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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1941

Page

2

First Baptist Church Holds Christmas Services and Gifts

The Gordon L. Withers led First Baptist Church announces a busy Christmas schedule with church school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 featuring a sermon Why Jesus Came and White Gifts for baskets. Evening cantata The Vesper choir at 1 30 and a 7 30 prayer service, inviting all.

Anna Wolfe Wm. Morgan Ethel Jones Bertha Godwin Hazel Withers Kathleen Handley Marjorie Cole Naomi Robinson Baptist Christ

Skaggs and Co Marks Popular Expansion Bracelets

A note indicating She will like one of the popular expansion bracelets from Skaggs and Co. reflects a shopper’s interest in accessory trends. The advertisement highlights style and availability while naming Skaggs and Co as the retailer.

Skaggs & CO

West Main Street Methodist Church Christmas Program

West Main Street Methodist Church invites parishioners to Sunday church school at 9 30 a m led by George H Coulson and Mrs C W Phillips with a Christmas program during the hour 6 30 p m Methodist Youth fellowship 7 30 p m Union worship and sermon The First Christmas Service 7 30 p m Wednesday midweek prayer and study period The Shephers and the Wise men of old sought the Christ child and worshiped Him Come with us and let us worship the living Christ together this Christmas season

George H. Coulson C. W. Phillips Shephers Christ

Christmas Program at Blueville Methodist Church

Blueville Methodist Church presents a Sunday school program at 7 30 p m featuring children led by Miss Hallie Shaferman superintendent of the children s division The program invites all to recall the Bethlehem star guiding the Wise Men to the infant Jesus and hopes it lights the days ahead

George Newcome Hallie Shaferman Bethlehem Jesus

Fetterman Methodist Church Unified Services and Christmas Program

Fetterman Methodist Church holds 9:30 a.m. unified worship with sermon and church school classes led by J. S. Keener and Minta Lambert. A Christmas program is planned for Sunday school at 1:30 p.m. A midweek prayer and fellowship service is scheduled.

J. S. Keener Minta Lambert

Radio Listings for West Virginia Station WMMN Fairmont

Radio schedule fragment lists WMMN Fairmont with 240/0 power and ESPN WMMN programs include Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Pumpernickel Band American Festival and various network feeds CBS News Truth or Consequences and sports updates along with orchestras led by Desi Halban Wayne King and Glenn Miller Includes WEAF WOR KDKA and WABC entries and times from 5:00 to 12:00 with sports scores and news updates.

Tommy Dorsey Orch WEAF WJZ Glenn Miller Desi Halban Cbs—News Orl Orch AS Welk H. B. Kaltenborn WBLE Bishop Gergoyle WABC Hobby Lobby WMMN CBS Cbs—Orchestra WOR WCAE America WCAU KDKA News of the World Lou Breese Art Kessel Vass

First Brethren Church Heralding Christmas Plans

The Friendly Church at U S Route 50 and St Charles lists Rev Stanley Hauser as supply pastor. Sunday includes 9:30 Sunday school and 10:30 worship with a sermon titled Gold Frankincense and Myrrh. A 7:30 p m program features Star Gleams pageant. prayer and Bible study midweek. Christmas Eve prayer meeting urged. church invites all to join in worship and the Christmas spirit.

First Brethren Church the Friendly Church U. S. Route 50 and St. Charles Vs Earl Williams Hauser Christian Endeavor Millers Knottsville Christ Friedly Lttle

St Pauls Lutheran Church Weekly Service Schedule

St Pauls Lutheran announces 9:15 Sunday school with song service led by the orchestra, 10:30 morning worship by Pastor K Roof, 7:00 Luther League, 7:30 Vespers with a meditation by Robert E Cassell of Gettysburg College. Christmas services on Dec 26 at 7:30 am and Dec 25 at 7:30 pm. Sunday school program Christmas day. You are invited to worship.

W. H. Shafferman Luther League Robert E. Cassell Gettysburg College

Christmas Sunday at First United Brethren Church

Pastor Lois R Luzader leads a 9:30 Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 Christmas service with choir, 7:30 Children’s Christmas program directed by Mrs. Sloan, Boylen, and Poling. Christmas Eve open 7:30 to 10:30 with organ music and candles for Holy Night Worship. come for meditation and prayer.

