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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1955
Page
3
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church will observe communion in the 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. services with Rev H C Grunewald speaking on Christ is Knocking. Church School meets at 9:15 a.m. Members are invited tonight at midnight for bell ringing and prayer by the pastor.
Meadowlawn Church of God lists Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. led by superintendent Mrs Mildred Meadows. Communion at 10:45 a.m. with Rev John J Williams delivering the sermon. Young People service at 6:30 p.m. evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. by the pastor.
Sunday School gathers at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 40 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m at the Frening church on Tytus Avenue.
The Rev. Willard Wilcox will speak at 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. services. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. with Superintendent Harrison Wallace directing.
Sunday School begins at 10 am on 1715 Oxford State Rd. Worship services follow at 11 am and 6 30 pm with the sermon by the Rev W Hughes.
The Rev. Dave Kincaid will speak at both the 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. services. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m.
The C Church Of God holds Sunday School at 9 30 am with worship at 10 45 am and 7 pm. The Rev Arthur Millers serves as pastor.
Sunday School meets during the same hours as the 9 30 and 1 a m Communion services, indicating coordinated worship times.
Church School meets at 9 15 a m with Superintendent Chester Tomilson The evangelist E win Bobbitt speaks at 10 30 a m on Fillins in the Gaps The Lord's Supper will be observed with John Stalls leading service
Charles Murphy will sing on Sunday at 7 8 30 and 10 and Benediction will be held Friday evening at p.m. The readings and hours indicate a church musical schedule with multiple singing times and a Friday service.
The Veterans Administration says about 650000 GI home loans were made in 1955, totaling over seven billion dollars in principal, with 4.26 million loans underwritten since 1944 totaling about 33 billion. Repayment lag shows only eight billion repaid, defaults remain minimal, and net loss so far is 18700 dollars with further recovery expected.
Biblical reflection on Philippians 1 21 emphasizes Paul living for Christ as the present purpose and viewing death as gain. The message frames Christ as the source of happiness now and in the life to come, with motives secondary to faith.
The Church of God on Grand Ave opens Sunday with Sunday School at 9 30 led by Supt Edward Carberry and an 11 o clock worship service featuring the Rev Clifford Hutchinson.
The Rev Rodney Vernon will speak at Red Lion at 9 30 a m and at Springboro at 10 45 a m Sunday. Sunday Schools meet at Red Lion 10 30 a m and at Springboro 9 30 a m.
The Saviour's Last Word will be Rev G F Carter's sermon topic at the 10 45 a m service. Rev J D Miller will administer the Lord's Supper. Sunday School is at 9 30 a m. CYF meets at 1 p m.
The First Church of God schedules Sunday school at 9 00 a m. The 10 40 a m service features Dr C Caudill on Gods People Need a Vision and the 7 p m service presents his talk How May We the Time.
Trenton Lutheran will hold Sunday School at 9 15 and 11 a m with Supt Howard Woodrey. At 10 15 a m a service features Rev Arnold J Green who will discuss Christian Progress in the New Year.
The Rev. C. N. Flanigan preaches the 10:45 a.m. sermon on Travel Guides for 1956. Youth Fellowship holds its meeting at 6 p.m. Watch night services begin tonight at 10.
The Ger mon topic of the Rev. Robert Nix is for the 10 36 a m service with Miss Phyllis Holland as soloist. Sunday School convenes at 9 30 a m with Supt Clarence Steele.
The Christian Science services Sunday present a lesson sermon titled God with readings from the King James Bible and Mary Baker Eddy references. Isaiah promises peace for those who rely on God, stating Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee because he trusteth in thee.
Calvary Methodist lists no 8:30 a.m. service and notes a 10:20 service with recognitions for students and servicemen. Patricia Hillman, county Prince of Peace Contest winner, speaks on "The Pattern of Peace." Nursery runs at 10:20, Church School at 9:20 under Supt. Dean Williams. Youth Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m.
