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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1949
Page
17
The writer argues Bible knowledge makes education real and notes laws in Scripture guide decent living. He cites Psalm 19 on God’s righteous laws, warns against misusing “fear,” and claims true contentment comes from following divine law rather than wealth, reflecting on education and society.
Pastor R. M. Talbert oversees services at South New Madrid Street with Hugh Stewart as Bible School superintendent. Bible School at 9 46 morning service at 10 45. Brem en Van Bibber to speak. Evening services listed with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p.m. No evening service.
Matthews Avenue hosts Sunday School at 9 45 am and church service at 7 30 pm The Rev James Blanton of Caruthersville will be the speaker for the evening service in a plain church program type notice
Funeral services were held for Robert L. Barnes 82 a Scott county lifelong farmer found dead at home by J D Lance on Sunday. Born March 27 1867 near New Hamburg he married Lillie Rose in 1892. Survived by son John daughter Mrs Albert Bentley and four grandchildren.
The Cline family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness after the death of their father William Henry Cline. Special thanks go to Revs. Joyce, Sullivant and Massey for comforting messages.
The speaker argues that living lawfully depends on inner decency and respect for others. The Psalmist frames the laws of God and the universe, teaching that knowing and following these laws yields happiness. Jesus embodies this teaching through his life and death.
W L Thrower is Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday School 9 45. Church Service 11 00. Young People's Meeting 6 00. Church Service 7 00. Prayer Meeting every Friday at 7 30. Young People's Meeting Tuesdays at 7 30. Attendance figures listed for multiple churches Tanner Street Church of God Baptist Christian Church of the Nazarene Methodist Lutheran etc. Harlan Hurd minister. Bible Study 10 00. Young People's Class 6 30. Church Service 7 30. Bible Study Wednesday evening 7 30.
Rev E D Cowen preaches sermon The Sure Foundation at 10 30 with broadcast by KSIM. Baptist Training Union at 6 30, church service at 7 30 featuring Rev Carroll Owen. Prayer meeting held each Wednesday at 7 30 in the church.
Parish notices list Rev J O Neill and Rev F B Matyas with daily Mass at 7 00 am and 8 00 am Holy Hour Thursday before first Friday 7 00 pm to 8 30 pm Holy Days observed with specific Mass times including Christmas and Ascension All Saints and Assumption dates include mass times First Friday monthly Communion at 6 00 am Confessions Saturdays and eves of Holy Days 3 30 pm to 5 45 pm and 7 00 pm to 8 30 pm Also before Masses on Sundays for those unable to attend and requests to arrive 30 minutes before Mass.
Herman Miller hosts a prayer meeting from 6 to 7. A radio program titled Showers of Blessings airs from 8:15 to 8:30. Sunday School starts at 9:30 with Church Service at 10:46. Rev C J Bohannon will present the morning and evening musical programs with Rev and Mrs C J Bohannon and D F Slack, all from Indiana. Bohannon will also speak at the evening service.
Herbert Rolf Bible School classes at 9 30. Church services at 10 30 with sermon by Rev Weis. Walther League Society at 6 30. Bible study at 7 15. Other services at Christ Lutheran church Matthews at 8 00 with sermon by the pastor.
Rev M G Joyce Burt H Rowe Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30. Evening services at 7 00. Unified services. Workers Council will meet August 29 at 8 00 pm at the church.
The Latter Rain Tabernacle announces a special Bible school with Bible study followed by exhaustive study each Tuesday and Thursday night until further notice. Sunday school starts at 10 o'clock every Sunday morning with worship services at 8 o'clock Sunday night.
A Missouri Council of Churches statement argues that life is shaped by adults in business, government, industry, and homes. It emphasizes that without restful living, receptive adult minds, and broad social sympathy, youth cannot be developed through education or Christian reconstruction. The piece cites the Jerusalem Council on adult conversion and urges attending church next Sunday to demonstrate commitment to youth.
The Rev H H Harper will conduct religious services at his home at 618 Daniel street starting at 2 30 Sunday afternoon. Last Sunday the group prayed and sang and all enjoyed it. Mr Helenis led the singing and a hearty welcome is extended to all who wish to join.
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