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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1949
Page
2
A church reflection on Easter joy following Jesus crucifixion and resurrection. It emphasizes the indestructible life the Resurrection imparts, the eternal quality of life, and the call to live with purity, faith, and constant service to the Lord. The message cites John 14:19 and I Corinthians 15:58 to inspire ongoing growth and hope.
At 10 30 a m service the Rev Kenneth E Learey will present spiritual highlights from the Ohio Annual Conference held at Lakeside Ohio this past week A nursery for children will be provided in the beginner s room Church school opens at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages A special class for students home on vacation will be led by Allen Jones Youth Fellowship members depart by bus at 3 p m for the district rally in Dayton
The Bible School meets at 9 30 a m to study Jesus Rises from the Dead in the new church section. Morning worship at 10 40 features Be a Christian Father. Dayton College Hill hosts a youth group at 2 p m and an Adult Study at 7 30 with a song service at 8 15. First Ohio Presbytery meets in Middletown Tuesday with Earl Steward and John Haynes and the minister. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 p m. Senior Choir rehearsal at 8. Union Vacation Bible School opens Monday at 9.
The New Era Church announces Sunday school at 9 15 a m directed by superintendent and teachers focusing on Jesus Rises from the Dead. Devotions at 10 45 a m led by deacons, sermon at 11 a m by Rev Joseph Pate. Evening service at 7 30 p m. Starlight and Willing Workers Club meet Monday. Junior senior and intermediate choirs rehearse Tuesday. Weekly prayer service Wednesday.
Meadowlawn Church of God schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m. morning worship at 10 30 a m. evening service at 7 30 p m. Rev Francis B Cummins will preach at morning and evening services. Clay Arnold leads the Young People’s service at 6 30 p m. Vacation Bible school begins Monday morning.
Philips Chapel C M E will hold Sunday school at 10 a m with J E Harley in charge. Morning worship at 11 a m with Rev M H Hayes sermon. Evening service at 3 p m followed by church dining room dinner from 1 to 5 p m. Sunday services announced.
Sunday begins with Bible school at 9 15 led by J B Gividen. Worship at 10 30 features a sermon by W D Brock titled A Christian Benediction and Holy Communion. Men support the 7 30 evening service with Father’s Day talk Dads. W C T U meets Tuesday at 2 at United Presbyterian. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7.
Grace Baptist holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Harold Fordyce officiating and a worship service at 10 45 a m featuring a message from Jesus Bring Them To Me The evening service at 7 30 p m covers Seven Fools Revealed In The Bible A daily vacation Bible school runs through Friday mornings at 9 a m for ages five to fifteen Prayer meeting and Bible study occur each Wednesday at 7 30 p m The lesson focuses on Cyrus the Special Agent of God and an exhortation concerning Idols from Isaiah 45 1 46 13.
Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church schedules an 9 30 a m study Jesus Rises from the Dead led by Harry S Bailey with Rev Frank E Sowards delivering morning and evening sermons at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by Rev Sowards and Rev Kenneth Duff Young People’s Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m under Mr and Mrs Edward West Missionary Society convenes Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Debusk 2129 Carolina St
Sunday school opens at 9 30 with the nursery second class discontinued under Mrs Marvin Clark. Adult class led by Ralph Knight. Morning worship at 10 45 with interim pastor Dr Don D Tullis preaching Life With Father for Father’s Day. Nursery open during church hours. Church picnic at Chautauqua on June 25 from 3 to 10.
Ascension Episcopal plans morning Holy Communion at 8 a m and 10 a m services. Summer church school starts Sundays at 9 30 a m through July with a visual program on morning prayer. Rev S Hughes Garvin will preach at the 11 o clock service. Diocesan youth conferences at Camp Miami Germantown this week with parish attendees Mary Jo Bowman Robyn Rathman William Rathman Lee Hidy and Beth Ann Rathman. A Holy Communion service next Friday June 24 at 10 a m for St John Baptist Day.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m with buses to Mayfield Maple Park and Clifton Farms. Morning service 10 30 a m. Dr R C Caudill speaks Our Dads and And He Sold His Birth Right. Father’s Day Youth Service at 6 30 p m led by Rev Duane White. Evening service 7 45 p m with Miss Hope Vineyard, seven, singing. Vacation Bible School starts Monday 9 00 a m daily through Friday 11 00 a m. Prayer Bible study Wednesday 7 45 p m. Cottage prayer Friday at 1721 Winona Dr Avalon.
Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m led by W C Herndon with topic Jesus Rises from the Dead Morning service at 11 a m led by Rev T Campbell Deacons lead devotions At 3 30 p m Rev J W Henderson and his Lockland congregation guest Usher Board meets Monday Choir No 2 rehearse Tuesday Mid week prayer Wednesday Gospel Chorus and pastor guest at New Era church Thursday evening.
The Church of God on Main Street will host a Saturday Youth for Christ service at 7 30 p m with Rev Frank Sowards as speaker A Sunday school session begins at 2 30 p m a special speaker is set for 3 15 p m The Wednesday praise and prayer service starts at 7 30 p m followed by a pastor led business meeting
The church lists a baptismal service at 9 15 a m followed by morning worship at 9 30 a m A sermon by Elder Russell Rockwell and a Children s Day program at 10 15 a m Church school at 11 a m Evening Service at 7 30 p m with a sermon by Elder L Wilmon Barker on Fathers Day.
Church announcements must reach the Church Editor by Thursday after noon. They may be mailed or delivered by courier.
Calvary Methodist Church opens with school at 9 15 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m The new pastor the Rev Fletcher E Shoup will be in the pulpit Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 p m followed by Sunday evening service at 7 30 p m Tuesday 7 30 p m Otterbein Circle meets Thursday 4 30 p m W S C S executives meet Immediately following the covered dish supper the regular W S C S meeting Mrs Millard C Bechtel conducts a study titled China Twilight or Dawn
First Baptist Church led by Alva Taylor holds morning worship at 10 40 with Rev John S Parr delivering Father’s Day theme God Of Our Fathers Senior Hi Fellowship meets vesper at Fort St Claire Sunday evening. Tuesday W C T U meets Oakland Presbyterian at 2 election of officers Armco Park picnic 6 30 Ann Judson Circle picnic Boy Scouts 7 pm and mid week prayer service 7 30 Wednesday
Dr. J. Bruce Behney professor of systematic theology at Bonebrake Seminary Dayton will preach at the morning worship service at 10 30. Sunday school for all ages meets at 9 30 with classes and the Youth Fellowship gathers at 6 30 led by Jack Back.
Tomorrow at 10 15 a m worship the Rev Harold H Jung speaks on How Big Is Your God Bible school at 9 15 led by Robert Hoppe for Devotional Service and Mildred Beacom opens activities for Beginners and Primary. Tuesday 6 15 p m Brotherhood hosts family night supper at Armco Park led by C C Marl ett R E Shafer Chas Brew er L Renner F Barnes F Buchanan.
The Church of Christ on Gideon Road invites Sunday Bible study at 9 30 am on Jesus Teaches in the Temple worship at 10 20 am with Paul Brown delivering the morning sermon Sabotage in the Camp of the Lord Communion is observed every Sunday Evening worship convenes at 7 00 pm Hubert Brandenburg presents the sermon And above all these things Put on love
New Hope Baptist will hold Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Mrs Bertha Webb as superintendent The Rev C H Moore of Dayton will preach at 10 45 a m Afternoon services are led by the Missionary Society chaired by Mrs S C Richards Mrs Bertha Perkins will be a speaker River Jordan Choir will sing at 7 30 p m Dr S C Richards will speak on The Greatness of Fathers
Union Baptist sets 9:30 a.m. service with Miss Annetta Moore as superintendent and 10:45 a.m. sermon by Rev. Robert L. Robinson on Love Thy Neighbor. Children present program Sunday at 6 p.m. after dinner. Midweek prayer service Wednesday 7:30 p.m. senior choir rehearsal Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Faithful Few Club meets Thursday 8 p.m.
New York state, especially Suffolk County on Long Island, is the nation's top producer of ducks. The region's farms contribute significantly to the industry, supporting local economies and poultry markets across the state.
On Sunday June 19 1949 Christian Science readings in all Churches of Christ Scientist center on the Lesson Sermon with the Golden Text from Psalms 24 1 stating the earth the Lord s and the fullness thereof The citations include Ecclesiastes 3 14 and Science and Health page 264 noting God s creation and mans spiritual being in Christian Science understanding
First United Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m with the pastor s communicant s class at 9 45 a m The sermon King for a Day at 10 30 a m Builders and Pioneers meet at 1 30 a m to travel to College Hill Community Church Dayton for the spring Presbyterial Youth Rally Dr William Wil son of Miami University will be the speaker Rev James Davis and Rev Colin H Campbell lead two discussion groups First Ohio Presbytery meets at 10 a m Tuesday Wednesday cottage prayer at Mrs Marjorie Campbell s 204 Baltimore St Women s Bible Class meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Minnie Cooper s 1601 Winona Drive
Maple Park U B Church conducts Sunday School at 9 30 led by Donald Wagner superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 with pastor James H Riley. Evening service at 8 continues revival meetings with evangelist Harold Varce nightly through Friday and closing Sunday June 26.
