Allen cut a memorable figure in the town of 3,000 residents, always wearing a fedora when he brought couples to the courthouse for their wedding ceremonies. They were very happy. They seemed settled, like no one was forced to do anything. Still, she said, it was unusual for so many young brides from the same place to show up in Heflin. TO SUE DFCS One of 41 kids taken by state is congregant's wife.
Congregation backs hard-handed minister.
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