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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
5
Rev. G. C. Schramm of Concordia Evangelical Lutheran church will preach on The Folly of Atheism this Sunday morning based on Psalm 14. Sunday school starts at 10. Confirmation class meets Saturday at 2 in the church. Karl Luecker of Parma chosen as delegate to Synod meeting in St. Louis, June 17–21.
Reverend John L. Taylor of Sikeston Methodist Church will preach Sunday morning on Gods Sacrifices. In the evening the Wesley Forum round table will convene. Sunday School meets at 9 45 for youth groups Epworth League at 6 30. Members urged to attend.
Rev D D MacAdams pastor of the Presbyterian church will preach Sunday morning June 2 on The Scepter of Humility and at the evening hour on Looking in the Mirror. Wednesday night services continue with Psychology of the Christian Personality.
Rev HE W Milner will preach Sunday morning on The Deserter at the Baptist church He will present Look and Live as the evening subject Sunday services include Sunday school and Baptist Training Union as usual
Reverend C F Transue, pastor at the Church of the Nazarene, will preach a Sunday morning sermon on Exemplary Living with the title Living by Example on June 2. An evangelistic service follows in the evening, and regular Sunday school and young people's services will be held.
Rev. Joseph P. Read of Sikeston Christian Church preaches Sunday on Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem in the morning and Ordinances of the Lord in the evening. Sunday school and prayer services follow, highlighting religious observances.
The Stevenson Circle of the Baptist church will meet with Mrs Herman Ray at 334 East Gladys Street at 2 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon June 5.
About 150 children ages four to 16 attend Daily Vacation Bible School at Sikeston Baptist Church led by Rev. E. W. Milner and Mrs. Milner. Activities include handiwork, Bible stories, and memory work from 8:30 to 11:30 each morning. The program runs through Friday, June 7.
All community children not enrolled in other churches are invited to Daily Vacation Bible School at Sikeston Methodist Church from June 3 to June 14, sessions 9 to 11:30 AM Monday through Friday. Mrs E G Tipp directs with four age groups led by Mrs George Fowler, Mrs B V Forrester, Mrs Chas H Boyce, and Mrs Neil Larimer.
The Church of God at 17 West Kendall Street announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Prayer Service is held 7 30 p m Tuesday and V L B meets 7 30 Friday night Pastor Be R Pulliam leads the services indicating a regular weekly schedule and activities for members and visitors.
Rev J J ONeill pastor announces Sunday masses at 7 and 9 oclock daily masses at 7 oclock communion at 7 am on first Fridays confessions Saturdays eves of holidays and first Fridays 3 30 to 5 45 pm and 7 to 8 30 pm and any time on request baptisms after last Mass on Sunday.
Services will be held at the Assembly of God church in Salcedo Sunday night June 2 with Rev. Selah Riley in charge. The pastor will preach on Remember Lot's Wife.
William Southern Jr argues that Jesus measure of good fruit applies to individuals nations religions and governments. He urges evaluating professions politics and religions by their outcomes and asks whether societies under freedom Christianity or dictatorships yield better civilization happiness or peace.
Mrs C A Cook, Sikeston librarian for nine years, was honored by the local Woman's Club at Arch Russell's home as members voted to buy a books group for next fall and dedicate it to her. Proceeds from a rummage sale led by L M Hollenbeck fund the gift. The club also marked the Federated Women's Clubs golden jubilee with a luncheon and a silver offering of 5.00.
The speaker dismisses political labels and stresses evaluating people by the long run results of their actions. He emphasizes Christianity offers value to humanity regardless of denomination, focusing on the fruit produced by professions and backers, such as prosperity and peace.
Members of the Past Matron's Club of Eastern Star districts 50 plan a gathering at Mrs. O L Spencer's Benton home on Monday June 3. A covered dish luncheon will be served at noon and Sikeston’s chapter will be well represented.
Mrs Arch Russell was the guest speaker at the Sikeston Woman's Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Sikeston library auditorium. She discussed Parliamentary Law. President Mrs Howard Dunaway led routine business. The next meeting is Tuesday night June 11. Miss Lillian McDonald was voted into membership.
Mr and Mrs L Ford hosted a Sunday dinner at their Morley home for the 75th birth anniversary of Mrs Ford. Their children and families attended, including L E Ford Sikeston M M Ford St Louis Mrs C L Meissner St Louis Mrs C H Yakley St Louis and Mrs Albert Brantley Marion Ky. Also present were Mr and Mrs Fred Jones Jr Sikeston, the honoree’s granddaughter.
Miss Margaret Bell Minner daughter of Mrs Eula Minner of Sikeston and Harold Rogers son of Mr and Mrs E A Rogers of Sikeston were united in marriage at Van Buren Missouri Saturday afternoon May 18 Rev W V Gastain officiated The bride a Van Buren High School graduate has worked at Southeast Missouri Telephone in Sikeston Mr Rogers educated at Thayer Mo farms near Sikeston They honeymooned in Springfield and reside temporarily at the bride’s parents home near McMullin
President Roosevelt sent nomin ations to the Senate last Friday for district postmasters in Missouri. Albert O. Allen at New Madrid Mary B. Rice at Campbell and Bailey F. Brooks at Caruthersville are named for approval.
The Herald offers engraved and printed wedding announcements for couples seeking formal, lasting records of their marriage. Services include custom typography, decorative borders, and paper options to suit ceremonial needs.
Members of the Baptist Women's Circle met Tuesday afternoon at Miss Helen Johnson's Rath Street home with president Miss Vernetta Smith in charge. Miss Muriel Edwards led a program on the organization magazine Royal Service, followed by a social hour. Attending were Mrs. Miles Limbaugh, Nina Ruth Vaughn, Irene Altom, Pearl Edwards, Lillian Belle Taylor, Magdalene Moser, Christine Cauthorn, and new members Miss Mary Lou Wright and Eva Baker.
The Fidelis Class of the Baptist church meets at 7 30 oclock Monday night June 3 at 619 East Gladys street home of Mrs Clyde Healy. Mrs Ted Joyce and Mrs Beryle Tidwell assist Mrs Healy in entertaining.
A terse note from The Herald defends its reporting, urging readers to trust the newspaper’s accuracy and thoroughness. No specific events are cited, but the stance reinforces confidence in local coverage and journalistic standards.
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