Oakland Church school starts at 9 15 with William Van Guelpen leading the junior church service. Communion at 10 30 with Rev Richard E Moore delivering the sermon Why We Love Him. Mr Moore attends Wooster College meeting Monday to Friday. A lawn fete at 5 on Sunday.
Sunrise prayer at 6 30 a m with Sunday school at 9 45 a m The Rev H K Kikore to lead morning worship Guests of Elder Burks Church of Lockland at 3 30 p m Contact Mrs Reva Payne for details Bus departs at 2 30 p m Mm evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Revival continues through the week with Rev Maracik Johnson of Cincinnati as speaker
Faith Mission Garfield Street lists worship at 10 30 a m Sunday with 9 30 a m service and evening worship at 7 30 p m on Sunday and Thursday The Rev Nettie R Dietz is pastor and Mrs Frank Thompson is pianist A probate notice names First National Bank of Middletown Ohio as administrator with the will annexed for Harry E Essiey deceased Butler County Ohio creditors must file claims within four months Judge Oscar R Leiser dated May 31 1949 Elliott D Levey attorney notice appears June 4 11 18
Case No 24175 Estate of Marie Keiser deceased also known as Marie H Keiser notice is given that Harry Keiser of Middletown Ohio has been appointed Administrator With the Will Annexed of Marie Keiser deceased late of Butler County Ohio dated this 6th as of June 1949 Probate Judge Thomas H Stubbs Attorney June 11 18 25
Local church listings show multiple denominations with service times. First Baptist at 119 South Main, Grace Baptist at Wilbraham and Wilmore, Zion Baptist on Baltimore Street, New Era Baptist on Young Street, New Hope Baptist on 18th Ave, Second Baptist on South Verity Cave, Union Baptist on 18th Ave, Evangelical St Pauls on Broad Street, Greek Orthodox St Constantine and Helene on First Ave, Hebrew Beth Sholom on First Ave, Miltonville Outpost hosts Sunday school and holiness meeting. times vary from morning worship to evening services throughout the week.
Central Church of Christ at 3104 First Ave conducts Bible school at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 am with evening service at 7 40 pm Prayer on Wednesday at 7 30 pm Crusaders for Christ meet Saturdays at 7 30 pm. CHURCH OF CHRIST at 405 Gideon Read Wayne Dunn Sr Minister holds Bible study at 9 30 am and Sunday worship at 10 20 am with Sunday school at 11 30 and singing practice at 1 Evening worship at 4 pm. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST at 1914 First Ave led by Rev W D Brock offers Bible study and morning worship at 9 15 and 10 30 am Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm.
frRST Church of Christ Scientist at 2000 Central Ave lists Sunday school at 9 30 am and services at 11 am A testimonial meeting is held Wednesday at 8 pm The Reading room operates daily except Sundays and holidays from 1 30 to 4 pm
Local church notices list service times for First Church of God Crawford with Caudill and Lakeside Church of God led by Biggs. Additional entries include 1628 Smith St with Cummins church school 9:45 a.m. and worship 10:45 a.m. plus evening services and midweek prayer meetings.
The Church of the Brethren at 705 Moore Street led by Rev. C. W. Warstler holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. Bible study and worship at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday prayer at 7 p.m.
The Rev. Hughes Garvin rector conducts Holy Communion at 8 a m. Church school begins 9 30 a m. Sermon at 11 a m. Young People’s Fellowship at 7 p m. Ascension Junior League at 7 p m. Men’s Club meets first Monday. Women’s Guild meets second Tuesday. Vincent Society meets third Thursday. Located at Mc Gee Ave and Park Dr.
The Sunday school starts at 9 30 a.m. with James Conrad as superintendent. The Rev W E Alben district superintendent of the Western Ohio Church of the Nazarene speaks at 10 30 a.m. The Rev M E Clay preaches at 7 30 p.m. Youth services at 6 45 p.m. Miss Reva Snodgrass leads the Senior Y P S and Mrs John Snodgrass supervises the Juniors. Vacation Bible School continues next week.
Pleasant Ridge and Jacksonburg plan Father’s Day services with Rev J D Nisewonder at Pleasant Ridge 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 15 led by James Crout and at Jacksonburg 9 30 a m with Desmond Stamper Florence Wilson as superintendents The Fathers Anxiety for a Thankless Son is the Jacksonburg sermon at 10 30 a m Children’s Day set for June 26 at Jacksonburg at 9 30 a m
The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints lists church activities at 2025 Logan Ave. Church school begins at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 45 am Zion League gathers 6 30 pm and evening worship at 7 30 pm all local to the same address.
