Watch Night in Carbondale at University Baptist Church
In Carbondale the University Baptist Church hosts a Watch Night program titled Student Night at Christmas on December 30. The service runs from 9:30 p m until after midnight featuring worship and fellowship led by Rev. George M Slayton with local SIU students participating. The church reports reaching its $1 000 goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, symbolized by lights on a world mission map where 36 lit lights each represent $27 75 given to missions.
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University Baptist Church
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
George M. Slayton
Lottie Moon
Watch Night at Bethel AME Service in Carbon Dale
Bethel AME Church in Cardondale hosts a Watch Night service with a 30 minute vesper chimes prelud e from 5 to 5 30 pm and a showing of the film King of Kings. At 11 30 pm a personal New Year devotional will follow in the dining room at 12 05 am. The public is invited and attendees should arrive by 11 30 pm if attending only the later portion.
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Bethel Ame Church
Carbondale
Lewis Dawley
Jehovahs Witness Schedule in Carbondale
Carbondale Jehovahs Witnesses at 301 N Washington Ave publish weekly schedule with Sunday field service at 9 a.m. Watchtower study at 3 p.m on production, market field service at 8:30 a.m, Theocratic Ministry School at 7:30 p.m, service meeting at 8:45 p.m, Thursday book study at 8 p.m on The Basis of Survival, and Saturday magazine work starting 8:30 a.m.
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Jehovahs Witness
Carbondale
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Washington Ave
Services Set at Flying Squadron in Herrin
Services at 2 p m Sunday at the Flying Squadron in Herrin include a sermon by Rev M W Friesner pastor of the Methodist Church of Carterville with special music. The public is invited.
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Herrin
M. W. Friesner
Methodist Church of
Carterville
Hopewell Plans Chocolate Sip at Baptist School
Hopewell Baptist Church School will close the year with a chocolate sip Sunday at 3 p m in the church. The Cradle Roll Department plans the affair led by Mrs Rosette Cole with visitors Mrs A B Brown and Miss Shirley Mason. Parents salons will present a program and both parents and children up to three years old are invited. Each enrolled Cradle Roll child will receive a membership certificate and parents a booklet titled Your Baby.
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Hopewell Baptist Church School
Cradle Roll
Rosette Cole
A. B. Brown
Shirley Mason
Cradle Roll Dept
Special Service Savior Lutheran To Observe New Years Eve
Our Savior Lutheran Church in Carbondale will host a special service on New Year’s Eve at 7 30 p m Regular Sunday services include Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 a m Divine Service at 10 30 a m The Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 7 30 p m Catechumens gather in the church office Saturday at 10 a m
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Our Savior Lutheran Church
Carbondale
Ladies Aid
Murphysboro Family Entertains Guests on Christmas Day
Mr and Mrs Roy Ferrill of Murphysboro hosted Christmas dinner with their children and spouses. Attending were Owen Ferrill Jerry and Allen Pinckneyville Charles Williams and David Jack and Richard Murphysboro Lavern Fisher Judy Edwin. One grandson Thomas Ferrill and his wife and son Michael of East St Louis could not attend. Special guests were Mr and Mrs George Lorentz Rt 2 Murphysboro.
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Roy Ferrill
Murphysboro
Owen Ferrill
Jerry and
Allen
Pinckneyville
Charles Williams
David
Jack
Richard
Lavern Fisher
Judy
Edwin
Thomas Ferrill
Michael
East St. Louis
George Lorentz
Rt. 2
Zeigler Class Holds Christmas Party at Zeigler Church
Harmony Class of Zeigler Christian Church held a Christmas party on December 21 at the home of Mrs. Thomas Zivaly. Teacher Mrs. Harry Goddard and president Mrs. Paul Freeman received gifts. Members answered roll call with a Christian Wish. Mrs. Ross Holland led the devotional.
