Dedicate Altar Set at Herrin Presbyterian
Father’s day service at Herrin First Presbyterian will feature a memorial altar set for Evan Waggener a Herrin druggist who died Oct 13 1948 The set is presented by Mrs Waggen er and daughters Charlott Ann and Garcia Hancock Miss Charlott Ann will give remarks Rev Erven C Lee pastor will accept the brass cross and candlestick holders Bob Walker will sing a special solo during the dedication service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin First Presbyterian Church
Evan Waggener
Herrin
Waggener
Charlott Ann
Garcia Hancock
Erven C. Lee
Bob Walker
On the Rock or on the Rocks Program Delves Into Delinquency
Mrs. Leon Wilcox led the Irma Frank circle at Herrin First Baptist Church in a program titled On the Rock or on the Rocks examining juvenile delinquency. Fourteen members attended with assistance from Mrs. Fred Claunch Mrs. Hubert Downen and Mrs. Fred Treece. The next meeting is July 11 at Mrs Clell Hindmans home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Wilcox
Irma Frank
Herrin First Baptist Church
Harold ‘McMillan
North Eighth Street
Wilcox
Fred Claunch
Hubert Downen
Fred Treece
Tom Reagan
Treece
Paul Popham
Clell Hindman
Orchard Drive
Egyptian Heights
Baptist church schedules in Carbondale and nearby towns
Local church notices list services at First Baptist Center 300 W Main and other Carbondale churches. Topics include What Every Father Should Know and The Mysterious Why of Life, with morning and evening worships, Sunday schools, training unions, and special services across Walnut Street, University Baptist, Free Will Baptist, Hurricane Memorial, Second Baptist, and Murphysboro churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
First Baptist
W. Main
W. L. Roppenhagen
Elwood Wylie
Baptist Training Union
Carbondale — University Baptist
Robert Hastings
Training Union
Walnut Street
Southern
O. C. Cooper
Herrin
Free Will Baptist
Adams Street
Wayne Warren
Hurricane Memorial Baptist
South 22Nd Street
Walker Cutty
Brotherhood
Second Baptist
South 11Th Street
A. N. Sanders
Murphysboro
ElIm Street Baptist Church
Nineteenth and Elm Street
Jesus
Methodist Churches Announce Sunday Services and Topics
Grace Methodist in Carbondale led by Dr. Glenn F. Sharp holds unified worship at 9 30 a m with church school at 10 30 a m and morning topic The Ideal Father Anthem Jesus Calls I am the Way by Roth Youth Fellowship at 6 50 p m Evening worship at 7 30 p m The attributes of the Lamb and a youth choir Elwell Tonight Centenary Methodist in Murphysboro at Fourteenth and South street hosts 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m worship New Every Morning 5 00 p m Youth Fellowship at Parsonage 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Grace Methodist
Glenn F. Sharp
Jesus
the Way
Roth
Lamb
Elwell
Murphysboro
Earl W. Dickey
Methodist
Proposed Orphanage Expansion and Church Activities
Activities listed for Murphysboro First Methodist and First Church of Christ Scientist include worship at 9:30 a.m. with a children's church for grades K-6, Sunday school at 10:30, Youth Fellowship at 6:00, and Sanctuary Hour featuring The Vicious Circle film. Christian Science services’re 9:30 a.m. with Bible lesson at 11:00 and a reading room open weekdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
First Methodist
Fifteenth and
Pine Streets
Clyde Funkhouser
Methodist Youth Fellowship
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Walnut Street
Christian Science Reading Room
Special Singing in Murphysboro at Trinity Church
A special meeting at Trinity church Murphysboro at 2 p m Sunday June 18 will feature singing by the Saratoga quartet and the Johnson quartet with Rev Harold Crowell of Carbondale as guest speaker. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Sixteenth and
Logan Streets
Murphysboro
Saratoga Quartet
Johnson Quartet
Harold Crowell
Carbondale
Loyal Women Send Graduation Gift to Boy at Religious Home
During the Loyal Women's class meeting at the First Christian church in Johnston City the group voted to send a $10 graduation gift to a sponsored boy in a St. Louis religious home. The student, who completed high school, plans college study for the ministry. Mrs. Leona White spoke on John 14. Prizes announced by several members. thirty members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Women's
First Christian Church
Johnston City
St. Louis
Leona White
Maggie Daugherty
M. M. Rentfro
Reception at Carbondale First Baptist
A reception for new members will be held at Carbondale First Baptist Church this Sunday evening after the service. Dr. W. B. Welch will welcome attendees and introduce honored members including Mary Lea Brown and others. Don Davis, son of Dr. J. Cary Davis, will be baptized at the start. Rev. W. L. Reppenhagen will preach on Being A Christian. Mrs. Elwood Wylie will be soloist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
