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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1946

Page

2

Morning Worship at First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church holds 10 30 a m morning worship with Rev Gordon L Withers former pastor now at Spencer. Sermon titled Excess Baggage with music by Id Lawson and Mary Fran contat. Youth fellowship 4 30 p m and evening worship. Wednesday 7 30 p m fellowship service led by Deacons. Choir rehearsal and Friday Union Association meeting with Beulah Baptist Pruntytown.

Gordon L. Withers First Baptist Church Spencer Id Lawson Mary Franconiat Baptist Youth Fellows Np Board of Deacons Union Association Beulah Baptist Church of Pruntytown Sting Spas Aati

St John Methodist Church Schedule and Activities

St John Methodist Church at Corner St John and Boyd Streets announces pastor W J Richardson leads church school at 9 39 am and worship service with preaching by the pastor at 10 30. The Woman's Society of Christian Service meets Tuesday at 8 pm in church rooms. Midweek prayer service is Wednesday at 8 pm and Mission Study Class meets Wednesday at 2 pm.

St John and Boyd Streets W.J. Richardson W. B. Cody Woman's Society of Christian Service

Rose Hill Methodist Church Event Notice

Rose Hill Methodist Church announces Sunday events including church school at 1 30 p m and worship with a sermon by the pastor. Midweek prayer service Wednesday. Homecoming services September 1st with dinner on the ground and baskets requested. All former members residents and pupils invited.

Bryan Rutherford Lite Pasor

St Matthias Episcopal Church Schedule in Brief

George E. Manson leads at St Matthias Episcopal Church located at West Main and St Marys Streets. The church holds a 30 child church school and morning prayer with a sermon at 11:00 p m.

St. Matthias Episcopal Church George E. Manson West Main and St. Mary's Sts

Andrews Methodist Church notices and schedule

Andrews Methodist Church near Depot Square lists Morning Worship Holy Communion and Youth Fellowship on Sundays, Official Board led by Arthur G. Yates, Church Board of Education headed by H. Seymour, Worker's Society of Christian Service presided by Mrs. J A Newman. Notice adds regular monthly meeting Tuesday night August 20 at 8:00.

Depot Square Merain P.m— Youth Fellowship Arthur G. Yates Church Board of Education T. Seymour Worker's Society of Christian Service J. A. Newman Woman's Society of Christian Service

Bible study class in Blueville Addition announced

Fragmentary note mentions a 0:30 a m Bible study class in Blueville Addition linked to Eh Chueh of Christ with unclear surrounding text and a historical aside about Plaster of Paris being first developed in ancient Egypt.

Egypt

St Pauls Lutheran Church Invites Delegations to Rally

St Pauls Lutheran Church invites delegations from Clarksburg Fairmont Morgantown and Aurora for Sunday school at 9 15 morning worship at 4 30 conducted by Pastor K Boof and 6 00 Luther League Rally with guests from multiple towns.

Luther League Clarksburg Fairmont Morgantown Aurora

St Pauls Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Leaders

St Pauls Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9:30 led by Annle Leonard with general superintendent, adults supervised by Bred Robinson, children by Mrs J O Parkhill. Worship at 10:30 with theme Think on These Things. Youth Fellowship at 8:00, WSCS meeting Tuesday at 8:00, Wednesday study on The Articles of Religion, Weekday Church School 2 to 4 pm.

E. W. Blayton Annle E. Leonard Michael Carvell Bred D. Robinson J. O. Parkhill WSCS

First Presbyterian Church Services and Notices

First Presbyterian Church announces Sabbath School at 10:00 led by Mrs Earl Wilkinson and Aust Supt Robert Love. Morning Worship at 12:00 led by Rev Richard Pacini, director of War-Time Service Commission. Public urged to attend. Brotherhood meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:30. Rev Davis will be away August 5 to September 4.

Earl Wikinson Robert Love Richard Pacini Synod W. Va Brotherhood Universal Choir Davis

Soul Magnifies the Lord in Christian Science Verses

A brief service notice presents the Golden Text from Luke 1 46 47 from the Christian Science 537 West Main Street service with a focus on the soul rejoicing in God the Saviour and praise in a church gathering context.

Christian Science West Main Street

McConkey Free Methodist Cherry Run Church Schedule

Pastor Rev H C Cooney leads services with Sabbath School at 10 a m Worship at 11 a m Missionary service at 7 p m Junior Service 7 30 p m Evening Worship 8 p m Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30 p m Special Evangelist Corthage Sellers April 28 to May 12 Annual camp meeting July 18 to 28 Route 119 Graf ton Morgantown between Graf ton and Morgantown

H. C. Coony Monta Morris Corthage Grafton Morgantown

First United Brethren Are Church Schedule

SEV LOIS R LUZADEE Pastor conducts 30 Sunday school for all ages with R C Sloan superintendent. Officers include John Jenkins William Nester Linn Norman C V Crall Ith J M Stilwell Mrs RC Sloan Mrs WM Travis Mrs Troy Poling. 930 Morning Worship sermon by pastor 800 Evening Worship. Monday 800 High school choir rehearsal. Wednesday 800 Prayer and Bible study. Wednesday 900 choir practice. You are invited to worship.

