur Ans B. Soper FE. B. Soper F. B. Soper J. W. Suit Suit Pattie C. ‘Sykes H. V. Cashin Aquilla Turner Ophelia White Central Nat'l Bank Pierce B. Matkin Minnie N. Matkin W. H. Drinkard J. Oaks Anna Staten Et ‘al Rey Mattie Oden Coogee Nee Gordon Chunn R. D. Chunn G. R. McCarley W. M. Frendenberg H. A. Frendenberg State of Laura E.clark J. J. Clanton Humboldt Tennessee Laura E. Clark Lula Clark B. L. Malone

Congress Deliberations Face Revenue and Deficiency Bills

In Senate in recess, the finance committee weighs a revenue bill and approves a sub committee study of a $2,364,229,712 deficiency bill. House also in recess with no announced actions.

House

Park survey bill advances while committees weigh tax and treaty

Passed park survey bill triggers finance committee review of tax revisions while the foreign relations committee approves the London Naval Treaty.

Foreign Relations

Physician and driver subdue boy during attempted hospital transfer

In Bridgeport on May 16 a physician and an ambulance driver went to Mrs. Hattie Waldbauer’s home to move her to a hospital. The boy, nine year old Clifford, charged the doctor with a wooden sword, recalling that his father was taken away in an ambulance over a year ago and did not return.

Bridgeport Conn Hattie Waldbauer Clifford

Sun Bathing Prolongs Health and Beauty

Gladys Glad extols daily sun baths for health and beauty, citing Ultraviolet rays and cautioning gradual exposure. Advertises beauty pamphlets and notes church services and a reading room with open hours.

Rogation Sunday at St. Johns Episcopal Jackson and Gordon

St John’s Episcopal Church invites the public to Rogation Sunday services with Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. Morning services include Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Bible class at 10 a.m. and Morning Prayer with sermon at 11 a.m. A 6:30 p.m. Young People’s Meeting follows. Pastor Dennis to preach on self examination.

ST. John’s Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive Peter M. Dennis Eyster

Rogation Sunday Service Announcement in Athens

The notice from Athens Alabama invites worship for Rogation Sunday the Fifth Sunday after Easter. Rev. Peter M. Dennis serves as minister with Sunday school at 10 a.m. The service theme centers on worshiping the Lord in the beauty of holiness.

Athens Ala Peter M. Dennis

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service and Activities

The notice lists St Pauls Lutheran, Sherman St and Fourth Ave E, pastor Rev E T Town Fifth Sunday after Easter. Services 8:30 a m Sunday school and Bible class 9 a m worship hour The Ascension of Jesus Christ. Walther League business meeting Monday 7 30 p m at Louise Holtman home Teachers Training Class Thursday 7 30 p m A Changeless Christ for Changing World. Visitors welcome.

ST. Paul's Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave E. T. Town Walther League Louise Holtman

Church of God Unified Service and Meetings

The Church of God at Sixth Ave and Fourth St lists a unified service from 9 30 to 11 a m with a parents meeting at 6 30 p m a Young People meeting at 6 30 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m Pastor RE B Conner invites worshipers to attend.

Church OF God Sixth Ave Fourth Street

First Presbyterian Church Day of Humiliation and Prayer

The Sunday program includes 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. observance of the Day of Humiliation and Prayer appointed by the General Assembly. The note emphasizes the day’s importance for all congregants.

First Presbyterian J. D. Wallace

Westminster Presbyterian Church Services and Classes

West Manchester Presbyterian Church at Jackson Street and Eighth Avenue lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Henry Norton Ellen Groenendyke and Clara Cortner with a 9 30 a m Bible class line up Morning Worship at 11 led by Rev A B Kaye followed by Junior League at 2 p m Westminster League at 7 30 p m Evening Service also at 7 30 with sermon by Rev A B Kaye The church extends a friendly welcome.

Westmenster Presbyterian Jackson St Eighth Ave Ernest N. Hart Henry Norton Or. Hagerman Ellen Groenendyke Clara Cortner Simon Kaye Fioryee Ala GEATO Rev

St. Annes Catholic Church Mass Schedule and rites

St Annes Catholic Cor Johnston 8t and Fourth Ave lists Sunday masses at 8 and 10 a m with Benediction after the 8 am mass Weekday mass at 8 am Confessions Saturday 4 to 6 and 8 pm Baptisms by appointment Rev C Kennedy pastor and telephone 441.

