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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1949
Page
3
The summer worship at St Pauls Evangelical And Reformed lasts 45 minutes starting at 10 15. The Rev Harold H Jung speaks on Called to Be Saints. Bible school at 9 15 led by Robert Hoppe includes devotions and the prayer based on For thou Lord art good. Wednesday choirs rehearse 6 30 Girls 7 30 Senior.
Dr. L. M. Hohn, superintendent of Miami Conference, to lead Sunday morning service at 10 30. Sunday school at 9 30 with graded departments. Youth groups meet 6 30. Evangeli cal United Brethren Day at Miami Valley Chautauqua at 2 30 led by Dr Hohn and Bishop A R Clippinger. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 30 and trustees and finance meet 8 p m.
Calvary Methodist Church holds school at 9 15 a m worship at 10 30 a m with Rev Fletcher E Shoup on The Sacredness Of Life Jane and Jane Beyer lein play a violin duet Wednesday at 7 30 p m midweek prayer service follows. Thursday at 4 30 executive officers of the W S C S meet then covered dish supper and W S C S meeting. Mrs William Housh leads devotions and the Mary Circle presents a one act play titled The Voice Of The Nations.
Second Baptist Sunday school convenes at 9 30 a m under W C Herndon superintendent on Prayers of Confession. Morning worship at 11 a m with devotions by deacons. Rev T M Campbell speaks on Importance of Seeing the Lord. BYPU at 6 p m then evening service at 7 45 p m. Official board meets Monday Deacon's Board and No 2 choir Tuesday. Midweek prayer Wednesday Gospel Chorus rehearsal Thursday 7 30 p m.
Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Rev C W Scarborough in charge in place of the absent superintendent O E Comer The worship service follows at 10 45 a m conducted by Pastor Rev G F Carter on the topic The Three Ts in Stewardship.
Buses run to Mayfield Maple Park and Clifton Farms for services. Preaching at 10 30 a m with Rev C Duane White directing music. Caudill speaks on Ancient Babylon and Modern Babylon. Evening service at 745 with sermon Sol emn Thought Reflected at the Grave. Youth for Christ Saturday 745 p m led by Mr White. Rev J Herschel Caudill of Germantown to speak. Prayer Bible study Wednesday 745. Jerry Egelston to address The Outstanding Need in the Church Today. Thursday 745 Sunday school teachers and officers meeting.
The First Church of Christ Bible School starts at 9 15 a m under J B Gividen with morning worship at 10 15 and dismissal at 11 o clock The summer schedule features pastor W D Brock delivering The Source sermon A Bible School picnic follows at Armco Park Sunday at 1 o'clock with each family bringing a basket dinner Ice cream provided by the Bible School
The Church of the Brethren holds Sunday school at 10 a m and a sermon at 11 a m by Rev Co W Warstler with Junior Sunday assistance. A Men s Circuit meeting is set for 2 30 p m at Gratis Church. Fellowship follows at 5 p m as a covered dish supper.
The church will hold Sunday services with George E. Brooks supervising at 9:30 a.m. The 10:40 a.m. service features interim pastor Dr. Don D. Tullis who delivers the sermon titled Give Me The Core.
Tomorrow at 10 30 a m the Rev Russell Sawmiller will be guest speaker supplying churches in the Dayton District for the Wesley Foundation Building Program in Oxford. Guest soloist Carolyn Roush and a nursery for preschoolers will be available. Next Sunday Dr William F Quillian Jr of Chivesleyan University will also speak.
The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints hosts a day of events starting at 9 am with a devotional led by district president F. T. Rockwell of Dayton. At 10 am Elder M. Howdyshell presents a Model Church School demonstration, followed by 11 am preaching by E. C. J. Swanson from Columbus. An 1:30 pm Zion's League Young People gathering precedes a 2:00 pm address by Mrs. EB. C. J. Swanson, district Women's Leader.
