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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1950
Page
2
A Grafton Sentinel opinion questions who truly sacrifices amid wartime policy. It criticizes top officials for spending and plans like compulsory medical insurance and the Brannan farm program, arguing only service members and families make real sacrifices while bureaucrats push socialization and heavy taxation.
The Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian church held its monthly meeting at Mary Lewis’s Murray Apartments home. Mrs. W. A. Harrison directed the program with a devotional led by Mrs. P. E. Turner. A benevolent offering was sent to Emily Flynn Home and plans were made for the next meeting at Mrs. Harrison’s home.
Classified notice promotes enrollment at Pennsylvania Institute of Barbering, advising immediate enrollment with terms for non veterans. It lists supervisor Joseph Cassone and address 1115 Carson St., Pittsburgh, Pa, approved by G. T. and notes payment and admission details.
Oma Evelyn Greene unmarried conducts a legal advertising trustee sale of a house and lot in Grafton on September 30, 1947. The advertisement lists the action date and the parties involved in the mortgage and foreclosure process.
On December 19 a new member, Mrs. Florence Reneau, was welcomed to the organization. Refreshments were served to members and guests including Mrs. P. A. Hinkins, Mrs. W. A. Harrison, Mrs. P. E. Turner, Mrs. J. W. Shomo, Mrs. K. D. Hinkins, Mrs. Nadia Weaver, Mrs. C. W. Hauk, Mrs. May Schaub, Mrs. Mary Lewis, Mrs. Bessie Maddock, Mrs. Florence Reneau, Mrs. J. W. Hill, and the Reverend and Mrs. O. J. Howearth.
December 3 Tri Kiy club will not attend church. December 4 Fetterman Methodist Young Adult Class meets 7 30 pm in church basement. December 8 Taylor Count Garden Club anniversary dinner 6 30 pm at Presbyterian church. reservations call Mrs Harold Walter 188 W. December 4 Quota Club meets Grafton Hotel 6 0 p m. December 4 American Home department Graf ton Women's club meets 345 Walnut St 8 00 pm. December 4 Women's Hospital Auxiliary cancels December meeting. next regular meeting January 8 at Diner Room of hospital.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Kester of Route 2 announce the birth of a son on December 1 at 8 43 am at Grafton City Hospital.
On December 1 the hospital added missions for Lewis Poe John Thomas Duckworth and Elizabeth Duckworth Route 1 Kenneth Meyers Thorton George Holmes Independence. Leaving the hospital were Ann Robinson Woodford Addition Eileen Shackleford Route 2 Stella Kell ex 1742 Pearl Street.
In loving memory of our mother and grandmother Mrs. Lillian M. Smith who passed away one year ago on December 3 1949. A precious one from us has gone a place is vacant in our hearts which never will be filled. It was so hard to give her up we loved her so well. Children and Grandchildren.
Webster Methodist announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Pau Wolfe as superintendent and preaching on the first Sunday at 1 30 p m and third Sundays at 3 p m. Fellowship follows each Sunday with Pearl Felton serving as counselor.
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 activities include Tuesday senior choir at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday junior choir rehearsal with Bible study at 7:00 p.m. Desist noted by Rev. D. F. DESIST.
The First Church of Christ at Beech Street and McGraw Avenue lists HOWEARTH as pastor and outlines services. Bible School at 9:30, Morning Worship and Communion at 10:30, Evening Worship at 7:30, midweek devotion and Bible study Wednesday at 7:30. Official board meeting first Sunday monthly. Christian Woman's Fellowship meets third Tuesday at 7:30. Location mentions 530 Maple Avenue and Karl Hinkins referenced.
Pruntytown Methodist Church announces worship at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday school at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays. A choir practice is held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday evenings.
Fetterman Methodist Church lists services and activities on main street. Sunday worship at 9 30 and 10 15 a m with church school and prayer and official board and choir rehearsal schedules. Howard Carr leads church school and midweek prayer sessions and boards meet weekly.
Morning worship at 10:00 a.m. with a sermon by the Reverend Oren N. Reneau. The service notes visor inspired phrasing and aims to gather attendees for spiritual reflection and community contact.
The notice lists church activities including Morning Worship at 10 30 p m Evening Worship at 7 30 p m Midweek services 7 30 p m Youth Fellowship 6 30 p m and choir rehearsal with Wednesday hours. It references Main Street location and Baptists in a rambling OCR style.
The listing shows Oak Grove Baptist Church led by VM M Malcolm with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m and worship at 11:00 a.m on fourth Sundays and 1:30 p.m on second Sundays each month. Also notes The Original Church of God operated at 104 Latrobe Street with REV C E Reed preaching at 11:00 a.m and 7:30 p.m on Tuesdays. Evans Chapel with Simpson preaching on 2nd Sunday morning and 4th Sunday afternoon. Bailey Memorial with Mort Crouse superintendent, preaching first Sunday morning and third Sunday afternoon, and youth fellowship at 1:30 p.m chaired by Betty Biffle. All are welcome.
