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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1955

Page

6

Methodist church schedule and messages from Frank L Shaffer

Corner Washington and College services led by Dr Frank L Shaffer include morning worship at 11 with topic 7101 and a 3 part series Background of Faith The Sound of A Stone. Vacation Church School runs daily 9 to noon for young children. Dr Clyde Hensley at Bland Street Methodist holds morning services at 10 45 and 11 oclock with choir meditations.

Washington and College Frank L. Shaffer D. D Patricia Shaffer Christian Education Rhesa M. Allen Doctor Shaffer Ai'm Donald Konsinger Will Diay

Elizabeth Bowen Jones Memorial Methodist services listed

The Bramwell church school meets at 9 45 a m with French Edmonds as superintendent Worship at 11 a m led by Rev Maurice A Miller includes Handel Sarabande and Bragas La Serenata Tearsdale offertory and the Pause that Refreshes sermon The Wesleyan Methodist at Bluefield Ave and Thorn St holds Sunday school at 10 a m supervised by Raymond Clark Preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Wednesday 7 30 prayer meeting Rev J H Cyphers is pastor Everyone welcome

Elizabeth Bowen Jones Bramwell French Edmonds Maurice A Miller Wesleyan Methodist Bluefield Ave Thorn Street Raymond Clark J. H. Cyphers

Benvi fw Methodist Church Schedule at Princeton Road

The Rev N W Looney leads worship at 11 a m with the message Faith Overcometh Words of Jesus. The Sanctuary Choir sings and church activities include a 9 45 a m Sunday School under C D Lee, 5 30 p m Youth Fellowship 6 20 p m Methodist Men 7 30 p m Installation of Youth Fellowship officers and 7 15 p m Prayer meeting. Wednesday service.

Methodist Youth Fellowship Gor Sckesaenl

Grace Methodist Service At Rogers Streets

Reverend Byron John preaches at Grace Methodist with morning sermon Father’s Picture and evening Now and Then. Church school 9 45 a m Grace Crusaders 6 30 p m Youth Center Senior Youth Fellowship Thursday 7 p m Youth Center Choir sings Hear Our Prayer and Mr Warden plays Faith Of Our Fathers Golden Bells Now Is Breaking Another Day during morning worship.

Grace Methodist Rogers Streets Byron John Jack White James Warden Grace Crusaders

Judge Dismisses Two Charges From Grundy Fatal Crash

In Grundy yesterday Judge C H Combs dismissed manslaughter and drunken driving charges against Roby Bostic 29 of Grundy connected to a June 5 fatal car crash on Hoot Owl Mountain near Grundy that killed 16 year old Jessie D Layne of Harman Virginia. Commonwealth's Attorney Fred L Rush said there was no proof Bostic was the driver. Layne was the son of Mr and Mrs C D Layne of Harman.

Roby Bostic Grundy C. H. Combs Bostic Jessie D. Layne Harman Combs Commonwealth Fred L

Florida Traveler Dies In Pulaski Restaurant

A 70 year old Lakeland resident died of a heart attack Thursday afternoon in a Pulaski restaurant while en route from Pittsburgh to Florida. She was Lily Grace Wathen, accompanied by her son in law and daughter A H Lauderbaugh. Her funeral services and burial plans were to be held in Pittsburgh after arrangements at Jonat M Segeened'see funeral home in Pulaski.

Lakeland, Fila Pulaski Lily Grace Wathen Pittsburgh A. H. Lauderbaugh Jonatm

Attend Church Tomorrow Any Church

Copy notice from Bluefield Ministers Association urging attendance at church tomorrow at any church. Page funded this week by Fox and Thompson Plumbing Heating of Bluefield West Virginia.

Bluefield Ministers Association FOX & Thompson Plumbing Heating Bluefield W. VA Fox & Thompson Plumbing and Heating Jefferson St

Untitled Reflection on Growth and Human Purpose

A poetic meditation questions the value of city building without personal growth. It suggests lasting progress requires both outward creation and inner development, warning that structures alone fail without a builder who matures.

