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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1956

Page

4

Newspaper staff and mailing details at Grafton post

The fragment lists staff roles Roberta Managing Editor Elizabeth Hayhurst Office Manager W T Leckard Business Manager William Cockrell Advertising Manager. It notes home delivered by carrier in Taylor Barbour and Preston Counties with various subscription terms and a second class matter designation at the Grafton West Virginia post office dated November 15 1956.

Dae Roberta Mrs. Elizabeth Hayhurst Taylor, Barbour Preston Grafton W.va

Hungarian Crisis Prompts Call For Action And Aid

The piece argues for stronger humanitarian response to Hungary under communist tyranny and critiques limited UN sanctioned military options. It recalls lend-lease as a model and urges concrete aid without provoking world war, noting Austria's neutrality and blockade of relief by deterring authorities. It closes with a call to propose ideas to the White House.

Bork Tee Ten Ien Washington United Nations Hungary Soviet Union Red China Korea Indochina Middle East Austria Franklin D. Roosevelt Russia Iith White House

Turnpike Bonds Demonstrate Accelerated Debt Retirement

The article notes Pennsylvania redeeming 3 760 916 and New Jersey 2 083 884 bonds early on 1988, signaling toll expressway pioneers’ success. Their results bolster investor confidence and underline the push for a rapid federal interstate system to link states with modern freeways.

Pennsylvania New Jersey

Our Religion Revival and the Question It Raises

A fragmentary note discusses religious revival themes and cultural influence. It references public figures and media, implying renewed debate on faith and modern life amid a broader universe of ideas. The text is incomplete, with several garbled words and unclear names.

First basis Sunday Topics Are Disclosed at Church

Sunday services at First Baptist Church feature Rev. Harry T. Rowe delivering The Difference Christmas Makes in the morning and A Song for the Glory of God in the evening. Senior and Junior Choirs perform, with a full week of activities including a Christmas program by the Philathea Class and other church groups.

First Baptist Church Harry T. Rowe Philathea Aimer 5Ary Society Rita Paul Duty Grint Joe Ondo R. T Ralph Burntte

Methodists Schedule Week Activities and Notices

Fragmentary OCR notes show Methodist church events and choir rehearsals. St Pauls schedule includes Sunday services at 1:30 p.m. and a weekly choir practice Thursday evening at 7:00. An Andrews choir rehearsal is noted for Friday evening. A sermon titled God Enters is referenced alongside incomplete mentions of Venezuela boat bills and a ship name.

St. Pail's Prattite Andrews

Vestry Meeting Set After 11 A M Service

The rector of St Matthias Penn disclaims Holy estimate and announces vestry meeting after the 11 AM service. All members urged to attend.

Episcopal Vegtr Sinton Allen Sither Reetor St. Matthias Penn

Go to the Church of Your Choice This Sunday

Local church listings detail Sunday services across multiple denominations led by pastors such as Rev Hazel B O'Brien Rev Harry T Rowe and Rev Clyde Bush at various congregations including Assembly of God First Baptist Second Baptist and Beulah Baptist with times for Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Youth Fellowship and prayer meetings across communities Beulah Middleville Flemington and Union Baptist include Sunday schedule notes and manse details.

Baptist First Baptist Harry T.rowe Kenneth C. Godwin Second Baptist High Street Henry Kidd Anna P. Hurd Beulah Baptist Pruntytown Clark Neptune Hebron John R. Davis W. Roberts Church of Rfd Hammond Middleville Nelson Harris James MoeEldowney Harry Richards Oak Grove Hiram Short Webster Baptist Church D. L. Whiteman Flemington Baptist Clyde Bush Union Baptist of Simpson Harladay Grove Clyde Wright Brethren Church of the Brethren D. F. Hines Evangelical United Brethren George W. Simpson Paul’s Methodist Chester G. Steyer Robert Ee Biiliday Weday Blueville Methodist Church O. W Nym. Church School Childen Eae Methiop Scrage A.m. Pe ‘School Vorsus Sérvites Ieee ‘Worshis Haymond C.w

Advent Faiths Call Believers to Church Attendance

A devotional note urges rejoice in the Lord during Advent, urging churchgoing and daily prayer. It lists services across multiple denominations including First Brethren, Catholic St Augustine, Church of Christ, Episcopal St Matthias, Lutheran Pauls, various Methodist and Nazarene congregations, and notes times for worship, Sunday school, and youth activities.

Fimagh Christ Bethlehem Virgin Lord Jesus Lutheran St

Ember Days Mass at St Augustine’s for Advent prep

St Augustine’s announces Ember Days Masses this week with lessons recalling prophecies of Christ’s birth and prayers for more workers in the vineyard. Daily Mass at 8:50 am includes Benedictions at 1:80, with Tuesday novenas for Our Perpetual Help and support for UN peace efforts and military service members.

Aei Egotian Choi Christ Heaber United Nations Ausustne

Sunday Plans Announced at RUB Church

Ret. G W Shihpson leads devotions with Harold Kirkpatrick as Superintendent. Morning worship at 40 30 features special music directed by Mrs Y Crail and organist Miss Virginia Like.

G. W Shihpson Harold’ Kirkpatrick Y. Crail Virginia

Church calendar outlines services and meetings

Rev Robertson of First Presbyterian Church announces Sunday morning sermon and 11 din service with school program. December 17 session meets at 8 pm while Young Adults hold a dinner and program on December 19 at 6 15. Choir practice and study series on Christian beliefs are scheduled with various lay activities and events through December.

S. Robertson First Presbyterian Sexmon Judy Ware Billy Rove Arnold Knotts Bridayy

St Johns Pastor Lists Services Incomplete Sermon Title Read

The Rev C E Hawkins pastor of St Johns Methodist Church announced a regular series with a sermon titled Mega aged ofa a Carol. A music program by Miss Netile lle Mani will be part of the day’s services. The text is garbled but indicates a church program.

C. E. Hawkins St John's Methodist Church

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