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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1949

Page

2

West Main Street Methodist Church Schedule and Events

The West Main Street Methodist Church at Cor. Church and West Main St lists services from 9:30 a.m. Sunday school led by George Coulson, to 10:45 a.m. morning worship with the pastor’s sermon The Unsearchable, and 6:30 p.m. youth fellowship. Evening worship at 1:30 p.m. with a sermon by the pastor, plus Monday through Friday church activities led by Eddie Jones Charren Evans and others. Special guest Reverend R Moore Parker is announced for January 23.

George Coulson Eddie Jones Felloship Charren Evans Emma Omens Francis Tackett WSCS The Grafton Sentinel R. Moorman Parker Charleston

The Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Schedule

The Evangelical United Brethren Church posts a Sunday program with 9 3 a m church school led by John E Jenkins at 10 39 a m morning worship and sermon imparting spiritual gifts. Activities include 2 30 p m Sunday school at Wendel 6 30 p m Junior and Primary Endeavor 7 30 p m Evening Worship and Evangelistic Service The Church Under Divine Guidance and a 1 30 p m Tuesday King's Daughter class meeting with nursery for Cradle Roll babies Welcoming all. 7 30 p m Wednesday Midweek Worship Service.

John E. Jenkins Wendel King's Daughter

Sunday and midweek church services listed for Blueville Fetterman Haymond

The notice lists weekly church activities including school sessions at 9:30 and morning worship at 10:30, along with evening services and choir practices. George Newcome, Geo. Mar, and other congregations hold midweek, Friday, and Thursday prayer and orchestra events at several streets and locations.

George Newcome Fetterman Haymond Geo Mar Geo. Mar

Pauls Methodist Church Schedule at Thayer Street

Ge o W Twynham et al announce church services at Pauls Methodist Church Thayer Street. Divine Worship 10 30 a m sermon A Herdsman of the Desert Youth service 30 p m Evening service 7 30 p m Official board. WSCS meeting Tuesday 2 p m Board of Christian education 7 30 p m Midweek service 7 00 Thursday choir rehearsal.

Geo. W. Twynham Board of Christian Education

First Presbyterian Church Chimes Rev F Carl Davis

First Presbyterian Church offers Sunday School at 10 with Florence Wilkinson as superintendent and worship at 11. Sermon titled God Seeking The Lost. Westminster Fellowship at 7 15 pm Brotherhood meets second Tuesday 7 pm trustees meet 1st Tuesday 7 pm Missionary Society meets Jan 19 at Elizabeth Handley home 7 am Choir rehearsal Thursday if you are without a church home come worship with us

Florence Wilkinson Everett McDaniel Westminister Fellowship Brotherhood Missionary Society Elizabeth Handley Beeth Street

St Pauls Lutheran Church Schedules Services and Meetings

The notice lists St Pauls Lutheran Church events including Sunday school morning worship led by the Pastor with theme What Can One Man Do at 2:00. A Wednesday Evangelism conference is planned at St Marks Lutheran Church in Clar ksburg at 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Friday the Women Missionary Society meets at the church.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Clarksburg Women's iMissionary Society Ie Church

First Church of Christ Service Schedule

Corner of Beech Street and McGraw Avenue lists Sunday activities with Bible School at 9 30 a m led by Earl Hinkins, morning worship at 10 20, sermon The Goodness of God, evening worship at 7 30 with sermon The Foundation Of Faith, and a 6 30 p m Young People session plus Wednesday devotional at 7 30 p m.

First Church of Christ C. J. Howearth Beech "Street McGraw Avenue Bible School Earl Hinkins Sermoin Foundation

Salvation Army Service Schedule at 127 E Main

The Salvation Army at 127 E Main lists Sunday activities: Sunday School 9 45 a m Holiness meeting 11 a m Young People's 6 15 p m Street Service 7 p m Salvation Meeting 8 p m. Monday Junior Legion 4 30 p m. Tuesday 8 30 p m Corps Cadets class 7 30 p m Preparation class.

The Salvation Army E. Main Lynn ‘Wiseman Young People’s Meeting Salvation Meeting Junior Legion

St Johns Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

St Johns Methodist Church announces routine services and meetings including Church School at 10 20 a m Public Worship at 7 p m Youth Fellowship at 10 00 a m Ministers Meeting 7 30 p m WSCS at 7 00 p m Thursday and Choir rehearsal guideline provided for the week.

