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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1929

Page

8

Missionary Elizabeth Claiborne to Speak at Central Methodist

Miss Elizabeth Claiborne, a China missionary since 1905, will address Central Methodist Church on Sunday at eleven in a talk representing the board of missions Nashville. The Southern Methodist educational programs mark her career with McTyeire Shanghai and Soochow roles, now on vacation promoting missionary work.

Elizabeth Claiborne China Central Methodist Church Miss Claiborne Methodist Church Board of Missions Nashville Tenn Southern Methodist Church McTyeire School Shanghai Methodist Institutional Church of

Plea Urges Continued School Attendance in Alabama

J. D. Cloud of 1602 Fourth Avenue South issues a plea for youths to remain in school. He cites Alabama figures: 65 of 100 quit by fifth grade, 20 never attend, 15 finish high school, urging parents to protect their children’s future as daily schooling adds about 5.05 dollars in value.

J. D. Cloud Fourth Avenue South Alabama

Pioneers Banquet Planned by Teddy Roosevelt Club

Members of the Teddy Roosevelt Pioneers club will gather for a banquet this evening at the YMCA. The event highlights club activities and community ties centered on local youth organizations.

Teddy. Roosevelt Pioneers Club

Y M C A Hi Y clubs to reorganize after school starts

Maynard Layman in charge of boys work at the Y M C A says Hi Y clubs will be reorganized shortly after school resumes Monday. A winter program of activities has been mapped out for the clubs.

Maynard Layman

Mrs J F Osborne Improves After Operation

Mrs J F Osborne of Hartselle route two is improving after a recent operation, according to word from her bedside at Baugh's Infirmary.

J. F. Osborne Hartselle Baugh’s Infirmary

Struck In Leg By Stray Shot At Home

Clarence Henderson of Ninth street south was wounded in the right leg by a stray .25 caliber bullet while working in his yard. He rose to his usual activity Friday after hearing the pistol report.

Clarence Henderson Ninth Street South Mr. Henderson

Change In Selling Days Is Announced

T O Bridges director of the Negro curb market announced that the two day selling system would be re adopted and that the three day system will be followed no longer after today. Regular Tuesday and Saturday selling days will be observed beginning with the coming week. Sales today were light on the Vine street market reaching 13 10 four negroes farmers were on the market.

T.O. Bridges Vine Street

Y M C A Traveling Secretary To Visit Here Next Week

J M Dudley traveling secretary of the Y M C A is expected to visit the local Decatur institution next week after spending several days there.

J. M. Dudley Dudley Decatur Institution

Shoots Nurse Then Turns Gun On Self

York, Pa. police found William Schweitzer dead in his car four miles from the city, the same revolver used to shoot nurse Florence Ramer who remained in critical condition at York hospital. Schweitzer had shot himself after declaring If I can't have you no one else will.

York Florence Ramer William Schweitzer Schweitzer

Lineman Killed by High Powered Line

James Hobbs aged 20 a lineman for Birmingham Electric Company was electrocuted in Birmingham Alabama when he touched a high powered wire Hobbs fell from a pole across the wire E P Hughes climbed the pole and cut the wire artificial respiration continued for about two hours without success.

Birmingham Ala James Hobbs Birmingham Electric Company Hobbs E. P. Hughes

Visitor Wm. T. Lemmond Travels From Somerville to Decatur

Wm. T. Lemmond of Somerville route one made a business visit in Decatur today as he traveled from his home to the city for work.

Wm. T. Lemmond Somerville Decatur

Mrs Bentleys Recovery After Operation at Baughs Infirmary

Friends of Mrs M E Bentley of Hartselle route 4 report she is improving after undergoing an operation at Baughs Infirmary.

M. E. Bentley Hartselle Baugh's Infirmary

Decatur Visit Noted by J T Jett on Albany Route

Decatur observer J T Jett of Albany route three was in Decatur on business today, according to local note.

J. T. Jett Albany Decatur

Cadet Knitting's New Mill Near Oct. 15 Opening

Indications show the Cadet Knitting Company will open its second mill around October 15. The Columbia Tennessee plant sits on Bee Line highway offering 55 000 square feet of two story brick and steel construction.

Cadet Knitting Company Columbia, Tenn Columbia

Pastor Returns From Tennessee Revival

Rev. Frank T. Smith of East Decatur Baptist Church returns after a ten day revival in Giles County Tennessee. He will lead worship at his church Sunday morning and evening.

