Dedication Service for New St. Joseph's Church Benton
The 175000 dollar St. Joseph's Catholic Church on West Main Street Benton will be dedicated tomorrow at 10 a.m. with Bishop Albert Zuroweste of Belleville presiding. The ceremony includes a high mass, choir, and a procession in a Gothic sandstone church built by Eugene Basso Construction Co. The parishioners and surrounding communities funded the project, with 100000 dollars already paid toward a 175000 dollar debt and 75000 dollars remaining. Open house and refreshments follow, with booklets detailing parish history and church plans available.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
West Main Street
Eilcichaall
Albert Zuroweste
Belleville
William E. Trombl
The
Holy Angels Church of
East St. Louis
Michael Kjimas
West Frankfort
Stephen Boros
Christopher
Venegeni
Benton
Bis Althoff
Althoff
Zuroweste
John F. Hagel
Evansville
Ind
St. Meinrad’s Monastery
Indiana
Emil Frei
St. Louis
Benton Plumbing Co
St. Joseph’s
Thompsonville
Bend City
Whittington
Logan
Macedonia
Inn
Ewing
Venegoni
St. Joseph’s Church
Summer School Site Reception at University Baptist Church Carbondale
Summer school activities at University Baptist Church Carbondale include a 9 p.m. reception for summer school students attending the University 1st church under Miss June Swope and Miss Marylea Henderson. Students may arrive at 6:45 p.m. for Training union and stay through the 8 p.m. service to the 9 p.m. social. Special music features The Beautiful Story and Only Trust Him. The 10:45 a.m. sermon is Saving or Spying with Breathe on Me as the choir hymn. Commencement for the two week Bible school was Friday night. enrollment reached 157 with an average Thursday attendance of 137. Weekday plans include a Friday fish supper for church men with Rev. S. Otho Williams, state evangelism secretary for the Baptists of Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Baptist Church
Carbondale
University 1St
June Swope
Marylea Henderson
Training Union
Harold Taylor
Tom Whiteside
S. Otho Williams
Rev. Williams
The
Baptists of Illinois
Dinner Guests of Johnston City Hosts at Motel Marion
Dinner guests of Johnston City residents included Mr and Mrs Otie Reefe of Fort Collins Colorado visiting Mr and Mrs M E Roberts Mr and Mrs Harry Roberts and Mr and Mrs Homer Choate of Johnston City at Motel Marion Wednesday night. The Reefe couple are relatives of Thurmondite Marion rural route. Earl Smiths visiting from New Kensington Pennsylvania stay with his parents Mr and Mrs H C Smith on Jefferson Avenue Johnston City and with Mrs Smith's parents Mr and Mrs Fred Hogue in Christopher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City
Otie Reefe
Ft. Collins
Colo
M. E. Roberts
Harry Roberts
Homer Choate
Marion
Reefe
Thurmondite
Earl Smiths
Earl R. Smith
New Kensington, Pa
Mr. Smith
H. C. Smith
Jefferson Avenue
Mrs.Smith
Fred ‘Hogue
Christopher
George Ozment
Mr. Ozment
Maude Ozment
Washington Avenue
O. H. Turner
Grant Mitchell
Repair Annex In Carbondale At First Baptist Church
Trustees of the Carbondale First Baptist church plan to raise funds to repair the 1863 annex a historic building once used as a parsonage and custodian residence. A $73 000 addition at the rear will preserve the old structure with roof brick painting and exterior white wash with black wrought iron details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Ellis M. Jones
Board of
R. R. Colp
First Baptist Church
Jerry Jones
Missions House
Lake Benton Camp
Catholic Daughters Meet in Christopher Church Hall
Catholic Daughters of America of Christopher gathered Monday at St Andrew's hall with 25 members. Reports from grand regent Isabelle Gillooly on Springfield convention. Picnic planned for July 21 at Isaac Walton Lake at 6 30 pm. new members to be initiated in September. Prizes awarded for games and door prize won by Mrs Wilkerson. Potatoes croquettes recipe added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
Christopher
St. Andrew’s Hall
Isabelle Gillooly
Springfield
Isaac Walton Lake
Francis Zimmers
Ann Rozenski
Lydia Zimmers
Mary Borello
Mary Vercellino
Belle Gillooly
Marguerita Wilkerson
