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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1951
Page
3
The text outlines Jesus opponents from within his family and religious peers to official religious leaders and hypocritical critics. It notes how he answered hostility with patient strategy, choosing timing and restraint until his hour, then speaking with force to call for repentance.
Bible school starts at 9 15 a m led by Har an Jarvis superintendent. Miss Betty Courtney guest speaker at 10 30 a m service on Gifts of God. Rev W D Brock pastor delivers Salt Needed sermon at 7 30 p m.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m under Harry Bailey supervisor. Pastor Rev Frank E Sowards will speak at the 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m services.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a.m led by Manford Mc Guffey superintendent Worship services follow at 10 45 a.m and 7 30 p.m Young People Bible study is at 6 15 p.m
Bible school at 9:30 a.m. studies lesson Jesus Meets Growing Hostility. 10:30 a.m. service features Rev. L. Francis Scheffler Jr on Faith to Build. Sacred Communion at 10:45 a.m. 7:30 p.m. service topic On Faith and Light. Communion served at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday school opens at 9 30 a m under Miss Irene Centers supervision. The Rev James B Recob pastor will speak on Our Spiritual Ancestors at 10 30 a m service. Evening service is at 7 30 p m.
Worship at Pleasant Ridge and Jacksonburg begins 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Florence Wilson supervises Sunday school at Pleasant Ridge with James Crout directing. An evening program titled Second Chance will be presented at 7:30 p.m.
Henry Driver, superintendent, directs church school. At 11 a.m. Rev. Dan L. Blickenstaff speaks on The Rock of Ages Source of Strength. The Sincere Life is the sermon topic at 7:30 p.m. service.
Enterprise Baptist Church schedules Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Graydon Rudd. The sermon at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. will be delivered by Pastor Roy B. Potter. A Young People’s Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m. with the church conducting the study on God’s Power to Forgive Sin.
The Rev. R. C. Caudill will speak at the 10 30 a m service on The Forgiveness of Sin Who Has the Power to Forgive The evening sermon at 7 30 p m is From Glory to Glory with buses running to Mayfield Clifton Farms Blueball Maple Park and along route 73.
Camden Methodist announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Harry E Neff as superintendent. The 10 30 a m service features Rev Robert E Chiles of Dayton speaking on The Body of Christ.
A Bible lecture by Jehovah's Witnesses is scheduled for 3 p.m. at Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave. The topic is Have Christendom's Religious Failed.
The Church of Jesus Christ L D S holds a 9 30 a m worship service with Rev Ezra Rockwell of Dayton as guest speaker. Leonard Barker leads Church school at 10 30 a m. Russell Rockwell speaks at 7 30 p m service.
Sunday School convenes at 9 30 a m under superintendent B W Haywood. Sermons to be delivered by Rev T H Ward at 10 50 a m and 7 30 p m. BTU meets at 6 p m.
The church will meet for a 9 30 a m school session and a 10 30 a m service where Dr E R Turner the pastor will speak on The Proving of Our Faith A Youth Fellowship covered dish supper follows at 6 30 p m
The Rev. Kenneth S. Learey will lead church school at 9:29 a.m. W. F. Stein is superintendent. An area Methodist Churches meeting is set for 2:30 p.m. with Dr. Paul Wiant of China as speaker. Teens and Twenties meet at 6:26 p.m.
Holy Communion at 1 a.m. and church school at 9 30 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. Deaf mute service at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev George Almo. Adult instruction classes at 4 p.m. YPF meets at 7 p.m.
Directed by Oliver Smith the New Era Baptist Church opens at 9 15 a m with a study on Jesus Meets Growing Hostility Deacons lead worship at 10 45 a m with Rev Joseph Pate Bax tor delivering the sermon at 1 p m BYPU gathers at 6 p m followed by the evening service.
First Presbyterian will hold Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. at Roosevelt Junior High School. The 10 45 a.m. service features Rev. Russell W. Galloway speaking on Be Not Anxious But Pray. Jaytees and Taxis meet at 6 30 p.m. at the Jewish Synagogue on First Ave.
Union Baptist to study the session Jesus Meets Growing Hostility. At 11:15 a.m. the Rev. R L Robinson will speak on The Forgotten Son of God. The Club Faithful present a mid season Festival at Booker T Washington School in the afternoon. Young People's meeting at 6:30 p.m. followed by 7:30 p.m. activities.
Grace Baptist Church schedules Bible study at 9 30 a.m. on the lesson God Manifest in the Flesh. The 10 45 a.m. service features Christ the Bright and Morning Star as topic. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p.m. and evening Bible class follow. Prayer bands meet at 6 40 p.m. Evangelistic service at 7 31 p.m. with Rev. Howard Sears on Conquering Fear.
