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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1933

Page

2

Press Radio Bible Service faces discontinuation due to funds

The Press Radio Bible Service, Inc. may stop after 14 years of daily scripture mass mailing to 14 to 28 million readers unless donations arrive. The Grafton Sentinel notes the service’s unique editorials and urges readers to contribute to sustain this religious broadcast and its reporting, with a treasurer’s report showing receipts and disbursements from 1930 to 1932. The piece laments religious press reach and urges support for broadcasting of the Word.

Press Radio Bible Service, Inc Grafton Sentinel Press-Radio Bible Service, NG

Warren M. E. Church Christmas Message and Services

The Warren M. E. Church presents a Christmas program with a cantata and evening service. It highlights Bible verses at newspaper mastheads and quotes praise from The Look, the Look’s editor and others. The church invites all to a Christmas tree and a Sunday evening service at 8:00.

Editorialists Laud Press Bible Service Crisis

The Press Radio Bible Service Inc faces possible suspension due to finances after 14 years of distributing daily Scripture verses through secular newspapers. Support from national editors, bishops, and denominations pours in, urging donations to sustain the economically efficient ministry that reaches millions.

Evening Independent St. Petersburg Fla Arthur Staples Cincinnati Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Sters’ Association Eveas Press-Radio Bible Service, Inc Rark He Inc Mankind Word of God Challenge Omaha Neb National Federation of Men's Bible Classes America American Bible Society New York City Eric M. North Secy the Lookout Pross-Radio Bible Service Tnc

In Memory of My Mother One Year Since Her Passing

In memory of my mother who passed away one year ago tomorrow. Oh mother how we miss you and long to see you again. Cherished by daughter Lillie Delaney and all who loved her in this loving farewell noted with heartfelt devotion.

Lillie Delaney Helen Elizabeth Cook Helen

St Matthias Episcopal Service Schedule

Rev. Arthur J. Torrey serves as pastor at St Matthias Episcopal with church services and a church school session each Sunday at 9 30 led by superintendent W C Pembroke.

ST Matthias Episcopal Arthur J. Torrey A.M W. C. Pembroke

Christmas Eve Service Plans at St Pauls M E Graton

The St Pauls M E church led by Rev W R Eskew invites all to Christmas Eve services at 9 30 Sunday School 10 30 Christmas Cantata with Holy Communion and a Christmas Sermon with choir with Epworth League at 6 30 The Cantata description appears elsewhere A note from the Grafton Sentinel祝

Christmas Cantata and Services at First United Church

First United Church invites worship with Rev Lola R Luzader pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 organized for all ages, 10 30 Christmas program by children trained by Hoffman Canfield and Cole. Cantata His Natal Day by Edward W Norman sung by church and Endeavor choirs under Mrs Poe. Prayer service Wednesday 1 30 Kings Daughters Bible Class. Second Quarterly Conference Thursday 7 30 with District Superintendent Ware. Carols by Endeavor Choir then city-wide midnight carol events on Dec 24.

J. W. Martin Elizabeth Hoffman Opal Canfield Dora Cole M. Endeavor Harold Knight, Jr Edward W. Norman Christian Endeavor B. F. Poe

Christmas Services at St Pauls Lutheran Plan

The church schedules include a 9 16 Sunday school song service led by W H Shafferman, a 10 30 morning worship with sermon The Christmas Message, a 6 30 Luther League Christmas Meditation, no vesper, and Christmas Morning 7 30 service The Little Town of Bethlehem with regular Sunday School. Christmas Evening 7 30 invites all to worship.

Shafferman The Luther ‘League Bethlehem

Christmas Message at West Main Street M.E. Church

Pastor Harry W. Flannagan leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with superintendent J. Lee Pens. One hour sermon by the pastor titled The Christmas Message. Special choir music. Prayer service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. All are invited to attend.

J. Lee

Christmas Program at Blueville Methodist Service

Blueville church notices announce Rev. Harry W. Flanagan as pastor with Sunday school at 9:30 led by superintendent George Newcome and a 10:45 sermon. A Christmas program is planned for 7:30, followed by prayer service Thursday at 7:30. All are welcomed with an invitation to bring Bibles.

Methodist Episcopal Blueville Harry W. Flanagan George Newcome

Haymond M. E Church Announces Christmas Program

The Haymond M. E Church invites the public to a special Christmas program at 9:30 with an address by Pastor Rev. Harry W. Flanagan. Ged. Grimes, superintendent of the Sunday School, will sponsor the event and extend the invitation to attend.