First Baptist Church
W. B. Welch
Mary Lea Brown
Lucy Brown
Rolland Bridges, III
Sandra Brauer
Herman Brewer
Margaret Brown
R. R. Colp
Bill Felts
E. Ferrill
Walter Gibbs
R. V. Gaarden
Paul King
McCorkle
Dick Randle
Bernard Sandburg
Robert Wolfe
Don Davis
J. Cary Davis
W. L. Reppenhagen
Elwood Wylie
Greenville Quartet to Perform at Herrin Methodist Church
A Greenville College quartet will sing at the Free Methodist church in Herrin on North Thirteenth street Sunday at 9 30 in the morning. Rev C B Archer, field representative, accompanies the group. That evening at 7 o clock the same quartet will perform at the Forges Free Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville College
Greenville, Il
Free Methodist
Baby Wins Prize At Children Day Service
Marsha Ann Hickey daughter of Mr and Mrs John C Hickey Johnston City received a gift for being the youngest child at a Free Methodist church Children Day observance. Services and vacation Bible school events are listed for Murphysboro area churches Trinity Tabernacle and Main Star Missionary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsha Ann Hickey
John C. Hickey
Johnston City
Free Methodist Church
Forges
B.Y.F
Murphysboro
Trinity Tabernacle
Sixteenth and
Logan Streets
Raymond Ackley
Main Star Missionary Church
East Murphysboro
P. J. Rogers
Evangelical and Reformed Church Services at St Peter's
St Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church at 1512 Spruce Street holds worship at 8 15 a m and a Sunday school session at 9 30 a m featuring the sermon Nothing to Draw With.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Spruce Street
Johnston City Phebean Class Meets at Bentons
Mrs. James Benton hosted the Phebean class of the First Baptist church of Johnston City at her home Monday evening. Mrs. Roy Litton and Mrs. Charlies Rogers assisted. Mrs. John Beaver presided over the business meeting. Mrs. Cecil Powell gave the devotional "Voiceless Lips." Games were led by Mrs. Ruby Burnett with prizes to Mrs. Jack Watson and Mrs. Virgil Dew. Twenty members attended with Mrs. Robert Leck as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Benton
First Baptist Church of
Johnston City
Benton
Roy Litton
Charlies Rogers
John Beaver
Cecil Powell
Ruby Burnett
Jack Watson
Virgil Dew
Robert Leck
Vacation Bible School Gathers 155 Students in Murphysboro
Elm Street Baptist Church reports 155 enrollments for the Vacation Bible School in Murphysboro. The first week ends with Sunday evening exercises on June 25 at 7 30. A Friday parade preceded refreshments. Parent visitation day follows with a picnic lunch for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Street Baptist Church
Murphysboro
Johnston City Church Honors Pastor and Wife
Johnston City church guests of honor at a midweek reception for Rev J W Ditter and his wife Mrs Ditter. A short program included a welcomer, vocal solos and duets, a saxophone solo, with about 100 members and guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City Church
J. W. Ditterline
First Methodist Church
Johnston City
Ditterline
Leslie McCollum
Glenetta Gibbons
Glynn Gibbons
Cecil Ernest
Lela Stephenson
Mary Jane Stephenson
Billy Clarida
Mrs Etherton Hostess To Carbondale Group
Mrs. Gilbert Etherton of Carbondale hosted a Kings Daughters class picnic supper at her home for the First Christian church group. The gathering honored June birthday celebrants Frances MacCartney Huffman Heidinger and Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Etherton
South Highway
Carbondale
Kings Daughters
First Christian Church
Frances MacCartney
G. R. Huffman
Laura Heidinger
J. C. Williams
True E. Giberson
Prince of Peace
Mary Trail
C. B. Grady
Bernice Ellis
Nellie Milligan
Zeigler B W C Meeting at Mrs Grant's Home
The B W C of Zeigler First Baptist met Monday evening at Mrs Oscar Grants home. Mrs Pete Nemetsky led the program and Miss Lucy Jo Belcher gave the devotion. Afterward the group viewed church slide films projected by Mr Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.W.C
Zeigler First Baptist Church
Oscar Grant
Pete Nemetsky
Lucy Jo Belcher
Mr. Grant
Resurrection study at Kingdom Hall in Carbondale
Jehovah's Witnesses announce a Tuesday June 20 7 30 p m study and discussion on Resurrection at Kingdom Hall 301 North Washington Carbondale. A second service meeting Thursday June 21 at 7 30 p m will be followed by Theocratic Ministry school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Kingdom Hall
North Washington
Carbondale
Theocratic Ministry School
Johnston Church Homecoming Declared by Johnston City
Washington Avenue Baptist Church executive board designates Sunday June 25 as homecoming day. Former pastors are invited to speak and participate, with special music planned throughout the day and a basket dinner at noon. Letters go to former members outside the city. public invited.
