Grace Methodist Pastor Reappointed in Carbondale
The Rev. Jack L. Adams is reappointed pastor of Grace Methodist Church Carbondale for a third year by Bishop Charles W Brashares. He joins the Carbondale District boards and committees and will lead Holy Communion the first Sunday of the new conference year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack L. Adams
Grace Methodist Church
Carbondale
Southern Illinois Conference
Charles W. Brashares
Illinois Area
Adams
Grace
Little Grassy Lake
Duane Bodeen
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Story Hour Opens At Chester Library This Summer
The Chester Public Library starts its first summer session of Children's Story Hour on Tuesday from 2 30 to 3 30 pm. Sponsored by the Chester Woman's Club it welcomes children over five. Miss Helen Proctor and Miss Marjorie Bryden lead. The hours continue each Tuesday afternoon through the summer. Mrs Jessie Huffstutter chairs the program with Librarian Mrs Paul Nagel.
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Chester Public Library
Chester Woman’s Club
Helen Proctor
Marjorie Bryden
Jessie Huffstutter
Paul Nagel
Campbell Hill Church to Hold Annual Picnic Sunday
St. Peter's Lutheran Church Campbell Hill announces its annual picnic on church grounds this Sunday. Children from St. Peter's Lutheran School will perform at 8 p.m. with plays drills and songs. Closing exercises were held today and pupils will travel to St. Louis on Wednesday for a sightseeing trip.
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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Campbell Hill
St. Peter’s Lutheran School
St. Louis
Gall Family Visits Across States With Friends and Relatives
Mr and Mrs Alex Gall of Los Angeles and Mr and Mrs Joe Gall with son Gregory of Hammond spent Tuesday in Christopher with Mr and Mrs Alex Balabas and family They also visited Mr and Mrs Joseph Gall and family of Carbondale and other friends in Harrisburg.
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Alex Gall
Los Angeles
Calif
Joe Gall
Gregory
Hammond
Ind
Christopher
Alex Balabas
Joseph Gall
Carbondale
Harrisburg
Visiting Parents In Johnston City For Vacation
Mrs Willis Hendricks and her child from Atlanta Georgia are spending a vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs John Harlan in Johnston City.
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Willis Hendricks
Atlanta, Ga
John Harlan
Johnston City
Mass Said At Cemetery In Herrin Observance
The Rev Bernard P Mongan celebrated a Memorial Day Mass at St Carlos Cemetery Herrin, with about 250 in attendance. Herrin Knights of Columbus sponsored the service and prepared the site. Benny Calcaterra led helpers and provided lunch after grass cutting and grave decoration.
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Bernard P. Mongan
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
Herrin
St. Carlos Cemetery
Herrin Knights of Columbus
Benny Calcaterra
Vacation Bible School Begins at First Methodist Church
A two week Vacation Bible School will start Monday at the First Methodist Church Murphysboro. Sponsored by the Commission of Christian Education the program runs 9 to 11 a m weekdays with Bible lessons singing and crafts. Director Mrs J B Howard leads a staff of teachers and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Murphysboro
Commission of Christian Education
J. B. Howard
Pastor to Speak at Flying Squadron Services
The Rev. Jack Boles of the Church of God in Scottsboro will speak at 2 p m Sunday at Flying Squadron services on S. 16th St Herrin. Special music and singing are planned and the public is invited.
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Jack Boles
Church of God In
Scottsboro
Flying Squadron Services
S. 16Th St
Herrin
Weekend Visitors From Bloomington Visit Memorial Day
Weekend visitors Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Alexander of Bloomington spent Memorial Day weekend with Mrs. Nuburn Bryant in Johnston City. Mrs. Bryant accompanied the couple back to Bloomington.
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Gilbert Alexander
Bloomington
Nuburn Bryant
Johnston City
Return Home for Mr and Mrs Carnahan in Chicago
Mr and Mrs James Carnahan returned to their home in Chicago after visiting Herrin with her parents Mr and Mrs Esco Penninger and other relatives and friends.
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James Carnahan
Chicago
Herrin
Council Plans Senior Banquet for Herrin Catholic Youth Council
The Catholic Youth Council of Herrin will honor graduating seniors at a banquet in St. Marys gym on Tuesday. Diane Alegnani chairs arrangements and asks all members to contact her to attend. Newly elected officers include John Berra president Loretta Calcaterra vice president Mary Grace Holback secretary John Fisher treasurer and others. Retiring officers are Karleen Knerr president John Comerio vice president John Cannaghie treasurer and Berra secretary. CYC members are asked to attend Recollection at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.
