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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1957

Page

5

Carbondale Church Plans 10th Anniversary Observance

Graham Street Baptist Church Carbondale marks ten years since its start as a Walnut Street mission. Rev Gilbert Webb leads services with speakers Rev A C Queens of the Illinois Baptist State Assn and Rev A L Cox of Energy Baptist Church. A midday potluck follows.

Graham Street Baptist Church Carbondale Walnut Street Baptist Church Gilbert Webb Pas A. C. Queens S. Wall St Graham St Webb

Guest preacher Rev Lester R Thompson to speak at Apostolic Church

Rev Lester R Thompson of Racine Wisconsin will be guest speaker at First Apostolic Church Carbondale 313 W Chestnut Michaels St He is former editor of The Pentecostal Herald and current Bethel Tabernacle pastor He will speak at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with services schedule Sunday School 9 30 a m and Youth Night Thursday 7 30 p m An invitation is issued by Rev Calvin L Rigdon pastor

Lester R. Thompson Racine Wis First Apostolic Church W. Chestnut Michaels St Carbondale Thompson Pentecostal Herald United Pentecostal Church Bethel Tabernacle Calvin L. Rigdon

Children story hour in Carbondale library

Mrs Lula Lentz author of A Ride With Santa Claus will tell a Christmas story to children at Carbondale Library on Monday at 4 p.m. All school children are invited.

Children’s Story Hour Carbondale Lula Lentz Santa Claus

Filkins Family Visiting Johnston City for Three Weeks

In Johnston City Mr and Mrs William Filkins and their son Len of Huntington Park California are visiting Mrs John Miner and Mr Miner for three weeks.

Johnston City William Filkins Len Hunnington Park Calif John Miner Miner

St Pauls Catholic Church underway in Johnston City

Construction is under way on the new St Pauls Catholic Church on N Washington Ave Johnston City Eastern Construction Co Mt Vernon is contractor The foundation is completed and workers level ground awaiting floor laying Grant Mitchell Johnston City construction superintendent says Easter services may be held in the new church if weather breaks Walton parish member speaks with his grandson as work progresses

St. Paul’s Catholic N. Washington Ave Johnston City Grant Mitchell Right John Walton Walton Eastern Construction Co. of Mt. Vernon

Chester Plans Building Fund Crusade For Church Expansion

Chester First Methodist Church gains congregational approval for expansion. The Commission on Stewardship and Finance authorizes a building fund crusade led by Rev. James C. Sims, executive secretary of the East St. Louis District Board of Missions. A yearstart drive is tentatively scheduled with Christmas offerings directed to the fund. Rev. R. Paul Sims serves as Chester church pastor.

First Methodist Church Chester Commission On Stewardship and Finance James C. Sims Mr. Sims East St. Louis

Christopher Des Holds Instruction At Eastern Star

Miss Irene Gamber conducted a school of instruction for the Christopher chapter Order of Eastern Star at Tuesday night’s meeting. Plans were made for a Christmas party December 17. Pictures of the recent installation were shown. Refreshments were served to 25 members and one guest Mrs Clara Taake past matron of Zeigler chapter.

Irene Gamber Christopher Chapter Order of Eastern Star Clara Taake Zeigler Chapter

Revival Set In Royalton with Nazarene Speaker

The Rev Harold C Frodge of the International Church of the Nazarene will lead revival services at the Church of the Nazarene Royalton starting Sunday at 7 30 p m for one week. He has pastored churches in Barry Olive Hill Ky and Paris Ohio before 1951 and has written Nazarene tracts. Pastor Victor L Peters leads the Royalton church.

Harold C. Frodge International Church of the Nazarene Kansas City Church of the Nazarene Division Fairdale St Royaltonvices Frodge Barry Olive Hill Paris Ohio Nazarene Victor L. Peters

A Neighbor Turns Chores Into Daily Help for Others

A busy woman with a large family quietly makes every task serve others. She includes neighbors in errands, offers meals to newcomers, and bakes extra cookies for hospitaled families, turning ordinary duties into daily acts of kindness.

Seaman Swals Visits Parents in Zeigler Return to Base

Seaman Ed Swals of Zeigler returns to Great Lakes Naval Base after a four day visit with his parents Mr and Mrs John Swalls.

Seaman Zeigler Ed Swals Great Lakes Naval Base John Swalls

Povichs Return to Chicago After Zeigler Visit

Mr and Mrs Mike Povich have returned to Chicago following a week in Zeigler with Mr and Mrs Joe Povich.

Mike Povich Chicago Zeigler Mrs Joe Povich

Mendota Couple Visit Zeigler Friends for Thanksgiving

Mendota guests Mr. and Mrs. Roy Chenoweth spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Vaughn in Zeigler and visited Chenoweth's mother Mrs. Foster in Christopher.

Roy Chenoweth Mendota J. F. Vaughn Zeigler Foster ‘Chenoweth Christopher

Be sure to defrost frozen corn on the cob before cooking

A reminder to defrost frozen corn on the cob prior to cooking to ensure even heat and texture. Do not cook directly from frozen to avoid uneven doneness.

