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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1940
Page
8
This page lists church sponsors and service times for multiple congregations. It names businesses aiding publicity, then details weekly worship hours for Christian Science, Seventh Day Adventist, Church of the Nazarene, Salvation Army, St. Elizabeths Roman Catholic, First Presbyterian, First Baptist, and local Methodist and Spartanburg churches with their Sunday services and midweek meetings.
The sermon notes Jesus entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday while crowds shout Hosanna and acclaim Him as king. It contrasts popular enthusiasm with Jesus message that His kingdom is spiritual, foreshadowing His crucifixion and the temple cleansing as signs of His Messiahship.
The First Methodist Church at Pleasant and South Center invites all to hear a four part sermon series on Jesus the Prophet. Morning worship at 11:00 features the sermon Jesus the Prophet and Sunday evening explores Some Views of the Cross of Jesus Christ. Epworth League meets at 6:30 with Young People's activities. Bible class and prayer meet on Thursday at 7:90.
Bethel Tabernacle frees Rev Leon J Frank as pastor. Sunday School at 0:00 A M with class for every member of the family, morning worship at 11:00 A M with a sermon by the pastor, and an evening service at 7:30 P M with another sermon by the pastor.
Rev E L Wagner leads Sunday School at 9 45 with Foreign Missionary program and morning worship at 11 00. Luther League at 6 20 and evening service at 1 30 with pastor sermon. Monday catechetical class 6 30 junior choir 6 45 Boy Scout 7 30. Wednesday Women’s Missionary Society at Mrs Carl Gye fasson 51 East Frederick with Mrs A A Merker and Mrs E K Wagner hosting Thursday 7 30 choir rehearsal. Saturday catechetical classes at 10 00.
Heavy winter weather gripping the region since the holidays has not reduced church attendance. Rural roads have been difficult, yet Corry churches report usual Sunday and midweek turnout, with some weeks showing unexpectedly large crowds at regular and special services.
A Columbia University Press study suggests that Peter's pence originated in England, likely during the ninth century. The research highlights the early church tax system tied to monastic and royal funds, reflecting medieval economic and religious practices.
Readable church listings for Corry and surrounding streets include Bethel Tabernacle at East Church St, and several houses of worship along Washington, Pleasant, Center, and Park streets. Noted are Protestant, Catholic, and Adventist congregations plus St Elizabeth’s, St Thomas, St Paul’s, and The Salvation Army locations.
The Christian and Missionary Alliance Church at corner Washington and Maple invites all to Sunday School at 6:45 a.m. led by Roy Mather, with a Home Builders class for young couples. Morning sermon on The Conflict and the Conqueror from Joshua. Evening service at 6:30 p.m. Young People service at 1:20 p.m. Evangelistic sermon on Why Christ Will Return in My Generation. Sunday night questions answered by scripture. Wednesday 7:45 p.m. prayer service and Bible study on Psalm 8. Bring Bibles and friends.
Rev Kalpn indley of Clymer New York will be the speaker tomorrow Sunday afternoon when the Corry Men's Bible Class meets at the Salvation Army citadel on East Washington street. Attendance at Sunday meetings has averaged between fifty and one hundred. officers urge interested persons to attend.
The United Brethren church schedules weekly events led by Rev. H Hay Harris including Saturday night prayer at 7 45, Sunday school with Car L Henson as superintendent, morning worship with a sermon by the pastor, junior and young peoples groups, and evening service. Weekday items include cottage prayer at Mrs John Carrier, sewing circle at Mrs Lynn Campbell, leadership training in Rehoboth class room, and women’s aid. Monthly board meeting set for 89 East Irving street. Transportation offered for those calling the parsonage.
Sunday services across two congregations feature Sunday School for all ages led by T J Pullom and Miss Ida Ghrn, with sermons on Forgiveness and The Lord's Prayer. Midweek prayer, Christian Endeavor, and Young People's meetings invite all, at Essex Street area with Rev Everett O Altic hosting an open church.
WPA cuts will reemploy about 12 to 13 percent of 700000 workers on relief as Works Projects Commissioner Harrington cites data from Woodrum committee tests. He notes 775000 dropped last summer under the 1939 Relief Act and predicts continued declines with reallocations and budget limits.
Veterans' field man invites service officers and others to a meeting at Pilshurst on West Walnut street from 4:40 pm to 5 pm Thursday afternoon. American Legion and United Spanish War Veterans Plans will discuss claims and pending matters. Peters urged attendance to hear and present any claims.
Erie group led by Jacob Young seeks FCC license for Presque Isle Broadcasting. WLEU head Lev Omen says the appeal will delay issuance, with a 69 to 90 day wait expected if not cited. The plan targets operation atop the Lawrence Hotel and involves Willan Sengel Gerald OConnor and stockholders.
A garbled OCR passage references a league and board actions around a wrestling event. It mentions Alderson Sem county and Bri day, with vague notes on a tabulated report and a focus on outcomes and points. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
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