Christianity Doers at World Methodist Conference in Denver
The United States hosts about 5,000 Methodists for the world conference on the University of Denver campus. Methodism, with over 50 million adherents in 87 countries, emphasizes practical action and social justice guided by the Book of Discipline while allowing freedom of interpretation of doctrine.
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George W. Cornell
Denver
John Wesley
God
Jesus Christ
Hartzell Spence
Nashville
Tenn
University of Denver
Church of the Poor
United States
United Methodist Church
Dr. Sandridge To Lead Revival at Chapel Hill UMC
Dr. Sidney E. Sandridge, president of Athens College, will speak in revival services at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church Sunday through Friday. Services are daily at 7 p.m. He is a UVA and Emory B D graduate with a Northwestern PhD and has held multiple college leadership roles prior to Athens. Rev. Finis J. Self is pastor.
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Sidney E. Sandridge
Athens College
Chapel Hill United
Athens
North Alabama
The
United Methodist Church
Sandridge
Finis J. Self
Parker’s Chapel United Methodist Church
Limestone County
James D. Wilson
Riddie’s Chapel United Methodist Church
Chapel Hill United Methodist Church
Don Smitherman
Childersburg
Courtland United
Missionary Caufields to Speak at Decatur Sunday
United Methodist missionaries Rev. Robert L Caufield and his wife will preach at Decatur First United Methodist Church Sunday at 830 and 1100. They recently returned to the U S for a year furlough after serving in Bolivia since 1955, including leadership of Montero Rural Institute and Wesley Seminary.
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Robert L., Caufield
United Methodist
Bolivia
Decatur First United Methodist Church
Caufield
Caufields
United States
Montero
Archibald
Gardendale
Robert L. Caufield
Britons Increase Beer Intake Milk Declines
London based government report shows milk consumption dropped nearly two pints per person from 1969 to 1970 while beer consumption rose by four pints per person, reflecting a shift in beverage habits.
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London
Strawberry prices drop as weather and imports bite Washington growers
In Bellingham Washington strawberry growers forecast losses up to 130000 this year due to bad weather and Mexican imports. Agent Nolan Servoss says imported berries push price from 61 2 cents to 15 cents per pound. A national firm predicts 200000 vacation homes yearly market by 1975.
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Bellingham
Wash
Washington
Nolan Servoss
Hans Finzel To Speak To Christian Women's Club
Hans Finzel of Huntsville will address the Decatur Christian Women's Club during a Friday luncheon at Decatur Inn at 11 45 a m. Finzel, 30, a Columbia Bible College student, has done juvenile probation work at the University of Alabama and works with area youth. The event invites parents and young people, with Rev. Lamar Ingle providing music and Bob Riddle speaking on wood sculpture. Tickets cost 2 75 with reservations through Mrs. Peggy Newman or Mrs. Joyce Baker by Wednesday.
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Hans Finzel
Huntsville
Decatur Christian Women’s Club
Decatur Inn
Finzel
Columbia Bible College
Columbia
S.C
University of Alabama
Huntsville Area
Lamar Ingle
Moulton Heights Baptist Church
Bob Riddle
Hartselle
Peggy Newman
Joyce Baker
Faithful Wife of Missing Pilot Inspires Hope
Mrs. Charles Edward Cappelli, wife of Maj. Ed Cappelli, a 105 fighter pilot missing in action since November 17, 1967, embodies faith and resilience. She raised three children alone in Owensboro after his parachute was sighted in North Vietnam, seeking contact via trips to Paris and Geneva while maintaining daily strength.
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North Vietnam
Charles Edward Cappelli
Ed Cappelli
Owensboro
Betsy Ross and the First Stars and Stripes Tale
The article questions the Betsy Ross origin story of the first Stars and Stripes. It cites the New Book of Knowledge noting no proof Betsy Ross designed the flag. It details her Philadelphia birth in 1752, marriage to John Ross, his death, and her flagmaking, with later visits to her Arch Street shop.
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Philadelphia
Betsy Ross
William Canby
Betsy Griscom
John Ross
Betsy
Canby
George Washington
Arch Street
Caterpillar Etymology Now Traced Back to Hairy Cat
The term caterpillar traces to Latin catta pilosa meaning hairy cat. By the time it entered English the phrase evolved into the familiar word. The ancient root is noted alongside a humorous yesterday’s puzzle solution reference.
Calendar of Evening Religious Events Across Morgan County
Readable notices list multiple church gatherings in Falkville Danville and surrounding areas. Events include gospel singings at Eastside Baptist Caddo Christian Basham Methodist Harmony Grove Holiness Ebenezer Freewill Baptist and First Baptist Tanner with times 7 30 p m and various revival services led by evangelists like Jake Thomas and Rev James Wilson through the week. A work day at Flat Creek Baptist and lunches at Cotaco Methodist are also noted along with meetings of local civic groups and the Morgan County educational workshops and teacher in service sessions.
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Christianity
Doers’ Meeting
Colorado
Pioneer Plain
Church of England
Wesley
Dr. Sandridge
Birmingham Southern College
Vanderbilt Divinity School
Scarritt College For Christian Workers
Holly Pond
Scarritt College
Phyllis
Susan
Steve
Jennie
Brookhaven Baptist Church
Southern Baptist Church
Memorial Drive
Randy Washburn
Music
Wayne Fields
Betty St. and
Bunnymeade
Jesus
John
Sunday School
Worship Service Training Union
Evening Service
Prayer Meeting
Web
A Southern Baptist Church
Joe Hoover
Ninth Street United Methodist Church
Oklahoma
Decatur
Holdenville
Okla
Ninth Street Church
John Sandor
Dor Later
Christian Women’s Club
BY Woodi Ishmael
Paris
Geneva
AP News
Gregia, Tio
Texas
Hollywood
Eastside Baptist Church
Falkville
Caddo —_ Christian Church
Basham Methodist Church
Danville Road
Full Gospel Business Men’‘s Fellowship International
Holiday Inn
Harmony Grove Holiness Church
Gospel Singers
Ebenezer Freewill Baptist Church
Flat Creek Baptist Church
Trinity 2
Edward J. Harvey
Jackson State University
Jackson, Miss
Tanner Baptist
Vinemont Christian Church
Vinemont School
Jake Thomas
Jim Adkins
Cotaco Methodist Church
Alabama
Cotaco
WSCS
First Baptist Church of
Tanner
E. J. Harvey
First Free Will Baptist Church
Danville Rd
J. Malone Cobb
Calvary Baptist Church
W. O
Bill) Epps
Blountsville
Northside Baptist Church
Danny Long
William A. Ayers
T. A
Brook-Hopkins
American Legion
Turners Funeral Home
Vine St
Decatur Junior Service League
TC Almon Recreation Center
Rising Sun Lodge No. 29
F & AM
Morgan Co
Morgan County Board of Education
Mary Lou Dancy
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Somerville
Old Court House
American Association of Retired Persons
Summer Manor
Keith Edland
Social Security Office
Central Baptist Church
Morgan County
Decatur City
Instructional Services Center
Bank St
Community Services Planning Council
Bob Quinnely
Veterans Adminstration Hospital
Tuscaloosa
Decatur Safety Council
Shangri-La
Central Baptist Youth Choir
Kenny Wayne Edmundson
Florence State University
Mobile
Jeane Dixon
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Chicago
Ninth Street United
Mae Ae Mott
Sixth Ave
Church of Christ
Decatur, Ala
Christ
Elmer H. Lusk
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