J. Smith R.R. Redinger R. C. Sloan Arthur Jenkins W. ©. Sturm Bernard Hoffiah Elizabeth Hoffman Troy Poling Car Boylen

The Coming of God's Son by Newman Campbell

An Isaac Isaiah prophecy and Johns gospel frame the birth of Jesus as world changing. The author contrasts ordinary births with Christ’s, urges following Jesus, and stresses love, forgiveness, and peace as central Christmas themes. The piece cites scripture from Isaiah and John and appeals to readers to live out Jesus teachings.

Newman Campbell Jesus Isaiah Christ Ein John John the Baptist Lord God Moses Jesus Christ Mary Catures Syndicate, Tne

Rev Willard Marsh Leads Week Day Worship and Services

Reverend Willard Marsh presides over a Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Theme Love of God. Evening evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. with speaker Edgar Clawson of Morgantown. Midweek prayer and Bible study Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. on Revelation. Public invited to all services.

Edgar Clawson Morgantown Misle

Assembly of God Tabernacle Service Schedule

The Assembly of God Tabernacle on Beech Street invites all to attend a full slate of services led by O. G. Hall. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages, 10:30 a.m. sermon, 8:00 p.m. evangelistic services, 8:00 p.m. night prayer meeting. Thursday 8:00 p.m. prayer and prairie services at the church. Welcome to all.

O. G. Hall Friendly Little Church Beech Street

First Church Schedule and Events at McGraw Ave

The First Church of Christ invites attendees to Bible School at 9:30 led by Ruben Ratavitt and R H Buhner supervise. A 11:00 sermon titled How They Received Jesus follows. Sunday School link and Lost Run join at 10 o'clock with Superintendent Mr L B Godwin. Preaching every two weeks ends November 30, 1941 with Rev Joe Stevens at 7 pm.

McGraw Avénde and Beeth’ Bis Ruben Ratavitt Biblé School R. H. Buhner Supérinteriderit Jesus Geminunion Link

Rose Hits Methodist Church Preaching Service Held

A preaching service was conducted at the Rose Methodist Church in the afternoon. Details are sparse in the readable text but indicate a religious gathering aimed at worship and reflection.

Beaumont Rescue Mission Service Notice

Sunday service at Beaumont Rescue Mission led by Pastor Ruby Foley with scripture readings from Matthew Luke John Mark and Proverbs cited. Evening program invites public participation with youth gathering and anticipated Hervides event details and timings.

Parkview Church of the Nazarene Christmas Program and Services

Parkview Church of the Nazarene lists Sabbath School at 9 30 a m led by Leslie Kirby with a Christmas theme. A service at 7 30 features Arlice Jones on Christmas Bells followed by a Sunday school Christmas program. Thursday 7 30 prayer and praise service invites all to celebrate the birth of Christ and give gifts of hearts and lives.

Leslie Kirby Arlice Jones Christ

St Johns Methodist Church Christmas Program and Services

At St John Methodist corner St John and Boyd Streets minister Arthur Lazenby details morning classes at 10 30 with sermon By the Manger and a children's sketch story. Evening worship at 1 30 featuring a Christmas pageant The Light of Moen and a special missions offering. Rose Hill to have afternoon services and a united watch night at St Pauls Methodist Church.

St. John and Boyd Arthur Lazenby Sundae Nellie ‘Willams Manger Young Pedpies Fréd Nicolla Pag-Eant World Missions Rose Hill St. Paul's Methodist Church

St Pauls Methodist Church Christmas Week Activities

St Pauls Methodist Church at 207 Thayer Street lists a 9:30 Sunday church school led by Arlie E Leonard, 10:30 Morning worship with a Christmas sermon, 2:30 Intermediate Epworth League for ages 12 to 14, 6:45 Senior and Young People Epworth League for ages 15 to 23, and a 7:30 Annual Christmas program. Additional items include a Tuesday 8:00 December official board meeting, Thursday 7:00 Boy Scouts Troop 6 Christmas party led by James Parkhill, and Friday 8:00 choir rehearsal led by C Howard Cameron.

Chirch “Schooll Arlie E. Leonard Linke Epworth League Eeds Nh The Boy Scouts James Parkhill C. Howard Cameron

Worship Service Schedule Notice

A church announces two services tonight at 6:30 and 7:30 led by Pastor. all are invited to attend worship at the church near Pra.

