Grafton Sentinel Celebrates 86 Years in 1956 Edition
The Grafton Sentinel, founded in 1870 and published daily except Sunday, marks 86 years of service in 1956. Publisher SENTINEL PUBLICATIONS operates from 102 Latrobe Street with staff including Montef Bourjaily as editor and publisher and William P. Turner as publisher's representative. Subscription rates shown include in advance options and carrier delivery available in West Virginia and Virginia.
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Sentinel Publications
Latrobe Street
Grafton
W. Va
Montef
Bourjaily
William P. Turner
Lee Roberte
W. T. Leckard
William Cockrell
Mira
Elizabeth Hayhurat
MAM
West Virginia
Virginia
Taylor Barbour
Preston
Gratton
Congress
Bridey Murphy debate tests science and faith
A feature discusses Bridey Murphy and the public fascination with reincarnation. It contrasts scientists cautious inquiry with Christian concerns, noting doubts about the 1850s Bridey life details and the lack of verifiable evidence, while highlighting differing hopes for a genuine answer. Representatives warn the public about overreliance on sensational claims.
Apostle Paul and Early Missionary Journeys Amid Trials
The narrative covers Paul’s energetic missionary work after his conversion, his disputes with Barnabas over Mark, journeys with Silas, and Timothy as his spiritual son. It recounts prison, earthquake, jailer conversion, and travels through Derbe, Asia, Syria, Cilicia, Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens, ending with his departure from the city.
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Antioch
Barnabas
Mark
Paul
Silas
Cyprua
Asia
Syria
Cilica
Derbe
Timothy
Paul in Philippi Faithful Messenger in Macedonia
A Bible lesson recounts Paul and Silas in Philippi where Lydia, a seller of purple, is baptized after listening to Paul. A girl with an evil spirit is freed, provoking local authorities. Crispus and many Corinthians believe and are baptized. A Lord’s vision tells Paul not to fear and to speak, as God has many people in the city. Modern missionaries are likened to Paul in courage and outreach.
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Rome
Timony
Paul
Silas
Thereian
Macedonia
Europe
Philippi
Lydia
Aéller
Purple
Corinth
Aquila
Priscilla
Timothy
Justus
God
Crispus
Liem
Jesus
Asia
Churches List Sunday Services Across Many Faiths
A long reader list details Sunday schedules for churches across the region. It names the Church of the Church of Christ and many faiths including Assembly of God Tabernacle First Baptist Second Baptist Beulah Baptist Hebron Middleville Oak Grove and more with service times, Sunday schools, morning and evening worship, prayer meetings, BYF and youth groups. Also noted is The Ford Motor Co. nearly becoming part of General Motors in 1908, a deal that failed when Durant could not raise cash.
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Ford Motor Co
Beame
General Motors
William C. Durant
Henry Ford
Grafton Churches Plan Daily Vacation Bible School Schedules
Grafton pastors announce Sunday school timetables for Daily Vacation Bible Schools starting Monday June 4 with reports from multiple churches in the city and county. At the Nazarene Church in Parkview VBS begins June 18 continuing through late June with sessions 9 30 am to noon led by Mrs Neal Sullivan and staff.
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Grafton
Nazarene Church
Parkview
Vacation Bible School
Neal Sullivan
C Church
Sullivan
St Pauls Vacation Church School Starts June 4
St Pauls Methodist Vacation Church School begins Monday June 4 and runs two weeks at the church. Director is Mrs Hester Hargett with Mrs Mary DeBarr and Mrs Barbara Fornash guiding beginners. Evangeline Boyd leads Juniors, Avanel Painter intermediates. Rev Robert G Henson says other volunteers assist.
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St. Paul's Methodist
Hester Hargett
Mary DeBarr
Barbara Fornash
Evangeline Boyd
Avanel Painter
Robert G. Henson
Evangelical Vacation Bible School Opens at G E U B Church
The Daily Vacation Bible School launches at Grafton Evangelical United Brethren Church on Monday morning June 4 at 9 with classes from 9 to 11 30 am for two weeks. Ten signs will be used and the program closes June 15. Dean is Mrs C V Crall with heads Mrs A A Crouser inners Mrs Sinsel primary Mrs Boylen juniors and Mrs Bill Ware intermediates. Rev C V Tate states all work will be taught by trained teachers.
