Pettusville Social News Highlights Limestone County
Mrs. Mark Weat and Howard West of Dallas visit Pettusville relatives. Numerous locals and visitors share Sundays and week-ends with families including Hodges Spence Dunnavant Wallace and Pettus households. An infant dies at the Broadway home on May 13. Minor injuries reported from Lola Pettus wire incident. Various Pettus family members, plus guests from Elkmont Decatur Athens Veto Prospect and Conway Tennessee, are recorded at multiple visits and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomer Dunnavant
Robert Vernon Dunnavant
Decatur
Joe Holt
Mt. Pleasant
Tenn
Mary Bet Hodges
Selvin Allen
Aaron Harlow
Will Rollins
Pleasant Hill
Buford Broadway
J. M. Head
Carl Spence
Lola Pettus
W. B. Spence
Dale Holt
Ruby Jo Pettus
Veto
Jeanette Spence
Local Notes From Morgan County Area
Mrs G H McClellon moved home Sunday from Benevolent Society Hospital. Mrs Charlie Huller attends a family trip to Nashville Tennessee. Mr and Mrs W L Price visited Ontienta Alabama last Sunday. Robert Grant and family spent the weekend in Hanceville. Edith Grant and family visiting W E Grant in Eva. Everleene Young visiting relatives in Madison. Fred Vaughn Ben Young and Henry visited Athens. Dessmer Drinkard Eva weekend with cousin Travis Drinkard. Mrs Paulie Sanders Ruth Martin and Bill Martin with sister Fred Vaughn. Travis Drinkard visiting cousin J D in Hartselle. Victoria Mann ill at home. Mrs Clay Speegle of Hartselle to visit Friday with Ima Chunn. Mr and Mrs Sherman Grant and Mary Pearl in Hanceville. Willie Howard and family of Hartselle spent Sunday with ee Howard. Klare Norris in Decatur Tuesday. Mrs Ruth Parker visiting Frances Morgan Monday. Mrs Walter Busby and boys visiting friends in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. McClellon
Benevolent Society Hospital
Charlie Huller
Nashville
Tenn
W. L. Price
Ontienta
Ala
Robert Grant
Mttle
Barbara
Hanceville
Leon Lott
Edith
W. E. Grant
Eva
Everleene Young
Madison
Fred Vaughn
Ben Young
Henry
Athens v. Bervel
Grant
Dessmer Drinkard
Travi Drinkard
Henry Vaughn
Betty Joyce
Rogersville
Paulie Sanders
Ruth Martin
Bill Martin
Travis Drinkard
J. D
Hartselle
Victora Mann
Clay Speegle
Ima Chunn
Church Announcements and Revival Notices
Local churches publish a schedule of services with morning and evening worship, Sunday School sessions, revival meetings, and special programs. Epworth League and G A units are highlighted, with reminders to attend and support church activities. The text also includes Catholic Mass times and a public note on patriotism and church-state relations.
Revival Prep At Local Church With June Start
Daylight Saving Time notes lead into church activities at the local church. Bible class at 9 30 a m taught by C Berryhill and Sunday School at 9 45 a m under Paul McCluskey. Morning sermon at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m services with pastor. W M A meets at 7 30 p m Tuesday and cottage prayer at 2 30 p m Wednesday. Revival begins first Sunday in June with Leon Macon of Athens as preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C C. Berryhill
Paul McCluskey
C. L. Buck
Leon Macon
Athens
First Baptist Church Calendar Honors Graduates
Oak and Lafayette streets host services led by Pastor W E Waterhouse and organist Mrs M E Norris. Bible School at 9 30 am. Morning Worship at 11. sermon Our Sacrifice by the pastor. Baptist Training Union at 8 pm. Evening Worship Graduation Night honors this year's church graduates with their parents invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Oak and
Lafayette Street
W. E. Waterhouse
M. £. Norris
Church Bible School
W. M. Bailey
Baptist Training Union
St Johns Episcopal Church Service Schedule
St Johns Church lists rector Rev R L Sturgis with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m on first Sunday after Trinity and daily services including morning prayer at 11 00 a m Y P S L groups 6 00 and 6 30 p m Choir practice Wednesday 7 30 p m Boy Scouts Monday 7 30 p m Holy Communion Wednesday 10 a m Confirmation lectures Tue and Fri 7 30 p m Dennis Guild serves breakfast after the early service Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John’s Episcopal Church
Jackson Street
Gordon Drive
R. L. Sturgis
Dennis Guild
Murmer of the goal sermon at Church of God Sunday
Rev Cecil J Brown leads morning worship at 10 oclock with The Murmer of the goal as the sermon object. Church School follows at 11. Evening service at 8 features evangelistic message Something You Cant Ignore inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF God
Cecil J. Brown
Murmer
Brown
Train a Child Prodigal Sermon Series At Southside
Southside Baptist Church led by Pastor J A Chambers holds Sunday School at 9 45 am with cradle roll day program watch for the early worship at 10 45 am and 8 pm Evening service as the pastor starts illustrated sermons on the Prodigal with Junior Deacons and B T U activities throughout the day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Baptist Church
J. A. Chambers
Chas
Ed Howell
Westside Presbyterian Church Services and Schedule
