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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1972

Page

6

Deer antlers begin growth in April with soft skin

Antlers on deer start developing in April and are initially spongy and covered by a tender skin. The growth stage is described as the early velvet phase before hardening.

Evangelist Dr. Jim Mercer to Speak at Local Services

Dr. Jim Mercer a 20 year evangelist and Hosford Florida native now in Pontiac Michigan will speak Sunday at 10 50 A M and nightly at 7 P M Everyone is invited He has preached across 40 states and Canada led Radio Revival Broadcast and The Voice of Revival and holds a Doctor of Divinity from Bob Jones University

Jim Mercer Hosford Florida Pontiac Michigan Canada Mercer Bob Jones University Greenville South Carolina Bowling Green Kentucky First Baptist Church Memorial Baptist Church Calvary Baptist Church Ecorse Detroit Voice of Revival Minneapolis Minnesota America Christ Debois Central Baptist Church Randall Veasey Samford University Ted Stephens Fairfield Highland Baptist Church Birmingham Gary Blagburn Ronald Casey Central Jesse Stimson Paul Entrekin Wayne Linderman A. B. van Arsdale

Nervy thief signs note after car is stolen

In Silver Springs Maryland William Henderson 68 recovered his stolen car from a service station after receiving a mailed letter addressed to his Washington home. The note signed Your friendly neighborhood car thief urged him to buy a new car for the thief and Henderson paid 25 dollars for service on the car distributor and battery.

Springs, Md William Henderson Washington Henderson

Easter Services Planned by Churches Across Town

A community Easter program includes an April 2 Sunrise Service at Decatur High School Stadium sponsored by the Decatur Ministerial Association with Dr. Sidney E. Sandridge speaking. Other Holy Week events feature Brahms Requiem at First United Methodist and multiple church choirs and guest soloists performing throughout Palm Sunday and Easter services.

Decatur High School Decatur Ministerial Association Sidney E. Sandridge Athens College Calhoun College First United Methodist Church Covenant Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Oak St Covenant Presbyterian Westmeade St. SW First Christian Church John Peterson Maunday Lawrence Maines Iris Halleujah Bapti Mounday Decatur High Stadium Calhoun College Brass Ensemble Maines Rev

Calendar of Events Highlights Local Tryouts and Meetings

Tryouts for Dixie Boy's Baseball at 10 a.m. and noon for 13 and 14 year olds in southwest and southeast Decatur. Gospel singing at Church of God Cleveland Ave Saw at 7.3. Alabama Society of ART hosts a 1–5 p.m. seminar at T. C. Almon Recreation Center. Fourth Annual Piano Festival at Calhoun JC in F. O. Smith Cafetorium from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Various church suppers, bake sales, fairs, and club meetings follow across Decatur Huntsville and vicinity with times posted.

Dixie Hermanere Field Decatur Point Iilard Park Church of God Cleveland Ave Alabama Society of Art T. C. Almon Recreation Center Calhoun Junior College Yarbrough and Cowens F. O. Smith

Chaplain Court Martial Intensifies Navy Chaplain Clash

In New York American Protestant leaders move to assert church jurisdiction over chaplains, challenging Navy oversight amid Cmdr Andrew Jensen’s sexual affair case. The dispute centers on endorsement, civilian supervision, and church authority over clergy serving in the armed forces.

New York Navy Andrew Jensen Applequist Interdenominational Cmdr. Jensen American Baptists Charles Willis Valley Forge American Baptist Chaplaincy Service Armed Services

Friction Between Laban and Jacob in Genesis Tale

The lesson recounts Jacob’s return to Canaan after years of labor under Laban. Laban resists departure, while Jacob, aided by God, resolves to leave with Rachel and Leah. Rachel steals Laban’s household gods as they flee with cattle and possessions.

Jacob Canaan Laban Jecob Rachel Leah Goenath Nahor

Daily Records admissions and dismissals in Decatur area

The list records numerous admissions and dismissals across Decatur and surrounding towns including Decatur, Tanner, Moulton, Hartselle, Trinity, and Falkville. Names span Henry Martin, Levon Farrell, Samuel Watters Jr., Laura Kelly, Alison Mitchell, Bobby Datson, and others with associated locales noted.

