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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1950
Page
3
The prophets denounced personal and societal evils yet offered hope through God's mercy and a gospel of salvation. Modern muckraking lacks regeneration without a gospel, while the prophets, despite rejection, urged renewal and a rebuilding of religious life. The world needs moral codes and Christ's gospel from leaders for true peace and welfare.
Second Baptist will convene Sunday school at 9:30 with W C Herndon as superintendent as the lesson Moses the Man and his message is taught. Morning worship begins 11 with devotions by deacons and Rev E D Thompson delivering the sermon followed by baptism. BYPU meets 6 with Miss Rowena Baker president and the evening service at 7:30.
First Church of God opens Sunday school at 9 30 a m with bus routes to Mayfield Mo Clifton arms and Blue Ball. Dr R C Caudill preaches at 10 35 a m on The Worth and Meaning of Prayer and again at 7 45 p m on Making Light of God's Plan of Salvation. Youth for Christ Rally Saturday at 7 45 p m led by Rev Duane White and Omer Blevins Jr. Mid week prayer and Bible Study at 7 45 p m on What Is The Gift That Excells all others.
Mrs E R Turner will speak at Pleasant Ridge at 9 30 and Jacksonburg at 10 30 Sunday School will meet at 9 30 at Jacksonburg with Florence Wilson Superintendent At Pleasant Ridge Sunday School will begin at 10 30 with James Crout Superintendent Five Workers will meet in the social room of Pleasant Ridge Saturday evening at 8 00 The Wide Awake class will meet with Helen Cooper on May 12 at 8 The Mother and Daughter Banquet at Jacksonburg on May 10 at 6 30 will be a covered dish supper with Mrs Vance Cribbs guest speaker This Sunday event at 6 30 the basketball boys will be honored at Pleasant Ridge The only fee is a covered dish Tiger Ellison guest speaker
The Bible School meets at 9 30 for Hosea study Avoid Spiritual and Moral Decline. Morning worship at 10 40 marks the 63rd anniversary of Dr Samuel A Livingston pastorate. Youth and adult groups meet 7 30, united song service 8 15. Sessions and boards meet through the week including Builder YPCA Tuesday and Loyal Daughters Wednesday with Clara Rutledge.
Kings Mills Baptist director Manford McGuffey will lead Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. The Rev C Holt Foster will preach at 10 30 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. A prayer and Bible study service is set for 7 30 p.m. Tuesday.
On Sunday at 3 p.m. a Bible lecture will be given at the Kingdom Hall, 2304 Central Ave, with seven representatives of the Watch Tower Society. The topic will be Have Christians Relations Failed. A Watch Tower study will follow. Tuesday at 8 p.m. a Bible study using The Kingdom is at Hand will convene. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. a service meeting will be held followed by Theocratic Ministry School.
The Gideon Road Church of Christ schedules Bible School at 9 30 a m with Paul Preaches in Ephesus as the study topic. Evangelist E A Killen delivers the 10 a m sermon What My Religion Means to Me. Communion observed at 11 30 a m. Mr Killen speaks on Christ's Second Coming at 7 45 p m with evangelistic services nightly at 7 45 p m.
Meadowlawn Church of God announces no Saturday cottage prayer meeting due to evangelistic services. Rev. George K. White of Huntington, West Virginia, will speak at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m services. Youth fellowship meets at 6 30 p m.
First United Presbyterian will hold a Bible study hour at :30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Mrs Murray Jacobs and Elbridge Haynes will sing a duet at the 10:30 service, with Rev Colin H Campbell, pastor, delivering a sermon on Christ and the Family.
Oakland Presbyterian announces Sunday school opens at 9 15 a m under William Van Guelpen superintendent. Morning service at 10 30 a m with Rev Richard E Moore delivering the second sermon in the Lord s Prayer series Father in Heaven. Y T Fellowship meets 6 32 p m CK Club meets Tuesday 7 30 p m at 4113 Central Ave home of Mr and Mrs Carl Howe Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 p m session meeting 6 p m.
