Missionary Rev Ellison Shares Uruguay Life and Worries
Knoxville native Rev Walter Ellison, a missionary since 1963 with the Foreign Missionary Board of the National Association of Freewill Baptists, discusses Uruguayan culture, communism concerns, and the work of five churches served with his wife and children. He notes cattle country, tea customs, siestas, and the blend of poverty and aspiration among locals. He remains willing to stay long term if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilene Claborn
Daily Religion
Walter Ellison
Uruguay
Ellison
Foreign ‘Missionary Board
National Association of Freewillets
Brazil
U.S
Cedar Creek Freewill Baptist Church
Hartselle
Rev
Johnson
U. States
Kansas
Rev. Ellison
Knoxville, Tenn
Power of Faith: Edward M. Ginsberg Named UJA General Chairman
Edward M. Ginsberg of Cleveland, a successful corporation lawyer and son of immigrant parents, was chosen general chairman of the United Jewish Appeal. The UJA funds transportation for Jewish immigrants to Israel, resettlement, and humanitarian aid in 30 countries. Ginsberg emphasizes Tzedekah and service to others as core to his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. Ginsberg
Cleveland
United Jewish Appeal
Israel
Ginsberg
Circles of First Methodist WSCS Meet Across Homes
The First Methodist Church Woman's Society met in several member homes. Blackburn Circle at Mrs Claude Lavender's had 8 members. Nelson Circle at Mrs Russell Johnson's with 20 members. McNelly Circle at Mrs W B Crafton's with 14 members. Underwood Circle at Mrs John H Giles's with 16 members. Each program included devotions and group presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church Woman’s Society
Remy
Blackburn
Claude, Lavender
Lavender
W. R. House
Nelson Circle
Russell B. Johnsson
John Woods
C. B. Clemmons
Charles T. Finney
McNelly Circle
W.B. Crafton
W. T. Tackett
Herbert Spiller
WSCS
Robert Banks
Richard Williams
Underwood Circle
John H. Giles
Carter Dobbs
W. J. Bergman
Cotaco High crowns Jackie Graydon Queen in homecoming
Jackie Graydon was named Cotaco High School homecoming queen during a gala with the theme Fantasy in the Frost. Carleton Turney led ceremonies at halftime of the Cotaco Falkville game. The queen, a senior honor student, was escorted by Dwight Jones and James M. Jones, with a court of class representatives and escorts.
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Cotaco
Jackie
Graydon
Cotaco High School
Carleton Turney
W. L. Graydon
Somerville 2
Dwight Jones
Hilda Jones
Waldermose Springs
James M. Jones
Gary Glover
Jimmy Sutton
Peggy Scott
Steve Douthit
Health Official To Speak Here On Venereal Diseases
A health official will address the Austin High School PTA on venereal diseases with emphasis on Morgan County and Decatur Alabama. The speaker, a former director of venereal disease work in Florida and now in Alabama, will discuss prevention and the impact of gonorrhea and syphilis, noting continuing rise in gonorrhea cases while syphilis remains low.
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Tampa
Florida
Taylor County
Alabama
Holladay Named Massey Elementary Principal in Morgan County
Hazel Holladay, nine year Massey Elementary teacher, was appointed principal replacing John Ellenburg. The move accompanied county wide transfers creating new roles at the Board of Education office.
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Lester Wooten
Decatur High School
Cotaco High School
del Ragwell
John Kampis
Cullman
St. Bernard College
Ellenburg
Fif
Cullman High School
Kampis
Holladay
Massey
John Bryant
Marian Lawrence
Lawrence County
Jacksonville State College
Athens College
Jefferson County
Wade Holladay
Redstone Arsenal
Huntsvile
Holladays
Hartselle
Stephen
Sandra
Nancy
Local Notes From Rocky Ford and Shady Grove
John Garrison remains a patient at Hartselle Hospital while the Rev Lyndon Montgomery filled the Shady Grove pulpit. Delbert West visited his in laws Lidge Hensley and Lennie. Hensley remains ill. Etta Garrison is listed as ill. Anniston trip by Calvin McNutt party. Rev Jackie Freeman to preach at Shady Grove. Sara Dotson and baby near home from overseas.
