Dale County AlArchives Photo Place.....Universalist Church Restoration May 1993
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May 1993 – Ariton Alliance  ( the Newspaper was a Monthly Newspaper, 
Established 1991, by Dr.Charles W. Gann , the Paper is no longer in business , 
All articles from this Newspaper are from the files of Mary Vic Paramore of 
Ariton. )


The Universalist Church, one of Ariton's oldest landmarks. was donated to the 
city of Ariton for use. as a Community Center. Since the city accepted the 
building several years ago general repair, such as a new roof. was undertaken 
to prevent further deterioration of the structure.

Recently. a committee of interested citizens organized to raise funds plan and 
oversee to building's restoration. Built in 1867, ( 1913) the sloped floor, 
raised platform, choir loft, and large pew seating capacity lend the building 
to a variety of uses. First stage renovations have included removal of old 
shrubs and general lot cleaning removal of trees dangerous to the structure,
restoring the masonary interior, restoring original pews and removal of old 
paneling. These projects were completed with funds provided from donations by 
friends and relatives of former church members. Funds had been collected over 
past years and held for such purposes. The city of Ariton purchased a fence to 
be erected on the property and has overseen labor involved in the project.
  All available funds have now been expended and the committee is in the 
process of proceeding with fund raising activities. Among first fund raising 
efforts will be the placing of plaques on pews and windows in  “honor" or "in 
memory of" for donations. Donations for pews range upward from $175.00; windows 
upward from $100.00. A limited number of pews and windows are now available to 
the general public for purchasing. Anyone interested in making a donation to 
the restoration effort for such recognition may contact Jann Carter Phillips or 
Debra Alluns for infonnation. Other fund raising projects will soon be 
undertaken. Anyone wishing to join the committee or participate in any way may 
contact Billy Herring, John Garner, Mary Vic Paramore, Dorothy Laney, or Jivas 
Sutton for information.



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