Communion at 8 a m tomorrow Church school at 9 30 a m led by R Q Millan Young People Fellowship gathers at 7 p m Mrs Adam Karns of Dayton to address Women's Guild luncheon and annual meeting Tuesday at 1 p m on The National Cathedral
Tomorrow at 10 30 a m the Rev Kenneth S Learey will speak on Bound in the Bundle of Life with installation of Women’s Society officers. Preschool meets at 10 30 a m, church school at 9 30 a m. Dayton district youth rally from 60 churches at 3 00 p m and 7 15 p m hosted by the Youth Fellowship with guest speaker Frank Sluts of Dayton. fellowship supper at 5 30 p m.
The Church of God on Main Street announces Saturday Youth for Christ services begin at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Frank Sowards of Greenville as speaker. Sunday school starts at 2:30 p.m. followed by worship at 3 p.m. Wednesday prayer and praise services are led by the Board of Elders. A pea prayer service is planned for Friday night.
Union Baptist Sunday school convenes with Miss Annetta Moore in charge and studies Hosea the Man and his message. Morning service by church officers, pastor to administer communion. Rev Roy Vincen of Lockland to lead 3:30 p.m. services sponsored by the Revelation Club. Young people's meeting at 6:50 p.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m with a short devotional by Luther Banks superintendent. Rev C T Walters to preach at 10 45 a m and 7 45 p m Young People service at 646 p m Weekly prayer service set for 7 30 p m Wednesday.
Southern Missionary Baptist Mission broadcasts Sunday activities with Sunday school at 9 43 a m and organization service at 11 a m The Rev Howard Mc Alister pastor will preach the sermon at 7 p m
Nell Reynolds will direct Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Morning worship at 11 30 a m with Rev H Kilgore delivering the sermon. Communion at 3 30 p m. HYPU meets at 6 30 p m before evening worship at 7 30 p m. Rev Johnston of Cincinnati will speak Monday at 7 p m with Tuesday and Friday services at 7 30 p m.
Church announcements must reach the desk by Thursday for publication. They may be mailed or delivered by courier.
Calvary Methodist Church announces a 9 15 am start for school sessions and a 10 30 am morning worship led by Rev E R Shoup who will preach Why Go to Church The MYF meets at 6 30 pm Monday Golden Circle class gathers at Mrs Edna Kinsworths 515 Garfield St at 7 30 pm
The Church of the Brethren holds an 11 a m worship on The Hidden Life led by Rev. C W Warstier. A Girls Choir will sing and Bible school for all ages meets at 10 a m supervised by Henry Driver. Delegates meet at 7 a m for the District Conference reports and business sessions end at 8 30 p m. All members involved in the state district work are urged to attend.
The St Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church holds two services at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. with Pastor Harold H. Jung speaking on Patrons or Partners. Bible school at 9:15 features a devotional on Hosea the Man and His Message. Choirs meet Wednesday and council and catechetical sessions follow. Mother's Day will be observed next Sunday with gifts for mothers and daughters.
Central Church of Christ offers a 9 30 a m Bible School on Hosea the Man and His Message with Wilbur Flory superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 a m features L Francis Scheffler Jr on Things That Cannot Be Shaken. Communion at 10 45 a m. Evening worship titled Opportunity and position. Young People's Society at 6 30 p m in the church building with topic Whatever He Would Have Me Do.
First Baptist Church opens Sunday school at 9 30 a m under Alva Taylor, followed by morning worship at 10 40 a m led by Rev John Parr. At 8 p m a communist topic conference led by Ray Standafer and a discussion follow. Refreshments in social room. Tuesday 6 30 p m Ann Judson Circle at Mrs Alva Taylor West Lee for covered dish. S W Class meets 1 30 pm at Mrs De Anthony 3203 Burbank. Midweek services and girls and senior choirs meet Wednesday evening.
New Hope Baptist schedules a 9 30 a m Sunday school led by Mrs Bertha Webb on Hosea the Man and his Message. Dr C Richards speaks at 11 a m on The Parable of the Talents and again at 7 45 p m on A Street. Fourth anniversary service for Dr Richards at 3 30 p m with Rev H S Mundy of Calvary Baptist Dayton. Midweek prayer at 7 30 p m Wednesday.
New Era Baptist church holds Sunday School at 9 15 directed by Oliver Smith with the lesson Hosea the Man. Deacons lead devotional at 11 with music by the senior choir and Gospel Chorus. Rev Joseph Pate to preach. Musical program at 3 30. BYPU at 6 30 with Samuel Baldwin in charge.
