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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1955

Page

4

Grafton Sentinel information and pricing page

The Grafton Sentinel details publication info for SENTINEL PUBLICATIONS with address at Latrobe Street Grafton West Virginia. It lists frequencies daily except Sunday since 1908 and national advertising reps in Philadelphia New York Chicago Detroit and Pittsburgh. Subscription rates show 2.00 monthly 6.00 six months 12.00 year with regional rates for Virginia and nearby areas. It notes mail and carrier delivery options and post office registration as a periodical entered in 1870 with a 1955 copyright note.

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Jesus Rebukes Insincerity and Hypocrisy in Teachings

The article reflects on Jesus rebuking hypocrisy, explaining His near death and resurrection, and urging readers to seek good, forgive sins, and value inward righteousness over outward ritual. It notes conflicts with Pharisees, His miracles, and calls for teaching children to see light and avoid judgment.

Teach Children Hypocrisy by Christ Lesson Analysis

A devotional summary notes Jesus rebuking hypocrisy and the Pharisees as described in Luke 11 23 54 warning against division and judging others. It emphasizes teaching children honesty toward playmates and avoiding hypocritical behavior, with guidance for Sunday school teachers.

Christ Zachaerias Temple God Division of Christian Education U.S.A Features Syndicate Jesus sLuke

New Year Resolve Poem Urges Faith and Hope for All

A reflective New Year piece exhorts readers to not quit, urging forgiveness and perseverance. It speaks to spouses, singles, and couples, stressing inner worth, divine mercy, and the power of steadfastness in hard times. The tone mirrors a rural or small-town newspaper feature with moral encouragement and seasonal goodwill.

Church Listings and Time Schedule Affected by Local Services

A long list of area church services covers Assembly of God, First Baptist, Beulah and numerous other denominations with Sunday schools, morning and evening worship, youth groups, and prayer meetings. Details include Rev. names, service times, and locations across multiple towns and church buildings.

New Woman's Program Arrives at St Pauls Lutheran Parish

The St Pauls Lutheran Parish unveils a 1956 schedule featuring Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon The Open Door and a choir anthem A Song and a Prayer Youth Fellowship at 6 30 led by Bill Harmon Student Day observed at evening service with visiting college students Miss Mary McKinney directs arrangements W S C 8 Circles meet Jan 3 4 and 5 Church Women fellowship launches January 4 with plans for quarterly meetings led by Mrs Earl S Lee Synodical president Mrs John Watkins announces first quarter programs including Seethamma's Day film strip and a study on Marriage Divorce and related issues by a United Lutheran Church in America commission

First Baptist Harry T. Rowe Beulah Baptist Pruntytown Clark Neptune Hebron John R. Davis R. W. Roberts RFD Hammond Iddlevile Irev James McEldowney Delbert McDaniel Oak Grove Hiram Short Webster’ Baptist Church H. E. Zahn Flemington BYF Union Baptist of Simpson Clyde Bush Harmony Grove Baptist — Dy Glyde Wright Brethren Church of the Brethren D. F. Hines Evangelical United Brethren C. V. Tate Worshi First Brethren Lee Crist St. Augustine M. J. Hannon Robert G. Henson St. Paul's Methodist Church Hester Hargett Torlock Rasmusen M. Carrington Bill Harmon Mary McKinney W.S. C Earl Smith Beech St Thayer St A. M. Campbell, Sr Sylvia Courtney Walnut St Ralph Shaffer St. Paul's Lutheran Church United Lutheran Church Parrish Raymond Gross Uae Lutheran Church Lutheran Brotherhood New John Watkins Earl 8 Lee Oakland Maryland Synodical Women’s Fellowship Seethamma United Lutheran Church In America

First Church Of Christ To Open Three Months Evangelism Program

The First Church of Christ begins a three month evangelism program with the sermon Witness To The Truth on New Year's Day. Rev. Ralph B. Burnette will lead morning services at 9:30 and 10:30 with the film Who Is My Neighbor at 7:30 in the Jerusalem setting. The minister outlines a three fold aim to deepen brotherhood and inspire active service as a Good Samaritan.

