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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1972

Page

5

Revival and gospel events fill Hartselle churches

Calendar items list revival services at first Church of God led by Rev. Vince J. Guerra and multiple gospel sings at New Friendship Baptist Church and other venues. Community groups such as the Decatur Inn, Covenant Presbyterian Church, and Enon Baptist Church host special services, decoration days, and open houses. Events include church piano recitals, Mental Health Center open house, debates on health hearings, and youth nights with Rev. Nathaniel Lindsey. Local organizations plan meetings for Rotary-like groups, senior clubs, and ladies auxiliaries.

Full Gospel Fellowship Decatur Meeting and Local Notices

Monthly meeting of the Full Gospel Fellowship International Decatur chapter set for 7 30 p m at Decatur inn misprinted as y Inn Speakers include Rev Haroldt and Rev uirey with ceremonies For Brooks American Legion Post No 310 a 7 45 p m gathering at Turner Funeral Home 803 Vine St Revival services rescheduled at Antioch Methodist Church nightly evangelist David Nelson Hillsboro Community Action Association hosts meetings at Hillsboro Common Center call 637 For Northwest Decatur Neighborhood Association a monthly meeting at City Center Cherry St 7 with transportation help at 355 3785

Full Gospel Fellowship International Decatur Decatur Inn Y Inn Wille Ingen Har Haroldt Mt.seomern Ken Uirey United Methodist Church Kelvin Brooks American Legion Will Oer Turner Funeral Home Vine St. We Antioch Methodist Church Serar. S David Nelson Hillsboro Community Action Association Hillsboro Fr Fortion Transportation Call Northwest Decatur City Center Cherry St

Donations Pour In For Mrs Noah Lee Fund In Decatur

The Decatur Daily lists numerous donations from individuals including White Hessie Sharp Orbin Curtis Luther Freeze S A Martin Arthur Brown R B Ryan D V Day Ruth Rivers and Ann Honkala among others totaling modest gifts. Donors are urged to mail contributions to the Mrs Noah Lee Fund at The Decatur Daily 101 Johnston St SE Decatur 35601 or deliver them to the Daily office. Nixon notes a near fatal wound to Zarvos likening it to missing a short putt and says Zarvos will choose his next assignment when he can return to work.

Mrs. Noah Lee Decatur Daily Johnston St. SE Decatur DAILY Zarvos Nixon

Bremer Held as FBI Probes Laurel Center Case

Investigators found a George McGovern flyer and travel gear in Bremer’s car after the Laurel Shopping Center incident. The young suspect remains under federal guard in Towson jail with visits from his attorney and family. Bremer’s mood varied from subdued to angry as doctors and jail staff responded to his demands.

George McGovern Bremer Wallace Laurel McGovern Ohio Pennsylvania Rand-McNally Ohio Turnpike Milwaukee F.B.I Baltimore County Towson Baltimore Benjamin Lipsitz Timore William Bremer Roger Lipsitz

Special Pupils From Morgan County Compete in State Olympics

Thirty Morgan County youths among 72 special education students from a seven county North Alabama area competed in the state special olympics in Mobile. Participants included Frank Pickett Mike Foster Linda Dancey Calvin Anderson Eddie Portwood and others from Decatur and Morgan County Schools along with Lurleen B Wallace Developmental Center students. Mrs. Sandra Bennett said several Decatur students may attend the International Special Olympics in Los Angeles in August with selections announced later.

Morgan County North Alabama Mobile Decatur Frank Pickett Mike Foster Linda Dancey Calvin Anderson Eddie Portwood Fred Cunningham Tommy Hines Albert Watkins Johnny Kellogg Geraldine Rodgers Randall Crow Tom Davis Randy McHan Cassie Orr Larry Jones Sandra Bennett Décatur Los Angeles

Pentagon Bathroom Bomb Blast Claims Responsibility

A bomb exploded in a Pentagon restroom early today causing extensive water and structural damage but no injuries. An antiwar group claimed responsibility. police with explosive-sniffing dogs continued searches while workers returned six hours later and no further bombs were found.

Washington Pentagon Daniel James James

Travel tour planned by North Alabama newsmen starts in Birmingham

Mrs. Robinson confirms final plans for a travel tour beginning Thursday in Birmingham with stops at Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman and sites in Florence Huntsville Ft. Payne Gadsden. A South Alabama mini tour by North Alabama reporters is also planned featuring Ed Watkins Orson B Spivey Edwina Stacey Nancy Ricks Robert Sutton Elaine Carmichael Thomas Hill Colin MacGuire Eleanor Falkenberry and others.

