Parent-Teachers Pianos Boost Local Schools
Decatur celebrates P T A work with multiple piano purchases across Riverside High Central High Fairview and Joe Wheeler schools. Leaders Mrs J W Jones Mrs Charles Wiggins Mrs W A Pryor Mrs J M Mathews Mrs Nina Phillips and Mrs Rex Finley spearhead fundraising through plays oysters suppers and other events. Negro schools also report piano purchase for the high school and a cement walk donation for a new elementary.
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Astem
Decatur
Riverside High
J. W. Jones
Central High
Charles Wiggins
W. A. Pryor
Desert chase in Skull Valley ends in eerie Torridity
Lucy defies law to prove her fiancé Jerry Ogden innocent as she speeds toward the deserted Torridity mine. A tense pursuit unfolds across Skull Valley with Deacon imprisoned, a car through barren desert, and a town's ghostly vestiges hinting at tragedy.
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Jerry Ogden
Lucy
Jerry
Skull Valley
Ogden
Henry Deacon
Deacon
Henry
Devil's Cemetery
Pitchfork Canyon
San Felipe
Skeleton Mountains
Red Gold Range
Shinbone Canyon
Torridity
Devil’s Mouth
Fragmented Plan Pondered to Reach Deacon and Lucy
The speaker contemplates breaking an English door to free Deacon, who could deter Lucy by telephone, musing about further options beyond the stated plan.
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Deacon
Lucy
Cullman Farmer Wilks Harris Shot Self to Death
Cullman county resident Wilks Harris a well known farmer died from a self inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred near his estranged wife and followed domestic trouble. Harris, who had told his wife he would kill himself if she did not return, used a double barrel shotgun to end his life in a field after prompting a confrontation. Neighbors discovered his body after the gun fired.
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Harris
Cullman County
Cullman Democrat
Wilks Harris
C H I Announcements J T Cain Pastor Service Times
The church lists Sunday 9 45 a m Sunday school led by J T Cain 11 a m sermon by the pastor Heavenly Enjoyments 2 00 p m singing 7 30 p m theme Exper mental Evidence Wednesday 7 15 prayer meeting Come to the church that welcomes strangers Christian Endeavor 7 00 p m Boy Scouts Friday 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Cain
B. F. Teal
Mae
Christian Endeavor
Boy Scouts
Southside Baptist Sunday Schedule
J D Pickens pastor leads Sunday services with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Morning worship 11 a m B Y P WV 6 15 Evening services 7 30 Community church events follow the day at Southside Baptist.
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Southside Baptist
J. D. Pickens
Central Baptist Church Schedule and Sermon Titles
Central Baptist Church led by James Allen Smith offers Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with an average attendance of 500 for ten weeks, morning sermon The Home Where Jesus Lives at 10:45 a.m. Evening activities include B Y P U at 6:30 p.m. and Covered Sins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday features a baptismal service, and Thursday includes a Quiz and pep meeting for Sunday school workers. The church proclaims The Church Where Everybody is Welcome.
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Central Baptist
James Allen Smith
Jesus
Central Methodist Sunday schedule and sermon topics
Jno R Turner pastor presides at Central Methodist with Sunday school at 9 30 led by J F Levin. Worship at 11 00 on Your Reasonable Service and Epworth League at 6 30. Preaching at 7 30 on The One Sufficiency. Choir with Mrs H O Troup directing. Evening congregational singing led by Mr Lowery.
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Central Methodist Jno
R. Turner
J. F. Levin
Epworth League
H. O. Troup
Lowery
St Pauls Lutheran Service Schedule and Theme
St Pauls Lutheran announces 9:30 Sunday school 10:30 Divine worship with The Birthday of the Christian Church. A 7:00 Bible study titled Ezra.
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ST. Paul’s Lutheran
Christian Church
First Christian Church Holds Meeting on Moulton Street
Jewell Howard, minister, invites all pastors, congregations, and residents to a weeklong revival at the First Christian Church on Moulton Street. Bible school begins 9:45 a.m. Sunday with sermons at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Pentecost and the Birth of the Jerusalem Church, respectively. Public worship starts at 7:45 p.m. daily, with doors open for late arrivals and welcomes all attendees.