The Central Church of Christ resumes with Bible School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m led by Donald E Arnold The Lord s Supper is observed at 10 45 a m A youth rally for the Miami Valley Area gathers at the Church of Christ in Eaton at 2 30 p m and Victory Hour starts at 7 30 p m
Morning worship at First Baptist at 10 30 a m with Rev G Walter Weber speaking on Only the Brave Ride On Tom Reed to sing soloist duties during the service.
The Elder Willard Willis will address Arabia Baptist Mission during the 10 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. services, delivering messages for the day.
Kings Mills Baptist Bible School gathers at 9 45 a m with Supt Manford McGuffey. The Rev H L Culley will speak at both the 10 45 a m worship and 7 30 p m evangelistic services.
The Rev. Willie Lakes will speak on Stronger Churches Make Better Communities at the 11 a.m. worship service. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. The 7:30 p.m. service features Examination Before the Lord's Supper. BTU meets at 6:30 p.m.
The Rev. W. C. Silven will speak at the Mason Presbyterian Church 10:45 a.m. worship service.
Paul Wilson Middletown safety director presented a film titled The Case of Officer Halli brand at the Optimist Club noon meeting. Robert Keays, 1956 Home Show committee chairman, announced the group’s unusual idea for the upcoming club show. Jake Seibold was yesterday’s program chairman.
Mason Pilgrim Holiness Sunday School meets at 9 30 a m The Rev Everett S Thomas will preach at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m
Enterprise Baptist announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. Rev. R. B. Potter will speak at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Young People's service is at 7 p.m. A Watch Night service occurs tonight at 8.
Miss Leah Miller of Dayton will speak at a revival starting Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Church of God on Rufus Street. Pastor H L Dillinger leads the church.
A compact listing of church meetings and church group activities for the coming week. Includes Jehovah's Witnesses Bible study and Theocratic ministry school, youth groups, prayer meetings, choirs, and special services across multiple churches in Franklin and surrounding areas.
A Bible lecture will be given at 3 30 p m in the Kingdom Hall followed by a study of the Watch Tower.
Paul Butler said he will not seek a Senate seat but did not rule out a gubernatorial bid in Indiana. He told Indiana Democratic leaders he would not be interested in the Senate under any circumstances and promised a decision before the state convention next June on running for governor.
A phony bomb in Christmas wrappings caused Times Square to shut to pedestrians and vehicles for about an hour. A newsstand operator found a ticking clock with wires in a trash basket and reported it to police, prompting a bomb squad response.
A local Louisville man reports his wife was attacked at a red light as a young man tried to drag her from their car. The assailant was repelled by the safety belt and left in exhaust fumes when the light changed.
Geneva Rose Lowe files for divorce from William Charlies Lowe in Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio case 73509 on grounds of extreme cruelty and neglect. Respond by January 28 1956 or petition may be granted. Clerk Joseph T. Kiep Deputy Norman G. Grevey. Dates Dec 17 24 31 Jan 7 14 21.
New Year’s Communion to be observed at 10 30 AM during morning worship. The 8 15 AM service has been discontinued until Lent’s first Sunday. Sunday School meets at 9 30 AM with Mrs. Vance Cribbs as superintendent. Youth Fellowship gathers at 6 30 PM.
The Church of Christ on Gideon Road holds a Bible School starting at 9:30 a.m. Wayne Dunn speaks at 10:20 a.m. on Making Resolutions and at 7:30 p.m. on What Does It Mean to Believe on Christ. Communion is observed at 11:30 a.m.
Rev. W. E. Ballinger preaches Courage for the New Year at Amanda Church 9 15 a m and at Monroe Church 10 30 a m Communion observed at both services.
The Rev. William C. Calvert preaches What's in a Name at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. The Luther League meets at 6:30 p.m.
Elizabethtown Gospel Tabernacle schedules morning worship at 10 30 a m The Christian Tabernacle of Dayton will supply speakers for the service in the absence of Rev Walter Racke.
Bethlehem Lutheran outlines worship at 10 20 a m with Rev Paul Bergdall preaching Beneath Watchful Care. Sunday School at 9 15 a m led by Supt Wayne Beall. New Year s Eve vesper at 7 30 tonight with sermon A Year To Remember.