Bethlenem Evangelical Lutheran at 212 South Broad Street lists Sunday school at 9:15 am, morning worship 10:30 am, evening worship 7:30 pm, Ladies Society first Thursday 2:30 pm, Brotherhood second Wednesday 8 pm, Luther League first Wednesday 7:30 pm. Zion United Lutheran at 1014 First Ave led by supply pastor Charles P Creastuan requests Sunday school 9:45 am and sermon 10:45 am.
Bethel A M R Church at 1017 Columbia Ave led by Rev R E Taylor offers Sunday school at 9 20 am morning worship at 11 am Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm and evening service at 7 30 pm. Calvary Methodist at 11 South Broad St under Rev V Lacy holds Sunday school 9 15 am, morning worship 10 30 am, Christian Endeavor 6 30 pm, evening worship 7 30 pm, and Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm. First Methodist at 126 South Broad St with Rev Kenneth S Learey features Sunday school 9 30 am, morning worship 10 30 am, Children’s Church 10 30 am, Teens and Twenties at 6 25 pm, plus Wednesday choir and church night. Phillips Chapel Colored Methodist at 615 Ninth Ave led by Rev Moses J Hayes offers Sunday school 10 am, morning worship 1 am, and evening worship 7 pm.
The Rev. M. E. Clay presides at 1701 Columbia Ave with Sunday school at 9:30 am. Morning worship at 10:30 am and NYPS at 6:30 pm. Evangelistic service at 7:30 pm. Wednesday midweek service also at 7:30 pm.
Bethlehem Temple at 1219 Young Street lists Elder C Holiday as pastor. Prayer at 6 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 10 a.m. Afternoon and evening services include altar prayer and testimony sessions.
Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian First Presbyterian Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Oakland Presbyterian United Presbyterian list service times. Bible school morning worship Christian Endeavor Young People's meetings and midweek prayer sessions noted for each church.
The listing outlines mass times across Holy Trinity Catholic Church St John Roman Catholic St Mary Catholic and St Peter Claver Catholic including low Masses at 6:30 and 8:15 am Benedict ion 10 am Rosary and Benediction 2:30 pm weekday masses 7 am and Holy Day services with multiple day times for each parish. It notes pastors and assistants for each church.
Citadel South Canal Street and Garfield Mission outline weekly spiritual services. Captain Kenneth D. Sharp oversees Sunday School at 9:45 am with worship at 11:00 am. Young People's meetings at 6:45 pm, open air service 7:30 pm, salvation meeting 8:00 pm. Garfield Mission lists Sunday school 10:00 am, worship at 11:00 am, Young People at 6:30 pm, Wednesday service 7:30 pm. Rolling Mill Park Outpost on Finley Avenue and Pershing Street lists church school at 10:00 am and Friday prayer at 8:00 pm, with Mrs. Clelia Stamper as superintendent.
First Evangelical United Brethren on Baltimore Street with Dr Turner conducts Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren at 3109 Clinois Ave led by Rev James H Riley offers Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m.
At 48 North Broad Street Elder Orvel Canada leads Sabbath school at 1 30 p m and church service at 4 00 p m A missionary meeting follows in the Barnita room at the Y M C A on Friday evening at 8 15 p m
A directory of church schedules including Church of God of Un ton and Assembly led by Rev J H Burnett with Sunday school 10 30 am and services through Sunday and midweek Wednesday 7 pm plus other establishments such as Malvern Street church led by Mr Jake Lewis and Yankee Road Tabernacle with Rev C T Walters offering Sunday school 9 45 am and evangelistic service 7 30 pm. Also Four Square Church Clinton Street Friendship Baptist Full Gospel Tabernacle and North Verity Parkway church times and events listed.
The column lists weekly services for BLUEBALL PRESBYTERIAN ELK CREEK BAPTIST FRANKLIN FIRST BAPTIST GREENBUSH EF U B JACKSONBURG AND PLEASANT RIDGE E U B MONROE METHODIST POASTTOWN COMMUNITY CHURCH TRENTON MENNONITE CHURCH TRENTON NAZARENE CHURCH UNION CHAPEL E U B WEST ELKTON F A B CHURCH in Franklin, Monroe, Trenton, and nearby towns. It details pastors, Sunday school times, morning and evening worship, youth fellowships, and midweek services.
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