Future Secretaries Plan Car Wash at Zeigler High

The Future Secretaries of America Club at Zeigler Community High School will sponsor a car wash Saturday at Nemetsky's Conoco Station. Free pickup and delivery will be arranged by calling 459.

Secretaries of America Club Zeigler Community High School Nemetsky Conoco

Thanksgiving Dinner Guests in Springfield

Guests in Springfield Mr and Mrs Dolph Holmes of Creal Springs were entertained at a Thanksgiving dinner in the home of his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Aubrey Holmes Springfield.

Dolph Holmes Creal Springs Inlaw Mrs Aubrey Holmes Springfield

Mrs Perry begins two week visit with son in Hammond

Mrs Helen Perry of Creal Springs left Sunday for a two week visit with her son Marion Perry and his family in Hammond Indiana.

Helen Perry Creal Springs Marion Perry Hammond Ind

Passing hello preferred over lengthy table chat

Advice on lunch manners suggests greeting a friend in passing when with an unfamiliar group is better than stopping for a long talk, as the friend would need to introduce you to everyone at the table. A brief hello is presented as polite.

Retired Teachers Meet in Chicago Nominates Directors

Mrs Eva Faull of Herrin attended the Illinois Retired Teachers Association board meeting in Chicago on November 23 as a delegate from the Egyptian chapter. Discussions covered new chapters electing directors, privileges from the Illinois Education Association, and pension law committee appearances. Dues and membership details were announced by L C McCoy of Plainfield.

Eva Faull Herrin Illinois Retired Teachers Assn Chicago Association IRTA Illinois Education Assn Pension Law Committee NRTA L. C

Wesleyan Service Guild Donates to Church Supply Fund

Wesleyan Service Guild of Johnston City First Methodist Church donated 25.50 for December supply work. Mrs. Wilma Riley led as president with devotional by Mrs. Parrish on You Are My Witnesses from Ephesians 3.

Wesleyan Guild Johnston City First Methodist Church Wesleyan Service Guild Wilma Riley Mary Parrish Marguerite Baiar Evelyn Hopkins Lela Stephenson Riley Floy McClelland Bethel Thomas Mabel Purcell Rachel Eberhardt Elizabeth Lee Ine Mallaburn

Christopher Lions Plan Christmas Party for Children

The Christopher Lions Club will sponsor a Christmas party for children at the grade school at 7 p.m. on December 17. A dinner will be served to all attending children and Santa Claus will distribute gifts.

Christopher Lions Club Santa Claus

Leg of Lamb for an Extra Special Occasion

A special leg of lamb is marinated overnight in red wine with onion garlic and an herb bouquet. Broil two inches from the flame about 25 minutes per side until medium rare, then serves with green beans and parsnip potatoes.

Prosperity Birthday Celebration at Mrs. Joe Stritzel’s Home

Mrs. Adeline Pledger and several Prosperity residents hosted a potluck luncheon in Prosperity to celebrate Mrs. Joe Stritzel’s birthday. Attendees included Mrs. George Valco of Johnston City and others from Prosperity.

Adeline Pledger George Valco Johnston City Ethel Barham Mable Chamness Mabel Sanders Helen Bozue Geraldine Grant Joe Stritzel Prosperity

Mathis couple returns home after Utah visit

Mr and Mrs Loyd Mathis of Salt Lake City Utah have returned to their home following a two week visit with his sister Mrs Oma Hogue at 100 S 17th St Herrin.

Loyd Mathis Salt Lake City Utah Oma Hogue S. 17Th St Herrin

Zeigler Visit Ends for Harvoth Family

Mr and Mrs Steve Harvoth and their children of Springfield returned home after visiting in Zeigler with Mr and Mrs Embro Harvoth.

Steve Harvoth Springfield Zeigler Embro Harvoth

Berry Family Visit Reported in Zeigler Gathering

Visit noted with Mr and Mrs Dale Berry and children from Milford meeting Mr and Mrs Arlen Browning and Mr and Mrs Vane Berry in Zeigler during a recent gathering.

Dale Berry Milford Arlen Browning Vane Berry Zeigler

Engaged: Miss Suzanne Cash to Howard Dodds in West Frankfort

Miss Suzanne Cash and Howard Dodds announce their engagement. Suzanne Cash, senior and head majorette at Frankfort Community High School, will marry Dodds, a Western State College junior in Bowling Green Kentucky. a spring wedding is planned.

Bill Cash Lincoln St West Frankfort Suzanne Howard Dodds S. Odle St Miss Cash Frankfort Community High School Dodds Western State College Bowling Green

Bake Sale Saturday at Snider's Insurance Agency

The Zeigler Secretary Club sponsors a bake sale at Snider's Insurance Agency on the Circle starting at 8 a.m. Proceeds support club activities and community projects.

Zeigler Snider’s Insurance Agency

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