Church circle meetings planned across several churches
Local church circles will hold Monday meetings at 3 PM in various homes and church sites. Womans Missionary Society of First Methodist convenes in four circles, Central Baptist W M S circles host quilting, First Presbyterian Women host multiple circles, with additional events from Decatur Mothers Club and Rook Club social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Society
Womans Missionary Society
First Methodist Church
George Williamson
J. G. Finley
Redding Emens
Central Baptist
W. M
FE. M. Lee
Grant Street
Carl Jones
E. T. Cunningham
Fifth Avenue
West
Cunningham
Circle
Jeddy Ryan
Johnston Street
Porrest Hosey
First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church
Central Methodist Circle
Central Methodist ‘Woman's Missionary Society
Circle Two
W. A. Brittain
J. J. Rose
West Moulton Street
Circle Three
Circle Four
Henry Cullom
A. H. Nabors
Roy Hendrix
First Christian Church
The
J. B. Harlow
Oak Street
Local Personal News Makers and Visitors
Miss Evelyn Kelley and Mrs. W T Jordan are ill at home. Miss Ophelia Norton visits her parents Henry and the Norton family for weekend. Evelyn Hefner and Edward Hefner travel to Huntsville for the football game. Colonel Sumter Smith and Mrs Smith of Birmingham are weekend guests at Wilder Place with the Edmundsons. Mrs. Smith known as Miss Seline Rountree is a longtime local visitor. Miss Lee of Tupelo visits her sister Mrs Hugh Valent ine. Mrs. M L Patterson of Baugh Tenn visits daughter Mrs W M Voorhies. Mrs Georgie Miller and Miss Claudie Leonard spend weekend in Jasper. Mr and Mrs James E King visit relatives here. Mrs G H Malone spent Friday in Birmingham. Mrs G H Smith ill at East Vine street home for ten days. Glenn Newheart travels Mobile area brought home ill. Mrs Redding Emens returns from Nashville visit. Mrs A M Cook in Birmingham Saturday visiting. Mrs J A Tidwell sick after appendix operation. Mrs M K Heath and baby to go home Saturday from Pensacola hospital. Mrs Claude Johnson from Enterprise Ala arrives to visit sister Mrs M K Heath. Miss Clara McAbee recovers from week long illness. Mrs Joe Fuller of Birmingham visits mother Mrs Lynn Hunter for weekend. Mrs Garner Pride visiting in Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter Smith
Birmingham
W. B. Edmundson
Wilder Place
Kiwanis Club plans talk by County Agent Gregory
The Kiwanis club agricultural committee arranges for County Agent Gregory to speak next Thursday evening. A. A. Jones and the farm committee supervise the meeting with other members of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Kiwanis ‘Club
Gregory
A. A. Jones
Selma Chamber Calls Birmingham Meeting On State Code
The Selma Chamber of Commerce schedules a meeting at the Thomas Jefferson hotel in Birmingham on Tuesday night for state compliance boards merchants and chamber representatives to study the code and its impact. Alabama chamber secretaries will gather Monday night at the same hotel with Roland H. Gray of Decatur departing Monday noon to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Jefferson Hotel
Birmingham
Chambers of Commerce
Alabama
Roland H. Gray
Decature Chamber
Splendid Meeting Held By Fourth Troop Scouts
The Fourth Troop of Boy Scouts held a splendid meeting at St. John's parish house with large attendance. Two new scouts Rodney Barton and Harold Bowers were welcomed by Patrol leaders Robert Buchanan and Prank Troop. First class work was begun and hopes set for all Fourth Troop scouts to reach first class by Christmas. Visitor H. B. Beard senior warden of St. John's praised the Scouts and noted the vestry provided the Scout room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Rodney Bar- Ton
Harold Bowers
Robert Buchanan
Charles
William Eyster
H. B. Beard
Roland Wilder
Beard
Young People of W M U to Meet in Decatur
A Mor gan County W M U rally will be held next Friday at 7 30 PM at the Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church in Decatur. Youths from across the county are expected to attend the session with invitations sent countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Decatur
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Riverton School Reopens with Katherine Weaver Returning
