Methodists vote to study Kerner Report and union plan
Southern Illinois United Methodist Conference in Carbondale approves study of the Kerner Report across all churches until September. The session also backs union plans for three Illinois conferences and raises minimum salaries for pastors effective June 1968, with further raises for associate members in 1969.
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Southern Illinois
U.S. Riot Commission
National Advisory Commission On Civil Disorders
Kerner
United Methodist Southern Illinois Conference
Carbondale
Lance Webb
John Beaty
East St. Louis
Board of Christian Social Concerns
Joseph Evers
St. Paul’s
Keith J. Leenhouts
Royal Oak
Mich
Illinois
John Grob
United Brethren
Methodist Central Illinois
Rock
United Methodist Southern Conference
New Officers Installed By Fellowship at Marion Church
Mrs. A. C. Storme was installed as president of the Christian Women's Fellowship at the Marion First Christian Church. Also installed were Mrs. James Bradley vice president Mrs. Harvey Felts treasurer Mrs. John P. Henry assistant treasurer and Mrs. James McNary secretary. Service stewardship leaders include Mrs. Ralph Couch Mrs. William A. Armstrong and Mrs. George Durr. Group leaders named were Mrs. Burns Mrs. Armstrong Mrs. Henry Mrs. Harvey L. McKinney Mrs. L. C. Cavaness and Mrs. S. W. Whittington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Storme
Christian Women’s Fellowship
Marion First
L. C. Cavaness
S. W. Whittington
Memorial services honored Senator Kennedy in Southern Illinois churches
Ministers across Southern Illinois adapted sermons and held memorials for Senator Robert F. Kennedy. In Marion pastors spoke on Kennedy related themes, with Rev. VanRoekel weaving the event into regular services and Rev. Malcom-Hollis delivering a Kennedy sermon at 11 am plus a planned requiem mass. Carbondale held a memorial mass at 9:30 pm with readings by local pastors and an address by Rev. Sumner inviting all faiths to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois
Robert Kennedy
Marion
Robert F. Kennedy
Joseph VanRoekel
Carterville
VanRoekel
Raphael Malcom- Hollis
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Sen. Kennedy
C. R. Walker
First Baptist Church
John F. Kennedy
Carbondale
Sen
St. Francis Xavier Church
Melvin B. Haas
Albert Hillestad
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
William Longman
First Christian Church
Loyd Sumner
Olivet Free Will Baptist Church
SIU Offers New Religious Studies Courses In Summer Quarter
SIU unveils three new courses in religious studies for the summer quarter New Testament History and Literature Religion in America and An Introduction to the Oriental Humanities taught by Dr L Edward Smith and Dr Shu hien Liu. Classes meet at 8 30 9 36 and 10 30 a m with option to count as electives or toward a minor. Dr Smith a Fulnam University alum and Baptist Student Center staffer leads the first two courses while Dr Liu heads the third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Southern Illinois University
L. Edward Smith
SIU
Baptist Student Center
Fulnam University
Dr. Smith
New Orleans Theological Seminary
Shu-hien Liu
Oliver completes training as air traffic control operator
Army Private First Class Alvin L. Oliver, 20, son of Mr and Mrs Cletus M Oliver of Rt. 1 Vienna, completed training as an air traffic control operator at Keesler Air Force Base Mississippi. The Carbondale Township board held its regular monthly meeting Wednesday with payment of bills as the only business, per Supervisor I W Brandon.
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Army
Alvin L. Oliver
Cletus M. Oliver
Rt. 1
Vienna
Keesler Air Force Base
Miss
Carbondale
I. W. Brandon
50th Anniversary for Rev Boatman Honored by Clergy and Laymen
The Rev. William J. Boatman of Murphysboro marks 50 years since ordination on June 16 1918 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Chicago area. A public reception runs 2 to 4 PM at First Lutheran Church basement with a two hour program and fellowship. He served 40 years as pastor in Murphysboro and retired in 1964 while continuing as supply pastor. He was educated at Colburn Academy Weidner Institute Chicago Lutheran Seminary and Carthage College. He organized Belmont Park Lutheran Mission and served 22 years on the Illinois Synod mission board. He is married to Adelee List with twin daughters.
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Herman
London
England
New Jersey
Federal Reserve Bank of
New York City
Greenville College
Greenville
Washington University
St. Louis
McGowan
Wolf Lake
Southern Illinois
Johnson County
Creal Springs
Marion County
Goreville
Southern Illinois University
New Burnside
Dixon Springs
Glendale
Pittsburg
William J. Boatman
Murphysboro
First Lutheran Church
14Th
Manning Streets
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Fort Wayne
Ind
Lyle D. Sucher
O. M. Meyer
Chester
Arnold Kaitschuk
Campbell Hill
Lee Pope Ward
Edward L. Bencini
Joseph Daniel
Lynn D. Sifford
Anna
Mr. Boatman
William D. West
de Soto
Boatman
First Lutheran
Richland County
Olney
Colburn Academy
Mulberry
Weidner Institute
Colburn
Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary
Carthage College
Carthage
Belmont Park Lutheran Mission
Chicago
Illinois Synod of the United Lutheran Church
Murphysboro City
Lions Club
Lions
Midwest
Adelee List
Walter Kilgus
Morrison
June Boatman
Mt Olivet to Observe 102nd Anniversary in Carbondale
The Mt Olivet church in Carbondale marks its 102nd anniversary with a 1 30 p m basket dinner and a 3 p m service led by Rev Loyd C Sumner pastor of the Mt Olivet church The Rev C C Clayton pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church in Carbondale will speak and his church choir will sing The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivet Free Will Baptist Church
Carbondale
Loyd C. Sumner
C. C. Clayton
Hopewell Baptist Church
Rev Rowatt and wife earn church degrees in Louisville
The Rev Wade Rowatt Jr and his wife Mary Jo Rowatt earned masters degrees May 31 at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. Rowatt received the Master of Divinity. Mary Jo earned the Master of Church Music degree with a music education and organ emphasis. The couple, SIU graduates, plan to reside in Lakeland Florida where he will serve as associate pastor starting August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Rowatt Jr
Wade Rowatt
Carterville
Mary Jo
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Rowatt
Herrin Township
Mill Shoals
Lewis C. Brock
Fairfield
Rowatts
Southern Illinois University
Lakeland
Fla
Reverend Carlton to Begin Duties at Effingham
A reception for the Rev. Donald Carlton pastor of Grace Methodist Church Carbondale is set for 5 30 p m Sunday in the church basement 601 S Marion He will assume his duties in Effingham June 16
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Carlton
Grace Methodist Church
Carbondale
S. Marion
Mr. Carlton
Effingham
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Wolf Lake Ware
Victor Herman
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Vandalia
Christian
Science
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E. Illinois Ave
Walnut Street
Herrin Lumber Co
South Park
Herrin
Beth Jacob
Brodsky
Stanley Brodsky
Temple Beth Jacob
Dr. L. Edward Smith
Christian Science
WGGH
KSD
Rev. W. J. Boatman
Carlton
Volkswagen
Epps Motors, Inc
Highway 13
Lake Road
Carbondale, Illinois
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