Emma Giachetto
Aldo Basso
Wilkerson
Virginia ‘Trotter
Loretta Mondoni
Ex-Herrin Resident Becomes Benton Parish Pastor
Fr. John Venegoni, former Herrin resident and son of Mr. and Mrs Angleo Venegoni, is appointed pastor of the new St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Benton. His career includes posts at Murphysboro East St. Louis and Chester, and he was head chaplain at the Illinois State Penitentiary. He was ordained in Innsbruck in 1932 and has roots in Herrin and nearby towns. He suffered a broken leg during church construction but recovered to continue overseeing the edifice completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Venegoni
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Benton
Cuggione
Italy
Milan
Herrin
Murphysboro
East St. Louis
Carlyle
St. Ann’s
Age
Chester
Illinois Security Hospital
Menard
St. Pious
Walsh
Ill
Illinois State
Anthony
Herrin High School
Innsbruk
Venegoni
Mary Norma
Ad. P.P.S
St. Rose
Joe
Southern Illinoisan
Grand Tower Club Meets Tuesday at Hostess Home
Mrs. Mary Dickson hosted the Grand Tower club Tuesday with games and prizes awarded to Mrs. Clee LeForge Mrs. Floretta Schneider and Mrs. Allie Belle Rid ley. A picnic at Devil's Back Bone park is planned for the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dickson
Grand Tower Club
Clee LeForge
Floretta Schneider
Allie Belle Ridley
New Devil’s Back Bone Park
Grand Tower
Johnston City BPW Club Meets At First Methodist Church
Johnston City Business and Professional Women’s club held a meeting in the First Methodist church dining room. Miss Ella Brown led a discussion on why working women benefit from BPW membership and a federation history recap followed. A leadership conference was announced for Salem in August and plans for district nominating committee were shared. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs George Ozment and relatives in Johnston City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City
Business and Professional Women’s Club
First Methodist Church
Ella Brown
Ruth Fleming
Marguerite Barra
Williamson County
Herrin Bpw
Vaughn’s
Christopher
Miss Barra
Southern Illinois
Salem
Esther Cox
P of
Royalton Auxiliary elects new officers Friday night
Angelina Akulow was elected president of the Royalton American Legion Auxiliary at a gathering hosted by Stella Lustowski. Alene Matiskie became vice president, Florence Roszkowski treasurer, Lottie Kabara chaplain, Mary Potocki sergeant at arms, and Wanda McCauley secretary. Planned Homecoming participation July 3–5. Installation set for July 11 at Mary Potocki’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelina Akulow
American Legion Auxiliary of
Royalton
Stella Lustowski
Alene Matiskie
Florence Roszkowski
Lottie Kabara
Mary Potocki
Wanda McCauley
McCauley
Betty Jones
Catherine Waggonler
Oglesby Cottage
Catherine
Lustowski
Linda Jones
Potocki
SIU Director Rev Elwood Wylie to Lead Moline Church
Director Elwood Wylie of the SIU Student Christian Foundation will resign August 31 to accept the pastorate of First Baptist Church in Moline. The move was announced by Prof. Woodson Fishback. Swartz to head committee to select a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Wylie
Southern Illinois University Student Christian Foundation
First Baptist Church
Moline
Woodson Fishback
Wheaton College
Southern Baptist Seminary of
Louisville
Wylie
SIU
Hudsonville
Green Lakes
Wis
Carbondale
Willis G. Swartz
Johnston City CBS Eastern Star Guest Night Honors Guests
Johnston City chapter Order of the Eastern Star observed guest night with Irene Camber and Martha as guest of honor. Officers from multiple chapters attended including Mae Rowe and George Ozment. A reception followed in the dining room for about 90 members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City
Order of Eastern Star
Irene Camber
Christopher
Martha
George Capps
Georgiana
Herrin
Edgar Eberhardt
Mae Rowe
George Ozment
Comfort
Chicago
Ora Martin
Jewel Dobbins
Julia Johnson
Helen Ozment
Gladys Williams
Galatia
Ada Hunter
Marshall
Malzahon
Royalton
Floy. McClelland
Adah
Ollie Thompson
Ruth
Zeigler Delta Theta Tau Sorority Meets Tuesday
