When Was Cremation First Done
The piece explains cremation as an ancient human practice found as far back as prehistoric times in Europe and parts of Asia, historically used to ward off evil spirits and for hygienic reasons. It notes opposition from Christian churches and legalization in Europe and North America in the late 19th to early 20th centuries, with about three quarters of the world permitting it now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Isles
Brittany
Switzerland
Germany
Greece
Syria
Palestine
Asia
India
North America
Look Within For Social Solutions at Mercer Graduation
Mercer University awarded honorary Doctor of Laws to David Mathews secretary of Health Education and Welfare who urged 400 graduates to seek solutions within themselves rather than in programs or leaders He cautioned that the nation faces mounting social problems and urged better cooperation between state and federal governments as he noted a return to primitiveness in tackling these issues.
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Mathews
Mercer
Macon
David Mathews
Health, Education and Welfare
Mercer University
Gree
University of Alabama
Ford Administration
HEW
Eleven Die in Georgia Weekend Accidents
The Associated Press reports eleven people died in Georgia weekend crashes and incidents. Among the deceased are two children, Carl G. Kelly and Scott Watson, killed in a head on collision west of Cartersville. Other victims include Macajah Paulk in Douglas County, a 15 year old swimmer in Castle Lake, and Clarence Dillard Ford on Buford Highway. A motorcyclist drowned in the Oostanaula River with Kenneth Gravitt missing, and several other fatal crashes occurred across Cobb, DeKalb, Gordon, Dade, Candler, Screven, and surrounding counties during the period ending Sunday night.
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Associated Press
Georgia
Bartow County
State Patrol
Carl G. Kelly
Smyrna
Scott Watson
Taylorville
Cartersville
Bartow
Macajah Paulk
Douglas
Coffee County
Cobb County
Castle Lake
Mableton
Clarence Dillard Ford
Doraville
Buford Highway
DeKalb County
Robert Orwell
Victor Mack
Decatur
Oostanaula
Gordon County
Kenneth Gravitt
Calhoun
Gravitt
Reeves
Lucien Coleman Hardeman
Ider
Ala
Interstate 59
Dade County
Lee Edward Booker
Metter
Candler County
Albert A. McMillan
Sylvania
Mobile Homes Dominate New Housing Trend
A Field Enterprises report traces mobile or manufactured homes rising as a affordable option for low and middle income families. It highlights Lackey family in Virginia seeking a $10,000 unit, explains price advantages, evolving park communities, and shifting zoning barriers as industry pushes for broader housing access.
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Michael Sumichrast
National Assn. of Home Builders
Moburbias
Fairfax
Willow Lakes Estates
Chicago
Roland Markhams
Tomorrote
Housig A Housing Bargain
Field Enterprises, Inc
Riddles and Jokes From the Knowledge Yearbook
A lighthearted item features three child friendly riddles and punchlines about a needle and pigskin, a baby sardine, and a sub marine. It ends by inviting readers to send jokes to a Calgary Canada address and notes a winner named Carol Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book of Knowledge
Carol Bank
Calgary
Alberta
Canada
Decatur Woman Elected President of Friends Group
Mrs. Dorothy Hammock of Decatur was elected president of the Friends of the Lurleen B. Wallace Developmental Center for a two year term. The volunteer group, open to anyone, plans its annual August yard sale and supports students and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Hammock
Decatur
Friends of the
Lurleen B. Wallace Developmental Center
Friends
Council Unified On School Appointment
Athens bus driver Nelson Howell, an Athens barber, will be appointed to the Limestone County Athens Board of Education for five years by the city council next Monday. Howell becomes the second Black member on the seven member board, replacing Clarence McDaniel who did not seek reappointment as his Auburn Extension Service duties increased.
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Athens
Limestone County
Ficial
Howell
McDaniel
Calhoun Community College
Shelby Wilson
Albert Watkins
Labor Unit Sues Broker Over Alleged Name Fraud
The Alabama Labor Council sues Birmingham broker Don Luna for fraudulently using the name Southern Area Council AFL CIO to solicit loan applications. A temporary injunction hearing is set for Wednesday with Thomas L. Krebs of the Alabama Securities Commission joining on the AFL CIO side. The council says no such council exists and Luna is not linked to the union, while Luna's attorney says he is not using those names.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Alabama Labor Council
Don Luna
Southern Area Council
Aflcio
William Barber
Luna
Thomas L. Krebs
Alabama Securities Commission
Afl-Cio
Council
Barney Weeks
Weeks
New York
Denver
Colo
Ferris’ Ritchey
Labor Council
Boston Museum of Fine Arts Receives Climate Funds
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts will receive about 2 million dollars in federal funds to preserve its collection through improved climate control systems. The grant supports upgrades to temperature and humidity management, aiding long term conservation.
