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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1934

Page

2

Williamstown Students Strike Over Funds and Banquet

Williamstown seniors and juniors walked out after a dispute with Principal Tabler over a $90 athletic goods fund purchase for sweaters and a hotel dance versus a church banquet. Dick said 110 students would not return until Tabler countersigns the check, with a parade through town.

William Dick D. C Williamstown

First Methodist Church Warren Maine May Activities

Rev W J Prye AM 9 30 Church School Em Jones superintendent M Dabney assistant 11 00 Morning Service Witnesses For Jesus Communion 5 Epworth League Junior Church 8 00 Evening Service The Life of Samson Wednesday Prayer and Class First Quarterly Conference Monday Night Dr C Briggs presiding Sunshine Club reception Monday night in honor of District Superintendent and Pastor Mrs E Wilson Mother s Day chicken dinner Monday May 14 unique drama Sunday Night May 13 in honor of Mother s Day presented by Mrs E Comedy Wad workers You are cordially invited to attend

Em. Jones M. Dabney Jesus Epworth League Samson C. 8. Briggs Sunshine Club E. Wilson Ladies Aid Society

First Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule

Rev Frank J Turvander is pastor at First Presbyterian. The church holds 9 30 Sunday School with Robert F Love senior superintendent and Mrs Earl Wilkinson junior superintendent. 10 30 Morning Worship with junior choir and junior sermon. Activities: Tuesday 8 p m Brotherhood at Mr Tr W Helionimus home. Wednesday 7 30 p m Midweek prayer service. Friday 4 pm Junior Choir rehearsal and 8 15 pm Senior choir rehearsal. "T was glad when they said unto me let us go into the house of the Lord"

Robert F.love Earl Wilkinson Tr. W. Helionimus Reneasa

Andrews M. El vues Saint Charles Jones D. D. Service Invitation

Church invitations outline a full weekly program at Andrews Church with services, school, and league activities. Highlights include Morning Worship at 10 40 sermon Ascension and Enthronement, Evening Worship 1 30 Emanicipation from Fear of Death, and Epworth League events led by Miss Thelma Boyles. Morgantown District Institute noted at Rowlesburg midweek.

Andrews ‘Church Cedric O. Reynolds Connie Seymour Andrews Epworth League Cabinet Charles O. Shay Morgantown District Institute Rowlesburg Epworth League

Religious Meetings and Services Schedule in West Virginia

Community church notices list St Pauls M E with Rev Eskew and Epworth League at 6 30 pm and evening sermon at 7 30 pm Harold Marshall leads the league A Sunday School Board meeting follows Monday There is a Taylor County Ministers meeting at Andrews M D Church at 10 am Morgantown District Conference at Rowlesburg on Wednesday with Bishop Leonard presiding Beulah Baptist Church in Pruntytown schedules Sunday School at 9 45 am Omar Lambert superintendent morning worship at 11 08 am B P U at 6 30 pm Archie Bartlett president Evening Worship at 1 30 pm

Epworth ‘League Harold Marshall Sunday School Board Mondlay Taylor County Association of Protestant Ministers Andrews M.D Morgantown Rowlesburg Leonard Omar Lambert P. U Archie Bartlett

Webster M. E. Church Service Schedule

Webster M. E. Church led by Pastor Charles E. Hawkins with 9:30 Sunday School and 7:00 Christian Endeavor. Preaching service on the first Sunday evening and the third Sunday morning each month. All welcome.

Christian Endeavor

St Pauls Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule Promotes Worship

Rev E F K Roof leads St Pauls Lutheran with 9 15 Sunday school 10 30 morning worship sermon Here Am I Send Me. Luther League 6 30 Topic Making My Life Count. District Brotherhood meets at Clarksburg Church 2 30 afternoon service 7 30 evening. Midweek prayer devotional drama Wednesday 7 30. Choir rehearsals 8 00 Thursday junior Endeavor 1 30 week church choir rehearsal 7 30 Tuesday Fisher Class meeting Social rooms 7 30 Prove Meetings Bible Study Friday choir practice 1 30 Monday Board of Stewards meeting 7 30 Monday evening monthly session. A welcome awaits.

The Luther League District Brotherhood Clarksburg Junior Christian Endeavor Board of Stewards

Saint Matthias Episcopal Church Invitation and Services

Rev Arthur J Torrey will lead services at Saint Matthias Episcopal Church Pembroke with church school at 9 30 and evening prayer and confirmation. The Women’s Missionary Society meets Thursday at 7 30 pm with Rt Rev R E L Strider officiating and preaching at Mrs George D Cassell’s home. Bishops Heinlein and Parrish among well wishers invited to attend. You are invited to worship with us at all services of our church.

