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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1944

Page

2

United Brethren Church Weekly Programs and Conference Plans

The United Brethren Church lists Sunday school for all ages with Z. J. Smith as superintendent and R. C. Sloan as assistant. Morning worship at 0:30, with a week of prayer, Bible study, and choir rehearsal. The annual conference meets at Huntington August 28 to 31, with D. C. Reed representing the congregation.

Z. J. Smith R.C. Sloan Lintr ‘Norman W. O.sturm Arthur Jenkins Harold Waller R. C. Sloan Merrill Stilwell Flora’ Lee Losh Troy Boling Huntington D. C.' Reed

Tent Meeting Announced With Evangelist Mason and Norvis Taylor

Bible study and sermon schedule listed for Blueville at Christ Blueville church. Evangelist Mason leads a 10 30 service with communion and offering at 11 30. Evening sermon at 8 00. Wednesday 8 00 p m tent meeting in Fetterman with Evangelist Norvis Taylor. All angels welcome to attend.

Blueville Methodist Church Adiition coe

Blueville Methodist Church invites all ages to worship at 9 30 a m and 11 00 a m with themes on wisdom. Leaders include George C Newcome superintendent Hallie, W V, Bartlett Brown and youth division head. Junior and Youth Fellowships held Sundays and evenings. prayer and Bible study Thursdays. All are welcome. Christian Science also offers service at 11 00 a m with subject Christ Jesus and Isaiah 49 5.

Science West Main Street Christ Jesus Israel

John’s Methodist Church Service Notice

J. John’s Methodist Church on John and Boyd streets announces a Sunday program with church school at 0:30 a.m. led by Miss Nellie Williams, morning worship at 10:30 a.m. with the sermon titled Best Investigation. Monday afternoon features the Fourth Quarterly Conference. No evening service.

Nellie Williams

The Friendly Church News and Upcoming Events

The Friendly Church at West Street and U S Botet 50 hosts Bible school led by Supt Hovatter and morning service by Pastor Richardson. Abraham offers Isaac theme, evangelistic message scheduled, Christian Endeavor at seven, prayer meeting midweek, pastor to attend national conference August 28 in Winona Lake Indiana.

ACD Hovatter AzDoComp Abraham Isaac Jehoviehvireh Christian Endeavor Young Peoples D. Hovatter Ang Bible Ee Mnaaio Winona ‘Bake Ind D. Y

St Matthias Church Names New Rector and School Plans

A notice from St Matthias announces the installation of Rev. George F. Manson as rector of the West Main Street church. Details mention a 30 church school and a morning prayer service, with current schedule incomplete.

George EF. Manson New West Main Street Church School

West Main Street Methodist Church Schedule

West Main Street Methodist Church on the corner of Church and West Main hosts Reverend J B Staley as pastor. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Church School directed by George Coulson and division Supts. 10:45 a.m. Worship with the theme Where Shall Wisdom Be Found. Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Prayer service and Bible study. A line from the Christ verse encourages following wisdom.

George H. Coulson George Coulson Sylvia Mason C. W. Wells

Where Shall Wisdom Be Found at Friendly Church

Rev J B Staley leads a service at the Friendly Church with 9 20 am church school and 8 00 pm worship. Mrs C F Afall acts as general superintendent and C F Hall is class leader. Wednesday prayer service at 8:00 pm.

amChurch School C. F. Afall C. F. Hall Friendly Church

Assembly of God Anternaele Service Schedule

Reverend H Paul Robinson presides at Assembly of God Anternaele with 1007W contact. Sunday school at 8 45 provides classes for all, morning worship at 10 45, evening evangelistic service at 1 45, Tuesday Bible study and prayer service, and Friday 8 Young People service. Everyone welcome.

Young People's Ser

Calvary Tabernacle Peart St Beatmont Addition

Ruby G Foley pastor leads Calvary Tabernacle Calvery St Beatmont in Sept 10 services with Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 7 30 p m sermon by pastor Bible study Tuesday 1 30 p m Thursday Young People's meeting Rev J T Skidmore presiding revival sermons by Rev John McCord everyone invited to attend this old time gospel service

Peart 'St

Andrews Methodist Church Service Schedule

At Andrews Methodist Church on Main Street near Depot Square Pastor Rev Arthur Lazenby leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m with A W Dean as superintendent and classes for all ages Morning worship follows at 10 30 a m with a junior sermon The Artist's Dream and the message What Thinkest Thou There are no evening services Wednesday midweek worship at 8 00 featuring The Lord's Prayer Choir rehearsals Thursday Juniors 7 00 Seniors 8 00 A cordial welcome to all who join in these worship services

Arthur Lazenby Main Street Depot Square

Flemingier Circuit Methodist Church Invites Worship

Flemingier circuit led by pastor G H Snyder invites worship at Simpson First Sunday morning and third Sunday evening Flemington Second Sunday morning and fourth Sunday evening Webster Third Sunday morning and first-Rescue-Missions Interdenominational Light and Life Services at 134 West Main Street with Sunday services at 2 30 p m Sunday school 1 45 evangelistic services Friday nights 7 45 Bible study and prayer.