Eta Tau chapter of the Delta Theta Tau sorority in Zeigler met Tuesday night at the community house. Mrs. Arthur Reiger presided, $277.77 was raised for cancer research, dances were halted until September, and plans began for Zeigler Teen Town. A Red Cross request sought a county board representative. Mrs. Rainaldee Maniez named pledge supervisor and Mrs. Al Masulis publicity chair. Fourteen members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eta Tau
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Zeigler
Arthur Reiger
Franklin County Red Cross
Rainaldee Maniez
al Masulis
Zeigler Couple Wed June 14 In Benton
Miss Norma Farmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Farmer of Zeigler and Martin Browning son of Mr and Mrs R B Browning of Zeigler married June 14 in Benton in a single ring ceremony performed by Justice of the Peace John Andras. The couple resides at 315 Walnut Street Zeigler. Mrs Browning works at the Mien tus I G A market while Mr Browning is a railroad section hand with Missouri Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Farmer
Joe Farmer
Zeigler
Martin Browning
R. B. Browning
Benton
Justice of the Peace
John Andras
Walnut Street
Browning
Mientus I.G.A
Mr. Browning
Missouri Pacific Railroad Co
OES Advance Nights Attended by Maniez and Erickson
Maniez of Zeigler attended the advance night of the Order of Eastern Star in Chester Monday and served as guest waer. Wednesday she served as guest chaplain at the Walier chapter. Mrs. Erickson of Murphysboro was guest of honor on both occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inton Maniez of
Zeigler
Order of Eastern Star
Chester
Walier
Mrs. Erickson
Murphysboro
Miss Vogel and Pete Furlin Wed in Christopher
Miss Vogel became the bride of Pete Furlin at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the First Christian church Christopher. The double ring ceremony was performed before their immediate family with Miss Betty Orshak as maid of honor and Cecil Browning as best man. The couple will reside at 204 Helen Avenue Christopher after a brief honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Ruth
Ter
Betty Orshak
Buckner
Cecil Browning
Local Families Visit Champaign Tuesday
Mr and Mrs Matt Bugaireski and children Stanley and Marianne along with Mr and Mrs Paul Petty and children Warren and Francis spent Tuesday in Champaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Bugaieski
Stanley
Marianne
Paul Petty
Warren
Francis
Champaign
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St. Bernard Hospital
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John Dickson
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Kenil
Gene Wilson
Mar Jean
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Jennie Webster
Myrtle Montagne
Arthur
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Windsor
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Montagne
Houston
Ed Mintons
James Dana
Freddie
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R. L. Mintons
R. L. Minton
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Dorris Almond
Billie
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Mike Andeslich
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Lawrenceville
Earl Cundiff
Billy
James Cox
Zeilger
Opera
Elvin Schwind
Ralph Ventress
Municipal Opera
Forest Park
Miss West
Washington, D. C
Myrna West
Bill Adams
John Shimpkus
Centralia
William Coltman
West Frankfort Hospital
Morgan
U. S. Army Nurse Corps
Lents
Mrs
Michael Dohonich
John Mannerings
John Man
Marcel Ceilers
Gary
Vickie
Kansas City, Mo
Ceilers
Lorraine Mannering
Eddie Minton
Robbs
Charles Minton
Louis Shelton
Patsy
John Childress
Doris Jean
Clifford’ Walker
Ira Walker
Earl Walker
Mary ‘Sue
DeSoto
William Walker
Ned Walker
Riverside
Calif
Louisiana
Den
Ernest Gunners
Waukegan
Ernest Gunner
Chepengion Deer
Gunner
Bobby
Enis Deleriva
Christoph Ee Inne
Isaac ‘Walton Lake
David
Michael Flatt
Freddie Neal
Joe Neal
Robert Green
Leroy Ensinger
Mammoth Cave
Christopher By
Kenneth Bacon
CBS
Zeigler Sorority
OES
Miss Vogel
Pete Furlin
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