Murphysboro Church Marks Centennial Rite
Bishop Albert R. Zuro weste of Belleville will celebrate Mass on Ascension Thursday May 23 to begin the church centennial at St. Andrews Catholic Church. The first Mass was in 1868 on Ascension Thursday and a new grade school will be dedicated. Rev. Fred rick Renschen is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert R. Zuroweste
Belleville
St. Andrews Catholic Church
Fredrick Renschen
Anna Halpin
Murphysboro
Bob Wierschem
W. H. Weber
Marion First Presbyterian elects deacons and elders
A high school senior and two college freshmen were elected as one year deacons at Marion First Presbyterian Church. Two year deacons were Mrs. Parker and Terry Sanders, with three year terms for Juttie Harrison Floyd Holmes and C. R. Davenport. Ray Harris and Paul Miller named elders. Trustees Lester Throgmorton and Robert High. Treasurers Robert Parker and Harris. Librarian Mrs. Elizabeth Welch. Tim Van Roekel secretary. Miller Sunday School coordinator. Budget set at 19 973, up 395 from 1967. Training January 16 and 23. installations February 4. Marion First Baptist to hold Fountain Nursing Home services Sunday at 1 30 p.m. Rev C R Walker leads. Kenneth Rushing music director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion First Presbyterian Church
Carol Woolcott
Marion High School
David Fozard
Tim van Roekel
Southern Illinois University
Joseph van Roekel
Robert Parker
Terry Sanders
Juttie Harrison
Floyd Holmes
C. R. Davenport
Ray Harris
Paul Miller
Lester Throgmorton
Robert High
Harris
Elizabeth Welch
Miller
John Steffan
Nellie Byars
W. C. Anderson
John Ledbetter
John E. Giles
Marion
Convention secretary resigns to pursue higher education
The Rev. David K Alexander, secretary of the student department of the Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, announces plans to resign to do special studies in higher education starting Feb. 1. He holds a doctorate from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has served as national director of Southern Baptist student work for six years. He has spoken at the Baptist Student Center on Southern Illinois University campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David K. Alexander
Sunday School Board
The
Southern Baptist Convention
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
Tex
Alexander
Southern Baptist
Baptist Student Center
Southern Illinois University
Axtelle to Speak on The Problems of Peace at Unitarian Fellowship
Dr. George E. Axtelle, professor of philosophy at Southern Illinois University, will present a talk titled The Problems of Peace to the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The public is invited to the program at the Meeting House on University and Elm, with an informal discussion afterward and coffee served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Axtelle
Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship
Axtelle
Southern Illinois University
Unitarian Fellowship
Meetting House
University and Elm
Zion United Church of Christ elects Kobler president
Herbert M. Kobler of Marion was elected president of Zion United Church of Christ council at a Monday meeting. He is a deacon and Sunday School teacher, joined in 1934, and will lead with officers including William Drake and Louis Flack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert M. Kobler
Marion
Zion United Church of Christ Council
Kobler
Walter Pape
William Drake
Louis Flack
Robert Fietsam
Elroy Grounds
WMU members hear speakers at quarterly Baptist meeting
Rev Thomas Adams of Johnston City spoke on Impelled by Love at the Williamson Baptist Association meeting in Johnston City Baptist Church where he pastors. Mrs James Smith and Evelyn Tulley discussed the theme and a birthday cake for missionaries was shared. The next meeting is March 29 in Carterville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Adams
Johnston City
The
Woman’s Missionary Union
Williamson Baptist Association
Adams
Johnston City Baptist Church
James Smith
Evelyn Tulley
Carbondale
Smith
Illinois Baptist Association
Miss Tulley
Raymond Walker
Herrin
Robert Goepfert
Betty Sanders
Irene Rix
Parish Park Baptist Church
George Davis
Carterville
Indian missions lesson and church talks at Wesleyan meeting
Mrs. Ray Purcell led a program on Navajo Indians and New Mexican missions at the Johnston City Wesleyan Service Guild meeting. Devotions were given by Mrs. Harold Simpson and topics included a Christian life article by Harry Blade Walker and church mergers from Methodist Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Purcell
Johnston City
Wesleyan Service Guild
Purcell
Harold Simpson
Harry Blade Walker
Methodist Women Magazine
Sam DeMaster
Warm new minister in Herrin finds hospitality strong
Rev. Robert Walther, 33, new First Christian Church pastor in Herrin, arrives with wife Donna and three children. He recalls the town’s hospitality from day one, noting a bean dinner and stocked groceries. He aims to stay for years and engage with local ministries and youth organizations.
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Kay Gregory
Herrin
Walther
Milligan College
Tennessee
Walter
Bob Walther
Mr. Walther
Christian Theological Seminary
Indianapolis
Ind
Donna
Felicia Kay
Cheryl
Lynn
Robbie
Miles Avenue Christian Church
Cleveland
Ohio
Herb Wilson
Wilson
Mt. Vernon Central Christian Church
Spartanburg
Corner House Christian Church
Hubbard
Herrin Ministerial Association
Ohio Christian Endeavor
Roger Shandoltzer
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Barbara
Gwen
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L. E. Brooking
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