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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1940

Page

9

Preachers to Share Charleston Baptist Pulpits Sunday

Rev. W C Broderson of Charleston Baptist church will preach at the local Baptist church Sunday morning October 20. Rev. E W Miner will preach to Broderson’s congregation at Charleston in the morning and both will return to their own pulpit for the evening service. Miner’s evening topic is Division of Faith.

W. C. Broderson Charleston Wil E. W. Miner Miner Broderson Milner

Guest Speaker at Adventist Church

Rev. P. E B. Shakespeare of Kansas City, former West Indies missionary, will speak at the local Seventh Day Adventist Church on Saturday October 19. Regular Sabbath services start at 9 45 AM and a prayer service is held Wednesday at 7 45 PM. Members and friends are invited.

P. E B. Shakespeare Kansas City West Indies B. E. Olson

Power of Cross sermon at Sikeston Lutheran Church

Rev G C Schramm will preach on The Power of the Cross at Sikeston Lutheran Church Sunday morning October 20. Voting members gather at 8 15 prior to worship. Adult class meets 8 00 Monday night October 21. Children’s confirmation class meets Saturdays at 2 00.

G. C. Schramm Sikeston Lutheran Church

Church notices at 17 West Kendall Street

Church of God at 17 West Kendall Street lists Pastor R Pulliam with Sunday School at 9 30 am preaching at 11 am and 7 39 am prayer service at 7 30 pm Tuesday Bible class at 7 30 pm Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm

West Kendall Street R. Pulliam

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Jewish People Plan Bnai Brith Meeting in Cape Girardeau

Sikeston Jewish residents will attend the annual convention of the Order of Bnai Brith in Cape Girardeau on October 27. Dr. Carl Agee, dean of the Bible College at the University of Missouri, will speak Sunday morning at the Marquette Hotel, the convention headquarters. An afternoon tea at Mrs. Louis Hecht’s home and a Sunday banquet will close the gathering.

Sikeston Order of B'Nai Brith Cape Girardean Carl Agee The Bible College University of Missouri Marquette Hotel Louis Hecht State Organization

Regular services at Sikeston Presbyterian Church

Regular services will be held Sunday morning and night October 20 at the Sikeston Presbyterian Church with Rev D D MacAdams in charge. Sunday school and Christian Endeavor meet as usual. Prayer meeting occurs each Wednesday night.

Sikeston Presbyterian Church Rev D. D MacAdams Christian Endeavor

Fidelis Class Officers to Meet Tonight

Officers of the Fidelis class of the Baptist church will meet tonight at the home of the president, Mrs. Archie Hayden. Newly elected officers include vice-president Mrs. Welen Elrod, second vice-president Mrs. Rex Martin, third vice-president Mrs. Fred Farris, fourth vice-president Mrs. John A. Moll, and secretary-treasurer Mrs. A. M. Jackson. Mrs. B. H. Stephenson is teacher, with Mrs. R. M. Schweiter as assistant teacher.

Fidelis The Baptist Church Archie Hayden Welen Elrod Rex Martin Fred Farris John A. Moll A. M. Jackson

Sanctification Sermons Planned at Nazarene Church

Rev. J. W. Hoffert, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, will preach Sunday morning on Sanctify Them and in the evening discuss Sanctification, an Imperative. Sunday school and young people's services proceed as usual with prayer meeting at 7 30 each Wednesday night.

J. W. Hoffert Church of the Nazarene

Wisdom's Search sermon topics by Rev Read Sikeston church

Rev Jos P Read of Sikeston Christian Church will preach Sunday morning October 20 on Wisdom's Search. The evening sermon will be The Most Horrible Sin in the World. Young people and Sunday school services will be held as scheduled.

Jos P Read Sikeston

Cost of Leadership Sermon by Rev John L Taylor Sikeston

Rev John L Taylor pastor of Sikeston Methodist Church preaches on The Cost of Leadership Sunday morning Oct 20 and leads the 7 36 p m evening service He is in his third year at Sikeston Church as Sunday school and Epworth League services are held later in the day.

John L. Taylor Sikeston Methodist Church Taylor Sikeston Church

St Francis Xavier Church Masses and Confessions Schedule

Rev. J. J. O'Neil presides at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Sunday masses at 7:00 and 9:00. Daily masses at 7:00. Communion on first Fridays at 7:00. Confessions Saturdays eves of holidays and first Fridays 3:30-5:30 and 7:00-8:30, or by request. Baptisms after the last Mass on Sunday.

The Life and Message of John the Baptist

The article extols John the Baptist as a fearless forerunner of Christ, noting his recognition of Jesus at baptism, austere life, bold rebukes of sin, and his eventual imprisonment and death at Herod's hands. It emphasizes his role in preparing Judah and the world for the Messiah and portrays his influence among all social classes.

