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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1955

Page

4

Advertisement rates and carrier areas for newspapers

Grafton West Virginia and Virginia rates list subscription options and prices. The notice shows annual and monthly costs, locations in Philadelphia Detroit Pittsburgh and local carrier areas Taylor Barbour and Preston counties. Also mentions second class matter at Grafton post office and date June 25 1955.

Kimball, Inc Avenue Phila Gsiphia Chestnut Street Detroit N. Licheet Pittsburgh Taylor, Barbour Preaon C.miles Grafton

Truth for Today Let Us Ask The Bible Reflections on parental love

Dan, a young father, sacrifices for five children amid their light and serious heartaches. He consoles them though bruised, ashamed by their disobedience, yet forgives and loves. The piece urges comforting God's wounded Heart through obedience, sacrifice, and gratitude.

Dan Dad Jess Jesus God

President Eisenhower hints at run during San Francisco talks

In San Francisco President Eisenhower hosted breakfast with California political leaders amid remarks about nonpartisan World War II era aims. He listened to calls to run again, prompting supporters to urge formal Republican enrollment while noting his readiness to discuss continued leadership beyond his current term. California observers cite his time for politics as implying potential re election.

Eisenhower San Francisco White House California Citizens For Eisenhower San Francisco Bay Area

Crystal Clear Beer and Water by Atoms British Scientists

British atomic scientists claim a method to render beer crystal clear using carbon-coated radioactive gold particles in asbestos-base filters. The same technique could de pollute water, removing chemicals and producing a crystal-clear drink. If a hot particle leaks, a Geiger counter triggers filter adjustment and continues the process.

Four Millionth Car of Year Edges Past Record

The four millionth passenger car rolled off the line this week two months earlier than the prior four millionth car in August 1950. August 1950 saw a record 683 995 cars sold as demand soars with vacations and new models. Auto makers aim to reach two cars per family as sales surge.

Sky+ rocket

Webster Board Named By Rev Yoak For Webster

Rev Robert G Yoak entering second year at Webster Methodist Church presents official board. Members include trustees Gerald Gull George Felton W C Cooper Ernest Tucker Paul Wolfe Tracy Felton Howard McWilliams parsonage Gull Herbert McWilliams church school Herbert McWilliams Paul Wolfe auditing committee Mildred McWilliams Lotta Getz Ida Myers finance Ernest Tucker Tracy Felton Paul Wolfe Cora Gull Viola Fitzwater custodian Paul Wolfe communion stewards Mildred McWilliams Tracy Felton lay leader Paul Wolfe pastoral relations Pauline McWilliams Pearl Felton Gerald Fitzwater records and history Pauline McWilliams Pearl Felton Tracy Felton evangelism and membership Cora Gull Paul Wolfe Pearl Felton hospitals and homes Thelma Cooper Lotta Getz Pauline McWilliams

Robert G. Yoak Webster Methodist Church Gerald Gull George Felton W. C. Cooper Ernest Tucker Paul Wolfe Tracy Felton Howard McWilliams Lotta Getz Ida Myers Cora Gull Viola Fitzwater Mildred McWilliams Pauline McWilliams Pearl Felton Gerald Fitzwater Thelma Cooper

Rev Job Jones to preach at Fetterman Methodist Church

The Rev. Job Jones will deliver the sermon at 7 30 p m tomorrow in Fetterman Methodist church in the absence of Pastor Charles Huffman who is on vacation. Jones is a retired Methodist minister living in Independence. Huffman will preach the morning sermon at Blueville tomorrow before leaving.

Job Jones Fetterman Methodist Church Charles Huffman Jones Independence Huffman Blueville

Bailey Church School Success at Bailey Memorial

The Vacation church school of Bailey Memorial Methodist church wrapped after two weeks with departmental picnics and a sharing program. Enrollment reached 97 with 24 teachers guiding nursery primary and junior sections under director Mrs Steven Simon.

Bailey Memorial Methodist Church Steven Simon Frank Christian Andy Devart Shirley Johnson Alice Marie Bailey Maude Drainer Howard Caldwell Lillian Preston Norma Mayles Peggy Jo Hayes Harold Kelley Don Bailey George Bailey Clara’ Mitchell Pauline Haney Minnie Fawley Mildred Bailey J. Z. Carson William Nestor Birdell Jones Simon Lawson Carder Jerry Biffle

Grafton and Taylor Churches Welcome Worship Guide

A congregational notice lists multiple churches in Grafton and Taylor with their schedules. Assemblies of God, Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Methodist churches are shown with service times, Sunday schools, and youth groups across Beulah, Pruntytown, Harmony Grove, Flemington, Union Baptist, and nearby locales. Rev. Hazel B. O’Brien, Rev. Edward Kocher, Rev. Clyde Bush, and others lead services.

