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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1931
Page
5
Friday evening featured a society recital by sixteen pupils of Mrs H T Rollo at her Sherman Street studio. Parents and friends attended as younger performers opened and advanced students closed with finished technique and etiquette. A social hour featured punch and floral decorations.
Eastern Star Mary Lou Dancy Chapter No 320 plans a regular Tuesday night meeting on Bank Street. Canal Street Rook Club entertained guests Friday at Mrs Will Wyker home with Miss Marie Ballas joining in. Prizes went to Mesdames Hunt and Brock. Mrs John Hamlin and Bill Price are mentioned in travel notes with Gene Gibson.
Memorial Day week Ferry Street Rock Club gathering featured Mrs S A Lynne hosting one guest Mrs D B Echols. Miss Dorothy Atkins from Memphis visited Decatur en route to Tuscaloosa. Mrs Clarence Strother and baby Kenneth ill at Grant Street home. An informal party honored Mrs Vera Austelle before her Mont Eagle Tenn trip. Jeff Minor visiting for business remained in Sheffield for weekend. The Hamlin family from Bonham Texas to stay in Decatur next week. Gene Gibson to leave June 6 for Pensacola to direct Capstone orchestra.
Miss Marie Ballas returns from Montevallo Alabama College to spend summer with her parents Mr and Mrs John Ballas. Various friends and relatives travel to or from Birmingham Chattanooga Monteagle Jefferson County Huntsville and other locales for summers visits airport events and family gatherings. Services announced with Biblical quotes and weekly schedule in Morgan County Bank building.
Westside church announces a full day of services and activities led by Rev. L B Hart and Rev. Lewis B Hart. Sunday features morning worship on gospel peace and a history lesson by Mrs Gladys Young, plus a 12:00 basket dinner and 1:30 afternoon service with special music. District meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society at 2:30 with Mrs M E McCluskey in charge.
Pastor James Allen Smith presents 4th sermon in a mother themed series titled Mother and Home. Evening message at 7 30 features The hand that rocks the cradle rules the work. Sunday School at 9 30 with goal of 600 from regular attendance elsewhere. Morning worship at 10 45. Prayer meeting at 7 30 Wednesday. Baptismal service to close.
St John’s Episcopal Jackson St East Rev Peter M Dennis Rector and St Timothy Athens announce Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and 7 30 p m with sermons by the Rector. Church School at 9 30 a m with Mrs Atlee Hoff as superintendent Bible classes and admissions for college students. St Peter’s Mission at 2 30 p m. St John’s welcomes all.
Pastor Stedham invites West Town Baptists and neighbors to visit Moulton Heights Baptist Church. Schedule includes Sunday school at 9 45, sermon at 10 45, B Y P U at 6 30, evangelistic service at 7 30, midweek prayer service Wednesday 7, workers council, and a brief prayer and praise session ending at 8 10. All welcome.
Public notice from Westminster Presbyterian Church listing Ernest N Hart and Pastas at Jackson Street area resigning or reorganizing roles, with address cues for meeting or filing.
W H Moore pastor invites in Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 with the sermon When Love Grows Cold from Matthew 24 12 J C Conley leads the Sept morning service Young People meet at 6 30 p m Evening worship at 7 30 and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 Come let us worship the Lord.
Sunday school begins at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m. The morning subject to consider is How Are Christians Cleansed From All Sins by the Blood of Christ H L Kirby will preach.
Sunday morning Bible classes at 10:45 with elder led services 6:30 young people meeting 7:30 services. Wednesday 7:30 evening prayer. Thursday 3:00 ladies class. Vacation time may boost attendance at Young People classes. Public invited to attend any or all services.
The church on East Moulton Street presents 9:45 Bible school 11:00 morning worship “Faithfulness and Reward” 7:30 evening worship “He Knew What Was in Man.” All ages urged to attend with classes for all and special music. Public cordially invited.
Westside Presbyterian on 7th Avenue invites members to Home Coming Day with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 10:45 a.m. A. H. Manley, the church’s first pastor, will deliver the sermon.
Willoughby Presbyterian at Sixth Ave and Ninth St posts Sunday activities. Sunday school at 9 45 a m no morning worship, attendance urged at Westside church. Christian Endeavor meets 6 30 p m with city union at First Presbyterian. Evening worship 7 30 p m with sermon titled Sin. Wednesday 7 30 p m midweek prayer service covers Ladder of the Beatitudes. Text urges attendance.
Pastor J. E. Berkstresser leads at 803 Ferry Street with Sunday school at 9:30 and worship at 11. The sermon, The Way In is The Way Out, addresses troubled hearts and human problem solutions. Evening worship at 7:30 features Super-Abounding Grace. 7:00 Workers Council meeting. 6:30 Baptist Young People's Union directed by Miss Madeline Dix.
At 9:45 Bible school and 10:45 morning worship. 6:15 B Y P U and 7:30 evening worship. Pastor will preach at both services and greet all members not providentially hindered. Sunday school teachers meet at 7:00 Wednesday. 7:30 mid week prayer with topic Santification.
The May 31 church lesson denounces ancient and modern necromancy mesmerism and hypnotism. The golden text urges praising the Lord for delivering souls from evildoers, while the Bible lesson admonishes that merely calling Lord is not enough without true obedience.
Pastor M. M. Newton conducts 9 45 Sunday school with A G Jones at 11 am. Laymen plan bus service. Revival by Rev BR Tyler at 7 30 pm Wednesday. Official board meets at the church Monday 7 30 pm. Public invited to worship.
An 11 o clock preaching service led by Elder Lemay invites the public to attend and worship with the congregation.
Rev. Arthur H Nabors extends invitation to college students of last year and prospective students, plus high school graduates, to attend Sunday morning service with a special message. 9 30 Sunday school 11 am sermon Making Good 7 pm Epworth Leagues meet 7 45 sermon A Great Day. Great music and gospel preaching offer a cordial welcome.
St Pauls Lutheran Sherman Street and 4th Ave E announces Trinity Sunday with 9:30 Sunday school led by A J Holtman and a 10:30 devotion. Funeral 3:00 for Mr T Thorsen. Training class Tuesday 7:30. Lutheran Hour Thursday 8 to 8:30 over Columbia chain. Sacred music and address by Prof W A Maier of Concordia Seminary.
Sunday schedule lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m Men's Bible Class at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 00 a m B P U at 6 15 p m preaching at 7 30 p m Pastor to preach both services Midweek prayer on Wednesday at 7 30 p m E E Speer dr to conduct service Monthly church business meeting Friday at 7 30 p m All welcome to all services
Rev W T Tiller hosts 11:00 a m sermon as district lay leader. Epworth leagues meet at 6:15 and 6:45 p m. Evening service at 7:30 p m with subject Praising God in Song. Bonanza quartet to sing and C E Lowery to direct the songs. S V Blythe Pastor.
The article highlights rural letter carriers gathering for a lake picnic and praises postal service personnel for their competence and fidelity. The speaker notes support for a 44-hour week and hopes for retirement provisions after 30 years of service.
In the Decatur Daily Classifieds an overflowing section shows opportunities densely listed, hinting at numerous job, sale, and service ads crowded together. The language conveys bustle and high volume in a local paper’s ad pages.
Reading classifieds takes little time and helps save money on purchases and services. This quick tip highlights how skimming listings can reveal bargains and opportunity across local markets.
A concise note outlines thrift regulations in the field section describing standards for savings, budgeting, and responsible spending. The document emphasizes prudent financial practices and adherence to applicable rules.
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