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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1950
Page
3
Jesus declared John the Baptist the greatest among those born of women and contrasted John’s ascetic preaching with Jesus’ mission to bring life and love. The sermon explores dispensation of love over law, urging repentance as gateway to constructive living and inner kingdom.
Tomorrow morning at 8 30 and 10 15 am two worship services led by The Rev Harold H Jung with the sermon Does It Pay To Worry The Bible School hour at 9 15 will observe Building Fund Sunday Robert Hoppe to lead Devotional on John a Preacher of Repentance Young People topic He Blazed The Trail Junior Department service led by Mrs Dwight Meehan Opening Exercise by Miss Mildred Beacom for Beginners and Primary departments care details provided for church services and activities
Grace Baptist Church schedule lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Harold Fordyce officiating. The lesson is The Passover. The sermon at 10 05 a m will theme When The Kingdoms of This World Become The Kingdoms of Our Lord. Youth Fellowship at 4 30 p m. Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m.
The First Church of Christ will start Bible School at 9:15 a.m. and Morning Worship at 10:15 a.m. Rev. W. D. Brock delivers the message Can We Escape God. Holy Communion follows and a nursery is provided during the service.
The Ascension Episcopal Church will celebrate Holy Communion tomorrow at 8 AM. Morning Prayer at 11 AM includes Holy Baptism and a sermon by Rev. S Hughes Garvin. The Senior Choir will perform Teach Me Lord by Attwood as offertory. Music by Mrs. Ernest D Rathman, Choir Director, with nursery available during the 11 AM service.
The Church of Nazarene will hold Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. led by James Conrad. The 10:30 a.m. worship features Rev. M. E. Clay on Stewardship in the Life of a Christian, with Mrs. William Day as soloist. Youth services at 6:45 p.m. supervised by Mrs. John Snodgrass and Mr. Ralph Kindred leading N.Y.P.S. An open air evangelistic service on the church lawn at 7:30 p.m. includes congregational singing and a message on Seeking a Refuge by the pastor.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 with buses to Mayfield Mavle Park Clifton Farms Blue Ball and Route 73 Ray Hudson in charge Morning service at 10 35 led by Leoa Christman and Clyde Tankersley with Shirley Armitage on organ Idris H Dehart pianist Dr R C Caudill speaks on The Kingdom of God and The Keys Service at Tent near Blue Ball at 7 30 Evening Evangelistic Service at 7 45 Dr Caudill speaks on The Pleasure of Sin Is But For A Season
Dr. Robert Kennedy district superintendent of the Dayton district will oversee worship services at both Monroe churches. The Ex cello service will start at 9 15 a m and the Monroe service at 10 30 a m.
The Second Baptist Church conducts a 9 30 a m lesson led by superintendent B W Haywood titled John Preacher of Repentance The Rev T H Ward pastor will deliver the sermon at the 11 a m service and again at 730 p m
At 10:30 a.m. worship Rev. Kenneth S. Learey continues the summer series on Old Fashioned New Ways. He is assisted by ministerial student Duane Frayer with guest soloist June Mee Cracken. Church School convenes at 9:29 a.m. with each department holding its own program.
Meadowlawn Church of God hosts Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by superintendent Mrs Mildred Meadows. The lesson is John a Preacher of Repentance. The 10 45 a m service features The Passion of Christ. Youth fellowship directed by Flossie Wright at 6 30 p m presents Why Does Man Wait as the evangelistic message.
The First United Presbyterian will hold a 9 30 a m Bible study with opening exercises led by Donald Skinner, superintendent, on John the Preacher of Repentance. At 10 30 a m Reverend Colin H Campbell will deliver Hands of Jesus as the third of four sermons on What Was Jesus Like.
Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church holds Bible school at 9 30 a m led by Dr Stanley West. Rev W H Redman will speak at 10 30 a m on A Parable Mercy for this age of Grace and at 7 30 p m on This is the Life The Avalon Young Peoples group meets with the Mayfield group at 6 30 p m.
Oliver Smith, superintendent, will direct the Sunday school lesson John Preacher of Repentance at 9 15 a m. Devotions at 10 45 a m led by the deacons precede the sermon by Rev Joseph Pate. Samuel Baldwin directs BYPU at 6 p m with an evening service scheduled for 7 30 p m.
Jehovah's Witnesses announce a 3 p m Bible lecture titled Who is Your God by R L Bonner at Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave A Watchtower study will follow.
Sunday school meets at 9 45 a m with a short devotion led by Luther Banks. Pastor C T Walters will preach at 10 45 a m and 7 45 p m. Young People’s service is at 6 45 p m.
