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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1965

Page

6

Salvation Army Santa Workshop Aids Decatur Toys

Salvation Army in Decatur has set up its annual Santa Claus workshop at 805 Bank St to supply toys for children at Christmas. The operation includes 700 new toys and about 3,000 used toys, with 300 dolls 10 to 12 inches tall. Applications for toys run until Dec 10 and distribution occurs Dec 21, with each child receiving a new toy and one used toy. Food baskets and Sunshine Bags are also provided, funded by a new drive.

Salvation Army Decatur Bank St James W Deuel Devel Capt Deadmore Hat—Anstangh Deuel United Fund

Sixteenth Avenue Baptists December Calendar Highlights

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church releases a December calendar led by Edith Teague. Events include a Bethany adult Sunday school Christmas party at Bentley's Restaurant to collect Lottie Moon offerings, a December 19 Christmas Cantata Night of Virtues led by Larry McNabb, and a Student Night for college attendees. Watch Night service from 6:30 PM to midnight coordinated by Frances White with church groups participating. Mrs. Teague, a Decatur native, has served the church in leadership for decades.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Edith Teague Bethany Bentley’s Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Teague Wadsworth St Earl G Locust St Wolverine Tube Co Frances Hartselle Joe Phillip Alan Frances White The Brotherhood, Women’s Missionary Society, Sunday School and Training Union Cchurch Council Cchurch Decatur

Revival Week Opens at Flower Hill Baptist Church

A week long revival starts Sunday at Flower Hill Baptist Church on Mallard Creek Rd Hillsboro. Daily services begin at 7 pm with Rev T W Whatley of Town Creek as evangelist. Pastor Rev Clinton O Neely leads the revival and services are open to the public.

Flower Hill Baptist Church Mallard Creek Rd Hillsboro T. W Whatley Town Creek Clinton O. Neely

New Church Memberships Grace Baptist Church

Grace Baptist Church lists new members including Mr. and Mrs. James Burks Sheila and Connie at 1309 Somerville Rd and other families Mrs C L Bailey Beechwood Apts Mr and Mrs James R Kelly 824 Gordon Dr Mrs Mabel Templeton 919 8th Ave SE Mr and Mrs James M Rombokas James R Mary Sue and Scott A Trinity 1 Mr and Mrs Dean Boyd 1612 4th Ave SE and son Dean Jr Mr and Mrs Hubert Williams 224 Harrison St

Grace Baptist Church James Burks Sheila Connie Somerville Rd C. L. Bailey Beechwood Apts James R. Kelly Gordon Dr Mabel Templeton 8Th Ave. SE James M. Rombokas James R Mary Sue Scott A Trinity 1 Dean Boyd 4Th Ave Dean Jr Hubert Williams Harrison St

Community Members Listed for Church Directory

First Methodist Church directory lists households including Mr and Mrs Robert E Johnston Sr at 1713 Summer Lane Mr and Mrs Ray Worth 1808 12th St SE Mr and Mrs Bengy Mitchell 2015 Nelson St SE Mr and Mrs J C Pierce 1620 8th Ave SW and Mrs Srinivas 2419 Elliott St SE.

Robert E. Johnston Sr Summer Lane Ray_Worth 12Th St Bengy Mitchell Nelson St J. C. Pierce 8Th Ave Srinivas Elliott St

Austinville Methodist Church Notices

Mr and Mrs Hewlett Roberts of 304 Brookhaven St SW are listed in a church notice from Austville Methodist Church.

Mr. and Mrs. Hewlett Roberts Brookhaven St. SW

Local residents and addresses listed for notices

Dr. Bill Gann and Mr and Mrs Fred Jeronimus with several street addresses across SE and SW regions are listed alongside Connie Reece Crenshaw Mark Griffin Byrne and Mary Carrol Stone with additional street details. The fragment notes multiple individuals tied to specific addresses.

Bill Gann 19Th Ave 11Th St Fred Jeronimus 13Th St Reece Crenshaw Mark Griffin Byrne Thomas Dr Mary Carrol Stone 13Th Sf

St Ann's Catholic Church Wedding Notices

Mr and Mrs Sam Cullison of 220 Jackson Street and Mr and Mrs John Curley of 1039 Jackson Street are listed in a church notice for St Ann's Catholic Church regarding marriage records or ceremonies.

ST. Ann’s Catholic Church Sam Cullison Jackson St John Curley

Westminster United Presbyterian notices pair names

Mr and Mrs William G Booth of 1504 19th Ave SE are listed in a Westminster United Presbyterian notice. The fragment confirms names and address but lacks context or purpose of the notice.

