Revival and community events fill local churches calendar
A dense list of revival services and church activities spans Trinity United Methodist at Colonial Rest Home through Friday nightly worships led by Rev. Leroy McClendon and Rev. Glenn Mayfield at Union Grove Church. Mascedonia Baptist Chapel Hill hosts nightly 7 p.m. revivals with Rev. Herman Dean. Other events include Mt. Tabor United Methodist drug addiction talk by Lane Gargone at 1 a.m., East Highland Baptist Church guest speaker Rev. Arthur Crisco through Aug. 6, and a Mt. Zion Baptist Gospel Memorial at 7 p.m. A Blaxton Family reunion, Cotaco United Methodist Church homecoming, and Caddo Congregational Christmas-style singing are also listed, plus youth revival at Moss Chapel and various church meetings and club gatherings across Decatur area churches.
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Trinity United Methodist Church
Colonial Rest Home
Leroy McClendon
Glenn Mayfield
Union Grove Church
Old Moulton Rd
G. S. Parker
Herman Dean
West Hartselle Baptist Church
Mascedonia Baptist Church
Chapel Hill Rd
Hartselle
Arthur Crisco
Columbia
S.C
East Highland Baptist Church
J. C. White Jr
Moss Chapel
Meeting Notices for Masons Rotarians and Health Planner
A called meeting at 7 30 p m for Master Mason degree held by Rising Sun Lodge 29 F and AM at the Masonic Temple Clyde Bill Campbell Rotary district governor will speak at noon to the Decatur Rotary Club at the Decatur Inn The Tri County Appalachian Regional Health Planning Commission will meet at 7 30 p m at the Tri County District Health building across from the Post Office
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Rising Sun Lodge No. 29
F & AM
Masonic Temple
Clyde
Bill) Campbell
Decatur Rotary District
Rotary Club
Decatur Inn
Tri-County Appalachian Regional Health Planning Commission
Tri-County District Health Building
Wallace Seeks Recovery and Continued Service as Governor
Alabama Governor expresses gratitude for support after injuries and outlines intent to return to Montgomery. He emphasizes duty to lead state government, represent Alabama nationally, and act with God’s direction, prioritizing what is right for America over partisanship. Daily want ads get results.
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Montgomery
Alabama
America
Wallace
McGovern backs Eagleton amid VP debate in South Dakota
McGovern told reporters he supports Eagleton and rejects pressure to drop him. He cited ongoing evaluation by both men while addressing crowds in Mitchell and Aberdeen. Rising questions about Eagleton’s psychiatric history sparked renewed scrutiny of the ticket as they plan returns to Washington.
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Eagleton
San Francisco
McGovern
Richard Dougherty
Mitchell
Aberdeen
South Dakota
America
Sen. Eagleton
Washington
Missouri
Senate
Pilot Club Decatur meeting at Rehabilitation Center 7 p.m.
The Pilot Club of Decatur holds its regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the Rehabilitation Center. The Community Services Committee will be in urge. The second investing session is at the Aquadome at 7 p.m. covering the New York Stock Exchange and stock transaction mechanics. Decatur CP Association Women's Committee meets at 7 p.m. at CP Development Center 1222 13th Ave SW.
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Pilot Club of
Decatur
Elease Childers
Dogwood la
Re Community Services Committee
Aquadome
New York Stock Exchange
Mechanics of
CP Association
CP Developmental Center
13Th Ave
Prohibited liquor sale arrests cited in Morgan County
A Morgan County Sheriff's Office spokesman said a Friday sale of prohibited liquor led to several arrests. Named detainees include Gregory NeNutt Billy Carl Gay Fannie M Mosely Horace R Narmore Curtis Wade Slaten Donald W Slaten Abe Hicks and others charged with illegal sale or possession of prohibited liquor. One rule allows possession of limited beer and whiskey in a vehicle trunk or home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Sheriff's Office
Gregory NeNutt
Eric Davis
Somerville Rd
Billy Carl Gay
Decature
Thomas Mosely
18Th Ave
Fannie M. Mosely
10Th Ave
Aussie Named Miss Universe Crown Draws Global Attention
Kerry Wells Miss Australia captured the 1972 Miss Universe title at Cerromar Beach Hotel Dorado Puerto Rico. Four finalists were from Brazil Venezuela Israel and England amid tight security. A separate note mentions about 20 million Americans seeking escapes to rural areas for weekend trips.
