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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1955
Page
11
The Rev. E H Hammon will speak at 8 15 a m worship with music by Marisue Boyle and Jack Buehl Sunday School starts 9 30 a m led by Mrs Vance Cribbs superintendent A children day program and promotion exercises run from 10 a m to 11 a m Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 p m
The Central Church of Christ sets 9 30 a m Bible School 10 30 a m worship 10 45 a m Lord s Supper and 11 a m sermon by Donald E Arnold on Loyalty To Christ in training the Loyalty Campaign. A Youth Rally for the Miami Valley area is at 2 30 p m at 7th Street Church of Christ Hamilton. Missionary Lonnie Pacheco of Monterey Mexico speaks at 7 30 p m worship.
First Presbyterian to hold worship and Holy Communion tomorrow with Rev. Russell W. Galloway speaking at 9 40 a m and 11 a m. New members to be received at both services. Sunday School follows regular hours.
The Rev. Paul D. Bergdall will speak on the theme The Image of God at 8 and 10:30 a.m. divine worship services. Holy Communion will be celebrated at the first service. Sunday School meets at 9:15 a.m. with Wayne Beall supervising.
Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m under Superintendent Porter Brewer The Rev L P Rossman speaks at 10 30 a m on Do You Belong To The Church and at 7 30 p m on The Handwriting of God Evangelistic services The Young People and Junior groups meet at 6 30 p m
First Christian Bible School convenes at 9 15 a m with Superintendent Fred Hoskins. Children’s Day observed and Rev Edwin Bob bitt to speak at 10 30 a m worship service with observance of the Lord’s Supper. CYF and Chi Rho Groups meet at p m at the church.
Opal Hester of unknown residence faces a divorce petition filed by Ted Hester in Butler County Common Pleas Court case No. on gross neglect of duty. Respondent must answer by June 16, 1955, or the petition will be granted.
Meadowlawn Church of God holds Sunday School at 9 30 with Mildred Meadows as superintendent. Rev John J Williams will speak at 10 45 worship and 7 30 evangelistic services. Young People meet at 6 30. A Meadowlawn Men's Brotherhood gathering is set for 7 30 tonight.
The Rev. Oliver S. Hall will speak on The Discipline of Religion at 8:30 and 10:20 a.m. services. Installation of the official board members occurs at the second service. Church School meets at 9:15 a.m. Youth Fellowship gathers at 6:30 p.m.
Franklin Services will be dedicated for those who have passed on at the D A Hall at 7 30 p m Monday El der Bert Perkins will speak Other participants include the Powell Trio Gloria Settles and the Franklin Singers A cottage prayer meeting will be at 1 p m Tuesday at 914 Turner Lane Franklin Mrs Bertha Perkins assisted by Rev Tex Weaver Discarded eye glasses may be turned in at this service
A Bible lecture begins at 3 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall located at 2304 Central Ave. A study of the Watch Tower follows the lecture session.
Worship services begin at 9:30 a.m. at Pleasant Ridge and Jacksonburg with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Youth Fellowship meets at 7 p.m. at Pleasant Ridge. The Rev. William I Comfort will conduct both services.
The Rev. Walter Racke will speak at Elizabethtown Tabernacle during the 10:30 a.m. worship and the 7:30 p.m. evangelistic services.
The Church of God at 2808 Yankee Road hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. The Rev. A B Lawson, pastor, will speak at the 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. worship services.
St Pauls Evangelical hosts Bible class at Ivan Hose home 6 30 p m with a hamburger fry. Franklin D of A Hall services at 7 30 p m. Vacation Church School runs June 6 to 17 9 11 30 a m. Bethlehem Lutheran Vestry 7 30 p m Parish Hall. First Church of God Youth Prayer 7 30 p m Bible study 8 p m. Arabia Baptist Mission Prayer service 7 30 p m.
Meadowlawn Church of God hosts prayer meetings and Bible study at 7 30 p m forming Church-Church Council First Church of God hosts prayer service and Bible study at 7 30 p m Brotherhood 8 p m Parish Hall League Choir 7 p m Senior Choir 8 p m Central Church of Christ prayer meeting and Bible study Tytus Avenue Church of God prayer service 7 30 p m First Church of Christ Scientist Testimonial meeting 8 p m People's Friendship Baptist Church prayer meeting 7 30 Wesleyan Methodist Church prayer and praise service 7 30 Elizabethtown Gospel Tabernacle prayer meeting 7 30 Kings Mills Baptist Church prayer and Bible study service 7 45 p m
First Church of God hosts missionary meeting at 9 a.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Church holds Junior Choir at 6:30 p.m. Teachers' meeting at 7:30 p.m. First Christian Church annual meeting and covered-dish dinner at 6:30 p.m. Jehovahs Witnesses hold Services with Theocratic ministry school at 7:30 p.m. Kings Mills Baptist Church hosts Young People at 7 p.m.
