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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1961

Page

7

New Church Wing Planned For Murphysboro Church

A 14 by 43 foot addition to the First Pentecostal Church at 16th and Poplar Streets in Murphysboro will be completed in about two weeks. The limestone front will add a vestibule, nursery and pastor's study, with the old entrance removed to lengthen the auditorium by 10 feet at a cost near 7000 dollars. Contractor H L Lockard, pastor Rev Paul Worley. Bricker veneer planned for summer.

First Pentecostal Church 16Th and H. L. Lockard Murphysboro Paul Worley

Western Heights Christian Church Hosts Vacation Bible School

Western Heights Christian Church in Carbondale opens its Daily Vacation Bible School from Monday through June 23. Sessions run 9 to 11 am, with songs, classes, and crafts themed Living For Jesus. Director Mrs John M Powers leads the Buckles School venue on Old Route 13 West De Carbondale. All interested children invited.

Western Heights Christian Church Carbondale John M. Powers Buckles School Route 13 West de Carbondale

West Side Woman's Club Charity Drive Tops Goal

The West Side Woman's Club announced that its Cancer Drive exceeded the goal. Mrs. Trondel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester, received a bachelor of music education and is active in the club. A panel discussion was held June 5 at Carthage College with several local members attending. next meeting planned for September.

West Side Joan Mateker Swanwick St Chester Ly-Mar Jed Blanche Ernest Thage Herrin Maywood Lutheran Mary Parrish Eileen 0. M City Mayer Oletha Robert Kuhoke Ruby Hoenig Endrizzi John Hayess Companylington

Chester Church Plans Early Worship Service

The First Methodist Church of Chester will start an extra early service at 8 a.m. this Sunday in addition to the regular 10:05 a.m. service.

First Methodist Church of Chester

Fund Raising Dinner Planned by Herrin Troop 16 Mothers Auxiliary

The Mothers Auxiliary of Boy Scout Troop 16 Herrin plans a public chicken dinner at the Masonic Temple on Saturday June 17. Proceeds fund a Washington DC trip this summer as Rev Wagley notes services will continue through August. Scouts have cleaned a Herrin tin shop and will hold more fund raising events.

Herrin L. A. Wagley Masonic Temple Washington, D. C

IWF Groups Meet Tuesday at Carbondale Church

Christian Women's Fellowship groups of First Christian Church Carbondale convene Tuesday with four groups meeting at 1 30 or 2 p m. Supper planned 4 to 8 p m priced 1 for adults. Scouts from Herrin church plan Pine Ridge camp and field activities. Former Herrin resident Charles G Blaylock named minister of education at a Louisville church. Vacation School starts Monday at 9 with Jesus Christ theme and unified services resume after Labor Day.

Christian Women's Fellowship First Christian Church In Carbondale Gilbert Etherton Arlie Gent Herbert Findley Herrin First Presbyterian Church Carlyle Ament Pine Ridge Herrin Charles G. Blaylock Charles L., Blaylock Baptist Church Rameeee Carbondale Presbyterian Yet Church Blaylock Kai United Presbyterian Calsas City Louisville Little Grassy Lake Southern Baptist Seminary Mariners Tormer Janet Lukens N. A. Lukens Pat Sims Jesus Christ

Unitarian Year Ends at Carbondale Fellowship

The Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship wraps up its church and Sunday school year with a Teacher Recognition Day service this Sunday. Willis Moore will deliver the address on Liberal Religious Education as children join in responsive readings. Groundbreaking is planned this week for building additions aimed to double future church and Sunday school space, with completion expected by fall and fall resumption date to be announced.

World Council of Church Conference India H Jeld Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship Willis Moore

Bible School 1 Planned by Union Gospel Mission

The Union Gospel Mission at 30th and Tyler in Herrin will start a two week Bible School on Monday at the church. Sessions run 6 30 to 9 pm for ages 3 up each day. Register at Sunday School. A parade is planned Sunday afternoon for Bible School students. Mrs Marie Vick is in charge and Rev Glen Hock is pastor.

Union Gospel Mission Tyler Streets Herrin Arell Marie Vick Glen Hock

Flying Squadron to Host Sermon by Rev Frank Clark

The Rev. Frank Clark, pastor of Bush Pentecostal Church, will speak at Flying Squadron services Sunday at 2 p m. The public is invited to attend a brief spiritual gathering.

Flying Squadron Frank Clark The Bush Pentecostal Church

Pastor Oversees Eight Week Grams Program

A local church announces an eight week program led by the pastor. Participants will meet weekly for guidance, study, and reflection on faith and community service. The schedule includes sessions, readings, and group discussions to foster spiritual growth.

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