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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1948

Page

2

Flemington area church notice and schedule

The notice lists Flemington churches including Methodist Church with Rev. Wm Nicholson Bailey Memorial Rosemont Sunday services at 10:00 A M, M Y F meetings, and preaching on first and third Sundays. Also Fleming ton Church school superintendent Baxter Nester, M Y F times, choir practice Thursdays, prayer services. Simpson Webster churches show service times and church school, morning prayer at St Marys rector Jeanne Manson listed.

Flemington WM. Nicholson Bailey Rosemont Robert Savage Webster Paul Wolfe

First Presbyterian Church Worship and Activities

Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with sermon Who Is Jesus. Westminster Fellowship at 7:15 p.m. Sunday. Road Tuesday gathering at 7:30 p.m. Trustees meet at 7:30 p.m. Choir rehearsals and invitations to join if you are without a church home. Welcome.

Everett McDaniel Jesus Westminster Fellowship Brother ‘Road Uesday Choif

Andrews Methodist Church Service and Events

Andrews Methodist Church on Main Street near Depot Square lists Sunday services at 9 00 a m with Sunday school and public worship at 10 35 a m led by Rev Josep A Porter of the Wesley Foundation Mor gantown. Evenings include Junior Epworth League 6 30 p m Senior Epworth 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m public worship by Rev J Clair Jarvis of First Methodist Fairmont. Also official board meeting Tuesday and events through the week including a Banquet for Better Living and choir practice Wednesday evenings with prayer meeting.

Main Street Depot Square Abta F Shomo McGraw Ave Harry S. White Josep A. Porter Wesley Foundation Morgantown Epworth League God J. Clair Jarvis First Methodist Church Fairmont

Rosé Hill Methodist and Salvation Army Notices

Church listings show Rosé Hill Methodist Church at Valley Falls Road with L G Robinson as pastor and services including church school at 10 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday worship. Salvation Army at 127 E Main St led by Capt Lynn Wiseman with daily activities including Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. and multiple youth and officer classes through midweek.

Rosé Hill’ Methodist Church Valley Falls Road

Fellowship Mission Service Times

Rev. Lena Saffel serves as pastor at the Fellowship Mission with Sunday school at 10 30 a m and Evening Worship at 1 30 p m on Sundays plus Prayer on Friday at 7 30 p m.

Lena Saffel

St John and Boyd Streets Church Schedule

St Johns Methodist at Corner St John and Boyd holds Church School at 9 30 a m with Freda Shoyer superintendent Children attend. Public Worship at 10 30 a m with sermon by pastor The schedule notes Tuesday 7 30 p m and 7 p m Methodist Youth Fellowship led by John Summers

St. John’s Methodist St. John and Boyd Streets L. G. Robinson Freda Shoyer BOYA Methodist Youth Fellowship John Summers

First Baptist Church Sermons and Messiah Concert

The First Baptist Church offers 9 30 morning services with a sermon by Dr John W Elliott and observance of the Lord's Supper. Evening Worship at 7 30 features Handel s Messiah by Alderson Broaddus College. Announcements at 6 45 cover Baptist Youth Fellowship. Tuesday 7 30 features Judson Missionary Society at the church with W W G presenting the program. The Fellowship Service and Baptist Youth Fellowship Prayer Meeting follow.

M. Churcn John W. Elliott Alderson-Broaddust College Baptist Youth Fellowship Judson’ Missionary ‘Society

Christian Science Lesson At 537 West In Bt

A brief Christian Science notice lists a lesson titled God The Only Cause and Creator at 11 00 in Bt Hout with Golden Text from Isaiah 45 18. It quotes Thus saith the Lord that created the heavens and formed the earth and made it. He hath established it.

God

Christmas Services at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

St Pauls Lutheran schedules 9:15 Sunday school led by Corbin Jr and 10:30 morning worship by the pastor with the theme The Kingdom of God is Nigh at Hand at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Newburg. Church Council meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. Women’s Missionary Society meets Friday at 8:00 p.m. Christmas program You are cordially invited to all events.

St. Paul’s Cutheran Church Charles ,Corbin, Jr Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Newburg Church Council Women's Missionary Society

First Church of Gine Holds Morning and Evening Services

The First Church of gine 0 J HO Cornet of Beech Bilan and KcGraw Avenue offers Bible School at 9 30 am Morning Worship and Communion at 10 30 with sermon The With ered Hand Evening Worship at 7 30 featuring sermon Christ the Saviour Web 7 30 Mid week devotion and Bible Study

First Church of Gine J. HO Beech Bilan KcGraw Bible School Karl

Blueville and Fetterman Churches Sunday Schedule

The schedule lists Blueville services with 9:30 preaching and 10:00 Church School plus evening meetings, Fetterman content shows Junior League Sunday events and midweek prayer and board meetings, Haymond Church notes 10:00 Church School and 11:00 preaching.

