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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1950
Page
7
A Sunday sermonette by John B. Kenyon stresses that success or failure hinges on a pivotal hour in life. It urges readiness for moments of opportunity, cites Christ’s crucifixion as the central purpose, and warns many miss life’s main exam by not recognizing or preparing for their hour.
Assembly of God topics Freedom For All and The Bible of Being Free by Rev Max Melvale head today’s services. Enterprise Baptist Church starts revival at Southside Church led by Dr Brady Justice. Song sessions by Rev C C Bennett of Hartford. Rev Olend Wilson is pastor.
Article summarizes sermons on placing God first in life. Emphasizes being guided by divine will, willingness to listen, and moment by moment trust. Includes quotes on light, the inner vow toward India, and the need for absolute dedication. References From the book Abundant Living by E Stanley Jones.
Sermon topics and speakers across several denominations are listed including Dy Henry A Parker at Furs Baptisl, Rev BA Meginniss at Ep isopal Naivity, Rev C H Hildreth at Lafayette Street Methodist, Dr George W Kerlin at First Methodist, Rev T Norton Dendy at Presbyterian, Captain Von Vansyckle Salvation Army, and Curtis Memorial sermons by DK Northeast. Observations note potential spiritual alertness and Esther 4 14 reference.
West Florida Council of Assemblies of God wraps its 23rd annual conference in Marianna with about 700 attendees including visitors from Florida Alabama and Georgia. Rev J B Days of Panama City is named superintendent succeeding Rev J B Haldree of Marianna who served five years. Officers retiring include Rev G H Blair secretary treasurer and Rev Davis assistant superintendent.
About 300 people each day joined Marianna citywide Summer recreation aimed at families. The weekly family night program was led by Jon L Stapleton in cooperation with the Board of City Commissioners and a Treveation committee. Activities plan for winter centers at the Ten Age Club House City Hall with Friday nights for adults students and college age and Saturday nights for high school teens.
Chipola Junior College in Marianna will observe homecoming day next Saturday with a football game between the Chipola and the Wining Field eleven at 8 pm. A pre game parade will be staged downtown Saturday afternoon with high school bands, followed by a square dance in the Student Lounge Friday night. Former students are urged to join the Alumni Association on campus Saturday for a general meeting and activities include a 420 pm campus party for students, alumni, and guests.
Blakely reactivated Pack 91 at a recent organizational meeting hosted by Mrs. Relph Brows. James K Scott of the Che haw Council directed the reunion and den rosters show four dens with 38 Cubs enrolled, led by den mothers and volunteers including Mrs Woodrow Houston, Holt Bynum, Jody Middleton, and others. Pack 91 is sponsored by the Ella Jones PTA of the Blakely Union School.
Chaplain Frank Scofield will lead the 11 a m service at First Christian Church with the topic Disputed Boundaries The choir will sing He Will Be There An observed convention at the 7 p m service discusses recent Christian Churches of Alabama events Delegates from the church plan to attend the International Convention in Oklahoma City this week and will cover scheduled activities tonight
Camp Rucker reports arrivals for training including the 49th Field Artillery Observation Battalion of Smithfield HC under Lt Col Nortn’s B Granthem, the 466th Chemical Service Battalion of Chicago IL led by Lt Col Winhelam Hoerger, the 94th Ordnance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Company of Baltimore MD commanded by Capt Eugene O Miller, and the 452nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion of Louisville KY commanded by Lt Col John O Duwi. The oz eye weed is related to the sunflower.
Blakely officials meet at City Hall to plan a fundraising drive for the Three-Notch District budget portion. AL Pritchett chairs, a finance drive is set to begin in 190n and a nominating committee is named to prepare a slate of officers for the new Scout year. Members: D H McDowell, Woodrow Houston, C H Vickers, A L Pritchett.
Laymen of the Arlington Blakely Methodist District will gather at Blakely Methodist Church at 3 pm to hear Dr. Glen Burton of Tifton address the group. Representatives come from Edison Colquitt Net Leary Morgan Bluffton and Early County Circuit churches with W E Bostick presiding.
The Youth Choir of the First Methodist Church will present a special service at Camp Ru Taare chapel. Rev. W. S. Es will deliver the prayer. The servicemen will be honored at the event, with the service conducted by the Methodist Church.
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