Decatur Minister Plans World Methodist Conference Trip
Decatur pastor Dr. W. J. Cunningham of Central Methodist Church and his wife depart for a month in Europe to attend the World Methodist Conference in London August 18 26. Cunningham will study Paul’s missionary work in Rome and retrace biblical history on an Aegean cruise. He was appointed by Bishop Edward Pendergrass to serve as a delegate.
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Jewel Bailey
Decatur
Edward Pendergrass
Mississippi
New York
Europe
Cunningham
Rome
Paul
Aegean Sea
World Council of Churches
Institute of Theological Study
Oxford
U.S
London
Central
Galloway Memorial Methodist Church
Jackson
Miss
University of Mississippi
Candler School of Theology
Emory University
Millsaps College
67th Annual Tabernacle Meeting Set
The 67th 10 day camp meeting at the Tabernacle in Hartselle opens Thursday with Sherman Powell presiding. Guest ministers Paul Eubanks Jr Elton Jones and Richard W Beals lead 10 am and 7 pm services daily. Gene Lentoff and Carolyn Teague speak on mission topics including Kenya Japan world missions. Public invited to daily meetings.
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Hartselle
the Tabernacle
Sherman Powell
Earl Moore
Paul Eubanks Jr
Decatur
Jackson, Tenn
Elton Jones
Chattanooga
Richard W. Beals
Wilmore, Ky
Gene Lentoff
Kenya
Moore
Carolyn Teague
Japan
First Methodist To Host Former Pastor Dr P D Wilson
Former pastor Dr P D Wilson will speak at First Methodist Church Sunday in morning and evening services. He retired after 44 years as a Methodist minister and previously led the church from 1949 to 1963. His pastorates include Guntersville Alexander City Ensley First and Sixty Seventh Street Birmingham with eight years as district superintendent of Anniston and Tuscaloosa districts.
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P. D. Wilson
First Methodist Church
Wilson
Guntersville
Alexander City
Ensley First
Sixty Seventh Street
Birmingham
Anniston
Tuscaloosa
Mayas Develop Early Concept of Zero in Numeral System
The article notes that the Mayas developed the first concept of zero within their numeral system. It highlights zero as a foundational element in Maya mathematics and calendar calculations.
Revival Leader to Lead Week at Mt Nebo Church
Wayne Penn of Enon Baptist Church will lead a revival Monday through Friday at Mt Nebo Baptist Church located on Highway 157 between Speak and Cullman.
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Wayne Penn
Enon Baptist Church
Mt Nebo Baptist Church
Highway 157
Speak
Cullman
Revival to open at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
A weeklong revival starts Sunday at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church led by Calvin Inman of Sardis Springs Baptist Limestone County. Billy Hampton of Hartselle Westside Baptist directs singing with daily services at 10 am and 7 pm. EVA Rev Fred Underwood of Drexel Garden Church Indianapolis conducts a weekend revival at Eva Pentecostal Church starting 7:30 pm today. he is the Eva Church pastor's son. Mrs J E Harris from Athens attends a Methodist Guild mission study at Camp Sumatanga Aug 13 19 and serves as coordinator for Wesleyan Service Guild and Women’s Society of Christian Service. Methodist churches in North Alabama will be represented at the meeting.
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Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
Calvin Inman
Sardis Springs Baptist Church
Limestone County
Billy Hampton
Hartselle Westside Baptist
EVA
Fred _ Underwood
Drexel Garden Church
Indianapolis
Ind
Eva Pentecostal Church
Underwood
R. J. Underwood
J. E. Harris
Athens
Methodist Guild
Camp Sumatanga
Wesleyan Service Guild
Women's Society of Christian Service School
North Alabama
Cemetery cleaning planned at Pines Cemetery Monday
A cemetery cleaning is scheduled for Monday at Pines Cemetery. The event aims to tidy gravesites and surrounding grounds, inviting volunteers from the community to participate in the maintenance effort.
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the Pines Cemetery
Brotherhood Fete to Feature Rev James Adams Speaker
The 16th Ave Baptist Church hosts a Brotherhood Breakfast with Rev James Adams of Athens as guest speaker at the Downtowner Hotel Sunday at 7 am. A prayer meeting is also set for Saturday at 7 pm at the church.
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James Adams
Athens
Brotherhood
16Th Ave. Baptist Church
Downtowner
16th Ave Baptists State Revival Begins This Week
16th Ave Baptist Church hosts a week-long revival with daily sessions at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m from Sunday to Friday. Guest minister Rev J C McLendon of Niceville Fla leads and is a First Baptist pastor and seminary graduate. Musician Wallace Laxson of Athens performs with his wife. The piece notes over 3 million men in uniform in the United States, the highest since 1955.
