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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1933

Page

4

Picnic honors for visitor from Etowah Tennessee

A society group hosts a Saturday afternoon picnic for visitor Richard Ownbey of Etowah Tennessee at L W Johnson’s home with about 15 children. The piece also notes multiple O E S chapter activities including a Friday school of instruction at the Masonic Temple, visits by Alabama officers, and gatherings in Woodall's setting with a dinner at Cornelian Court Grille.

L. W. Johnson Richard Ownbey Etowah Tenn Master Johnson Alabama School of Instruction Cornelian Court

Many visitors and locals in town for horse show and visits

W R Johnson is in Birmingham on business. Mrs Tom Burch moves Saturday to her parents home. Mrs Richard Ownbey and son visit in Johnston street. Mrs Mary Pfaff from Birmingham visiting here. Annie Dever and daughters from Memphis guest of J R Thomas and others attend the horse show. Numerous relatives travel for family visits and commencements at Alabama College.

C. E O. E Masonic ‘Temple Johnston Street Essie Moore Alabama Stella Wayman Birmingham William E. Weyman Annie Owens Warrior Ora Wilson Florence Miss Lehman W. B. Markstein Woodall’s Place Moulton Pike Monnday Cincinnati Markstein Dorothy Lee Greene Bertha Sue Ray Nannie Katherine Edwards Mildred Evelyn Carl Mozel Latham Johnnie Mitchell Mildred Slate Harold, Jr Elizabeth Pitt Myrle Arnold Lane Edna Robert Mary Minor Roy David Lee Garrett Margaret Eaton Christine Shankle Tiny Meadows Otto Little Zola Mae Geneva Martin Ben Lane Tom Burch H.R. Davis Baugh's Infirmary Richard Ownbey Richard, Jr Etowah, Tenn L. W. Johnson Mary Pfaff Annie Dever Carolyn and Memphis, Tenn J. R. Thomas Edward Bynum Courtland Emily Sue Gracey W. A.gracey Grant Street F. O. Grimsley East Vine Street Melvin’ Lee Mrs Carl Lee

Athens Personal News Covers Weddings and Social Events

Miss Ruby Rogers wed Homer Guy Looney in a quiet Presbyterian ceremony in Athens with family present. The bride, Athens College graduate, and groom, linked to Confederate soldiers lineage, plan to settle in Athens after a brief southern honeymoon.

Ruby Rogers L. L. Rogers Athens Homer Guy Looney H. M. Looney Presbyterian Parsonage J. Russell Crawford Athens College Looney John Simpson Birmingham R. H. Richardson, Jr Lucy Heywood Binford Mesdames J. W J. H. Hamilton Joe Akin Binford Malcolm S. Adams Decatur Rebecca Grisham Nora Garth Gray Bridge W. T. Clay, Jr Carlos Wood Evelynn Reed. Gray Carl Martin

Church Announcements for Sunday Services

E N Anthony pastor invites all to Bible school at 9 45 a m and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Sunday morning service at 11 00 features When soever I go To Spain Sunday evening at 7 45 features Cost of Discipleship all are welcome to attend

E. N. Anthony Pastor Bible School Christian Endeavor Spain

Horse Show Ranked Among Best In State Annals

Hathcoat on Sweetheart On Parade led by Ruth Banks on Dixie and Mossy Brown in a riding event featuring young ladies from Tennessee Valley towns. Judges Marvin Rankin and Clyde Hendrix awarded first prize to Miss Archer of Fayetteville Tennessee riding Lady Ashford for Griffin Bros. Jewelry Co. trophy. Second prize went to Miss Athens with Miss Rosenau.

Tennesee Valley Marvin Rankin Clyde Hendrix Miss Archer Tennessee Fayetteville Tenn Lady Ashford Griffin Bros. Jewelry Cp Miss Athens Miss Rosenau

St. John’s Episcopal Saint John’s East Sunday Schedule

St John’s Episcopal Church at Jackson Street and Gordon Drive lists services for the Sunday after Ascension Day. Communion at 7:30 a.m., church school at 9:45, Bible classes at 10, morning prayer and sermon at 11, Junior YP at 4 p.m., Senior YP at 7 p.m.

