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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1956
Page
4
Office manager Elizabeth Hayhurst outlines subscription rates payable in advance for home delivery by carrier in West Virginia and Virginia where available. Rates include 1 year 97.50, 6 months 42.76, and monthly options. mail and second class matter status noted for Gratton, West Virginia.
Hungary accepts two United Nations delegations after U.S. ambassador threatens expulsion, signaling world opinion influence over Soviet backed actions. Dag Hammarskjold to visit, observers to follow as Budapest may purge rebel remnants with Soviet aid. US leadership praised though road to peace remains unsure. Refugee welcome rises, study notes potential German education shift toward ten-year polytechnic system for factory work.
The piece argues discipline, religious principle, and parental respect reduce grief in military life. It compares the service to a football team, saying unity and each member carrying out tasks are essential for the organization’s effectiveness.
A speaker argues discipline and team play are essential in training and in life. He warns against letting youths do as they please at home and stresses self denial, faith, and service to country as paths to becoming a credit to the armed forces and preserving freedom.
A new slate of Grafton Seventh-day Adventist officers takes effect January 1 after a church meeting. Cecil Powell heads the lay elders, with Lu cretia Addiction among nominees. Officers include five deacons and deaconesses, a church treasurer, clerk, and Sabbath school leaders led by Edith Gank with assistants Shirley Devers and Cecil Powell.
The Rev L B Wibhlin, pastor of West Main St Methodist Church, lists upcoming church meetings. Youth fellowship gathers at 6 30 Sunday, Emma Rogers Bible Class hosts a Tuesday 7 30 Christmas party and gift exchange, Naomi Bible class meets Wednesday 7 30 at Mrs Ruth Warne’s home, and the Methodist Men's Society and families dine at 6 30 Thursday. Rev Scragg also notes he will fill all charges Sunday and Mrs Spragg’s improved health.
Local church listings present a selection of Protestant congregations with service times. Assemblies of God and several Baptist groups show Sunday School at 9:45 or 9:30 a.m., morning worship around 10:30 to 11 a.m., and evening or midweek services. Each entry names the pastor and location details where available.
An Advent season notice urges readers to prepare for Christmas by shedding pride and sin, and to attend church weekly. It lists services across multiple denominations including First Brethren, Catholic parishes, Church of Christ, Christian, Episcopal and Lutheran, with times and pastors noted for Blueville, St. Matthias, All Saints, St. Marys, and related locations.
The Second Sunday of Advent observed at St Augustine with Masses at 5:64 and 9:30 a.m. on Sunday and 6:50 a.m. on weekday mornings. Rev M J Harvidh leads services including the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, with Gregorian choir, organist Mrs Ebé Roberts, and director Willian A. Cockrell Jr. A Holy Name Society gathering and a 1:30 pm Tuesday novelity are planned.
The First Baptist Church outlines Universal Bible Sunday activities with translated Bible reach, text from 2 12 98 to be used in responsive readings. Evening service features a choir sing and senior voices. Parsons rally planned for youth groups aiming for attendance banner.
The Ward Of God service at the B U B Church begins 9 30 with primary children in charge of devotions. Morning worship at 10 30 features Rev G W Simpson sermon Ward of God. Evening service 6 30 with choir music and Parable of the Sower as the sermon topic. Youth Fellowship meets 6 30 guided by Martha Shanne batger. W S C 8 meets Thursday December 43, rescheduled from Tuesday. Diana University assists L University. Peshawar plans science seat for new Khyber Medi om college.
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