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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1958
Page
7
College Avenue Baptist and the church at 1325 Augusta Street publish full weekly programs. Services, Sunday School at 9 45 a m, Morning Worship at 11 a m, Training Union at 6 30 p m, Evening Worship, choir activities, and midweek meetings are listed with pastors, directors, and broadcast details.
1504 Princeton Ave is the setting for T. F. Hern don pastor. Sunday School at 9:45 am with Ronald L. Whalen. Morning worship 11 am. Sunbeams meet in worship hour. Training Union 6:30 pm with John E. Caldwell director. Evening worship 7:30. Wednesday 6:45 officers study and prayer meeting 7:30. Youth Choir 6:45. Crusaders meet during prayer hour. Circles meet at scheduled hours. Friday Cottage prayer meeting 7:30 pm.
The Rev Windell R Patterson is pastor with worship at 11 am and 7 30 pm and Sunday School at 9 45 am led by Floyd P Bostian. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Adult Choir rehearsal 8 30 pm. Training Union 6 20 pm. On Old Bluefield Princeton Road C R Doyle is pastor with Joe Austin Sunday School superintendent and Mrs W L Shockley pianist and Mrs Jerry Hodge choir director. Services include Sunday School at 19 am and preaching at 1 am and 7 30 pm. W M S meets Wednesday at the church at 1 pm with prayer at 7 30 pm.
The notices list weekly activities for Baptist Center at 108 Duhring Street led by Walter Gilliam plus Bailey Memorial Baptist on Cumberland Road Bluefield. Activities include Sunday School 9:30 a.m. worship 11 a.m. and varied Recreation, Young People and Choir programs across weekdays with specific times.
The Norfolk and Western Railway will cut compulsory retirement age from 70 to 65 for all non union workers. The change rolls out in steps with 69 on Jan 1 1959 68 on July 1 1959 67 on Jan 1 1960 66 on July 1 1960 and 65 on Jan 1 1961. President Stuart T Saunders says the move aids older workers and allows planning while preserving company structure.
On Washington Street at College Avenue the Trinity Methodist Church led by Dr James Tilden Browning and Joseph Meade offers Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 00 a m with the sermon The Greatest Battlefield in the World Evening worship at 7 30 p m Methodist Intermediate Fellowship at 4 30 p m and Youth Fellowship at 6 00 p m A Tuesday 7 30 p m commission on worship and a Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer fellowship are also listed.
The Greenview Methodist Church on Bluefield Princeton Road lists Rev. Bill D. Brown as minister with 9 45 a m church school led by C D Lee and 11 a m worship. Evening services at 6 30 and 7 30 with youth fellowship and guest speaker Miss Nell Jones. Meetings include Finance Committee Monday, Scout Tuesday, official board Wednesday, prayer meeting, Sanctuary Choir rehearsal, and Dorcas Class postponement for one week.
A summary of Bland Street Methodist Church events includes morning worship at 11 a.m. and church school during the morning with E. D. Brewer as superintendent. The facility at 214 Bland Street lists Dr. Clyde Hensley as minister and Donald Kensinger on organ at 10:45 a.m. Organ meditations precede worship. Senior Youth Fellowship meets at 6 p.m. with Miss Jane Francis at 512 Fourth St. Adult Choir rehearsal Thursday 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday circle meetings are noted.
The Rev. T Dwight Dickenson presides with Church School at 9 45 a m led by Jack Roark general superintendent Morning Worship at 11 a m Evening Worship at 7 30 p m Prayer Service and Bible study Wednesday 7 30 p m Methodist Youth Fellowship Tuesday 6 30 p m Adult Choir Rehearsal Wednesday 8 p m
Corner of Thomas and Rogers Streets with Rev N W Looney minister Hunter Smith church school superintendent James Warden organist and choir director details weekly activities including Morning Worship 11 a m Evening Service 7 30 p m District Methodist Men meeting Kimball 2 30 p m Jr Crusaders 6 p m Boy Scouts Explorer Scouts prayer meetings MIF Adult Choir practice Cub Scouts Neighborhood Night in Youth Center 6 p m speakers A B McGuire and Mr and Mrs W C Forelines
Robert S. Hanks is pastor with William J. Rutherford as superintendent. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Youth groups meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday choir practice at 7:30 p.m. Bible School runs through July 2 with closing day activities July 3 at 9:30 a.m. A picnic follows. Women of the Church executive board meets Thursday at 7:45 p.m. Deacons meet Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
St Marys Episcopal in Bluefield Virginia lists Rev Wallace C Shields as priest in charge. Services include 8 am Holy Communion 9 45 am Sunday School 11 15 am Morning Prayer Litany and Sermon and 7 30 pm Thursday choir practice.
