Aldersgate Youth Institute Opens 1960 Camp Week
The 1960 Aldersgate Methodist Youth Institute opens at Little Grassy Camp Monday through Saturday. Sponsored by Carbondale District, the camp serves junior and senior high youths with morning classes, afternoon recreation, and 7:30 p.m. worship. Speakers include Rev. Ray Porter of Nashville and Rev. Richard Wehrman of the Philippines. Music by Miss Mary Leckrone. Set-Up meeting Thursday at 2 p.m. with Dr. Bayne Wilson presiding. Institute officers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldersgate
Ray Porter
Nashville
Richard Wehrman
Philippines
Mary Leckrone
Belleville
Bayne Wilson
Paul Sims
R. B. Porter
B. G. Hahs
R. J. Weiss
Ralph Totten
William Warner
Clay Wright
Sam Totten
John Nall
Boyd Wagner
Ruth Englehart
J. W. Nall
William Lively
Homer Young
Rev Carlton Assumes Duties at Wesley Foundation
The Rev. Donald G. Carlton was named Associate Director of the Wesley Foundation in Carbondale during the Southern Illinois Methodist Conference on May 29. He is a Southern Illinois University and Drew Theological Seminary graduate and previously served at Bethel Church Staten Island and Epworth Church Mt. Vernon. He will work with Rev. Ronald R. Seibert on campus Methodist ministry. the Carltons will reside at 1004 South Forest, Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald G. Carlton
Wesley Foundation
Carbondale
Southern Illinois Methodist Conference
Mr. Carlton
Southern Illinois University
Drew Theological Seminary
Madison, N.J
Carlton
Bethel Methodist Church
Staten Island
N. Y
Epworth Methodist Church
Mt. Vernon
Ronald R. Seibert
Foundation
Lisa Lynn
South Forest
Palestine Church to Hold Vacation Bible School
The Palestine Missionary Baptist Church on Wolf Creek Road near Marion will start a Vacation Bible School at 7 45 p m Friday with forty seven enrolled. Pastor Seba E Marshall is principal. All fathers will be honored during 11 a m Sunday worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine Missionary Baptist Church
Marion
Wolf Creek Road
Seba E. Marshall
All Fathers
Rev Amanda Miller to Speak at West Frankfort Revival
The Rev. Amanda Miller will speak and pray for the sick at the Christopher Church of God in West Frankfort Sunday at 10 30 a m. The Rev. Stanley Joplin is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Miller
West Frankfort
Christopher Church of God
Stanley Joplin
Johnston City VFW Auxiliary Hosts Weiner Roast for Poppy Sellers
The Johnston City Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary held a weiner roast Tuesday for children who sold VFW poppies over the Memorial Day Weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Community Worship Services Open Season in Murphysboro
The first of the season through the Murphysboro Ministerial Association will meet Sunday at 7 45 p m at Riverside Park Shell First Baptist Church leads with Rev H T Rafael on The Church Combined choirs of First Baptist directed by Mrs John Pieron provide the music If rain falls the service is cancelled
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Assn. of
Murphysboro
Riverside Park
First Baptist Church
H. T. Rafael
First Baptist
John Pieron
Church Pastor Resigns After 14 Years at Christopher Church
The Rev. M. E. Frank resigns as pastor of Christopher First Christian Church after fourteen years, following a prior nine years at Carterville. A West Frankfort native, he previously led a Christian Church in Garden City Kansas. He holds a Doctor of Divinity from the College of Philosophy Kansas City awarded in 1945. No definite plans or successor yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Frank
Christopher First Christian Church
Frank
Carterville
West Frankfort
Garden City
Kan
College of Philosophy
Kansas City
Mr. Frank
Blairsville Methodist Church to Observe Father’s Day
Father’s Day will be observed at Blairsville Methodist Church on Sunday. The Rev. Paul Barton will conduct worship and deliver a sermon on Life’s Length and Breadth. An evening service at 7 30 p m will feature Rev Barton speaking on Rebuilding the Wastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Blairsville Methodist
Paul Barton
Mr. Barton
Canedy Heads Association Leadership 1960 61
The Rev. John Canedy was elected president of the Car bondale Ministerial Assn for 1960 61 at the June meeting. Retiring president is the Rev Lenis R Turley of Rock Hill Baptist Church. Other officers include Rev Carl F Beyer vice president Rev Archibald Mosley secretary and Rev Jack Adams treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Canedy
First Christian Church
Carbondale Ministerial Assn
Lenis R. Turley
Rock Hill Baptist Church
Carl F. Beyer
First Sunday In New Church At Orchard Drive Site
Friends and members of the Church of the Good Shepherd worship this Sunday in their new building on Orchard Drive and Schwartz avenues. The air conditioned sanctuary and educational unit replace the old facilities and the church marks its second anniversary. Worship at 9 30 a m with Sunday School at 10 followed by coffee. Vacation Church School begins Monday at 9 am for nursery age through juniors with Audrey Dudenbostel as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Good Shepherd
Orchard Drive
Schwartz Avenues
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Congregational Churches
Vacation Church
Audrey Dudenbostel
Jehovah's Witnesses to Call at Homes in Eight-State Area
More than 350 congregations with about ten thousand members agreed to visit homes and deliver a miniature sermon to millions in an eight state region. The assignment covers Tennessee Kentucky Indiana Alabama Mississippi Arkansas Georgia and Illinois. Each witness is expected to contact about 3 500 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah's Witnesses
R. L. Blumenstock
Carbondale
Tennessee
