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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1957
Page
3
The Triedstone Baptist Church plans a Sunday night musical program and sermonette at 7 pm led by Rev Frank Ousley. Sponsored by the Senior Usher Board the event features Pastor Rev H Hart and the church’s music offerings.
First Methodist Church holds Sunday school at 8:30 and 10:45 am with extended sessions at 9:45 am. Dr Louis R Walter speaks on The Ministry of Proclaiming at the 8:30 9:45 and 10:45 am worship services.
Bethlehem Lutheran will convene Sunday school at 9 15 a m under Wayne Beall. Identical worship services at 8 and 10 30 a m feature sermon The Freedom We Have in Christ by Rev Paul D Bergdall. Mrs W C Sampson serves as soloist at the 8 a m service.
First Church of God holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m Dr R C Caudill delivers The Go Between A Man to Stand Between God and the People sermon. Evening service at 7 p m features Nathanael's Great Discovery by Rev J Herschel Caudill.
The church begins at 9 15 a m with the Young Adult Class in the parlor. Rev H C Gruenwald preaches at 8 30 a m on His Abiding Presence. The Armco Girls Chorus will sing during the service.
The Parkway Church of Christ announces a 9 30 p m Bible study and a 10 30 a m worship service with the Lord's Supper. Minister Donald E Arnold delivers The Authority of Jesus. Youth Night features speaker Robert Blackmore in the evening evangelistic service.
The Church of God at 11th and Lincoln will hold Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. with Supt J O Christian in charge The Rev William Reynolds will preach at both morning and 7 30 p.m. services Youth Fellowship meets at 6 39 p.m.
The Enterprise Baptist Sunday School convenes at 10 am led by Claude Kennard. The 11 am worship will feature a sermon by The Rev. Don O'Hair. At 7:30 pm, The Rev. Kelly Ratliff will deliver the evening sermon.
The Rev Arthur Miller will speak at 10 45 a m and 7 p m services at Fairview First Church of God. Sunday School meets at 9 30 a m.
The Rev. Austin Smith will speak at 10 30 a m and 7 p m services delivering messages to parishioners.
The Red Lion Church holds Sunday School at 9:30 with Mrs. Virgil Davis senior superintendent. The Rev Rodney Vernon and Rev Lewis Daniels will speak at Red Lion at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. and at Springboro Church at 10:45 a.m. Sunday School at Red Lion is 10:30. Springboro Sunday School begins 9:30 a.m. with Superintendent Richard Wade.
Dean Seth W. Slaughter of Bible College of Missouri in Columbia argues that Genesis 1 27 and Jesus prayer for unity imply humanity is created in God's likeness and destined to live as one family under God. He urges churches to preach brotherhood and divine fatherhood to heal separations caused by geography language and customs.
Bible School opens at 9 30 a m with Evangelist James Dix delivering a sermon titled Gods Vineyard in the 10 20 worship service The Lord's Supper is observed at 11 30 a m The 7 30 p m service features Mr Dixon speaking on They Saw Christ Hanging There
Rev William Burley will preach A Bold Venture at Excello 9 15 am and Monroe 10 40 am. A nursery will be available during worship. Sunday School begins 9 30 am at Monroe and 10 30 am at Excello. Methodist Youth Fellowship resumes at Monroe 6 30 pm.
The Church Of God at 3029 Yankee Rd and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church announce Sunday School at 9:30 to 9:36 a.m. led by Supt Thelma McGovernor and Rev. Rodney Williams respectively, with sermons at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. under Rev. Calvert and related speakers.
Pleasant Ridge EUB schedules Sunday School at 9 5 am and a sermon by Rev. William J Com fort during the 10 30 am worship service.
Rev. R L Robinson will deliver the sermon Hindrance Along Life's Highway during the 11 a m worship service led by Robert Frazier superintendent. The brief service focuses on guidance and reflection for the congregation.
Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m. The Rev F W Alexander will deliver the 10 45 a m worship message. He is a student at Wilberforce University.
Hillcrest Baptist Church announces Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 10 a m. The 11 a m worship service will feature Rev. Willie A Lakes on A Divine Appointed Supper. The 7 30 p m service will discuss A Faith That Works BTU meets at 6 3 p m.
Sunday Masses are scheduled for 6 30 and 8 30 a m The Rev Vincent Rob ers serves as pastor at the parish setting forth its spiritual leadership and worship times.
Father will(em) A Buchheit will sing Masses at 7 3 30 10 and 11 15 a m Benediction will be at 7 pm Friday.
Supt. Jess Wilder leads a Sunday School kickoff at 10 a.m. at the Nelva Center. The Rev. Elmer Moore will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services, inviting community members to attend.
