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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1949
Page
3
The Psalmist hid God word in the heart to be guided by Him and keep from sin. Old Testament writers equated the word with God’s law and righteousness, a heart that guides actions by divine commandments, a standard the New Testament fulfills with love and the Spirit. Obedience to God within remains humanity’s highest aim.
Oakland Presbyterian Church opens with the junior church at 9:15 a m conducted by superintendent William Van Gulen. The Rev Richard E Moore will deliver the 10:30 a m sermon. Choir meets Wednesday at 7 p m for fall rehearsal. all who sang last year urged to attend.
Union Baptist Church opens school at 9 30 a m led by superintendent Miss Annetta Moore to discuss Exalting the Word of God. Morning worship at 10 45 a m with Rev R N Robinson on Saved by Hope. Senior choir picnic at German Town Dam Sunday, gathering at the church 1 30 p m. Evening service at 7 30 p m with Rev Robinson preaching.
Morning worship at 10 45 led by Mrs Margaret Clapp on the organ. Interim pastor Dr Don D Tullis will preach The Two Of Me using Romans 7 21 as text. Congregational meeting to follow with Dr J Miller Gold of Van Wert Ohio moderating. Members are urged to attend.
Second Baptist Sunday school convenes at 9 30 a m under W C Herndon superintendent. Lesson Exalting the Word of God discussed. Morning worship at 11 with deacon devotions. B Y P U meets at 6 p m followed by 8 p m evening worship. Choir No 2 reherses Tuesday and midweek service Wednesday. senior choir practice Friday.
The Gideon Road Church of Christ schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m with The Grateful Samaritan as the study topic. Paul Brown preaches at 10 20 a m on The Charge of Satan and conducts vocal music at 7 p m. Eugene Brandenburg delivers the 7 45 p m sermon with communion to follow. Midweek Bible study is set for Wednesday at 7 p m.
Mt Zion Baptist schedules Sunday school at 9 30 with Monroe Smith as superintendent and the topic Exalting the Word of God Deacons lead devotions at the 11 o clock service Rev F H Hampton will speak on Communion with God B Y P VII meets at 6 30 with Willie Bankston in charge and midweek prayer Wednesday at 7 30.
Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church hosts a week long lesson led by Harry S. Bailey at 9 30 a m. Rev Frank E Sowards directs morning and evening services at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m. Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Rev Sewards and Rev Duff. The Sunday 7 30 p m service marks the revival’s end.
Morning worship at 10 a m led by J E Harley superintendent. 11 a m sermon by Dr M L Breeding of Lane Metropolitan Church Cleveland. 3 30 p m service under Rev J D Ruffin of First Baptist New Miami. 7 p m guest Rev W E Richardson Mt Zion Springfield Ohio and his choir and congregation.
Church program lists Saturday Youth for Christ at 7 30 p m with classes for all ages. Worship service at 3 15 p m led by Rev Williams with classes for all ages. Midweek prayer and praise on Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
Monroe United Presbyterian will hold a Bible School at 9 30 a m led by Earl L Steward and a 10 40 a m worship service with Y P C U in charge Reports from Geneva Conference delegates will be given Y P C U meets at 7 30 p m and regular evening service at 7 30 p m at the church
New Era Samuel Baldwin as superintendent leads 9 15 a m Sunday school with the topic Exalting the Word of God. The Young Men's Aid handles 10 45 a m devotions. Rev Joseph Pate preaches at 11. Weekly prayer is Wednesday 7 p m. Missionary Society meets Thursday 6 30 p m. Young Women's Guild presents Samuel Bennett baritone at 5 p m with Mrs Hazel Jones Howard and Community Choir under Mrs August Knox. Evening service follows recital. The Willing Workers Club meets Monday 7 p m and junior choir rehearsal is Tuesday 4 40 p m.
Sunrise prayer at 6 a m followed by Sunday school at 9 45 a m directed by Mrs Daisy Smith. Rev H K Kilgore pastor leads morning worship at 11 30 a m H Y P U meets at 6 30 p m with Rev Willie Robinson in charge. Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m revival from September 5 with noon daily tabernacle open for prayer Tuesday and Friday at 7 45 p m.