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First Christian Church
Jewell Howard
Moulton Street
B. Harlow
Jerusalem
What is the Gospel sermon at Decatur Baptist
At Decatur Baptist Oak and LaFayette Streets a morning sermon asks what is the gospel with a plain answer as a topic. Rev J D McCready preaches at morning and evening services after Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m.
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Decatur Baptist Oak and
LaFayette Streets
J. D. McCready
First Presbyterian Church Services Schedule
The church announces an 11:00 a.m. preaching service and a 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor meeting followed by a 7:30 p.m. preaching service. The public is cordially invited to all services.
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First Presbyterian
Christian Endeavor
Church of Christ Service Schedule on Grant Street
The Church of Christ on Grant Street announces Bible classes at 9 45 a m and 10 45 a m worship with preaching. Young people class 6 45 p m, evening sermon 7 30. Ladies class 2 45 p m Tuesday with Mrs C M Murdock 811 Oak. Prayer meeting 7 30 p m Wednesday. Members urged to attend faithfully and visitors welcome.
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Church OF Christ
Grant Street
Jas. R. Greer
C. M. Murdock
Oak Street
Sunday Services Schedule for Two Churches
First Methodist Church notes a 9 30 a m Sunday school with sermon by Pastor Boyd at 11 a m on The Tragedy of Wrong Doing Epworth Leagues meet 6 30 p m with 7 30 p m sermon on The Spiritual Suggestions Growing Out of the Number Seven Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 Methodists also list Westside Presbyterian services at 11 a m with sermon by Rev W P Lockwood of St Louis no services in the
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First Methodist Church
Geo. E. Boyd
J. H. Johnson
Epworth
Westside Presbyterian Services
Wm. P. Lockwood
St. Louis
Farmers Busy in Oak Ridge Amid Heavy Week of Rain
Farmers of the Oak Ridge section report unusually busy conditions due to heavy rainfall in the past week. W. J. , a resident, notes the busy period as rainfall disrupts usual activity and prompts urgent field work.
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Oak Ridge
W. J
Up and About After Oak Ridge Shooting Wound
J. W. Story, Oak Ridge resident who was wounded in a recent shooting affray, is reported up and about on his farm again. Story is well known in the Oak Ridge area.
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J. W. Story
Oak Ridge
Mr. Story
Ninth Street Methodist Church Service Announcements
Pastor M. M. Newton presides at 9:45 Sunday school led by L. R. Yarbrough. Morning sermon titled Thinking Things Through and evening message The Lost Christ. League at 6:30, prayer meeting at 7:30 Wednesday. Encourage attendance and Sunday as a churchgoing day.
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ST. Methodist
M. M. Newton
L. R. Yarbrough
the Lost Christ
League
Steadfastness and Unity Highlight Local Worship
W H Moore pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 with J C Conley as superintendent. Morning worship at the usual hour on the theme Steadfastness in the Christian Life Col 2 5. Young people meet at 6 30 followed by evening service at 5 30 with The Unity of Gods People Psa 133 1 Come let us worship.
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W. H. Moore
J.C. Conley
Westminster Presbyterian Church Service Schedule
Westminster Presbyterian at Eighth Ave and Jackson St lists Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 with a sermon by Dr A H Manley Young People Christian Endeavor Society at 2 afternoon Westminster League at 6 30 and evening worship at 7 30 presenting Sermon What Happens After Christ Comes third in the Second Coming series Church offers a friendly welcome.
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Westminster Presbyterian
Eighth Ave
Jackson Sts
Ernest N. Hart
A. H. Manley
Young People Christian Endeavor Society
Westminster League Christian Endeavor Society
Christ
St. Johns Episcopal Church Service Schedule
St John s Episcopal Jackson St and Gordon Dr announces services led by Rev Peter MacKinnon on May 19. Church school at 9 45 a m Women s Bible Class at 10 a m Men s Bible Class at 10 a m Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a m Evening prayer and address at 7 30 p m. The hour cometh and now is when true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth. St John 4 23.
