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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1964

Page

4

Will Churches Pay Taxes Says Attorney Seeks Tax Revenue

Baltimore attorney Leonard Kerperman argues churches should pay taxes to boost public revenue, citing a plan that would add about 76 million dollars in annual tax income. He represents the Free Thought Society and its president Lemoin Cree, and questions freedom of conscience in funding church upkeep.

Kathie Dibell Baltimore, Md Leonard Kerperman Free Thought Society Lemoin Cree Kerpelman

Where Can I Find Justice Radio Topic

Radio program from WHOS at 800 kc airs Sunday evening 19:00 with discussion on finding justice for listeners. No further details on guests or format provided.

Local Churches List Citywide Sunday Schedules

A compilation of multiple church notices with addresses and service times. Includes Baptist and Presbyterian churches such as Corner Wadsworth and Liz, Brookhaven Memorial Dr SW, Fifth Ave SE, First Corner Oak and Lafayette, Westminster on Jackson St., and Westside 7th Ave SW with pastors named. Services span Sunday School 9:45 a.m. morning worship 11 a.m. training unions at 6 p.m. or 7 p.m., evening worship 7 or 7:30 p.m., and midweek prayer meetings.

Wadsworth St Liz Corner Oak and Vineteenth Ave R. E Bob” Will N.E Joseph W. Walker Kins James E. Bowden Brookhaven Memorial Dr. SW Clifford Mitchell Fifth Ave W. W. Coffey First Corner Oak and Lafayette Sts W KK. Stephenson Lee A Payne Miller, Jr Westside Presbyterian Church 7Th Ave Arthur L. Nix

Methodist Central Service and School Schedule

John Rutland is pastor at Methodist Central. Church school meets at 9 30 a m Holy Communion at 10 50 a m Evening worship at 7 p m Topic You Cannot Make A Fool Of God Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m

John Rutland

Church Schedule for Reece? Ree 1009 Main St. W

Jerry C. Smith ministers at Ree 1009 Main St. W Hartselle. Church school held before worship at 9:45 p.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 5 45 p.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. Location at Christian Fourth Ave and Moulton St E.

Fourth Ave Moulton St Jerry C. Smith Ree Central Main St. W Hartselle

Church Services and Classes Schedule at Elbert M. Young Ministry

The Church of Christ at I GRANT ST lists services led by Elbert M. Young. Bible study at 9:45 am, worship at 10:45 am with the topic Out Into The Deep, evening service at 6 pm titled The Saddest Word Known To Man, ladies class Tuesday 9:45 am, and prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 pm.

Grant ST. Elbert M. Young

Church Services Planned Across Lawrence County

Lawrence County churches list weekly schedules with ministers named. Wolf Springs James Sparks preaches Sundays at 11, Hatton Kyle McWhorter holds 10 am Bible study and 11 am communion, Town Creek W J Enloe Jr 10 am study and 11 am service, Hope John Abbott 10 am study and 1 am preaching, Courtland Bernard L Dawes 10 am Bible study 11 am worship and 6 15 pm evening service.

James Sparks Hatton Kyle McWhorter Town Creek W. J. Enloe Jr Ard Hope John Abbott Lord’s Jay Bernard L. Dawes

Cows in Southern California Stopped by Unusual Feed Mix

A fragment notes cows in Southern California receiving a mix of orange and other ingredients. The report hints at agricultural feeding experiments and potential effects on dairy production. No further details are provided.

Southern California

Pauls concern for purity of teaching in the church

The Pastoral Epistles in Paul’s letters stress purity of doctrine and conduct for church leadership. They compare Paul’s late addresses with Israel’s leaders and frame greetings that emphasize apostolic authority and divine relationship. Timothy’s mission and Paul’s affection highlight divine favor and salvation.

Paul Israel Moses Joshua Samuel Timothy Jesus God Son

End of the Commandment Charity Quoted

A fragment cites I Timothy 1 6 noting charity from a pure heart good conscience and faith as the end of the commandment citing a biblical passage in a religious context.

I Timothy

Bits Of History Bits Of History By Rev LW Myers

The 135th issue recounts the Morgan County Missionary Baptist Association meeting October 5 6 1922 at New Salem Center Grove. It lists officers delegates district divisions and 33 ordained ministers including 20 pastors. It notes membership gains baptisms 1921 1922 and funds raised by women's groups BYPU Sunday school and missions plus church house values and pastor salaries.

