The Christmas Message for a World in Wakeful Hope
A Meth opal church pastor in Blairsville outlines a three fold view of world conditions at Christmas. He notes progress in church unity, Europe’s postwar recovery, and renewed hunger for peace and faith through Locarno era diplomacy, missionary zeal, and renewed spiritual interest guiding the church forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd
Methopal
Blairsville
Gweek
Uinanimous
Memn
Jesus Christ
Guy
Bethlehem
Jesus
Christ
Canada
United Church of Canada
Council of Churches
Pelace
Rocka
Alrac
Europe
Prince of Peace
Gare Saint
M. Herriot
France
Herriot
Warstricken
Sience
World Court
League of Nations
Locarno
Germany
Britain
Italy
Belgium
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Lions
Agather
Jett
Old Europa
Fran
Christt Church
Progress of Christian missions and race relations in Asia Africa and South America
A reflective Christmas sermon notes missions moved slowly amid realistic losses and praises the shift from colonial superiority to mutual respect. It highlights how non Christian peoples question Western Christianity’s fit in politics and daily life, urging renewed effort and broader reach for goodwill to men. An intelligent young Black voice adds resolve about race progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Asia
Africa
South America
Cod
Armagh High School Christmas Party and Visitors
Armagh notes a Christmas party and a tree in the high school building this evening. Various local residents and visitors are mentioned, including Mrs. Hila Mack ill near Pittsburg, W. A. Merriman of Columbus visiting Armagh, and Miss Mollie Patekin and Miss Gertrude Kelly among others visiting or staying with local families. Paul Tomb and Nancy Tomb and Carri and Dick Hutchison were seen Christmas shopping in Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Patekin
Guy
Columbiana
Ohio
Gertrude Kelly
Bina
Fred Harris
Petershburg
W. Va
R.I. Hutchison
Elmer
Dick Andson
Kenneth Dick
New Florence
C. G. Mack
Armagh
Paul Tomb
Nancy Tomb
Carri
Dick Hutchison
Johnstown
Death Notices of Mrs McCann and Others in Indiana County
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs. Sarah McCann of Rayne township age 67 from apopleptic stroke, and Minnie C. Rinn Rowland of Pittsburgh, plus David C. Black of Butler and other local notices. Survivors include nine sons for McCann, twelve grandchildren, two sisters, and extended relatives. services held at Rayne church and Oakland cemetery. Additional items note local residents Minnie Rinn’s musical background, Stella Hayden’s death, and community notices from Indiana County including county officers and auditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah McCann
Sarah Myers McCann
James S. McCann
Rayne Township
George and
Catherine Fisher Myers
Rayne Church
James S. Methuin
Blairsville
J. Merle McCunn
Www. McCunn
Vandercroft
Orrie BE. McCunn
Rayne’ Township
Charles H. McGunn
Pittsburgh
Mary C. Ray
Falls Creek
David A. Putt
Penn Run
EB. M. Gearhart
Erié
Zion Lutheran Church
J. A. Baker
Lancaster
Oakland Cemetery
Minnie Rinn
Indiana
Jefferson County
Rinn
Daceaked
Indiana Normal School
Goowles
J. Claid Kinn
Sammel A. Rinn
John Dilts
Fairmont
W. VI
Butler
Indiana County
David
Mary Black
Young Township
McIntyre
J. W. Wiggins
South Seventh Street
Hutchison and Wert visitors and weights reported
Wednesday weighing shows weights 626 405 240 and 236 pounds. Earlier a four hog lot totaling 2461 pounds was for home consumption. Johnstown visitors included Mr and Mrs Wert and Mrs J C Mack. A dinner honored Miss Margaret Jones with guests Margaret Carria Edgzle Natchison Nora Wadsworth and Leila Dodd. Blairsville visitors included W H Findley and H Steele Findley while John Clarke tended his mother Mrs W S Clarke in Seward during her critical illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchison
John Wert
J. C. Mack
Johnstown
J. J. Hutchison
Margaret Jones
Margaret Carria
Edgzle Natchison
Nora Wadsworth