Frank T. Smith East Decatur Baptist Church Giles County Tennessee

Special Classes At Central Baptist Church Next Week

Stewardship classes to be led by Rev. James Allen Smith and Prof. H. T. Lile at Central Baptist Church. Sessions convene each evening at 7 30 o clock.

James Allen Smith H. T. Lile Central Baptist Church

Conferences Set for Parents and Workers at Central Baptist

Conferences for parents and intermediate workers are scheduled for Tuesday at Central Baptist Church at 3 30 p m and 7 30 p m. A large attendance was anticipated.

Central Baptist Church

Rev J D Wallace to preach at First Presbyterian

Rev. J D Wallace, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will fill the pulpit both morning and evening Sunday. He has just returned from his annual vacation and will lead services at the usual hours.

J. D. Wallace First Presbyterian Church Wallace

Holy Communion Observed at St Timothy’s Athens

Holy communion will be observed at St Timothy s church in Athens Sunday evening at 7 30 o clock, Rev Peter M Dennis rector of St Johns Episcopal church here, preaching the sermon.

St. Timothy’s Church Athens Peter M. Dennis St. John’s Episcopal Church

Motor Scouts Patrol Bee Line Highway

Motor scouts patrol the Bee Line highway enforcing the state speed limit of 45 miles per hour and other traffic rules. Scouts are stationed along the thoroughfare, with some riding motorcycles and others in cars to monitor compliance.

Bee Line Highway

Dr J Y Hamil Returns From Brief Birmingham Visit

Dr J Y Hamil has returned from a brief visit to Birmingham, resuming activities locally after the trip.

Dr. J. Y. Hamil Birmingham

Central Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Missionary Talk

Central Methodist Sunday school starts at 9:30 with J. Levin as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 features Miss Elizabeth Claiborne the missionary to China speaking on Christian Missions. Evening service at 7:30 includes a sermon by the pastor on Large or Small Conceptions of God in prayer. Choir director Mrs H O Troup leads and Mr C E Lowery directs congregational singing. Wednesday hour of prayer at 7:45 p.m. acts 2 17. Buchanan 507 Line St. r month meeting.

Central Methodist Sunday School J. Levin Elizabeth Claiborne China H. O. Troup C. E. Lowery Buchanan St. R

St Pauls Lutheran Announces Service Schedule And Meeting

St Pauls Lutheran held 9 30 Sunday school and 10 30 Divine worship with a sermon on The Sacraments Means of Grace. A special voters meeting followed the service.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran

East Decatur Baptist Sunday Services Announced

Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with a 11 a m sermon titled Gods Highway The evening program starts with B Y P U at 6 15 p m and a 7 30 p m sermon Salvation In Its Three Aspects The church invites all to attend and join in prayer.

East Decatur

Westside Presbyterian Sermon Series on Lost Souls Begins

Rev. S. P. Pryor opens a new series at Westside Presbyterian with a morning sermon titled How a Governor Lost His Soul. Services are at 11 am and 7 30 pm with Sunday school 9 45 am Christian Endeavor 7 pm and a session meeting Tuesday at 7 30 pm.

Westside Presbyterian S. P. Pryor Christian Endeavor

J E Berkstresser Pastor Leads Weekend Church Schedule

J E Berkstresser ministers at 9 30 a m Sunday services with Bible school and morning worship on topic Ye are Not Your Own. Evening evangelistic service at 7 30 p m covers The Wonderful Name of Jesus. Mid week Wednesday gospel of John study at 7 30 p m invites all regardless of church affiliation.

J.E. Berkstresser Bible School Young Peoples Jesus Jesus Christ John God

First Christian Church Service and Schedule

Moulton Street minister Jewell Howard leads Bible school at 9 45 with J B Harlow. Lord's Supper observed. sermon at 11 30 on The Church at Ephesus. 7 30 pm Why Jesus Came. Monday at 3 pm Missionary Circle meets at Mrs J D’s home. All are welcome.

First Christian Moulton Street Jewell Howard Bible School J. B. Harlow Ephesus Jesus Missionary Circle J. D

Civic Righteousness Sermon at Sunday School Address

Geo. E. Boyd, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Sept 11 service at 11 a.m. on Civic Righteousness. 7:30 p.m. sermon by the pastor on Putting First Things First. Junior League 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Miss Clayborne, missionary from China, speaks 10:30–11 a.m. at the church. invited to attend Central Methodist at 11 a.m. cordial welcome to all.