Miss Katherine Weaver resumes duties as Riverton high school teacher in Madison county starting Monday after a six weeks summer term. The Riverton school closed for the harvest period and the regular fall session begins then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Weaver
Riverton
Madison County
Bud Sims Improves After Hospital Knife Wounds
Bud Sims 20 son of J Sims is gradually improving at a hospital after being stabbed during a fight between two friends earlier this week. He sustained severe wounds while attempting to separate the attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Sims
J. Sims
Atenevolent Hospital
Young Sims
Norton to Preach At Moulton Heights
Norton, minister of the Moulton Heights Church of Christ, will preach this evening at seven o clock, Sunday morning at 11 o clock and Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o clock. The public is extended a cordial invitation to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ©. Norton
Moulton Heights
Church of Christ
Miss Smith Returns To School Duties
Miss Annie Sue Smith of Moulton Heights will resume her duties Monday morning after being called to Florence due to her father's death this week. She serves on the local school faculty and will return to classrooms as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Sue Smith
Moulton Heights
Miss Smith
Florence
Decatur Cat Head Examined for Rabies Findings
A cat head from Decatur examined at Tennessee Valley Laboratory showed no signs of rabies. The animal had acted strangely and was killed, with the head tested as a precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Central Baptist Church Announces Revival and Schedule
James Allen Smith leads 9:30 Sunday school and 10:45 worship with 7 p.m. services and a 7:30 p.m. midweek prayer. Mrs. Davis Cooper Jr. teaches “Teachers That Teach” starting Monday October 23 at nightly sessions. Rev. Roy Sloan preaches at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. with Epworth League at 6 p.m. Conference plans, new year officers, and Sunday reports are discussed ahead of the quarterly gathering at Chapel Hill. Dr. Sturdivant to preach at West Decatur next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist
James Allen Smith
Davis Cooper
State Sunday School Worker of
Montgomery
Boyd Puryear
Roy Sloan
Epworth League
Gus Blythe
Children of God
Chapel Hill
Woman's Missionary Society
Sturdivant
West Decatur
Church Sunday Schedule and Growing Choir
The church lists services: Men’s Bible Class 9 30 a m Sunday school 9 45 a m supervised by J F Springer sermon by the pastor 11 a m Y P U department 5 45 p m directed by C L Buck sermon by the pastor 7 p m Wednesday prayer service at 7. Our attendance is growing and the choir under W R Wallace is regaining its former stride inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Springer
Y. P. U. Department
C. L. Buck
W. R. Wallace
Preaching and singing schedule with speakers invited
H L Kirby speaks at 2 p m on Loving the Truth and at 7 p m on a Sack Pull of Campbellites. Preachers announce singing at 3 p m and invite the public to attend both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Kirby
Westminster Pres Church Service Schedule
Westminster Presbyterian on Jackson Street lists Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Men's and Women's Bible classes also at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. with sermon by Rev. Vance A. Gordon. Y P S C E meeting at 2 p.m. Vesper Service at 5 p.m. Sermon on education week entitled What Is Education. Rev. E N Hart to preach. Mid-week service Wednesday 7:30 p.m. The Church with the friendly Welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian
Jackson Street
Eighth Avenue
Ernest N. Hart
O. 8. Hagerman
Miss Groenendyke
Vance A. Gordon
Decatur
P.T. A
E. N. Hart
Willoughby Presbyterian Sunday Schedule and Sermon
Willoughby Presbyterian located at Sixth Avenue and Ninth Street SW announces 9 45 a m Sunday school 7 p m Evening Worship sermon topic Outside the Church Door Sunday services and weekly activities include 2 30 p m Monday Ladies Aid and 7 p m Wednesday Prayer Services with The Message to the Smyrna as topic in sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Smyrna
Westside Presbyterian Service Highlight With Guest Speaker
