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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1940

Page

2

Life of Triumph Theme at First Baptist Church Sunday

The First Baptist Church announces a Sunday worship service focusing on The Life of Triumph led by the Pastor. Evening service at 700 p m includes a continuation of Bee sermon. Week events feature workers conference at Dever's grove and campfire, prayer study, Florence Rowland visit, and choir rehearsal.

Lon Ian Dever's Grove Florence Rowland Elizabeth Reneman Christiana Street

Andrews Methodist Church Services on Main Street

Sunday's church school starts at 9 30 with Superintendent C V Miller in charge, open to pupils and visitors. Morning worship follows at 10 30. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study are held each Wednesday evening at 4 o clock. A hearty welcome extends to all for the mid week service.

C. V. Miller

First Church of Christ OAKEY WILSON GROW Minister

First Church of Christ in Oakey grows with weekly activities led by Minister Oakey Wilson Grow. Bible school at 9:30, communion at 10:30, sermons at 11 and 8, and various society and youth meetings through the week. State convention reports noted from Moundsville June 11 to 16.

St Pauls Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule and Activities

St Pauls Lutheran Church invites worshipers with a 9 15 Sunday school song service led by the orchestra under Shafferman as superintendent. A 10 30 morning worship titled The Divine Saviour follows. 7 00 Luther League meets to discuss High Powered Educators The Press. Boy Scouts meet Friday at 1 30. Women’s Missionary Society meets at the Kinslers Blueville Friday 1 30 with Mrs Shafferman leading.

Shafferman Luthereague

Fetterman Methodist Church Schedule Details

Rev E G Bales pastors Fetterman Methodist Church with J B Keener superintendent. Church School at 9:30 AM with worship and study in each department. Preaching on the first Sunday morning at 10:30, and on the second and fourth Sundays at 7:30 PM.

E. G. Bales J. 8 Keener

Radio Schedule Fragments From May Fifth Broadcast Day

A chaotic list of radio programs and stations outlines the May fifth broadcast slate. Entries include NBC WEAF WJZ WBB stations airing music orchestras dances and dramatic shows with Kentucky Derby coverage and regional programs like Hawaii Calls and Harmony Hall.

NBC WJZ Woody Herman Nbc-Weaf CBS Radio Guild Wayne King WMMN Eddie Fitzpatrick Harmony Hall Hawaii H. Styles Bridges

St Pauls Methodist Church Services and Schedule

St Pauls Methodist Church at 207 Thayer Street announces Independence Sunday events including 9:30 Sunday school led by Ar tie Leonard, 10:30 morning worship with communion, 8:00 outdoor service by Epworth League, and indoor option if weather fails. Also Ladies Aid meeting Tuesday 2:30, Midweek service Wednesday 8:00, Job study, and Boy Scout Troop 6 Thursday with trombone music by Paul Sinsel and Rev Durward B Brown, minister.

Holy Communion Jesus Christ Epworth League Paul Sinsel Ladies’ Aid Society Boy Scouts

Assembly of God Tabernacle Service Times

The Assembly of God Tabernacle lists Sunday School at 9 30 with O B Hall as superintendent and A B Knabenshue as assistant. Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. The note urges worship amid wartime fears, inviting attendance Sunday night.

Assembly of God Tabernacle

Blueville Churches Schedule At Curve Bridge

Blueville Church of Christ led by C C Combs offers Sunday school at 9 130 morning preaching at 10 30 and 1 30 afternoon preaching a 645 Young People's meeting in the evening Shaw Chapel Methodist Mission near Curve Bridge presents J M Shaw pastor with 930 Sunday school 630 Young People's service and 730 preaching Midweek prayer Thursday at 730 p m You are invited to worship at the little church near Curve Bridge.

Curve Bridge

Thornton Methodist Church Sermon Schedule

Reverend J L Marquees presides at Thornton Methodist Church with Pastor M lo and R T Travis. Services include second Sunday night and fourth Sunday morning sermons each month led by Carl Ma near, president of the fellowship.

J. L M. Lo O—Sund R. T Travis Soworth Carl Manear

West Main Street Methodist Church Sunday schedule

West Main Street Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Kenneth Robinson as superintendent and church officers R L Brand and others. No morning preaching. 8 p m worship and sermon by Rev Ward Harvey director Wesley Foundation Morgantown. vested choir to sing. public invited.

Kenneth Robinson C. W. Phillips Robert Arble R. L. Brand Ward Harvey Wesley Foundation Morgantown

Job Tempted to Doubt God's Goodness

A historical lesson from Job chapter 1 that frames disaster as a test of faith. The study traces Job's piety amid loss of wealth, servants, children, and health, and notes Satan’s wager with God and Job’s steadfastness without sin. It highlights Job 1:22 and the question of divine goodness amid suffering.

