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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1936

Page

7

First Church of Christ Seeks Weekly Attendance Boost

In the Sunday morning service Pastor B E Hanes preaches Spirit Filled Christians as the theme with morning Bible school led by Fred White and R H Bunner, plus W A Harrison and Mable White in key roles. Communion and sermon at 10 30. Evening worship at 8. Church invites all to attend and notes preaching on the second and fourth Sundays.

Bible School Fred White R. H. Bunner W. A. Harrison John Bunner Howard Robinson Mabel White

First M. E. Sunday School at South A.M. 9:30

Sunday school held at First Methodist Episcopal Church South at 9:30 A M. with J B Keen er serving as superintendent.

Christian Certainty and Fellowship of Service at St Pauls Church

St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church holds 10:30 morning service with the sermon Christian Certainty and 8:00 evening service on The Fellowship of Service. Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study at 7:30 pm. Daily Vacation Bible School continues next week. Welcoming all attendees or visitors to a well ventilated, friendly church.

Fellowship of Service

First United Brethren Church Schedule and Events

First United Brethren REV. La BE LUZADER, Pastor 9:30 Sunday school led by J W Martin general superintendent Frank Luzader Oren Cole Elizabeth Hoffman. Sermon by pastor 8:00 Evening worship in lower rooms. Vacation Bible school continues through Wednesday with 7:30 Wednesday exhibit and program by Bible school children. Parents urged to attend.

la BE. Luzader J. W. Martin Frank Luzader Oren Cole Elizabeth Hoffman Bible School

Radio Schedule Highlights From Dawn to Midnight

A dense listing of radio programming across stations including WMMN WJZ KMOX NBC WGN and more. Notable acts include Marjorie Whitney Pati Chapin Rubinoff and Charlie Robinson with orchestras and bands. Headlines show broadcasts from 6:00 PM to midnight with news commentaries sports and variety programs.

WMMN Transradio News Wjz—King Jesters Marjorie Whitney KMOX Pati Chapin NBC Connie's Connie Gates Jerry Lear WGN Blackstone Aork Dom WMIMN Bob Crosby WLW WCPO Bradford WWVA WLAC Mitchell Schuster WLS CBS KDKA Baron Elliott Melody Manor WAVE Russ Morgan Glen Gray WBBM Geo. Givot Don Bester Little Jack Little Ben Bernie WJZ Rudy Vallee Shep Fields Abe Lyman Barney Rapp Bernie Cummins Orch Henry King

Morning plan to seek damages from ten patronize sentinel advertisers

A morning statement outlined a plan to pursue damages from ten sentinel advertisers. The move targets compensation over unspecified issues impacting the publication's operations and revenue.

Methodist Protestant Church Weekend Schedule

The Methodist Protestant Church lists 9 30 Sunday school with Mrs Rose Nicola as superintendent 6 30 Christian endeavor 7 30 Evening service and Wednesday 7 30 pm Mid week prayer meeting.

Rose Nicola Christian Endeavor

First Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule and Activities

The First Presbyterian church announces 9 30 am church school led by Mrs Earl Wilkinson with A A Miller as assistant. Sermon by Rev William C Munson of Parkersburg WV. Choir rehearsal 7 30 pm. Youth league trustees Pioneer Vacation club meetings Tuesday 7 30 pm Wednesday 2 30 pm. Sunday July 5 morning worship and holy communion.

Church School Earl Wilkinson A. A. Miller William C. ‘Munson D. D Parkersburg W.va the Lord

First Brethren Church Service Schedule

The First Brethren Church lists a Sunday school at 9 30 led by A R Van dergrift who is superintendent and a 10 30 sermon by Pastor G E Shahan followed by a 7 00 Christian endeavor and 8 00 sermon. Wednesday 7 30 prayer meeting and choir practice. All who do not worship elsewhere are invited to attend any services.

A.M A. R. Vandergrift Christian Endeavor

Parkview Nazarene Church Services and Schedule

Rev W G Jones leads Parkview Church of the Nazarene with 9 30 Sunday school and 11 00 morning worship. 7 00 Young People service 8 00 evangelistic message. 8 00 midweek prayer Thursday cottage prayer Saturday. Summer vacations hit city pews but the call to salvation remains to keep lamps trimmed and burn bright.

W. G. Jones G. N. Walters House of the Lord

First Baptist Church Services and Programs

Reverend James E. Fidler leads Sunday worship at 10 30 with the sermon Christ at the Door of the Home. Church School supervised by G S Preston. Senior and Pioneer B Y P A join with a children day pageant For Every Child. Prayer service Wednesday eight PM. Choir rehearsal Friday seven thirty. Junior B Y P events Saturday at three. Public invited to worship.

