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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1963

Page

4

First Presbyterian Names Education Director Tempe Claxton

Miss Tempe Claxton began work as director of Christian education at First Presbyterian Church at Oak and Vine. She previously served at Jackson Tennessee Whitehaven and Highland Heights churches and is a graduate of Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond. The piece notes the labor movement has organized five million African workers, up two million since 1968.

Tempe Claxton First Presbyterian Church Oak and Vine Streets First Presbyterian Claxton First Presbyterian Church of Jackson, Tenn Whitehaven Presbyterian Whitehaven Tenn Highland Heights Presbyterian Memphis Miss Claxton Presbyterian School of Christian Education Richmond

Religion and State Clash in Virginia and Florida Courts

Virginia driving school operator Eugene W. Sawyer sought an injunction to block funds for a St Francis statue in Norfolk botanical garden, but the court denied the petition. In Miami agnostics and Jews plan to appeal Florida daily Bible readings to the U S Supreme Court. Florida law requires Bible readings without sectarian comment, upheld by the Florida Supreme Court last summer. Georgia tax exemption disputes touch broader church state questions across several states.

Associated Press South Virginia Florida Norfolk Eugene W. Sawyer Sawyer Miami Fla U.S. Supreme Court Florida Supreme Court Georgia Louisiana Mississ Arkansas Tennessee North Carolina South Carolina

Church of Christ Old Moulton Road Services Schedule

The Church of Christ on Old Moulton Road lists Sunday Bible study at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Morning and evening services, midweek Bible study on Wednesday, and Grant Street address details are given along with evangelist James W. Faulkner and a second schedule at Grant Street.

Old Moulton Road Gene Holder Grant Street Grant St James W. Faulkner

Christian Science Church Service and Study Schedule

The First Church of Christ Scientist on 6th Ave and Johnston St holds Sunday worship at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. Lesson Sermon topic God. Wednesday evening testimony meeting at 7 30 p.m.

First Church OF Christ Scientist 6Th Ave Johnston Street

Methodist and Central Jackson Churches Sunday Services

Methodist FIRST at 805 Canal Street NE lists minister Ford McDonald with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and Holy Communion at 11 a.m. Vesper Service at 5 p.m. Central at Jackson Street SE, 6th Ave. service includes Morning Worship at 10:55 a.m. Sermon: Tell Me The Story of Jesus. MYF at 5:30 p.m. Evening Worship at 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer at 7 p.m. Sermon topics: Looking at 1963.

Canal St Ford McDonald Central Jackson 6Th Ave John Rutland Jesus Corner Oak “and Vine Joseph W. Walker 19Th Ave Cypress Huie Turner Training Union

Presbyterian Westside Service and Sermon Pickup

Presbyterian church at 415 7th Ave SW led by Wayne H Davis with church school at 9 45 a m worship at 10 45 a m sermon title All Shalt Have Thou Me Text remains unreadable.

Westside 7Th Ave Wayne H. Davis

Religious services schedule includes multiple churches

The notice lists service times for Corner Oak and Vine Episcopal and St John s churches with ministers Joseph W Walker Gordon Dr and Jack son St Bodley VanArsdale Speake and others plus Sunday school times 9:45 to 11 a.m and evening services and midweek prayer across Brookhaven Memorial Dr SW.

Lutheran St. Pauls Sherman Service Times

St Pauls Lutheran Church at Sherman St and 4th Ave lists Rev. R A Reinhardt as pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m this week.

Sherman St 4Th Ave R. A. Reinhardt

MT HOPE CHURCH OF CHRIST SERVICES AND MINISTERS

The bulletin lists services for Rayford Henry and E. C. Gilbert and Harry Hasha as ministers. Sunday Bible study at 10 a.m. preaching and communion at 11 a.m. Evening services at 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. Midweek Bible study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Flint Vises Rayford Henry MT. Hope E. C. Gilbert Harry Hasha

Hatton Church of Christ Service Schedule

Lawrence County notices list Hatton Church of Christ with Eugene Keenum as minister. Sunday Bible study at 10 a m worship at 11 a m and evening services noted for upcoming schedule.

