Wise Men Visit Bethlehem Guided by Star
Bible account Matthew 2 verses describe wise men from the east seeking the newborn King of the Jews in Bethlehem. Herod learns of the birth and plots, while the magi follow a guiding star to where the child rests with Mary. They worship him and present gifts of gold frankincense and myrrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Bethlehem
Judea
Herod
Jerusalem
Christ
Juda
Israel
Mary
Methodist Women Gift Drive For Girls Home
Members of the Woman's Society for Christian Service at the Methodist church met Wednesday afternoon led by Mrs. T. C. Dye. They prepared clothing gifts to be sent to a Methodist girls' home in Webster Groves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society For Christian Service of the
Methodist Church
T. C. Dye
Webster Groves
CHISEMAS AT THE CHAROHES AT ST FRANCIS XAVIER
Christmas at St Francis Xavier Catholic church features a Midnight High Mass at 12 o clock on Tuesday night December 24 celebrant Rev A H Hoorman assisted by choir directed by Rev Hoorman with Lucille Todt organist program includes Mass Proper Kyrie Sanctus Agnus Dei Missa De Angelis Adeste Fidelis and Angels We Have Heard on High Christmas morning low masses at 730 and 830 with 930 mass read by Rev J J O Neill pastor ill recently choir to sing Christmas chorals with O Little Town of Bethlehem offertory antiphon personnel listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
A. H. Hoorman
Hoorman
Lucille Todt
Rosewig
Gregorian
J. J. O'Neill
Little Town of
Bethlehem
Frank Hoeller
John Layton
Henry Schawb
T. P. Scherer
Ruth Ann Middleton
Geneva Schwab
Pauline Layton
Christians Hear Christmas Story Sermon in Sikeston
The Sikeston Christian Church will hear Rev. Jos. P. Read preach the Christmas Story Sunday morning December 22. Sunday school will meet at the usual hour, and evening services are canceled for the presentation of the Christmas pageant The Prince of Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. P. Read
Sikeston Christian Church
Birth of the Prince of Peace in humble Bethlehem
The article reflects on the peaceful mission of Jesus, born in Bethlehem amid humble conditions under Roman decree. It notes angelic proclamation of glad tidings, the shepherds' witness, and God’s valuation of humility over earthly grandeur. Christ's birth marks a divine Kingdom ruled by love, not war, with enduring global impact and thanksgiving.
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Isaiah
Micah
Bethlehem
Judea
Nazareth
Augustus
Mary
Joseph
David
Jesus
Earth
Christ the Lord
Israel
Heaven
Judean
Roman Empire
Babe
Jerusalem
Rome
Prince of Peace Christmas Pageant at Christian Church
The Prince of Peace is the Christmas program at the Christian church Sunday night December 22 directed by Mrs. W C Reid. A pageant with carols follows the theme of peace through Christ. Cast includes Peasants Elizabeth Bloomfield Joe McCord Narrators Rev Jos P Read Bob McCord Shepherds and many others with Mrs Glen Matthews as pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
W. C. Reid
Christ
Tom Bloomfield
Elizabeth Bloomfield
Joe McCord
Jos. P. Read
Bob McCord
Clyde Propst
Claud Turner
Dayne Sizemore
Ralph Bailey
Bland Wright
John Sutterfield
Elvis Tidwell
Alva Garner
Orville Lumsden
Richmond Lewis
Sue Bailey
Laddie Wright
Elizabeth Anne Wright
Carolie Edrington
Lois Buchanan
Clara Dale Auten
Betty Sizemore
Faith McCampbell
Jean Hartzell
Martha Jane Lewis
Ramona Propst
Ruth Sutterfield
June Mitchell
Phyllis Anne Garner
G. W. Uht
Jolly Bailey
Houck Mitchell
Walker Uht
Ben Carroll
B. BE. Sizemore
Shirley Bloomfield
Jeff Sutterfield
Hugh Stewart
Ray B. Duncan
J. T. Singleton Jr
Glenn Matthews
Christmas Play at Sikeston Presbyterian Church
The Christmas Strike a toyland strike tale will be staged at Sikeston Presbyterian Church Sunday night December 22 with Mrs. Elmer Poage leading. Cast includes James Martin as Santa Claus and Audrey Dillender as Flora among others, plus ten wooden characters. After the play, oranges and candy for children and a gift exchange from the tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Sikeston Presbyterian Church
Elmer Poage
Santa
James Martin
Audrey Dillender
Flora
Pat Bishop
Clarise
Jewel Bishop
Billy Bob Shankle
Santa’s
Harley Propst
Winders
Mary Bishop
Miss Jay
Charlie Rafferty
Wood
Allan Carter
Louis Dillender
Billy Huters
Reese Bishop
Richard Dillender
Joanie Bishop
Dotty Haters
Lola Dillender
Stella Jean Shankle
Evely Kaiser
Poage
Mac Martin
Neca Chaney
Ida Lou Littleton
Avis Bishop
Santa Claus program at Baptist Church set for Monday
Children of the Baptist Sunday school will be entertained with a program and Christmas party at the church Monday night December 23. Alva F. Vaughn superintendent will lead the program. After a brief Christmas program the departments will give a treat and presents from Santa Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Sunday School
Alva F. Vaughn
Santa Claus
Farm News From The Herald
The Herald reports on local agricultural developments and crop updates across the county. Details cover weather impacts, planting and harvest timetables, market trends, and advisory notes for farmers.
