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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1951
Page
3
The Rev. H. H. Jung will speak on May I Introduce My Friend? at the 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. services. At 9:15 a.m. Bible School hour, Earl Rosser will lead the devotional service.
The Church of the Brethren schedules a 9 30 a.m. church school with a 10 30 a.m. sermon by Rev. Dan L. Blickenstaff on "Too Many Bosses" and a 7 30 p.m. song service followed by a discussion on "The Trustful Life."
Bible school opens at 9 15 a m with Harlan Jarvis as superintendent. Children’s Day sermon by Rev Edwin Bobbitt at 10 30 a m on What Manner Of Child. The Lord's Supper observed. C Y F and Chi Rho meet at 6 p m. Evening service at 7 30 p m on A Universal God.
Worship at Pleasant Ridge Church begins 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. Youth Fellowship meets at 7:30 p.m. at Jacksonburg. Both services led by Reverend Lloyd E. Davis.
First Presbyterian will convene Sunday school at 9 30 a m at Roosevelt Junior High School. The Rev Russell W Galloway will use Good Judgment as the sermon subject at the 10 45 a m service. Immediately following this service a meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held.
Sunday school convenes at 9 30 a m under superintendent John Schmidt. Worship service is at 10 45 a m and evangelistic services at 7 30 p m led by Rev Frank E S Ward. Members urged to bring old ties nylon hose colored scarfs and dresses for Dayton hospital veterans. Youth Crusade meets 7 30 p m Saturday at the church.
Camden Methodist announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Harry E Neff and a special Holy Communion service at 10 30 a m replacing the usual worship The first Sunday of the new conference year features Rev James H Misheff presiding over the services
Union Baptist Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with Miss Annetta Moore as superintendent Devotionals follow at 10 45 a m The Rev R L Robinson preaches Be Firm at 11 a m A musical program at 5 15 p m directed by Mrs Augusta Knox featuring guest soloist Robert Rutledge and the Calvary Singers Baptism and Holy Communion are observed at 7 30 p m
Church services begin at 9 30 a m with a 10 30 a m finale as Rev Kenneth S Learey completes four years in the city Themed Symbols Of The Spirit Officers of the Woman s Society of Christian Service to be installed Combined choirs led by Mrs Vivian P Learey conclude their season Youth Fellowship also meets at 9 30 a m
The church will hold Holy Communion and meditation at 8 a.m. Church school meets at 9 30 a.m. Holy Communion with a sermon by Rev Sidney C McCammon at 11 a.m.
Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m with a class then in the church auditorium a Children's Day service combined with regular worship. Youth Fellowship gathers at 6 30 p m and at 7 30 p m the Middletown Hospital school of Nursing baccalaureate service is held in the church.
The First Baptist Church school opens at 9 30 a m with superintendent Alva Taylor. Worship and Communion Meditation led by Rev John J Parr at 10 40 a m with Open Communion observed. At 7 p m new member reception in the church school auditorium.
Calvary Methodist holds 9:15 a.m. worship led by J. F. Seibold, superintendent. Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Fletcher E. Shoup preaching on In Remembrance of Me. Youth Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m.
Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church opens Bible school at 9 30 a m with Jim Philhower as superintendent. At 10 30 a m Reverend W H Redman will preach on Pauls Call To Service Among The Nations. Ordination of new elders at 7 30 p m with sermon Our Responsibility.
Kings Mills Baptist holds morning worship at 10 45 with superintendent Manford McGuffey and speaker Rev C Holt Foster. Evening service at 7 30. Junior Young People meet 6 30 led by Mrs Janice Culberson, and High School Young People meet 6 30 led by Mrs C H Foster.
New Era Baptist shares a 9 15 a m Sunday school led by Oliver Smith. The 10 45 a m service is in charge of Oliver Smith with Rev Joseph Pate delivering the sermon at 11 a m. The senior choir provides music. B Y P U meets at 6 p m with Samuel Baldwin presiding. Evening services begin at 7 30 p m.
The notice lists a Church of Christ event on Gideon Road with a 9:30 a.m. study by Wayne Dunn on Will Christ Reign On The Earth One Thousand Years. The 10:30 a.m. service follows, and Eugene Brandenburg is the speaker for the 7:30 p.m. service.
God's Community Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Edward Carberry superintendent Worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Saturday Church school at 9 15 a m directed by Richard Hofferbert Opening service Rev Richard E Moore delivers message I Knew It Not at 10 30 a m worship service
A program will be presented in the main auditorium by the children during Sunday school at 19:30 a.m. Dr. R. C. Caudill speaks on Things For Which There Are No Substitutes at the 10:45 a.m. worship. The Rev. Claude Sandlin will deliver the evangelistic message at 7:45 p.m. service.
