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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1955

Page

2

Turley Named Church Pastor In Carbondale

The Rev Lenis Turley became pastor of Rock Hill Baptist Church in Carbondale replacing Rev Luke Mingo who left for Antioch Baptist De catur. Turley serves as moderator of Mt Olive District Baptist Association and is first vice president of Baptist State Mission and Education. The Turleys reside at 217 FE Monroe Carbondale with three sons Louis Melvin and Lowell R Turley.

Lenis Turley Rock Hill Carbondale Turley Luke Mingo Antioch Baptist Church Decatur Mt. Olive Ilinois Theological Seminary Chicago Simmons Theological Seminary Louisville Metropolis First Baptist Church Unity Baptist Church Brookport Roosevelt Vera —Nee Southern Illinois University Wilbonsforce Callene Xenia Ohio Rock Hill Baptist Parsonage Monroe

Unitarian Fellowship skips Buckles School service

First Unitarian Fellowship of Carbondale will have no service at Buckles School Sunday evening. Members will attend the annual presentation of The Messiah at Southern Illinois University. The group’s Christmas dinner is set for December 18 at 6 30 pm in Buckles School.

First Unitarian Fellowship of Carbondale Buckles School Southern Illinois University

Savior Lutheran to Hold Communion in Carbondale

Our Savior Lutheran Church in Carbondale will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion during Sunday worship at 10 30 a m Registration for Communion is on Saturday in the church office from 4 to 5 and 7 to 8 p m Sunday School and Bible Class meet at 9 30 a m Sunday School children rehearse their Christmas program at 2 30 p m The Men's Club meets Monday at 7 30 p m The Ladies Aid Christmas party is Tuesday at 7 30 p m Catechumens gather Saturday at 10 a m in the church office.

Our Savior Lutheran Church Carbondale Ladies Aid Catechumens

Jehovahs Witnesses Schedule Services in Illinois Towns

Jehovahs Witnesses in Carbondale at 301 N Washington plan field service Sunday 8 30 a m Watchtower study 3 p m on ordination of the qualified ministers. Wednesday features field service 9 a m Theocratic Ministry School 7 30 p m and service meeting 8 45 p m. Thursday book study 7 p m Friday field service 8 p m Saturday magazine work 8 30 a m. Herrin Service Center at 620 S 18th St lists book study Thursday 3 p m and magazine work Saturday 8 30 p m.

Carbondale Jehovah’s Witnesses N. Washington Jehovah's Witnesses Herrin Service Center S. 18Th St

Johnston City Church Class Elects Loyal Officers

Johnston City First Christian Church Loyal Sons and Daughters class elected officers Dee. Mrs Carl Davis named president Mrs Paul Odom vice president Mrs Clarence Stocks secretary Mr Stocks treasurer Mr Odom teacher Ed Wartel retiring president Elder R E Walston gave farewell message. January meeting at the Stocks home.

Johnston City Church Carl Davis Paul Odom Clarence Stocks Stocks Odom Ed Wartel R. E. Walston

Holiday Sermons At University Baptist Church

The Rev. I E Lee announces holiday sermon subjects at University Baptist Church Carbondale. December 11 at 10 45 am The Challenge of the Difficult and 7 30 pm How Much Can One Live aimed at youth. December 18 What Shall We Give and Propriety Determined by Principle. December 25 The Meaning of Christmas and Left Overs A Christmas program by the Sunday School on December 21 at 7 30 pm.

I. E. Lee University Baptist Church Carbondale

Walnut Street Baptist to Present Christmas Cantata

Walnut Street Baptist Church in Carbondale will present the Christmas cantata The Christ Childe by Croker Kirk on Wednesday at 7 30 PM with multiple church choirs directed by Prof Eugene F Quinn. Rev Bert J Cherry will deliver Sunday and evening sermons on Preparation for Christ's Coming and The Kingdom In Germ. Family Night follows, with church groups meeting at 7 PM.

Walnut Street Baptist Church Carbondale Croker-Kirk Eugene F. Quinn Baptist Foundation Bert J. Cherry Agra Cherry

Communion Service Sunday In Murphysboro

The First Lutheran Church of Osboro holds a candle light Communion service Sunday at 3 p.m. with infant baptism and reception of new members. Rev W J Boatman leads. Senior Choir under Miss Ethel Fager provides special music. A Sunday School Christmas program and candle lighting follow Sunday evening at 7 30 p.m.

First Luthern Church of Osboro W. J. Boatman Ethel Fager

Advent Observance at Murphysboro First Presbyterian

During Advent the Murphysboro First Presbyterian Church choir sings selections from Melody of Christmas based on Schubert music. On the third Sunday morning worship at 10 45 features Come Messiah unfinished symphony and a sermon on Cross Questions and Crooked Answers. Circle It hosts a Tuesday luncheon at Mrs. William J Borgs miller 2235 Division St with listed hostesses. Westminster Youth Fellowship meets Wednesday at 7 pm led by Ronnie Shelton with program Jehovahs Witnesses. Choir rehearsal is Wednesday at 7 pm.