Simpson Flemington Webster Rescue—Missions Interdenominational Light and Life Services Home Missionary Workers West Main Street Della Knabenshue

Free Methodist Church near Curve Bridge services

JOSEPH STEVENS, Pastor AM. Sunday school. Young people’s service 7:30 p.m. Preaching by the pastor. Midweek prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. You are invited to worship in the little church near Curve

Free Methodist Church Curve Bridge Joseph Stevens Near Curve

First Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Notices

The First Baptist Church lists 9 30 a m Sunday School with Superintendent Mrs Anna Wolf secretary treasurer John W Mc Cafferty, assistants and department heads. 10 30 a m Morning worship with Rev W H Wilson new Baptist Student Secretary for West Virginia expected to be welcomed. 8 30 p m Fellowship service. Thursday 7 p m Vesper Choir rehearsal and 8 p m Senior Choir rehearsal. Prayers for those in service. Quote about willing people closes the notice.

Anna Wolf John W. McCafferty John W. H. Wilson West Virginia All Grafton Baptists Rhearsal Richard Bord Leonard Bott Norman Brown Paul Brown Richard Brown Harvey, Burkett Russell Burkett Gerald Burket

St. Pauls Lutheran Church Service Schedule

St Pauls Lutheran Church announces Sunday activities at 9 30 a m Sunday school led by W Shafferman superintendent and 10 45 a m morning worship conducted by Rev R Eugene Smith pastor of Lutheran churches at Davis and Elkins.

Shafferman R. Eugene ‘Smith Davis Elkins

Israel's First King Named Saul in Ancient Tale

The article recounts the biblical story of Saul of Benjamin chosen by Samuel to be Israel's first king. It details Kish's son Saul seeking lost asses, Samuel's anointing, the signs of divine endorsement, and Saul’s triumph over the Ammonites with 300000 Israelites and 30000 Judahites. It notes the people’ s initial doubt and eventual acceptance, culminating in Saul's anointment at Gilgal and a peace offering.

Kish Benjamin Saul Samuel Eli Everya Israel Rachel Tabor Children of God Judah

Salvation Army Schedule at 127 Main St

The Salvation Army at 127 E Main St lists weekly services and meetings led by Captain and Mrs. Robert Gilbert and various leaders. Sunday features Sunday school, junior soldiers, holiness services, and street meetings. other days include preparatory classes, band events, girls and cadet programs, and church outreach activities.

The Salvation Army E. Main St Robert .Gilbert

St Pauls Methodist Church sermon by Dr Metaner

St Pauls Methodist Church announces 9 30 Sunday school led by Arlie E Leonard and 2 00 worship service with guest speaker Harold C Metaner D D of Trinity Union Providence Rhode Island speaking on A Prayer For Today No evening services.

Arlie E. ‘Leonard sHarold C.metaner The Trinity Union Methodist Church of Providence Rhode Island

Pruntytown Methodist Church Service Schedule

Pruntytown Methodist Church led by Rev G G Worth with Sunday school at 10:00 am supervised by Ross Wiseman and assisted by Lawrence DeMoss and C Q O La ren. Preaching times include first Sunday at 11 am and third Sunday at 7:30 pm.

Ross Wiseman Lawrence DeMoss C. Q O. Laren

St Augustine's Catholic Church Rev SRN Pastor Evening Service

St Augustine's Catholic Church announces an evening service led by Reverend SRN Pastor at 130. details indicate a church gathering and worship time.

St. Augustine’s Catholic Church SRN

First Presbyterian Church and Alliance Ministers Events

Sabbath School at 9 a m with Mrs Hari Wilkinson as superintendent and Robert Love as assistant. Morning worship at 11 a m. Cordial invitation extended to services. McGraw Avenue and Beech Streets church notices list Rev C F Newland and Miss Arlene Moore. Evening service features Christian Endeavor and Rev Newland speaking on True Foundations at 10 30 a m.