Pat terson Church Services and Reception for New Assistant

At Intersection of Washington and Albemarle Streets Dr C H Patterson pastor Sunday school at 945 am led by John W Looney morning worship at 114 pm with sermon Thou Sayest I Am Rich Young Peoples meeting at 615 pm evening worship at 745 pm with sermon Is There Recognition in Heaven An informal reception for Rev and Mrs J R Blandau new assistant minister follows the evening service Mid week Bible study Wednesday 745 pm The Argonauts young adults will picnic on the church lawn Thursday at 630 pm Children of members invited as guests

Washington and Albemarle Streets C. H. Patterson John W. Looney Recreation Hall J. R. Blandau Argonauts

Pocahontas Presbyterian Plans Summer Church Activities

Blake Bradley minister and Miss Janet Richards director announce Sunday service at 10 a.m. and a sermon titled Choosing the Best. Vacation Church School continues through the week with morning sessions and program activities.

Pocahontas

First Presbyterian Tazewell Sunday Services Notice

Howard H. Gordon is minister. Sunday school at 2 p.m. Worship at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Morning sermon title You Men Are All Alike? Evening topic The Anti Christ. Youth Vespers and supper at 5 30 p.m.

First Presbyterian

Bramwell Presbyterian Schedules Sunday Activities

Elwin H. Roberts serves as minister with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Leo C Peraldo is superintendent The Men s Bible class meets at 10 a m at the Masonic Temple with E 8 Baker as teacher Morning worship with sermon at 11 a m Youth fellowship meets at 6 p m and prayer meeting follows at 7 30 p m with Women Church in charge

Bramwell Presbyterian

Westminster Presbyterian Service Schedule

Westminster Presbyterian announces Sunday activities at East Wyoming street. James Keller is pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Reese Gillespie and morning sermon by the pastor. Evening worship at 7 p m with a sermon by the pastor.

Westminster Presbyterian Wyoming Street James Keller Reese Gillespie

Finance Company Man Presents Character Witnesses At Trial

Parkersburg June 17 The defense called nine witnesses to vouch for Wayne Bullman Vienna man on trial here for grand larceny Bullman former Vienna Finance Co manager allegedly helped plan a holdup on July 6 1954 Prosecutor J J Yankiss said the judge denied a defense motion to exclude the state's evidence and seek a directed verdict Bullman testified he staged the holdup which netted 1400 at his direction He was arrested after the robbery and later hospitalized following a heart attack.

Parkersburg Wayne Bullman Vienna Bullman Vienna Finance Co J. J. Yankiss Donald F. Black William Bruce Hoff Tomake Ball SSS

Weekend Church Schedule At 1504 Princeton Ave

J Taylor Stinson is the minister with Sunday school at 10 a.m. M R Carner leads B U at 6 45 p m and preaching at 7 45 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 p m 1504 Princeton Ave Pastor F Hern don leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 a m Sun beams meet at morning hour Training union at 6 30 p m director Mrs John Caldwell Evening worship at 7 30 p m Wednesday teachers class junior choirs at 6 45 p m Prayer meetings and Crusaders at 7 30 p m

J. Taylor Stinson M. R. Carner Princeton Ave F. Herndon J. G. Poley Sunbeams Training Union John Caldwell Crusaders

Highland Ave Church Schedule and Choir Details

At 1415 Highland Ave the Rev H H Mauch presides with Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 am Training Union 6 30 pm led by Don Karnes Evening evangelistic service with Rev Mauch Mid week prayer and praise Wednesday 8 pm Choir practices include male chorus Sunday 5 30 pm chapel choir Wednesday 6 15 pm carol choir 7 pm Church choir Thursday 8 pm Radio broadcasts on WHIS Sundays 8 05 am Saturdays 9 45 am Know Your Bible program listed.

