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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1973

Page

5

Lutheran Leader Victim of Unusual Disorder

Rev Dr Kent S Knutson, president of the American Lutheran Church, is sidelined by a mysterious central nervous system disorder. Mayo Clinic doctors call the condition unknown with no specific treatment as Dr Knutson’s speech and writing abilities deteriorate while his interim successor, Dr David Preus, assumes duties.

George W. Cornell New York Kent S. Knutson American Lutheran Church Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn David Preus University Lutheran Church of Hope Minneapolis, Minn Preus Dr. Knutson Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod Lutheran Church In America Knutson Augsburg Press Missouri J. A. O. Preus Indonesia Hong Kong New Guinea Australia India Ing St. Mary’s Hospital Norma Kent Jesus Christ

Network Gospel Show Planned for CBS Telecast in 1973

A nationwide evangelistic movement named Key '73 involving over 140 denominations will launch with a CBS network special today and Sunday, outlining plans to reach every North American in 1973. The program airs today at 1 5 30 and 7 30 p m with a Sunday encore at 9 30 p m on channel 13.

CBS Channel 13 North America

Thule People Shifted From Whaling To Sealing Camps

Ancient Arctic Thule settlers hunted Greenland whales and used whale bones as house beams. Climate shift created year round ice ending whale fishing, driving them to abandon villages and establish igloo camps to hunt seals and walruses.

Arctic Greenland

Peanuts Gang At Brookhaven Children Photograph Crowd

A Daily Photo caption highlights children at Brookhaven scenes with participants Andrea Pugh Jennifer Holloway Nathan Thornton and Angela Pugh shown from the left as they join activities.

Peanuts Brookhaven Andrea Pugh Jennifer Holloway Nathan Thornton Angela Pugh

Charlie Brown and Snoopy Club Aids Brookhaven Outreach

Brookhaven Baptist Church uses a Charlie Brown-Snoopy Club to engage grammar school children in an after school program blending music Bible study recreation and refreshments. Rev Wayne Fields says the Peanuts themed activity attracts families and has helped form a children’s choir and boost outreach.

Brookhaven Baptist Church Charlie Brown Snoopy Wayne Fields Charles Schulz Randy Washburn Southern Baptist Convention Rev. Fields Christ

Stephenson marks 20 years at First Baptist church

Rev. and Mrs. W. K. Stephenson observe their 20th anniversary at First Baptist Church in a morning service and 2 PM reception. Under his leadership membership tripled and Sunday School rose from 422 in 1953 to 1,239. two building programs include an $1,000,000 facility on Church Street.

W. K. Stephenson First Baptist Church Church Street First Baptist

Greenwich to stage Son et Lumiere show

Greenwich Observatory will host a sound and light presentation from July 14 to September 22 next year detailing Greenwich’s long history. The 17th century observatory at Greenwich will serve as the backdrop for the event, highlighting its role since 1675.

Greenwich SON ET Lumiere London Greenwich Observatory

Holiday Dinner Guests Across Several Towns

Falkville hosting Mr and Mrs Albert Colum entertained a large family dinner with attendees from Birmingham Hartselle Decatur Selma Tuscumbia Athens and Falkville. Additional guests gathered at Mrs Fred Robinsons home including Ray Monk Louise Cloud Lewis Clark Bobby Clark and others from Decatur Athens and Birmingham.

Albert Colum Tom Burkhalter Birmingham Don Collum Keith Hartselle Genen Ward Cathy Mike Collum Decatur W. E. McCaig William Armstead Brett Deborah Selma Ala Jeff Whitaker David Tuscumbia Charles McCaig Douglas Athens Sonny Holmes Tommy Tammy Elsworth Bates Vickie Mike Dale Mason Charles Overton Robert McCaig Carrie Nell Falkville Fred Robinson Ray Monk Louise Cloud Lewis Clark Bobby.Clark Pamela Brian Dixie Clark Linda Peek Delina Melissa Eddie LeCroix John D. Robinson Jack Thrasher Billy Woodrow Houser

Thames River Path Marker At City Building Noted

The article notes a path along the River Thames from central London with a meridian longitude marker placed in front of a nearby building. It emphasizes the landmark’s placement and geographic reference.

Thames London

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First Church OF Christ Scientist 6Th Ave Johnston St Christia Science The Healing Ministry of Christian Science WHOS Wrsa-Fm Christian Science 2Nd Ave N.E Network Enon Baptist Church Muscle Shoals Baptist Association Jim E. Soward Jr University Baptist Church Jacksonville Fla Moulton Heights Baptist Church Old Moulton Rd Lamar Ingle First Holy Church of Christ 11Th Ave. NW Decatur Ministerial Association Central United Methodist Church Pack Self Southern Baptist Church Memorial Drive S.W Nursery For ALL Services Minister of Music John H. Tucker Ninth Street United Methodist Church Freeman M. Smith United Methodist Sixth Ave S.E Betty St. and Bunnymeade Jesus John Sunday School Worship Service Training Union Evening Service Prayer Meeting Web Joe Hoover Brookhaven Baptist Stephensons Margaret Shelburne Louisville, Ky Beth Mountain Brook Becky University of Alabama Billie Kay Decatur High School Ricky Brooks Southside Baptist 8Th Ave Decatur Dial Joy D. Rays Jim McMurtrie Church of Christ 16Th Ave Beech St Ken Chambers Alice O. Summerford Sixth Avenue Church OF God Merlin R. Mosher Holy Bruce Wattke Fifth Ave Robert Suran Mea Pentecostal Our Sherman Street Sherman St A.N. Lee Dial Bible School Curtis Earl Sampley Austinville State Avenue James W. Clark Wajf Radio
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