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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1950

Page

2

Annual Homecoming Services at Lawler Methodist Church

Rev Loy C Matthews leads the annual homecoming at Lawler Methodist Church with 11:00 a.m. morning worship, a basket dinner at noon, and 2:00 p.m. fellowship service and roll call. Sermon by Reverend Raymond L Moore of Fairmont with special music by visiting choirs. Evans Chapel Simpson timing and Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Mrs Mattie Bryan listed as buft.

Raymond L. Moore Fairmont Evans Chapel Simpson Mattie Bryan

Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Schedule

The Evangelical United Brethren Church lists Rev C V Tate as pastor at 322 Dewey. Morning Sunday school at 9 30, worship at 10 30 with sermon Christ Exalted in song, Adat and Youth Fellowship 7 00 p m, choir 7 00 p m, Bible study 9 00 p m Wednesday, and church prayer meeting on Wednesday.

John B Denins Christ Man—High School Ariel Church Gholi

Blueville Methodist Weekly Schedule Highlights

Blueville Methodist Church lists services and meetings across Sundays and weekdays. Timings include 9:30 a.m. worship on first and third Sundays, 10:15 a.m. church actions with Geo. Newcome on Sept. 8, and 7:30 p.m. worship. Additional items cover Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. on the second Sunday, prayer meeting Thursday at 6:45 p.m., choir rehearsal Tuesday at 8 p.m., official board Thursday at 7 p.m., and youth meeting pack Sunday.

Geo Newcome Howard Cary

Fetterman Methodist Main Street Schedule Card

The Fetterman Methodist Church on Main Street shows service times for Sundays and midweek activities. Worship at 9:30 a.m on the first and fourth Sundays with church school, and 10:15 a.m on the second and third Sundays with worship. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m on Sundays, and midweek prayers Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Official Board meetings on the first Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Choir rehearsals Fridays。

Luftytown Melifg Hialist Church Practice

Luftytown Melifg Hialist Church holds a practice session at the community hall. Members study parish routines and prepare for upcoming services with hymn warmups and methodical readings.

Luftytown Melifg Hialist Church

Salvation Army Schedule and Meetings At Local Corps

The Salvation Army at 121-B Main Street lists weekly services and activities led by Captain Lynn Wiseman and others. Sunday sessions include Sunday School at 9:45, Junior Soldiers at 11, Young People at 6, prayer and open air events, plus 4 and 8 pm meetings. Weekday offerings feature corps cadet classes, Women and Men’s groups, and Bible school and morning worship at First Church of Christ nearby.

Myrtle Wagner Harry Shaw Willand Salvation Capain Lynn Wiseman Earl Bennett Roy Ridnour Simcay Schon Chester Muller In Wiseman Mischester Miller Mia Harry Hovatter Mire Mildred Réidenour Lyne Wiseman

West Main Street Methodist Church Schedule

West Main Street church listing under minister Paul E Trimpey shows Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 and evening service at 7 30 with a midweek service on Wednesday at 9 30 and youth choir rehearsal Friday at 6 30 plus church choir practice and a separate Christian Science reading room and Warder Chapel at Va Industrial School with Rev J C Gould as chaplain and a Saturday evening entertainment film and visitors welcome.

Warder Chapel J. C. Gould

First Baptist Church Service Schedule Notice

The First Baptist Church lists Reverend John A. Holt as pastor with services at 9 30 a m church school 10 30 a m morning worship 6 90 p m youth fellowship 1 20 p m evening worship 1 30 p m midweek service Wednesday and choir rehearsal at 7 30 p m Note church activities and times.

Baptist ‘Youth Fellowship Uhurs

Nazarene Church Parkview Service Schedule

Parkview Church of the Nazarene lists services led by Pastor James Boshell. Sunday Bible School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Sermon by the pastor. Youth service at 7:00 p.m. Evangelistic service at 1:30 p.m. Sermon by the pastor. Phone contact 562-R.