Robinson Birmingham Ave Maria Grotto Cullman Florence Huntsville Ft. Payne Gadsden South Alabama North Alabama Ed Watkins Tuscaloosa Orson B. Spivey Geneva County Reaper Edwina Stacey Foley Nancy Ricks Robert Sutton White Bluff Chronicle Demopolis Elaine Carmichael Troy Messenger Thomas Hill Birmingham News Colin MacGuire Montgomery Advertiser Eleanor Falkenberry Women’s

Point Mallard Park opens with new features and senior activities

The Ceremonial Opening occurred at 2 p.m. with Miss Smth cutting the entrance ribbon to the wave pool. About 350 area high school seniors will spend the day at Point Mallard as scholarships are announced by Joe Perrin. The park debuts a campground for 175 sites with a store and showers, a two mile bike trail, Aqua-Mite boats and paddle wheel boats. The aquatic center opens Saturday at 10 a.m. Park Director Harry Rice says this will be the park’s greatest year with trained seasonal staff and public courtesy as a key. notable visitors include Robert Ingram and A. J. Tony Rane.

Point Mallard Park Smth Austin and Decatur

New Ropes For Gallow s ays Lester

Lt Gov Maddox told the Peace Officers Association of Georgia that it is time for harsher punishment for killers. He urged newer gas chambers ropes and electric chairs as deterrents and decried pampering murderers who are released after conviction.

Warner Robins Lester Maddox Peace Officers Association of Georgia Maddox

PBS Adds Sparkle to New York Playhouse Series

PBS stations present a New York Playhouse focus on 1940s film history. A nuclear physics drama, a radio days memoir, and Try to Re member pieces from old Hollywood films explore prewar to postwar shifts, but the retrospective comes off as a loose skeleton with distant director comments.

NEW York Public Broadcasting Stations New York Playhouse Hollywood

Wallace bullet wound sketched shows lone spinal area target

Doctors report George Wallace was shot five times with bullets hitting his arms shoulders and spinal area in the lower back region. The lumber vertebra area in the spinal canal near the hip area is identified as the likely target for bullet removal and Wallace remains partially paralyzed.

George Wallace Wallace

Wallace campaign plans hinge on recovery and voice in politics

Mrs. Wallace says doctors report remarkable progress in Governor Wallace's leg therapy after being paralyzed by the shooting. She recalls the governor was aware of his paralysis, and campaign aides discuss her potentially speaking at rallies if he wants. The primaries in Maryland and Michigan were his last planned speeches, with ballots in New Mexico, Oregon and Rhode Island. She believes the Democratic convention will not ignore a leader who has drawn more primary votes than any other candidate.

Wallace Maryland Michigan New Mexico Oregon Rhode Island

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Gaylean Dunn Center The Fire and Police Protective League New Friendship Baptist Church Brooksville Alabama 67 Falkville Church of God Ing Mite Nor Ing New Center Cone Church McDonald's Women’s Chamber ‘of Commerce Seaeee Decaturinn Paul Ransford Covenant Presbyterian Church Summer Manor St. Ann’s Catholicienen Sodality First Free Will Baptist Church Crowe Happy Ridge Became Pt Hy Att Church Acro Danville Huntsville Covenant Presbyterian Church Jesus Krist Central United Methodist Church Alabama Country Music Association Somerville Ward School East Acres 18Th Ave Ralph Brown Enon Baptist Church Waren Walden Chapel Baptist Church Hooper Basham United Methodist Church Arthur Nabors Trinity United Methodist Church Leroy McClendon Morris Chapel Jim Reeder Will Coneer Erate St. SW Jethetiat Church Hartselle Southeastern Horse Center Ala Ed Scott Cullman Veternarian North Central Alabama Mental Health Center 4Th Ave. SE Rising Sun Lodge No Tri-County Appalachian Regional Health Planning Commission T. Cc. Almon Recreation Cen Decatur Fire Fighters Shangri-la Priceville Pta South Morgan County Citizens Band Decatur Woman’s Club Ramada Inn American Association of Retired Persons A.m Spa First Methodist Church Recovery, Inc Morgan County Health Alabama Health Study Commission Tri-County District Health Center Tom Willoughby Nathaniel Lindsey Albertville Calvary Baptist Church Lawrence County Kay DeKalb Lee Mona Anderson Eric Milton Morgan State College Loch Raven Lurleen B. Wallace Developmental Center Melton Poe Donald Turley Benny Bradford Randy Brown John Douglas Wyman Gibson Teresa Brown Jimmy Martin Cheri Hudson Gary Dye Jessie Davis Randy Moore Mary Beliford Marvin Martin Jeff Bruce Travel Jessica Lyon Culp Birmingham Southern College Joe Perrin Harry Rice Rice Six Flags Georgia Selma Times Journal Robert Ingram South Magazine Moseley Douglas C. Bentom State Bureau of Publicity Robert Dover Delores Moore Travel Council A. J. Tony Rane Gallow Lester PBS Cynthia Lowry Vernon Ware Centura Bank St George Jountiry Jickins Judy Landrum Homer H. Landrum Toddin Time Cirl Town Shanda Hillier Richard Hilliar Mitey Miss Bow Organ Morgen Plate Shopping Center Selle
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