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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1971

Page

6

Lawrence Church Homecoming and Area Church Events

Lawrence Church celebrates homecoming with guest Rev. Tebby Bates former pastor and noon covered dish lunch. Nearby Berea Baptist holds youth revival tonight and Sunday at 7 pm. Gum Springs Baptist gospel singing Friday at 7 30 pm. Ninth Street United Methodist honors graduates with Dr. Sidney Sandridge speaker and nursery. St Johns Episcopal hosts confirmation class Sunday 11 am with Bishop Stough and reception for 20 confirmees.

Conway Missionary Baptist Church Lawrence County Tebby Bates James H. Hawkins Jr Berea Baptist Church Gum Springs Baptist Church Hatton Ninth Street United Methodist Church Sidney Sandridge Athens College St. John’s Episcopal Church Furman Charles Stough Alabama Stough St. John’s Church Ernest Alt E. Walter Borrell Bishop Stough Lemer M. Davis

Presbyterian Home for Children appoints new Talladega president

James W. Gabbie, former director at Goodland Presbyterian Children's Home Hugo Oklahoma, named president of the Presbyterian Home for Children Talladega. A youth rally at Central Christian Church Hartselle tonight at 7 p.m. sponsored by Christian Churches of North Alabama features Rev. James Adkins of Decatur Christian Church with youths from Birmingham Decatur Huntsville and Hartselle invited.

James W. Gabbie Goodland Presbyterian Children’s Home Hugo, Okla Presbyterian Home For Children Talladega Hartselle Central Christian Church W. Main St Christian Churches of North Alabama James Adkins Decatur Christian Church Birmingham Decatur Huntsville

Mother appeals for baby's return in custody case

Olga Scarpetta, mother of a one year old, pauses during a Tuesday interview appealing for the return of her child. The couple holding custody reportedly left for another state, their lawyer said, according to AP Wirephoto.

Olga Scarpetta

Probate Notice Estate of Nannie Crow

Letters testamentary on the will of Nannie Collier Crow were granted May 20 1971 by Judge Bryan McAter of Mora County Probate Court. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legally allowed time or be barred. Margaret Crow Stewart executrix.

Nannie Collier Crow Bryan McAter Mora

No Flagpole Grounds Lone Flag Tradition

Sam Shaw, 98, enjoys old customs such as raising a flag. After moving from his home to a city apartment, he faced a problem: there is no flagpole to continue the tradition.

Dallas Sam Shaw

Health Capsules Notes On Emotional Problems

A health capsule discusses emotional problems as factors in well being and clarifies that the topic is not about physical disorders. It emphasizes mental health awareness and the difference between emotional and physical causes in common conditions.

Local Marriages and Court Actions Highlight Morgan County

Morgan County records list admissions and dismissals at DeKalb General and area courts, with county suits, marriages, and licenses. Notable entries include multiple Decatur, Moulton, Athens, Hartselle, and Danville residents and couples planning marriages across several townships.

Decatur General Admissions Gurnie Berien White Decatur Novella Young Trinity Chrystal Renee Keenum Earl Wayne Shirley William Modie. Edwards William Thomas Vandiver Kerry Scott Holt Athens John Cleveland Morgan James Garland Bridges John Hayden Coffey Moulton de Perry Towe Tanner Shelia Jane Posey Houston Eugene Russell Rhonda Melisa Russell Carroll Holbrook McLean Melissa Rose’ Gray Lexington J. W. Peebles Samuel Lee Williamson Christopher Lamar Mears James O'Neal Nicholson Randall Lee Smith Gladys E. Oden Eva Lillian Keith Ruthie Caroline Miller Janice Sue Moats Hillsboro Robert Franklin Atchley Mitchel David Dobbs Jr George Alexander Patton Dorothy Simpson Harvest Peggy Jean Thompson Lester Richard Elmer Bobo Dan Murphy Harvey Danville Martha Jane Legg Ester Jean Roach Sandra Kay Drinkard Hartselle Geraldine Couch Willie Charles Green Nettie Lou Gogan Betty Jean Bryant William James Glenn Julie Frances Oliver Ralph Christopher Bording Karen Ruth Reuben David Edward Abney Shelia Lutrell McBride Donn Je Scott Jerry Wayne Martin Sherry Ann Beasley Christopher Howard Alexander Morgan County William Ralph Finley Gordon Dr Deborah Jo Barnett 15Th Ave Alton Ross Edwards Brentwood Apts Nancy Nappier Presson Johnny O'Neal Kelso Gulfport Miss Carol Loraine Trippe Norman Lawane Foote Raymonda Ray 4Th St. NW Billy Joe Balthrop Deborah Dianne Campbell Falkville Donald Reggie Herbert Carridale St Doris Baugher Barksdale Jos Donald Hill Cardinal SW Barbara Clyde Young 19Th Ave Ottis Sparks Qovee Sharlene Sparks

Television Log Highlights A Busy Weekend Lineup

A dense schedule lists Saturday and Sunday programs across channels with a mix of cartoons, dramas, documentaries, sports, and news. Notable items include Sesame Street, Doctor Doolittle, Harlem Globetrotters, Masterpiece Theatre, The Amazing World of Disney, and rolling sports coverage in late afternoon slots.

Josie and the Pussycats Dr. Doolittle Jerry Lewis Harlem Globetrotters Pink Panther Doubledeckers NBC Children’s Theatre Archie Hot Wheels Sesame Street

Interesting Men of Religion Pope John XXIII

A compact remarks on Pope John XXIII born Angelo Roncalli in 1881, priestly ordination in 1904, WWI service, Rome postings, Vatican diplomacy, and rise to pope in 1958. Highlights include his ecumenical aims, Pacem in Terris and Mater et Magistra, and the 1962 Vatican Council. He died in Rome in 1963 aged 81.

Pope John XXIII Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Italy Rome Papal Bulgaria Turkey Greece Europe Pope John Vatican

Puss etymology traced to ancient Egypt and Pasht

The passage links the word puss for a cat to the Egyptian Pasht for moon and night activity. It explains how Pasht shortened to pas and then to puss. It also mentions a call for riddles and jokes to a yearbook feature, asking for a zip code.

Egypt Book of Knowledge

Horoscope by Jeane Dixon for Sunday

The column presents a weekly Zodiac forecast with birthday guidance and daily tips for all signs. It notes a healthy but diligent year, hints at balancing material gains with intangibles, and advises focused personal activities and restraint in changing home routines.

Best Bets and TV Offerings for April 13 and 31

Television listings highlight NBC Children’s Theater Special The Ritts with puppets in For the Loves of Fred at 10 a.m. Indianapolis 500 coverage at 7:30 p.m. includes 33 drivers and a million-dollar jackpot. Night features westerns, dramas, adventures, and comedies on multiple channels with stars like Marilyn Monroe Sophia Loren and Paul Newman across a busy schedule.

NBC Children’s Theater The Ritts Fred William Hartnell Betty McDowell Alan Ladd Richard Conte Charles Denner Michele Morgan Sophia Loren Paul Newman Marilyn Monroe Joseph Cotton Count OF Montecristo Yvonne Furneaux Pierre Mondy Charles Laughton Boris Karloff Glenn Ford Frank Lovejoy Norma Bengell Gar Cooper Mary Alden Barbara Stanwyck Gary Cooper Wayne Morris Marty Robins Youngblood Hawke Suzanne Pleshette James Franciscus Jane Doris Day Jack Lemmon

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