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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1961

Page

5

Bible School Awards Highlight Student Performers

Daily Vacation Bible School program showcased action songs learned by kindergarten primary and junior groups. Leaders Mrs. T. K. Lewis Jr and co leader Mrs. A. J. Coleman III directed a large team of teachers and students including John Pearce John Sundback Cathy Sherrill Jeff Troebezh Ricky White and many others.

John Pearce Bill Smith John Sundback Cathy Sherrill Jeff Troebezh Ricky White Randy Sedlock Linda Wilson Leslie Troebezh Jeffery Dukes Bill Pitts Mike Dowell Cindy Leonard Cynthia Lewis Diane Kennedy Justin Sedlock Jimmy White Steve Rowe Vic Sherrill Renee Hill Patrick Fitzpatrick Wendy White Mike Ellis Patty Pryor Prince Patton Cynthia Dowell Earl Ellis David Hume Lila Pryor Belinda Porter Charles Guyton Arthur Jones Shay Patton Cecile Lewis Sarah Hurgeton Judy White T. K. Lewis Jr A. J. Coleman III al Bogen Bill Dukes Marshall Carrier Leo Rowe Jon Moores Steve Leonard Julius Howard John Hurgeton Barrett Shelton Jr Talmadge Meadows Luke Pryor Frank Jones Ray Sundback Avery Thornhill Joe Moss Gus King Rex White Ray Childs Henon Pearce Karl Oliver H. B. Dowell Jr Pat Smith Penny Pinkston Dorcas Hurgeton Joanne Hedleston

Christian Church Honors City Man

The State Board of the Christian Churches named Ainslie W. Wyle of the First Christian Church as chairman for the coming year. James Henderson of Falkville was chosen Rural Minister of the Year at the Alabama State Convention meeting in Selma. Decatur delegates Rev. and Mrs. Robert Shaw and Mr. and Mrs. Wyle attended.

State Board of the Christian Churches Decatur Ainslie W. Wyle First Christian Church Alabama State Convention of Christian Churches Selma James Henderson Falkville Robert Shaw Wyle

Letter to editor on Alabama politics and Jefferson County leadership

The writer asks editor to publish thoughts on who leads Alabama's Democratic Party amid reapportionment fights. They discuss Rep Brewer and the Black Belt influence, speculate on Jefferson County figures like Perry Jr. of Birmingham, and consider if a local youth could be used as a pawn in state politics. They threaten to send more detailed notices next week.

Barrett Shelton Decatur Daily Decatur Ala Shelton Black Belt Rep. Brewer House Alabama Jefferson Perry Jr Birmingham Montgomery Lawrence Morgan Valley Bett al F Boutwell

State Dairy Princess To Be Selected On June 29

19 contestants from 19 Alabama counties compete for the State Dairy Princess title at the June 29 contest with Morgan and Lawrence counties represented. Jesse Ruth Green and Sarah Nell Elkins are among the entrants, both dairy farm backgrounds and strong local ties highlighted. Final judging and crowning occur at the Whitley Hotel with the winner advancing to the American Dairy Princess Contest in Chicago in September.

M. D Pete” Gilmer American Dairy Association of Alabama Alabama Morgan Lawrence Jessie Ruth Green Jesse C. Green Vinemont Eva High School Marshall Space Flight Center Redstone Arsenal Sarah Nell Elkins E. E. Elkins Mount Hope Lawrence County Mount Hope High School American Dairy Association Whitley Idell Brooks Patricia Sherman Chicago

Area Men In Service Report From Ft Campbell

FT CAMPBELL Ky Army M Sgt James M Hargrove 30 son of Mr and Mrs Roy W Hargrove 605 Elm St Athens is set to join 101st Airborne Divisions 502d Infantry in Exercise Missouri Eagle II at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri June 24 27 The drill tests unit mobility and combat efficiency with a parachute drop and assault against a simulated enemy The 101st is a major Strategic Army Corps unit based here Sgt Hargrove enlisted in 1948 and serves as platoon sergeant in Headquarters Co Elizabeth his wife resides at Ft Campbell Jerry Alvin Hargrove son of Mrs Francis Linley 907 17th Ave SE Decatur enlisted in the U S Navy at Nashville on June previously and is undergoing Recruit Training at Great Lakes Illinois Navy Recruit Training Centers