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Zeigler
Harmony
Zeigler Christian Church
Thomas Zivaly
Harry Goddard
Paul Freeman
Ross Holland
California Guests in Johnston City Visit Relatives
Mrs. Lester M. Jones and Miss Reather Forbes from Long Beach California arrived in Johnston City Friday afternoon for a week’s visit with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wilkins and other relatives. They are former residents.
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California
Johnston City
Lester M. Jones
Reather Forbes
Long Beach
Calif
Bert Wilkins
Jones
Alcohol As Opiate Of Cowards And Influenced Teens
Dr George W Crane argues liquor dulls conscience and aids cowardice in adults and teens. Bert Z a salesman describes how an affair with a business leader's wife led to drink fueled moral lapse. Crane condemns crowd conformity and says brave individuals resist mob pressure. College youth are most influenced by advertisers.
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George W. Crane
Bert Z
America
Communion Service Set at First Methodist Church Murphysboro
The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be administered at a candlelight service Sunday at 7 p.m. at First Methodist Church in Murphysboro. The service, led by Rev. Gail W. Hines, marks a renewal of the Covenant with the Lord as the year ends and the new year begins. Youth helpers assist the pastor, and Sunday School departments move to new meeting places. Baptism will be offered at morning worship to candidates wishing it.
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First Methodist Church
Murphysboro
Methodist
Gail W. Hines
Watch Party In Carterville at Apostolic Church
A New Year Eve watch party will be held Monday night at the Apostolic Church in Carterville. Special music and singing run to midnight with guest singers the Peerless Quartet of West Frankfort. Rev. and Mrs. R. G. Jackson of Murphysboro assist. Refreshments after the service. public invited.
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Apostolic Church
Carterville
Peerless Quartet
West Frankfort
R. G. Jackson
Murphysboro
H. O.cook
Zeigler Circle Hosts Christmas Party at Nemetsky Home
The Zeigler Baptist Church Business Women's Circle held a Christmas party at Mrs. Pete Nemetsky’s home. Nemetsky led the program I Saw the World in Our Christmas Tree. The Week of Prayer was given by Mrs. Dilbeck, Grizzell, and Croessman, with Miss Lucy Jo Belcher, president, in charge.
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Zeigler Baptist Church
Pete Nemetsky
Nemetsky
Kenneth Dilbeck
Homer Grizzell
Charles Croessman
Lucy Jo Belcher
Zeigler GA Girls Present Christmas Skit at Party
The Girls' Auxiliary of Zeigler Baptist Church staged the skit How Can I Have A Part at the Christmas party. Brenda Huey was mistress of ceremonies and Vanetta Padgett played Santa for 35 girls.
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Zeigler GA
Zeigler Baptist Church
Brenda Huey
Vanetta Padgett
Santa Claus
Chili supper hosted by Draper Trucking in Alto Pass
The Draper Trucking Service hosted a chili supper for farmers and families at the Alto Pass Grade School cafeteria on Thursday at 5 pm. A Christmas carol program was presented. Ralph Draper owns and operates the trucking business.
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Draper Trucking Service
Alto Pass
Trinity Lutheran Church Service and Sunday School
Trinity Lutheran Church at 504 N 16th St Herrin will hold Divine Service at 8 45 a m Sunday with Sunday School to follow at 9 45 a m
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Trinity Lutheran Church
N. 16Th St
Herrin
Hutchi Family Hosts Surprise Birthday Dinner
In Marion, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hutchi celebrated Mrs. Walter Hendrickson by hosting a surprise birthday dinner Sunday. Also present were Mr. Hendrickson and daughter Herrin, with Herrin noted for her beer.
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Marion
Claude Hutchison
Walter Hendrickson
Mr. Hendrickson
Daugh Herrin
Creal WMU Holds Christmas Meeting At Mrs Taylor Home
The Woman's Missionary Union of First Baptist Church met December 21 at Mrs. Rosella Taylor's Creal Springs home. Edith Adams presided in Mrs. Lizzie Byassee's absence. Readings included Silent Night and Christmas tales, with gifts exchanged and refreshments served.