The Westside Presbyterian Church lists Sunday School at 9 45 am led by G O Devine with Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor sessions at 2 30 pm and 7 15 pm Pastor L J Kaylor notes no preaching service on Mondays Prayer meeting for Boy Scouts is at 7 30 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westside Presbyterian “the Friendly Church
L. J. Kaylor
G. O Devine
Christian Endeavor
Central Baptist Church Service Schedule
The Rev. Homer Britton preaches at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m on Sunday with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Baptist Training Union at 6 30 p m. Bible study and prayer meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday. all at 4th Ave and Grant St Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Cor
4Th Ave
Grant St. John
Cowell, Jr
Homer Britton
Baptist Training Union
Britton
First Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Topics
Rev D C McNutt presides with H K Hennessy directing choir. By 9:30 a m church school led by F O Smith, guidance emphasizes opportunity and responsibility. 11 a m sermon titled The Testimony of the Witness. Epworth League at 8:30 p m on Young People service. 7:30 p m Why by Two s? lecture. Tuesday 7:30 p m Junior Board dinner. Wednesday 7:30 p m prayer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
D. C. McNutt
H. K. Hennessy
W. E. Curry
F. O &Mith
Epworth League
First Christian Church Service Schedule and Welcome Home
East Moulton at Fourth Ave hosts morning services at 9 45 led by Edwin Wyle D Th organist Mrs G E B McCulloch. Sunday school 9 45 with John B Harlow superintendent. Evening service 7 30 marks Dr Wyle’s return sermon Climbing the Stair of Eternal Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Moulton Street
Fourth Avenue
East Moulton
Fourth Ave
Edwin Wyle
Mra
G. EB. McCulloch
John B. Harlow
Mens
Jeremiah
Dr. Wyle
Decatur
Soul and Body Lesson at Decatur Church
The Golden Text from Psalm 84 2 expresses longing for the courts of the Lord. The Sunday lesson at First Church of Christ Scientist in Decatur Alabama focuses on soul and body with study of living God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Decatur
Alabama
First Church of Christ
Lambuth Archibald Pastor Cor Church Week Schedule
RE Lambuth Archibald announces Sunday services at 9 30 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning worship The Cleansing Power of Christ Epworth Leagues 7 00 p m Evening worship Sermon by the pastor Weekly schedule Missionary Societies Circles 1 2 3 Young matrons and stewards meeting details Choir by Cois Lowery Planned activities with attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambuth Archibald
Cor
6Th Ave
Jackson St
Bruce Spencer
Tople
Christ
Epworth
Circle No
H. FP. Sherrod
8Th Ave
Circle
Robert Gray
Johnston St
Melvin Hutson
Young
E. K. Henson
Grant St
Board of Stewards
Earl Glenn
Cois Lowery
St Pauls Lutheran Sunday Service and Classes Schedule
The Rev EF Town pastor leads worship at 10:30 am with Sunday School and Bible Class at Sherman St and Fourth Ave. A Montgomery leads the 9:30 am service on The Life of the Early Christian Congregation Acts 2 41 47. Wednesday 7 30 pm Christian beliefs lesson The Last Things visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul’s Lutheran
EF. T. Town
Sherman St
Fourth Ave
A. Montgomery
First Presbyterian Church Service Schedule
Corner of Oak and Vine Street lists events for Sunday including Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Albert Clapton as superintendent worship at 11 a m preacher Adjutant Frank Longino Pioneers meeting at 2 p m Outpost Sunday School at 2 30 p m Intermediates at 7 p m leaders Miss Mary Louise Garrett and William Jones and Evening worship at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irst Presbyterian Church
of Oak and Vine St. Edward V Ramage
Albert Clapton
Frank Longino
Harriett Irwin
Mary Louise Garrett
Wiliam Jones
Willoughby Presbyterian Church Service Times Change
The Willoughby Presbyterian Church at Sixth Avenue and 9th Street South lists Sunday School at 10 am and worship at 8 pm new time. Mid week prayer service is Wednesday at 8 pm. Visitors are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willoughby Presbyterian Sixth Avenue
9Th Street
William B. Strong
PF Lewis
HARTSELLE CHURCHES REV JOHN F T BROWN SERVICES
The Hartselle churches list Pastor Rev John F T Brown with 9 45 am Church School led by W J Terry and 11 am Morning Worship. Evening services at 8 pm include sermons on So Great Salvation and Kind of Revival We Need plus special music by the Boys Choir. Revivals begin June 5 with all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
John F. T. Brown
W J Terry
Missionary Society
Lelius Kerby
Church of the Nazarine Sunday Services
Pastor W E Ellis is away on a revival but visiting ministers will preach at both morning and evening services. Sunday School begins at 9 45 am with preaching at 11 am NYP 8 at 6 30 pm and an evening service at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Street
W. L. Spearman
John Butler
Church OF the Nazerine
W. E. Ellis
Worship Schedule for Rev Moody Church
The program lists Sunday activities led by Pastor Rev Melvin V Moody including 9 45 am Sunday School with Williams as superintendent and an 11 am morning worship sermon on Victorious Living. An afternoon 1 15 pm Christian Crusaders led by Miss Leetus Williams and 8 pm evening worship on Honoring God follow. Wednesday 8 30 pm Bible study covers Romans 5. Come worship with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF God