Oakland Presbyterian Church at 9:15 a.m. led by Richard Hofferbert. Sermon by Rev. Francis M Blair at 10:30 a.m. on Drama in Real Life. Junior High W. F. at 3 p.m. Junior Choir at 4:30 p.m. Senior High W. F. at 7:30 p.m.
United Presbyterian Church schedules a 9 30 a m Sabbath School led by Donald Skinner. The 10 30 a m sermon by Rev Jerome Schulz is The Mountain of God. Schulz speaks again at 7 30 p m over WPFB. The Builders and Pioneers meet at 6 30 p m.
Union Chapel EUB holds a 10:30 a.m. worship service led by Rev. Francis Huber. Sunday School convenes at 9:30 a.m. An evening service starts at 7:30.
The Mason Methodist Church begins Sunday School at 9 30 a m The Rev Hiram Holdridee will preach at the 8 30 am and 7 30 pm services creating a full day of worship and instruction
The Mason Baptist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 45 a m Rev James Ware speaks at 11 a m and 7 p m worship services Training Union meets at 6 30 p m.
Supt Verrie Henderson leads the Church with a Sunday School session at ten in the morning. Rev P J Henry is scheduled to speak at both the 11 30 A M and 7 30 P M worship services. BYPU meetings follow the early events.
Local churches list service times and activities including First Baptist Grace Baptist Mount Zion Bethany New Era New Hope Second Baptist Union Baptist Bethelehem Evangelical Lutheran Zion Evangelical Lutheran..Services cover Sunday school morning worship and evening services with midweek prayer and youth groups. Addresses and pastors noted for each congregation.
The Enterprise Baptist Church at 3013 Seneca Street presents Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship and sermon follow. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Prayer service occurs Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Rev Roy B Potter is the pastor.
Garfield Street Sunday School at 10 am Morm worship at 30 am B Y P U at 6 am Evening service at 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer 7 20 pm Rev P J Henry pastor Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 1319 Walnut Street Sunday School at 9 30 am Morning worship 11 am Evening service 1 30 pm Wednesday prayer 7 39 pm Willie Bankston referenced.
Calvary Baptist Church at 815 Main St led by Rev. Robert H. Mizell offers Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Training Union meets at 7 p.m.
Local church notices list services at 1304 First Ave led by Donald Arnold with Bible study 9 30 am worship 10 45 am communion 10 45 am and evening 7 30 pm communion 3 30 pm bible study 7 30 am midweek schedule. Church of Christ 405 Gideon Road led by Wayne Dunn Sr bible study 9 30 am Sunday worship 10 20 am communion every Sunday 11 30 singing practice 7 pm evening worship 7 45 pm midweek bible study 7 00 pm.
The First Christian Church of Disciples of Christ at 1914 First Ave announces Bible school at 6 15 am morning worship and communion at 10 30 am Chi Rho and C YF at 6 00 pm led by Rev Edwin Bobbitt.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at 2000 Central Avenue invites Sunday school at 9:30 and service at 11:00. A later meeting and reading room hours Monday evenings and daily access except holidays are listed.
Several Church of God locations in Crawford Logan and Grand Ave publish weekly schedules. Dr R C Caudill Willard Wilcox John J Williams and Clifford Hutchinson serve as pastors with offerings across Sunday school morning and evening worship, youth services, evangelistic services, and Wednesday prayer meetings at various times and addresses.
The Church of the Ascension on McKnight Drive and McGee Avenue lists services led by Rev. Sidney Case McCammon including Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Family Service and Church School at 9 30 a.m. Morning Prayer and sermon at 11 a.m with Holy Communion on the first Sunday each month.
Wesleyan Methodist holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Superintendent Verney Treadway. The Rev H J Norman will speak at 7 30 p m in evangelistic services.
Notice to creditors that Joseph Middletown Ohio has been named Executor of the George Adams estate in Butler County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated December 23 with Henderson Estes attorney and clerk notices dated December 31 and January 7 14.
The Evangelical and Reformed St Pauls at 14 S Broad St offers worship at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. with Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. and Children's Church for ages 1 to 8 at 10:15 a.m. Rev H C Grunewald presides.
