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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1950
Page
7
A church lesson argues foreign missions shaped by Acts 13 and 14. Leaders Barnabas and Saul launched organized outreach beyond Antioch, prioritizing urban centers, follow ups, and Holy Spirit guidance, with emphasis on mission work as a lived reality for believers.
The Missionary Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m evangelistic service at 1 30 p m and mid week prayer at 7 30 p m. Eld Gerald Rowe from Golconda Illinois will lead the revival urging Christians to reflect on their faith and reach the lost.
The Hustlers 4-H Ag club met January 31 1950 at Pleasant Hill school for its annual organization meeting. Norman Setzer presided as retiring president. New officers were elected: Robert Mars president Daniel Reedy vice president Wanda Sweitzer secretary treasurer Carole Shirely reporter Max Jones recreation chairman.
A Roman Catholic priest in Lively Grove Illinois described unusual spirit messages appearing in Jerome Greten's room. The boy's family and neighbors observed nightly writings from a spirit that claimed love for Mary the Mother of God and answered questions with an X. The priest submitted his report to Bishop Zuroweste who did not comment.
University of Illinois entomologist Howard B. Petty told Farm and Home Week homemakers to be familiar with insecticides and their contents to control household pests effectively. He urged checking the label for the active ingredient and its percentage as control varies by product.
February is a good time to tackle slip covering. Miss Dorothy Swig from the University of Illinois advises considering room size, furniture dimensions, and existing decor. Choose patterns that suit space, budget, and care needs, preshrink fabric, plan for extra material, and consider DIY or professional options.
Advice on cleaning venetian blinds recommends a small dual-sided brush or a dedicated venetian blind cleaner. For nonwashable shades, avoid water and use appropriate cleaning methods.
Mrs. Harry Harbor reports a large crowd at Sunday school and church with revival plans starting February 12. Several families from Paris visit the Harbors, others attend Marshall open house, and local residents share Sunday meals and visits as the Birthday Club meets and an all day missionary meeting is planned with Rev. and Mrs. Farris.
Trinity E U B Church in Marshall posted this week’s events led by I E Vanney and Floyd Moore. Sunday school at 9 30 am preaching at 10 30 am with Mrs Genevieve Perkins on piano and Charles Perkins in the cloister. youth fellowship at 6 30 pm led by Ruth Moore and James Fredenberger. evangelistic service at 7 30 pm with youth choir. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm led by Howard Shonk.
Emmanuel Church holds church school at 9 30 a m with William Ziegler as superintendent. Holy Communion at 10 30 a m with a pastor message. Zion Church offers church school at 9 30 a m led by William Tingley, class meeting at 10 30 a m, missionary message by Mrs Ross Pine, adult fellowship service at 7 30 p m with Rev Kunce, and prayer Tuesday at 7 30 p m led by William Abel.
Miss Dorothy Swig of the University of Illinois College of Agriculture advises painting shades with water based paint to avoid heaviness. She explains lay the shade flat and repaint on both sides for best results and to prevent cracking or peeling.
Elder J A Ward spent Sunday with the Chester Montisen family. Jess Evans visited with the Joe McCrory family Thursday evening. Clarence Misner Ison Lena Artman and Mrs Ray Drake visited last Tuesday. William Cannady and family called on Greenup with the Bob Richardson family Sunday. Ray Drake and daughter visited the Raymond Calvert family Sunday. Bob Monk and son with the Ray Drake party visited Wm Cannady and family Thursday.
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