First Church of God Cottage hosts prayer at 7 30 p m Peasttown Cumberland Presbyterian Church also holds a prayer meeting in the evening with participants invited to join.
Blue Ball Presbyterian holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Superintendent Virgil Frame. The Rev Robert Nix selects Detours as the sermon topic for 10 30 a m worship.
South Middletown Church of God hosts Sunday School at 11 a.m. The Rev. J W Hughes will speak at the 11 a.m. worship and the 6 p.m. evangelistic services. A Singing Convention is planned for 7 30 tonight.
The Rev. H. S. Norman will preach at Wesleyan Methodist services. He is scheduled for the 10 45 a m worship and the 7 30 p m evangelistic service under Supt Verley Treadway.
Poasttown Cumberland Presbyterian Church lists Sunday School at 2 30 p m directed by Superintendent Henry Stitham. The Rev Ches ter Nelson to speak at 3 15 p m worship. Evening service at 7 30 p m.
Bethel AME Church invites members to church school at 9 30 with Rev C N Flanigan delivering The Full Assurance of Faith at 10 30 worship. Revival services set for 7 30 in the evening.
Trenton Lutheran schedules Sunday School at 9 15 a m led by Supt Howard Woodrey followed by a 10 15 a m sermon by the Rev Arnold J Green.
The Rev. Frank E. Sowards will address the 10 30 a m worship and the 7 30 p m evangelistic service at Mayfield Church.
The Mason Presbyterian Church will host a worship service at 10 45 a.m. featuring Speaker The Rev W C Silven delivering the sermon to worshippers and visitors.
The Rev. A. M. Stump will speak at the 10:30 a.m. worship service with Supt. George Gibbs present at Zion Lutheran Church.
Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. led by Supt Verrie Henderson. The Rev P J Henry speaks at 11 30 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. worship services. BYPU meets at 6 30 p.m.
Kings Mills Baptist Bible School opens at 9 45 a m with Supt Manford McGuffey The Rev H L Culley to preach at 10 45 a m There are no services at 7 30 p m
Mason Pilgrim Holiness Sunday School convenes at 9 30 a m The Rev Everett S Thomas leads the 7 45 p m services in the evening program featuring spiritual instruction and worship.
The Church of God on Tytus Avenue plans 10:45 a.m. services with Superintendent Granville Kidd and a message by The Rev Heraldon Justice at both morning worship sessions.
The Rev. Hiram Holdridge will speak at Mason Methodist Church during the 8 30 a m and 10 30 a m worship services inviting congregants to attend both sessions.
Arabia Baptist Mission announces Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. at 1009 Malvern Street. Worship service follows at 11 a.m. and an evening service is set for 7 30 p.m.
Father Charles Murphy will sing masses Sunday at 7 8 30 10 and 11 a m Benediction is planned for 8 p m Friday at the Mason Street Saint Susanna church schedule highlights parish services and benediction time.
Mason Baptist Sunday School meets at 9 45 a m. Rev Newton A Graves will speak at 11 a m and 8 p m worship services Training Union meets at 7 p m. programs are held in the Grange hall.
TheLessons Sermon titled God the Only Cause and Creator will be read at Christian Science services. It recounts Christ Jesus healing the centurion's servant and cites Science and Health passages affirming that man is governed by God and can triumph over sin sickness and death.
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church announces 8 30 a m worship by Esau option chosen by Owen Ireland. Mrs Joseph Sabo is guest soloist with Mrs Robert Sutton at the organ. Bible School Hour begins at 9 15 a m with Jack Hose in charge of devotional services.
The Rev. Louis R. Walter delivers the sermon at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. services. Reception of members occurs at both hours, and church school meets during the same times. The Solitaires hold an 8 p.m. parlor discussion of Hi-Fi.
The United Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday activities with Sabbath School starting at 9 30 a m led by Edward Sorrell and a 10 30 a m worship service titled Looking Forward To Our Third Year led by Rev Jerome C Schulz The Builders and Teachers Training Class will meet at a later time.
The First Church of God opens Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Dr R C Caudill speaking at 10 30 a m on Is The Unknown Tongue Scriptural Practical Reasonable The Rev David Grubbs speaks at 7 30 p m for evening services Doug Oldham directs music.
Oakland Presbyterian Church School convenes at 9 15 a m Richard Hofferbert is superintendent The Rev Franks M Blair delivers the 10 30 worship service on the topic Endorse But Not In danger.
