Central Methodists and Baptists host circle meetings
Society notes describe Mrs. Mary Black hosting Central Methodist circle four and a birthday event for her mother Mrs. J A Foster with cake and gifts. Other church groups including Circle meetings at Central Methodist and Central Baptist, a Friday Thirteen gathering, and a Rook Club event are reported along with attendance at upcoming services and picnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Black
Circle Four
Central Methodist Church
Local personals note a string of health and visit updates
Mrs. John W. Jones remains bed bound on Ferry street. Miss Myrtle Graves travels to Green ville Ala for the weekend. Miss Bee Dickerson arrives next week to stay with Miss Graves. Marvin McCluskey rushed to Benevolent hospital for appendix surgery and is resting well. Solomon and Renegar of Pulaski Tenn. have come to be with Marvin. Mr. and Mrs. Ned Marcrum of Gadsden Ala. plan a weekend visit with the Rev. and Mrs. Neal Stevens of Huntsville. Mrs. Mary D. Simpson shows steady improvement after a recent stroke. Mrs. Kimball Jones, Russellville teacher, spends weekend with her mother. James Ferrell leaves for Harvard Graduate School after visiting New York friends. Joe Broadus resumes Banking School at Harvard University. W Duren suffers with a Louie and Hilbert eibert, Phil.
Right of Way Sought for Joe Wheeler Highway Paving
Highway officials seek remaining right of way to finish paving the Joe Wheeler highway. All rights from Decatur to Wheeler and Tuscumbia to the Lawrence county line have been acquired. 11 mile stretch Wheeler to Colbert line requires condemnations. Width along federal roads set at 80 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wheeler
Decatur
Wheeler
Tuscumbia
Lawrence County
Colbert County
Be gins Sixth Year as Rector Dennis to Start Sixth Year
Rev. Peter M. Dennis rector of St. John's Episcopal church will begin his sixth year as rector Sunday. In Decatur he is popular and affectionately known as Pete. He is a charter Rotary member and has led charity and community service efforts locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter M. Dennis
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Dennis
Decatur
Pete
Rotary Club
Community Service Committee
Decatur Charity Council
Morgan County
Red Cross
No Filing Tax Due Knight Declares No Filing Tax Due
Montgomery Ala Sept 23 AP There is no filing tax due on the deed to the Fort Payne city board of education conveying lands to be held in trust for public schools This was the opinion of Attorney General Thomas E Knight Jr in response to a Morgan county probate judge query The ruling says the legislature did not intend to tax the filing of such a deed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
City Board of Education
Fort Payne
Thomas E. Knight, Jr
B. L. Malone
Morgan County
Wallace Begins Extended Texas Visit
George Wallace departs for an extended tour of Texas. He plans stops in multiple cities across the state to meet supporters and discuss campaign issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wallace
Points
Trexas
Social Directors in Annual Meet
Miss Claudine Leonard head of the local child welfare department will attend a four day meeting of state directors of social work in Montevallo at Alabama College. The Alabama gathering features speakers from several states and will discuss progress in social work. Leonard will return to resume duties at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudine Leonard
Montevallo
Alabama
College
Malone Speaks on Campaign Issues in Tennessee Valley Tour
Judge Malone outlined his platform focused on highways, schools, labor and currency inflation during a tour across Lauderdale, Morgan and Limestone counties. He emphasized completing the Lee and Joe Wheeler highways linking Memphis to Washington and touted good roads progress in northern Alabama. He planned stops in Anderson, Rogersville and Lexington with earlier remarks in Scottsboro and anticipated a Muscles Shoals to the sea highway push at the Beaufort convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Club
Malone
Limestone County
Judge Malone
East
Lauderdale County
Anderson
Rogersville
Lexington
Morgan County
Decatur
Lee
Joe Wheeler
Memphis
Alabama
Washington
Tennessee Valley
Scottsboro
Hunstville
Chattanooga
United States Good Roads Association
Beaumont
Texas
Mrs Poole Improves in Health and Seeks Election Hope
Mrs Esther Poole, visiting daughter Mrs H F Sherrod in Eva, shows marked health recovery after a fall that broke her hip. She now walks without a cane and plans to vote for B L Malone on October 3, believing him elected to congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Poole
H. F. Sherrod
Eva
Reality sermon and church notices on Grant Street
Church of Christ announces 9:45 morning Bible services and 10:45 preaching by Robert Parish who departs for Harding College Morristown Ark after morning service. Evening and midweek services listed with Bible class and Reading Room hours. St John’s Episcopal invites parishioners with schedule notes and youth group in Green vestments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
ST. John’s Episcopal
Jackson St
Gordon Drive
Peter M. Dennis
Seybourne Lynne
Sunday church services and programs announced
Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by J H Johnson with adult classes at the same hour. Dr W F Price to preach both services. Bible topics include When Jesus Saw the Scattered Multitude and A New Commandment. Epworth Leagues meet 6 30 p m. Board of Stewards meets Monday 7 30 p m. prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m. September sponsored by the Woman's Bible class. Special musical program Sunday by the choir and Mrs W E Curry at the organ. Congregation invites all to attend and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Johnson
W. F. Price
Epworth
Board of Stewards
Woman's Bible Class
W. E. Curry
Revival at West Decatur Methodist Church
West Decatur Methodist announces a week long revival starting Sunday with nightly services led by Rev. Roy Hewlett of Hartselle. Sunday schedule includes 9:45 Sunday school 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. sermons on revival importance and salvation neglect. Youth groups meet 5 p.m. and Epworth League 6:15 p.m. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Puryear
J. E. Wallace
Epworth League
