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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1955

Page

4

Grafton Sentinel information and classified rates

The Grafton Sentinel details shipping and advertising offices in multiple cities, subscription options for West Virginia and Virginia, and home delivery rates by carrier. Publication is daily except Sunday, with price tables for various durations and regions. The notice is dated Saturday June 18 1955.

Agilonel Advertising Bottenelli-Kimball, Inc Repreventative New York Lexington Avenue Philhalpine Chestnut Street Detroit Lafayette Street Chicago Michigan Street Pittaburgh Fourth Avenue West Virginia Virginia Sy Mali Taylor Barbour Preston Counties Earred Grafton W. Ve

Truth For Today Let Us Ask The Bible Marriage Teachings

Freddie plans a rapid divorce and remarriage if dissatisfied, prompting a friend’s objection but the piece cites Mark 10 2 12. Jesus upholds scripture on marriage as God joined union and prohibits divorce except as taught, urging adherence to God’s design. Copyright Globe Syndicate 1955.

Jesus Moses

Civil Defense Is National Defense

A national defense view argues civil defense must be led from the White House, with planning, supplies, and direction nationalized. The President, urged by a Senate committee, should personally take command to awaken public preparation for survival in a hydrogen bomb era.

Harold E. Stassen White House Senate

Soviet divulges atomic age secrets with defense guides

The Soviet government will publish details of atomic and hydrogen bombs along with defense methods, marking a shift from prior secrecy. It argues that despite the force of explosions, effective defenses exist and urges readiness for a possible first strike, to reassure the population and warn of retaliation.

Aton

Missed Opportunity Over Eisenhower Atomic Peace Ship Plan

The Joint Congressional Atomic Energy Committee rejected Eisenhower's atomic powered merchant ship idea, arguing it failed to endorse peaceful aims. Officials say a traveling atomic peace ship could showcase American goodwill and counter foreign criticisms while supporting a competitive future fleet.

Eisenhower Joint Congressional Atomic Energy Committee

Grafton Churches Honor Fathers At Sunday Services

Fathers day services will be held at First Brethren and Evangelical United Brethren churches with sermons and special music. Rev. Lee Crist will preach Is the Young Man Safe? morning service. Evening services feature male choir. Hebron Baptist to present 730 pm children and Father’s day program with a flannelgraph story by Mrs Archie Hampton and oldest and youngest fathers honored.

Brethren Lee Crist Fathers of the Church Evangelical United Brethren Church C. V. Tate Hebron Baptist Church Archie Hampton

Evangelist Speaks at First Christian Church Tomorrow

Parkersburg state evangelist B. J. Horner will preach on Standing Together at the First Church of Christ tomorrow morning. At 7:30 p.m. Rev. Ralph Burnette will start a Galatians series. Christian Men's Fellowship continues painting around the ciel at 5 p.m. Monday.

B. J. Horner Parkersburg The Christian Church Chris Ralph Burnette Christian Men's Fellowship

Baptists to Hear Elizabeth Linn at Morning Service

Elizabeth Linn will sing the solo O Lord Be Merciful in the First Baptist church tomorrow morning. Rev. Harry T Rowe, pastor, will deliver the sermon The God of Your Father. The baptismal service scheduled for tomorrow night has been postponed to next Sunday. At the evening service Rev. Rowe will speak on Rollbook Religion.

Elizabeth Linn First Baptist Church Harry T. ‘Rowe Rowe

Bishop Speaks At St Matthias

The Rt. Rev. Wilbern C Campbell bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia will visit Grafton to conduct a service of confirmation at St Matthias Episcopal church tomorrow. He will deliver the sermon and meet with members after the 11 o clock service.

Wilbern C. Campbell Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia Grafton St. Matthias Episcopal Church

Graham Methods Compared To Nazi Propaganda Frame

A Swiss paper likened Billy Graham's religious approach to Joseph Goebbels propaganda tactics. Graham's sponsors defended his methods as addressing a genuine need in Switzerland.

