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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1941

Page

2

Salvation Army Citadel Open Air and Evening Services

At East Main Street the Salvation Army Citadel led by Captain Melvin Jewett hosts a week of events. Notable times include open air services on Main Street, company meetings with Mrs. L Wagner in charge, holiness meetings, youth Legion led by Evelyn Shaw, junior soldiers, teachers training, YP bandice, Ladies Home League with Mrs. Lillian Nicola, life saving guards, and a cordial welcome for those with no other place of worship.

Melvin Jewett Main Street Charles H. Painter L. Wagner Young People’s ‘Legion Evelyn Shaw Salvation Bandice Ladies Home League Lillian Nicola Corps Pearl Bennett Longster Amny

First Baptist Church announces Vacation Church School program

Gordon L. Withers pastor leads services at First Baptist with morning worship on a Great Commandment theme and an evening Children's Day pageant Light Ahead. Week includes prayer, Bible study, choir rehearsals, and Union Baptist Sunday School convention. Fathers Day follows next Sunday.

First Baptist Gordon L. Withers

Methodist Mission Near Curve Bridge

Joseph Stevens pastor invites worship at the small church near Curve Bridge with Sunday school at 9:20 AM, young people's service at 8:30 PM, preaching by the pastor at 7:30 PM, and midweek prayer at 7:30 PM Thursday.

First Church of Christ Bible School and Services

The First Church of Christ offers a 9 30 a m Bible school led by Mr Fred G White with adult superintendent. Communion at 10 30 a m. Children day program by the Junior department at Bible school opening. Official board meets after communion to discuss important matters. 8 00 Wednesday prayer time. A hearty welcome to visitors.

Bible School Fred G. White

St Pauls Uses E F K Roof Church Schedule

St Pauls hosts a Sunday 9 15 Sunday school led by W H Shafferman with songs by the orchestra. 10 30 morning worship led by the pastor on Ye Must Be Born Again. 7 00 Luther League meeting. Friday 8 00 p m joint Ladies Aid and Women’s Missionary Society at Mrs C E Ware and Mrs Margaret Watkins home in Blueville.

W. H. Shafferman Luther League Ladies Aid Women's Missionary Society C. E. Ware Margaret Watkins Blueville

Radio Listings Mix of Orchestras and News Programs

A dense late evening schedule lists numerous radio programs across networks CBS NBC MBS ABC and local stations. Highlights include orchestral broadcasts from Paul Douglas sports column, Gabriel Heatter news, Dave Elman interview shows, and late night dance orchestras with stars like Arturso and Harry James along with News of the World and Boone County Jamboree segments.

WMMN CBS NBC WJZ Sunny Dunham Wbc-Weaf MBS Vass the World Today O-Wiz Edward Tomilifsson WEAF Paul Douglas Hawaii NHC WBLK WABC WLW Boone County Dave Elman WCAU Cbs-Wabc Dance Orch King's Jesters Orch Johnny Davis Nbc-Weaf WGY Harry James

St Pauls Methodist Church Children Day Program

At St Pauls Methodist Church 207 Thayer Street a full day offers Sunday school at 9:30, Children Day program at 10:30 with a sermon by Rev. Herbert Wendell Ware, and evening service at 1:30 featuring Power of the Disciplined Minority. Also notes youth meeting, motion picture, and upcoming Bible class and circle meetings.

Arlie E. Leonard Herbert Wendell Ware Epworth League Annetta M Frey Howard F. Courtney Walnut Street Circle Five

Andrews Methodist Church Service Schedule

The schedule lists church school at 9:30 with C. V. Mil ner, morning worship at 10:30 including baptism, message, and parental obligation. Web. Prayer and Meditation at 8:00 p m with DST. Official Board meeting after the service. No evening service. fellowship noted as unmatched.

C. V. Milner

First United Brethren Church Service and Activities

The First United Brethren Church invites worship with 9 30 Sunday School for all ages led by J W Martin with a worship service at 10 30 a sermon by the pastor followed by a devotional by the young people Monday 8 00 official board session Tuesday 8 00 Wolmans Missionary association Wednesday 7 30 prayer service and Bible study 8 30 choir rehearsal You are invited to worship with us

J. W. Martin Wolman's Missionary Association

St John's Methodist Church Schedule and Welcome

St John and Busil Streets announces church services led by Miss Nettie Williams, Supt. Classes for all ages at 10 30 morning worship with Overcomer's Victory theme, 1 00 rally for young folks, 8 00 evening worship, Children's Day program The Journey to HVS BTS Land, Tuesday Fisher Bible class, 8 00 midweek service, 30 choir rehearsal A cordial welcome to all.

