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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1956
Page
11
Rev H C Grunewald preaches at 8 30 and 10 15 am on An Open Door Mrs Thomas Bailey is soloist at the first service Vi olin soloist for the second service is Mrs Howard Wren Church council and officers will be installed during the second service Church School meets at 9 15 am
The Rev Francis M Blair delivers God As Father as the 10 30 a m sermon at Oakland Presbyterian Church Church School led by R E Hofferbert starts at 9 15 a m The annual congregational meeting follows the worship service with a noon dinner.
The Central Church of Christ Bible School starts at 9:30 a.m with Donald E Arnold as superintendent and minister. A morning evangelistic service follows at 10:30 a.m with Lord’s Supper observed. The 11 a.m. sermon is “The Preaching of John” and the Victory Hour begins at 7:30 p.m with Mr Arnold speaking on “Follow Me.”
United Presbyterian holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Donald Skinner A 10 30 a m communion service and installation of church officers follows The Rev Jerome Schulz presides with a sermon titled Redeeming Love Youth groups meet at 6 30 p m
The Rev G Walter Weber preaches at 10 30 a m on How Big Is a Speck Youth groups meet at 6 30 p m The District Prince of Peace declamation contest is at 7 p m
At 10 30 am service Rev William Calvert will speak on Beyond Human Understanding. Sunday School meets at 9 30 am. The annual congregational meeting follows the worship service. Luther League gathers at 6 3 pm.
First Presbyterian invites all to hear Dr Russell Galloway speak on It Came to Pass at the 9 30 and 11 a m services. Sunday School will be held at the same times. The annual congregational meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 p m.
Bethlehem Lutheran observ es Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Rev Paul D Bergdall will preach To the End of the Earth. Pastor emeritus Dr H G Schmidt to speak at 7:30 a.m. service on The King's Subject. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. led by Supt Wayne Beall.
Jehovah's Witnesses announce a Bible lecture at 3 30 p m in the Kingdom Hall followed by a Watch Tower study.
Anna Waiters of Middletown Ohio named Administratrix of the estate of Maud E Griffith aka Maud E Griffiths, deceased of Butler County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated January 4 1956. Probate notices appear with Walter Bender as attorney Jan 7 14 21.
Janice Lewis and Jerry S. McGuire are named as petitioners in two Butler County Ohio cases seeking divorce on grounds of gross neglect of duty and wilful absence. Defendants have until February 18 1956 to answer. Clerk Joseph T. Kiep and deputies oversee the proceedings. The notices list unknown residences and designate next friends where applicable.
Dr. R C Caudill will speak at the 10 40 a m service on Christ King of Kings and Lord of Lords. At the 7 p m service he will discuss Christ Gods Love for a World Lost during First Church of God with Supt John Reese.
The Rev William Comfort will speak at Jacksonburg EUB at 9 30 a.m. and at Pleasant Ridge Church at 10 30 a.m. Sunday School starts 9 30 a.m. at Pleasant Ridge followed by the worship service at Jacksonburg.
Hillcrest Baptist convenes Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Willie Lakes preaches at 11:00 a.m. BTU gathers at 6:30 p.m. Garnett Neighbors speaks on Stop Look and Listen at 7:30 p.m.
The Rev CN Flanigan delivers a sermon at 10 45 a m titled The Forward Look. Junior Youth Fellowship meets at 4 p m.
The Rev. Robert Nixon will speak on Through A Dark Glass at the 10:30 a.m. service. Novalle Yelton and Ruth Baird sing a four song duet. Sunday School opens at 9:30 a.m. with Supt. Clarence Steele. Youth Fellowship meets at 5:30 p.m.
Gratis First Church Of God holds services at Town Hall with Rev J Steve Faulkner speaking at 11 a m and 7 p m Sunday School at 10 a m.
Mt Olivet United Presbyterian in Trenton announces speaker Hughes Williamson will discuss Lord Teach Us to Pray during the 10 30 a m service. The Junior Choir will present choral numbers. Sabbath School begins at 9 30 a m.
Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m. The Rev Hiram Holdridge will Speak at the 10 30 a.m. service.
Calvary Methodist observes Holy Communion and registers worshippers for the Attendance Crusade at the 8:30 a.m. and 10:20 a.m. services. Church School begins at 9:15 a.m. with Superintendent Dean Williams. Children's Choir rehearses at 8:30 a.m. Nursery care is provided at 10:20 a.m. Youth Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m.
Morning worship at 9 30 a m with Rev McKinley Coffman speaking on The Wise Builder Church School at 10 30 a m led by Supt Russell Stamper Cyrus Kir acofe of Eaton will report on Brethren work with American Indians and show slides of New Mexico during the 7 30 p m service
The Rev. John J. Williams will speak at the 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m services. Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with Mrs Mildres Meadows as superintendent. The Young People's service is at 6 30 p m.
