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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1957

Page

6

Trinity Methodist Church Service and Activities

Trinity Methodist at Washington Street and College Avenue lists 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 a m sermon by Dr Earl Hunt Emory and Henry College president 430 p m MLPF and 6 p m MYF Pledge Service led by Diana Patton Tommy Elliott Wednesday 7 p m Boy Scouts Troop 25 at Trinity House Thursday 730 p m Adult Choir rehearsal organist-director Mrs Eugene Jones Jr selects For the Beauty of the Earth prelude and tranquility offertory choir performs Fear Not I Am With Thee by Foster

Washington Street College Avenue Frank L. Shaffer D. D Joseph Meade Earl Hunt Emory and Henry College Diana Patton Tommy Elliott Boy Scouts Troop No Trinity House Eugene Jones, Jr Larson Jensen Foster

Church Calendar and Music Schedule At Local Methodist Church

The text lists daily activities and services at the local church led by Dr Clyde Hensley and others. Morning worship includes a sermon What Price Glory with soloist Gerald Looney and organ pieces. Evening broadcasts on WKOY feature religious music. Week includes youth fellowships, mission auxiliaries, circle meetings, choir rehearsals, and Vacation Bible School for children.

Reverend Looney Leads Spirit Filled Church Schedule

On Bluefield-Princeton Road the Rev N W Looney preaches at 11 am on Sunday with a sermon Marks of a Spirit filled Church. Church School at 9 45 am led by C D Lee. W S C S officers installation at 11 am. Activities include Methodist Youth Fellowship at 6 30 pm and Boy Scout meeting at 7 30 pm Tuesday. Wednesday features W S C S general meeting 1 30 pm and Prayer Meeting at 7 pm led by Miss Wilma Shields. Commission on Education and Workers Council meets 7 pm Wednesday chaired by Mrs Curtis Moore.

Bluefield Princeton Road N. W. Looney C. D. Lee W.S.C.S Methodist Youth Fellowship W.s.cs Wilma Shields Commission On Education and Workers Council Curtis Moore

Greek Orthodox Catholic School Starts in Beckley

Father Michael of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Beckley announces the second week of the Church Bible School for Orthodox Greek Catholics. Deacon Gerald Sudick of the St Tikhous Russian Orthodox Seminary oversees the catechism program. The school ends with special awards on June 22 and consecration on June 23 by His Eminence Anthony. Louis Corey and Chris receive the Alpha and Omega award for the Orthodox Sarandon Catholic award in Johnstown, Pa. in 1955.

Michael St. Nicholas Orthodox Church of Beckley Church Bible School Gerald Sudick St. Tikhous South Canaan Anthony New York

Revival At Littlesburg Church Aids Community Faith

The Rev. Blair M. Fouts leads an evening revival at Littlesburg Church. He is aided by Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Day of Bluefield. Public invitation extended.

Blair M. Fouts Littlesburg Ennaces Church Hobart Bluefield

Revival At Pilgrim Holiness Church Led By Manning Family

Revival services at the Pilgrim Holiness Church run June 12 to 23 with Rev. C. M. Manning and his family from Kentucky in charge. The public is invited to attend.

Pilgrim Holiness Church C. M. Manning

Princeton Kee Street Methodist Church Schedule

Kee Street Methodist at Kee Street and Caperton presents morning services at 9 45 with Miss Dean Corns as superintendent. Worship at 11 features a sermon. Evening service at 7 30 with Rev Crickard. Official Board meets Monday 7 pm in Friendship Hall. First Quarterly Conference led by Dr L H Burns at Pisgah Church Monday 8 pm.

Kee Street Caperton Pisgah Pisgah Church Abshire Billy Harvey Boy Scout Troop No Bill Lively Paul Hunter

Community Ad Paid By Watsons Bluefield Pet Ice Cream

A brief sponsor notice from Watsons in Bluefield Virginia promotes pet ice cream for local readers. The advertisement highlights support for community content on this page.

