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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1940

Page

2

Methodist Church at Main Street Schedule and Events

The church at Main Street near Depot Square led by Rev A Coleman Brown holds Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with the senior choir in charge of music and an anthem The evening service is canceled due to the high school Baccalaureate Students attend the week events with a Day of Fasting Prayer and Self Denial on June 2 and a Children s Day program planned for June 9 Also the General Conference urges aid for war torn lands through World Service offerings.

C. V. Miller Permon A .Coleman Brown Epworth League Andrews Church General Conference of the Methodist Church Andrews Swhis

St Augustine Church Service Times Listed

Sunday mass schedule at St Augustine's Catholic Church shows services at 7 and 10 am and 7:30 pm evening vespers led by Rev. M. J. Hannon. Parish announcements note morning Mass at 7 and 10 am with additional evening devotion.

First Baptist Church Weekend Schedule and Events

The First Baptist Church offers 9 30 a m church school for all ages and a 10 30 a m morning worship led by Dr Joseph Marwell of Fairmont who has served Ethiopia as a medical missionary. Choir anthem by Mrs Mason Tucker. No evening service due to high school graduate ceremonies at the new high school. Announcements list finance committee Monday 8 pm Philathea class Tuesday 7 30 pm prayer meeting and Bible study. Wednesday brings a pastor led service with fellowship and a warm welcome. Thursday Boy Scout hike and wiener roast under William Allender supervision. Friday choir rehearsal. June 11 worker conference 6 30 pm and June 10 21 vacation church school convention at Hepah church. Pastor Gordon L Withers to return Monday from Northern Baptist convention with family. expect insights.

Joseph Marwell Fairmont Ethopia Mason Tucker Cchurch William Allender Iassistant Worker’s Hepahah Church Gordon L. Withers Northern Baptist Convention

Fetterman Methodist Church Schedule

Fetterman Methodist Church led by Rev E G Bailes with J E Keener superintendent. Sunday school and worship in each department at 9 30. Sermons on the first Sunday morning at 10 30 and on the second and fourth Sunday evenings at 7 30.

Pruntytown Methodist Church Sunday School Plans

Rev Parris Woodruff pastor leads Pruntytown Methodist Church with 10:00 Sunday school under Harry Shaffer and Hieber Batten serving as superintendents in the congregation.

Parris Woodruff Harry Shaffer Hieber Batten

Radio Schedule Fragments From WMMN Music and Talk Listings

The fragmentary radio guide lists WMMN Central West Virginia 890 ke and 5,000 watts with CBS NBC and MBS programming. Items include music sets by Melodies, George Sendea, Rhythm Caravan, and Harmony Hall, plus public affairs and comedy features across NBC CBS and MBS networks. Also noted are Hawaii Calls, Your Hit Parade, and Public Affairs with Clyde Lucas and Woody Herman orchestras. The date appears as 1979 with multiple time blocks and station identifications.

WMMN Hawaii Nbc-Weaf H. Styles Bridges CBS NBC MBS Bob Crosby NBC- Alene In the Night. Wmmn WBC WEAF Freddy Martin Music x C. A. Halleck

Memorial Day Services and Baccalaureate Sermon at High School

The church schedule lists 9:30 a.m. Sunday School led by Kenneth Robinson with several division superintendents, 6:30 p.m. Epworth League, and 10:30 a.m. worship with a sermon by the pastor on Living Memorials. An afternoon message questions memorial expenditures. Evening services are canceled. attendees are urged to go to the high school for the baccalaureate sermon by Dr. Wallace B. Fleming of West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon.

Kenneth Robinson C. W. Phillips Robert Arble R. L. Brand Epworth League Wallace B. Fleming Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon

Blueville Methodist Church and Epworth League Services

Blueville Methodist Church schedules 9 30 Sunday school with W W Knotts as superintendent plus Hallie Shafferman George Newcome and Walter Current leading divisions. No Epworth League or preaching Sunday evening 8 o clock at the high school with Dr Wallace B Fleming preac hing the baccalaureate sermon associate president of West Virginia Wesleyan college. St Matthias Episcopal 259 West Main Street M G Manson rector Holy communion 8 00 Church school 9 30 morning prayer sermon and confirmation Bishop Strider Wheeling welcome to all.

W. W. Knotts Hallie Shafferman George Newcome Walter E Epworth League Wallace B. Fleming Fleming West Virginia Wesleyan College Buchannon Strider Wheeling

Knottsville Methodist Circuit Services and Schedules

The Knottsville Methodist Circuit lists Leonard Lloyd Reckart Mt Pleasant with 10 am Sunday school 11 am preaching 2 pm Beulah 2 pm Sunday school 3 pm preaching Knottsville 10 am Sunday school 7 30 pm Epworth League 8 pm preaching Wesley 10 am Sunday school 7 80 pm Epworth League Mt Morris 10 am Sunday school 1 30 Epworth League Pleasant Valley 10 am Sunday school 1:00

MT. Pleasant Martin Beulah Knottsville Epworth League Wesley MT. Morris Epworth Pleasant Valley

Parkview Church of the Nazarene Sabbath Schedule

Parkview Church of the Nazarene announces Sabbath activities led by Pastor W J Jones. Sabbath school at 9 30 with G N Walters as superintendent, 11 00 morning worship, 6 30 Young People service, 7 30 evangelistic service with pastor's message. Also cottage prayer Monday 7 30 and mid week prayer Thursday 7 30.