The Church of God on Yankee Road holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m Rev C T Walters speaks at 10 45 a m worship and 7 30 p m evangelistic services Young People’s service at 6 45 p m
The Rev Roy Vinson of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Lincoln Heights will be the guest speaker for the 3 PM worship service at 1319 Walnut Street.
The Keys sisters born June 4, 1915 in Hollis Oklahoma mark their 40th birthday with a family gathering in McKinney Texas. Attendees include Mary Anderson Roberta Korn Mona Fowler Leota Hall their mother 73 in August and older sister Jacqueline of Oklahoma City.
William R. Gartenberg 22 of Clayton will receive three degrees from Washington University: bachelor of arts, bachelor of laws and bachelor of science in business administration. He completed six years of study, including summers, and will graduate next Wednesday.
Helen Oquist filed a divorce petition in the Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio case number 72898 alleging gross neglect of duty. George Oquist of Braham Minnesota is to respond by June 18 1955 or the petition may be granted.
In Case No. 28877 Estate of Mayme Irving, deceased, William W. Irving of Middletown Ohio is appointed Administrator. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated May 23 1955. Fred B. Cramer Acting Probate Judge Hendersons, Attorney.
Patricia M Downie of Hamilton Ohio named Administratrix of Irene C Miller deceased of Middletown Butler County. Court dated May 18 1955. Probate judge acting Wilmer Wilmer and Wilmer attorneys announce deadlines May 21 28 and June 4.
Alta G. Eaton of Middletown Ohio is appointed Executrix of the Estate of Grover Eaton deceased late of Middletown Butler County Ohio. Claims must be filed within four months. Dated May 17 1955. Elliott D. Levey, Attorney.
Local church schedule lists services and programs for First Baptist Grace Baptist Mt Zion Baptist New Era Baptist New Hope Baptist Second Baptist Union Baptist Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Zion United Lutheran with service times Sunday school B Y P U and evening worship across multiple street addresses and pastors.
The Enterprise Baptist Church at 3013 Seneca Street led by Rev. Roy B. Potter offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer service Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Garfield Street and Walnut Street churches publish their service times for Sunday School at 9:30 or 10, morning worship, evening services, and Wednesday prayers. Rev P J Henry and Willie Bankston are named pastors.
Calvary Baptist Church at 815 S Main St lists Rev. Robert H Mizell as minister. Sunday School at 9 45 a m Worship service at 11 a m and 8 p m Training Union at 7 p m.
Central Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave led by Donald E. Arnold offers Bible school at 9:30 a.m. worship at 10:20 a.m. Communion at 10:45 a.m. evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Communion 8:30 p.m. Bible study 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Another Church of Christ at 405 Gideon Road led by Wayne Dunn Sr. holds Bible study 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship 10:20 a.m. Communion 11:30 a.m. Singing practice 7 p.m. Evening worship 7:45 p.m. Bible study Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
Local church directory lists Bethel A M E Church at 1019 Columbia with pastor Rev C N Filaning offering 9:30 a.m. school and 10:45 a.m. worship plus 7:30 p.m. services and midweek activities. Calvary Methodist at 11 South Broad led by Rev Oliver Hall with 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. worship and 9:15 a.m. Sunday School.
The Rev M R K Reea presides over Phillips Chapel at 615 Ninth Ave with Sunday school at 9 30 a.m morning worship and 11 00 a.m evening worship. Tuesday prayer service is at 7 p.m.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 30 a m Evening service at 7 30 p m Wednesday midweek service at 7 30 p m NYPS 645 p m Wednesdays Rev L P Rossman pastor located Sutphin Street and Superior Avenue
In Bethlehem Temple First Pentecostal and Lakeside Church of God notices, pastors C Holiday and D A Biggs lead Sunday school at 9 04 am and 10 am respectively, morning worship at 11 30 am and 11 am, evening services at 7 38 pm and 6 pm, with altar prayer and testimonies and Friday prayer meetings at 7 30 pm for young people.
Pastor Pliny F. Carter leads Bible school and worship at Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church on North Verity Place. Morning worship at 10:45 am, evening service at 7:30 pm, with 6:38 pm prayer time and Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm.
The First Christian Church at 1914 First Ave. lists Rev. Edwin Bobbitt as minister. Bible school starts at 9:15 a.m. Morning worship and communion follow at 10:30. Chi Rho and C.YF meet at 6:00 p.m.
Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with service at 11 00 a m. A testimonial meeting is held Wednesday at 8 00 p m. The room is open daily except Sundays and holidays from 1 30 to 4 30 p m Mondays from 7 to 9 p m.
Crawford Logan area churches list pastors service times and prayer meetings for First Church of God Crawford Tabernacle Meadowlawn and Grand Ave Church of God. Sundays feature Sunday School and morning worship with evening and midweek services.
