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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1916

Page

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The Word Became Flesh in the Christmas Sermon

A Christmas sermon intones the Gospel of John as the Word made flesh dwelling among people. It emphasizes the pre existence of the Word, the humanity and divinity of Christ, and the challenge to accept Jesus as both God and man.

St. John Beth Eps Sto Tobi Dedi Cid Thames Jesus Navareth Bethelem Judea Tesla Roth Fle Tiaeb

Christmas in the Various Churches and Sunday Schools

Christmas plans unfold across Jeffersonville with church and Sunday school events. Special music, children’s programs, gifts for the needy, and festive treats are scheduled at Maple Street Methodist Episcopal, Epworth League, First Baptist, Morton Memorial, and other pulpits, including a live Santa and choir performances.

First Baptist Church Santa Claus

White Gifts for the King Play at Sunday School

During the Sunday school hour the Adult and Intermediate classes present a play titled White Gifts for the King with special music and selections. The pastor will close with a brief address. Gifts for distribution to the poor are placed around a floral cross on the Sunday school altar. The Infant Department conducts independent exercises in its room led by Ada Frank superintendent.

Ada Frank

Christmas Exercises at St Luke's Church

The programme lists choirs, songs, plays, and recitations by the church school and primary classes for the Christmas event. It notes services at St Luke's German Reformed church with morning worship, an evening sermon The Other Wise Man, and a Christmas morning sunrise service led by the Christian Endeavor, plus a Sunday School treat and charitable gifts for the poor.

Christian Endeavor A. d. Howard G. Reon Welock Clifford Wilson A. An First Presbyterian Church

Commissioners Meeting Award for 1917 Supplies

Board of County Commissioners met to award a contract for furnishing books blanks and stationery for 1917. Levy Brothers and Sentinel Printing Company were the only bidders from Indianapolis and Anthem.

Board of County Commissioners Anthem Ira Wilson Levy Brothers Sentinel Printing Company Angela Yorenzianapolis

Christmas School Scenes at Port Felton and Nearby Churches

A short programme of scenes and recitations by children of the Sunday School at Park Methodist Episcopal Church Port Felton is planned for the regular school hour. Smaller classes will receive no treat. The Emrage Baptist Church Sunday evening Christmas exercises are also scheduled. A committee led by Rev To WL Cartmel will organize the arrangements. A Christmas play will be staged at St Pauls Church rectory next Friday evening December 2.

Subiday the Star Maple Street Epworth League of the Church Morton Memorial Vee Orlock Park Methodist Episcopal Church Port Felton Emrage Baptist Church WL Cartmel Charman St. Pauls Church

Meaning of Christmas Service at Bethlehem Plain

Morning lesson on Luke 2 with offertory hymns and prayers. The service features lessons from Matthew 2 1 2 The Magi visit and The Other Wise Man sermon. Clergy include Allen Clarke and Mildred Applegate with postlude and benediction.

Suvlo Bethelem Plain Spence Allen Clarke Canteniente Ashford Wilson Guartelie Louise Alben A. J. Howard Delbert Heimbaugh Allen Clarke Mathew

Christmas Services At St Pauls Church Include Choir and Music

Christmas morning at 6 o clock the St Pauls Church service features a large choir and special instrumental music. The Rev Arthur W Brooks will be celebrant and the program includes a full liturgy with readings, an offertory duet, and postlude. A second service at 10 o clock repeats the musical program and the rector will preach.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church St. Pauls Church Arthur W. Brooks Clark Willis Kyrie Eleison Roland Smart Little Town of Bethlehem Redner Mary Margaret Matthews Benedictus Mendelssohn John Worrelli Ohn K. Schbafer Ernest Andres

Webster, Ky. Man Visits Uncle and Aunt in City

George Dutschke of Webster Kentucky is visiting his uncle and aunt Ate and Mrs J 3 Waggoner at 626 East Seventh Street.

George Dutschke Webster, Ky Ate

Unanimous Christmas Joy Across Community in 1947

Christmas joy spreads as church groups plan to increase charitable gifts for the poor and needy. The Associated Charities will help many cases while the Yuletide labor pause allows bank and post office closures. Inmates at Indiana Reformatory receive meals and a chapel program, with similar care at Clark County poor farm and jail. The Star omits publication on Christmas Day and extends season greetings to subscribers.

Associated Charities Pri Kappa Cidls Indiana Reformatory Clark County Charlestown Jeffersonville

Foley Kidney Pills Ad Scrutiny for Fair Prices

Readers are urged that Foley Kidney Pills remain affordable amid rising costs for food and clothing. The ad highlights kidney relief for back ache and other pains, targeting those with moderate means and medical bills.

Foley Kinney Ben Noolittite Adv

Ambitious men sought for sales with power lubricating firm

Wanted men to earn $206 or more monthly with special training. Write now to Power Lubricating Co. in Defrait Michigan, WO 923-16.

Power Lubricating CO Defrait Mich

Court motions and indictments mark busy circuit session

The court met to hear motions and hear cases on embezzlement charges and other offenses. Several indictments were argued or quashed. Dismissals and demurrers occurred in multiple suits including a reflected sidewalk injury and a wine delivery delay claim.

Money for the Holudan Promises Savings Drive

An encrypted ad urges readers to act quickly for enrollment in a Citizens Trust Company Sales Fund. It touts half price coal offers and county agent profits, mentioning a Christmas Savings Bank at Doohittle's Drug Store and promising enrollment before it is too late.

Citizens ‘Trust Company Sales Fund Act Adv

Christmas Savings Fund Ad Invites Early Participation

A Citizens Trust Co appeal urges readers to join the Christmas Savings Fund with a generous sign up. Miss Nol Till from Wall Street departs for Chicago to visit relatives in Chat City for the holidays.

Citizens Trust Co Adv Nol Till Wall Street Chicason Chat City

Singer Sewing Machine for Your Daughter’s Gift Deal

A Singer Sewing Machine advertised as a perfect safe gift for a child is offered for $3.00. The window display at Singer Sewing Machine Co located at 419 Spring Street and also at Swartz Dry Goods Co. Phone 1206y.

Singer Sewing Machine Co Spring Street Swartz Dry ‘Goods Co

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