G. S. Preston Church School jWevation Church School

Salvation Army Citadel Tonight Meeting and Services

Salvation Army Citadel holds a Saturday meeting at 7 30 p m with Sunday school at 10 30 a m led by superintendent Mrs Myrtle Wagner. Morning service at 11 30 a m. Young People's Legion at 6 15 p m led by Walter Poole. Open air gathering at 7 and a salvation service at 1 45 in the citadel.

Myrtle Wagner Young People’s Legion Walter Poole Salvation Service The Citadel

Wester M. E. Church Sunday Services and School

Wester M. E. Church hosts 9:30 Sunday school with Arthur Poe as superintendent. The preaching service occurs on the first Sunday evening and the third Sunday morning each month. The church extends a welcome to all.

Christian Endeavor A.M Arthur Poe

Assembly of God Tabernacle Beech Street Services Schedule

The friendly little Beech Street church invites all to 9:30 Sunday school led by A B Kna benshue with Nellie Collums as assistant superintendent. 10:30 preaching. 6:45 Christ ambassadors older and younger. 1:45 Evangelistic service. Tuesday cottage prayer 7:30. Thursday prayer and praise at 7:30. Everyone welcome.

A.M A. B. Knabenshue Nellie Collums Christ Ambassadors Beech Street

West Main Street Church Names Leaders and Activities

West Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church lists Herbert Parks as pastor and J Lee Evans as Sunday school superintendent. The brief notice highlights church leadership and ongoing spiritual activities.

West Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church

Jesus Meeting Human Needs In His Ministry

Dr Alvin E Bell argues that Jesus addressed humanity’s needs as a teacher, healer, savior, and pattern for life, meeting every class from Pharisees to the poor. He cites Luke 4 and 19 parables, the cross, and resurrection as demonstrations of his mission to save and transform through mercy, forgiveness, and faith.

Jesus Ananassae Prodigal Son Lazarus Heaven God Mans Judas Gethsemane Calvary Ain Hla

Pruntytown M E Fosters Church Announces Services

Pruntytown M E Fosters Jones 1000 Church school Ronalds superintendent. Preaching services by the pastor on the third Sunday of each month. A cordial welcome is extended to all who will worship with us.

Ronaldnots

St Matthias Episcopal Church Invites Attendance

St Matthias Episcopal Church invites parishioners to Sunday services led by Rev. A. J. Torrey with Sunday school at 10:00 led by John W. Von Briesen and 11:00 morning prayer and sermon.

A. J. Torrey John W. von Briesen

St Pauls Lutheran Church Invites To Worship Service

St Pauls Lutheran church invites worshippers for an 9 15 Sunday school led by Wm H Shafferman with song service by the orchestra and a 10 30 morning worship conducted by Pastor text Every man shall bear his own burden 7 00 Luther Teague meeting topic Healing Bodies and Winning Souls everyone welcome to attend

E. F. K. Roof Wm. H. Shafferman Luther Teague

Beulah Baptist Church Names Sunday School Leaders

Beulah Baptist Church led by Pastor B. Stump schedules 9:45 Sunday school with Omar Lambert as superintendent and Mrs. Havel Zinn Bartlett as assistant superintendent. 6:30 p.m. B. P. U. president leads youth activities.

Omar Lambert Havel Zinn Bartlett P. U

St Augustine’s Church Invites Visitors to Services

St Augustine's Catholic Church schedules Masses at 7:00 and 10:00 PM and 7:30 Sabbath School led by E M Heaton. Rev M J Hannon and Rev J M Shaw preside in Jones Chapel and a mid week prayer meeting is set for 5:30. An invitation to visit is extended to all.

E. M. Heaton

Pruntytown M P Church Schedule Announced

Rev H J Mitchell leads the Pruntytown M P Church service with Sunday school at 7 PM led by Joe Keen, superintendent. Preaching by the pastor at 2:30 PM. Services held first and third Sundays at 2:30 PM, with a welcoming note to attendees.

Blueville Church of Christ Sunday Services Schedule

Blueville Church of Christ lists 9:30 Bible study for all ages and 11:30 Communion. An afternoon session at 1:30 is for those absent in the morning, with weekly Bible study Sunday evening. Wednesday 1:30 features Bible study, prayer, and song service. All are welcome to attend every service.

Sunday School Report from Blueville M E Church

Blueville M E notes on the 30 Sunday school session led by Mr. George Newcomb as superintendent. The brief item lists attendees and topics discussed, highlighting community participation and the church’s revival in the local program.

George Newcomb P.M

Second Baptist Church Sunday Services and Sermons

Rev William Miller, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9 30 with Henry Ridd as superintendent. Devotional at 10 46, sermon at 11 25. Evening service at 7 30 devotional period and 8 10 sermon by the pastor. Also an ad for Adventurers of Royalty in the June 26 American Weekly.

