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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1955

Page

4

Grafton Sentinel History and Circulation Details

The Grafton Sentinel, a daily newspaper founded in 1870 and published weekdays, lists telephones 514 and 518 and details its West Virginia and Virginia delivery areas. It provides advertising reps in New York Philadelphia Detroit Pittsburgh and Chicago, plus subscription rates of 3 months to 1 year and home delivery via mail.

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Hell and eternal punishment in religious thought

The text discusses beliefs about hell as eternal punishment for sins, the difficulty of reconciling salvation with will, and the loss felt when turning from God. It notes some argue hell is not as preachers describe, urging readers not to reject core doctrines.

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Calvary Truth and Divine Love in a Moral Lesson

A reflective meditation contrasts free will and divine love with human error. It argues hell results from self-sentencing, not God’s wrath, using imagery of the sun on wax and mud, and places hell at the foot of Calvary. The tone urges acceptance of love through a God-man on the cross.

Hell Heaven Hill of Calvary

Courage of Daniel in Babylonian court and faith

The lesson recounts Daniel’s youth in Nebuchadnezzar’s deportation, his selection for royal training, and the king’s feast scene. It notes Daniel’s wisdom, the unclear interpretation of Mene Mene Tekel Apharsin, and Daniel’s rise due to fidelity and discernment in a foreign court.

Daniel Newman Campbell Shadrach Menhach Abednego Toreat Nebuchadnewzar iDaniel Babylon Nebuchadnezzar Jehoiakim Bolhé Jana Belyshazzar Jerusalem

Daniel and the Diet Test in Babylonian Court Story

The biblical tale follows Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah refusing the king’s meat and wine, choosing pulse and water. Their wisdom surpasses magi, earning favor, honor, and the peril of Belshazzar’s fall, rooted in parental training and steadfast faith.

Danel Henaniah Mishael Azariah Daniel Cat Distri Kir

Church Listings and Schedules by Denomination

A comprehensive timetable of church services across multiple faiths including Assembly of God First Baptist Beulal Baptist Middlevile Oak Grove Flemington Union Baptist Hebron Harmony Grove Brethren Evangelical United Brethren First Brethren Catholic Saint Augustine Catholic Chapel Christ Christian Episcopal with service times, schools, and pastors listed for each congregation.

Spiritual Urgency: Go to Church This Sunday Now

A devotional piece urges turning to God for peace and fulfillment. It lists multiple Methodist and other church services, times, and pastors across communities, emphasizing prayer, worship, and churchgoing as path to happiness and salvation. The item catalogs Sunday schedules for numerous congregations, reinforcing a statewide religious observance.

Faith Demands Sacrifice and Truth in Faith

A religious meditation on faith as a choice requiring sacrifice in following Christ. Belief entails adherence to revealed truth, rejecting comfort or pagan ease, with emphasis on loving truth and God. Cites St. Paul on faith as substance of things hoped for and evidence of what is unseen.

Christ God Earth St. Paul

Sermons at First Baptist Church Weekly Services

The First Baptist Church will host a series of sermons by Rev. Harry T. Rowe followed by baptism. The pastor will be absent for two Sundays but return for the first Sunday after. Visiting minister Rev. Oreft Re éau, Chaplain of Thadstigl school at Pruntytown, will preach August 28, with Rev. Carl P. Davis, pastor emeritus, to assist. Evening services are suspended on those Sundays.

First Baptist Harry T. Rowe Bernal Christ Oreft Reéau Thadstigl School Pruntytown Wilie Carl P. Davis Sure Grafton

Knottsville Methola Church All Day Service Homecoming

Knottsville Methola church holds an all day Sunday service with morning worship at 10:00 a.m. a pledge and collection follows for Propania. The afternoon service begins at 1:45 p.m. with devotions, hymns, and talks by visiting pastors. The event invites attendees to bring a basket lunch and join the homecoming.

Knottsville Methola Visitiis Andy Grounds

Simpson Church Plans Reunion

The Union Baptist church at Simpson announces a Homecoming on August 21. Worship begins at 11:09 a.m. with Rev. Ade Bush leading. A basket lunch is served at noon. Mrs. Earl Watkins will conduct roll call at 2 p.m. Flemington Baptist will provide music. Guest minister Rev W Bloomquest of Simpson Baptist Bridgeport will speak.

Union Baptist Church Simpson Ade Bush Earl Watkins Flemington Baptist W. Bloomquest Simpson Baptist Church Bridgeport

Homecoming Set For Mt Israel Cemetery Event

The 11th annual Homecoming of Mt Israel Cemetery will be held Sunday with a church service by Rev John Coletian and a mortuary worship. A basket dinner follows and an observance includes a program of songs led by Rev Berlitt Wilrelm and youth singing. Earl a vey planned an address on cemetery conditions as part of the business meeting.

Mt. Israel Cemetery Kiscath Steat John Coletian Berlitt Wilrelm Earl Avey

Presbyterians Welcome Pastor to Deliver Sunday Sermon

The First Presbyterian Church welcomes Rev. En pastor back to preach at 11:00 on Sunday. Rev. Robertson will transport Bill Bisher Janet and Clingan to Camp Preémont near Wheeling for a week at Synod Presbyterian camp. Next Sunday Rev. Carl F. Davis former pastor will lead the morning service.

West Main Street Marvin Freed W. G. States Carl Smith Knottsville Bruce Gabbert First Robertson Bill Bisher Janet Clingan Camp Preémont Wheeling Is & Synod Presbyterian Camp Carl F. Davis Tor First Presbyterian Church

Pastor C. V. Tate to Attend State Conference

The Rev. C. V. Tate will leave tomorrow afternoon to attend the State Evangelical United Brethren Church Conference at the Fourth Avenue Church in Brithlington. The event runs August 16 to 19, and he plans to return to hold regular services on Sunday.

EUB State Parley C. V. Tate Tdmort Evangelical United Brethren Church Conference 4Th Avenue Church Brithtington Tate

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