First United Methodist Begins We Care Mission in Decatur
First United Methodist Church launches a three day We Care mission with 15 visiting ministers from the North Alabama Conference to visit every church family. Groups of about 20 families are assigned per minister with nighttime discussions at First Methodist. Ministers will visit homes or contact members by business visits calls or letters to renew faith and strengthen personal outreach.
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Decatur
First Methodist
Bob Archibald
Mike Harper
Archibald
Board of Evangelism
Pew
Jesus
Sidney Sandridge
Athens College
Elmer Johnson
Otis Kirby
Birmingham Southern College
Tom Stevenson
Lynn Lanier
Russellville
Monroe Lewis
Athens
Woodrin Grove
Anniston
Lenox Mallory
Stolen Items From City Residences Reported
Police reports detail several break ins and vandalism on Saturday. Items stolen include an air conditioner, a wall clock, four tires, a boat tire, and a television at various addresses. Damage includes a broken windshield and chipped glass after asphalt impacts and vandalized front yards with vulgar writings.
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Charles R. Baucom
Alpine St. SE
Sacred Harp Singing Draws Large Crowd in Cullman Centennial
The Sacred Harp convention at the Cullman County Courthouse drew participants from seven to ninety two years old with about 75 leaders. Singers form a square around a leader and perform from the Original Sacred Harp, a 1844 songbook now with over 500 songs.
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Cullman
E. L. Patrick
Patrick
Ruby Freeman
Loreta
Rex
Sacred Harp Singers
Cullman County
Decatur Child Struck By Auto
A two year old Decatur child was injured Sunday when struck by a car on Lamar Street between Spring and State avenues SW. Amy Jo Terry, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hubert Terry, 926 Lamar St SW, ran into the path of London Roy Cox Jr., 34, of 934 Lamar St SW. She was taken to Decatur General Hospital by Cox for treatment. Henry O Terrell, 24, of 107 11th Ave SW, was injured Saturday in a two car collision at Gordon Dr and 8th Ave SE.
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Decatur
Lamar St
Spring and
State Avenues
Amy Jo Terry
Hubert Terry
London Roy Cox Jr
Cox
Decatur General Hospital
Henry O. Terrell
11Th Ave
Gordon Dr
8Th Ave
Terrell
Abdul Mohammad Ahangar
Decatur 5
John White Jr
Decatur 1
David’s Drive-In
6Th Ave
White
Wallace Enters Frog at North Alabama Jubilee
Gov George Wallace will enter a frog in the third annual North Alabama Frog Jumping Jubilee at Athens College Gym. The Athens Cub Scout Pack 24 sponsors the event expected to draw hundreds from across North Alabama. Wallace presence at the event has not been confirmed.
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Athens
George Wallace
North Alabama
Athens College Gymnasium
Cub Scout Pack 24
Wallace
AEC Calls Off Browns Ferry Prehearing Conference
The Atomic Energy Commission canceled the prehearing conference for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant slated for Wednesday. Regulatory staff advised there is no need for a conference and suggested disposing of licensing questions via a motion for a summary deposition. The deposition will let the three member AEC panels rule on the TVA plant license after reviewing recently filed arguments.
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Athens
Atomic Energy Commission
Browns Ferry
AEC
Tennessee Valley Authority
Crusade Extended Through Tonight At Decatur High Stadium
The James Robison Crusade at Decatur High School stadium was extended at least through tonight. Rev. A Ray Lee said the decision was made Sunday night to extend on a night to night basis after 6000 to 7000 attended Sundays program.
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James Robison
Decatur High School
A. Ray Lee
Lee
Austin High selects varsity cheerleaders for the year
The Austin High School varsity cheerleading squad has been chosen. From left to right in the photo are Janet Wakefield Holley Brauer Gail Yarbrough in the first row. Melanie Copeland Beth Ellis Gayle Allen head cheerleader Kim Scott Lesa Nelson in the second row. Janet Brothers Teri Teague Becki Brothers in the third row.
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Austin High School
Janet Wakefield
Holley Brauer
Gail Yarbrough
Melanie Copeland
Beth Ellis
Gayle
Chicago Man Faces Robbery Charges
A Chicago native James Junior Borah, 22, was arrested and charged with armed robbery for the April 6 holdup of Clyde Terry Grocery at 304 Church St. NW. More than $200 was taken. A sawed-off shotgun was used and Opal Terry, wife of Hurley Terry, was forced to hand over cash. Police said the investigation continues with no further details available.
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Chicago
James Junior Borah
Huntsville
Doyle Ward
Clyde Terry
Church St. NW
Opal Terry
Hurley Terry
Sacred Harp Shapes and the Glorious Music
The article explains Sacred Harp shape notes with square la diamond mi triangle fa circle sol and notes that reading the music is learned through 12 pages of scholarly discussion on syncopation tones and intervals. Patrick says the art is not easy but rewarding for those who learn and find it glorious.
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Patrick
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