ST. John’s Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive

Decatur Gospel Tabernacle Sunday Services

Decatur Gospel Tabernacle urges all to attend Sunday services at 2 30 pm and 7 30 pm Rev Griffen will preach on The Bible in the afternoon and Christianity in the evening Special song services

Decatur

Sunday Services Announced with Evening Worship

At 9 45 a m Sunday school and 2 30 p m Junior C E all children welcome 6 30 p m Senior C E for all young people and 7 30 p m Evening Worship with Rev E N Hart preaching.

E. N. Hart

St Peter's Episcopal Mission Church School

Church school session at 3 p.m. held at St Peter's Episcopal Mission.

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

The Willoughby Presbyterian Church at Sixth Ave and Ninth Street invites parishioners to Sunday school at 9 45 a m and Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Pastor A Gordon will lead services and Rev Sloan will conduct Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m.

Willoughby Presbyterian Sixth Ave Ninth Street South A. Gordon Sloan

Ninth Street Methodist youths rehearse Go Slow Mary play

Young people from Ninth Street Methodist church will rehearse the comedy Go Slow Mary a comic take on the modern husband housekeeper. Rehearsal is slated for Sunday afternoon under director Mrs Ben Gilbert and counsellor Mrs E E Beard.

Ninth Street Methodist Church Ben Gilbert E. E. Beard

Color for altar and vestments white main church service

Color for altar and vestments white described for church activities. Church school attends 10 a.m. with Evening Prayer and Sermon at 7 30 p.m. The brief notice outlines service times and liturgical color usage.

Southside Baptist Church Sunday Services

J D Pickens, pastor, leads 9:45 Bible school inviting friends to study God’s word. 10:45 Morning Worship on “A Big Task, Are We Able To Do It?” 6:15 B P U with Will Spanabel directing. 7:30 Evening Worship on “Some Essentials In Personal Evangelism.” Public invitation to worship.

Southside Baptist J. D. Pickens God

First Methodist Sunday Services and May Activities

Sunday school at 9 30 J H Johnson and Organized Bible Classes meet at the same hour. Dr W F P Price preaches at 11 a m on Memorial Day lessons and 7 30 p m on Deceiving Our Selves. Epworth Leagues at 6 30. Board of Stewards meets Monday 7 30. Chair man Judge W T Lowe urges full attendance. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30. May sponsored by Women’s Missionary Society. Royal welcome at First Methodist.

J. H. Johnson W. FP. Price Palse Epworth Board of Stewards W. T. Lowe Woman’s Missionary Society W. E. Curry First Methodist

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service Notices

The Sherman Street church pastored by Rev E T Town offers Sunday After Ascension observances at 9 15 a m with Sunday school and Bible class led by A J Holtman, 11 a m devotional services, and a 2 p m Walther League meeting. Sunday school teachers training Tuesday at 7 30 p m. A changeless Christ for a changing world. You too are welcome.

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

Church of God Service Schedule at 1114 Sixth Ave

The notice lists services at the Church of God located at 1114 Sixth Avenue with Pastor R B Conner. Sunday school at 9:45 a m. Sermon at 11 a m. Young People Meeting at 6 30 p m. Evening sermon at 7 30 p m.

Church OF God Sixth Avenue South R. B. Conner

Westminster Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

At Westminster Presbyterian Jackson St. and Eighth Avenue, Ernest N. Hart, Pastor. Sunday school 9:30. Men's Bible Class 9:30 taught by Rev. R. L. Houston. Women's Bible Class 9:30 Miss Groenendyke. Morning Worship 11. Y P S C E 2 pm for under 14. Westminster League CE 6:30. Evening Service 7:30 with sermon by Rev. R. L. Houston. Pastor to preach at West Side. All members urged to attend. The church with the friendly welcome.

