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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1943
Page
5
A brief note states that the August 8 lesson uses subjects and scriptures selected and copyrighted by the International Council of Religious Education and is used by permission.
A devotional summary of Exodus 13 17 22 Exodus 15 2 emphasizing God has a plan and provides guidance. It notes Israel’s cautious path by pillar of cloud and fire, the need for faith in divine leading, and God’s breakthrough at the Red Sea. The lesson applies to Christians facing life tests, urging trust in God to deliver and enable forward movement.
A patriotic call urges Homefolks to save scraps for Uncle Sam including iron steel old copper lead paper rubber and leather to supply shells and gear for soldiers. The writer Henry H. DeTrar thanks supporters and promises victory through production and shared sacrifice in the fight against Germany and Japan.
Denton Maryland church notices list John E. French as minister. Morning worship at 10 45 includes sermon by the minister. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. Friday choir rehearsal at 8 p m. Sunday school overseen by E Theodore Orme superintendent.
Grace Methodist Church led by Rev. T. J. Turkington holds Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 o clock with sermons on Good Cheer and A Sure Refuge. Wednesday features Sunday School picnic by bus to Garland Lake. prayer meeting under the trees. Thursday choir practice at 7 p m. Ames Church conducts morning service at 9 30 a m followed by Sunday School and Christian Endeavor at 8 p m.
Sunday School starts at 10 o clock with Earl Holsinger as superintendent. Morning Worship follows at 11 am with a sermon by the pastor. Evening services are at 8 pm. The public is invited to attend these services.
Reverend Carl E Range announces a Holy Communion service at 9 30 each Sunday in August starting next Sunday the 8th There will be no other Sunday services during the month at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church.
The Nazarene Church in West Denton lists Sunday School at 2 30, Young Peoples Meeting at 7 00, preaching at 4 30. A Saturday night meeting is also held. Pastor L W Savage leads the services.
Pilgrim Holiness Church led by Pastor T. S. Dixon announces Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Praise service at 10:15 a.m. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. Evening Young Peoples service at 7:30 p.m. Preaching at 8:00 p.m. Williston service at 2:30 p.m.
Rev R W Kirwan pastorates the Greensboro Methodist Church with 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m preaching service 7 30 p m second service. Official Board meets first Wednesday 8 00 p m Sunday School Board second Wednesday 8 00 p m Woman's Society of Christian Service meets second Tuesday 7 30 p m Junior Epworth League meets during the school year Wednesday 4 p m Blue Ribbon Bible Class meets last Tuesday 7 30 p m.
Greensboro Baptist Church invites worship led by Rev. Irving Lane. Sunday services begin at 9 45 a m with a Sunday School session scheduled prior.
At 11:00 a.m. preaching and 7:00 p.m. preaching follow the B. T. U. At 8:00 p.m. W. M. U. meets. The second Tuesday of each month hosts the W. M. U. gathering.
Prayer meeting Friday at 7 45 p m Sunday School at 2 p m Praise and song service at 6 30 p m Young Peoples service at 7 p m and preaching service at 7 45 p m Masses on Sunday August Std in Denton and Ridgely Catholic Churches include St Elizabeths Denton 8 30 and St Benedicts Ridgely 10 o clock Confessions at St Elizabeths Sunday morning 7 45 o clock
The speaker blends Christian forgiveness with revolutionary ideals, recounting treason fears after the Sian affair and affirming Sun Yat-sen’s principles. He urges followers to forgive repentant rebels and imposes two personal rules: face death for selfish acts or betrayal, and be ready to die if truth or faith wavers.
Service News continues with reflections on wartime rationing as civilians face high prices, scarce goods, and limited comforts. The writer notes damp weather, few radios or cars, and bombing scars while expressing affection for family and friends, sending best wishes to Denton associates and a plan to visit a local organization.
A soldier notes pride in army service amid homesickness and bashfulness about cooking for fellow troops. He reflects on travel, parental expectations, and his own choice to enlist, while denying it was due to being unable to finish school. He mentions average grades and respect from a teacher named Mrs. Scotten.
A World War II era message from 5th Grade John Cahall in New Orleans describes USO dances for soldiers, changed attitudes after Pearl Harbor, and hope loved ones back home will soon be marching home. He signs off with cheer, sending best health wishes and a playful note to his grandmother.
The Men's Bible Class of First Methodist Church of Denton expresses sorrow at the death of Harry E Ramsdell a faithful friend brother and teacher. He upheld the right and strong faith to the end. Sympathy goes to his life companion and children as they bear this loss, with copies sent to the family and recorded in class minutes. July 1943.
The Butler and Rawlings families express gratitude to friends for kindness during illness and death of Mr. James Butler and family.
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