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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1940

Page

8

Announcements from Ninth Street Methodist and Christian Science Church

The Ninth Street Methodist announces worship at 11 00 am with Rev O B Lansbury of Flint preaching at 7 30 pm and revival begins in June with Rev J L Thomas of Birmingham assisting. Church School 9 45 am. prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm. daylight saving time observed. The First Church of Christ Scientist in Decatur lists scripture and services with Sunday 11 00 am Service and 9 30 am Sunday School and Wednesday 8 00 pm. Reading Room open 12 00–2 00 Mon Wed and day. located on Johnston street.

Ninth Street W. L. Spearman John Butler O. B. Lansbury Flint Young People’s Department F. L. Weaver J. L. Thomas Birmingham Church of Christ, Scientist Decatur Alabama First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Mass We Church Johnston Street

First Baptist Church W Waterhouse Pastor Invites to Services

Oak and Lafayette Street notices list Waterhouse as pastor and Norris as organist. Bible School at 9:30, Morning Worship at 11, sermon Our High Priest. Evening Worship at 8 with sermon Falling Below Par. Services start on Daylight Saving Time, invitation to make the church home.

First Baptist Church Oak and Lafayette Street BE. Waterhouse M. £. Norris Church Bible School

Spiritual Isolation Sermon At Local Church Service

Rev Cecil J Brown leads morning worship at 10 oclock at the Church of God at 6th Ave BE and 4th St with sermon on Spiritual Isolation The church school follows at 11 oclock and the Christian Crusaders meet Sunday at 7 PM with talks for youth The evening service is at 8 PM with evangelistic music and message inviting all attendees.

Church OF God 6Th Ave 4Th St Cecil J. Brown Christian Crusaders

Grant Street Church of Christ Service Schedule

Sunday Bible study at 9 45 am worship at 10 50 am sermon Deliverance in Sin 7 45 pm Bible study for young men at 3 45 pm Monday ladies Bible study and midweek Wednesday Bible study at Central. All services invite investigation of church unity and Bible names and practices.

Church of Christ In Your Unity

Church Schedule Promotes Family Themed Sermon Series

Sunday sessions include 9:45 am Sunday School led by Chas Ed Howell and 10:45 am Morning Worship with the sermon The Family Alter and the Altered Family. Evening services at 8:00 pm feature A Royal Priesthood. BTU unions meet at 7:00 pm. Midweek Prayer Meet at 7:00 pm followed by Officers and teachers meeting at 8:00 pm on Wednesday.

Chas Ed Howell Alter R. A. Lee

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Bulletin Schedule

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church notes Sunday programs. Mens Bible Class at 9:30 a.m. Main Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Morning sermon at 11:00 a.m. B T U and service time to be announced. Cottage prayer meeting 2:30 p.m. Wednesday with location TBA. Mid week service 7:30 p.m. Choir practice after. Message urges doing duty to avoid spiritual neglect.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Cor 16Th Ave Wadsworth St Chas. L. Dobbs C C. Berryhill Paul McCluskey God

Fairview Baptist Church Service Schedule

Fairview Baptist Church on 2nd Street and Magnolia Avenue invites all to attend Sunday School at 9 45 am morning worship at 1 a m Baptist Training Union at 1 30 pm with Mrs Minnie Fields directing and an 8 30 pm Evening Service plus a 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer service.

Fairview Baptist Church 2Nd. St Magnolia Ave B. Carroll Carter Baptist Training Union Minnie Fields

Corruption to incorruption sermon fragment

A fragment from I Corinthians 5 53 discusses the transition from corruption to incorruption and the shift from mortality to immortality. The passage emphasizes transformative divine action and the Christian hope of victory over death.

Central Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Circles

Pastor R Lambuth Archibald leads Sunday 9:30 a.m. church school and 11:00 a.m. worship with sermon “Girded For Emergency.” Evening services 8:00 p.m. with prayer and 3:00 p.m. tutoring by Miss Mamit Ledbetter. Circles meet at Jessie Thombs and others. Young Matrons host Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church parlor.