St Johns ELMER E SUITE Minister 9 30 a m Church School 10 30 a m Public worship 7 30 p m First Wed Official Board 1 30 p m First Thu Circle One W S C 8 1 30 First Fri Circle 2 W S C 5 7 30 p m Second Tue Fisher s B S Class 7 30 p m Third Tue W C 8
Christ Methodist Church on Country Club Road announces morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic services proceed both morning and evening. Sunday school starts at 10:00 a.m. Minister W. J. Richardson presides with evening worship at 7:00 p.m.
Multiple congregations including St Augustine Catholic, Knottsville Circuit, Wesley Chapel, Mt Pleasant, and Beulah Baptist publish weekly service times and midweek prayer meetings. Details cover Sundays 9:30 and 11:00 services, afternoon and evening sessions, prayer meetings, Sunday school, and church board gatherings across several towns.
The Salvation Army 127 B Main presents a Sunday timetable with Capt. Lynn Wiseman in charge. Activities include Sunday School at 9:45, Morning Sermon, Junior Soldiers, Young People, Open Shaw, Salvation Meeting, Sunteams, Boys Club, Sunday School Teachers' Prep, Soldiers Meeting, and Wednesday Cadet Class along with Women’s Home League and Men’s Club sessions.
The notice lists the Christian Science church at 637 West Main Street Flemington with a 10:30 p m service led by Pastor Alexander W Kurlowich. It notes Sunday school in the morning and gospel preaching services on the first and second Sundays, with a 7:20 p m Wednesday Young People's meeting.
The West Main Street Methodist Church holds Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Weekday midweek service at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Evening midweek service at 6:30. Youth Choir rehearsal Fridays. Church choir practice Friday.
The notice outlines a weekly youth program at a church including a Saturday event at 10:30 a.m diving practice, a 6:45 p.m youth fellowship service, and a 7:30 p.m Wednesday prayer meeting. Thursday features Boy Scout Troop 6 meetings from 6 to 9 p.m.
Lawler Methodist Church invites worship at 11:00 a.m. led by Rev Loyd Matthews with afternoon fellowship and roll call at 2:00 p.m. Rev F Carl Davis presides at Sunday services including 10:00 a.m. worship. supervision by Mrs Florente Wilkinson and Everett McDaniel. Trustees meet first Tuesday, Brotherhood meets second Tuesday, choir rehearsal Thursday at 7:15 p.m. Sunday School room open to all.
The Friendly Church on The Hill Top Stanley Hauser, pastor. Services listed include Sunday school at 9 20, morning worship at 10 30, evening worship at 8, Young People's meeting at 7, Wednesday prayer and praise at 7, and Brethren Boys Club Friday at 7. Quote urges attendance for those without a home church to join.
Sunday church school at 9 30 a m with John B Jenkins as superintendent. Morning worship and Holy Communion at 10 30 a m. Adult and youth program at 6 30 p m. Four societies meet. Evening worship at 7 30 p m Revival services ongoing.
Parish records show Rector officiating with Corporal Commandments at 11 a.m. service led by the parish and church officers. Details mention St Matthias Church and a brief gathering schedule for Matai Bt Boi ie 90g.
Schedule lists services at Warren M B Church with times for morning sermon at 11 00 am and Sunday school at 9 30 am plus evening activities at 6 00 pm 7 30 pm and choir rehearsals on Thursday 8 00 pm. Names Twitty Gen Ruph and Preyer appear as participants or speakers.
Rose All Methodist Church in Blueville lists services at 6:45 and 8:00 am and 3 8 pm on Thursdays first Thursday 2 p.m. Youth meeting follows. FIOH Sunday week.
The Church of the Nazarene Parkview announces Sunday Bible school at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:12 a.m. Young People program at 1:00 p.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Rhone leads Bible study and gospel preaching. Union services at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays.
Haymond Methodist on Morgantown Road led by Minister E L Arnold offers Church School at 10 09 a m with Ed Marquess as Superintendent Worship at 11 a m on the first Sunday and 7 30 p m on the third Sunday Evening worship 7 30 p m and a weekly Youth Meeting every Sunday
Assembly of God Tabernacle at 109 Beteh lists Rev. David Ingram as pastor. Morning worship at 10 45 a m and evangelistic service at 1 20 p m. Local church schedule announced.
The Flemington Methodist church lists services at 9 45 a m every Sunday with one school session. Mrs Audrey Bode at Gupt 1 30 p m leads youth fellowship with Lois Springer as president. Preaching at 2nd Sunday and 4th Sunday afternoons.
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