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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1963

Page

9

Limestone County Education and Church Calendar Highlights

News Of Negro Activities lists mathematics teachers coordinating a March 16 outing at East-end Park from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and urges written parent permission for Scouts. Day Camp planning meets March 18 at Westlawn School, with a Neighborhood Association session March 26. Church orders of service and events at Jones Chapel M E Church and First Baptist are noted, plus Shamrock Tea by Red Circle at Mrs. Warren’s home. Pencils from Dr Pepper Bottling Company and Limestone County Drug Store supported a judging event. Sue Ella McWilliams and Phyllis Ann Smith will represent the county and city respectively.

East-end Park Westlawn School K. E. Henry

Local church notices list services and meetings

David's Temple P B Sunday School at 9 45 am Supt Deacon Clarence Turner Morning Worship at 11 00 am pastor speaks. 3 pm service at First Baptist Church Moulton Heights Rev James Smith pastor Junior Choir Rehearsal Tuesday 5 pm Mrs Mary Harris president Sister's Auxiliary meets next Wednesday 6 pm all members urged to attend Reporter Mrs Sarah M Garner Union Grove P B Rev B S Stone pastor Sept 1 11 am service with Senior Choir music. Sister's Aid Society at 1 pm President urges attendance BTU 5 30 pm Mrs Katie Hammonds president Deacon Cornelious Troy director 7 30 pm Rev Samuel Moore and Cedar Lake St Peter M B will lead service. public invited Senior Choir Rehearsal Tuesday 7 pm Midweek Prayer Service Wednesday 7 30 East End Faithful Few Club meeting West Side Club No 2 at Mrs Dogie Mitchell Lafayette St NW Tonight Deacon Board Meeting Friday 6 pm General Church Conference Saturday 6 pm All members urged to attend Reporter Mrs Bertha M Scott

David's Temple P.B Clarence Turner David Temple First Baptist Church Moulton Heights James Smith Mary Harris Rne Sarah M. Garner Union Grove St. Peter M.B. Church Cedar Lake East End Faithful Few Club West Side Club No Dogie Mitchell Lafayette St. NW General Church Conference Bertha M. Scott

Local church parishes plan joint service and events

Reverend John Ewin and Rev W E Scott invite the public to a joint worship at St James Decatur on Sunday March 17 at 2 PM. First Baptist Church led by Reverend Hunt hosts Sunday school at 10 AM and worship at 11 AM with a Gospel Choir program Sunday night. The Limestone County News reports on church activities and the March HEC meeting hosted by Mrs Willie Ann Bankton with notes on a Home Demonstration pledge and a talk on Understanding Ourselves.

Willie Ann Bankton Mason Exodus Simpson Petty Laura Bowman Beulah Cosby

Limestone County teachers coordinate mathematics program

Limestone County teachers form groups across three levels grades 1 3 4 6 and 7 12 to study the existing program assess needed changes and coordinate the total curriculum. Miss Ela Washington of Trinity High School is general chairman with Mrs Fannie Witt Mrs Catherine House as primary leaders and Mr W H Ashford as supervisor and consultant.

Ela Washington Trinity High School Odell Smith W. H. Ashford Emma E’ Gray Jean

Tennessee Flood Recedes in East Tennessee Toll and Damages Reported

Floods in east Tennessee forced hundreds from homes as Marion Sevier and Cocke Counties faced extensive damage. Nearly 100 Marion County homes were washed away and a family of four drowned, while Sevier and Cocke Counties saw many residents return home after floodwaters receded. Governor Clement urged swift federal aid as roads and bridges suffered significant destruction.

East Middle Tennessee Tennessee Chattanooga Tennessee Valley Authority East Tennessee Frank Clement East State Marion Sevier Cocke Sevier County Cocke County Coun

Dean Urges Sex Education at Church and School

ATLANTIC CITY AP. Adventist academic dean Dr Winton Henry Beaven urged sex education for teens in church and school, arguing home based programs fail and knowledge reduces risk. He advised limits on dating, visible parental presence at home, and promoting group dating. Delegates approved a resolution opposing Sunday closing laws citing church state separation.

Atlantic City N.J Nda Winton Henry Beaven Seventh Day Adventists Beaven Columbia Union College Washington, D.C

Redistricting Pressure Puts Strain on Alabama Solons

A House approved resolution urging Alabama congressmen to propose a congressional redistricting plan stalled in the Senate after Sen. Walter Givhan blocked unanimous consent. The measure says the legislature will not act until the congressmen agree on a plan, noting hesitation to move forward.

Montgomery Alabama Senate Rules Committee Walter Givhan Dallas County

Road Bond Issue Questioned Amid Legal Doubts

Alabama fiscal experts questioned the legality of a four million dollar road bond approved under Governor Patterson. They cited the bond term ending after the Highway Finance Corporation’s expiration and a $25,000 payment to attorney Ralph Smith as special counsel.

Alabama Highway Finance Corporation Montgomery Ralph Smith Patterson

Texas Faces Invasion of Blue Nilgai Antelopes

A herd of 16 blue nilgai, India s largest antelope, released 20 years ago by King Ranch, has grown to about 3000 roaming Texas lands spreading through fields and fences.

India Texas King Ranch

Convention Expects 1 000 Baptist Girls

The first state Girls' Auxiliary convention is expected to draw more than 000 Baptist girls from across Alabama March 14 16. The event aims to stimulate interest in Southern Baptist missions and is announced by the Alabama Baptist Convention.

Convention Baptist Montgomery Alabama Baptist Convention

Also Mentioned on This Page

Limestone Co Girl Scouts Jones Chapel Jerry Southward WSCS Jones Chapel M. E No. I H. J. Lancaster J. D. Bryant EB. K. Grays Red Circle The Phyllis Byars Bettys. Jones Gayanne Evans Mary Williams Joyce Jarmon E. G. Warren Gladys Bryant Gwendolyn Owens Sanfords 17 Jewels Sanford Buschs Kredit AE Wellers - Opticians 2Nd Avenue &.E Hartselle John Ewin Ewin St. James Decatur W. E. Scott S. Hunt Brother A. Cosby West Side Baptist Church Limestone County News Trinity School F. C. Malone Emma Kate Gray Annie L. Matthews Andrew Dodson A. G. Gaston Sue Ella McWilliams Gail Harris Greenbrier Madlyn Sanderfer Little Elk Emma Delane Warren Wilma A. Ingram Homer McLemore County Board of Revenue Mildred Harris Carrie Gordon Mattie Bone Limestone County Moulton St Other Mutual South Side Square Holmes Ave N.E Muntsville Dean Solons First Frank Boykin Buschs Kredet Jewelers - Opticians 2Nd Avenue S.E Bsa E. Cooper Mgr. Cor. Bank and Church Sts Pai
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