Early Ministers Highlighted in 1967 History Issue
Bits Of History notes brief facts on 19th century church leaders. James Douthit as Mt. Pisgah clerk in 1628 and Cane Creek pastor in 1855. Elder Woodlief Thomas as Tuscumbia pastor in 1855 urging missions. Elder K J Jennings linked to Tharp’s Springs Mt Zion Macedonia Mt Nebo and other posts, with missionary appointment in 1867.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Douthit
Mt. Pisgah Church
Cane Creek Church
Woodlief Thomas
Tuscumbia
K. J. Jennings
Tharp’s Springs
Mt. Zion
Lawrence Co
Moulton
Macedonia
Franklin Co
Mt. Nebo
Russellville Church
Bethel Church
Courtland
W. H. Bryan
Big Bear Creek Association
Shackelford
Bryan
T. S. Carson
Tharp’s
W. H. Cooper
Cave Springs
Pleasant Grove
Sunday School Meet At Austinville Baptist Church
Sunday School class gathered for a covered dish luncheon and gift exchange in the church dining room. President Gladys Fergerson led the meeting with prayers by Etta Moore and Gilbert Speake delivering a devotional before the gift exchange among members and visitor Mrs. Etta Moore of Hartselle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Ferguson
Gilbert Speake
Etta Moore
Hartselle
Tunch
James Terry
Fulbright criticizes war push and seeks negotiated settlement
Fulbright, in a January reconvening letter, says Congress did not intend a blank check for a prolonged war and calls the Vietnam involvement a mistake. He urges an end to fighting through negotiated settlement and cites conflicting Accounts from destroyer crews and a former sonar operator to question attack claims.
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Congress
Johnson
Fulbright
Benamese
Associated Press
Turner Joy
Maddox
Raymond P. Connell
New Haven
Conn
Register
J.G
John White
Pine Island
White
U.S
Cess
Dartmouth College
Sixth Avenue WMS Holds Christmas Meeting at Crim Home
The Sixth Avenue Church of God Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs. W A Crim’s home for its regular monthly gathering and Christmas party. Business included plans for the World Circle of Prayer at the church during the holidays. A buffet luncheon followed with gift exchanges during the social hour.
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Sixth Avenue Church of God Women’s Missionary Society
W. A.crim
World Circle of Prayer
Reporter Beats Intoximeter in Test at New Orleans Bar
New Orleans AP report details police reporter Jack Dempsey testing a $595 intoximeter. After multiple drinks and hours of attempts, the machine recorded zero, leading to the unit being shipped back to the factory. A police spokesman noted reporters are not ideal subjects for such tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Aloysius Habighorst
Habighorst
Atempsey
WHOS adds national networks to WHOS WDRM lineup in Decatur
WHOS and WDRM in Decatur announce two of four new national networks joining January 1. The plan includes morning and afternoon talk and music blocks with Paul Harvey Joseph C Harsch Bob Newkirk and Allan Jefferst reviews. WDRM will boost power to 100000 watts and add stereo broadcasting and a mobile unit with newscasts and features. Country music remains on WHOS and WDRM expands popular programming throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Bob Newkirk
Cathie Tailor
Fran Allison
Paul Harvey
Mentator
Joseph C. Harsch
WDRM
American FM
Allan Jeffers
Ssweee
Capsewans
Louis Blizzard
WHOS
Wdrm-Fm
Warren Spahn’s 17 straight seasons with 100 plus strikeouts
Baseball legend Warren Spahn compiled 100 or more strikeouts in 17 consecutive seasons, establishing a long running streak of power pitching and durability through his career with the Milwaukee Braves and beyond.
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Warren Spahn
Cleopatra Becomes Queen of Egypt at Age 18
Cleopatra ascends to the throne of Egypt at eighteen, succeeding her siblings and marking a pivotal start to her reign. The young monarch inherits control over the Ptolemaic Kingdom amid strong rival factions and looming Roman influence.
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Cleopatra
Egypt
Tug The Robin Sinks After Bridge Collision Near Sheffield
The tug The Robin struck Keller Memorial Bridge pillars Friday afternoon and sank soon after, with reports that no one was hurt. Officials questioned whether the tug had struck the bridge, while Army Corps inspectors said no damage was found on the bridge itself. Several barges were loose in the area, and authorities pursued further checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller Memorial Bridge
Poe
Sheffield
Waptam
Bill Nester
Arrow Transportation Co
Mathews
Keller Bridge
State Highways Department
S. E. Caudill
Decatur
State Highway Department
Army Corps of Engineers
Mobile
Corps of Engineers
D. L. Boison
Decatur’ Daily
Johnson visits Vietnam ally amid Bangkok trip
LBJ Johnson is met at Cam Ranh Bay by General Westmoreland and Ambassador Bunker. Other high ranking officers and comedian Bob Hope attend, as Hope continues his annual Bangkok stop after attending memorial services for Prime Minister Ed Holt in Australia. The Thai land visit was intended as secret but details leaked.
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Bangkok
Australia
Ed Holt
Vietnam
Thailand
Johnson’s Christmas Visit to Asia and Vietnam War Notes
President Johnson arrived at Cam Ranh Bay and Khorat in Asia for Christmas remarks and medal ceremonies. He praised servicemen, urged support for efforts in Vietnam, and acknowledged Belgian children awaiting a Christmas card drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
South Vienam
Asia
Manila
Vietnam
Express
Red
Camceive
Air Force
Deca
Jon
de Teytr
Elaine
St Jans Hospital
Mariaskaat Brugge
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