Enain Rehi

Community Services At Bethe Methodist Church

Public invited to attend all services at Bethe Methodist Church with inclusive wording. Local notices call for gathering and participation in worship activities, inviting residents to join in planned church events.

First Brethren Church House of the Lord Home Coming Day

The First Brethren Church hosts a full day of services starting at 10 a.m. with Bible school led by A. D. Hovatter and staff, followed by a 10:30 a.m. worship on The House of the Lord to celebrate Home Coming Day on the Hilltop. Captain Vansyckle of the Salvation Army speaks in the 2:30 p.m. service. Evening services are canceled. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Cottage prayers meet Fridays at 7:30 p.m.

A.D. Hovatter Captain Vansyckle Salvation Army

West Main Street Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

West Main Street Methodist Church lists services and Sunday school leaders. Sunday 8:30 a.m. church school led by George H. Coulson and Donley Bennett. adult division supervised by Mrs. C. W. Wells. youth and primary departments led by Mrs. J. B. Harvey and Mrs. B. H. Haskins. Evening worship at 8:00 p.m. theme That They All May Be one. Rev. J. B. Staley pastor.

West Main Street Methodist West Main Sts J. B. Staley George H. Coulson Donley Bennett C. W. Wells Supa J. B. Harvey B. H. Haskins

Fetterman Methodist Church Schedule and Leaders

The Fetterman Methodist Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m with C F Mall acting general superintendent and Mrs entro Elliott in the children's class Dave Withers Hite leads the adult division Lloyd Mauller serves as lay leader Prayer service is held each Wednesday at 8 00 led by C F Hall Class A is noted as a friendly church worship services follow in the schedule

C. F. Mall Entee Elliott Children’s Irs Dave Withers Hite Lloyd ©. Mauller C. F. Hall

Blueville Methodist Church Worship and Activities

Blueville Methodist Church invites all to morning worship at 10 30 with the youth senior and junior fellowships meeting at 2 00 pm and a weekly Thursday prayer service and Bible study at 8 00 pm. George C Newcome is general superintendent and Mrs George W Hunt leads the children's division with Mrs Hunt also supervising the youth division and Mrs W W Lucas the adult division. The notice lists other church leaders and urges everyone to attend.

George C. Newcome George W. Hunt W. W. Lucas Bellow

Lost Run Free Methodist Church Service Schedule

Lost Run Free Sunday School meets each Sunday at 10 6 ck m. Superintendent Mr iles Holt oversees. Harmony Grove Baptist holds preaching each fourth Sunday at 11 a.m and on the Saturday night before the fourth Sunday at 8 p.m with prayer service Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Ck m Iles Holt People's Meeting Ventnere Harmony Grove Baptist Everbody

St Augustine Catholic and Pruntytown Methodist Notices

Masses at St Augustine Catholic Church 7 and 11 a m with 7 p m evening service under Rev M J Hannon pastor. Pruntytown Methodist led by Rev G G Wadsworth avec 10 am Sunday school Ross superintendent.

St. Augustine Catholic Church M. J. Hannon Pruntytown Methodist Church G. G. Wadsworth Ross

Commandments on Anger and Violence Amid Holy Teachings

A religious reflection urges avoidance of murder and crime inspired by anger. It cites Proverbs warnings, Isaiah and Jesus on not harming others, and stresses self-control in children. The piece notes how anger leads to violence, advises mercy, and recalls Jesus teaching that the greatest is humble like a child.

Isaiah Tearah Jesus Farthier Luke Jerusalem James John Samaritans Kingdom of Heaven Father Leason

Calvary Tabernacle Beaumont Service Schedule

Calvary Tabernacle on Pearl Street Beaumont lists a 10 a m Sunday school led by Supt Mrs Bessie Curry, 1 30 p m evening worship with a sermon by Pastor Ruby G Foley, and 7 30 p m Thursday Young People's meeting led by John McCord.

Pearl St. Beaumont Ruby G. Foley Bessie Curry Young’ People’s Meeting John McCord

First Church Christ McGraw Ave Beech Sta Schedule

Bible school at 9 30 with Frances Wolfe superintendent and staff. Communion at 10 30 with no preaching this Sunday. Public invited to worship. Sunday School at 10 00 Albert Matthew. Worship services on fourth Sundays at 11 00 and second Sundays at 1 30.

