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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1935

Page

2

First Presbyterian Church Announces Pastor Tufvander

The First Presbyterian Church announces the appointment of Rev. Frank J. Tuf Vander as pastor. The ceremony marks a transition in leadership and sets a vision for the congregation's community outreach and worship.

Frank J. Tufvander

AM 30 Church School Program Schedule

Mrs Earl Wilkinson serves as superintendent with A A Miller as assistant superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30. Trustees meet Tuesday at 7 30 pm. Lend A Hand Circle meets Wednesday at 6 30 pm at Cozy Rest. Choir rehearsal Friday at 8 15 pm with I was glad when they said unto me let us go into the house of the Lord.

Earl Wilkinson A. A. Miller

Sunday church services in Blueville M E REY

Bartlett Brown supervises 9:30 Sunday School with efficient teachers. At 10:45 a sermon by the pastor. You are invited to these services.

Bartlett Brown

Disarmament Debate and War Scare Draw Readers

In the Grafton Sentinel a mid week prayer service is noted and a long critique argues Britain’s disarmament and appeasement risks, warning that sanctions against Italy could trigger war. The piece recalls Scapa Flow and urges strong action against Mussolini while cautioning against surrender to sentimentalism.

THE Grafton W. VA Sentinel Italy Cleta Glover Sat Scapa Flow Ntry League Mussolini Suez Canal Lloyd George Turkey

West Main Street Methodist Sunday Activities Announcement

West Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church lists 10:00 Sunday School with J Lee Evans superintendent and 7:00 Epworth League led by Robert Bolyard president. Sermon at 8:00 by the pastor, prayer Wednesday at 8:00. You are welcome.

J. Lee Evans Epworth League Robert Bolyard

Nazarene Parkview Church Schedule Announcement

Sabbath school at 9:30 led by G N Walters followed by an 11:00 sermon titled Our Church and Its Message. An 8:00 evangelistic service by the pastor. Tuesday 8:00 Young People's meeting.

G. N. Walters

Haymond M. E. Church Sunday Schedule Announcement

Haymond M. E. Church invites attendees to 9 30 Sunday school with Arthur Poe as superintendent. Preaching on the second and fourth Sundays. Come and worship with us.

Arthur Poe

St Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church Services and roles

St Pauls church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Arlie Leonard as general superintendent Merle Bailey as assistant superintendent and Mildred Keefer as primary department superintendent Morning worship at 10 30 with sermon Servants of God Evening worship at 8 00 with sermon Waiting Patiently for the Lord Psalm 116 14 Prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m You are a product of a Christian civilization text quotes a sermon on Christ and civilization points provided style impressions

Arlie Leonard Merle Bailey Mildred Keefer South Sea Islands Christ

Preaching by Hanes and Howearth at First Church

The First Church of Christ Christian Church invites attendees this Sunday for sermon by Rev. A F Hanes of Browns ville Pa and a former pastor Rev O J Howearth is also expected to attend and speak at one service.

First Church of Christ Christian Church B. E. Hanes A. F. Hanes Brownsville O. J. Howearth

Radio Listings and RCA Ad Highlight 1936 Prices

A dense date marked radio program schedule runs from 6:00 P M through 12:00 P M with stations NBC CBS WGN WAVE WWVA and KDKA listing musical variety dramas and news programs. An RCA branding note promotes genuine tunes and low 1936 radio tube prices including sets and tubes with a 10 percent add-on for buying tubes.

KDKA WLS NBC Cbs—Organ Reville WAB KMOX WGY WLW WTAM WWVA Rise and Shine Yan Oo RCA

Invitation Extended by Church to Public Attendance

A church invites the public to attend services including 9 30 Bible school led by Fred White general superintendent and Mrs Sloan senior young people supervisor. 10 30 communion and sermon by visiting minister followed by 8 00 evening worship. The road to church is a road to happiness and the home like church will always welcome you.

A.M. 930—Bible School Fred White Sloan Dorsey McIntosh W. A. Harrison

St Matthias Church Details and Welcome Note

St Matthias Episcopal greets visitors with morning prayer at 11:00 and Sunday school at 10:00 led by superintendent Edward Smith. A small church with a big welcome emphasizes warmth and community for all attendees.

Edward Smith

Assembly of God Tabernacle Evangelists Kesner Event

The Assembly of God Tabernacle lists events with Mr. and Mrs. E. Kesner, 9 30 Sunday school led by A B Kna venshue acting superintendent. 10 30 Morning worship and sermon. 7 45 Evangelistic service. Tuesday night Cottage prayer Thursday 7 45 Prayer service. Everyone welcome.

