Attend Meeting In Mr Vernon and Mount Vernon Funeral Directors
Mr and Mrs Joe F Van Natta attended the Egyptian Funeral Directors Association meeting at the American hotel in Mount Vernon Thursday evening. They joined the banquet and lectures by Marshall Woods Warren Furst and Gene Forham who spoke on social security and displayed a progress picture of funeral directing. Mr and Mrs Harold Lindsey of Carterville visited Carbondale Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe F. van Natta
Egyptian Funeral Directors Association
American
Mount Vernon
Marshall Woods
Illinois State Funeral Directors
Rockford
Warren Furst
Galesburg
Gene Forham
The Church Must Decide First Christian Subject
At the First Christian church the morning service features sermon The Church Must Decide by Rev. Ronald B. Scriven at 10 30. Choir under Floyd Wake land sings Sing We Neel French Carol with Gloria Moroni offering The Lord Is My Shepherd solo. Evening sermon The Call of Christ by the minister. Special music by Vesper choir. Junior to High School C Y F meet 6 00 p m. Official Board meets Monday 7 30 p m. Choir rehearsals Wednesday 7 00 p m Vesper Saturday 1 00 p m. Circle 4 meets Tuesday Dec 20 7 30 p m with Mrs Mary Swindell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Ronald B. Scriven
Floyd V. Wakeland
Gloria Moroni
Lord
Liddle
Helen Baughman
Sheppard
Nolte
University Cc. Y. F
Circle 4
Women’s Council
Mary Swindell
South Elizabeth Street
Hodges to Preach at Miles Chapel Sunday
Rev A L Hodges newly named presid ing elder of Champaign district will preach at Miles Chapel Co M E Church Sunday Dec 4 at 3 pm. The public is invited to hear the gospel preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hodges
Champaign
Miles Chapel Co. M. E
Good Neighbor Club Holds Christmas Party
The Good Neighbor club gathered Friday at Mrs. Clyde Russell’s home for its annual Christmas party. Mrs. Jessie Atwood led the meeting and the group sang Silent Night. Guests included Mrs. Enna Hasen career and many members. Santa, a tree, and refreshments completed the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Neighbor Club
Clyde Russell
Jessie Atwood
Edgar Rich
Frank Waldron
Santa Claus
University W. M. U. Week of Prayer Schedule
The University Baptist W. M. U. observes the Lottie Moon foreign mission week of prayer starting Monday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Edger Clayton’s home 500 South Forest Avenue. Mrs. L. H. White presides. Meetings proceed Tuesday at Mrs. Clayton, then Wednesday and Thursday at Mrs. Delmis Books, 702 West Sycamore Street, and Friday at Mrs. Clyde Harris, 713 North Carico Street, 2 to 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Baptist W. M. U
Edger Clayton
South Forest Avenue
Lottie Moon
L. H. White
Clayton
Delmis Books
West Sycamore Street
Clyde Harris
North Carico Street
Jaycettes Plan Christmas Party and Baskets
The Jaycettes meet Monday December 5 at 7 30 PM at the First Methodist Church to plan a Christmas party for Friday December 9 and the annual Christmas baskets. Members are asked to bring staples for the baskets and perishables will be collected later with location details given at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycettes
First Methodist Church
Child Study Group Reading By Carol Rotrammel Omitted
The name of Carol Rotrammel was omitted from the list of children taking part in the Child Study Group program presented for the General club on Thursday afternoon. Carol gave a reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Rotrammel
Carol
Grace Methodist to Host Sermons by Rev Shoaff
Grace Methodist pastor Dr. Glenn Sharp invites worshippers to Sunday morning services at 9 30 for a sermon titled If the Foundations Be Destroyed What Will Happen to Our Christian Faith Rev Mr Shoaff will lead Sunday evening service in the minister's absence with the Youth choir singing The Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 to discuss Holy Hearts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoaff
Grace Methodist
Glenn Sharp
Grace Methodist Church
Sharp
Delta Kappa Gamma Meets in Belleville
Southern Illinois chapters of Delta Kappa Gamma held a planning conference at First Presbyterian Church Belleville on Saturday November 19. Registration opened at 9 30 with members from Alpha Kappa Mt Vernon Alpha Gamma Carbondale Alpha Xi Cairo and Belleville East St. Louis. Luncheon at 1 featured music by McKendree College. A panel on Evaluating Teachers and Teaching included Ruth Lee Bishop Rosemary Morgan Dorothy Fincke and Christine Fischer with Jennie Wahlert of St Louis providing a summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois
