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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1954
Page
11
The essay recalls Amos the eighth century B C prophet and imagines a contemporary farmer as a reformer in a corrupt city. It warns that prosperity bred excess and oppression, while religion grew formal without moral depth, urging the Christian church to heed Amos’s warning.
The Rev Harold H Jung will preach Unite and Conquer at 830 and 1015 worship services. Guest violinist Henri Schnabl will perform. Bible school meets at 915 with Supt David Barrett.
H H Lawrence director of Christian Education will speak at 9:15 and 10:30 a m services on Building Temples. Promotion of the youth will be observed at the first service and promotion for the Children's Division at the second. Church School will convene at the same hours.
The First Christian Church holds Sunday school at 9 15 a m led by Supt Loren Yount and a 10 30 a m sermon titled The Growing Church CYF and Chi Rho gather for activities at 5 p m.
Sheriff Charles B. Walker will auction Middletown property at the Court House in Hamilton on Thursday July 1 1954 between 10 and 11 A M. The parcel is Lot 6141 with sewer easement and additional right of way in Middletown Ohio. Appraised at 6500 dollars. Terms cash. Attorneys Wimer Wilmer & Wilmer. Legal notices and bids for Fulton Lane Carmon Court street and Sherman Avenue improvements also included with bid details.
The Rev. McKinley Coffman will deliver the sermon "The Works of God" at the 9:30 a.m. worship service. Church school opens at 9:30 a.m. with Superintendent Luther Ikenberry presiding.
Rev. Russell W. Gallo will administer Communion and welcome new members at both 9:30 and 11 a.m. services at First Presbyterian. Sunday School is scheduled for 9:30 and 11 a.m.
Bethlehem Temple outlines Sunday school at 9 15 a m under Emerson Wendt and a 10 30 a m sermon by Dr H G Schmidt titled Our Wonderful God highlighting a faith worship schedule.
Mason Methodist will hold a Children’s Day program during the 9:30 a.m. Sunday school hour and there will be no church service this Sunday.
Mason Presbyterian announces Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m and church services follow at 10 45 a m led by the Rev H C Silven with the session and congregation invited to attend.
Jehovah's Witnesses schedule a Bible lecture at 3 p.m. at Kingdom Hall located at 2304 Central Ave. The event will be followed by a study of the Watch Tower.
Notice of appointment in Case No 28004 estate of James B Buffenbarger. Agnes K Buffenbarger of Monroe Ohio appointed administratrix. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated May 5 1954. Probate Judge Harry F Walsh. Attorney William R Hendrickson. May 29 June 5 12.
Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church holds Sunday school at 9 30 led by Mrs Laura Ely superintendent The Rev G F Carter selects Wise and Harmless as topic for 10 45 worship CYF meets at 6 30 p.m.
The Bible school convenes at 9 30 a.m. The 10 30 a.m. service features Wayne Dunn speaking on Who Changed the Sabbath Day. Communion is observed at 11 30 a.m. Eugene Brandenburg delivers the 7 30 p.m. sermon.
Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces Sunday school at 9:30 morning worship at 10:45 led by Rev. Lew is J Gehron. Young People meet at 6:45 p.m. The Stick That Made a Snake sermon by Rev. W E Budgett at 7:30 p.m. evangelistic services.
Sunday worship at Pleasant Ridge begins 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. and Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. Jacksonburg hosts 10:30 a.m. Sunday school and the newly assigned minister will lead the 10:30 a.m. worship service.
Meadowlawn Church of God holds a morning worship at 10 45 a m led by superintendent Carl R Perry. A Young People service is scheduled for 6 30 p m followed by an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m.
The First Evangelical United Brethren Church will hold regular morning worship at 8 15 a m led by Rev E H Hammon. A women's trio will provide special music. Sunday school runs 9 30 to 10 a m. A Children's Day program is scheduled for 10 a m in the sanctuary.
Morning worship at 8:30 led by James Pelley and Earl Moore. 9:15 church school with Dorothy Bechtel as superintendent. 10:30 worship features student minister Robert McLaughlin delivering the sermon.
The Rev. W. F. Chappel will preach at 10 40 a m and speak at the Youth Camp dedication at 2 30 p m. Dr R C Caudill topics the 7 45 p m evangelistic service, Satisfied with Jesus.
The Central Church of Christ announces Bible school at 9 30 a m led by minister Donald E Arnold. Worship follows at 10 30 a m with the Lord's Supper at 10 45. Sermon titled Gideons 300. Young People conduct evening services with Robert Kidwill as speaker.
The Mason Pilgrim Holiness Church outlines Sunday activities with a 9 30 a m Sunday school, a 10 30 a m worship led by Rev Everett S Thomas, and evening services beginning at 7 45 p m.
