âI was happy to have that day as my birthday,â she said.
She was born at 9 a.m. in 1920, a time when significant changes for women were taking place, such as the passing of the 19th Amendment, cutting their hair and the addition of casual sporting attire to their wardrobes.
Lucille said they were raised in the country â she, along with her two sisters and four brothers: Oldest sister Vernelle, Lucille is next, Wallace Parker, James Parker, Mary Lou Smith, Willie Parker and Leroy. Lucille said in a span of about 50 years, she did not lose one sister or brother. Her only sibling still living is her baby brother Leroy, of Maryland.
24/12/2020
The Christian leaders have sent a Christmas greeting to South Sudan’s political leaders, urging them to go further in seeking peace.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has joined with Pope Francis and the Church of Scotland Moderator, the Revd Martin Fair, to send a Christmas greeting to South Sudan’s political leaders and urge them to continue seeking peace.
In their joint letter, they welcome the small progress the leaders have made but say it is not enough for the people of South Sudan.
They remind the political leaders of their commitments made at the Vatican in April 2019 to bring South Sudan to a smooth implementation of the Peace Agreement. They also restate their commitment to making a joint visit to the country.
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Pope seeks global commnuities help to keep Lebanon out of Middle Eastern conflicts
In a letter to Cardinal Béchara Raï and the Lebanese people, Francis also recalls the duty of the country’s politicians to seek public interest. “May you make the most of present events in order to rediscover your identity, which is to bring to the whole world the sweet fragrance of mutual respect, coexistence and pluralism.
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May the international community help Lebanon to to stand apart from conflicts and regional tensions
and the country s politicians remember to be obliged in your official capacity and according to your responsibilities, to seek interest public . This is the shrewd appeal contained in the letter that Pope Francis sent today to the Lebanese patriarch, Cardinal Béchara Boutros Raï, and to the Lebanese people on the occasion of the celebration of Christmas.
On Tuesday morning, Dec. 15, 2020, with his family at his side, Clarence Van Dyke, 89, passed into everlasting glory to be with his faithful Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Clarence was born on Oct. 12, 1931, the 10th of 12 children born to Lawrence and Cora (Klein) Van Dyke. Growing up near Manhattan, Mont., Clarence had many fun and mischievous escapades with his brothers, Ray (a twin) and Jim. He attended Little Holland and Hyline schools, after which he worked on the family farm.
Clarence served in the Army from 1951-1953 and in the Army Reserves until 1956. During active service, he was stationed in Germany. Prior to leaving for the Army, he had his eye on a pretty neighbor girl; consequently, when he returned home, he married Marian Kamps on May 19, 1953. They were married for 63 years. Marian passed away in 2016. He missed her deeply.