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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1933

Page

2

Sunday worship and activities at the church

A.M 9:30 Sunday School for all ages led by J. W. Martin. 10:30 morning worship with sermon by the pastor. 6:45 Christian Endeavor. P.M 7:45 Children’s Day program. 1:15 Tuesday Woman’s Missionary Association. 7:45 Wednesday prayer service. 7:45 Thursday Christian Endeavor choir. 1:45 Friday Sunday school orchestra rehearsal. You are invited to worship.

J. W. Martin Christian Endeavor Woman's Missionary Association Christian Endeavor Choir

St Pauls Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule

Rev E F K Roof leads morning worship at 10 30 with theme The Mystery of the New Birth Luther League meets at 6 30 on Why the Luth ern Church Vespers at 7 30 with Bible drama The Sacrifice features Rev E F K Roof Mrs E F K Roof and cast members Kate Koelz and Paul Brestel Prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 invite to all services

W. H. B Shafferman Luther League Lutheran Church David Kinsler Hamma Divinity School Abraham E. F. K. Roof Sarah Isaute Paul Brestel Kate Koelz

First Presbyterian Church Announcement

Rev Frank J Turvander pastors the First Presbyterian Church with 9 30 church School led by Robert F Love and Earl Wilkinson as junior superintendent. 10 30 morning worship features the Junior Choir and Sermon. Union service at 8 00 pm at the Baptist Church. Lend hand Circle meets Wednesday at Mrs Frank Collins home. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 8 15 pm and Missionary Society Thursday afternoon. Te traditional hymn line closes the notice.

Robert F. Love Earl Wilkinson The Baptist Church Lendhand Frank Collins Missionary Society Lord

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST Pulpit and Children’s Day Plans

Pastor B E Hanes preaches at 10 30 a m and 8 p m Morning topic The Value of the New Testament Church Evening topic A Man s Life Children s Day Program at 8 p m Bible school 9 30 led by J A Keller R H Bunner Supt and Mrs Sloan Supt Young People Mrs O J Sterling and Mrs Dorsey McIntosh lead classes All ages welcomed to Bible teaching and fellowship Contest against Elkins Road to church happiness Parents urged read Proverbs 22 6 and I Corinthians 15 58 Start the week right and bring the family to church Homelike Church welcomes you

J. A. Keller R. H. Bunner Sloan O. J Sterling Dorsey McInntosh Elkins

Methodist Protestant Pastor Arnold District Conference Note

Rev E L Arnold leads Sunday School at 9 30 with C Richman as superintendent and morning worship at 10 30 There will be no evening service members invited to community meeting at the First Baptist Church Our District Conference meets at Bridgeport Tuesday and

C. Richman Christian Endeavor First Baptist Church Bridgeport

West Virginia Christian Endeavor Convention Opens in Clarksburg

The West Virginia State Convention of Christian Endeavor meets in Clarksburg from June 13 to 16. Dr. Daniel Poling, president of International Christian Endeavor, will speak at the First Methodist Church on opening night.

W. Va State Convention of Christian Endeavor Clarksburg Daniel Poling International Christian Endeavor First Methodist Church

Andrews M E Church Serves Week of Activities

A church schedule lists services and events at Andrews M E Church led by Samuel Jones D D and others. Morning worship at 10:30 with a sermon on The Church and the Vision for the Gray Days. Epworth League, United Protestant service, Vacation Church, and weekly programs including Woman's Home Missions Ladies Aid Boy Scouts and prayer services.

Woman's Home Missions Mattie Jace Ladies Aid Group Clinton ‘Howard United Dry Forces of America Andrews Boy Scouts Ladies Aid G. C. Burrell Mapleavenitie

Baraca Philathea classes at First Baptist church

The Baraca and Philathea classes offer an attractive peace and program for adult folk. A new class for young married people meets with the young people's department. 10:30 Morning Worship. Theme Christ and the State. 8:00 Special union service of Protestant congregations to hear Oliver W. Stewart president of the Flying Squadron Foundation.