Dedication Week at Local Church Services Schedule

The church outlines a week of activities led by George Coulson with 11:00 Official Board meeting and 1:30 Tuesday Womans Society of Christian Service in the church hall. Midweek Bible Study at 8:00 Wednesday, choir party at Mrs. W Wells, Christ mas Bazaar Friday. dedication service on December 19 with Dr Wm E Craig speaker. Youth Fellowship 6:30 Rita Lou Phillips. Evening worship 7:30. No other meetings this week.

Womans Society of Christian Service Wm. E. Craig Rita Lou Phillips

The Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule

The Evangelical United Brethren Church offers 9 30 a m Sunday School 9 15 a m Church Council meeting in Philip Otterbein Room 10 30 a m Morning Worship and Holy Sacrament Till He Comes 1 30 p m Evening Worship and Evangelistic Service with devotions by the W S C 5 7 30 p m Monday regular monthly Council meeting 7 30 p m Wednesday Midweek Worship Prayer and Bible Study Classes for all ages Nursery for cradle roll babies 2 30 p m Divine Worship and Sunday School at Wendel 6 30 p m Junior and Primary Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m Intermediate and Young People's Youth Fellowship

Church Council of Administration Philip Otterbein W. S.C Wendel Young People

St Pauls Methodist Church Service Schedule

St Pauls Methodist GEO W Twynham minister with church school at 9 30 a m Lynn Faulkner gen supt A Twonard asst supt Children’s division Mrs Paul Willis Betty Jo McAvoy Divine worship at 10 30 a m subject Life A Sacred Trust Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m Evening service 7 30 p m subject Ask For The Old Paths Midweek service Wednesday 7 30 p m Senior Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 30 p m Boy Scout Troop 6 meets Thursday 7 00 to 8 00 Scoutmaster J O Parkhill

Geo. W. Twynham Lynn Faulkner A. Twonard Children’s Division Paul Willis Betty Jo McAvoy J O Parkhill

First Brethren Church Stanley Weekly Bible School

9 30 a m Bible School led by A D Camp Superintendent Miss Anna Miller Assistant Superintendent Morning Worship and four sermons on Philippians Brethren Youth Evening worship with a rousing song service Evangelistic in nature and formal in character Welcoming Mid week Prayer and Praise Wednesday at 7 30 p m Studies on Judgements discussed How many are there Who will be sent When do they take place what will be the results

Bible School A. D Anna Miller Brethren Servic

Harmony Grove Baptist Church Service Schedule

Harmony Grove Baptist Church holds Sunday worship at 11:00 am with morning and evening services. Regular activities include midweek prayer and Bible study at 7:30 pm, and a second Thursday circle meeting at 7:30 pm. A weekly business session is planned on Wednesdays before the fourth Sunday.

Harmony Grove Baptist Ralph, Lambert

Assembly of CG 199 Beech Esty Service Schedule

The Assembly of God church announces evangelistic services on Thursday and Bible study with prayer on Wednesday at 7 30 p m The public is invited to attend all church services The Western Section monthly fellowship meeting of the Potomac District will be held at East Side Fairmont on Monday December 6 with services at 10 00 a m 2 00 p m and 7 00 p m

Potomac District Assembly of God East Sice Fairmont

Knottsville Methodist Circuit Worship Schedule

Knottsville Methodist Circuit led by Rev and Rev Mrs Roy Messenger lists services at Knottsville and Wesley Chapel. Worship Sundays 2nd and 4th at 11:00 am, Church School 10:00 am, youth and fellowship activities, and midweek prayer meeting at 7:00 pm.

Knottsville Roy Messenger Wesley

Nazarene Church announces youth service and weekly programs

The Church of the Nazarene Packview led by Pastor James Boshell invites all ages to Sunday Bible class and morning worship. Lillian Boshell presides over the youth service with a 7:30 p m evangelistic service and a Wednesday midweek prayer and praise session.

Church of the Nazarene

Church Services At Berryburo A Church Of Jesus Christ

The Church Of Jesus Christ Berrybu ro lists Elder George M Batson as pastor. Services held at School House No 3 include 10:00 a m Sunday with add 11:00 a m worship service 7:30 p m evangelistic services and Thursday 7:30 p m mid week services.

Ener Berryburo George M. Batson Evangelistic Sevices

W V Industrial School Warder Chapel Worship Notice

Sunday services at 1:45 p m and all day Saturday worship. All nationalities invited with Bible. Beulah Sair Opera Sunday School at 9 45 a m with D Lambert and Mrs Hazel M Hestlett assisting. Cecil Circuit Wesleyan invites attendance.