Morning Worship and Sunday School at Prince- Morning Church

Morning worship begins at 10 a.m. with a sermon by the minister. Sunday School follows at 10:45 a.m. led by Kenneth H. Anderson as superintendent. The First Quarterly Conference is scheduled at the church on Monday at 8 p.m.

Prince Kenneth H. Anderson

Prince ton church events list brief schedule

Bari P. King conducts Sunday school at 9 45 a m with C J Norris as superintendent Morning worship and sermon by the pastor at 11 a m Junior church in the basement auditorium at 11 directed by Mrs Bell Evangelistic service Sunday evening at 7 30 Eagles seen by the School each evening Monday to Friday June 17 21 7 p m Classes for all ages Everyone invited

Oliver Avenue Princeton Bari P. King J. Norris Bell Via Chapel Road Edgemont Drive Cumberland Heights F. Howard Baker

Presbyterian Church Schedule and Camp Notices

Sunday School at 9 45 a m with superintendent R E Perkinson Morning Worship at 11 a m Sermon How To Be Happy In Prison Pioneer Vespers at 5 30 p m led by Judy McGuire and Ralph Ratliff Senior Hi Vespers at 6 30 p m led by Tommy Clark topic Why Not Now Pioneers going to Camp Beckwith include Linda Call Jim Light Rise McClung Dillon Smith Earl Byrd Paul Thomas III Tina Roach Judgeh Ernestine Coles Johnny Light Doug and Carol Crickmer General meeting June 19 at 1 30 p m in Fellow ship Hall Christian Education panel moderated by Mrs Henry McClung topic The Church in Education.

Tazewe Gurney Ularassia Tommy Clark Camp Beckwith Linda Call Jim Light Rise McClung Dillon Smith Earl Byrd Paul Thomas III Tina Roach Judgeh Ernestine Coles Johnny Light Doug Carol Crickmer Fellowship Hall Christian Education Committee W. Evans Henry McClung Church In Education

Baptist and College Avenue Churches Schedule

Cumberland Heights and College Avenue Baptist churches publish Sunday programs with sermons, worship, and activities. F Howard Baker leads Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Rev H Wadell Waters leads College Avenue with services, choir, and Sunday events including a 6:30 p.m. Training Union and 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship.

Melrose Presbyterian Church Services Featured

Melrose Presbyterian on the Princeton Athens Road hosts Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m led by assistant superintendent Hubert Conner. Morning worship at 11 a.m features a sermon by Pastor Paul Bohn titled A Great Fathers Counsel To His Young Son. Youth Fellowship Sunday 7 p.m and Pioneers Saturday 4 30 p.m. Community invited.

Melrose Presbyterian Princeton- Athens Road Hubert Conner Paul Bohn Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Pioneers

Princeton Presbyterian Church Schedule WV

The Princeton Presbyterian Church in Princeton West Virginia lists a full Sunday program starting at 9 45 a m with Church School led by Superintendent Willard Johnson and a nursery for small children. Morning Worship at 11 features a sermon titled Will Pentecost Come Again Acts 4 31. Evening Pioneers and Senior High Fellowship meet at 6 30. Weekday events include Chancel Choir 7 30 Wednesday and Women of the Church 7 30 Thursday with guest speaker Rev Ben W x of First Baptist on Adult Delinquent a Christian Citizenship study continuation.

Princeton Presbyterian Princeton West Virginia Willard Johnson Pioneers Ben W. x First Baptist Church

Oak Grove Chapel announces weekly services and tent meeting

Brushfork and Littlesburg Road hosts Rev. Clifford Compton pastor with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Rev. Roy Lacy preaches. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Christian Workers Prayer Band joins Rev. Lacy for a tent meeting in Bluewell Saturday night.