Decatur Tenn Levon Farrell Tanner Flora Andrew Heten— Marie Hartselie Danel Marcus Delmore Bobby L. Sanderson Trinity Leo M. Williams Burton D. Suite Vinemont -A -Ann Casey Samuel Watters Jr Falkville William C. Gatlin Jean R. Dutton Georgia Henry Jesse Watts Cullman Elmer Hal Chaney Hartselle Mattie Sue Terry Hillsboro Vernell Baker Vinemont Elbn Willie Matthews Poplar St Lonzo Boston 7Th Ave Eva Walker Hester Bennich Ivadean Greenhaw Janice Sivley Moulton Mossie Faye Bishop Alvin McCown Clyde Holmes Thelma Parker Wallace McCay Cleveland St. SW

Television Log Snapshot with Dismissals and Births

A processed TV guide fragment lists show schedules from 4:25 to 13:31 with program titles, times, and channel notes alongside a long list of dismissals and births at Decatur General Hospital and related local names. The fragment includes several children's shows, reruns, and classic programs, plus social notices for births in Decatur and surrounding areas.

Best Bets Specials May NIT NCAA Tournament Lineup

Listings summarize telecasts and film schedules from Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles. Notable items include the 35th National Invitation Tournament final, NCAA consolation and championship games, and a mix of classics such as Potemkin and To Hell and Back, with multiple double features and telecasts throughout the day.

New York Madison Square Garden Los Angeles

Judge Travers Retires After 70th Birthday Surprise

Salisbury Md. circuit judge William W. Travers retires on his 70th birthday with a courthouse party. He jokes about past sharp exchanges with county attorneys and says he takes them back.

Salisbury, Md William W. Travers Dorchester County Travers

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Frances Hook Grace Sherman Riverview Aion Bob Archibald Fellowship Hall Johannes Brahms Brahms Archibald Trinity United Methodist Church S. Kimbrel Augusta Burt Leroy McClendon Caddo Christian Church Flint Pta Antioch Methodist Church Five Points W.M.F. Society of Flint First Methodist Fellowship Church Grant Decatur Shopping Center North Alabama Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville Nina Wood Madisonounty Coliseum Church of Christ Hatton Joan Robertson Cottondale Holy Church of Christ, Hartselle Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Old Moulton Rd Glenn Wood Anita Tankersley Villatana Salem United Methodist Church Odis Seals Mexico Baptist Internationl Missions, Inc BIMI Emmanuel Baptist Church White Shrine No. 7 Masonic Hall Morgan Optimist Club of Holiday Ina S Priceville School Pta South Morgan County Citizens Band Hartselle Municipal Auditorium Shangri-La West Morgan Pta Caiteria Rising Sun Lodge No. 29 F &Am Appalachian Regional Health Plann Commission Decatur Inn Decatur Women’s Club State National Bank Marguerita de Quesada American Association of Retired Persons Summer Manor Oe Harris Jr Credit Women International Red Coach Inn Nadine Bartlett Decatur General Hospital V.F.W N. Memorial Pkwy Tanner Pta Wheeler Home Extension Club Tanner High School Athens Athens Recreation Center JA. Raymond Applequist jWeeting Joe D.C General Commission On Chaplains and Armed Forces Bible Baugh-Wiley-Smith Admissions John P. Dobbs Hohenwald Tenn Bryce Vickery Clearview St. SW Odie Owens Shannon Thrasher Maner St Jewel Smith Beard St. SW All Times Central Living Word Dixie Digest U.S. A Tenn. Valley Farm Time Dr. Dolittle Jerry Lewis Three Stooges Bugs Bunny Deputy Dawg Scooby Doo Roadman Harlem Globetrotters Ronald Gary Ogle Douglas Ray Stevens Somerville Kenneth Brandon Hanners Frankie L. Skinner Paul Edmond Rickey Woody Woodpecker Pink Panther Love Lucy Jackson Five Jetsons Pebbles Bewitched Sesame Street Lidsville Sabrina Curiosity Shop Lancelot Link The Black Scorpion Tarzan Electric Company Nate Tate Persuaders Zane Grey Horsing Ee Jobs Europe Porter Wagoner Hunt Wide World of Sports Wall Street CBS News Eddie Lawrence Welk Mary Tyler Moore Man Rio Dick van Dyke Arnie Sixth Sense Captain Blood Perry Mason Ib High Chapparral Jamaica Nell Langston Avengers Hell Richard Denning Mara Corday Laurence Olivier Ralph Richardson Howard Duff Marta Toren Helen Hayes Vince Edwards Pierre Brice Whit Bissel Phyllis Coates Danny Kaye Barbara Bates James Stapleton Paul Lukather Joel McCrea Veronica Lake Dana Andrews Richard Conte Larry Pennell Margarita Scherr Vic Morrow Leslie Parrish Rory Calhoun Ray Danton Jeff Chandler Faith Domergue Audie Murphy Marshall Thompson Chapel Baptist Chestnut St C. L Buddy ’’ Mitchell Dial Holy Week Chris Disciples of Christ 4Th Ave East Moulton St Palm Sunday Sinal Service
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