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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1936
Page
2
St Pauls Lutheran Church invites attendance at 9 15 Sunday school led by Wm H Shafferman orchestra morning worship at 10 30 conducted by Pastor E F K Roof Luther league meeting at 20 30 and a vesper service at 7 30 all family members welcome to participate and worship with us.
The Beech Street Assembly of God Tabernacle lists nine thirty Sunday school led by A B Kna benshue with Nellie Collums as assistant, ten forty five preaching, six thirty Young People, seven thirty Evangelistic service, Tuesday seven forty five cottage prayer meeting, and Thursday at five thirty Bible study. The Christmas program is canceled due to repairs. children still receive the holiday treat on Sunday the 27th. A special midnight watch service is planned and the public is invited. You are welcome to attend if you have no church home.
Radio listings detail 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 Midnight programs across WMMN WJZ NBC CBS WGN WLW WHP WLS WWVA and more. Notable acts include Heaters Orleansm Nickelodeon Uncle Don Walter Waring's Orchestra Nat Brandywynne's Orchestra and Georgia Wildcats with diverse music talks and comedy across networks.
Pruntytown M E A M holds Sunday school each Sunday at 10:00 with Miss Rhea Wiseman as superintendent. Morning worship occurs the first Sunday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League convenes at 6:45 p.m.
REV JAMES E FIDLER Pastor outlines a busy week with 9 30 church school 10 30 worship sermon topics The Return of the Year and A Happy New Year 6 30 Senior and Pioneer B Y P A Christian training 7 30 worship weekly events include Judson Missionary society meeting Missionary society hosts Mrs Gazelle Linn Mrs Reba McDermott and Mrs Charles O Shay Pray service Thursday Men s Brotherhood Senior B Y P U watch party Choir rehearsal Friday We welcome you to worship with us
Pastor W. G. Jones leads 9:30 Sabbath school with G. N. Walters as superintendent 11:00 morning message 6:30 Young Peoples Service 7:30 evangelistic message choir special music prayer meeting Thursday 7:30 It is natural that Christ’s birthday brings joy to homes Have you brought your best gifts to worship the Lord
The First Church of Christ (Christian Church) outlines 9:30 Bible school with Fred White as superintendent and R. H. Bunner as assistant, plus Mrs. W. A. Harrison as superintendent of primary and intermediate, John Bunner secretary, Howard Robinson assistant, Mabel White treasurer. 10:30 Communion. Public invited to worship each Lord's day.
St Augustine's Catholic Church led by Pastor Rev M J Hannon offers 7:00 and 10:00 masses with 1:30 evening service. Simpson M E Church under Pastor Ward Harvey conducts 10:00 Sunday school and 7:30 evening worship.
St Pauls Methodist Episcopal announces 9 30 Sunday school led by Arlie Leon ard with Merle Bailey and Mrs Blanch Bailey as assistant and primary superintendent 10 30 morning worship on The Hymnology of the Church 630 Epworth league devotion al meeting hymn history and singing 7 00 Monday junior choir rehearsal with Mrs Leonard director and Bible study Large attendance is anticipated and the new Methodist hymnal will be installed during these services.
West Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Morning worship at 10 30 a m every Sunday except the first. Epworth league gathers at 6 30 p m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m every Sunday except the third.
Blueville Church of Christ hosts 9:30 Bible study for youth and 11:30 communion with 1:30 service for absentees. Bible study every Sunday evening. Wednesday at 7:30 features Bible study prayer and song. All are invited to all services.
Blueville listings show 9 30 Sunday school led by Mr George Newcome and 10 30 worship service scheduled by the Blueville M E Church. The terse entry notes the times and the superintendent or leader for the Sunday school.
Citadel events include a street meeting Saturday at 7 30 p m led by Capt and Mrs B J Short. Sunday school at 10 30 a m with Mrs Myrie Wagner superintendent. Morning service at 11 30 a m. Young People's Legion at 6 15 p m led by Walter Poole. Open air gathering at 7 and salvation service in the citadel at TAS.
Pruntytown M P Church schedules Sunday school at 10:00 with Joe Keen as superintendent. You and your friends are cordially invited to attend these services.
The notice lists morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon by Pastor Lois R Luzader and evening worship at 1 30. Chapels include 6 38 Christian Endeavor led by Miss Carrie Bennett, Wednesday prayer service and Bible study at 7 30 with choir rehearsal. You are invited to worship with us.
