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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1951
Page
3
Easter message frames death as a universal leveler and highlights the 1950 highway death toll totaling about 35,000 lives plus 27,000 home fatalities. It urges safety and temperance, urging drivers to avoid alcohol and embody caution to reduce needless deaths in a twofold Easter reflection.
The First United Presbyterian offers a sunrise service at 6 30 a m The Chancel Choir presents the Cantata The First Easter Bible Study Hour follows at 9 30 a m The Rev Colin H Campbell speaks at 10 30 a m on the Easter theme Gee Mom They Really Believe It Dont They Mrs Johanna Jacobs sings Handel I Know That My Redeemer
Second Baptist presents "Through Death to Life" for Sunday school at 9:30 a.m directed by B. W. Haywood. Deacons lead devotionals at 10:50 a.m with both choirs singing. Rev. T. H. Ward delivers the message. BTU meets 6:30 p.m. Rowena H. Baker presiding. Easter program by Sunday school at 7:30 p.m.
Easter worship at Bethlehem Lutheran will be held at 8 a.m. and 10 30 a.m. with three vested choirs singing at both services. The Rev Bernard E Heuer preaches on The Easter Story and a special Easter program runs at 9 15 a.m. The pageant Thou Art the Christ directed by Louisa Behrens features music by the Sand Table and Primary Departments.
Union Baptist Church announces church school at 9 30 am with Miss Annetta Moore superintendent in charge for the annual Easter program. Rev Robert L Robinson will preach on The Resurrection at the 11 am service. BY.PA will host a special Easter Service at 6 30 pm with the Senior Choir presenting its Easter Cantata at 7 30 pm.
The Church of Christ on Gideon Road lists Bible School at 9:30 a.m with Wayne Dunn delivering the sermon titled Woman's Subjection to Man at the 10:30 a.m. service. Communion is observed and the evening service begins at 7:30 p.m with Eugene Brandenburg preaching at 8 p.m.
Enterprise Baptist Church will hold services at 10 a.m. with Graydon Rudd as superintendent in charge. The Rev. R. B. Potter will speak at both the 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services.
The Church of the Brethren will convene at 10 a.m. with Henry Driver as superintendent. A worship service at 1 a.m. features Rev Dan L. Blicken staff speaking on An Easter Song for Us All. Baby consecration and special Easter music planned. A 7:30 p.m. song service precedes the pulpit message Baptism: the Memorial of Resurrection.
Sunrise services at 6 a m and Sunday School at 9 45 a m precede preaching by Rev C T Walters. Communion and Foot Washing follow morning worship. A play Unto The Least of These will be presented at the 7 45 p m service.
Bethel A M E will observe sunrise and communion at six. The Rev R E Taylor will speak at the 1 a m worship with baptism and reception of members. Sunday School will present the Easter program at the seven p m service.
Sunrise service at 6 a.m. and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. W Bryan Green to speak at 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. worship services with baptismal services and reception of members at both services. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.
Jehovah's Witnesses announce a 3 p.m. Bible lecture titled Conquering Fear in a Perplexed World at the Kingdom Hall located at 2304 Central Ave. The event invites attendees to explore fear and faith in troubled times.
Elder Loyd Adams will deliver the Easter sermon at 7 30 a m and speak at the 7 30 p m service. Sunday School meets at 10 30 a m under Leonard Barker.
St Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church schedules three Easter services. The 6:30 a.m. sunrise service features violinist H. H. Harrison, cellist, and vocal soloist Miss Mary Buchanan with Rev. H. H. Jung preaching “Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life.” At 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. Rev. Jung will preach “A New Day.” The Merry Messengers’ Barbara Comrad class presents children at 9:15 a.m. Bible School.
First Baptist Church sets a 6 30 a m sunrise service with Rev John I Parr delivering He is nen aptismal services observed during worship. An Easter Breakfast for church youth follows at 8 p m in social rooms. 9 30 a m Sunday school led by Alva Taylor, superintendent. 10 30 a m worship features Parr theme Do You Want To Live. Knights Templar Easter service at 2 30 p m in sanctuary with Parr sermon When Hope Becomes Real. Special music by combined choirs with Mrs Robert Ramsdell as soloist. No Youth meetings Sunday evening.
Sunrise Communion at 6 30 a m opens Easter services. Youth Choir sings and Youth Fellowship breakfast follows. Sunday School convenes at 9 30 a m with W F Stein in charge. Rev Kenneth S Learey speaks on Sharing the Garden of Life at 10 30 a m worship with Junior Prima Nursery Church vested for all ages.