Highland Ave H. H. Mauch B. Davidson Mauch Training Union Don Karnes WHIS

Ceres Baptist Day School Service Schedule

Ceres Baptist day school lists services at 10 a.m. with W. L. Shockley as superintendent. Preaching and worship follow at 11 a.m. with details indicating a morning program and leadership.

Bramwell Baptist Church Sunday Services and Programs

Pastor M. C. Patterson preaches at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. with Eugene Meade as superintendent. Prayer and praise service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Training Union at 6:20 p.m. A nursery is maintained.

Bramwell Baptist M. C. Patterson Eugene Meade Training Union

Crozer Baptist Sunday Schedule and Prayer Meeting Note

A Crozer Baptist notice lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. soaps worship service and evening service at 7:45 p.m. Prayer meeting is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Samuel W. Davis is named as pastor.

Crozer Baptist Sunday School Samuel W. Davis

College Avenue Baptist Service Schedule and Choir Practice

At College Avenue Baptist on Jefferson Street the Rev H Wadell Waters and ministers lead morning sermon A Forgotten Man and evening sermon A Man Best Forgotten. Janet Bailey supplies organ. Weekly events include YWA council, prayer hour, Sunday school conference, and chapel and shared choir practices.

College Avenue

First Baptist Church Mercer and Dubling Streets

Do 1 V. Cook Jr. pastor and Mrs M Williams organist lead services at First Baptist with Sunday schools on Northside at 9 30 a m and Main at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 a m with the pastor preaching Lord s Supper observance at 6 30 p m Training Union at 7 45 p m Em news service broadcast and pastor preaching Minerva Easley group meets at 10 30 a m Wednesday devotion 6 15 p m fellowship 7 45 p m U Council and chancel services at 7 45 p m

First Baptist Mercer and Dubling Streets V. Cook Jr M. Wiliams Northside Main Training Union Minerva Easley Group U. Council Chancel

Independent Baptist Sunday Services at Grassy Branch Road

The congregation led by Pastor F. Howard Baker holds a 10 a.m. unified morning service with Sunday school for all ages followed by an 7:30 p.m. gospel hour including hymn chorus and sermon "After Death What" Also there is a Wednesday prayer praise and Bible gathering at %:30 p.m. on Grassy Branch Road.

Branch Road F. Howard Baker

Christian Science Church Services and Reading Room Notices

Sunday's schedule lists The Church of Christ Scientist at 1409 Augusta Street with 11 a.m. service on the subject Is The Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force Jeremiah 32 17 The Reading Room at 306 Bland Street open daily 11 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. All are welcome to read and obtain Christian Science literature at 601 Bland Street Eugene May pastor Church school at 9 45 a.m Co C Warren Morning worship 11 a.m sermon Of Joy and Pain Adult Choir to sing Canticle of Peace by Clokey

Augusta Street Bland Street Eugene May C. Warren Clokey Union Miss W.C. T WU Tian Womahoe Christian Woman's

Sunday Davis Conducts Meetings at Preston Street Church

Sunday Davis conducts activities at Preston Street including Sunday school supervision by O Brown, priesthood meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sacrament at 7:30 p.m. Elder meetings follow. M I A at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Everyone invited.

Preston Street Davis’ Condusting Bide Ronee Em.o. Brown Eee

First Church of the Nazarene Schedule

Corner of Bluefield Avenue and Magnolia Street hosts worship and program events led by Pastor W. W. Thompson. Sunday School at 9 45 a m supervised by Clayton Ruble. Vacation Bible School demonstration at 11 a m and Mage School handcraft display. Young people meet at 7 p m with Edith Lewis in charge. Evening message at 7 45 p m with Youth Choir. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 45 p m.