Elk Creek Baptist Church in Elk Creek South Dakota opens Sunday school at 11 a.m. with George Coldiron as superintendent. The Rev. Joseph Carr preaches at 11 a.m. on To Be Absent from the Body is to be at Home with the Lord. B T U begins at 7 p.m. and the 8 p.m. service topic is We Would See Jesus. Midweek prayer and Bible study start at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
The Bethlehem Lutheran church school meets at 9 15 a m with morning worship at 10 30 a m led by Dr Hug Schmidt and sermon by Dr H G Schmidt. The Ladies Society meets Thursday at 230 p m marking the fall program opening. teachers meet Thursday evening and the choir rehearses Friday evening.
Jehovah's Witnesses announce weekly study sessions at 2304 Central Ave. on Sunday at 7 30 p m using the Watchtower. Tuesday Bible study begins at 8 p m using the Kingdom is at Hand as an aid. Thursday 7 30 p m service meeting followed by Theocratic Ministry School.
Churches urge submitters to send notices to the Church Editor by Thursday after noon. Notices may be mailed or delivered by courier to reach the desk in time for publication.
The First Methodist Church continues its summer series with a 10 30 a m sermon by Rev Kenneth Lear ey on Mountain Climbing Moods. Esther Russell and Esther Hoover Phillips lead worship with piano. Nursery care is provided. Church school starts at 9 30. Fall rally plans are announced soon. Youth notes include Miami Valley Chautauqua echoes. Church office reopens next week with secretary Mrs Norman Lindsay back from vacation.
The Church of the Brethren holds Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m with Rev C W Warstler delivering Not Peace But A Sword. No evening service. A business meeting Thursday September 1 at 8 p m will elect officers for the year starting October 1.
Pleasant Ridge and Jacksonburg schedule sermons at 9 30 a m and 10 30 a m with two ministers Desmond Stamper Florence Wilson and James Crout named as Sunday school superintendent. Annual church officer election will follow the service.
The First E U B Church will hold worship and Holy Communion at 10 30 am with Dr E R Turner returning to the pulpit after months away. Church school starts at 9 30 am and Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 pm in the Sunshine Circle Room. Trustees meet Wednesday 8 pm in the church office and Ladies Aid Society Friday 7 30 pm in the Willing Workers Room.
New Hope Baptist Church sets 9 30 a m Sunday school on Exalting The Word of God. Morning worship at 10 45 a m features Dr S C Richards with a sermon God Caring For His Own Vineyard. BVU meeting at 6 30 p m and LUBF at Mrs Bessie Thompson 925 Garden Ave Monday 8 p m.
The Ascension Episcopal Church plans Holy Communion at 8 a.m. with birthdays prayed for. Rev. S. Hughes Garvin leads the Adult Bible Class at Chautauqua at 10 a.m. He returns for morning prayer and sermon at the Church of the Ascension with Mrs. Ernest Rathman as organist and the choir directed by Vincent Carter.
Easy and colorful way to redecorate a child or guest room is to make bedspreads draperies and pillows of felt. It comes in a wide range of decorator colors and needs no hemming.
Notice of appointment in Case No. 24311 for the estate of Mamie Meehan also known as Mary Meehan, deceased of Middletown Ohio. Gerald E Meehan named executor. creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated August 8 1949. Probate Judge Oscar R Leiser. Attorney Robert T Sullivan. Publication dates August 13 20 27.
The讀 Sunday lesson centers on Christ Jesus and God’s love. It cites John 3 16 and Matthew 4 23 with Science and Health references noting Jesus healing through Spirit and the religion of Love.
The First Church of God schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m with buses to Mayfield Maple Park and Clifton Farms. Morning service at 10 35 with Rev C Duane White leading music and Dr R C Caudill speaking on Pentecost and The Holy Ghost. At 2 30 p m the youth present a program for city jail inmates. Evening evangelistic service at 7 45 led by Rev Flavy Buster Brown with music by Rev White. Weekday speaking in Hamilton Monday to Friday by Dr Caudill. Wednesday prayer service at 7 45 directed by Rev White. Saturday Youth for Christ Rally at 7 45 in charge of church youth.
