Glory to God in the Highest and Peace on Earth
Dr Matthew Simpeon reflects on the nativity gospel noting angels announcing Christ birth long foretold and praising God in the highest. He warns that incarnation brings divine glory universal peace and good will toward men shaping individual hearts and human history.
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Bethlehem
Daniel
Christ
Ghayv
Adam
Eve
David
Elijah
Moses
God
Matthew Simpeon
Americus Man Tricked by Woman Leaves Baby at Station
Americus Dec. 16. T M Furlow a well known local man was approached by a stylish woman at Macon Union Station who asked him to buy a ticket. She handed him the money and then disappeared after entrusting her baby to his care. He kept the infant with milk and a blanket until the party found a home for the child and took it to the suburban residence. He says the child would be raised as part of his family and educated with Christian influences.
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Americus
T. M. Furlow
Macon’ Union Station
Furlow
County Defense Council Formed in Taylor County
By governor appointment the Taylor county Council of Defense includes C. E. Berns as chairman A S Wallace T J Fountain W E Steed and Mrs W E Steed Their duties cover war news public information for soldiers families loan thrift and Red Cross efforts and promoting loyal sentiment and patriotic spirit locally.
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Hugh Dorsey
Council of Defense
Taylor County
C. E. Berns
A. S. Wallace
T. J. Fountain
W. E. Steed
W.E. Steed
Red Cross
Registrants urged to quickly file wartime questionnaires
In the June draft process registrants are asked to return filled questionnaires within seven days. An advisory board of county lawyers and citizens will assist, explaining the draft and helping with proper completion. Exemption claims should be supported by companions and affidavits, with signatures witnessed by authorized officers. The local board includes Sheriff Beeland, Hon. O. T. Montfort, and Col. H. P. Wallace.
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Arsent
H. P. Wallac
Ba Asa
Ory Board of Taylor
Pro Imen
Countty
Beeland
O. T. Montfort
Col. H. P. Wallace
Butler Boy Arrives Safely in France
A letter from Joe Rawls son of Mr and Mrs B B Rawls with the Rainbow Division reports he arrived safely in France and is getting along nicely. He notes the French countryside is beautiful and mentions several local boys with the Rainbow Division nearby.
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Joe Rawls
B. B. Rawls
Rainbow Division
France
Joe
Why Should We Shrink From the Task
Walter E Steed urges Americans to embrace wartime duty and mobilize all resources for total war. He argues there is no room for pacifists or dodgers and declares the nation must stand ready to fight, organize, and endure losses to win.
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Germany
Mars
America
Walter E Steed
Important Notice to All Registrants About Advisory Board
Citizens of Taylor county are appointed as associate members of the Legal Advisory Board to assist registrants with questionnaires. The notice urges prompt action, outlines duties, and notes volunteers including lawyers and justices of the peace. Registrants are urged to read questions carefully and seek help without delay, with seven days to answer.
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Taylor County
Legal Advisory Board
Registration Board
Butler
C. W. Foy
J. W. Schlell
W. E. Steed
A. S. Wallace
A. H. Riley
J. T. Adams
G. C. Smith
H. J. Peagler
C. E. Ben
Legal Fraternity
Bethlehem’s Nativity Site and the Birth Legend
A discussion of the traditional birthplace of Jesus in a Bethlehem cave near the Church of the Nativity. The narrative notes the cave as a visible sacred site with a marble floor and star marker, surrounded by lamped altars under several Christian rites. The piece blends historical belief with devotional reflection on the incarnation and heavenly chorus.
Preacher J H Brooks Digged Grave at Shoals Cemetery
Rev J H Brooks of Springs district prepared his own burial site in Shoals Cemetery digging the grave in the middle and cementing the sides. The report notes the final summons and the plate marking, though the details remain uncertain.
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J. H. Brooks
Springs
Brooks
Shoals
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IT. M. Furlow
Macon
County Council of Defense
Charing
Sims Garrett
Joseph
Mary
Church of the Nativity
Jesus Christ
Armenia
Alor
Boaz
Salem
Cunningham Geiki
Alabama
Huntsville
Ala
Ferguson
Jackson County
Mer
Chad
Halifax
P. Wilson
Preacher
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