Central Methodist Church R. Lambuth Archibald Cor 6Th Ave Jackson St Bruce Spencer Mamit Ledbetter Prs Jessie Thombs Somerville Road T._M. Froust Sherman Street Leonard Moody

Westminster and First Christian Churches Service Details

Westminster Presbyterian Church at Sth Avenue and Jackson Street lists Rev. Lo. A Knight as pastor with Mrs. Roy Poteet choir director and Mrs. Louis Ling organist. Morning worship at 11:00 led by the pastor with Sunday School at 9:30. Young People's Meeting at 6:15. First Christian Church at East Moulton at Fourth Ave shows Minister Edwin Wyle with organist Mrs. G B McCulloch. Services begin 9:45 a.m. with The Church at Worship by Glenn McRae at 11:00 and 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 7:30 led by Rev W R Holder, returned missionary from Congo.

Sth Avenue Jackson St A Knight Roy Poteet Louis Ling James Rankin Women's Auxiliary Circles Ree Hunter First Christian Church East Moulton Fourth Ave Edwin Wyle D.th G. BE. McCulloch John B. Harlow Glenn McRae Christian Endeavor W. R. Holder Congo Africa

Sunday and Weekday Services at Local Churches Highlighted

Adjutant F. Longino lists weekly and Sunday services for People's Church in the Mill Village and Community Center on 4th Ave South with Open Air Services, Evening Services, and youth activities at 819 Bank Street. Activities include Boys Craft Class Cottage Meetings Life-Saving Girl Guards and Ladies Home League across multiple days and locations.

Bank Street F. Longino People’s Church Mill Village Community Center 4Th Ave 6Th Street 4Th Avenue Citadel 5Th Ave 5Th Avenue Village People's Church 2Nd Ave Grant Street

First Methodist Church Service Schedule

Pastor D. C. McNutt leads 9:30 a.m. Church School under F. O. Smith. 11:00 a.m. sermon To Whom Shall We Go. 6:30 p.m. Young People's Worship. 7:30 p.m. The Who Was Not There. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. All welcome.

First Methodist Church D. C. McNutt H. K. Hennessy W. E. Curry F. O Smith

St Pauls Lutheran Trinity Sunday Services

The Rev ET Town pastor Sherman St. and Fourth Ave invites worshippers to Trinity Sunday 9:30 am with Sunday School and Bible Class led by A Montgomery at 10:30 am The hour of worship features The Doctrine of the Holy Trinity from Matt 28 16 20 A Walther League meeting is scheduled Wednesday at 7 26 pm for a lesson on Fundamental Christian Beliefs

ST. Paul’s Lutheran ET. Town Sherman St Fourth Ave Trinity A. Montgomery

The Priesthood of Believers Auxiliary Meeting

The Auxiliary invites members to a Thursday 2 30 p m gathering with Mrs H Hing titled A Changeless Christ for a Changing World Visitors are welcome and encouraged to attend to hear the speaker and participate in the discussion

H. Hing

Central Baptist Church Service and Sunday Schedule

The Central Baptist Church located at Cor 4th Ave and Grant St lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m Baptist Training Union at 6 30 p m and Evening service at 7 30 p m. Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting follow. Pastor is John C Cowell Jr with Homer Britton as assistant pastor.

Central Baptist Cor 4Th Ave Grant St John C. Cowell, Jr Homer Britton Baptist Training Union

Westside Presbyterian Church Service and Activities Schedule

Westside Presbyterian The Friendly Church lists Sunday activities including 9 45 a m Sunday School supervised by G O Devine worship at 2 30 p m and Junior Christian Endeavor at 7 00 p m Intermediate and Senior Endeavors at 8 00 p m Monday missionary society meets with Mrs Gordon at 8 00 p m and Wednesday prayer at 8 00 p m led by Pastor J Kaylor.

Westside Presbyterian the Friendly Church J Kaylor G. O Devine Junior Christian Endeavor Missionary Society Gordon

Saint Ann's Catholic Church Sunday Mass Schedule

Johnston Street and Fourth Avenue list Masses at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Sundays. Holy days offer 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Confessions are held Saturdays until 6 p.m. and at 8 p.m.

