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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1964

Page

4

Power of Faith Remembered Mother Roper

Mother Roper known as Miss Janet Lord Roper dedicated 54 years to aiding sailors worldwide. She founded the Missing Seamen Bureau during World War I and persisted after the war guiding inquiries with vast files and shipper records, locating over 12 000 missing men. Services listed for AP News churches and midweek studies across Hatton Town Creek Mt Hope locations.

Janet Lord Roper Mother Roper American Seamen's Friends Society Boston E. H. Roper Portland Ore Seamen’s Church Institute New York Institute Maritime Commission

English Mass in vernacular gains Catholic support

Father Gerard S. Sloyan of the Catholic University of America backs turning Mass into English. The 25th liturgical week workshop notes English rites will aid comprehension and strengthen prayer. Revised rites expected in two to five years with Latin basis and local language adaptations approved by Rome.

Harry F. Rosenthal ST. Louis Gerard S. Sloyan Father Sloyan Religious Education Department Catholic University of America Washington, D.C Father Slogan Christ the Lord Father Slovan Rome

Local Baptist Churches Schedule Sunday Services

A listing of several area Baptist churches with pastors and weekly timetables. Entries include Baptist Corner at Wadsworth and Sixteenth. Don L. Smith at 2248 Kooken Ave SW. Rev Clifford Mitchell at 635 Memorial Dr SW. Corner of 8th Ave SE and 9th St SE led by W. J. Johnson. Rev W. W Coffey at 929th Ave SE. Willard Stallcup at Sherman and Riverview. and an ax street address with a Sunday schedule.

Christian Central and Piney Grove Church Schedules

Christian CENTRAL at 1009 Main St W Hartville led by Rev Melvin Dudley holds Bible school 9 45 a m worship 11 a m gospel hour 7 p m and Bible study Wednesday 7 p m Revival starts Aug 17 Also Piney Grove near Falkville lists James Henderson minister with Sunday school 10 a m worship 11 a m and church at Fourth Ave and Moulton St led by Jerry C Smith with 9 45 a m school and 11 a m worship 7 p m events.

Main St Falkville James Henderson Kavv Piney Grove Fourth Ave Moulton St Jerry C. Smith

Christian Science Sunday Services and Programs

Sunday School and Sunday Services held at 11:00 a.m. with a topic Christ Jesus. Wednesday Testimony Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Reading Room open 10:00 to 4:00. Reading room location 112 Second Avenue NE. Thursday programs 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Radio program on WHOS 800 kc at 10:00 a.m. Sundays title Freedom from the Pressure of Modern Living.

6Th Avenue Johnston St Christ Jesus Second Avenue N.E WHOS Christian Science Princess Theatre Bidg

Church Services Schedule This Week

A church announces its weekly program with Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening service at 7 p m Youth fellowship at 8 p m and mid week service on Wednesday at 7 p m The Christian brotherhood hour broadcast airs Sunday at 1 p m.

Christian Brotherhood

Church Activities at Elbert M. Young Congregation

The Church of Christ lists ministry by Elbert M. Young with Bible study at 9 45 am worship at 10 45 am Topic Characteristics of Love Evening worship pm Topic Why We Believe the Bible Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30

Elbert M. Young

Church Services Notice with Speaker Rev Philip Zebley

West Side church announces Sunday events at 415 7th Ave SW with church school at 9 15 am and morning worship at 11 am led by Rev Philip Zebley of Huntsville.

7Th Ave Philip Zebley Huntsville

Dalstrom and Miller Lead Lawrence County Worship Service

Lawrence County notices list Edwin F. Dalstrom pastor and Ed Payne Miller Jr assistant pastor. Worship services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Church School at 9:40 a.m. Youth Groups meet at 5:30 p.m. Also listed Wolf Springs where James Sparks serves as minister with Sunday activities.

Oak and Vine Streets N.E Joseph W. Walker James E. Bowden 8Th Ave Jackson St Edwin F. Dalstrom Ed Payne Miller, Jr Wolf Springs James Sparks Jackson St. and Eighth Ave ED Payne Miller

Fellowship at Dancy Chapel Coleman Taylor Minister

Dancy Chapel on Dancy Chapel Road announces services led by Coleman Taylor. Sunday school 10 a.m. worship 11 a.m. Evening training union 6 30 p.m. worship 7 p.m. Midweek prayer service 7 p.m. Wednesday. wv.

Hatton Kyle McWhorter Town Creek W. J. Enloe Jr Wadsworth St Sixteenth Ave R. E Bob” Wilkins Training Union Kooken Ave Don L. Smith Dancy Chapel Coleman Taylor

St John’s Episcopal Service Schedule at Gordon and Jackson

Rev. James O Bodley rector leads Holy Communion at 7 30 a m. Family service and classes at 9 15 a m. Prayer and sermon at 11 a m. Located at the corner of Gordon Drive and Jackson Street.

Gordon Dr Jackson St James O. Bodley

Joshua’s Rise and Faithful Leadership Under Moses

This narrative traces Joshua’s early role as Moses’ minister and spy, his succession as leader, and his trusted obedience to the Law. It highlights miracles at the Jordan and Jericho as he guided Israel toward the Promised Land.

Joshua Promised Land Jordan Jericho

Joshua Ends Leadership With Call to Faithful Obedience

The article reflects on Joshua 24 24 and the closing days of Joshua as he exhorts Israel to serve God with obedience. It links Moses Transfiguration and Joshua to earlier promises, notes Jericho's destruction, land allocation, and the continuing need for sincere devotion amid idolaters before Joshua’s death.