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Boston
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Morgan County Education Board Restructuring Bill Introduced
A bill to reorganize the Morgan County Board of Education establishes seven district elected members with defined precincts and terms. It outlines appointment rules, grandfathering of current terms, and transition provisions, repealing conflicting laws as part of a structural reform led by Rep. Tom Drake Rep. Tommy Ed Roberts Rep. Charles B. Martin Wayland Cross.
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Morgan County
Morgan County Board of Education
Alabama
Eva
Priceville
Hartselle
Cotaco
Union Hill
Boards of Education
Tom Drake
Tommy Ed Roberts
Charles B. Martin Wayland Cross
Order of Publication in Morgan County Circuit Court
In Morgan County Alabama the court orders publication in Decatur Daily for four weeks to require Charles C Werdebaugh to answer by June 16 1976 or the complaint may be confessed. The defendant is a nonresident with unknown address. The filing is for Gladys Bee Werdebaugh. May 13 1976. Gagnell Hall Register.
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Circuit Court OF
Morgan County
Alabama
Gladys Bee
Werdebaugh
Register
Gladys B Werdebaugh
Charlies C. Werdebaugh
Decatur Daily
Charles C Werdebaugh
Gagnell Hall Register
Notice of sale of land in Decatur Alabama 1976
Under a May 28 1976 probate decree for Juliette Ballentine estate administrator William M Burks will sell at public cash sale to the highest bidder in front of the Decatur Alabama Morgan County courthouse first floor on June 28 1976. Lot 1 Block 28 Addition No 1 Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Company as amended by Spragins Fletcher Beard Knight Amendment A shown on a map in Morgan County probate office. The sale is at regal hours of sale.
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Probate Court
Morgan County
Alabama
Juliette Ballentine
Southside
Decatur
Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Company
Spragins, Fletcher, Beard and Knight
William M. Burks
Florence Adams
Woodlawn
Ovella Carpenter
Joe Marks
Edgewood
Leonie Rothfuss
Morgan Ay
Bayside
Darrell L. Wright
Peggy A. Wright
Teddy Mark Goosby
Springdale Acres
Ims Company, Inc
W. L
L. Woodard
Sims Company, Inc
W. L. Woodard
William R. Glasco
En County
Ennis Lew
Probate
Robert L Borden
H. M. Ward
Mark Bullock
Carlton B. Compton
Brock
Meadow
Lark Acres
Hal B. Ensor Jr
J. P. Jennings
Meadow Lark Acres
Hal B. Ensor, Jr
Hal B Ensor, Jr
J. P. Jennnings
Hall B
Ensor, Jr
Hail B. Ensor, Jr
J.P. Jenings
Ag Hedkgny
Nings
Hai B. Ensor, Jr
J.P. Jennings
Hai 8
Hal B
J P. Jennings
Hai
J. Jennings
Morgen County
Hall Ensor, Jr
State Construction completes pool project at Carrie Matthews Center
Notice states State Construction Co Inc has completed work on a pool and bathhouse for Carrie Matthews Recreation Center in Decatur Alabama. Any claims for labor or materials must be notified to Aycock and Neville Associates Architects at 107 2nd Avenue SE Decatur AL 35601 by June 2 14 or 7.
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State Construction Co., Inc
Carrie Matthews Recreation Center
Decatur
Alabama
Aycock
Alabama Morgan County sale of real estate on July 8 1976
In re sale under decree dated May 17 1976 Register Gaynell Hall announces a cash bid public auction at the courthouse to satisfy the decree. Tract One covers 15 acres from the east side of the southwest quarter of section 19 township 5 west. Tract Two covers 35 acres of the north 60 acres of the west half of the southwest quarter of section 30 township 5 west. Sale set for 1 PM to 4 PM.
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State OF
Alabama
Morgan County
Eugene Cohn
Cohen
Alberta White Crisswell
Circuit Court
Gaynell Hall
Morgan County Election of County Superintendent of Education
The act provides Morgan County electors within school districts under the Morgan County Board of Education will select the county superintendent of education. The superintendent will be paid at the existing rate and in the same manner as currently provided by law. The act is severable. conflicting laws are repealed. effective upon gubernatorial approval or when it becomes law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Morgan County
Alabama
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Legislature OF
Notice of public sale for delinquent Decatur assessments
Florence Adams as City Clerk announces sale of parcels in Decatur Alabama on June 22 1976 to collect delinquent public improvement assessments. Listings include specific lots Bayside Springdale Edgewood and Meadow Lark Acres with owners and amounts owed across multiple ordinances and Pro Nos. Sale to occur at City Hall at noon.
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Heathcliff
Jim Samueel
Canfield
Ohio
Ed Brown
Neely Cable Truck Center
Seetieie Jo
Jewel
Diane
Crotrine
Adepuslesi
Pte Souk Eis
Pol Ady
Juanita McDaniel
Fred Ensien
Montgomery
Sylvia Porter
Richard Lackey
Alexandria
Lloyd
Chumley
Him
The
Boston Museum
Morgan
Charles
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