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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1954
Page
8
Local newspaper brief describes events and notices for Maiie community on Thursday October 7 1954. Key items include community meetings, church activities and upcoming schedules for the week.
The church calendar notes a donation day for Concordia Seminary on October 13. Tabitha Society meets Thursday afternoon October 21 at St Pauls Lutheran with Rev. C A Borchelt leading.
On October 10 1954 Egypt Community Church holds Sunday School at 10 with George Whitehouse Morning Worship at 11 led by Joseph Hobbs Pastor and a 630 Fellowship Supper followed by 730 Evening Service with Rev Carl Kroenlein of Bethel Memorial Creve Coeur as guest speaker. Special music will accompany all services and friends are invited.
Paul N. Rager leads the first Sunday of the Christian Life Sunday School contest ending Sunday November 14. Attendance will be the prior year’s average about 84, tracked by a Stratosphere Flight chart for the reds and blues. Morning worship at 10 45 features sermons on The Kingdom of God and The Similitudes of the Christian. A missionary offering benefits the National Association of Evangelicals. Evening service at 7 30 includes Singspiration and testimonies. Prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday at 7 30.
First Assembly of God at Broadway and Elizabeth Pekin lists services by Pastor C. E. Richeson with broadcasts on WSLV. Morning worship at 10 30, evangelistic service 6 30, midweek prayer 7 30, women’s workers 10 00 Thursday, Sunday School features October with Mens Day theme focused on YOU.
Pekin events include a hamburger fry on Saturday October 9 at 6:00 p.m. at Pekin Park and a Sunday afternoon and evening convention on October 16. Sunday School promotion at First Assembly on Sept 26 saw 35 promoted across multiple age divisions with class updates and new teachers.
I extend a sincere Thank You to friends and neighbors who helped clean up grain spilled when our crib blew down.
Melvin and Alice Meyer express heartfelt thanks to neighbors friends and relatives for thoughtful remembrances received during seven weeks at St Francis Hospital. Your goodness will be long remembered.
The Spring Lake Home Bureau will hold its next meeting on Thursday and continue in October. Members are asked to attend at the usual location for committee updates and planning.
An all day gathering is planned for October 21 at the home of Mrs. Sara Jane Thomas. Members will attend a covered dish dinner at noon and discuss club affairs.
Attendees are scheduled to meet at Vogel's Market in Manito at 10 a.m. to discuss the upcoming event.
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