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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1944
Page
5
A concise note lists the lesson subject and Scripture texts chosen for December 31 by the International Council of Religious Education under permission. The notice records the selection and copyright attribution without additional details.
A 1944 year in review urges courage through Christ the unfailing one, growing in grace, and the hope of Christ’s return. It frames an uplifted faith, holy living, and readiness for 1945, urging believers to press forward with God regardless of circumstances. The sermon cites Matthew 16:13-20, 2 Peter 3:14-18, and 1 John 3:1-3 to anchor its message.
The schedule lists Church School at 9 45 with E ore Orme as superintendent. Morning Worship at 10 45 with a sermon by the minister. 6 45 Methodist Youth Fellowship led by Nancy Jean Strong. Dr E Paul Knotts speaks on God and Medicine. Evening Worship at 7 30. Junior Choir Monday 7 00, Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30, Senior Choir Friday 8 00.
Church School at 10 a.m. Worship at eleven. A C W meeting at 7 30 p.m. All members urged to attend a concise church schedule announcing the day’s services and auxiliary gathering.
Rev. Carl E. Range presides at morning prayer and sermon at 11 o'clock with Church School at 9 45. Senior Guild meets next on January 10.
Rev. T. S. Dixon, pastor, leads Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Praise Service at 10:15 a.m. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. Evening service for Young People at 7:30 p.m. Preaching at 8:00 p.m. Williston services held on the 1st 3rd and 5th Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Wesley Sunday Worship at 10 a m with Sunday School at 11 a m Union Sunday School at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m Hickman Sunday School at 2 p m Worship at 3 p m sermon subject Turning Over a New Leaf or a New Book Which
Concord Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 10 a m Preaching at 11 a m M Y F meeting at 7 30 p m led by Minister P R Schauer. activity schedule for the day.
St Pauls Methodist Church Greensboro Maryland lists times for church school at 9 45 a m with H Claude Rawlings as superintendent Morning Worship at 11 00 a m M Y F at 7 30 p m Evening Worship at 8 00 p m Prayer Meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m Second Thursday Woman's Society of Christian Service Third Thursday Business meeting M Y F
Rev. Victor Bateman leads a prayer service at 8 30 p m Friday. Sunday School begins at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m. A Young People's Service follows at 7 30 p m with preaching at 8 p m.
Rev Irving Lane outlines Sunday activities with 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship 7:00 B T U classes 8:00 Evening Worship and Prayer meeting at 8:00 Wednesdays The W M A meets on the second Tuesday each month A sermon lecture by Rev John W Stockwell at Preston New Church on Sunday December 31 1944 at 11 am titled Hair breadth Escape for Tour American Soldiers All are welcome A thought for the New Year
Governor O Conor outlined a 539 million capital plan with about 60 percent ready to proceed. He urged strict scrutiny of projects and prompt working plans to convert unemployment into jobs statewide. The program funds hospitals, schools, police facilities, training schools, and two new Maryland Training School for Colored Boys, relocating from Cheltenham. Federal aid of roughly 14.5 million supports a 60 million roads plan over three years, spanning all regions to modernize Maryland highways.
The Greensboro Homemakers Club held its Christmas party at Mrs. Paul Wyatt's home on December 19 with fourteen members and three visitors present. The program featured carols, a reading of the Homemakers Creed, and a responsively read Christmas story from Luke. Humorous readings, gifts, and refreshments followed. The group plans to meet in January with Mrs. Byron Poore. Unity Homemakers Club announces a December 30 meeting at Mrs. Tom Ellwanger's home at 7 p.m.. members should bring a covered dish and guests.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Baker and daughter Margaret hosted Christmas Day dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs John D Singer of Greensboro Mr and Mrs Paul Singer and son Robert and Miss Sara Finn of Denton Mr and Mrs Leslie Spence and Mr Ford Baker of Burrsville and Miss Betty Baker of Wilmington Also present were Mr and Mrs R H Stafford and Mr and Mrs Robert Stafford and Mr Bud
Hillsboro resident Gar Blades and Mildred Stenger of Wilmington shared Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs Brown Thawley. R H and Robert Stafford duo dined with G A Wilsons of Houston Delaware on Christmas Eve. Frank McCorkle and spouse visited Romans of Nanticoke Maryland on Christmas Day. Betty Baker of Wilmington spent Christmas with Clifford and Grace Baker. Thomas Richardson of Doylestown Pa visited his mother Grace Tiernan for the holiday.
In sad but loving remembrance of our dear daughter Edna Lucille Murphy who passed away three years ago on December 30 1941 May her memory live in our hearts as we recall her quiet kindness and bright presence in our family.
Poignant family obituary reflects sorrow and longing for a departed daughter. Parents Ralph Murphy share tender memories and silent heartache, while expressing faith in a reunion in heaven.
Maryland's postwar construction and roads programs aim to fund public facilities and hospitals while providing jobs during reconversion. A Capital Improvement Program of about $12.5 million has been approved by the Board of Public Works on the governor's recommendation. Roads and bridge work plus municipal projects total $163,784,119, with all projects contributing to public needs and employment.
G H Rue advertises musovy ducks for sale in Denton contacting by phone 20. Listed as a classified sale item with vendor name and location.
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