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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1929
Page
7
The lesson argues for total abstinence from alcohol, examining biblical views, social impact, and the limits of prohibition. It notes prohibition reduces exposure but cannot fully stop use, while promoting health and self mastery through abstinence as a sound societal good.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m invites full attendance. At 11 a m R P Bolen presides over a Layman's Meeting with E Henson and Mrs W F DeBrick as principal speakers. Music is planned. Evening services at 6 45 p m leagues, 7 45 p m sermon on Parable of the Sower by Dr Charles W Kelley. A called stewards meeting is scheduled Monday at 7 45 p m. Visitors welcome.
A passage recalls Jonadab commanding the Rechabites to abstain from wine and to dwell in tents as a lifelong vow. They persist in obedience through generations while Nebuchadnezzar threatens the land, prompting a move to Jerusalem for safety. The text contrasts strict adherence with looming imperial fear.
Local church notices list Sunday school times, sermons, and special music across colleges avenue Baptist Westminster and First Presbyterian churches. Activities include B Y P U meetings, Luther League, vesprs, and evening services with topics such as Thinking In Terms of the Crows and The True God and His Worship.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m with W L Alley as superintendent. Divine worship at 11 a m with sermon To Live. Evening service at 8 pm with sermon Loving Our Birthrights. Scout meeting at 7 pm. Monday prayer meeting at 8 pm. Wednesday auxiliary circles at 3 pm. Men of the church Friday 6 30 to 8 pm. Choir rehearsal time unclear. Obey that inner urge Come.
A short religious appeal invites strangers in the city to join in worship, signaling a welcoming outreach and community gathering.
W G Wellborn field secretary for the Association of Business Men's Clubs of America will be principal speaker at a laymen's rally Monday night in Hawitt on Hall under the Bluefield Billy Sunday club. M L Thorner and James Morton of Atlanta directors of the association will attend and take part in the program. The meeting starts at 7 45 PM and the public is invited.
Washington June 7 The West Virginia bridge commission would be authorized to acquire and construct two Kanawha river bridges at Cabin Creek and St Albans under a bill introduced by Representative Smith. If tolls are charged rates must be 80 adjusted to create a sinking fund to repay the state's expenditure for Cabin Creek and St Albans construction.
Bishop Herbert Welch of Pittsburgh will visit Grafton on June 7 to discuss the annual state conference of the Methodist Episcopal church slated for September. He interrupts a trip to Aurora to meet local pastors and laymen, then continues to celebrate Limestone M K church in Aurora.
Rev. Jenning Wise Hobson rector leads church school and adult Bible classes at 9 30 morning prayer and sermon at 11 00 oclock with no evening service until further notice public invited to worship at all times
The Modern Woodmen of America Bluefield Lodge plans a memorial service at Trinity church this Sunday with a large turnout expected. They urge all relatives and friends to attend, emphasize strong Sunday school attendance, Epworth League programs at 7 45, and the auxiliary meeting at 3 pm.
Rev W M Snead leads Sunday School at 9 45 with Claude Shape as superintendent. Communion at 11 00. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor meet 6 30. Mid week prayer 7 30. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 601 Blandh Street under Rev Ben B Johnson and C J Cheyney with 9 45 church school and 11 00 services. Choir Anthem and sermons by Rev Virgil B E Lowder. END ENDEAVOR times 6 45. Mastery through Thinking Things Through is the theme. FIRST BAPTIST J Taylor Stinson presides with 9 39 Sunday school and 11 00 and 7 45 preaching. Lord's Supper observed after morning message. B Y P U meets 6 45 and prayer Wednesday 7 45. Visitors welcomed to all services.
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