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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1939

Page

3

Baptists urged to act on persecutions abroad at world congress

Secretary Dr J H Rushbrooke reported at the Sixth Baptist World Congress in ATL that religious liberty has worsened in Europe and Asia. He cited Romania reopening churches under royal pressure but with lingering bans, Russia repression, and rising Japanese controls. The alliance aims to declare a stance for universal religious freedom led by Dr George W Truett.

ATL ‘A Sixth Baptist World Congress Romania Baptist World Alliance Sessions J. H Rushbrooke London Berlin Carol Rushbrooke Rumania Russia Asia Spain Francisco Franco Far East Free Church George W. Truett Dallas Texas Alliance

The Parsonage Case of Corrinne and Rob Kennedy

In a town scandal, Corrinne lies about her marriage to shield a dangerous ruse as Robert Ransom posts bail for her. The parsonage hears of a real wedding and a bail sum far beyond the minister's means. Reporters swarm, while Corrinne faces a world of pity and exposure.

Robert Ransom Robert Corrinne Robin Sarah Anne Young Ransom Bob Bob Kennedy Gray Robert Kennedy

Rotary meeting shapes Alabama club leadership

Newly installed presidents and secretaries of Alabama's 46 Rotary Clubs gathered in Montgomery to hear veteran officials and past governors share guidance on performing their duties.

Rotary Montgomery Ala Alabama Rotary Clubs

Release of Pastor Near Jerusalem

A. L Miller official says he will leave for Bethlehem to meet Rev. G. R. Goldner who was kidnapped by Arabs six days ago. Negotiations center on Bethlehem with authorities and a Bedouin messenger as intermediary while a US consul coordinates the talks for Goldner’s release.

Jerusalem A. L Miller Y. M Bethlehem GR. Goldner Ohio Goldner Ller Sioux City Jacob Goldner E. A Miller United States George Wadsworth Hope

Public praise for Alabama Power Company voices

A collection of letters from Alabama residents praising the Alabama Power Company. Endorsers include Garland Burt Wedowee R H Kerr Decatur Mrs O W Parsons Hanceville Mrs Frank R Stewart Spring Garden and Mrs Bonheim Newman Huntsville. They emphasize affordable rates reliable service skilled workers and tax contributions.

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Gene Ahern Ean Miller Twins Dillehay Drug Store 6Th Ave Grant City Park Princess Theatre General Electric TVA Purest Loud Decatur Cab Service Bones Alabama Power Company Perth Dept. 319 Birmingham Alabama Power Company A. L. Bradley Madison, Ala Garland Burt Decatur John D. Gerken Quintard Ave Anniston, Ala R. H. Kerr Wedowee, Ala Alabama Power O. W. Parsons Hanceville, Ala Frank R. Stewart Spring Garden Bonheim Newman W. Holmes St Huntsville, Ala
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