ST. Anne's

Southside Baptist Church Weekly Services Schedule

Rev I W Myers leads 9 45 am teaching service at Southside Baptist with Bryan Abbott Sunday school superintendent 11 am sermon by pastor 6 15 pm training union directed by Miss Pauline Johnson 7 30 pm sermon by pastor Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30 pm Thursday teaching meeting last Thursday night had strong attendance and interest BeFriendly invitation issued Christian Science Society Decatur conducts lesson sermon tomorrow Mortals and Immortals with the Golden Text from Corinthians 2 11

Southside Baptist I. W. Myers Bryan Abbott Pauline Johnson Christian Science Society Decatur

Central Methodist | Sunday Services and Activities

Central Methodist announces 9:30 a.m. Sunday school led by George T. Woodruff, 11 a.m. worship and sermon What Think Ye of Christ, 6:30 p.m. Epworth Leagues led by Miss Julia Dent Woodard and Henry Day, 7:30 p.m. worship and sermon by Dr. E R Naylor. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Praise for 40 minutes. Members are expected and guests without homes will be made to feel at home.

Central Methodist Tra

West Decatur Methodist Church Services Announced

The West Decatur Methodist Church lists church school at 9 45 a m with Pastor T Hi Wilson in charge Supt C B F Watterson Worship at 11 a m Leagues meet at 7 p m Stewards meeting and preaching at 7 36 p m Everyone invited to these services

West Decatur Methodist T. Hi Wilson Watterson

Local Baptist Church Schedule on Cor Ave Corner

James Allen Smith pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45. Visitors from other Baptist churches invited as their pastor attends the convention. Evening service at 7 30 p m with 6 30 p m B T U. Prayer service Wednesday. Come to church.

Church of Christ Bible classes and services announced

The Church of Christ schedules 9:45 a.m. Bible classes, 10:45 a.m. worship, 7:30 p.m. evening worship and prayer meeting. A Thursday 3 p.m. Ladies' Bible class will meet at the church house with C. C. Burns of Florence Alabama preaching at both morning and evening services. All are welcome.

Church OF Christ Grant C. C. Burns Florence Ala

Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church Service Schedule

Chas. L. Dobbs pastor leads at 9 30 morning Sunday school classes with C L Buck and G W Norwood. Evening sermon at 7 30 with W R Wallace song service. W M W meets Monday 2 pm. Wednesday prayer meetings at church. Choir led by Wallace with Mrs Halbrooks on piano promises a special Sunday morning and night. Services start promptly at 11 am and 7 30 pm.

Sixteenth Ave

Ninth Street Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Pastor J M Holland leads Church School at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 Guy Jones serves as General Superintendent with Young People meeting at 6 30 p m Marvin Yarbrough presides over Evening Worship at 7 30 with Old Folk program The Woman’s Missionary Society meets Monday at 2 30 p m Mrs J M Holland is president Come let us worship together.

Central Methodist Woman's Missionary Society W. H. Durham J. R. Nichols H. M. Priest Ike Scheer C. D. Patterson Ninth Street J. M. Holland Guy Jones Marvin Yarbrough Woman's Missionary Society J. M Holland

Church Schedule Highlights This Sunday

At 9 30 a m Sunday school led by J White. A special sermon at 11 a m on Substained Evangelism. 5 30 p m Intermediate Young Peoples meeting. 6 36 p m Senior Young Peoples meeting. 7 30 p m Evening Service with a sermon by the pastor. Monthly supper by Junior Board of Stewards at 6 30 p m Tuesday.

J. White Young Peoples Meeting Young Peoples Board of Stewards

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Schedule and Activities

The Willoughby Presbyterian Church on Ninth Street South lists Rev 8 O Payne as minister. Sunday school at 9 45 led by Frank Lewis, superintendent. Morning worship at 11 with sermon by the pastor. Church night Wednesday 7 15. Ladies Aid meets at the church Monday at 2 PM.

Willoughby Presbyterian Ninth Street South O. Payne Frank Lewis Ladies’ Aid

Sunday School and Endeavor Evening Announced

Rev 5 and O Payne lead a 9 45 a m Sunday school session. Marvin McCluskey named superintendent of the Christian Endeavor group meeting at 6 30 p m visible in the church notice.