Women’s Missionary Society R. E. L. Strider George D. D Cassell Mesdames Cassell L. W Heinlein R. M. Parrish Strider

Sunday school and preaching schedule posted

9 30 Sunday School led by Superintendent Mr Fred oe followed by 10 30 preaching by Rev J B Shaffer 30 Christian Endeavor led by Rhea Camp and 7 30 preaching by Rev J B Shaffer Wednesday evening prayer meeting and choir rehearsal invitation extended to all not worshiping elsewhere

Fred Oe J. B. ‘Shaffer P.M Christian Endeavor Rhea Camp J. B.shaffer

Evangelist O Olsen to Speak at Beech Street Church

Evangelist O Olsen of Chicago will speak at Full Gospel Church Beech Street Sunday with services at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday School 9 45 led by Mary L Fletcher Superintendent Morning subject Where Are The Weeping Prophets Today Evangelistic service Sunday night All Conquering March topic Special music planned Christ's Ambassadors meet Tuesday at 45 p m Preaching Thursday at 1 45 p m

Evangelist O. Olsen Chicago Full Gospel Beech Street Mary L. Fletcher Ther Christ's Ambassadors

9 First Baptist Church Schedule and Events

The bulletin lists 9 First Baptist Church activities led by Rev. James E. Fidler. Morning worship at 10:30 on Sunday with topic There is Strength In Union, communion and officer installation. Evening service at 1:30 with The Light of the World. BPU and guild meetings follow, plus prayers, choir rehearsals, and junior and senior activities through the week. St Augustine's Catholic Masses at 10:00 and 7:30 Evening Services at T 30?

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Pruntytown M E Church Hears Harmony Singers

Pruntytown M E Church schedules morning and evening services with the pastor preaching on Hidden Ministries of a Woman Revealed. The Great Jubilee Singers of Birmingham Alabama are billed to perform, with King’s of Harmony and the B P U specials announced for the 2nd Baptist church event. A friendly church invites the public.

A. M N. Bethel Sallie Jones Great Jubilee Singers Birmingham Alabama Kings’ of Harmony 2Nd Baptist. Church

First Church of Christ Arch Services and Mother's Day Plans

Sunday school at 9 30 led by Fred White and Mrs Sloan with senior young people and children groups. Preaching next Sunday May 13 with special Mother s Day programs. Christian Endeavor 6 30 inviting all youth to attend. Road to Church is a Road to Happiness encourages Proverbs 22 6 and I Corinthians 15 58. Homelike church welcomes all.

Fred White F. A. Hinkins Sloan Dorsey McAntosh W. A. Harrison

Pruntytown M. P. Church Welcomes All to Worship

Perry J. Null serves as pastor at Prunytown M P Church. Sunday School begins at 10 30 with Joe Keener as superintendent. Preaching services proceed with a welcoming message to all worshippers.

Pruntytown M.P Perry J. Null Joe Keener

First United Brethren Pastor Leads Sunday Services

Rev Lois R Lusader presides at First United Brethren with 9 30 Sunday School organized for all ages led by J W Martin as Superintendent. 10 40 Morning Worship features Junior Christian Endeavor children and 8 00 Evening Worship highlights Senior Christian Endeavor youths.

First United Brethren Lois R. Lusader J. W. Martin Junior Christian Endeavor Senior Christian Endeavor

Methodist Protestant Church Services and Schedule

Rev P J Null pastor leads 9 30 Sunday School with Richman as superintendent. 10 30 Worship and Sermon followed by Communion. Members urged to attend. 6 30 Christian Endeavor. 7 30 Evangelist Services with sermon by Rev Yates.

A.M Richman Pat Christian Endeavor Rev Yates

West Main Street Church Services Post

The record lists a West Main Street church in Maine with Rev. Harry W. Flanagan as pastor. Sunday activities include 30:00 Sunday School, 6:30 Epworth League led by Abe Tackett, 7:30 sermon, and a call for all young people to stay after. Wednesday prayer service at 7:30. Absent members urged to attend.

J. Lea Epworth League Abe Tackett

Parkview Church Schedule Publicized by Nazarene Pastor

The Parkview Church of the Nazarene lists a Sabbath School at 9 30 with G N Walters as superintendent. An 11 o'clock sermon by Pastor W C Jones follows, with 2 30 Junior Church directed by Thelma Moats and 6 30 New Youth Power session. At 8 o clock the topic What Worship Means to Me is led by G N Walters. Mid week prayer meeting noted.

A.M G. N. Walters Thelma Moats Isola

EpisporaL Sunday Service and Communion Invite

George, Superintendent, invites readers to Episloral six thirty Sunday school. Enjoy study of God's Word followed by a 10 45 sermon by the Pastor and Holy Communion. Attendees are asked to stay for the service. Prayer service Thursday evening at 7 30. Everyone is invited to worship with us.

George

Haymond M. E. Church Services Promote Community Help

Rev. Harry W. Flanagan presides at Haymond M. E. Church with Sunday School each Sunday morning led by William Grimes as superintendent. Attending services is encouraged to strengthen the community.

William Grimes

Christopher Columbus Grow and the Marble Heist

Mary Graham Bonner shares a playful scene in which Christopher Columbus Grow! teases Top Notch Rip and Willy Nilly about stolen marbles. Birds, ducks, and a dog join in as mischief and accusations fly in a lighthearted exchange titled Monday Making Peace.

Mary Graham Bonner Christopher Columbus Rip Top Notch Christopher Willy Nilly Christo

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