Old Church To Smile On Its First Bride
The Enon Baptist Church in Lawrence County Alabama since 1819 will host its first wedding when an American girl marries a Puerto Rican partner in July. The church sits ten miles east of Moulton on a gravel road in rolling hill country and has moved from its original site. The Rev Will Wear and the current pastor Rev C C Redding note the historic event as the church marks 140 years without a previous wedding.
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Puerto Rico
Enon Baptist
Lawrence County
Moulton
Alabamator Springs
Paul Crow
Will Wear
C. C. Redding
James L. Sullivan
Enon Baptist Church
James Sullivan
Thousand oaks church history hints at long local ties and a July wedding
The article recalls the Muscle Shoals Baptist Church founding and growth from nine members in 1820 to about 300 today, listing early members and deacons. It notes a July wedding between Bettye Anne Gentry and Eduardo Sanchez Gonzalez, pointing to family lineage, graves, and a sense of continuity in a rural setting, ending with reflections on heritage.
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Stephen Penn
Joseph Lane
James Edens
Bennett Wood
Sylvanus Gibson
W. W. Wilhite
J. Gunn
John L. Lattimore
James S. Gibson
R. T. Wear
J. R. Nesmith
Mat Lyon
R. C. Adams
W. T. Dobbs
John Birdwell
E. Thomas
James Jackson
Griggs Putnam
Milton McClanahan
Isham Milam
John Keys
Charles Gibson
R. A. McDaniel
P. C. Branon
J. W. Keys
James Sullivan
J. T. Wallace
Joseph Laton
Ames
Sullivan
Bettye Anne Gentry
Moulton
Eduardo Sanchez Gonzalez
Arecibo
Puerto Rico
Frances Livingston
Phebe Livingston
Samuel Livingston
Rachel McCaghren
James Sullivans
Goren on Bridge Weekly Quiz Question Analysis
In a Chicago Tribune bridge quiz, the South hand AQ 9Q43 OK95 &87432, after a sequence 1C 1A Pass 2C Pass, is bid by Two Spades. The solution explains that North's cue bid is unclear but responder should return to two spades, as no immediate raise implies limited trump support.
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Chicago Tribune
North
Bridge bidding questions and recommended responses
A set of bridge problem prompts with suggested actions for South. Q2 argues for one no trump over redouble to avoid hindering next bids. Q3 recommends four spades with sixteenths points and warns against no trump. Q4 favors three no trump after North’s weak signal and reassurance. Q5 presents a sequence with pass and double options and asks for the best bid.
A Message To Girl Grads Poem Excerpt From J P McEvoy
A fragment of a 20th century poem sent by an elderly reader to inspire graduates. The text urges poise courage faith and integrity in the face of doubt fame and deception. It emphasizes keeping a gentle spirit and looking to God for guidance.
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J. P. McEvoy
Bridge bidding note favors shorter path to game
The text notes a partner acted freely after doubling and suggests the hearts rebid as an alternative. With few controls and many intermediates, the writer prefers the shorter route to game.
Bridge bidding puzzle in fourth seat with weak majors
South holds 44 996 AJ 1093 4KQ986 and passes after West North East South open pass pass pass. The solution suggests passing due to strong weakness in majors and fear of opponents overbidding, even though opening light is sometimes acceptable.
Bridge puzzle: South dealer with balanced hand after 2NT
Auction shows 2NT by South after 2 and 2NT by South with West Pass and East rebids. The narrator argues against a passive policy and suggests a double and lead a trump, noting potential freakish distribution or East’s new ideas on opening demand bid.
Investors Fund declares dividend and society notes
Miss Neva Cuthrell of Charlottesville Va visits her brother B M Cuthrell and Mrs Cuthrell for a few days. The Investors Selective Fund board declared a regular quarterly dividend. Mike Cuthrell earned a metallurgical engineering degree. Frank Richardson and Bonny attend All Saints graduation in Vicksburg. Roy Wyatt's daughter Carolyn to receive a degree at Auburn University.
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Neva Cuthrell
Charlottesville, Va
B. M. Cuthrell
Mrs. Cuthrell
Board of Directors of
Investors Selective Fund, Inc
Investors Diversified Services, Inc
Cses
University of Alabama
Mike
Frank Richardson
Vicksburg
All Saints Episcopal School
Bonnie
Roy Wyatt
Auburn
Carolyn
P.I
Birds and crocodiles share lineage with dinosaurs
The closest living relatives of dinosaurs are birds and crocodiles. Dinosaurs dominated Earth for about 130 million years before their extinction.
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Earth
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Chenault Agency
Wuur Service
Grant St. Olet
Girl Grads
Personals Investors Fund
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Charles McGilleeeeeee
Louie Seibert
Bob
Tuscaloosa
Morris School of Driving
Smith Motors, Inc
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First National Bank
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