Kings Mills Baptist Bible school will meet at 9 45 a m with Manford McGuffey superintendent. Worship services begin at 10 45 a m. Evangelistic services will be held at 7 30 p m.
Enterprise Baptist holds Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Trent will speak at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. revival services. Young People meet at 6:00 p.m.
Blue Ball Presbyterian starts at 9 30 a.m. with superintendent Orville G Bowker. The Rev Robt Nixony selects The Mark of Christian for the 10 30 a.m. worship service.
Zion Lutheran Church sets a 9 30 a m church school session and a 10 30 a m worship with Rev E A DeJerus selecting In His Steps as the topic Luther League gathers at 7 p m for an evening meeting.
A compiled schedule shows MONDAY events across several churches. First Church of God Bible School starts at 9 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran arrangements include a Centennial committee at 8 p.m. and an Enterprise Baptist Church revival at 7:30 p.m. Also listed are Monday Night services at 7:30 p.m. in the D of A Hall and a First Methodist Bazaar committee meeting at 10 a.m.Jehovah’s Witnesses Bible study at 8 p.m. and St Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Brotherhood covered dish at 6:30 p.m.
A listing of multiple local churches scheduling midweek services and activities. Times include 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. with prayer meetings Bible study choirs and executive boards across First Church of Christ Scientist Kings Mills Meadowlawn and others.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church announces Junior choir at 6 30 p m teachers meeting 7 30 p m Senior Choir. p m School morning Jehovahs Witnesses service meeting Theocratic ministry school at 7 30 p m Kings Mills Baptist Church hosts Young Peoples meeting at 7 p m.
A local listing shows events at 9 a.m. for a cottage prayer service and a Bible school exercise at 7:45 p.m. The items are part of a church program likely in a small community setting.
A youth revival event scheduled for Saturday at 7 45 p m hosted by the First Church of God. The gathering invites young attendees to participate in worship and related activities.
Sunday services highlight the spiritual shielding power of God against disease and danger with the lesson sermon God the Preserver of Man. The Golden Text declares The eternal God is thy refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms, and Science and Health cites endowed rights of self government reason and conscience under divine guidance.
The Oakland Presbyterian Church starts Sunday school at 9 15 led by Supt Richard Hofferbert. The Rev Francis M Blair preaches at the 10 30 worship service with the sermon titled When Christ Passes By.
Middletown residents gain access to new Red Cross first aid courses after a fresh batch of instructors graduated. Joe Priest, chairman, notes previous instructor shortages limited offerings and urges home preparedness until medical help arrives. Classes arranged for sizable groups. information from the Red Cross.
Glenn F. Cloyd assistant manager for Commonwealth Life Insurance Co. attends a management development course at the company home office in Louisville Kentucky This week he is among a class of 20 Commonwealth employees in a program consisting of management orientation and advanced training techniques.
Three young officers at the Naval Academy received commissions after a week of delay while their security clearance was resolved. Ens. Paul Shimek Jr., Ens. Harold Pollack, and Marine 2nd Lt. Peter Yadlowsky were cleared following interviews with Secretary of the Navy Charles Thomas and talk of support from Senator Saltonstall. They expressed honor and gratitude for the process and credit.
Across clues mix geography wordplay and definitions including capital city Amman and general terms. Down clues offer short common words solving a varied crossword style puzzle.
Answers include Ameliorate Drunkard Most facile Auricle Father or mother Landed property Cereal grain Tidier Hinders French city Require Dais desk Golf mound Top Mouth part Miss Gardner.
The schedule covers First Baptist at 119 South Main with Bible study and worship times, Grace Baptist at Wibraham and Wilmore, Mt. Zion Baptist at 1502 Baltimore Street, and several other churches. It lists Sunday School times, morning and evening worship, YPUs, and midweek services across multiple pastors and locations.
Mayfield Baptist Church on North Winton Street in Mayfield led by Rev. George B. Lay schedules Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 11 am. Evening service at 5:30 pm and Thursday prayer meeting are planned.
Enterprise Baptist Church at 3013 Seneca Street led by Rev Roy B Potter offers Sunday school at 10 am worship at 11 am Youth Fellowship at 6 30 pm Evening service at 7 30 pm and a Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 pm Missionary Baptist at 1404 Garfield presents Sunday school at 10 am morning worship at 11 30 am with evening service at 6 30 pm and Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm Regular services indicate weekly worship and midweek prayer across both churches.
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church at 1319 Walnut St lists Sunday School at 9 30 am morning worship at 11 am evening service at 7 30 pm and Wednesday prayer at 7 38 pm led by Rev Willie Bankston.