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Grafton Evangelical
Vacation Bible School At St John's Methodist Church
St John's Methodist Vacation Bible School classes will be held at St John's Methodist Church from June 4 through June 8. Sessions run from 9 to 11 a.m. Beginner teachers are Mrs Norma Stutler and Miss Vena Nestor.
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St. John’s Methodist Church
Norma Stutler
Mas Vena Nestor
Church calendars requested for Taylor County updates
The Grafton Sentinel asks pastors to revise Saturday church calendars, listing new church school super intendents, changes to service hours, and other brief pertinent information. Include minister and church school superintendent telephone numbers in the church editor files. Address letters to Church Editor, Grafton Sentinel.
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Taylor County
Grafton Sentinel
First Baptist Vacation Church School Opens Summer Week
First Baptist Church hosts Vacation Church School from Monday June 4 to Friday June 15. Director Darrel Sayres leads Nursery Kindergarten Primary Junior and Junior High groups with several teachers and a music program. Classes run 9 to 11 45 am with a picnic closing at Park June 15 and daily offerings to cover about 100 dollars.
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First Baptist Church
Harry T. Bowes
Darrel Sayres
Great Dean
Lloyd Elsey, Jr
Homer Poling
Josephine Beverlin
Vkroup
Naomi
Baptism Rites At Fetterman Set For Sunday
A centennial religious service will unite Blueville and Haymond Methodist churches at Kafton High School stadium Sunday afternoon at 2 30. Rev. Charles Huffman will lead the rites with a baptism at the Fetterman Bridge area and morning services at Blueville and Haymond churches.
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Fetterman Bridge
Charles Huffman
Blueville
Fetterman
Haymond
Huffman
Haymond Church
Iafton High School
Lutherans Celebrate Centennial Day With Worship Hours
The St. Pauls Lau Church marked a Centennial Day of worship with sessions led by Rev. Raymond C. Gage. A text from 1 Chronicles 4 8 and Matthew 18 12 framed the morning message. Diane Gerkin leads the Luther League as the youth program proceeds at 7 and the community service at 7 10 at Grafton High School stadium.
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St. Paul's Lau
Raymond C. Gage
Lutheran Sunday School
Tf Paul W. Kowcett
D. Ray Withers
Gals Lutheran Church
All Saints Chane
Gratton
Stan Teaver
William H.renfle
Luther League
Diane Gerkin
Grafton High School
Infant Dedication At E ULB Church in 1956
The Evangelical United Brothers Church, led by Rev. C V Tate, will hold a morning communion service at 10 30 with infant dedication. Bible presentations to high school graduates of 1956 will follow. No evening service as members join city churches for Union Centennial Worship at Gratton High School Stadium.
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Evangelical United Brothers
C. V. Tate
Gratton High
St Pauls Methodist Church Morning Worship Schedule
Rev Robert C G Henson will speak at 10 30 am Sunday on The Lords Banner from Psalms 64 and 63 The choir will sing In The Shadow Of Thy Wing Wand Wayne Ewing Sunday school at 9 30 am Evening worship at 7 30 pm Centennial Religious service
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Rose Hill
E. Suite
St. Paul's
Blueville Methodist Church
Charles C. Huffman
Fetterman Methodist
Haymond Methodist
West Main Street
Marvin Freed
Pleasant Creek
W. G. States
Carl Smith
Knottsville Charge
Biarhere F. Durham
Wesley Chapel
Thornton Methodist Church
Mount Pleasant Methodist
Warren Methodist Church
Melvin Washington
B. J. Twitty
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Church of the Nazarene
Parkview
Noah Sullivan
John W. Grubb
Robert CG. Henson
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Wand Wayne Ewing
Assembly Of God Joins Centennial Worship Service
Rev Hazel B O'Brien pastor of the Assembly of God Tabernacle announced no church services Sunday evening as the congregation joins other churches in the Union Centennial Worship Service at Clifton High School stadium. The 11 o clock Sunday morning service will feature an appeal on Christian Jubilee.
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Assembly of God Tabernacle
Hazel B. O'Brien
Assembly OF Gea Tabernache
Union
Ciafton High School
Apeal
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