Julian Moody
Roy Hewlett
Hartselle
First Presbyterian Holds Services With Dr Pettingill
The First Presbyterian Church led by Pastor J. D. Wallace hosts Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m The day features Dr Pettingill speaking at 3 p m in a union meeting at the Baptist church on Present Day Conditions in light of prophetic scriptures He also speaks at 7 30 p m at First Baptist and teaches mornings at Westminster and evenings at Central Baptist through Monday and Tuesday The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary
Pettingill
Undeay
Eyster
Dr. Pettingill
Union
Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
First Presbyterian
First Baptist
Westminster Presbyterian
Central Baptist Church
Willoughby Presbyterian Church Service Schedule
Willoughby Presbyterian at Sixth Avenue and Ninth Street lists Sunday school at 9:46 a.m. and evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Pastor W. A. Gordon leads a study titled The Seven Churches in Revelations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willoughby Presbyterian
Sixth Avenue
Ninth Street
A. Gordon
Sunday School and Worship Schedule at Local Church
At 9 45 a m Sunday school welcomes all visitors and urges community affiliation with Christian services. 11 a m morning worship features the pastor's sermon and a children's message. 2 30 p m junior C E and 6 45 p m senior C E invite participation as the group prepares to attend the district Christian Endeavor Conference in Huntsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
Huntsville
Bible Verse Quoted in Christian Science Lesson Sermon
A Bible passage from Ecclesiastes 3 14 15 is cited in a Lesson Sermon used to guide Christian Science teaching. The text notes that God’s work endures forever and that what has been will be again, emphasizing reverence before God.
St Peter's Episcopal Mission Church School Spryly Held
St Peter's Episcopal Mission advertises church school at 3:00 p.m. on the 15th Sunday after Trinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Peter’s Episcopal Mission
Color, Vestments, and Service Times for Church School
The notice specifies green as the color for altar vestments. Church school meets at 10:00 a.m. Evening prayer and sermon are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The theme emphasizes worshipping the Lord in the beauty of Holiness.
St Pauls Lutheran Church Schedule and Welcome
St Pauls Lutheran Sherman Street and Fourth Avenue invites all to 9 15 a m Sunday school and Bible class led by A J Holtman 10 30 a m devotional service Ventry meeting at 730 p m Teachers Training Class Tuesday 730 p m Ladies Aid Thursday 230 p m with Mrs H Clark Registration for Communion Friday slogan A Changeless Christ for Changing World You too are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman St
Fourth Ave
E. T. Town
A. J. Holtman
Ladies’ Aid
H. Clark
Southside Baptist Promotion Day Services
J D Pickens pastor urges punctual attendance for Promotion Day at Southside Baptist. 9 45 Sunday school, 10 45 morning worship, 6 15 B Y P U department, 7 30 evening services with special music. Officers teachers and B Y P U members urged to attend. Public welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Baptist
J. D. Pickens
B. Y. P. U Department
Will Spanabel
Southside
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Pastor Preaches on World Conditions
The church schedules 9:30 Bible school with Supt. W M Bailey and a record attendance forecast. Morning Worship at 11 features a sermon on Living for Self or the Savior, with Dr W L Pettingill Also a 3 pm Mass Meeting and a 6:30 pm Young People's Union directed by Miss Madeline Dix. Services extend to Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
W. M. Bailey
W. L. Pettingill
Where Should Decatur Get Her Power Sermon Promoted
Sunday school promotion day urged for all at 9:30 a.m. with sermon hour at 11 a.m. titled God's Injunction To His Church. 2:30 p.m. Boys and Girls World club. 6:45 p.m. Epworth Leagues for youths. 7:30 p.m. sermon on Decatur power with special music and inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom of God
Epworth
Decatur
Brilliant-Boston Post Leads Alabama Legion Drive
The Brilliant-Boston Post in Marion county Alabama becomes the first in the state to go over the top in the current membership drive. State adjutant J Trotter Jones reports more than 300 Legionnaires have paid 1934 dues, up from 50 at this time last year. The post also led in membership last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Brilliant
Boston Post
American Legion
Marion County
J. Trotter Jones
Brilliant Boston
Sixteen Take Civil Service Tests for Postmasterships
Sixteen candidates for postmasterships at Hartselle and Moulton took civil service examinations today at the Decatur post office. Six women and ten men comprised the group. The tests were held in the civil service rooms of the federal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Moulton
Decatur Post Office
Civil Service Rooms
Federal Building
Central Baptist activates revival with Dr Pettingill
James Allen Smith, Pastor, leads 9:30 a m Sunday school and 10:45 a m worship at Central Baptist. Evening services at 7:30 p m, B Y P U at 6:30 p m, Wednesday prayer meeting, revival series by Dr Pettingill urged. Come with friends, bring the unsaved, pray for a great revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist
James Allen Smith
Pettingill
Westminster Presbyterian Church Activities and Appeal
Westminster Presbyterian on Jackson Street holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages Men and Women Bible classes also at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 11 with the sermon Anchoring the Soul Y P S C E at 2 00 p m Westminster League at 6 30 p m Evening services at 7 30 with Gratitudes Graces The church urges members to pay half year pledges and support is requested for those who can contribute some amount. The church greets visitors with a friendly welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian
Jackson Street
Eighth Avenue
Ernest N. Hart
O. 8. Hagerman
Miss Groenendyke
Westminster
Church of Christ Plans Evening Service at 7 30
Morning service omitted for the time being. Evening service at 7 30. Sermons titled Still Considering the Sin and Destruction of Neglect. All are invited to attend at the Church of Christ on 19th Avenue East.
