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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1949

Page

3

BIU Meeting Set at Hartselle Baptist Church

The Pot and officers council meeting and the quarterly mass meeting of the Baptist Training Union are scheduled for May 22 at 2:30 at the Hartselle Baptists Church. Albert White will preside the first half and Harold Wright the second. Eight conferences cover pastors, officers, and adult workers with a story hour in annex No 2 recent redecorations. Wanda Praytor arranging program as TV pianist.

Pot and Officers Council The Baptist Training Union Hartselle Annex No. 2 Hartselle Church Wanda Praytor

Sullivan Family Concert Planned At Somerville

The youth group of Somerville Church of God will host a Saturday evening program at 7 30 featuring the Sullivan Family of Nashville Tennessee. The Sullivans, noted singers and gospel workers, will perform and the public is invited.

Somerville Church of God Sullivan Nashville Tenn Sullivans

Goodman Family to Sing at Union Hill May 21

The Happy Goodman Family gospel group will perform at Union Hill school on Saturday at eight o'clock. Proceeds support the school. The seven member family from Mayfield Kentucky is known for gospel music.

Goodman Union Hill Happy Goodman Union Hill School Mayfield

Meeting of Fellowship Information and Inspiration

Mr Wright urges attendance at a gathering described as fellowship information and inspiration with two sessions at 3:00 and 5:00. The note questions whether an organized group is present and encourages participation.

Ial Music T.U Wright

Acheson Rules Out Pacific Defense Pact for Now

Secretary of State Dean Acheson said the United States will not join a Pacific defense pact like the Atlantic alliance for the present. He noted Asia faces different internal conflicts, and said Europe remains the current priority with a broader, more peaceful coalition in the Atlantic area.

Birhings Dean Acheson Orient Washington Asia Nehru India Dewitt Mackensie Atlantic Europe

Pacific defense pact danger in Asia and Libyan Hercules tale

A column discusses the perils of a Pacific defense pact amid Asian upheaval led by China and quotes Secretary Acheson on Western interest. Also noted are Jersey cattle purchases by Lyle Woowers of Danville and local social notes including hospital visit, memorial, and family visits.

Lyle Wo Owers Danville Jacob Dolly J. A. Templeton American Jersey Cattle Club Columbus

Importance of Number Seen

Ware Foster, manager of the Decatur Social Security office, urges workers to carry their official Social Security cards when applying for a job and on the first day of work to ensure correct records. He warns misentries can affect benefits and notes rare cases hinge on small wage amounts. The article also mentions the Cuban flag’s design in a New York rooming house.

Ware Foster Decatur Social Security

Eye Named as Ancient Town in England

A historical reference identifies Eye as an ancient town in England noting its long-standing settlement status and regional significance.

Eye England

Don’t Neglect Slipping False Teeth

Powder to sprinkle on plates keeps dentures more firmly seated and comfortable. No metallic taste or awkward feeling. Get PAS TEETH today at any drug store.

Missionary Baptist church service draws large crowd

Morgan County reports a well attended Sunday service at the Missionary Baptist church with Rev Eidson delivering a Holy Spirit message. A large crowd filled the school commencement service where Rev Frank T. Smith of Hartselle spoke on Be Still And Know That I Am God.

Missionary Baptist Church Eidson Frank T.~ Smith Hartselle God Loyd Mis Marie Green Mobile Carl Green Sr Donald Denismore Athens College Albert Densmore Enoch Moore Onio Dock Leeth Moores Leeths Sand Mountain Herber Latham Audrey Moon Aubrey Throw

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