D. Lambert Hazel. M. Hestlett Wosistap

Oak Grove Baptist Church Services and Leaders

Oak Grove Baptist Church and Calvary Tabernacle Pearl Street Beaumont present weekly worship and Sunday School schedules. M M Malcolm is minister at Oak Grove with 10 00 am Sunday School and 11 00 am worship on fourth Sundays or 1 30 pm worship on second Sundays. Ruby G Foley is pastor at Calvary Tabernacle with Sunday School 2 pm Evening Worship 7 45 pm revival begins Sunday with welcome to all.

Matthew

Blueville Church of Christ Service Schedule

Blueville Church of Christ, Blueville Addition, Norvis Taylor minister. Sunday School at 9:45, Worship at 10:30, Communion at 11:45, Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Thursday Ladies Bible Class.

Blueville Norvis Taylor Will

Calvary Tabernacle Wender West Virginia Service Schedule

Sunday School details at Calvary Tabernacle Wender West Virginia list Louise Ryan as leader for D.m. Re Ma services and Young People's meetings. Afternoon sessions at 1:45 pm and evening worship at 7:90 pm with a young meet format indicated.

D.m Louise Ryan Youne

Camp Meeting Underway At Black Hills Route 19

McConkey Free Methodist in Cherry Raa hosts camp meetings in progress at Black Hills on Route 19 between Grafton and Morgantown. Daily and nightly services continue through July 25. A big missionary rally is set for Sunday at 2 30 p m with all supplies on daylight.

Black Hills Grafton Morgantown

Me Chirch pastas. You are invited midweek prayer service

A midweek prayer service is announced for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. The notice invites readers to attend and participate in a religious gathering.

Second Baptist Channel Rev J Peoples Sunday Schedule

Rev J Peoples conducts 9:30 Sunday school and 11:30 preaching at Second Baptist Channel with Henry Kidd. On the second and fourth Sundays all are cordially invited.

J. Peoples Henry Kidd

Warren Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Events

The Warren Methodist Church announces a week of services and programs led by Rev. M. F. Huyling. Morning and evening worship, sermons, and church meetings fill the week with Bible study, prayer, junior and senior choirs rehearsals, and a benevolence rally. Public invited. Volunteers and officials to convene after services.

Chuith Of Chis Colorrd Ad Delivers Local Menu Picks

A fragmented OCR item from 131 East Main Street advertises a colorful choith of chis style eats. The tiny card mentions a study room and timed events, hinting at a community gathering or shop promotion with unspecified hours and prices.

St Augustine Catholic Church Mass Times Noted

A fragmented notice lists St Augustine Catholic Church masses on Sunday at 5:50 a.m. and 9 p.m with references to Rev M. Hann on as pastor. The readable text is incomplete but identifies a parish service schedule.

Minute Maids 4 H Club Holds Christmas Gift Exchange

The Minute Maids 4 H Club met at Janet Sue Boylen's home for a Christmas program and gift exchange. Members sang the 4 H song and pledge, shared devotionals, and discussed a December bake sale with a committee led by Nancy Parkhill. A Christmas service and parable concluded with a gift exchange and thanks to sponsor Mrs. S. F. Smith. The January meeting is planned for January 6 at Jane Parker’s home with listed attendees.

Minute Maids Janet Sue Boylen Beverly Sue Matthew II Mary Lou Custer Nancy, Parkhill Beverly Sue Cutright Anette Kunst Anita Shahan Mary Leu Coster Joyce Cuppatt Margie Hargett Nandy Parkhill Lianne Lawson Mary M Mrs. Smith Jané Parker Ef Jariet Sue Boylen Ruth Crall Sandra Courtney Joyce Cuppett Margarie Hargett Annetté Kunst Carol Grow Mary Mollohan Nancy Jane Parkhill Jean Parker Anita Jean Shahan Usanne Lawson 8. F. Smith

DAR Meets at Cather Home For Evening Session

The Elizabeth Cumminis Jackson Chapter of the DAR met at Barbara and Elizabeth Cather’s Walnut Street home. Mrs. Florence Wilkinson led the business session as the chapter welcomed Mrs. Mary Hines Sels Jers and transferee Mrs. Catherine Millen Reynolds. Plans were made for a rummage sale on December 11 with location to be announced. Refreshments followed along with a poetry tribute by Mrs. Alice Chamberlain and guest Mrs. Rosalyn Helrotitinus.

