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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1940
Page
7
Rev. J. J. O Neu leads church activities with Sunday masses at 7:00 and 9:00. Daily masses at 7:00. Communion on first Fridays at 7:00 a.m. Confessions on Saturdays and eves of holidays from 3:30 to 5:45 and 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. Baptisms after the last Mass on Sunday.
Church of God at 17 West Kendall Street lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m worship at 11 am and 7 30 pm Prayer service 7 30 pm Tuesday V L B meeting 7 30 Friday night Pastor R Pulliam leads the congregation with weekly schedules.
Rev D D MacAdams of Sikeston Presbyterian Church will preach Sunday morning on Qualifications for Religious Leadership and evening on Parable of Service. Christian Endeavor and Sunday school proceed as usual, and Wednesday prayer meeting will continue The Psychology of the Christian Personality.
Rev J W Hoffert pastor of the Church of the Nazarene will preach Sunday morning September 8 on the subject Fountains or Cisterns. An evening sermon at 830 will be Locating Ourselves with special singing. Members and friends urged to attend. Midweek prayer service Wednesday night. Friday is Foreign Missions Day with women meeting at 130 then young people and men at 730.
The Rev G C Schramm pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church will preach Sunday morning September 8 on The Promise of Peace. He will discuss factors for true spiritual peace aligned with President Roosevelt's proclamation and extend a cordial invitation to attend all church services.
Rev John S Taylor of Sikeston Methodist Church will preach on Lost Motions at Sunday evening service after summer hiatus. Church school at 945 am and Epworth League at 630 pm. Sermon title for morning is Tf Thine Eye Be Single.
Reverend Jos R Read of Sikeston Christian Church invites participation in a Sunday night sermon on the meanest word in English. A 14 letter word is the clue with a prize to the correct guesser who mails submissions and is present at the service.
Rev Joseph R Read pastor of Sikeston Christian Church will preach on Marks of a Christian at the evening service his sermon title for the hour is Happy Though Married Mrs W C Warren will sing I Love You Truly and dedicate it to the oldest married couple present Regular Sunday school and Christian Endeavor services will be held Members and visitors are invited to attend
The Christian church auditorium is divided into seven sections with hosts to supervise seating. Ushers will direct attendees to correct areas. Rev Read announces hosts Ruth Bateman, Mrs. Roy Duncan, John Sutterfield, Mrs. J. T. Singleton Jr., Claud Turner, Tom Bloomfield. A count of verses read from the Book of Acts by the congregation will begin Sunday night.
A. M. Jackson is the new treasurer of Sikeston Baptist Church, elected at the annual business meeting last week. He succeeds W. E. Hedden. a previous report wrongly named Lewis Miller for the post.
The Co-Workers Society of the Methodist church will hold a special called meeting at 2 30 p m on Tuesday afternoon September 10 at the home of Mrs Gid Daniel on Lake street. Mrs Roy V Ellise president, will preside.
Members of the T. E. L. class of the Baptist Church will meet at the church on September 10. Mrs. C. M. Harris will preside as president with hostesses present. Mrs. Ernest Hedden is the teacher. Officers for the coming year will be elected at the meeting next Tuesday.
The Russell-Bradley Missionary Society of the Methodist church will gather at Mrs. Gus Martins home on Tuesday night September 10. Mrs. C. E. Felker, president, will lead the meeting.
The International Sunday School Lesson notes the Ninety six Psalm as central to a renewed hope amid European gloom. It links Judah’s return from exile with a future for all nations, praising Jehovah above idols and foretelling a universal blessing through the Messiah.
W E Hollingsworth of Sikeston was elected chairman of the Scott County Republican Committee at Benton Tuesday night, succeeding Major C L Malone who is on active Army duty in St Louis. The meeting also elected Mrs Christy Grace vice chairman Ed Tirmenstein secretary and Paul Halter treasurer.
A religious exhortation calls all nations and nature to worship Jehovah and recognize his universal sovereignty. It cites biblical verses about judgment with equity and praise from the heavens, earth, sea, fields, and trees, insisting only those recognizing his reign will stand in judgment, while stones would cry out if believers fall silent.
Anne Draughon was chosen yesterday as drum major for Sikeston high school band. The group will march and pursue musical excellence under new director Keith Collins. Fourteen aides will assist, including Rose mary Putnam and Phyllis Harrison among others.
Miss Mary Emma Donnell, youngest daughter of Mrs Georgie Donnell, was chosen as Sikeston high school’s Neighbor Day queen representative. A senior and active student, she will join peers from county high schools for the Fernfelt ceremonies on Friday night September 6 where the queen will be drawn and crowned to reign over the Benton Neighbor Day celebration.
The first Bulldog Barker edition appeared under journalism teacher Wm Hopkins. The weekly paper is produced by students Russell Wilson Matilda Long Joe Lee Judy Voelker Bernice Howze Alex Waters Shirley Jean Smith Co D Butler and Patty Hudson in the journalism class.
Eleven counties attended the district meeting of farm bureau officials at the library on Monday September 1 led by R W Brown president and W W Fuqua membership chairman. They approved an extensive membership drive including solicitor training and captain selection to be run by county groups. The Methodist church stewards board will meet at 7 30 PM Monday Sept 9 at the church.
A compact urge to spread the word about The Herald. The line suggests sharing the newspaper with a neighbor to boost readership.
The Past Matrons club of the 50th District Eastern Star chapters will meet at IL Co OF hall Sikeston at noon on Monday September 9 A covered dish luncheon will follow and memorial services will be held for the late Myrtle O Neal former club treasurer from Advance
The first fall meeting of the Eastern Star chapter will be held at the I O O F hall on September 12. Mrs. L R Burns, worthy matron, will direct the meeting.
The Herald features farm news with focus on crop conditions market prices and regional agricultural events. Local farmers reported weather impacts equipment upgrades and new seed varieties while cooperative markets note price trends and delivery schedules across the county. The report highlights community farming efforts and upcoming fairs.
The Missouri Supreme Court allowed the Missouri Press Association to file briefs for two St. Louis Post-Dispatch editorial workers convicted of contempt in St. Louis Circuit Court. Oral argument rights were denied. Clint H. Denman, editor of The Sikeston Herald, serves as MPA president.
A caution notes that using an oiled mop on waxed floors softens the wax and recommends sweeping with a mop or soft brush completely oil free.
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