Graham Zurich Switzerland Today Billy Graham Joseph Goebbels

Grafton And Taylor Churches Welcome for Worship

Grafton and Taylor churches extend worship welcome with schedules. Assemblies of God and First Baptist list service times from 9:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Beulah, Hepzibah, Oak Grove, Flemington, Union Baptist, Hebron, Harmony Grove, and Brethren churches provide Sunday School and worship times, with multiple Sundays noted.

Grafton and Taylor

Religious Services Schedule Across Churches Listed

A detailed listing of weekly worship times for multiple churches and chapels. It includes names of pastors or chaplains, service times such as morning worship, Sunday School, evening services, and youth programs across Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist and Christian denominations in the region.

Fatherhood and Faith: Raising Holy and Happy Families

Joseph A Breig urges fathers to answer children's existential questions and to treat God as a constant family member. He argues parents shape immortal souls, stressing prayer, holy living, and a home centered on God. A responsible father creates a holy land and a healthy, God‑centered household.

Cleveland Bul'stin Holy Land God T Pests Peters Servic Veterion 1

Passover Celebration in Judah Described as Greatest

The article recounts Josiah's reforms and the 18th year Passover in Jerusalem, detailing Levites and singers organized by David's and Josiah's commands. It notes temple services, offerings, and the dedication of ministers before Josiah falls at Charchemish. Judah mourns the death of a great king.

Judah Josiah Newman Campbell Jonah Joseph Jerusalem Israel Solomon David Temple Asaph George Rawlinson Josia Necho Egypt Charchemish Euphrates

Religious notices for churches and services

Tate Division of Christian Education Nazare ne Church of the Nazarene Park View Rev Noah Sullivan 10 00 am Sunday School John W Grubb Sept 11 00 am Morning Worship 7 00 pm Young People Service 7 30 pm Evangelistic Service Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church Rev Ernest Robertson 10 00 am Church School 11 00 am Morning Worship 3 00 pm Young Peoples Meeting Seventh Day Adventist Seventh Day Adventist Rev William L Woodruff 9 30 am Saturday Sabbath School 1 am Preaching Service 7 pm Sunday Young Peoples Meeting The Salvation Army Lt and Mrs Gilbert Watson 9 15 am Prayer Meeting 9 30 am Sunday School 11 00 am Holiness and Junior Soldiers Meeting 2 00 pm Jail Service Every Other Sunday 6 15 pm and Senior Prayer Meeting 7 00 pm Street corner service 7 45 pm Salvation and Junior Salvation Meeting

First Brethren Lee Crist Christian Blueville Church of Christ Lewis Smith First Church of Christ Ralph E. Burnette Episcopal Matthias Joseph H. Jeffeott Holy Communion William C. Bow Clarksburg Christ Episcopal St. Paul's Raymond Gross Paul Fawcett Methodist Andrews Methodist Mother Church Nat G. Barniart St. John's Pruntytown Rose Hill Methodist E. E Robert Henson MYF Webster Methodist Kev Robert Youk Herbert McWilliams Billeville Charles C. Huffman Fetterman Methodist Haymond Methodist West Main Street Methodist Marvin Freed Pleasant Creek Methodist — jRev O. C. Bunner Davi Smith Knottsville Bruce Gabbert Bech Wesley Chapel Methodist Bruce Gabber Mt. Pleasant Melvin Washington L. J. Twitty Nazarene Church of the Nazarene Parkview Noah Sullivan John W. Grubb Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church Ernest, Robertson Young Peoples Meeting Seventh Day Adventist William L. Woodruff Young “Peoples Salvation Army Gilbert Watson Holiness Senilor

Church Feature Supported by Local Businesses in Grafton

A church feature is made possible by community sponsors led by Malone's Drug Store at 16 West Main Street Grafton with support from local firms.

Grafton Malone’s Drug Store West Main Street

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