Moses Joshua God Israel

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church History 1914 1915 Notes

Rev J W Myer recounts Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Morgan County in the 130th issue. The Muscle Shoals Baptist Association met Oct 14 1914 at Pleasant Hill with 88 members 38 in Sunday school and 20 baptisms that year. Pastor J I Stockton clerk J T Russell superintendent W T Blackman. Financial strains noted amid WWI onset.

J. W. Mye Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Morgan County Muscle Shoals Baptist Association T. H Goon J. D Prater W.T. Blackman Jas. Norwood Tom Wade Harvey Fuller J. I. Stockton J. T. Russell W. T. Blackman D. F. Green R. L. Quinn Hartselle Alabama Baptist State Convention Association Salem Baptist Church Lawrence County Pleasant Hill Church J. D. Prater G. W. Russell J. F. Bone J. N. Norwood Pleasant Hill Jas. N. Norwood Stockton

New Methodist Program Nears Rollout Nationwide

The United Methodist Church introduces a two phase church school plan to roll out in over 37 000 churches starting Sept 6. Wesley phase targets one to two year age spreads and Asbury phase focuses on three to four year groups with 26 week courses and teaching aids.

Herschel T. Hamner North Alabama Conference Board of Education The Methodist Church Henry M Bullock Nashville, Tenn Church Board of Education Wesley Asbury

Central Baptist Recalls 150 Years of Mission Effort

Central Baptist Church marked 150 years of Baptist missionary work in America and reviewed its local history begun in 1892. The program featured readings with Johnny Aycock, Eddie Glenn, and Karen McWaters portraying key figures, with narration by Mrs J. E Barthelemy, Mrs. Kathleen Malone, Mrs. W. G. Hall, and Mrs. Robert Smith. The Rev A B Van Arsdale spoke on the future, followed by a reception and fellowship hour.

The Central Baptist Church America Johnny R. Aycock Luther Rice Eddie Glenn Adoniram Judson Karen McWaters Ann Judson J. E Barthelemy Kathleen Malone W. G. Hall Robert Smith Frank Williams A. B. van Arsdale

Westview Church of Christ organized in Hartsville April 1963

Twenty two people gathered at the Chapman home on April 24 1963 to organize the Westview Church of Christ in Hartsville Construction of a 50000 building on Vaughan Bridge Rd began August and finished December 1963 The 300 seat auditorium is paired with plans for expansion Minister Ales Reid Jr started in November formerly from Montgomery and employed at Sears Radio program on WHOS will air daily at 9 am Bible class teachers listed include Hersty Chandler Newton Thrasher Sybil Swafford Vida Mae Chandler and others with about 90 in attendance each Sunday.

Robert Stansell Hartselle M. H. Chapman Westview Church of Christ Legion Home Vaughan Bridge Rd Ales Reid, Jr Montgomery Sears, Roebuck & Co Decatur Reid E. M. Chandler Roland Persall Baxter Evans Granville Tyler Jack Holt Richard Weaver Arvid MacGuire Gram Hersty Chandler Newton Thrasher Sybil Swafford Vida Mae Chandler Valla Roberts Wanda Dobbs Ronald Parker Leonard Burns David Dobbs Betty Thrasher Shirley Parker Jan Corum

Church Briefs Special services at Bell Baptist Church Sunday

Special services will be held at noon Sunday at Bell Baptist Church. The item notes a midday church gathering and local observance at the Bell Baptist location.

Bell Baptist Church

Butter Flour Prep Prevents wafer cookie sticking

When baking wafer type cookies a butter and flour coating on the pan helps prevent sticking. If any butter flour mix adheres to the cookies it can be brushed off gently.

Proletarian Love Theme Prompts Chinese Press Claim

Belgrade dispatch reports the Yugoslav Politika quotes its Peking correspondent on Communist China promoting a new slogan that proletarian love is purer than middle class love. The claim reflects party rhetoric and cultural oversight in 1950s China.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Politika Peking China

British wage shows six month climb

London AP reports the Ministry of Labor says the average weekly wage for male manual workers in Britain reached 49.34 dollars in April. This marks a rise of 2.45 dollars over six months.

London Ministry of Labor Britain

Celery Salt Kick in Creamy Clam Chowder?

A home cook asks about enhancing clam chowder with celery salt for a sharper taste. Tips discuss balance with the chowder’s sweetness and sea salt, suggesting small additions and tasting as you go.

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Ishmael AP News MT. Hope John Abbott News of Religion U.S Emmanuel Brookhaven Clifford Mitchell G.a.’S Y.W.A Grace Sherman Riverview Willard Stallcup 9Th St W. J. Johnson Ave W. W Coffey Christian Cedar Plains By Ke Church of God 6Th Ave. SE W. A. Crim James F. Luellen ORR Drapery CO E. Moulton St Church of Christ West Side P.m. Youth Group Westminster Episcopal ST. John’s Wiehael Vo Peetu Ved By R. H. Ramsey Canaan Jehovah Enoch Elijah National Conseil of Churches of Christ King Jordin Dission of Christian Education USA Ted Permise Peatures Syndicate New Methodist Bullock Dr. Bulsch Westview Church Christ Central Baptist Cal Church Briefs Central Baptist Choir Felix Mendelssohn R. W. Holmquist Karl Oliver Ist Harry Cowan Bill Garner Gary Blagburn George Ann Gibson Mike Collins Christian Science Program Westminster Presbyterian Church
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