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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1947

Page

2

Pastor Rudolph Wilkinson Leads Weekly Church Activities

The church schedules morning worship at 10 45 with a sermon by Pastor Wilkinson. Youth Fellowship at 1 30 and Evangelistic Service at 8 00 on Thursdays. Bible study and prayer services are held weekly. A Summer Bible class runs from June 30 for two weeks, 9 to 11 30 a m, for ages 3 to 16, with extra sessions for interested adults. A Sunday School picnic is planned for July 4 with details forthcoming.

J. Rudolph Wilkinson Rae Fe Saeowen Buthday Setiol Bermon Assemblies “‘of God WWVA Wheeling

Andrews Methodist Church Rural Life Sunday Service

Andrews Methodist Church observes Rural Life Sunday with a 10 35 am public worship sermon Jesus The Good Shepherd. Children have a sermon and extra Sunday school session. pastor available 7 30–8 30 pm for conferences. Weekly meetings and choir practice scheduled.

Harry &. White T. Seymour Ronald Knotts M. T. Shomo Jesus—The Good Shepherd Christ Aia

First Church of Christ Service Schedule

The church at Beech Street and McGraw Avenue lists a 9:30 church school with a Children's Day program 10:30 morning worship featuring a sermon The Children's Birthright for parents and youths An 8:00 evening service and a Wednesday 8:00 mid week service led by Pastor Harry M Wilson

First Church of Christ Beech Street Nd McGraw Avenue Harry M. Wilson

Christian Science Service at Westmate Street

A fragment from a church notice describes a 11:00 a.m. Christian Science meeting at Westmate Street. The text cites Hebrews 1 10 about the beginning and the creation of heaven and earth and invites attendance.

Goldien

Calvary Tabernacle Revival and Young People Meetings

Calvary Tabernacle reports Sunday schedule with 2:30 pm Sunday School and 6:30 pm worship. Includes Young People meetings led by Louisé Ryan, Leiter, and G Foley, with notes on topics and location.

Louisé Ryan Leiter G. Foley Pas- Sorat Oventr

St Pauls Lutheran Church Summer Schedule Announcement

St Pauls Lutheran lists 9 15 Sunday school with W H Shafferman as superintendent. 10 30 morning worship by the pastor with Holy Communion. 7 00 Luther League meeting. The Lutheran Youth Camp of West Virginia will be held at the 4 H Camp Cowen June 29 July 12. You are invited to all services.

W. H. Shafferman Luther League West Virginia Cowen

Evangelical United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule

The Evangelical United Brethren Church offers Sunday school at 9 30 with John B. Jenkins as superintendent and Virginia Lake as organist. Morning worship at 10 30 features a sermon on Christian Fellowship. Junior and youth meetings at 6 46 pm and 7 pm, evening service at 8 pm. Weekday classes and leadership training camp at Camp Caesar run through Friday.

John B. Jenkins Virginia Lake Ruth Crouzer Harold Waller Troy Poling Lillian Reed William Travis Marjorie Biffle B. Cutright Harper Wooddell Carl Boylen Rosemary Cutright Christian Fellowship Christian Endeavor Minnie Cole Mary Alice Woodford Washington Street Philip Otterbein Chas. Keener Carl Sinsel Caesar

First Presbyterian Church Notice by Rev F Carl Davis

The First Presbyterian Church under Rev. F Carl Davis lists Sabbath School at 10:00 a.m. with Mrs Bari Wokinson as superintendent and Robert Love as assistant. Morning worship at 12:00 p.m. features a sermon on Church in Pergamum, continuing a study of Revelation. Activities include Brotherhood Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Girl Scouts Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Rehearsal Thursday 7:30 p.m. Choir. A Fidelis club barbecue luncheon is set for June 24 from 12 to 1 p.m. The public is invited.

First Presbyterian Church Carl Davis Ladies of the Fidelis Club Presbyterian Church

Nazarene Parkview Church Weekly Schedule

The Church of the Nazarene Parkview announces a full Sunday schedule with Bible School at 10:00 a.m. led by Superintendent William V. Glover, Morning Worship, Nazarene Youth service at 7:00 p.m., Evangelistic Service at 8:00 p.m. with the pastor’s farewell sermon on June 29 at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meetings follow midweek and Wednesday Bible study. Bring your Bible and friends to all services.