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Rosella Taylor
Creal Springs
Woman’s Missionary Union
First Baptist Church
Edith Adams
Lizzie Byassee
Illinois Central Hospital
Paducahey
Myrtle Stotlar
Cora Champion
Wessie Walker
Jewell Peterson
Essie Motsinger
Taylor
Murphysboro Brownies Visit Nursing Homes
Brownie Troop 186 of MurphysboroNews. The group visited local nursing homes with Christmas cookies and handkerchiefs for residents. They gathered at Mrs Leona Crowells home to bake treats and candies prior to the party at Landielen School cafeteria. Four new Brownies joined during an investiture ceremony and year pins were awarded.
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Brownie
Murphysboro
Girl Scouts
Leona Crowell
Landielen
Delta Tau Sorority Dinner Party in Carbondale
Delta Tau Sorority Gamma Era chapter members gathered at the Carbondale Elks Club for a December 20 dinner at 7 p.m. A gift exchange and carols followed, with a food basket donation for a needy family. Patrons included Mrs. Nyle Huffman Mrs. Edina Marberry and Mrs. Lamont Minton. Special guest Grace Grace attended. Hostesses listed: Mrs. Hodge Eaton Mrs. Fred Hiller Mrs. Cecil Davis Mrs. Paul Tucker and Mrs. Lois Nelson.
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Delta Tau Sorority
Carbondale
Cite
Fred Hiller
Cecil Davis
Paul Tucker
Lois Nelson
Past Matrons Club Christmas Party Hosted Nearby
The Zeigler Past Matrons Club of the Illinois Order of Eastern Star held its Christmas gathering at Mrs. Maggie Bosworth’s home with assistants Mrs. Dede Maniez and Mrs. Bob Breeze. Prizes went to Mrs. Fred Green and Mrs. G. W. McDowell. Mrs. Clyde Whaley led the devotional.
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Zeigler Past Matrons
Illinois Order of Eastern Star
Maggie Bosworth
Dede Maniez
Bob Breeze
Fred Green
G. W. McDowell
Clyde Whaley
Steele Family Visits Relatives from Pomona
Mr. and Mrs. William Steele and their three daughters of Pomona California holiday with relatives in Carbondale and Murphysboro. They stay with Mrs. Hazel Trail and with Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson. Mrs. Steele was Miss Alice Marie Nordmeyer daughter of G F Nordmeyer formerly of Murphysboro now in Arizona.
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William Steele
Pomona
Calif
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Hazel Trail
Steele
William B. Thompson
Marion Auxiliary Serves Post Dinner in Holiday Event
The American Legion Auxiliary hosted a Christmas Dinner for Post 147 members and families. Decorations included holly and poinsettia as games and carols filled the evening. Hostesses served refreshments and group photos were taken. A Red Cross Hungary relief donation was made and Christmas baskets prepared for those in need and veteran patients at Anna and Chester hospitals. Next meeting is January 15.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Clara Fries
Helen Howerton
Myrtle Walker
Violet Watson
Lynn Halliburton
Red Cross
Anna and Chester Hospitals
Unitarian Sunday Service in Buckles School
Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship holds Sunday service at 10 30 in Buckles School on the old Murphysboro road. The Rev Rich Henry of Knoxville Tenn will read the sermon on The Enduring Significance of Jesus The Sunday School follows at 10 30 a m.
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Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship
Buckles School
Murphysboro Road
Rich Henry
Knoxville
Tenn
Jesus
Johnston City Residents Visit Chicago Holiday
Johnston City resident Howard Harris left Monday for Chicago to spend the holidays with his brother in law and sister Lemmon Everett. The Rev Henry G Knaub and daughter Eldora also returned Wednesday after visiting relatives in Chicago.
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Johnston City
Howard Harris
Chicago
Lemmon Everett
Henry G. Knaub
Eldora
Christmas Party Held by Murphysboro Girl Scout Troop 198
Girl Scout Troop 198 in Murphysboro hosted a Christmas party and program on December 19. Mothers of the Scouts attended and gifts were exchanged after the program with presents given to the mothers and Scouts.
