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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1949
Page
2
The Friendly Church on the Hill Top led by Pastor Stanley F. Hauser offers Bible School at 9:30 a.m. with A. D Camp as superintendent, adult and young couples classes, 10:30 a.m. worship, 7 p.m. Brethren Youth Fellowship, 8 p.m. evening worship, and midweek prayer and Bible study at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
A brief notice inviting all to attend services at Christian Science location 537 West Main Street. The text cites Psalms and emphasizes divine presence and inquiry about where one may go.
A compact church notices page lists services for Bt Augustine Catholic Church led by Rev M J Hannon with masses and evening services, Fellowship Mission led by Ev Lena Saffel with Sunday school and evening worship, and Main Street Church School under E L Arnold with listed supervisory duties and midweek activities.
Oak Grove Baptist Church led by Minister Malcolm offers Sunday school at 10 00 a m and worship at 1 00 p m on fourth Sundays monthly with an additional 1 30 p m service. The notice notes agricultural figures about feeding hogs to produce market ready pork.
Warren Methodist Church announces timetable with church school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 general superintendent Twitty sermon morning service evening service 7 30 Bible study and mid week prayer Thursday choir practice and senior retreat listed in concise weekly notice.
Local church announcements outline Bible School House gatherings at 9:43 and 10:30 am with Bible study and services. Blueville Methodist notes morning worship at 9:30 am and a 1:00 pm Friday choir rehearsal. A brief aside mentions a 700 dollar installation project using wake strips of paper.
Rev Warner T Girford leads the First Baptist Church with 9:30 a.m. Sunday school under Walter H Wolfe, 10:30 a.m. morning worship titled The Real Presence, and a Lord's Supper observance. Evening gospel service at 7:30 p.m. features Hearsay or Experience, followed by a Fellowship service. Choir rehearsal Thursday 7:30 p.m. for young people upstairs.
St Pauls Methodist Church on Thayer Street led by Minister Geo W Twynham lists a 9:30 a.m. church school with Lynn Faulkner as superintendent, 10:30 a.m. morning worship titled A Sanctuary in the Desert, 7:00 p.m. youth fellowship, no evening service, and a 8:00 p.m. Wednesday midweek service.
Free Methodist Church near Curve Bridge lists schedule with 2:30 a.m. Sunday school 7:00 p.m. Young People's service 8:00 p.m. pastors preaching 7:30 p.m. Wednesday midweek prayer service. You are invited to worship in the little church near Curve Bridge.
Pruntytown Methodist Church lists Rev Loy C Matthews as pastor with James J Flesher as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m and Youth Fellowship at 6:45 p.m worship on first Sunday at 11:00 a.m and third Sunday at 7:30 p.m. the everend Williamichardson will preach this Sunday due to pastor's absence.
The Mother Church of Mother's Day on Main Street near Depot Square lists ARTA F. SHOMO as pastor. Services at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:35 a.m. worship, nursery for children, 6:45 p.m. junior class, 7:30 p.m. evening worship, 8 p.m. Bible study and prayer. Regular meetings include Official Board first Tuesday 8 p.m. and Woman's Society third Tuesday 7 p.m., executive committee 7 p.m., and full society at 8 p.m.
Lost Run Free Methodist Church at Lost Run hosts a church school session at 9:30 4 p m with Superintendent Mr Charles Holt and attendees noted for the schedule.
Readings from Christ Methodist Church services include minister W J Richardson. Church school at 10:00 AM with Abel as superintendent. Services on second and fourth Sundays at 7:30 PM. Morning worship and Lord's Supper observed. Evening services timed through July and August with midweek devotionals noted.
Morning worship at 9 15 a m and 6 00 p m film entertainment planned for Saturday. Visitors welcome to the institution as listed in the schedule.
The schedule lists Sunday school at 9 30, morning worship at 10 45 led by the pastor, church council meeting at 7 30 Monday evening, and the Women’s Missionary Society meeting at 8 00 Friday evening at the church.
Beulah Baptist Church led by D L Whitener at 9 45 p m Sunday School. St Matthias Episcopal Church at West Main and St Marys with 9 30 Church School and 11 00 Morning Prayer and sermon by Rev George E Manson.
The Church of the Nazarene Parkview announces Sunday Bible school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with a sermon by the pastor T James Boshell. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday monthly meeting of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society led by Mrs Callie Moats.
The text urges gratitude to God amid world ills, teaching children early to say thank you and adults to value kindness. It recalls David and Solomon’s era of prosperity, praises God with music, and lists benefits like forgiveness, healing, redemption, loving kindness, and renewal despite recent cruel acts.