St Anes Catholic Sites Rev M Hannon Pastor Note

Fragmentary OCR note from St Ane parish listing Rev M Hannon as pastor and mentioning Catholic sites and a time price of 1 20 pris. Details are unclear due to damage.

St. Ane M. ¥. Hannon M. Avening Serfiege Pris

Andrews Methodist Church Service Schedule and War Message

Andrews Methodist Church on Main Street near Depot Square lists 9:30 Sunday school led by C. V. Miller, 10:30 morning worship, 6:30 Youth Fellowship led by Bruce Gurd, and 7:30 evening worship. No service due to special programs at nearby churches. Midweek Christmas service planned. call to unite under righteous leadership to face wartime stress and seek God.

C. V. Miller Bruce Gurd St. John's Methodist St. Paul’s Methodist God Church

Christmas Services at First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church announces a Christmas program with 9:30 morning worship including a sermon from Pastor Turvander on Luke 2 11 and special music by the choir and youth group. An 8:00 evening Christmas program by the Sabbath School and midweek Youth League events are listed with Mrs Farr Wilkinson and Nancy Smith as hosts for gift exchanges.

Farr Wilkinson A. A. Miller City of David A Savilr Christ Nyistimas Nancy Smith

Free Methodist Church Notice for Elma Pee Pie Event

Rev Thomas G Ritter leads Sunday School at 10 am with Elma Pee Pie event details. Friday evening at 7 30 pm features a service and Craig class guidance.

McConkey Free Methodist Thomas G. Ritter Elma Ieee Bervite Craig

St Matthias Erratic Address Reveals Welcoming Note

A garbled OCR fragment mentions St Matthias and a George E. Manson at 250 West Main Street. It hints at a restaurant or church setting with a welcome message, but details are unclear due to the damaged text. The readable bits point to St Matthias and a person named George E. Manson associated with a main street location.

George E. Manson West Main Street

Enottsville Methodist Circuit Services and Events

Enottsville and Blueville Church of Christ announce weekly services and evangelist George W. Butterfield schedule from December 7 to 19. Sermons cover topics including pitch tents toward Sodom and the Family of God, with daily 7:30 p.m. sessions and Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Epworth League in the afternoons.

George W. Butterfield Blueville Church of Christ Sodom New Covenant

West Virginia Industrial School Chapel Worship Session

Rev Oakey Wilson Grow, chaplain leads weekly Bible study and worship at the school chapel. Students will sing church hymns and services are open to the public with balcony seating reserved for parents and visitors each Lord's Day morning.

Yo—Marning

Thornton Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Events

Thornton Methodist Church announces 10:00 Sunday school and 8:00 Epworth Teague services led by Reverend Ira Lyons. Allan Bloom serves as president. preaching occurs on the first Sunday with notices for Teague and related events.

Epworth Teague Allan Bloom

Flemibigtot Chechit Morning and Evening Services

Notice announces recurring religious services with inconsistent wording. It mentions morning and evening sessions on Sundays across multiple weeks and invites all to attend, naming locations and participants in a fragmented OCR fragment. The text cites preaching service schedules for the second and fourth Sundays each month and includes welcoming remarks.

Ballie Jones

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First Baptist Church Gordon L. Withers Methodist Everett C. Zinn Blueville Methodist Church Blueville Addition Fetterman Methodist Church Hazel-Atlas Lite World Fairmont Central West Virginia Pan America WBLK EDKA Wmmn—News Knickerbocker Playhouse Green Hornet Guy Lombardo Radio Tube RCA Avish Novelty Store Athe Cll Isa John Las L Dohm Alfred J. Buescher Vane Stanley F. Hauser St. Paul’s Lutheran Church K. Roof First United Brethren Church Lois R. Luzader Christian and Missionary Alliance W. Main St Old Abbot Bid Willard Marsh Assembly of God Tabernacle First Church of Christ Rose Hit Methodist Church Parkview Church of the Nazarene W. C. Jones St. John’s Methodist Church St. Paul’s Methodist Church Thayer Street Durward Brown Sten Pra Berlah Henry Loving Malte First Presbyterian Church J. Turvander St. Matthias Eseesoar Chiargh Sh Mattias Enottsville Methodial Circuit MT Pleasant Epworth Leagie Martin Beulah Enottsville Sariting Schol Wesley Chaps Blueville West Virginia Industrial School Oakey Wilson Grow Thornton Methodist Church Ira Lyons Banley AL ER Tran
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