Alfred J. Bueschee

First United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule

The First United Brethren Church lists 9:30 Sunday School with multiple age classes led by Superintendent J. Martin and assistants J. Z. Smith James Hoffman W. O. Sturm Bernard Hoffman M. Robinson Elizabeth Hoffman Mildred Hefner Lillian Reed. 10:30 Morning worship with Holy communion 8:00 Evening worship. Weekly activities include Otterbein guild Monday 8:00 Woman's Missionary Association Tuesday 8:00 Prayer service and Bible study Wednesday 8:00, and Woman's Aid society Friday 8:00 at Mrs B C Isner home. You are invited to worship with us.

A.M J. Martin J. Z. Smith James Hoffman W. O. Sturm Bernard Hoffman Woman's Aid Society B.C. Isner

St John’s Methodist Church Weekly Services

Morning worship and communion at 10 30 with 7 30 Young People meeting Evening service cancelled due to union at Pruntytown Prayer service Wednesday 1 30 and choir rehearsal Thursday 7 30 Invitation to worship next Sunday

Pruntytown

Blueville Methodist Church Adds Service Change

Blueville Methodist Church announces no preaching services this Sunday while Sunday school at 9 30 a m conducted by acting superintendent Richard Gey.

Richard Gey

St Matthias Episcopal Church Invites All to Holy Communion

St Matthias Episcopal Church at 259 West Main Street announces Holy Communion and a sermon led by Rector Rev. George E. Manson. A cordial welcome awaits any body at this church.

St. Matthias Episcopal Church George E. Manson West Main Street

Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Schedule

The Christian and Missionary Alliance at 519 West Main Street presents a fourfold gospel centered service plan. Sunday school at 9:80 with Superintendent Mr. Elis, 10:30 morning message, 7:30 evangelistic service. Tuesday prayer service at 7:30 and Thursday Bible study at 7:30.

Jesus Christ Elis

St Augustine’s Catholic Church Masses and Services

St Augustine’s Catholic Church announces Masses at 7 and 10 a m Sunday services at 7 30 p m led by Rev M J Hannon pastor with evening devotion and parish schedule details.

St. Augustine’s Catholic Church

Beaumont Rescue Mission Sunday Services

Schedule lists Sunday school at 2 30 and 7 45 evenings of meetings with songs and speakers Bible study Tuesday at 7 30 p m prayer Friday 7 30 p m praise meeting with speaking invitation notes the mission is a place where people meet God in the old fashioned way and all are welcome

First Presbyterian and Brethren Churches Service Notices

Sunday church activities listed for First Presbyterian and First Brethren Churches include 9:30 a.m. Sunday school led by Mrs. Earl Wilkinson and A. A. Miller, 10:30 a.m. morning worship and Holy Communion, and Saturday choir at 4:00 p.m. The First Brethren Church on Route 50 near St. Charles shows 9:30 a.m. Sunday school with Harl Williams, 10:30 a.m. service, 7:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor led by Kenneth Godwin, 8:00 p.m. guest speaker Rev. W. H. Shaffer from Conemaugh, Pa, and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study. all are invited.

Earl Wilkinson A. A. Miller Christian Endeavor Kenneth Godwin W. H. Shaffer Conemaugh, Pa

Flemington Circuit Methodist Church Schedule

Flemington at 9 45 a m Sunday School. Preaching First Sunday morn ing in each month, second and third Sunday nights. BAILEYTOWN 9 45 Sabbath school. Preaching First Sunday night, third and fourth Sunday mornings. ASTOR Preaching Second Sunday morning, fourth Sunday night.

Baileytown Astor

Knottsville Methodist Circuit Fourth Quarterly Conference

The Knottsville Circuit holds the Fourth Quarterly Conference at Martin Beulah church on Sunday evening July 7. Rev Dr H W Ware District Superintendent will conduct the meeting. Various churches list Sunday schools Epworth leagues and preaching times.

Pleasant Valley Knottsville Charge Martin Beulah H. W. Ware

Mission of Light Sunday Services and Classes Schedule

Sunday School at 10:00 for all ages led by qualified Christian teachers. Evangelistic Service at 7:50 p.m. Weekday services include Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Young Peoples Service and Tuesday Cottage Prayer meetings featuring Brother Ferguson of Fairmont as speaker. All welcome to hear this Spirit filled message.

Young Peoples Brother ‘Ferguson Fairmont

Warren Methodist Church Services Schedule

Warren Methodist Church announces pastor Rev. Artaue J. Smith at 315 Thayer Street. Church School at 9:30 a.m. Superintendent L. a Twkty leads. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m.