Ann’s Catholic Church Johnston St Fourth Ave

Willoughby Presbyterian Service Times and Bible School

Willoughby Presbyterian on Sixth Avenue announces Sunday School at 10am and worship with preaching at 7:30pm led by Minister William B Strong. Mid week prayer on Wednesday at 7:30pm. The Daily Vacation Bible School is planned for early June with Miss Ruth Sollomon in charge and local helpers assisting.

Willoughby Presbyterian Sixth Avenue Sth Street William B. Strong T Lewis Ruth Sollomon

church service and catechism schedule for two local congregations

At INST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Corner of Oak and Vine St pastor Edward V Ramage lists Sunday School 9 45 am Morning worship 11 am sermon Facing the Facts Pioneers meet 2 pm Outpost Sunday School 3 pm Young people 6 30 pm Evening worship 7 30 pm. ST JOHN S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Jackson St Gordon Dr Rector R L Sturgis Holy Communion 7 30 am Sunday School 9 45 am Holy Communion and sermon 11 am Y P S Junior 6 pm Y P S L senior 6 30 pm Confirmation lectures begin Tuesday May 21 at 7 pm. notify Rector to join.

Inst Presbyterian Church of Oak and Vine St Edward V Ramage Albert Clapton Harriett Irwin Outpost ST. John's Episcopal Church Jackson Street Gordon Drive R. L. Sturgis Ay School

Memorial Drive Methodists invite all services

Memorial Drive Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 AM Morning worship at 11 00 AM with a sermon by the pastor Evening service at 8 00 PM with Dr R M Howell Epworth League at 7 00 PM and a cordial invitation to attend. Westside Church of Christ offers Bible study at 10 00 AM preaching at 11 00 AM by Bro Dexter Walker inviting all to attend and bring a friend.

Westside Church OF Christ Bible Study Dexter Walker

Large Opportunities What Shall I Look At Morning Sermon

A church schedule notes the morning service will include a sermon titled Large Opportunities and an evening address on What Shall I Look At. The service is followed by a prayer meeting at the usual Wednesday time.

Wey

Sunday School and Worship Services Schedule

O Payne minister leads Sunday School at 9 45 am Geddes Orman will speak at morning worship Miss Alta Whitt presides over Christian Endeavor at 6 30 am Mid week worship Wednesday at 8 pm Choir practice Wednesday at 8 30 pm

Geddes Orman Llam Geddes Orman Christian Eideavor Alta Whitt

Abiding Realities Sermon Aimed At Change

In Athens churches the pastor will preach Sunday morning at eleven on Abiding Realities in a Changing World with a splendid choir program. The Epworth League meets Sunday evening at 7 15 in the social hall followed by an 8 o clock evening worship when the pastor speaks on John the Baptist and True Greatness. The Sunday School council convenes Tuesday at 8 pm and all officers and teachers are urged to attend.

Epworth League John, the Baptist

Tanner Methodist Church Service Schedule

Allen D. Wilson presides with church school at 10 a.m. J P Roberts oversees. Morning worship at 10 with sermon Having Your Way. Young people's meeting at 7 p.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Pastor to discuss highlights of Methodism.

Tanner Methodist Church Allen D. Wilson J. P. Roberts

Athens Church of Christ Sunday Services Timed in CDT

All church services switch to central daylight time except Wednesday night. Sermon topics include Trying to Make God in the Image of Man and Jesus and the Lost. Preachers include M A Creel Beulah C A Harrison at several chapels with varied Saturday and Sunday sessions. Dinner follows the morning service.

Athens Tanner Dzell’s Gin E. F. Bullington Pleasant Valley A. J. Rollings Leggtown

Revival Plan Nears with August Camp and Bible School

Leon Macon announces a summer program forming in August with B. Aren dale of Mobile leading a revival. Vacation Bible School starts June 10 with 150 anticipated participants. This Sunday honors Baptist seniors finishing high school.

First Baptist Church Leon Macon Pr. c. B. Arendale Mobile Baptist

Sunday Worship Schedule With Sermons by Reverends Spencer Holder and Wesner

Sunday School at 9:45 a m led by Thomas W Spencer. Morning worship at 11 a m with Rev Will Holder of the Home Mission Department delivering the sermon. Evening worship at 7:30 p m with Rev Co A Wesner, state secretary director of the Christian Churches of Alabama, preaching.

