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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1942
Page
2
Pastor Willard Marsh leads Sunday 9:30 Sunday School and 10:30 morning worship with sermon “Seven Things God Hates” and 7:30 evangelistic service “The Offers of Jesus.” Junior/young people Bible drill at 6:48. Wednesday Bible study and prayer at 7:30. Public invited.
Parkview Church of the Nazarene lists 9 30 a m Sabbath school with trained children’s instructors supervised by Leslie Kirby. At 1 00 p m Miss Shirley Lee of Nashville delivers the message followed by 7 00 p m Young People Service on Missions and an 8 00 Evangelistic message by Evangelist Shirley Lee.
St Matthias Episcopal Church invites worshippers to church school at 9:30 a m and Holy Communion with sermon at 11:00 am led by Rector Rev George E Manson at 259 West Main Street. A cordial invitation to all. Army pursuit plane pea shooter reference remains unclear.
A historical notice notes the First United Brethren Church and its Reverend LOIs. The brief item records a church leadership matter and associated ecclesiastical records, reflecting period church affairs and local religious activity.
Be Luzader pastor led 9 30 Sunday School with class for all. J Smith superintendent. R R Redinger assisted by R C Sloan Arthur Jenkins W O Sturm Bernard Hoffman Elizabeth Hoffman and Mrs Metta Poling department superintendents. 10 30 morning worship observance of Holy Communion. Tuesday 8 00 regular monthly meeting of Woman's Missionary Association. Wednesday 8 00 prayer service and Bible study 9 00 church choir rehearsal. This friendly church invites you to its services.
St Pauls Methodist Church celebrates the fortieth anniversary of its cornerstone laying with a 9:30 Sunday school, 10:30 morning worship featuring Rev Thomas Graf ton Meredith who led the church in 1902 and Bishop James H Straughn of Pittsburgh delivering the morning sermon. Evening worship at 8:00 will feature Rev Robert Orion Phillips. Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 8:00 led by Joseph B Dry field. Troop 6 Boy Scouts meets Thursday at 7:00 with James O Parkhill as Scoutmaster. Choir rehearsal Friday at 8:00 led by Howard Cameron.
Reverend G G Wadsworth leads Sunday school at 10:00 with Ross Wiseman as superintendent and J Rector as assistant. Preaching Sundays at 11 on the first and 7:30 p.m. on the third, and defense stamps are urged.
A dense listing outlines broad day’s radio programming across stations including WMMN Fairmont KDKA WJAS WEAF WJZ and more. It shows time slots from 5:00 PM to midnight featuring news sports music orchestras and talk segments with multiple programs repeated across stations. Notable acts include Glenn Miller Portia faces Life Ricardo time and Eddie Tomlinson, with CBS News and various orchestras highlighted.
Andrews Methodist Church announces 9 30 church school and 10 30 morning worship at St Pauls Methodist church with Bishop James H Straughn of Pittsburgh to speak at 10 30. 7 30 Wednesday evening worship follows. The Service Flag honors members in armed service. volunteers urged to support the church and home interests during distress.
St Pauls Lutheran Church announces Sunday school at 9 15 with W H Schafferman as superintendent and morning worship at 10 30 conducted by Pastor K Roof. The Luther League meets at 7 00. All are invited to attend worship and services.
First Brethren Church in West St Charles Street and U S Route 50 invites all to Bible school at 9 30 with Earl Williams superintendent worship at 10 30 led by Rev R L Rossman on backsliding and at 8 00 p m preaching The Friendly Church bids you a hearty welcome to all services year round with mid week prayer and Bible study on Wednesdays.
St John s Methodist Church at corner of Bt John and Boyd Streets announces Sunday services on June 7: Sunday school at 9:50 with Nellie Williams as superintendent, morning worship at 10:32 uniting with St Paul s Methodist Church, sermon by Bishop James H Straughn, evening worship at 7:30 with the theme The Making of Man. Tuesday Bible class at 7:30 at Mrs Russell DeMoss 129 E Long St. Midweek prayer and worship Wednesday at 8:00. Friday choir rehearsal at 7:00. All are welcome.
The church hosts Sabbath School at 9 30 a m with Mrs Earl Wilkinson as Superintendent and Mr A A Miller as assistant. Morning worship follows at 10 30 a m conducted by the Youth League with assist from the Junior society. The service opens with a verse about gladness in going to the house of the Lord.