Oak Grove Chapel Brushfork Littlesburg Road Clifford Compton Roy Lacy Christian Workers Lacy Bluewell

Seventh Day Adventists Offer Weekend Services

Vineyard Street church holds a Saturday program for children and adults at 9 30 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. A Wednesday prayer meeting is scheduled for 7 30 p.m.

Seventh Day Adventists Vineyard Street

Roberts To Observe 50th Wedding Sunday

Mr and Mrs T G Roberts of New Smyrna Beach Florida and former Princeton residents will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday June 16 from 3 to 5 pm with an open house at 1104 Bluefield Avenue hosted by Mr and Mrs Ted Malcolm. Their daughter Mrs W Bondurant of Athens and other relatives invite callers.

T. G. Roberts New Smyrna Beach Fila Princeton Ted Malcolm Bluefield Avenue Roberts W. Bondurant Athens G Ae New Smyrna Lambert Dsrachen Bluefield Lmn Bors

Elks House Party Tonight At Eight Thirty

The Princeton Elks club holds its semi monthly house party at the club house this evening at 8 30. Refreshments will be served to members and their guests.

Princeton Elks’ Club

Sunday worship and activities at D E Kirk church

Worship services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p m Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by superintendent D E Kirk. Prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 7 30 p m followed by choir rehearsal. Nursery is available and Training Union meets at 6 20 p m.

D. E. Kirk

Sunday Event Times At Local Church

The notice lists morning worship at 11 a.m with Fay Snider and a sermon by the pastor. A Friday 7 30 p.m Cottage Prayer Meeting is also scheduled.

Fay Snider Adent Mess Church

Community church listings at 1325 Augusta Street

Cecil V. Cook Jr. is pastor and Mrs. Marvin Williams is organist as Robert Ramsay leads the choir. Sunday School begins at 9 45 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Nursery at 11 a.m. Training Union at 6 30 p.m. Evening Service at 7 45 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. Supper at Pellew 6 30 p.m. Meeting

Augusta Street Cecil V. Cook, Jr Marvin Williams Robert 5. Ramsay Training Union Pellew

Evangelistic Services At Local Church Schedule

M R Dodson announces a Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m at 335 Bluefield Ave with R E Brockman as guest speaker Sunday night June 16. Special music is planned.

Bluefield Ave M. R. Dodson Young People’s R. E. Brockman

Community church notices list services and events

Christian Women’s Fellowship holds installation of officers at 7 30 p m Wednesday at 601 Bland Street Bluefield Eu ward. Adult Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 30 p m. Men’s Fellowship picnic and summer rally Friday at Lake Place from 4 p m through evening meal.

Bland Street Bluefield Euway Christian Women's Fellowship Lake Place

Bible School and Prayer Services Announced at Local Church

Fred T. Toney is the minister. Bible School begins at 9 45 a m with C E Godsey leading Senior CYF at 6 p m. Mid week Prayer Service is Wednesday at 1 30 p m followed by choir practice.

Old Bluefield Princeton Road Fred T. Toney Bible School C. E. Godsey Pracce

God the Preserver of Man at Augusta Street Church

Sunday service and Sunday School at 11 address 1409 Augusta Street focus on divine preservation. Bible verse Hosea 12 13 cited with God as preserver from Egypt by prophet. Christian Science reading room at 306 Bland Street open daily 11 to 2 30 offering Bible and Mrs Eddy writings for reading borrowing or purchase.

Augusta Street God Israel Egypt Mary Eddy Bland Street

Bible School and Worship Services at Lorton Lick Road Church

James L. Scott, minister, leads a family friendly program with Bible school at 9 to noontime and 99 men singing The Ninety and Nine for Father s Day. Morning worship at 11 includes Lord s Supper and sermon. Evening service at 7 30. Vacation Bible School starts its second week at 9 am Monday. Wednesday features The Sweetest Hour and adult choir practice. Men of the church visitation follows at 7 pm.

