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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1948
Page
5
William Gilroy argues that Damon and Pythias and David and Jonathan exemplify loyalty and brotherhood. He notes loyalty tests, betrayal by Saul, and David’s lament, using these stories to urge just treatment and universal rights within democracy, while acknowledging imperfect global brotherhood.
At 10 30 a m a joint service will be held in the Sanctuary of First Church with Rev John V Lacy of Calvary Church sharing the theme The Search for Happiness Miss June McCracken will be guest soloist Esther Hoover Phillips will preside at the organ Sunday School convenes at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages J F Mills is superintendent. Miss Marilyn Day Karen Klopp and Dolores Holtz return from Lakeside Girls School of Christian Service led by Mrs Kenneth S Learey and Mrs Clarence Linnard Last Friday the school choir gave special music under Mrs Learey’s direction Vesper services will be conducted on Hotel Lakeside lawn by Rev Learey Sunday evening.
Union Baptist Church announces a 9 30 a m school session led by superintendent Miss Annetta Moore on the theme Jonathan Loyal Friend. Morning worship at 10 45 a m with deacons in charge and the Senior Choir providing music. Rev. Robert L Robinson will preach The Scriptual Way of Salvation. Evening service at 7 30 p m with Rev. Robinson and a mid week service at 8 p m on Wednesday.
First Baptist President F W McDermott of Rio Grande College will be guest minister at the 10 40 a m worship service. Mrs E W Jones and Mrs Robert B Ramsdell will sing with James Rempe and Nate Kunin performing. Senior B Y F plans outdoor meeting Sunday leaving at 4 p m for Sharon Woods led by Now Horton. Church school begins at 9 30 a m.
The parish lists 8 a.m. services suspended in August with no 8 a.m. rites. August sermons on The Lord's Prayer Deliver Us From Evil. Aug 1 8 led by Russell Thomas, Aug 15 Q Millan, Aug 22 29 Henry Ailford. Agatha Evers soloist with Mrs Sutton organist. Maude Cairn to be organist in late August. Evening Women's Guild forms with Sept meeting. membership open to employed women and mothers of preschool children.
E J Stigler will lead open ing devotions at Sunday School at 9 15 a m. The school studies The Lord s Prayer. Worship starts at 10 30 a m with Rev Richard E Moore preaching on Putting Out Lights.
Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church presents Sunday School at 9 30 a m under Harry S Bailey superintendent Jonathan Loyal Friend lesson. Rev Frank E Sowards delivers two sermons at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Midweek prayer is Wednesday 7 30 p m missionary meeting Thursday 7 45 p m at Arthur Adams Jefferson Rd Mrs Stanley West in charge of program.
A compact word puzzle rundown listing across and down clues with hints for a Latin American themed crossword. Includes entries for anatomy items, directions, and common nouns, guiding solvers to fill names, places, and terms across a grid.
Church notices must reach the Church Editor by Thursday afternoon to insure publication. Announcements may be mailed or delivered by courier to the desk.
The lesson sermon for Christian Science churches on Sunday July 25 1948 centers on Ascribe ye greatness unto our God with Deuteronomy 32 verses 3 and 4 as the golden text. It cites Hebrews 4 12 and Science and Health page 167 to emphasize that the word of God is powerful and healing power comes through radical reliance on truth.
The Church of the Brethren holds Sunday School at 10 am with A. E. Minnich as superintendent and Henry Driver as assistant. At 11 am the pastor speaks on the Universal Claim Of The Universal Christ, third installment of the series. The Eighth Circuit Men's Mass meets at 2:30 pm at Eaton Church of the Brethren with a 5 pm fellowship supper. Stephen Brubaker represents the local men's group.
Calvary Methodist hosts 9:15 a.m. service led by J. F. Seibold with worship at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. John V. Lacy on "The Quest for Happiness" and no evening service. July 27 at 8 p.m. joint trustees finance meeting. Girls' Service Club meets 7:30 p.m. at Barbara Tannreuther’s home. midweek prayer service at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
The Church of the Nazarene invites members to Sunday School at 9 30 a m for a lesson on Jonathan s Sacrificial Friendship and an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with singing. Miss Thompson, Africa missionary, speaks Wednesday evening. A youth rally Friday at 7 30 p m features the Olivet Nazarene College Orpheus Male Quartet and Rev Charles Henderson. Rally includes Hamilton Trenton Franklin churches and Middletown Nazarene.
Mt Zion Baptist holds sunrise service at 6 a m with Sunday school at 9 30 a m Monroe Smith superintendent Deacons lead devotions morning worship at 11 a m Music by junior and senior choirs sermon by Rev F H Hampton titled The Man Christ Sent Home B P U meets at 6 30 p m worship at 8 p m
New Hope Baptist sets 9 30 a m Sunday school on Jonathan Loyal Friend with Robert Barber superintendent. Morning worship at 10 45 a m led by the Senior Choir Gospel Chorus. Dr S C Richards preaches The Elevated Christ. B Y P U at 6 p m then worship at 7 45 p m Rev M E Clay brings message. Youth Services at 6 45 p m Miss Shirley Boone leads senior Y P S and Mrs Margaret Snodgrass oversees juniors. River of Jordan Choir provides music and Dr S C Richards speaks on Halfhearted Religion.
