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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1956

Page

4

Grafton Sentinel details and publication data

The Grafton Sentinel published weekly from 109 Latrobe Street Grafton West Virginia with Monte F Bourjaily as editor and publisher and W T Lockard as business manager The paper lists subscription rates for West Virginia and Virginia mail delivery and home delivery by cartier in Taylor Barbour and Preston counties dated Saturday December 22 1956.

Grafton Sentinel Dany Sentinel Latrobe Street Grafton W. Va Monte F. Bourjaily Nv. W. T. Lockard William Cockrell West Virginis Virginia Cartier Taylor, Barbour Preston Countten

Jesus Calls Peter and Others to Follow Him in Galilee

Jesus begins preaching in Galilee after leaving Nazareth and settles in Capharnaum. He calls Simon Peter and Andrew, then James and John to become fishers of men. He travels through Galilee teaching, healing, and exorcising, drawing large crowds from Syria and beyond the Jordan.

Jesus John Gall Nazareth Capharnaum Zabulon Nephthalim Isais Jordan Galilee Kingdom of Heaven Sea of Galilee Simon Peter Andrew James Zebedee Syria Decapolis Jerusalem Judea

US Russia disarmament push criticized amid Hungary row

A cautious study of Bulganin letter prompts Foreign policy warning that Russian promises prove unreliable. Bulgaria backs equal force cuts but fears East-West exposure. Spaak hailed as NATO Secretary General as unity grows. NATO gains a mediation role and strong political backing from American leadership to deter risky moves.

Bul- Ranin Eisenhower Hungary National Security Council Bulgaria Russia Britain France Bulganin Paul-Henri Spaak Belgium North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO

Children’s Christmas Program At First Church Of Christ

The Junior department of the Sunday school at First Church of Christ will present a children's program on Sunday evening December 23 at 7 30 directed by Mrs Ralph Burnette Mrs Oscar Judy and Mrs Ray Gray. It includes a pantomime and Christmas carols with many children speaking parts and solo songs led by a list of young participants and the junior choir performing It Came Upon the Midnight.

First Church of Christ Ralph Burnette Oscar Judy Ray Gray Johnny Mary Judy Kemple Shepherds Robert Lemasters John Gray John Hoff Joseph Ralph Mille Simeon Keith Hoff Christian First Church of Christ McGraw Avenue Bible School Norma Hinkins Episcopal St. Matthias Church Allan E. Sither

Lutherans Present Christmas Program at St Pauls Church

St Pauls Lutheran Church announces a Sunday 7:30 pm Christmas program led by the Lutheran Sunday school. The Christmas story will be shared through song word music pantomime and projected filmstrip visuals in a melodious presentation.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church An- Incunces Fis Lutheran Sunday School Melium of & Sound Volér

Christmas Eve Service Set With Candlelit Prayer

The service prepared under Mrs B Mu Gefkin and Mrs DB Ray Withers features Rev Raykond C Gross delivering concluding sermons. Children’s sermon titles include A Shepherd, The First Noel, Silent Night, while adults hear Calling Upon Bethlehem. The final eve service begins Monday at 11 o'clock with a theme The Ashy of the World.

B. Mu Gefkin Ray Withers Y ‘Phéenfinal Réykrond C. Gross Ofjmba Bethlehem Christ

Churches Gather for Sunday Worship Across Towns

A list of area churches shows service times for Assemblies of God and multiple Baptist congregations. Notable entries include First Baptist with 9:30 a.m. church school and 10:30 a.m. worship, Second Baptist on High Street at 11 a.m., and Hebron Church with 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. service on certain Sundays.

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 R. W. Roberts RFD Hammond Middleville Nelson Harris James McEldowney Harry Richards Oak Grove Hiram Short Webster Baptist Church D. &. Whiteman Flemington Baptist Clyde Bush Union Baptist of Simpson Harmony Grove Baptist Clyde Wright Brethren Church of the Brethren D. P. Hines Pitti St. Paul's Pat Aly Walder Chapel West Virginia Cher Oren Robert Gee EE Day Retell Bach Soisey Mond Cross Fiyer Paul Fawcett Luther League Bhidvile W. Scragge T “Haywroddl Methodist Notitee First “Presbyterian Ernest Robertson Seventh Day Adventist William “K Gilbert Watson Schdal

Christmas worship drives faith through community notices

The gospel-focused church page urges heart preparation for Christmas, inviting readers to attend services at Evangelical United, First Brethren, Catholic and dozens of churches. It lists times for morning worship, Sunday school, youth programs, and evening services across many denominations, emphasizing daily prayer and church involvement.

Evangelical United Brethren George W. Simpson First Brethren Lee Crist

Knotts to Fill Pulpit at West Marion Methodist

Robert Arble chairman of the official board announces Ronald Knotts will fill the pulpit Sunday morning. Sunday evening will feature a Christmas program by the children of the Saturday school. Gifts for the Burlington children's home received at the Sunday morning service will be delivered Sunday afternoon.

Robert Arble West Maror St

Advent Services and Mass Schedule at St Augustine’s

St Augustine church observes the Fourth Advent with early Masses at 6:50 am and 9:30 am on Sunday and Benedict ion at 7:30 pm. Christmas Eve carols at 4:30 pm, Mass at 12:00 am watch, Christmas Day Masses at 9:00 and 9:40 am with Benediction. Confessions offered today 2:30 to 4:30 and 7 to 8:30 pm. after devotions Sunday evening and Monday 2:30 to 4:15 pm. School recesses to January 2, 1957.

Michael J. Hannon Tomliorton Met Gregorian Lee Roberté Tina Ste Augustane's

F Services For EB Church Sunday Program Highlights

Sunday morning worship at the WB Church features Sunday school at 9:30 led by Mrs. Harold Kirkpatrick and Mrs. Crall with special music. The sermon topic is The Word Be Shines Flesh. Morning worship at 10:30 includes music led by Mrs Crall. Miss Virginia Lake organist. The program includes The Song Of Christmas and The Babe No One Could Hug, plus a wedding program by children of the church at 7:40 with Ruth Crouser, Rita Reed, and Hollé Wave directing. Mary Margaret Ward pianist. A poem The Sbone of the Nativity will be featured. Monday night 7 to 12 is a worship program with lighting of the Christ Child display. The offering supports local church work for Quincy and nearby areas including Grafton.

Harold Kirkpatrick Devadotin C.v.crall Huby Thos Childen Ruth Crouser Rita Reed Holléw Mary Margaret Ward JA. Specifeature Mit Ennes Chuist Sarid Quincy

Presbyterian Christmas Services at Ist Church

The Presbyterian church schedules morning worship at 11 a.m. with a children's story Gifts from an Empty Wallet and a youth fellowship. Morning program includes the Cherub choir and adult choir songs Gentle Jesus and A Savior's Hymn. A 7:30 p.m. church school Christmas pageant No Room in the Inn precedes youth caroling to shut ins.

Son of Te Ie Presbyterian Will Robertson Bobbie Rniselh Diseie-Matste

Salvation Army Pageant Announces Christmas Program

The Salvation Army announces a pageant for Christmas Eve featuring a cast of 29 youths with performances at Oh Eddy Mitin Street. Supporters will present a program called The Shining Star with emphasis on youth participation and community outreach.

Salvation Army Salvatioha Army Eitader

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