Thomas W Spencer Will Holder Home Mission Department of the Church Africa Co. A. Wesner The Christian Churches of Alabama

Hartselle Churches Invite to Worship and Bible School

The Hartselle churches announce Lord's Day Bible School at 10 a.m. Morning worship and Communion at 11 a.m. Sermon by Rev. T Powell Sharp. Evening worship at 7 45 p.m. Sermon by the pastor. Bible study Wednesday at 7 45 p.m. An invitation is extended to all to attend.

First Christian Church T. Powell Sharp Lord’s Day Bible School

Moody Pastor Leads Sunday Worship

Rev. Melvin V Moody conducts 9:45 am Sunday School and 11 am morning worship with Williams listed as general superintendent.

Church OF God Melvin V Moody Wills Williams

Community Worship and Bible Study Schedule

The notice invites church members to worship led by Pastor Miss Leetus Williams at 7:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. on Monday. Evening worship and community singing are planned for Tuesday and Wednesday with a Bible study on the fourth chapter of Romans.

Christian Crusaders Leetus Williams

Church notices at Nazarene announce revival services

Rev W E Ellis pastoring but away on revival. Visiting minister fills pulpit for next two weeks at Sunday School 9 45 am preaching 11 30 am N PS 6 30 pm and 7 30 pm services.

Church OF the

Sunday School and Worship Schedule Announced

Sunday School meets at 10 am led by Hugh F Penn Gen Supt and the pastor. Training Unions convene at 7 30 pm under Lee R Palmer director. Preaching at 8 30 pm features a sermon by the pastor. Members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome.

Hugh F Penn Lee R. Palmer

Rev John F. T Brown Leads Church Schedule

Church service schedule lists Rev John F Brown as pastor with 9 45 am church school led by W J Terry and Dr EB R Currie as adult superintendent. 11 am morning worship features a sermon on Spiritual Resurrection. Evening services at 8 pm include Dr M E Lazenby sermon and youth meeting at 7 15 pm followed by intermediates. Monday 3 pm missionary society gathering.

First Methodist Church John F. T Brown W J Terry EB R Currie M. E. Lazenby Missionary Society

Alabama General observes third army war games

Adjutant General Ben M. Smith of the Alabama National Guard traveled to Louisiana to observe third army war games. His departure was delayed earlier due to an investigation into a fire that destroyed the state arsenal, with federal authorities taking part and no developments reported.

Montgomery Ala Ben M. Smith Alabama National Guard Louisiana

Thieves Drain Gasoline Damaging Garden Hose in Utah

Mrs. Lewis M. Griffith lamented the theft of five gallons of gasoline from her car in Salt Lake City on May 18. The culprits cut two feet from her garden hose to siphon the fuel, causing yard damage and frustration.

Salt Lake City Lewis M. Griffith

Catholic Mass as Last Supper Re-enactment says Buckley

Rev P J Buckley explains Catholic Mass as a true re-enactment of the Last Supper with the priest representing Christ and transforming bread and wine into the Body and Blood. The Mass is described as an unbloody sacrifice and keystone of worship through centuries, with communicants sharing in the Sacrifice and grace.

Peter John Jesus Christ Christ Persom

Mother's Day Visits and Local Church Notes in Lawrence County

Local families from Kentucky, Birmingham, Port Arthur, and Decatur visited relatives in Lawrence County for Mother's Day. Illness updates include Marvin Burtram and Birmingham’s father. other entries note school closings and a Ladies Missionary Society gathering at Rock Spring church.

Harold Pickens Kentucky Lowell Whitworth Chas. Nance Moulton Bob Burtram Athens Marvin Rogersville J. R. Dukeminier Florence Johnnie Jackson Katie Williams

Mystery of Faith in New and Eternal Testament

Refers to a devout understanding of Catholic belief and worship. Highlights the Mystery of Faith as central to the new and eternal testament within Catholic practice.

Diminishing Returns from a Long Road to Retirement

Augustine Boggi and his wife, immigrants from Italy, saved for retirement from a hand organ years ago. They built a small nest egg of 1600 dollars by 1930, but the bank failure wiped it out. They preserved on with penny savings until theft emptied their tin can fund.

Philadelphia Augustine Boggi Italy

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