Leila Dodd
W.H. Findley
H. Steele Findley
Blairsville
John Clarke
W.S. Clarke
Seward
Local Social Notes and Visits in Blacklick and Indiana
Mrs Annie Bell spent Saturday afternoon in Blatraville. Mrs Sarah Duncan has returned from a few weeks visit in Philadelphia. Orvis Roger visits his parents Mr and Mrs Michael Roger. Miss Margaret Donaldson Ruth Dunning and Gerald Smith visit their homes on Christmas vacation. Mr Donaldson shopped in Indiana Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Joseph Shrom were in Indiana Friday. Ladies Missionary Society met with Mrs Frank Hildebrand Friday evening. Mrs R O Frexler was in Indiana. Miss Norma Dunning will speak at the Methodist church Sunday evening December 27. Mrs J J Spackman and daughter Sarah were Indiana shoppers Tuesday afternoon. Mrs St Clair has resigned her position as manager at the Keystone store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie, Bell
Blatraville
Sarah Duncan
Uxon
Philadeliphia
Orvis Roger
Michael Roger
Margaret Donaldson
Ruth Dunning
Gerald Smith
Donaldson
Indiana
Joxzeph Shrom
Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Frank Hildebrand
R. O. Frexler
Norma Dunning
Methodist Church
J. J. Spackman
Sarah
St. Clair
Keystone
PINE FLATS Preacher Rev M M Smith to Speak Next Sunday Eve
Community notes list sermon plans at the Pine Flats Baptist church with Rev M M Smith to preach next Sunday evening. Local social items mention Mrs R Lockard, Etta Parry, Sara Parry, Homer Stephens, Percy Roberts, Mildred Williams, and Alice Glenn as Indiana Valley neighbors. Mrs J R Gibson visited Barnesboro last week. Mr and Mrs J D Joiner and family from Martintown were Sunday visitors at Minnie Stephens's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Smith
Baptist Church
Indiana Vallars
Christmas Morning Pastry Scene Yields Quiet Nonsense
Fragmentary script describes a bakery scene with pastry and bathed in morning light as Christmas preparations drift into a quiet, humorous moment. No clear names or places are readable.
Cherryhill Township small town notes and greetings
Mrs. Michael McQueeney called on Wednesday and Mrs Edna Pyle was a guest of Mrs Parry on Tuesday. John Bnele made a Monday business call in Clymer. There was no school Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday at Laurel Swamp. J B Ralston was ill but back in school later. Frank Parry visited Miller Pyte's. Santa Claus visited Swamp school Tuesday and gave candy to pupils. Horace and Pawl Lowman of Pine Flats were visitors. John Welling of Pine Flats was a caller at C B Ganos's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael McQueeney
Hellwood
Edna ¥. Pyle
Rank Parry
dJom Bnele
Clymer
Laurel Swamp
J. 8
Ralston
Wesley Engle
Frank Parry
Miller Pyte’s
Santa Claus
Horace
Pawl Lowman
Pine ‘Flats
Welling Johna
Pine Flats
C. B. Ganos
New Arrival in Marion Center Area Hailed by Residents
Mr ASH Kin tar fiat aos lok and families announce new arrivals and moves in the Marion Center area. Dahiel Cribbs receives two weeks confinement and Mrs. McPlitimy spends the week at home with Dahiel. C J Lurkehart family relocates to Trafford City after fourteen years here. Mrs D B Weiss in Dion Center celebrates birth of eight one girl Naomi Kathleen with mother and baby reported to be resting nicely. Progress urged for Christmas or New Year gifts to share with community.
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Ash Kin
Fiat Aos
Lok
Butte
Dahiel ‘Cribbs
McPlitimy
Dahiel Cribbs
C.J. Lirkehart
Oxpe
Trafford City
Marion Center
D. B. Weiss
Dion Center
Naomi Kathleen
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A. B. Gray
West Lebanon
J. Tyger
C. Work
Rochester Mills
Canoe Township
Atwater
KE Radio
Atwater Kent
Pioneer Music House
Court House
Merry Christmas
Thompson Chiropractors
Deposit Bank Building
Fred A. Musser
Auto Wrecker
P. BR. BR. Railway
W. Church St
Blacklick
PINE
Cherryhill Township
Troutman’s
Bell
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