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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1958
Page
5
Recently completed remodeling program at First Baptist Church in Murphysboro features Rev H T Rafael and Dr Gernz among attendees. Local pastor presided as Dr Gernz spoke about community renewal during the ceremony.
More than 7,000 Christian Scientists from around the world gathered in Boston for the Mother Church annual meeting. The Board of Directors urged believers to greet the space age with faith in God's direction and care, saying reliance on divine power will bring peace and harmony to individuals and the world.
The First Baptist Church of Carbondale will host Vacation Bible School starting Monday. Classes run weekdays 9 to 11 30 a m for two weeks with sessions for nursery through junior high directed by Mrs Louis W Fields. The Sunday program Sunday at 730 p m features children from Kindergarten through Junior Department and supports the Winning the Children for Christ program.
A reflective line discusses whether humanity can contain and neutralize the malevolent forces aiming to weaponize space age innovations. The quote cautions about safeguarding progress against potential abuse and societal harm.
Grace Church plans a Vacation Bible School at Grace Church Carbondale from 8 30 a m to 11 a m daily Monday through Friday through June 20 for ages 3 to 14. Mrs Lorena Williams is superintendent. Closing exercises with a fellowship period and handwork display on June 20 at 7 30 p m, followed by a children’s picnic.
Fresh pineapple is used in thin slices inside cream cheese sandwiches. Dip in milk and egg mixture, then brown in a skillet and serve immediately.
The Southern Illinois Annual Methodist Conference in Granite City named the Rev. Adams as new pastor of Grace Church Carbondale. Adams, a 1953 Southern Illinois University graduate, previously served in East St. Louis and Crab Orchard. He will lead services at 10:30 a.m. and direct youth activities at the Little Grassy camp in July with a reception planned June 13.
The Chapel Choir of New Zion Baptist Church Carbondale 410 E Willow St presents the annual spring concert and robe dedication service Sunday at 7 p.m. Rev W H Clark pastor invites the public.
A large fresh pineapple is halved and cubed, then heaped back in the shell. Generous crumbles of blue cheese top the fruit, served with a tart French dressing for a distinctive salad.
St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Carbondale will hold a cornerstone laying ceremony for the new church building this Sunday at 4 p m. Rev Robert T Hutsch will lay the cornerstone with help from neighboring priests. The rite blesses the building foundations and marks progress toward the dedication of a new church. Parishioners are invited.
Dongola Lutheran Church will start a Bible school on Monday and run until June 20. Directors include Rev. Edward Johnson and Mrs. Grant L Taylor. The program offers kindergarten through intermediates with a structured progression from beginners to juniors.
The Gospel Assembly Church of Anna will hold a 10 day Vacation Bible School starting Monday. Sessions run 6 to 8 30 p m and close June 19. Theme is Bible Sea Adventures led by Rev John P Marlow pastor at E Davie St and Brady Mill Road inviting all children.
The Rev. Anna Jones of Herrin will address Flying Squadron services at 2 p m Sunday on S 16th Street in Herrin.
Trinity Lutheran Church at 504 North 16th Street Herrin will hold Divine Service Sunday at 7 p m led by Pastor R C Rist.
The Cherub and Junior choirs at First Baptist Church Murphysboro wore new robes for dedication services on Sunday. Sixty children performed under Mrs Edna Pieron with 20 Cherubs and 40 Juniors singing two pieces The Sabbath Bells are Ringing and Jubilate.
Mr and Mrs Carl Gayer of Plumfield entertained Sunday with a party for next years sophomores at Zeigler Community High School After refreshments the group attended church at White Church at Plumfield The party was a delayed house warming for the Gayers Mrs Gayer was the class teacher during the time the home was being built
Leonard T. Carney of Boston Massachusetts was named head of the Christian Science Board of Directors at the denomination’s annual meeting attended by over 7 000 Christians Scientists worldwide. He succeeds Miss Mabel Ellen Lucas of Brookline and will serve a one year term. Carney is a trustee of the Christian Science Publishing Society and holds degrees from Grinnell College and Harvard Law School. He has long been an authorized teacher and practitioner and served on the Board of Lectureship from 1943 to 1947.
The Vacation Church School starts Monday at 9 a m. at First Methodist Church Carbondale for two weeks with sessions 9 to 11 a m. daily. Kindergarten to intermediate ages invited with themed lessons led by named staff.
Daily Vacation Bible School kicks off Monday at 9 a m at Christopher Methodist Church with classes held each morning through June 20.
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Vanslyck of Christopher left for an extended vacation on Wednesday. They will drive through the West visiting Mr. and Mrs. M. Deitweiller in Phoenix and then proceed to Henderson, Nevada to see their daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eisen.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated in the 10 30 a m service at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Carbondale. Sunday School and Adult Bible Class are at 9 30 a m. Divine services are at 8 30 and 10 30 a m. Announcements are to be made on Saturday from 4 to 5 and 7 to 8 p m in the church office. Vacation Bible School begins Monday at 9 a m and daily weekday sessions through Fri June 20 in the basement auditorium. Sunday School teachers meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the church office. The Adult Membership Class meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church office.
Circle 2 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church Carbondale outlined plans for the year during a Tuesday morning coffee at Mrs. A. D. Kiestler's home. Devotions led by Mrs. W. L. Stafford featured the Lord's Prayer. A finance committee meeting was announced for the church on Thursday with Mrs. F. E. Spinlee, Mrs. C. E. Fehren baker, and Mrs. John Armstrong named to attend. The July meeting will be a lawn coffee at the Fehrenbaker residence.
The Rev. William R. Warner and family were honored at a Johnston City First Methodist potluck. Warner, pastor for four years, is transferred to Karnak and Olmstead churches and will lead Sunday services at the new pastorate. Mrs. Warner and Tom Peeler spoke, with a Kendrick duet. Rev. Floyd Hale will lead Sunday services at Johnston City.
Vacation Bible School will open Monday in the New Era school house near Carbondale. Sessions run daily 8 30 a m to 11 30 a m through June 20. Children aged 4 to 16 are invited.
Louis Lebash Jr. a communications repairman second class in the U S Air Force is spending a 30 day leave with his parents in Zeigler Illinois during the time at home he will visit relatives and friends and report back to duty.
Completes eight weeks of training at the Army Armor Training Center Fort Knox Pvt. Donald R. Minton 22 son of Mr and Mrs Joseph W Minton Carbondale.
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