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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1954
Page
2
Denton Maryland announces church services and programs led by John E. French including Church School at 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. with sermons, youth and junior fellowships in the evening, and midweek prayer and choir meetings on Wednesday.
Grace Methodist Church on Main Street Denton Maryland lists Rev T J Turkington as pastor with Sunday School at 9 45 am John R Ricards superintendent Morning Worship at 11 am M Y F at 645 pm Evening Service at 730 pm Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 800 pm Thursday choir rehearsal at 700 pm
Ames Methodist Church in Hobbs Maryland lists morning service at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 30 with Manning Merriken as superintendent Rev TF J Turkington pastoruring service and Sunday School times and leadership abbreviated for local notice
Rev. Harry Ziegler leads Church of the Brethren with church school at 10:00 a m and morning worship at 11:00 a m Earl Holsinger presiding as superintendent and service details noted for parishioners.
The Rev. C. Robert Sutton presides as rector. Morning Holy Eucharist at 8:00 in Eastern Daylight Time, followed by Church School at 9:30 and a second Holy Eucharist with sermon at 11:00.
St Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Denton announces Sunday mass at 10:00 a m and St Benedict's service at 8:30 a m under Pastor Rev J Francis McDonough timetable of masses for the parish.
Rev. H. G. Baker pastors the Pilgrim Holiness Church Sunday's schedule begins with Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by A Powell Martin followed by Praise Service at 10 30 a m Morning worship at 11 00 a m Y P S meets at 7 00 p m and Evangelistic Service at 7 45 p m Thursday features Prayer Service at 7 30 p m
Tuckahoe station Rev W M Faulkner pastor with Sunday School at 10 a m and Evangelistic Service at 11 a m. Evening service 7 p m. Wednesday prayer 7 30 p m Young Peoples meeting led by Rev James C Faulkner president George Fountain vice president Everyone welcome.
Williston Church announces services on the first, third and fifth Sundays at 2 30 p m each month. The schedule emphasizes regular afternoon gatherings open to all parishioners and visitors.
Rev Wilson Davis leads a 10:00 a m worship service with sermon. Church School follows at 11:00 a m led by Mrs Miles Reed. The church beside the road extends an invitation for this week.
Choptank Grove and Harmony Methodist churches list service times and Sunday School details. Choptank Morning Worship at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. with Charles Williamson superintendent. Grove Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Elmer Kelly superintendent. Harmony Methodist Pastor Rev Vinton D Shufelt with church school superintendent C Brooks Nagel. Services: 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship and 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship plus 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer service.
The Church of the Nazarene invites all to Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Evening Worship at 7 30 p.m. Mid-Week Prayer Meeting at 7 30 p.m. Pastor Benny R. Wallace extends welcome to all services.
Piney Community Church on Denton Greensboro Road lists W L Jump as pastor. Sunday School at 2 00 p m and a praise service with gospel message at 3 00 p m.
O M Todd ministers Union Methodist Church hosts 10 00 a m Sunday School led by Mr A Stafford superintendent Friday 730 p m WSCS at Community Hall Wesley Methodist Church offers 10 00 a m Sunday School with Mr Norman Outten superintendent 730 p m Burrsville MYF Hickman Methodist Church provides 10 00 a m Sunday School led by Mrs Noble superintendent
Immanuel Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Cordova Maryland led by Pastor Theodore H Ernst holds Sunday School and Bible Classes at 9 30 a m service at 10 30 a m with sermon Jesus Savior Shep herd Leader Concordia Guild married couples group meets Sunday evening at 8 o'clock Jesus says Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness yr
Concord Methodist Church announces 10:00 a.m. church school conducted by H. H. Nuttle, superintendent, with a class for all ages. Followed by 11:00 a.m. worship featuring special music led by Minister Guy H. McWilliams.
At 9 45 a m worship with special music followed by 11 00 a m church school led by Ross Robinson superintendent a class for all ages offered.
