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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

9

Religious Calisthenics Sermon At Presbyterian Church

The morning service at 10 45 a m features Rev D D MacAdams preaching on Religious Calisthenics with special music by Keith Collins who will sing Ave Maria Schubert The Christian Endeavor service is at 6 p m with Mrs Elmer Poage in charge and the evening sermon titled Empty Pews delivered by the pastor

Presbyterian Church D. D. MacAdams Keith Collins Schubert Christian Endeavor Elmer Poage

Faithful Church Member sermon at Nazarene church

Rev J W Hoffert of the Church of the Nazarene will preach Sunday morning December 15 on Faithful Church Member as a follow up to a recent revival. Dr and Mrs A S London led the meeting and many new members joined. Evening sermon titled Loyalty to Christ. Sunday school and youth services will be held as usual.

J. W. Hoffert Church of the Nazarene A. S. London Hoffert Christ

Rev Taylor to Contrast The Palace And Stable Sermon

Rev John L Taylor pastor of the Methodist church will preach Sunday evening on Have Faith The sermon contrasts The Palace and The Stable All members urged to attend Sunday School and young people's meetings will be held as usual

John L. Taylor Methodist Church Taylor

Sunday topics at Sikeston Baptist Church

Rev Milner pastor will preach Sunday morning on Watchman What of the Night. At the evening worship hour his sermon will be Wifes Supreme Choice.

RE. W. Milner Sikeston Baptist Church

Rev Read to Tell Story Before Christmas Sermon

Rev Jos P Read of the Sikes ton Christian church will preach Sunday morning December 15 on The Story Before Christmas. Evening service topics include Who Caused the low mood with Young People and Sunday school services held as planned.

Jos. P. Read Sikeston Christian Church

Assembly of God Sunday Schedule and Welcome

Rev. Gayle Jackson pastors the Assembly of God with Sunday School at 10, morning worship at 11, and evangelistic sermon at 7 30 p m. Prayer meetings are held Tuesday and Friday at 7 30 with all welcome to attend.

Gayle Jackson

St Francis Xavier Catholic Church Mass Times and Baptism Note

Rev J J O Neill presides at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Sunday masses at 7 and 9, daily mass at 7, communion first Fridays at 7, confessions Saturdays eves holidays and first Fridays 3 30 to 5 30 and 7 to 8 30, and any time on request Baptisms after the last Mass on Sunday.

J. J. O'Neil

Christmas Chimes Pageant at Methodist Church

A Christmas pageant Why the Chimes Rang will be part of the Methodist Church program Sunday night December 22 under the direction of Mrs. Keith Collins. An assisting committee includes Mrs. H J Reuber Mrs W E Hollingsworth Mrs C C Wilkinson Mrs W P Wilkerson Mrs Charles Moose and Misses Carolyn Hess Olga Matthews Beatrice Dobbins. The program will be musical and dramatic with cast and further details to be announced next week. Rehearsals are scheduled for two o clock Sunday afternoon and Saturday night December 21.

Keith Collins

Weekend Services at Methodist Mission

Regular weekly prayer services will be held tonight at the Smith Addition Methodist mission followed by a Christmas program rehearsal by the children. Preaching services are planned for Saturday night Sunday morning and Sunday night with Rev. E H Harper in charge. Sunday school and Epworth League will be held as usual.

Smith Addition Methodist Mission E. H. Harper

Young Baptist Women Plan Christmas Party

Christmas gifts will be exchanged Tuesday night December 17 at the Business Women's Circle annual party at sponsor Mrs Miles Limbaughs home on Kathleen avenue Members and guests are urged to attend this meeting.

Business Women's Circle of the Baptist Church Miles Limbaugh Kathleen Avenue

Ww c T U to meet with Mrs Mount December 13

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold a Christmas party at Mrs F E Mounts on West Gladys street Friday afternoon December 13. A program directed by Mrs Harvey Morrison will be presented and gifts exchanged.

Woman’s Christian Temperance Union F. E.mount West Gladys Street Harvey Morrison

T. E. L. Class Christmas Party Held at Sidwell Home

The T. E. L. class of the Baptist church plans its annual Christmas party at Mrs. W. S. Sidwell's home on South Kingshighway Tuesday night, December 17. Members are urged to attend and bring gifts to exchange.

T. EE. L. Class of the Baptist Church W. S. Sidwell South Kingshighway

Methodist Women Review Uprooted American at Tanner Street

Members of the Woman's Society for Christian Service met at Mrs A J Renner's home on Tanner street for a book review of Uprooted American led by circle leader Mrs A C Barrett. Reviewers included Mrs Grover Baker Z E McAmis T C Dye Des Bloomfield and Margaret Harper. Missionary Circle plans a December 19 party at Mrs Barretts North Kingshighway residence starting 2:30 PM.