First Church OF the Nazarene Bluefield Avenue Magnolia Street W. W. Thompson Clayton Ruble M. Brinegar

Mediators Narrow Differences in Greyhound Talks

Federal mediator Joseph Wright reports progress between Atlantic Greyhound Corp and union representatives, with Wright and G Harry Young meeting separately with Greyhound officials and Division 1493 Motor Coach Empl oyees APL. Separate talks aim to reach joint reconvening when advisable after 10 days of combined sessions. The 725 drivers on strike affect 10 states and idled about 1,800 additional Atlantic Greyhound workers.

Charleston Atlantic Greyhound Corp Jospeh Wright Wright G. Harry Young Greyhound Division 1493 APL Pittsburg Jacksonville Fla

Assembly of God Rally and Services in Bluefield VA

The Virginia Assembly of God church at Olney Ave and Montrose St Bluefield invites attendance. Sunday school 10 a.m. and morning worship 11 a.m. No Wednesday prayer service this week. Thursday 7 45 p.m. missionary Verne Warner will speak.

Assembly OF God

Oak Grove Chapel Revival Services This Week

On Brushfork Littlesburg Road Oak Grove Chapel lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. with Curtis Roten superintendent and L E Cumby as Bible teacher. Preaching at 11 a.m. by Rev A M Shields. Young peoples meeting at 6 30 p.m. led by Herman Hutchinson and evening services at 7 30 p.m. Revival ongoing with Reverends Frank Niday and A M Shields.

Oak Grove Chapel Brushfork Littlesburg Earl Clark Curtis Roten L. E. Cumby A. M. Shields Young Peoples Meeting Herman Hutchinson Frank Niday

Religious Service Announced At Church of Gronanwi High School

Clarence E. Ca superintendent announces worship at 11 a.m. with Holy Communion and sermon titled A Challenge For Dad. Special music by Mrs. C. D. Kinzer and the choir. Classes for ages are available.

Graham Christian Church of Gronan Nwi Clarence E C.H. Ca C. D. Kinzer

Virginia church announces evening worship and service

The West Grace Avenue Methodist MYF meets at 6 30 p m in the upper room for prayer fellowship with an evening worship at 6 45 p m The Virginia Conference superintendent of the Freewill Baptist or Pentecostal Holiness Church Rev W Carter will preach at 7 30 p m at the Tenewell Va church Public is invited.

Virginia West Virginia Conference Superin Gratdl Inet Emecostal Holiness Church W. Carter

Evening Service at Glenn Labor Church

The minister invites the public to an Evening By service at 7 30 p m with assistant minister Glenn Labor assisting.

Glenn Labor

Emmanuel Lutheran Church Service and Election Notice

South Mercer saleses ry ae ahie superintendent outlines services for all ages including Nursery and Matins at 9 45 a m Mediation Holy Communion at 8 30 a m Worship with Confirmation and Holy Communion Luther League and special business election of officers No vespers Paul L Royer pastor

Tmmanuel South Mercer Saleses Ry

Princeton Churches in town hold Sunday services

A collage of local church listings includes Princeton Protestant, Baptist, Christian, Presbyterian and Nazarene churches led by Rev. Williams, Pastor Sweet, John M. Dunn, Donald Erwin, and Rev. Anderson. Services cover morning worship, Sunday school, Bible study, choir music, and youth groups with specified times and nurseries.

Donald Erwin Wnat Il A.m W. I. Herenfaren

State Education Confab Sets Topics For Charleston Meeting

A committee led by President Stewart H. Smith of Marshall College has outlined discussion topics for the White House Conference style gathering in Charleston. It covers school organization, teaching staffing and financing, building needs, and sustaining interest in education. The two day program will feature 12 discussion groups of 30 to 40 people each with assigned chairmen recorders and advisers.

Charleston Stewart H. Smith Marshall Col White House Craig Wilson Kellogg Charles Nepper Levisburg

Senator Pleased and Parking Space Dispute in Raleigh

Senator John Shuford proposed a General Assembly bill to fine motorists ten dollars for parking in private lots clearly reserved for specific individuals. The measure targets spaces marked with the owner's name and aims to curb improper use.

Raleigh N. C John Shuford General Assembly

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