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Angle John Garrison
Hartselle Hospital
Lyndon — Montgomery
Shady Grove
Delbert West
Lidge Hensley
Lennie
Hensley
Etta Garrison
Calvin McNutt
Anniston
Gavns McNutt
Ozelle
Jackie Freeman
Sara Dotson
Baby
Weekend Visits Share News Across Morgan County
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Aldridge visited Mrs. Ola Johnson for her birthday. Larry Brown and Marcus Johnson hosted guests from Cordele, Georgia. A group including Greer West Tommy West Kenneth Taylor Tim Don Long Harold Aldridge and Willie Johnson visited H. C. Long. Mrs. H. C. Long is ill but improving. Mrs. Paul Bishop, Mrs. Billy Brock and Mrs. Larry Brown also visited H. C. Long Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Aldridge
Ola Johnson
Larry Brown
Marcus Johnson
Cordelle
Georgia
Greer West
Tommy West
Kenneth Taylor
Tim
Don Long
Willie Johnson
H. C
Shortie
Long
Paul Bishop
Billy Brock
H. C. Long
Savannah Hosts World’s Largest Paper Mill
Savannah Georgia houses the world’s largest paper mill founded in 1936 by Union Bag Camp Paper Corp. The site became a major industrial landmark in the region.
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Savannah
The
Union Bag-Camp Paper Corp
Fragmentary poem fragment with religious longing
A damaged text fragment presents a weary road path and a plea to the Christ child. It contemplates belief, longing for entry into the book of life, and requests patience love and care while hoping for eternal reunion with angels. The piece reads as devotional verse with garbled interjections.
A Child Awaits David Allen Jr prayer for son
A brief prayerful verse by David Allen Jr. reflects a parent’s plea for guidance as a three year old son grows. The speaker asks for wisdom to teach virtue and faith before the child is ten, hoping divine guidance will steer their path to the broad gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Gate
David Allen Jr
Lawrence County News Briefs Include Church Work and Local Visits
Douglas McDaniel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Mc, sent to Japan to recover from burns from a Vietnam explosion. Valley Grove Baptist Church work completed with underpinning walls paneled new windows and a new piano. Several local residents reported recoveries and visits. The Old Buela Church and cemetery upcoming preaching by Rev. Kirby next Sunday evening January 28.
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Douglas McDaniel
Virgil Mc
Japan
Vietnam
Emmet McMullian
Johnie
Valley Grove Baptist Church
J. E. Stephenson
Mae Sue Stephenson
Oak Ridge
Velma Kell
Johnson’s Chapel
Kell
Clifford Speaker
Black Chandler Hospital
Jim Rooks
Hartselle
Emmet McMillians
Henry Lowery
James Crow
Hattie Hill
Lige Stover
Falkville Rest Home
Old Buela
Kirby
Tilda Demascus
Moulton
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Moulton Street
Gue
Bible Church
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J. Hampton Keathley
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Jackie Graydon
Myra Chaviers
Joe Gardella
Sherry Sharp
Ben Day
Carol Morris
Russell Graydon
Melinda Campbell
Philip Lawrence
Judy Fowler
Benjie Kay
Linda Mason
Ben Allen
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New Jersey
Washington
Oregon
All Growing ‘Church
Ray Lee
Oan
R.a.'s
Sunbeams II
Oak Park Baptist Church
19Th Avenue
S.B
Ottawa Collegiate Institute
Ontario
Canada
McGill University
Mrs
Hazel Holladay
Rocky Ford
Church OF God
Sherman St. and
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R. M. Creel
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Morgan County Liberty
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Elmer H. Lusk
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