LW. Myers Morgan County Missionary Baptist Association New Salem Center Grove Salem Church Morgan County R.F. Stuckey C.C. Davison John A. Thomason Decatur Austinville Danville Falkville Antioch Hartselle YWA BYPU Central Decatur First Baptist Association Christian Education and Foreign Missions

Pauls teachings contrast law and sin with life in Jesus

A devotional note discusses Paul’s contrast of the law with sins and the promise of life in Christ. It cites Romans and Titus, noting Paul’s role as God’s servant and his relationships with Timothy and Titus in early Christian teaching.

Paul Jesus Christ Titus God Apostle Timothy

Indian Town Faces Threat Of Flooding

Floods threaten Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh as Khrishna River rises from 16 to 20 feet. About 20,000 residents have already evacuated while 86,000 people live in the town under water and rain.

Bombay India Andhra Vijayawada Khrishna River

Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church history notes

The Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church organized June 5 1938 with 14 charter members in Bird Spring. A cottage prayer meeting, a revival on the J M Baker farm, and a later log building led to a larger church with Rev F O Parker overseeing construction. The current site includes a .5 acre allotment, pastor Leon Dawson, and plans for a new auditorium and education space.

Robert Stansell Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church J. M. Baker F. O. Parker Leon Dawson Northside Baptist Church Ouachita Baptist College Arkadelphia Ark Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville Bessie Baker Llip England Asbury Johnson Lillie Johnson Abb Legg Oscar Legg Ritt Dana Walker Lannie Allwood Frank Sharp Wilburn Smallwood Vernon Smallwood Bert Murphy Paul Gardner Charles Mitchel J. I. Self Martin Busby C. K. Day Orville Hall Sam Johnson C. T. Bates Clyde Nicholson D. Tates C. J. Hall Bonnie Hamilton J. Hill Wanda Bates Irene Shaneyfelt J. Hall Rita Adams Mary Byrd Ford Adams Virginia Rush Evan Lawrence Susie Tates Texie Baker Alma Simpson Thomas Bates Inez Nicholson Dorothy Hail L. B. Shaneyfelt Betty Self Robert Posey Joe Evans Lola Murphy Delphine Miller WMU

Today in History highlights from 1863 to recent events

The column lists notable dates from 1863 to recent years including Lincoln proclaiming Thanksgiving, Washington declaring a day of thanksgiving, Hopkins University opening, and various postwar milestones. It notes a rise in registered voters after poll tax changes and other regional historical items.

Associated Press Abraham Lincoln Franklin D. Roosevelt George Washington John Hopkins University Baltimore Adolf Hitler Russia Siegfried Line Aachen London Germany Antonio Segni Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower New York Italy United States Britain John A. Foster Westside Morgan County Sean County Ofa Ase St. Barnabas Church Birmingham T.C. Almon

Peru Flash Flood Kills Six in La Merced

A flash flood hit the mountain village of La Merced about 125 miles east of Lima on Thursday killing six people and leaving ten missing and numerous residents homeless. Local reports from Lima described widespread destruction and ongoing rescue efforts.

Lima Peru la Merced

Statewide Tax Take Sets Alabama Record

Alabama state taxes totaled 322 million for the year, topping the previous record by nearly 20 percent. Major school revenue came from sales tax 127.1 million with 33 percent rise, income tax 60.2 million, tobacco tax 19.5 million, use tax 13.9 million, and gasoline tax 79.3 million.

Montgomery Alabama Education Trust’ Fund

Barotseland Size and Population Estimate

A rough figure places Barotseland at about 1,000,000 residents covering 44,920 square miles, roughly half the size of Idaho. The data suggests a large territory with a substantial population for regional context.

Barotseland Idaho

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Training Union Srace Sherman Riverview Wuard Stalleup Ishmael Parker Seamen’s Church Institute of New York 4Th Ave Grant St A. B. van Aredale Westminster Westminster Presbyterian Church Jackson St 8Th Ave. E Edwin F. Dalstrom Bes Methodist Drapery Episcopal Gordon Dr James C. Bodley Christian Science Christian Church of Christ Lawrence County Wolf Springs Courtland Church. OF ‘Christ M. E. Furber First Assembly of God 8Th Ave National Council of A Division of Christian Education Christ U.S.A King Features Syndicate Cyrus Meritt J. T. Baker Lloyd Evestead Ocala Fila Saltian Army 6Th Ave Christian Science Reading Room Princess Theatre Bidg Ira's Book & Gift Shop E. Moulton St Athens Westminster Presbyterian Church of the United Presbyterian Church Eighth Ave S.E O Payne Miller
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