Calendar Of Events In Decatur And Area
A calendar of church and community events lists singing programs at Fifth Ave and Isaan Baptist Church in memory of Armon Briscoe, Shrine Club meeting at Woodalls Barbecue, CNRS line Serenes, gospel sings at various churches, and a Post 15 American Legion officer election. Also notes luncheons, Bible school at Emmanuel Baptist Church, circle meetings at First United Methodist, an Aquadome art class with Floyd Bombard, guitar class, and a Newcomers Club luncheon at Burningtree Country Club. Includes contact numbers for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaan Baptist Church
Danville
Ee Armon Briscoe
Decatur Inn
Religious meetings and events listed across local churches
Sunday the United Methodist Men plan a fellowship breakfast at Frank's Restaurant in Trinity with Aaron Clark as speaker. Vacation Bible School runs at Grant Street Church of Christ with Robert Hampton teaching adults daily 9 to 11 a.m. Gospel meetings occur nightly 7:30 p.m. and Sunday services at 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. A set all day singing occurs at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. Piney Grove Church of Christ hosts a 7 p.m. singing. Shades Valley Presbyterian Youth Touring Choir performs at First Presbyterian Church. Revival services at Deer Springs Baptist run through June 17. Northside Apostolic Faith Church Day Care opens at 211 Wilson St. NW. Decatur Civinette Club meets at 7 p.m. Decatur Model Airplane Club gathers at 7:30 p.m. at the Aquadome to discuss Courtland Base contest. Great Books Group meets at Mutual Savs Life Building library. Freud’s work on psychoanalysis is discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Street Church of Christ
Robert Hampton
Flint
Mich
Hampton
Library of Mutual Savs Life
Freud
Saigon Defenders Prepare as War Zone C Reopens
South Vietnamese commanders vow to defend the capital at all costs and push back enemy forces with napalm bombs and artillery. North Vietnamese and Viet Cong reoccupy old sanctuary routes in War Zone C north of Saigon, while Saigon reels from hundreds of small actions that erode outposts across the Mekong Delta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trang Bang
Saigon
South Vietnam
Ho Bo
Boi Loi
Iron Triangle
Mekong Delta
Carter Says McGovern Moves Toward South Acceptance
In Atlanta Governor Carter states McGovern is shifting toward positions palatable to the South and Wallace supporters. He notes McGovern’s restatement on prisoners of war amnesty for draft evaders and equal state treatment as steps to reassure Southern voters. Wallace ally Chisholm, confined after May 15 wounds, discusses shared concerns with Wallac e and power of big business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Jimmy Carter
Georgia
McGovern
South
Wallace
Carter
Ee Chisholm
Common
Eiuaed
Holy Cross Hospital
Silver Spring
DeLones Promises Crime Prevention Plan for Decatur
Decatur candidate DeLones pledges preventive crime measures including more uniformed officers with walkie talkies on weekend duty at shopping centers. He advocates more police hires, overtime, and a one term only aim as police commissioner while returning to the force afterward. He highlights his background as a Decatur variety shop owner with police training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeLones
Decatur
Dixon, Tenn
Elkins Electrical School
Dallas
Watkins Business College
Nashville
Decatur Festival Plans Include Patriotism Award and Fireworks
The article notes nominations and leadership roles within Freedoms Foundation and the 1971 awards across 25 categories. It mentions Spirit of America receiving a George Washington Honor Medal and previews the festival with a second Audie Murphy Patriotism Award recipient, a guest speaker, a beauty pageant, music, family games, and a fireworks show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit of America
George Washington
Freedoms Foundation
Valley Forge Organization
Wells
Decatur
Audie Murphy
North Vietnamese losses as Marines press north of My Chanh River
Hanoi AP correspondent Blystone reports stiff resistance on the northern front as South Vietnamese marines drive north of the My Chanh River. Field reports say 76 North Vietnamese killed since the sweep began on Thursday, with two Marines killed and 11 wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richard Blystone
My Chanh
Ling
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arey ‘Gurchain
Fifth Ave
Decatur Shrine Club
Woodalls Barbecue
Old Moulton Road
Sereen
CNRS
Friendship Baptist Church
Delano Park
Holiday Inn N
Piney Grove Christian Church
Falkville
American Legion
4Th Ave
First Presbyterian Church
Rew. Orr
Sro
Hickory Hills
Ron Pickell
Aquadome
Clift Sheats
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Kooken Ave
First United Methodist Church
Floyd Bombard
Indiana
Call
Newcomers Club of
Burningtree Country Club
Oy United Methodist Men's Prayer Group
Frank
Trinity
Aaron Clark
Mt. Nebo Baptist Church
West Morgan County
Alabama
Pines Oevena Church
Piney Grove Church of Christ
Shades Valley Presbyterian Church
Birmingham
Oak St
Kesman
Deer Springs Baptist Church
Charles Mapies
Charles Forman
Northside
Apostolic Faith Church
Wilson St
Aoen W. Barber
Decatur Civinette Club
Gary Voketz
Model Airplane Club
Courtland Airforce Base
Supreme Courts
Maurice Mitchell
University of Denver
Harold K. Jonson
USA
U S. Army
Hanoi
Discount Center
AND
Pharmacy
Moulton Street
Porcupine
Coleman
ZEECO
Poly Lite
Monsanto
Thrift
Assessaad
Cues Cmeur
Gibson
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