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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1937

Page

8

Night of revelations in the Barrett case

Dorothy and Bob racing to find Joan and unravel a web of past murder and false conviction. Dorothy presents newspaper clippings linking Jeremiah Jordan and Thomas Barrett to a bought mine and a killer’s motive. They suspect Charles Norton hunted Hendry and killed Jordan.

Joan Bob Joan Barrett Thomas Barrett Dorothy Jeremiah Jordan Jordan Norton John Hendry Mr. Hendry

Revival Interest Draws Attention at Church of God

Strong interest in the revival led by Rev. Ester Boyer at the Church of God. Training classes with Miss Boyer run evenings from 6 30 to 1 30, and evangelistic services are set for each weekday next week at 745 p m. Attendees praise the distinct yet Christian messages and the compelling presentation of Christ as the need of every man.

Church of God Ester Boyer Miss Boyer

Hartselle Sixth Grade Graduation Held Friday Morning

The Hartselle public school's sixth grade held a Friday nine o'clock graduation with songs hymns and solos. Jack Norwood gave the salutatory while Rechel Pattillo delivered the class history and Lavelle Childers presented the history with Ethelene Barber playing piano. The valedictorian was Bobby Mixon with diplomas presented by Long. Class officers include president Jack Norwood vice president Roy lean Long secretary Ruth Smith. The class flower is the rose colors red and white motto Work for Success.

Hartselle Shubert Jack Norwood Rechel Pattillo Lavelle Childers Ethelene Barber Mary Kate Reeves Roylean Dorothy Jean Owens Tachaikowsky Holland Compton Bobby Mixon F.ef. Burbeeon Long Roylean Long Ruth Smith

Athens College Ends 95th Year Athens College Ends 95th Year

Athens Alabama May 22 Special Athens College closes its ninety fifth year with a baccalaureate sermon by Dr L G Sturdevant of Florence pastor of the Methodist Church at that point The alumnae luncheon is at Founders Hall Thursday noon The dramatic club play Smiling Through is that night Formal graduation exercises are Friday morning with the commencement address by Dr E G Hamlet of the Memphis district and Dr F E R Naylor college president to award diplomas

Athens Ala Athens College L. G. Sturdevant Florence Methodist Church Founders Hall E. G. Hamlet Memphis the Methodist Church FE. R. Naylor

Revival Begins at Free Will Baptist Church on Jackson Street

A revival campaign starts Sunday at the Free Will Baptist church on Jackson street east with Rev J M Engle assisted by Rev J T Quick of Cullman moderator of the Flint River Assoc ia tion. Services are at 11 am and 7 30 pm Sunday and each evening next week with a cordial invitation to all. Berlin erects a monument honoring horses that served the German army in World War I.

Free Will Baptist Church Jackson Street J. M. Engle J. T. Quick Cullman Flint River Association Berlin

Murder Plot Shadows Norton and San Francisco Link

Bob confronts Dorothy about hidden money and a possible murder as suspicions rise over Norton. The pair discuss sharing details with Kennedy, while Bob recalls Norton’s alibi from the 11:10 train from Green Hills, signaling a tense, unresolved crime cliffhanger.

Norton Kennedy Dorothy San Francisco Bob Green Hills

Bit o' Scotch Back in America

Harry Lauder, famed humorist, arrives in Hollywood on his world tour. He says he is traveling on 10 cent pieces saved during his career. Lauder, 67, continues his cruise to California after visiting Australia.

Harry Lauder Hollywood Lauder California Australia

Westminster Church Seeks Congregation For Sunday Services

Westminster Presbyterian invites attendance at 9 30 a m Sunday school with several classes led by Henry Norton Ellen Groenendyke and others. Worship at 11 and 7 20 p m features sermons on obedience and witness. Activities include Junior Intermediate Young People leagues Women's Auxiliaries Boy Scouts prayer meeting choir practice and more.

