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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1954

Page

2

Revival Opens In Carbondale Assembly Of God

The Assembly of God in Carbondale hosts a two week revival led by Pastor Rev. Harold L. Crowell. Evening services start at 7 30 with guest speaker Rev. Jenee Lambert of Tulsa Oklahoma and Mrs Lambert leading children and youth programs at 7.

Carbondale Assembly of God Assembly of God In Harold L. Crowell Jenee Lambert Tulsa Oklo Lambert Crowell

University Baptist Church ordains three men and names deacon

In Carbondale the University Baptist Church selected FE. H. Hadley Joseph Yoder and Delbert Kemper for ordination to the gospel ministry a council will examine them and conduct the ordination service Pastor Dr Robert Hastins notes M R Gordon approved as active deacon to join the current deacons A nominating committee was named to select officers for the 1954 55 church year including Mrs Ira Cavaness Clarence Smith Mrs Charles Beatty A B Mifflin and Ann Cover Bible School attendance ranged 182 185 this week with classes set 8 30 to 11 30 next week Commencement Friday June 25 at 7 30 with department picnics for the day Children may enroll Monday for the second week

The University Baptist Church Carbondale FE. H. Hadley Joseph Yoder Delbert Kemper Robert Hastins M. R. Gordon Ira Cavaness Clarence Smith Charles Beatty A. B. Mifflin Ann Cover University Church Bible School

Graham Street Baptist Church to Host Commencement Exercises

Graham Street Baptist Church Carbondale schedules commencement for June 25 at 7 30 p m. The school opened with 90 pupils and full faculty from nursery to 16 year olds. Programs include Bible handwork recreation and refreshments under Rev L G Hartley. School runs through next Friday. all children welcome.

Graham Street Baptist Church Carbondale L. G. Hartley

Quartet to Perform at Antioch Baptist Sunday Service

The Rev. Louis Blaise announces a quartet will provide special music at the Sunday evening service starting at 7:30 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Carbondale. All are invited.

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Carbondale Louis Blaise

Women’s Association to Meet in Murphysboro

The Women’s Association of the First Presbyterian Church Murphysboro will meet Thursday at 2 pm. Mrs J M Burley Harrisburg Cairo Presbyterial President will speak and report on the National Meeting at Purdue University June 17. Mrs Frank Crews Jr leads devotional and Mrs William H Chrisman handles the Year Book of Prayer. Hostesses are Circle Five members. A reception will honor Mrs Burley. Westminster Youth Fellowship meets Wednesday at 7 pm and Choir Rehearsal is also Wednesday at 7 pm.

Women’s Association First Presbyterian Church Murphysboro J. M. Burley Harrisburg Cairo Purdue University Frank Crews Jr William H. Chrisman Circle Five

Herrin Nazarene Vacation Bible School Program Set

Children who attended the Vacation Bible School at Herrin Church of the Nazarene will present their annual program at 7 p m today at the church on S Park Ave. The Rev. Lester Cathout, pastor, says the children will display their work and share what they learned.

Herrin

Mission work expands world understanding across borders

Four women shared experiences at the Illinois Presbyterian Synod in Carbondale about missions in San Francisco Truchas Venezuela and India. They described local schools in New Mexico and the push to train local teachers while noting American support is needed. They stress missions explain America to natives and foster international understanding.

Illinois Prsbyterian Synod Carbondale Synod and Synodical Society Mae Wong San Francisco Wong United States Berenice Damian Truchas New Mexico Truchas Mission Mission Miss Damian Los Alamos Senora Marita Osuna de Soto Caracas Venezuela Presbyterian Latin America America Sunderlal India

Pentecostal Section One Fellowship Meeting Set Monday

A Fellowship Meeting of the Churches of Section One of the Illinois District United Pentecostal Churches will gather Monday at 7:30 p m at the Pentecostal Church of Logan Hollow. Rev Bennie Jones of Anna district presbyter will lead. Attendees include pastors from First Apostolic Church Carbondale and Bible study on Pauls letters to Corinth continues. A question period is allotted for audience inquiries.

Churches of Section One Illinois District of United Pentecostal Churches Pentecostal Church Logan Hollow Bennie Jones of Anna Calvin L. Rigdon First Apostolic Church of Carbondale Bible Seidv First Apostolic Church Paul Corinth

Southern Illinoisan publication details and history

The Southern Illinoisan is issued Sunday and daily except Saturdays and holidays by Southern Illinois Publications Inc. with multiple office addresses in Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro and is entered as second class matter at local post offices. It traces its lineage to the Carbondale Daily Free Press Herrin Daily Journal and Murphysboro Independent.

Southern Illinoisan Southern Illinois Publications Inc West Main Street Carbondale North 16Th Street Herrin South 12Th Street Murphysboro Carbonda Werrin The Southern Linoisan Carbondale Daily Free Press Herrin Daily Journal

Nine Mile Youth Rally Set in Elkville Baptist Church

The Nine Mile Associational Youth Rally will meet at Elkville Baptist Church on Saturday evening at 7 30. The public is invited to attend the program.

Elkville Nine Mile Associational Elkville Baptist Church

Elkville Baptist Vacation Bible School Sets Commencement

The Elkville Baptist Vacation Bible School will hold its commencement exercises this evening at 7 30 in the church. The program will show what the boys and girls have learned during the two weeks. Parents and friends are invited.