The Rev. Bert Rose will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. in Greenbush. Sunday School convenes at 10 a.m. prior to the morning service.
The Kings Mills Baptist Bible School opens under Superintendent Mansfield McGuffey with morning worship at 10:45 led by Rev. H. L. Culley delivering the sermon. Evening service follows at 7:30 p.m.
The Peasttown Church of God schedules Sunday School at 9 45 with Rev Carmel Mathias delivering sermons at morning room service and 7 30 p m worship in the evening.
Church groups plan Bible studies prayer services and youth meetings across multiple venues. Tuesday events include Church of God at 11th and Lincoln and Jehovahs Witnesses. Wednesday features Meadowlawn Church of God First Baptist and Kings Mills Baptist Church gatherings. Thursday reserves Bethlehem Lutheran junior choir and youth meetings. Friday lists visitation and Churon picnic tag at Church of God at Lincoln.
Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with Supt Clarence Steele in charge. The sermon topic at the 10 30 am Worship service is Jesus Searches the Heart by Rev William H Winch. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 p m.
The United Presbyterian Sabbath School convenes at 9 30 a m with Don Skinner in charge. The Spirit of Caleb will be the sermon topic of the Rev J C Schulz for the 10 30 a m worship.
Ritchie Johnston to deliver sermon at Maple Park School gym during 11 am worship after 10 am Sunday school at Middletown Baptist Temple.
Union Chapel EUB conducts 10:09 a.m. worship led by Marion Myers with guest minister. Harmonettes of the Germantown EUB Church will sing. Youth Fellowship gathers at 6 p.m.
Weadowlawn Church of God announces school starts at 9 30 a m with Bradge Wallace in charge The Rev John J Williams will deliver sermons for 11 45 a m and 7 30 p m worship services The Young People service is at 6 30 p m
The First Christian Church School convenes at 9 30 under the direction of Chester Tomilson. The sermon on The Universality of the Gospel will be delivered by Rev. Edwin Bobbitt at both the 10 a.m. and 10 45 a.m. worship and communion services.
(Tytus Avenue) Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. led by Supt. Ishmel Martin. The Rev. Eugene Wallace will speak at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. worship services.
The Rev Buford E Law son will address Mason Church of God twice on Sunday delivering sermons at 1040 a m and 730 p m indicating a full day of spiritual talks by the pastor.
Mason Baptist Sunday School convenes at 9 45 am with Rev Arlie Carter speaking at 10 am and 1 pm while Rev Doyle Kincaid leads 1 and 7 90 pm services Training Union meets at 6 30 pm Christmas trees noted as Norway spruce Scotch pine and red pine Notices include adoption hearings for Edward James Moss and Terrie Johnson in Butler County Probate Court with petitions by Ariena Johnsen and Ariena Johnson and appointment of Cassie A Wells as executor for Willis G Wells estate with four month filing deadline
The Rev. Steve Faulkner will speak at the 11 a.m. service with Sunday School gathering at 10 a.m. The notice notes the church schedule and speaker.
ilard Willis will lead evening services at Arabia Baptist Mission Fide at 7:30 PM.
The Mason Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday School to begin at 9 30 am. The Rev W C Silven is slated to deliver the 11 am sermon at the main service.
The Rev Albert Bitters will speak at Mason Methodist Church during the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services, inviting parishioners to attend the two morning sessions.
The Second Baptist Church will host its fourth annual Fellowship Soiree tomorrow from 3 30 to 6 30 p m. Sponsored by the Missionary Society the event features speakers including Francis Carmody City Commissioner Judge Fred B Cramer Glenn Ellison Dr E Washington and Edgar Farmer with musical numbers by Hazel Whiter Mrs Catherine Watson Mrs Elsie Harris Mrs Martha Hackney the Mack Trio Hood Trio Jimmy Hood Parson Mrs Eleanor Henderson Mrs Mattie Ethel Jackson John McClusky and the Clements Trio Also on the program are Karen Ford Rosetella Bates James Smith Carolyn Myers Joan Andrews Doris Bates and Mary Silas.
Sunday services focus on the need for spiritual truth with a lesson on Truth from Psalms and correlated writings from Mary Baker Eddy. The sermon stresses that the spiritual sense of truth must be gained through honesty unselfish love and meekness before Truth can be understood.
Calvary Methodist notes 9 15 a m Sunday School and a 10 30 a m worship service led by Rev. William C Wright with the sermon The Face of What I Was Meant To Be. Guest organist Joe Ed Hart and soloist Miss Lelora Jones. Youth Fellowship gathers at 6 30 p m.
