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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1950
Page
3
A church reflection on John 16 33 where Jesus tells disciples to be of good cheer for he has overcome the world yet warns of tribulation. The piece contrasts worldly power with the kingdom of God and notes early Christian perseverance through persecution and fellowship as faith spreads.
St Paul Evangelical and Reformed will hold Palm Sunday worship at 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. with Rev Harold W. Passive present. Easter services at 6:00 a.m. include infant baptism by sacrament. parents wishing infants Christening contact the church this week.
Calvary Methodist Church will convene at 9 15 a m with worship at 10 30 a m Pastor Fletcher E Shoup will lead Seeing it Through to The End So M F to meet at 6 30 p m Dorcas Circle hosts Mrs Evelyn Shoup 23905 Superior at m Wednesday Martha Circle will meet at Mrs Pearl Dakin ig at 2 00 p m Junior choir rehearse 6 p m Come Choir 7 p m Upper Room Meeting begins 8 15 p m
The Central Church of Christ announces Bible School with devotions by Wilbur Fiery and morning worship at 10 30. Evangelist L Francie Scheffler Sr from The First Christian Church Anna Illinois speaks on What Sayeth Scriptures. Evening services at 7 30 feature The Alibi by the evangelist. One People Society meets at 6 30 with A Positive Program for The Lord's Day.
Meadowlawn Church of God schedules Sunday school at 9:63 a.m. led by superintendent Mrs. Joe Meadows. Morning worship begins 10:90 a.m. Eve ns evangelistic hour 7.9 p.m. Rev. Lewis Gert of Bethany Ohio preaches in both verviers in Rev. Cummins absence. Youth Fellowship meets 6:30 p.m. The Busees travel to Excelin Oxford State Ra and Yankee Ra.
Philips Chapel C M E announces Sunday school at 6 30 a m directed by J EB Hasley superintendent The Rev M H will lead the 10 30 a m service Gospel Five will provide a musical program Second Baptist and the cure of Grenkiin present geant at a program Beamer will carve in the entire dining room
The Pleasant Ridge and Jacksonburg churches plan midyear Communion on Easter Sunday April 9 at 10 38. James Crout is named superintendent and the Pleasant Ridge school will start at 9 30 with Viorence Wilson as superintendent.
The church invites the community to a 7 30 p m chapel service featuring a festival of music. Choir members from three Holy Week choirs will present the program as part of mid week services.
The Rev Byres will deliver the sermon at 10 4 a m joining the Ladies Class in The West Fellowship group. Covered dishes committee led by Bernice Hendrickson, Joan Baird, Dick De Force and Mark Hinkle coordinates the event with the West Ches- Sietcier group.
The Kings Mills Baptist announces a prayer and Bible study class at 7 30 p m Tuesday. The Men s Study class meets at 3 p m in the center based The Grace R King Guild holds a plastic demonstration Thursday at 1 30 p m in the school cafeteria.
Earl Fry, superintendent, is not at the 10 45 p m service. Palm Sunday union services will be held at the church at 8 p m.
The Gideon Road Church of Christ offers a Bible school topic at 9 30 p m and a sermon at 10 30 p m by Warne Dunn titled Are you a Christian or just a Church Member Comment on begins at 11 15 Evening service starts at 7 with Eugene Brandenten directing the scripture and Healing Ministry of Christ as the subject
New Hope Baptist schedules Sunday school at 9 am led by Superintendent Berth. At 1 pm Dr. S C Richards speaks on The Church's Suffering and Triumph. Choir guides Pilgrim Baptist Church home item at 3 pm. Sermon title Who is This? to close the 7:30 pm service.
Second Baptist resumes Second Sunday school at 9 am with the superintendent urging all comers to attend. The note references church services and forthcoming events, emphasizing community participation.
A Youth for Christ service is planned for Saturday at 7 p.m. at Main Street Church with Re v Rev and speaker Geer Se re. WM Starr will supervise and Mr Leowards will deliver the sermon at the 2 15 p.m. service follows.
The Church of the Brethren holds Sunday services with a 1 a.m. session and residents report General Superintendent Henry Drive Reoinings leading the day. The theme is Trials Of The Cross.
Worship services announced for the Holiness Tabernacle Of The Universe with 9 30 a m and 11 30 a m times. The 2 a m session is noted in the text as part of the worship schedule.
A partial church notice indicates possible matting or delivery of items by the congregation. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the announcement references church activities and timing.
The Oakland Presbyterian Church schedules morning worship at 9 15 a m and evening sermon at 6 00 p m by Rev Richard E Moore titled What Site we Oceanin s The YT Mag sty Bo A. t 6M p m and an 8 p m energy membership instruction meeting.
Sunday School at Church of Notorene noted with a 6.3 program and an evening evangelistic event scheduled. details are limited in the fragment.
A church notice outlines Sunday and weekday services at Ascension Episcopal Church. Holy Communion is planned, with details about times on Sunday and Monday through Thursday, including locations on Lawrence Ave.
The First Baptist Church presents under Alva Taylor and John J. Pare a talk titled The King's Kingdom at 10:68 p.m. The girls and the choir will perform The Healy City at 7:38 p.m. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate evening events and choir performances.
The Union Baptist Church will observe homegoing services for Arnetia Moore II. The program includes a wake and a worship service led by Rev. Rebert L. Rebowin with the Young People’s meeting to follow.
Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church will meet with the Mayfield congregation on April 3 and 4 to discuss church affairs and plans for the coming term.