Pleasant Ridge and Jacksonburg plan morning services with Rev J D Nisewonder at 9 30 a m and Sunday School at 10 15 a m led by Desmond Stamper Florence Wilson. Pleasant Ridge Sunday School starts 9 30 a m led by James Crout. At 10 30 a m a group travels to Camp Miami Gersmantown for the annual Sunday School picnic with worship sermon by Rev Joe Hendrix followed by food and recreation.
The Bible School meets Sunday morning at 9 30 with Psalm 32 and 51 study Am I on the Forgiven Side The morning worship follows at 10 30 with The Harvest Time Is Almost Past Youth and Adult Studies are at 7 30 and the United Song Service and sermon at 8 15 The Young People meet Tuesday evening and prayer meeting is Wednesday evening at 7
Jesus Teaches True Values will guide Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship begins 10 20 with F Wayne Dunn Sr delivering Solomon s Temple and Christ s Church sermon Communion observed weekly Singing practice at 7 pm choir participation Evening service at 7 45 Eugene Brandenburg will speak What Makes a Church Strong Midweek Bible Study Wednesday 7 pm Book of James continuation
The First Baptist Church will open at 9:30 a.m under the superintendent. Morning worship begins at 10:40 a.m with an organ prelude Andante by Beethoven. Rev John I Parr sermons. Mrs Rams dell sings How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings by Liddle. Offertory Romanza by Chapman played by Nate Kunin violin. Midweek prayer service set for 7:30 p.m Wednesday.
Monroe Methodist Church will hold worship at 10 30 a m led by Rev W E Binger The message titled Seven Pillars of American Democracy is part of a series The Sunday talk will be the third in the group focusing on The Church
Church notices must reach the Church Editor by Thursday afternoon to ensure publication. They may be mailed or delivered by courier.
The Church of God on Main Street hosts Youth for Christ this Saturday at 7 30 p.m. with Rev Frank Sowards as guest speaker. Sunday school starts at 2 30 p.m. then worship at 3 15 p.m. with Rev Barton delivering his last sermon before a speaking tour east. The Victory Four Quartet begins a revival July 30. Wednesday prayer services start at 7 30 p.m.
Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. led by superintendent Harry S. Bailey. Rev. Frank E. Sowards preaches at 10:45 and 7:30. Tex Woody and Sam Back provide music at 7:30 p.m. Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7:30 with Rev. Kenneth Duff in charge. Missionary society meets Thursday at 7:30 at the Walther Boone home on Winton St with W D. Carmichael as guest speaker.
Union Baptist a.m. with superintendent Miss Annetta Moore presiding. Morning lesson Prayers of Confession. 10 45 a.m devotionals led by officers. Pastor Rev Robert L Robinson to preach morning sermon. 8 p.m. evening worship opens. Choir rehearsals Monday 8 p.m Senior Choir Tuesday 8 p.m midweek prayer services Wednesday 8 p.m Faithful Few Club Thursday 8 p.m.
New Hope Baptist Church invites the public to Sunday services starting at 9 30 a m with prayers of confession and 10 45 a m worship led by Dr S C Richards on What Must I Do to Be Saved Rev L H Lewis from Los Angeles will preach Sunday evening Dr S C Richards sermon title What Must I Do to Be Saved Mt Moriah Baptist Church minister Charles L Wesley and his choir will guest on Sunday July 31 at 8 p m
Mt Zion Baptist holds a morning service led by Monroe Smith with de votions by the deacons at 11 00. Rev F H Hampton to preach. BYPU at 730 led by Willie Bankton president. Evening service at 8 00 features Willing Workers Club program and a short pastor sermon. A new plastic coating aids horticulture and packaging to reduce spoilage and wilt causing substantial yearly losses.
Legal Notice No 1061 invites sealed proposals for one spreader box or one power weed burner for the Middletown Street Department. Bids due by 12 noon EST August 9 1949. read aloud publicly. Attach a $50 certified check as bid security. contracts signed within ten days of award. city reserves right to reject. Marvin D Clark, City Commission Chairman, July 23-30.
