Churches Clash Over Preacher Duel Across American Churches
Two clashing leaders Rev Head and Rev Poling spar over church roles in social issues and peace activism. Their debate on China policy and morality surfaced on a CBS World of Religion program, highlighting tensions between spiritual mission and political engagement.
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Christmas Programs At Local Churches Highlight Holiday Season
Special performances unfold as Christmas activities begin. First Baptist Church hosts Handel's Messiah with a 100 voice combined choir and named soloists directed by Wilson Henderson. First Christian Church presents Roy Nolte’s The Dawn of Christmas cantata at 7 p.m. followed by an all church party. The Women’s Missionary Society of Danville Baptist observes foreign missions week with a devotional and programs led by several members. Muscle Shoals Baptist Youth Association hosts 15 churches and 282 attendees at Moulton Baptist with youth leading devotion and music. Okolona Baptist youths stage the play Why Christmas and win the attendance banner. Sulphur Springs and Faith Baptist tie for efficiency and Mt View wins the Bible quiz.
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Arthur Anderson
Johnnie R. Aycock
Becky Stephenson
Roger Smith
Jimmy Cox
Wilson Henderson
Martha Stephens
Beth Stephenson
First Christian Church
Roy E. Nolte
Women’s Missionary Society of Danville Baptist Church
Hugh Lindsey
Guy Roberts
J. D. Puckett
James Tomlinson
Sims
John Penney
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Christmas Cantata Set At First Methodist Yale
A special Christmas performance by the Chancel Choir of First United Methodist Church with new minister of music Owen W Lay directing Sing We Now of Christmas by Harry Simeone. Athens High School Brass Ensemble will accompany with Mrs Reneau Carrell on piano. A 5 p m sanctuary concert precedes a reception in the Fellowship Hall honoring Mr and Mrs Lay. Kindergarten Choir will precede.
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Owen W. Lay
Mark Stewart
Lay
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Deadline Set for Saturday Religious Section Submissions
The Daily announces a 9 a.m. Thursday deadline for church and religious organization news. Items sent by phone or other means to the religious editor must arrive before the deadline to be considered for the following Saturday issue.
Crim Minister Group President Elected in Decatur
Rev. W. A. Crim of Sixth Ave Church of God was chosen president of the Decatur Ministerial Association, succeeding Rev. Elreen T. Waddell of Westside Baptist Church. The group met at a Holiday Inn South luncheon as officers were elected.
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W. A. Crim
Sixth Ave
Fifteen Soviet Plants Build Prefab Homes in Cuba
Fifteen Soviet made plants are operating to speed up urban housing by producing prefabricated houses for Cuba’s cities. The program aims to expand living quarters citywide across the island.
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