Wester M church holds a 7:00 Christian Endeavor meeting. Preaching at the first Sunday evening monthly and the third Sunday morning monthly. A welcome is extended to all attendees.
Dr Alvin Bell surveys Paul of Tarsus as a missionary, writer, and missionary in Europe. He notes Paul’s vision at Troas, gospel work in Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, Athens, and Corinth, and his enduring role despite imprisonments in Caesarea and Rome. The study highlights Paul’s letters and enduring zeal to spread Christianity worldwide.
St Matthias Episcopal Church runs a weekly church school every Sunday led by superintendent John W. Von Briesen. The small program details highlight parish activities and leadership involvement.
First Presbyterian Church announces services and activities led by Pastor Frank J. Tuf Vander. Church School 9:30 with Mrs Earl Wilkinson superintendent and Mr A A Miller assistant. 10:30 morning worship 7:30 choir rehearsal Tuesday trustees meeting 7:30 mid prayer service with scripture quote. Week schedule provided.
Rev H J MPLCHELL pastor hosts Sunday school at 9:30, Christian meeting at 9:40, and evening service at 7:30 with a general meeting to follow.
Church announces 9:30 preaching and 10:30 Sunday School led by superintendent Mr Arthur Poe. Preaching planned for the first two Sunday mornings of each month.
Revival began December 9 led by Pastor J. M. Shaw with services at 10:30 Sabbath school under E. M Heaton, 1:30 song service, 8:00 preaching, and Wednesday 7:30 mid week prayer. All are invited to visit this little church and join.
Second Baptist Church invites with Rev William Miller as pastor. Sunday school at 9:30 led by J Keen er and Henry Kidd, devotional sessions at 10:45 and 1:30, sermons at 11:25 and 8:10. Hear one of northern West Virginia's foremost preachers.
Beulah Baptist Church led by Pastor B Stump offers 9 45 Sunday series with Omar Lambert as superintendent and Hazel Zinn Bartlett as assistant. Morning worship at 11 00. B P U meeting at 6 30 led by president Edward Whitescarver. Evening service at 1 30.
The Warren M E Church lists Reverend Edward G Carroll at 315 Thayer Street as pastor. Church School at 9:30 led by L and Twitty with A Miles as assistant. Worship at 11:00 in the morning and 8:00 in the evening. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 3:00 p m.
Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school at 9 30 led by A R Van dergrift and Rhea Camp. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 with choir meeting following all are welcome to attend at the house of Las.
Petit jurors for the January term of circuit court have been served with summonses for appearance on Monday of next month. Names of grand jurors are withheld until indictments are returned. The petit jurors listed include Walter Bell, Tyson, Walter V. Lucas, Henry Fast, J. H. Glenn, Archie Bartlett, Sidney Able, Dennis Cather, C. J. Sterling, I Deffenbaugh, F. C. Jacobs, Findley, Lawrence Flanagan, D. L. Bosely, Bailey Thompson, Harland D. Kelly, C. F P. Moore, A. B. Nest or, C. C. Richman, Albert H. Wood yard, Clarence Waller, Jay 5. Copp, D. B. Bryan, Daniel Perkey, Dudley Miller, Melvin Bartlett, W. C. Carder, Robert Graham, John 5. Mayle, M. L. Devers, Arthur B. Davis, C. L. Hibbs, H. E. Flesher, John Shields, Thomas P. Kinney, Ellsworth Croston, Herbert Brestel, Richard Bartiett.
Trustee Merle Watkins announces a public auction of W L Boyd and W C Boyd property in Flemington West Virginia at the courthouse door on January 6 1937 at 1 30 PM including parcels east of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot and adjacent lots as described with the W L Boyd Restaurant and a two story business and residence on the site. The sale includes all improve ments fixtures and equipment in the adjoining room and bakery with cash terms.
Commissioner’s notice to creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of John L Boyles. Creditors must file claims with vouchers by May 24, 1937 at the Grafton Banking and Trust Company Building in Grafton West Virginia or be excluded from the estate. Beneficiaries must be present on that day to protect their interests. Dated December 299, 1936.
The meeting of stockholders of the First National Bank of Grafton, West Virginia, will be held at the banking house in Grafton on Tuesday January 12 1987 between 1 30 and 2 30 p m for the election of a board of directors for the ensuing year and for any other business that may come before the meeting. JAY FLEMING cashier.
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