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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1939

Page

2

First Church of Christ OAKEY WILSON GROW Minister

The First Church of Christ OAKEY WILSON GROW invites friends to worship with them. Morning schedule includes Bible school at 9:30, communion at 10:30, sermon at 11:00, and evening worship at 1:30 with a sermon titled saved From Fire. Bible study at 1:20 Wednesday, Friendship Bible class at 1:30 Thursday, and choir rehearsal at 4:20 Friday.

Oakey Wilson Grow Bible School W. A. Harrigan Christian Endeavor Friendship Bible Fellowship Hall

First Brethren Church Schedule at 55 West St Charles

Sunday services at First Brethren Church include Sunday school at 9:90 led by A M Camp Supt, sermon at 10:90, and evening sermon at 8:00 titled What and Where Is Hell. Christian Endeavor meets at 7:00 with a note of an important meeting at 2:10.

First Brethren Church West St. Charles Street Robert Williams A. M. Sun A. D. Camp Sun Christian Endeavor Hell

St Pauls Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule

St Pauls Lutheran Church offers 9:15 Sunday School led by W H Shafferman with Michael Nuzum assistant, a 10:30 morning worship by the pastor on Why Christ Went A day. Luther League 6:30 pm. Church Council Tuesday 7:30 pm. Boy Scouts Thursday 7:30 pm. Womens Missionary Society Friday 8 pm at Mr and Mrs W H Wittmans home. You are invited to worship with us.

W.H. Shafferman Michael Nuzum The Luther League Church Council Boy Scouts Women's Missionary Society W. H. Wittman

Flemington Circuit Methodist Protestant Church Services

Flemington AM 9 45 Sabbath school with sermons on the first Sunday morning and other Sunday slots. Bailey town Sabbath school 9 45 with sermons first Sunday night and third fourth Sunday mornings. Castor 9 45 Sunday school with preaching second Sunday morning and fourth Sunday night. Pastor G H Snyder presides.

Flemington Circuit Baileytown

Radio Schedule Highlights from WMMN and National Networks

A dense listing of radio programs across stations and networks including WMMN Central West Virginia 890kc 5 15 P M schedules and specials. Entries feature NBC CBS and other networks with airings of orchestras, dramas, sports reviews, music shows and dance programs through evening hours. The guide notes specific performers such as Bernie Cummins Billy Herman and Kay Kyser along with various stations like WJZ WHAM WLW and KDKA and times spanning 4 30 to 14 30 P M across multiple days.

NBC Bill Stern WSM Blue Baron CBS Wis Sra WIYR International MBS Bernie Cummins WJZ Israel Dick Tracy WHAM Hank Herb WLW Sport Ray Herbeck Tang South Ray Collins Sheteh Uncle Jim Castilla Twins Gocal Wlws Jamup Honey WMMN Woody Herman CKLW Josephine Houston Amer WKBW Brenthouse Bob Trout KDKA Brent Wpar—Church School WBAL Jack's Mountaineers Honolulu WPAR Sons of the Pioneers Capitol WCAU News of the World WGBI WHAS Richard Himber Ore Jan Savitt Ozzie Nelson Walsh Seger Elli Henry Busse Skeeter Palmer Orc WOR Will McCune Gene Krupa Kay Kyser WBT Peter Grant Far North Ted Lewis

West Main Street Methodist Church Service Notice

West Main Street Methodist Church announces 9:30 Sunday school led by Kenneth Robinson with Avenelle McDaniel supervising the children's division. No morning service this Sunday due to pastor's Pruntytown trip. Young People Society program at Andrews church 6:30 p.m. Cars depart West Main at 6:15 p.m. for evening preaching at 8:30 p.m. Sermon by pastor on Proof of Discipleship. All welcome.

Kenneth Robinson Avenelle McDaniel Pruntytown Methodist Young People’s Society the Andrew's Church West Main Church Christ West Main

Paul in Corinth A Humble Saint’s Courageous Call

The lesson portrays Paul’s labor in Corinth, his struggle with unbelieving Jews, and his resolve with God’s encouragement. It notes Crispus’s new faith, Paul’s vision of protection, and his extended stay to establish a strong early church, followed by Psalms urging fearless trust in the Lord.

Corinth Paul Justus Catles Newman Campbell Athens Crispus

Pruntytown Methodist Service Schedule and Sermon Topic

The Pruntytown Methodist Church lists 10:00 Sunday school led by superintendent Harry Shaffer, followed by worship at 11:00 with a vested choir and sermon by the pastor on the question I will Build My Church addressing whether Christ organized the Christian church and if it will ever be destroyed. The Young People’s Society meets at 7:00 pm. no evening service. A hearty welcome to all.