Oakland Presbyterian schedules junior church at 9 15 a m with Richard Hofferbert. Rev Richard E Moore preaches at 10 30 a m on Tale of a Haunted House. Church school teachers depart for Christian Education workshop at Memorial Presbyterian Church Oxford Fellowship meets at 6 pm.
Philips Chapel C. M. E. holds Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. directed by J. E. Harley. The Rev. M. H. Hayes, pastor, will preach at 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. services.
Church announcements must reach the desk of the Church Editor by Thursday afternoon. They may be mailed or delivered by courier.
A listing of church events for Tuesday includes First Church of God choir rehearsal at 7 p.m. at the church, Jehovah's Witnesses Bible Study at 8 p.m. in the Kingdom Hall, Central Church of Christ adult class at 7 30 p.m. at 2200 Woodlawn Ave. Kings Mills Baptist Church prayer and Bible study at 7 30 p.m. and choir at 8 30 p.m. Second Baptist Church choir No 2 at the church, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints choir at 7 30 p.m. at the church, Bethlehem Lutheran Church junior mission band at 4 p.m. parish house, Phillips Chapel CME Church prayer service and choir at 7 p.m. at the church.
Various congregations host prayer meetings Bible studies youth fellowships and choir practices at parish houses churches and schools. Each item notes time location and participating groups including Second Baptist First Church of God Maple Park EUB St Pauls Evangelical and Re formed First United Brethren Oakland Presbyterian and First Baptist churches among others.
Gleaners Class at 2 15 p m at the church. Official Board at 6 30. Teachers meeting at 7 30 in the parish house. Senior choir and prayer service at 7 30 at God's Community Church. Jehovah's Witnesses service at 7 30 at Kingdom Hall.
Formed confirmation class at First Church of God Cottage at 4 p.m. Prayer meeting at First Church of God Cottage. Senior choir at Second Baptist Church at the church at 7 30 p.m.
The First Church of God Youth for Christ rally runs at 7 30 p m in Bethlehem Lutheran Church main hall. The Class II Catechism meets at 9 30 a m parish house with junior choir at 11 a m. First Baptist Church hosts Boys and Girls choir at 11 a m. Mayfield Church holds Youth Crusade for Christ at 7 30 p m at the church.
Calvary Methodist Church presents a sermon on The Habit of Faultfinding by Rev. Fletcher E. Shoup at 9 15 a m under J F Seibold supervision. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 p m followed by a Candlelight communion service at 7 30 p m.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with a short devotion led by Luther Banks superintendent. The Rev Robert McClure preaches at 10 45 a m and 7 45 p m. Young People’s service starts at 6 45 p m.
The Rev H H Jung will speak on The Trial Test of Faith at 8 30 and 10 15 a m services. Robert Hoppe will lead the devotional service at Bible school at 9 15 a m.
The January 21 1951 Christian Science Lesson-Sermon centers on life and eternity given through the Son. Citations from John and Science and Health emphasize God as source of life and its reflection in existence and truth.
The First Baptist Church opens its school at 9 30 a m led by superintendent Alva Taylor. At 10 40 a m pastor Rev John S Parr will speak on The Religion of Power. Junior Society meets at 6 p m with junior Hi and senior Hi at 6 30 p m.
Bethlehem Lutheran will hold identical worship at 8 a.m. and 10 30 a.m. The Rev Bernard E Heuer will preach on The Salvation by Grace 9 15 a.m. Paul Wilson superintendent will be in charge The annual congregational meeting is set for 2 30 p.m.
The Reverend Albert Creekbaum of God's Community will deliver the sermon at the morning service, inviting parishioners and neighbors to attend.
Charley Babcock a territorial scout for the Cleveland Indians says he could be a candidate for mayor of Canton in the May primaries. A former minor league player he managed Dutch Beers who led the City Class A champions last year.
Walter L. Franz named Executor for the Leslie Franz estate in Butler County Ohio and William M. Snyder named Administrator for the Dora M. Snyder estate in Middletown Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred, with dates in January 1951 and December 28, 1950 respectively.
City of Middletown invites sealed proposals for land and gravel ready mix concrete and slag for 1951. Bids due January 29 at noon. Proposals must follow City forms. a $50 certified check is required with each bid as bid security. The City reserves right to reject any or all bids.
Walter Gibson and Barbara Morelock linked in divorce action filed by Edward Morelock in Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio. Respond by March 3 1951 or petition approved. Attorney Casper & Casper listed with clerks and dates for notice publication.