Hatton

Mark the Evangelist in Venice and Gospel Focus

N. Speer Jones reviews St. Mark the Evangelist highlighting Venice’s cathedral as his relic site, Mark's Jerusalem origin, his bold Directness, and the Gospel's emphasis on the Galilean ministry and Passion Week.

N. Speer Jones St. Mark Venice Alexandria Egypt Theodore Mark John Mark Jerusalem Peter

Christian Church Service Schedule With Evening Program

Christian East Moulton Street at 4th Avenue presents Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. and Worship at 11 a.m. Communion observed. Evening program 5 30 p.m. C Y F at 6 p.m. features topic History and Background of the Christian Church led by Ainslie Wyle. Robert E Shaw is the minister.

Moulton St 4Th Ave Robert E. Shaw Jesus Christ The Christian Church Ainslie Wyle

Local church listings mix across city blocks and times

Multiple Baptist congregations provide Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and morning services around 11 a.m. with evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Training Union occurs in several locations, and midweek prayer meets are held on Wednesdays.

Mark the Evangelist and the Christ in Mark's Gospel

The article discusses Mark influenced by Peter and Paul, noting Peter's eye witness details in Mark’s Gospel, Mark joining Barnabas and Saul at Antioch, and emphasis on Christ’s power over sin and miracles. It cites baptism as confession of sins, though Christ had none.

Chile Argentina Senora Angela de Costa Christian Mothers Association Benevente Christ the Redeemer Mateo Alonzo Mark Peter Barnabas Saul Antioch St. Paul Luke Paul Churches of Christ King Christ Malachi John Division of Christian Education U.S.A Features Syndicate

Mission Reports and Minutes From Muscle Shoals Baptist Association

The 98th session at Danville Morgan County in 1912 noted brief mission reports from J E Weaver at Blue Springs and Rogers at Woodland, with funds split between Lawrence and Morgan counties and small stipends paid to pastors. The executive board and ministerial education board names are listed, and a State Collection Calendar outlines yearly focus. Baptism totaled 3,894 members with 261 new converts. financials show expenses for missions and pastors across churches including Central and First Baptist.

J. E. Weaver Blue Springs Er Rogers Woodland Lawrence and Morgan Brother Lee Hillsboro L. M. Wear Lawrence County L. R. Roger Rocky Creek Woodland Mills Morgan County Muscle Shoals S. S W. B. “Crumpton Old Friendship Lee Friendship J. D. Hudson Clay I. Hudson Central Baptist First, Baptist

St Ann's Sodality Lists 11 New Members Invitees

The St Anns Sodality met with Prefect Mary Louise Frost announcing 11 new members invited on December 18. Monsignor Horgan spoke, closed with prayer, hostesses named including Mrs J Brown and Mrs A Luckett. Morgan County Youth Rally set for Shady Grove Baptist Church tonight at 7 30 with Destination 1963 topics by youth.

St. Ann’s Sodality Mary Louise Frost Monsignor Horgan J. Brown P. Forten S. Otte R. Todd E. J. Terry F. Knoblock A. D. Luckett Morgan County Shady Grove Neel

Local Family Guests Highlight Limestone County Notes

Sunday visitors and weekend guests are listed including Mrs. Dewey White of Pulaski and Mrs. Evalina White of Florence who visited Mrs. Pearl Carter. Mr. Billy Stewart from Nashville spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Carter, and the Colvetts hosted visitors from Capshaw. Dollie Christopher recently visited Mr and Mrs Wil l Christopher of Athens.