Nettie Williams

Christian and Missionary Alliance Sunday Schedule

The Christian and Missionary Alliance at 131 W Main St led by Pastor Neil E Fye announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 45 a m Young People Meeting at 6 45 p m Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m and a Thursday Bible Study and prayer gathering at 7 30 p m open to all who seek to learn from Gods word.

the Christian and Missionary Alliance Main St Neil E. Fye

Rose Hill Methodist Church Sunday services

Rose Hill Methodist Church will hold a preaching service Sunday afternoon led by Rev. Arthur Lazenby. Each evangelistic service is planned for the evenings during the week except Saturday, according to church notices.

Rose Hill Methodist Church Arthur Lazenby

St Matthias Episcopal Church Invites All to Worship

St Matthias Episcopal Church at 259 West Main Street led by Rector Rev. George E. Manson offers church school at 9:30 and morning prayer and sermon at 11:00. A cordial invitation to those without a church home to worship with us.

George E. Manson West Main Street AL Ha

Thornton Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Sunday school led by Lester Curent with superintendent duties. Eight o clock worship and men’s meeting with Mary Menear presiding. Preaching scheduled for the second Sunday morning and the fourth Sunday. Rev J. 1. Hardesty pastors the Thornton Methodist Church.

A.M Lester Curent E.worth League Rosesmary Menear

Beginning of World Missions Lesson Outline

Overview of Acts 13 as Barnabas and Saul depart Antioch on a mission aided by the Holy Spirit to preach to Cyprus and beyond. The account covers their journey to Salamis and Paphos Bar Jesus the sorcerer’s confrontation Paul’s miracle of blindness Sergius Paulus's conversion and Saul’s rise as the principal figure in the missionary effort.

Antioch Church Saul Barnabas Holy Newman Campbell Antioch Jerusalem John Simeon Niger Lucius Cyrene Manaen St. Luke Seleucia Cyprus Syria Salamis Paphos Sergius Paulus Bar-Jesus Paul Lymns Hyman Ie Ie i First Christian Missiona I Features Syndicate

West Main Street Methodist Church Sunday Schedule

West Main Street Cor Church and West Main Sts Pastor Rev E L Lowery. 9:30 a m Sunday school George Coulson superintendent Mrs Orville Kinsey children's division. 10:30 a m Worship and preaching Sermon by the pastor Subject The Growing Child A Children's Day message No evening preaching this Sunday.

George Coulson Orville Kinsey George Newcome Hallie Shafferman

Fetterman Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

The Fetterman Methodist Church calendar lists Sabbath school at 9 30 a m with Mrs Earl Wilkinson as superintendent and morning worship at 10 30 a m Rev Frank J Tur vander leads the Christian Endeavor Society at 1 00 p m and session at 1 30 p m Fidelis club meets Monday at 9 00 p m with co hosts Mrs Shaw and Mrs Yeager Lend A Hand circle luncheon is planned Wednesday at 1 00 p m Choir rehearsal Saturday at 4 00 p m A unified service at 9 30 a m Sunday includes sermon by the pastor on Christ And The Children Children Day message no evening service

Earl Wilkinson A. A Miller Christian Endeavor I Society Frank J. Turvander Fidelis Club Gertrude Shaw E.S.T

Beulah Baptist Church Schedule Pruntytown West Virginia

Beulah Baptist Church Pruntytown West Virginia lists 9:45 Sunday school with Omar Lambert as superintendent assistant and Edward Whitescarver as vice president. 7:30 evening worship each 2nd and 4th Sunday and Wednesday 7:30 p m prayer meeting and Bible study each night of every month.

Omar Lambert Herbert Tucker Edward Whitescarver William Drainer

Blueville Methodist Church Adds New Addition

Blueville Methodist Church announces the addition and details of services led by Rev. E. L. Lowery. Sunday School at 9 30 a m with George Newcome as general superintendent and Hallie Shafferman overseeing children. Evening worship at 8 p m features a sermon titled The Growing Child.

Revival Begins With Garvin Party At Parkview Nazarene

The Church of the Nazarene Parkview announces a mid summer revival starting this Sabbath led by Rev Garvin of Kankakee with Evangelistic party. Services include 9 30 Sunday school 11 00 morning worship 6 45 Young People 7 45 evangelistic message and nightly 7 45 EDT. The church invites all denominations and unsaved friends to attend.

Leslie Kirby Garvin Kankakle Young Peoples Service Alice Jones Garvin Evangelistic Party House of God

Flemington Circuit Ministry Schedule Released

Flemington Circuit Methodist Church outlines service timetable with pastors H. Snyder Simpson Webster Bailey Memorial. First Sunday morning and third Sunday evening led by H Snyder. Second Sunday morning and fourth Sunday evening by Simpson. Third Sunday morning by Webster. Fourth Sunday morning and second Sunday evening by Bailey Memorial.

