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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1934

Page

2

Christmas Eve Services at St Matthias Episcopal Church

St Matthias Episcopal Church invites worship with Rev Arthur J Torrey as pastor. Schedule includes 10:00 Sunday school taught by Edward Smith, 11:00 morning prayer and sermon, 11:30 Christmas Eve service with Holy Communion, candle light, and carols. Additional events: 10:30 morning worship, 6:30 Epworth League, 7:30 Christmas cantata At Castle Christmas by Dolores Curry. midweek prayer Wednesday 5:30, choir rehearsal Friday 7:30.

Edward Smith Leonard Ae Bailey Faeile Epworth League Arlene McDaniel Castle Christmas Dolores Curry St. Paul's

First United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule

Pastor Rev Lois R Luzader leads 9 30 Sunday school organized classes for all ages under J W Martin superintendent 10 30 Morning worship Christ mans message in song and sermon 1 30 Christian Endeavor led by R R Redinger 7 30 Special Christmas program Christmas Pictures by Sunday school children Wednesday 8 00 Prayer service E B Reese Bible class Thursday 7 30 Rehearsal of the Christian Endeavor choir You are invited to worship with

A.M J. W. Martin Christ Christian Endeavor R. R. Redinger E. B. Reese

Christmas Program At Blueville Methodist Church

The Blueville Methodist Episcopal Church invites all members to attend Sunday school at 9 30 with George Newcome as superintendent A brief Christmas program closes Sunday school followed by remarks by Rev Harry W Flanagan Epworth League meets at 1 30 Myrte Deavers serves as president All members should be present

A.M George Newcome Epworth League Myrte Deavers P.M

Christmas Program at West Main Street M E church

A Christmas program sponsored by the young people will be held at West Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday at 7 30 pm The program includes carols an acted play The Starflower a Christmas mystery drama with roles for Louise Ringler Marcus Innkeeper Beth lehem Joseph Angel of the Lord Rosda Miriam Sophia Nahor Simeon Pilgrims to Bethlehem and Kings Balthasar Caspar Melchior and a choir of angels Music director Earl Hughes under Miss Gladys McDaniel and Miss Louise Ringell.

West Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church Ann Hayden Louise E. Ringler Marcus Bethlehem Joseph Mahaffey Ruth Marsh Rosda Eloise Lockard George Peters Miriam Virginia Ketchel Sophia Clare Hicks Nahor Calder Peers Simeon James Hart Shepherds Clyde Collier Frank Bolyard Worman Ketchel Robert Bolyard Balthasar Paul Mahaffey Caspar Jack Nuzum Melchair James Flanagan Joseph Charles Mhaffey Mary Vivian Peters Choir of Angels Gladys McDaniel Earl Hughes Louise Ringell

Special Program at St Pauls Lutheran Church

A special program at St Pauls Lutheran Church on Sunday night December 23 at 7 30 follows Christ mas season. A drama The First Gift written by William F Man Jey and once aired by NBC will be presented with scenes set in the inn in the town of Bethlehem. Joseph and Mary seek a room but are turned away.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church William F. Man Jey National Broadcasting Company Beth Lehem Joseph Mary

Fine Christmas Program Planned at M. P. Church

A three act play entitled The True Meaning of Christmas is to be given Sunday night at the Methodist Protestant church under the direction of Miss Ruth Batten. The cast includes Rosalie Proudfoot, John Richman, Maxine Carr, Esther Beall, Jo Ann Snider, Edmond Jacobs, Robert Davidson, and Mabel Rogers, with songs, drills, and recitations by local youth. The choir, directed by Mrs. Roseann Wilson, features solos by Mary Bell Richman and Georganna Bennett. The public is invited to attend at 7 30 Sunday night. Revival services at West Main Street Church begin January first with further plans to be announced.

Ruth Batten Mrs. Thorne Rosalie Proudfoot Mr. Thorne John Richman Sue Maxine Carr Dorothy Esther Beall Emily Jo Ann Snider James Edmond Jacobs Tom Mason Dot Robert Davidson Mabel Rogers Roseann Wilson Mary Bell Richman Georganna Bennett West Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church

First Presbyterian Church Christmas Schedule Details

Rev. Frank J. Turvander leads First Presbyterian with 9 30 church school and 10 30 worship featuring Bethlehem's Holy Night cantata. Mrs Wilkinson directs with Catherine Leamon on organ. Christmas program 7 30 by church school, trustees meeting Tuesday 7 30, junior choir Friday 4, Lend a Hand party Friday 7 30, adult choir rehearsal 8 15. Psalm verse closes the item.