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Dorado
Puerto Rico
Kerry Wells
Australia
Cerromar Beach
Brazil
Venezuela
Israel
England
Arrests From Athens Area For Unlawful Sale Of Alcohol
A long list of arrests shows numerous residents of Athens Madison and nearby towns charged with unlawful sale of alcoholic beverages and related offenses. Several individuals are named with ages addresses and counts including possession and illegal sale. Authorities report multiple cases across Athens Madison Belle Mina Tanner Elkmont and Decatur jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleida Bailey Miller
Belle Mina
Jack Moseley
Pilate Jones Sr
Pearley Posey
Athens
Melvin G. Etheredge
Neil G. Flannagan
N. Bailey St
Jerry Chapman
Otto Barnes
William Edward Kirby
Plato Jones
Ralph Stinnett
Flora Lewis
Madison
Athene East
Doc Wynn
Tanner
Beatrice Smith
Alberta Ervin
Bobby Smith
Herman Cartwright
Miles Rogers
Willis Johnson
Lawrence W. Benford
Rickey Goodsow
Ronald Marshall Redus
James Lewis Redus Jr
Asa Sloan
Harvest
Gee Kee
Decatur
Otis Williams
Tommy Berrett
Bee Turner
Joe Miller
Merton Randolph McLin
13Th St
Glenn Earl Cain
F. Ray
Lucas St
W. C. Sledge
Juster D. McClain
John Baugh Chambers
Willard B. Blankenship
James O’neal Patterson
Lester
J. R. Hall
Wallace shadow hangs over American party convention in Louisville
Alabama Governor George C. Wallace, recuperating from injuries, cannot attend the American party convention in Louisville. With his withdrawal from campaigning, the convention opens amid a likely contest for the presidential nomination and a possible bid by Cleveland lawyer Richard Kay, who helped defend Lt. William L. Calley Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Marshall Jr
Prince Georges County
Maryland
Wallace
Zarvos
E. C. Dothard
Alabama
Dora Thompson
Hyattsville
Marshall
Ralph W. Powers
Louisville
George C. Wallace
American Party
Richard Kay
Cleveland
William L. Calley Jr
Tape Thefts And Shoplifting Reported In Decatur Area
A Decatur man, Jerry Barnett, reported a stolen tape player from his car between Thursday night and Friday morning, valued at $60. A Decatur woman faced shoplifting charges after attempting to leave Parisian with $14 slacks. Carol Edwards of Florence reported a stolen camera valued at $25 from a car in Iris Street SW, with vandalism at a building above Lesser's Clothing Store. A Hartselle woman was charged with petty larceny and another case involved a warrant for taking $26 in drugs and cigarettes from Kroger.
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Decatur
Jerry Barnett
Azalea Circle
Barnett
Sue Edwards
Florence
Iris St
Lesser
Hartselle
Kroger’s
Two Cullman Women Hurt In One Vehicle Crash
Two Cullman residents Gladys Black 26 and Nancy Johnston 20 were injured Saturday in a one vehicle crash on U S 31 S inside Cullman city limits. They received treatment at Cullman Hospital and the cause was not immediately known.
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Cullman
U.S. 31
Gladys Black
Nancy Johnston
Cullman Hospital
Chessplosion Sweeps America
Associated Press writer Malcolm N Carter reports a nationwide surge in chess sales as Fischer vs Spassky captures attention. Stores from Miami to Milwaukee see 25 percent rise in sets and books, with 70 to 100 percent boosts at major retailers and a craze among young adults seeking lessons and clocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm N. Carter
Associated Press
America
Bobby Fischer
Boris Spassky
Miami
Milwaukee
San Francisco Bay Area
Boston
Charles Hidalgo
New York City
Chess House
Iceland
Hidalgo
Gimbels
Philadelphia
John Wannamakers
R. Sprete
Abercrombie & Fitch
Miami Beach
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Lane Gargone
Attana
Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church
Jim Brown
Clyde Key
Mt. Zion Baptist Arch
Blaxton
Moulton
Gienn
Cotaco United Methodist Church
Caddo Congregational Christian Church
Church of God of Prophecy
Specia
Puckett
Bobby Sandlin
Hopewell Baptist Church
John Crawford
First Baptist Church
Carthage
Tenn
Tate
Austinville Baptist Church
Parents Without Partners
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Christian Women’s Fellowship
First Christian Church
McCullough
Adams
Denson
James Newman
Tom Walsh
Birch St. SE
Mizpah Ch. 19
Morgan-Limestone
The
Alabama Archaeological Society
Altrusa Club
Coach's Inn
Southeast Decatur Homemakers Club
Ocle Lawrence
Friendship Club
Summer Manor
Chattanooga
Lynnda Naomi Armstrong
Moulton 3
Southern Missionary College
Lawrence County High School
Miss Armstrong
Donald F. Armstrong
Seventh-Day Adventist
Missouri Senator
Ment
City Finance
2Nd Ave. NE
Aussie
Americas
Dorothy Tucker Robinson
Acorn Hill Cr
James W. Harvell
Sale
Eula Long
Boots Stinnett
Willis James Tate
Matilda Smith
Joe Stinnett
Jack Blair
Henry Lee Jolly
Mooresville
James
Ervin
Charlie Lee Yarbrough
Elkmont 2
Florida
Alexander Hudgins
Cincinnati
Richmond
Hudgins
Vietnam
U.S. Supreme Court
Mexico
Chessplosion
Denver Public Library
Fischer
Spassky
School of Instruction
New City Hall
Lee Street
Florence Adams
Berzett
Mateur
6Th Ave
S.E. Decatur, Ala
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