In Pocahontas Virginia the schedule shows morning prayer and sermon at 9 45 am and a 7 30 pm Monday choir session as part of weekly worship duties at the local church.
Memorial Baptist in Bluefield Virginia lists Rev L G Mosley pastor Mrs Sally Litz Davidson music director Sunday School 9 45 a m Warren D Barger superintendent morning worship 11 a m Training Union 7 p m Charlotte Hopkins director Evening Worship 8 p m Sunday School Council 6 p m Prayer meeting 7 30 p m and church choir rehearsal 8 15 p m Wednesday
The article lists Bluefield Virginia church personnel including Glenn E. Boye pastor and Nell J. Roberts secretary plus Mark E. Rich and Mrs. George W. Richardson. It details Sunday services from 9:45 a.m. devotion to 7:30 p.m. evening worship and a 11 o'clock sermon by Rev W P Eastwood. Calendar shows Monday board dinner and Wednesday Family Night plus choir rehearsal and daytime nursery hours.
Morning worship at 11 with Holy Communion and special adult choir music directed by Mrs. C. D. Kinzer. Evening worship at 7 30 with C Y F at 6 and Chi Rho at 6 30. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 30.
John Mendez is pastor at Maybeury Methodist Church with Church School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. and Evangelistic Service at 7:30 p.m.
Charleston AP Commodities State Banking Commissioner Donald L Taylor called for a report on the condition of the 106 state chartered banks and trust companies in West Virginia as of the close of business June 23.
Bluefield Eu gene May pastor at First Christian lists church school at 9 45 a m morning worship 11 a m and church board installation elders and deacons named Chi Rhos C Y F meet Sunday 630 p m at Lake Place Tuesday 730 p m board meeting Thursday 730 p m adult study. Gurney P Whiteley at First Presbyterian announces Sunday School 945 a m worship 11 a m Pioneer Vespers 530 p m senior vespers 630 p m and Women of the Church executive board meets Wednesday 130 p m at the church.
The Friendly Church at Mercer and Duhring Street lists Rev. Paul L. Royer as pastor with Elizabeth Shelton as music director and Mrs. Ralph Kahle as organist. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Jack Moor superintendent. Luther League worship 6:30 p.m. led by Mrs. A. L. Hopkins and Dixon Jones. Circle meetings postponed. Men of Emmanuel meet Tuesday July 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the dining hall.
First Church of Nazarene led by Rev. O C Rushing with Sunday School at 9 45 James Waggoner superintendent Worship at 1045 NYPS Sunday 7 PM Evangelistic 7 45 PM Mid week prayer and praise Wed 745 DUHRING CHURCH OF CHRIST Bible School 10 AM superintendent B B Hurst Lord s Supper 1130 AM Morning worship 7 PM Christian Endeavor 730 PM Evening worship 7 PM Tuesday Youth meeting Wednesday prayer meeting 730 PM
Oak Grove Chapel on Brushfork and Littlesburg Road led by Rev. Clifford Compton. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m., evening service at 7 30 p.m., and Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m.
Bob Tabscott the student pastor will lead Sunday services at Lashmeet at 10 a.m. Matoaka at 11 a.m. and Lake View at 7 p.m. Youth Fellowship gathers at Lake View at 6 30 p.m. Lake View Bible School starts Monday July 7 with classes for all ages.
The First Church of God at 118 South Street lists H. Clay Dunaway as minister. Church School at 9 45 with superintendent Mrs W H Ealy. Worship service at 10 50 with speaker H Clay Dunaway. Youth Fellowship at 6 15 with counselor Mrs Earl Janutolo.