FT. Campbell Army James M. Hargrove Roy W. Hargrove Elm St Athens 101St Airborne Division 502D Infantry Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri Post 101St Army Corps Hargrove Infantry Elizabeth Jerry Alvin Hargrove Francis Linley 17Th Ave. SE Decatur U.S. Navy Nashville Great Lakes Navy

The Smile That Lights Up A Life And A Local Joke

A collection of aphorisms about the power of a smile and a humorous clipping from a Virginia laundry ad emphasizes kindness and the value of hand washing. Seen are jokes about a storm casualty tally and a farm couple dining on leftovers with a rooster crowing in pride.

Faith and Works in James Lesson Contrasts Paul

The Epistle of James contrasts meek faith with works and warns against hypocrisy. It cites James brothers and wealth abuse, urging a reader to be doers of the word. It notes Paul’s justified by faith without deeds of the law and Protestant debates on faith versus works.

James Paul

Ls Stone Cotton Maid Date Set at Farm Bureau Meet

The Farm Bureau on Jefferson Street sets the maid date with age limits of 19 to 24 for Inc County Maid of Cotton eligibility. A slate of officers will be nominated by a committee led by Raymond Roberts Gay Thrasher and Joe Cannon. R G Arnold will speak as Alabama Extension official. Barbecue is for members and families only during the 2 to 4 p m meeting.

Farm Bureau Jefferson St. L Raymond Roberts Gay Thrasher Joe Cannon R. G. Arnold Alabama Extension Service

Fragmentary lyric notes and stray phrases from an unknown page

A garbled OCR fragment contains scattered lines about skirts, two hearts, home, and a question about expensive jewelry. It also mentions Great Lakes Illinois and training chatter, with no coherent article context or clear entities.

Hart Selle Enquirer Editor Named Citizen of the Year

Hart selle Enquirer editor and publisher Jack Hoffhaus was named Citizen of the Year by the Hartselle Civitan Club at a Cullman Ladies Night event. The ceremony also installed new officers led by Grady J. Long as club president, with Edward Summers as vice president and Harry Houston as secretary.

Hartselle Publisher Hartselle Jack Hoffhaus The Hartselle Enquirer Hartselle Civitan Club Cullman Hoffhaus

Morgan County Community Notes From Morgan City Area

Local residents share travel plans and visits. Pryor Gilchrist calls from Miami planning a Brazil trip. Families gather for dinners, church events, and a Dutch dinner honoring travelers.

Sign in a N C Kennel Try Our Easy Payment Plan

An ad style dialogue touts a 100 percent down plan with nothing else to pay. A barber remarks a customer may not remember faces, noting the face is healed. A line on love suggests a confident claim about a glowing man.

N. C

Radio Television Schedule Logs for WAJIP

A historical listing of WAJIP TV radio program times and shows including News Platter Chatter Serenade Gospel Time World News and morning Serenade segments. It documents many programs across the day from early morning to late night with names like Gunsmoke Roy Rogers Captain Kangaroo and Father Knows Best.

Decatur Mutual Gus Wik

Search Is On For Dog That Bit Youth

An eight year old Birmingham boy, David Hulteen, faces 14 rabies shots starting next Sunday if the dog that bit him is not located and observed. His parents, Leo and Mrs Hulteen, seek the dog’s owner near Birmingham and DeSoto Falls, tracing an olive green 1959 Chevrolet with Alabama plate 25 15245 to W A Weldon of Falkville. Call The Daily or the Hulteen residence with any information.

Birmingham David Hulteen Hulteen Leo Hulteen Redcliff Rd Birmingham 15 DeSoto Falls

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