Flemington Circuit Methodist Church

Beaumont Rescue Mission Services Schedule

Beaumont Rescue Mission lists Sunday activities led by Pastor Ruby Foley including Sunday school at 2:30 with Mrs Della Knatenshue, Work and Bible period at 1:30, evangelistic meetings, and 7:30 prayer. Friday features a 7:30 youth meeting. Public invited to all services.

Della Knatenshue

First Brethren Church Services Weekend Schedule

First Brethren Church at Route 50 and St. Charles lists Sunday 9:30 Sunday school led by Earl Williams, 10:30 Morning worship, 7:00 Christian Endeavor with Kenneth Godwin as president, 8:00 Evangelistic sermon, and Wednesday 1:30 prayer meeting and Revelation study. Pastor Paul E. Dick invites all to attend.

A.M Earl Williams Christian Endeavor Kenneth Godwin Shady Poe

Knottsville Methodist Circuit Services Schedule

The Knottsville Methodist Circuit lists 11 a.m. preaching and 8 p.m. Epworth league. Martin Beulah offers 10 a.m. Sunday school and 3 p.m. preaching. Knottsville has 10 a.m. Sunday school and 1:30 p.m. Epworth League. Wesley Chapel holds 1:30 p.m. preaching.

Epworth League Martin Beulah Wesley Chapel

McConkey Free Methodist Cherry Run Service Schedule

Reverend Thomas Bitter leads the McConkey Free Methodist Church Cherry Run with 10 a.m. Sunday School for Elma Summers, 11 a.m. class meeting led by C L Summers, 2 p.m. service in the county jail, 6 p.m. early prayer, 7 p.m. Young People's Missionary Society, 7 p.m. Evangelistic service with preaching by district elder Rev. E C John, Holy Communion after preaching, 7 30 p.m. Mid week prayer meeting, Friday 7 30 p.m. service training class.

Assembly of God Taha Church Schedule

The public is invited to the Little Church on Beech Street for 9:30 Sunday School led by B Hall with Kenneth Cox as assistant superintendent 10:30 sermon by the pastor 7:30 evangelists service and 7:30 Thursday Bible study midweek services.

B. Hall Kenneth Cox Enealy Little Church Beech Street

Pruntytown Methodist Church Sunday Services

Pruntytown Methodist Church led by Pastor Rev E G Bailes holds Sunday school at 10:00 with Harry Shaffer as superintendent. Preaching scheduled for the morning and on the third Sunday each month.

E. G. Bailes Harry Shaffer

First Negro church organized in Sliver Bluff 1773

Facts note early American religious and academic milestones. The first Negro church organized in the United States was a Baptist church at Sliver Bluff across the Savannah River from Augusta, Georgia in 1773. The entry also mentions Thomas Burke as a pioneering labor member of British parliament, Cornell's 1922 hotel administration program, jewfish weights, and actress Sarah Bernhardt born Catholic by marriage to Greek clergy.

United States Sliver Bluff Savannah River Augusta Thomas Burke Northumbers Land Cornell Sarah Beranarl

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Salvation Army Citadel East Main Street Baie Anna Wolfe Wm. Morgan Ethel Jones Bertha Goodwin Serthon Toplc Sehler Union Baptist Sunday School Convention Middleville Baptist Church Methodist Mission Curve Bridge Joseph Stevens Caer Bridge First Church of Christ McGraw Avenue and Beech Sts St. Paul's E. F. K. Roof Fairmont Central Virginia Nic Wwitaaf Amelia Messe Taritel Little Ol' Hollywood WGR Wayne King PEAR _Sihan Kaye KDKA Jean Cavall Mbe—Green Homet Uncle Ezra Matty Malneck Blue Barron Bs-Wabc Joan Edwards WEAU Clyde Lucas Nbc-Weap Arturo Arturo Wii — Bare Dai neae—Caitorte Gene Krupa Kepangak Shelton Eedts Clinton Ozzie Nelson Alfred J. Buescher Barnabes Holy Ghost Bese St. Paul's Methodist Church Thayer Street Depot Square Bend Donley First United Brethren Church Lois R, Luzader St. John’s Methodist Church St. John and Busil Streets Sal Elymas Mark St. Matthias Episcopal Church Thornton Methodist Church J. 1. Hardesty Methodist Church Cor. Church and West Main Sts E. L. Lowery First Presbyterian Churen Frank J. Tufvander Fetterman Methodist Church Grafton V. E. L. Lowery Beulah Baptist Church Pruntytown, W. Va Henry Loving Blueville Methodist Church Blueville Addition Church of the Nazarene Parkview W. C. Jones H. Snyder First Brethren Church U. 5. Route 50 St. Charles Vs Paul E, Dick Knottsville Methodist Circuit Epworth Mt, Morris Pleasant Valley St. Augustine’s Catholic Church M. J. Hannon Warren, Methodist Church Arthur J. Smith McConkey Free Methodist Cherry Run Assembly of God Taha Ivan Loy Pruntytown Methodist Church
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