Central Bible school convenes at 9 15 a m with Wilbur Flory in charge of devotions. L Francis Sheffler Jr will deliver the 10 30 a m worship message He Once Made Havoc. Lord's Supper observed 10 45 a m Song service 7 30 p m followed by The Cost Of Pentecost by the minister Lord's Supper to be observed at 8 30 p m.
Bethlehem Lutheran will hold identical worship at 8 and 10 30 a m. The pastor Rev Bernard E Heuer will preach on The Folly Of Making Excuses. Sunday school meets at 9 15 a m with Paul Wilson superintendent. The Luther League gathers at 6 15 p m in the parish house.
The Church of the Nazarene under James Conrad will hold a 10 30 a m worship with the theme When God Comes and a 7 30 p m evangelistic service on When God Leaves The Young Peoples meeting at 6 45 p m is led by Ann Bales and the Junior Service supervised by Mrs John Snodgrass.
Mayfield Sunday school convenes at 10 am. The Rev. Joseph Carl will speak at 11 am on Go Ye And Sin No More. The 7:30 pm service will address The Love Of God.
The Philips Chapel C. M. E. church held a 9:45 a.m. session with J. E. Harley as superintendent. The Rev. M. H. Hayes spoke at 10:45 a.m. A Cincinnati singers group performed a 3:30 p.m. musical. Evening service started at 7 p.m. Dinner was served in the dining room.
Elder W Reynolds to preach at 11 a m on Jonah's Mission and at 730 p m on A Little Girl Saved A Great Man's Life Youth Fellowship to meet at p m
Notice announces Earl L. Keppler of Middletown Ohio appointed Administrator of the estate of Alex Keppler deceased late of Middletown Butler County Ohio Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months or be barred Dated May 21 1951 Oscar R Leiser Probate Judge Walter R Bender Attorney May 26 June 29
Fada Kathleen Munici filed for divorce from Salvatore Munici in the Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio case 66712 on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Respond by July 7, 1951 or petition granted. Also notice of executrix appointment for Harold R. Wells estate in Middletown Ohio.
A list of church events for the week includes Vacation Church School at First Baptist and Church of the Brethren from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, services at 7:30 p.m. at several churches, plus prayer meetings, Bible studies, and church group meetings across multiple locations.
Church services and group activities across multiple churches including Brethren First God Mayfield and EU B churches. Times cover prayer services Bible studies and choir practices from morning to evening. Parish houses host sewing circles and afternoon activities for Vacation Bible School sessions.
First Baptist Church hosts vacation church school at 9 a.m. Mayfield Baptist Church offers Jehovah's Witnesses service and Theocratic Ministry School at 7:30 p.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Ladies Society meets at 2:30 p.m. Parish house hosts teacher and senior choir sessions. First Church Of God holds Ladies Missionary Meeting at 9 a.m. Church At Mayfield Christian Service Society led by Mrs Myrtle Fields Germantown Route 1 prayer service at 7:30 p.m.
The First Church of God announces a Friday prayer service at 7 45 p m with a cottage gathering. Attendees are invited to join the group for a quiet evening of reflection and shared prayers.
Saturday schedule lists First Baptist Church boys and girls choir at 11 a.m. Young Peoples at 7 30 p.m. Mayfield church hosts Youth Crusade at 7 30 p.m. First Church Of God holds Youth Rally at 7 45 p.m.
Jehovah's Witnesses announce a Bible lecture titled Religion True and False to begin at 3 p.m. at Kingdom Hall located at 2304 Central Ave. The event invites community members to attend and hear interpretations from the speakers.
Elmer Childers filed a quiet title petition in Butler County Common Pleas Court case 66596 against heirs and assigns of Daniel Martin and others. The suit seeks to quiet title to Lot Four in Village of Jacksonburg Wayne Township and requests equitable relief. Defendants must answer by June 23, 1951, or judgment by default. Clerk: Joseph Kiep. Deputy: Richard J. Leyton. Attorney: Walter R. Bender. Dates: April 28, May 5-12-19-26, June 2.
Case 66461 Butler County Common Pleas The American Building and Loan Association of Middletown Ohio sells 1012 Hanover Street Middletown Ohio on June 14 1951 between 10 and 11 AM by order of sale. Property description notes 24 2 3 feet off east side of lot 1635 on the Biddietons plat. Cash price $4800. E Burke attorney. May 12 19 26 June 2 8.
The Christian Science lesson for Sunday June 3, 1951 denounces ancient and modern necromancy and hypnostism as evil. It centers on the golden text Romans 16 19 20 and cites Bible verses and Science and Health to urge wisdom toward good. The lesson highlights overcoming the world the flesh and evil to destroy error as taught by Mary Baker Eddy.