Gov. Frank J. Lausche completed the appointments for a commission to study disability unemployment insurance for Ohioans. He named three new members: Dr. Edison L. Bowers, J. Vincent Aug, and Herbert L. Lannert, joining six previously named senators and representatives.
Charles Rose of Roseland Arkansas was reelected president of the National Flying Farmers Association at the annual meeting in Fort Collins. About 1,500 delegates flew some 400 planes to attend the conference as Al Ward Sr. of Akron Ohio was chosen secretary and treasurer.
Legal Notice No. 1066 invites sealed proposals for chimney and flue repair and wall painting at Fire Station No 1 Middletown Ohio. Bids due Sept 13 1949 at 12 noon EST, with bid forms plans and specs available Room 311 City Building.
First Baptist at 119 South Main Street led by Rev. John J. Parr offers Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 10 45 am junior fellowship 4 pm and senior fellowship 7 pm with Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm. Grace Baptist at Wilbraham and Wilmore led by Howard Sears offers Sunday school 9 30 am worship 10 50 am evangelistic service 7 pm and Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm.
Mt Zion Baptist at 1502 Baltimore St. announces services led by Rev. F. H. Hampton. Prayer at 6 a.m. Sunday school at 2:30 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. B Y P U 6:30 p.m. Evening worship 8 p.m. Wednesday prayer 7 p.m.
The Rev. Joseph Pate leads services at New Era Baptist on Young Street. Sunday school starts at 9 15 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m B Y P L A at 6 30 p m and evening services at 7 30 p m.
Dr Richards leads New Hope Baptist at 717 18th Ave with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 and evening service at 7 30. U B F Club meets Monday at 7 00 p m.
The Rev T M Campbell pastor invites at Second Baptist church 116 South Verity Parkway. Sunday school 9 30 a m morning worship 11 00 a m B Y U 6 00 p m evening service 6 00 p m Wednesday prayer 7 30 p m.
Union Baptist at 508 18th Ave led by Rev R L Robinson holds Sunday school at 9 30 am and worship at 11 am with Young People's meeting at 6 pm.
The Central Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave lists Bible school at 9:30 a.m. worship at 10:30 a.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer at 2:30 p.m. Crusaders for Christ meet Saturday at 7:30 p.m. under Pastor L. Francis Scheffler.
Wayne Dunn Sr minister leads Bible study at 9 30 am and worship at 10 20 am every Sunday with communion at 11 30 am and singing practice at 11 30 am. Evening worship and midweek Bible study are scheduled for 7 00 pm Wednesday.
The First Church of Christ lists Bible school at 9 15 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m with Rev WD Brock overseeing.
Sunday school at 9 30 am and services at 11 am with a testimonial meeting on Wednesday at 8 pm. Reading room open daily except Sunday and holidays from 1 30 to 4 pm at 2000 Central Ave.
First Church of God Crawford at Logan led by Dr. R C Caudill holds church school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting is on Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
The Church of God Tabernacle at 3031 Yankee Road lists services led by Rev. C. T. Walters. Morning worship at 9:45, youth fellowship at 10:45, evangelistic service at 6:45, and Wednesday prayer at 7:30 p.m.
Meadowlawn Church of God at 1628 Smith Street lists services and meetings. Rev F B Cummins leads Sunday school at 9 45, morning worship at 10 45, Youth Fellowship 6 30, Evangelistic service 7 30, Wednesday prayer 7 30, Cottage prayer meeting Saturday 7 30.
The Church of the Brethren at 1705 Moore Street led by Rev. C W Warstler offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. Bible study and 7:30 p.m. on Sundays. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m.
The Church of the Ascension on Me Gee Ave and Park Dr lists 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 under Rector Rev Hughes Garvin.
At 114 South Broad St the Rev. Harold H. Jung outlines Bible school at 9 15 a m worship at 10 15 a m Wednesday Girls Choir at 6 30 p m Senior Choir at 7 30 p m and Saturday catechetical instruction at 9 30 a m
Calvary Methodist Church will convene at 10 30 a m with Reverend Fletcher E Shoup preaching on What does it mean to be a Christian Mrs Winifred Sabo will be guest soloist A Sunday School picnic is set for Armco Park immediately after the service Midweek prayer service will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
Notice announces Margaret Verna Williams Fryzelka of Sandusky Ohio appointed Administratrix De Bonis Non With the Will Annexed of Verna Compton Ralston deceased late of Butler County Ohio. Dated June 18 1949. OSCAR R. LEISE Probate Judge. Walter R. Bender Attorney.
