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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1961

Page

5

First Baptist Carbondale Children’s Day Plans and Vacation

At First Baptist Church Carbondale the Sunday morning worship hour is the Children’s Day observance with the theme God In Our Home and a worship drama led by Mrs. Ralph Swick. Ralph D Swick of Southern Illinois University will preside at the 10 30 a m Children’s Day Service, while Rev Willard Fonte, the pastor, and his family leave Monday for Portland and the American Baptist Convention. Norman McRoy will preside at the evening service. Vacation Bible School runs Monday 9 a m to 11 30 a m with the theme Christ in My Life and personal relationships. Teachers and student helpers are named.

First Baptist Church of Carbondale God Ralph Swick Ralph D Swick South Ern Hlinais University Willard Fonte Leff Portland Gregor Norman McRoy Christ Robert Coatley Edgar Rich Jack Reno William Mincheliff Claude Etherton Tom Engran Eiffie Blythe Nellie Hawkins Gail Siells Daisy Meininger Susan Farris Jean McRoy Rebecca Hawkins Glenda Vaughn Cherlene Robinson

New Church Formed in Herrin Illinois

A Church of Christ is organized in Herrin meeting in a rent church building used by Trinity Lutheran Church. About 15 members with 20 weekly attendance, organized two months ago by Valgene Gould Howard Barnes and Mrs Wayne Hindman. Pastor is Reverend Louis Douthitt. Services 10 am and 7 30 pm Sundays. Sunday School at 10 am. Midweek class and singing at 7 30 pm Wednesdays. Meetings begin June 19 led by Lexie Ray of Poole Ky as mission work. The Poole congregation donated seats and books. Plan to install cooling service. The church supports Herald of Truth on Channel 12 Cape Girardeau.

Church of Christ Herrin Trinity Lutheran Church Valgene Gould Energy Howard Barnes Wayne Hindman Louis Douthitt Carbondale Insurance Barnes Tupelo Miss Lexie Ray Poole Ray My. Ray Carterville New Herria Cape Girardeau

Named President Mary Lee Gough Nay Named Leader of Boston Church

Mrs Mary Lee Gough Nay of Boston and Chicago was named president of the Mother Church the First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston at the annual meeting Monday. A native of McKinney Texas she has been a teacher and practitioner of Christian Science for many years.

Mary Lee Gough Nay Boston Chicago First Church of Christ, Scientist McKinney Texas

New Pastor Appointed at West Frankfort First Christian Church

The Rev. John C. Tigner will lead West Frankfort First Christian Church. Formerly pastor at the First Church of Christ in Georgetown for 34 years, he and his wife with four children moved to 407 East Poplar Street. He replaces Rev. Glen Wheeler who resigned in February to pastor in Ironton, Illinois. His first sermon in West Frankfort will be this Sunday.

John C. Tigner West Frankfort First Christian Church Fist Church of Christ Georgetown Cincinnati Bible: Seminary Mr. Tigner West Jeriikdad E. Poplar St Glenn Wheeler Ironton Qalo Tigner West Frankfort

Good Shepherd Plans Bible School at Carbondale

The Church of the Good Shepherd in Carbondale holds its annual Vacation Church School starting Monday at 9 a.m. Classes run weekdays through June 1298. Superintendent Mrs Audrey Dudenbostel says all classes are well staffed. registrar Mrs Jacqueline Peckler will take registrations Monday morning. The staff will be dedicated to the congregation this Sunday. Church Council meets Tuesday at 8 p.m., and the Stewardship Committee gathers Thursday at 8 p.m.

Good Shepherd Plans Bible School Church of the Good Shepherd Carbondale Audrey Dudenbostel Jacqueline Peckler iChurch Council Stewardship Committee

Piano Recital At Mrs Webb Home In Murphysboro

Seven area students performed in a piano recital Wednesday at teacher Mrs Clyte Webb's Murphysboro home. Participants included Deborah Buckman Stephen Kance Tommy Webb Audrey Cardwell Deborah Graper Sue Carruthers and Sharon Moschee Test.

Area Pique Clyte Webb Murphysboro Deborah Buckman Stephen, Kance Tommy Webb Audrey Cardwell Deborah Graper Sue ‘Carruthers Sharon Moschee

Bid Opening Set Tuesday for First Presbyterian Church

Sealed bids for construction of a new First Presbyterian Church in Murphysboro will be opened Tuesday night at 8 p.m. in the basement of the present church at Walnut and 18th Streets. Bids will be reviewed for alternates and special provisions with no action expected that night. ground breaking is planned around July 3.

First Presbyterian Murphysboro Walnut and 18Th Streets North 18Th Street Koehn

Sermon Theme Announced In Carbondale

Grace Methodist Church Carbondale announces a Sunday program with Rev Jack L Adams delivering The Forgiving Father at 8 30 and 10 30 worship services The evening sermon at 7 20 will address The Key to Brotherhood A Daily Vacation Church School runs June 23 with classes 8 11 am director Mrs Gene Liller A Woman's Society meeting Tuesday installs new officers president Mrs A R Montgomery Parking lot plans discussed at Quarterly Conference presided by Rev Bayne D Wilson Thursday Wesleyan class holds a covered dish supper and meeting

Siver Grace Methods Couch Carbondale Jack L. Adams Arly Roy K. Harris, Jr Gene Liller Woman's Society of Christian Service Roy B. Parks A. R. , Montgomery

Church of Christ Bible School Plans Vacation Program

The Church of Christ at 140 West Sycamore Street Carbondale will hold its Vacation Bible School June 12 to 16. Daily classes run 9 to 11 30 for pre school groups ages 4 to 6 8 and 9 to 11 12. teen classes also offered. Refreshments provided each day. all children invited.