Westminster Presb L. H W. Knight Jackson St Eighth Ave Henry Norton Ellen Groenendyke Clara Cortner Hagerman Knight Marjory Roper Lammie Whitt Young People’s League Women’s Auxiliary Bob Hunter Westminster Church

St Johns Episcopal Church Service Schedule

Saint John s Episcopal Jackson Street and Gordon Drive East Rev Oliver C Cox Rector holds Holy Communion at 9 45 a m Church school at 11 a m Prayer at 2 30 p m St Peter s Mission Y PSL 6 30 p m Monday 9 30 a m St John s Guild Tuesday 3 30 p m Martha and Mary Guild Wednesday 7 30 p m Choir rehearsal Holy Communion on all Holy and Saints days at 10 a m Also Holy Communion on first Sunday at 11 a m

ST. John's Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive Oliver C. Cox St. Peter’s Mission Y. Psl St. John's Guild Martha and Mary Guild All Holy and

Divine Service and Reunion Services at Local Church

Morning worship includes The Necessity of Faith in the Trinity at 4 30 a m Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 a m and a Reunion Service at 7 30 p m A Lutheran Auxiliary meeting is set for Thursday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Walter Mittwede Teachers Meet Thursday at 7 30 p m for A Charlude Christ for a Changing World Visitors are welcome.

House of God Lutheran Auxiliary Walter Mittwede Ihren

Sunday church services at Knox McMasters Sunday School 9 45

Minister Lindsey Allen will preach at 11 am and 7 30 pm on Sunday. An inspirational sermon will be heard at both services. Ladies Bible Class meets Wednesday at 3 pm. Prayer Services Wednesday at 7 30 pm. You are cordially welcome.

Knox McMasters Lindsey Allen

Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church Schedule and Services

The Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church at Wadsworth and Sixteenth lists a full week of activities led by Pastor Chas L. Dobbs. Includes 9:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Class with C L Buck, 9:45 a.m. Sunday School led by G W Norwood, 11:00 a.m. sermon by the pastor, 6:15 p.m. B T U directed by Buck, and 7:30 p.m. evening service featuring a song service directed by W R Wallace. Also Cottage Prayer at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday with Mrs E O Wardlow, and midweek prayer with choir practice at 7:30 p.m. The notice urges attendance and openness to all.

Sixteenth Ave. Baptist 16Th Ave Wadsworth Chas. L. Dobbs C. L. Buck W. R. Wallace E O. Wardlow Beach Street

First Baptist Church Services Announced

At First Baptist Cor Oak and Lafayette Streets Jesse F Ray pastor announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m B T A at 6 30 p m Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 30 p m The pastor has just returned from the Southern Baptist Convention and will preach two soul stirring sermons.

First Baptist Cor Oak and Lafayette Streets Jesse F. Ray Southern Baptist Convention

Hawkins Ministers Church Schedule for Sunday and Week

Ira F Hawkins leads the service at 9 30 a m with church school by Geo T Woodruff Sept 11 includes worship and sermon Happiness 6 30 p m Epworth Leagues 7 30 p m sermon The Captain of the Lords Host and the Fate of Jericho Wednesday 7 30 prayer and praise by Hon J H Peach Members and visitors welcome and will be made to feel at home

Ira F. Hawkins Geo T Woodruff Epworth Leagues Jericho J. H. Peach

Church of God Service Schedule at Sixth Ave and Fourth

The Little Stone Church on the Bee Line Highway invites worshippers to morning service from 9 30 to 11 15 a m and an evening evangelistic service at 7 o clock. The Rev Miss Ester Beyer evangelist will speak at both services. Come and worship with us.

Church OF God Sixth Ave Fourth Street R. B. Conner Little Stone Bee Line Ester Béyer

Willoughby Presbyterian Church notices

WILLOUGHBY PRESBYTERIAN W. B. Strong Minister Ninth St and 6th Ave South Sunday school 9 45 am Frank Lewis Supt A class and a place for all You are cordially invited Preaching and Worship 11 am Mid week Prayer Service and Worship Wednesday 7 30 pm Ladies Aid Monday 2 30 pm Vacation Bible school and Evan.