Identical worship will be at 8 30 a m and 11 a m at Roosevelt Junior High School The Rev Russell W Galloway will preach on Fulfilling Promises on Eastern Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m instead of 9 30 a m
Pleasant Ridge and Jacksonburg schedule sunrise praise at 6 30 am followed by morning worship at 9 30 am. Sunday school convenes at 10 30 am, with youth fellowship at 7 30 pm at Jacksonburg Church. Rev Lloyd E Davis will speak on The Resurrection at both churches.
Sunrise worship at 6:30 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Bus routes go to Mayfield Blue Ball Clifton Farms and Maple Park. Dr R C Caudill will speak at 10:35 a.m. on Christ The Hope of Our Resurrection. The 7:30 p.m. evangelistic service will cover The Meaning of Christ's Words It Is Finished.
Kings Mills Sunrise services at 5 59 a m. Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Rev C Holt Foster to speak on The Resurrection at 10 45 a m worship. Young People's Bible Study at 6 15 p m and evening services at 7 30 p m.
Mayfield Baptist Church will start Sunday School at 10 a.m with Jess Wilder serving as assistant superintendent in charge. Rev Joseph Carl will deliver the 11 a.m. worship sermon titled The First Fruits of the Resurrection and speak again at 7 30 p.m. on The Upper Room.
Notices must reach the Journal editorial room by Thursday for Saturday publication. Notices mailed from outside the city may be excused. Delayed notices after the deadline will not be published. Ministers and church secretaries are urged to cooperate.
Next week's church programs include TOPSDAY and First Church of God choir at 7:30 p.m. Jesoah's Witnesses hold Bible study at 8:00 p.m. Kings Mills Baptist shares prayer and Bible study hour, First Methodist hosts Cub Pack at 7 p.m. First Baptist plans closing leadership class at 7 p.m. Bethlehem Lutheran sponsors Junior Mission Band at 4 p.m. Church of God Lincoln Bible class at 7:30 p.m.
Religious community notices list revival services and evening programs at multiple churches including Bona Fleming at First Evangelical United Brethren Sunshine Circle Room choir practice at 7 30 p m prayer Bible study and choir activities at St Pauls Evangelical Reformed First Church of ee Bible study First Methodist Church Girl Scout leaders covered dish dinner Yough choir league choir and afternoon sewing circle at parish house with catechism class at 4 p m
A fragmented schedule lists a Thursday teachers meeting at 7 30 p m at parish house with Senior Choir and other church activities including a 6 30 p m covered dinner for officers and teachers, Y Teen at First Baptist and Ladies Missionary meeting at First Church of God followed by choir and revival service at Kings Miller Baptist Church all at 7 30 p m.
Friday schedules list multiple churches and activities. First Church of God Cottage hosts a prayer meeting. First Meist Church Chil dren Chancel Choir returns at 4 p.m. First Baptist Church welcomes Girl Scouts at 4 p.m. Formed Church offers Confirmation Class and Catechetical instruction at 4 p.m. Church of God on Lincoln 11th Street holds a prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m.
Saturday catechism 9 30 a m at the parish house junior choir 11 a m church first Church of God Youth for Christ rally 7 30 p m church at Mayfield Youth Crusade candle light service held that evening at the church facilities
The Mayfield church schedule lists a 6:30 a.m. sunrise service at the church and a 9:30 a.m. Sunday School directed by John Schmidt. Frank E. Sowards will speak at the 10:45 a.m. worship and the 7:30 p.m. evangelistic service.
God's Community Church holds services at 9:30 a m with Edward Carberry superintendent in charge. The Rev Albert Creekbaum will speak at both 11 a m and 7 30 p m Saturday, detailing church activities and sermon plans.
Nazarene Church outlines Easter events from 6 30 to 7 30 a m with Holy Communion then Sunday school at 9 30 led by James Conrad. The Rev L P Rossman preaches at 10 20 on Christ Triumphant and 7 30 evangelist service features The Blood of Jesus Christ. Young People meet at 6 45 led by Ann Bales.
The March 25 1951 Lesson Sermon in Christian Science focuses on worship of the Lord and avoidance of other gods. Golden text cites Psalms 81 9 10. Correlative passages include Psalms 86 8 10 and Science and Health page 3448 noting the conflict between serving God and mammon.
First Evangelical United Brethren hosts sunrise worship and Holy Communion at 6 30 a m. Two Easter services follow at 8 15 a m and 10 a m with Rev. E R Turner speaking on Jesus Reveals The Most Significant Thing About Life. Baptisms and members reception at 10 30 a m. Sunday school 9 30 a m and Youth Fellowship 6 30 p m.
