Christmas Service Set at Immanuel Lutheran Murphysboro
Immanuel Lutheran Church announces a Christmas Eve service at 7 p m titled The Gift of Jesus with a candle light processional carols and gift distribution. A Christmas Day service is planned for 10 a m with music by the Children's Choir and a sermon by Rev W T Janzow. A Sunday service follows at 10 a m with Sunday School at 9 a m and a final Christmas program practice for children at 2 p m. Church Council meets Dec 26 at 7 30 p m and boards meet separately at 7 p m Thursday.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Murphysboro
Jesus
W. T. Janzow
Church Council
Yale Pageant In Murphysboro
A Christmas pageant titled The Kingdom of the Christ Child will be presented at First Lutheran Church in Murphysboro on Sunday at 7 30 p m The Chorus Choir will provide special music and the Primary Department will offer a preparatory program. A sunrise service is planned for Christmas Day at 7 a m followed by a candlelight communion service at 3 p m on Sunday Dec 29
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Kingdom of the Christ Child
First Lutheran Church
Murphysboro
First Lutheran
Jacob Ladies Aid Christmas Party at Christ Lutheran Church
Members of the Ladies Aid of Christ Lutheran Church Jacob hosted a basket dinner and program in the church basement. The event featured Christmas playlets carols and a gift exchange. Funds were donated to the Lutheran Child Welfare Association in Addison New Jersey. Committee members included Mrs Anna Amscheler Mrs Ida Fritsche Mary Heins decorating and Mrs Ella Arveiter Mrs Hulda Darnstaedt Mrs Paula Weber entertainment.
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Ladies Aid of Christ Luthern Church
Jacob
Lutheran Child Welfare Association
Addison, N
Anna Amscheler
Ida Fritsche
Mary Heins
Ella Arveiter
Hulda Darnstaedt
Paula Weber
Christmas Party and Officer Election at WME Class
The WME Christ mas class held a Christmas party at Mrs. Irmalee Quick’s home on Victor Street. Gifts and a food shower supported baskets for the needy. Mrs. Josephine Kupczac retires as president. new officers named include Mrs. Pearl Thompson president and Mrs. Viva Doctorman vice president.
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WME
Christopher Christian Church
Irmalee Quick
S. Victor St
Helen Gilbert
Foreign Lands
Josephine Kupczac
Pearl Thompson
Viva Doctorman
Hazel Eldridge
Betty Ronchetto
Theodora Dia
Dial
Margaret Crow
Bertha Slattery
Velma Williams
Tlen Lucas
Helen May Gilbert
Quick
Christmas Communion Plan At St. Peter's UCC Murphysboro
St. Peter's United Church of Christ invites the community to a Christmas communion service at 6 30 a m at 1512 Spruce Street Murphysboro A Sunday School program follows with a brief program at 7 30 p m Monday The Sunday School hour begins at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 30 a m
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St. Peter’s United Church of Christ
Spruce St
Murphysboro
Pentecost Church Program Tonight at Trinity Murphysboro
Trinity Pentecost Church in Murphysboro presents a Christmas program this Friday at 7 30 p m featuring recitations songs and a play. Rev E R Septein serves as pastor of the church.
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Trinity Pentecost Church
Murphysboro
E.R. Septein
Pearce Family Visits Jefferson City for Christmas
From California Mr and Mrs Tony Pearce and sons Ross and Scott San Fernando California arrived in Johnston City Monday to spend Christmas with his mother Mrs Ada Pearce and his sister Miss Peggy Pearce Jefferson Ave
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Tony Pearce
Ross and
Scott
San Fernando
Calif
Johnston City
Ada Pearce
Peggy Pearce
Jefferson Ave
Altar Society Christmas Party at St. Andrew’s Christopher
The St. Andrew's Ladies Altar Society held a Christmas potluck at the Parish Hall with 18 members and three guests Sister Superior Gregory Sister Cynthia and Sister Lydia attending. Gift exchange and games followed decorations by Mrs Emma Giachetto. Dinner served to all attendees.
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St. Andrew’s Ladies Altar Society of
Christopher
Emma Giachetto
Gregory
Cynthia
Lydia
Friendly Bible Class Christmas Party at Johnston City Church
Johnston City Washington Avenue Baptist Church members held a Christmas party in the church basement on December 10. Mrs. Bessie Atwood presided, a report on Thanksgiving boxes for the needy was given, and Mrs. Bessie Paden led the devotional. Members exchanged gifts and played games. 13 members attended with guests Mrs. Mary Ann Deming and Miss Sue Samuel.
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Friendly
Johnston City
Washington Avenue
Bessie Atwood
Bessie Paden
Corene Samuel
Mattie Jones
Mary Ann Deming
Sue Samuel
Christmas Party At Johnston City Club
Miss Ella Brown hosted a Christmas party at her home on December 12 for members of the First Baptist Church class in Johnston City. The group planned to take a lunch program to Prosperity on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Esther Eberhardt presides, gave a devotional on What's in a Name, and read a prayer by Billy Graham. Bible quiz was directed by Mrs. Mary Edna Powell.
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Ella Brown
E. 9Th Street
Johnston City
First Baptist Church
Esther Eberhardt
Billy Graham
Mary Edna Powell
West Side Women Meet in Carbondale
Members of the West Side Woman's Club of Johnston City held a Christmas dinner at Engel's in Carbondale. President Mrs Mary Wiseman celebrated her birthday with the group singing and a decorated cake. Officers presented Christmas cottages to each member and gifts were exchanged.