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Washington Avenue
University Baptists In Carbondale Campaign
The University Baptist church of Carbondale plans a summer outreach to Baptist students, aiming to enlist about 400 Baptists enrolled in summer school. A welcome supper for students is set at 6 30 pm Thursday on the lawn at 416 West Chautauqua hosted by Leo Houghland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
University Baptist Church
Southern
University Church
Carbondale
Leo Houghland
West Chautauqua
Baptist
Young People's Department
H. S. Simpson
Young People’s Department
C. Fidella Dollin
Baptist Fidelis Class Meets at Hudgens Church
About 90 Fidelis class members of the First Baptist met Tuesday evening in the church basement at Hudgens Monroe Avenue Johnston City. Mrs Arthur Bell and Mrs C H Hard led a devotional with religious poems. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Charlie Williams Mrs Vivian Evers and Mrs Hudgens. A Fidelis circle meeting was announced for June 27 at Mrs Arthur Doerr’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mon Hudgens
Monroe Avenue
Johnston City
Fidelis
First Baptist Church
Arthur Bell
C. H. Hard
Charlie Williams
Vivian Evers
Hudgens
Fidelis Circle
Arthur Doerr
Bible School Enters Second Week at Carbon Dale
Carbondale First Baptist Vacation Bible School continues into its second week with sessions starting Monday at 8 45 a m New pupils may enroll for the remaining week at the church in Carbondale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Carbondale
First Baptist Church
Zeigler Methodist WSCS5 Meets in Church Basement
The W S C S of Zeigler Methodist church met in the church basement Monday night. Mrs. Julia Browning opened the meeting and members gave responsive readings and testimonies on Christian stewardship. Madge Cox led the program with Ella n Mitchell, Madge Cox and Catherine Smith presenting topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.s.cs
Zeigler Methodist Church
Julia Browning
Lora Loyd
Estelle Donovan
Madge Cox
Ellan Mitchell
Catherine Smith
Mrs. M. L. Kee Hosts Bible Class at Barham Home
Mrs. M. L. Kee of Barham avenue Johnston City entertained the Friendly Bible class of Washington Avenue Baptist church Tuesday evening with assistant hostess Mrs. Harvey Harris. Mrs. John Farris led Psalm 46 as devotional while Mrs. Clarence Pearce presided. seven members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Kee
Barham, Avenue
Johnston City
Friendly Bible
Washington Avenue
Herrin Zeta Lethians See Railroad Film
The Herrin Zeta Lethians viewed the Chicago Railroad Fair film Tuesday at the First Methodist church. Mrs Herschell Ellis chaired the program and refreshments followed for 14 members and guests including Mrs Frances Tygett and Mrs Katherine Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Zeta Lethian
First Methodist Church
Herschell Ellis
Frances Tygett
Katherine Kennedy
Lucy Houston
Floyd Bracy
Loren Margrave
Robert Richardson
Carl Neilson
Herschel Ellis
Harry Stone
Herrin
Vacation Bible School Opens At First Christian Church
The First Christian Church in Murphysboro will start Vacation Bible School on Monday the 19th at 8 30 am. Junior and Intermediate groups meet for two weeks of a four week program with themes The Church for Intermediate and New Testament Heroes for Juniors. Teachers include Mrs A J Collins supervising and Mrs E R Rosenberger Mrs C A Payne Miss Joan Morgan Miss Georgia Borchett and Bob Ashman. A Junior/Intermediate Registration Party was held Friday afternoon. The Loyal Daughters Class meets Tuesday at 7 30 pm with Mrs Mae Etherton at 1503 Edith Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
A. J. Collins
E. R. Rosenberger
C. A. Payne
Joan Morgan
Georgia Borchett
Bob Ashman
Loyal Daughters
The
Mae Etherton
Edith Street
Bible School Opens Monday at First Apostolic Church Carbondale
The Daily Vacation Bible School at 214 East Jackson Carbondale opens Monday June 19 at 9 am and runs weekdays to June 30 for ages three through sixteen. Activities include music Bible study stories crafts and recreation. Rev Calvin L Rigdon announces Mrs J G Lence as principal with church staff assistants.
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The
First Apostolic Church
East Jackson
Carbondale
Calvin L. Rigdon
J. G. Lence
E. Jackson
Young People Picnic for Herrin Sunday School Class
The Herrin First Presbyterian Church Sunday School class for high school and college students held its annual picnic at Riverside Park in Murphysboro. Teacher Robert Smith chaperoned as students, including Pat Davis and Tom Sullens, enjoyed swimming, softball, and a pond outing with cube steaks, chips, and soft drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin First Presbyterian Church
Riverside Park
Murphysboro
Robert Smith
Special Services in Murphysboro Tonight
Special services at the Assembly of God church in Murphysboro led by evangelist Rev. Smith from Kansas City Kansas tonight. The Bible school opens Monday with daily classes 9 to 12 through June 30, and all children are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God Church
Murphysboro
Rev. Smith
Kansas City
Kans
Assembly of God Bible School
Prayer meeting and choir practice at Centenary Church
A Wednesday evening gathering is planned at Centenary Methodist Church in Murphysboro with a prayer meeting and choir practice.
