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Newspaper
Herald Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1947
Page
5
Local bakers warn that flour and wheat price surges threaten higher bread costs. A small city operator notes flour costs rose from 4.95 to 6.35 per hundred, with wheat at volatile highs. If wheat climbs further, bakers may advance prices or shrink loaf size, the latter requiring new pans costing thousands but delivery delayed by steel shortages.
The revue blends catchy tunes dances and modern stage effects for the grandstand act at the Great Hagerstown Fair next week. Produced under George A Hamid supervision the show features new routines elaborate costumes lighting and an attired chorus noted for grace and charm.
Local bakers warn any bread price hike will hit working people hardest as flour and livestock feed costs rise. Egg prices climbed in recent weeks and milk costs rose a cent to 19 cents a quart in Hagerstown. Dairy operators say another cent is needed to meet demand and prevent milk from draining to nearby cities.
Sharpsburg notes a surprise birthday and anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hammond at their home. Attendees include families from Sharpsburg Washington Hagerstown and Brooklyn N Y with visits by many relatives and friends. The column also mentions O E S activities and a local hospital treatment for Argyl Grove and a parsonage move in Hagerstown. The National Recreation Association reports archery rising in popularity nationwide.
The Church at Work series begins Sunday at First Brethren Church located at Antietam and Mulberry, with 10 45 a m service led by Rev N Victor Leatherman. The evening sermon follows at 7 30 p m on Peculiar People with Sunday school at 9 45 for all ages.
The fall revival runs September 16 to 28 led by Rev. Raymond V. Smith, with evangelist experience. Church of the Brethren in East Washington and Mulberry hosts annual member enlistment at 11 a.m. Rev. Paul Minnich Robinson speaks on The Things That Are God e. at 11, and Rev. Daniel M. Long is installed as assistant pastor at 7:30 by the District Ministerial Board. St Pauls Lutheran Funkstown lists 9:30 liturgy, 10:40 Sunday School, and 6:30 Luther League, with Leitersburg Beards parish Sunday School at 9:15 and 10:15 service.
Sunday School sessions at 9 30 and morning preaching at Smithsburg and 8 p m at Howard Street. Harvest Home service at Grace Evangelical United Brethren church decorated with flowers grain fruit. Germantown Church of God near Cascade hosts Rally Day and homecoming with morning afternoon and evening services led by Rev Roy Schriener editor of Church Advocate Harrisburg Pa speaking at 10 30 and 2 30. Willing Gleaners Bible Class presents missionary pageant.
Tomorrow's schedule for the Boonsboro charge of the Evan gelical United Brethren church lists Bible school at Boonsboro 9:45 a.m. worship 7:30 p.m. Benevola Bible school 9:30 a.m. worship 10:30 a.m. Mt Lena Bible school 1:30 p.m.
The Rev W A Herpich announces services on his Churches of God circuit for tomorrow. Bible study at Littlestown 9 30 a m and 9 30 a m at Antietam. Preaching at Littlestown 10 30 a m. Christian Endeavor at Littlestown 8 p m. Bible study at Sharpsburg 9 30 a m. Bible study at Antietam 9 30 a m.
Dr. F Berry Plummer will preach Four Soils of the Soul at the morning service starting 11 oclock. The program will be broadcast on WJEJ.
Washington Square Methodist Church will observe United Nations Sunday with a morning service at 11 led by guest preacher Rev. Homer L. Lemaster who will address A Peace That Lasts. Evening service resumes at 7 30 with the pastor preaching.
Rev. C Aubrey Young will preach at the Presbyterian Church Sunday at 11 with the topic Christianity Is More Than We Make It Music will be provided by the senior choir directed by Raymond K Hollinger Church School led by Kenneth Spence superintendent will convene at 9 45
The article presents a devotional on harmony and good conduct from Proverbs and New Testament references. It stresses helping neighbors, avoiding quarrels, using a soft answer, controlling temper and tongue, maintaining a merry heart, and offering aid to enemies. It cites Solomon and Jesus on peacemaking and warns against false witness and gossip.
