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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1972

Page

5

Calendar of Religious Sings Near Hartselle Area

The regular monthly singing starts at 7 30 p.m. at Rural Grove Baptist Church four miles northeast of Hartselle on Burleson Mountain A gospel singing at New Friendship Baptist Church two miles north of Brooksville off Alabama 67 begins at 7 30 p.m. Hartselle Pattillo Street Church of God will show a 16 mm film on the rapture according to prophesy at 7 30 p.m. Rev Kenneth Dismukes invites the public. A gospel singing at Talucah Lutheran Church near Vaihermoso Springs at 7 30 p.m. Pine Grove Holy Church of Christ south of Alabama 24 will have a gospel singing at 7 p.m. The monthly singing at Caddo Congregational Christian Church will begin at 7.

Rural Grove Baptist Church Hartselle Burleson Mountain New Friendship Baptist Church Brooksville Alabama 67 Pattillo Street Church of God Kenneth Dismukes Pine Grove Holy Church of Christ South of Alabama Caddo Congregational Christian Church

Church vacation and revival events across local churches

Deer Springs Church on U.S. 31 hosts a vacation period with school commencement events and a 7 p.m. worship service. A revival at Northside Baptist Church led by Messrs Massey and Smith runs today through Friday at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. kickoff and Heiserman Quartet from Corinth, Mississippi. Youth Sunday at Austinville United Methodist begins 11 a.m. and ends 7 p.m. with the theme He's Got The Whole World In His Hands and a guest speaker at the morning service. Temple Praises Trio will perform at Emmanuel Baptist Church during both 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services, alongside Bob Wooten and family as special guests. The Anders Reunion gathering behind Lawrence TV Sales starts 1 p.m. with baskets welcome. A gospel singing is set for Old Shiloh Church 12 miles southeast of Moulton at 7:30 p.m.

Deer Springs U.S O— Hartselle Bob Massey Cedartown Don Smith Decatur Northside Baptist Church Midway St Heiserman Quartet Corinth Miss Austinville United Methodist Church Temple Praises Trio of Tennessee Temple College Chattanooga Emmanuel Baptist Church Kooken Ave Bob Wooten Atlanta McKendree Methodist Church Massey Community G. M. Hamby

Community notices and church events around Decatur

Local groups announce meetings and activities across Decatur including the Ladies Auxiliary at Shangri La Restaurant at 7 p.m. Vacation Bible schools run daily 9 to 11:30 a.m. at First Christian Church and Faith Baptist Church for children ages 3 to 13. The Full Gospel Fellowship meets at 7:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn with Rev Elbert Willis speaking. Tri County Regional Health Planning Commission sets its monthly meeting for 7:30 p.m. at the Tri County District Health Services building. Revival services are scheduled at Basham Chapel United Methodist Church and McKendree Methodist Church with Rev. Croft and Rev. Hamby. The American Association of Retired Persons meets at 10 a.m. at Summer Manor with Mrs. E G Hampton speaking on AARP history.

Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship, International Holiday Inn Elbert Willis First Baptist Church of Baldwin, la Faith Baptist Church Beltline Rd Bellemeade St. SW Tri-County Regional Health Planning Commission Tri- County District Health Sevices Basham Chapel United Methodist Church Jerry Croft American Association of Retired Persons Summer Manor E.G. Hampton

Methodist minister to speak at Decatur church

Rev. Bob Caufield, a Methodist newly arrived in Bolivia, will address Decatur First United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Separately, members of the Decatur Safety Council and its executive committee will gather at Shangri-La Restaurant for a noontime meeting.

Bob Caufield Methodist New Bolivia Decatur First United Decatur Safety Council

Texas Auto Thefts Linked To Alabama

A Harris County grand jury indicted 12 people including a former police chief and officer for running a theft ring. The six state operation stole more than 400000 in cars and trucks, with eight trailers six pickups a dump truck a tractor a van five late model cars and two boats recovered valued at 110000. Vehicles moved across Texas Florida Oklahoma Louisiana Alabama and Tennessee risking federal charges for interstate transportation of stolen property. Many had altered VINs and false Alabama registrations in an open title state.

Houston Harris County Mike Hinton Hinton Ring Texas Florida Oklahoma Louisiana Alabama Tennessee

English visitors share life and music at Decatur church

At First Baptist Decatur an introduction service showcased English life with tea and soft drinks, color slides, and a youth choir tour memory. Rev. Sam Highway led the event as Rev. W K Stephenson recalled England bound missions, while Mayor Gunthorp welcomed the guests at Point Mallard Park.