Woman's Society For Christian Service of the Methodist Church A J. Renner Tanner Street A. C. Barrett Mesdames Grover Baker Z. E. McAmis T. C. Dye Des Bloomfield Margaret Harper Missionary Circle

Church notices and community events at local churches

CHURCH OF GOD 17 West Kendall Street Nathan Nelson, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Preaching 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Victory Leaders' Band meets at 6:30 p.m. each Sunday evening. The Dorcas Class of the Baptist mas party at Miss Marian Sexton’s home on Kathleen Avenue Monday night December 16. The Board of Christian Education of the Methodist church will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night at the church. Free Udga samples at White's Drug Store.

West Kendall Street Nathan Nelson Victory Leaders’ Band Dorcas Board of Christian Education of the Methodist Church

The Lord's Prayer as Model for Faithful Living

A compact study on the Lord's Prayer by Gilbert O Nations. It traces the model's meaning from Our Father in heaven to the seven petitions and asks believers to pray with reverence, persistence, and gratitude. It emphasizes God as source and judge, urges forgiveness, and seeks protection from temptation and evil.

Jesus John the Baptist Matthew God Heaven Luke Desideratum

Huge rise in Sikeston church attendance during loyalty drive

Rev Jos P Read reports an 156 percent jump in evening preaching attendance after eight weeks of a ten week loyalty campaign at Sikeston Christian Church. Hosts for next Sunday include Houck Mitchell and Mrs Shirley Bloomfield among others. Sunday school up 20 percent. morning preaching up. junior high girls class by Mrs Do M Turner more than doubles.

Jos. P. Read Sikeston Christian Church Houck Mitchell Shirley Bloomfield Alva Garner Jeff Sutterfield Opal Caruthers Do. M. Turner Read

Rehearsals Begin Twice Weekly for Christmas Play

Rehearsals are held twice weekly for the Christmas play Prince of Peace to be presented at the Christian church Sunday night December 22. Mrs W C Reid directs the play. Members of the Nazarene church young people’s societies plan to travel to Anniston Sunday afternoon to attend a zone meeting of church representatives from the area.

Christian Church W. C. Reid Young People's Societies Church of the ‘Nazarene Anniston

Baptist Junior Matrons Elect New Officers

Mrs. Ernest Dunnegan was re elected president of the Junior Matrons of the Baptist church at its regular meeting Monday night Dec 9 at Mrs. James McClellan home. Newly elected officers are Mrs. Lewis Conley first vice president Mrs. L M Standley second vice president Mrs Rex Martin third vice president Mrs Maxine Fant secretary treasurer and Mrs Paul Jones Jr reporter. Fifteen members attended. The annual Christmas party will be held Monday night December 16 at Mrs Joe Sidwell home.

Ernest Dunnegan the Baptist Church James McClellan Lewis Conley L. M. Standley Rex Martin Maxine Fant Paul Jones Jr Joe Sidwell

Christmas Programs At Baptist Church This Week

The Baptist church presents a cantata by the choir directed by Willard Sexton on Sunday night December 22 and a Santa Claus program for children on Monday night December 23. Further details will be announced next week.

the Baptist Church Willard Sexton

Nazarene pastor conducts Hubbell funeral in St. Louis

Rev. J. W. Hoffert of the Church of the Nazarene travels with Mrs. Hoffert and their young son to St. Louis to lead funeral services for E. L. Hubbell at the First Church of the Nazarene there.

J. W. Hoffert Church of the Nazarene St. Louis E. L. Hubbell

New Ford Special joins 1941 line in Sikeston reveal

Ford adds the low priced Special to the 1941 V-8 range with models for Coupe Tudor and Ford or Sedan. Priced $25 to $35 below DeLuxe, it targets salesmen fleets and cost-conscious buyers while preserving DeLuxe essentials and the 5 horsepower V-8. Wide bodies and longer wheelbase offer extra seating width and a soft ride.

Sikeston Walton & Williams Motor Co Ford

Navy Recruiting Visit To Sikeston This Saturday

A United States Navy Recruiting Service representative will visit Sikeston at the post office at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday December 14 to recruit men for enlistment aged 17 to 31. The Navy offers steady employment good pay rapid advancement wholesome food free amusements travel opportunities free medical and dental care paid vacations and a pension after twenty years service.

United States Navy Sikeston Navy

Engraved and Printed Wedding Announcements Heralded

A brief era wedding notice notes engraved and printed announcements appearing in Herald editions. The item highlights refinement in formal wedding notices and the use of engraved invitations in the community.

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