A. B. Knavenshue

St Augustine's Catholic Church Announces Summer Masses

St Augustine's church posts summer schedule with Rev M J Hannon presiding at 7:00 and 9:00 masses. No evening service during summer months.

St. Augustine’s, Catholic Church

Salvation Army Citadel Meetings and Services Tonight

Salvation Army announces citadel street meeting at seven this Saturday night with gospel meetings at 7 45 in the hall. Corps Cadet classes start at 10 in the morning and Sunday school at 11 with Mrs Myrtle Wagher superintendent. Young People’s Legion at 6 15 led by Marie Baker. Open air gathering at seven and Salvation service at 7 30. General public invited to attend.

Myrtle Wagher P.M. Young People's Legion Marie Baker Salvation Service Citadel

Jones Chapel M E Rev Services Invite Visit

Jones Chapel M E holds Sabbath school at 0:30 led by E M Heaton, superintendent. Song service at 7:30, preaching at 8:00. Wednesday mid week prayer meeting at 7:30. An invitation is extended to all to visit the church.

E. M. Heaton

Wester M. E. Church Foster L. Jones Service Times

Wester M E Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 1 00 p m Preaching services on the first Sunday evening and third Sunday morning each month Welcomes all attendees and neighbors to worship and fellowship

Christian Endeavor

Golden Jubilee Planned by Warren M. B. Church

The Warren M. B. church marks its 50th anniversary the year of the Golden Jubilee with sermons and services led by Pastor F. J. Frye and guest speakers including Prof. L. H. Kyles and Prof. Perry Arter. A Community league formation and a Golden banquet on August 30 are planned, inviting civic and religious leaders and the public.

Twitty J. Boston Bosworth League L. H. Kyles Josephiin Maple Ave Warren M. B Grafton F. J. Frye Clarksburg W. Va Perry Arter

Pruntytown Church Announces Sunday Schedule

In Pruntytown the M. E. Foster church led by Pastor Jones lists a church school at 10:00 with Ronald Knotts as superintendent and preaching at 1:30 by the pastor on the third Sunday. A cordial welcome is extended to all worshippers.

Blueville Church of Christ Schedule

The Blueville Church of Christ lists Bible study at 9 30 a m morning preaching at 10 30 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m Communion observed at 11 30 a m

Blueville Church of Christ Bible Study

First Brethren Church Sunday Schedule and Welcome

The First Brethren Church invites all to attend Sunday school at 9 30 with Fred Nicola as superintendent followed by 10 30 preaching by the pastor. Evening services at 7 00 Christian Endeavor led by Kenneth Godwin and 8 00 preaching. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30. A cordial welcome is extended to all who do not worship elsewhere.

Christian Endeavor Kenneth Godwin

First M E South Sunday School Minutes

First M E church announces Sunday school at 9 30 with J E Keen as superintendent and all members invited to participate.

Beulah Baptist Church Services Announced

Beulah Baptist Church M. B. STUMP A. M. hosts Sunday school at 9 45 with Omar Lambert as superintendent Morning worship at 11 00 P M 6 30 B P A Archie Bartlett president Evening worship welcomed attendance extended to all attendees

Omar Lambert Archie Bartlett

St Pauls Lutheran Church Rev E F K Roof Sermon

St Pauls Lutheran Church Rev E F K Roof invites all to Sunday school at 9 15 with song service led by the orchestra and a family class for every member. Morning worship at 10 30 conducted by the pastor. Theme of the service to be announced.

Wm. H. Shafferman

Barnabas the Son of Encouragement in Acts and Letters

Barnabas, meaning Son of Consolation, is praised as a generous true leader. He seeks Saul, brings him to Antioch, and supports Paul and Mark, fostering unity and mission. His open mind, wealth of faith, and willingness to take risks helped the early church grow among Greeks and Jews alike.

Barnabas Saul of Tarsus Paul Saul Antioch Church John Mark Mark Alvin E. Bell Consola Luke Jerusalem Hirppihas Paul and Woodi Paul Vert Deed Paul Re Christ Itlof

First Baptist Church Service Times Announced

The notice lists church events with a 10:30 worship led by Rev Kelley Smith, a Southern Baptist Theological Seminary graduate, inviting public support. Prayer service is Wednesday at 8 p m. The church welcomes the public to all services.

Kelley Smith Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Pioneer

Methodist Protestant Church Schedule and Sermon Topics

The Methodist Protestant church outlines 9:30 Sunday school led by superintendent C C Rich, with classes for all grades and a sermon on The Chief Duty of Man. 7:00 Christian Endeavor meetings, 8:00 preaching on Hearing God's Message, plus Monday quarterly conference adjourned session at 8:00. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8:00, Friday Junior Christian Endeavor at 2:30 led by Miss Nellie Williams. This is the last Sabbath of the conference year. all members urged to attend and nonmembers invited.