Sam Highway Beer W. K. Stephenson First Baptist England Henderson Stephenson Charles Gunthorp Decatur Point Mallard Park Robert Foster Scotland First Baptist Church Alabama Foster

Fischer Extends Series Endgame Versus Spassky

International grandmaster Walter S Browne, who faced both players, calls Fischer a heavy favorite to win the world crown over Spassky. Browne says Fischer is a half to a class better, predicting Fischer will grab a two or three game lead before the psychological edge shifts in his favor. He contrasts Fischer as dynamic and opportunistic with Spassky as solid, noting the two Fischer black wins foreshadow trouble for Spassky as prepared lines may dwindle.

Fischer Spassky Walter S. Browne Browne Black Iceland

Athens Board To Meet On Transfers

Athens City Board of Education will hear Limestone County parental hardship requests for fall transfers. Thirteen parents have been interviewed this week with more anticipated. Outside-city residents seek grades 1 through 4 admission while grades 5–12 may stay in current schools.

Athens City Board of Education Limestone County U 8 Wayman Sherrer Sherrer

Drowning at Cullman camp draws funeral fund drive

Rev Charles Godwin reports 66 boys and 11 counselors at a Cullman area swim outing where Eddy wandered from the buddy system and drowned after 40 minutes of rescue attempts. Donations to cover funeral expenses are requested and can be mailed to Godwin at P O Box 806 Cullman 35055.

Channel Tucker Cullman County Charles Godwin Cullman Eddy Godwin P.O

Auto Theft Jury Hears FBI Agent

An FBI agent testified that one defendant in a federal auto theft conspiracy case bought at least four cars from two others who earlier pleaded guilty. Ralph Marquez said he paid cash for 1971 and 1972 autos from Wayne Holcomb and William Watkins in Boaz and placed ads to sell them, though he cannot recall buyers. A search of 18 months of newspapers found no ads. Prosecution witnesses continue, with 90 subpoenas issued for the trial of 10 defendants.

FBI Ralph Marquez Colorado William Watkins Wayne Holcomb Boaz Edward Zacharias Marquez Zacharias

Whooping cough outbreaks among University of Colorado staff

News report notes two whooping cough outbreaks at the University of Colorado Medical Center and rising adult cases while childhood cases reach a record low. Public Health Service attributes decline to vaccine use but warns immunity wanes after a decade and boosters for adults are not routinely given. The study urges better adult protection through improved vaccine development and reporting systems to curb adult and pediatric transmission.

NYT New York University of Colorado Medical Center Public Health Service Colorado Journal of the American Medical Association Thomas I. Kurt Ann S. Yeager Sandra Guenette Stuart Dunlop Center For Disease Control Atlanta

Internal church dispute over minister and Miss Photogenic winner

Elder Bain described an internal church issue not involving any division. He said premature news worsened the conflict and he hoped Marshall would stay. Bain denied resigning over taking photos for Miss Photogenic, claiming the work was his and he was not at fault.

Marshall Bain Miss Marshall

State Mental Health Board Adds Planner to Staff

The Alabama State Mental Health Board on Thursday decided to hire a professional planner and appraiser to assist with future sales or leasing of board property. Board attorney Jerry Wood announced his resignation effective Sept 30, citing personal and professional considerations, and he has handled most legal work in the federal court case over hospital conditions.

Montgomery. Ala State Mental Health Board Jerry Wood Wood

Bicycle Recovered After Theft Report

A bicycle stolen from Mrs. Linda Hill at 1431 Vernon St SW was found Thursday at the Aquadome. A youth at the Aquadome reported finding the bike in weeds and no further action was taken by police.

Linda Hill Vernon St Aquadome

Decatur NAACP Sponsors Ball Trip To Atlanta

The Decatur NAACP chapter plans a round trip to an Atlanta baseball game as a fundraiser. Tickets cost 15 dollars, available by mail, with departure at 8 a.m. from the Carrie Matthews Center. Proceeds fund local charitable projects. Vandals damaged Bennie Walker’s car at Cardinal Apts by removing a hose and deflating tires. no further damage noted.

Bennie Walker Cardinal Apts Decatur The NAACP Atlanta Braves New York Mets Atlanta Carrie Matthews

Sympathy and social notes from Hillsboro area

Hillsboro mourns for Allen Rhinehart with family prayers. Visits include Mrs. Ben Corum of Moulton and Mrs. R. G. Wells of Decatur to see Mrs. Grant Peebles. Families hosted guests from stemere and Huntsville attended weddings and church events. Rural Letter Carriers convention in Huntsville drew Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Terry and the Coles. Local residents hosted and visited in New Friendship community.

