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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1927

Page

2

Cochrane Bridge Plans Spark State and Local Effort

In June 15th discussions outline elaborate plans for a monumental bridge spanning Old Spanish gp est region. John T. Cochrane leads a financing scheme linking Alabama Mississippi Florida and California routes with Gulf to north highways. The project envisions a large cross state road network and new Mobiles Bay access, highlighting five rivers and datedesign sections to enhance regional travel.

Cochrane Alabama Florida California Issippi Gulf John T. Cochrane Mobile Bay

Church Events and Meetings Schedule Announced

The schedule lists Sunday services at 7:30 p.m. and 2:50 p.m. events, with Rev. J. D. Ter, pastor, and D. Hunter as superintendent. Junior Epworth League meets at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, with Marjorie Spencer as president and Walter Supt. Also notes a mutual cooperation theme and Beecy praise day.

Ae D. Hunter Junior Epworth League Mre Peverts Marjorie Spencer Jae. Dd. Ter

Seater. Ave Service Schedule at Local Church

Sunday worship includes Bible date at 11:30 am and 1 pm services. Sermons titled Why It Believe in Im mnior c. BE and Society at 2:30 pm. Young People discuss Wanted a Room. Special quartet and solo by Rev E N Hart. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Friendly welcome to all.

Pene A. m E. N. Hart

Decatur Baptist Church Evening Schedule and Notices

Rev J D McCready pastor at Decatur Baptist Church on Oak and Lafayette Streets announces a 9 30 morning Pete school and a 6 30 evening program about The Human Interest Story of the Southern Baptist Convention. Visitors welcome to be introduced to the pastor and attend services.

Decatur Baptist Church Oak Lafayette Streets J. D. McCready Pete Garnen Canan Southern Baptist Convention

Fateview Baptist Church Service Notice

Fateview Baptist Church Anderson invites the public to attend Sunday services at 9 30? and 11 00? with pastor J T Anderson. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening and Y P U Sundays at 6 30. Brevindy cordially invited.

Fateview Baptist Church Anderson Sease

Ninth Street Methodist Church Daily Schedule Event

The Ninth Street Methodist Church lists a reception for new members at 11:00 A.M. on Sept day, with a 7:00 P.M. president meeting and 7:30 P.M. evening worship. Special music and important announcements noted. Monday is a church work day and a 7:00 P.M. regular board of Stewards meeting follows a joint session of building Trustees and finance committees.

ST. Mthodist Mday School L. R. Yarbrough Alr Board of Stewards

Central M B Church Morning Worship Notice

Scattered church schedule lists Rev J F Levin delivering morning worship at Central M B Church in apartment 11 with brief service details unclear in the readable text.

Church of Christ Grant Street Sunday Schedule

A truncated church notice lists Sunday school at 6 45 a m Long service scripture reading and prayer at 11 30 am Mission and contribution at 11 30 am Wise Ivan P am and evening prayer meeting noted in the fragment indicating typical worship times at the Grant Street Church of Christ.

Ivan P. Am

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

The Willoughby Presbyterian Church lists Sunday services at 9:46 Sunday School 11:00 morning worship and 7:30 evening worship with a 6:90 Christian Endeavor. A prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 7:30 p m. All are invited.

Wrship Eee Man Érmons Christian Endeavor

First Christian Church Sunday Services

Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m followed by communion and morning worship at 11 00 a m The evening service at 7 30 p m features a sermon titled Power for Salvation led by Pastor Ww L Outhouse

First Christian Church L. Outhouse

Sacred Harp Singing on Church Lawn Urgently Invited

Sacred Harp gathering scheduled at 9 30 all day invites participation on the church lawn. All Marp analae residents urged to attend with others likewise invited for the event.

Verybody Marpanalae

Central Baptist Church May 29 1927 Service Schedule

The Central Baptist Church lists events for Sunday May 29 1927 including 9 30 Sunday school 11 00 sermon A Far reaching Statement 6 00 B Y P U and 1 00 Wednesday prayer and praise service with a note on The Early Gos from the sermon title.

Central Bapptist

St Pauls Lutheran Service and Lecture Schedule

St Pauls Lutheran presents 10 80 divine worship with lay service led by Mr A J Holtman The Ascension of Jesus Christ and a 7 30 illustrated lecture on Africa announced for the same service period

Paul's Lutheran A. J. Holtman Jesus Christ Africa

Westside Presbyterian Sunday Services Schedule

The Westside Presbyterian Church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m worships at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with the topic The Joy of Faith Sunbeams and Juniors meet at 8 p m and Senior Endes at 1 30 p m Prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m The public is invited to all services.

Westside Presbyterian Church

Church of God Worship and Study Times

The church led by Pastor A Q Bridwell offers Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship and preaching at 11 00 a m a 6 30 Young People meeting and 7 30 worship and preaching Prayer meeting follows Wednesday night A cordial welcome to all attendees.