The Greek Orthodox St Constantine and Helene church lists Sunday and holiday service hours from 9.15 a.m. to noon at 1215 First Ave. The note specifies religious observances on Sundays and holidays.
Beth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave lists Friday night service at 8pm and Saturday service at 8:30am. Sunday school begins at 10am, Hebrew school runs Monday to Thursday from 4 to 6 pm.
Church school at 9 30 a m morning worship 10 45 a m Zion League 6 30 p m evening worship 7 30 p m at 2025 Logan Avenue services listed with times and weekly gatherings for the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran at 212 So Broad St lists pastor Hugo G Schmidt. Sunday school 9 15 a m morning worship 10 30 a m evening worship 7 30 p m ladies society first Thursday 2 30 p m brotherhood second Wednesday 8 p m Luther League first Wednesday 7 30 p m.
The Zion United Lutheran church on Ave and Charles P Cressman lists a supply pastor with Sunday school and a sermon at 10:45 am. The notice notes service at 5.7 as well and indicates morning worship at 9 am.
Bethel A M F Church located at 1017 Columbia Ave lists Rev E Taylor as pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 11 am. Christian Endeavor League at 6 30 pm. Evening worship at 7 30 pm. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm. Tuesday choir practice at 7 pm.
Calvary Methodist at 11 South Broad presents morning worship at 9:15 with Rev. V. Lacy as pastor. Christian Endeavor follows at 4:30. Evening service at 7:30. Wednesday prayer meeting also at 7:30.
The church at 126 South Broad Street with Rev. Kenneth S Learey as pastor lists Sunday school at 9:30 am and morning worship at 10:30 am Children’s Church at 10:30 am Teens and Twenties Fellowship at 6:25 pm and Wednesday choir and church night.
The Rev Moses J Hayes preaches at Phillips Chapel Methodist Church located at 615 Ninth Ave. Morning worship is at 10 am and evening worship at 7 pm on Sundays.
Sunday school at 9 30 am and morning worship at 10 30 am. NYPS at 6 30 pm Evangelistic service at 7 30 pm Wednesday midweek service at 7 30 pm. Rev M E Clay pastor leads services at Columbia Avenue location.
Elder C. Holiday leads at 1219 Young Street with prayer at 6 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11:30 a.m. Afternoon and evening services follow with altar prayer and testimony at 7:30 p.m.
The Lakeside Church of God at 2010 Clayton Street lists services led by Rev. D. A. Biggs. Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship 11 a.m. evening evangelistic service 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer 7:30 p.m. Friday Young People's 7:30 p.m.
The Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 2711 North Verity Parkway lists Bible school at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Carter leads the congregation.
First Presbyterian on First Ave and Main St lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m and Young People's meeting at 5 45 p m led by pastor Dr D D Tullis.
The Rev. Frank E. Sowards pastors the Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Sheffield and Plymouth Streets. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a.m. Morning worship at 10 45 a.m. Evening worship at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting also at 7 30 p.m.
The Oakland Presbyterian Church at Woodlawn Avenue and Garfield Street lists Rev Richard E. Moore as pastor. Sunday school at 9 15 a.m morning worship 10 30 a.m Christian Endeavor 6 30 p.m Wednesday choir 7 p.m deacons meeting 8 p.m.
The Rev Colin H Campbell leads at United Presbyterian Church with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 0 and Y P C at 6 30 p m Wednesday prayer at 7 45 p m
Manchester and Clark church lists services led by Msgr James Fr McNary and Fr Walter Sternert with Low Masses at 6 30 and 11 30 a m Children s Mass at 8 30 am High Mass and Benediction at 10 am across the day
Curtis and First hosts St John Roman Catholic services led by Rev. John Oberlander with Rev. James F. Frommeyer as assistant. Low Masses at 6 30 am 8 15 am and 11 30 am, High Mass Benediction at 10 am Rosary and Benediction at 2 30 pm Holy Day Masses at 5 30 6 15 6 30 and 11 30 am.
