Native Son Wal lace Willoughby to Be Heard in Decatur
Decatur welcomes home Rev. Wallace Willoughby born in the city as his father led Westminster Presbyterian Church. Rev. John A. Troxler will lead worship with Westminster Choir and a Virginia Samuel William Wilder duet. Willoughby’s past work includes foreign missions in Iraq and the Middle East. He will visit aunt Mrs. Lamar Penney during the stay. A note cites sea mile standards differing by nations.
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Decatur
Wallace Willoughby
J. C. W. Willoughby
Westminster Presbyterian Church
John A. Troxler
Westminster Choir
Virginia Samuel
William Wilder
Troxler
Willoughby
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Iraq
Middle East
Lamar Penney
Falkville Revival Held in Sanctuary of New Church
Falkville Methodist Church completes Sanctuary of their church after a three year build. Rev. Woodfin K. Grove leads daily messages with Tom Dill directing singing and youth activities. Construction and remodeling funded by self help, with over $70,000 invested and debt of about $10,000 to be retired within ten years. Revival begins Sunday at 10 AM and runs daily at 7 30 PM all week.
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Falkville Methodist Church
Woodfin K. Grove
Tom Dill
Grove
George P. Turner
Birmingham
Mr. Clanton
Decatur
Sim W. Brown
Jim Brown
Falkville Church
Porter Construction Company
Huntsville
Board of Church Extension
Board of Stewards
July Bank Debits Higher Than State Average in Alabama
Alabama July bank debits exceeded June and last year in several measures, with Decatur reporting 15.56 million in deposits and 84 percent monthly rise. The report notes July debits typically rise about two percent over June in four major cities since 1923, and details changes in demand deposits, savings, postal savings, post office receipts, building permits, and unemployment service activity in Decatur through July.
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H.H. Chapman
Bureau of Business Research
University of Alabama
Decatur
Alabama
Alabama State Employment Service
Invitation Issued By BTU Director
The Morgan County Baptist Training Union director invites Baptist churches to attend the final Assocational Training Union meeting of the year. The attendance goal is 300 and the event promises an informative conference, a fine devotional, and a grand spirit of fellowship.
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Morgan Couunty Baptist Training Union
Mormons Built Blast Furnace in Utah in 1852
A 1852 Utah report notes Mormons established and operated a blast furnace, marking an early industrial effort in the territory. The project reflects frontier mining and metalworking activity led by local settlers.
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Utah
Life Begins at Ninety Seven Says Young New York Mother
Ailmented 97 year old Mrs Suzanne Faulkner defies age at home in Park Avenue with dances at the Stork Club and a lively daughter Betty. She follows doctors orders, enjoys nourishing food and small daily spirits, while recalling a proposal long ago and a famous opera-night photo that sparked gossip.
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New York
ED Creagh
Hal Boyle
Suzanne Faulkner
Betty
Park Avenue
Frank C. Henderson
Mrs. Faulkner
Col
Service record of Morris in the Air Force and education
Morris entered the Air Force in September 1948 and trained at Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas. He then served at Fort Francis E. Warren Cheyenne Wyoming with a twelve week 405 clerk typist course. He left the United States July 12 1949 on the General Base transport. He attended West Limestone High School Salem Alabama and Athens College. He played baseball and joined the Future Farmers of America. Parents Mr and Mrs Harry F Morris live in Athens.
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Kadena
Okinawa
Morris
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Fort Francis E. Warren
Cheyenne
Wyoming
United States
United States Army Transport General Base
West Limestone High School
Salem
Alabama
Athens College
Future Farmers of America Club
Airman
Harry F. Morris
Athens
Pfc James Morris Stationed With Army on Okinawa
Pfc. James Morris of Athens has been assigned to the group headquarters of the 1811th Airways and Air Communications Service on Okinawa. He is currently serving with the Army in the Pacific theater.
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Pfc
James Morris
Army
Okinawa
Athens
The
1811Th Airways and Air Communications Service
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