Powell Stars in Street of Chance at Princess
William Powell opens the week at the Princess Theatre with Street of Chance a Paramount all talking drama about a gambler and his brother in a perilous poker game. Renee Adoree stars with Powell and Lovin the Ladies screens Friday with Richard Dix in a light comedy romance at the Princess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Powell
Princess
Renee Adobee
Princess Theatre
Paramount
Oliver H. P. Garrett
Star
New York World
Powell
Davis
Regis Toomey
Toomey
Richard Dix
Princess Thebe
Dix
Police Recover Abandoned Auto
Decatur police recover an abandoned Ford sedan believed stolen and hold it for a claimant. The tag on the car was stolen from a parked vehicle in Athens, and officers will trace the owner through factory records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Athens
Independent candidate Hugh Locke speaks in county today
Hugh Locke an independent candidate for governor speaks in Hartselle today. He plans to visit Lacey's Spring this evening to deliver an address. Locke previously spoke in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Locke
Hartselle
Lacey’s
Judge Locke
Decatur
State Director Visits Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Dr. Leon C. Havens, state director of laboratories, arrives Tuesday for an inspection of the Tennessee Valley Laboratory where Dr. A. J. Perolio serves as director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon C. Havens
Tennessee Valley
A. J. Perolio
Robberies Probed Across Decatur Including Local Firms
Police officers today pursue a widening probe into several Decatur robberies at the Decatur Drug Company Lockmont Tire Company and Parsons Lumber Company. Few clues hinder the investigation as authorities press for leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Decatur Drug Company
Lockmont Tire Company
Parsons Lumber Company
Fine Increase For Negro Curb Shown
A May report from the Decature Curb Market shows total May sales of 254.42 with a notable rise from April. May sales today reached 33.69 with six sellers offering a variety of produce.
Dr Bridges Speaks Here Sunday Night
Dr Luther Bridges general evangelist of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will preach Sunday evening at the Central Methodist church. Bridges has enjoyed wide popularity as a preacher and singer. Cordial invitation is extended to the general public to hear him speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Bridges
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Central Methodist Church
Health Official Administers Vaccines During Open House
Dr. H. C. McRee visited Hartselle briefly on a business mission and returned to administer typhoid vaccine and diphtheria toxoids to residents. For weeks the county health offices held an open house inviting applicants for these shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. McRee
Hartselle
Improved Mrs Ed L Collier Reported Today
IMPROVED Mrs Ed L Collier who has been quite ill for several days at her home on Seventh avenue is reported improved today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed L. Collier
Seventh Avenue
Decatur plans large June 11 radio broadcast
W E Nethery district manager for Life and Casualty Insurance outlines Decatur’s June 11 broadcast on WLAC from eight to nine pm. The program is organized by the Decatur Kiwanis public affairs committee to showcase the town’s optimistic spirit amid hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Nashville
WLAC
W. E. Nethery
The
Life & Casualty Insurance Company of
Nashville, Tenn
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Juniors Gather for Decoration Day Ceremony
Members of the Junior Order Councils in the city will assemble at the Albany Council lodge rooms at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon for the Decoration Day exercises at the cemetery. The party will leave the lodge rooms for the cemetery promptly at 2 30 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Council
Little Boy Floyd Lee Dies at Home
Floyd Lee died at 2 this morning at his parents home 1601 Seventh avenue south He is survived by Mr and Mrs Marvin Lee and sister Marve line Lee Funeral services 3 30 this afternoon from the residence conducted by Rev Morgan Huntsville with burial at Rose Lawn cemetery Priest in charge of arrangements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Floyd Lee
Marvin Lee
Seventh Avenue
South
Marveline Lee
Mr. Morgan
Huntsvillle
Rose Lawn Cemetery
Circuit Court Opens Four Week Docket
Readied for a four week Circuit Court session starting Monday with Judge James E. Horton presiding. Civil cases pace week one, criminal cases week two and three, capital cases in week four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
James E. Horton
Patrolman W H Nance Improves After Illness
Decatur police officer W H Nance, a popular member of the department, is reported improving at his home following several days of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Nance
Decatur
Decatur Merchants Promote Broad Service for 135000 Residents
Every Decatur merchant supports broad service to encourage trade among the 135000 residents of the Decatur trade territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Announcements from Willoughby Presbyterian and Central Baptist
Willoughby Presbyterian announces Sunday school at 9 45 in the morning with preaching at 11 on Ye Prisoners of Hope. Intermediate and Christian Endeavors meet at 6 30 with evening service at 7 30 on Forgiveness. Central Baptist lists 10 45 worship Mother Home and Heaven and 6 30 evening service Good Tidings of Great Joy with 7 30 prayer and business Tuesday deacons meeting.