At 8 p m a music program named Mud Wall will feature performers including Mr and Mrs Herman Smith of York PA Miss Lamore Sullivan Frizzelsburg MD Miss Emma Jane Abel Baltimore and Mr Claude Cave Martinsburg WV The morning sermon at Beaver Creek Christian Church by Rev E J Spring will focus on A Full Surrender with church school next at 11 a m.
The schedule lists an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with the topic What Aileth Thee. A Mid Week Prayer Service follows on Wednesday also at 7 30 p m for Revival meetings with Anthoni Zeolj starting at the church on September 28.
The St Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church will hold morning worship tomorrow at 10 45 with Rev Edward P Heinze delivering The Forgotten Message The church school Bible instruction for all ages begins at 9 30 am
The sermon theme at Clearspring Lutheran Parish is Walking With God led by Pastor Luther L. Hare. Services proceed on Standard Time with Mt. Tabor at 9, St. Paul at 10 30, and St. Peter's at 7 30.
Morning service at 11 with Mrs Sherman Smith in charge and the Girls Chorus singing. Captain Dorothy Brown will deliver the message. Evening service at 7 30 with Mrs Churchill in charge and the trio singing as Captain Churchill brings the message.
The morning message at 11 o clock will be led by Rev Henry Bates with the theme The Way to Heaven. Sunday School begins at 10 with James Norris as assistant superintendent in charge. Evening service features an inspirational sermon Described as Neglected Opportunities followed by the first fall youth gathering.
The Rev. Henry K. Haines assistant pastor will deliver the sermon at tomorrow’s 11 a.m. worship. Pastor Rev. Dr. Scott R. Wagner will lead worship. Church school is at 9 45 a m and the Youth Fellowship first fall meeting begins at 6 39 p m.
Morning and evening services announced by minister Rev W J Dice. Morning sermon topics include Conserving that which is of Value and God is no Respector of Persons. Morning prelude Berceuse 2 by Kinder, offertory Daylight Fills the Sky by Turner. Evening prelude Adoration by Demorest, offertory Lullaby by Palmgren.
Regular Sunday worship returns with evening service at 7 30 led by Rev William M Norment D D who will preach Religion and Race Survival The morning service with communion starts at 9 30 and Dr Norment will speak on Christians Better Than Others The Church School convenes at 10 30.
A campfire gathering is planned to begin at 8 30 in the evening at the rear of the church. The event aims to provide fellowship and outdoor reflection for attendees. Participants are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early and dress warmly.
The Rev. Edgar Beckley of the Point Salem Gospel Mission will be the speaker at Mapleville Union Chapel Sunday afternoon delivering a faith based message to attendees.
A Sunday School session is scheduled for Sunday morning at 9 30 in the tent on the premises of Charles Bowers.
The Rev J Ed ward Harms pastor of St Johns Lutheran Church will preach a morning service tomorrow at 10 45 with the choir singing The Lord Is My Shepherd by Rogers Sunday School meets at 9 30 am The Luther League season opens at 6 30 pm Dorothy Auxt will present the program
The Mississippi River system drains the vast basin described as the earth’s greatest fertile plain. The text highlights the extensive agricultural potential and geographic scale of the drainage area within the region.
At eleven oclock worship Rev Norman L Trott will preach God's Pay roll and the organ prelude will feature Adagio First Sonata by Mendelssohn. The adult choir will sing Hark Hark My Soul by Sheily. At 730 pm vesper service the Rev Mr Trott speaks Gods Stewardship to Man with Roy K French Jr as baritone soloist. Church School at 945 am.
Bible School at First and Spruce Streets starts at 9 45 a m with worship follow at 11 00 a m as Rev Walter A Lepp delivers The Christian s Banners Youth and Berean Fellowships meet at 6 30 p m.
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