The Salvation Army at 127 E Main Street lists a packed weekly program led by Capt Lynn Wiseman with Sunday morning and evening services, junior soldiers, young people meetings, prayer and open air events, sunbeams and boys club activities, and a Sunday school teachers class. Other notices include church services, Holy Communion, Methodist Youth Fellowship and a Sunday School class picnic at Tygart Dam with details on location and meals.
The Flemington Methodist Church plan lists worship and church school times. Services occur on the first and third Sundays at 7 30 p m and second Sundays at 7 30 p m with special prayer and M F meetings. Choir practice Thursday at 6 00 p m. Regular church schools staffed by Baxter Nester Mrs Mattie Bryan and Paul Wolfe.
The notice invites all nationalities to worship at 524 Gay Street led by Mrs. Della Knabenshue with Bible teaching at 7 45 p m Sunday nights and all day services each Saturday Bring your Bible All throngs welcome Valley Falls Road holds Chweh school led by Mrs Ethel Rutherford with public worship at 8 p m on the first and third Sunday
The Church of Christ Colored at 131 East Main Street lists 9:30 a.m. church school led by George Coulson, 10:45 a.m. morning worship with a sermon titled Gods Plan for Man, and no evening service until September. Thursday 8:00 p.m. Bible study for all ages at Cor. Church and West Main Streets. Minister Foster L Jones, parsonage 4 Church Street, phone 1078. Activities include Naomi Class Tuesday at 7:30, Roofers' Club Wednesday at 6:00, Nominating Committee in Sanctuary, Last Quarterly Conference Friday at 7:45, and Chancel Choir Thursday at 7:15.
Blueville sMueville Addition led by Minister Donald E Jarrett lists daily and weekly services. Bible classes at 9:45, sermon and communion at 8:30, evening service at 6:45 with titled themes What Christ Rebuked Men For and Building For The Future, Bible study at 8:00, morning worship on the second and fourth Sundays, with choir rehearsals Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Normal schedule at Haymond Methodist Morgantown Road includes 10:00 a.m. school session with Ed Marquess superintendent, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 7:30 p.m. Friday choir rehearsal at 109 Beech Street, and 9:45 a.m. Sunday school. Evangelistic service at 5:00 a.m. with Rev Cal Ferguson of Fairmont as speaker. Welcome.
The First Presbyterian Church announces Church With the Chimes led by Rev. F. Carl Davis at 10 a.m. Sunday school with Mrs Wilkinson as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Brotherhood meets on the second Tuesday each month.
The excerpt reflects biblical praise from David, citing gratitude to the Lord, literary references to Psalms 103 and 126, and notes on liturgical use and biblical imagery. It contrasts humble beginnings with kingship and notes about enduring mercy and creation.
Second Baptist Church schedules 9 30 Sunday school with Henry Kidd and 11 30 preaching. The 2nd and 4th Sundays invite all to attend. The United States, producing clay floor and wall tile for 82 years, leads in tile production globally.
The notice states no meeting in July or August due to vacation and heat. It lists regular dates: First Tuesday monthly at 7:00 p.m. for Trustees and Thursday at 7:15 p.m. for Senior Choir rehearsal, with September 13 set as the next meeting date.
The Evangelical United Brethren Church announces a full Sunday program led by John B. Jenkins starting at 9:30 a.m with Sunday school and a basket lunch at noon for the Sept. observance. Afternoon events include worship and Sunday school at 2:30 p.m and youth activities through the evening.
The text describes blotting a fresh ink stain quickly with an absorbent powder such as talc, cornstarch, or similar product. Apply, brush off as it absorbs ink, and repeat until no ink remains.
Ambassador-at-Large Philip G. Jessup reads a White Paper defending U S policy of cutting aid to China and outlining future policy plans. President Truman says the U S stance has been distorted, with Jessup noted for roles in Berlin blockade talks with Russia.
The piece contrasts The Great Gatsby and The Beautiful and the Damned, notes Alan Ladd’s Gatsby portrayal, and recalls Belle Livingstone as a faded packet of old newspaper clippings. It links the lost generation’s mood to a nostalgic view of the jazz age and echoes a speaker’s wistful comment.
A prominent economist receives a prank call touting a wildly low cost of living claim. The caller, claiming to live sumptuously on sixty eight cents a week, then reveals he is a goldfish, prompting disbelief and a plea for louder details.
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