Ascension Episcopal will hold Holy Communion at 8 a m with the Senior Choir directed by Mrs Rathman featuring soloist Miss Agatha Evers. A second service at 11 a m with the Junior Choir follows led by Rev Sidney McCammon. Easter Day observance at 9 30 a m includes the Junior Choir.
Calvary Methodist holds a sunrise Easter communion at 6 30 a m with special music by the Youth Choir. Church School begins at 9 15 led by J F Seibold. Rev Fletcher E Shoup preaches at 10 30 on Confronting the Risen Christ with more Easter music by the Youth Choir. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 p m.
The Oakland Presbyterian Church will hold Easter Sunrise services at 6:00 and 10:30 a.m. featuring slides scripture and music. Rev. Richard E. Moore will preach both services on the theme Victory. Church School meets at 9:15 with Richard Hofferbert leading the junior church worship service.
The First Church of Christ announces Rev. W D Brock will speak at all services. Sunrise service at 6 30 a m features The New Dawn while 10 30 a m presents The Power of His Resurrection and 7 30 p m offers What Then Shall I Do With Jesus Communion is observed at all services Bible School meets in the sanctuary at 9 15 a m with Harlan Jarvis superintendent.
Local church listings cover First Baptist Grace Wilmore and others with Sunday school times morning worship and evening services. Includes Union Zion New Hope and Second Baptist with pastors names and midweek prayers and BTU notes.
Church service times for Central Church of Christ and affiliate groups listed. Ribble School worship at 959 am with communion, evening service 720 pm, communion 8 pm. WPFB program 745 am. First Church of Christ on Firet Avenue with morning worship at 1090 am, Bible school 9:15 am, Wednesday prayer meeting listed.
The Rev Hoy D Potter leads at Yankee Rd church with a Sunday wheel team service at 1 am and a youth ship service. Evening service at 6 99 pm and prayer service Thursday at 7 pm. Potential typos indicate a weekly schedule for parish events and worship times.
Mayfield North Winton Street hosts services led by minister Carl Jeepers with morning school session at 10 am. Evening service at 7 50 pm and Thursday prayer meeting at 7 20 pm.
The First Church of Christ ed announces Sunday school at 9:20 pm and Testimonial meeting services on Wednesday. Reading is open daily except Sundays and holidays from 10 to 1 pm.
Details show multiple churches with pastors and weekly schedules. First Church of God at Logan under Dr. Br. C Caudill holds services and school sessions. MSS Yankee Road church led by Rev C T Walters with Sunday school and worship times. Meadowlawn First Church of God on Smith Street led by Rev F Cum. Tins with Sunday school and worship, plus midweek prayer and evangelistic services.
The Church of the Brethren on Moore Street featuring Rev Dan L Blickerstatt leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship follows. An evening Bible study and worship are scheduled for 7 p.m.
The Ascension Church on Park Drive lists services and activities led by Rev Sidney C. McCammon. Holy Communion at 6 a.m and 11 a.m on first Sunday, church school at 9:30 a.m., Young People at 7 p.m., and various groups including Junior League, Men's Club, Women’s Guild, and Vincent Society on specific weeks.
The Rev Harold fi Jung leads worship at 9:15 and 10:15 am on Wednesday. Catechetical instruction by Senter Chau Saturday at 9:30 am at 114 South Brosa St.
Rev John Papadopulos leads Sunday and holiday services at Saint Constantine and LenI parish with morning rites at 11:15. Parish announcements note liturgical calendar and annual observances for July through December.
Monroe The Excedlo church will host a sunrise service at 6 a m led by the WSCS with a play The Breaking of the Bread. Monroe Church schedules a 6 a m sunrise service and a drama The Three Trumpeteers with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m. Rev W E Ballinger will speak at both churches with reception of members planned.
Beth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave lists Rabbi David Korb guiding Friday night services at 6 pm. Saturday service 6 pm, Sunday school 10 am, Hebrew school, and weekday sessions 4 to 6 pm Monday through Thursday. Also notes the Latter Day Saints reorganized church at 2025 Logan Ave with morning worship 9:30 am and church school 10:30 am, and Zion League meets Wednesdays at 7:30 am.
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran at 212 So Broad St presents worship service at 8 am on Sunday with Sunday school at 9 15 am and morning worship at 10 30 am led by Rev Bernard E Heuer.
Church of God services on Lincoln Streets include 9 45 a m with E W Grimes as superintendent. Morning devotions at 11 am and a hymn sing at 3 30 pm. Easter program at 9 30 pm and evening devotion at 7 30 pm.