The Bloomery Methodist Church announces a 9:00 a.m. worship service and a 10:00 a.m. church school led by Clarence Adams as superintendent. A class is available for all ages during church school.
Rev J S Rittenhouse leads Sunday School at 10 a m and Evening Worship at 7 30 p m at the Ridgely Church of the Brethren with Pastor J S Rittenhouse presiding in an upcoming service schedule
Harrington Delaware's Seventh Day Adventist Church at 57 East Clark Street lists Sabbath School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 11 a m on Saturdays with a prayer meeting at 8 p m Wednesdays. Pastor Donald B Meyers leads the congregation.
Rev W P Watson pastor leads Sunday School at 10 00 am morning worship at 11 00 am training union at 7 00 pm evening worship at 7 45 pm prayer meeting on Web at 7 45 pm.
St Pauls Methodist Church Greensboro Maryland lists Rev Grayson H Wheatley as minister. Church School at 10 am Worship Service at 11 am M Y F devotional at 7 pm Song and Praise Service 730 pm Weekly Prayer Service Wednesday 8 pm First Thursday monthly Young Adult Fellowship business and social meeting.
Rev. James W. Miller serves as pastor with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:15 a.m. Evangelistic Services at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. All are invited.
Emanuel Baptist Church Ridgely Maryland announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with W. T. Joiner, morning service at 11:00 a.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Irving W. Lane is minister.
A local listing shows a church program in Preston Maryland with evening activities including Young People's Service at 7:00 p.m. Evangelistic Service at 7:30 p.m. and a Prayer Meeting also at 7:30 p.m. in the same venue.
Goldsboro Maryland list shows Ray Wainwright Kirwan as minister and programs at 9 45 a m church school with Roland Cartwright superintendent 11 00 a m worship service and 6 45 p m Methodist Youth Fellowship in a brief church schedule item.
Rev P F Bean pastor leads Sunday School at 9 45 am with W C Jones. Morning service at 7 30 pm features song and praise. Evening worship at 8 pm. Prayer service follows Wednesday at 7 45 pm.
Rev. Charles L. Engrem pastor leads weekly program at Cedar Grove with a 7:30 p.m. Y. P. S. session and an 8:00 p.m. evangelistic service. Wednesday night features prayer and meditations at 8:00 p.m.
Pastor Rev Linwood Horseman conducts a 7:30 p m song and evangelistic service followed by a prayer and Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
The article notes a 4-H meeting with ten kits shared for leaders, a showing of the film 4-H Looks Forward, and the selection of a County Committee for Boys projects for 1954. Members include Wm. Carlos Mosley as chairman, Colbert S. Henry, and A. J. Hubard. T. D. Roe discussed wildlife conservation and provided materials for 4-H clubs. Seventeen leaders and guests attended, with several teachers named as guests, highlighting a strengthened 4-H program for local boys.
In Denton a National Guard wrestling card drew solid crowd energy despite a modest gate. Highlights included Moolah defeating an opponent in 36 minutes with a body press, Chief Blue Eagle winning two of three falls over Gattoni in 32 minutes, Hassen Bey debuting with a 17 minute pin over Ivan Kerlenko, and Adrian Baillargeon beating Frank Dallo in 26 minutes. Referee Vince DePaula oversaw the events, and promoters plan a return next fall while noting expenses were met.
Samuel Ready School for Girls at 5150 Old Frederick Rd announces entrance examinations for 1954 55 enrollment on Saturday May 8 and June 12 at 10 am Scholarship candidates will be tested and applications for aid should be made to Miss Evangeline Lewis headmistress before May 8 or June 12 Forms will be sent on request to parents seeking a grant For scholarships applicants must be 8 to 16 years old pass exams and be recommended by a former school A physical exam is required Boarding capacity is 50 and day students 100 The 1954 55 session begins September 15
A speaker honored the women with a line on national worth. A young man in the back row interrupted with the word stagnation, prompting the room to react. The exchange framed a debate on gender and progress in the gathering.
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