The Lesson Sermon text for all Christian Science Churches on Sunday July 24 1949 centers on Truth and the Lord guiding in wisdom. Golden Text urges Teach me thy way O Lord I will walk in thy truth and cited passages from Psalms 43 3 and Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy explain light and truth dispelling error like mist.
Sunrise prayer services at 7 30 p m day school opens at 9 45 a m followed by morning worship at 11 30 a m The Rev H K Kilgore will be in charge HYPU convenes at 6 p m followed by evangelistic services
The Butler County Common Pleas Court reports rising work and costs for the last fiscal year ending June 30. Jury expenses rose sharply due to the Abbott murder trial, with 150 jurors called and 14 chosen serving nine days. New criminal cases reached 219, while grand juries cost less than the prior year. foreclosures and equity cases increased to 1,608 with a total of 199,326.73 dollars.
A compact roster lists multiple churches with addresses and weekly schedules for Sunday school worship and prayer meetings. It includes First Baptist Grace Baptist Mt Zion New Era New Hope New Baptist Second Baptist Union Baptist Greek Orthodox First Evangelical Unite Brethren Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren with pastors, locations, and service times.
Central Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave led by Pastor L Francis Scheffler offers Bible school at 9:30 a m, morning and evening services, midweek Crusaders for Christ on Saturdays, and prayer meetings. Church of Christ at 405 Gideon Road with Wayne Dunn Sr conducts Bible study at 9:30 a m, worship and communion at 10:20 and 11:30, evening service at 7:00 p m, and midweek study Wednesday 7:00 p m. First Church of Christ at 1914 First Ave with Rev W D Brock holds Bible school 9:15 a m, morning worship 10:30 a m, and Wednesday prayers at 7:30 p m.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at 2000 Central Ave lists Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. A testimonial meeting is held Wednesday at p m. The reading room is open daily except holidays from 1 30 to 4 p.m.
The notice lists multiple Church of God congregations with addresses and service times. First Church of God Crawford at Logan led by Dr R C Caudill has services morning and evening and Wednesday prayers. Lakeside Church of God on Clayton Street led by Rev D A Biggs offers Sunday school morning worship evangelistic service and weekly prayer meetings plus Friday Young Peoples. Meadowlawn Church of God on Smith Street under Rev F B Cummins lists Sunday school morning worship Youth Fellowship and prayer meetings including Thursday and Saturday gatherings.
The Church of the Brethren at 105 Moore Street led by Rev. C W Warstler offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. Bible study and worship at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m.
The Episcopal Church of the Ascension lists services and activities. Rector Rev Hughes Garvin leads Holy Communion at 6 am with church school at 9 30 am and sermon at 11 am. Evening groups include Young People’s Fellowship 7 pm Ascension Junior League 7 pm Men’s Club first Monday Women’s Guild second Tuesday Vincent Society third Thursday.
The Rev Harold H Jung leads at 114 South Broad Street with 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 Saturday catechetical instruction at 9 30 a m.
Amanda Methodist Church announces worship at 9 15 a m led by Rev W E Ballinger on The Seven Pillars of Democracy and Sunday school at 10 15 a m This Sunday message is the third in a series on The Church Public sale notice by Probate Court Butler County Ohio lists estate of Bessie Burkhardt with sale August 24 at 2 pm on 901 Baltimore Street Middletown cash terms two thirds of appraised value minimum of 7000 dollars Ben D Worcester administrator with Dell Worcester attorneys July 23 30 Aug 6 13
The Beth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave lists Friday night service at 8 p m, Saturday service at 8 30 a m, Sunday school at 10 a m, and Hebrew school Monday through Thursday from 4 to 6 p m.
The Church lists school at 0 0 am and morning worship at 1045 am with Zion League at 6 30 pm and evening worship at 7 30 pm at 2025 Logan Ave.
