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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1950
Page
3
The article cites Micah 6 8 and James 1 27 to define true religion as doing justly loving mercy and walking humbly with God while warning against outward ritualism lacking inner grace. It notes Amos 5 21 24 condemning hollow feast days and urges inward devotion over form.
Calvary Methodist Church will convene at nine thirty in the morning with worship led by Reverend Fletcher E. Shoup. The sermon titled Onward Christian Soldiers. M. Y. F. meets at six thirty. Junior choir practices at six and senior choir at seven. The W S C S teach meeting starts seven thirty.
First Baptist Church schedules a 9:30 a m Sunday school led by Alva Taylor and a 10:40 a m morning worship with Rev John I Parr presenting There s Room For Improvement Installation of new officers will occur during the service A W between 2 p m Tuesday meets at 511 Euclid Mrs J L Glass hosts the gathering The Park Arlington Circle luncheon is planned Thursday at 12 30 p m at the church
The Rev M E Clay will deliver a preparatory sermon on the series of evangelistic services starting this week at the Church of the Nazarene James Conrad serves as Sunday School superintendent at 930 a m Youth Services are at 645 p m Mrs Jean Chaney leads a musical program for the NYP 5S Evening singing and evangelistic service begins 730 p m Rev Howard Oni of Pasadena CA will speak each evening this week at 730 except Monday.
The Church of Christ on Gideon Road announces Wayne Dunn will deliver the sermon There was a Voice Heard in Rama at the 10 30 a m service with communion at 11 30 a m The evening service starts at 3 p m with 30 minutes of song practice Regular service at 7 45 p m features Eugene Brandenburg delivering the sermon at 8 p m
Blue Ball Presbyterian Church begins at 10 a m with Mrs Bertie Roosa as superintendent and Mrs Orville Bowker teaching the beginners class Morning worship at 11 a m led by Rev Byron H Sprague with the sermon Owner of Slave Junior choir directed by Mrs Russell Marin Geneva Fellowship Bible Class meets at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Lamb in Dayton at 8 p m Miss Mary Hendrickson leads devotions and Richard Pursley presides
Rev. J D Nisewonder speaks at Pleasant Ridge 9 30 a m with Sunday School at 10 30 led by James Crout. at Jacksonburg 10 30 the Lost Sky Line is the minister's subject with Sunday School at 9 30 led by Mrs Florence Wilson. High school graduates will be recognized in both services as May 28 closes a long ministry.
Maple Park E U B Church presents Sunday School at 9 30 led by Donald Wagner superintendent with the topic A Plea for Human Rights. Morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon Using Gods Gift. Evening service 7 30 with Made Whole by Pastor James H Riley. Junior League 6 30 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30. Wednesday study continues A Primer of Prayer What is the Place of Prayer in the Home.
A Watch Tower study is set Sunday at 7 30 p m at Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave A Tuesday evening class uses The Truth Shall Make You Free at 8 p m A 7 30 p m Thursday service meeting will be followed by Theocratic Ministry School all times local and at the Kingdom Hall.
Church At Mayfield will hold Sunday school at 9 30 a m under the direction of Harry S Bailey superintendent The Rev Frank E Sowards pastor will deliver morning and evening sermons at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Midweek prayer services are scheduled Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Kenneth Duff in charge.
Church school at 9 15 a m directed by William Van Guelpen superintendent The Rev A J Murchison of New York City will speak at 10 30 a m sermon The Providence of God Baccalaureate for Middletown School of Nursing at 4 30 p m Rev Richard E Moore pastor will speak on Not Fear Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 p m Teachers meeting 8 p m
Second Baptist will hold Sunday school at 9 30 a m under superintendent W C Herndon. The lesson is Micah s Plea for Human Rights. Morning worship starts at 11 a m with devotional led by deacons. BYPU at 6 30 p m followed by Holy Communion. Choir No 2 rehearses Tuesday Gospel Chorus Thursday and senior choir Friday. Midweek prayer Thursday.
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 convenes at 3 00 p m worship service at 3 15 p m and a prayer and praise session follows at 7 30 p m with the Board of Elders in charge A cottage prayer meeting is set for Friday night
The First Church of Christ will start with Bible school at 9 15 led by Harlan Jarvis. Morning worship begins at 10 30 with Rev W D Brock delivering The Church and our Nation. Holy Communion follows. A nursery operates during the morning service. The choir rehearses Wednesday at 7.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with bus routes to Mayfield Maple Park Clifton Farms Blue Ball and along Route 73 about 9 15 a m. Preaching at 10 35 a m Dr R C Caudill speaks on A Living Church In A Dy ing World Evangelistic service at 7 45 p m with Saul and Paul I Cor 15 10 By The Grace of God I Am What I Am Board of Trustees meets Monday at 7 45 p m.