The notice lists services for First Baptist at 119 Sov a Main St with Sunday school 9 30 a m morning worship 10 40 a m Junior Society 6 p m Sr Hi Fellowship 6 30 p m and 7 p m midweek service. Grace Baptist at Abraham and Wilmore with 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 50 a m morning worship 7 30 p m evangelistic service Wednesday prayer 7 30 a m MT ZION BAPTIST 1902 Baltimore St led by Rev F H Hampton with prayer 6 a m Sunday school 9 30 a m morning worship MA am 6 30 p m evening worship 7 30 am Wednesday prayer and various societies and leagues. Zion United Lutheran 11014 First Ave Charles P Cressman supply pastor Sunday school 9 45 am sermon 10 45 am.
New Era Baptist on Young Street with Rev Joseph Pate as pastor holds Sunday school at 9 15 am and morning worship at 11 am Evening services at 7 30 pm New Hope Baptist on 18th Avenue led by Dr St Richards offers Sunday school at 9 30 am and morning worship at 11 00 am plus evening at 7 30 pm UBF Club noted Monday at 8 00 pm Second Baptist at 116 South Verity Parkway under Pastor T H Ward lists Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 11 00 am BTU at 6 pm and prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 pm
Union Baptist Church on ihth Ave invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 am and worship at 11 am led by Pastor Robinson. The morning program also includes a Young People session following the service.
Church listings announce services at 1104 First Ave with Pastor Francis Scheffler. Bible school 9:30 am worship 10:30 am and communion 10:45 am. evening service 7:30 pm and communion 8:30 pm. program on WPFB at 7:45 pm. Also Church of Christ on Gideon Road Wayne Dunn senior minister holds Bible study 9:30 am Sunday worship 10:20 am with communion and 11:30 am singing. midweek Bible study Wednesday 7:00 pm.
The First Church of Christ at 14 First Ave lists Bible school at 9 15 am morning worship at 10 30 am Wednesday prayer. Enterprise Baptist Church at 3000 Yankee Rd shows Sunday school at 10 am church service at 11 am youth fellowship at 6 30 pm evening service at 7 30 pm prayer service Thursday 7 pm.
Mayfield Baptist Church on Nith Winton Street lists Joseph Carl as minister. Sunday school at 10 a.m., preaching at 11 a.m., evening service at 7 30 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m.
The Erst Church of Christ Scientist at 2000 Central Ave lists Sunday school at 9 30 am and services at 11 am. A testimonial meeting occurs Wednesday at 8 am with the reading room open daily from 1 30 to 4 p m.
Local church notices list First Church of God Crawtorn Logan with Dr R C Caudill as pastor and Meadowlawn Church of God at 1628 Smith St led by Rev B Cummins. Services include Sunday School 9 45 a m Morning Worship 10 45 a m Youth Fellowship 6 45 p m Evangelistic service 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer times and Saturday cottage prayer meeting.
The Main Street Church of God at First Ave and Main Street lists Youth for Christ services Saturday at 7 30 PM Sunday school 2 30 PM worship 3 15 PM and Wednesday prayer 7 30 PM for the week.
The Church of the Grethren invites at 705 Moore Street with Sunday school at 10 am morning worship at 11 am and Bible study plus worship at 7 30 pm led by Rev Dan L Blickerstaff indicating weekly services
The Church of the Ascension on Mc Gee Ave and Park Dr lists Rev Sidney C. McCammon as pastor. Holy Communion at 8 a.m with first Sunday 11 a.m. 9:30 a.m. church school. Sermon at 11 a.m. Young People’s Fellowship at 7 p.m. Ascension Junior League at 7 p.m. Men’s Club first Monday. Women’s Guild second Tuesday. Vincent Society third Thursday.
The notice lists worship at 9 15 am and choir rehearsals at 10 15 am and 6 30 pm with a senior choir at 7 30 pm on Wednesdays and Saturday catechetical instruction at 9 30 am. Located at 114 South Broad St the Rev Harold Jung leads Bible school.
A church notice lists Rev John Rae Padopulos as pastor for Sundays and holidays from 9:15 am to noon at SI Constantine and Eleni First.
The Beth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave lists Friday night service at 4 p.m. Saturday service at 8:30 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Hebrew school runs Monday through Thursday, 4 to 6 p.m. Rabbi is David Korb and the pastor is included in Friday and Saturday services.
Morning worship at 9 30 am Church School at 10 30 am Evening worship at 7 30 am Zion League meets Wednesday 5 30 pm at 2025 Logan Ave The schedule lists weekly worship times and church activities for the Latter Day Saints church on Logan Avenue
Rev Bernard FE Heuer leads worship at 8 am with Sunday school at 9 15 am and morning worship at 10 30 am at 212 So Broad St Bethlehem.