Church School Earl Wilkinson A. A. Miller Wilkinson Catherine Leamon Rhea Fisher Lend-a-Hand Circle

Haymond M. E. Church To Welcome Holiday Program

Rev Harry W Flanagan will lead a 10 30 Sunday school with William Grimes as superintendent. A Christmas pageant features Rev and Mrs E F K Roof and Paul Brestel as Damon innkeeper and Roman captain with the choir and Anna Utterback on organ. Miss Maryalvenia Malone will announce. Mrs Ray Withers performs Star of the East. Dorothy Nye Lucille Granneman sing No Room in the Inn and Away in a Manger. D E Fawcett as violinist and Junior Fawcett in charge of lights.

Maryalvenia Malone E. F. K. Roof Paul Brestel Damon Anna Utterback Ray Withers Dorothy Nye Lucille Granneman

Parkview Church Service Schedule With Christmas Theme

The Parkview Church of the Nazarene lists sabbath activities led by Rev W C Jones including 9:30 Sabbath school with G N Walters as superintendent and 11:00 worship. Junior church at 2:30 directed by Thelma Moats. 6:30 N P 8S with Bertha Cornwell leading Christmas in Sacred Song. Evening evangelistic message at 7:30. Tuesday cottage prayer at 7:30 focusing on the birth of Christ.

G. N. Walters Thelma Moats Bertha Cornwell City of David Christ the Lord

Street meeting and church program schedule noted

A town event calendar lists Maj Street meetings tonight at 7 30 and 10 00 Corps Cadet class with Mrs Myrtle Waggoner as superintendent. Sunday school at 11 00 led by Marie Baker, Young People's Legion at 16 15, and an open air rally at street corner at 7 00 followed by a children's annual treat at 1 45. Sunday school members present a program and invite attendance.

Myrtle Waggoner Young People’s Legion Marie Baker

First Church of Christ Christmas Programs and Sermon

The First Church of Christ led by Pastor B. E. Hanes invites all to a Sunday morning service at 10 30 with Communion and a Christmas sermon The 7 30 Sunday night program features the Young People and children The church lists class leaders and emphasizes teaching and fellowship with a message urging care for the new year Proverbs 22 6 and a welcoming note for all attendees

Bible School Fred White F. A. Hinkins Sloan Dorsey McIntosh W. A Ison

Christmas Program At West Main Street Church

The West Main Street M E congregation invites all to a Christmas program during Sunday school hour sponsored by Mrs Grace Frye and Mrs Harry Flanagan. The notice extends an invitation to all to attend all services.

Grace Frye Harry Flanagan

The Star of Destiny Sermon at Methodist Protestant Church

Rev P J Null leads Sunday school at 9 30 with C C Richman as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 features the pastor and a sermon The Star of Destiny. The Junior Order of American Mechanics and Ladies Auxiliary will attend as a body. Christmas service at 7 30 on Christmas Eve promises True Meaning of Christmas. All welcome.

C. C. Richman Star of Destiny Order of American Mechanics Ladies’ Auxiliary Order

First M E South Okey Summers Pastor Services Schedule

FIRST M E SOUTH Okey Summers Pastor. 9:30 Sunday school led by J E Keen er superintendent. 10:45 Sermon by pastor on the first Sunday of the month. 1:30 Sermon by pastor on second and fourth Sundays. Young Peoples service on first and third Sunday nights. Miss Helen Frazier president. Wednesday 7:30 Prayer meeting led by Bernard McDaniel. Everybody is invited to these Services.

William Grimes J. E.keener Young Peoples

Christmas programs at local churches announced

First Brethren Church schedules 9:45 Sunday school 10:45 sermon by Rev Shaffer 6:30 Christian Endeavor 7:30 evening service and a 7:30 Christmas play with a tree. Assembly of God Tabernacle lists 9:30 Sunday school 6:36 morning worship 7:30 Christmas service with Evangelist Ethel M Huber and other activities through the week.

Christmas Program At Second Baptist Church Seeks Attendees

Rev L H Walker leads a detailed Christmas schedule at Second Baptist Church including Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 and evening service at 8 00 The Christmas pageant White is for the King directed by Irene Poole and the junior department features Neidlinger and Bartlett with soloists and a Senior P U program Also a Christmas tree program is noted with a debate about the Wise Men vs Shepherds and a sermon at Christian Church titled The Best Gift

N. Preston N Linger Elsie Ringler Missay Bartlett P. U Neer Irene Poole King Neidlinger Wolfe Reger Bartlett Daugherty Mildred Senfif B P.U Christian Church

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service Schedule

Rev E F K Roof leads a full Christmas program week at St Pauls Lutheran with 9 15 Sunday school songs morning worship 10 30 on His Name Counselor Luther League 6 30 Vespers 7 30 drama The First Gift A Christmas Miracle Christmas morning 7 30 worship Meaning of Christmas and Christmas program 7 30 Sunday school program All invited to attend all services

Shafferman Luther League

Jones Chapel M E Church Schedule and Invitation

Jones Chapel M E Church announces Sabbath school at 10 30 Lloyd Stockett superintendent and 8 00 preaching by Rev J M Shaw 7 30 song service Wednesday 7 30 mid week prayer meeting all welcome to visit this small church.