Two Christmas Pageants at Nazarene Church
Two Christmas pageants will be shown at the Church of the Nazarene on Saturday night December 21. The first pageant Watchman Tell Us of the Night features Alva Holden Dick Humes Berry Dillinder and others with Angelic singers Alma Phillips Pearl Freeman Clara Thompson and Tessie Ingram. The second pageant Christmas Comes to Hickory Creek includes James Freeman Rev Richard Kent Margaret Kent Granny Davis Alma Phillips and more residents and church members in the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
J. W. Hoffert
Alva Holden
Dick Humes
Berry Dillinder
Gabriel
Barney Jones
Michael
Walter Givens
Moses
Anna Givens
Miriam
Russell Weekley
David
Francis Murrell
Jonathan
James Freeman
Joseph
Melvin Thompson
Benjamin
Meldon Freeman
June Duvall
Naaman
Thomas Galloway
Samuel
Ford Miller
Mary
Alma Phillips
Pearl Freeman
Clara Thompson
Tessie Ingram
Hickory Creek
Richard Kent
Margaret Kent
Granny Davis
Laird
Otto Metz
George Porter
Silas Barnby
Melvin Thomas
Otto Barnby
Lynn Ingram
Silas Metz
Betty Metz
Susan Metz
Jan Pulaski
Christmas Sermons At Nazare ne Church
Rev J W Hoffert of Sikes ton Church of the Nazarene will preach Sunday morning December 22 on If Every Day were Christmas with special Christmas music. Evening message titled When They Saw the Star. Sunday school young peoples meetings and all regular services will be held as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hoffert
Sikeston
Christmas Program at Methodist Mission in Smith Addition
Children from the Methodist mission in Smith addition will present a Christmas program at six o'clock Friday night December 20 with Miss Beauton Harper in charge Rev H H Harper pastor announced. After the program the children will receive Christmas gifts and a treat. Regular weekend services follow with preaching Saturday night Sunday morning and night Sunday school and young people's services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Mission
Smith Addition
Harper
Christmas Dinner for Baptist Girls
Ten members of the Baptist Women's Circle attended a dinner and Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Miles Limbaugh on West Kathleen avenue Tuesday night December 22. After dinner the group exchanged gifts. Present were Mrs. Limbaugh and Misses Helen Johnson Christine Cauthorne Vernetta Smith Muriel Edwards Pearl Edwards Irene Altom Lillian Belle Taylor Magdalene Moser and Gayle Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Women's Circle of the Baptist Church
Miles Limbaugh
West Kathleen Avenue
Mrs. Limbaugh
Helen Johnson
Christine Cauthorne
Vernetta Smith
Muriel and Pearl Edwards
Irene Altom
Lillian Belle Taylor
Magdalene Moser
Gayle Collins
Christmas party for Keystone Forum at Blanton home
Members of the Keystone Forum of the Presbyterian church enjoyed a Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Blanton on Tanner Street Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Forum
The
Presbyterian Church
David Blanton
Tanner Street
Mrs Haters Hosts Presbyterian Auxiliary Evening Party
On Monday night Mrs W L Haters entertained members of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church with an evening party at her home on South Kingshighway. Twenty five were present for the delightful affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Haters
Woman's Auxiliary
The
Presbyterian Church
South Kingshighway
Methodists to Hear Why the Chimes Rang Christmas Program
The Sikeston Methodist church hosts a Christmas program on Sunday night December 22 featuring Why the Chimes Rang. Frank Miller reads the pageant and Henry Van Dyke excerpt. The Senior Choir and children perform Silent Night and Joy to the World with Ave Maria recited by Mrs H E Reuber. The pageant director is Mrs J N Ross with leadership by Mrs Keith Collins and Mrs H J Welsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikeston Methodist Church