Blueville Church of Christ led by J Bernard Mason holds Bible study at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m and 8 p m Sundays plus a 9 30 a m Sunday school service at Fetterman Methodist arch near Hazel Atlas Plant Everett Zinn is minister J 8 Keener is general superintendent Miss Minta Lambert heads children’s division Youth fellowship 6 30 p m and midweek prayer service 8 p m union service and Wednesday prayer and fellowship follow.
First Baptist Church led by Gordon L. Withers lists a June 7 1942 schedule with church school superintendents for each department and planned events including a Vacation Bible School moved up by a week. Evening vesper rehearsal Tuesday workers conference Wednesday prayer service Bible study and Friday Florence Rowland Guild meet at the parsonage. The message urges spiritual values over material possessions citing Luke 12 15 and Psalms blessing.
Linn Sunday School and Lost Run Sunday School meet each Sunday at 10 o clock with Superintendent Charles Holt. Biweekly preaching services are held by Rev. Joe Stevens.
Thornton Methodist announces Rev. Ira Lyons as pastor. Sunday school at 10:00 AM and Epworth League at 8:00 PM, with Alice Bloom as president. First Sunday sermon morning preaching by the pastor.
A devotional summary discusses the crucifixion of Jesus at Golgotha, noting the two thieves, Pilate's inscription, and the seven sayings from the cross. It reflects on forgiveness, repentance, and the final moments including the temple veil tearing and the centurion's remark, ending with a meditation on Christ on earth.
Vacation Bible School opens at Binevils Methodist at 9 30 a m Monday June 8. The Sunday school children and youths are invited to attend this training program. A Junior Youth Fellowship service is at 6 30 p m. Bishop Straughn to preach at St Pauls Methodist church Sunday 10 30 a m.
The schedule lists FleMington Circuit Methodist with Pastor Churess G. H. Snyder, Simpson Webster and Bailey Memorial churches. Services include Sunday school at 9:30 with C. G. Hall and A. B. Knabenshue, preaching at 10:45, evangelistic service at 7:30, and midweek prayer meetings Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Everyone is invited to Beech Street church.
West Main Street Methodist Church invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 a m General Superintendent George H Coulson and Children Division Superintendent Mrs C W Phillips announce 10 30 a m worship and a talk by Bishop James H Straughn at St Pauls Methodist Church Tuesday at 7 45 p m Youth Fellowship 7 p m Midweek prayer and fellowship at 8 p m
The First Church on McGraw Avenue and Beech Street invites all to Bible school at 9 30 with R B Hun ner as superintendent and F E Wolfe as assistant. Communion at 10 30 and preaching at 11 00 by the pastor returning from a vacation in Iowa and the Midwest. A short Children's Day program will open Bible school. public worship is invited.
Beaumont Rescue Mission announces Sunday school at 2:30 led by Mrs. Della Kusbenshue superintendent and Bible teacher. Evening Bible study Tuesday at 7:30 led by Pastor Ruby Foley with scripture references. Friday evening young people's meeting. Public invited to attend services.
St Augustine s Catholic Church lists Masses at 9 and 10 in the morning and 7 30 p m evening service with Rev M J Hannon as pastor. Methodist Mission led by Joseph Stevens offers 9 30 a m Sunday school and 1 30 preaching hour with midweek prayer at 7 30. readers invited to worship at the church near Care Bridge.
Beulah Baptist Church Pruntytown West Virginia led by Rev Henry Loving A M presents Standard Time services including 9:15 Sunday school 10:15 preaching 6:30 B P UL 7:30 preaching with multiple nearby locations Knottsville MT Pleasant Mt Morris and Pleasant Valley also offering Sunday school and preaching times for each location including 10:00 11:00 and 2:00 starts
Public invited to worship with students at West Virginia Industrial School. Morning sermon at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, evening service at 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, visual education program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Bible study at chapel. Balcony reserved for parents and visitors.
Rev. Thomas Ritter will administer communion and preach at Cherry Run church. Friday service at 7 30 p m followed by a raining class.
East Second Baptist Church led by Rev W M Miller holds Sunday school at 9 30 with Mrs Jones as superintendent and preaching service on the fourth Sunday of each month. Morning worship at 11 00 invites all to attend and join in rally cooperation.
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