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Murphysboro
Girl Scout Troop 198
Sgt Drew Visits Mother in Marion During Holidays
Sgt Harlan Drew Jr. and Mrs. Harlan Drew of Bedford Mass visit his mother Mrs Evelyn Drew at 507 S Court St Marion. They arrived Friday and will stay through Jan 7 before moving to Tennessee where Sgt Drew will be stationed.
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Sgt. Drew
Marion S
Harlan Drew Jr
Bedford
Mass
Evelyn Drew
S. Court St
Marion
Tennessee
Turkey Dinner for Junior Women Hosted by Mrs Kretz
Mrs. Victor Kretz of Christopher hosted 16 members of the Christopher Junior Woman's Club at her Ray Ave home Tuesday night. After a turkey dinner members exchanged gifts and revealed secret pals. Mrs. Dorothy Seckardi and Mrs. Kretz won game prizes. Mrs. Billie Vanzandt received the door prize.
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Victor Kretz
Christopher
Christopher Junior Woman's Club
Ray Ave
Dorothy Seckardi
Kretz
Billie Vanzandt
Smith family visiting Lansing for holidays
Mr and Mrs John Smith of Stiritz Michigan spend holidays in Lansing with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Grange Bell and family.
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Michigan
John Smith
Stiritz
Lansing
Mich
Grange Bell
Murphysboro Visit By St Louis Man Ed Martell
Edmund Martell of St Louis visits Murphysboro for holiday time with his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs H RB Hansas of 2303 Clay Street nearby.
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Murphysboro
Edmund Martell
St. Louis
H. RB. Hansas
Clay
Service Center Jehovahs Witnesses Schedule
The Herrin service center at 620% S. 18th St. announces field service on Sunday at 9 a.m. A book study is planned for Thursday at 8 p.m. Magazine work begins Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
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Jehovahs Witnesses
Herrin
S. 18Th St
Scout troop asks tips on first aid at Zeigler meet
Edwin Vantrease spoke on First Aid Hints at a December 20 meeting of the freshman-sophomore Girl Scout troop in Zeigler. Fifteen girls and sponsors Miss Erma Dean Harbison and Miss Tony Zivaly attended.
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Edwin Vantrease
Zeigler
Erma Dean Harbison
Tony Zivaly
Kelley Family Holiday Visits California and Illinois Relatives
Mr and Mrs Pat Kelly of San Bernardino California plan holiday visits with kin in Murphysboro Illinois and Granite City Illinois.
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Kelleys
Pat Kelly
San Bernardino
Calif
Murphysboro
Granite City
Tests Show We Need 8 Hours Sleep
A British Greenland sleep study allowed men to sleep freely for six months and record their hours. The average ended at 7.9 hours per 24 hours, with variation among individuals. Discomfort led to poor sleep and quick returns to rest when possible.
Eat Worleys Spend Holiday Week End in Christopher
Mrs. Eat Worley of Chicago visited Christopher with her sister and brother in law Oscar Lansford and their parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Worley in Zeigler.
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Eat] Worley
Chicago
Christopher
Oscar Lansford
Ernest Worley
Zeigler
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Hopewell
Savior Lutheran
Murphysboro Family
Zeigler Circle
Ralph Draper
Trinity Lutheran
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Lus Ber Co
South Park Avenue
Fieyd
P. Bracy
Wm. Grindle
Wm. T. Bracy
Herrin Post Office
Creal
WMU
Brownies
Carbondale Sorority
Limerick
Anna
S. Main St
Walnut St
Errin
Park Ave
Marion Auxiliary
Unitarians
A.m
Lowell Grott
Str. Mary’s Catholic Church
Chester
Betty Woodcock
Alma Woodcock
Stephen W. Grott
Greenland
In Christopher
Christian
Science
Wipf
Wsil-Tv
Everene Home
DE Soto
Cipsco
Electric Service For
Central Illinois Public Service Company
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