The Church of the Nazarene Parkview T. James Boshell Young People's Ermion

First Presbyterian Church Services and August Vacation

Rev F Carl Davis leads the First Presbyterian Church with Sunday School at 9 a m and morning worship at 11 09 a m The sermon theme is Prayer The pastor will be on vacation during August All visitors and strangers are welcome to worship with us

Beulah Baptist Church Preaches Sundays at 7 30

Beulah Baptist Church in Pruntytown led by Pastor Rev W M C May holds preaching on the second and fourth Sundays at 7:30 p m. Sunday school begins at 5 a m. Worship services are listed for 7 40 p m with a worship service noted.

Beulah Baptist Church Woorship

Nursery for Churchgoers at St Pauls Methodist

St Pauls Methodist Church announces a Nursery for children under six during worship. Activities include Church School at 9 30 a m Divine worship at 10 00 a m Youth Fellowship Service at 6 45 p m. No evening services in July and August. Prayer meeting 1 30 p m Wednesday Thurs Boy Scout Troop 6 meets 9 00 p m Thursday.

Youth Fellowship Seoul

Warren Methodist Church Service and Activities

Warren Methodist Church offers a 9 30 a m church school led by L J Cwitty the general superintendent at 11 00 a m morning worship and service 8 00 p m homemaker s meeting 1 30 p m Thursday junior choir rehearsal and 7 30 p m Friday senior choir practice.

L. J. Cwitty

Andrews Methodist Church Mother’s Day service details

Andrews Methodist Church on Main Street near Depot Square lists Pastor Clyde W. Ash at 211 McGraw Ave Parsonage. Services include 10 a.m. Sunday school 11:03 a.m. public worship, nursery for infants, 6 p.m. Junior Children's Fellowship, 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study. Official Board meets first Tuesday at 2 p.m. Woman's Society meets third Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Main Street Depot Square Clyde W. Ash McGraw Ave Tng Vand Bible Study Smeets

Oak Grove Baptist Church Services Schedule

Oak Grove Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 10 09 a m and worship at 11 00 a m on fourth Sundays each month with 7 30 p m worship on the second and fourth Sundays. Minister M M Malcolm leads the congregation.

M. M. Malcolm

St Matthias Episcopal Church Service Schedule

St Matthias Episcopal Church on West Main and St Marys offers 9:30 a.m. church school and 11:00 a.m. morning prayer and sermon led by Rector Rev George E Manson.

St. Matthias Episcopal Church George E. Manson West Main St. Mary’s Ste

Knottsville Circuit Church Service Schedule Fragment

Knottsville circuit lists Rev W Z Coffry as pastor with multiple services. Times include 11:00 am on first and third Sundays, 1:30 pm on third Sunday, 7:30 pm Thursdays prayer meetings, 7:30 pm third Sunday evening, and 11:00 am second Sunday in Wet Pleasants and Thornton locations with weekly Wednesday prayer meetings. Four churches involved and Methodist Youth Fellowship Sundays at 7:00 pm.

Mt.’ Pleasant Thornton Methodist Youth Fellowship

First Brethren Church on the Hill Top

The Friendly Church on the hill offers Bible school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m Brethren Youth Fellowship led by Maxine McCartney at 7 p m evening worship at 7 00 p m Midweek service 7 30 p m Wednesday Brethren Boys Club every Friday All are invited to join in worship and fellowship at Stanley F Hauser pastor phone listed

Bible School Brethren Youth Fellowship Maxine McCartney Brethren Boys Club Moose Ball Room Ralph Shabon Hix Orchestra Grafton Woman’s Club Musician's The Federation Federation of Musicians

Sheet Metal Workers Picnic At Camp Towles

The Sheet Metal Workers Local 171 held an annual picnic at Camp Towles on Sunday starting at 1 p.m. A. H. Stearns spoke as general chairman. Prizes went to J. J. Rose and James Fletcher Sr. for age and marriage milestones, with many attendees listed. An evening hamburger fry capped the event with numerous spouses and families present.

Camp Towles A. H. Stearns J. J. Rose James Fletcher, Sr Cecil Mason Larry Westerman Irma Jean Stutler J.J. Rose Norma Murphy David Jaco McElfresh Harris J.H. Moore Betty Bolyard Charles, Gimes E. Stimpson A.‘T. Vaughn J. N. Moore Truman McElfresh R. L J. H. Tucker Eiliam Tighe Frank Roier Charles Campbell O. B. Martin Philip Forest Fitzwater Bud Eisner Charles Grimes

Church Class Meets Ready to Serve at Baptist Church

The Ready to Serve class held its monthly meeting at the Baptist church on Tuesday evening. Members discussed upcoming activities and shared plans for community service projects.

the Baptist Church

Webster Methodist Sunday Schedule

Webster Methodist outlines 9 45 a m Sunday school led by Paul Wolfe superintendent preaching first Sunday 7 30 p m youth fellowship 7 30 p m on third Sunday counselor Pearl Felton.