Lloyd J. M. Shaw

Pruntytown M. E. Church Services Notice

Pruntytown M. E. Church welcomes worshippers with church school at 10:00 led by Ronald Knotts, superintendent, and preaching at 7:30 by Pastor L. Jones on the third Sunday each month.

Ronald Knotts

Webster M. E. Church announces service times

Foster L. Jones, pastor, outlines preaching schedule with a 1:00 Christian Endeavor session. The church holds services the first Sunday evening and the third Sunday morning each month. A welcome is extended to all attendees.

Christian Endeavor

Church Schedule Highlights for Sunday Services

Sunday School at 9 45 led by Omar Lambert superintendent Morning Worship at 11 08 B P U at 6 30 Archie Bartlett president Evening Worship at 7 30 observance of services listed with leadership names and times for the day

Omar Lambert Archie Bartlett

Saint Augustine Catholic Mass Times

The text lists Rev. M. J. Hannon as pastor and notes Mass times at Saint Augustine Catholic Church with services at 7:00 and 10:00 in the morning and an evening service at 7:30.

St, Augustine's Catholic M. J. Hannon

Christmas Schedule At Warren M E Church

Warren M E Church outlines a busy Christmas week with 9:30 Church School led by E Jones and M Dabney, 11:00 Morning Service on The Light of the World, 5:00 Epworth League on A Child Vision of Peace, 8:00 Evening Sermon The Coming of Christ, and Wednesday 8:00 Class and prayer. The school program, supervised by Mrs Edna Comedy, aims to bring joy as the Birth of Jesus is read and a Christmas tree with gifts closes the evening, Pastor Frye assisted by the Choral Club.

E. Jones M. Dabney Epworth League Jun Jesus Frye

Thornton M. E. Plans Special Church Eve

Thornton M E church plans a Christmas Eve program featuring Grafton church groups. The Sunday School and Worth League combine to present a program of exercises recitations and carols. The choir performs Christmas classics directed by Mrs E W Bloom a featured element.

Thornton M Grafton Worth League E. W. Bloom

Christmas in the home and the Bethlehem stable

The article urges making room for Christ in every home at Christmas, citing Luke 2 and Ephesians 6. It argues that Christ prefers humble settings like Nazareth and Bethlehem, and that true happiness comes from Christ dwelling in the heart. It contrasts Christian and pagan homes, stressing peace, joy, and goodwill as daily essentials.

Christ Paul Christ Bethlehem Bottileher Fayer Coulis

MARTIN INSULLS EXONERATED IN EMBEZZLEMENT CASES

Exonerated MARTIN INSULLS faces possible extradition issues as US authorities plan to try him for embezzlement indictments. The case involves transfers of assets from a Tupt firm and alleged misappropriation of funds linked to Middle West utilities. Authorities weigh the option of federal or state trials and potential country departure.

Martpinsull Bage One Middle West Canada United States de Dominion U.S O' Green Uet

Also Mentioned on This Page

St, Patl's Robert Orion Phillips ST Matthias Episcopal Arthur J. Torrey Illustrated Sunday School Angine Lord Immanuel First United Brethren Lois R. Luzader Blueville Methodist Episcopal Church Harry W. Flanagan West Main Street St. Paul’s Lutheran Church M. P. Church West Main ST First Presbyterian Frank J. Turvander Church OF the Nazarene Parkview W. C. Jones Maj Salvation Army Citadel John Campbell First Church OF Christ B. E. Hanes West Main ST. M. E Che Goigsen Text P. J. Null M. E South Okey Summers First Brethren Church J. B. Shaffer Fred Nicola Shahan Kenneth Godwin Rhea Camp Christis Bers God Chi Assembly OF God Tabernacle Mrs. E. Kesner Miss Viracen Ethel M. Huber Young Peoples’ Meeting First Baptist James E. Fidler Second Baptist Church L. H. Walker N. Bethel Sallie Jones ST. Paul's Lutheran E. F. K. Roof Pastor Thornton M. E Alvin E Nazareth David Caésar's Bethle Them Hethlehem
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