Harry Shaffer Methodist Young People’s Society

First Baptist Church Schedule and Mother’s Day Reminder

Rev Gordon L Withers presides over a full day at First Baptist Church including 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 morning worship with anthem Hold Thou My Hand sermon In Remembrance of Jesus Lord s Supper reception 6 30 B P U 7 30 evening worship with Miss Elsie Ringler vocal then Dr Joseph C Robbins of New York City speaks Robbins leads as secretary of the American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society A cordial invitation extended to Grafton friends Also weekly church activities workers conference Bible study prayer service and May luncheon union service with Methodist church Mother s Day next Sunday urged families to honor living mothers with visits gifts or words of appreciation

C. S. Briggs Jesus Pioneer Junior and Herald B P. U Elsie Ringler Joseph C. Robbins New York City Robbins American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society Grafton Our Church East Washington Street

St Pauls Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Events

The church airs a 9 00 radio broadcast by Bishop Leonard on The Uniting Conference of Methodism. Sunday activities include 9 30 Sunday School with Arlie Leonard and others, 10 45 Morning Worship Rural Life Sunday The Country Church, 6 45 Epworth League, 7 30 Evening Worship Nothing for Something. Week events include Boy Scout training, Ladies Aid meetings, and midweek service What the General Conference Is Doing. Mother's Day tea May 14 by Standard Bearers.

Leonard Uniting Conference of Methodism Arlie Leonard Merle Bailey Santford W. McCartney Harold O Marshall Margaret Robinson Rural Life Country Church Epworth League Ladies’ Aid Society

First United Brethren Church Weekend Services

The First United Brethren Church announces 9:30 Sunday school for all ages led by J. W. Martin and others, 10:30 special worship by Junior and Intermediate Endeavor, 6:30 Christian Endeavor with Clareice Eyler, 7:30 musical program by Senior Endeavor, plus Tuesday mother daughter banquet and prayer Bible study with choir rehearsal, and Friday Junior Endeavor.

A.M J. W. Martin Bernard Hoffman Christian Endeavor Clarice Eyler Senior Christian Endeavor Society

St Matthias Church Schedules Services on Sunday

St Matthias Episcopal Church invites all to attend 9:30 church school and 11:00 Holy Communion with sermon. The church extends a hearty welcome to all who attend any service.

Assembly of God Tabernacle Schedule and Notices

The Assembly of God Tabernacle announces services with Pastor Ethel Huber. Sunday school at 9 30 led by A B Knabenshue, preaching at 10 45, Young People at 6 30, evangelistic service at 7 30. Weekday meetings include cottage prayer Tuesday 7 45 and jail service Wednesday 8, prayer and praise Thursday 7 45. Public invited to Beech Street church.

Young People's Meeting Beech Street

Knottsville Church Revival Campaign Notes

Knottsville Circuit M E Church announces services on Sunday April 7 and April 16 with Sunday school at 10:00 and 11:00 sermons. Revival services at Mount Pleasant begin each evening at 8:00 with special choir and congregational singing. Chapel services postponed due to revival activities.

Knottsville Martin Beulah Mount Pleasant

First Presbyterian Church Services and Programs

FRANK J. TUFVANDER, Pastor. 9:30 Church school to 11:30 morning worship. 11:30 Session. Tuesday 7:35 p m Brotherhood. Friday 7:00 p m Intermediate society. Pri 7:00 p m Choir rehearsal. A cordial welcome to all who attend these services.

Earl Wilkinson A. A. Miller Brotherhood Intermediate Society Pri

Thornton M. E. Church Weekly Schedule Card

Rev J L Marquess, pastor oversees 10:00 Sunday school in room 7 with Travis as superintendent. 8:00 Epworth League led by Carl Ma near. Preaching on the second Sunday night and the fourth Sunday morning each month.

Travis Epworth League Carl Manear

Shaw Chapel M E Mission Sunday School at Curve Bridge

Shaw Chapel M E Mission near Curve Bridge invites all ages to Sunday school led by John Chaff superintendent and Chris Usn teachers. If you do not attend anywhere, come and spend an hour with us.

J, M, Shaw John Chaff Chris Usn

St Johns Methodist Church Service Schedule and Meetings

St Johns Methodist Church at St John and Boyd. H J Mitchell, Minister. Sunday worship 10:30 morning service 6:30 Senior Endeavor 7:00 Junior Endeavor 7:30 Evening worship Communion first Sunday morning. Weekday services Monday 7:30 choir rehearsal Tuesday 7:30 Young People Bible study Wednesday 7:30. Monthly meetings include boards and classes on various Tuesdays. Christian Endeavor and Sunday school business meetings. Auxiliary circles hold monthly gatherings on specified Fridays.

Young Peoples Meeting Pi Bible Study Board of Stewards Fishers Men's Brotherhood Christian Endeavor

Riverside Chapel Weekly Services Announced

The Christian and Missionary Alliance at Riverside Chapel 519 West Main Avenue lists 10:30 morning worship with messages by Rev W Lichtenwalner, 7:00 pm Young People’s Service, 1:45 pm song service and evangelistic talk by Evangelist Willard Lichtenwalner on The Biggest and Most Believed Liar In Greenfort. Weekly schedule includes 7:30 pm Tuesday Girls Band prayer and 7:30 pm Wednesday prayer meeting led by Fairmont C M A youth group attendees.

