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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1933

Page

4

Church Circle Roster And Society Notes

Society items list Central Baptist W M circles meetings and locations on Monday with hostesses named. Westminster Auxiliary meets at church. Luncheon and upcoming club events at Mrs C M Murdock and others noted. Update on members, travels, illnesses, and social visits across several churches and clubs.

Central Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Circle Three Circle One J. L. Draper Circle W. H. Winton J. B. Schimmel Circle Four W. H. Day Prentiss Clarke Jim Clarke

Personal Notices and Weekend Visitors

Mrs Wade Wright is confined to her home with illness. Mrs Lester Corbett and infant son will move from Benevolent hospital to their Peebles Apartment home today. Mrs G E Weber of Opelika Alabama visits her daughter Mrs Lahleen Kinney arriving Thursday. Albert Hudson and Mrs J H Lanier of Nashville are weekend guests of Mr and Mrs F H Pointer. Jack Mason, University of Alabama student, is the weekend...

G. R. Mason University Pensacola Fla Bob Wright Jane Bud Memphis, Tenn T. R. Covey Omaha Nebraska Horace Travis Glasgow Asa Lentz Carolyn Lentz G. H. Smith George Homer Pulaski, Tenn Mary Ellen Smith Wade Wright Lester Corbett The Benevolent Hospital Peebles Albert Hudson J. H. Lanier Nashville, Tenn F. H. Pointer Jack Mason University of Alabama

Poppy Day Volunteers Rally in Decatur for Memorial Drive

Women of Decatur rally under the American Legion Auxiliary to distribute poppies on Poppy Day, May 27, with an estimated 150 workers from local clubs and groups. Mrs. Abel Shackleford notes the strong wartime spirit and urges public support for veterans’ families through the sale.

Decatur American Legion Auxiliary Abel Shackleford Morgan County Auxiliary Mrs. Shackleford

Church Announcements from Decatur Methodist and Others

Church notices list service times at Decatur Methodist with 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 11:30 a.m. preaching. Epworth League 6:30 p.m. Women’s Missionary Society and ice cream supper planned. Christian Science lessons in Shady Grove and Isaiah verses for next Sunday. Reading room hours and invited public.

Isaiah Eyster Building

Sunday Bible Classes and Services Schedule

9:45 a m Sunday morning Bible classes 10:45 Services conducted by one of the elders 6:30 Young People’s Meeting 7:30 Services 7:30 Wednesday evening prayer services 3:00 Thursday afternoon the Ladies’ Bible class meets You are invited to come and worship with us.

Patriots of Prayer Sermon at Central Methodist Church

Reverend Arthur H Nabors urges congregants to stand by courageous preachers and attend Sunday services at Central Methodist. Activities include Sunday school at 9 30 am a sermon Patriots of Prayer at 11 am a Boys and Girls World Club at 2 30 pm Epworth Leagues at 6 30 pm and an evening sermon The Great Power Plant at 7 30 pm with a 50 minute service.

Central Methodist Arthur H. Nabors Patriots of Prayer Boys and Girls World Club Epworth

Church of Christ Bible Study and Services

The Church of Christ on Nineteenth Avenue East invites a Bible study at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m The morning topic is I M Evening theme The Work of the Holy Spirit Not the Work of God or Christ H L Kirby will speak Join us for worship and study.

Church OF Christ Nineteenth Avenue East God Christ H. L. ‘Kirby

Rogation Sunday Color and Church School Time

On Rogation Sunday May 21 the parish assigns white for altar and vestments. Church school meets at 10 a m.

Church Services Prompt Prayer and Healing Message

The Church of God at 1114 Sixth Avenue South holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning sermon at 11 with the topic Prayer Its Place and Purpose In the Church The evening service features a Young People's Meeting at 6 30 followed by a 7 30 sermon Six Reasons Why Healing Is for All.

Church OF God Sixth Avenue South B. Conner Young People’s Meeting

Christian Science Testimony on Waiting for Judgments

A brief fragment reflects a religious line asking for patience in awaiting divine judgments. The source presents a devotional tone citing scripture and prayer without additional context or events.