The First EUB Sunday School opens at 9:30 a.m. under Vaughan Duvall with services at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. led by Rev. E. H. Hammon on the sermon topic Imitators of God. Robert Dunn is soloist for both worship hours and Youth Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m.
The First Baptist Church School opens at 9 15 a m with nursery and kindergarten departments expanded The Rev James Youn pastor of Seaford Baptist Community Church Long Island NY will be guest minister The 1030 a m worship service features Old Fashioned Sense as the sermon topic with soloist Miss Hazel Duvall.
Oakland Presbyterian Church holds Sunday School at 9 15 a m with Sidney Medley acting superintendent presiding. The 10 30 a m worship features Rev Robert Vander Hart delivering a sermon titled The Story of the Reluctant Prophet.
The First Presbyterian Church schedules a sermon by the Rev. Robert W Ward at 9:30 and 11:00 a. m. The topic is Well Balanced Religion and Miss Joanne Brooks will be the soloist during worship.
Monroe United Presbyterian Church holds Sunday School at 9 50 a m supervised by D H Kruger. Guest minister Rev Willard Wylie speaks on Under his Wings. Worship service follows at 10 40 a m.
Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School opens at 9:99 am with Supt T Helton The Rev G L Normann to speak at 10 45 am and 7 30 pm services Choir meets at 6 pm and WPS at 6 45 pm
The Church Of God Pentecostal holds Sunday School at 16 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. 6:30 a.m. with a sermon by the Rev. J. W Hughes at 1715 Oxford State Rd Worshin.
The Rev Eddie Lawson will speak at the 7 39 PM service while Sunday School begins earlier in the day The article notes that dog owners contributed nearly 14 000 dogs for defense during World War II indicating a wartime effort and community involvement on Logan Ave
Thomas Diets of 706 North East Third Street Hollandale Florida is notified that Kathryn Diets filed for divorce in the Common Pleas Court of Butler County Ohio Case No 649 on grounds neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Defendant must answer by August 1 or the petition will be granted. Clerk Joseph T. Kiep Deputy Charlotte F. Hermann Maxwell Finkleman Attorney. July 20-27 Aug 3-10-1724.
A compact listing of services for numerous churches in Middletown. It includes First Baptist on South Main with multiple services, Grace Baptist Wilbraham, Mt Zion Baptist on Baltimore Street, New Hope Baptist on Young Street, Second Baptist on Verity Parkway, Unison Baptist on 11th Avenue, Enterprise Baptist, True Bible Church, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Calvary Baptist Church, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran, and Zion Evangelical Lutheran at Wilson School. Details cover Sunday School times, morning and evening worship, BYPU, prayer meetings, and midweek services.
Sunday worship at Verity Law and Germantown R4 led by Donald Arnold includes Bible School at 9 00 am with communion and worship at 10 30 am 4m. Evening service at 7 30 pm with communion and 8 30 pm Bible study. Wednesday Bible study 9 30 am. Gideon and Wayne Dunn present. Minor garbled text references singing practice and additional Bible study times.
First Christian Church at 7914 1st Ave hosts Church School at 9 39 am and worship at 10 48 am led by pastor Edwin Geobbitt CYF and Chi Rho meet after the service at 5 pm.
The Plast Church of Christ Scientist at 200 Central Avenue hosts Sunday school at 9:39 a.m. and a service at 11:00 a.m. A testimonial meeting is held Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Reading room is open daily except Sundays and holidays from 1:39 to 4:90 p.m. Thursday hours are 7 to 9 p.m.
Listings from First Church of God Crawford Logan Dr A C Caudill pastor Sunday school 8:39 am morning worship 11:00 am Wednesday prayer. Church of God Tabernacle 1029 Yankee Rd pastor Rodney Williams Sunday school 9:30 am morning worship 11:45 am evangelistic service 7:00 pm Wednesday prayer 7:30 am. Meadowlawn Citizen of God 1628 Smith St pastor John Williams Sunday School 9:30 am morning worship 10:45 am Youth Fellowship 6:30 pm evangelistic service Wednesday prayer 7:30 pm. Grand Ave Church of God 1310 Grand Ave pastor Clifford Hutchinson Sunday school 9:00 am Young People Saturday am evening service 7:30 pm Workers 9:30 am Wednesday and Friday prayer 7:30 pm.
The Rev Sidney Case McCammon serves as rector at Episcopal Church of the Ascension on McKnight Drive. Morning Prayer is scheduled at 11 AM.
Rev H C Grunewald presides at St Pauls United Church of Christ 1144 Broad St with worship at 8 50 am nursery care and 9 15 am Church School and Young Adult Class listed.
