Oakdale Baptist Church builds new education facility in Limestone County
Oakdale Missionary Baptist Church completes a $75 000 educational building funded by a $30 000 bond sale. Chartered August 1949 with 15 members, the church moved services to a community club house until finishing the December 1949 building. Rev E R Stiles led as first pastor with later ministers including Rev Harry Dartin and Rev Paul McKey. Deacons Moyers and Tommy Johnson, building committee chaired by Moyers Pressnell and Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale Missionary Baptist Church
Limestone
County
Martin Chenault
Chenault
Oakdale
J. C. McClung
Delma Coffman
H. G. Coffman
Carl Leake
R. T. Russell
E. E. Shirley
Annie Mae Shirley
Nellie Kate Shirley
Edgar Shirley
Ralph Smith
Thomas Temple
Frank Vanhoozer
Hollice Nave
E. R Stiles
Harry Drtin
Jack Jones
Paul Mcey
Nault
Moyers
Tommy Johnson
Lawrence Moyers
Charlies Pressnell
J. L. Adams
Jehovah's Witnesses Convene In Memphis Convention
About 60 delegates from the Decatur Congregation will attend the Jehovah's Witnesses Convention in Memphis July 25 28. The event is expected to draw 13 000 people from several states with about a quarter being teenagers. Thompson of the local congregation notes youth will take part in Bible discussions and urges giving youths hope and a reason for living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Memphis
Rodney L.thompson
Thompson
Florence Ballard Goes Solo From Supremes
Florence Ballard former Supremes member leaves group to pursue solo singing, planning appearances at night clubs and venues, marking a shift in her career after leaving the trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flo
Detroit
Florence Ballard
Diana Ross
Mary Wilson
Supremes
Ballard Signs Solo Contract with ABC Records
Detroit born 1942 singer Miss Ballard signs a solo contract with ABC Records. Her debut single It Doesn't Matter How I Say It is set to release. She married Thomas Chapman, ex Motown staffer and her manager, on Feb. 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC Records
Miss Ballard
Detroit
Thomas Chapman
Motown Records
Fishes Show Growth Rings Like Tree Age Markers
Scientists note that fish scales bear growth rings that reveal age much as tree rings do. The pattern changes with seasons and environmental conditions, offering clues to fish life histories and population dynamics.
First Assembly Buys New Site on 8th Street
The First Assembly of God Church bought a two acre site on 8th St SW across from city plans for a new recreational center. Located about 12 blocks from the current 415 8th Ave SW building, the pastor Rev Cecil Howell said the central location will be pleasant near the future center. The congregation is cramped and intends to begin construction within several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Howell
8Th St
Assembly of God
Allen Hamilton
Glenn Real Estate Agency
Billy Smith
First
Assembly of God Church
8Th Ave
Howell
Decaturite staffer to lead Baptist WSCS mission school
Mrs W J Cunningham of Decatur will staff the United Methodist WSCS Inter Conference School of Christian Missions at Camp Sumatanga July 29 to August 2. North and Central Alabama WSCS join for a five day convocation with themes Southeast Asia and The Word Afresh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Cunningham
Decatur
Women’s Society of Christian Service
United Met‘dist Church
School of Christian Missions
Camip‘ Sumatanga
North Alabama
Central Alabama
WSCS
Cunningham
Southeast Asia
J. W. Gordon
Hueytown
Wesleyan Service Guild
James E. Rice
Florence
Morgan County Center Springs Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs Lester Whitten visited their son Charles Whitten and family in Columbia Tennessee over the weekend. Mrs Jessie Lemmond visiting in Alexandria City with Willard Lemmond and family. Floyd Sivley and Sandra vacationing in Florida. Iris Winton and Lewis Mason families left Sunday for Smokies. Center Springs Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Vera Nell Steelman’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Whitten
Charles Whitten
David
Columbia, Tenn
Jessie Lemmond
Mrs
Willard Lemmond
Alexandria City
Floyd Sivley
Sandra
Florida
Iris Winton
Lewis Mason
The
Smokies
Center Springs Women’s Society of Christian Service
Vera Nell Steelman
Power of Faith Mary Moore Faces Blindness with Service
Mary Moore, director of social services at Hospital of the Holy Family in Brooklyn, has been blind since childhood yet built a career in service. She earned a BA at Mount St. Vincent College and an MSW from Columbia, and she works hospital wide and in patients homes offering counseling and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Moore