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16Th Ave Baptist Church
J. C. McLendon
Niceville, Fla
First Baptist Church
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Wallace Laxson
Athens
Laxson
Bible School Scheduled At Grant Street
Vacation Bible School at Grant Street Church of Christ runs Monday through Friday from 9 to 11 in the morning. Lessons for ages two through junior high cover topics about God, with adult study on Two Worlds Christianity and Communism by James D. Bales. Ralph Stout and George Marshall lead teaching, nursery care is provided, transportation requests to 353-8561 or 355-2626.
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Grant Street Church of Christ
James D. Bales
Ralph Stout
George Marshall
Memorial Drive Church of Christ
Summitt Baptist Church History and 1965 Update
The Summitt Baptist Church near Decatur traces its 1927 founding to a schoolhouse meeting led by Rev. J. L. Tucker. By 1965 it reports 103 members, a $19,500 church value, $9,000 pastor’s home, an increased budget, and a 90 dollar weekly pastor salary with modernization like an intercom system.
Church To Honor Flint Rescue Squad
Emmanual Baptist Church will designate Flint Rescue Squad Appreciation Day during Sunday services led by Rev. Don Smith. Squad members will attend and be honored, with treasurer W A Thompson speaking on the group's history. Rev Smith will discuss volunteerism and invite friends and beneficiaries to join the appreciation.
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Flint Rescue Squad
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Lamar Smith
Don Self
Shorty Stringer
Billy Long
Jerry King
Emmanual Baptist Church
Don Smith
W. A. Thompson
Wilson To Lead Baptist Revival
Rev. L Dudley Wilson, pastor of First Baptist Church in Fairfield, will lead revival services daily at 10 am and 7 30 pm from Sunday through the following Sunday at First Baptist Church of Decatur. A Cullman native and Sanford University graduate, he has studied at Yale and serves as a trustee of Judson College in Marion. He has pastored Fairfield’s church since 1962 and is married with four children.
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First Baptist Church
Fairfield
L Dudley Wilson
First Baptist Church of
Decatur
Rev. Wilson
Cullman
Sanford University
Yale University
Judson College
Marion
Today in History highlights July 30 events
On July 30 milestones include 1909 U.S. government bought its first airplane. In 1919 Jamestown hosted America’s first legislative assembly. 1863 Henry Ford was born. 1898 Bismarck died. 1941 U.S. recognized Czechoslovak government in exile. 1942 F D Roosevelt signed WAVES bill. Ten years ago Bonn urged cuts in Europe. Five years ago Moscow announced third party program. One year ago Johnson signed health care bill in Independence.
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U.S
Legislative Assembly
America
Jamestown
Henry Ford
Bismarck
Germany
United States
Franklin D Roosevelt
West Germany
John Foster Dulles
Bonn
Europe
Soviet Communist Party
Moscow
Johnson
Independence
Harry S. Truman
50 Years Ago Singers Seek Land To Expand Buildings
Roger Williams University singers from churches report rapid progress at Summitt but lack space to expand. They must purchase extra land at their present site or relocate, with prayers from all God's people.
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Roger Williams University Singers
Sunday Schools Face Major Crisis Affects Protestant Education
The Sunday school system is in crisis as churches abandon programs or seek reforms. Educators cite irrelevance, teacher shortages, and one hour weekly limits. Moves include paid teachers, audio visual aids, new curricula, and public school collaboration.
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Edward B. Fiske
New York Times News Service
New York
Manhattan
United States
National Council of Churches
United Presbyterian Church
U.S.A
New York City
Protestant Council
Eclipse explained Why sun moon and earth align
A school activity explains eclipses by describing the earth sun and moon positions. It notes the conditions for total annular and partial eclipses, the timing predictability, and the rarity of total eclipses visible from any single location. The piece also mentions historical fear of eclipses and the need for observers to travel to view total events.
Day The Chuckle Box
Comic panel dialogue shows a waiter handling a critic customer as a humorous exchange. John jokes about polishing shoes while a customer complains about soup and a waiter promises a replacement dish.
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Tom
John
Riddles and Jokes from the Britannica Almanac
Reader prompts invite jokes and riddles with a note on the word among. Brief lines urge sending zip code for inclusion in Britannica World Atlas or Yearbook of Events.
Ecumenical Computer Staff At Canadian Church
At Grace Lutheran Church in Hamilton an automatic printer runs 600 lines per minute producing individual letters. The team includes a Baptist as processing manager a Catholic as programmer a United Church member as key puncher and a Gospel Church member as computer operator. The report notes there are 700 000 Negro Catholics in the United States.
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Ecumenical Cybernetics
Hamilton
Ont
Grace Lutheran Church
United States
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