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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1934

Page

2

Hammel Case Shows Shifting Identities and Family Tales

The Hammel saga tracks Robert Lee Hammel and aliases Allen R Hammel Burt Armstrong and more as he eludes capture after a $39,000 Brinks heist ending with courtroom drama. Relatives testify including the children who identified him as their father while psychiatrists label him a psychopath.

Sarah West Hammel Cincinnati Hammel Ella McLeod Columbus Robert Lee Hammel Ohio Allen R. Hammel Chicago Mae Hammel Philadelphia Burt Armstrong Bertha F.smith Armstrong

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service Schedule

Rev E F Ek Root leads a song service with orchestra at St Pauls Lutheran. Morning worship at 10:30 AM conducted by the pastor. Sunday school children present a day program. Luther League meets at 6:30 PM with no evening worship. Prayer service Wednesday at 7:30 PM. You are invited to attend all services.

The Luther League

First Church of Christ Pastor Hanes Promotes Bible School

The First Church of Christ led by Pastor B. E. Hanes offers 9:30 Bible School with Fred White as General Superintendent and F. A. Hinkins as Assistant, plus a 10:30 Communion service and 7:00 Christian Endeavor. Friendly, homelike church inviting families to attend and study Proverbs 22 6 and I Corinthians 15 58.

Bible School Fred White F. A. Hinkins Sloan Dorsey McIntosh W. A. Harrison

Man Serves 15 Years After Self Defense Claim

Hall testified he acted in self defense after being cursed at and struck. His account was repeated at trial but not chosen as credible by the jury. Hall, single and formerly wed in Detroit and Clarksburg, hails from the native county.

Hall Detroit Clarksburg

Assembly of God Tabernacle Services and Call to Worship

Mary L. Fletcher serves as acting pastor for the Assembly of God Tabernacle. The church schedules Sunday school at 9 30, morning worship at 10 45, evangelistic service at 1 45, and midweek meetings Tuesday through Thursday. The pastor invites those seeking old fashioned gospel worship to attend and join a welcoming Christian community.

Assembly OF God ‘Tabernacle Mary L. Fletcher Christ Ambassadors Christ Ambassadors Cottage

First United Brethren Church Services Update

Rev Lois R Luzader leads Sunday school at 9 30 with classes for all ages J W Martin superintendent 10 30 Father s day service directed by E B Reese Bible class Evening worship at 8 00 Christian Endeavor choir to sing life of Christ message Fathers of the Bible Tue 7 30 Kings Daughters Bible class Wed 8 00 prayer Thu 8 00 Christian Endeavor choir retreat West Main St Rev Harry W Flanagan 10 00 Sunday School J Leo Evans superintendent Epworth League 6 30 Abe Tackett president All young people urged to attend 11 00 Sermon by the pastor Wed 8 00 prayer service You are invited to worship with ShuTehy

J. W. Martin E. B. Reese Christian Endeavor Choir King’s Daughters ‘Bible Class J. Leo Evans Epworth League Abe Tackett ShuTehy

Vacation church school and music events at Andrews

The Andrews M. E. Jamuel Charles Jones D. D. Pastor announces vacation church school with morning services, orchestra numbers, and Epworth League programs. Second week begins Monday at 9 o clock with daily activities for children, plus an aid group meeting, scout hike, and outdoor supper.

Our Lady of St Pauls M E Church Weekly Schedule

Rev W Ri Eskew pastor outlines a cooperative day school from 9 to 11 70 with 1 percent fee per week, Sunday school 9 30 Arlie Leonard superintendent Children’s day program 10 30 Epworth League 6 30 Mrs Kate Marshall leader evening worship 7 40. Tuesday 7 30 W F M S at Mrs W B Eskew home. Mid week service 5 30 led by Mrs W P Stewart. Friday 7 30 choir rehearsal directed by C Howard Cameron. Minister association meeting Monday 1 00 at Andrews M E church all ministers invited

Jefferys Vacation Church School Epworth League Andrews General Aid Meeting Robert E. Graham Andrews Boy Girl Scouts of Arlie Leonard Kate Marshall T. Pau First Christian Church Che W. F M.S W.B. Eskew W. P. Stewart C. Howard Cameron Andrews M

Haymond M. E. Church Invites Congregation to Services

Rev. Harry W. Flanagan pastor of Haymond M. E. Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 with William Grimes as superintendent. Preaching by the pastor on the second and fourth Sunday mornings each month. You are invited to all services.