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran at 212 So Broad St lists Hugo G Schmidt as pastor with Sunday school at 9 18 am morning worship at 10 30 am and evening at 7 30 pm. Ladies Society meets first Thursday at 2 30 pm Brotherhood meets second Wednesday at 8 pm Luther League first Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Zion United Lutheran at 1014 First Ave with Charles P Cressman as supply pastor holds Sunday school at 9 45 am and sermon at 10 45 am.
Believed local church listings show Bethel A M F Church at 1017 Columbia Ave with Rev R E Taylor serving Sunday school 9:30 morning worship 11:00 and evening 7:30. Calvary Methodist at 11 South Broad St led by Rev W Lacy with services 9:15 Sunday school 10:30 morning worship 7:30 evening and 7:30 prayer. First Methodist at 126 South Broad St under Rev Kenneth Lareary with Sunday school 9:30 morning worship 10:30 Children’s Church 10:30 and Teens and Twenties at 6. Phillips Chapel Colored Methodist at 615 Ninth Ave with Rev Moses J Hayes offering Sunday school 10 and morning worship 11.
The First Church of the Naza at 1701 Columbia Avenue lists Rev. M EB Clay as pastor with Sunday school at 0:30 am, morning worship at 10:30 am, N Y P S at 6:30 pm, evangelistic service at 7:30 pm, and Wednesday midweek service at 7:30 pm.
Elder C. Holiday leads at 1219 Young Street with prayer at 6 a.m. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. Morning worship follows at 11:30 a.m. The day continues with afternoon and evening services and altar prayer and testimony at 7:30 p.m.
A compact listing of Sunday school times morning worship and midweek events for Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian First Presbyterian Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Oakland Presbyterian United Presbyterian. Noting pastors G F Carter D D Tullis Frank E Sowards Richard E Moore Colin H Campbell and times for services and youth programs.
A compact notice lists daily and holiday Catholic Mass schedules for Holy Trinity, St. John, St. Mary, and St. Peter Claver churches. Times include multiple Low Masses in the morning, High Mass, Benediction, Rosary, and Friday devotions.
Sunday School at Citadel on South Canal Street begins 9 45 a m with worship at 11 a m Young People meet 6 45 p m open air service 7 30 p m and salvation meeting 8 p m Wednesday prayer 8 p m Garfield Mission on Garfield Street offers Sunday School 10 a m worship 6 30 p m Young People 6 p m Wednesday 7 30 p m Rolling Mill Park Outpost Finley Avenue and Pershing Street lists Mrs Clella Stamper as superintendent church school 10 a m Friday prayer 8 p m Miltonville Outpost Miltonville Ohio led by Mrs Kenneth D Sharp Sunday School 10 a m holiness meeting 11 a m Friday service 8 p m
Seventh Day Adventist Church at 48 North Broad Street led by Elder Orvel Canada. Sabbath school at 1:00 p.m. Church service at 3:00 p.m. Missionary meeting at Barnstom, YMCA, Friday evening at 8:15 p.m.
A list of local church activities and service times including Sunday school morning worship and midweek prayers across several congregations such as Church of God of Union Assembly, Church of God Malvern Street, Church of God Ith Ave and Lincoln St, Church of God Tabernacle, Four Square Church, Friendship Baptist Church, Full Gospel Tabernacle, and Maj. and Mrs. Fordyce family addressing Sunday school locations and weekly events.
Sunday schools begin around 9:30 to 10 a.m. with morning worship from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Several churches note youth fellowships in the evening or late afternoon. Pastor names include Sprague, Joseph, Gessner, Nise wonder, Ballinger, Campbell, Nelson, Amstutz, Wilson, and Green across Blueball Elk Creek Franklin Monroe Poastown Trenton and Union areas.
West Elkton Ohio reports services every Sunday at 9 a m with Sunday school at 10 a m led by Rev Doran Robs ling.
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