The Rev. Frank Rowley serves as rector with 8 am Holy Communion and 10 39 am Church School and morning prayer. Vesper at 5 pm led by Rowley. Guild meeting at Hobson Library Lounge Monday 10 30 am, choir practice Thursday 7 39 pm, and Friday picnic July 4 at Southern Convocation Camp.
Located at Washington and Albemarle Streets the Patterson church outlines its weekly meetings. Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with morning worship at 11 a m Pioneer and Youth Fellowship at 6 15 p m Junior Christians Day Camp Tuesday from 9 a m to 3 p m children should bring lunches Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7 45 p m led by the pastor and the session follows at 8 30 p m.
Sunday School and church at 11 a.m. on 1409 Augusta Street with sub ject and golden text from Habakkuk 2 14. Wednesday testimony at 8 p.m. Reading Room open daily 11 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. at 306 Bland Street. Channel 6 program How Christian Science Heals airs Sundays at 12 30 p.m. in Bluefield.
Washington AP reports Sen. John D. Hoblitzell says repealing the four cent per ton tax on coal transportation will save bituminous coal consumers about six million dollars in late 1958. The 1957 tax raised 18 million. coal rail movement accounted for more than 154 million. Hoblitzell adds the repeal could open more markets for coal producers.
Located at Thorn Street and McNutt Avenue in Princeton. Pastor Clayton D. Sweet presides. Sunday school 9:45 with Robert E. Toler. worship 11. Baptist Training Union 6:30 led by Mrs. T. E. Blankenship. Evening evangelistic services 7:30 with junior choir music. Choir practice Wednesday 6:30. prayer meeting 7:30.
Kee Street Methodist on Kee Street and Caperton Avenue lists minister Richard L Crickard S T M. Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Miss Dean Corns superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a m Youth Fellowship at 6 p m Iris Hunter director. Evening worship at 7 30 p m. Boy Scout Troop 8 meets Tuesday at 7 p m led by Jimmy Long. Mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m. Adult choir Thursday 7 p m directed by Mrs Billy Harvey.
Located three miles from Princeton on the Pisgah Road a local church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Kenneth H. Anderson as superintendent Methodist Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 p m with Mrs Jack Perkins as director.
Corner Straley and Eighth Streets filled with a busy Norman G Crawford ministry weekend. Bible School at 9 45 a m led by Edward Rule director of music with S D White organist. The Lord's Supper observed at morning and chapel service after evening worship. Elders deacons deaconesses ordination ceremony planned. Chi Rho Fellowship meets Junior High Room 6 30 p m. Christian Youth Fellowship meets chapel 6 30 p m. Tuesday 7 30 p m Official Board Meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Adult Choir practice.
Rev. H. W. Sisk directs worship with Loyd Griffith as choir director and Mrs J E Wyant as pianist. Ellen Short leads the junior choir. Livingston Price serves as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Adult choir rehearsal Monday 7 30 p.m. Junior Choir rehearsal Tuesday 4 30 p.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday 7 30 p.m.
Located at the corner of Mercer Center and Park the Park Avenue Church lists Dr R S McClung as pastor Mrs H K Martin as organist and Miss Betty Moody as choir director. Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Neil Lohr as superintendent. Morning Worship with Holy Communion at 11 a m. 6 30 p m MYF meetings. 7 30 p m Worship Service. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 30 p m in the Park Ave Chapel.
The Rev. Ben W. Cox and staff preside over Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00, Baptist Training Union at 6:15, and Prayer Service on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Officers and Teachers meet at 7 p.m. WMS meets Thursday at 1:30, with choir rehearsals for Celestial, Carol, Cherub, Crusader, and Chapel through the week.
The Matoaka Christian Church holds a Sunday homecoming with Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Superintendent P. H. Foley, morning worship at 11 a.m. featuring Dr. Ralph E. society, a 12:30 p.m. basket lunch, and 2:30 p.m. sermon with the Rey.
The comment notes that workers handling fallout issues should not be discouraged as even polished jokes from earlier eras suggest that difficult messes can be cleaned up.
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