Artaue J. Smith Thayer Street L. A .Twkty

Parkview Church of the Nazarene Sabbath Schedule

The Parkview Church of the Nazarene announces Sabbath events led by Leslie Kirby and Rev. Bergman. Activities include 9:30 Sunday school for all ages, 11:00 morning worship, 7:00 Young People's service, and a Thursday midweek prayer meeting. The revival ends this Thursday with calls for salvation and sanctification.

Leslie Kirby Rev Bergman

Church notices from Beulah and Pruntytown areas

Beulah Baptist Church Pruntytown West Virginia lists Easter services 6:30 p m vest ed chair iana Good program 9:45 Sunday school Omar Lambert superintendent B Y P U 6:30 Edward Whitescarver president William Drainer vice president 7:30 evening worship two Sundays 7:30 prayer meeting and Bible study weekly invitation. Pruntytown Methodist Rev Parris Woodruff 10:00 The Sunday school Warder’s Methodist Church Rev H J Mitchell pastor. Salvation Army Citadel 127 East Main Street officers in charge Captain Charles Robey Mrs Charles Robey. Church notices: Sunday School 10:00 a m Mrs Myrtle Wagner Supt Holiness meeting 11:00 a m Young People’s Legion 6:15 p m Mrs Mildred Ridenour Sect Open Air Service 7:30 p m Corns Sgt Major Roy Ridenour in charge Evangelistic service 8:00 p m Tuesday 6:30 p m Corps Cadet Bible training class 8 p m Private Soldiers 8 p m Wednesday Woman’s Home League 7:30 p m Thursday Life Saving Guards 7:30 p m Pearl Bennett guard leader Friday open air 8:30 p m Holiness meeting 8:00 p m Songster Brigade practice 9:00 p m Saturday open air 7:30 p m

Bible Fred White W. A. Harrison Christian Endeavor Stanley Richards Jesus Missionary Society W. D. Fauley Pruntytown Road Hi Tri and I Tri Clubs Taylor County Christian Endeavors Flemington Myrtle Wagner Holiness Young People’s Legion Mildred Ridenour Corns Roy Ridenour Woman's Home League Life Saving Guards Pearl Bennett Songster Brigade

FLEEING FRENCH Continued on page one

The Strasbourg class ship was pursued by fleet aircraft and hit by a torpedo and will be out of action for months at least. Tou lon authorities denied British reports that the Commandant Teste seaplane carrier was at Mers El-Kebir during the attack, saying it was safe in a French port.

Fleet Arm Dauphines Toulon Commandant Teste Mers El-Kebir

Also Mentioned on This Page

First Baptist Church Andrews Methodist Church Depot Square A. Coleman Brown First Church of Christ Oakey Wilson Grow St. Paul’s Lutheran Church BE. F. K. Roof Pastor Women's Missionary Society Emil Kinsler Blueville W. H. Shafferman Fetterman Methodist Church West Virginia NBC String Symphony Nbc-Weap NBC-Griar_ison crook WEAF Freddy Martin Jovaligut C. A. Haleck Dick Stabile D Dominion Barn Dance Clyde Lucas Orch Jay Gordon Orch Ted Pio Rito Griff Williams WLW Moon River Renfrew of the Mounted KDKA WCAE Chet Smith Kaltenmeyer WJ2 Israel George Steaney Joe Reichman Sky Blazers Kaltenborn Wee's Radio Tube RCA Job Satan St. Paul's Methodist Church Durward Brown Independence Artie Leonard Ivan Love O. B. Hall A B. Knabenshue Job and His God C. C. Combs Young People’s Meeting Shaw J. M. Shaw Thornton Methodist Church Methodist West Main Sts E. L. Lowery Newman Campbell Feene Heaven Sons of God Earth Bolls Teston, Literatures Syndicate First United Brethren Church Lois R. Luzader Helge St. John’s Methodist Church St. John and Boyd Streets H. J. Mitchell The Christian and Missionary Alliance W. D. Fitzgerald W. Main St M. J. Hannon First Presbyterian Church Frank J. Tufvander First Brethren’ Church U. S. Route 50 St. Charles Paul E, Dick Harl Williams Flemington Circuit Methodist “Church G. H. Snyder Knottsville Methodist Circuit Leonard Lloyd Reckart MT. Pleasant Epworth Wesley Chapel MT. Morris Mission of Light Brinkman Main Street Warren. Methodist Church Church of the Nazarene Parkview W. C. Jones Beulah Baptist Church Pruntytown, W. Va Henry Loving Union Omar Lambert Herbert Tucker Edward Whitescarver William Drainer Pruntytown Methodist Church Parris Woodruff Warder’s_ Methodist Church Salvation Army Citadel East Main Street Charles Robey Skaggs & Company Skaggs and Company Morrow-New Departmenr Muisselman Favish Novelty Store
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