Delta Kappa Gamma
National Honor Society of
Key Women
First Presbyterian Church
Belleville
Alpha Kappa
Mt. Vernon
Alpha Gamma
Carbondale
Alpha Xi
Cairo
Delta
East St. Louis
McKendrée College Music Department
Ladies Aid Elects New Officers for 1950
The Lutheran church Ladies Aid Society elected officers for 1950: President Mrs Roy Dexheimer, Vice President Mrs Elmer Tuegel, Secretary Mrs Hugo Kerwath, Treasurer Mrs John Senti. A Christmas party is planned for Dec 15 with gift exchange. New member Mrs Bernice Halstead joined. Mite-boxes will be turned in to the Lutheran Women's Missionary Society. The year's slogan pledges a penny a day and a prayer to support Negro missions in Alton and East St. Louis. Meetings concluded with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
The
Lutheran Church
Roy Dexheimer
Elmer Tuegel
Hugo Kerwath
John Senti
Bernice Halstead
Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society
Alton
East St. Louis
Bethel A M E Senior Choir Nativity Program
The Senior choir of Bethel A M E church will present a nativity program Sunday. The stories of the Christmas songs will be told and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel A. M. E
Christ in Old Testament First Baptist Theme
The Rev. W. L. Reppenhagen will deliver the Advent sermon at the First Baptist church on Christ in the Old Testament. The choir directed by Miss May Dorsey will sing The Lord Is My Shepherd and organ pieces Heavenly Vision and A Christmas Pastorale. Junior Church features a missionary flannelgraph story. Life's Greatest Discovery is the evening sermon topic. Youth groups meet at 6:30 with a talent program for parents and friends. Weekday Women’s Mission Circles meet Tuesday at 2:30, and Wednesday’s service covers the book of Matthew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Reppenhagen
First Baptist Church
May Dorsey
Lord
Erhardt
Clyde Conatser
Edwards
Matthews
Edith Genre
Mesdames H. H. Wallace
L. R. Griffith
South Highway Club Meets Thursday
The South Highway club gathered at Mrs. John Travelstead's home on Thursday for sewing, games, and a luncheon of pie and coffee. Attendees included Mrs. Harry Clark, Mrs. Julian Harris, Mrs. Cecil Irvin, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Roy Parks, Mrs. Arthur Ross, Mrs. Vin Thompson, Mrs. Lester Tobee, Mrs. D. O. Williams, Mrs. Charles Girtman, Mrs. Mullhogan, and new member Mrs. Nelson Leslie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Highway Club
John Travelstead
Harry Clark
Julian Harris
Cecil Irvin
Parker
Roy Parks
Arthur Ross
Delvin Thompson
Lester Tobee
D. O. Williams
Charles Girtman
Mullhogan
Nelson Leslie
Makanda Birthday Dinner Honoring Joe Rossen
Joe Rossen was guest of honor at a birthday dinner at his home on Sunday with Nellie Rossen, Louise Wylie, Frank and Nell Rossen, James Rossen and families, and W R Vance among attendees. Ducks were hunted on the Mississippi by Robert Jim and Waymen Presley, with plans to camp out. Buncombe School closed Friday for heating failure. Belinda Sue Bolen born Thursday to James and wife at Holden hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Jungers
Nellie Rossen
Pressie Presley
Vera Heern
Bess Jungers
Hubert Forby
Joe Rossen
Nellie
Louise Wylie
Frank Rossen
James Rossen
W. R. Vance
Robert
Jim
Waymen Presley
Mississippi
Robert Will
Homer Forby
Ray Maley
Little Grassy
Margaret Murphey
Virginia Hagler
Velma Grammer
Buncombe School
Community Events and Club Meetings Listed for Week
A collection of weekly meetings and rehearsals across local churches and clubs. From First Baptist and Methodist houses to Odd Fellows Hall and Presbyterian church events, with times ranging from 7:30 to 10 a m including sewing circles and youth groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Stephens
North Almond
Delta Theta Tau
First Methodist Church
Royal Neighbors
Odd Fellows Hall
Noble Grand Club
van Morefield
Jaycettes
First Baptist Church
W. Reppenhagen
Bobby Brewer
J. W. Barrow
West Elm
R. E. Muckelroy
Revival at New Bethel Shines with Renewed Faith
Dr. Glenn F. Sharp of Grace Methodist in Carbondale evangelizes at New Bethel church where many congregants make professions of faith and inactive members renew vows. Rev. Roy Cole, SIU student pastor, leads as closing night approaches Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bethel Church
