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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1938

Page

2

First United Brethren Church Grafton Anniversary Worship

The First United Brethren Church observes its 65th anniversary in Grafton with morning worship, a pastor sermon, and 1:30 evening service by Rev. W. E. Crail. Souvenir booklets with church history and list of ministers will be distributed.

BFS LOW Luvader J. W. Martin D. O. Reed Mabel Waller Elizabeth Jocen Grafton Christian Endeavor Ernest Smith W. E. Crail

First M E South A M Conference Schedule

The notice lists church events for May 9 30 a.m. church school 1 30 p.m. youth service 7 30 p.m. choir rehearsal and musical training Wednesday 8 00 prayer meeting and Bible study The message thanks district conference attendees and volunteers for hospitality meals and support from E W Wilson pastor for a successful conference

Wilson

Meal Church Service Schedule Features Pastor Rev A 8 Wolf

The Meal Church posts a Sunday program led by Pastor A. 8. Wolf with 9:30 Sunday school under Artie Leonard and Merle Bailey. Morning service at 10:45 includes a sermon, 6:30 Epworth League devotion led by Lynn Faulkner, 7:30 evening worship, and Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7:30. Thursday 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout meeting led by troopmaster James Parkhill.

Artie Leonard Merle Bailey Blanch Bailey Epworth League Lynn Faulkner Serjon James ©. Parkhill

St Pauls Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule

St Pauls Lutheran Church announces 9 15 Sunday School led by W B Shafferman with Michael Nuzum and Mrs John Donaldson and Mrs L W Heinlein in charge of primary and beginner classes. 10 30 Morning worship conducted by the pastor with theme If a Man Live. 7 00 Luther League meeting topic A Great American Lutheran. All invited to worship.

W. B. Shafferman Michael Nuzum John Donaldson L. W. Heinlein Lutherleague

First Baptist Church Service Schedule and Sermon Reflection

The church lists the 9:30 Sunday school with multiple departments and leaders, 10:30 morning worship, an afternoon high school baccalaureate at 3, and 7:30 p.m. business and prayer, with choir rehearsal. A Roger Babson quote questions faith and parental influence, urging diligence in service and accountability to God for the youth of Grafton.

Preston Bertha L. Goodwin G. T. Bartlett Hamrick C. H. Deem George W. White Fred White Archie Bartlett Mary Snider Oral J. Jones Baraca High School Roger Babson Grafton

West Main Street Methodist Sunday Schedule

West Main Street Methodist Episcopal lists Herbert Parks as pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by J Lee Evans. Morning worship at 10 30, Epworth league, evening service, Intermediate league Monday at 4 p m, worship Tuesday at 7 30 p m, middle junior Bible study Wednesday at 4 p m and 7 45 p m.

Herbert Parks J. Lee Evans Epworth

Blueville church notices and Sunday service lineup

Blueville M E Pond and Pastor Taylor lead a 9 30 Sunday school with Walter W Knotts as superintendent and Lottie Shefferman supervising the primary department A midweek service at 7 00 is listed with Ruthie as president and Teague mentioned in connection with the program.

St Augustine’s Catholic BEY 3 ANNOUNCED PASTOR VISIT

St Augustine’s Church announces a 10:00 evening service led by Pastor Manses. The event signals a parish renewal with a focus on community outreach and faith formation for attendees.

St. Augustine’s Bey

Nazarene Parkview Church Services Notice

The Church of the Nazarene Parkview schedules Sabbath 9 30 instruction with G N Walters as superintendent. Pastor delivers sermon after a 6 30 Young People service and 7 30 Evangelistic service. Cottage prayer Tuesday 7 30 and Mid week prayer Thursday 7 30. Public invited to all services with family worship at the Redeemer.

G. N. Walters

Beulah Baptist Church Service Schedule Pruntytown WV

Beulah Baptist Church Pruntytown West Virginia presents morning worship at 11 00. Sunday school at 9 45 led by Superintendent Omer Lambert with assistant administrator Herbert Tucker. Church activities include B U at 730 P M with president Helen Cooper and vice president Adrian Tucker. Reverend Henry Loving Asset serves as supervisor.

Henry Loving Asset Herbert Tucker Omer Lambert P. U Helen Cooper Adrian Tucker

Haymond M. E Church Service Schedule

Haymond M. E Church presents a day with Pastor A. M. Taylor. 9:30 preaching, 10:30 Sunday School, 1:30 evening service led by Superintendent Mr Arthur Poe. Family attendance encouraged.

Arthur Poe

Sunday Schedule at Blueville Church of Christ

The Blueville Church of Christ lists its morning program with a 9 30 Sunday school session followed by a 10 30 preaching service and an 11 30 communion service for worshipers.

