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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1966
Page
24
Local Negro churches outline weekly services and group meetings led by pastors and officers. St James Presbyterian Ratliff lists ushers Bible club events Sunday school and choir schedules with leaders named and weekly prayer services detailed for December 25 and ongoing midweek programs.
Cynthia Lowry reviews ABC State 67 adaptation of Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory. Geraldine Page shines as the elder companion and Donnie Melvin as Buddy in a tender reminiscence of a boy and his cousin amid fruitcake, windfalls, and a pine tree Christmas. The music is loud at times, but the hour remains a standout.
Mrs Estelle Jones hosts worship with Union Grove on the fourth Sunday night. St James plans Sunrise Service at 5 AM Sunday morning. Mrs Viola Raibey is the local church reporter.
Sunday schedule lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Deacon Elijah Robinson as superintendent and Morning Worship at 11 led by Rev. Fred. Prayer service midweek on Thursday at 7 p.m. Senior and Junior Choirs rehearse with Paul Anderson and Dorothy Fuller noted as leaders.
Rev Willie Brown pastor leads morning worship at 10 30 with Mrs Milene Owens as superintendent A devotional by officers a Christmas program led by Miss Ruth Miller followed by gifts Everyone invited to attend Mrs Milene Owens is reporter
Order of service for Sunday December 25 includes morning worship at 10 and devotion at 11 led by officers. Sermon by Pastor S Hunt with music by the Junior Choir. A Christmas box will be placed in the church and members are asked to bring a present for the pastor. Mrs Beulah Cosby is
Sunrise service at 6 a.m. with Rev. Ames E. Smith delivering the message. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. led by W. S. Osborne, Morning Worship at 11 a.m. and B T U at 5:30 p.m. Sister Velma Ratliff in charge. Choir rehearsal every Thursday night at Bacon. Reeves, press. Invitation extended for new members or those without a church home. James C. Reeves is Secretary Board.
The Willing Workers Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs Josiphine Itchell home. The nicely decorated house hosted gifts and a repast as all members attended and shared holiday activities. Mrs Lillian Robinson presided with Mrs Estelle Bevel as secretary.
The First Missionary Baptist Church invites the public to attend the Annual Christmas Pro Am on Sunday at 7 p.m. Rev. M. L. Gabriel is the pastor, with Miss Dollie P. as Pro Am chair.
A federal judge ordered 1,800 striking steelworkers back to the Kokomo Indiana Union Carbide Satellite Division plant halted since September 30. The injunction prompted a pause for appeals as the court weighs Taft Hartley 80 day requirements and potential resumed bargaining to avert jet engine part shortages for Vietnam aircraft.
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center announces holiday hours for the Orientation Center. It remains open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during holidays except Christmas Day. regular hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays with tours of space exploration exhibits. The center attracts over 250000 visitors annually.
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