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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1957

Page

3

Methodists Hold One Day Mission Institute at Christ Church

Dr J T Seamands of Madras India speaks at a one day Mission Institute in Christ Church Methodist with Mr and Mrs Kamalesan as musicians. Services are at 8:30 and 11 am and 7 pm. Seamands has 17 years of India mission work and is on leave to teach at Asbury College.

Christ Church Methodist J. T. Seamands Madras South India Kamalesan Truman Potter Seamands India Board of Evangelism The Methodist Church In India Asbury College Witmore, Ky

Kanawha County Gospel Singing Convention Set

The Kanawha County Gospel Singing Convention will convene at 2 pm tomorrow at First Assembly of God Church in St. Albans. Officers elected include B. I. Cline as President C. A. Jeffers first vice president Glenn L. Parsons second vice president Dr. A. W. Milhoan secretary treasurer and Mrs. Victor Anderson recording secretary.

Kanawha County First Assembly of God Church St. Albans B. I. Cline C. A. Jeffers Glenn L. Parsons A. W. Milhoan Victor Anderson

Chief Deputy John C Layne Injured In Collision

Chief County Deputy Sheriff John C Layne aged 50 from Charleston was rear ended at Virginia and Clenden in Sts and suffered a broken neck vertebrae. He and his wife were in the car with him. his wife was said to be uninjured. Layne was taken to Charleston General Hospital by a Cunningham ambulance.

John C. Layne Rt. 4 Charleston Virginia Clenden Sts Layne Charleston General Hospital Cunningham Mortuary

Thoughts By Dr. S. Roger Tyler Retired Minister

A compact reminiscence by Dr. S Roger Tyler a retired Episcopal minister sharing reflections on faith service and personal experience. The piece offers intimate views on spiritual life and aging within a long career of ministry.

Bible Love and Enduring Faith Across Modern Times

This piece extols the Bible as a beautiful, comforting guide to conduct and faith. It cites historic use by Lincoln and Wilson, praises its elegance and practical moral rules, and urges readers to embrace God's love, salvation, and eternal life through Christ.

Lincoln White House Woodrow Wilson Heaven the Lord

Hospitals Seek End to Compensation Fund Dispute

Beckley and Charleston area hospitals, including seven in Charleston and ten in Beckley, met with Compensation Commissioner George Sharp to present suggestions for resolving payment rate disputes. Hospitals had halted direct dealings with the Compensation Department since mid November and have billed workers as individuals. Sharp will review hospital cost statements and adjust payment scales as needed before issuing a decision.

Beckley George Sharp West Virginia Hospital Assn William R. Huff Huff Charleston

Elks of the World Set Memorial Service in St Paul

Capital City Lodge 1453 and Kanawha Valley Temple 498 of the Elks of the World plan a memorial service in St Pauls AME Church at p.m. Lon H. Hairston will preside as exalted ruler. Rev. George W Patterson to deliver the memorial address with choir and Elks Chorus directed by Claylord McNickle.

Capital City Lodge Kanawha Valley Temple The Elks of the World St. Paulis Ame Lon H. Hairston George W. Patterson Church Choir Elks Chorus Claylord McNickle

Chelyan Lions Begin Christmas Fruit Cake Sale

The Chelyan Lions Club launches its annual Christmas fruit cake sale to raise funds for helping underprivileged persons. Various local meetings and events are listed, with U.S. Rep. Robert Byrd scheduled to speak at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Starcher Baptist Church.

Chelyan Lions Chelyan Lions Club U.S Robert “Byrd Starcher Baptist Church Gideons International

Conferees to Study West Virginia School Problems

State officials and education leaders meet today at Morris Harvey College to air problems and possible solutions for West Virginia schools. Gov. Underwood urged the conference during Ravenswood’s banquet to raise funds for local schools. County superintendents state college presidents and boards of education invited.

West Virginia Morris Harvey College Underwood Ravenswood

War Criminal Families Campaign for Reburial at Yasukuni Shrine

TOFYO December 6 report notes families of nearly 1000 executed Japanese war criminals led by Premier General Tojo campaign to move spirits from private cemeteries to Yasukuni Shrine where the war dead are revered as gods. The text also mentions Pocahontas real name Mataoka and her Algonquin meaning playful one.

