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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1946

Page

2

First United Brethren Church Department Heads List

A readable fragment lists leaders and schedules for First United Brethren Church. Names such as John Jenkins William Nester V. Crail and J M Stilwell appear among superintendents and assistants. Weekly activities include Morning Worship at 10 30 am Evening worship at 8 pm High School sair at 8 pm Monday Official board meeting Wednesday Prayer and Bible study Church choir at 9 pm and Woman's Aid Society at 8 pm on Friday.

John, Jenkins William Nester Norman V. Crail J. M Stilwell R. C Bivan Wm. Travis Woman's Aid Society

First Baptist Church announces revival series and services

The church led by Rev. Warner T. Gifford lists Sunday schedule 9 30 a m Sunday School with Latimer Brad Jey and Anna Wolfe as officers, 10 30 a m Morning Worship, 1 00 p m Young People's Meeting, 6 30 p m Baptist Youth Fellowship, and 7 30 p m evening service followed by a baptism at close of worship. The message begins a seven part series on Asia Minor churches from Revelation.

Schoo Latimer Brad Jey Anna Wolfe Treas John W. McCafferty John W McCafferty Walter Wolfe Aleathea Brown Pioneer Robert Gillett Howard Lawson Mary Prances Jace Baptist Youth Fellowship Dinos Asia Minor

West Main Street Methodist Church Notice

West Main Street Methodist Church announces worship service led by Rev J B Patley with church and street location at West Main. George H Coulacn named general superintendent with Donley Bennett and Mrs C W Wells as department superintendents for adult and youth divisions.

George H. Coulacn Donley Bennett C. W. Wells J. B. Harvey B. B. Haskins

First Brethren Church Ad What to Expect

The Friendly Church invites neighbors to West St Charles Street and U Route 60 for Sunday services led by Pastor Stanley F Hauser. Community activities and Bible study sessions are announced for the week.

the Friendly Church

Blueville Church of Christ Announces Evening Gospel Meetings

John T. Smithson Jr will start a series of gospel meetings with nightly services at 8 pm Evang A hearty welcome awaits all at Blueville Church of Christ Bible study 9 30 am Sunday and 7 30 pm Wednesday evening worship 8 pm start times listed.

John T. Smithson, Jr

Fetterman Methodist Church Service Notice

Fetterman Methodist near Hasel Atlas Plant with Rev J B Staley pastor. Sunday 9 30 am church school led by C F Mall acting superintendent and George Elliott. adult division led by Mire Dave Withers. Worship at 8 pm with theme His Kingdom and my Part in its coming. Wednesday prayer 8 pm led by C P Hall.

C. F. Mall George Elliott Mire Dave ‘Withers Lloyd O. Mauller Tay C. P. Hall

Blueville Methodist Church Worship and Fellowship Notes

The Blueville Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. led by general superintendent George C. Newcome and division supts. Youth Ming Lillian Gapp and others. Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Youth Fellowship first Tuesday at 8 p.m. Official Board chaired by Arthur G. Yates. Church Board of Education chaired by T. Seymour.

George C. Newcome George W. Bent George W. Hunt W. W. Lucas Ming Lillian Gapp Fouth Zelienshin Main Street Depot Square Bottery of Christian J. 3. Newman

First Church of Christ McGraw Avenue and Beech Sts Service

9 30 a m Bible school supervised by Frances Wolfe with Arlene Moore and others listed as assistants and staff. 10 30 a m Communion to follow with no preaching this Sunday. Public invited to worship at the First Church of Christ McGraw Avenue and Beech Streets.

First Church of Christ McGraw Avenue and Beech Sts Bible School Frances Wolfe Arlene Moore Carl Hiniins Helen Retary Mable White Frances Smith Jo Ann Hawn

The Nazarene Parkview Church Services Notice

The Church of the Nazarene Parkview REV O C Mills pastor announces 10:00 a m Sunday Bible School with William V Glover as superintendent and Clarence Kirby assistant, 11:00 a m Morning Worship with a pastor message, 7:00 p m Nazarene Young People's Service led by Mrs O O Mills, 1:30 p m Evangelistic Services, and 8:00 p m Cottage Prayer Meeting Monday plus Wednesday Prayer Meeting. The church remains open in summer and invites all to attend.

O. C. Mills William V. Glover Clarence Kirby Nazarene Young People’s Service O. O. Mills

Assembly of God Tabernacle Service Schedule

MEV H Paul Robinson leads morning worship and Sunday school at 9:46 with class sessions to follow. Evening evangelistic service begins at 8. Young People’s service and study also noted in the weekly schedule with contact 1007W.

