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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1968
Page
6
A lesson on the wisdom literature of the Bible focusing on Proverbs by Solomon. It urges adherence to God’s law against modern “isms” and stresses parental and child nurture, moral unity, and the heart as the center of character shaping daily life.
A sermon-like reflection emphasizes that parents must model faith and moral law to raise decent children. It contrasts wealth with spiritual nurture, urging reverence for God, obedience to His will, and consistent living to avoid hypocrisy as children form opinions. It notes parents must walk the Lord’s path for their offspring.
George W. Cornell reports on a new Abingdon Press book by Rev. Dr. Webb Garrison that argues the forbidden fruit may have been apricot or pomegranate rather than an apple. The piece also links early UFO descriptions in Ezekiel to ancient interpretations and notes resuscitation methods by mouth-to-mouth, suggesting they echo older Hebrew practices.
Neel Methodist Church hosts a spring revival starting Sunday and running to May 17 with Rev. M. O. Bridges delivering daily sermons at 7 p.m. Bridges, a Decatur native educated at Snead College Birmingham Southern and Emory, was ordained elder in 1946 and has spent 30 years in pastoring and evangelism.
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University of Alabama students use Southern Bell Tele-lecture to connect with a New York religion expert. Dr J D Bettis coordinates a live Q and A session with two microphones and a loudspeaker enabling direct dialogue between students and scholars.
A local church pastor and former Mt. Vernon pastor Rev Bridges are referenced with revival invites. The piece also notes Thomas F bes Jr of Priceville High School and muses on poetry and natural science, including a fragment on the dandelion name origin from dent de lion.
Notice of sale under power by the United States Department of Agriculture Farmers Home Administration on a mortgage from Kay and Kay on real estate in Morgan County to satisfy indebtedness. Also probate notices: letters testamentary and administration granted May 1968 for James H. Johnson Lula Mae Montgomery Lula Mae Montgomery estate claims due by law.
A continued page 3 market snippet lists ticker like Stks bonds rails and market figures. Prices show small changes with figures such as 122.60 123.53 123.31 and bonds around 75.32 to 75.36 as rails hover near 62.57 to 65.46 reflecting a quiet trading session.
Chicago AP report notes soybeans irregular while oats closed lower and most grain futures gained. Trade was moderately active and mixed with traders hesitant to take long positions for extended periods.
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