William Grimes

Methodist Protestant Church Schedule and Summer Courses

Rev P J Null pastor conducts 9 30 Sunday school with C C Richman superintendent. 10 30 morning worship and special service. 8 00 preaching with sermon How to Meet Temptation. Wednesday 8 00 prayer meeting and Bible study. School of methods opens June 25 for youth courses. all welcome at all services.

C. C. Richman School of Methods

First Presbyterian Church Weekly Activities Schedule

Rev Frank J Turvander leads First Presbyterian with 9 30 church school overseen by Robert Love and Mrs Earl Wilkinson, 10 30 Children's day program under Mrs Rhea Fisher and Miss Catherine Leamon Summer Gladness. Vacation Bible school runs Monday to Thursday 9 00. Fidelis club Tuesday 6 00. Missionary society meets Wednesday 5 30 at Mrs Schroeder home. Junior choir rehear sal Friday 4 00. Senior choir rehearsal Friday 9 15. I was glad when they said unto me let us go into the house of the Lord.

Robert F. Love Earl Wilkinson Rhea Fisher Catherine Leamon Fidelis Club George Brinkman Missionary Society C. F. Schroeder

First Baptist Church Services and Meetings Schedule

First Baptist Church outlines morning worship at 10 30 sermon on Out of a Valley 1 15 B Y P U topic Qualities of Youth as Today evening service at 8 00 on Transfiguration officers and teachers meeting Wednesday 8 00 prayer Thursday 7 30 Ladies Aid and Missionary societies meet at Mrs Ira Poe in Blueville Jr B P U meets Saturday 4 00

Ladies’ Aid Society The Missionary Society Ira _Poe Blueville

Second Baptist Church Services Outline

Rev L H Walker leads the Second Baptist Church with church school at 9 45 led by N Beth el superintendent and Mrs Sallie Jones assistant A morning worship and sermon by R L Bradley of the First Baptist Church at 11 00 Evening worship at 8 00 Wednesday 8 00 prayer meeting Public invited to attend all services

A.M N. Bethel

Parkview Nazarene Church Service Schedule

Parkview Church lists worship times with Rev W C Jones as pastor. Sabbath school 9 30 with G N Walters superintendent, 11 00 sermon by the pastor, 7 00 Peoples service on Is Conscience a Ease Guide led by Irene Weaver, 8 00 evangelistic services. Cottage prayer Tuesday 8 00 at Ralph Say home, Thursday 7 00 junior church Thelma Moats director, prayer meeting 8 00 Thursday. Masses 7 00 and 9 00. no evening services in summer months.

G. N. Walters Irene Weaver Ralph Say Thelma Moats

Church Activities Announce Services And Events

Warren M. E. Rey and W. J. Frye lead a church day program with 9 30 Sunday school 11 o clock service on self determination and 5 o clock junior church and Ep worth league. The vacation Bible school closes Tuesday June 19 with prizes for essays on The value of the Bible in the home and community. The Ladies Aid prepares a Midget wedding for a future date. Mrs Katie Wilson supervises. You are welcome.

Em. Jones M. Dabney Epworth League Ladies’ Aid Society Katie Wilson

Blueville Methodist Church Invites All to Services

Rev. Harry W. Flanagan leads Sunday services with an 8:00 sermon. George Newcome, superintendent, invites readers to study God’s word and bring someone to join Sunday school at 9:30.

George ‘Newcome

Matthias Episcopal Church Invites to Sunday Services

Rev Arthur J Torrey leads the Matthias Episcopal Church with church school at 9:30 each Sunday under superintendent W C Pembroke. You are invited to attend our services.