The Church of the Nazarene holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Supt Porter Brewer. Morning worship at 10 30 a m features Rev L P Rossman speaking on Standing in the Gap. Evening program at 7 30 p m presents The Alternate Attributes with junior service and Young People's at 4 30 p m.
The Rev. Francis Huber will speak at both the 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m services at Union Chapel EUB.
Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School gathers at 9 30 a m with Superintendent Werley Treadway. The Rev Norman will speak at the 10 45 a m worship and the 7 30 p m evangelistic services.
The Church of God Pentecostal holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. at 1718 Oxford State Rd. Worship services follow at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. with the sermon delivered by the Rev. J. W. Hughes.
The Mason Presbyterian Church invites congregants to the 10 45 a m service where The Rev W C Silven will deliver the sermon. He is scheduled to speak during the morning worship.
Sunday School meets at 9:45 a.m. The Rev. Arlie Carter speaks at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. worship services. Training Union meets at 6:30 p.m.
A dense list of church and choir events, prayer meetings, study sessions, and youth activities scheduled across Franklin Dayton and surrounding towns from Monday to Saturday, featuring First Methodist, Bethlehem Lutheran, Zion Lutheran, Church of God, and other congregations with various times and locations.
Wayne Dunn delivers sermon at 10 20 a m on Are You a Christian. Bible study at 9 30 a m. Communion observed at 11 30 a m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m with Eugene Brandenburg speaking.
The Rev Rodney Vernon will speak at Red Lion Church at 9 30 a m and at Springboro Methodist at 10 45 a m Sunday School is at 10 30 a m at Red Lion and 9 30 a m at Springboro.
Father Charles Murphy will sing masses Sunday at 7 8 30 and 10 and 11 a m Benediction will be at 8 p m Friday.
The Rev. Everett S. Thomas will address congregations at 10:30 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. in back-to-back church services.
Elizabethtown Gospel Tabernacle sets Sunday School at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 30 a m Speakers from The Christian Tabernacle of Dayton will fill the morning worship in Rev Walter Racke’s absence.
The Elder Willard Willis will preach at Arabia Baptist Mission during the 10 a.m. and 7 30 p m services.
The Rev. Dove Kincaid will speak at the 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. services. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. on Sunday.
Case No 29317 Estate of Louis Finkelman Deceased notice that H O Finkelman of Middletown Ohio has been appointed Administrator of the estate. Creditors must file claims within four months or be forever barred. Dated December 20 Harry F Walsh Probate Judge. H Finkelman and Fred Ross Attorneys.
Interdenominational church services begin tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. at 815 S Main St. Rev. J. F. Sparks invites all people from nearby churches to attend.
The lesson sermon titled Sacrament will set forth the purifying power of true prayer. Bible verses include Christ Jesus guidance on prayer and a correlative passage from Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. The text urges closing the senses and silent lips to seek audience with Spirit and Love.
First Methodist Holy Communion will be observed at 9 15 and 7 30 a m. Church School meets at the same hours. The first in a University of Life series, sponsored by the Woman s Society of Christian Service, will be held at 4 p m. Chapel Choir meets at 5 p m. Youth Fellowship at 6 p m and the TNTs at 6 30 p m.
The Rev. Edwin Bobbitt delivers The Lord's Day sermon at 10 30 a.m. Worship. Ordinance of the Lord's Supper will be observed. Church School meets at 9 15 a.m. with Supt. Chester Tomilson. CYF and Chi Rho Groups convene at 5 p.m.
The Rev. E Hammon will preach on Evangelists All at the 10 30 a m service. Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m with Mrs. Vance Cribbs as superintendent. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 p m.
The Church of God at 3029 Yankee Rd hosts services led by Supt Harrison Wallace with The Rev Willard Wilcox giving sermons at 10 45 a m and 7 p m.
Miss Betty Gay Gilkerson of Clearfield Kentucky will speak at the 7 30 p m service tonight at the Church of God Grand Avenue with worship at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m tomorrow A Fleming County duo provides special music A baptisms at Yankee Road Church of God are set for 12 30 p m tomorrow.
The Enterprise Baptist Church announces 11 a.m. worship with speaker Rev. Cula Kelly of Dayton and 7:30 p.m. service with Rev. R. B. Potter. The Young People's Fellowship gathers at 7 p.m. Also noted is Superintendent Donald O'Hair.
The Rev. G. F. Carter will preach at the 10 45 morning worship service at Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church Harmony will be the sermon topic. Reception of members and ordination of the ruling elder will take place. Sunday School begins at 9 30 with Supt James Canada CYF meets at 6 pm.
Sunday School starts 9 30 a m with morning service at 10 40 and evening service at 7 30 p m at the Church Of God on Tytus Avenue.