Henry Ridd Wm. Miller Northern West Vitemnia

Choice Lambs command strong price at Bridgeport sale

Taylor County Agent James L. Copeman reports 93 lambs sold Thursday at Bridgeport by Central West Virginia Livestock Association. Lamb classes ranged from 11.50 dollars per hundred pounds for choice lambs to 9.25 for medium, 7 for common. nine ewes brought varied prices. Next sale set for July 9 with contact through county agent.

Taylor County James L. Copeman Bridgeport Central ‘West Virginia Livestock Association

Cars Damaged In Main Street Collision Near Post Office

A minor collision on Main Street in front of the Grafton post office caused about $20 in damage. One driver was E R Hovatter of route 1 and the other Robert Sinclair of Thornton. Police called the accident unavoidable. Hovatter drove a Garrett Ross owned B and Q vehicle coming up the grade on St Marys.

Grafton E. R. Hovatter Route 1 Robert Sinclair Thornton Hovatter Garrett Ross B. and Q St. Marys

Warren M E Church Warren Warren Warren

Church notice lists pastor Edward G Bey and J Twitty as superintendent with Lir and A Miles as assistants. Services at 9 30 Church School 11 00 Worship Evening worship and Wednesday 8 00 p m prayer.

Classified rates and policy for Sentinel ads

Advertising rates state two cents per word for the first insertion and one cent per word for each additional insertion. The Sentinel disclaims responsibility for more than one incorrect insertion.

Sentinel Talnly

Oyster tonic promises quick vigor in bold ad

An advertisement claims New Ostrex Tonic Tablets provide instant vigor with oysters as invigorators. One dose supposedly boosts glands and blood, price $1.00, introductory 79 cents, contact Rexall Cut Rate Drug Store, 16 West Main Street, phone 19. Also an immediate sale notice offers a store and dwelling at Fetterman, Grafton, WV, half of lot 155, Frank M. Price property, bid now via J. A. Harrell, Receiver, First National Bank, Belington, WV.

Rexall West Main Street Fetterman Grafton Taylor County W. Va Frank M. Price J. A. Harrell First National Bank Belington

Also Mentioned on This Page

First Church of Christ Christian Church B. E. Hanes Pastor M. E South Okey Summers Pastor J.B. Keener St. Paul S Methodist Episcopal Church Robert Orson Phillips First United Brethren Church Maybelle Jennings Roy Campbell Edwin C. Hill Palmer House Ensemble Bennie Fields Israel Irving Reichert WSM WWLW Asher Little Jimmy Wwva—Bible School of the Air TWLW ABC of Faith Valvano & Cortez WHAM Hank Herb Rubinoff Wave—Rhythm Caravan Hilltoppers George Gobel McBride Clyde Trask Boston Delmore Brothers Roy Anderson Ralph Emerson Jungle Jim Xwcpo Wave—Rubinoff Nat. Dem Alben Barkley John Garner Robinson Franklin D. Roosevelt Hilltop Church of Hollywood WHAS WSAI Nemo Eddie Orches Salone Modern Ward Stasia Music Hall Smiling Jack Stusie Titans of Science Bill Dietrich Clyde Fox WGY Lloyd Huntley Fletcher Henderson Eddie House Phil Lavant Whas—Dance Orchestra Radio Tube RCA Crosley Cornyler Patronize Sentinel Alvin E. Bell Alfred J. Buescher Rakreny Methodist Protestant Church B. J. Mitchell First Presbyterian Church Frank J. Tufvander Jesus of Nazareth First Brethren Church G. E. Shahan Church of the Nazarene Parkview First Baptist Church James E. Fidler Salvation Army Citadel B. James Short Wester M. E. Church Foster L, Jones Pastor Assembly of God Tabernacle Ethel Huber Herbert Parks J. Lee Evans Jenus of Nazareth Fosters, Jones Pastor St. Matthias Episcopal Church St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Beulah Baptist Church B. Stump St. Augustine’s, Catholic Church REV M. J. Hannon Pi J. M. Shaw H. J. Mitchell Joe Keen'r Blueville Second Baptist Church Fountain Drug Store Main St Mollie M. Pugh West Virginia UY Allender Mae County West Vi Leonard and West Main Streets P. O. Box Knottsville Washington Street Washington St K. Lip. Stuck West Wal Maple Avenue Yates Avenue Kalamazoo Stove Company California Sportswear Company Self Sunland Calif Postoffice Jacobs Raply Sentinel Bath W. Boyd Street Charles Haddis N. Ltd Lt Steubenville Ohio
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