Mev H. Paul Robinson

St Pauls Methodist Church Sunday Services Notice

St Pauls Methodist Church announces no morning worship on Sunday due to the pastor's vacation. All are urged to attend Sunday school at 10 30 with General Superintendent Léonard at Arle and Mrs Michael Carvel leading adults and children. Regular Sunday service scheduled for August 4th.

E. W. Slayton Arle B. ‘Léonard Mra Michael ‘Carvel Ant D. Robinston Park Noth

St John and Boyd Streets Church Services Ad

St John s Methodist Church invites parishioners to worship with Pastor W J Richardson. Evening service at 9 30 with church school by W P Cody at 10 30 and midweek prayer at 8 00 pm. Readers urged to attend and find a church home for Christian civilization and blessings.

St. John and Boyd Streets W. J. Richardson W. P. Cody Pee Gee

Rose Hill Methodist Church Services and School Notices

Rose Hill Methodist Church lists church school at 1:30 pm with Mrs. Bryan Rutherford as superintendent. Midweek prayer service is scheduled Wednesday at 6:00 pm.

Rose Hill Methodist Church Church School Bryan Rutherford

St Pauls Lutheran Church News and West Virginia Synodical

St Pauls Lutheran announces 9:15 Sunday school led by W H Shafferman and 10:30 morning worship conducted by Pastor K Roof. The West Virginia Synodical Luther Deague Convention will be held at St Marks Lutheran Church in Clarksburg July 28 to 30 beginning Sunday at 8:00 pm. You are invited to attend all services.

W. H. Shafferman West Virginia St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Clarksburg

Winister First Presbyterian Church Service Notes

Reverend F Carl Davis leads at Winister church with 10:00 a.m. Sabbath School supervised by Mrs Earl Wilkinson and Robert Love aiding. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. titled The Call of God. Brotherhood meets monthly on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Trustees meet second Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. Girl Scouts meet Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Choir rehearsal Thursday 7:30 p.m. Public invited. If you are without a church home come worship with us.

Earl Wilkinson Robert Love Brotherhood — Coon Univeral Girl Scouts

West Main Street Christian Science Service Text

A church notices a Sunday morning service at 11 a.m. on West Main Street titled Truth. The excerpt includes a Bible quotation and a prayerful exhortation referencing commitment and redemption in a formal, early 20th century style.

Christian Science West Main Street

St Matthias and Harmony Grove Churches Service Schedule

St Matthias Episcopal Church on West Main and St Marys offers 9:30 church school and 11:00 morning prayer and sermon led by Rev George E Manson. Harmony Grove Baptist, under Pastor Veney Loving, holds Sunday school at 10 with unclear text. services and events are stated with uncertain details about timings and fourth Sunday observances.

Harmony Grove Baptist Church VENEY Loving

Last Run Free Sunday School Announcement

Sunday School convenes each Sunday at 10 oclock with Superintendent Mr Charles Sepa Reena. Sunday evening services are planned as announced by the church leadership.

Charles Sepa Reena

Cecil Circuit Wesleyan Methodist Church Notice

Murray Maley, pastor at Cecil Circuit Wesleyan Church extends an invitation to invitees to attend services and morning events.

Reverence for Spiritual Values by Newman Campbell

Excerpted sermon discusses Exodus and Leviticus on not taking God’s name in vain and warns against modern profanity. It recalls prayer, true worship, and Jesus’ teachings on humility and genuine faith over ceremonial ritual, urging inner devotion over outward show.

Newman Campbell God Isaiah

Flemington Circuit Churches Invite to Worship Services

L B Norris pastor leads Flemington Circuit with sunday school 9 45 a m and worship services on second and fourth Sundays. Beulah Baptist Church under D L Whitener announces Pruntytown Sunday schedule 9 45 a m school and 10 45 a m worship on second and fourth Sundays plus 1 30 pm Wednesday 8 pm midweek service.

Salvation Army and local church activity notes

Activities at the Salvation Army Oak Grove Baptist and nearby churches include Sunday School at 11:00 a.m., worship services, patrol meetings for Scouts, and youth activities. Regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on various days cover holiness, movie events for boys, bands, and home leagues. The Interdenominational Rescue Mission on East Main offers Sunday sermons at 1:45 p.m., prayer at 7:30 p.m., and Bible study midweek. services invite the public.

Cherry Run McConkey Free Methodist Service Schedule

McConkey Free Methodist Church announces worship times including morning service at 10 a.m. and junior service at 7:30 p.m. Evening worship at 8 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. Special services with Dortha Mae Sellers April 28 to May 12. Annual camp meeting July 18 to 28 on Route 119 between Grafton and Morgantown. Street service 7 p.m. and midweek holiness meeting. Friday 6 p.m. Girl Guards and 7 p.m. Bible study Corps Cadet class. Salvation Army invites all to open door worship and gospel service.