Church OF Christ Plans Bible School Church of Christ West Sycamore Street Carbondale

Raleigh man elected by Brotherhood in Illinois Baptist

John Peyton of Raleigh Saline County was named president of the Illinois Baptist Association at its weekend convention in Pinckneyville. James Blaylock of Granite City was elected vice president and Dan Ervin of Norris City as secretary. The 1962 convention will be in Tinley Park.

Raleigh Pinckneyville The Ilinois Baptist Association John Peyton Saline County James Blaylock Granite City Dan Ervin Norris City Tintey Park

Tent Meeting on Rt 148 Hosts Rev Daugherty and Underdwoods

A tent meeting on Route 148 between Christopher and Zeigler features Rev. Robert Daugherty as speaker and the Singing Underwoods providing special music. Public invited. services begin at what appears to be 7 p.m.

Christopher Zeigier Robert Daugherty

Commencement Theme Highlighted For Carbondale Church

Honor graduates and congregants await a Sunday program at Carbondale Church led by Rev and Mrs Das Crocker. Activities include a 7:20 am breakfast, 10:40 am worship with graduates as guests, and sermons themed "Commencement" for children. Week plans cover Vacation Church School, Sunday schools, and Women's Society coffees.

Carbondale Das Crocker Mr. Crocker

Rev Hassell To Be Honored At Cambria Church Anniversary

The Cambria First Apostolic Church will honor Rev James Hassell for his 31st anniversary as pastor with services this weekend. Former associates from Indiana Missouri and Illinois will attend. Services start 2 PM Friday and 10 AM Saturday, with 7 38 PM Friday and Saturday evening services. Meals will be served to all guests. Public invited.

Cambria

Boskydell School Weeklong Bible Study Begins Monday

Boskydell School and Boskydell Church announce a weeklong program with the theme Christ In My Life. Sessions run 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. through June 17, including nursery to junior high departments.

Boskydell T Christ

Marion Church Program Told

A worship program through July 16 at Marion First Presbyterian Church lists sermons and anthems led by Rev. Joseph Van Toekel and music director Mrs Gordon Bell. Highlights include June 1 Children of the King anthem This Is My Fathers World sung by the junior choir, June 25 Apostolic Foundation anthem Send Out by Light, July 2 Temple of Gods Glory anthem Consider and Hear Me, and July 16 The Triumphant Spirit anthem Lord For Thy Mercy Sake, with a general theme on The Work of the Holy Spirit in Creation including the Human Realm. sermons also at Carterville First Presbyterian Church.

Marion First Presbyterian Church Joseph van Toekel Gordon Bell Richard Nawton Mra R. Maxton Children of the Kingdon

Annual Picnic Planned Sunday in Carbondale

Our Savior Lutheran Church Carbondale invites all members and friends to a Sunday annual church and Sunday school picnic at City Reservoir Park at 2 30 p m Holy Communion will be celebrated in 8 30 and 10 30 a m services Announcements available in church office Saturday 4 00 to 5 00 p m and 7 60 8 p m Vacation Bible School starts Monday at 8 a m through June 23 in the church basement auditorium

Our Savior Lutheran Church Carbondale City Reservoir Park Base’ment

Church Festival Planned for July 22

The Catholic Women’s Circle met Tuesday to organize the annual church festival set for July 22. Committee members include Peggy Mardy Charlene Savant Gloria Schiff and Alice McDaniel. Hostesses were McDaniel Eva Litton Jean Heiser and Martin.

Catholic Womens Cinh Peggy Mardy S Charlene Savant Gloria Schiff Alice McDaniel McDaniel Eva Litton Jean Heiser Martin

Two Singers Plan Concert At Carbondale Church

Joe May and Rosetta Tharpe, top national gospel vocalists, plan a concert at Thomas Sokoo on North Wall Street in Carbondale on Tuesday. They are touring Kentucky and will make a first of two Southern Illinois appearances. May is dubbed the Thunderball of the Midwest by Jet magazine. The Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church, led by Pastor Rev. Leon Turley, sponsors the event.

Joe May Rosetta Tharpe Thomas Sokoo North Wall Street Carbondale Ap.m Kentucky Tinois Midwest JET Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church Leon ‘Turley

Baptismal Service at Cambria First Baptist Church

The Cambria First Baptist Church plans a baptismal service during the regular worship at 7 39 p m. Children’s Day will be observed at the morning service. Baking powder biscuits bake in a very hot oven at 450 degrees.

The Cambria First Baptist Church

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Kaiser Friedrich Memorial West Berlin Hansaviertel, A First Baptist John Tigner Presbyterian Church Grocker Paul Hoffman Harold Ashby A. F. Kiestler Dave Keen Robert Harper John Mercer West Hillcrest Drive Lucy K. Wendy South Poplan Fr. ©. Joseph Nouth Beveridge Commission On Missions of the Church Rev. Hassell James Hassel Boskydell School Marion Church WIPF Zeigler Charlie and Bea Underwood Central City, Kentucky Piamon City & Zone Yuill Music
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