The Future Life will be the topic for Bible study at 9:30 a m. Hubert Brandenburg will deliver the sermon at 11 a m on The Second Appearance of Christ. The Lord's supper will be observed immediately after the sermon. Organization of the Church will be the topic at the 7:45 p m service.
The Church of God on Main Street holds Sunday school at 2:29 p m followed by worship at 3:15 p m The RevStanley R Patterson pastor will deliver the sermon
Fad's Community Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m with Rev Albert Creekbaum pastor delivering the morning and evening sermons.
Church announcements must reach the editor by Thursday after noon to be published. They may be mailed or delivered by courier.
The First Presbyterian Church invites attendance as Sunday school opens at 9 30. Morning worship will convene at 10 45 with the Rev. Russell Galloway delivering a sermon titled Clos ets.
Mr Zion Monroe Smith superintendent directs Sunday school at 9 36 a m for discussion of John Preacher of Re The deacons lead the devotions at 11 a m with sermon by Rev F H Hampton pastor BYPU convenes at 6 30 p m Evening services will be held.
Union Baptist Church will convene at 9 30 a m with Miss Annetta Moore superintendent in charge The lesson for discussion is John Preacher of Repentance Morning worship at 11 a m directed by Rev Robert L Robinson pastor Evening worship at 7 30 p m with Mr Robinson speaking
Oakland William Van Guelpen superintendent will direct church school at 9 15 a m The Rev Richard E Moore pastor will deliver the first of two sermons on God Working for Good at the 10 30 a m service
The First Evangelical United Brethren Church begins Sunday with a school at 9:30 a.m. The sermon at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. E R Turner is titled The Blessed Merciful. Youth activities meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Sunshine Circle room.
Sunday school starts at 9:00 with Charles Allen Jr as superintendent. The 11:30 a.m. sermon is by Rev H Kilgore. At 3:00 p.m. Rev Amburgey of South Lebanon leads the service. HYPU meets at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m.
Calvary Methodist Church School will meet at 9 15 under superintendent J F Seibold. The morning worship at 10 30 features a sermon titled It Can Happen Here.
Under Alva Taylor supervision the First Baptist Church holds a 10 40 a m service with Rev John I Parr delivering the sermon Open Communion observed. The society meets at 6 p m junior Hi at 6 50 p m and senior Hi fellowship at 7 p m.
Pleasant Ridge and Jacksonburg hold Sunday services with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m James Crout serves as superintendent at Pleasant Ridge Youth Fellowship at the grange at 6 30 p m The Rev Lloyd E Davis is pastor for both churches This notice outlines the schedule for both communities.
The English monarch Charles II was described as a quarter Scottish, a quarter Danish, a quarter French, and a quarter Italian. This reflects the multinational lineage anchored in his royal heritage and dynastic alliances across Europe.
Willard V. Payne of Middletown Ohio has been named administrator of the estate of John Miholski deceased in Madison Township Butler County. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated August 1950 by Probate Judge Oscar R. Leiser. Attorney G W A Wilmer. Aug. 12-19-26.
Case No. 35045 Estates notice appoints Elsie Prater of Middletown Ohio as Administratrix of Everett Prater deceased Butler County creditors must file claims within months or be barred. Dated July 12 1950 Probate Judge H O Finkelman Attorney Aug 12 19 26.
The church notice outlines the Christian Science Lesson Sermon for Sunday August 20 1950. The Golden Text from Daniel praises God’s wisdom and might. Correlative citations from the Bible and Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy emphasize Mind as God governed and healing through divine Mind.
Activities listed for the week include the First Church of God board meeting Tuesday Bible study at 8 p.m. and choir rehearsals at 7 30 p.m. at the Holiness Tabernacle. Union Baptist senior choir meets at 8 p.m. at the church.
Brethren Church administration meets at 7 30 p m in Sunshine Circle Room Union Baptist holds prayer service at 8 p m Second Baptist midweek Bible study at 7 45 p m at First Church of God Main St Church of God Prayer and praise 7 30 p m Oakland Presbyterian church school teachers 7 30 p m Mt Zion Baptist prayer service 7 30 p m at the church
A fragmented church notices list many Christain gatherings including Ascension Episcopal Holy Communion at 10 am, Jehovah's Witnesses Ministry School 7 30 pm, First Church of God Ladies Home Missions 9 pm, Gospel Chorus at Second Baptist Church, and Union Baptist Church Faithful Few Club at 9 pm.
Senior choir at Second Baptist Church and cottage prayer at First Church of God on Main Street. A tent service at Blue Ball features a 7 45 p m start while Church of God cottage prayer runs at 7 30 p m along with Holiness Tabernacle prayer service at 7 30 p m.
Saturday schedule lists Youth for Christ and God's Community Church services at 7 30 p m and First Church of God Youth for Christ Rally at 7 45 p m with evening observances.