G. N. Walters Grattan Jesus Christ

Blueville Church Schedule Includes Worship and Classes

Blueville Church of Christ led by Pastor C. C. Combs lists Sunday events at 9 30 AM Sunday school 10 AM worship. A 6 45 PM Young People's meeting and 7 PM preaching follow at HO APreache PLM.

Pruntytown Methodist Church Serves Sunday Message

Pruntytown s ard er s Methodist church preaches every first and third Sunday at 2 30 p m inviting families and friends to attend.

Jeremiah Announces the New Covenant

Jeremiah's prophecy of a future restored Jerusalem, with the new covenant promise. The article links Jeremiah 31 to modern rebuilding in Jerusalem, notes the peaceful outcome and the spread of God’s law inwardly, and cites Romans to urge global peace and justice.

Jerusalem Jeremiah Der Kidron House of Israel House of Judah Egypt

St. John's Methodist Church Schedules Services and Events

St. John's Methodist invites the public to 10 30 morning worship and sermon for the Grand Army of the Republic. No evening service Sunday. Church joins High School in the new auditorium. 7 30 Wednesday Bible study. 7 30 Thursday choir rehearsal. Friendly church on St John street.

Grand Army of the Republic Coluia T High Schoo Friendly Church St. John Street

Thornton Methodist Church Notice Card

Thornton Methodist Church invites worshippers to a friendly small church at Route 5 and St Charles Street. Reverend J L Marquess pastor, Sunday school 9:30 Earl Williams superintendent, morning worship 10:30, Christian Endeavor 6:30 Kenneth Godwin president. Prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday 7:30. The Bible motto is The Bible the whole Bible and nothing but the Bible.

U. S. Route 5 St. Charles St Earl Williams Christian Endeavor Kenneth Godwin

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service Schedule

St Pauls Lutheran Church presents a 9 30 Sunday School led by W H Shafferman and a 10 30 morning worship conducted by Pastor K Roof with the sermon The Lord Reigneth. A 6 30 p m Luther League meeting follows with an invitation to all to worship.

Beech Street Church Invites Attendance for Services

The Assembly of God Tabernacle led by Pastor Ivan Love announces 9:20 Sunday School with O B Hall as superintendent plus 7:30 Wednesday jail service and 7:45 Thursday Bible study on Chart. The public is cordially invited to attend all these services at the friendly little church on Beech Street.

O. B. Hall Thure Beech Street

Mission Of Light Revival Opens Sunday At Church

We announce the continuation of our meetings after a pause and the revival opening on Sunday night at the church. Our group, linked with Washington, invites friends and members to attend as they resume services and events.

Washington

St Pauls Methodist Church Service Schedule

The St Pauls Methodist Church at 207 Thayer Street presents 9 30 Sunday church school led by Arfle Leonard, 10 30 Morning Worship with a sermon by Minister Durward B Brown titled The Gospel of Love from 1 John 4 8 and 6 45 Senior Epworth League. There will be no evening service so all may hear Dr Fleming preach to the high school graduating class.

Arfle Leonard Epworth League Dr. Fleming

Church Schedule Promotes Bible School and Worship

First Church of Christ announces a 9:30 Bible school led by general superintendent Fred White with junior supervision by Mrs. W. A. Harrison. Communion at 10:30, morning worship and sermon at 11, Christian Endeavor led by Miss Juanita Richards at 6:30. Wednesday prayer and Bible study led by R. H. Bunner.

Bible School Fred White W. A. Harrison Christian Endeavor Juanita Richards R. H. Bunner

The Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Ad

The Christian and Missionary Alliance led by Pastor W D Fitzgerald at 519 West Main presents the fourfold gospel of Jesus Christ Our Savior Sanctifier Healer and Coming King. Sunday school at 9:30 with superintendent Mr Hell. Morning message at 10:30. Young people's service at 6:30. Evangelistic service at 7:30. Prayer service Tuesday 7:30. Bible study Thursday 7:30.

W. D. Fitzgerald W. Main St Our Belief King Mr. Hell

Beaumont Rescue Mission Sunday Services Schedule

Beaumont Rescue Mission posts a weekly schedule: Sunday 2:30 Sunday school and 1:45 old fashioned meetings with songs and different speakers. Tuesday 7:30 Bible studies. Friday 7:30 praise meeting with speaking. The mission invites all to a God meeting in the old fashioned way. Everyone is welcome.