United Service of the Protestant Churches First Baptist Church F. C. Herod D. D Oliver W. Stewart Indianapolis Young People’s Department Flying Squadron Foundation

Warren M. E. Rey and Frye Pastor Schedule

The Warren M E Church presents a detailed weekly program with AM 9:30 Church School led by H Howell and assistant M Dabney, 11:00 Morning Service for Children Day, 5:00 Junior Church and Epworth League on The Prince's Jewels, 4:00 Evening Service featuring the playlet Golden Cord with Mrs E Comedy in charge, plus Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 pm and a Chain Rally underway. A barbecue and fish fry is planned at Mrs Wm Clowers home on Front Street Monday evening June 12. The church invites the Masonic Convention in Grafton W Va on June 19 20.

H. Howell M. Dabney Junior Church Epworth League Wm. Clowers Front Street Warren M. E. Church Grafton W. Va

St Matthias Episcopal Services Welcome Members

Rev. Arthur J. Torrey pastors St Matthias Episcopal Church with 9:30 Sunday Church School and 10:45 Holy Communion and sermon. You are cordially welcome to our services led by W. C. Pembroke on September date.

ST. Matthias Episcopal Arthur J. Torrey W. C. Pembroke

Haymond M E Church Children Day Program

Rev Eugene Dick pastor leads Haymond M E Church in a 10:00 a m Children’s Day program with the congregation attending a morning service and special observance.

First Pentecostal Assemblies of God Invites Attendance

Olga Knotts leads the First Pentecostal Assemblies of God with Sunday School at 9:30 led by Mrs. A Hoffman. Evangelistic service at 7:45 p m, Tuesday Christ Ambassadors meeting, 10:00 Wednesday morning prayer, and 1:45 Thursday preaching and prayer. Old Fashioned Way worship encouraged.

A. Hoffman Christ Ambassadors Meeting

Second Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Pageant

Rev Ly H Walker pastor leads services with church school at 9 45 am sung by Mr N Bethel 11 am sermon 6 15 pm B P A Geneva Cook president youth urged to attend 8 pm sermon misc concert Monday 8 pm entertainment Wednesday 8 pm prayer meeting all members urged to attend one hour Sunday School to present a pageant on the third Sunday night public invited to all services

Second Baptist Church Ly H. Walker N. Bethel Geneva Cook

Church invitation to all services

A cordial invitation to attend all church services welcoming everyone to worship, fellowship, and prayer. The notice emphasizes open access to weekly rites and communal support within the congregation.

West Main Street M E Church Schedule

Rev Eugene Dick pastor leads Sunday school at 10 00 AM with J Lee Evans Sept 6 30 PM Epworth League program led by Lucille Jackson Children’s Day program at 8 00 PM Prayer meeting Wednesday at 6 00 PM led by Abe Tackett

J. Lee Evans Epworth League Lucille Jackson Abe Tackett

St Augustine Catholic and Protestant Services Schedule

Catholic Masses at 7:00 and 10:00 with 7:30 evening services. First M E South holds 9:30 Sunday School with sermons at 10:45 on the first Sunday and 7:30 on the second and fourth Sundays. Young People’s service on 1st and 3rd Sundays. Miss Phyllis Withers and Charles F Hall noted for meetings. First Brethren led by Rev George MacDonald with 9:30 Sunday School and 10:45 morning worship. Address by Victor Dodd and Epworth League Thursday with 8:00 pm prayer meeting.

Epworth League Devo- Uonal Gladys Mettler Epworth League A. M J. E. Keener Young Peoples Phyllis Withers Charles F. Hall George Newcome Victor Dodd

St Pauls M E Invites Congregation For Childrens Day

ST PAULS M E Rey W R Eskew Pastor invites worshipers for Childrens Day with a 10 o clock preaching hour and a 11 o clock Sunday School led by Superintendent J H G ipworth League installation of officers. Union service at First Baptist Church 8 pm with Dr Oliver W Stewart of the Flying Squadron Foundation. Church notices mention a 7 30 Wednesday prayer service and a later talk by Dr Clinton N Howard next Thursday at Andrews M E church at 8 pm.