St Mary Catholic at 3709 Central Ave lists Rev Sylvester Huser as pastor. Masses at 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. Weekday Masses at 7 a.m. Rosary Novena and Benediction Friday at [unreadable].
The Rev Paul V Golembiewski presides at St Peter Claver Catholic Church 814 Eighth Ave with Low Masses at 7 30 and 9 30 a m Benediction Rosary and Benediction at 7 30 p m weekday Masses 7 a m and Friday devotion.
Captain Kenneth D Sharp lists church activities for Sunday and midweek events. Sunday School at 9 45 am worship service at 10 am Young People at 6 45 pm open air service 7 30 pm salvation meeting 8 pm Wednesday prayer at 8 pm.
Garfield Mission at Garfield Street lists Sunday school at 10 a m worship service at 6 30 p m Young People meeting also 6 30 p m Wednesday service at 7 30 p m with all times shown in p m format and no other details.
Mrs Clella Stamper, superintendent, church school 10 a.m. Friday prayer 8 p.m. at Finley Ave and Pershing St. local outpost briefing announced.
Mrs. Kenneth D. Sharp announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a holiness meeting at 11 a.m. Friday service is at 8 p.m. Local church notices highlight weekly religious gatherings and times.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren Church services listed with address 3109 Illinois Ave Rev James Rileyee presiding Sunday school 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m Youth Fellowship 6 30 p m Evening worship 7 30 p m
The Seventh Day Adventist Church at 48 North Broad Street with Elder Orvel Canada as pastor lists Sabbat school at 1 3 p.m. Church service and Missionary meeting follow. Friday activities include YMCA events at 8 18 p.m. and a community gathering.
Maj and Mrs F Fordyce lead the rescue workers at 801 Second Ave. Sunday school starts at 10 am with jail service at 3:36 pm and evening worship at 7 pm. Wednesday cottage prayer meets at 7 pm.
The Rev J H Burnett leads services after Sunday School at 10 30 am and Sunday evening at 7 pm Regular midweek services are at 7 pm Wednesday and Saturday at 7 pm.
The Church of God in Malvern lists Saturday and Sunday worship services at 7 30 p m with Mr Jake Lewis serving as supervisor and contact. Local congregation members are invited to attend.
The Church of God on Ave and Lincoln St led by Elder T G McDonald schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 a m Young People gathering in the afternoon and evening worship at 7 p m
The Four Square Church at 24 Clinton Street hosts a morning service at 10 30 and an evangelistic service at 7 30 in the evening.
The Rev. J. W. Sullivan presides at 2710 North Verity Parkway church. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. with morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening evangelistic service is at 7 p.m. The Pentecostal youth group meets Saturday at 7:20 p.m. Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Dr Daniel C Campbell and Pastor S A Livingston lead Bible school at 9 30 a m and bacon service at 10 40 a m Youth fellowship at 7 30 p m Evening service at 8 15 p m Wednesday prayer at 7 p m emeritus status noted
Peastown Community Church led by Rev. Chester Nelson schedules Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship follows at 10:45 a.m. A young people's service is noted for Thursday.
Trenton Ohio Tuesday or Sunday timings list morning service at 10 30 a m with Sunday school at 9 45 a m prayer mission society first Thursday women society second Thursday and young people society fourth Thursday.
The Trenton Nazarene Church in North Miami Street Trenton Ohio lists Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 30 am N Y P S at 7 pm evening service at 7 30 pm and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm with Rev A M Wilson as pastor.
The Rev W Bryan Green leads Union Chapel E U B on Route 4 at Kiester Rd with Sunday school at 9:30 am worship at 10:30 am and youth fellowship at 6:45 pm and evening service at 7:45 pm Weekly prayer is Wednesday at 7:30 pm.
West Elkton Ohio announces services at 9 am each Sunday led by Rev Doran Robling with Sunday school at 10 am. This notice lists church and pastor and weekly schedule for the West Elkton E U B Church.
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