The United States mines more than a third of the world’s zinc within its borders, more than any other country, yet still relies on imports to meet domestic demand.
The notice lists church groups: Ladies Society first and third Sundays at 2 pm and 6 pm sessions for Luther League, Ladies Missionary Society second Tuesday, services at 1045 am and 6 pm. Address 7410N United Lutheran 1014 First Ave. Pastor Surday Shel. Charles P Creseman TM.
A fragmented listing shows church services at Calvary Methodist and First Methodist on Broad Street with Rev Fletcher Shoup and Rev Kenneth S Learey, including morning worship, Sunday school, youth and choir activities, and midweek prayer. Names and times are partially unreadable, but March 4 workers and teen programs appear in the torn text.
The Rev L P Roseman presides at 1 Columbia Ave. Sunday Wheel at 9 29 a m Morning worship, Sunday service noon and evening 7 p m Midweek service Wednesday 7 p m.
Schedule notes a Pentecostal gathering at 1218 Young Street Bethlehem. Pastor C Molday leads morning prayer at six o clock Sunday. Afternoon and evening altar prayer and testimony times follow. Sunday school starts at 10. Weekly events include youth meetings and prayer sessions with pastors Clayton and Wam Morr Sotsnio.
Evening service announced for Wednesday at 6 30 p m at the Avislo Presbyterian church. event features a calendar of prayer and fellowship activities for members.
Sunday School times and worship schedules listed for Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Sheffield Plymouth Street with Rev W H Redman and Oakland Presbyterian Woodlawn Avenue Garfield Street served by Rev Richard Fe Meore. Morning worship times, evening services, Wednesday prayer meetings, and youth activities noted.
Church notices list weekly mass times for Holy Trinity Catholic Manchester and Clark Megr James McNary pastor, St Mary Central Ave led by Rev Sylvester Huser with multiple weekday and weekend masses, St Peter Claver 614 Eighth Ave under Rev Paul V Golembiewski offering low and high masses with rosary and benediction prayers Friday evenings.
Listing of church services across Garfield Mission, Captain Kenneth D Sharp at South Canal Street and Miltonville Outpost. Includes Sunday school at 9 am, worship at 6 30 pm, Young Peoples at 6 am, salvation and prayer meetings, and Friday services. Mentions Finley Ave outpost and Stamper as superintendent at Rolling Mill Park Outpost.
Brethren-9 Baltimore Street Dr Turner pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 am with morning worship at 10 30 am and Christian Endeavor at 6 39 pm Wednesday prayer at 7 30 am. Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren-3109 Unions Ave Rev James B Recob pastor has Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship 10 30 am evening worship 7 30 pm Wednesday youth fellowship 7 30 pm prayer service 7 30 pm.
El der R A Bats, pastor Sebhate, 27:30 pm at North Broad Street. Saturday church service, Missionary Ettar nitz Room YMCA Friday 17:30 p.m. Midweek Cottage Prayer 1:30 pm Tuesday.
Callie Horton of Trenton Ohio appointed Administratrix of Joseph C Horton estate in Trenton Butler County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated March 14 1951 Probate Judge A R Leiser. Walter R Bender Attorney. March 24-31 April 7.
A scanned church notices page lists multiple congregations and their schedules. The Church of God with Rev J Burnet offers Sunday school and worship at set times. Four Square, Gospel Tabernacle at 7710 North Variety. Friendship Baptist led by Rev See. holiness and pentecostal congregations under Rev Huston Kilgore and Rev W Sullivan present morning and evening services along with midweek worship and youth activities.
A fragmented church notices page lists Jenovai’s Witnesses services and prayer times at Gods Community Church on Grand Ave with Sunday morning study at 7 am and 9 am, Thursday prayers, and evening services. It also mentions Mayfield Church at Jackson Lane with Rev Frank E Sowards and John Schmidt as superintendent, noting morning worship and evening services.
The Rev and Amstuter, pastor, announce Sunday school at 9 D. Morn ing service at 10 30 a.m. Missionary Society meets first Thursday, Women's Society second Thursday, Young People Society fourth Thursday.
North Miami Street Trenton Ohio pastor A M Wilson leads Sunday school at 9:39 am and morning worship at 10:30 with evening service at 7 pm Wednesday prayer and Graecaret at 7:30 am. Route and Kiester Rev Green pastor at 9:38 am worship and 10:30 am school. Youth fellowship at 6:48 am. West Elkton church Rev J E pastor morning worship 9 am Sunday school 10 am with Kelly Bashford superintendent.
Elden A. Hutchison, minister, leads divine worship at 10 45 am at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church one mile north of Peasttown on State Route 4.
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