Ged. Grimes

First M. E. Church Weekly Schedule Notes

AM Masses at 10:00, 1:30 evening services at First M. E. South. Rev A B Knicely leads sermon on Lat Sunday. Sunday School at 9:30 conducted by J. E. Kessner. Sermons by pastor on Ind and 4th Sundays. Young Peoples service on 1st and 3rd Sundays nights. Miss Phyllis Withers president. Prayer meeting 7:30 Wednesday led by Charles F. Hall lay leader.

J. E. Keener

Second Baptist Church Plans Watch Night Services

The Warren St. church invites members and the public to attend watch night services beginning at ten o'clock Sunday night December 31 1933. Rev L H Walker pastor leads the program with church school at 9 45 and sermons at 11 00 and 8 00.

N. Bethel Geneva Cook Ape Pier Sabring Warren Nt. 1 Tsip

Sermon Themes and Services at Local Church

Rev P J Null pastor leads 9 30 Sunday School at Richman with superintendent 103 0 morning worship and sermon The Guiding Star 6 30 Christian Endeavor 1 30 evangelistic services subject If Christ Should Come Again Tonight Would You Be Ready To Receive Him 7 30 Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study You are welcome at any of these services

A.M H. Howell M. Dabney Reid Scholol CC Richman the Guiding Star Christian Endeavor G. N Walters Yanigers Thelma Moats B.S Della Breedlove City of David

Roosevelt Move Continues Push for Silver Policy Change

The president’s silver coinage move sparked mixed reactions as supporters praised higher mint prices and potential world trade benefits, while critics warned of risks to markets and policy coherence. Western silver towns welcomed rising prices, and markets responded briskly as officials defended the action against leaks and political backlash.

Combine

First Presbyterian Church Christmas Programs

Reverend Frank J. Turvander leads First Presbyterian with a 9:30 church school for all ages, a 10:30 morning worship featuring a four-part musical birth of Christ titled The Holy Child, a 1:30 Christmas program by the Church School The Joy of Christmas, Trustees meeting Tuesday 7:30 p m at the church, midweek prayer service Wednesday 7:30 p m, and senior choir rehearsal Friday 8:15 p m led by Mrs Earl Wilkinson.

Robert F. Love Earl Wilkinson E. D. Wilkinson Christ

Christmas Services Planned by Andrews M E Church

The Andrews M E Church outlines a Christmas program with 9 30 Sunday School led by Mrs Ona Jefferys, 10 30 Christ's Holy Birth cantata arranged from masters by Tullar, 6 30 Epworth League distribution service, 7 30 Children of the Star light Christmas pageant directed by Whinnery, 9 00 Epworth League Carol Singers will visit homes. The minister extends season greetings.

Andrews Sunday School Ona Jefferys Christ Tullar Andrews Vested Choir Cedric O. ‘Reynolds Eleanor Metzner Warden T. Seymour Epworth League Margaret Clark Martha Powell Gladys Mettler Oma Mae Casteel

First Church Broadcast Schedule on NBC WEAF

The listing presents a 1930s NBC WEAF schedule for the First Church of Christ with Pastor B. EB. Hanes. Evening programs include Three Scamps, Arlenic Jackson, Dinner Concert, J. C. Nugent, Religion in the News, Circus Days, Mountaineers, George Olsen, Antobal’s Cubans, Jack Pearl, Leo Reisman, B. A. Rolfe, One Man's Family, Hollywood on Air, and Cai Carnival.

NBC Weaf Arlenic Jackson J. C. Nugent Mountaineers George Olsen Antobal Jack Pearl Leo Reisman B. A. Rolfe One Man's Family Hollywood Cai Carnival

Roosevelt Speech Echoes Currency Debate and Silver Speculation

A fragmentary report notes Senator Pittman and other figures debating silver mining bets and possible federal action. Roosevelt speaks in general terms on currency stabilization, avoiding specific gold policy while recovery agencies push higher purchasing power and price levels to lift the economy.

Pittmay Nevada Roosevelt South Seas

Mrs Roosevelt Distributes Christmas Gifts to 1500 Children

Mrs Roosevelt visits Central Union Mission Christmas theatre party handing out 1500 gift bags to poor children in the capital. She, along with Mrs C E Walder and family members, helped distribute gifts as redcoated characters “Sistle” and “Bussie” led children into the event. Other notes mention Mrs Utterback’s return to Ohio and a Clarksburg visit by Mrs Jacobs.

Mrs. Roosevelt Washington Pral 'D. Roosevelt Central Union Mission C. E. Walder Peggy Ann Jimmie J. W. Jaco Clarksburg

Also Mentioned on This Page

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