The Toledo Blade acted as proxy gift bearer for Joe Finch, a Toledo soldier in Korea, sending a $50 saving bond, free diaper service, and presents to his wife Evelyn for the birth of Paul Michael Finch. Paper staff and “Blade uncles” chipped in cigars and gifts at Parkview Hospital.
A compact schedule lists services and activities for several churches in Middletown. Details include First Baptist at 119 South Main with Sunday school at 9 30 and morning service at 10 40, Grace Baptist at Wilbraham and Wilmore, Mt Zion Baptist on Baltimore Street, New Era Baptist on Young Street, New Hope Baptist on 18th Avenue, Second Baptist on South Verity Parkway, Union Baptist on 18th Avenue, Mayfield Baptist on North Winton Street.
The Enterprise Baptist Church at 3000 Yankee Rd lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. church service at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. evening service at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday prayer service at 7 p.m. led by Rev. Roy D. Potter.
Central Church of Christ at 110 First Ave led by Pastor L Francis Scheffler holds Bible school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m Communion at 10 45 a m Evening worship at 7 30 p m and Communion at 8 30 p m WPFB program airs at 7 45 p m Church of Christ at 405 Gideon Road Wayne Dunn Sr minister conducts Bible study at 9 30 a m Sunday worship at 10 20 a m with 11 30 a m singing practice and evening worship at 7 45 p m Midweek Bible study Wednesday 7 p m First Church of Christ at 1914 First Ave led by Rev Edwin Bobbitt offers Bible school 9 15 a m and morning worship 10 30 a m Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at 2000 Central Avenue lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m services at 11 a m and a testimonial meeting on Wednesday at 4 p m The reading room is open daily except Sundays and holidays from 1 30 to 4 30 p m
First Church of God Crawlore Logan led by Dr R C Caudill offers church school 9 30 am morning worship 10 30 am evening worship 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm. Church of God Tabernacle 3031 Yankee Rd led by Rev T Walters holds Sunday school 9 am worship 10 45 am fellowship 6 45 pm evangelistic service 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm. Meadowlawn First Church of God 16286 Smith St led by Rev F Cummins offers Sunday school 9 45 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.
The Church of the Brethren on Moore Street led by the Rev Dan L Blicker lists Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 30 am and evening worship at 7 30 pm with staff details noted.
Church on Mc Gee Ave and Park Dr under Rev Sidney C McCammon offers Holy Communion at 8 am Church school at 9 30 am Sermon at 11 am Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month at 11 a m Young People Fellowship at 7 pm Ascension Junior League at 7 pm Men s Club meets the first Monday Women s Guild meets the second Tuesday Vincent Society meets the third Wednesday Weekly religious activities listed with specific meeting days and times.
The Rev Harold H Jung leads Bible school at the church on 114 South Broad Street with worship at 9 15 am and 10 15 am on Sunday. Wednesday Girls Choice at 6 30 pm Senior Choir 7 30 pm. Catechetical instruction Saturday at 9 30 am.
The Rev John re Padopulos announces weekly sermons at St Constantine parish on Sundays and holidays from 9:15 a.m. to noon. The notice promotes religious services and weekly schedule.
Hebrew Beth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave lists Friday night service at P.M hours and Saturday service at 8 30 AM. Sunday school at 10 AM Hebrew school runs Monday to Thursday from 4 to 6 AM led by Pastor David Korb.
A church bulletin lists morning worship at 9 30 am at 2025 Logan Ave with church school at 10 30 am and evening worship at 7 30 pm Zion League meets Wednesday at 7 30 am.
Bethlenhem Evangelical Lutheran at 212 So Broad St lists worship at 8 am, Sunday school 9:15 am, morning service 10:30 am, Ladies Society first Thursday 2:30 pm, Brotherhood second Wednesday 8 pm, Luther League first and third Sundays 6:30 pm, Ladies Missionary Society second Tuesday. United Lutheran at 1014 First Ave shows supply pastor Cheres P Cressman and Sunday school at 9:45 am with sermon at 10:45 am.
Bethel AMR Church at 1017 Columbia Ave led by Rev R E Taylor offers Sunday school at 9:30 am morning worship at 11:00 am Christian Endeavor League at 6:30 pm and evening worship at 7:30 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 pm Choir practice Tuesday 7:30 pm. Calvary Methodist at 11 South Broad St led by Rev Fletcher E Shoup has Sunday school at 9:15 am and morning worship at 10:30 am Youth fellowship 6:30 pm. First Methodist at 126 South Broad St led by Rev Kenneth S Leary offers Sunday school 9:30 am morning worship 11:00 am Children's Church 10:30 am Teens and Twenties Fellowship 6:25 pm and Wednesday choir and church night. Phillips Chapel Colored Methodist at 615 Ninth Ave led by Rev Moses J Hayes has Sunday school 10:00 am morning worship 11:00 am evening worship 7:00 pm.