W.C. Pembroke

Webster M E Church Service Times and Welcome

Webster M E Church led by Pastor Charles E Hawkins offers Sunday School at 9:30 and Christian Endeavor at 1:00. Preaching occurs the first Sunday evening and the third Sunday morning each month. The church extends a welcome to all.

Christian Endeavor

First M. E. South sermon schedule and meetings

First M. E. South church outlines Sunday schedule with 9:30 Sunday school led by J E Keen er and 10:45 sermon by pastor on first Sunday each month. 1:30 sermon on second and fourth Sundays. Young Peoples service on first and third Sunday nights. Miss Phyllis Withers president. Wednesday 7:30 prayer meeting led by Charles F Fall. Fourth Sunday mornings noted. All invited.

J.E. Keener Young Peoples Phyllis Withers Charles F. Fall

Sermon and Sunday School Schedule At Local Church

Rev J B Shaffer pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 with Fred Nicola as superintendent Classes for all. 10 30 preaching by the pastor 6 30 Christian Endeavor led by president Helen Comp. 8 00 preaching by the pastor Wednesday 7 30 prayer meeting Friday 7 30 choir A cordial invitation is extended to all who do not worship elsewhere.

Fred Nicala Christian Endeavor Helen Comp

Beulah Baptist Church Prunytown Schedule

Beulah Baptist Church Prunytown West Virginia lists 9 45 Sunday School Omar Lambert superintendent 11 06 Morning Worship 6 30 B Y P U Archie Bartlett president 7 30 Evening Worship church school 10 00 Eworth League and Worship preaching first Sunday morning 11 A M and third Sunday evening 7 30 P M A friendly church with welcome to all.

Omar Lambert Archie Bartlett Rhea Veter Eworth League

MENUS OF THE DAY By Mrs. Alexander George

Saturday meal plan focuses on extra food prep for a restful weekend. Recipes include a lemon flavored gelatin salad mold with veal, a boiled salad dressing and a creamy thick dressing for meats, plus a apricot gelatin dessert with marshmallows and whipped cream. Also notes reuse of spiced fruit syrup for glazing ham or pork.

Alexander George

Italian Prisoners Hit by Cash Deflation on Islands

Rome reports deflation now slashes pay for detained political offenders on prison islands and mainland confino. Daily allowance drops from 85 cents to 42.5 cents, worsening living costs as prices surge. Even a pack of twenty cigarettes consumes most of the budget, leaving inmates with scant funds for essentials.

Rome Confino Italy

Cryptic Daily Crossword Puzzle Fragments

Puzzle clues jumble with scattered letters and misprints. Readable entries hint at typical crossword topics including beverages and tools, but many words are garbled. readers must rely on cross letters to solve the scattered hints and complete the grid.

Pruntytown Mount Pleasant Church Announces Service Notice

Communion Sunday observed at Prunytown MP Church with Pastor Perry J Null and Sunday school at 10:00. Joe Keen 39? in services. Welcoming all to worship and participate in the service.

Pruntytown Perry J. Null

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ST. Paul's Lutheran E. F. EK. Root First Church OF Christ Christian Church B. E. Hanes Turner Business—Professional Robert F. Gerkin Opt. D. Optometrist Health Water Berkley Gas R. D Simpson Run Springs Box 118 Simpson, W. Va E. Rightmire First United Brethren Lois R. Luzader West Main ST I E Harry W. Flanagan Papi's Rev. W. ‘Ri. Eskew P. J. Null First Presbyterian Frank J. Turvander First Baptist James EB. Fidler Second Baptist Church L. H. Walker Church OF the Nazarene Parkview W. C. Jones ST. Augustine's Catholic M. J. Hanno Warren M. E. Rey, W. J. Frye Pastor Blueville Methodist Episcopal Church M. E South Enicely J. B. Shaffer Beulah Baptist Church M. B. Stump Pruntytown, W. Va Atini Arik Riai Nerson Biaia Rik Aly Ireidieb Joe Keener Diana Dane Scorchy Tex Arizona New Mericos Scorchy Smith Ant Hothin Feller Raphael Smh Texas Iei Scorcy John C. Terry Smac Diana's Orm
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