Bethel A M F Church at 1017 Columbia Ave led by Rev R E Taylor with Sunday school at 9 30 am Morning worship 11 00 am and evening worship 6 50 pm Calvary Methodist on Broad St led by Rev Fletcher E Shoup with Sunday school 3 15 am Morning worship 10 30 am Youth Fellowship 6 30 pm First Methodist at 1126 South Broad St led by Rev Kenneth S Leary with Sunday school 9 30 am Morning worship 10 30 am Children’s Church 10 30 am Teens and Twenties Fellowship 6 25 pm Phillips Chapel Colored Methodist 615 Ninth Ave led by Rev Moses J Hayes with Sunday school 10 am Morning worship 11 00 am Evening worship 7 00 am
The Nazarene First Church located at 1701 Columbia Ave under Pastor M E Clay invites attendance. Sunday school begins at 9 30 am with morning worship at 10 30 am. Evening services include NY PS at 6 30 pm and evangelistic service at 7 30 pm. Midweek service is Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
Prayer at 6 am Sunday school at 9 am Morning worship 11 30 am Afternoon and evening services Altar prayer and testimony 7 30 pm Lakeside Church of God schedule includes Sunday school 10 am Morning worship 11 am Evening evangelistic service 6 pm Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm Friday Young People's 7 30 pm Elder C Holiday pastor Rev D A Biggs pastor
Avalon Cuys erland Presbyterian and First Presbyterian publish Sunday school and worship times. Avalon lists G F Carter as pastor with services at 9 30 am 10 45 am 6 30 pm and a Wednesday prayer at 7 30 am. First Presbyterian led by Rev Russell W Gallo offers Sunday School 9 30 am worship 10 45 am and Young People 6 30 pm. Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian led by Rev W H Redman holds School 9 30 am worship 10 45 am and evening service 7 30 am with Wednesday prayer 1 30 am.
The notice outlines Oakland Presbyterian at Lawn Ave. and Garfield St with Rev Richard E Moore as pastor. Sunday school at 9 15 a m worship at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 p m. Wednesday choir practice at 7 p m and deacon's meeting at 8 p m.
The Rev Colin H. Campbell serves at United Presbyterian Girara and Baltimore Street. Sunday school begins at 9 30 am. UPC holds evening service at 6 30 pm and Wednesday prayer at 7 45 pm.
The notice lists Holy Trinity Manchester Clark and St John Roman Catholic in Curtis with pastors and assistants and multiple services. It also mentions St Mary Catholic at 3709 Central Ave with Mass times and weekday offerings.
The Rev. Paul V Golemiewski presides at St Peter Claver Catholic Church 14 Fight Ave. Sunday masses are 7:30 a.m. low mass 9:30 a.m. high mass and benediction for low mass at 11:30 a.m. Weekday mass is 7 a.m. Rosary and Benediction Friday.
Sunday School at 9 45 am and worship at 1 00 am with evening and youth activities. Garfield Mission on Gar field Street holds Sunday school at 10 00 am and worship at 6 30 pm with youth group and midweek service. Rolling Mill Park Outpost on Fintey Avenue hosts church school at 10 00 am and Friday prayer at 8 00 am. Miltonville Outpost lists Sunday school 10 00 am and holiness meeting at 1 00 pm with Friday service at 8 00 am.
The Seventh Day Adventist Church on North Grand Street lists Sabbath School at 2 30 pm and church service at 1 30 pm each Saturday. A missionary meeting is held in the Barnitz Room at the YMCA Friday at 7 30 pm and a midweek cottage prayer service occurs Tuesday at 5 30 pm.
A list of church notices with service times and pastors. Church of God schedules include Sunday school at 10:30 am and evening service at 1 pm. Four Square Church at 24 Clinton St offers morning service at 10:30 am and evangelistic hour at 1:30 pm. Other entries list gatherings for Union Assembly, Baptist, Pentecostal youth, and midweek prayer meetings.
Morning worship at Holiness Tabernacle led by Rev Huston Kilgore with devotionals at 1 am and 6 pm evangelistic service. Jehovahs Witnesses meet at Central Ave with Bible study at 7 30 pm Tuesday and services 3 pm Sunday and 7 30 pm Thursday.
The Rev W Bryan Green presides with Sunday school at 9:30 am and morning worship at 10:30 am. Youth fellowship meets at 6:45 pm with an evening service at 7:45 pm. Wednesday prayer at 7:00 pm.
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