First Church of Christ Ralph B. Burnette Jerusalem Jericho Nex

Pope To Bless Faithful In Rare Night Appearance

Vatican sources report Pope Pius XII will deliver New Year blessings to the faithful from St Peter's Square tonight and Sunday. He plans a brief studio-window appearance 168 feet above the square despite the rain and chill. The event coincides with his upcoming 80th birthday on March 2, and follows his last night-time winter appearance in December 1953.

Vatican City Pius XII St Peter's Square Vatican Rome

Cardinal Guest OF The Chiangs in Formosa

Cardinal Francis Spellman, archbishop of New York, is en route to Hong Kong via Taipei Formosa as part of a diplomatic church visit involving the Chiangs. The trip underscores church relations in the region.

Taipei Formosa Francis Cardi Nal Spellman New Yor Hongkong

American servicemen visit Formosa with U S Seventh Fleet

Spellman was entertained at Gunner by President and Madame Chang Kai-Shek during his two day visit. The article notes American servicemen in Formosa and ties to the U S Seventh Fleet, highlighting high level hospitality events during the trip.

Formosa U.S. Seventh Fleet Spellman Chang Kai-Shele

Forgetting Past Is Tate's Sermon Topic

The Rev. C. V. Tate, pastor of the Evangelical United Brethren Church, announces Sunday morning sermon titled “Forgetting The Past.” The note highlights the church service and speaker as the likely focus for attendees.

Tate C. V. Tate Evangelical United Brethren Church

Communion Services and Church Activities at Mt. Pleasant

Holy Communion observed at First Presbyterian Church during the 11 p.m. worship. Pastor Rev. Ernest L. Robertson announced New Year plans. The church will elect officers at the regular meeting at 10 a.m. Junior High Youth Fellowship Sunday 3 to 4:30 p.m. Senior High 5 to 6:30 p.m. Woman's Association hosts covered dish dinner Wednesday 6:15 p.m. All women invited. New circles organize. Junior choir 6:30–7 p.m. Adult choir 7 to 8 p.m. Discussion groups 8–9 p.m. for new members. Cherub Choir Friday 4 p.m. Trustees meet 7:30 p.m.

L. J.twitty Methodist Youth Fellowship Nazarene Church of the Nazarene Parkview Noah Sullivan John W. Grubb Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church Ernest Robertson Seventh Day Adventist William L. Woodruff Young Peoples THE Salvation Army Gilbert Watson Ernest L. Robertson Spe Rulal Woman's Association Cherub

Blueville Churches Offer Night Watch Service Tonight

At 9 p.m. a watch service will be held by Blueville, Fetterman and Haymond Methodist churches with Rev. Charles C. Huffman leading. The event includes popcorn balls, fellowship and recreation before the worship service starts.

Blueville Methodist Church Blueville Fetterman Haymond Charles C. Huffman

St Augustine's Sets New Year Mass Schedule

The New Year's Mass schedule at St Augustine's Catholic Church announced by Rev Mr Hannon lists Low Mass at 6:59 AM High Mass at 9:30 AM with the Men's Gregorian choir, Low Mass at 5:30 PM with the choir, and Benediction after the noon mass. The crib in the church attracted many to worship the shrine of the infant Jesus.

St. Augustine’s St. Augustine's Catholic’ Church Mr. Hannon Gregorian

New Year Sermon at Pruntytown and St Johns Churches

Rev B E Suite leads Sunday services at 9 am and 10 30 am in Pruntytown and St Johns Methodist churches. The sermon titled A New Beginning The New Year uses Joshua 3 4 That Ye May Know The Way By Which You Must Go For Ye Have Not Passed This Way Heretofore emphasizes guidance for the coming year.

Pruntytown St. John's B. E. Suite Joshua

New Year Themed Brethren Services at First Church

Pastor Rev Lee Crist announces New Year themes for First Brethren church services. Sunday at 10 30 morning message titled As For Me I Will Serve the Lord. Evening at 7 30 The Folly of Trusting in Anyone or Any Thing But Jesus Christ. Encourages attendance on New Year Day to honor Jesus Christ, fountain head of blessings and who holds the events of 1956 in his hands.

First Brethren Church Lee Crist Jesus Jesus Christ

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