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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1961
Page
5
Churches in the area and nationwide marked Soil Stewardship Week sponsored by the National Association of Soil Conservation Districts and Morgan County Soil Conservation District. The week emphasized the Biblical view of the earth as the Lord's and the duty to keep soil productive for future generations.
The notice lists two church buildings Nazarene Southside at 1221 5th Ave SE Verbon Murphree pastor with services Sunday school 10 a.m worship 11 a.m evangelistic 7 p.m prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p.m and First Church at 210 7th Ave SW Wallace Bell pastor with Sunday school 9:45 a.m worship 11 a.m evangelistic 7 p.m prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p.m.
The Willoughby Presbyterian Church at 602 Ninth St SE led by minister Frank Richards holds Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 evening worship at 7 and a prayer meeting at 7 20 p m on Wednesday continuous church schedule.
Church of Christ at Cor 16th Ave and Beech St announces Bible study at 9:50 a.m. worship at 10:50 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. evening service. Wednesday Bible study begins at 7:00 p.m. Pastor John Barton presides.
A list of property deeds and corrections recorded, including transfers to named individuals and churches. Notable sums include $5 500, $220, and multiple $10 deeds, with several corrections and cemetery tract mentions. Names include W. T. Reese, M. D. Morris, Clifford Mathews, Andrew Ponder, and Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Instructions state to frost baked cookies from a 9 inch square pan with about 1 1 half cups sifted confectioners sugar moistened with a little milk or cream and flavored as desired.
Morgan County 4-H Club Rally will start at 9 a.m. May 20 at the Decatur Livestock Coliseum. County winners in speaking, talent, and 4-H awards will be presented. Clubs should bring a representative for field events including foot races, sack races, and broad jumps. All members are urged to attend with a picnic lunch. the program ends around 12:30 p.m.
The Morgan County probate court reports exemptions of real and personal property to Ethel Teague widow of George W Teague and sets hearing for June 10 1961. It also notes the Morgan County Board of Equalization has completed property valuation reviews and will hear protests at the Decatur courthouse on the first Monday in June with objections due within 10 days of last publication.
The Arrowhead District of the Tennessee Valley Council hosts its annual camporee at Pryor Flower Hill Farm Limestone County attracting over 300 scouts. Activities include tent pitching cooking and campfire programs with judging and awards for best campsite cooking and acts. A public visit is planned Saturday with ongoing competitions and a campfire program at 7 30 p m featuring stunts and the Arrowhead service for selecting new members.
Morgan County farm agent Charles D. Rutledge says side dressing nitrogen when cotton is established can add up to half a bale per acre. Amounts vary by soil type and initial nitrogen. red soils need 60 pounds per acre while sandy soils require 90 pounds.
Extension Service workers from eight Alabama counties will attend an insect control school at Tennessee Valley Experimental Station in Belle Mina. Morgan County agent Charles Rutledge says attendees will learn about the latest insecticides and control measures for economically important insects. Walter Grimes of Auburn Extension Service will be principal speaker. The meeting runs from 9 a.m. to about 4 p.m. with counties Morgan Lawrence Limestone Franklin Colbert Lauderdale Marion and Winston represented.
The House Agriculture Committee approved emergency legislation to aid cotton farmers whose plantings were damaged by rains and floods. The bill, introduced by Rep. E. C. Gathings, would allow moving flooded lowland acreage to higher ground within the same or an adjacent county.
Maj. Gen. T. A. Lane president of the Mississippi River Commission testified before a Senate subcommittee in Washington urging a one million dollar appropriation for aquatic control across eight southern states starting July 1. Army engineers have spent 1,487,000 thus far to remove polluting aquatic plants threatening navigation in North Carolina to Texas. The federal share totals 6,355,000 with 2,649,000 to be provided by local interests.
A new Detroit health program, the Community Health Association CHA, offers doctor team care with home visits and preventive services. Backed by the United Auto Workers, CHA targets 35 000 members to break even and competes with Blue Cross Blue Shield by prepaying monthly fees for individuals couples and families.
Methodists of North Alabama prepare a Mother's Day offering to honor ministers and widows who served churches large and small. In retirement 246 ministers and widows rely on conference support. 114 homes exist under a program begun in 1952 by Dr. W Nelson Guthrie Sr, with 135 more units needed.
The North Alabama Conference will hold the Annual Assembly for adults May 19 to 21 at Camp Sumatanga. Principal speaker Dr. Houston Cole, president of Jacksonville State College, will address the theme Christianity in Today's World. Dwight Herlong of Huntsville serves as president.
The First Church at Valhermoso will hold an 11 a.m. service honoring mothers including the oldest and youngest and the mother with the most children. A basket lunch follows. A memorial service is planned at Waldormose Springs Cemetery in the afternoon, with graves decorated at 3 p.m.
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