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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1948
Page
7
John B Kenyon argues Christians must live as a living rebuke to sin and not comfort sinners. He cites Ezekiel 16 and laments churches that fail to set a high standard, noting the world expects Christians to lead in righteousness and condemns internal hypocrisy.
The Lafayette Street Methodist Church reports remarkable growth under Rev. Charles H. Hildreth. Sunday School attendance rose from 202 in 1944 to 462 in 1948, with total enrollment near 300. Church attendance increased from 1462 in 1945 to 258 this year, while evening services climbed from 210 to 305. The church expanded youth work, formed a Men's club, and hosted a record Vacation Bible School with 223 enrollees.
The Curtis Memorial Methodist Church under Rev. Arthur Carlton built a $6,500 brick parsonage with $1,400 start fund and member labor. Carlton, 28, organized donations, planned, and supervised brick laying plumbing and wiring by volunteers. If he stays, he can focus on church growth. if moved, the next preacher inherits the project and potential parish gains.
Fragmented text appears to mention education terms and chemistry. Unclear details prevent full reconstruction. The readable portions suggest a topic around chemical terminology and education context, but concrete entities or events are not present.
Southbridge Mass Dr A Exs telle Glancy is believed to be the world’s only woman lens computer. She has completed 30 years of service at American Optical Co during which she helped develop the modern corrected curve spectacle lens.
The Rev Clarence F L Avey of Starrett Memorial Methodist Church started drives for used eyeglasses to aid the needy in Europe. He urges collecting wrapped dampened colored clothes and waxed power to prevent color transfer in the basket.
In Dothan churches today Baptist ministers announce the Youth Revival starting at Headland Avenue Baptist Church with Johnny Canaeon guiding the morning service and Max Morris directing the 7:45 evening service. Christian Science lessons cover Christ Jesus with the Golden Text from Luke 19 10.
At the morning service pastor B I Anderson of the Church of Christ speaks on The Insatiably Safe Course. Floynd Parker is scheduled as guest speaker for the evening service.
The Rev. E Tipton Carroll of the First Caristan church selects "Going to school with Jesus" as the morning worship theme. Parishioners are invited to reflect on daily living through the message.
A prayer service will be conducted at 9 30 a m by one of the Church of the Nativity.
Dr. W F Calhoun of Foxtoc Street Methodist Church will use Stand In Your Place as the morning sermon theme. At 7 30 p m the evening service will feature children from the vacation church school taking charge.
The Rev. J Norton Dendy returns from vacation and will again lead the pulpit at First Presbyterian Church today. His morning sermon subject is The Wreckage of Sin.
Hertford Church holds a Sunday Bible class with Rev. John Jeffers leading. Directors for four departments include Beginners overseen by Mrs. James F. Orr and others. Primary under Mrs. Shelby Sanders with several assistants. Junior led by Mrs. Gerald Chaney. and Intermediate directed by Mrs. R. L. Woodham with two helpers.
Avoid stale odors by leaving the pressure cooker and other cooking utensils with covers slightly open when not in use to allow air circulation and drying.
The note mentions a five day ocean crossing and describes U S airlines capable of flying around the world in that period. It contrasts ocean travel with long airline routes to New York.
About 258 Latter Day Saints members gathered in Marianna for a West Florida District conference. Elder Albert Choules, a Southern States Mission leader, was the principal speaker. Meetings covered all church departments with Boy Scouts and Youth groups part of the program. The Creek chapel hosted sessions under branch president C. P. Peacock with Arthie C. Hutchison presiding over the West Florida District.
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