The Rev. Steven Sarigianis presides at Saint Constantine and Eleni Church located at 1215 First Ave. Services are Sundays and holidays from 9 15 am to noon.
Hebrew Sholom Congregation at 1440 First Ave. Rabbi Harry Roth leads Friday night service at 8 9o.m. and Saturday service at 8:30 a.m. Sunday Hebrew school is at 10 a.m. Monday through Thursday hours are 4 to 6 p.m.
Notice announces Phoebe A. Schmidt of Middletown Ohio named executrix of the estate of Arthur W Schmidt late of Middletown Butler County Creditors must file claims by December 9 before Judge Harry F Walsh Walter R Bender attorney dated December 17 24 31
Velma D. Gonzalez of Middletown Ohio is named Executrix of the estate of Marcos A. Gonzalez late of Madison Township Butler County Ohio. The notice appears in case number 28956 with attorney J A McIntosh. Dates listed are December 13th and December 17 24 31.
The Latter Day Saints Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints lists morning worship at 10 30 a m church school at 9 30 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m for 2024 services on Logan Ave with locations and times concise.
Church services and schedules for BethelAME Columbia Ave Calvary Methodist Broad Street First Methodist South Broad Street Phillips Chapel CME 615 Oh Ave list Sunday schools worship times youth fellowships and nursery details across multiple congregations. Rev. C N Flani Rev Oliver Hail Rev Louis KR Walter Rev L McGhee lead clergy with weekly prayer and event evenings.
The Rev. L. P. Rossman leads Sunday's activities at 1st Church of the Nazarene at St. and Superior. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Midweek service 7:30 p.m. N.Y.P.S. 6:45 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Bethlehem Temple First Pentecostal at 12 iv Young St Eler Holday lists prayer at 6 am Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 30 am with afternoon and evening services Altar prayer and testimony at 1 28 pm Lakeside Church of God at 2010 Clayton St led by Rev D A Bisse offers Sunday school 10 am morning worship 11 am and evening service 6 pm Prayer Wednesday 7 30 pm Friday Young People's meeting 7 30 pm
Avalon Cumberland and Mayfield Cumberland churches list Sunday schools at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship varies by church with sessions at 10:30 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. Evening services at 7:30 or 7:40 p.m. Weekday prayers noted. pastors named include Carter West Blair and Schuiz.
Local church notices list mass times for Holy Trinity St John St Mary and St Peter Claver with pastors and assistants. Masses range from early morning 6:30 to 11:30 with high mass benediction and Holy Day services noted.
Major and Mrs Charles Johnston host Sunday School at 9 45 and Worship at 11 am Youngs hold 6 pm Open air service 7 30 pm Salvation meeting 8 pm Weekly services and prayer times listed for Citadel North Clinton site. Rolling Mill Park Outpost Finney and Pershing hosts Sunday School 10 am Young People's service 6 30 pm Ladies Home League Wednesday 1 pm. Miltonville Outpost Capt Betty Jacobs hosts Sunday School 10 am Worship 11 am Young People 6 30 pm Ladies League 8 pm.
Evangelical United Brethren at Baltimore Street led by Rev. E H Hammon with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 in the evening.
The Rev. Henry Snapp presides at Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren at 3109 Illinois Ave. Morning worship at 9 15, Sunday School at 10 15, evening worship at 7 30, Wednesday prayer service at 6 0. WSCS meets first Wednesday.
The Church of the Brethren on Tom Moore Street lists Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. and morning worship at 9:30 a.m led by the Rev. McKinley Coffman.
The Seventh Day Adventist Church at 4611 S Main St lists Elder John E Davidson as pastor. Sabbath School at 1 30 p m and worship service scheduled. mid week prayer meeting Tuesday at 8 p m. Missionary Volunteer Youth Friday at 8 p m.
A list of weekly services across multiple churches includes sundays school times, morning and evening worship, and midweek prayers. Churches named include Church of God of Ut on Assembly led by Rev Charles T Pratt, The Church of God on Yankee Rd led by Rev A B Lawson, and Moliness Tabernacle of the Universe with Rev W T Kilgore.
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