Allen Rhinehart Ben Corum Moulton R. G. Wells Decatur Grant Peebles Huntsville Bailey Terry Thomas Cole

Morgan County Court sale in equity 1972 decree details

The Morgan County Court in Equity will sell at public cash auction the property described as 10 acres in Section 23, Township 5 South, Range 5 West, Morgan County Alabama, with specific metes and bounds and exclusions of two tracts, to satisfy a July 5 1972 decree. Sale at courthouse between 11 AM and 4 PM on July 28 1972, conducted by Register Gagnell Hall.

Henry Cater George Cater Als Morgan County Court In Equity Tfs Alabama Township Range Morgan County Decatur Mouiton Old Decatur and Moulton Andy Cater Moulton Heights Colored School Moulton Heights Gagnell Hall Register Bennie E. Walker Morgen County Decatur County of Morgan State of Alabama Towit Dogwood Estates Addition Federal National Mortgage Association United States OF Morgan J. Berber Lon Berber Cherter Charter Mortgage Company Hartselle Morgan State of Mason Acres County of General Electric Lawrence Baker Elsie Baker County Century Discount Company of Flint and Alabame Corey 'S Century Ee Company Pense Corpor Hardwick Vf Edwards

Proposals for zoning boundary changes in Decatur Alabama

Decatur City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning district boundary changes before recommending ordinance amendments to the City Council. The hearing is set for Tuesday July 25 1972 at 4 00 p m in the City Hall Courtroom. Readings describe tract boundaries shifting from R2 to BI Local Shopping District and other areas to R4 Residential, with applicable district requirements noted.

Decatur Alabama Decatur City Planning Commission City of City Halls Second Street Memorial Drive Slong Seid Memorial Drive City Hall Alabame Shell Eighth Street Somerville Road End Furnace Dour Galen Sommerville Road Wes Siley Industria

City of Decatur invites bids for streets and sewers

Notice to contractors announces sealed proposals for construction of public improvements in Thrasher Subdivision Decatur Alabama. Bids due August 7 1972 7 00 PM CDT opened publicly at City Hall. Documents available at City Clerk office or North Alabama Engineering Co Inc deposit $25 refundable less $15 if returned unread.

City of Decatur Alabama Thrasher City of Decatur North Alabama Engineering Co., Inc 8Th Avenue N. E P. O

By George M oes Martinson Manning and Martinsen Huntsville

George M oes Martinson is listed with Manning and Martinsen in Huntsville Alabama with contact number 77 74 7971. The snippet provides a single name and firm plus a phone line, reflecting a professional listing.

George M.oes Martinson Manning & Martinsen Huntsville Alabama Martinson, Manning & Martinson Attorneys At Law

Estate of Thomas Henry Justice Executrix Granted 1977

Augy W Justice executrix announces letters testamentary granted by Judge Bryan McAfee of Morgan County Probate Court on June 29 1977. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the time allowed by law or be barred.

Thomas Henry Justice Bryan McAfee Probate Court Morgan County

Bid Advertisement for Rooting Replacements at STERRS Homes

The Housing Authority of Decatur Alabama invites sealed bids for Rooting Replacements at STERRS Homes Addition Project 464. Bids due August 1 1977 at 700 PM. Specifications at HO Decatur office and Aycock Neville Architects. Deposit 1500 per set. bid bond 5 percent. EE0 provisions noted.

Housing Authority of City of Decatur Alabama Sterrs Homes Housing Authority Stoud Aycock Allianta Georgia Birmingham Builder's Exchange U & Government Aleberne

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Talucahowterian Church Vaihermoso Springs Anders Lawrence TV Sales and Service Old Shilohoe Church Decatur Free Shangri-La O Vacation Bible First Christian Church E. Moulton St Hillsboro Martha Marsh Leonard Terry Doyle Penchey Stemere F. C. Jones Ernest Holbert Mary Pearl Campbell Freddie Ray Carpenter University Baptist Church Orvil Landers Sharon Hagood New Friendship Community Floyd Marsh Morgan County Court, IN Equity William J Aycock Jerry Cottey State of Alabama Licensing Board E. Gunthorp S. Y Probate Augy W. Justice C ® Neill William J. Keenum Nyoka Keenum Mergen County Jacksonville National Bank Gocumen Probste Records Sae Security Len Bye Charter Company van Ave Morgan Ls Ee Tes March Gabheanans Areby Ee Enalgnas Federal Netionel Mortgage Association Renate Geer Reger Erlivaon Merning & Aika Vara
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