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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
9
Rev J J Onea pastor announces Sunday masses at 7 and 9 daily masses at 7. Communion at 7 on first Fridays. Confessions Saturday eves holidays and first Fridays 3 30 to 5 45 and 7 to 8 30 or any time on request. Baptisms after last Mass on Sunday.
E. R. Pulliam, pastor, leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Prayer service at 7 30 p m Tuesday and 7 30 Friday night weekly services listed for the Torch of God church located at 17 West Kendall Street.
Rev E W Milner of Sikeston Baptist Church will deliver Sunday sermons on The Perils of Easy Street in the morning and The Failure of Judas in the evening. Baptist Training Union meets at 6 45 with Walter Lankford Jr in charge and Sunday school led by Supt W D Hayden at 9 30.
Rev G E Schramm will preach Christ Our Unfailing Guide as the sermon topic in a service with observance of the Lord's Supper. Members of the confirmation class will meet for instruction on Saturday night July 20.
Reverend John L. Taylor of the Methodist church will preach Sunday morning on To Higher Ground. At six o clock Sunday afternoon the church youth hold a tea program and social hour. All young people are invited. no evening service during summer.
The Church of the Nazarene reports more than thirty new members during an open air revival on the grounds of the south grade school. Services run through Sunday night July 21 with evening outdoor service and morning worship inside the church. Rev C F Transue leads, Rev E M Kennery and Rev G C Bohannon assist, and Four-State Trio provides music. Attendance has reached about 500 on several evenings.
Reverend D. D. MacAdams, pastor of Sikeston Presbyterian Church, will lead regular services Sunday July 21 after a two week hiatus while he and Mrs. MacAdams vacationed in Keytesville Missouri. Sunday school and Christian Endeavor will proceed as planned.
Rev H H Harper pastor of the Methodist mission in Smith Addition announces Sunday school at 10 oclock Sunday morning July 21 Those not attending Sunday school elsewhere are cordially invited to attend these services
Members of the Business Women's Circle of the Baptist Church plan a weekend at the Baptist Assembly in Van Buren. Sponsors include Mrs Miles Limbaugh and Misses Helen Johnson Christine Cauthorne Vernetta Smith Magdalene Moser Lillian Belle Taylor Muriel Edwards Pearl Edwards Irene Altom. Edna Hedden and Hazel Jennings also connected to the assembly faculty. Rev and Mrs W E Milner and their children will spend the week at the Assembly.
Blodgett Missouri July 16 at the evening worship hour last Sunday at the Methodist church two sons and two daughters of Mr and Mrs W O Graham professed faith and joined the church. Three younger daughters were christened. Two older daughters already belonged. The Grahams and their ten children attended. Mr Graham long a prominent Blodgett farmer. Rev J C Montgomery of Charleston assisted by Rev J J Willis of Blodgett conduct revival services.
The Ben Jon Missionary Society of the Methodist church was entertained Monday night at the home of Mrs Ruby Newsom on Greer avenue.
The passage notes Job's silence when God spoke after a fierce debate with his friends. It emphasizes God's incomprehensible wisdom, Job's confession of sin, and the transformation from railing to humble repentance. Satan's prediction fails as Job turns to devotion, and God rewards with renewed blessing.
Funeral services were held at the Charleston residence for C. I. Lutz Sr. after his sudden death Friday night. Burial followed in Odd Fellows cemetery with Mason involvement. Survivors include widow Mrs. Mattie Lutz and children Mrs. Ryder, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Shelby, Frances Lutz, Casper, C. S. Lutz Jr., and Richard Lutz, plus seven grandchildren. Notable attendance from Sikeston included Mrs. Shuppert and Miss Florence Catherine, Mrs. Mydland, and Byron Bolden.
A narrative recalls a man whose life spans centuries, suggesting he lived through ancient times and endured severe misfortunes. His restored happiness and prosperity, following long suffering, emphasizes the remarkable longevity and resilience attributed to him.
Sikeston Baptist Church will lead an open air revival at Landers Ridge Baptist Church starting Sunday July 28. Willard Sexton directs songs. services on the lawn of James Lomax in Matthews. Pastor Rev. A. E. Ray invites everyone to attend.
A Sunday school will be organized at the West Tanner Brick School House at 10 o'clock Sunday morning July 21. All community members are urged to attend and assist with the organization. Rev. Jeff King will aid in starting the Sunday school.
The Modern Marthas will sponsor an old fashioned garden party and ice cream social at 1023 North Ranney Street the church group plans to start at 8 o clock on Thursday night July 25. The public is cordially invited to attend.
The family thanks all who assisted and comforted them during the illness and death of wife and mother Mrs. Lem Hulsey. Special gratitude to Rev. Pillow Rev. Milner and the four singers who provided music at the funeral. Lem Hulsey and daughters.
Services for Gertrude Hulsey aged 46 were at Sikeston Baptist Church with Rev. C B Pillow and Rev E W Milner assisting. Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery. She died after throat infection led to blood poisoning following a brief hospital stay. Survived by husband Lem Hulsey three daughters an uncle and a granddaughter.
Funeral services for Elba Lucille Campbell ten year old daughter of Mrs Mozell Campbell were held Sunday afternoon July 14 at the Church of the Nazarene with Rev C F Transue officiating. Interment followed at Memorial Park cemetery Elise service. The child had been ill with a heart ailment and had received treatment at a Cape Girardeau hospital before being sent home. Surviving are mother and siblings Oscar and Freda Campbell. her father died in 1937.
N A Utterback, 87, former Sikeston resident and father of Mrs. C E Felker, died Saturday in Norwalk California after long illness. Funeral services were held Monday and interment followed in Norwalk. He is survived by his wife, a daughter here, two sons Russell and John both of Norwalk, two daughters Sallie Nelson and Bonnie Finley of Los Angeles, and several grandchildren. Mrs Felker and her son John Russell, and Mr and Mrs Garwood Sharp were visiting in Norwalk and plan to return to August.
The statement notes that two place cabin planes are manufactured more in this country than any other type, highlighting a leading domestic production niche in light aircraft manufacturing.
John R Wilson recently left his bookkeeping post at Local Truck System to join Jefferson Barracks for assignment as a CCC subaltern. He is a reserve officers corps second lieutenant and will serve as second in command at a CCC camp.
In April 1940 there were 474 airplane accidents including three minor airline incidents. There were 29 fatalities among the total accidents during the month.
Mrs Zula Ogle expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy after the death of her husband James W. Ogle on June 21. She notes appreciation for floral offerings, choir songs, Rev Transue words, and Dempster Undertakers services, promising lasting gratitude.
When rough weather prevents boats from leaving shore, lighthouse keepers rely on airplanes to deliver essential supplies. Air drops ensure continued beacon operation and maintenance during stormy seas.
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