Glenn F. Sharp
Grace Methodist Church
Carbondale
Roy Cole
Southern Illinois University
Couple Welcomes Daughter Sherry Kaye Griffith
Mr and Mrs Armond Griffith announce the birth of their daughter at Holden hospital on Sunday November 25 weighing seven pounds nine and a half ounces. The baby has been named Sherry Kaye and the mother is formerly Frances Myers of 407 Hester Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armond Griffith
Hester Street
Holden Hospital
Sherry Kaye
Christmas Decorations Shown at Garden Club
The Amateur Garden club held a December meeting at Mrs. Ben Fox’s home featuring a pot luck luncheon and Christmas decor. Guest speaker Mrs. W C McDaniel demonstrated inventive tin can ornaments and centerpieces. President Mrs. Frank Klingberg led a brief business session and welcomed new member Mrs. Hunt Mitchell amid a list of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amateur Garden Club
Ben Fox
W. C. McDaniel
Frank Klingberg
Hunt Mitchell
Ellis Crandle
Roy Singer
Edward Helton
John Hildebrandt
Ray Hicks
Winton Walkup
Robert Turner
Dust to Glory topic guides Methodist sermons
Rev Clyde S Clark will preach on Dust to Glory at First Methodist Church Sunday morning. Miss Lucy Parrish directs the Senior choir with two anthems. Mrs Hunt Mitchell plays Christmas Choral Prelude and Yuletide Echoes. Evening sermon Christ and Ourselves kicks off the Our Faith in Christ series. M Y F groups meet 6:30 p m Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde S. Clark
First Methodist Church
Lucy Parrish
Bethlehem
Mueller
Hunt Mitchell
Schmutz
Hudson
Christ
Ourselves
Frances Stein Celebrates 17th Birthday Party
Frances Stein celebrated her 17th birthday with a Thursday party on Dec 1. Attendees included Dorris Darnell, Charlotte Batteau, Georgia Batteau, June Cromeens, Rosemary Stein, Lois Stein, and Dorothy Stein. Gifts came from Vida Overturf and Betty Travelstead. Georgia Battean, Dorris Darnell and Lois Stein won game prizes. Refreshments followed the gift opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Stein
Dorris Darnell
Charlotte
Georgia Batteau
June Cromeens
Rosemary Stein
Lois Stein
Dorothy Stein
Vida Overturf
Betty Travelstead
Georgia Battean
Sovereignty of God Theme at First Presbyterian Church
Rev. William Janssen will preach on The Sovereignty of God at the First Presbyterian Church. The sermon will recount the hymn Art Thou Weary Heavy Laden as the Youth and Adult choirs sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
God
William Janssen
Walnut Street Baptist Choir Plans Cantata
Forty members of the Walnut Street Baptist choir met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Taylor for rehearsal. They are preparing "The Story of Christmas" by Ellen Jane Lorens for a December 18 performance at 7 30. Rehearsals are set weekly at the church on Wednesdays at 8 15 and Thursdays at 7 30 at Mrs Taylor's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street Baptist Choir
Harold Taylor
South Lake Street
Ellen Jane Lorens
Walnut Street Baptist WMU Hears December Program
The Walnut Street Baptist Church WMU met Thursday afternoon for the December session. Mrs. Harry Moore presided. Irene Hanley circle led the program on Peace with devotional from Philippians 3 12 21. Twenty eight members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street Baptist
WMU
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Harry Moore
Irene Hanley
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Vernon
Harold Lindsey
Carterville
L. ©. Baldwin
Iry Eickleman
Christopher
Harry Harriss
Mill Street
Frank Marks
Nadene Morris
Royalton
Paul Martin
Lynn
Oral Kelsey
Herrin
Enna Hasen Career
Robert Miller
Mary Pilasterer
Fred Drew
Glenn Rendleman
W. R. Wiswell
John Wagley
John Clutts
Jesse L. Kline
J. E. Atwood
Joe T. Duncan
Earl McGowan
John H. Rendleman
Joanna Duncan
Paul Hunt
H. W. Mountain
Lawrence Clutts
Willard Lane
William Woods
Son Stanley
J Jaycettes
Ladies Aid
Makanda
Pauline Presley
James Bolen
Belinda Sue
Amana Home
Economist
Westinghouse
E. Main Street
Carbondale, Ill
H. H. Wallace
W. Sycamore Street
Doss Walker
West Mill Street
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Sharp
New Bethel Revival
Bolen
Elizabeth Ann Neely
Garden Club
Roy S. Huffman
Ilinois
Murphysboro
Dincis Ave
Presley
N. Allyn
Siebier
W. Walnut
Southern
Johnston City
Zeigler
Southern Illinoisan
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