CHARDON AP Civilian Defense in Ohio will need between 15000 and 18000 air raid spotters and a corps of about 8000 to replace the National Guard. Dr William E Warner state Civilian Defense executive director announced at a Chamber of Commerce meeting A 16 battalion corps would be mobile reserve if federal duty calls. The warning net covers 800 observation posts with reports to centers in Columbus and Canton Radar to be used and warnings to communities passed from 16 points to police chief controls.
Robert R. Langenbahn, 58, died after being struck by a freight train at the Powers Street crossing of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Cumminsville, a Cincinnati area neighborhood. The accident occurred last night and is under investigation.
Calendar for multiple churches lists service times and programs including Sunday school morning and evening worship and youth activities at First Baptist Grace Mount Zion New Era New Hope Second Baptist Union Baptist with pastors and locations specified.
Several churches publish weekly schedules including Central Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave led by Pastor L Francis Scheffier with Bible school at 9 30 am and services at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm. Also Society lists Wayne Dunn Sr at 405 Gideon Road with Bible study 9 30 am worship 10 20 am and 11 30 am, and First Church of Christ at 1914 First Ave under Rev W D Brock with Bible school 9 15 am morning worship 10 30 am. Enterprise Baptist Church at 3000 Yankee Rd led by Rev Roy D Potter lists Sunday school 10 am service 11 am Youth 6 30 pm and evening 7 30 pm with Thursday prayer at 7 pm. Mayfield Baptist Church near North Winton St in Mayfield with minister Joseph Carl offers Sunday school 10 am preaching 11 am, evening 7 30 pm and Thursday prayer 7 30 pm.
The Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday school at 9 30 am and services at 11 am at 200 Central Ave. A testimonial meeting is held Wednesdays at 8 pm, with the reading room open daily except holidays from 1 39 to 4 pm.
Multiple Church of God locations list pastors and weekly services. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD Crawford at Logan with Dr R C Caudill leads morning worship at 10:30 AM and evening service at 7:40 PM. CHURCH OF GOD TABERNACLE at 3031 Yankee Rd led by Rev C T Walters with services from 9:46 AM to 7:30 PM including youth fellowship. 1626 Smith St led by Rev B Cummings with 8:45 AM school and 10:45 AM worship plus 6:30 PM youth and 7:30 PM evangelistic. Cottage prayer meeting Saturdays 7:30 PM. MAIN ST CHURCH OF GOD at First Ave and Main St offers Youth for Christ 7:30 PM Saturdays, Sunday school 2:30 PM, worship 3:15 PM, and Wednesday prayer 7:30 PM.
The Church of the Brethren at 705 Moore Street announces Sunday school at 10 am, morning worship at 11 am, and Bible study with worship at 1:30 pm led by Rev CW Waratler.
The Church of the Ascension on Mc Gee Ave and Park Dr lists services and groups. Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Church school at 9 30 a.m. Sermon at 11 a.m. Young People's Fellowship at 7 p.m. Ascension Junior League at 7 p.m. Men's Club meets first Monday, Women's Guild second Tuesday, Vincent Society third Thursday. Rector is Rev Hughes Garvin.
At St Pauls Evangelical and Reform Church 114 South Broad Street Rev Harold H Jung Bible school 9 15 a m Worship 10 15 a m Wednesday Girls Choir 6 30 p m Senior Choir 7 30 p m Saturday Catechetical class 9 30 a m
The Rev John Papadopulos, pastor, services Sundays and holidays at 0 15 am noon.
Beth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave lists Friday night service at 8 p.m. Saturday service at 8 p.m., Sunday school at 10 a.m., Hebrew school at 10 a.m., and weekday Hebrew hours Monday through Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. Rabbi David Korb is the pastor.
The church lists Sunday worship at 10 30 a m with additional events including a 7 30 p m Ladies Society on the first Thursday a 2 30 pm Brotherhood on the second Wednesday an am Luther League on the first Wednesday and a 7 30 pm service. Located at 1014 First Ave Charles P Creseman T M supply pastor Sunday school 6 45 am sermon 10 45 am.
Sunday morning worship described with Endeavor League. Evening and weekly services listed including Tuesday and Wednesday activities. Co Rev R B Taylor at 1017 Columbia Ave with morning services at 9:30 and 11. Christian study 6:30 pm and choir/prayer meetings 7:40 pm on Wednesday.
South Broad Street Calvary Methodist led by Rev Fletcher E Shoup holds Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. worship at 10:36 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. First Methodist at 126 South Broad Street, Rev Kenneth S Learey, offers Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Children's Church also at 10:30 a.m. Teens and Twenties Fellowship at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday choir and church night listed.