Westminster Presbyterian Jackson St Eighth Avenue Ernest N. Hart R. L. Houston Miss Groenendyke Westminster League C. E Birmingham North Alabama West Side

Sunday church events and services announced

Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. by Rev. W. H. Aldridge. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. subject Soul Winning. Boys and Girls World club 5:30 p.m. Epworth League 6:30 p.m. Woman's Missionary Society 2:30 p.m. Monday prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. led by Mr. John Napps. Stewards monthly meeting Friday 7:30 p.m. ice cream serving at parsonage 7 p.m. all invited.

W. H. Aldridge Epworth League Woman's Missionary Society John Napps Stewards

Praise Prayer and Preaching at Local Church

Pastor presents sermon Believing God from Acts 27 25 at 2 pm Workers' Council of Sunday school meets. 6 30 pm Baptist Young People's Union directed by Miss Madeline Dix. 7 30 pm Evening Service with Young People's Choir and Orchestra on the Pillar of Clouds Exodus 12 13. No midweek service due to pastor's absence.

Workers’ Council of the Sunday School Baptist Young People’s Unions Madeline Dix Young People’s

Church Bible Study and Sermons Announced

Church of Christ on Nineteenth Avenue East invites to Bible study at 10 a m. H L Kirby speaks at 11 a m on God’s Last Will and at 7 30 p m on The Thought Will Be There Is Lots To Do After Baptism If We Reach Heaven. Come study with us.

Church OF Christ Nineteenth Avenue, East H. L. Kirby

Sunday church services notice

No preaching at 11 due to the pastor's absence. Sunday schedule includes 9 30 Sunday school 2 o'clock children's society 6 30 Young People's League and no evening service.

Children’s Society Young People’s League

Central Baptist Church Services Schedule

James Allen Smith is pastor. Morning worship at 10 45. B Y P U and B A U at 6 30. Evening service at 7 30. Wednesday Prayer Meet at 7 30.

Central Baptist James Allen Smith

Revival at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Promises Big Day

The Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church announces a revival with Rev. R. F. Stucky present. Services start with Sunday school at 9 45, preaching at 11, and a 6 15 B Y P U. Stucky has preached daily with growing interest, and the church prays tomorrow will be its greatest day.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Men's Bible G. W. Norwood J. P. Springer Y. P. U. Department L. Buck R. F. Stucky

Mind of Christ and Civilization's Triple Highway Sermons

Rev. Arthur H. Nabors invites all to both worship hours on Sunday. No special collection, two sermons on notable topics, and summer services kept short. Sunday school at 9 30 a m, sermon at 11, World Club at 2 30 p m, Epworth Leagues at 8 30 p m, and a 7 30 p m sermon inviting public worship.

Arthur H. Nabors Christ Boys and Girls World Club Epworth

Pastor Leads Bible School and Worship Service

J. E. Berkstresser conducts Bible School at 9:30 AM and W. M. Bailey leads Morning Worship at 11:30 AM on September 11.

J. E. Berkstresser Bible School W. M. Bailey

Make This Model at Home Frock Pattern Offers Practical Chic

The Decatur Daily Pattern Department presents pattern 2627 with sizes 14 through 44 and quick assembly in five parts. Includes illustrated step by step instructions and requires 3 percent yards of 36 inch fabric for size 16.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West Seventeenth Street New York City

Ancient and Modern Necromancy and Hypnotism Denounced

Sunday services at 11 o clock with Lesson-Sermons drawn from the Bible verse I Peter. Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Wednesday evening services at 8. Redding room open 2 to 4 on Tue Thu and Sat. All services in Byster building. Public invited.

I Peter Christian Science Redding Room Byster

Sunday Services and Bible Classes Schedule

The schedule lists 9 45 a m Sunday morning Bible classes 10 45 Sermon Our Duty To ward The Erring Brother 6 30 Young People's Meeting 7 30 Sermon Why Did God Harden Pharoah's Heart 7 30 Wednesday prayer services 3 00 Thursday Ladies' Bible class Brother ee a preach sey both the morning evening services Sunday The public is invited to hear his messages.

Pharoah Brother Ee A Preach

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