Sunday School begins at 10 a.m led by Supt Verrie Henderson The Rev P J Henry will speak at 11 30 a m and 7 30 p m worship services BYPU meets at
Kings Mills Baptist Bible School meets at 9 45 am with Supt Manford McGuffey The Rev H L Culley will speak at 7 30 pm evangelistic services.
Case No. 29324 Estate of George Adams deceased Joseph C Heffner of Middletown Ohio appointed Executor Creditors must file claims with four years or be barred This notice dated December 23 Probate Judge Harry F Walsh Henderson Estes Attorney December 31 January 7 14
Geneva Rose Lowe seeks a divorce on extreme cruelty and neglect of duty from William Charles Lowe whose residence is unknown. The defendant must answer by January 25, 1956. otherwise the petition may be granted. J A McIntosh, Attorney. Dec 17 24 31 Jan 7 14 21.
Local churches list Sunday School worship times and midweek prayers across Middletown. First Baptist Grace Baptist Mt Zion New Hope Bethlehem Lutheran and a city church provide schedules for morning and evening services, youth groups, and auxiliary activities.
The Second Baptist at 116 S Verity Privy led by Rollen F Hans offers Sunday School at 9 a.m. Morning worship at 10 45 a.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday prayer follows at 8 p.m. Union Baptist at 108 18th Ave with Rev R L Robinson presiding holds Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Young People meet at 6 30 a.m.
The Rev. Roy B Potter presides at Enterprise Baptist Church located at 3013 Seneca St. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. evening service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer service is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
The Sunday school is at 10 am followed by morning worship at 11 30 am B Y P U meets at 6 30 pm and evening service at 7 30 pm Worship continues midweek with Wednesday prayer at 6 pm Rev P J Henry serves as pastor at 1404 Garfield Street.
The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church at 1319 Walnut Street lists Sunday School at 9:30 am and morning worship at 11 am Prayer service is on Wednesday at 7:30 pm Evangelist Willie Bankston is noted.
Calvary Baptist Church at 815 S Main St announces Rev. Robert H Mizell as minister. Sunday School at 9 45 a m worship services at 11 am 8 pm with Training Union at 7 pm.
The Central Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave lists Bible school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 20 a m evening service communion at 8 30 p m midweek Bible study Wednesday under minister Donald E Arnold.
The Church of Christ at 405 Gideon Road lists services led by Wayne Dun Sr Minister. Bible study Sundays 9:30 am Worship 10:20 am Communion 11:30 am Singing practice 7 pm Evening worship 7:45 pm Midweek Bible study Wednesday 7 pm.
The First Christian Church Disciples of Christ on 1914 First Ave announces Bible school at 9:15 a.m. Morning worship and communion at 10:30 with Chi Rho and CYF activities at 6:00 p.m led by Rev Edwin Bobbitt.
The notice lists Sunday service at 11 00 am Sunday school 9 30 am and Testimonis meeting on Wednesday at 8 00 pm Reading room hours daily except Sunday and holidays 1 30 to 4 30 pm Mondays 7 to 9 pm.
The First Church of God in Crawford at Logan with Pastor Dr R C Caudill holds church school at 9 39 am, morning worship at 10 30 am and evening service later. midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30 am. The Church of God Tabernacle at 3029 Yankee Rd with Rev Willard Wilcox offers Sunday school 9 30 am morning worship 10 45 am, Young People Saturday 7 30 pm, Evangelistic service 7 30 pm, Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm. The Cottage Street church at 1628 Smith St with Rev John J Williams lists Sunday School 9 30 am, morning worship 10 45 am, Youth Fellowship 6 30 pm, Evangelistic service 7 30 pm, Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm, Cottage prayer meeting Saturday 7 30 pm. Grand Ave Church of God with Rev Clifford Hutchinson provides Sunday School 4 30 am, Young People Saturday 7 30 am, evening service 7 30 pm, Missionary Workers 9 30 am Wednesday, Thursday prayer 7 30 pm.
The Rev. Sidney Case McCammon presides at Holy Communion at 8 am with a family service, church school and sermon at 9 30 am, and Morning Prayer with sermon at 11 am on the first Sunday a month Holy Communion.
Worship services at 8:30 and 10:18 am with Children’s Church for ages 1 8 at 10 15 and Sunday School at 9 15 am. Rev H C Grunewald serves as minister at 114 S Sroad St.
The Rev. Steven Sari gianis, pastor at 1215 First Ave, announces Sunday and holiday services from 10:15 am to noon with a $15 offering.
Reth Shalom Congregation at 1410 First Ave. Rabbi Harry Roth leads services Friday 8 p.m. Saturday 6 3 a.m. Sunday 10 a.m. Hebrew school Monday to Thursday 4 to 6 p.m.