Dewey White Pulaski Tenn Evalina White Florence Pearl Carter Billy Stewart Nashvile Charlie Carter Douglas Colvett Capshaw Virgle Colvett Dollie Christopher Will Christopher Athens

Candles Drive Over 20 Million Dollar US Market Each Year

Retail data show more than twenty million dollars of candles sold annually in the United States. Major brands and small shops alike contribute to steady demand across home decor, holidays, and gift markets.

United States

Tell Me Why Ants Showdown In Britannica Contest

Read about ants in an article tied to a Britannica Junior contest winner Raymond Crutchfield. It describes army ants drivers legionary ants in the Americas and Amazon ants that use slave raids, noting their colonies and vast numbers.

Africa Good Bye Army Aats Americas United States Central South America Mexico Amazon

Noisy Ants Compete With Humans In Humorous Riddle

The excerpt contains a comic scene about ants invading cocoons and larvae to work like slaves in an Amazon colony. It lists trick questions about pigs ties tall men and Irish women answering rain with umbrellas.

Amazon Ireland

Birthday Dinner Honors 81st Birthday in Cullman

Mrs. Clara Lemmonds celebrated her 81st birthday with a family birthday dinner at her Cullman home. Mrs. M C Sharp visited her son Samuel Sharp and family in Cullman during the week. Ada Winton returned home after treatment at Black's Chandler Hospital Annex in Hartselle. Rev and Mrs Bobby Osborne spent part of the week with relatives in Cullman.

M. C. Sharp Mrs. Samuel Sharp Cullman Clara Lemmonds Ada Winton Black’s Chandler Hospital Hartselle Bobby Osborne

Fifth Sunday Singing to Be Held at Jones Chapel

Members attended the fifth Sunday night singing at Enmus. The next fifth Sunday night event will be at Jones Chapel Baptist Church with Doyle Walker as chairman. School resumes Wednesday after a two week holiday. Ted White family visited Birmingham on business. Regular monthly singing set for Saturday night at Jones Chapel with new Woodard book Stars of Love. WMA meets January 12 for regular session. secret pals revealed and names drawn for another year. All women urged to attend.

Enmus Jones Chapel Baptist Church Doyle Walker Ted White Birmingham

Why We Say It Postman Origin Explained

The article traces the term postman to royal messengers and stations called posts. Messengers evolved into mail carriers, with postmen becoming the standard title. It awards a puzzle prize and lists a winner, Jim Tarara, 15, Dorchester, Mass.

Jim Tarara Dorchester Mass

Immigrant Skill Backgrounds Rise Since 1947

One of every three immigrants arriving in the United States since 1947 has held a professional, technical, or skilled occupation, reflecting a high level of expertise among new arrivals. The trend highlights the changing profile of immigration over decades.

United States

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Ishmael State Row Church of Christ Christian Science Methodist Episcopal ST. John’s Gordon Dr Jackson St James O. Bodley VanArsdale Brookhaven Gilbert Speake Lutheran ST. Paul’s Town Creek Wolf Springs Church OF Christ Palestine Ministry OF Christian Southside Ninth St Eighth Ave W. J. Johnson Grace Sherman Riverview Willard Stallcup Aefe Sixteenth Ave Wadsworth St R. E Bob” Wilkins Eastside Memorial Dr Elree T. Waddell Central Grant St Fourth Ave J. W. Myers Church Briefs Limestone County Leggtown Judy Carter Lawrence County High School Beverly Montgomery James Ray Montgomery Earl Malcolm Dale Little Clifton Little Jeanne Shelton Ernest Shelton Ann Frances Carraway George F. Carraway Betty Faye Johnson Paul M. Johnson Ray Chenault Pleaz Chenault Betty Ray Johnson Raymond Crutchfield Washington District of Columbia Frances Kitchens Sherman St. Church of God Decatur High School Frances Frank Kitchens Sherman St. Church Center Springs Arlene Sivley Cullman County Jones Chapel Eron White Westminster Presbyterian Church of the United Presbyterian Church U.S.A. Jackson St S.E Edwin F. Dalstrom ED Payne Miller Pastor
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