The Rev. Sidney Case McCammon presides at Holy Communion at 8 am after McKnight Drive and McGee Avenue location. A family service and sermon follow at 9:36 am with Morning Prayer and sermon at 11 am. Young People meet at 7 pm.
The Evangelical and Reformed St Paul’s at 114 South Street led by Rev Harold H Jung offers Bible school at 9 15 am worship 10 15 am Wednesday Girls Choir 6 30 pm Senior Choir 7 30 pm and Saturday catechetical instruction 9 30 am.
The Rev. Steven Sarighe, pastor, conducts services at St Constantine and Helena at 1215 First Ave. on Sundays and holidays from 11 am to noon.
Beth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave lists Rabbi Emanuel Bennett as pastor. Friday night and Saturday 8:30 p.m. services, Sunday 10 a.m. service. Hebrew school hours Monday through Thursday 4 to 6 p.m.
Church announces morning worship at 10 30 a m and church school at 9 30 a m with evening worship at 7 30 p m on Logan Avenue in 2024.
Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian 2910 Central Ave led by Rev. Russell Wern. Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian on Sheffield and Plymouth Sts led by Rev. Stanley West with services at 10:30 a.m. morning and 7:30 p.m. evening and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
The Sunday school meets at 9 15 a m at Oakland Presbyterian on Woodlawn Avenue and Garfield Street The Rev Francis M Bila is the pastor leading morning worship at the church.
The Rev. Jerome Schulz leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m at United Presbyterian Church Girard Baltimore St. A 6 30 p m service is followed by Wednesday prayer at 7 45 p m.
Catholic schedule shows Holy Trinity St John and St Mary in Manchester with multiple Masses daily. Clergy include Msgr James F McNary and Rev Walter Stewart among others. Services feature Low Mass at 6:30 and 11:30, High Mass and Benediction at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays and holy days.
The Rev Julian Krushmeee conducts Masses at St Peter Claver Catholic 814 Men Ave with 7 30, 9 30 and 11 oclock services on Sundays Weekday Mass at 7 Rosary and Benediction Friday 7 30 p.m.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m Young People at 6 45 p m open air service at 7 30 p m salvation meeting at 8 p m Wednesday prayer at 8 p m Saturday night services at 8 p m rolling mill park outpost Finley Ave and Pershing St St Patsy Klaas superintendent church school 10 a m Friday prayer 8 p m Young People service Sunday 6 30 p m Ladies Home League Wednesday 2 p m Miltonville Outpost Miltonville Ohio 11 a m Wednesday Ladies Home League 8 p m Mrs Major C Johnston
The Evangelical United Brethren Church on Baltimore Street led by Rev. H. Hammon offers Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. morning worship at 11 and 10:30 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m.
The Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren church at 3109 Illinois Ave lists services with Rev. Henry Snapp as pastor. Morning worship 9 15 a m Sunday School 10 15 a m Evening worship 7 30 p m Wednesday Prayer Service 7 30 p m WSCS meets first Wednesday 1 30 p m.
The Rev McKinney a Coffs man leads Sunday School at 10 30 a m and morning worship at 9 30 a m at Church of the Brethren on Tony Moore Street.
Seventh Day Adventist Church at 411 S Main St with Pastor Fidel Yakush and A Yakush. Sabbath School Saturday at 1 30 p m. Mid week prayer meeting Tuesday at 8 p m. Missionary Volunteer Youth Friday at 8 p m.
A compilation of local church notices listing denominations and schedules. The American Rescue Workers follow Sunday and evening services, along with a Sunday school. Church of God groups show pastors Charles T Lawson Reynold and others with service times. Four Square and Full Gospel Tabernacle provide morning and evening worship and midweek prayer or youth events.
The Church at Mayfield on 3311 Burbank St. hosts a gy school at 9:30 a.m. morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Youth Crusade begins at 6 p.m. with evening worship at 7:38 p.m. Rev Frank Erward Sowards serves as pastor.
Monroe Methodist Church in Monroe Ohio lists Rev W E Ballinger as pastor. Sunday school begins at 8 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m.
Monroe United Presbyterian and Trenton Mennonite and Nazarene churches list weekly events. Bible school at 9:30 a.m. church services at 10:40 a.m. Youth fellowship at 6:45 p.m. Evening service 7:30 p.m. Trenton Mennonite hosts Sunday school 9:45 a.m. service 10:30 a.m. Christian Service League first Tuesday. Mennonite third Thursday. Trenton Nazarene in North Miami Street schedules morning worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday, evening 7 p.m., youth and midweek prayer times noted.
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