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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1966

Page

6

Local Church Activities Rewarding Mrs Johnson

Decatur housewife Mrs. Robert P. Johnson holds church hostess and assistant to the pastor roles at Westside Presbyterian, coordinating visits, family suppers, and the pastor’s schedule while balancing home duties and PTA and United Presbyterian Women meetings. The article notes her belief in women taking more church duties and the fulfillment it brings.

Robert P. Johnson Decatur Westside Presbyterian Church Westside Johnson Westside Presbyterian United Presbyterian Women’s Woodmeade School Mrs. Johnson Massey Jones Arthur Nix Elmer Bishop Johnsons 14Th Ave Chemstrand New Hope

Ryan Church Bible School Completes Busy Vacation Session

Ryan Church held a Sunday night graduation for its Bible school with 95 enrolled and 84 average attendance. The program featured department groups teaching Bible study and making gifts for Arab and Cullman nursing home patients.

Decatur Daily Morgan Shirley Brisco Essie Dinsmore Ryan Church Wayne Wright Richard McAnally Dinsmore Anally Carrie Crawford Ethel Dinsmore Gene Ryan Maryee Albright Edith Hartsfield Pat Wright Bible School J. W Bill) Pike Haleyville Glenda Wright John Wright Barbara Ryan Ella Moon Carl Greene Eloise Moon Arab Nursing Home Betty Leeth Tyrus- Brisco Cullman ‘Nursing Home Ryan Bible School Drucilla Wright River Jordan Jesus Garden of Gethsemane Southside Baptist Church Rosemary Aldridgeatherine Snook

Baptist Center Contract Awarded at Florence State College

Florence State College awards Parkes Richardson Construction Co. of Lawrenceburg Tenn. a 147207.15 contract to build a 10000 square foot Baptist student center at Wood and Nellie avenues. Architect Howard Griffith of Sheffield designed the modified colonial facility. An additional 30000 is expected for furnishings and completion.

Florence Florence State College BSU Wood Nellie Ave Parkes - Richardson Construction Co Lawrenceburg Tenn Howard Griffith Sheffield Colbert Lauderdale Association Jim Shelly Alabama Baptist Convention Montgomery George E Bagley

Mother's Sweet Voice and Faithful Heart Remembered

A tribute to a mother's quiet strength and gentle faith, praising her patient smile and heavenly song. The poem recalls affection beyond fame and surface. the speaker expresses gratitude at the grave, acknowledging maternal guidance and love.

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Garfield shot in 1881 by Charles Guiteau

On this date in 1966 history marks the 1881 shooting of President James Garfield by Charles Guiteau in Washington. Garfield died September 19 after the attack at the railroad station.

Associated Press James Garfield Charles Guiteau Chicago Washington Garfield Madrid Moscow Kremlin China Peking

1952 Immigration Act Over Truman Veto

The McCarran Walter Act passed over President Harry S Truman's veto in 1952, limiting immigration and ending the absolute ban on Asiatic and Pacific immigrants.

Harry Truman

Venomous Ocean Fishes Include Rays Scorpion Fish and Sharks

Over 200 venomous fish species are known or suspected in the oceans. Included are sting rays scorpion fish and some sharks, highlighting the variety of dangerous inhabitants in marine waters.

Decatur Teen Missing Report Seeks Public Help

A 16 year old Decatur girl Glenda Dian Young is reported missing by police. She left home Thursday and is described as five feet four inches tall weighing 105 pounds with blonde hair. Anyone with information is asked to call 355-3735.

Decatur Glenda Dian Young

Beagle Tail Curvature On Show Prospects

A reader asks about entering a two year old Beagle in dog shows and correcting a curved tail. The advisor discourages surgery for conformation defects and suggests consulting the American Kennel Club rules and Dog World magazine for show schedules.

Beagle Pam Mendenhall Springfield Ohio American Kennel Club Madison Ave N.Y Dog World Magazine

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