William V.glover Nazarene Youth Service M— Cottage

Church Service Schedule and Catholic Mass Times

The notice lists a Baptist style church schedule with Bible study for all ages at 9 30 am and services at 10 30 am and 10 pm. A midweek Bible study is at 2 30 pm on Wednesday. A Catholic church led by REV M J Hannon offers Masses at 7 30 and 10 am with evening services.

First Baptist Church Daily Schedule and Activities

The First Baptist Church lists Sunday activities with 9 30 a m church school officers and departments led by Supt Latimer Bradley Mrs Beulah Jones and Mrs Clay ton Bryan at 10 30 a m morning worship God Speaks to Mans Conscience special music by a choir led by Mrs Howard Lawson organist Mary Frances Jaco 6 30 p m Baptist Youth Fellowship 7 30 p m evening service Vacation Church School display Young Adult Class picnic Thursday Fellowship service Established in Holiness choir rehearsals and a baptismal planned for Sunday July 13

Latimer Bradley Treas John W W. Cafferty John W McCafferty Walter Wolfe Beulah Jones Clayton Bryan Herbert Fornash Franklin Stilwell W. W. Menear Shoir Howard Lawson Mary Frances Jaco Baptist Youth Fellowship Vacation Church

West Main Street Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

West Main Street Methodist Church invites parishioners to Sunday School at 9 30 with George H Coulson as general superintendent and department heads listed. A prayer meeting precedes worship at 10 45 with the theme Some Musts. Reverend J B Staley of Foster directs services. contact phone 1078.

West Main Street Methodist Church Jor Church West Main Sts J. B. Staley Foster

Fetterman Methodist Church Service and Sunday School

Fetterman Methodist Church at Hazel Atlas plant schedules 10 30 a m Sunday School led by Mrs C F Hall acting general superintendent and Mrs George Elliott children division Mrs Dave Withers adult division Lloyd O Mauller lay leader 7 45 p m worship service theme Some Musts at the Hazel Atlas plant location.

Hazel-Atlas J. B. Stalet C. F. Hall George Elliott Dave Withers Lloyd O. Mauller

Blueville Methodist Church Schedule

Blueville Methodist Church announces Sunday School led by George C. Newcombe and division superintendents Mrs. Knotts, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Lucas, Mrs. Reese. Junior Fellowship at 2:00 PM, Youth Fellowship at 4:00 PM, Worship at 9:30 AM with theme To Keep World Rejoicing, prayer/Bible study Thursday at 8:00 PM.

George C. Newcome Genee Walter Knotts George W. Hunt W. V. Lucas Karl W. Reese

Berryburg Church Services Schedule

The Church of Jesus Christ at Berryburg lists services in the Life School House No 2. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. worship at 11:00 a.m. evangelistic services at 7:30 p.m. midweek services Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Elder George M. Batson, Pastor.

Berryburg George M. Batson Life School

Memorial service for dorviccinen at 11 begin day

L. J. Lunsford, pastor, leads church services with a 10:00 a.m. Church School and an 11:00 p.m. memorial service for dorviccinen.

Dorviccinen

Beulah Baptist Church Service Led by Pastor Whitener

Pruntytown residents attend Beulah Baptist Church where D L Whitener serves as pastor. The notice lists church activities and scheduling details for services and community events, reflecting a local religious community bulletin.

Beulah Baptist Church D. L. Whitener Pruntytown

Curve Bridge Little Church Schedule

Sunday services and activities at the little church near Curve Bridge include Sunday school at 9 30, 4 45 a m, 10 45 a m worship with Pastor, 7 45 p m worship, and midweek prayer at 6 30 p m Wednesday. Bible study weekly conducted by Rev. Robert McKinney with G D Lambert and Hazel M Bartlett listed among organizers.

G D. Lambert Hazel M. Bartlett Sansgrant Curve Bridge Robert McKinney

Fall of Judah King Jehoiachin to Nebuchadnezzar

Newman Campbell recounts Judah's collapse from Davidic glory to Babylonian captivity. Jehoiachin's three month reign ends with deportation, temple treasures seized, and Zedekiah's failed rebellion. Jeremiah warns, fortifications fall, famine grips Jerusalem, and Gedaliah is killed as Babylonians consolidate power.