Webster Methodist Schol Paul Wolfe Pearl Felton

St Augustine Catholic Church Mass Times Noted

Sunday masses listed for St Augustine Catholic Church under Rev M J Hannon with service times 6 50 and 9 unclear due to garbled OCR text. Parish notices indicate regular worship schedule but details are incomplete.

Valley Parish Notices Outline Schedule

Valley Parish entries announce road, Elm er, and suite details followed by service times. Church School at 10:00 p.m. Public worship on the second and fourth Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Woman's Society of Christian Service meets on the third Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Woman's Society of Christian Service

St John's Methodist Church Weekly Calendar

Public worship at 10 30 a m on Sundays with 7 30 p m evening services first Wednesday official board circle meetings first Thursday W C circles second Friday circle 2 W E C 5 7 30 p m fishers class third Tuesday W 5 0 8

Fisher

Haymond Methodist Sunday Schedule And Worship Times

Haymond Methodist Church lists a 10:00 a m service on Sunday with Church School in session. Worship services occur at 7:30 p m on the first and third Sundays with a morning service at 8 a m on Sept 11 and an 11th hour schedule noted.

Farewell Party For Mr and Mrs Murphy on Maple Avenue

A farewell lawn dinner and handkerchief shower honored Mr and Mrs Joseph Murphy. Attendees included Mrs Edwin Skaggs and many relatives and friends. The Murphy family will relocate to Bluefield West Virginia to live with daughter Mrs Herbert Chambers. The next meeting is scheduled for September 19 with hostesses named.

Joseph Murphy Maple Avenue Murphy Herbert Chambers Bluefield West Virginia Edwin Skaggs Sonny Betty Carol L.ford Joanne Ford John Ford R. C. Richmond Bill Ed Powell Calvin Morrison Becky Glenn Saran Isner Margaret Isner Tie Pugbe Hulley Snaeyrdaant Ted Nelson Rodman and Carl Oral Jones D.G. Karraker Berkley California Joan Mcatferty Charles Cather Ersel Pepper Gretchen Cline Genevieve’ Murphy James Murphy Frank Turney S of Honor

Road Rules Require Car Spacing by Speed Limits

Some states mandate that vehicles maintain a spacing of one car length for every 10 miles per hour of speed to ensure safe following distances on roadways. This rule aims to standardize tailgating practices and reduce rear-end collisions amid varying traffic speeds.

Assembly of God Tabernacle Service Schedule

Assembly of God Tabernacle at 109 Beech Street lists Rev. David Ingram as pastor. Sunday school at 9 45 p m morning worship at 10 45 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Tuesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.

Assembly of God Tabernacle Beech Street David Ingram

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service and Sunday School Notice

St Pauls Lutheran Church invites attendees to Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:45 a.m conducted by Pastor E. F. K. The notice requests worship at all services and mentions Charles Corbin Jr. as part of the invitation.

Charles Corbin, Jr

Harmony Grove Baptist Service Schedule Revised

Harmony Grove Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. on the second and fourth Sundays. Evening senior choir rehearsal at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday and Junto choir rehearsal at 7:00 p.m. Thursday followed by Bible study. Rev. D. F. Desist leads.

Flemington Methodist Church Schedule and Leaders

The notice lists Rev. Nolan G. Sansom as pastor at Flemington. Sunday School at 9:45 with Murl Crouse, September starts. Preaching on the first Sunday morning and the third Sunday evening. Youth Fellowship meetings at 7 30 p.m. with Betty Biffle as president. Additional activities include Mrs Audrey Bodé leading Sunday School on September 7 30 p.m. Youth Fellowship led by Lois Springer with preaching on the second Sunday morning and the fourteenth Sunday evening.

