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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1931
Page
8
The Benevolent Society seeks 3100 to cover hospital indebtedness due by June 1. Funds will reduce principal on a 33000 bond issue and cover interest on the total debt. Public contributions are urged during the coming week to meet these obligations.
The ocean river continued its decline today, reaching a stage of 52 feet per the TC eniot weather observer. Authorities warned residents downstream to prepare for rising water levels and potential evacuations if the trend reverses.
After an exhausting two weeks Mary leaves work early and enjoys a ferry ride home. At home Bonnie hosts a large party while Mom and Mary scramble to manage prep and clean up. Mary later resists suitor Frazier’s dinner invitation to keep a prior engagement.
Eddie Cantor stars in Whoopee at the Strand under Florenz Ziegfeld and Samuel Goldwyn. The Technicolor musical comedy, adapted from the New Amsterdam hit, blends stage spectacle with Cantor’s signature humor and marks Goldwyn Ziegfelds first talking picture collaboration.
Church notices list Rev Peter M Dennis and Prof J Hocking in morning sermon and final lecture. St Peters Mission at Rodman, St Timothy’s in Athens, Pentecost services, and Ladies Aid events detailed with times and speakers. Lutheran hour broadcasts noted with Prof W A Maier address and radio stations listed.
All members urged to attend both Sunday services. Rev M E Lazenby D D will preach at 11 am with no collection. Evening sermon topic “Giving up Our Own” to be delivered as the pastor also preaches at 7 30 pm. Special request for church officials and 9 30 am Sunday School.
The pastor continues his sermons dedicated to Mother with the subject My Mother's Church on Sunday night. Many speak of the blessing of a Christian mother and invite families to attend. Sunday highlights include 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:45 a.m. morning worship with 6:15 p.m. B Y P U and Wednesday prayer at 7:30 p.m.
Westminster Presbyterian at Jackson St and Eighth Ave announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with A B Pickens as superintendent and class teachers including Prof O B Hagerman and Miss Groenendyke Morning worship at 11 with Rev L B Hart sermon Christian Confidence Evening service at 7 30 p m features evangelistic sermons on The Coming of Christa with a friendly welcome motto and Y P Ss C E at 2 p m plus C E at 6 30 p m for all under 16
Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m with C L Buck as superintendent Men s Class meets at 9 30 with W F Gosline teacher and E E Speer president Bible Study hour follows B Y P U at 6 15 directed by C L Buck Our pastor will be absent from the pulpit tomorrow but every member should be present to maintain church interest
Pastor M. M. Newton leads 9 45 Sunday school with A G Jones as superintendent. Morning preaching by pastor and Carlton Kelly at 7 30. Evening leagues meet at 6 30 and 7 30 with prayer Wednesday. Music directed by E R Laxton. Cordial welcome to worship.
East Moulton Street W. 8. Sanford, minister, lists 9:45 Bible school 11:00 Morning worship with Pentecost theme Perpetuated and 7:30 Evening worship Seeing Jesus Special music at all services invites all ages to attend Bible school classes and church membership particularly urged.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with Persinger Parker as superintendent. Worship at 11 a m on The Family of God. Epworth Leagues meet at 6 15 and 6 45 p m with growing interest. Evangelist Rev Parker preaches at 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Blythe is pastor.
The fragment names St Pauls Lutheran at Sherman Street and Fourth Avenue entering a locality context. Further details are unreadable in the source.
At 9:45 Bible school led by Fred E Hal Brooks, general superintendent. The 10:45 sermon follows, then at 6:15 B Y P U directed by Walter Bethany. A 7:30 sermon concludes the day. The public is invited to worship with us.
The Grant Street Church of Christ lists 9:45 Sunday Bible classes followed by the Lord's Supper. A 6:30 Young People's meeting and 7:30 evening services are planned. Wednesday prayer service at 7:30 and Thursday Ladies Bible Class at 3:00. One Sunday service due to Baccalaureate sermon. be on time.
The First Baptist Oak at LaFayette led by Pastor J. Berkstresser at 803 Ferry St lists 9:30 Sunday school 11:00 morning worship with topic Playing the Man 6:30 Baptist Young People’s Union 7:30 evening worship with topic Playing the Fool 7:30 Wednesday service and Bible study Subject A Brief Catechism on Baptist Beliefs The church motto The church that grows grows and goes.
Willoughby Presbyterian on Sixth Ave and Ninth St notes morning worship at 11:00 with sermon The Fruit of the Christians Suffering and Death. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m with W. A. Gordon and T. F. Lewis assisting. Evening services listed at 6:45 p.m as Senior C E.
The article notes the last Sunday event with Maggie and Mrs. Gillam taking charge.
Re v. A Gordon holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m with honor roll remembrance. Evening worship at 6 45 p m sermon Sin is a Reproach to the Nation. Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting first Beatitudes study. Friday choir practice at Mrs M E McKluskys home. Monday 9 am church cleanup. Next Sunday Home Coming Day with basket dinner and services ending at 3 pm. Choir praised for fine music. invites all to worship.
Moulton Heights broadcasts two church services with Stedham of the M. V. Baptist and Stedham as pastor. An emphasis on sermons titled A Call to Prayer and Above the Average includes Sunday school and midweek meetings. Attendance and thrift rules are noted along with reading room hours and invitations to attend.
Benson declamations contestants number grows with seven speakers from Central and Riverside. Coach R D Taylor presides as Athens College judges oversee the event. Wyker and Rankin spelling medals awarded tonight.
Athens merchants will close Thursday afternoons during June July and August as in past years. A pastor will preach at 6:30 and 7:30 evening services with Christian Endeavor and worship hour. the public is invited to attend.
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