Jehoiakim Jehoiachin Judah Babylon Zedekiah Irijah Jeremiah Newman Campbell David Solomon Nebuchadnezzar Jerusalem Tas Teen Nebuzaradan Babylonia Gedaliah Ahika Egypt Eatures Syndicate, Inc Wirelhod

St Pauls Methodist Church Thayer Street Schedule

The St Pauls Methodist Church on Thayer Street outlines a week of services led by Arlie E. Leonard with morning worship at 10 30 am themed The Test of Faith and evening worship at 8 00 pm. Music by the Junior Choir. Youth Fellowship at 7 00 am and a mid week prayer service Wednesday at 8 00. Boy Scout Troop No 6 meets Thursday 7 to 9 pm. Vacation Bible School continues this week culminating Friday with a church lawn picnic. Attendance has averaged 68 in the first week.

J. H. Carson Pfinister Arlie E. Leonard Boy Scout

First Brethren Church Invites All To Attend Services

The Friendly Church at West St Charles Street and U S Route 50 invites families to Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Rex Satterfield and Louie Dennis assisting. Evening services at 8 p m feature Evangelist Dick Burchill and a Youth revival plus daily Vacation Bible School. Next Sunday Altoona Pa Gospel Team will lead, with Donald Rossman in charge.

Rex Satterfield Louie Dennis Richard “Dick” Burchill Christ Altoona Donald W. Rossman Donald Rossman Randall Rossman

Knottsville Circuit Church Services and Schedules

Knottsville Circuit and related chapels list service times with morning prayers sermons and Sunday school across several locations. Notable entries include St Matthias Episcopal with 9:30 church school and 11:00 morning prayer and sermon and youth fellowship meetings at various Sundays and times.

St. Matthias Episcopal Church George E. Manson West Main and St. Mary’s Sts

Calvary Tabernacle Schedule in Beaumont

Calvary Tabernacle on Pearl Street Beaumont announces Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and evening worship at 7:45 p.m. Prayer service is Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. Services led by Pastor RUBY G. FOLEY and Rev. John McCord with BESSIE CURRY noted in church notices.

Pearl St. Beaumont Ruby G. Foley Bessie Curry John McCord

St Johns Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Meetings

St Johns Methodist Church at corner St John and Boyd Streets led by Pastor W J Richardson. Church School 9:30 with Mrs Freda Sheaver, worship and preaching 10:30 and 7:30 pm, Holy Communion first Sunday. Weekly meetings include Your People’s Meeting 6:30, Official Board first Wednesday 7:30 pm, Circle No 1 WSCS first Thursday 7:30, Circle No 2 WSCS first Friday 7:30, Fisher Class second Tuesday 7:30, Woman’s Society of Christian Service second Tuesday 7:30, Choir rehearsal Thursdays 7:00 pm.

St. John’s Methodist Church St. John and Boyd Streets W. J. Richardson Circle No WSCS Pam Fisher Clas Woman's Society of Christian Service Ech

Rose Hill Methodist Church Schedule

Rose Hill Methodist on Valley Falls Road lists 1:30 p m church school led by Mrs Ethel Rutherford superintendent and a Wednesday 7:30 p m mid week prayer service announced by Pastor J Richardson.

Rose Hill Methodist Church Valley Falls Road J. Richardson Ethel Rutherford

Salvation Army Schedule at Main Street Facility

The Salvation Army at 127 Main Street lists weekly services and activities. Highlights include Sunday School at 9 45 a m. Holiness meeting at 11 00 a m Young People's Legion at 6 00 p m Street service in front of Penney Store and Salvation meeting at 8 09 p m Tuesday features preparation class at 7 15 p m Senior Soldiers meeting at 8 00 p m Wednesday offers Junior Legion at 4 00 p m Songster Practice at 7 00 p m led by Mrs Capt Vansyckle Thursday presents Young People's Band Class at 4 00 p m Open Air Meeting in front of Pennsy's Store at 7 30 p m Holiness Meeting at 8 00 p m Friday Sunbeams at 4 00 p m Weaver and Junior Home Leagues meet at 7 00 p m. The open door for all continues social worship.

Main St Verner Vaw SYCR William Shaw Holiness Meeting Young People's Legion Harry &Katy Penney Btore William Shay Junior Legion Fantes Vansyckle Pennsy’s Aviday Sunbeams the Salvation Fie Das

Pruntytown Methodist Church Service Schedule

Pruntytown Methodist Church announces Rev G G Wadsworth pastor Paul Bartlett superintendent. Sunday school at 10 00 am worship services on the first Sunday of each month at 7 30 pm and the third Sunday service welcomes all attendees.