Bethlehem Lutheran announces Sunday school at 9 15 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m. No evening service but a special congregation meeting at 7 p m for voting members. Teachers and choir meet Thursday evening.
New Era Baptist Church announces a three day program May 24 to 26 with Oliver Smith superintendent at 9:15 a.m. devotion, 11 a.m. sermon by Rev. Joseph Pate, BYPU at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. evening worship. Music by Rev. R. R. Hagen of Mt. Enon Dayton as soloist and pianist each evening.
U B Union Chapel announces Sunday schedule starting at 10 30 a m worship with Reverend W Bryan Green speaking on The Seed and the Soil The youth fellowship meets at 7 15 p m followed by 8 00 p m evening service Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 8 00 p m.
Church announcements must reach the desk of the Church Editor by Thursday afternoon to ensure publication. Notices may be mailed or delivered by courier.
Ascension Episcopal will hold Holy Communion at 8 a m with the rector Rev S Hughes Garvin delivering the sermon The Last Word About Jesus at the 11 a m morning prayer service Mrs Ernest Rathman directs the choir Nursery for children available during the 11 o clock service A Deaf Mutes service is at 230 p m The Young Ladies Fellowship meets tonight at 7 with officers to be elected and a talk on Christian Vocations to follow
First Methodist holds I am American Day and Loyalty Sunday sermon When the Church Bell Rings say Yes at 10 30 a m Tomorrow preschool children nursery and Junior Church meet in the social hall Church school hosts special American Day services at 9 30 a m Members of the Senior Class and parents related to First Methodist receive a dinner at Chautauqua at 6 30 p m Sunday caravan leaves the church at 5 p m This week a Choir Party follows Wednesday rehearsal for Temple Chorus Choir under Vivian P Learey.
The Church of the Brethren hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. supervised by Henry Driver and Margie Young. The adult class studies Micah's Plea for Human Rights. At 11 a.m. worship, Rev. C. W. Warstler will preach on One God. Evening services are scheduled.
Meadowlawn Church of God will direct Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Mrs Mildred Meadows as superintendent The Rev Fracis B Cummins delivers the sermon Keeping Power at 10 45 a m Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m followed by the 7 30 p m service with the pastor speaking on Christ the Son
Mt Zion Sunday school opens at 9 30 a m with Monroe Smith and Robert Hart directing. ice will be led by deacons. Rev F H Hampton will speak on The Church That Stands the Test. Frizell Myers will give a brief church history at 3 30 p m. Anniversary sermon by P J Hendricks of Loveland Ohio.
Bethel A M E holds a morning service at 11 am with Rev R E Taylor speaking on The Value of Time He will also speak at the 7 30 pm service A board meeting is set for 8 pm Monday The junior choir rehearsal is 6 pm Wednesday before the 8 pm prayer service The Friendly Womens Club meets at Miss Rachel Cranes Ninth Ave home at 8 pm
Walter McCoy announced plans for a Salvation Army Kiddies Day picnic for colored youngsters. About 400 children will be invited to Armco Park the week of June 20, aligned with the white children’s program that week. Hugh Parker leads arrangements through the Armco Center for the Kiddies Day committee.
Bessie Naper of Middletown Ohio appointed Administratrix of the estate of Wallace Naper deceased late of Middletown Butler County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated April 13 1950 Probate Judge Oscar R Leiser. G W A Wilmer Attorney. May 6 13 20
The Christian Science lesson for May 21 1950 centers on Soul and Body with Golden Text from Psalms 62 5 and correlates II Corinthians 5 8 and Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy. The week highlights faith over material existence and the readiness to be absent from the body to be present with the Lord.
The First Evangelical United Brethren Church lists a 10 30 a m worship with Dr FE R Turner on The Vital Element In Religion A 930 a m Sunday School and an evening Christian Endeavor in Sunshine Circle Room The Willing Workers Class meets Tuesday 730 p m at Mrs Robert Coopers 1011 S Main St The annual Congregational Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 730 p m in the church school building The Wedlockers host a social at the Gas and Electric Recreational Mary Etta and Clayton are noted attendees.
St Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church offers worship at 8:30 and 10:15 with Rev. teaching “Teach The Good Way.” An oral examination on catechism for boys includes Barbara Conn, Barbara Post, William Rupp Jr, William Brown, Phil Sams, Kent Bailey, Don Van Dyne, and Larry Murphy at 10:00. Bible school devotional led by Robert Hoppe focuses on “A Plea For Human Rights” with the memory verse. Girls’ Choir rehearsal Wednesday 6:30, Senior Choir 7:30. Next Friday 4 members of the 1950 Confirmation Class meet. Next Sunday 10:15 Sacred Rite of Confirmation and Holy Communion observed.