Assembly OF God Assembly of God Tabernacle Hazel B. O'Brien Hany T Beulah Baptist Pruntytown Edward Kocher BYP. Hepribah Baptist Clark Neptune Oak Grove Hiram Short Flemington Baptist Clyde Bush Union Baptist of Simpson Hebron John R. Davis Harmony Grove Baptist Clyde Wright Rethren Church of the Brethren D. F. Hines Evangelical United Brethren Thornton Methodist Church Bruce Gabbert C. V. Tate

Christianity as the only hope for a world in crisis

An impassioned plea argues that war is human, not divine, and that without God there is no real tomorrow. It asserts Christianity offers interior change, strength to endure, and guidance against materialist idols, blaming lax Christian practice for Western world decay and warning that easy Christianity fuels Communist rise.

Italy Atheram Karl Marx Europe America

Presbyterians Will Receive Recognition For Grafton Church Anniversary

The Rev. Ernest L. Robertson will present a certificate of recognition for the churchs 100th anniversary at services tomorrow morning on behalf of the Presbyterian Church in the United States. The Rev. E. W. Byers of New Gallilee Pa former pastor 1905 1907 will deliver a sermon titled The Task of the Church with the Rev. F. Carl Davis pastor emeritus as honored guest. Junior choir will lead worship with anthems by the Cherub Junior and Adult choirs and the Cherub Choir will close with a choral response.

Ernest L. Robertson General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In United States Grafton E. W. Byers New Gallilee F. Carl Davis

Church Sunday School Hours Change Report

The Rev Nash Sullivan announces new Sunday school start times at Nazarene Park Pees Church with other area churches listing updated schedules. Rev Bruce Gabbert leads Wesley Chapel Mt Pleasant and First Presbyterian details the 10 am church school and 11 am worship. Salvation Army and Seventh Day Adventist also share revised service times.

First Brethren Lee Crist Catholic St. Augustine Catholic M. Ij. Hannon Christian Blueville Church of Christ Lewis Smith First Church of Christ Ralph E. Burnette Lutheran St. Paul's Raymond Gross Paul Fawcett Methodist Andrews Methodist Mother Church Nat G. Barnhart St. John’s E. E Town Rose Hill St. Paul's Methodist Robert Henson Fe Webster Methodist Robert Yoak Herbert McWilliams Blueville Methodist Church Charles C. Huffman Fetterman Methodist Charles ,C. Huffman Haymond Charles C. Huffman West Main Street Methodist Marvin Freed Pleasant Creek Methodist O. C. Burner Carl Smith Knottavilly Bruce, Gabbert Nazarene Church Nash Sullivan Church of the Nazarene Parkpees Wesley Chapel Bruce Gabbert Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church Warren Methodist Church Melvin Washington Nazarene Church of the Nazarene Parken Noah Sullivan John W. Grubb Young Kne Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church Ernest Robertson Young Peoples Meeting William B. Woodruff Young’ Peoples Meeting the Salvation ARIY Army Gilbert Watson Ouse

Zephaniah’s admonitions and a call to devotion

A magazine note discusses Zephaniah’s blunt prophecies against Judah’s corruption and the nations, urging repentance and worship of the Lord. It contrasts judgment with the promise of future unity and a purified speech among all peoples, urging focus on true values over worldly idols.

Zephaniah Judah Josiah Newman Campbell Jerusalem Israel Ip Thalr

Church Feature Sponsored by Local Businesses in Grafton

A church feature credits community support from Malone's Drug Store at 16 West Main Street and other local firms in Grafton showcasing neighborhood involvement and shop sponsorship for the feature.

West Main Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grafton, W. Va Globe Synelicate Yoak Webster Fetterman Bailey Church School Success Tygart Lake State Park God and the Nations Alfred Nobychor Vanna Paul Grafton and Taylor Warder West Virginia Industrial School For Boys Oren Reneau Episcopal Pope Pius St. Peter’s Basilica Rome Wad Pee Posen Presbyterians L. J Nes Pris Otlins Pepe Tee Uester Aaa Bor Pera | Bestapen Syndicate Malone’s Drug Store Belle’s Newsstand Siehler Furniture Latrobe Street Builder's Service & Supply Seviers Sunoco Court House First National Bank
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