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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1955
Page
2
Summer schedule lists 9:45 a.m. church school under Walter B. Palmer and 10:45 a.m. morning worship and sermon, with no evening services planned unless announced. Local church notices present minister John E. French and a Maryland location.
Greensboro Maryland church announces minister Rev Grayson H Wheatley and weekly program including church school at 10 am worship at 11 am M Y F devotional 7 pm song and praise 7 30 pm weekly prayer Wednesday 8 pm and first Thursday monthly Young Adult Fellowship business and social meeting.
Grace Methodist Church on Main Street in Denton Maryland lists Pastor Rev FT Turkington. Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by John R Ricards, Superintendent. Morning Worship at 11:00 a m Evening Worship at 8 p m Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p m Thursday choir rehearsal at 7 p m.
Ames Methodist Church Hobbs Md lists morning service at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 30 with Manning Merriken as superintendent Rev T J Turkington pastor. The brief notice provides the pulpit and Sunday school details for the local congregation.
The Rev. C. Robert Sutton rector announces summer services at Court House Square Sundays at 8:00 a m and 10:00 a m.
The Church of the Brethren in Denton announces morning services with Pastor Lloyd D. Haag away on vacation. Church School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. will feature Rev. Harry Ziegler of Cordova as minister.
O. G. Brewer Sr., minister, will lead at 10:00 a m with church school by H. H. Nuttle. Details mention September offerings and sessions.
Bloomery Methodist Church holds a 9 30 a m worship service and a 10 30 a m church school with Clarence Adams as superintendent A class is available for all ages.
Chestnut Grove Methodist Church announces a Sunday School class for all ages led by Ross Robinson at 9:00 a.m. The WSCS and Sunday School plan a picnic at Chambers Park on Saturday July 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Henry Covington to oversee Hickman Methodist Church Wesley and Prospect United Methodist and Union Methodist Churches as part of the Burrsville Charge assignment. The arrangement couples Hickman Wesley Prospect and Union congregations under one administrative pastor.
Immanuel Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Cordova Maryland invites parishioners to Sunday School and Bible Classes at 930 a m and service at 1030 a m The pastor takes vacation with guest speakers July 17 Rev H H Henning Arlington Va July 24 Rev Paul Amt Washington Dc July 31 Vicar Harold Vetter Baltimore Maryland
Rev. James W. Miller, Pastor, leads 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.
Rev W M Faulkner leads Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m Evangelistic Service at 8 p m on Sundays Midweek service Wednesday at 8 p m Rev James C Faulkner president and George Fountain vice president Headed by Rev Faulkner the church invites all worshippers and youth group members to join the meetings
Rev. Wilson Davis preaches at 10:00 a.m. worship with sermon by the pastor. Church School follows at 10:45 a.m. with W. J. Carter as superintendent. The church by the roadside invites all to attend this week.
Emanuel Baptist Church Ridgely Maryland announces Sunday School at 10:00 a m led by W T Joiner with Morning Service at 11:00 a m and Evening Service at 7:30 p m under Minister Rev Irving W Lane.
Rev. H. G. Baker presides at Pilgrim Holiness Church with Sunday School at 9 30 am led by A Powell Martin, Praise Service 10 30 am, Morning service 11 00 am, Y P S 7 00 pm, Evangelistic Service 7 45 pm. Thursday prayer meeting 7 30 pm.
Rev Vinton D Shufelt pastor leads Harmony Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Worship at 11:00 a m Evening Worship at 7:30 p m Prayer Service on Wednesday all in the church calendar for the week.
Williston church will hold services on the first, third and fifth Sundays at 2 30 p m. The times and dates indicate a regular weekend schedule for worship and community activities.
Cedar Grove Delaware lists worship at 11:00 a.m. and evangelistic services at 7:30 p.m. Youth group meets at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday prayer and meditations follow at 8:00 p.m.
Rev Benny R Wallace presides at West Denton Church of the Nazarene with Sunday School at 10 a m and worship services at 11 a m and 7 45 p m Evening and junior societies meet at 7 and 7 45 p m Mid week prayer at 7 45 p m Everyone welcome to all services.
Harrington Delaware church at 57 East Clark Street lists Sabbath School at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 a m and Prayer Meeting at 8 p m on Wednesdays led by Pastor Donald B Meyers.
Rev. W. P. Watson, pastor, leads Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Worship at 11:00 a m Training Union at 7:00 p m Evening Worship at 7:45 p m Prayer Meeting at 7:45 p m Wednesdays.
Piney Community Church on Denton Greensboro Road invites worshipers to Sunday School at 2 00 p m followed by a Praise Service and Gospel Message led by Pastor W L Jump on the church campus.
Rev. Linwood Horseman conducts a 7:30 p m song and evangelistic service on Wednesday with prayer and Bible study scheduled for the same time each week at the church.
O M Todd ministered at Goldsboro Maryland with church school at 9 45 a m led by Roland F Cartwright superintendent and evening worship at 7 30 p m.
A church notices a Young People's Service at 7:00 p m and an Evangelistic Service at 7:30 p m. On Wednesday a prayer meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p m. The timings target congregants in Preston Maryland with midweek religious activities.
The Ridgely Church of the Brethren invites worship with Rev J S Rittenhouse officiating at 10 a m Sunday School.
J P Thompson pastor at Choptank announces morning worship at 10 00 a m Sunday School led by Chas Williamson at 11 00 a m and Grove Sunday School at 10 00 a m led by Elmer Kelly superintendent Local church notices list times and leaders for both Choptank and Grove congregations.
Ridgely residents host and visit kin and friends from Maryland and nearby states. Guests include Frank L Slaughter and Sandra of Houston Delaware. Mrs Armour a Milford Memorial Hospital patient. Beatrice Bower in Easton Memorial Hospital. and Howard Gannon with grandchildren at Rehoboth. Visits span Chesapeake region with trips to Atlantic City and Rehoboth Beach. notable locals include the Guthries, Leonard family, Culver family, and Longfellow visiting from San Francisco.
The column recounts local society happenings in Ridgely including visits by Miss Smith and friends to the West Coast, the Ridgely Bible School sessions from July 11 to 22, Holy Communion at St. Paul’s, and carnival plans for August 8 to 13. It also notes residents visiting Rehoboth Beach, regional travel, and upcoming events including the Preston Firemen’s Carnival and bridge club meetings. A health feature discusses middle aged men and tuberculosis, its rising impact, risk factors, and the benefit of rest and renewed vigor to prevent illness.
Mrs. Edna Carmine lists Preston Community Club as the contact point. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Wilson and their children of Charlotte, North Carolina, are visiting the Patchett family. Mrs. Ruth Dowding and daughter are also mentioned in local social notes.
From July 18 to 29 the Draft Board office is open only on Wednesdays July 20 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. People may register at Mr. James A. Wise's office in Denton during those hours.
Big business prioritizes executive health with mandatory vacations. The piece notes a shift from pride in being too busy to take time off to embracing a policy that stresses rest. It highlights the paradox of productivity and leisure for high-salaried middle managers.
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