Hospital of the Holy Family
Catholic Medical Center
Brooklyn
New York City
AP News
Folk Singing Trio To Perform Here In Decatur
Kent Kilbourne a noted folk singer from Seoul Korea returns to Decatur to lead a youth folk concert at Delano Park Wednesday at 8 15 p m sponsored by First United Methodist Church Decatur Rev E M Barnes Jr says Kilbourne who led youth services earlier this year will be joined by Cliff Raymond of Cleveland Ohio and Phil Boughton of Tallahassee Fla The trio have traveled across the United States and abroad They recently recorded a new album We Believe If rain falls the concert will move to the National Guard Armory Local details name family backgrounds and mission of the group are noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Kilbourne
Seoul
Korea
Decatur
Delano Park
First United Methodist Church of
E. M. Barnes Jr
Kilbourne
Cliff Raymond
Cleveland
Ohio
Phil Boughton
Tallahassee
Fla
United States
Kent
U. S
Cliff
Scandinavia
Europe
Asia
School Band
America
Cornet
Salvation Army
Phil
Puerto Rico
Jamaica
Venezuela
Panama
Mexico
Canada
Methodist
Talllahassee
Jesus Christ
Christ
National Guard Armory
Phil Roughton
Bible Meet To Feature Dr. Lee At Shady Grove
Dr. Robert G. Lee former president of the Southern Baptist Convention will lead a three day Bible conference at Shady Grove Baptist Church July 22 to 24. Nightly services 7:30 with 10 am sessions Tuesday and Wednesday. Lees biographical notes and invitations from Rev. Jack Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neel
Robert G. Lee
Southern Baptist Convention
Shady Grove Baptist Church
Lee
Bellvue Baptist Church
Memphis
Tenn
Jesus
South Caroline
Furman University
Charleston
New Orleans
Baptist State Convention of
Tennessee
America
Lawrence County Visitors and Local Health Notes
Newark Delaware couple Mr and Mrs Earl Dover and sons visit family in Birmingham and Lawrence County. Mr and Mrs Buck Gillespie and Mr and Mrs Jim Gillespie see parents Ganum McLemore. Rev Willie Parkers ill in Hartselle Hospital. Chas McLemore hospitalized with back injury. Valley Grove Baptist Church attendees listed.
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Earl Dover
Newark
Delaware
Floyd Looney
Leon Dover
Birmingham
Dover
Athea Looney
Buck Gillespie
Jim Gillespie
Ganum McLemore
Willie’ Parkers
Hartselle Hospital
Hattie Hill
Tilda Demascus
Chas. McLemore
Lawrence County Hospital
Valley Grove Baptist Church
Ezekiel the Exile Prophet and His Message
Ezekiel emerges during Jehoiakim’s rebellion and the first deportation. He prophesies before and after Jerusalem’s fall, emphasizing worship, individual responsibility, and restoration. The book links physical return to a spiritual renewal and outlines God’s desire for repentance over death.
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R. H. Ramsey
Judah
Jerusalem
Israel
Ezekiel
Jehoiakim
B.C
Jeremiah
Isaiah
Ezra
New Heart and Spirit Promised for Israel in Ezekiel 36
The text outlines Ezekiel 18 and 36, arguing individual accountability under God and the promise of new hearts and spirits for the transformed nation of Israel. It emphasizes that blessings flow to the godly who keep the commandments, and that God’s name will be sanctified among the nations.
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Ezekiel
Israel
Promised Land
Chicken supper on church grounds scheduled Monday
A chicken supper will be held on church grounds on Monday evening July 22. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
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Limestone County
Maranatha Baptist Church
W. B. Ferguson
Union Hall
Westgate Shopping Center
Christian Church
Clark St
Bible School
Baptist Mission
Betty Street
Beltline
New Mon
Southern Baptist
Joe
Hoover
First Assembly
Decaturite
Alabama
States
Morgan County
Center Springs
Ishmael
Welcome Church OF Christ Services
Danville Road
Church OF Christ
Denville Rd
S.W
Beltline Hwy
Moedus Rd
Bible Meet
Dr. Lee
Jack . Freeman
Neel Church
Lawrence County
Mrs. Charles Speake
God
National Council of Churches of Christ
Kin
Christian Education
U.S.A
R Features Syndicate
First Assembly OF God
8Th Ave. S.W
Brookhaven Baptist Church
Southern Baptist Church
C. R. Burns
Frank Williams
Grace Baptist Church
Sherman
Riverview
Decatur, Alabama
Willard Stallcup
WMSL
Thisrs
Pri
Robert Glee
Sundey Schoe Ari
Redice Bi Wmsl
Preyer
Covell Keen
Reedcest Sun
E.m
P.m
Fairview Baptist Church
Magnolia St
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