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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1954
Page
4
An irregular crop of ad rates for Truth for Today Let’s Ask the Bible appears with scattered addresses and subscription prices for various regions. The text blends advertising copy with a religious reflection on sacrifice and the Last Supper, quoting biblical passages and urging contemplation of Jesus's sacrifice and the purpose of the Eucharist.
The piece argues a 2000-ton arms shipment from behind the Iron Curtain aims to provoke a broader Central American war. It claims Soviet and American spheres, U.N. handling, and Latin American distrust flank the United States, urging action to stop the revolt and curb communism’s regional reach. It also notes debates on fixed medical fees and Grand Central Terminal’s obsolescence.
Dedication services planned for Church of Christ Sunday 10:30 a.m. include new pulpit Bible and spinner organ presented by the Friendship Bible Class. Two pictures will be added to the front of the church in memory of deceased parents and in honor of charter members. The event includes performances by Frances Walfe and Jean Hinkins. Vacation Bible School opens Monday with classes for four to sixteen year olds and a noon picnic on Friday July 2.
The golden anniversary of Boothsville Methodist Church will be observed with an all day meeting at the church. The morning sermon for the occasion will be delivered by Dr W Ware of Montgomery. M I Clelland will present the church history and former ministers and residents are invited to attend.
The Youths of St Pauls Methodist church plan a basement party tonight and an officer installation at 8 p.m. tomorrow led by Rev Robert G Henson. Named officers include Mary McKinney and Arthur Phillips, with Linda Preston and Joan Bennet handling refreshments. Also listed are Baptist church services and schedules for Hepribah, First, Second, Flemington churches with pastors Rev Clark Neptune Rev T J Peoples Rev Clyde Busia and details on Sunday School and worship times.
A cluttered church notices page lists sermons and schedules for Oak Grove Baptist Webster Baptist Beulah Baptist Union Baptist Hebron Baptist Independence Baptist Brethren Bethany Maple Run United Brethren Church United Brethren Church First Church of Christ Blueville Church of Christ Nazare ne Park Assembly Of God Knottsville Circuit Mt. Pleasant Thornton Rose Hill Methodist Evans Chapel Websters Methodist Rosemary Episcopal First Presbyterian The Salvation Army with multiple congregations detailing Sunday School times worship services and youth activities across churches in Pruntytown Thornton Webster and surrounding towns.
A lesson recounts the 724–721 BC siege of Samaria by Shalmaneser, Hoshea’s rebellion, and Israel’s captivity. It cites prophetic judgment on Israel and Judah, the people’s fear of other gods, and calls for right living to find true happiness. The piece urges Christian aid for displaced persons and reflects on moral accountability.
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