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Centenary Methodist Church
Murphysboro
Baptist group departs for Ridgecrest camp in North Carolina
Miss Marjorie Galloway state young people's secretary of the Illinois Baptist State Association Carbondale led 22 members of the Young Women's Association of Illinois Southern Baptists in departing Wednesday morning for a one week Southern Baptist camp at Ridgecrest North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Galloway
Illinois Baptist State Association
Carbondale
Young Women’s Association of Illinois Southern Baptists
Southern Baptist
Ridgecrest
N. C
Altar Society Plans Parish Picnic at Sacred Heart
The Altar Society of Sacred Heart Catholic church in Zeigier announced a parish picnic for June 25. Father Charles Seitert attended the meeting. Josephine Lenzini and Julia Wolfe won prizes. refreshments were provided by Lizzie Wargo and Helen Brown for 24 members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altar Society of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Zeigier
Charles Seitert
Lizzie Wargo
Helen Brown
Zeigler Catholic Guild Discusses Church Affairs
The Zeigler St Paul Episcopal church ladies guild met at Mrs Earl Swalls home Tuesday night. They discussed church affairs and noted a new minister arrives in August. Games followed with Mrs Sarah Mabon first and Mrs Harry Twitty second. Refreshments served to attendees a guest Mrs Thelma Bender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Guild
Zeigler St. Paul Episcopal Church
Earl Swalls
Sarah Mabon
Harry ‘Twitty
David Ferry
Margaret’ Forester
Harry Twitty
Thelma Bender
First Christian Church to Return to New Sanctuary in Carbondale
In Carbondale on Sunday June 18 the First Christian Church on University Ave near Monroe St will return to the new sanctuary for morning services. Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with worship at 10 30 a m and an evening service at 7 30 p m includes baptism. The updated sanctuary features a divided chancel and choir with emphasis on the Lord's Supper and Baptism. A balcony adds seating and the 400-seat nave is furnished with new pews. An educational wing is under construction for completion by September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Church of Christ
W. Sycamore
First Christian
University Avenue
Monroe
Robert Wright
House of God
Ordinance of Christ
First Church
of Christ, Scientist
University and Elm
Herrin
Delno W. Brown
Christian Endeavor
Murphysboro
First Christian Church
Fifteenth and
Pine Streets
Allen J. Collins
Robert Ashgnan
Apostoli Carbondalce
First Apostolic
E. Jackson
Clavin L. Regdon
First Christian Church University
Monroe St
Community High School
Fidelis Class Hosts Picnic in Murphysboro
Members of the Fidelis class of the First Methodist Church in Murphysboro held a picnic at Riverside park on Thursday evening. A pot-luck supper served 35 members followed by a sing of Happy Birthday to Robert Jones. Hostesses were Mrs Pauline Hardy Mrs Ted Lawless and Mrs Betty Tattersall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Murphysboro
Riverside Park
Robert Jones
Pauline Hardy
Ted Lawless
Betty Tattersall
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Herrin Presbyterian
St. John
Glen Addie
Belleville, Ill
Christian
Carterville
First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church
Hee Pope Ward
Church of God
Fifteenth and South Streets
Catholic
Anna
St. Anne's
West Main
Wm. C. Cowles
W. Mill
St. Andrew’s
Chester
St. Mark's
State Street
Lutheran
Savior Lutheran
Poplar
R. C. Rist
Jehovah's Witnesses
Christopher
Southside
Charlie Simonds
Unified Ser
Greenville
Herrin Methodist
Evangelical and Reformed
Murphysboro Bible Students
Mrs. Etherton
Carbondale Group
Zeigler B.W.C
MRS
Johnston Church
T the
University Baptists In
Campaign
Zeigler Methodist
WSCS5
Herrin Zeta Lethians
Pat Davis
Tom Sullens
Glenna Whitaker
Norma Milam
Pat Zook
Gloria Hunt
Charles Helleny
Gordon Vonk
Mary Lou Grady
Jim Dugger
Terry Cline
Roby McFadden
Mark Lee
Erven Lee
Joan Tidwell
Barbara Hewett
Salty Veach
Bob Coover
Lewis Fierke
Donna Gansman
Vacation Bible School
Ove Society
Josephine Lenzini
Julia Wolfe
Zeigler Catholic Guild
Herringes
Zeigler
Southern Illinoisan
N. Iil
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