William G. Booth 19Th Ave

First Baptist Church Names Landers Fuller and Monk

A church notice lists David Landers of Flint and W. M. Fuller, 72 Church Street Northeast, along with James H. Monk of 211 Lafayette, as members or affiliates connected to First Baptist Church.

First Baptist Church David Landers Flint W. M. Fuller Church — St. NE James H. Monk Lafayette

Christmas Party at Church Auditorium Pageant Sunday

A Christmas party will follow the pageant on Sunday December 19 in the church auditorium. Santa Claus will appear and refreshments will be served to all congregants.

Santa Claus

Northside Baptist WMU Christmas Party Scheduled

The Woman's Missionary Union of Northside Baptist Church will host its annual Christmas party on December 13 at the pastor's home, starting at 7 p.m. The event invites members to gather for seasonal fellowship and activities.

Woman's Missionary Union of Northside Baptist Church

Church Board Members Dinner Meeting Reminder

The official board members of Ninth Street Methodist Church and their wives will meet for dinner Monday at 7 p.m. at the Highway 67 Restaurant. Barbecue will be served. For reservations call Troy Quick at 355-3971 Merle Davis at 353-2165 or Wayne Shirley at 353-9169.

Ninth Street Methodist Church Troy Quick Merle Davis Wayne Shirley

Christmas Choir Program at First Christian Church

The choir of First Christian Church will present a musical program Sunday December 12 at the church. Director Kenneth McCulloch will lead the group as they sing Christmas selections.

The First Christian Church Kenneth McCulloch

Fellowship social at Central Methodist Church hall

Central Methodist Church class invites members to a social tonight at 6 30 in the church fellowship hall. The event aims to foster fellowship among attendees and is open to church members and friends of the congregation.

Yule Pageant by First Christian Church Children

The First Christian Church hosts a Christmas pageant featuring children and young people performing in a festive holiday program. Organizers invite families and neighbors to attend the event.

Christmas Play by Northside Baptist Church Dec 22

Northside Baptist Church presents its annual Christmas play on December 22 at 7 p.m. in the church auditorium. The production is presented by training unions and directed by Hal Cochran.

Northside Baptist Church Hal Cochran

Foster Children Topic For Morgan County Speaker

Miss Marilyn George director of the Morgan County Department of Pensions and Security will address the adult Sunday school class at Ninth Street Methodist Church. She will discuss the foster children of Morgan County and related welfare matters.

Marilyn George Morgan County Department of Pensions and Security Ninth Street Methodist Church Morgan County

Morgan County Youth Rally at Neel Church Tonight

The Morgan County Baptist Youth Rally is set for today at 7 p.m. at Neel Baptist Church in the Neel Community about seven miles southwest of Decatur. The event invites local youths to join at the Neel locality.

Morgan County Neel Baptist Church Neel Decatur

Fellowship social at Central Methodist Church

The Good Fellowship Class of Central Methodist Church will host a social today at 6:30 in the fellowship hall.

Central Methodist Church Fellowship Hall

Morgan County Baptist churches report 1964 65 year totals

Rev J W Myers outlines 1964 65 annual reports for Morgan County Baptist Association. Austinville First Baptist totals 509 members with 394 resident, 115 nonresident. 303 in Sunday school. 75 in training union. Bell Springs 215 members. Bellview 165. Bethel near Hartselle 272. Data include baptisms, letters, losses, and average attendance.

J. W. Myers Morgan County Baptist Association Austinville First Baptist Church Training Union W. N. Bynum Morgan County Bell Springs Lacon Mountain Old 31 George Helm Bellview

Local Residents Named for Notices

St. Ne, Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Voketz of 2415 Crestview Dr SE, and Mrs. Jimmy C. Cantrell of 2308 Kooken Ave SW are listed in a public notices section. The fragment confirms names and addresses tied to the transaction.

Neighborhood Directory Snippet From Local Addresses

A list of residents and couples with street addresses in Decature and nearby areas includes Erskine Taylor Betty Painter David Westmoreland Gar land Cheatham Jr Foy Owens Bobby Sorrell Dick Willingham Paul Atchley Johnny Atkinson R L Pirtle Leland Glaze Steve Bowers and others, reflecting a community contact snippet.

