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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1956

Page

4

Subscription Rates and Delivery Areas Listed

The notice outlines subscription rates payable in advance for West Virginia and Virginia, with mail and carrier delivery options. It lists pricing for home delivery by carrier in Taylor, Harbour, and Preston Counties, and notes island class matter status and post office entry in Grafton, W.Va., on December 29, 1956.

West Virginia Virginia Uys Virginias Taylor, Harbour Preston Grafton W.va Congress

Lay Up Treasures In Heaven Says Jesus In Matthew

A passage from Matthew Chapter 6 advises followers not to store earthly riches where they decay but to seek God's kingdom first. It contrasts trust in material needs with faith, urging simplicity and divine provision. The text notes worry about daily needs distracts from spiritual focus and emphasizes each day’s sufficiency.

Earth Heaven Solomon

How To Avoid Frightful Holiday After Tragic Toll

The piece warns against four day New Year travel amid erratic weather and a deadly Christmas period. It urges families to stay home, stresses the holiday’s family focus for Christmas Eve and the adult nature of New Year celebrations, and cautions that next four days could tempt unsafe driving if weather again worsens.

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First Baptist to Host Student Night Program

First Baptist Church will hold its annual student night on Sunday with a panel discussion on Christianity in the Colleges led by Rev. Harry T. Rowe and featuring Don Bennett Betsy Linn and Tom Partlett. Local seniors Sandra Waggoner Johnny Bartlett will greet college students as the service opens.

First Baptist Church Don Bennett Betsy Linn Tom Partlett Fff Harry T. Rowe Sandra Waggoner Johny Bartlett N' Thé Gi High School Shott

Rev O'Brien Schedules Sunday Sermons at Tabernacle

Assembly of God Tabernacle lists Sunday services with morning sermon Taking Inventory and Sunday night sermon Eternity Where. A watch night service starts at 10 on Monday evening. Teen youth events Wednesday at 7:30 p m and adult prayer Thursday at 7:30 p m.

Mageeramen Peso Assembly of God Tabernacle

Church Services in Various Faiths Sunday Notices

A list of assemblies and church services with pastors and timings. Assemblies include Assembly of God Tabernacle Rev Hazel B O'Brien 9:45 Sunday school 145 am Morning Worship 7:30 pm Evangel Astle. Baptist churches listed with pastors Harry T Rowe Henry Kidd Clark Neptune Nelson Haitis D L Whiteman Clyde Bush Hiram Short and others. Services span Sunday school times 9:30 to 11 am and evening worships, with midweek prayer meetings noted.

Assembly OF God Assembly of God Tabernacle Hazel B. O'Brien Evangel Astle Baptist First Baptist Harry T. Rowe Kenneth 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 Haitis James McEldowney Harry Richards Oak Grove Hiram Short Webster Baptist Church D. L. Whiteman Flemington Baptist Clyde Bush Union Baptist of Simpson Rose St. Paul's Methodist Chester G. Steyer Webetne Methodist Church Oh Tie Minakene Park Noah ‘Sullivan Edith Courtney Evangel

New Year Faith Reflections At Local Churches

A reflective piece ties New Year faith to the Christ birth, urging readers to seek the altar and attend services. It lists church schedules across West Virginia towns, urging daily prayer and family worship, with multiple congregations including Catholic, Methodist, and Presbyterian bodies.

First Sunday Masses at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church

The article outlines Sunday Mass times at 6:60 and 8:90 a.m. and notes services for the Children’s choir, Benediction times, New Year’s Masses, and Gregorian choirs. It mentions the Holy Day of the Circumcision and a Novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, inviting all to participate in special week services.

Isr Goa Desok Anna Lee Roberts Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Lutherans Plan Fox Erection Yearly Congregation Meeting

The Lutherans held a meeting planning a 1957 budget and year ahead. Rev Raymond Gros announced sermons for children and adults. The Ladies Lutheran Card and Lutheran Brotherhood planned their first year meetings at Maple Avenue and at the same time.

St. P Jesus Fralit ‘Turnley Maple Avenue Tutheran “Brotherhood

Presbyterian Plans Week of Activities and Sermon Theme

The Firat Presbyterian church outlines its weekly program led by Pastor Rev. Robertson. It features an offertory, a brief address on a civic topic, and a special feature on the Ten Commandments.

Ist Presbyterian Eal. Robertson Firat Presbyterian Chuygh Mney Athiayith Betty’ “Morrison

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