Flemington Audrey Bodé Lois, Springer

Miss Barbara Shockey Named to Court at Mountain State Festival

Barbara Jage Shockey of Sherrard has been appointed as a princess in the court of Queen Silvia XIV for the Mountain State Forest Festival in Tikins on October 5 6 and 7. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James B Shockey and a Wheeling high school graduate who was Miss Wheeling News Register at the North South football game in 1948 and sings with the Civic Oratoria Society of Wheeling.

Donald van Camp Barbara Jage Shockey Sherrard Silvia XIV Tikins Miss Shockey James B. Shockey Wheeling News-Register Civic Oratoria Society of Wheeling

Meeting of St Pauls W S C U S C with Blueville guests

The general meeting of the W. S. C. S. at St. Pauls Methodist Church was held with Blueville W. S. C. S. members as guests. Ruth OToole and Myrtle Zicafoose, missionaries on leave from Africa, spoke. refreshments marked the Blueville groups tenth anniversary of the W S C S.

St. Paul's William Knotts Walter Knotts Blueville W.S.C Junior Pratt

Evansville Methodist homecoming and other August 27 events

Calendar notes an Evansville Methodist church homecoming with morning and afternoon services and a noon basket dinner. Also on August 27 the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Hagley hosts a covered dish supper at 6 p.m. and the Deal reunion may move to Glades farm if grounds are unavailable. The Pee reunion is set for Oak Grove church. Bee signs Oak Grove.

Evansville Oak Grove Bee

September gatherings and reunions announced in Linn County

August 28 near Mealey's service station. The Rebekah lodge hosts a covered dish supper at IOOF hall at 6 PM. September 3 homecoming at Mount Pleasant church with basket picnic and afternoon services. September 3 Sayre reunion, Robinson and Bartlett reunion at Webster Baptist church. Linn Chapel homecoming at Lost Run 10 AM with sermons by W J Richardson and C E Brandt. music by Harmony Grove Baptist and Pruntytown Methodist. basket dinner at noon. Public invited.

Mealey Rebekah Lodge IOOF Mount Pleasant Church Webster Baptist Church

Samuel F. B. Morse Inventor of the Telegraph

Samuel F. B. Morse, remembered as the inventor of the telegraph, pursued patents and gained recognition as an artist alongside his revolutionary communication device. Oslo was formerly known as Christiania before 1925.

Samuel F. B. Morte Oslo Christiania

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Peres Lawler Methodist Church Loy C. Matthews Evangelical United Brethren Church C. V. ‘Tate Dewey Ayanud Blueville Methodist L.arnold Fetterman Methodist Arnold Second Baptist Church J. Peoples Howard Kidd Christ Methodist Church Roal W. J. Richardson Blueville Addition Donald E. Jarrett the Salvation Army Capt Lynn Wiseman First Church of Christ West Main Street Methodist Church George Coulson Christian Science West Main Street Industrial School First Baptist Church John A. Holt First Presbyterian Church F. Carl Davis St. Paul's Methodist Church R. B. Robey Thayer Street Knottsville Circuit W. Z. Coffry Knottsville Wesley Chapel First Brethren Church Stanley F. Hauser Pastor St. Augustine Catholic Church M. J. Hannon Hill Pi Rch Valley Elmer Bannigter St. John’s Methodist Church Elmer E. Suite Haymond Methodist Morgantown Road L. Arnold En Marquess Mr. and Mrs. Murphy Dewey Shahan Wayne Williamson Charles Adlington Archie Bartlett G. 8. Preston Mildred Courtney George White Clayton Bryan Walter Wolfe Charles Alington Hotesses Sarah Barcus Ada Reese Belle Shay Edna Defenbaugh St. Pauls Lutheran Church Roof Harmony Grove Baptist Church D. F. Desist Flemington Charge Nolan G. Sansom Miss Barbara Shockey Blueville Club W.va Adams Street Turner VEWVA Grafton Paint Wallpaper Co Paul Hood Telephon Parrish Agency, Inc Béaumont Henry Cook Grafton Moin Godwin& Shaffers Fetterman W. Boyd Main’ St W. Va Baptist Bisle Institute W. Pike ST Irginia Clarksburg the Baptist Bible Institute Business Administration West Virginia Business College OAMN
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