Westside Presbyterian on Seventh Avenue announces Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 with Miss Siten Greendyke as speaker. Junior and Senior C E meet at 2 30 and 6 15 respectively. Delegates report on the Convention and urge full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siten Greendyke
C. E
Sermons of Education Sunday at Local Methodist Church
Rev. Arthur H. Nabors leads a city wide education Sunday with 211 interested attendees. The program includes a 9 30 a m Sunday school, 11 a m sermon A Great Man for a Great Day, 2 30 p m Boys and Girls World club, 6 15 p m Epworth Leagues, and 7 p m sermon Why I Am a Methodist with a public invitation to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist
Arthur H. Nabors
Mabors
Epworth
Worship Theme and Sermon at South Church Service
R B Conner pastor of Sixth Ave and Fourth St leads Sunday church events. Sunday school 9 45 a m worship 11 00 a m. At 6 pm the Young People present a program on Worshiping God. At 7 pm the sermon topics Paying the Forgotten Vow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Conner
Fourth St
South
God
St Pauls Lutheran and West Decatur Methodist Services
St Pauls Lutheran Sherman St and Fourth Ave invites parishioners to 9:15 Sunday school 10:30 devotional service with Pastor E T Town and A J Holtman supt Bible class and Teachers' Training on Tuesday Ladies Aid Thursday 2:30 pm with Mrs EB Christiansen. West Decatur Methodist under Pastor 8 V Blythe holds Sunday school at 9:45 am with Prof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman St
Fourth Ave
E. T. Town
A. J. Holtman
Ladies’ Aid
EB. Christiansen
West Decatur Methodist
V. Blythe
St John's Episcopal Church Weekly Schedule and Notices
St John’s Episcopal at Jackson St and Gordon Dr. led by Rev Peter M Dennis. Green color for liturgy. Church school 9:45 a.m. Bible classes 10 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. Topic Education. Officials and teachers invited. Junior Y P L 5 p.m. Senior Y P L 6:30 p.m. O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Guild meetings Oct 23 and 25. Choir practice Oct 25 7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts Oct 27 7:15 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John’s Episcopal
Jackson St
Gordon Drive
Peter M. Dennis
St. John’s Guild
Harry Carpenter
Line Street
Martha and Mary Guild
Boy Scouts
St. Peter's Episcopal Mission Church School Session
Church school at St. Peter's Episcopal Mission scheduled for 3:00 p m with emphasis on lessons and activities for attendees.
Altar and Vestment Colors Note for Service
Instructions list color choices for altar and vestments. Church school session at 10:00 a.m. Evening Prayer and Sermon scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the church setting.
Probation After Death Lesson Schedule at Christian Science Church
Bible verses from Revelation 22 are included in the Lesson Sermon for all Christian Science churches. Sunday services start at 11 o clock with Sunday school at 9 45. Wednesday evening services are at 7 30. Reading room hours are 2 to 4 on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Services are in the Eyster building and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Eyster
Double Harness Drama Sparks Wedlock Clash
Ann Harding and William Powell star in the RKO Radio Picture Double Harness a spicy marital comedy drama about a cautious maiden and a playboy whose planned wedding leads to conflicts. Joan Colby pursues John Fletcher in San Francisco as their nuptials loom and deceit surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Harding
William Powell
Miss Harding
Mr. Powell
Joan Colby
John Fletcher
San Francisco
John
Joan
Mar
First Baptist Oak Lafayette Service Schedule
J E Berkstresser pastor leads Bible school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 with sermon Salvation and Service What Kin Are They Evening Worship at 7 features sermon The Cause and Cure for Doubts Baptist Young People Unions meet at 6 p m Mid week Bible Study Hour with prayer and praise there follows at 7 15 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Berkstresser
Bible School
W. M. Bailey
Baptist Young People’s Unions
Double Harness Hits The Screen With Joan At Center
Joan endures new trials to win her man in the studio drama Double Harness directed by John Cromwell. Supporting cast includes Henry Stephenson Lillian Bond George Meeker Lucile Browne and Reginald Owen with Jane Murfin adapting Edward P Montgomery's stage play.
