Calendar of Religious Gatherings and Community Notes
A packed slate lists church services, gospel singing and benefits across Morgan County. Events include New Salem Baptist Church on Alabama 67 at 7 p.m., New Antioch Church of Christ south of Hillsboro at 7:30 p.m. and First Assembly of God Town Creek at 7:30 p.m. plus sheds, bake sales, auctions, club meetings, and school fundraisers with dates spanning today through Sunday and into Monday in Decatur, Hartselle, Somerville and surrounding areas.
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New Antioch Church of Christ
Hillsboro
Tom Holland
Freed-Hardeman College
Billy McWhorter
Town Creek
POW Release Unaffected by Saigon Viet Cong Impasse
A spokesman said the Saigon government Viet Cong stalemate will not block release of 106 American servicemen two Thai prisoners by North Vietnam. He added PRG says POW releases are blocked by the issue including all foreign prisoners and Vietnamese.
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Saigon
North Vietnam
Provisional Revolutionary Government
Nixon on peace costs and war costs remark
The president warned that peace costs are high while arguing war costs would be higher. He defended amnesty for Vietnam war resisters and reaffirmed his position. He rejected paying blackmail to Sudanese militants who seized diplomats and commented on wage controls during Phase 2 of his economic program.
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Nixon
Neel Woman Found Dead in Home Fire
A 49-year-old woman identified as Margaret Elizabeth Brown was found burned to death in her fireplace. Her husband discovered the body Thursday morning and an autopsy by State Toxicologist Vann Pruett found no signs of foul play. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Johnson Chapel Methodist Church in Erie.
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Neel
Morgan County
Guy Hollaway
John McBride
Margaret Elizabeth Brown
Hollaway
McBride
Vann Pruett
Huntsville
Brown
Johnson Chapel Methodist Church
Erie
Bowling
Peck Funeral Home
Guyer Brown
Danville
Mike Brown
Nora Roberts
Joy Cheatham
Hartselle
Earl Harp
Seldon- Harp
Decatur
R. B. Roberts
James
Teachers Meet Business Leaders For City Cooperation
Supt Curtis P Sellers urged Decatur educators to cooperate with the public to ensure community survival. He welcomed teachers meeting local businessmen to discuss mutual goals. Sen Harris, in his second term, is viewed as a potential 1974 lieutenant governor candidate. Nixon noted wage negotiations for 1973 could vary with some increases and some declines.
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Supt
Curtis P. Sellers
Decatur
Nixon Hosts Golda Meir at White House Gala
President Nixon hosted a White House steak dinner for Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir and 120 guests including Cabinet members, lawmakers, and campaign contributors. He praised her links to the United States and said Meir could help build Middle East peace though it will not be easy soon or instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Levine
Associated Press
Washington
Nixon
White House
Golda Meir
Milwaukee
Champaign
Dean Jones to WED April 15 in Fallbrook Calif
Native Decatur actor Dean Jones and Lori Patrick plan a private wedding April 15 in Fallbrook California. Jones, son of A Guy Jones, was divorced from Mae two years ago and says he will bring Patrick to Decatur in May.
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Dean Jones
Decatur
Lori Patrick
Fallbrook
Califranch
Jones
Guy Jones
Chapel Rd
Decatur High School
Mae
Patrick
AIM leader Aaron Desersas’ home firebombed near Pine Ridge
McGovern Indians and AIM members report that Aaron Desersas national communications director had his home firebombed in Pine Ridge about 15 miles southwest of Wounded Knee. Desersas’ wife was injured and the rear of the building sustained moderate damage as militants remained barricaded at It.
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Aaron Desersas
Pine Ridge
Desersas
The
American Indian Movement
AIM
Wounded Knee
Sudanese raid hostage crisis targets Sirhan release
Guerrilla observers said the attackers hope the United States will free Sirhan B. Sirhan, the California convict who assassinated Senator Robert F. Kennedy in 1968. Sirhan's release was among the demands named after they seized hostages at the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Khartoum.
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United States
Sirhan B. Sirhan
California
Robert F. Kennedy
Sirhan
Khartoum
Payroll Savings Plan for Big Dreams
A workplace program lets employees set aside specified amounts from pay to buy U S Savings Bonds. The plan builds future funds while allowing daily spending. Targeted at workers with goals like vacations college tuition or a new car, it promotes steady growth and interest.
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U.S
Payroll
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New Salem Baptist Church
Alabama
Lloyd Culp
Corrine Ave
Chalybeate Springs Volunteer Fire Department
Chalybeate Springs
Calvary Echoes
Happy Ridge Quartet
Cannanland Singers
Decatur Mothers Club
Jack Crawford
Flint Baptist Church
Pioneer
Talladega
First Holy Church of Christ
Evangeliers
Morgan Plaza
Oak Ridge
Ewell St
E.l.smith
Oak Ridge Methodist Church
Vaughn Bridge Road
Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church
Antioch Methodist Church
Five Points
King’s
Pine Grove
Holy Church of Christ
Volunteer State Quartet
Savannah, Tenn
St. John’s Epis Church
Rusty Downs
England
Bob Doyle
Leslie Perry
Somerville Pentecostal Church
JAG Club
Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co
Bank St
North Alabama
First Freewill Past Church
St. Joseph St
Moss Chapel United Methodist Church
Hartip
Corinth, Miss
Cannan Land Singers
Oak Grove Congregational Methodist Church
Lawrence County
West Quartet
Mississippi
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
Council of Women of the Church
First Presbyterian Church
Falkville Pta
UMW
First United Methodist Church
Mike Harper
LobbHies Garden Club
Felix Bivins
Longbow Dr. SW
Bethel Baptist Church
Red Cross
Red Cross Chapter
Cain St. NE
Eastwood Elementary
Parents Without Partners
Edwin Dalstrom
Walter Jackson
Cotaco School Pta
Dick Fleming
Board of Commissioners
Decatur Credit
Shoney’s
Aauw Board
Joseph D. Moss
Magnolia Dr. SE
CNCWF
First Christian Church
Denson
Ed Simms
Jackson St
Bethany
United Presbyterian
Elmer Bishop
5Th Ave
Jewel Crawford
Altrusa Club of
Priceville
Homemakers Club
Clayton Blankenship
River Rd
Decatur Panhellenic Association
Decatur Area
American Postal Workers Auxilliary
First National Bank
Southeast
Decatur Homemakers Club
Jack Sircy
12Th St. SE
Friendship Club
Summer Manor
Rev
A.N. Lee
Sherman Street Church of
Morgan-Limestone
Alabama Archaeological Society
Decatur City Hall
David Floyd
Arrowhead
United Methodist
Sudan
Harris
Golda
Alice Longworth
Theodore Roosevelt
Luxembourg
George Farkas
New York City
National Security
Henry A. Kissinger
Rita Hauser
New York
Lainie Kazan
Beverly Hills
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Nornia
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