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Catholic Youth Council
Herrin
St. Mary’s
Diane Alegnani
John Berra
Loretta Calcaterra
Mary Grace Holback
John Fisher
Miss Alegnani
Kathy Lauber
Dan DeClue
John Venegoni
Karleen Knerr
John Comerio
John Cannaghie
Berra
CYC
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
Adams St Baptist Church Herrin Celebrates First Anniversary
The Adams Street Baptist Church Herrin marks its first anniversary this Sunday. Organized June 7 1959 with 17 members the church has 33 in membership. Rev Raymond Walker serves as pastor the congregation has purchased an additional dwelling and three lots to be dedicated at 1 30 p m Sunday. A hymn sing is set for 7 30 p m Saturday with a basket dinner at noon after morning worship.
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Adams St. Baptist Church
Herrin
Raymond Walker
Confirmation Rites Planned at Our Savior Lutheran Church
Our Savior Lutheran Church Carbondale plans confirmation at the 10 30 a m service Sunday with the Solemn rite. Rev Ray Rist, pastor, announces a High School group picnic Sunday at 4 p m. Gamma Delta Lutheran student association meets Sunday 7 30 p m in the church basement. Vacation Bible School runs June 6 to June 17 from 9 a m for children four to fourteen in the basement auditorium.
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Our Savior Lutheran Church
Carbondale
Ray Rist
Gamma Delta
Lutheran Student Association
New 4-H Club Formed in Johnston City
A Johnston City junior 4-H club was organized at City Park Cabin on Wednesday. Mrs. Robert Hopkins will lead. Elected officers include Anita Hopkins president Mary Jane Moake vice president Carolyn Farris secretary Barbara Hunter treasurer Connie Meade recreational chairman Ruth Ann Niderstros Irene Hughes reporters. Miss Shiela Evans named representative to the 4-H federation council. Next meeting set for June 15.
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Robert Hopkins
Anita Hopkins
Mary Jane Moake
Carolyn Farris
Barbara Hunter
Connie Meade
Ruth Ann Niderstros
Irene Hughes
Shiela Evans
4-H Federation Council
Church Plans Survey Action for First Baptist in Carbondale
A spot survey of Carbondale tied to the First Baptist Church future program was authorized May 25. Selwyn Smith of New York will assist, and a representative committee including William Etherton William Hinchcliff William Colp and Mrs Stewart Chandler will study church needs and building plans. Assistant pastor Willard G Foote leads worship with Richard Fears as lay leader.
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Carbondale
First Baptist Church
Selwyn Smith
New York
American Baptist Convention Division
Home Mission Societies
Smith
Maurice Williams
William Etherton
William Hinchcliff
William Colp
Stewart Chandler
Walter Elder
Ralph Swick
Ned Farris
Willard G. Foote
Richard Fears
Judy Helton
Virgil Etherton
Revival Underway at Zeigler Church of the Nazarene
A revival began Wednesday at Zeigler Church of the Nazarene and runs through June 12. The Rev. Walter Johnson is the speaker with special church singing. Services start each evening at 7 30 and the public is invited.
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Zeigler Church of the Nazarene
Walter Johnson
Youth for Christ gathering set at County Line Church
Interdenominational Youth for Christ meeting scheduled Saturday at 7 30 p m at County Line Christian Church southeast of Carbondale. Rev Claude Smith of Nazaren e Church Du Quoin to speak. Youth for Christ includes youths from over a dozen Carbondale and Murphysboro area churches. A banner will be awarded to the largest church group.
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Youth For Christ
County Line Christian Church
Carbondale
Claude Smith
Nazarene Church of
du Quoin
Murphysboro
Rand Couple Visits Johnston City Relatives in Illinois
Mr and Mrs Walter Rand of Chicago spend two weeks with Mrs Rand s parents Mr and Mrs Robert Leck in Johnston City Illinois The visit showcases a family reunion arrangement during a summer trip.
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Walter Rand
Chicago
Robert Leck
Johnston City
Marriage Is More Than Romance It Also Carries Responsibility
Ruth Millett argues teen marriages need responsibility and financial readiness. A reader shares a 19 year old couple's experience, noting strain from poverty and reliance on parents, urging teens to wait until self support is possible. The piece endorses delaying marriage for a stable, lasting union.
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Ruth Millett
Class Elects Officers of the Serve Class at First Methodist Church
The First Methodist Church in Chester elected officers for the Serve Class during the regular meeting. Emma Karstetter was named president, Allen Francis as vice president, Opal Harrell as treasurer, Nathan Cohen as recording secretary, and Ray Manwaring retired after 18 years as secretary.
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First Methodist Church
Chester
Emma Karstetter
Allen Francis
Opal Harrell
Nathan Cohen
Ray Manwaring
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