A church notices page lists Central Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave with Bible school 9 30 am worship 10 20 am communion 10 45 am evening service 7 30 pm and Bible study 7 30 pm on Wednesday. Church of Christ at 405 Gideon Road with Wayne Dunn Sr Minister holds Bible service 9 30 am Sunday worship 10 am communion every Sunday 11 30 am singing practice 7 pm evening service 6 45 pm midweek Bible study Wednesday 7 pm.
The Disciples of Christ church at 1914 First Ave notes Rev Edwin Bobbitt as minister. Bible school begins at 9 15 a.m. Morning worship at 10 30 a.m. Chi Rho and C Y F meet at 6 00 p.m.
Sunday school at 9 30 am and service at 11 am. Testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 pm. Reading room open daily with hours for Queens Sundays and holidays 1 30 to 4 30 pm and Mondays 7 to 9 pm.
Four Church of God congregations publish weekly service times and activities. The First Church of God in Crawford Logan lists 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. worship with a 7:30 p.m. evening service. The Church of God Tabernacle and other nearby churches provide multiple services, youth meetings, evangelistic services, and midweek prayer, with details including addresses and pastors.
The Church of the Ascension on McKnight Drive and McGee Avenue lists Rev. Sidney Case McCammon as rector. Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Family Service with Sermon at 9:30 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 a.m. Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. Young People meet at 7:00 p.m.
The Rev Harold Hne leads Bible school at 9 18 am and worship at 10 15 am at 114 South Broad Street. Wednesday Girls' Choir meets 6 39 pm and Senior Choir 7 30 pm. Saturday catechetical instruction is at 9 30 am.
Rev George Hiotis pastors this parish at St Constantine and Helena with Sunday and holiday services from 9:15 a.m. to noon described as the regular mass period at the church.
Beth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave lists Rabbi Emanuel Bennett as pastor. Friday night service at 8 p m Saturday service at 3 30 a m Sunday service at 10 a m Hebrew school runs Monday through Thursday from 4 to 6 p m
Morning worship at 9 30 a m church school at 10 39 a m arena 7 30 a m Zion League meets Wednesdays at 7 30 p m.
A condensed listing shows Bethel AME Church and Calvary Methodist with service times for Sunday school morning worship and evening services, plus Christian Endeavor and youth/fellowship sessions. Also includes First Methodist and Chapel Colored on Ninth Ave with their respective service times.
The First Church of the Nazarene at 1701 Columbia Ave lists Pastor L P Rossman. Sunday school 9 30 am morning worship 10 30 am evening service 7 30 pm Wednesday service 7 30 pm.
Young Striger C Holiday, pastor, leads prayer at 6 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11:30 a.m. Altar prayer and testimony. Lakeside Church of God at 2010 Clayton St with Rev. D D A Biggs, pastor, holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer at 7:30 p.m. Friday Young People 7:30 p.m.
Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian and other area churches list weekly services. Sunday school times range 9:30 to 9:40 a.m., morning worship around 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., evening services 1:00 p.m. to 7:20 p.m., with Wednesday prayer meetings and youth activities noted at several congregations.
Local Catholic parishes list daily and weekend Mass times. Holy Trinity Church and St John Roman hold multiple Masses including Low Masses at dawn, High Masses, Benediction, and afternoon services. St Mary and St Peter Claver offer morning and Sunday services with weekday rosmary and benediction.
Salvation Army activities listed for Citadel 109 North Clinton Street with services and meetings. Outposts Rolling Mill Park and Miltonville in Ohio include church school times prayer and youth events, led by Lt Donald Fair and Mrs William F E Prescott.
Two EUB congregations list Sunday schedules. First Evangelical United Brethren at 98 Saltimore Street led by Rev H Hammon offers Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 9 15 and 10 30 Christian Endeavor at 6 30. Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren at 3109 Illinois Avenue led by Rev Lowell D Bassett has Sunday school at 9 39 worship at 10 30 event worship at 7 30 and Wednesday prayer service at 7 30.
The Church of the Brethren on Moore Street lists Sunday school at 10 30 a m and morning worship at 9 30 a m led by the Rev McKinney Coffe man with services announced.
Elder S A Yakush pastor announces Saturday service at 3 p.m. Yorn Meeting at 8 p.m. Friday.
American Rescue Workers at 801 Second Ave and multiple churches state Sunday school and service times. Churches named include Church of God of Union Assembly, Church of God on 11th Ave, Fourth Square Church and Full Gospel Tabernacle with various pastors and weekly midweek events.
Trenton Nazarene Church on Miami Street under Pastor Rev. M Willson offers Sunday school at 6:30 a.m. Morning worship at 4:30 p.m. Sunday service at 1 p.m. Evening service at 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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