Methodist Protestant Church Service Schedule and Memorial Day Observance

The Methodist Protestant Church lists Rev H J Mitchell as pastor with Mr Dee Knight as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 20 includes memorial day observance with special music and sermon. Preaching Monday and choir rehearsal, prayer service Wednesday, plus welcoming strangers to all services.

Webster M Church Don C Taylor Pastor Service Times

Webster M Church announces Pastor Don C Taylor leading Sunday school at 10 30 morning service at 8 00 with Christian Endeavor at 7 30 and preaching to follow.

Christian Endeavor

Maintaining Personal Efficiency in Sunday School Lesson

Dr. Alvin E. Bell urges temperance and personal discipline drawn from Daniel’s restraint from the king’s meat and wine. The message contrasts careful self control with societal trends, stressing body stewardship, avoidance of self abuse, and the link between temperance and efficiency in life and duties.

Daniel

Salvation Army Citadel Services at East Ham Street

Salvation Army Citadel at 127 East Ham Street lists officers Captain Charles Robey Mrs Charles Robey Captain M Willingham and Mrs Myrtle Wagoner with a week of services including 7 16 p m open air 1 45 p m salvation service 10 00 a m Sunday school 11 00 a m holiness meeting 6 15 Young People 1 15 open air 7 45 salvation service and a visiting evangelist Brigadier E M Bristow from Toronto who has spent 38 years in Salvation Army service detailing weekday meetings Tuesday through Friday and urging attendance for her last two days in the city.

Myrtle Wagoner Salvation Service Citadel E. M. Bristow Gondis Salvation Army Service Con’t Private Soldiers' Meeting Women's Home League Holiness

First Brethren Church Weekly Mottos and Schedule

The First Brethren Church presents its motto and Bible-centered program for the week. Morning service at 40:30 features a sermon “Jesus, the Prince of Peace.” Evening service at 8:00 includes a sermon on “S Thessalonians” with a prayer meeting and Bible study at 7:30. Dr Charles F Yoder, pioneer South Sea missionary and author of Gods Means of Grace, will speak Thursday evening June 2. Everyone is welcome.

St. Mat God Artie Howater Jesus the Prince of Peace Christian Endeavor Helen Camp

First Church of Christ Announces Weekly Services

The church schedules Bible school at 9:30 led by superintendent H Bun ner and Mrs. W. A. at 6:30 for Junior and Young People’s Christian Endeavor. Worship begins at 1:30 with a welcoming message to all attendees.

A.M Bible School H Bunner W. A

Ephel Buber Little Church Services This Week

Pastor 9:30 Sunday school led by A B Kne benshue superintendent with Mrs ene Collums as assistant. Classes for all ages. Premed worship 10:30. Senior Christ ambassadors 1:30 Evangelistic service 1:45 Tuesday cottage prayer and praise led by Miss Esther Fritz and Miss Dorothy Chapman prospective missionaries. 7:30 Thursday Bible study. Public invited to all services at the friendly Little church on Seesch Street.

A. B. Knebenshue Ene Collums Christ Ambassadors Esther Fritz Dorothy Chapman

Flemington and nearby church services schedule

Flemington Charge L. J. Lunsford minister at Baileytown Church with Sabbath school at 9 30 and evangelistic service at 10 45 Morning prayer and sermon sequence with Rev. Kelly and services at Astor Church led by Rev. John G Shirley Christian Endeavor and prayer meetings listed Weekly schedule includes Sunday services and Sunday school with superintendent Bert Vanseyoy. no service May 20.

A.M Christian Endeavor Evangelistic Flemington Kelly

Mission church announces Sunday schedule and new building

The notice describes Sunday school at 1:30 led by John Choft and Andrew Curry as treasurer, with Christian teachers for all ages. A service follows with song and preaching at 1:30 pm and a proper meeting at the church, inviting attendance to a new church location.

John Choft Andrew Curry Beter

Pruntytown M P Church BeV B J Myfchela Pastor

Parish notes invite worshippers to Sunday service at 2 30 pm with a focus on presence and renewal. Event emphasizes evening and morning services and invites participation from the community in upcoming gatherings.

Patriotism Sermon and Local Rally At Notter Fort

The local church on Main Street WIANDT hosts an all day rally by the Young People's Society, with a Sunday afternoon worship centered on Patriotism. The schedule includes Tuesday 7:30 cottage prayer Thursday 7:30 Bible study with a chart by Rev. Clarence Larkin and Friday 7:30 Young People gathering. A welcoming note invites attendance and honors dues and customs.

Notter Fort Young People’s Society Clarence Larkin

First Presbyterian Church Tex Service Schedule

Morning worship at 10:34 with sermon by the pastor on Grace Mercy Peace. Church school 9:30 with Mrs Earl Wilkinson supt. Trustees meeting 7:30 p m. Lend A Hand circle Wednesday 2:30 p m at the church. Junior choir rehearsal 4:00 p m. Senior choir rehearsal 3:00 p m. Leadership training school Sunday June 5 at 2:30 p m Baptist church. Vacation church school June 6 at the lecture rooms and church school rooms.

