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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1914
Page
2
Rates listed by carrier and mail plans include weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual terms with specific prices. Reader calls to report missed issues to Decatur. ad copy due by noon for same day publication to ensure timely service.
The paper gratefully notes Mr. J. E. Blair for his broad religious reports that avoid sectarian lines and promote a common plane for salvation. His work is described as square dealing and deserves courtesy from readers and institutions alike.
President Wilson altered plans for Arlington memorial services delaying an address then gave a short speech followed by Speaker Clarke. The G A R veterans rearranged their program and observed Memorial Day across the East and North.
The First Baptist Church in Decatur announces evening services tonight. Members and visitors are welcome to attend and participate in worship and prayer.
The First Baptist Church in Decatur announces a week of services at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. with a sunrise prayer meeting Sunday at 5 a.m. The meeting in progress continues to Wednesday night and an cordial invitation is extended to all.
Central Baptist Church announces regular services tomorrow with Sunday School at 9 45 a m. The pastor will preach at 11 00 a m and 8 00 p m. An invitation is extended to all to attend. H B Woodward Pastor.
Affordable new cottage on Grant Street described as well located and cheap for the money. Also a beautiful Johnston Street lot between Fourth and Sixth Avenues offered by W. R. Smith.
The pastor returns from Texas and will preach tomorrow. Sunday School at 9 30, worship at 11 30. Senior Endeavor at 6 30, preaching at 7 30. The public is invited to all services.
Rev Brash conducts revival on Prospect Drive and Sixth Avenue South with sessions today at 2:30 and 7:30. A song and prayer service is planned for Sunday morning with preaching at 11, 2:36 and night. All are invited to attend and stay through the day with lunch, shade, and water provided.
West Side Presbyterian led by Rev. Pryor offers 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. sermons with 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor. Westminster Presbyterian under Pastor E. Lysander Gray holds Sabbath School at 9:30 a.m. and public worship at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. with topics “Remembering the Church,” “What Is a Christian?” and “The Three Names of Paul.” Visitants welcomed. services brief and homey. First Christian Church pastor Rev. O B Sears to preach May 31 both morning and evening. public invited.
The notice lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m Epworth League 7 15 p m with the pastor preaching at 11 00 a m and 8 00 p m Special topics will be discussed at both hours The pastor R I Walston invites record attendance and interest tomorrow at all services
A May 31 program at South Side Baptist features the B Y P U with sermons songs recitations and readings led by Ozella Barnett Dixie Holbrooks Walter Feild Ruth Smyrl Ernest Halbrooks and others. First Baptist in New Decatur hosts a Sunday schedule including Sunday School preaching sunbeams baptizing and choir events. The church reports spending over $100 on 150 chairs and 125 new song books as part of improving facilities and welcomes all attendees.
There is a special treat planned for every member of the Barraca class of the First Baptist Church who attends Sunday School tomorrow morning. About thirty members are on the roll and full attendance is expected.
Dr W A Clark of this city graduated from the Alabama School of Medicine earning the Rush trophy for top record in several subjects. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W H Clark of 331 Johnson Street and is regarded as a rising professional. The ceremony was endorsed by President Geo H Denny of the University of Alabama and Surgeon General William C Gorgas, U S A, among the invited guests.
Community readers widely borrow the Decatur Daily highlighting its popularity. Citizens from multiple neighborhoods express reliance on the paper for local news and events.
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