Lessons From Esau and Jacob On Greed And Repentance

A historian tone discusses the biblical tale of Esau and Jacob focusing on greed and moral warning. It notes Esau's hunger and rash birthright sale, Jacob's shrewdness and later weakness, and Jacob's exile with his uncle. The piece also highlights Esau's redeeming qualities and Jacob's potential for repentance and faith.

Esau Jacob

Rev. R. L. Houston Leads School and Youth Work

Gelistic services begin the fourth Sunday in June with Rev. R. L. Houston in charge of the school and young people, and singing. Rev. W. B. Strong preaches each evening. Further notices will follow. Do not pray and wait for an answer, work, and keep on praying.

R. L. Houston W. B. Strong

First Presbyterian Morning Worship and Bible Conference

Sunday services listed at First Presbyterian Church on Oak and Vine: 11 a.m. worship with Rev. Robt T Liston of Abingdon Va, 2 p.m. Pioneer Band, 5 p.m. vesper service, 6:30 p.m. Young People's meeting. Bible Conference at 7:45 p.m. weekdays in church and 10 to 11 a.m. at Central Baptist church with Rev. Harold Brockhovan. Public invited.

Robt, T. Liston Abingdon R. T. Liston Line Street Pioneer Band Harold von Brockhovan Young People’s Meeting Central Baptist Church Harold Brockhovan

St Annes Church Buckley Winter Schedule Details

St Annes Catholic Cor Johnston Street and Fourth Avenue posts winter schedule for Rev Patrick Joseph Buckley at 331 Johnston Street. Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 a.m. Confessions Saturday 5:30 to 6 p.m. and 7:68 p.m. Sunday devotions at 7:30 p.m. Rosary instruction and benediction at St Anns Rectory 331 Johnston Street phone 441.

ST. Anne's Catholic

Ninth Street Methodist Church Weekly Services

Pastor W. L. Spearman invites all to full attendance at Church School 9:45 a.m. Morning worship 11:00 a.m. on The Secret of Abraham's Great Life and 7:30 p.m. on The Power of Decision In One's Life. Stewards meet Sunday 6:30 p.m. Young People's 6:45 p.m. Evelyn Beard president. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30. Public invited. newcomers welcome.

Ninth Street W. L. Spearman Guy Jones Abraham Evelyn Beard

Westside Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Westside Presbyterian on Seventh Avenue West lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m with M E McClusky Sept. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor at 2 00 and 6 30 p m. preaching by Rev L J Kaylor at 7 30 p m with no morning service due to the pastor preaching in Rogersville.

Westside Presbyterian Seventh Avenue West the Friendly Church L. J. Kaylor M. E. McClusky Junior Christian Endeavor Senior Christian Endeavor Kaylor Rogersville

Soul and Body Lesson Golden Text Reference

A Christian Science lesson discusses Psalms 86 4 with the theme Rejoice the soul of thy servant for unto Thee O Lord do I lift up my soul The subject is Soul and Body and the golden text for the lesson.

Scriptural Selections Set for Decatur First Church Service

Sunday at 11 oclock the First Church of Christ Scientist in Decatur holds a lesson with 1 Thessalonians verses urging rejoicing prayer and thanksgiving. Wednesday evening meeting at 6, reading room hours 2 to 4 Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, rear entrance Johnston street. Public invited.

Church of Christ Scientist Decatur Jesus Jesus Christ Johnston Street

Memorial Drive Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Memorial Drive Methodist Ninth Avenue West lists services and activities led by Pastor Frank L. Aldridge including church school at 9 45 a m with C P Parker Sept 11 a m preaching at Chapel Hill 6 30 p m Epworth League led by Joe Philpot 7 30 p m preaching on The Devils Mistakes 3 p m Monday Woman's Missionary Society led by Mrs D S Hurst 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting led by J A Meadows

J. A. Meadows

Athens Churches Schedule and Commencement Sermon Notice

Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Forrest E Miller superintendent. No 11 am service due to Athens College graduates commencement sermon. Christian Endeavor at 6 15 pm led by Miss Mary Nice. The fifth study in Reve 1 5 series will be given Wednesday at 7 30 pm.