Willard Lichtenwalner Greefton Fairmont

Prantytown MiP Church Open Schedule

The Prantytown MiP Church under Pastor J. Mitchell lists Sunday school at 10:00 with Joe Keener as superintendent and preaching at 2:30 PM on the first and third Sundays each month. The notice misspells several words but confirms regular services and leadership.

A. M Joe Keener

Alcohol and Students Studied at Northwestern University

Modern World reports focus groups tested students on ethanol effects before and after drinking. Tests show central nervous system impairment, increasing errors within minutes and reduced speed, with many underestimating their performance. Palmer notes color discrimination impairment linked to red more than green, relevant for traffic signals.

Northwestern University Bertha Rachel Palmer Palmer

Salvation Army Citadel Services Schedule

Salvation Army Citadel at 127 East Main Street lists officers Captain Charles Robey and Mrs Robey. Weekly schedule includes 7:15 p.m. open air service and 7:45 p.m. Salvation service with 10:00 a.m. Sunday school and 11:00 a.m. holiness meeting led by Mrs Myrtle Wagoner. Other events include Tuesday 8:00 p.m. soldier meeting and Thursday 8:00 p.m. Salvation service.

Salvation Army Citadel East Main Street Salvation Service Myrtle Wagoner Holiness Meeting Young People’s Meeting Citadel Apeenen Holiness

Beaumont Rescue Mission Sunday and Friday Evangelistic Services

The Beaumont Rescue Mission schedules 2:30 Sunday school and 7:30 Sunday evangelistic service. Miss Dorothy Punk, a 15 year old city evangelist, leads Sunday evening services and Friday evangelistic service. Tuesday 7:30 p m Bible study and prayer. Everyone is welcome to hear this talented young girl speak.

Dorothy Punk Punk Youhg

Warren M. Church Rev. Arthde J. Smith Service Schedule

Warren M Church lists Rev Arthde J Smith at 315 Thayer Street with 9 30 Church School led by L J Switty and assistant A Miles and 11 00 Holy Communion offerings. The notice reflects a church service timetable and pastoral leadership.

Thayer Street A.M Church School L. J Switty A. Miles

Second Baptist Church Service Staff Announcement

Second Baptist Church announces Rev. W M Miller as pastor and Sallie Jones as secretary. Preaching on the second and fourth Sundays at 9 30 a m. Henry Kidd serves as superintendent with Sally Mitchell as assistant superintendent Velixia Mitchell as secretary. Everyone invited.

Sallie Jones Henry Kidd Salsie Mitchell Mitchell

Parkview Church of the Nazarene service schedule

Reverend W C Jones leads Parkview Nazarene with 9 30 Sabbath school 11 worship 6 30 Young People service and 7 30 evangelistic message. Cottage prayer Monday and midweek prayer Thursday. Great time serving the Lord, visit if you seek God.

Young People's Society

Blueville Church Services and Sunday Schedule

Blueville Church of Ching Evang J Nevis Taylor preaches at 10 30. A 6 45 Young People meeting and 7 30 preaching. First M E and South E G Baile s Pastor invite attendance. ALM 9 30 Church School worship and study in each department. Preaching on first Sunday 10 20 morning and second and fourth Sunday 7 30 evening.

Beulah Baptist Church Schedule Pruntytown West Virginia

Beulah Baptist Church Pruntytown W Va presents Rev Henry Loving pastor Asst Supt Herbert Tucker. Sunday school 9 45 morning worship 6 30 U president Helen Cooper vice president Marian Tucker. Bible study Tuesday 7 45 p m समुदाय

Beulah Baptist Church Pruntytown, W. Va Henry Loving Herbert Tucker Omar Lambert Assistive Iy Herbert ‘Tuckee

Navy Cancels Bids and Shifts Pacific Fleet Schedule

The Navy abruptly moved the main fleet back to the Pacific five weeks early. Annapolis sailing plans for the academy’s first and third classes were altered with departure set for June 2 and return on August 1, trimming 3,000 miles from the voyage. Separately, bids for a $3,000,000 dirigible were rejected after criticism of size and design.

NAVY Pacific Annapolis Baltic Atlantic New York Texas Arkansas Congress Lkewise Naval Arship

Robbery suspect questioned over Virginia gang activity

Deputies in Mercer County questioned a 19 year old from Grand View after being taken to Abingdon Virginia for questioning about a robbery gang active in Virginia and West Virginia. Sheriff P L Dye said the group committed a series of robberies across the two states.

Raeaahae Ruby Grand View Abingdon Va P.L. Dye Mercer Said Virginia West Virginia

House Moving Service Advertisement

House raising and moving service offered by D. J. Sihler of Wheeling Virginia provides removal of large brick or frame structures. Contact Woodsdale 293 for details dated May 3.

D. J. Sihler Wheeling Woodsdale

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