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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1968

Page

6

Religious Affiliation Shapes Home Practices Among Mothers

University of Alabama graduate student Miss Josephine Turner finds that religious affiliation and church membership influence home religious practices for mothers with preschool children more than marital status or education. The Tuscaloosa study notes Catholics attend midweek services, Presbyterians read the Bible, Baptists show varied devotional reading, and church members exhibit about 50 percent more religious activity at home. Single or separated mothers reported universal use of religious radio programs.

Presbyterian Church Miss Turner Baptist Training Union

Ezra Reforms and Moral Cleansing Under Ezra and Artaxerxes

The lesson notes Ezra’s reform program for Judah and his role as a scribe who edited the Old Testament. He led a return with Persian support, urging exclusiveness of faith amid a morally corrupt land, emphasizing morality over wealth and pleasure.

R. H. Ramsey Ezra Nehemiah Moses Aaron Artaxerxes Persia Judah

Ezra's Mission and Moral Reform in Jerusalem Return

Ezra leads a 900 mile return to Jerusalem with 1 496 companions backed by royal funds and tax exemptions for temple workers. He enforces God’s law, disbands intermarriage with pagan nations, and urges confession and divorce to preserve Jehovah’s plan, urging moral courage over silence.

Jerusalem Ezra Babylon Artaxeres Treasuries House of God Palestine National Council of Churches of Christ U.S.A Features Syndicate

Local Notes From Jones Chapel and Cullman County

Mrs. Eron White and family mentioned in Cullman County notes. Jerry Bell family returned to Orlando after visiting relatives. Religious visits include Rev. James Kelly and Edward Brown's group at Crippled Children’s Clinic Birmingham. Jack Dutton on leave from Vietnam. Singing events at Jones Chapel First Baptist Church and visits by Sue Rodgers Beth Ann to Jasper and Linda Tarentine to Cullman.

Jerry Bell Orlando Fla Sue Rodgers Beth Ann Jasper Linda Tarentine Mrs. W. V. White Cullman

Austinville United Methodist Church Homecoming Sunday

The Rev. John Perkins, assistant to Bishop Kenneth Goodson, will speak Sunday at 11 a.m. at Austinville United Methodist Church for the annual homecoming. Lunch will follow the service and former members pastors and friends are invited.

John Perkins Kenneth Goodson Austinville

Friendship Baptist Sets Monday Meeting

The associational training union mass meeting and officers leaders conference will be Monday at New Friendship Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Rev. N. F. Greer, stewardship secretary for the State Baptist Convention, will speak.

Associational Training Union New Friendship Baptist Church N. F. Greer The State Baptist Convention

Grace Baptist to Screen Impact Of Archaeology Film

Grace Baptist Church will show the color film Impact Of Archaeology on Sunday night. The event is open to the community and follows a prior study program at the church.

Grace Baptist Church

Youth Week At Oak Park Baptist Church Ends Soon

Rev. Ray Lee reports Oak Park Baptist Church finishes Youth Week on Sunday. Youths, led by Allen Elkins, ran leadership activities since last Sunday, held a swimming party and barge party, hosted prayer service, and will lead Sunday morning worship. A youth evangelist service closes the week at 7 p.m. with Jim McMurtrie as music and youth minister.

Oak Park Baptist Church Ray Lee Lee Allen Elkins Jim McMurtrie

Agitation in Kutch boosts Gujarat road transport earnings

In the Kutch district border dispute, an international tribunal awarded about 300 square miles to Pakistan. India accepted the ruling and Jan Sangh volunteers protested. The State Road Transport Corporation carried demonstrators from the nearest railhead, earning about 120000 rupees.

Bhuj India Kutch Gujarat Pakistan New Delhi Jan Sangh

Cat swallowing needle risks and care tips

It warns that nine lives are a myth and threading a needle can cause intestinal damage. The cat is naturally curious about needle and thread. Do not give laxatives. seek an X ray to confirm and assess the danger.

Stoka Cleveland Ohio

Compact air conditioner joins diverse uses across industries

The article notes the compact heat pump style air conditioner by Sibany Manufacturing Corp and co founder Marvin Miller. It explains its five inch height, window flush fit, no external fans, and dual heating cooling modes. It also lists other inventions including electronic bonding methods by Steadman and White, seat belt fur covers by Fein, a tire wear detector mat by O Connell, and a chlorine feeder for wells by Petrucci and De Paola.

Sibany Manufacturing Corp Riverside, Conn Marvin Miller

Earth interior explained by seismic and volcanic clues

A youth explains how scientists probe Earth's interior using volcanic eruptions and seismic waves. The crust mantle and core are described, noting a major change in seismic behavior around 1,800 miles depth and detailing the outer liquid iron nickel core.

Earth Continents Oceans

Funny PTA Note From Son Ends With Fish Proof

A joke notes a student skipping school to attend a ball game and a fish is claimed as proof. A man returns home to a note from his son about a special PTA meeting inviting dad, the teacher, and the principal.

Dad PTA

Sea water temperature varies from polar to Persian Gulf

The article notes sea water temperature ranges widely from about 28 degrees Fahrenheit in polar regions to about 90 degrees in the Persian Gulf, highlighting regional thermal differences in ocean waters.

Polar Persian Gulf

Riddles and Jokes Contest Wins Janet Ingraham

The yearbook notes a daily contest winner Janet Ingraham of Amsterdam New York for a riddle or joke submission. Readers are invited to send riddles and jokes to the provided address with a Zip Code.

James Lee Webster Mass Book of Knowledge Janet Ingraham Amsterdam N.Y

Lettuce-Cigarettes Try Carried by Taxi Rider

In Louisville a taxi driver attempts to quit smoking by using lettuce leaf cigarettes. Passenger Bud Deddens asks if they taste like lettuce. the driver says they taste like cabbage.

Louisvlle Bud Deddens Deddens

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Church of Christ Word OF God Daniel God First Church OF Christ 6Th Ave Johnston St WHOS Christian Science Reading Room 2Nd Ave., N.E Boyd Armstrong Cullman County Jones Chapel Eron White Austinville Church Friendship Baptist Grace Baptist Film Oak Park Charles Carpenter Dianna Chumley Elkins Bob Bates Flint Stacy V. Jones New York Times News Washington John Putnam County N. Y Rolf Alexander Fein Brewster, N. Y Haile Selassie Ethiopia Addis Ababa Fein William H. O’connell Chappaqua Cano Engineering Corp Meriden, Conn Raymond M. Petrucci Theodore C. de Paola Meriden Emile L. Ribeau Nashua Muriel New Hampshire George Kathehis Summerland Key Welcome Memorial Drive Elmer H. Lusk W S. Thompson Okum First Assembly OF Gob 8Th Ave. S.W Rangers Jesus Cecil Maranatha Baptist Church W. B. Ferguson Westgate Ninth Street Methodist Church Lamar M. Davis T. J. Chitwoo T. J. Chitwood Sixth Ave. S.E First Free Will Baptist Church Pet Dairy Hwy Son E. B. Ledlow 15Th Ave S.E Central United Sixth Avenue Jackson St Cunningham
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