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Cities Seek State Baptist Schools Sites In Eight Cities
A State Baptist Convention committee in Montgomery reviewed offers from eight cities for site, funding, and support for Howard and Judson Colleges. Proposals include Mobile 1.0 million over three years and 10 acres. Birmingham 0.5 million. Sylacauga site plus 0.5 million. Gadsden 200 acres near Camp Sibert with 0.25 9 million and booster fund. Centerville Brent site with no cash. Thorsby 0.3 million over three years plus 309 acres and 100 faculty homes. Talladega up to 0.25–0.3 million and site. Guntersville 0.059 million plus site chosen by committee.
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Sylacauga
Gadsden
Camp Sibert
Centerville
Brent
Thorsby
Talladega
Guntersville
Guntersville Lake