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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1956

Page

2

Christian Men Retreat Scheduled in Carbondale

Men of the Christian Churches of Southern Illinois plan their Annual Retreat in Carbondale on Saturday and Sunday with 1 p.m. registration at First Christian Church and a 6 p.m. dinner served by church women. Special speaker Jack Sutton of Indianapolis will address after dinner and again at the Sunday morning service. Sutton, a former Denver businessman, travels in 28 states yearly and has visited Jamaica and Puerto Rico. Lodging is provided at Woody Hall on the SIU campus.

Christian Churches of Southern Illinois Carbondale First Christian Church Jack Sutton Indianapolis Ind Sutton Denver, Colo Jamaica Puerto Rico First Christian Ch Christian Churches Woody Hall Southern Ilinois University

Gospel Sing Set In Marion

The Marion Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Gospel Sing on Wednesday June 27 at the Marion Fairgrounds. The program will start between 8 and 8 30 p m to avoid conflicts with church services. Nationally known quartets will appear including The Blackwood Brothers and The Statesmen.

Marion

Jehovahs Witnesses Services Listed

Jehovahs Witnesses at 301 N Washington Ave Carbondale announce weekly field service Sundays at 9 am and 9 am Wednesday field service with Theocratic Ministry School at 7:30 pm and service meeting at 8:45 pm. Thursday book study on The Flight To Safety at 8 pm. Friday 9 am field service. Saturday magazine work starts 8:30 am.

Jehovahs Witnesses Washington Ave Carbondale Watchtower New World Society

Congregation Meeting Planned in Cobden

A special meeting of the congregation of First Church Cobden will be held at 11 45 a m Sunday. The pastor Rev L R Gilliland says worship at 10 45 will be This is the First Sunday School at 9 30 The Rev Mr Gilliland will preach on the same topic at Sunday evening services at Grand Tower First Presbyterian Church at 7 30 Sunday School meets at 10 am

First Church, Cobden L. R. Gilliland Mr. Gilliland Grand Tower First Presbyterian Church

Carbondale Lutheran Church Service Schedule

Carbondale Lutheran Our Savior Lutheran Church at 501 West Main Street will hold Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Divine Service at 10 30 a m on Sunday.

Our Savior Lutheran Church W. Main St Carbondale

Divine Service at Herrin church Sunday morning

Herrin Lutheran Trinity Lutheran Church at 504 South 16th Street Herrin will hold Divine Service at 8 45 a m Sunday Sunday School begins at 9 45 a m local notice lists service and class times for the church with no additional events included

Trinity Lutheran Church Sq. 16Th St Herrin

Herrin Quartet 70 Sings at VA Chapel

The Herrin Monroe Street Quartet will sing during Monday chapel services at Marion Veterans Administration Hospital. Services start at 7 30 p m with adult visitors welcome per Chaplain Seba Mars shall. In June 18, the Kentucky quartet from Paducah provided music.

Herrin

Jehovahs Witnesses Offer Week Even Activities in Herrin

Jehovahs Witnesses Herrin service center at 620 South 18th Street will hold a book study on Thursday at 8 p.m. Magazine work starts Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday field service begins at 9 a.m.

Jehovahs Witnesses Herrin Service Center S. 18Th St

Rev John Burhorn resigns as Anna pastor to join Millikin faculty

The Rev John F Burhorn resigns as pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Anna andaccepts a position on Millikin University's religious faculty in Decatur where he will serve as dean of chapel His resignation becomes effective September 1.

John F. Burhorn First Presbyterian Church Anna Millikin University Decatur Millikin Mr. Burhorn

Ridgecrest Baptist Assembly reservations surge

Reservations for Ridgecrest North Carolina Baptist Assembly are nearly double those of two years ago. Applications for Camp Ridgecrest for Boys and Camp Ridgecrest for Girls lead last year's attendance at both camps, according to the Southern Baptist Convention report.

Ridgecrest N. C Baptist Assembly Camp Ridgecrest Campidge Southern Baptist Convention Report

Southern Illinoisan newspaper masthead and notices

The Southern Illinoisan is listed as a regional newspaper published Sundays and daily except Saturdays and holidays. It details multiple office locations in Carbondale, Herrin, and Murphysboro and notes second class matter status and Associated Press rights.

Southern Illinoisan Southern Illinois Publications, Inc West Main Street Carbondale North 16Th Street Herrin South 12Th Street Murphysboro Southern Illinocisan Carbondale Free Press Herrin Daily

Day of Triumph Religious Film Shown in Herrin and Johnston City

A religious film Day of Triumph will be shown next week in Herrin and Johnston City. The program includes the Sermon on the Mount the Last Supper the Crucifixion and the Resurrection. In Herrin it plays at Marlow's Theater on June 28 at 2 30 6 45 and 8 45 p m hosted by Knights of Columbus for a Boy Scout Troop fundraiser. In Johnston City the Young Adults Class of the First Methodist Church sponsors showings at the Palace Theater on June 26 at 9 am 1 pm 7 pm and 9 pm per Rev W R Warner.

