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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1969

Page

6

VBS Closes After Successful Antioch Church Program

Antioch United Methodist Church held a special program on Sunday marking the close of vacation Bible school. About 28 children and 12 workers participated under superintendent Mrs. Jay Breeding. Offerings collected will be sent to L.U.V.E. Inc. for boys.

Antioch United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School Jay Breeding L.U.V.E., Inc Athens Hobbs Street Church of Christ Charles Marshall Beth Bain Brett Thomas Women’s Society of Christian Service Circles First United Methodist Church Denmark Circle Noble Russell A. B. Markham Russell Johnson C. B. Kenton Charles Burt Burt Paul Robinson F. O. Smith Bergman Circle C. W. Nelson Carrie Hulon Ryan Elizabeth Glaze E. E. Hargrove Garrett Circle Allison Smith Richard Williams Smith

My Dog Theme Sparks Fourth Grade Laughs in Covington

Mrs. Edmund Hoffman recalls a Covington Ky classroom moment when fourth graders were asked to write on the theme My Dog. One boy produced a quirky line about a dog that eats ore, prompting amused reaction from teachers and students alike.

Covington Edmund Hoffman

Book of the Law rediscovered and Josiah's reform

The lesson discusses Hilkiah finding the Book of the Law, Josiah’s vow to follow God, and his public reading to Judah. It notes Paul urging Timothy to study, teach, and exhort, and highlights Paul's transformation and mission in Ephesus with gospel service.

R. H. Ramsey Hilkiah Shaphan Josiah Moses Jehoshaphat Ark Manasseh Judah Jerusalem Paul Timothy Ephesus Christ

Verse Verse Quote From Colossians 3 16

A golden text from Colossians 3 16 urges believers to let the word of Christ dwell in them richly, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in their hearts to the Lord.

Christ Wisdon Jesus Christ Zion

A'ville To Host Meeting With Gospel Speaker Virgil Bradford

Virgil Bradford of Goodlettsville Tennessee opens a gospel meeting at Austinville Church of Christ 2110 State Ave starting Sunday through June 20. Services are 9 45 a m Sundays and 7 30 p m weeknights. Bradford a Lipscomb College graduate attended Abilene Christian and Pepperdine. He writes for Words of Truth Jasper and co founded Middle Tennessee Christian School. Kenneth McWhorter is minister at Austinville Church.

Virgil Bradford Goodlettsville Tenn Austinville Church of Christ State Ave Bradford Is David Lipscomb College Nashville Abilene Christian College Abilene, Tex Pepperdine College California Jasper Middle Tennessee — Christian School Kenneth McWhorter Austinville

Poison on greens warning at Memphis golf course

A Memphis golf course posted a sign warning players with the message Poison on greens Do not put ball in mouth.

Memphis, Tenn

Area Church Events Slated in Alabama Region

Several area churches announce revival services concerts and gatherings. Rev Joe Anglin plans 7 30 p m revivals at Elton Road Baptist Mission in Athens through June All events feature guest singers and youth programs with noted churches in Lawrence County and Moulton hosting gospel performances and Bible school milestones.

Athens Joe Anglin Tuscumbia Elton Road Baptist Mission George Stewart Moulton Moulton Jaycees Lewis Family Lawrence County High School

Readings From the Book of Law and Paul’s Grace Teachings

Citizens gather for the public reading of the Book of Law and pledge to follow God. Monuments to idolatry are removed and worship is restored. Paul urges Timothy to live by example, preach grace, and spread the gospel to Jew and Gentile through teaching and song.

God Timothy Paul

Area Church Changes Told in North Alabama Conference

Rev. C L Frederick announced additional pastoral changes after Friday list. Bishop W Kenneth Goodson made the assignments at the North Alabama United Methodist Conference closing in Birmingham. Changes include Decatur East End with Rev. David L Webster from Upton's Chapel Neel.

C. L. Frederick Decatur United Methodist Church W. Kenneth Goodson North Alabama United. Methodist Birmingham East End David L. Webster Upton’s Chapel Neel W. H. Aldridge Moulton Upton’s

Postal stamps begin use in Congress approved 1847

In 1847 Congress authorized the postmaster general to issue postage stamps for mail. The five cent stamp bore Ben Franklin and covered up to 300 miles, while the ten cent stamp featured George Washington for distances over 300 miles and heavier mail.

American Congress Postmaster General Ben Franklin George Washington

Seminary Student to Assist Church at Pryor Chapel

Bob Dewester a seminary student from Columbia Theological Seminary will serve as summer pastor of Pryor Presbyterian Chapel sponsored by First Presbyterian. He preaches there at 2 30 p m with a 1 p m basket lunch on the chapel grounds near Pryor Airport. Linda his wife assists with music and choir and will work part time at Parisian. Dewester fills in at First Presbyterian while Rev Joseph Walker is away and Daisy Dewester returns to finish her senior year in Georgia. Events include vacation church school summer youth camp and a revival August 17 to 24.

Oak Ridge Morgan County David Wallace Huntsville Thomas A. Salter North Alabama Mental Health Center Priceville Otis Kirby Paul Gene Douglas Salem Limestone County J. D. Lott Sharon Grove Center Hill Culman County Bob Dewester Linda Georgia Decatur Pryor Presbyterian Chapel First Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Bob Pryor Chapel Pryor Airport Dewester Columbia Theological Seminary Georgia State College Atlanta Joseph W. Walker Marinette, Wis

Health Capsules by Michael A Petit M D

Health Capsules offers guidance from Dr Michael A Petit on lung cancer treatment. He notes a highly trained chest surgeon can save about 6 percent of cases and smoking cessation can prevent nearly all cases. The piece emphasizes medical information rather than diagnosis.

Mature, trained dogs can fit aging households seekers

A reader asks about adopting a mature dog after housebreaking fatigue. The answer suggests contacting the Humane Society or a veterinarian to find a suitable rescue. Most adult dogs desire love and routine, and will respond with affection and obedience when placed in a stable home.

Humane Society

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