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Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1949

Page

14

One Great Soul and the Christian calling

Missouri Council of Churches presents a piece on Albert Schweitzer as a living example of faith in action. The essay promotes love, knowledge, and piety as paths to world impact, urging readers to attend church and discover the message themselves. Reverend Herbert P. Davis of Springfield's South Street Christian Church signs the notice.

Missouri Council of Churches Albert Schweitzer Colorado Jesus Christ Herbert P. Davis South Street Christian Church Springfield, Mo

Methodist Men Retreat Set for Arcadia August 26 27 28

A men’s retreat for the St. Louis area will be held at the Methodist Assembly grounds near Arcadia from Friday evening August 26 to noon Sunday August 28. The planning meeting included Dr. John L. Taylor of Cape Girardeau and staff, with attendees John Nunnelee Charleston John Gary Bertrand Fred Hetlage Kewanee and C H Denman Sikeston.

St. Louis Methodist Assembly Arcadia John L. Taylor Cape Girardeau Rustic Rock Inn Taylor John Nunnelee Charleston John Gary Bertrand Fred Hetlage Kewanee C. H. Denman Sikeston Methodist

Mission Study Meetings for Methodist Women

The Women's Society of Christian Service met at the church with Miss Soulen at the piano. Mrs. Reese presided as president and announced a six week Wednesday morning mission study review starting August 10. The next meeting on September 1 will begin with a covered dish luncheon and a July to September birthday party. Missouri church groups plan publicity to boost attendance as 500000 Missouri youth reportedly do not attend services regularly.

Women’s Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Dorothy Jean Soulen Arch 8. Russell T. J. McNeely A. H. Reese Kirkwood Missouri Council of Churches Scott County Teaders Missouri State Council John C. Mayne Ait Kirwood the Counel Tadi

Veterans urged to arrange GI Bill plans for fall term

Veterans planning fall GI Bill study should verify their VA certificate of eligibility and follow school procedures for any needed supplemental certificates. Those not enrolled should apply now at a VA office, or exchange old certificates, and confirm the chosen school has room.

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Circles of the Women’s Society meet mid August

Circles 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 8 are set to meet at 2 30 pm Thursday August 18 at various homes and venues Circle 8 gathers Wednesday August 17 at 8 00 pm Circle 7 is not meeting until September and no meeting is scheduled for it now.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Oscar Carroll North Kingshighway Rustic Rock Inn G. A. Dempster Burt Rowe Southwest Street M. E. Montgomery North Ranney Lonnie Harrison College Avenue H. D. Ragains Vernon Street Circle 7

Miner Man Named to Board of Education

Marshall E. McGill of Miner is named by Sikeston Board of Education to fill the vacancy caused by Burt H. Rowe resignation. McGill served three years on School District 50 board and was on that board when the district joined Sikeston. He is married with two children Glen 14 and Marshall Jr 12.

Co. D. Matthews III Sikeston Board of Education Marshall E. McGill Miner Burt H. Rowe McGill Board of Education Sikeston Glen R Marshall E. Jr

Increase in Old Age Assistance in July

Jefferson City Missouri reports swelling of old age assistance rolls by 408 people and an increase of 30 564 dollars in July. The monthly total receipts rose to 124 291 from 123 883 in June with 5 303 982 dollars paid to pensioners in July up from 5 273 367 in June. The average check increased by 10 cents to 42 67. Up to 20.00 saving on fine plate glass mirrors.

Jefferson City Missouri Division of Welfare Lair’s

Sikeston Woman Elected State Auxiliary Officer

Mrs Sid Schillig was elected historian of the American Legion Auxiliary at a Missouri state meeting in St Louis held last weekend Other state officers elected include president Mrs Abraham Wieselman first vice president Mrs William Heydeman treasurer Ross Patricia Macy of Jefferson City and secretary Mrs Fred Chambers of Kansas City Euga Campbell of Harbor La was highlight speaker and Mrs Jerome F Duffan who chaired the business meeting was endorsed for new hamel vice president when Missouri names a candidate

Sid Schillig American Legion St. Louis Abraham Wieselman William Heydeman North Kansas City Ross Patricia Macy Jefferson City Fred Chambers Kansas City Euga Campbell Homar Jerome F. Duffan Hewamel Missouri

St Louis Man Named State Legion Commander

Ben Manhemmer of St Louis chosen commander of the American Legion at a St Louis meeting last weekend. Charles Bacon of Marshall elected senior vice commander. W Kirkpatrick of Jefferson City named vice commander at large for the coming year. Department vice commanders elected include Albert Pendleton, St Joseph. Roy Carl, Columbia. John Shea, St Louis. Paul Fyotim Her, Cape Girardeau. Delegates approved a resolution urging Congress to act to curb housing frauds, and a note on savings programs appears amid local notices.

Ben Manhemmer St. Louis American Legion St Louis Charles Bacon Marshall W Kirkpatrick Jferson City Department Albert Pendleton St. Joseph Roy Carl Columbia John Shea St. Lotard

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