Christian Science Lesson Sermon for May 7 1950 centers on Adam and Fallen Man with the Golden Text from Psalms and citations from Genesis and Science and Health. The program notes the Bible passages Genesis 1 27 31 and the statement All that is made is the work of God and all is good from Science and Health page 521. The Columbia Church of the Air series will broadcast from New York City at 10 19 30 a m over Station WKRC.
Sunday services at First Presbyterian begin with Sunday School at 9 30 a m followed by morning worship at 10 45 a m Mrs Margaret Clapp plays the organ and Carl ofert head of voice and organ at Wilmington College serves as soloist The Reverend Russell W Galloway selects acts to the Royal Acts as sermon topic
Church calendar fragment lists Grace Baptist Wilbranam and New Era Baptist services. Morning worships varied by location, with evening services and Sunday school noted. Multiple pastors and small line items reference weekly prayers and youth activities in a dated, cluttered format.
Central Church of Christ and several area churches publish their midweek and Sunday schedules. Entries include First Ave Rev W D Frook Bible school at 815 Morning, Enterprise Baptist Church on Yankee Rd with multiple services, Missionary Baptist Church on North Winton St in Mayfield with 10 am Sunday school and 11 am service, plus Wednesday prayer meetings and evening activities.
The First Church of Christ Bible School opens at 9 15 with Harlan Jarvis in charge. Morning worship starts 10 30 with Rev W D Brock delivering Determined to Know Christ Only. Evening service at 7 30 led by Loyal Friends class. nursery available during morning service. choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7.
Worship begins 10 30 a m with Holy Communion observed Church school opens 9 30 a m Youth Fellowship meets 6 30 p m in Sunshine Circle Room led by Bill Grey Gleaners Class meets 8 p m at 3102 Age War Ave Mrs Brack 1332 Woodlawn Ave hosts R Hills Class. Board for Christian Education meets 8 p m in church office and rehearsal at 7 30. Annual Mother and Daughter Banquet Friday in church guest speaker Mrs C M Cincinnati.
The notice lists a Sun day service at 8 am and a testimonial meeting on Wednesday at 6 pm. Reading room hours state daily access except Sundays and holidays, from morning until unspecified closing. The venue is 2000 Central Ave.
A list of church locations and weekly worship times for Church of God congregations including Rev T Wai ters, Meadowlaws Church of God, and MAIN 8ST Church of God. Services cover morning worship youth fellowship Sunday school and Wednesday prayers with times ranging from 2:29 pm to 7:30 pm.
Mayfield church announces Sunday school at 9:30 led by Harry S Bailey. Morning and evening sermons at 10:45 and 7:30 to be delivered by Rev Frank E Sowards. Midweek prayer service Wednesday at 7:30 in charge of Kenneth Duff.
The Church of the Brethren issue invites worship at 10 a m led by Rev C W Warerler at 70 Moore Street. A Bible study session is also planned.
The Church of the Ascension on McGee Ave and Parker lists Holy Communion at 6 am, church school at 9 20 am, sermon at 11 am, Young People's Fellowship at 7 am, Ascension Junior and Tom Men's Club, first Men Women s Guild, and Vincent Society on the second and third Thursdays respectively.
The Investiture of a new Boy Scouting Maple Park was conducted Friday night at the Maple Park School. A new troop sponsored by the Maple Park Fire Association will be known as Troop 18. Twenty three boys were inducted into the troop. Scouts of Troop 29 with Frank Kopfel as scoutmaster and Dick Diesenbaugh and Floyd Duff as assistant scoutmasters. James Mauk is new Scoutmaster of Troop 18 with Jack Perry as assistant. Frank Temple chairs the new Troop committee joined by Ira Scott, Bill Long, Howard Schoultis and John Welling. Carl Storck is institutional representative.
At 114 South Broad Street the Rev Harold leads Bible school at 6 15 and worship at 10 15 on Wednesdays and Sundays 9 30 am catechesis and catechism class offered on Saturdays and Sundays as listed in church notices.
In a fragmented OCR excerpt several church activities are listed including Calvary Metropolitan, Christian Endeavor League, evening worship times, prayer sessions, and Methodist and Colored Methodists services. Names such as Pastor Ones, Reverend Moers, and others appear amid Sunday and midweek worship details.
Reading from a damaged OCR, the notice mentions church activities on Sunday and midweek services. It references Cotumtie Avenue and local church groups including NYPS, with times indicating morning and evening gatherings. Names and exact times are unclear due to corruption.
