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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1966

Page

3

Southside Choir Plans Christmas Cantata

The Southside Baptist Church choir performs the Christmas cantata Born a King by John W. Peterson on Sunday at 5 p.m. Rev. E. C. Hendon, the director, praises its full biblical narration from Isaiah to the annunciation and grand finale with heavenly choirs. The program features interspersed solos and duets by Steve Roberts Tom Angles Mary Virginia Roam and others with a large ensemble.

Southside Baptist Church John W. Peterson Peterson E. C. Hendon Hendon Isaiah Ab Rev Conner Jenkins Maryirginia Roam Mator Ed Self Doris Briscoe Amie Baggett Linda Cates

Television Log Dense Weekend Schedule Highlights Various Programs

A sprawling broadcast log lists shows across multiple hours with cartoons, sports, news, specials, religious programming, and late night features. It mentions Morning to Evening blocks including Space Clown, Captain Kangaroo, Peter Potamus, The Beverly or Santa Claus segments, football and wrestling events, Christmas specials, and network fare such as The Tonight Show and Ed Sullivan.

Radio Station Call Signs Listed With Frequencies

Radio stations WMSL Mutual 1400 KHz and WDRM 102.1 MC are active from early morning to late evening. WHRT 860 Sunrise to Sunset, WAJF 1490, WJOF FM 104.3, WIJMW 730 AM, WwKAC 1080 and WLCB Moulton 1530 are also listed.

WMSL Mutual WAJF WJOF WIJMW Wwkac WLCB Moulton

Gift of Myrrh program at Sherman Street Church of God

The Sunday 7 p.m. performance of Gift of Myrrh at Sherman Street Church of God follows a tale of a neglected rich girl whose Christmas Eve turns exciting after a burglar enters her home. Cast includes Rachel Skelton Sonny Holmes Kathy Timothy Holmes David Austin Debrough Kirby Philip Creel Marcella Morgan Kerry Florence Mike Holmes Norman Powell Raymond Florence. Songs include Away in a Manger Silent Night with soloist Mrs. David Powell.

Sheran Street Church of God Rachel Skelton Sonny Holmes Kathy Timothy Holmes David Austin Debrough Kirby Philip Creel Marcella Morgan

Christmas Program at 16th Ave Baptist Church

The Youth of 16th Ave Baptist Church present a Christmas program No Room in the Inn at 7 p m Wednesday. Church wide fellowship follows in the Fellowship Hall.

16Th Ave. Baptist Church

TV and Sports Schedule for Tonight and Holiday Specials

Television listings show a mix of pro football games, parachiuting and stock car highlights, plus Christmas programs. Highlights include the Boston Patriots vs Jets in New York, the Bluebonnet Bowl featuring Mississippi against Texas in Houston, and the Browns vs Cardinals in St. Louis. Also featured are Magoo's Christmas Carol with Jim Backus, Christmas with Lorne Green, Eddie Fisher's Hollywood Palace, and classic films White Christmas and Bells of St. Mary’s with star ensembles.

Tah Okla Islip N. Y Magoo Ebenezer Scrooge Charles Dickens Jim Backus Jack Cassidy Joan Gardner Royal Dano San Clements

Blood basics in a school science Q and A

A child draws questions about blood components and explanations of plasma red blood cells hemoglobin and oxygen transport. The article notes red cells form in bone marrow and live about four months while detailing other blood substances and the typical adult blood volume of about 6 quarts.

Medicare Says Nursing Home Care Not Directly Covered By Plan

A district manager explains that Medicare does not pay for custodial nursing home care. Medicare covers skilled nursing for hospitalization alternatives and doctor bills under certain plans. If discharged, extended care costs may be covered if admitted within 14 days and care days used accordingly.

Mediare iMedicare Medicare

Escape in Japan and The Man in Half Moon Street on late film schedule

The schedule lists late night titles including Escape in Japan featuring Teresa Wright and others at 10:45 p.m and The Man in Half Moon Street with Nils Asther and Helen Walker at 11:45 p.m. followed by a 12:30 a.m. slot. actors names and genres noted.

Japan Teresa Wright Cameron Mitchell Jon Provost Roger Nakagawa Philip Ober Kuniko Miyake Half Moon Street Nils Asther Helen Walker Reinhold Schunzel

No matter how bright an infant it cannot speak

A brief reader note explains the origin of the word infant from Latin infans meaning unable to speak. The text invites readers to send riddles jokes to Riddles Jokes Tell Me Why and asks for a Zip Code.

Terry Crowther Calgary Alberta

Expensive Neatness: Kentucky Horse Fences Costly

White plank fences surround many Kentucky horse farms, offering an attractive yet costly look. Installation and painting run about a dollar per running foot of fence.

Louisville Kentucky

Hospitals certified for Medicare with over twenty percent beds

Hospitals containing more than 22 percent of the nation s hospital beds were certified for participation in Medicare as of July 1, 1966.

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Southside Choir Plans Jim Isom Charlotte Moore Betty Murray Ann Odell Tom Pangle Arthur Parker Roy Ridgeway Jr Emmett Roan Marvaline Roan Steve Roberts Jessie Roper Arnold Terry Bernice Terry Brenda Terry Elva Tipton Magie Todd Verlon Whaley Jances Wilson Tom Angle Margie Todd Claudelle Griggs Johnny Ferrell Jr All Times Centre Eddy Farmland U.S.A Wade Hl Popeye Benny Carle Peter Potamus Mighty Mouse Benny and Cecil Friend Flicka Tom and Jerry Hoppity Hooper Beagles Golf Pigskin Preview Secret Service of the Air” Wrestling Viet Nam Weekly Review Ernest Tubb Bill Anderson Alf Wilburn Cee Southern Pioneers Porter Wagoner Ea Rare St. Mary’s aDene Palace Milton Sa Jackie Gleason Navy Johnny Carson Hollywood Palace Merv Griffin Maree Norsngtr Johnny Cook Chuck W. Gang Wally Fowler Linus Saeaeter Herald of Truth Vandy Christopher Central Baptist Church ABC Carl Tipton Tombstone Meet the Press Wild Kingdom Sugarfoot Frank McGee Bell Telephone Hour Yogi Bear Bullwinkle Ed Sullivan Bonanza Garry Moore Ory Torey Army Mr. Jordan The Billy R. Farris Dental Arts Flint Road Decatur, Ala Sherman St Boston Patriots Jets New York Mississippi Texas Houston Cleveland Browns Cardinals St. Louis Lorne Greene Unicef Children’s Choir Long Beach Calif Eddie Fisher Agnes Moorehead Joey Forman Alice Ellen Kessler Canestrellie Bing Crosby Danny Kaye Rosemary Clooney Vera Ellen Dean Jagger Mary Wickes Barrie Chase St. Mary's Ingrid Gergman William Bergan Henry Travers Martha Sleeper Gary Jane Greer Onety Richard Widmark Lauren Bacall Charles Boyer Gloria Grahame Susan Strasberg John Kerr Gene Teevan Ed Wynn Chuckle Box William E. Evans Bill Sue Mother Nature Sloane Martin Milner Irgon Hatfield Athens Alabama Rita Tushingham Ther Hartselle Ala MGM A Juitirs JOY House Bowline American International Presents Os Pats George Sanders Taboos Nous Vincent Price Wwe Rory Calhoy Calhoui
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