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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1938
Page
8
President Roosevelt signaled a sweeping overhaul of federal tax laws in a Arthurdale WV address. He urged revisions to undistributed profits, capital gains, and exemptions to broaden fairness and ease taxpayer burden, aiming to boost enterprise and investment nationwide.
Mrs Ruth Henderson mourned by friends as services were held. Community members enjoyed singing at Union Grove and Guntersville. Misses Vera Cryer Olivia Wade Alice Beatrice Lamon and Mary Lou Henderson joined visitors and guests. The Junior Senior classes and faculty picnicked at Smiths Lake and Guntersville Dam. Graduation address by Rev E E Weaver of Tuscaloosa drew a large crowd. Community singing planned for Union Hill on the third Sunday in June.
In Chaneville Pennsylvania a three year old girl Shirley Louise Bennett disappeared while her mother gave birth to a new baby. After a four hour search Rudolph Bennett found Shirley drowned in a nearby well near the home.
The Ninth Street Methodist Church invites all to worship with services at 11 am and 7 30 pm with revival beginning June 12 led by Rev J Fred Sparks of Birmingham Alabama The church school meets at 945 am with Guy Jones as superintendent and prayer meeting is Wednesday at 730 pm The Young People Department leads the 645 pm session with Nannie Watson Miss Jewell Vaughn and Mrs A G Jones directing
John C. Cowell Jr. pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 with J C Cowan as general superintendent. Morning worship at 11 00 with sermon by the pastor. Evening service at 7 30 with Baptist Training Union at 6 30 and midweek prayer Bible study Wednesday. Bring your family to church.
Corner Oak and Vine Streets hosts Edward V. Ramage ministering at 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 a m worship with Life's Simple Things sermon 2 30 p m Pioneers meet 6 30 p m Young People 7 30 p m Evening worship during which elders and deacons will be ordained and installed.
Sunday services at 11:00 with lesson sermon referencing Romans and Matthew verses. Reading Room open Mon Wed Sat 2 to 4 at rear of church Johnston Street entrance. Public invited to First Church of Christ Scientist Decatur Alabama branch of The Mother Church Boston.
Pastor I. W. Myers leads Sunday School at 9 45 with A. L. Burns and a second 9 45 session. 1 00 The Two Thieves followed by 15 Training Union. 7 30 The Three Gardens and Wednesday prayer. Holy Spirit manifest in last Sunday services. All are welcome to feel at home and be blessed. Be a friend to Man and Worship and Serve the Lord.
The East Moulton church at Fourth Ave lists Edwin Wyle as minister with 9:45 a.m. services including The Church at School and The Caravan Mens Bible Class discussion on personal efficiency. 11:00 a.m. Worship with Lord's Supper theme Are we God intoxicated. Evening services include Young People and evangelism with sermon Steering by the Stars.
Dr. Alvin F Bell presents a May lesson from Daniel 1 8 16 19 20 and I Corinthians 9 24 27 urging self denial to master the body and guard health and morals. He cites Daniel as example of inner restraint and discipline against peer pressure and ease. He asks whether one is master or slave to bodily life and emphasizes temperance for personal efficiency.
The author denounces apathy as the blight of modern times, likening indifferent religion to children in the market who refuse to dance or mourn. He urges action and urges Decatur to become more church loving and engaged.
Cor 16th Ave and Wadsworth St announces a full day of activities. Morning 9 30 Sunday school 9 45 morning sermon by Pastor. 6 15 B T U directed by C L Buck. 7 30 joint service with Pairview Baptist led by Bro B C Carter followed by baptisms. Midweek prayer 7 30 Wednesday at church. Friday church business meeting.
St. John’s Episcopal on Gordon Drive hosts choir rehearsals Mondays at 3 00 p m. at St John’s, Tuesdays at 3 30 p m. for Martha and Mary, and Wednesdays at 7 30 p m. for the choir.
Westminster Presbyterian Church at Jackson and Eighth Avenue posts Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Rev L H Knight and a Baccalaureate Service at Riverside High School at 11 00 a m followed by a Young People League meeting at 7 30 p m and an evening service at 7 30 p m led by the pastor.
The listing notes a Monday 7 00 p m Boy Scouts meeting led by Scoutmaster Bob Hunter. A Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting discusses The Land of the Old Testament. Westminster church invites a friendly welcome to all attendees.
First Methodist Church announces 9 30 Sunday School led by Julian Harris with offering for Selma Methodist Orphanage and 11 00 sermon My Jewels. Evening services at 5 30 Young People 6 30 and 7 30 sermons on Discipleship and Conditions of Discipleship. Monday stewards meet 7 00 due to River side high graduation. Wednesday prayer 7 30 led by the pastor. Thursday 9 00 am bus to Montevallo Young People's Assembly leaves from Decatur church.