Pruntytown Methodist Church G. G. Wadsworth Paetor Paul Bartlett Superinternsit

Lost Run Free Methodist Church Services

Lost Run Free Methodist Church lists Rev Lee M Shaffer as pastor. Sunday schedule includes 9:30 church school led by Superintendent Charles Holt, 11:00 morning worship, and 7:00 evening worship. Evangelistic services are held in the morning.

Lost Run Fre Charles Holt

Oak Grove Baptist Church Service Schedule

Oak Grove Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m led by Albert Matthew. Worship Service on the fourth Sunday of each month at 11:00 a.m. A second Sunday worship service begins at 7:30 p.m. Minister John A. Davis presides.

John A. Davis Albert Matthew

McConkey Free Methodist Cherry Run Church Schedule

Sabbath School at 10 with MM Monta Morris and Mi ta Morris listed as superintendents. Church Class Meeting at 11 led by L Summers. Young People's meeting at 7 in the evening. Rev H C Coofly, pastor.

McConkey Free Methodist Cherry Run H. C. Coofly Monta Morris Mita Morris C. L. Summers Young People’s Meeting

Flemington and Local Methodist Charges Schedule

Flemington Charge lists Flemington and nearby churches with service times and pastors. First and third Sundays feature morning services, with Sunday School and preaching. Webster Simpson and Bailey Memorial Rosemont are noted, plus youth fellowship and midweek prayer meetings.

West Virginia Industria School Scout Meetings Schedule

Scout events at West Virginia Industria School list Chapel 1:00 p.m. Movie at Tuesday 7:00 p.m. meetings for Scouts of Troop 83 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. short subjects from War Information Office Thursday 7:00 p.m. Scout meeting for all scouts Tenderfoot Investiture ceremonies for new scouts.

All Scouts Tenderfoot

Sunday Programs at Second Baptist Church

The church offers Sunday School at 9 30 morning and preaching at 11 30. A Bible Class meets at 2 00 led by Bohnes with Jody invited to attend.

Bohnes Jody

Warren Methodist Church Schedule from Historic Page

The Warren Methodist Church lists a weekly schedule with church school at 9:30 a.m and morning worship with sermon at 11:00 a.m The 7:30 p.m evening service is followed by weekday boards meetings Monday at 8:00 p.m The Official Board meets weekly Tuesday activities include B Scouts of America led by William Lash The Men’s Religious Activity meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m Week prayer service occurs Wednesday at 8:00 p.m led by Miss Kontas Jones Rehearsals are noted for Thursday 8:00 p.m

Twitty Icial J. H. Mal B Scouts of America William Lash Miss Kontas Jones

Church of Christ at East Main Street Sunday Service

church notices: Church of Christ colored at 131 East Main Street holds Sunday service 2 30 p m with Bible classes for adults and additional activities announced for visitors and members alike.

Church of Christ (Colored East Main Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kings Alfred J. Buesther Zebediah Ismael Andrews Methodist Church Main Street Depot Square Arta F. Shomo McGraw Ave Christian Science Westmate St Calvary “ Tabernacle St. Paul’s Lutheran F. K. Roof The Evangelical United’ Brethren Church Harry Eckels Dewe Y Avenue Church of the Nazarene Parkview Blueville First Baptist Church Warner T. Gifford Cleorge H. Coulson C. W. Wells J. B. Harvey B. HB. Haskins Fetterman Methodist Church Methonist Church Blueville Addition Church of Jesus Christ L. J. Lunsford ProphetsWemiah Jonah Isaiah Habakkuk Jehovah Aears Vice Methodist Young People’s Ser Jeremian Benjamin Trijah St. Paul's Methodist Church Thayer Street First Brethren Church Knottsville Circuit Stonering Groves Aornton Aymond Chapel Knottsville Wesley Cbafel MT. Pleasant Calvary Tabernacle Church School Freda Sheaver Buruyer Cure Holy Communion Salvation Army Flemington Methodist Church L. J, Lunsford Bailey Memorial Rosemont Methodist Robert Savage Sup!proaching Sevices Webster Methodist Paul Wolfe Superinti Dent Flemington Methodist Homer Waller John Stout West Virginia Industria School Second Baptist Church R. L. Davis Calvin Kidd Warren Methodist Chores Annornch
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