Tex Tufvander Earl Wilkinson A. A. Milles Grace Mercy Peace Pridag Baptist Church Mon

Simpson M E Church Sunday School and Services

Simpson M E Church holds Sunday school every Sunday morning. Preaching on the second Sunday and the fourth Sunday morning each month. 8:00 evening service. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:00 p m.

A. M Thunday School

Church Service Schedule Note

Warren M. E. reports a church event with superintendent A Miles assisting. Worship at 11:00 AM followed by an evening service at 7:00 PM with prayer. Local church announcements indicate modest scheduling and leadership roles.

Laa Betitty A. Miles Asaistan Mesnetay

Vincent Given State Job on Public Welfare Staff

A. W. Garnett of the Department of Public Assistance announced today that L. L. Vincent, former Marion county welfare director, was appointed to the department s staff of Meld representatives. Hugh Wellman, Hancock county welfare director, was named to succeed Vincent in Marion. Wellman previously served in Pleasants county and led relief efforts in Marshall county under the old state relief system.

A. W. Garnett Department of Public Assistance L. L. Vincent Marion County Meld Garnett Hugh Wellman Hancock County Vincent Marion Wellman Pleasants County Marshall County

Air compressor accident cuts two fingers in Mullen

bern hard Vaught of Mullens sustained the loss of two fingers when his hand was caught in an air compressor. The incident occurred May 28 and is reported in local notes.

Mullens Berhard Vaught

Airmail Delay Mystery Cited by Maine Postmaster

Parsons residents hear Dan Garber report airmail envelopes sent to Grafton returning, with a Maine postmaster claiming stamps five cents for airmail were misapplied. The incident raises questions about airmail speed versus postal service claims.

Student Union Building at Salem Is Presented

Salem college dedicates its new Student Union building with a Wednesday ceremony. Dr H Eugene Davis a Seventh Day Baptist missionary from Shanghai China will give the dedicatory address. Michael Cerato senior class president will present the building to the college. The structure was recently purchased by students from Alice Holmes and sits on the campus edge.

Salem Salem College H. Eugéne Davis Seventh Day Baptist Shanghai China Michael Cerato Alice Holmes

Czech Elections Loom as German Communities Vote

Czechs fear a possible surprise as 2,740 communities vote on Sunday in the second of three ballots. About 700 German districts are expected to favor Henlein’s Sudeten party heavily, while Praha hosts a crowd of war correspondents. The Czech government postponed a special parliamentary session.

Praha Berlin Hitler Henlein

Chinese City Under Bombing Continues Across River

The attack raged in the bombed districts as Chinese crowds fled toward the river bank seeking admission to the Shamé en settlement, an island in the river. Two hundred British sailors bound for Hankow were halted by railway bombing, seen as an effort to cut munitions flow to Chinese armies via Hong Kong.

Tryton Muniz Shaméen Hankow Hongkong

Aged Man Richards Dies in Princeton At 82

Princeton on May 28 reports the death of John Peter Richards 82 a retired merchant and native of Franklin county Val He passed away after a long illness leaving a note of sympathy to his family and friends in the community.

Princeton John Peter Richards Franklin County Val

Memorial Day Reflections on Soldiers Silent Tombs

Poetic meditation recalling fallen soldiers and comrades as Memorial Day opens. The speaker questions what those resting would say if heard, contrasting the quiet tomb with echoes of song, memory, and reverence for those who sacrificed.

Eee Wien

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First United Brethren Church M. E South Elmer Keener Wolf Bip Babylon Paul Lete St. Paul’s Lutheran Church K. Roof First Baptist Church Gordon L. Withers West Main Street Methodist Episcopal Blueville Church of the Nazarene Parkview W. C. Jones Beulah Baptist Church Pruntytown, W. Va Pace Methodist Protestant Church H. J. Mitchell Dee Knight Wesbter M Church Don C, Taylor Alvin E. Bell Disci Salvation“Army Citadel East Ham Street Charles Robey M. Willingham First Brethren Church West St. Charles Street First Church of Christ Ephel Buber Flemington Charge L. J. Lunsford Baileytown Church Astor Church John G. Shirley Seene Nee Bert Vanseoy E. Mission Oor EL J. M. Shaw Bev. B. J. Myfchela Pastor Main Street Wiandt First Presbyterian Church Warren M. E., Church Arthur J. Smith Thayer Street Nanny Vitali Sgt WEA Enhog Math “Mae Love Drug Company West Main Mt Joves Salle Ip Theron Eas
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