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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1957
Page
4
Installation service for Rev. Dennis F. Lyerla set for 7 30 p m today at the First Apostolic Church Herrin. Rev M J Wolff state superintendent of United Pentecostal Churches will lead the service. Special music planned and a social hour with refreshments afterward.
Members of Mt Pleasant Church Murphysboro honor W W Trobaugh Sunday School superintendent at the recent annual homecoming. Trobaugh has served as superintendent for 50 years and was presented a Bible. A poem by Mrs John Riggs was read by Pastor Ray Nausley.
Immanuel Lutheran Church Murphysboro holds Sunday morning Holy Communion at 10 am with Sunday School and Bible class at 9 am. Sunday School teachers meet Tuesday at 7 30 pm. The group continues its study on The Beliefs and Practices of American Churches. The Couples Club annual Christmas dinner is set for Saturday December 14.
The Carbondale Congregation of Jehovahs Witnesses lists a Saturday 8:30 a.m. magazine work, Sunday Watchtower study at 3 p.m. reading 1 Kings 17:29-18:12, Wednesday 8 p.m. book studies, Thursday 7:30 p.m. Theocratic Ministry School with service meeting at 8:45 p.m. Sunday and Thursday meetings at Kingdom Hall 521 North 18th Street Herrin.
The Interdenominational Youth For Christ will hold a service Saturday evening in the South County Line Christian Church. The speaker will be Rev. Claude Childers. Paul Escue, president, states that the public is invited.
The Junior Guild of First Methodist Church Murphysboro met at Mrs Thalia Strong s home to plan Christmas gifts for the Children s Home in Mt Vernon. Devotions were by Mrs Kathleen Brunkhorst. The Christmas dinner is set for Wednesday at Anna Mae Cochran s home.
The Service Club of the Cambria Christian Church will hold a bake sale Saturday starting at 9 a.m. in the Cambria Village Hall, according to secretary Mrs. Maude Fozzard.
The Creal Springs community to hold a 1 30 p m singing service at First Baptist Church led by Rev Freeman Wharry of Crab Orchard with Rev Hobart Peterson as pastor.
The Christopher High School Dramatic Guild set plans for the Southern Illinois High School festival in Carbondale on Jan 16. Sponsor John Bennett led the group. They also prepared entries for the District Contest in February at Du Quoin and read names of students eligible for Thespian Club membership.
Evangelist Billy Graham shines in The Mystery of Bethlehem shown Sunday at 7 p m in First Methodist Church Murphysboro. Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows provide carols. Rev Henry C Wright notes it is the area’s only screening. Advent series follows with Doing Your Christmas Thinking Early at 10:30 a m. Sunday School at 9:30 a m.
The Rum Double Class of First Christian Church Carterville held a turkey supper on November 25 with 50 attendees. Gene Stocks led a business meeting during which officers were elected and committees appointed. Officers include Charles Mathis president Mary Lou Toney vice president Ruth Reporter secretary treasurer and Georgia McFarland. The next meeting is December 18 to decorate the Christmas tree.
St Andrew Catholic Church Murphysboro will host the annual Christmas party at 7 30 p m in St Andrews Gymnasium with a 7 15 p m rosary in the church. Members will exchange gifts and groups 2 and 4 will serve as hostesses.
First Methodist Church Chester presents a Wesley Hymn Service Sunday at 7 p m commemorating Charles Wesley's 250th birth anniversary. Rev R Paul Sims will give a brief bio and choir directors are Mrs Jessie Huffstutter and Mrs John P Woolcott. Soloists include Mrs E L Cheek and others. Public invited.
Francis Xavier Church Carbon Dale elected officers at a Monday meeting. New officers include President Mrs Paul Freischlag Vice president Mrs William Boyne Secretary Mrs Louie De Gas ri Treasurer Mrs Albert Davis Retiring president is Mrs Charles Willard Six bake sale plans were made for December 14 Social hour led by Mrs Ralph Deason.
Prof Julius Paul of the South ment department will speak at the Sunday morning service with adult and Sunday School sessions at 10 30 a m His topic Moralism and Realism The Devil Theory of American Foreign Relations He will lead the 7 30 p m discussion at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Franklin 1308 W Sycamore St Dis toph Formal dedication of the Unitarian church building is set for Dec 15 Willis Moore reports
The Rev. H. D. Bedinger pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in Murphysboro conducts a revival at the Sidney Church of the Nazarene. The event runs through December 15 with Rev. D. L. Hiatt, formerly of Gorham Nazarene, assisting.
The Rev. H. H. Dabbs of Herrin will address Flying Squadron services at 2 p m Sunday on South 16th Street. The gathering is open to the public.
The Young Adults Class of the First Mist Church in Johnston City will hold a chili supper on Saturday with serving starting at 5 p m. Proceeds will go toward the new church educational building.
The Southern Illinois Christian Men's Fellowship will hold its December meeting at First Christian Church Carbondale at 7 p m with Rev O L Angel of Metropolitan delivering the main address The Rev John Canedy will lead devotions A 12 member Angelaires musical program from SIU ROTC will be featured Newly elected 1958 officers will be installed Reservations for dinner at 1 per plate are via the church office or pastor
The Altruist Class of the First Presbyterian Church will hold a Christmas dinner Tuesday at 6 30 p m. Westminster Youth Fellowship and choir rehearsal are scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p m.
The Harmony Class of Zeigler Christian Church elected officers November 26. Named were Mrs. Paul Freeman president, Mrs. Clayton Renfro vice president, Mrs. Ed Warfel secretary and treasurer, and Mrs. Leroy Mills publicity chairman.
Stewardship cottage meetings for Our Savior Lutheran Church Carbondale will be held Monday and Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the church basement. The pastor Rev Ray C Rist says the churchs commitments for 1958 will be presented. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated in the 10 30 a m service on Sunday. An additional Divine Service at 8 30 a m. Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 a m. Announcements are to be made Saturday from 4 to 5 and from 7 to 8 p m in the church office. Wevere school children will practice their Christmasogram in the church on Sunday ee p m. The Adult Membership Class meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the church office. Catechumens meet in the church office Saturday at 9 30.
Circle Three of Mt Moriah Lutheran Church in Anna will meet Monday at 6 30 p m in the home of Mrs Charles A Jean for a potluck supper. There will be election of officers for the coming year.
Hopewell Baptist Church at 400 E Jackson St Carbondale marks 55 years with a 230 PM program Sunday welcoming Rev C C Clayton new pastor formerly of Green Valley Baptist Clinton KY. Events include devotions, addresses, history, talks, choir selections and a 55th anniversary sermon by Rev W H Clark. Regular services precede the program.
First Lutheran Church Ladies host their annual Christmas sale on Saturday at the Fred E. Smith Paint Store in Murphysboro. Baked goods and fancy needlework will be offered with free coffee courtesy of the paint store managers.
Voting members of Trinity Lutheran Church Herrin meet Du Quoin assembly in English Lutheran Church Du Quoin Friday Dec 13 at 7 30 p m Divine Worship Sunday at 7 p m
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