Elizabeth Cumminis Jackson D A. R. Mitt Misser Barbara Elizabeth Cather Walnut Florence Wilkinson Mary Hines S¢l Jers Catherine .Millen Reynolds Martinsburg Alice Chamberlain Rosalyn Helrotitinus

Philathea Class To Meet Dec 7 in church event

The Philathéa class of the past church will host its secular monthly meeting and Christmas party at the church at 7 30 p m December 17 Gifts for secret pals will be exchanged Hostesses on the Krent committee include Daugherty Crane Keener Warder Carlyle and on the program committee are Virginia Shay Claire Menear Floyda Hollaway and Mary McCord About two thirds of divorces in the United States involve no children and most of the rest have only one child.

Philathéa Krent Tony Alia ‘Daugherty Justille Crane Minnié Keener Mary Warder Sarah Carlyle Virginia Shay United States Mount Council Bethel Baptist Church Gladesville Baptist Church M. M. Malcolm Grafton High School Mountain City Council No Graf‘tox Judson Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church World Wide Guild John EB. Zeller Chelsea Stockwell Grafton St. Paul's Methodist Eh Once Harman Pike Street Até Blueville Erbe Crusaders Erue Church Eeetia Rose Grove Na Supreme Rood Delta Nu Tau Phi Lambda Sorority Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Betty Sinsel Pruntytown Pike Mountaineer Council No United American’ Mechanics V.F. W. Hallow

Birth Announcement for Lundy's First Daughter

Told se announces the birth of a seven pound nine ounce baby girl born November 24 at Grafton City Hospital. Mother Doris Edwards, formerly Miss Doris Edwards, daughter of Forest Edwards Sr., Thornton. Father Tid y Lundy of Knottsville. Hospital notes list several local residents as visitors and patients discharged, with limited legible names. Condition improved for Lillie M. Smith Woodford Addition.

Alteed Lundy Imeretta Bor Grafton City Hospital Dra’ Dee Doris Edwards Forest Edwards, Sr Thornton Anide. Tidy Knottsville

Junior Class Play 4 Date With Judy Huge Success

The Junior Class production A Date With Judy at the Grafton school auditorium drew a large audience and was praised as one of the best in years. Cast members included Jimmy Watkins and Marcia Malone, with Mary Outright as Judy and Stan Lee Haskins as Judy's father. Production staff covered art, publicity, tickets, music, and stage management under Mrs Mildred Haddox and sponsor Sherman Haselden.

Audigne Grafton Jimmy Watkins Gee Marcia Malone Je ' Pringle George Moyer Judy Mary Sweet Vna Istanlee Haskins Dick Falls Barbara "Winesocket Mina Mary Virginia Monkick Lela Hatin Martindale James Yost Paul Revers Patty Kay Shrutehai P. T.A Mary Warne Rex O' Conner Ralph Richmin Kid Sister Joan Wolfe Isabelle _‘Heéht Shirlekins John Hy Paul Shahan Virginia Yost Stage Minnager Willis Hoban Electricia Mariners Peobeese Knotts Costolo Lansberry Barbarager Barbarager; Stage Chew, Herbert Son, William’ Knotts Aft) Daf Matthews Betty Travis Ase Dorothy Hovatter Barbara, Lobis Dorothy’ Brown Carl Hershrhan Benny Ee Pi James Hughes Charles Tae Ad Ikoho Hie Norma Cochran Walter Gourney Marilyn Corrothiér Vera Jacobs Jeanine Golden Patty Griftth Betti Gillespie Kathryn Hamilty Gladys Cozad Betty Rand Alicé Kirby Betty Ross

Vale Party Plans By Business Girls In Grafton

The Grafton Business Git Club held a recent puertyi meeting at the Geafton with Mrs Ci Cus hostess td twretity. F Proudfoot led the business conduct and Miss Mary Grimah served as secretary with Moore as treasurer. Christmas party plans were discussed for Miss Thalm DeMoss. Hostesses included Miss Hitz Rendle Miss Virginia ite and Miss Helen Shomde pi. Guests listed comprise Mrs Mildred Cam phifll Hraliti Miss Terry Color Miss Demos Miss Noritis 166 Miss Leute Génitette Miss Gerkin and Miss Mary Jane Gr ian. See Nancy Keiplei Sekt underwent major suit amputation of her ribnt reported to be improv. Smilth remains in hospital, PA. Return home for Mis M Awisher of Detroit and Mrs Ortin Zinn have returned home for Myr Tillie Smith operation. The sili of the average maintains about 9 000 000 glide.

Grafton Geafton Ci Cus F Proudfoot Mary Grimah Moore Virginia Ite Helen’ Shomde Hid Bettie Mildred Camphifll’ Hraliti Terry Color Miss Demos Noritis’ 166 Leute Génitette Mis Gerkin Mary Jéane Grian Mist Fe Nancy “Keiplei Othe Cy Hospital Mis M. Awisher Detroit Michi Ortin Zinn Tere

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