The Bible study sessions run Sunday at 8 00 p m advancing to maturity or relapse into sin Tuesday at 730 p m The Kingdom is at Hand Thursday at 730 p m The service meeting followed by Theocratic Ministry School at 845 p m All meetings are at Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave
New Era Church opens Sunday with Sunday school at 9 15 a m led by Superintendent Oliver Smith and a lesson titled Jonathan Loyal Friend The devotionals and 11 a m sermon by Rev Joseph Pate. Junior choir provides music and an evening service at 7 30 p m. Week events include Monday 7 p m Star Light Club Willing Workers and Young Women's Guild. Tuesday Usher Board. Wednesday weekly prayer service. Thursday junior choir practice.
The Second Baptist Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m under W C Herndon with a lesson titled Jonathon Loyal Friend. Worship at 11 a m features Gospel Chorus and two choirs, followed by an 7 45 p m service on Dynamic Preaching by Rev T M Campbell. B Y P U meets 6 p m with Miss Inez Foster president.
Avalon Cumberland Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with O E Comer superintendent in charge. Worship follows at 10 45 a m with Miss Betty and Miss Dorothy De Frates singing a duet. Accompanist is Miss Charmaine Margerum. Sermon by Pastor Rev G F Carter.
Bethel A M E Church observes Woman’s Day with morning address by Margaret Peake of Cincinnati and a special evening program. Both services are open to the public.
St Pauls Evangelical And Reformed schedules 10 15 a m worship with Mrs Harold Conn organist and choir director for prelude. Senior and girls choirs to sing for processional and provide choral responses and amens. Rev Harold H Jung to speak The Souls Confidence in God. Summer services run 45 minutes. Bible school at 9 15 a m with Mrs FE H McCandlish directing orchestra and Rosemary Marlett leading song. Shaffer to lead devotional based on Jonathan Loyal Friend and Sacred Friendship for youth and adults. Junior department devotional theme Jonathan Stands Up For His Friend. Mildred Beacom to open for beginners. Building Fund Sunday observed. Wednesday 6 30 pm rehearsal for girls choir followed by Senior Choir rehearsal at 7 30 pm.
In Pieters absence the morning service will be conducted by Rev. John G. Forsyth director of religious education for the Synod of Michigan. His theme will be Changed by Be holding a duet by Mr and Mrs T A Repper. Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m with nursery supervision during worship. Dr and Mrs Pieters attend the Senior Conference for Presbyterian Young People in Wooster Ohio where Dr Pieters leads the conference.
Sunday school hour will begin at 9 15 a m with classes and departments assembling in their rooms. Worship hour starts at 10 15 a m and ends about 11 a m. Mrs Eugene Mack will be at the church.
A dense church directory lists numerous Middletown Catholic Protestant and Orthodox parishes with pastors service times Sunday School morning worship and evening programs across St John Saint Trinity First United Brethren Holiness Tabernacle and many more including Episcopal Church of God and Greek Orthodox. It records mass times benedictions prayer meetings and youth groups, reflecting a broad religious calendar for the city.
The notice lists Sunday and weekday worship times for West Elkton United Brethren Church, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, The Salvation Army, Garfield Mission, and Beth Sholem Congregation. It names pastors and service hours including Sunday schools and evening services, with variations by church and specific Sundays.
R L Robinson pastor schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 a m evening service 6 30 p m and P Service in Franklin Ohio Gessner pastor conducts 9 45 a m children school 6 30 p m youth fellowship 7 30 p m evening service 7 30 p m Wednesday midweek service
Maple Park Evangelical led by Rev Verdun T Lachance holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Morning worship at 10 30 a m with Christian Endeavor at 5 00 p m and Evening worship at 7 30 p m. Rolling Mill Park Mission at Pearl and Pershing lists Mrs Cleila Stamper with Sunday School at 10 00 a m Sunday Bible Study at 7 30 p m and Thursday prayer meeting at 8 00 p m.
The notice lists schedules for Poasttown Community Church and Friendship Baptist Church with pastors Chester and Mutual Burton. It also notes Trentona Nazare ne services led by Rev A M Wilson and Glenmore Hill, detailing Sunday School, morning worship, evangelistic and prayer meetings across the week.
The Rev. W. D. Brock will preach on If I Choose Christ, What Then and Holy Communion will be observed at the close of the sermon.
The notice lists services at 2000 Central Ave with 11:00 am worship and 8:00 pm Wednesday testimonial. a reading room open daily except Sundays 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Elder T G McDonald pastor. Also mentions Pleasant Ridge and Jacksonburg with services at 10 and 11 am and Sunday school.
Seventh Day Adventist Pastor Orvel Canada leads a 1:30 pm Sabbath School and 3:00 pm church service in the YMCA auditorium. UNION CHAPEL Evangelical United Brethren Church Route 4 Kiester Ed Rev W Bryan Green Morning Worship Wa Youth Fellowship 10 pm Evening Service 800 Broad Second Kenneth 5 Learey Pastor 9 30 am Graded Sunday School 10 am Morning Worship 10 30 am Children's Church 6 25 pm Teens and Twenties Fellowship Wednesday Chours and Church Night.
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