Frank Miller
Herald Angels
John L. Taylor
Helen Campbell
Henry van Dyke
Val Sharp
Clarence Felker Jr
Roy Wagner
Garwood Sharp
Jean Herschberg
H. E. Reuber
Kahlil Gibran
Serpanos
Mesdames
W. L. Bowles
George W. Kirk
F. W. van Horne
Fern Bowman
Laura Kathryn Kornegger
Edith Elmore
Wilma Ragains
Louise Woods
Sarah Ann Michell
W. HE. Hollingsworth
A. J. Goetz
Elmer Poage
Hazel Weltecke
Hans Baasch
Lillian McDonald
Alma Elmore
Wilbur Ensor
Pat Wilbur
Keith Collins
Harry Dover
Judson Boardman
Bill van Horne
H. J. Welsh
W. E. Hollingsworth
C. C. Wilkinson
W. P. Wilkerson
C. H. Moose
Christmas Cantata Presented by Baptist Choir
The Baptist church choir, directed by Willard Sexton, will perform The Mativity Song on Sunday night December 22 with Mrs. George Lough as organist. The program features solos, a sextet, and a mixed quartet, with new robes and seasonal decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy E. Nolte
The
Baptist Church
Willard Sexton
George Lough
Bethlehem
E. F. Weidemann
Neva Mae Taylor
Arthur Lockhart
Lewis Conley
J. N. Walker
Betty Jane Taylor
Agnes Skidmore
Glenn Nicholson
Ruby Kelley
Vernetta Smith
Jesse McDonald
Hark
Mesdames
Ralph Reid
Willard Parks
Wallis Clippard
O. L. Gregory
Robert Odile
Arthur McGibney
Katherine Lewis
Gayle Collins
Mildred Jackson
O. M. Arthur
HE. W. Milner
L. E. Ford
Winifred Freeman
J. KR. Lawrence
Jess McDonald
Wise Men Seek Jesus Baptist Sermon and Cantata Plan
Rev. E. W. Milner of Sikeston Baptist church will preach Wise Men Seek Jesus as the Sunday sermon. The robed choir under Willard Sexton will provide special music during the service. Sunday school proceeds as usual. No Baptist Training Union service tonight to allow cantata preparations for Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
E. W. Milner
Sikeston Baptist Church
Willard Sexton
Baptist Training Union
Community page lists organizers for event decorations
Carolyn Hess Miss Beatrice Dob bins and Miss Olga Matthews are named. Decorations are in charge of Mrs. J. Otto Hahs and Wilbur Einsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Hess
Beatrice Dobbins
Olga Matthews
J. Otto Hahs
Wilbur Einsor
Story of the Shepherds Biblical Nativity Tale
A Caesarian decree triggers Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem for taxation, where Mary bears a son in a manger. Nearby shepherds in the fields are visited by an angel and a heavenly host who proclaim good news of a Savior. The shepherds hurry to Bethlehem to see the child with Mary and Joseph.
Spirit of Christmas topic at Sikeston Methodist church
Reverend John L. Taylor will preach The Spirit of Christmas at Sikeston Methodist Church Sunday morning December 22. Special music by the choir directed by Mrs. H J Welsh includes There were Shepherds and Miss Mary Jane Sikes sings a Handel Messiah selection. Sunday school and other church services are scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Taylor
Sikeston Methodist Church
H. J. Welsh
Mary Jane Sikes
Handel
Parma visitor stays with aunt and daughter
Garnett Bennett of Parma spent Saturday here with his aunt Mrs. S J Reese and daughter Miss Freda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnett Bennett
Parma
S. J. Reese
Freda
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Nazarene Church
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O. L. Spencer
Story OF the Shepherds
Caesar Augustus
Cyrenius
Syria
Galilee
Sikeston Building and Loan Association
H. C. Blanton
W. C. Carroll
Janice Whybark
RE. E. Bai
W. A. Anthony
J. A. Young
L. R. Bowman
R. F. Anderson
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