Lorton Lick Road James L. Scott Bible School Carl J. Owens Heaven Men of the Church Visitation

West Side church services and events bulletin

The Rev. Frank Rowley presides at 8 a.m. Holy Communion and 10:30 a.m. prayer litany and sermon. WHIS airs "Ask the Pastors" at 7:45 p.m. A June meeting of the west district is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday with choir practice to follow.

Tazewell and Duhring Sis Frank Rowley West

Revival Meeting at Bluefield Avenue Church

Rev R H Fiinchum pastor leads Sunday School at 9 40 a m with William Richardson as Worship superintendent. Revival continues each evening at 7 30 p m led by Rev and Mrs William Colter evangelists with special music in every service.

Bluefield Ave R. H. Fiinchum William Richardson William Colter

Pocahontas Service Ahead of Confirmation Rite

In Pocahontas Virginia Rev Wallace CC Shields priest in charge will lead a service at 9 30 a m including a catechism instruction rite of confirmation and a sermon at Senet sti a Lruction church

Pocahontas Virginia Wallace CC. Shields

Square Street Community Rev. Earl Clark Leads Revival

The Rev. Earl Clark pastor at Square Street Community announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by A. E. Yost. preaching at 11 a.m. and evening service at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting Saturday at 7 30 p.m. Revival begins Sunday at 7 30 p.m. public invited.

Graham Presbyterian Virginia Side Church School Schedule

The Virginia Side Graham Presbyterian Church in Bluefield Virginia lists a 9 45 a m Sunday school led by William J Rutherford superintendent and an 11 a m morning worship service Potential Youth Meeting 6 18 midweek prayer Wednesday 7 45 choir practice 8 30 Vacation Bible School runs June 17 to 28 sessions 9 to 11 30 a m each day Greever Ave Bluefield Sun School 10 a m supervised by Gerald Browning Evening Worship 1 30 p m led by Miss Evelyn Thomas Young People's meeting Monday 7 p m Prayer Meeting Tuesday 7 30 p m

Bluefield William J. Rutherford Greever Ave Sunoy School Gerald Browning Evelyn Thomas

Vacation Bible School at Bluefield Church

At 1101 Virginia Avenue Bluefield Virginia Clarence E Smoot minister Bible School meets at 945 a m C H Carbaugh superintendent Classes for all ages Worship Service at 11 am with Holy Communion and sermon The Patience of Christ Special music by Adult Choir Mrs C D Tate director Evening Worship at 730 pm sermon A Path Child care nursery provided Co Y F and Chi Rho meet 645 pm Sunday Vacation Bible School runs through June 21 MidWeek Prayer 730 pm

Virginia Avenue Bluefield Virginia Clarence E. Smoot Bible H. Carbaugh Christ C. D. Tate Co. Y. F Chi Rho

First Methodist Glenn E Boye schedules Sunday services

The First Methodist Church outlines a schedule with Church carefeae Miss Nell Roberts, director of music, and a message by Dr. Cloyd Armbrister. Classes begin at 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. M I Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. RAM Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Laymen's Prayer Breakfast Wednesday 6:30 a.m. in Palmer Hall. W S C S General Meet Thursday 2 p.m. Older Youth Class to lead Sunday evening service.

First Methodist Glenn E. Boye Pas Nell Roberts Carefaee George W. Richardson Cloyd Armbrister M. I M. V RAM First Methodist Church Palmer Hall W.S.C.S

Virginia Avenue Methodist Church Schedule

Sunday School at 9 45 a m Paul Whiteneck superintendent worship at 11 a m sermon Lets Grow Spiritually recreation for intermediates 5 30 p m youth fellowship 6 30 p m room prayer 6 45 pm evening worship 7 30 pm altar hour mid week prayer Wednesday 7 pm choir rehearsal 8 pm

Virginia Avenue Paul Whiteneck Methodist Youth Fellowship

Cliffield Bible School and Revival Services Schedule

Cliffield Virginia holds a Bible School at 10 a.m. led by Superintendent Eugene White. Preaching at 1 p.m. on first and third Sundays. Revival begins Monday evening June 17 at 7 30 with Rev W H Leake from Chatham Christian Church as evangelist. Public invited. Henry C Shelton is the pastor.