C.C. Richman Christian Endeavor Quarterly Conference Nellie Williams

Pruntytown M P Church Sunday School and Services

Pruntytown M P Church holds Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. with Joe Keiner as superintendent. Preaching is scheduled for the first Sunday at 7:30 p.m. and the third Sunday at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

First United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule

The First United Brethren Church invites worshippers with 9:30 Sunday school for all ages led by superintendent J W Martin, 10:30 Morning Worship, 8:00 Evening Worship with pastor sermon, 8:00 Wednesday Prayer and Bible study, and 8:00 Friday Woman's Aid Society meeting. Read Matthew 5 and join us.

J. W. Martin Dispeussion of Christian Endeavor Woman's Aid Society

War fears as Italian fleet grows in Mediterranean

The British press reports the Italian submarine fleet is larger than Britain’s and Italian air forces in the eastern Mediterranean are five times as strong. Amid mentions of battleships Hood Renown and Repulse and other battle cruisers, observers warn Britain faces serious peril in the region.

Britain Mediterranean Mail Great Britain

New trapshooting champ Royall wins Grand American Handicap

From Tallahassee Florida railroad conductor Jordan B Royall aged 51 outdueled 641 top marksmen to win the Grand American handicap breaking 98 of 100 from the 20 yard line in a windy final. Mrs Bunny Sanders of Keyser West Virginia led the women finishing 90 of 100 from the 18 yard line while defending champ L G Dana of Derrick City Pennsylvania managed 85. Royall received 500 dollars and a diamond medal as part of about 20000 dollars in prize money awarded during the week.

Vandalia Tallahassee Fla America Jordan B. Royall Sanders Winsot Bunny Sanders Keyser W. Va Lela Hall East Lynn Missouri L. G. Dana Derrick City Eing Royall

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A scrambled OCR puzzle clue list for a daily crossword. Across and down entries mix standard clues with partial phrases and misread letters. Notes show numbers, letter counts, and partial answers. reader should infer intended words from crossings.

Second Baptist Church Sunday Services Schedule

The church invites all to attend three services Sunday with a 9:30 Sunday school, 11:00 preaching by Rev W M Miller on The Law for Growth, and an 8:00 evening service.

W. M. Miller

Warren, M. E. Church Warren, M. E. A. Mt. 9:30-Church school

Church notice notes Mt 9:30 teaching and a church school session at Warren M E on a Sunday morning led by L J.

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First Presbyterian ‘Church M. E Harry W. Flanagan Alfred J. Buescher West Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church Church of the Nazarene Parkview W. G. Jones Harry Flanagan St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church Robert Orson Phillips Avin Chan Frank Hazzard WBBM Seymour Simons Orch WFBE Tommy Ryan WGN Veloz & Yolanda CBS the Troopers KMOS Life On the NBC_G-Men Jimmy Ward al Jolson Victor Young Alita Seltzer California Melodies Bert Kennedy Wayne King Orchestra WSAI WSM Jack and His Buddies WCKY Vincent York Delmore Brothers Grant Park WERC Red Bird's Wsm-Possum Hunters Arcadians Uncle Dave Macon Paul Warmack Dorsey's SBS Buddy Rogers Jolly Coburn Abe Lyman Ed Sprague Waring Ben Pollack Claude Hopkins Ray Noble MBS Blinkey Bros Dave Macon Sammy Kaye Eddy Duchin Isham Jones Dixie Arthur Smith Gene Baker Orches Paul Pendarvis Dell Coon Robert Lunn Binkley Brothers Joe Sanders DeFord Bailey Crook al Dien Leonard Keller Continental Gypsies WHAM Johnny Schwab Stan Wood St. Matthias, Episcopal Church Arthur J. Torrey Assembly of God Tabernacle MR. and Mrs E. Kesner M. J. Hannon Salvation Army Citadel Maj Mrs. J. Campbell J. M. Shaw Pastor Wester M. E. Church Foster L. Jones Pastor Luther League Pruntytown M. E. Fosters Jones Pastor Ronald Knotts First Brethren Church G. E E. Shahan Fred Nicola South Okey Summers A.M J. E.keenar Beulah Baptist Church M. B. Stump Pastor St. Paul’s Lutheran Church E. F. K. Roof Rous First Baptist Church James E. Fidler Methodist Protestant Church P. J. Null Perry J, Null Pastor Joe Keener First United Brethren Church Lois R. Luzader New Champ Conductor Daily Cross Lighthorse Harry Ion Acme Smalier River Siberia Amisble Ensnare Eerle A.tate Second Baptist Church
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