Melvin V. Moody
Willis Williams
Christian Crusaders
Leetus Williams
Local church schedule for Sunday activities
Rev. Frank T. Smith leads Sunday School at 10 am with Hugh F Penn as General Superintendent at 11 am Morning worship. Training Unions meet at 7 30 pm under Lee R. Palmer director. Preaching at 8 30 pm with a sermon by the pastor. Members and visitors are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Frank T. Smith
Hugh F Penn
Lee R. Palmer
Communion and Dedication Service at Local Church
Rev. T Powell Sharp presides at Lord's Day Bible School at 10 a.m. Morning worship and Communion at 11. Sermon titled Heaven's Password. After service, a basket dinner in the basement precedes a dedication ceremony marking the repurchase of the building. Open invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Lord’s Day Bible School
Athens Churches Schedule Baccalaureate Attendance
First Christian church will not hold worship this Sunday and will attend the baccalaureate services of Athens College and Athens High School. Morning and evening worship at the First Methodist church. Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Thomas W Spencer Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Spencer
First Christian Church
Athens College
Athens High School
First Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule
The First Presbyterian Church lists Sunday School at 9 45 am led by S O Payne. There is no morning worship due to a college commencement sermon. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 pm with Alta Whitt as president. Mid week worship is Wednesday at 8 pm with choir rehearsal at 8 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
O. Payne
Geddes Orman
Christian Endeavor
Alta Whitt
Church announces June vacation Bible school and services
Leon Macon states no church services Sunday. Athens College and Athens High School sermons planned at the Methodist church. Sunday School and Baptist Training Union at usual hours. Vacation Bible school starts June 10. Deacons meeting Monday 8 pm. Wednesday reports at 8 pm. Pastor away Sunday night to Florence for Cotlee High School commencement sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Leon Macon
Athens College
Athens High School
Methodist Church
Baptist Training Union
Florence
Cotlee High School
Gospel meeting to begin June in Granville Tyler preaching
Church of Christ announces a 15 day gospel meeting starting in June with Granville W. Tyler of Russellville Alabama as the preacher. The tent venue and location to be announced. Evening services start at 7 p m to allow Athens High School sermon attendance. Creel and Fudge also schedule sermons at Brells Gin Ripley Tanner Greenbrier.
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Church OF Christ
A. J. Rollings
Our Gospel Meeting
Granville W. Tyler
Russellville
Ala
Athens High School
M. A. Creel
Brell's Gin
Ripley
B. L. Fudge
Tanner
Greenbrier
Communion of Athens graduates at church services
U S Pitts pastor at 9 30 a m Sunday School led by M B Kennemer supt The Methodist church auditorium hosts the Athens College graduation sermon at morning services and the Athens High School graduation sermon at evening services Graduates will sit in cap and gown All church members and nearby residents invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
U. S. Pitts
Kennemer
Methodist Church
Athens College
Athens High School
Catholic Information By Rev Buckley
The piece argues that popes have no power to call Catholics to arms yet cites historical Catholics like Carroll Barry and generals from both sides of the Civil War to claim Catholics have long aided American causes. It references Washington and Marshal Foch while challenging the idea of papal influence over military loyalty.
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Benson
McAndrews
Bullard
Mexico
Spain
Rome
Vatican City
de Harbe
Rev
P. J. Buckley
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
John Barry
U.S. Navy
Washington
Sheridan
Meagher
Mrosencrans
Corcoran
Shields
O’brien
Beauregard
Giradgy
Hardee
Dowling
Mallet
Adams
Semmes
Marshal Foch
France
Community Notes From Morgan County Social Ties
Morgan County residents share visits and gatherings with relatives across Decatur Center Grove Pines and Hartselle. Notables include Lila Ryan and family in Nashville, Nancey Covey hosting relatives, and Edith Peck attending Cullman festival with local kin.
Mt Hope Community News Highlights
Miss Betty Anne Elkins is ill at home. Jack Smith has recovered enough to go out after a week of illness. Milton Howell and daughter from Birmingham visited Mrs. Lela Howell. Mrs Counts and Mrs Smith spent time with Frank Stephenson who is improving. Prayer services were led at the Baptist Church by Rev Crawford. The Mt Hope Demonstration Club held a dress revue with winners Mrs Milam Swallows and Irene Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Anne
Elkins
Chas. Nance
Jack Smith
Milton Howell
Birmingham
Lela Howell
B. M. Counts
E. Counts
Kathryn Smith
Elmer Counts
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