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ST. John’s Episcopal
Jackson St
Gordon Drive
Peter MacKinnon
Dennis Whitsunday
Father
All Day Meeting at Church of God in Somerville
An all day meeting is scheduled at the Church of God in Somerville on Sunday. Dinner will be served on the grounds at noon and a large crowd is expected to attend.
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Church of God
Somerville
Nash Shipment Sets Canadian Record in April
Nash Motors reports April shipments to Canada were the largest in its history, closing an eight month run of gains with a 167 percent increase over the same period last year. Sales manager C H Bliss hailed April as unequalled for Canadian distributors.
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Nash
Kenosha
Wash
Nash Motors Company
Dominion of Canada
C. H. Bliss
Lebanon Church Decoration Planned Near Falkville
The Lebanon church four miles west of Falkville will hold a decoration on Sunday morning in May. The program committee announced the event includes an afternoon of singing and invites all to attend. Singers are especially urged to bring song books.
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Lebanon Church
Falkville
Nine for Florence graduation program in Morgan County
Morgan County lists nine graduates for Florence this year with names including Frances Blackwell Catherine Glenn Margaret Poer Lila Mae Jolly Evelyn Lee Mertha McCutcheon and Luna Williams, representing 29 Alabama counties and three states. Activities and events span May 23 social gatherings through June 4 commencement with speakers Rev G C Brewer and Dr Henry Suzzallo.
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Morgan County
Florence
Sranoue Blackwell Burt
Catherine Glenn
Margaret Poer
Elizabeth Poer
Lila Mae Jolly
Evelyn Lée
Decatur
Luna Williams
Valdermose Springs
Mertha McCutcheon
Hartselle
Frances Blackwell
Florama Club
Charmonte Club
Pathfinder Club
Hikers’ Club
Glee Club
Student Advisory Council
Glee
Dyersonian
B. S. A. Council
Evelyn Lee
Florama
Charmonte
Alabama
G. C. Brewer
Memphis
Tenn
Henry Suzzallo
California
Hudson Exports Reach New High Figure
Hudson Exports Reach New High Figure reports that for the first four months of 1929 Hudson and Essex shipments reached a record 27,071 cars, up 28 percent from 21,214 in 1928. Export managers estimate annual exports may exceed 70,000 and possibly reach 75,000 cars.
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Hudson
Shawn
Hudson Motor Company
J. S. Draper
Essex
Danville Hosts Next Farm Relations Committee Meeting
Danville will host the Decatur Kiwanis club farm relations committee gathering on June 14. Kiwanians have been well received at the Danville point and anticipate another excellent meeting this year.
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Danville
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Danville Point
Tanner receives Kiwanis visit to Tanner Alabama
The Decatur Kiwanis Club visited Tanner in Limestone county for an agricultural committee program Friday night. About 200 to 300 attendees welcomed the visitors who were hosted by Tanner residents. E L Stewart organized the program with W M Bailey giving the principal address and S A Lynne speaking on the Decatur curb market. Misses Julia Bingham Marie Ballas and Dorothy Buttrey contributed to the entertainment.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Agricultural Committee
Tanner
Limestone County
The
Kiwanis Club
W. M. Bailey
S. A. Lynne
Decatur Curb
Julia Bingham
Marie Ballas
Dorothy Buttrey
Village Clock From Curslack Retired After 368 Years
A historical village clock from Curslack in Germany, which had stood for 368 years, has been retired. The timepiece served the community for centuries, marking hours and events before its ceremonial decommissioning. Local historians note the clock’s craftsmanship and its role in village life through many generations.
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Curslack
Germany
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Ibuililiets
Wm. Morrow
the City OF Silence
Textone
1St Ave
Barret
Rountree
E. Moulton St
Cullman Farner
B & S Motor Co
Bank Street
Second Avenue
Lebanon
Next Farm
Limestone Folks
E. L. Stewart
Merchant of Tanner
Hudson-Essex
Chevrolet
Ford
Berry Motor Company
Decatur, Ala
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