Geo. E. Boyd J. H. Johnson Miss Clayborne China

Christian Science services in Morgan County bank building

Sunday sermon at 11 a.m. titled Man. Testimonial meeting the first Wednesday of each month at 8 p.m. Reading room hours 2 to 4 p.m. on Tue Thu Sat. All services held in Morgan County National Bank building. Public invited.

Morgan County National Bank

St John Episcopal notices of September 8

Saint John Episcopal at Jackson Street and Gordon Drive schedules services and classes for September 8 led by Rev Peter M Dennis including 7 30 a m church service 9 45 a m Bible class 10 a m men’s Bible class 10 a m morning prayer and sermon and 11 a m church school at the district Wilder Place Psalm 92 1 6 passage cited and sung in service.

ST. John’s Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive East Peter M. Dennis Wilder Place

Holy Communion and services at St Timothy's Athens

St Timothy's Church Athens holds Holy Communion on September 8 at 7 30 p m. Church of God with Pastor W H Moore invites at 9 45 a m Sunday school led by J C Conley. Morning worship at the usual hour with the sermon God First from I Kings 17 13. Young peoples meeting at 6 30 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m with What shall I do with Jesus from Mat 27 22. Come let us worship the Lord.

W. H. Moore J. C. Conley Jesus

Pastor Invites Worshipers for Services Sunday

J. T. Anderson is the pastor leading 9:45 am Sunday school and 11 am sermon on Deliverance. An evening 7:30 pm theme is A View of Life. Join for worship. we need you, and you need us.

J. T. Anderson B. F. Eal

Sunday Service Schedule Promises Morning Worship

At 9 30 a m Sunday school begins followed by 11 a m morning worship and preaching by the pastor.

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

Puzzle lists numerous clues across and down with mixed readability. Entries include ancient weapon bite upon worsily shallow dishes former president s nickname and many more unclear fragments from the scanned page.

Church Plea From Rev Dennis Urges Attendance

Rev Peter M Dennis of St Johns Episcopal Church urges the public to attend services. He argues neglect harms personal life and community, weakens will, harms home happiness, and that personal support and presence benefit both individuals and society. He calls for forming the habit of going to church.

Peter M. Dennis St. Ders Episcopal Church

Evening Worship and Endeavor Schedule

At 2 30 junior endeavor and 7 30 p m senior endeavor. Evening worship and all meetings follow.

Junior Endeavor Senior Endeavor

Westminster Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule at Eighth and Jackson

Ernest N. Hart, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9 30 for all ages with separate men and women classes. Morning worship at 11 on Willingness. C E societies meet at 2 for two age groups, Westminster League at 6 30 for older youths, and an evening service at 7 30 on Pentecost. All members and friends urged to attend.

Westminster Presbyterian Jackson Street Ernest N. Hart O. S. Hagerman Westminster League C. E

James Allen Smith Announces Sunday School Schedule

Pastor James Allen Smith invites students to meet classmates today. Sessions include 10:45 a.m. A Victorious Faith and 6:30 p.m. B Y P U with 7:30 p.m. The Other Side. Evening classes run seven days a week including Friday with Stewardship led by the pastor and Prof H T Lile. Conferences for Parents and Intermediate workers are at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

James Allen Smith H. T. Lile

Milton Sills Stars In The Crash At Princess Theatre

Milton Sills shines in The Crash at the Princess theatre on Monday and Tuesday. The hard-boiled wrecking boss and a burlesque troupe girl story unfold amid high Sierra settings with Edward Cline directing and Thelma Todd delivering strong showgirl support.

Princess Theatre Milton Sills First National High Sierra Mountains Frank L. Packard Edward Cline Thelma Todd

Funeral Services Be Held Sunday for Mrs Widener

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock at Central Baptist church for Mrs C J Widener age 50 who died at her home Thursday at noon. Dr James Allen Smith pastor will officiate with interment in Rose lawn cemetery. Eastern Stars will attend in a body.

Central Baptist Church C. J. Widener James Allen Smith Roselawn Cemetery W. P. Willoughby C. L. Buck W. O. Hauk T. R. Covey Claude McMillan John Patterson

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