Cliffield Bible School Eugene White Rev W. H. Leake Chatham Christian ‘Church Chatham Henry C. Shelton

St Mary's Episcopal Parish Services in Bluefield Virginia

The Rev Wallace C Shields in charge. 8:00 Holy Communion 9:45 Sunday School William E Osborne superintendent. 11:15 Second instruction and confirmation with Bishop Marmion present. Following parish hall reception. 7 Thursday choir practice for men 8 p.m.

ST. Mary’s Episcopal Bluefield Virginia Wallace C. Shields William E. Osborne Marmion

Emmanuel Lutheran Bible School and Worship Schedule

Emmanuel Lutheran on South Mercer and Duhring streets offers Bible School under superintendent Ralph Kahle with classes for all ages including nursery at 9 45 a m. Worship service at 11 a m with Rev Willis S Buchanan presiding in the pastor's absence. Luther League gathering at 4 30 p m.

Mmanuel Lutheran Mercer Duhring Streets Bible School Ralph Kahle Hursery Willis S. Buchanan Luther League

Norman church outlines services and revival schedule

Corner Straley and Eighth Streets lists minister Crawford and music staff Rule White and Lambert. Bible School at 9 45 with superintendent Whittaker. Lord's Supper observed by elders Kahle and Whittaker. Evening Worship 7 30. Chi Rho Fellowship and Christian Youth Fellowship meet at 6 30. Revival with Jimmy Moxley at Matoaka Christian Church. Choir practice Wednesday 7 30. Supper served after service. Departments and pastor's aide meet Monday 7 30.

Straley Eighth Streets Norman G. Crawford Edward J. Rule D. White Ray E. Lambert Fred Whittaker Bill Kahle

Trinity Sunday Services at Heavenly Rest Parish

The Rev. John E. Williams prepares Holy Communion services at 8:00 a.m. for Trinity Sunday with a guest preacher. A Monday 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion celebration follows at St. Barnabas the Apostle.

Heavenly Rest John E. Williams Trinity

Clayton Sweet Pastor Seeks Vacation Bible School Note

Located at Thorn street and McNutt Avenue where Routes 219 and 460 meet, Clayton D Sweet pastor invites children to Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Robert E Toler as superintendent. Vacation Bible School runs each morning at 9 15 a m Monday through Friday with a general meeting to follow.

Thorn Street McNutt Avenue Clayton D. Sweet Robert E. Toler Messag World

Sunday Church Activities Then Evening Service at 7 30

The Rev. Ben W. Cox presides as pastor with Mrs Grace West on organ and Miss Frances Moody directing the choir. Sunday School starts at 9 45 a.m. Nursery for children available. Baptist Training Union at 6 15 p.m. Walter E White directs. Evening Worship at 7 30 p.m. Sermon by pastor with choir. Deacons meet Tuesday at 1 30 p.m. Family Night begins 6 30 p.m. with supper. Prayer Service and church business follow at 7 05 p.m.

Ben W. Cox Grace West D. Shuff Frances Moody Lyman E. Gery Baptist Training Union Walter E. White

Antioch First Cal led Christians in Service at Park Avenue

McClung minister leads morning worship at 11 o clock with a sermon There were First called Christians in Antioch. Dr Bailes directs church activities and Dr Burns will preach at 7 30 p m and speak at the quarterly conference A Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting at Park Avenue Chapel and Thursday 2 p m Women s Society meeting presided by Mrs Lilly

McClung D.D Neil Lohr Antioch O. J. Bailes L. H. Burns Bluefield Woman's Society of Christian Service Park Avenue Apel Lilly

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