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Willoughby Presbyterian Cor
Personal Workers League
Central Baptist
James Allen Smith
Southside Baptist Church announces weekly services
Pastor J. D. Pickens leads Sunday 9:45 Sunday school urging families to attend with children, 11:00 Morning worship on The Son of God in Gethsemane, 6:15 Baptist young people's union, 7:30 Evening worship Zaccheus Saved. W. M. S. circles meet Monday 2:30, Y. W. A. at 7:30 with Miss Ola Aday, 1401 7th Ave. Wed workers meeting 7:00, mid week prayer 7:45, choir 8:15. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Baptist
J. D. Pickens
Gethsemane
Baptist Young People’s Union
Ola Aday
7Th Ave
Southside
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Revival Opens with Guest Preachers
Morning services feature 9:45 Sunday school and 11:00 sermon by Rev. J. P. McClanahan of Hartselle on Ye Are Not Your Own. Evening services at 6:16 and 7:30 led by Pastor with two week revival starting. Rev. M Bunyan Smith of Third Baptist Church Nashville preaches twice daily beginning Monday at 7:30 though Monday morning is quiet. Prayer and presence requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixteenth Avenue
Frank T. Smith
J. P. McClanahan
Hartselle
Our Church
M. Bunyan Smith
Third Baptist Church
Nashville
Schedule of church services for Sunday and evening
The church lists 9 30 Sunday school 11 Morning worship on Pentecost preparation 2 30 Junior Christian Endeavor 6 30 Senior Christian Endeavor 7 30 Evening worship The public is cordially invited to all meetings.
Baptist Services Announce Sermon and Singing Schedule
J. T. Anderson pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 and sermon at 11 with subject Filling Empty Vessels. B F Teal preaches Sept 11 at 11 00. 2 pm singing by East Town South Town and Fairview churches. 7 30 pm theme Despised and Rejected. Remember the Sabbath Day and keep it holy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Anderson
B. F. Teal
East Town
South Town
Fairview
St. John's Episcopal Church May Sunday Services
Rector Peter M. Dennis leads Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and 11 a m with Bible classes at 9 45 a m for women men and church school. Wilder Place services at 3 p m Y P S L meets at 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John’s Episcopal
Jackson Street
Gordon Drive
Peter M. Dennis
Wilder Place
Lord's Supper, Classes, and China Lecture at St Pauls
The Rev. E. T. Ton leads St. Pauls Lutheran Sherman St and 4th Ave with morning Lord's Supper at 10 30 am Sunday School and Bible classes at 9 30 am. Sunday School teachers training Monday at 5 30 pm. Bible class and slide lecture on With The Gospel In China Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul’s Lutheran
Sherman St
4Th Ave
E. T. Ton
China
Christian Science Sermon Denounces Necromancy and Mesmerism
Sunday 11 a m service titled Ancient and Modern Necromancy Denounced in Morgan County National Bank building. Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 8 p m. Reading room open 2 4 p m on Tue Thu Sat. All services held at the bank building. Attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County National Bank
Westside Presbyterian Service Schedule
Westside Presbyterian on Seventh Avenue lists Sunday services at 9:45 a.m. junior Sunday School, 11 a.m. morning service led by Rev. A. H. Manley, 6:45 p.m. Christian Endeavor, and 7:30 p.m. evening service. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westside Presbyterian
Seventh Avenue
West S. S
O. J. Thomas
Christian Endeavor
A. H. Manley
Sunday Services and Motto at W H Moore Church
Pastor W H Moore outlines a full day with Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by J C Conley, sermon at 11 00 a m on Gods Standard For Man, youth meeting at 6 30 p m, and an evening service at 30 o'clock titled In the Valley of Decision with the exhortation Come let us worship the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H- Moore
Joel
Lord
First Christian Church Children’s Day Activities Outline
Bible school at 9 45 with J B Harlow as superintendent Lord's Supper at 11 open to all who wish to partake Children’s program at 11 30 part of Childrens Day 7 30 sermon The Great Commission Women’s Missionary Circle meets with Mrs J D Brown 1323 6th Ave Regular monthly board meeting Monday evening 7 30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church Bible School
J. B. Harlow
The
Great Commission
Women’s Missionary Circle
J. D. Brown
6Th Ave
Does the Devil Own the World Sermon at First Baptist
The First Baptist Church on Oak at Lafayette St led by Pastor J. E. Berkstresser hosts 9:30 a.m. Sunday school under W. M. Bailey, 11:00 a.m. morning worship with a Luke 4:6 sermon. Evening evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. and a 6:30 p.m. Baptist Young People's Union directed by Miss Madeline Dix. Monday 7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts meeting led by Paul F. Dix. Midweek officers and teachers meeting followed by departmental conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
First Baptist
Oak
Lafayette St
J. E. Berkstresser
W. M. Bailey
Baptist Young
People’s Union
Madeline Dix
Boy Scouts
Paul F. Dix
First Baptist Church
Jesus
Central Methodist Church Notice for Sunday Services
John R. Turner pastor. Sunday school 9 30 a m J F Levin superintendent. Morning worship 11 00 communion service and short sermon. Hi and Senior League 6 45 p m. Evening worship 7 45 p m. Sermon by Dr Luther Bridges a general evangelist of the M E Church South noted preacher and singer. Public invited to hear Dr Bridges Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist
John R. Turner
J. F. Levin
Luther Bridges
Bridges
M. E. Church
South
West Decatur Methodist Church Sunday Schedule
West Decatur Methodist at 206 8th Avenue lists Sunday school at 2 pm church services at 3 pm Epworth League 6 pm and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm The Epworth Leaguers will lead the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Decatur Methodist
8Th Avenue
West
Epworth League
Epworth
Church of Christ on Grant Street Holds Sunday Worship
The Jas R Greer ministered at the Grant Street Church of Christ with Sunday Bible school at 9 45 a m and regular Lord's Day worship at 10 45 a m featuring song prayer scripture study communion and contribution in a service focused on simplicity and strict conformity to the Divine Word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Grant Street
Jas. R. Greer
Davis Opens Campaign in Morgan County Monday
W. C. Davis seeking the gubernatorial nomination will kick off his campaign in Morgan county Monday at 11 AM in the Morgan County courthouse during the circuit court opening session. He has visited the county multiple times since announcing and built a strong local organization amid predictions that he leads in this region and has generated notable enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Davis
Morgan County
Morgan County Court House
Davis
Veterans Plan Big Barbecue At Malone Park
A committee of Spanish American War veterans meets this afternoon to perfect plans for an old fashioned barbecue to be held here soon. The event is likely to be at Malone Park with the date and details to be finalized at the next meeting this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone Park
Pride Returns to Plan Summer Work at Local Campus
Pride, fresh from Washington and Lee University where he just finished his first year, returned today and will work locally this summer. He will be a sophomore next year and aims for a spot on the varsity football team after playing with the freshman team known locally as the Little Generals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Pride
Washington & Lee University
Pride
Virginia
Little Generals
Lifting Up Christ Theme for Evening Sermon
The discourse centers on lifting up Christ as the spirit of reverence. Evening sermon at 7 30 p m. A young folks class meets at 7 30 p m Monday. Prayer meeting also at 7 30 p m Wednesday. A welcome awaits you at every service.
Ninth Street Methodist Services Prompt Midweek Prayer
Pastor M. M. Newton leads Sunday school at 9 45 with sermon and communion. Dr R T Tyler from Decatur district preaches at 7 30 pm. Leagues meet at 6 30 pm and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm. Geneva conference note. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Street Methodist
M. M. Newton
A. G. Jones
Llam
R. T. Tyler
P. E
Decatur
Tyler
Dallas
Texas
Arvidson to Return After Detroit Y Conference
About 1500 delegates from 1000 Y M C A branches attend the forty fourth conference of the Association of Employed Officers at the Book Cadillac Hotel Detroit. L C Haworth states the profession requires specialized training with three colleges in Springfield Chicago and Nashville. The sessions discuss program building equality in Y M C A facilities and the democratic nature of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Association of Employed Officers
United States
Association of
Book-Cadillac
Canada
L. C. Haworth
St. Louis
Springfield
Mass
Chicago
Nashville
Nun Rosen
Jessie Bonstenle
Tennessee Valley Bankers Meet Tuesday
The Tennessee Valley Bank annual meeting will draw about 120 financiers from northern Alabama counties. Activities include Swan Lake boating and fishing for men, a Lyons hotel bridge party for women, a picture show, a Valley Country Club banquet at 7 30, a late evening social, a Wednesday golf tournament, and a full day of events promising great enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tennessee Valley Bank
Alabama
Swan Lake
Lyons Hotel
Valley Country Club
Theron Holmes Leaves Hospital for Eva Home
Theron Holmes, who suffers a back fracture from a recent automobile crash, was transported to his home in Eva via Priest's ambulance. He had been in Baugh's infirmary since the accident and showed notable improvement at the time of transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theron Holmes
Eva
Priest’s Ambulance
Baugh’s Infirmary
Little Flora Roberts Called To Reward
Flora Roberts two and a half months old daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Roberts died at 3 pm Friday at 1221 Third Avenue South. Body taken to Priest Funeral parlors for preparation. Funeral held at 2 pm today at home with Rev J D Pickens officiating and Belleview cemetery interment.
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Flora Roberts
W. A. Roberts
Third Avenue
South
J. D. Pickens
Belleview
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Renee ‘Adoree
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
4 Son
Lyof Tolstoi
Farnum
Cosmopolitan Theatre
New York
Morris Gest
Alexander
Arthur Hopkins
Barrymore
Fedya
M-G-M
J . Eleanor Boardman
Gilbert
Larity
Socner
Lovin
William le Baron
Lois Wilson
City Cleaners Laundry
Dr Bridges
King George II
Associated Press
King George of England
Chelsea
First Presbyterian
Fairview Baptist
Church OF God
Pride Returns
Florence Williams
Portsmouth
Ohio
France
Arvidson
Detroit Secretarial
Valley Bankers Meet
Hotel
Russell Erskine
Huntsville
Ala
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