J. H G Ipworth League Grafton First Baptist Church Oliver W. Stewart Flying Squadron Foundation

Senate Moves With Speed To End Session

The senate pressed for a rapid end to the extra session aiming for a vote on the large industrial recovery bill while the house opened debate on a measure allowing municipalities to adjust debts via court proceedings. A veterans economy compromise moved through a special House committee toward approval, with Rep Lea of California leading the Democratic caucus. Conferees split on the Johnson amendment to the gasoline tax bill, and the panel agreed on most other provisions, including a 1 cent per gallon tax for 12 months and a postage cut.

Senate House House Veterans Committee Democratic Storing Committee Rep. Lea California Democratic Caucus

TWO PRISONERS TAKEN FROM TENN JAIL

Armed men raided the Scott county jail in Huntsville Tennessee last night taking Jerome Boyett and Harvey Winchester both jailed on murder charges Winchester’s body was found shot nearby about 200 feet from the road between Huntsville and Helenwood Boyett remains missing Sheriff G B Winngham and deputy Floyd Winngham of Pickett county had charged Boyett with their murders three weeks earlier.

Huntsville Tenn Scott County Jerome Boyett Harvey Winchester Winchester Helenwood Boyett G. B. Winngham Floyd Winngham Pickett County

Woman Rescued by Telephone After Cat Knocks Over Line

In Alturas California on June 9 a sudden jam occurred when a cat locked in Young's office tripped a telephone line. A trouble shooter found the cat toppled the board, triggering the exchange signal, and the rescue was made by using the telephone to alert assistance.

Alturas Cal Guy W. Young Young Telephone Exchange

Studebaker to Increase Studebaker Aid Production

Studebaker Motor Corporation announced higher output of Rockne automobiles for June, with production up 55 percent over 1932. Orders from dealers require expanding schedules to 5000 units, 1000 more than planned, in South Bend Indiana.

South Bend Ind Studebaker Motor Corporation Studebaker Rockne

Weston Milk License Plan Moves From City Hall

June 9 Weston city council directs City Attorney James H Brewster to draft an ordinance on milk sale within city limits The bill calls for a small dairy license and inspection of all dairies and distribution sites to be carried out by on duty officers during inspections

Weston James H. Brewster

Mischief and Potatoes in Puddle Muddle

Willy Nilly weighs Christopher Columbus Crow's mischief against the crow's daily aid to the farmer as they debate the creature's place in Puddle Muddle. Christopher defends his worm-eating role, while Willy worries about the farmer's reaction to potato crop damage.

Graham Bonner Puddle Muddle Christopher Columbus Willy Nilly Christopher Christopher Columbus Crow

Talking to Parents About Early Toddler Toys

The piece outlines ideal push and pull toys for a new walker. Emphasizes sturdy wheels that won’t detach, manageable weight to prevent tipping, and the usefulness of a wheelbarrow and wagon for sand play and transport. Doll carriages remain popular for both boys and girls as versatile play items.

Chicago Burlington and Quincy reports May profit

The Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad posted a profit of 200000 in May after all charges including bond interest. It marked the first monthly profit this year, contrasting a 497531 deficit in May of last year.

Chicago Chicgo, Furlington and Quincy Railroad Today Rael

Italians honor Georgetown professors with royal decorations

Washington reports King Victor Emmanuel in Italy awarded Dr. W Coleman Nevils president of Georgetown University and Dr. Thomas H Healy assistant dean of the Georgetown school of foreign service grand officer and commander in the crown of Italy respectively. The awards recognize their work fostering Italian culture and language study.