R. HC. Cootly Paster Monta Morris Salvation Army

Knottsville Circuit Church Services Schedule

Knottsville Circuit and neighboring chapels list service times for the month. Rev Stone King Groves at Knottsville Circuit conducts services on first Sundays, Haymond Chapel preaches first Sunday at 11, and third Sunday at 8 pm. Knottsville lists 10 am and 11 am Sundays with youth at 8 pm. Wesley Chapel holds third Sunday at 1 pm and fourth at 10 am with Sunday School at 10 am on third and fourth. Mt Pleasant preaches third Sunday at 3 pm and fifth Sunday at 2 20 pm.

Knottsville Stone King Groves Wesley Chapel MT. Pleasant

Calvary Tabernacle and Gundy Bible Study Schedule

Sunday church school led by Ross Wiseman at Calvary Tabernacle Pearl Street Beaumont Addition with Ruby G Foley pastor. Evening worship announced by Bessie Curry superintendent and 7:30 p.m. Thursday Young People meeting led by John Teader.

Pearl St Beaumont Ruby G. Foley Gundy Bal Bessie Curry Berman Young People’s Meeting John Rd Teader

Midweek Worship Service at Curve Bridge Church

A brief church notice announces a 7 30 p m preaching by the pastor and a midweek prayer service at 6 20 p m. It invites attendees to worship at the small church near Curve Bridge.

Curve Bridge

Warren Methodist Church Schedule and Leaders

Warren Methodist listing shows Reverend S M Carter as pastor with church school led by L J Twitty and division superintendents Mrs E Clowers Ruth Mobrey and Mrs A P Jones plus Miss Thelma Ellington and Miss Julia Boston. Morning worship at 11 00 and Youth Fellowship at 6 00 with Dora Garrett as president. Evening vesper service and Sermonette at 7 00. Weekday events include Girl Scout Troop 5 with Mrs Pauline Hiall, Troop 51 with Rev R S Carter, and prayer service led by Miss Mahonias Jones. Second Baptist Church under Pastor Rev R S Davis offers 9 30 Sunday school Calvin Kid and 11 00 worship with preaching on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Everyone welcome.

Warren Methodist Church S. M. Carter L. J. Twitty E Clowers Ruth Mobrey A. P. Jones Thelma Ellington Julia Boston Methodist Dora Garrett Vesper Sebrice Pauline Hiall Roy Scouts of America M. Carter Mahonias Jones Second Baptist Church Davis Calvin Kid Seach

Local Church Weekend Schedule and Ethiopia Heat Contrast

The notice lists Sunday events at 131 Fast Main Street including 2 30 p m Bible study for adults and children and 3 30 p m worship with Evangelist Robert Cooper and communion. Thursday class at 8 p m led by Cooper with a special children class guided by Mrs J Bernard Mason and Mrs Arthur Veyon. In Ethiopia a single day can span oppressive heat to intense cold.

Church of Christ (Colored Main Street Robert Cooper Thur Blueville Church of Christ J. Bernard Mason Arthur Veyonae Ethopia

Also Mentioned on This Page

First United Brethren Church First Baptist Church Warner T. Gifford West Main Street Methodist Church Cor West Main J. B. Ptaley First Brethren Church Fetterman Methodist Church Hasel-Atlas J. B. Staley Blueville Methodist Church Blueville Addition B. Staley Wndrews Methodist Church The Church of the Nazarene Parkview Assembly of God Tabernacle St. Paul’s Methodist Church Alfred Buescher Lev Matt Mark Luke Jesus Christ St. John’s Methodist Church J. Richardson St. Paul’s Lutheran Church K. Roof First Presbyterian Church Rev F. Carl Davis ‘Winister St. Matthias Episcopal Church George E. Manson West Main and St. Mary's Sts Last Run Free Methodist Church Flemington Circuit O. D. Lambert Hazel M. Bartlett West Virginia Industrial School Oak Grove John A. Davis Wiliam Shaw A Sook Sim Harry Shaw Blrees Penney Store Smeereien William Shaw Ladies Home ‘League Band of Love Garry Shaw E. Mainet Verner van Syckle Albert Matthew National East Main Street W. T. Skidmore Della Knabenishue Friendly Little Church McConkey Free Methodist Cherry Run Ross Wiseman Calvary Tabernacle Bethel Methodist ‘Church L. J. Lunsford St. Augustine Catholic Church M. J. Hannon Rervicer Pure Oil Service Center W. Main St Francis L. Warder Palcal Adv Walter ‘Wolfe House of Wolfe Hoover Cleaner Service Carl Jones Fairmont Grafton Furnace Co
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