Phillips Chapel at 615 Ninth Ave led by Rev Moses J Hayes lists Sunday school at 10 am, morning worship, and evening worship at 7 pm. The notice emphasizes regular weekend services and church leadership.
The Rev M E Clay presides at services including Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 11 08 am N YPS at 6 30 pm evangelistic service and midweek service at 7 30 pm locations noted at 1701 Columbia Avenue with away midweek schedule listed.
Bethlehem Temple First Pentecostal at 1219 Young Street led by Elder C Holiday holds prayer at 6 am, Sunday school at 10 am, morning worship at 11:30 am with afternoon and evening services and altar prayer. Lakeside Church of God at 2010 Clayton Street led by Rev D A Biggs holds Sunday school 10 am, worship 11 am, evangelistic service 6 pm, Wednesday prayer 7:30 pm, Friday Young People 7:30 pm.
Avalon Cuys erland Presbyterian and First Presbyterian churches list service times. Avalon Cuys erland shows Bible school 9:30, morning 10:45, Endeavor 6:30, evening 7:30, prayer 7:30 Wednesday. First Presbyterian at First Ave and Main lists Sunday School 8:30, morning 10:45, Young People's 6:30. Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian at Sheffield and Plymouth lists Sunday School 8:30, morning 10:45, evening 7:30, Wednesday prayer 7:30.
The article lists services and activities at Oakland Presbyterian Church on Woodlawn Ave and Garfield St led by Rev Richard E. Moore. Sunday school 9:15 am morning worship 10:30 am Christian Endeavor 6:30 pm, Wednesday choir 7 pm, deacon’s meeting 7 pm.
The Rev Colin H Campbell, pastor. Sunday school 9:30 am. Morning worship 10:30 am. YPC 6:30 pm. Wednesday prayer 7:4 pm.
Holy Trinity Manchester and Clark St John Roman Catholic Curtis and First St Mary Catholic Central Ave St Peter Claver Catholic 14 Eighth Ave outline multiple parish mass times. Includes low masses at 6 30 am high mass benediction at 10 am and weekday masses 7 am with rosary and benediction on Fridays.
Citadel South Cana church led by Kenneth D Sharp offers Sunday School at 9:45 am worship at 11 am and Young People's at 6:45 pm with open air service at 7:30 pm and salvation meeting at 8 pm A Wednesday prayer meeting occurs at 8 pm Garfield Mission at 140 Garfield St has Sunday School at 10 am and worship at 6:30 pm with Young People's at 6:30 pm and Wednesday service at 7:30 pm Rolling Mill Park Outpost Finley Ave and Pershing St lists Mrs Clella Stamper as superintendent with church school at 10 am and Friday prayer at 6 pm Miltonville Outpost Miltonville O Mrs Kenneth D Sharp has Sunday School at 11 am and holiness meeting at 11 am and Friday service at 8 pm.
Schedule details for Brethren church and Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren outline weekly services. Brethren church at 9 Baltimore Street lists Sunday school 9 30 am morning worship 10 30 am Christian Endeavor 6 30 pm prayer 7 30 pm Wednesday. Maple Park at 3109 Illinois Avenue led by Rev James H Riley lists Sunday school 9 30 am morning worship 10 30 am Youth Fellowship 6 30 pm evening worship 7 30 pm.
Church services listed for 2025 include morning worship at 7 30 a m at Logan Ave plus Church School at 10 30 a m and evening worship at 7 30 a m Zion League meets Wednesdays at 7 30 p m.
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran at 212 So Broad St Hugo G Schmidt D D pastor. Sunday school at 9 15 a.m. Morning worship follows.
The Seventh Day Adventist Church at 48 North Broad Street lists Sabbath School at 2 30 pm and church service at 1 30 pm on Saturday. A missionary meeting is in the Initz Room and YMCA activities occur Friday at 7 30 pm.
A compact listing of church addresses, pastors, and weekly services across multiple parishes. Includes American Rescue Workers at 801 Second Ave with Sunday school at 10 am and evening worship at 7 pm, Church of God assemblies led by Rev J A Burnett with Sunday school and evening services, and other congregations such as Church of God on Yankee Rd, Fifth Ave and Lincoln St, Four Square Church on Clinton St, Friendship Baptist Church, BYP.U timings, and Full Gospel Tabernacle on North Verity Pkwy with morning and evening services and midweek prayer.
Multiple church listings outline weekly services for Monroe Methodist Monroe United Presbyterian Town Community Church East town Trenton Mennonite Church Trenton Nazarene Church Union Chapel EF 6O. routes and addresses not provided. Services include Sunday school morning worship and evening activities with various prayer and youth programs across several congregations.
Mt Pleasant Baptist Church, one mile north of Peasttown on State Route 4, Eldon A Hutchison minister. Divine worship at 10 45 am.
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