Elkville Vacation Bible School Elkville Baptist Vacation Bible School

Baptist BREVITIES Weekly Bible School Attendance

Baptist notes show steady attendance with 182 on Monday 185 on Tuesday and Wednesday and 196 on Thursday continuing next week. Officers are being nominated for the new church year starting October 1. Volunteers are urged to serve in Sunday School Training unions chairs Women’s missionary union and other groups. The article emphasizes service as meaningful and uplifting for believers.

Bible School

Union Services Sunday At Park In Murphysboro

The first in a series of union church services at Riverside Park Murphysboro will be held Sunday June 20 at 7 45 p m. The Murphysboro Ministerial Association sponsors the event. Rev Allen J Collins of First Christian Church will speak on The Immortality of Influence with music by a trio from the church choir.

Riverside Park Murphysboro

Southern Baptist Radio and Television Commission elects new leader

Dr. Malcolm Knight of Southside Baptist Church Jacksonville Florida was named chairman of the 29 member Southern Baptist Radio and Television Commission at the St Louis meeting. He succeeds Dr. Allen W Graves Tulsa Oklahoma who served ten years.

Atlanta Malcolm Knight Southside Baptist Church Jacksonville Florida Southern Baptist Convention St. Louis Allen W. Graves Immanuel Baptist Church Tulsa Oklahoma Graves Southern Illinois University Carbondale J. T. Ford First Baptist Church Birmingham Ala John Hamrick Charleston S. C Commission James Harris Beech Street Baptist Church Texarkana Ark Hamrick Baptist Hour Knight Central Vernon Richardson University Baptist Church Baltimore Paul Aiken Kirkwood Baptist Church Jaroy Weber West Monroe Radio and Television Commission E. J. Cobb North Baptist Church Tucson Ariz Carr P. Collins, Jr Dallas Texas Fred C. Eastham Springfield Robert J. Hastings Ill James Landes Wichita Falls Roy O. McClain J. R. Noftisinger Gainesville Fla Paul M. Stevens

Presbyterians Approve Merger Plans Across Three Bodies

The Presbyterian Church in the United States and United Presbyterians along with the U.S. branch have approved merger plans. The U S four indicated approval at Detroit Assembly last week. Generals Assemblies from the three groups also endorsed the merger.

Presbyterian Church U.S.A U.S United Presbyterian U

Father's Day Services at Murphysboro Church

First Baptist Church Murphysboro observes Father's Day with recognition of youngest and oldest fathers during morning worship. Choir sings an anthem and the pastor speaks on Dads and Lads. Evening service features Creative Forgiveness. Junior Camp periods begin June 20, 27, July 4, and July 11 with thirty participants from the church.

First Baptist Church Murphysboro Lake Benton Baptist Camp

Jehovah's Witnesses Open District Convention in Cincinnati

Carbondale will send 25 delegates to the four day District Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses at Cincinnati Gardens starting June 24. About 15 000 witnesses from 20 states including New York Texas Florida Michigan and the District of Columbia will attend.

Carbondale Jehovah’s Witnesses Cincinnati Gardens Cincinnati Ohio R. L. Blumenstock Blumenstock New York Texas Florida Michigan District of Columbia Yankee Stadium United States

Presbyterians Back High Court Decision

The General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church praised the Supreme Court ruling outlawing racial segregation and urged abolition of segregation in all church bodies. The assembly’s recommendation, though not mandatory, has historically gained gradual acceptance across synods presbyteries and local churches.

General Assembly of The United Presbyterian Church Supreme Court United States Presbyterian Church U.S

American Baptist Convention Passes World-Minded Resolutions

The American Baptist Convention meeting in Minneapolis in early June passed world minded resolutions urging end to U S tests of atomic or hydrogen bombs in danger areas. Delegates urged UN disarmament and inspection, release of non critical atomic information, voluntary food aid, and reduced military policy coupling. They backed Supreme Court segregation ruling and criticized McCarran Walter act for discrimination.

American Baptist Convention Minneapolis United States United Nations U. S Senate House Exchange of Persons Supreme Court Congress Congressional

Elm Street Baptist Church Murphysboro Schedule

Murphysboro Elm Street Baptist Church lists Sunday School 9 30 A M worship 10 30 A M Training Union 6 30 P M Evening Worship 7 30 P M Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 30 P M Vacation Bible School June 7 to 18 for children 3 to 16 years old Southern Baptist affiliate.

Training Union Southern Baptist

Tent Services Begun At Murphysboro Corner Lot

Immanuel Lutheran Church of Murphysboro sponsors nightly tent services on the vacant lot at 21st and Walnut beginning Monday through the next Sunday at 8 p m. Rev Arthur Kaul of Jersyville leads with Evangelist experience. Music by Immanuel Church groups directed by M A Freiberg under a committee led by William Ronald invites public attendance.

21St and Walnut Murphysboro Immanuel Lutheran Church of Arthur Kaul Jerseyville Kaul Southern Illinois Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod W. T. Janow Immanuel Church M. A. Freiberg Immanuel O Music William Ronald Immanuel Congregation

Refugee Relief Act Debate Spurs Calls for Quota Revisions

Lawmakers urged revision and passage of legislation to restore the full refugee quota under the 1953 refugee relief act. The debate focused on entry numbers and the potential impact on Asia as a region.

Asia

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