The fragment notes a Greek Orthodox church service at Sts Constantine and Eleni, with Rev Steven Sarastor officiating on Sunday morning at 8:45 AM. The readable text is fragmentary but indicates a regular morning liturgy.
Gladys Dr Harry A Roth rabbinical and Sabbath services listed. Friday 6 39 am junior service Sabbath 16 am Religion School Sunday 9 am Hebrew School Wednesday Thursday Friday notes. The readable text shows a temple schedule with services and education sessions across Friday Sunday and midweek.
The Latter Day Saints reorganized church at Sutphin Street and Grand Avenue with Pastor Russell M Rockwell presiding. Church School meets at 9 30 am and worship services at 1845 and 745 pm.
Bethel A M and Calvary Methodist offer morning worship at 9 30 to 10 45 and 10 30 respectively with Sunday School and prayer services. First Methodist lists multiple services and youth activities. Phillips Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal presents morning worship and church school with youth fellowship. Rev C N Flan an Rev William C Wright Rev Louis R Walter and Rev Freeman are named among pastors and staff.
The Rev L P Roseman presides at Sutphin Street and Superior Avenue with Sunday school at 9 39 am morning worship at 10 30 am NYPS at 6 45 am and evening service at 7 39 pm Wednesday midweek service at 7 30 am highlighted as church schedule details.
AETHLENEM TEMPLE Fras! PENTECOSTAL-1219 Young St. pastor C. Holiday leads prayer at 6 am and morning worship with altar prayer and testimony at 11:30 am Sunday school at 11 am. LAKELIDE CHURCH OF GOD 19 Clayton St. Rev D A ieee leads Sunday school at 10 am, morning worship at 1 pm, evangelistic service at 6 am, Wednesday prayer at 7:30 am, and Young People at 7:30 pm.
ADB list shows numerous local churches with service times and pastoral names. Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian and Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian share worship at morning and evening hours. others include American Rescue Workers, Church of God Union Assembly, Church of God Yankee Rd, Church of Sonstin Ave Lena Lincoln Cider, Four Square Gospel, Full Gospel Tabernacle, Jehovahs Witnesses Central Ave, The Church at Mayfield, First Presbyterian, Oakland Presbyterian, United Brethren and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with offerings like Bible School, Sunday School, morning worship and midweek prayers.
The Church of the Brethren at 103 Moore Street holds Sunday School at 10 30 a m and morning worship at 9 30 a m led by Rev McKinley Coffman.
The Seventh Day Adventist Church at 61i S Main St lists elder John E Davidson as pastor. Saturday services include 9:20 and 10:30 am, with Sabbath School from 10:40 am to 12 pm, mid-week prayer meeting Tuesday at 8 am, and Missionary Volunteer Youth group Friday evening.
Holy Trinity Catholic Church Manchester and Clark lists pastors Revs Heskema Kell er and J n McNary with Sunday mass times 6 30 10 and 11 30 am weekdays 1 and 1 15 am. Mary Catholic at 270 Central Ave with Rev Sylvester Murer Sunday mass times 6 99 8 99 and 139 am and weekday 7 am. St Peter Claver at 814 Ave with Rev Kruseling and Rev Mannin Sunday masses 7 39 6 30 11 30 am. weekday 7 am. Benediction morning after 7 am.
Church notices show services at Citadel on 1% North Clinton Street with a 942 am worship service and a Wednesday prayer meeting. Rolling Mill Park Outpost lists Sunday School at 10 am and a 6 39 pm Young People's service, with Ladies Home League Wednesday at 7 pm. Meltonville Outpost notes Sunday School at 10 am and Worship at 11 am, with Wednesday League at 7 pm. Local superintendent is Lt Marjorie Osman.
Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren at 510 Illinois Ave led by Rev Thomas Adams offers Morning Worship at 8 15 a m Sunday School at 10 15 a m and a midweek service on the third Wednesday of each month at 1 30 p m
The register lists morning services and Sunday School times for Amanda Methodist, Blueball Presbyterian, Flak Creek Baptist, Franklin First Baptist, Greenbush, Pleasant Ridge, Jacksonburg First Baptist, Monroe Methodist, Monroe United Presbyterian, Trenton Mennonite, Trenton Nazarene, Union Chapel, West Fulton, and Pleasant Baptist churches. Notable times include 9:15 am and 10:30 am services, with varied Youth Fellowships and evening programs. pastors include Burley, Winch, Jacktown, Gessner, Waymick, Chastain, Amstutz, Wilson, Huber, Hutchison, Snapp, and others.
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