St. John’s Methodist Chip Methodist

First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule of Services

The First Baptist Church announces its weekly programs including Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship with Fellowship on Light and special music led by Mrs Howard Lawson and organist Mary Frances Jaco. Evening Worship at 7 3 0 with the topic Someone Is at the Door. Youth Fellowship 6 45 p m. Mon Young Adult class 7 3 0 with Dr Charles A Weed. Wed Fellowship prayer 7 30 and Thursday Choir rehearsal 7 30.

Scho Howard Lawson Mary Mary "Frances Jaco Baptist Charles A. Weed Thurs

St Shatthias Episcopal Church Service Schedule

The church announces morning prayer and sermon by Bishop Strider of Wheeline at 11:00 with Holy Communion and sermon. Church School meets at 9:30 on West Main and St Marys streets under Rector Rev George E Manson.

St. Shatthias Episcopal Chi George E. Manson West Main and St. Mary’s Sts Strider Wheeline

St Augustine Church Events Schedule in ARTA area

St Augustine Catholic Church in ARTA area lists services Sermons Light At Evening Time and The Second Mile Man youth and children programs weekday meetings choir practice and a cooperative leadership training school at First Baptist church from Sunday 2:30 to 4:30 p m and 7 30 to 9 30 p m weekday evenings

Main Street Depot Arta F Shomo McGraw Ave Demade John Newmen Beech Street Church ‘Board of Education Grafton First Baptist Church

The Invisible Church Bible Teacher Invites All

The Invisible Church at 524 Gay Street invites all nationalities to spiritual services. Mrs Della Knabenshue leads Bible teaching with 7 45 p m Sunday nights and all day Saturday services. Bring your Bibles and come to worship with us using Acts 17 26 31 as guidance.

Gay St Della Knabenshue

Beulah Baptist Church Service Times Listed

Beulah Baptist Church 4 WHITENER Pastor Prantytown schedules a morning worship at 10 45 a m with a second Sunday preaching service at 1 30 pm at 7804 pM. The text is fragmented but indicates worship and preaching events for Beulah Baptist Church in Prantytown with Whiten er as a key name.

Beulah Baptist Church Whitener Prantytown

First Brethren Church Weekly Schedule

The Friendly Church under Pastor Stanley F Hauser lists services at 9:30 a m Bible School 10:30 a m Morning Worship with The Pilgrim's Perseverance 7:30 p m Brethren Youth Fellowship 8 p m Evening Worship Evangelistic message and Singspiration. 1:30 p m Wednesday Midweek Prayer and Praise.

Stanley F. Hauser Bible School Brethren Youth Fellowship

Berryburg Church Services Schedule

The Church of Jesus Christ in Berryburg lists services at the Little School House No.2 led by Elder George M. Batson. Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Sunday. Evening evangelistic service 7:30 p.m. Thursday mid week services at 7:30 p.m.

Berryburg George M. Batson Little School House

West Virginia Industrial School Warder Chapel Service Schedule

Rev J C Gould chaplain leads worship at 9am daily in Warder Chapel. Saturday evening at 6 pm includes an entertainment film. Visitors welcome.

Welcom 2

McConkey Free Methodist Camp Meeting At Cherry Run

Cherry Run Camp meeting at Black Hills on Route 119 between Grafton and Morgantown is in progress with daily and nightly services through July 25. A Big Missionary Rally is scheduled for Sunday at 2 30 p m with services on Daylight Saving Time.

Black Hills Grafton Morgantown

Blueville Church of Christ Schedule Announcement

Blueville Church of Christ led by Minister J Norvis Taylor lists service times including 9:45 Sunday School 10:30 Worship 11:45 Communion and 7:30 Evening worship with a Thursday 2:00 p.m. Ladies Bible Class.

Blueville J. Norvis ‘Taylor

Church of the Nazarene announces weekly services

The Church of the Nazarene lists Pastor T. James Boshell with address 562-R. Sunday Bible School at 10:90 a.m., morning worship at 10:90, N. Y. P. S. led by Lillian Boshell, evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m., and Wednesday Midweek Prayer and Praise at 1:30 p.m.

Church of the Nazarene Barkview T. James Boshell Lillian Boshell

Harmony Grove Baptist Church Service Schedule

Harmony Grove Baptist announces weekly worship times on Sundays and midweek prayer and Bible study. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. on the second and fourth Sundays with an 8:00 p.m. service. Wednesday midweek service at 7:30 p.m. except the fourth Sunday when a church business session is held. Second Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Mission Circle meets at the church.

Mission “Circle

Betty L Brown Society Reporter Activity

Society columns note Betty L Brown as society reporter with contact phone 185. Brief items cover club meetings and social events in the community society section.