Forrest E. Miller Athens College Christian Endeavor Mary Nice Learer

Special program at Athens Christian church June 2

A special church visitation program will be held June 2 at Athens Christian Church featuring State Secretary Allen Wilson and Dr. Ewart Wyle of Birmingham. The event comes in cooperation with local ministers in Florence and Cullman.

Florence and Cullman Athens

Cradle Roll Day at Round Island Church

Round Island church holds a special cradle roll day on Sunday honoring mothers and babies with services at the usual Sunday hours.

Round Island Church

Sunday church schedule and Athens College graduation sermon

Sunday school services at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00. Graduation sermon to Athens College students by Dr. L. G. Sturdivant of Florence. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Mid week prayer service Wednesday at 7:30.

Athens College L. G. Sturdivant Florence Epworth League

Evangelism Marks Day at Central Baptist Church

The Central Baptist Church in the Tennessee Valley highlights evangelism as the keynote of services. Sunday features include Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by J C Cowan, morning service at 11 with Rev Harold Von Brock, Baptist Training Union at 6 45 p m, and evangelistic service at 7 45 p m with Rev John C Cowell Jr delivering the sermon. Evening services start at 7 45.

People's Church Central Baptist Church Jesus Christ Tennessee J. C. Cowan Harold von Brock Cowan Baptist Training Union John C. Cowell, Jr

Industrial Pulse Steady with Mixed Shifts in May

The Associated Press seasonally adjusted index held at 108.6 percent of the 1929-30 average, a recovery high, while earlier weeks showed faster tempo in some groups and weaker response in others. The May reading compares to 89.2 percent a year ago.

New York Associated Press

Bible School and Communion at Hart selle Sunday

The service schedule lists Bible school at 9 45 a m followed by a communion service There will be no morning or evening preaching services The minister is supplying at Hart selle on a temporary schedule

Bible School Hartselle

Judge rules pants too transparent in small claims case

Milwaukee civil court judge Edmund Gausewitz ruled two defendants need pay nothing for pants after deeming them too transparent. Sam Golas tested the garment in chambers, returned blushing and faced courtroom giggles as the crowd watched.

Milwaukee Wis Edmund Gausewitz Small Claims Court Sam Golas

John R. Christopher Dies in Athens County Leader and Former Legislator

John R. Christopher farmer and minister prominent in Athens County dies this week. The longtime community leader and former state representative left a notable home in Athens and is survived by his widow and several children.

Athens Ala John R. Christopher Christopher

Bible Lectures Set at Central Baptist and Other Churches

Eminent Bible lecturer Rev Harold Van Broekhoven of Dallas will headline Sunday at 11 oclock at Central Baptist. He will lead daily lectures next week at 10 am and 7 30 pm at Central Baptist and First Presbyterian, with evening services moving to 7 45 pm for the summer. Revival atmosphere planned for Sunday as John C Cowell Jr preaches evangelistic sermons and junior choir performs.

Central Baptist Church Harold van Broekhoven Dallas Texas Broekhoven First Presbyterian Church H. Paul Briggs John C. Cowell, Jr Church Mr. Cowell

Congress in recess reports on relief and CCC status

The Associated Press notes today in recess that the House tentatively approved 1.5 billion dollars for 1938 work relief. It also says the House refused to accept the Senate vote to make the Civilian Conservation Corps permanent.

House Senate

Rudolph To Head Martin College

Dr. K L Rudolph vice president and professor at Athens College will leave at the end of the school year to head Martin College Pulaski Tennessee and Mountain Academy of East Tennessee under the Methodist church.

Athens Ala K. L. Rudolph Athens College Martin College At Pulaski,Tenn Mountain Academy of East Tennessee The Methodist Church

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