Erskine Taylor Phillips Ave Betty Painter Robinson St David Westmoreland Decature Garland Cheatham Jr Foy Owens Allstate Trailer Park Bobby Sorrell 16Th Ave Dick Willingham Carridale St Paul Atchley Larkwood Dr Johnny Atkinson Edgewood St R. L. Pirtle Somerville Rd Leland Glaze Morgan Ave Steve Bowers

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Namesay Bobby and Steve McConnell

Bobby McConnell and Steve McConnell are connected to Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church at 408th Ave NE, marking a local church naming record or trust-related notice.

Bobby McConnell Steve McConnell 408Th Ave

Westside Bpatist Church Notices Include Local Families

Mr and Mrs Dewey Hogue Decatur 1 Mr and Mrs Gary Goodwin 1602 Northmeade St Mr and Mrs James C Caldwell and Sally 215 12th Ave SW listed in church notices with family details

Dewey Hogue Decatur 1 Gary Goodwin Northmeade St James C Caldwell and Sally 12Th Ave

Central Baptist Church Wedding Notices

Mr and Mrs Joseph R Byrd 1702 Cagle Ave Mr and Mrs W A Hale 1703 Westmeade St SW Rev and Mrs E L Smothers 1108 9th St SE Mr and Mrs W W Abercrombie 301 Woodall St in Hartselle Mr and Mrs Kenneth Canine 1510 1st Ave SW noted for wedding announcements and addresses.

Central Baptist Church Joseph R. Byrd Cagle Ave W. A. Hale Westmeade St E. L. Smothers 9Th St W- W. Abercrombie Woodall St Hartselle Kenneth Canine 1St Ave

Sherman Church Of God Candy Drive Ends Successful

The Sherman Street Church of God Young People report a successful candy sale with 648 bars quota met. Proceeds fund a $12,000 Bible school in Hermosillo, Mexico, with Glenda White selling 222 bars to win a youth camp scholarship.

James R. Brown YPE Sherman Street Church of God Glenda White Miss White Sherman Church of God Sherman Street Church of God Horace Hall Hermosilla Mexico Churches of God Alabama Young People’s Endeavor Hall Pat Jimmy Brown

Vatican toLift Friday Meat Abstinence Rule

Vatican sources say a papal announcement ending the Friday meat abstinence is expected soon. Pope Paul VI may unveil the change during Ecumenical Council ceremonies next week, while urging voluntary penance and charity as Catholics focus on Christ's sacrifice.

Vatican City Paul VI Vatican Ecumenical Council Nicholas I

Baptismal Notations and Addresses Listed in Notices

Baptisms noted for Mrs. Betty Boyd and Dean Boyd Jr. at 1613 4th Ave SE along with James Rombokas Mary Sue and Scott A Rombokas at Trinity 1 Mrs. Mabel Templeton and Mrs. C L Bailey at 919 8th Ave SE Beechwood Apartments referenced in the public notice style.

Bethel and Bethlehem churches expand as growth shown

Bethel Church, one of the area’s oldest, has enlarged the pastor’s home this year and Bethlehem Church near Hartselle, led by Rev. Harold Wright, reports 9 baptisms and 9 added by letter with 21 losses. Total membership 1369 with 151 in Sunday school and 33 training union. A new large sanctuary connected to a recent annex is underway.

Bethel Church Hartselle Edward Lee Tendance Training Union Bethel Bethlehem Church Harold Wright

Horoscope for Tomorrow and Birthdate Forecast

The stars suggest aggressive tendencies for some and urge harmony for a pleasant Sunday as generous aspects favor most areas. A birthday signal shows an excellent one month cycle in job and business with gains possible into late January May August and September, plus strong finance and romance periods across the year. A child born today may become a writer lawyer or jurist with notable ambition and intuition.

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Santa Claus Workshop Jewel Bailey Daily SANTA Salvation Man Robert Boutwell James Deuel Daily Army Bank St. Hell Robert Zywicki Katherine Wells Elvin Bow 16Th Ave. Baptists Church Briefs First Methodist Church Austinville Methodist Church Central Methodist Westminster United Presbyterian Austinville Church OF Christ Northside Baptist Mrs Frank Williams Tanner Westside Baptist Church Jim Garner Birmingham Vatican Betty Boyd Dean Boyd Jr Scott A. Rombokas Trinity Beechwood Apts Westinghouse Cooper Furniture & Appliances Benk & Church Sts BOSS Tri-Cities North Alabama Ram ‘Taylor Racey Huntsville Natio Sive Mortgage Natio, Inc Tennessee
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