First United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule

The First United Brethren Church lists Sunday 9:30 Sunday school for all ages with superintendent J Smith and assistants, 6:30 worship service with pastor, 7:30 Tuesday King’s Daughters Bible class, 7:30 Wednesday prayer and Bible study, Flemington Circuit Methodist Church.

J. Smith Bernard Hoffaieri Robinson James Hoffman Nee Sturm Elisabeth Hoffman Mildred Hefner Lillian Reed

Union Sunrise Easter Services at Beulah Baptist Church

Union Sunrise Easter services will be held at Beulah Baptist Church with a vested choir and a planned program. Sunday School starts at 9:45 led by Superintendent Omar Lambert with assistant, Herbert Tucker. Morning worship at 11:00 followed by B Y P U at 2:30 led by Edward Whitescarver and vice president William Drainer. Evening worship at 7:30 on the second and fourth Sundays, and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30. Invitation extended to all to worship.

Beu~iah Baptist Church Omar Lambert Herbert Tucker Edward Whitescarver William Drainer

First Presbyterian Church schedule and notices

The church calendar lists Sabbath School at 9 30 a m with Mrs Earl Wilkinson and 1 00 p m Christian Endeavor led by Margaret Barton. Choir rehearsal 4 00 p m includes a line about the way the truth and the life. Officers: Captain Charles Robey and Mrs Robey. Sunday School 10 00 a m led by Mrs Myrtle Wagner Holiness meeting 11 00 a m Young People's Legion 8 15 p m led by Mrs Mildred Ridenour Open Air Service 7 30 p m Corps Sergt Major Roy Ridenour in charge Evangelistic service 8 00 p m Weekday services Tuesday 6 30 p m Corps Cadet Bible training class and Private Soldiers meeting 8 p m Wednesday Woman's Home League 7 30 p m Thursday Life Saving Guards 7 30 p m Pearl Bennett guard leader Friday open air meeting 8 30 p m Songster Brigade practice 9 00 p m Saturday open air meeting 7 30 p m J M Shaw Pastor 6 30 Young People's service 1 30 Preaching by the pastor Midweek prayer Thursday 1 30 p m You are invited to worship at the little church near Curve Bridge 315 Thayer Street 9 38 Church School 11 00 Morning 1 30 Evening service

Earl Wilkinson A. A. Miller Christian Endeavor Margaret Barton Myrtle Wagner Holiness Young People's Legion Mildred Ridenour Roy Ridenour Woman's Home League Life Saving Guards Pearl Bennett Songster Brigade Curve Bridge

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M Methodist Main Street Depot Square A. Coleman Brown St. Augustine’s Catholic Church M. J. Hannon First Baptist Church Fetterman Methodist Church E. G. Bailes J. 8. Keener Pruntytown Methodist Church West Virginia Radio Broan Basercay Cba Kentucky Saoby Newsday Aera Cbs Be—The People Kaltenmeyer WWBO WJ2 Message of Israel George Sendea Sin Peieamaa H. V. Kaltenborn Aan Mbs Incide Woccwae Schankes Wedlo ‘Today Cbs—Gang Busters Cats 'N Jammers TLS Wiam—Musical Powder Box Wjz—Radio Guild Wayne King Rnhythm Caravan Babe Pitepatrick Dick Stabile’s Orch Clyde Lucas Orch Woody Herman Eddie le Baron Sleepy Hall al Donahue Harry James Jimmy Dorsey Prankle Masters SDKA Billy Hind Radio Tube RCA Bendix Jeremiah Aanemmres New Covenant Alfred J. Buescher Scriptare Serena Wzs Samaria West Main Street Methodist Church Cor. Church and West Main L. Lowery Blueville Methodist Church Blueville Addition E. L. Lowery St. Matthias Episcopal Church George E. Manson Methodist Circuit Leonard Lloyd Reckart Church of the Nazarene Parkview W. ©. Jones Blueville Church C. C. Combs Pastor Arder’s Methodist Church Pruntytown Newman Campbell Hananeel Gareth King Features Syndicate Paul Jehovah St. John’s Methodist Church St. John and Boyd Streets Mitchell Thornton Methodist Church J. L. Marquess A. M R. & Travis P.M First Brethren Church St. Paul’s Lutheran Church K. Roof W. H. Shafferman Luther League Assembly of God Tabernacle Ivan Love Mission of Light First Church of Christ Oakey Wilson Grow The Christian and Missionary Alliance Beaumont First United Brethren Church Lois B. Luzader Peren Endeavor King’s Daughters Flemington Circuit G. H. Snyder Astor Henry Loving First Presbyterian Church Frank J. Tufvander Salvation Army Citadel East Main Street Captain Charles Robey Charles Robey Shaw J. M Shaw Arthur J. Smith Thayer Street Church School C. C. Richman General Insurance Bank and Trust ‘Co Headquarters For Skaggs and Company Tee Lane Mee
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