Herrin Johnston City Knights of Columbus Marlow First Methodist Church Palace Theater W. R. Warner

Star of Egypt OES advances at Carterville Night

Star of Egypt Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star in Carterville observes advance night at the Masonic Temple. Sylvia D. Sanders and Earl Sanders are worthy matron and patron. Ruth Thormorton of Carbondale is guest of honor. Advancing officers and many guests named. Refreshments served to 150 guests.

Star of Egypt Order of the Eastern Star Carterville Masonic Temple Sylvia D. Sanders Earl Sanders Ruth Thromorton Carbondale OES of Illinois Emma Triplett Wright Wilson Lula Etherton Fred Etherton Rosemarie Howerton Hurst Carolyn Casson Zeigler Harry Mundell Benton

Chalkboard Paint Turns Surfaces Into Erasable Boards

A popular children's room paint now transforms any surface into a chalkboard that erases with chalk. It can be washed or scrubbed without harming the finish. Surfaces must be clean and smooth before application. Available in green and black.

Guest Speaker At Murphysboro First Lutheran

The Rev. Harold W. Reisch of Chicago will speak at 10:30 a m Sunday worship at First Lutheran Church Murphysboro. He is secretary of the Social Mission Study in Chicago and oversees Lutheran Old People's Work and refugee chaplains. Special music directed by Miss Ethel Fager. Communion observed.

Harold W. Reisch Chicago First Lutheran Church Murphysboro Reisch Social Mission Study Pastor Reisch Lutheran Pospita Ethel Fager William Meyer

11th Girl Scout Day Camp Details and Activities

The Herrin Girl Scout Neighborhood Association runs its 11th annual day camp for Herrin and Carterville units at Mitchell Lake this week. Attendance includes 112 girls, 18 program aides, and 12 adult counselors with activities in crafts dramatics singing first aid games and cook-outs. Camp director is Mrs. Clara Winning with nurse Mrs. Mary Rase and craft leader Mrs. Ruby Houston aided by a long list of counselors and aides.

Herrin Wilma Lampan Renorma Perrin Helen Aronson Wilma Norton Genevieve Elders Carol Marlow Pat Bond Proram Paula Mackey Linda Bione Connie Rash Virginia Vansaghi Sandra Matthews Nancy Holmes Judy Hunter Janette Loftus Charlotte Baker Jeannine North Brenda McCormack Carolyn Bond Brenda Marlow Erma Holmes Terry Gilbert Susie Stewart Lulu Saliba Sally Moroni

Missouri Synod Lutherans Convene in St Paul for 43rd Convention

Delegates from 34 North and South American districts gather in St Paul to decide the church's path for three years. Representatives include J Witter of Carbondale Savior, Rev W B Petzoldt of Jacob Christ, Rev Robert Otto of Anna State Hospital, with 1 056 voting and advisory delegates and plans for missions, education, and social welfare. The hundredth Minnesota observance will be marked with a rail service and a concert by the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra.

Illinois The Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod St. Paul Minn J. Witter Savior Lutheran Church Carbondale W. B. Petzoldt Christ Lutheran Church Jacob Robert Otto Anna State Hospital Lutheran Church Misouri Synod John W. Behnken Lutheran World Federation New Concordia Senior College Fort Wayne Ind U. S St. Paul Civic Auditorium St. Paul and Lowry Concordia College Cleveland San Francisco Missouri Synod Lutheranism Minnesota Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Robert Bergt Concordia Theological Seminary St. Louis Harold W. Otte Missouri Synod Minneapolis

Percy Church Addition Dedication Planned for Tuesday

A formal dedication of the Percy Baptist Church new addition is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m Speakers include Dr S D Aubuchon Cairo moderator of the Judson Baptist Association and Charles Smith director of men s work of the Illinois Baptist State Convention The church men s chorus will sing local pastors Rev Charles Leming and Rev H Y Slaten will take part The addition adds two classrooms a baptistry and a basement A new piano purchased by the Sunday school group will be dedicated during the program.

Percy Baptist Church S. D. Aubuchon Cairo Judson Baptist Association Charles Smith Illinois Baptist State Convention Charles Leming H. Y. Slaten

Kill the Chiggers and Protect Pets This Year

Chiggers threaten humans and pets with itching as tiny larvae attack dogs. Apply the correct pounds per acre of chlordane toxaphene or lindane to free areas of these pests.

Shell Pin Craft Idea at the Shore

Small sea shells found along the shore can be turned into costume pins. Attach a safety pin to the back of each shell with glue and wear as decorative accessories.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Christian Mens Blackwood Brothers Jehovahs Witness Services Cobden Carbondale Lutheran Herrin Lutheran Herrin Quartet VA Chapel John Burhorn Christ IS Mr. Howard C. Perrine Christian Endeavor Janice McCormack Karen Cornell Linda Miller Chi Carterville Des Immanuel Lutherans Immanuel Lutheran Church Alvin Kollman West Frankfort William F. Ronald Presbyterian Westminister Circle V Dalton Oglesby Clay St Bill Hawthorne Dy Richmond Carew Little Grassy Lake Sherry Jean Humphrey Kay Potter Barbara Jean Harvey Sandra Erickson Missouri Synod Lutherans Housepower Central Public Service Company Percy Church Mae Sumep Mid-America Wayne A. Johnston Illinois Central Railroad
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