Revival Series Draws Crowds at Gospel Tabernacle
Ross G Ninness preaches at 2 tur Gospel Tabernacle with daily services on foreign missions life of faith and the three crosses. A missionary party including Dr Tingley Rev A F Reifsnyder H V Andrews and Little Billy Sunday arrives Wednesday inviting public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
2 Tur Gospel Tabernacle
Ross G. Ninness
Ninness
Tabernacle
First Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule
J D Wallace pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m with a sermon titled Things That Will Remain Unshaken. Evening service at 7 p m follows a 6 00 pm Young People meeting. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
J. D. Wallace
Southside Baptist invites Decatur worshipers
J. D. Pickens, pastor leads 9:45 Sunday school with L. B. Wright as general. Morning worship at 10:45 features a sermon by the pastor. 5:45 B Y P U with Mrs Spanabel directing. Evening worship at 7 includes another sermon by the pastor. Only a church home in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Pickens
L. B. Wright
Y. P. U. Department
Will Spanabel
Decatur
Southside Baptist Church
First Methodist Canal Lafayette Hosts Sunday School Services
First Methodist Canal at Lafayette outlines Sunday schedule with 9 30 a m Sunday school led by J H Johnson and adult Bible classes. Pastor Dr Price preaches at 11 a m Christ Loved the Church and Gave Himself For It and at 7 p m Faithful Unto Death. Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p m led by Dr L G Sturdivant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Johnson
Price
Christ
L. G. Sturdivant
Young People’s Department
Ww. E. Curry
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C. C. Ferrell
E. 8. Morrow
East Lafayette Street
Decatur Mothers Club
Horace Griffin
W. W. Dinsmore
Griffin
W. P. Baugh
A. M. Roan
Marie Ballag
T. M. Jones, Jr
Bertha Timberlake
Rook Club
John D. Wyker
Canal Street
Wyker
Cassells
Frank Brown
J. B. Cassells
Marjorie Hannigan
Flo Pickens
A. B Pickens
Jimmy Bloodworth
Jane Harris
Robert Hudson
Christine Hamilton
George Bloodworth
Lampkin Guy
Lampkin
A. B. Lampkin
MRS. Carpenter Guild
St. John's Guild
Westminster
Westminster Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary
Mrs. Aldrich
Nona Aldrich
East
First Baptist Mission Study Club
First Baptist Mission
E. 8. Loyd
MRS. Markstein Card Club
W. B. Markstein
Ferry Street
Evelyn Kelley
Sherman Street
Ophelia Norton
Massey Business College
Mrs
Henry Norton
Evelyn Hefner
Edward Hefner
Huntsville
Miss Lee
Tupelo, Miss
Hugh Valentine
Georgie Miller
Claudie Leonard
Jasper
James E. King
G. H. Malone
Priday
Glenn Newheart
Mobile
Nashville, Tenn
A. M. Cook
J. A. Tidwell
Claude Johnson
Enterprise
Ala
M. K. Heath
Clara McAbee
Joe Fuller
Lynn Hunter
Garner Pride
Goidel
Cullman
Will Rogers
Doctor Bull
Theatre Culleman
Farm Bureau
First Avenue
S. G. McDuff
Mer
Gray
Norton
Theatre
Miartselle
Lubitsch
Miriam Hopkins
Herbert Marshall
Sixteenth Avenue
Charles L. Dobbs
19Th Avenue East
Westside Presbyterian
Seventh Avenue, West
W. A. Gordon
Church OF God
ST. Peter’s Episcopal
ST. Timothy's Episcopal
Athens
Green
Wm. Powell
First Baptist
Lafayette
Princess
Smashing Blue Eagle
Tom Tyler
William P Well
Henry Stephenson
Lilian Bond
George Meeker
Reginald Owen
Mitzi Shelton
And
America
Publix
Slim
Zasu
Nancy Carroll
Frank Morgan
Paul Lukas
Gloria Stuart
Tim
Clem & Scott Beauty Parlor
Southside Baptist
First Methodist
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