Betty L. Brown Society

Mrs Jaco Installed as Local Ladies Society President

Mrs Catherine Jaco was installed as president of the Ladies Society at a VFW hall meeting. Other officers named include Vice President Pearl Fox Secretary Nadia Weaver Treasurer Snow Hardman Collector Fanny Turner Conductor Helen Kelly and flag bearer Naomi McClure. Retiring president Carolyn Hall presided as plans were made to celebrate members' birthdays quarterly. A dessert was served to listed members and the next meeting is February 9 at 7 30 p.m.

Catherine Jaco Ladies’ Society B. Ofs L. F. E V.F. W. Hall Pearl ‘Fox Nadia Weaver Snow Hardman Fanny Turner Helen Kelly Naomi McClure Carolyn Hall Pearl Fox Floyda ‘Holloway V. F. W. Hall

Mrs Eckels Hosts Church Class Meeting

Mrs. Harry Eckels hosted the Christian Workers Class of the Evangelical United Brethren church at the parsonage. Miss Shirley Isner led devotionals on New Year resolutions, with Ruth Crall opening on piano and leading hymns and a story on New Year’s resolutions. Refreshments followed served by Mrs. Eckels for Ruth Crall, Susan Matsey, Shirley Isner, Betty Pifer, and Reverend Harry Eckels.

Harry Eckels Christian Workers Evangelical United Brethren Church Shirley Isner Ruth ‘Crall Good Ruth Crall Susan Matsey Betty Pifer

Pruntytown Church Schedule For Sundays

Pruntytown Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:45 p.m. Worship services on the first Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and on the third Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor H J Hillyer and James J Flesher Sr oversee activities.

H. J. Hillyer James J. Flesher Sundey School

Calvary Tabernacl Activities at Wendel West Virginia

Calvary Tabernacl Wendel West Virginia lists Sunday School at 2 30 pm Children services and Young People's meetings 6 30 to 7 30 pm led by Louise Ryan 345 Dimens Worship 1 30 Presching and the and

Louise Ryan

Community Meeting Schedule January Through February

A list of local club, church, and fraternal group events from January 15 to February 1. Includes Mountaineer Counsell No 44, Tau Phi Lambda initiation, Grafton Quota Club, Baptist and Methodist activities, ladies auxiliaries, youth fellowships, W S C S circles, Bible classes, D A meeting, and a postponed Blueville Glass event with contact details for cancellations.

United American Mechanics V. F. W. Hall East Main Street Delta . Nu Tau Phi Lambda Supreme Forest James Weekley West Main Street Grafton Quota Club Hotel Grafton First Baptist Church Charles. Wedd Alderson- Broaddus College Philippi B.’of R. T K. of P. Friendship Hall West Main Street Methodist First Church of Christ Beech Street R.T.S Mountain City Council No D. of A V.F.W. Hall C. S St. Paul's Methodist Church King’s Daughters Bible Evangelical United Brethren Church Grafton Business_ Girls Club Grafton Ellen Jane Wiseman Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Handley Woman's Missionary Society of

State Officer urges Future Farmers to prepare for state show

Roger Fike first vice-president of the West Virginia Association of Future Farmers spoke at the local Vo-Ag building meeting urging proper show readiness for the state FFA ham bacon and egg show in Charleston. He stressed accurate cost and production records and an active leadership record for the State Farmer and State Farm Degrees requiring $250 earned, two years of vocational agriculture training, and enrollment in a strong third year.

Roger Fike West Virginia

March of Dimes Campaign Opens in Washington Ceremony

Linda Brown four year old poster girl for the March of Dimes opens the 1049 campaign in Washington with Mrs Elea nor Roosevelt presiding. Linda, daughter of Leonard and Mrs Brown of San Antonio Texas, suffered paralysis of both legs two years ago and recovered after treatment funded by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.

March OF Dimes Linda Brown Eleanor Roosevelt Washington Linda Leonard Brown San Antonio Tex International

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cor West Main Sta. Foster L. Jones Church St the Evangelical United Brethren Church Harry Ecrell Dew*y Avenue Blueville Charge E. L. Arnold Assembly of 06 Tabernacle Stadgianres WEK Incomn Pauls Methodist Church Thayer Street First Presbyterian Church F. Carl Davis St. Paul’s Lutheran Church DY. Waknee Gifford St. Augustine Catholic Church Fannon Andrews Methodist Church Mother Church First Brethren Church Church of Jesus Christ McConkey Free Methodist Cherry Run H.C. Coopzy Harmony Grove Baptist Church Ama Cae Jaco Local Ladies’ Society Mrs. Eckels Pruntytown Methodist Church Calvary Tabernacl Wendel, W. VA Lindbergh Neubiberg Germany Air Force Base Col Clarence Edwinson Charles A. Lindbergh Berlin
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