Obstacle Race Play at Sixth Ave Church
R. B. Conner pastor on Sixth Ave and Fourth St invites families to Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m Young People's Society presents a play An Obstacle Race at 6 30 p m sermon at 7 30 p m with subject Complete Deliverance From and Victory Over gin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Young People’s Society
Fall Rally 10 Held in Cullman by Walther League
The Walther League zone two fall rally is set for St Pauls Lath Church Cullman with attendees from Birmingham Hanceville and Decatur. The program includes an 11 AM sermon by Rev Henry Meyer a 2 PM address by Prof Austin Prodochl and a model mission meeting by Rev E T Ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walther League
St. Paul’s Lath
Cullman
Tives
Birmingham
Hanceville
Decatur
Henry Meyer
Ladies’ Aid
Austin Prodochl
Birmingham Southern
E. T. Ton
Louise Holtman
Katherine Schneider
Ann Clare Carlisle
I. D. Carlisle
A. J. Holtman
Chicago
Hartselle AIDS NRA Movement Grows In Morgan County
The Hartselle beat hosts rally for Roosevelt program as F. E. Burleson reports 25 white and 111 Black residents sign consumer cards. Blue Eagle distribution begins in Hartselle with Mrs Grace Hough expanding totals in Lacey's Spring beyond 100 cards. next-week reports expected from other Morgan county beats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Roosevelt
F. E
Albert Jervis to Leave for St. Louis in October
Albert Jervis will depart in October to resume his duties in St. Louis, concluding his current assignment and returning to his former post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Jervis
St. Louis
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Canal
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Circle Two
Tommy Woodard
C. D. Patterson
Emerson McCulloch
Roy Odom
John Green
Sherman Street
Wilson
Seventh Avenue
Betty Burleson
Leroy Murphree
East Vine Street
Central Baptist Sunday School
Hortense Kirby
Endlam Oaks
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First Methodist
First
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W. L. Padgett
L. W. Lee
James Duncan Memorial
Jim Johnson
East Walnut Street
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Red Wells
Helen Sutherland
Frank Sutherland
Mrs. Sutherland
McNeill Apartments
Dorothy Whaley
Maurice Whaley
A. R. McGuire
Fourth Avenue
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Austinville Road
Will Wyker
Wyker
Wilson Lake
Alan Wallace
H. T. Berryhill
Robert Perry
Marie Ballas
C. L. Towns
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Miro Sse
Temi Tidwell
King of the
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the Lion Man
Frances Dee
Paramount Picture
Charles Stonehans
Clopton
John W. Jones
Myrtle Graves
Greenville
Miss Bee Dickerson
Miss Myrtle Graves
Marvin McCluskey
the Benevolent Hospital
J. Solomon
W. E. Renegar
Pulaski, Tenn
Marvin. McCluskey
Ned Marcrum
Gadsden, Ala
Hugh
Neal Stevens
Hunteville
Mary D. Simpson
Kimball Jones
Russellville
Mary Bloodworth
James Ferrell
Harvard University
New York
Joe Broadus
Banking
W. Duren
Louie
Hilbert Eibert
Phil
Begins
Knight
Hear Malone
Xeuna
Tatts
Catfiea
Congress
Morgan, Lawrence
One
Bia
Lafayette
West Decatur Methodist
S. V. Blythe
J. D. Wallace
Westside Presbyterian
Seventh Avenue, West
W. A. Gordon
Christian Science
ST. Timothy's Episcopal
Athens
Christ
First Baptist Oak
J. E. Berkst
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Men’s
G. W. Norwood
J. ¥. Springer
B. Y. P. U. Department
C. L. Buck
L. E. Toan
Central Methodist
Arthur H. Nabors
Boston
Church OF God
R. B. Conner
Pastor
U. S. Border Patrol
Regis Toomey
Anita Page
Downeilver
Joel M
Crea
Laura Hope Crews
New York Mirror
Een Montgomery
Mane
William Powell
Private Detective
Margaret Lindsay
NRA
Bugs
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