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service Notice

St Pauls Lutheran Sherman St. and Fourth Ave East services led by Rev E T Town Fifth Sunday After Easter at 9 15 Sunday school and Bible Class with A J Holtman at 10 30 devotional service The Salutary Hearing of Gods word Ladies Aid meets Thursday You too are welcome A changeless Christ for a changing world

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave E. T. Town A. J. Holtman

Faithful Sunday at First Presbyterian Church

J D Wallace pastor leads 9 30 Sunday school 11 morning worship with a sermon Some Things We Will Remember In the Future Life Junior Young People at 2 p m Young People's League at 6 30 and Evening Worship at 7 30 with the pastor preaching All members and the public are invited to attend this cordial service

First Presbyterian J. D. Wallace Young People’s League

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Revival Attendance Promised

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist invites members to Bible class at 9:30 a.m. with G. W. Norwood as teacher and Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. led by J. F. Springer. The P Y U department meets 6:15 p.m. with C. L. Buck directing. Preaching follows at 7:30 p.m. with Dr. H. B. Woodward. Revival services begin Monday at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. R. F. Stuckey. Church seeks the greatest meeting yet and asks members to attend to receive help.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Men’s Bible G. W. Norwood J. F. Springer P. U. Department C. L. Buck H. B. Woodward R. F. Stuckey

Church school sermon marks crop blessing day

A church school service at 3 p m today asks God’s blessing on the crops, setting aside this day for prayer and reflection on agricultural prosperity.

Church Daily Schedule Notices

Morning Worship at 10 45. Bible Youth Prayer Union and Bible Adult Union at 6 30. Evening services at 7 30. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 30. You are always welcome. Come and be comfortable.

Church Activities and Schedules For Ascension Week

At St John s Church school ends Sunday. St Johns Guild meets at Mrs Georgia Millers Jackson Street Monday 3 p m. Martha and Pyroe meet at Miss Wanda Harriss Third Ave West at 3 p m Thursday Ascension Day May 25 Holy Communion at 10 a m Evening Service 7 30 p m Teachers Training Class after service. Friday Boy Scouts First Aid class in parish ship by Dr E M mult 7 15 p m

St. John’s Guild Georgia Miller Jackson Street Martha and Pyr Oe Wanda Harris Third Avenue West Priday Boy Scouts E. M. Mult

Rogation Sunday Services at St. John’s Episcopal Church

St. John's Episcopal at Jackson St and Gordon Dr East observes Rogation Sunday May 21 with Holy Communion at 7 30 am church school 9 45 am Bible classes 10 am morning prayer and sermon 11 am Junior Y P 8 L picnic 4 pm Senior Y P 8 L 7 pm Children’s Lenten service rewards awarded for attendance on Thursdays.

ST. John’s Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive East

Make This Model at Home A PRACTICAL FROCK

Anne Adams Pattern 2509 offers a house frock with caplets and bold contrast bands. Sizes 32 to 44, requires 3 1 2 yards of 36 inch fabric plus 1 2 yard contrast. step by step instructions included. Send 15 cents for pattern and state size and address to The Deca or Pattern Department New York City.

Anne Adams Deca Pattern Department West Seventeenth Street New York City

Westminster Presbyterian Service Schedule Summary

Westminster Presbyterian at Jackson St and Eighth Ave lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Men and Women Bible Classes taught by Prof O S Hagerman and Miss Groenendyke. Morning Worship at 11 features The Soldier of the Cross. Youth program EB for under 14, Westminster League CE at 6 30, Evening Service at 7 30 titled Gods Own People What They Are urging all members and friends to attend.

Westminster Presbyterian Jackson St Eighth Avenue Ernest N. Hart O. S. Hagerman Miss Groenendyke Soldier of the Cross Westminster League C. E

Bible School and Church Services Schedule

Morning worship at Riverside High School auditorium features the Commencement Sermon "Secret of Success." Evening Service includes the Young People’s Choir and Orchestra with the sermon "The Wages of Sin and the Gift of God." WMS program Monday at 3 p.m. at the church annex. midweek service Wednesday at 7:15 at the church annex with the pastor.

Bible School W. M. Bailey Riverside High School Baptist Young People’s Unions Madeline Dix Young People’s W. M.S Church Annex

Sunday Services and Classes Announced at Local Church

The Organized Bible Classes meet at 9 30 a m with J H Johnson listed. Dr W F Price will preach at 11 a m on Christ or Caesar and at 7 30 p m on What Makes a Nation Great. Epworth Leagues meet at 6 30 p m and a mid week prayer meeting is planned.