Tofyo Tojo Yasukuni Shrine Peoma Pocahontas Mataoka Algonquin

Damage suit verdict against missing defendant in 1956 collision

Dennis Thornton of Hometown Putnam County won a 20 000 damage verdict in Common Pleas Court against Oliver Houston Gregory of Dunbar. The case arose from injuries from a Nov 26 1956 collision at the U S 35 Big Tyler Mountain intersection. The defendant failed to appear for his defense. The suit sought 50 000 in damages.

Common Pleas Court Dennis Thornton Putnam County Oliver Houston Gregory Dunbar Thornton U.S. 35 Big Tyler Mountain

Baptist Temple Service Schedule and Programs

The page lists church programs and sermons for several congregations. Calvary West Lees Maryland and American Baptist Convention churches show morning worship, Sunday school at 9:45 to 11, and evening programs. Midweek prayer services are scheduled Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. events include sermons by Dr Haselden Rev Myerscough and Paul Watlington Jr, with music and education staff noted.

Calvary West Lees Maryland Paul B. Wallington Samuel Hill Jon Kinder American Baptist Convention Church Paul B. Watlington Randolph Robert E. McNeill D. D Bible School Dr. McNeill Badet Mon Thru Welg St. Albans Qelaware Randolph St David A. Rowand Setrao Shepherds Rowand Chi Rho Cyp Perm Rev Rowand Christian Science Bloulevard W Vine ‘Clintop Ioarey Body of Christianay Fifth Ave Church OF God South Charleston Hillary C. Rice Jr Joseph C. Taylor B.A. Asso Dr. Rice Dr Rice Wea Salvation Army Wiliam Uocasions Fennessas Ave West Washington Latter Day Saints Central Bigisy Buchenon Overstreet D D Universal Bible Methodist Youth Fellowship Advent Becoming Sons of God Commission Thur First Church of the Nazarene York Ava Great St Walloca Center Missionary Church New Location Kon. Sivd Jepson Jepson Tue Bible Institute Dorothy Farrier WKAZ World and the Word Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church Waat Washington St Jon B. Overmysr John H. Johnston Re, Thaxton the Guiding Light Dr. Overmyer Ruffner Memorial Quarriar and Greenbriar Paul Chasney Broad & Virginie Sts George HM. Vick D. Robart W. Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick Thur Business Women

Randolph Street churches and services listed

A listing of church services across several congregations including Randolph Street Baptist, Spring Hill Baptist, Fifth Avenue Church of God, City Bible Center Radio Missionary Church, and several Catholic parishes. The notices feature service times, sermons, ministers, music directors, and scheduled events for mornings, evenings, and midweek sessions.

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Methodists State Mission Institute Youth of Christ Youth Forum Dr. Seaman Kamalesans New York Sam Kamalesan Institute Singer Huntington Seating CO Sixth Street Jackson Ave Best Buy Cline Edgar C. Bundy AIR Force Intelligence Highlawn Community Chapel Walnut Street SUN WKIC Eugenia Price Chicago First Church OF God Main Street W. A. Donaldson DR. S. Roger Tyler the Holy Bible Standard Oil Company Moses Egypt Jesus Mark God WCAW W. Va Communications Commission E. M. Johnson Field Welch Williamson Memorial Hospital Daniel Boone West Virginia Tax Institute E. Compton Co Asin Alpha Total Sorority Omicron Ruffner Hotel Holsum Bakery Co Quarrier Ap. m P. m War Criminal Families Aberdeen Praying Grounds Jackie R. Copeland Hughestom U.S. Department of Justice Dayton Ohio Little Zion Baptist Church Eskdale Price Hill Montgomery United the Canaanites Gospel Singers OF L. C. Fletcher Gome Emmanuel Randolph ST. Baptist Church East Washington St Motes Mewseme Nina Curry Cecil McCormick Spring Hill Baptist Church Ohio & Vine Streets Chas Robert Gualich Potter Christian Boyd First ‘Church of Christ, Scientist Beacford Leo Readine Quarrier Street WSAZ Annuinetay Church OF Christ Boulevard Church Church OF Christ Kantucky Ave Hill Church OF Gop Episcopal ST. John's Cor Bread and Fuerrias Teuis A Haskell Llewelyn W Walls Agar Church _of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Penna. Ave Phil Methodist Christ ‘Church Methodist Quarrier Morris Sty. Winsters Truman W Potter C.d.obert A. Chandler J.T. Seamands Wesleyan Service Guild Nazarene Srs Pioneers Jrs Mr. Johnston Blessed Sacrament Church Sacred Heart Church Pavatiens Sun, Tue Thora St. Agnes Church Karewice City Maxies Beday
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