Morning worship at 10 30 a m Church school at 9 30 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m announced for 418 SUS Logan Ave in a local church notice.
Bethela M Church at Columbia Ave lists worships at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with communion on the first Sunday and prayer service at 7 30 p m Wednesday Senior Choir and Gospel Chorus meet at 7 p m Calvary Methodist at 11 South Broad St offers worship at 8 30 and 10 30 a m Sunday School at 9 15 a m Youth Fellowship at 6 p m both led by their pastors.
The First Methodist at 120 South Broad Street led by Rev. Louis KR Walter offers Sunday school at 9 15 and 10 30 am with morning worship at the same times and nursery service. Youth Fellowship at 6 pm. Phillips Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal at 615th Ave with Rev L McGhee presents church school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 45 am evening worship at 7 pm and youth fellowship in the evening.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 in the morning worship at 10 30 and evening service at 7 30 p m. Midweek service is 7 30 p m on Wednesdays with NYPS at 6 45 p m at Sutphim Street and Superior Avenue with the Rev L P Rossman as pastor
Elder C Holiday leads Bethlehem Temple First Pentecostal at 1219 Young Street with prayers at 6 am and morning worship at 1130 am. Afternoon and evening services follow with altar prayer and testimony at 7 30 pm. Lakeside Church of God at 2010 Clayton Street led by Rev. D A Biggs offers Sunday school 10 am morning worship 11 am and evening service 6 pm with Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm and Friday Young Peoples 7 30 pm.
Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Houston North Verity Parkway pastor G F Carter Bible school 9 30 a m worship 10 45 a m Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m evening worship 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer 11 30 p m First Presbyterian Central Avenue Dr Russell W Galloway Sunday School 9 30 and 11 a m morning worship 9 30 and 11 a m Oakland Presbyterian Woodlawn Avenue Garfield Street Sunday school 9 15 a m morning worship 11 a m Reverend Francs M A Bia pastor
The Rev. Jerome Schulz leads Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Youth group meets at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays, with Wednesday prayer at 7:45 p.m.
Catholic churches listed include Holy Trinity Manchester and Clark Magr, St John Roman Catholic Curtis and First, St Mary Central Ave, and St Peter Claver 814 Eighth Ave. Mass times cover daily 6:30 am and 11:30 am, with High Mass Benediction at 10 am, 3:30 pm, and Holy Day schedules. Weekday Masses at 6:30 am to 7 am. Rosary, Novenas and Benediction Fridays at 7:30 pm.
Salvation Army Citadel at 106 North Clinton Street lists Sunday School at 9 45 am Worship Service at 11 am Young People at 6 45 pm Open air service at 7 30 pm Salvation meeting at 8 pm Weekly Wednesday 8 pm and Saturday night services at 8 pm Rolling Mill Park Outpost Finlex Ave and Pershing St led by Lt Barbara Hall with Sunday School at 10 am and Young People at 6 30 pm Lollies Home League Wednesday at 1 pm Miltonville Outpost commanded by Capt Betty Jacobs offers Sunday School at 10 am Worship at 11 am Young People at 6 30 pm and Wednesday Ladies Home League at 8 pm.
Baltimore Stud H Hammon minister schedules Sunday services at 9 30 am and 10 30 am with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm MAPS Park Evangelical United Brethren at 3109 Illinois Ave led by Rev Henry Snapp holds morning worship 9 15 am Sunday School 10 15 am and evening worship 7 30 pm Prayer Service Wednesday 7 30 pm WSCS meets first Wednesday at 1 30 pm
Church of the Brethren at Tom Moore Street invites parishioners to Sunday morning worship at 9 30 and service at 10 30 led by the Rev McKinley Costman.
Seventh Day Adventist Church at 4611 S Main St lists Elder John E Davidson as pastor. Saturday Sabbath School at 1 30 p m and worship in the afternoon. Mid week prayer meeting Tuesday at 8 p m. Missionary Volunteer Youth Friday at 8 p m.
Multiple churches in the area publish weekly schedules. Including Church of God of Union Assembly led by Rev Charles T Pratt with services Sundays 10 30 am and 7 pm and Wednesday 7 am. The Church of God at 2008 Yankee Rd with Rev A B Lawson hosts Sunday School 10 am and worship at 11 am and 7 30 pm. The Church of God on 11th Ave and Lincoln St led by Elder William Reynolds offers Sunday School 9 40 am Morning Worship 11 am and Evening 7 pm. Four Square Church at 2 Clifton St holds 10 30 am and 7 30 pm services. Full Gospel Tabernacle at 2710 North Verity Pkwy led by Rev W Trenan with Sunday School 9 30 am Worship 11 am and 7 pm and midweek prayer Wednesday 7 pm.
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