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West Side Woman’s Club
Johnston City
Engel’s
Carbondale
Mary Wiseman
Savior Lutheran Christmas Schedule in Carbondale
Savior Lutheran Church at 501 W Main St Carbondale lists a 10 30 a m Christmas day service with one Sunday morning service for the next two Sundays Sunday School is at 9 30 a m and Divine Service at 10 30 a m Sunday School children rehearse the Christmas program Sunday at 2 p m a party in the church basement at 3 30 p m and the Christmas Eve program starts at 7 30 p m
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Our Savior Lutheran Church
W. Main St
Carbondale
Ray C. Rist
Rock Hill Mission Society Christmas Party Held at President’s Home
The Rock Hill Baptist Church Missionary Society of Carbondale met at president Nina M. Nichols home for a Monday Christmas party. The program featured devotions from Scripture, Christmas carols, prayers, and remarks by Rev. L Turley. Potluck supper fed 21 members and the visiting Rev and Mrs Turley who were special guests. A gift exchange followed and the sisters gave the pastor a food basket.
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The
Missionary Society of
Joneses Host Bible Class Christmas Party
Mr and Mrs James B Jones entertained members of the Bible Class of Johnston City Washington Avenue Baptist Church at 1004 Washington Ave on December 12 with a Christmas party. Mrs Stella Smith presided and Mrs Ellen Chaniels gave the devotional reading Luke II. Gifts were exchanged and 15 members were served refreshments after singing carols.
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James B. Jones
Johnston City
Washington Avenue Baptist Church
Washington Ave
Stella Smith
Ellen Chaniels
Lida Atwood
Ella Runnels
Do's and Don'ts of Egg Buying in Fresh Displays
Advice on egg shopping explains avoid paying extra for shell color and instead value freshness. Buy eggs from refrigerated cases where temperature control helps preserve quality and safety.
Episcopal Yule Services Set at St Andrew's Carbondale
St Andrew's Epic Church in Carbondale schedules Christmas Eve services with a 4 pm Boys Choir carol, 11 pm Midnight Mass featuring Missa Seraphica, and a Holy Communion service at 9 am on Christmas Day for those unable to attend. Choirs, soloists, and special offerings accompany traditional carols and decorations.
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St. Andrew's Epic Church
Carbondale
Herbert White
Thelma Partlow
Frank Stobart
Trinity Lutheran Plans Christmas Day Divine Service
Trinity Lutheran Church at 504 N 16th St Herrin will hold a Christmas Day service starting at 8:45 a.m. The church previously announced a Divine Service at 8:45 a.m. on Christmas Day.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
N. 16Th St
Herrin
Christmas Gift Brings Mrs Earl Rogers to Schenectady
Mrs Earl Rogers of Johnston City visits Schenectady New York for Christmas with her son Bill Rogers daughter in law and grandson Gregg. The trip was a Christmas gift from her son and his wife making the holiday reunion possible.
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Earl Rogers
Johnston City
Schenectady
N. Y
Bill Rogers
Gregg
Yale Party For Chester Pupils
A Sunday School party for Chester Methodist Church pupils is set for Saturday at 1 30 p m with a film games and treats. Christmas worship services occur Sunday at 8 30 a m and 10 40 a m and the annual Christmas program is Sunday at 7 p m. The Youth Fellowship plans caroling Monday followed by church refreshments.
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Chester Methodist Church
Youth Fellowship
Kumjoinus Class Decorates Lone Oak Church
The Kumjoinus Class of Lone Oak Church near Herrin held a Christmas party Saturday night. Members decorated the church and set up the Christmas tree. Miss Leonore Rankin entertained with accordion solos. Seventeen people attended including two guests and seven children.
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Lone Oak
Herrin
Leonore Rankin
Dinner for Eurelan class at Johnston City church
Eurelan class of Johnston City First Baptist Church held a Thursday night dinner in the church. President Nettie Doerr led as Roberta Shaw gave a devotional on For God So Loved. A Lottie Moon missionary offering was taken and another will be collected at Sunday School to meet the quota. Gifts for Ernfelt Nursing Home Prosperity were decided. Hostesses were Shaw Lamb Pulley and Stephenson. Twenty four members and guests attended.
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Johnston City
Roberta Shaw
Lottie Moon
Ernfelt Nursing Home
Prosperity
Shaw
Verna Lamb
Arabella Pulley
Pearl Stephenson
Nashville Couple Guests of Springs Family in Johnston City
Mr and Mrs Frank Karg and family of Nashville visited her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Harry Springs and family in Johnston City during the recent trip.
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Frank Karg
Nashville
Harry Springs
Johnston City
Sunday School Began Under Raikes in 1780 England
The article recounts Robert Raikes starting Sunday school in 1780 England to teach reading using the Bible, noting the era’s limited public schooling and access to education for the middle and upper classes. It mentions John Wesley’s involvement and the movement’s spread to America. It urges parental action and offers a home tutoring booklet for 20 cents.
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Robert R. Raikes
England
Robert Raikes
John Wesley
America
Carbondale Legion Plans Christmas Party for Kids
The American Legion in Carbondale will host a Christmas party for local youngsters on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Legion Home. A Christmas tree will stand in the hall and Santa Claus will distribute treats to children.
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The
American Legion
Carbondale
Legion
Santa Claus
Mizpah Class Gift Exchange at Johns ton Baptist Church
Mrs. Eugene Grant led the Mizpah Class meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Buford Howard on Monroe Avenue. Lowell Kelly gave the devotional with a Christmas theme. Gifts were exchanged and prizes awarded to Mrs. Kelly and Clarence Pearce. Refreshments for 23 members were served. Mrs. Theresia Fleming assisted.
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Eugene Grant
Johnston City
Washington Avenue Baptist Church
Buford Howard
Monroe Ave
Lowell Kelly
Kelly
Clarence Pearce
Pearce
Fred McRoy
Harris
Theresia Fleming
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