Hari Wilkinson Robert Love First Church of Christ McGraw Avenue and Beech Sts C. F. Newland Arlene Moore Christian Endeavor

Knottsville Methodist circuits and services schedule

A reader notices schedule details for Knottsville Methodist Circuit and West Virginia Industrial School worship. Rev Stoneking Groves and Rev Oakey Wilson Grow list monthly preaching times across Haymond Chapel Knottsville Wesley Chapel Pleasant and public worship hours.

Rose Hill Methodist Church Service Times and School

Rose Hill Methodist Church schedules church school at 1 30 p m with Mrs Ethel Rutherford superintendent and a sermon at 2 30 p m by the minister on Sundays the second and fourth Sundays church school starts at 10 a m Mid week prayer meeting Wednesdays at 8 p m. The text identifies E J Johnson as pastor and invites attendance.

E. J. Johnson Ethel Rutherford

Nazarene Parkview Church Services Notice

The Charch of the Nazarene Parkview Rev D Mills pastor announces 10:00 a m Sabbath School Leslie Kirby superintendent 11:00 a m Morning worship 7:00 p m Nazarene Young People's service 8:00 p m Evangelistic service subject Peters Upward Steps 7:00 p m Wednesday Junior Church 8:00 p m Wednesday Prayer praise Bible study 8:00 p m Friday Special prayer for men in armed forces 1 00 p m Monday cottage prayer meeting all Christians invited

D. Oy Mills Leslie Kirby Dewey Jones Nazarene Young Jeanette Jones Clarence Kirby Peter Charles’ Isner

McConkey Free Methodist Cherry Run Service Schedule

Church notices list service times including 10:00 Sunday 11:00 morning meeting 2:00 service in County Jail every two weeks led by pastor 7:00 Young Peoples Mission meeting 1:30 11 by pastor Wednesday 7:30 prayer service weekly.

Sunyu L. Summers Young Peoples Missionay Society

Beulah Baptist Church Services Led by D L Whitener

Beulah Baptist Church in Pruntytown lists 9 45 Sunday School with O D Lambert as superintendent and Hazel M Bartlett as assistant. 10 sermon by Pastor D L Whitener. 6 30 B P U with Miss Ellen Janet Wiseman president. 7 30 worship service. Wednesday prayers and Bible study at 7 30 p m.

Beulah Baptist Church D. L. Whitener Pruntytown O. D. Lambert Hazel M. Bartlett P.U Ellen Janet Wiseman

Harmony Grove Baptist Church Schedule At a Glance

Harmony Grove Baptist Church holds Sunday School at 10 o clock led by Superintendent Charles Holt. Young People meet as announced and preaching occurs every two weeks by Pastor Rev. Joe Stevens at 7 30 p.m. Henry C. Loving is the pastor with Sunday School superintendent Clyde Hibbs. Fourth Sunday morning services at 11 a.m. plus a business session and preaching the preceding Saturday night at 8 p.m.

Lost Run Free Henry C. Loving Clyde Hibbs

Maple Run United Brethren and Wesleyan Church Services

Maple Run United Brethren Church led by Pastor Guy L Meehling offers Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. under Supt Mrs. William Jennings and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Cecil-Cill Wesleyan Methodist Church, Pastor William A Bruce, preaches at 11:00 a.m. on the fourth Sunday morning and second Sunday evening. The church invites all to attend.

Guy L.meehling William Jennings Cecil-Cill Wesleyan Methodist William A. Bruce

Warren Methodist Church Service Notes

Warren church announces Sunday activities with Sunday School at 9 45 am led by L J Twitty and worship service at 1 am with a sermon by the pastor at the BAY.R.L. CLAFFORD denomination event details unspecified

Warren Methodist Church Bay R.L. Clafford J Twitty

Sale of church property prompts notice at Walnut and Beech

Due to the sale of the Church Of Christ Colored building at the corner of Walnut and Beech streets, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peevil Barrett announce a Bible aid for adults and children on Sunday at 2 30 p m. The notice mentions a move to a suitable building.

Church of Christ Bible Aid Ee Naady Walnut Dnd Harry Peevil Barrett

Second Baptist Church Service Schedule Notice

Second Baptist Church announces Sunday services led by Pastor Rev W M Miller with 9:30 church school and 2:20 Sunday service. Preaching on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Everyone welcome.

Second Baptist Church W. M. Miller Bal Ue Jones

Nelson in session to address war policy and Krug influence

The article notes Nelson facing a closed session to clarify production policies and Krug's plans, with Roosevelt’s remarks suggesting Krug might be slated to take over the war agency title. Radium melts at 860 degrees centigrade.

Ate Iwi Krug Son F Svelt Nelson WPB War Agency

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