Church OF God A. Q. Bridwell

First Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

The church lists services and classes including 9:30 men’s Bible class 9:45 Sunday school 11:00 sermon titled A Waning Love 1:80 Sunbeams 6:15 B Y P U 7:30 sermon Christian Fortitude Do not restate or quote long phrases from the source.

First Baptist

Olympian Games Sermons Begin at First Methodist

Beginning Sunday Rev R T Tyler preaches a series of sermons at eleven oclock on The Olympian Games and at eight oclock p m on The Temptation of Jesus. First Methodist and Epworth League invite the public to attend all services. A ninety day Reds and Blues contest ends this Sabbath with 100 percent attendance expected.

Methodist J. H. Johnson Reds Epworth League John G. McGhee R. T. Tyler Jesus

Holtmann To Lead Service At St Pauls Church

The Lay service at St Pauls Lutheran Church tomorrow morning will be led by A J Holtmann as Rev R W Hahn is indisposed due to a gland disorder. An illustrated lecture on Africa titled At the Foot of Mt Kilimanjaro will be shown at 7. Walther League sponsors the event.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church A. J. Holtman R. W. Hahn Africa Mt. Kilimanjaro Walther League

Athens Churches Staging Schools Begin June 6

Four week program starting June 6 offers daily sessions for children ages 4 to 15. The school combines Bible study with handwork carpentry and other manual arts taught by local and visiting leaders. Classes run 9 to 12 each weekday, with no sessions on Saturdays or Sundays.

Post Office Team Falls to Local Mechanics at Fairgrounds Park

The post office squad lost 10 to 6 to a team of local mechanics at Fairgrounds Park on Thursday afternoon. Dewey Barker pitched for the government employees, Bill Crutcher for the mechanics. Spectators called the game extraordinary with several veteran players, including Postmaster C. M. Hillis, showing little prior ball experience. Errors were frequent and careless.

Fairgrounds Park Dewey Barker Bill Crutcher C. M. Hillis William II Germany

Minstrel Concert Draws Crowd in Hartselle

The Limestone county band concert and minstrel show drew about 600 fans in Hartselle Thursday with an unusually cordial reception. The troupe will perform next week in Decatur and the following week likely in Florence.

Hartselle Limestone County Decatur Florence

Athens Lumber Wins Lauderdale County High School Contract

Athens Lumber company secured the contract to rebuild Lauderdale County High School at Rogersville after a recent fire. A. R. Springer, Florence county superintendent, announced the project will be new and more modern, with work starting immediately for an early fall completion.

Athens Company Athens Lumber Company Lauderdale County Rogersville A. R. Springer Florence

Moore to Open New Store in Decatur Plan Confirmed

J. G. Moore, headquartered in Florence, has decided to extend his retails by opening a new store in Decatur after rejecting Decatur and Huntsville as sites. The Tri-Cities Daily Friday issue carried the announcement but did not specify an opening date.

J. G. Moore Florence Decatur Huntsville Tri-Cities

Mizpah Class To Meet In Annex

The Mizpah class of Central Baptist church will meet for the first time in the new annex this Sunday. Mrs. Mintel is the teacher for the 9 30 morning session. previously the class met at the W P Carter home on Grant street.

Cen Baptist Church Mintel Central Baptist Church W. P. Carter Grant Street

Heavy shower hits area after dry morning

The weather bureau reported only a trace of rain until eleven this morning, then a heavy shower developed. No other precipitation details were provided.

Weather Bureau

Lindbergh To Sail Home June 16 On War Vessel

Reports from Detroit say Captain Charles Lindbergh will depart for home around June 16 aboard an American war vessel tendered by President Coolidge. Evangeline Lindbergh confirmed the cablegram received in Detroit. In Los AngelesPantagus of a vaudeville circuit offered Lindbergh ten thousand dollars per day for a year.

Detroit Charles Lindbergh President Coolidge Evangeline Lindbergh Los Angeles Alexander Pantagus Charles ‘Lindbergh trans-Atantic Flier

Decatur Urged to Advertise Its Business Value

Publicity push urged for Decatur by local banker Thomas A. Bowles and Junior Chamber of Commerce leaders. He frames city government as a corporate sales department and calls for intensive advertising to showcase Decatur merit, power resources, factory sites, rail access, and labor to attract growth and residents.

Decatur Thomas A. Bowles Contra’ Poe Bank Vie Comeat Oranaads Bowles Aga Pega Characer of Commerce T&o

E W Phillips Named Contest Winner for Local Service

E W Phillips, a well known local insurance figure, was notified by The Brand of American Yeoman that he won the Alabama prize for the most valuable service this month. A bonus check accompanies the notification, as the company reaches its thirtieth year and reports a sale of 0.000,000 in insurance this year.

E. W. Philips Brat of American Yeoman

Shops Pay Postponed For Holiday Weekends

Louisville and Nashville shop employees will receive their pay checks on Saturday due to Monday’s holiday.

Louisville and Nashville

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