08 Jun 1956
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1956
Page
1
Charles A Weias argues that living hand to mouth can reflect either self-reliance or divine provision. Some prosper by effort, yet falter when moral strength fails, while others thrive without savings, guided by God. Their lives align with God’s will, freeing them from fear and hardship.
Memphis ministers attacking off-street church parking drew sharp response from the Traffic Advisers. A special committee backed claims that a lung patent was created by Dr. Charles M. Hammond in 1913. The group urged one parking space per five seats for main church areas and said investigation results would go to the American Medical Association.
Mt. Lebanon Church announces the Bible iSchool opening on Wednesday June 13 in the church education hall. Classes run 10 a.m. to noon daily except Saturday with instruction staff including Rev Dan Kelly director and several teachers and registrars guiding beginners primaries juniors and intermediates in a new church school program.
HAL BOYLE reports on Sammy Davis Jr and his rise from poverty to Broadway style plans. He describes Davis’s ambitions, finances, and early work while noting show business figures and a State Line Baptist venue. The piece mentions a possible $15,000 to $20,000 pay range and Davis’s youth and talents influencing his career in Western lore and film ambitions.
In Louisville two psychiatric social workers at the Children’s Reception Center Lyndon submitted resignations to Welfare Commissioner. Miss Elgle Albright and Mrs. Ellen Walker blamed center operation changes for hindering their ability to work. The resignations followed the firing of William Pyne as director of the center and director of institutional services for the State Welfare Department. Walker cited hiring based on political activity over experience or interest in children.
A ministers committee asked the city to require off street parking when existing congregations enlarge their buildings. Future churches should provide parking for every ten seats. Residents complain church traffic blocks driveways. a Fordtown pastor will speak at a Sunday service open to the public at 7 20 p m.
The Lempte Baptist Church in Bristol plans a program at the City Mission Friday night led by Rev. Bolling of dupe City. Mrs. Snodgrass conducts a Bible lesson for children Saturday at 2 pm. Rev. Wheal of Kingsport begins a series of talks Sunday night with daily public services at 7 20 pm.
The Geeburn Circuit was named Holsee Circuit of the Year for the Big Stone Gap District and Olinl Weed Methodist Church earned Rural Church of the Year honors. The Ok Helstot Conference announced the awards during a gathering. Pastors Geeburn Circuit and Clint Revival services will be held in a tent near J. W. Copas Grocery, hosted by the Eastern Star Community at Fordtows, with Rev Clyde Mays and Rev Truman W. Conley as speakers. Daily services start at 7:30 P M with a special singing event.
The annual decoration at Roller Memorial Cemetery in Blount will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. The Gospel Harmoneers Quartet will sing. Reverend Vanes K. Cobb of Emmanual Lutheran Church, Blount, will deliver the sermon. Clarence Ramsey will direct the congregational singing with Mrs. Charles Fope as accompanist. The service is open to the public.
Eastside Maple and Brooks Bireets B A Douglas minister are noted in an item highlighting church leadership changes. The notice records Rev Douglas as a key clergy figure, without further biographical detail.
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