O. Payne Marvin McCluskey Christian Endeavor

Sheer Slimness for the Matron In Dainty Afternoon Frock

Anne Adams designs a slender summertime frock for the Smart Matron to sew at home. The cape sleeve style features a half belt and small front tucks for a smooth silhouette suitable for sizes 16 through 46. Pattern 2689 includes step by step instructions and fabric yardage.

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

Church events outline schedule for week

Miss Mary Rice presides at Evening Worship 7 30 with sermon by the pastor. The Ladies Missionary Society meets Monday at 2 30 with Mrs Hyde. Church night Thursday begins 7 15 with choir practice after worship.

Bible Study and Preaching Schedule

Bible study at 10 a m. Preaching at 11 a m with the subject Will Many Gods Singing at 7 30 p m All are invited.

Church OF Christ

Athen's First Baptist Church Services Announced

Morning worship at 10 50 led by Rev Virgil M Gardner with Bro Tom Garrison preaching. Evening service at 5 30 with Dr J R Crawford delivering the message as the pastor attends the state church association in St Louis.

First Baptist Virgil M. Gardner Tom Garrison J. R. Crawford St. Louis

Dr. J. R. Crawford to Preach at First Baptist

The pastor will supply the pulpit at 11 oclock for worship. Sunday school convenes at 9 45 a m and the Young Peoples service at 6 30 p m. At 7 30 p m Dr Crawford will preach in the absence of the pastor.

First Presbyterian J. R. Crawford Crawford First Baptist Church

Roosevelt signs $572.46 million army supply bill

President Roosevelt signed a $572,460,000 supply bill to fund the War Department for the fiscal year starting July 1. It marks the largest peacetime appropriation for the U S land forces.

Washington Roosevelt War Department

Four in Line for Degrees at Alabama commencement

Four Deca students are candidates for degrees at the 106th commencement of the University of Alabama. May 24 to 26 will see more than 600 graduates, with speakers David Lilienthal TVA director and Dr W G Henry pastor of Annis ton First Methodist church.

Deca University of Alabama Mary Robertson David Lilienthal TVA W. G. Henry Anniston First Methodist Church Jessie Mae Montgomery Williams Day Sigma Nu Fraternity Arch Club John H. Greene, Jr Gamma Sigma Epsilon Alembic Club Newtonian Math Society Frederick 8. Hunt, Jr Kappa Alpha Fraternity Phi Alpha Delta

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Zetomen Club Mesdames Elbert Weaver J. H. Branum H.O Jackson Street Cotillion Club Carnegie Library Elmer Loyd ST. John's Church Woman's Auxiliary St. John’s Episcopal Church F. F. Tidwell Jackson Stregh Firs W. M Lloyd Lively Sara Jeffries Canal Street A. E. Jackson Central Baptist W. M. S&s Central Baptist W. M Central P.T. A ORLD LE Club le Club Entre Meres Owen Wise W. P. Baugh Harry Higdon Dannie Lou Belcher Maud Lindsay Troup Kellie Joseph Wise Frank Yaney Westminster Presbyterian Circles Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliary Colvard Pat Crowe J. A. Wyatt Young People's Society Young People’s Society First Presbyterian Church Frank Kirby, Jr Methodist Circle 8. H. Malone Duncan Leo Wright East Vine Street Marguerite Smith Seventh Avenue West Mrs Phil Pointer John Bragg B. F. Martin Birmingham Atlanta D. W. Gregg Little Rock Ark Rome Kate Horton Betty Jane McRae A. F. Bryant Lucille Giles J. R. Hule, Jr J. R. Hule East Moulton Lizzie Humphrey Huntsville R. H. Wolcott Madison Louis Argend Johnston Street Lexie Lyle Baugh’s Infirmary A. M. Dunaway E. B Elizabeth Brake Gdn Adis Smith Goidel Congress The Associated Press Senate Oldsmobile LEE and Line Sts Gladys Glad America Montezuma Cortez Glad Colin Thurslay Helen Wood S Lake A ST. Peter’s Episcopal Mission LO Optscopal Mission Christian Science Central Baptist First Methodist L. D. Patterson Westside Presbyterian Seventh Avenue West American Cleaners Athen’s Churches Neal's Auto Parts Co Alabama Business Institute Goopion Gore Ati Grandma Decatur Ice
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