The Rev E T Town of St Pauls Lutheran invites visitors to the church at Sherman Street and Fourth Avenue E with a summer schedule: 8:30 Sunday School and Bible Class, 9:30 Hour of Worship, Teachers' Training Class Tuesday 7:30 pm. A Changeless Christ for a Changing World.
The Friendly Church led by Pastor L. J. Kaylor hosts 9:45 a m Sunday School with G O Devine as superintendent and 11:00 a m worship with a sermon on Unconscious Influence. Evening activities include 6:30 p m Young People's meeting and 7:30 p m parent discussion. Weekday scout and prayer meetings announced.
Rev. R. D. Cook presides with church school at 9 45 led by C P Parker Supt Morning worship at 11 00 Sermon at 11 00 by the pastor Intermediate and Senior Departments meet at usual hours Prayer services weekly Wednesday at 7 30 Choir practice Friday at 7 30 directed by Joe Philpot Parish invites all to attend
Sunday school at 9 30 with Pastor J H Chitwood leads to worship at 11 00 as he speaks on The Single Aim. Epworth Leagues at 6 30 followed by an evangelistic sermon at 7 30. Monday at 6 45 Junior Board of Stewards meets to motor to Woodall's. The Junior Board of First Church will be their guests 7 15 p m Tuesday Senior ...
A theological Q and A explaining that Jesus is God in the fullest sense, clarifying Isaiah 9 6 7 Christ as the Everlasting Father and discussing fallen angels and demon lore. It cites Hebrews 1 2 Colossians 2 and visions of judgment while addressing 1 Corinthians 11 17 and church vitality.
The notice lists a 7:30 p m Wednesday prayer service with a study of Ephesians chapter five and cottage prayer meetings at 3:00 pm on Monday Wednesday and Friday in city sections. Athens College presents Cois Lowery at 5:00 pm. Correspondence details include services at Oak and Lafayette Streets with preaching at 11:00 am and 7:30 pm, Sunday School at 9:30 am, Baptist Training Union at 6:30 pm, and an invitation to the public.
W. W. Coffey, Pastor, announces homecoming at Moulton Heights. Rev. Dan Prayter preaches at 11 o clock, J Ver non Rich of Huntsville at 2 30 p m. Sunday School at regular hour. Evening service features a Golden Jubies program by the Rac aoe Organizations and the W M A W M S observe fiftieth anniversary Monday and plan meetings through the week with listed leaders and times. Sunbeams attend church.
Hartselle churches list pastors and schedule weekly activities. Nazare ne Church led by Rev. R D Messerschmidt offers Sunday School 9 45 a m and revival services. Rev P M Covington preaches at 11 00 a m with evening sermons and Thursday prayer meetings. Rudolph R Scott leads another church with revival services at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m plus leagues at 6 30 p m.
The item lists Athens church activities including O. O. Payne as minister with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and E Miller preaching September 11 a m. Dr J W Caldwell of Hunts delivers the morning sermon at 6 30 p m with Christian Endeavor led by Henry Richter. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7 30 p m followed by choir practice.
Church of Christ notices listing A J Rollings minister. Sunday services at 9 30 a m and 7 30 p m with sermons on Prayer Hindrances and The Case of. Bible School at Athens CCC camp at 19 a m.
A Tuesday 2:30 p m Ladies Bible Class is listed with a Bennie Lee Pudge sermon at Bethel Church of Christ on Wednesday 7 30 p m Mid week Bible Study. M A Creel continues his Alabama City meeting through Sunday after which he resumes activities.
The item notes routine duties performed by a church leader within the Churches of Christ in Limestone County, detailing spiritual duties and community involvement. The text underscores ongoing ecclesiastical service and local religious activity without citing specific dates or names.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Pitts Minister. Morning worship at 11 with sermon by the pastor and choir. Union service at 7 30 p m honoring Reverend Virgil M Gardner retiring June 1st. City ministers participate and Dr Gardner delivers the sermon. Epworth League meeting at 6 30 p m.
Lee McCulloch recovers from illness while friends celebrate. Louise Washburn and Sarah Pearl Washburn recover from measles, and Betty Rhea McCulloch suffers colitis. A daughter is born to Harvey Rhodes and wife Maudie McClesky on May 24.
About 300 customers attended the Decatur curb market sale this morning. Prizes were awarded for contests with William E. Crawford and Mrs. F D Peebles winning vegetable baskets. New sellers joined, including Mrs Paul R Cain and Fred Wilcutt.
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