Ambiguous OCR reads Holtelay pastor Preyer leads 6 am worship and morning service with altar prayer and testimony. Afternoon service and prayer follow. Luncheon at 1 pm and evening gospel activities noted for youths and congregation.
Avalon Cupserland Presbyterian details morning worship and Christian Endeavor times. Oakland Presbyterian Woodlawn Avenue hosts morning worship and Christian Endeavor. United Presbyterian in Gtrama and Galtimore Street lists Sunday school and morning worship times.
Fragmentary text lists Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Manchester and Clark with multiple Mass times and pastors, and St Mary Catholic at 279 Central Ave with weekday Masses and Benediction. Mentions Rev John Gogenee and Rev James, plus St Sylvester Huser as pastor.
Parish listing for 14 Fifth Ave shows Father Paul V Gelem biweski celebrating Sundays at 7 30 am and 9 30 am with benediction. Weekday mass hours and Friday benediction noted.
Capt Kenneth Sharp Behoot and Garfield Mission at 1404 Garfield Avenue hold Wednesday prayer services. Rolling Mill Park Outpost near Jinney Avenue and Perety Street hosts Sunday school. Miltons Outpost in Ittenville offers holiness meeting with Friday and Sunday activities.
Rev John announces Sunday and weekday services at St Constantine and Elent church. Parish notices list schedule days and upcoming events for the congregation.
Beth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave holds Friday night service and Saturday service. Sunday school starts at 10 am, Hebrew school sessions run some days, and evening Hebrew instruction is listed. Rabbi is David Korb with weekday slots 4 to 6 pm Monday through Thursday. Fee listed as $30.
The Rev James Riley leads services with Sunday school at 9 30 am and 10 30 am youth fellowship at 6 2 pm. Morning worship at 9 30 am on Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm. Located on Brethren 100 Avenue with Reach of the pastor Dr Turner and schedule at APLE PARK svawenscat unten.
Morning worship at 9 30 am and church school at 10 30 am on Sundays. Evening worship follows at 7 30 pm. Zion League meets Wednesdays at 7 30 pm.
Mrs. Eleanor Oswald announces a covered-dish dinner for the Democratic Ladies at 30 South Broad St starting 6:30 p m with a social hour to follow. A CP awareness note urges better treatment and education for cerebral palsied children with the slogan Help Them Beat CP.
Pastor Schmid of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran leads Sunday morning worship at 6:15 am after a morning wheel event at So Groad and Huge G Schmid.
Seventh Day Adventist church at 4 North Broad Street under Pastor KR A Bata. Sabbath School at 3:30 pm and church service at 1:30 pm. Saturday meeting to be held.
Case No 4600 Estate Wallace Naper deceased late of Middletown Butler County Ohio creditors must file claims with the probate court within four months or be barred. Dated April 1950 Oscar R. Leiser Probate Judge and G W A Wilmer Attorney May 6 13 20.
Fragmentary local listing outlines multiple church schedules and pastors across denominations including Church of God, Four Square, Friendship Baptist, Holiness Tabernacle, Community Church, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and Mormon Center. Entries note Sunday schools, morning worship, evening services, midweek prayer, and evangelistic meetings with various times and addresses. The text preserves pastor names such as Rev J Can, Rev Mutusl Borten, Rev Husten Kilgore, and Jay Chee pin, among others.
A clumsy OCR listing outlines church names and pastors across several communities. It shows morning worship times, Sunday school, and youth or evening sessions at AMANDA METHODIAT Morning Worship 10 am, ALUPRALL PRESBYTERIAN New Hyreon HW Sprague pastor, Youth Fellowship 7 pm, FRANKLIN FIRST 8 APTIOT Franklin pastor 6 am morning worship and evening services, MONROE UNITED PRESBYTERI AS Daniel C ator De LA Lavingston Bible School 9 am, TRENTON MENNONITE CHURCH Sunday school 6:46 am and morning service 10:30 am, TRENTON NAZARENE morning worship 10 am, UNION CHAPEL U A Kiester Rd morning 10 am and youth 6 am, WEST ELKTON morning worship 10 am and day school 10 am.
Divine worship at 10 45 am led by Eildon A Huchison at Mt Pleasant Baptist church located one mile north of Poasttown on Route 4.
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