First Church of Christ McGraw Avenue Beech Sta Bible School Frances Wolfe Arlene Moore Carl Hinkins Helen Miller Mable White W. A. Harrison Frances Smith Jo Ann Haun Albert Matthew

The Nazarene Parkview Church Weekly Schedule

The Church of the Nazarene Parkview lists Sunday events including 10:00 a.m. Bible School led by William V. Glover with Clarence Kirby as assistant, 11:00 a.m. Worship service by the pastor, 7:00 p.m. Nazarene Young People's Service led by Mrs. Olive Harold, 1:30 p.m. Evangelistic Services, and summer programs. Also mentions midweek holiness and Girl Guards activities and Bible study cadet class. Salvation Army has text cut off.

UEV. O Misls William V. Glover Clarence Kirby Nazarene Young People’s Service Olive Harold Christ Salvation Army

Beulah Baptist Church Service Schedule Listed

Beulah Baptist Church in Prantytown with D L Whetener as pastor offers Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by C D Lambert and Hazel M Bartlett as assistant superintendent Worship at 10 48 a m on the second and fourth Sundays and a 30 p m service on Wednesdays 8 00 p m mid week prayer service listed.

C.D. Lambert Hazel M. Bartlett

Flemington Circuit Churches Plan Monthly Services

Flemington Circuit churches list schedules with pastors L B Norris and Rev Stoner ing Groves plus Knottsville Haymond Chapel and Mt Pleasant. Services vary by Sunday with morning and evening sessions and Sunday schools, inviting all to attend.

West Virginia Industrial School Scout and chapel schedule

The West Virginia Industrial School calendar lists a 9 30 p m chapel service a 7 00 p m movie for the boys and weekly Scout meetings for Troop 3 on Tuesday and Troop 83 on Thursday with Tenderfoot Investiture ceremonies. Leopold Stokowski has three middle names Antonio Stanislaw.

Office of War Information Scouts of Tenderfoot Investiure New Scoute Leopold Stokowski Antonio Stanislaw

Prayer Service Planned At Local Church

A community notice announces a prayer service at the local church at 6 90. Attendees are invited to join in worship and reflection led by church leaders.

Seeks Senate Seat on Commission Panel

Fragmentary notice notes a commission group selecting a successor to the late U S Senator Glass. Names like Tappalbaneck appear in the clipping, with reference to the International group involved.

Tappalbaneck

Assembly of God Tabernacle Sunday Schedule Card

SEV H PAUL ROBINSON directs Sunday school at 9 45 with divisions for children youth and adults led by E Clowers Ruthley A P Jones and Thelma Ellington Miss Julia Boston serves as home nursery visitor 11 00 morning worship 6 00 Methodist Youth Fellowship 7 00 vesper service Weekday activities include Girl Scout Troop 5 00 Monday Troop 51 Boy Scouts Tuesday 7 00 choir rehearsal Thursday p m details listed but truncated

E Clowers Ruthley A. P. Jones Thelma Ellington Rome Julia Boston Methodist Youth Fellowship Dora Garrett Pauline Hal Troop 51 Boy Scouts of America M. Carter Mahonias Jones

Second Baptist Church Morning Services Announced

Rev. B S Davis, pastor, leads 5 30 a m Sunday school session with a message for the month. Everyone welcome to attend the church activities and services.

Second Baptist Church B.S. Davis Calvin Kid Esen

Evangelist Robert O Oper Leads Bible Studies and Worship

Sunday schedule at 131 East Main Street includes Bible study for adults at 2:30 p m and a 3:30 worship service sermon followed by communion and offering led by Evangelist Robert Oper. Thursday features an 8:00 p m Bible study.

Ae Ee East Main Street Robert Ooper Thur

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Rev.w Amiga Gifford St. John’s Methodist Church Rose Hill. Methodist Church W. J. Richardson Blueville St. Paul’s Lutheran Church K. Boof St. Paul’s Methodist Church First Presbyterian Church F. Carl Davis McConkey Free Methodist Cherry Run First United Brethren Dererdas Omational W. T. Skidmore Della Knaben Bethe Alfred J. Buescher First Brethren Church Fetterman Methodist Church Negr Hasel-Atlas Flant Blueville Methodist Church Blueville Addition B. Staley Lost Run Free Methodist Church Sarah Wad Wurst Beanette Calvary Tabernacle Oak Grove Baptist Church John A. Davis The Church of the Nazarene Parkview E. Main Capt Verner van Syckle Naw Beulah Flemington Circuit Flemington Webster Rosemont Knottsville Stonering Groves Pleasant Martin Beulab Sng West Virginia Industrial School Senate Assembly of God Tabernacle H. Paul Robinson Mendelson Junk Co Purf Oil Service Center Ene Main St Jane Abbott Mary Patten Sentinel Today
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