The First United Presbyterian and First United Bible sway classes meet in the auditorium with a 9 30 am start and a 7 28 p m session featuring a covered dish supper and program.
The Union Chapel announces Rev. Bryan Green delivering a sermon on What God Means at 8 p.m. with Read Ahead themes. Pre Easter revival services run each evening at 8 except Saturday as speakers address deeus's Read Ahead.
God's Community Church invites the congregation to a prayer service this Thursday at 7 30 p m led by Mrs Curry. The message emphasizes communal devotion and spiritual reflection for attendees.
A brief note on a Seeson Sermon exploring the unity of God and reality with quotes from Seience and Health and references to a Bible verse. The item reflects church information and doctrinal emphasis rather than a local event.
The Rev Rue announces a special Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. at Pivot Church. The Board of Elders will meet at the church Sunday at 10 a.m. to receive a few new members.
The page lists multiple local churches including First Baptist on South Main, United Lutheran, Second Baptist, and Union Baptist. It notes morning and evening worship times, midweek services, youth activities, and reorganizations, reflecting a busy religious schedule in Middletown with various congregations holding services and events throughout the week.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Calvary Methodist and Chapel Colored services. Mentions pastors Vietener E Shoup and Reverend Leerey with references to Wednesday prayer and evening worship. Also notes a children’s activity and a meal, with address Nieth Ave. and local church community events.
The annual confirmation service will be held at 1:00 pm with Turner speaking on The Jesus War of Life. Special Holy Week services are planned with midweek and Friday evening events and Holy Communion observed Thursday at 1:00 pm and on Good Friday at 7:30 pm.
The Central Church of Christ announces services at 9:30 am and 11:00 am with Sunday school for all ages. Rev Castiobery leads preaching at the Sunday service along with youth and missionary activities noted for the week.
The First Church of Christ announces a Sunday program at the Five Church of Christ with services led by Minister W D Broek at 10 3 in the morning. The sermon title What Price Glory is to be delivered. Evening services at 7 30. Communion will be observed.
A church event at Bethel A M is recorded with details of a meeting time and brief mention of trustees and helpers presenting plans. The text is fragmented but indicates a gathering at 1 p m with a program involving trustees and helpers.
Missionary Tower Booth superintendent will direct Sunday school at 10 am. The 11 6 am service will feature Rev V BK Peck presenting The Will of Gas. The 7 39 pm service will include a sermon titled What Ee They Come in Iveven.
Elk Creek Baptist Church schedules 10 am wheel convene and 11 am and 7 pm services with Rev. Joseph Cack speaking on How to be Saved and Feed My Sheep. The convention will meet Tuesday at pm for business meeting.
Maple Park E U B Church and Sender Sched Enece Saasa hold a verning service on Good Friday morning with Communion at 7 38 p m The day includes a Union Sunrise Service with Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Maple Park Church at 39 a m.
The document lists Piney the OF CmEET SCIONTIST at Contrel Ave serving the community with daily heat form sessions. Open daily from 1.28 to 4, offering a weekly meeting schedule beginning Wednesday and continuing through the period.
Church of God Tabernacle in Vannes and related gatherings are listed with service times and events. Notes mention meetings at Smith Site, youth activities, and reverence services scheduled for weekends.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a church listing with names and dates unclear. Details are unreadable but indicate Brethren congregation notices and possible meeting or service references without clear action or location.
Fragmentary OCR reads names and times for local meetings and clubs. It mentions a Mens Club and Women’s Guest events with references to dates and venues, but details are largely corrupted and unreadable.
An unreadable OCR fragment provides sparse readable words and punctuation only, leaving limited context. No clear event, names, or places can be determined from the visible text.
Fragmentary readable lines describe a religious service or event with phrases about Pentecost prayer and meetings. The garbled text mentions minutes or times and a named person or group but key details are not recoverable.
Church notices outline morning worship at 938 am with Rev Huseett and 6 attendees. Evening service at 1440 hours, Wednesday 1 pm, and Sunday morning 9 am led by Teresa, with volunteers Campbell and Seeedey listed.
OCR reads a Catholic church notice listing Mass times for a Mayan or MAEN church with benediction at 6 pm and multiple mass entries, including a pew rosary and recruitment note. Names such as Lew Maw Tow and Peter Mere appear with unclear roles, and locations include Center Ave. The fragmentary text outlines services and devotions for the community.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a church or parish notice for Saint Constantine and Flone near 1915 First Avenue with garbled names. Key details unreadable, no clear event or date confirmed.
A jumble of church and meeting notices lists times for services and events at several locations. References include Young People groups, Wednesday and Sunday gatherings, and a visit to Rolling Mill Park near Finley Avenue.
The fragment lists Beth Sholom Congregation at unknown address and a Sunday service at 4&4 p.m. The readable items include a service schedule entry, mentioning Hetoowerhonl and The Redey with unclear timing. The text is garbled but suggests a Sunday service notice.
A fragmentary note mentions a Sunday morning event at a religious group meeting place with names and terms obscured by OCR. The readable items reference a church or fraternity context and possible speakers or attendees.
Fragmentary OCR text describes an event at a cottage or venue with a party or meeting. Mentions Saturday and Tweeter, with unclear names or places due to garbled characters. No clear persons or organizations fully readable.
A dense OCR reads like a community page listing church notices and services around Trenton and nearby areas. It mentions Monroe Limited and parish references, Trinity and Pleasant streets, with times for evening and Sunday worship and related church activities.
The Mayfield church schedules Sunday school for 1 30 pm this week. An announcement in the church bulletin notes the afternoon session will begin promptly and invite all members to attend.
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