Jesus the Baptist God John Liberty John the Baptist Lord Luke Christ Judah Malachi Hilijah

Arkansas Thanksgiving Day Stays Late November

The state marks Thanksgiving on the last Thursday of November Nov 28 as Governor Bailey proclaims. Most of the nation follows Roosevelt’s Nov 21 date, creating a national split from last year’s calendar mix.

Missouri Franklin D. Roosevelt Arkansas Bailey America White House

Local Baptist group's meeting and regional rally plans

The Business Woman's Circle of the Baptist church met Tuesday night October 15 at Miss Helen Johnson's Rath street home with Miss Muriel Edwards leading. Rev. Jos. P. Read of Sikeston Christian church is slated as a speaker at tomorrow night's Christian Endeavor rally in Poplar Bluff, with several local Endeavor members planning to attend.

Business Woman's Circle of the Baptist Church Helen Johnson Rath Street Muriel Edwards Jos. P. Read Sikeston

Rites Held Sunday for Mrs Sidwell's Brother

Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Charleston for W. D. Mitchell 72, brother of Mrs. I. W. Sidwell of Sikeston. Died in a St. Louis hospital from heart and brain ailment. Interment followed with Masonic Lodge in charge. Mitchell hotel proprietor in Charleston for 27 years. survived by widow Evelyn, three brothers Ael of Smithland Ky Charles of St. Louis and George of Charleston, two sisters Mrs. Sidwell and Mrs. L. N. Gunter. Forty-two relatives attended.

Baptist Church Charleston W. D. Mitchell I. W. Sidwell Sikeston St. Louis Masonic Lodge Mitchell Kentucky Mitchell Hotel George Mitchell Evelyn Mitchell Ael Smithland Charles George Sidwell L. N. Gunter Mary Sidwell Alton, Till Almaretta Sidwell Jefferson City E. E. Weinand Farmington

Meeting of Young Folks at York School

Twenty two youths met at York school house on Wednesday evening October 9. Charles Harvey, president, led the meeting and adult sponsors were chosen Mrs Harley Shelby and Mr Shelby. Committees named Educational Motel Beck chairman and others, Recreational Madine Tate chairman and others. An educational committee meeting was set for Tuesday at 5:00 pm with Miss Jane Hinote’s guidance. A delegation was to attend the Malden recreational school with expenses paid. The club planned a play in late November coached by Mrs Laura Ayers. Next meeting set for the second Wednesday night in November.

York School Charles Harvey Harley Shelby Educational Motel Beck Cleddie Jones Madine Tate Frank Pearcy Cornelia Smith Jane Hinote Malden Laura Ayers Sara Smith Maudeline Gooch Games Committee

Tom Mix Dies In Arizona Auto Crash On Detour

The nation's top cowboy and film star Tom Mix was killed Saturday when his speeding car overturned near Florence Arizona. He was en route from Tucson to Phoenix and pinned beneath the wreckage. Police said he carried $6000 in cash and several diamonds. investigators noted he may have been working as an advance agent for a circus.

Tom Mix Florence Arizona Mix Alome Tuscon Phoenix

Acknowledgment of sympathy for Mrs. Katie DeWitt

Card of thanks expresses sincere gratitude for love and sympathy shown during the illness and death of mother and grandmother Mrs. Katie DeWitt. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Lewis DeWitt and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hall, Ruth and Iona DeWitt.

Katie DeWitt Lewis DeWitt Everett Hall Ruth and Iona DeWitt

Hospital Notes From The Matthews Area

Jos L Matthews received treatment for laryngitis at the general hospital. Katherine Earnest of Essex underwent an appendectomy October 11 with satisfactory recovery. Pearl McRoy of Matthews was admitted for observation and treatment. Everett Helm and infant Beverly Kay of Sikeston were released. Paul Rankin of Sikeston entered for medical treatment. Mildred Kate Merrick, 10 months, daughter of Walter and Mrs. Merrick near Sikeston, has improved after ten days as a hospital patient. John Shelton of Vanclyser injured his eye on a WPA project. doctors expect to save sight. Walter Alexander, a Negro resident of Matthews, was released after throat infection treatment.

Jos. L. Matthews Katherine Earnest Essex Pearl McRoy Matthews Everett Helm Beverly Kay Near Sikeston Paul Rankin Sikeston Mildred Kate Merrick Walter Merrick John Shelton Vanclyser Shelton Walter Alexander

Driving Test Question Parade at Intersection

A driving rule quiz asks what to do when a slow driver hesitates at an intersection. It presents options to pass on the right, pass on the left, or wait to see the turn. It then states a true false item about beginner licenses without a required permit when an experienced driver accompanies.

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