First Presbyterian Church Murphysboro Franz Schubert William J. Borgsmiller Division St Joe Beach Will G. Shaw Wilson Coker Paul Tinnen Westminster Youth Fellowship Ronnie Shelton Jehovah's Witnesses

Percy Choir Plans Annual Yale Program

The First Baptist Church choir in Percy will present its annual candlelight Christmas concert on Thursday December 22. At a church council meeting plans were made for choir members to sing at the Sunday School Christmas program. Kenneth Fisk read the Christmas Staw and Melvin Keshna and Dr Jeremiah served refreshments.

First Baptist Church Percy Church Council Kenneth Fisk Melvin Keshna Jeremiah

Lutheran Group Meeting at Salem Jonesboro

A Salem Lutheran Church gathering in Jonesboro hosts a brotherhood meeting in the evening with a social potluck supper to follow proceedings.

Salem Lutheran Church Eere

Acne Ailment Harming Teens Says Dr Crane

Dr George W Crane notes acne is common in puberty and not contagious. He offers a two part regimen focusing on facial care with soap steam and blackhead removal plus skin washing with alcohol and ice followed by lifestyle changes to boost social confidence and dating outlook.

Norine

Immaculate Conception Day Observed by Murphysboro Catholics

Murphysboro Catholics joined Catholics nationwide to observe Immaculate Conception Day. Homes schools and institutions were to raise flags in honor of the feast’s national and religious significance.

Murphysboro United States

Kings Daughters Meet in Murphysboro

The Helping Hand Circle of King's Daughters hosts its December meeting Monday at 2 15 PM at 2226 Dewey Street Murphysboro. Members bring usable clothing for impoverished American Indians. Guest speaker is Rev. H T Rafael of First Baptist Church.

King’s Daughters Ray Hagler Dewey St Murphysboro Fred Finke E. C. Etherton Rollie Heiple Gail Hines H. T. Rafael First Baptist Church, Murphysboro E. K. Ellis H. E. Gearhart Emily Heiple Josephine Piorot

Royalton Church Schedules Events and Sunday Services

The Royalton Church of the Nazarene plans a Church School get-together Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Dalton Cox of Herrin with transportation from the Royalton church at 6 pm. Sunday features 30 Sunday with Church School 9 45 am Morning Worship 10 45 am and an Evangelistic Service at 7 pm. Attendees will receive duplicate charts addressing questions about Sin.

Royalton Church of the Nazarene Dalton Cox Herrin B. la von Rogers Royalton Rogers

Buffet Supper Served by Johnston City YWA

The Young Women's Auxiliary of Johnston City First Baptist Church held a Tuesday night buffet at Mrs. Eugene Moroni's home. Dianne Hunter led the program, with Decima Willoughby telling Lottie Moon's story. Patterson and Linda Dare reported on mission projects. plans were made for an associational YWA meeting January 3. Christmas gifts exchanged. Martha Malkovich attended as a guest.

Johnston City YWA Young Women’s First Baptist Church Eugene Moroni Dianne Hunter Decima Willoughby Lottie Moon Judy Croessman Margery Patterson Miss Patterson Linda Dare Martha Malkovich

Murphysboro WSCS Receives Gift At December Meeting

The Womens Society of Christian Service of First Methodist Murphysboro received a money gift from F D Bohannon in memory of his wife Mary during the December gathering at 19th and Edith. The group decided to send a cash gift to Holden Hospital Carbondale.

Women’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Murphysboro Jane Edwards Edith F. D. Bohannon Mary Esther Craver Holden Hospital Carbondale Elsie Muhlenbrock Lara Hart Mary Lawless Ina Sanders Ruby Cochran Ruth Berry Vivian Parrish

Fear Is A Sign Marks These As Last Days Says Witness

R L Andersen addressed 719 attendees at Jehovahs Witnesses Assembly in Metropolis on November 27. He warned that fear is a sign of the last days and urged believers to rely on scriptural weapons such as knowledge love and faith, citing Ecclesiastes and Psalms. The three day event featured reports on 19 congregations in Illinois Indiana and Kentucky Circuit No 7 with 31 active ministers conducting 321 home Bible studies and 107 congregational meetings weekly. Assembly Chairman N A Reinicke urged continued Bible study and preaching the Kingdom and the New World of Righteousness.

R. L. Andersen Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Metropolis The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society New World Society Assembly N. A. Reinicke

Herrin Lutherans Plan Communion Service

Trinity Lutheran Church at 504 N. 16th St in Herrin will celebrate Holy Communion during the Divine Service Sunday morning at 8 45. The Rev. R C Rist will officiate and Sunday School will be held at 9 45.

Trinity Lutheran Church 16Th St Hettin Re. R. C. Rist

Costly sneeze causes crash in Flint police incident

In Flint, Charles Simms sneezed while driving to work and hit a police car, causing 300 dollars damage to both vehicles. Officer Howard Breeden suffered a broken arm and Officer Charles Williams was slightly injured. Simms received a ticket.

Charles Simms Howard Breeden Charles Williams Simms

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