J. H. Johnson W. F. Price Epworth Leagues

Danville Planter and His Daughter Wounded at Home

A Danville planter and his daughter were wounded at their home after men lurked nearby for several nights. Brown retrieved a revolver and returned to confront the attackers as gunfire erupted. The report continues from page one detailing the incident and aftermath.

Danville Brown Stevenson

Robbery Suspects Sought After Decatur Home Invasion

Mrs. Osborne recounts: Brown opened fire as two men fled after a theft at the Stevenson home. A car left at the scene, license traced, bloodhounds from Sheffield were on the scent toward Addison. She suspects the same duo were involved in a prior meat theft.

Brown Osborne Stevenson House

Revival Seeks Spiritual Awakening At Decatur Church

Pastor J. D. Pickens leads Sunday school at 9 45 with L B Wright as general. Morning worship at 10 45 on Going Our Full Length for Christ. 6 15 B P U Department directed by Will Spanabel. Evening service at 7 30 on Where Is Your Treasure. Cottage prayer services announced for revival led by Rev L L Hearn beginning Sunday June 18. Decatur urged to join in prayer.

L. B. Wright P. U. Department Will Spanabel L. L. Hearn

Westside Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule

Westside Presbyterian on Seventh Avenue led by Pastor W. A. Gordon holds 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and 11:00 a.m. worship with the sermon The Magnetic Power of the Divine. 2:30 p.m. Junior C E and 6:30 p.m. Senior C E for youth. Monday 2:30 p.m. Ladies Society meets with Mrs Edwards led by Mrs W B Busch. Community church program invites help.

Westside Presbyterian Seventh Avenue West W. A Church of the Community

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Willoughby Presbyterian Sixth Ave and Ninth St South Wv A Gordon pastor preaches evangelistic message Sunday 9 45 a m Sunday school 7 30 p m Evening Worship 2 30 p m Monday Ladies Aid 7 30 Wednesday Prayer services public invited to worship with us

Willoughby Presbyterian Sixth Ave Ninth Street South A. Gordon Ladies’ Aid

Also Mentioned on This Page

Central Baptist W. M C. FE. Malone A. L. Frazier Danville Road P. H. Sandlin Prospect Drive George Perrine East Moulton Street Clifford Knight Westminster Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliary Coteco Literary Club C. M. Murdock Canal Street Central High School Central Methodist’ Circles Sarah Jeffries Canal’ Street J. W. Cunningham First Christian Church Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Christian Church First Baptist First Baptist W. M.S Annex Methodist Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society S. D. Johnson James Duncan Murray King First Presbyterian Bible Class First Presbyterian Church John W. Jones Jones Rook J. T. Jones Ferry Street Book Club Julia Lewis Alvin Keys Mr. Keys Springfield Illinois A. M. Cook Birmingham Mrs. C. ©. Berry Hartselle, Ala Mrs E. E. Hargrove William Kimbrough Dolly Greer Randolph-Macon College Washington and Lee University Miss Greer Dallas Texas A. J. Harris Line Street Jack Witt Belle , Ala D. W. Irwin Tom Huddson Ninth Avenue Huddson J. B Cassells Lelia Grubbs Hall Tommy Woodall Cy Graham Grant Street Sweet Girl City Park Dry Cleaners Hartselle Janet Gaynor Lew Ayres Norman Foster Frank Craven Will Rogers Sally Eilers Louise Victor State Fair SAM Frank & Moore Waar Decatur Methodist Vv Blythe Sadas School Epworth League Daneer Oroman’s Missionary Soce Shady Grove ST Timothy's Episcopal Athens Christian Science ST. Peter’s Episcopal Mission Decatur Daily Goidel First Baptist Oak LaFayette J. E. Berkstresser First Methodist Woman's Missionary Society W. E. Curry Southside Baptist J. D. Pickens Pastor Bates LSB UN A Speake, Warren& Ratliff Second Avenue Princess Tim McCoy Canova Coffee Canova Cole A Anclo Pdatel Mme John Bates Charlie Case Buster Rosco Bates Scarface Paul Muni Star of I'm Ann Dvorak George Raft Karen Morley Karloff
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