Kentucky
Indiana
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Georgia
Illinois
Blumenstock
Visiting Parents Airman and Mrs Gene Norman Visit Relatives
Visiting Airman 10 and Mrs Gene Norman of Komath Falls Ore visit relatives in Marion and Johnston City, staying with Mr and Mrs Francis Norman and Mr and Mrs Paul Dascott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Norman
Komath Falls
Ore
Francis Norman
Marion
Paul Dascott
Johnston City
Unit To Meet The Lake Home Bureau
The Lake Home Bureau unit will meet at the home of Mrs. Everett O. Atwood on Route 1 in Marion at 1 p.m. on June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Home Bureau
Everett O. Atwood
Rt. 1
Marion
Lutherans Plan Exchange of Pulpits in Midwest
Lutheran pastors across Illinois eastern Missouri and southern Wisconsin will exchange pulpits on June 19 in a stewardship drive to boost congregational budgets. Participating churches include Anna Mount Moriah Carbondale Epiphany DeSoto Sedgewickville and Mill Creek Cairo, with several exchanges and guest ministers aiding two vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Lutherans
Illinois
Missouri
Wisconsin
Richard L. Peterman
Chicago
Illinois Synod of the United Lutheran Church In America
Anna
Mount Moriah
Hugh Paton
Henry F. Neal
Salem Lutheran Church
Jonesboro
Carbondale
Epiphany
Leenwood Lee
Sedgewickville
Sargent’s
Official Board To Be Installed Centenary Methodist Church Murphysboro
The Centenary Methodist Church in Murphysboro will install and dedicate its official board during 10 30 a m Sunday worship. Rev Oscar C Maerker will lead and speak on Faith of Our Fathers Living Still. New officers Leo Robinson Carl Robinson Lucy Doerr Mary Opal Wright. Vacation Bible School program 9 30 10 30 with flags and class work presentations. Offerings support designated Mission fields. Evening service 7 p m in the basement with pastor subject My Lord Delayeth His Coming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centenary Methodist Church
Murphysboro
Oscar C. Maerker
Leo Robinson
Carl Robinson
Lucy Doerr
Mary Opal Wright
Vacation Bible School
New Building To Start In Carterville
Ground breaking for a new Grand Avenue Baptist Church educational building in Carterville was held Sunday. The brick two story structure, 46 by 84 feet, will begin immediately. Ryburn McCluskey chaired the deacons service with readings by Charles Reynolds and Ernest Reynolds. Don Galehr led the responsive reading and William Bleyer gave closing prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Hampton
William Bleyer
Ryburn McCluskey
Reynolds
Charles Reynolds
Don Galehr
Grand Avenue Baptist Church
Carterville
Board of Christian Education
Ernest Reynolds
Card Party Planned by Altar Society at Sacred Heart
The Altar Society of Sacred Heart Catholic Church Zeigler will host a card party on Wednesday. A Fathers Day breakfast will follow Mass Sunday in the church basement. Mrs Josephine Lenzini led a Monday meeting. hosts were Mrs Frank Mankus and Mrs Embro Harvath. twenty eight members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alatar Society of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Zeigler
Josephine Lenzini
Frank Mankus
Embro Harvath
Flying Squadron to Host Ed Ridgway Sermon in Herrin
Ed Ridgway of Herrin will speak at 2 p m Sunday during Flying Squadron services on S 16th Street Herrin. Special singing is planned and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Ridgway
Herrin
Flying Squadron Services
S. 16Th St
Methodist Youth Fellowship Institute at Little Grassy Camp
Youth members attend a Methodist fellowship institute this week at the Little Grassy Methodist Camp Site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship Institute
Little Grassy Methodist Camp
Presbyterians Open Summer Camp at Camp Carew
The United Presbyterian Church under Southern Illinois Presbytery opens a five week Junior camp at Camp Carew on Little Grassy Lake Ca rew for ages 10 and 11. Rev. Joseph Van Roekel directs daily Bible and nature studies plus worship with a $3 registration paid to Rev. Kermit Prince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church In the USA
Southern Illinois Presbytery
Little Grassy Lake Camp Carew
Joseph van Roekel
First Presbyterian Church of
Marion
Kermit Prince
Anna Presbyterian Church
Women Plan Luncheon At United Presbyterian Church
The United Presbyterian Women of the First Presbyterian Church in Murphysboro will host a noon potluck luncheon Thursday with Mrs. Byron E. Canning leading the program. Next week circles meet: Circle II Tuesday at 1 30 at 2234 Division St with Mrs. Joseph Beach assisting. Circle V Tuesday at 7 30 at 502 S 17th St with Miss Virginia Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Women of the First Presbyterian Church
Murphysboro
Byron E. Canning
William J. Borgsmiller
Division St
Joseph Beach
Virginia Harvey
S. 17Th St
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Rev
Donald Carlton
Palestine Church
Weiner
Church of
Choice
THE
Herrin Lumber NO
South Park Avenue
Hammond Organs
Hammond Organ Studios of
Benton, Ill
C. Edwin Hair
Franklin, Jefferson, Jackson Johnson, Perry, Union and
Williamson Counties
Mars-Rowe
Christopher
Canedy Heads Association
Oldsmobile
Olds
Swindell Motors Inc
North Illinois
Grand Avenue
Altar Society
Christian
Science
Iwjpf
Presbyterians
Charles E. F. Howe
Nancy Arnold
Tom and Dick Langdon
Ricky Miller
Glenn Easterly
John Raab
Jim Swanson
Interior, Fish and Wildlife Department
Presbytery
Clyde Arnold
David Winters
McCormick Theological Seminary
Ralph Miller
Steve Howe
Richard Winter
Christian Churches
United Church of Christ
Camp Carew
Iit
Marlyn
Church OF the
Good Shepherd
Congregational Evangelical and Reformed
Orchard
Schwartz Carbondale
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