The Rev. L. P. Rossman leads services at 1701 Columbia Ave with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Youth PS at 6:45 p.m. Evening service 7:30 p.m. Midweek service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
The notice lists the Lakeside Church of God at 2010 Clayton St with Pastor Rev D A Biggs. 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.
Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian at 2711 North Verity Parkway lists services with G F Carter officiating. Morning worship at 9:30, Christian Endeavor at 9:45, Evening worship at 6:30, Wednesday prayer at 7:30.
The Rev. W H Redman pastors Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian on Sheffield and Plymouth Streets. Sunday School begins at 9 30 am with morning worship at 10 45 am and evening worship at 7 30 pm. Wednesday prayer meeting is at 7 30 pm.
Oakland Presbyterian Woodlawn Ave and Garfield St pastors Rev Richard E Moore and Rev Colin H Campbell offer Sunday school 9 15 am morning worship 10 30 am Christian Endeavor 6 30 pm and YPC 6 30 pm weekly. Wednesday hor 7 pm deacon meeting and 7 45 pm prayer gathering at United Presbyterian Gartra and Baltimore St.
The bulletin lists Mass times for Holy Trinity Curtis St John Mary St Peter Claver Catholic churches. Services include low Masses at 6:30 am and 8:15 am, high Masses with Benediction at 10 am, Rosary and Benediction, and weekend schedules with 7 am weekday Masses and 11:30 am Sunday Masses.
Sunday worship at 11 am with Sunday School at 9 45 am. Evening services include young people at 6 45 pm open air at 7 pm salvation meeting at 8 pm. Wednesday prayer at 8 pm Saturday night service at 6 pm. Mrs Clella Stamper superintendent. Miltonville Outpost led by Mrs Kenneth D Sharp with 11 am service and Wednesday Ladies Home League at 8 pm.
Sunday school times listed for First Evangelical United Brethren at 9:30 am and morning worship at 10:30 am. Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren provides 9:30 am Sunday school and 10:30 am morning worship with 7:30 pm services midweek. Reverend assignments include Dr Turner and Reverend James B Recob.
Seventh Day Adventist Church at 446 North Broad Street lists pastor R A Bata and Cobban. Services include 2:30 pm on Saturdays, Friday 7:30 pm missionary meeting, and midweek Cottage Prayer service 7:30 pm Tuesday at the YMCA room.
Maj and Mrs Fordyce host Sunday school at 2 30 pm and evening worship at 7 30 pm at 801 Second Ave. Cottage prayer service Tuesday at 7 30 pm led by the commanding officer for Sun day school and evening worship.
A compact listing of church schedules and pastors across multiple congregations. CHURCH OF GOD OF UNION ASSEMBLY Rev H Brett Sunday school 10:30 morning service 7 p.m. Wed 7 p.m Sat 7 p.m. THE CHURCH OF GOD 2002 Yankee Rd Rev J C Cox Sat worship 7:30 p.m. Sun worship 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Ilth Ave and Lincoln St Elder William Reynolds Sunday School 9:40 a.m. Morning worship 1 a.m. Young People 6 p.m. Evening worship 7:30 a.m. FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH Rev Mutual Burton Sunday school 10 a.m. Morning worship 11:20 a.m. BYP 6:30 p.m. Evening service 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer FULL GOSPEL TABERNACLE 2710 North VerityPow The Rev J W Sullivan Sunday school 10 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. Evening evangelistic service 7 p.m. Pentecostal youth group Saturday 7:30 p.m. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7 p.m. HOLINESS TABERNACLE OF THE UNIVERSE Rev Huston Kilgore Morning worship 11 a.m. Devotionals 3 p.m. YPU 6 p.m. Evangelistic service 7:30 p.m. CHURCH AT MAYFIELD Corner of Jackson Lane and Surbank St Rev Frank E Sowards Sunday School 9:30 a.m. John Schmidt superintendent Morning worship 10:45 a.m. Evening services 4:30 p.m.
Harold Hill presiding elder announces sacrament services at 9 South Canal Street, 10 a.m., with Ray Chap pin and Merlin Fish serving as councilors for Sunday school.
Local church notices enumerate service times for several congregations in Jacksonburg Pleasant Ridge East Belt Ohio area. Listings include pastors, Sunday school, morning worship, youth groups and midweek prayers across United Brethren Methodist Presbyterian Mennonite and Baptist churches. Services mostly at 9 30 to 10 45 a m with evening and midweek activities noted.
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