Washington Victor Emanuel Italy Augusto Rosso W. Coleman Nevils Georgetown University Thomas H. Healy Georgetown School of Foreign Service Nevils Healy

What next as the Fluff and Puffy seek food

In a playful verse the Fluff and the Puffy climb from a drift and ask what happens next. They hope someone nearby will share a meal and not gobble them, seeking shelter and sustenance amid their snowy trek.

Funerals for Sarah Kinney and Annie Collins Wilson

Funeral services for Sarah Kinney 21 of Clarksburg will be at West Union Christian church Sunday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Henry Knoell with interment in Odd Fellows cemetery. She was daughter of Lloyd and Mrs Kinney and survived by eight siblings. Also funeral services for Annie Collins Wilson 84 widow of B M Wilson were held at her Molehill Avenue home with burial in United Brethren cemetery Pennsboro. Survivors include four sons and four daughters listed from Pennsboro Clarksburg and Warwood.

Sarah Kinney Clarksburg West Union Christian Church Henry Knoell Odd Fellow's Miss Kinney Lloyd Kinney Wabash Addition Ralph Kinney Marie Parr City Treya Statsburry Lawford Curtis Kinney Alabama Russell Kinney West Union Gladys and George Am Mie Collins Wilson B. M. Wilson Molehill Avenue United Brethren Ada Wilson Pennsboro W. Ww. Stewart Broaddus Avenue

Court voids two new land tax relief laws

West Virginia Supreme Court rules two land tax relief measures unconstitutional. It voids the undivided interest assessment act and upholds only the provision extending redemption time for 1929 and 1930 delinquencies for tax sales prior to enactment. Mandamus writs directing tax deeds issued in three cases are discussed.

Charleston Supreme Court Boone County L. M. LaFollette, Jr Tucker County Circuit Court John Milkins Fred L. Lemley

Funeral for Mrs. Agnes E. Brown Attracts Distant Guests

Residents from Morgantown and Aurora attended the Norfolk, Virginia born former Grafton woman Mrs. Agnes E. Brown funeral. Guests included Mrs. C B Dille Mrs. Mary D Emory Mrs. James Dille Thomas Ray Dille Mr A C Whitelle Mr D H Wagoner Rand Dr James Nease Peg and Miss Stacet Fr George Brown of Norfolk Virginia.

Agnes E. Brown Grafton Norfolk Virginia C B. Dille Mary D. Emory James Dille Thomas Ray Dille Morgantown 5. D Aurora James R. Morel and Sons William and Robert A. C. Whittele James Nease Peg Stacet George Brown

Mitchell Trial Nears End Amid Tax Evasion Case

New York June 10 The defense moved to finish its case in Charles E Mitchell bank income tax evasion trial after presenting technical testimony on government claims of fraud totaling about 750000 dollars in 1929.

New York Charles E. Mitchell

Also Mentioned on This Page

ST. Paul's Lutheran First Presbyterian Frank J. Turvander First Church OF Christ Christian Church B. E. Hanes E. L. Arnold Jimmie Jimmie Mattern Caroline Mattern Elizabeth Somerville Ereeport Ill Associated Press M. E. Samuel Charles Jones Pastor Andrews Church Ona C.—Jefferys First Baptist Ev. P.C. Herod Warren M. E. Rey, W. J. Frye Pastor Haymond First Pentecostal Assemblies of Goding Olga Knotts Church OF Christ Blueyille Atlantic Flying Mollisons James A. Mollison Amy Johnson London Bagdad England Rrr Farley Roosevelt Farley E. J. Kelly Henry Horner Illinois Rufus Dawes West Main ST. M. E Eugene Dick Church OF the Nazarene A.M G. N. Walters ST. Augustine's Catholic M. J. Hannon M. E South A. E. Knicely First Brethren George MacDonald Troy Nicola Methodist Episcopal Blueville ST. Paul's M. E. Rey W. R. Eskew Clinton N. Howard National United Committee For Law Enforcement Andrews M. E. Church Weston City Council Jelly Bear Burlington Pooh Ammie Collins Wilson Brown Mitchell
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