First United Presbyterian invites members to a 9:30 a m Bible study hour and a 10:30 a m worship service with Mrs Harold Radabaugh as soloist. Pastor Rev Colin H Campbell will preach on Always One Standing By.
New Hope Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m under Bertha Webb with Micah s Plea for Human Rights. Morning service at 11 a m features C Richards on The Greatness of Christ Red White and Blue drive ends at 3 30 p m Rev Davis of Central AME Yellow Springs Ohio guest speaker Evening service at 7 40 p m on The Characteristics of Christ Midweek prayer Wednesday.
Kings Mills Baptist in Kings Mills hosts 9 30 a m Sunday service led by Manford McGuffey superintendent. Morning worship follows at 10 45 a m with prayer and Bible study Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
Union Baptist announces a Sunday school lesson at 9 30 a m titled Micah s Plea for Human Rights with Miss Annetta Moore as superintendent The senior choir will sing at the 11 a m service Rev Robert L Robinson pastor will speak on What the Lord Require of Thee A youth meeting is planned for 6 30 p m Evening service at 7 30 p m Rev Coolridge Viennen of Homer Path South Carolina will lead a series of meetings starting Monday at 8 p m
Sunday school convenes at 9 45 a m with devotion led by Luther Banks superintendent Rev and Mrs H W Miller of Dayton will speak at morning and evening services Young People meet at 645 p m then evangelistic service at 745 p m Weekly prayer services are Wednesday at 730 p m
Local church listings include Grace Baptist Wilbraham New Era Baptist Hope Baptist Union Baptist Seth Ame Calvary Methodist and others. Entries name pastors such as Rev. Howard Sear Rev. Joseph Pate Rev. Rodineon Rev. Hayes and Rev. Huston Kilgore, with service times from morning worship to evening services and Wednesday prayers across multiple streets and avenues.
Church notices from 116 First Ave list evening service and prayers on Wednesday. Bible school and morning services are referenced along with names and roads. The readable fragments indicate community worship events at First Avenue location with prayer, study, and fellowship activities.
Enterprise Baptist Church at 3000 Yankee Rd lists services: Sunday school 10 am, church service 11 am, youth fellowship 6 30 pm, evening service 7 30 pm, and Sunday prayer at 7 pm led by Rev Roy D Potter.
The Rev VB Cantieberry ministers at Missionary Artist Church on North Winton Street Mayfield. Sunday school at 10 am preaching service at 11 am and evening service at 7 30 pm. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 pm.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at 2000 Central Ave offers day school at 930 am and morning services. A testimonial meeting runs Wednesday at 8 am with the reading room open daily on Sundays and holidays from 1:30 to 4 am.
Multiple Church of God listings show services at First Church of God Crawford and other locales. Details include, for example, youth fellowship, morning worship, evening evangelistic services, Wednesday prayer, and cottage prayer meetings with times such as 10:30 am and 7:30 pm, along with addresses like 3031 Yankee and 1628 Smith Street.
The Church of the Brethren on Moore Street invites worshipers with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship begins at 11 a.m. Bible study and worship follow.
The Church of the Ascension on Mc Gee Ave and Park Dr lists services and activities. The Rev. Hughes Garvin presides with Holy Communion at 8 am and sermons at 11 am. Church school meets, Young People's Fellowship at 7 pm, and various groups gather as follows: Ascension Junior League 7 pm, Men's Club first Monday, Women's Guild second Tuesday, Vincent Society third Thursday.
The bulletin lists services and activities at St Pauls Evangelical and Reform on South Broad Street led by Rev Harold H Jung. Worship at 0:15 am, midweek events at 10:15 am and 6:30 pm, girls' choir at 10:15 am, senior choir at 7:29 pm, catechetical instruction at 9:30 am, covering weekend and weekday gatherings.
ST CONSTANTINE AND ELENTI notices list Rev John P Padopulos as pastor with Sunday services from 9:15 am to noon on Sundays and days.
Beth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave lists Friday night service at seven, Saturday service at 6 30 am, Sunday school at 10 am, Hebrew school, and weekday Hebrew instruction from 4 to 6 pm Monday through Thursday. Rabbi David Korb leads.
The church outlines weekly worship at 9 30 am morning service 10 30 am church school and 7 30 pm evening service with Zion League meeting Wednesdays at 7 30 pm at 2025 Logan Ave.
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church at 212 So Grand St lists pastor Hugo G Schmidt with DOD. Sunday school at 9:15 am and morning worship planned.
Sunday school at 9 am worship at 11 am. NYPS at 6:90 pm. Evening services at 7 pm with midweek session at 12 pm.
The notice lists Hethlenem Temple Fite and Pentecostal 119 C Holiday with a pastor. Prayer at 6 am, Sunday school at 10 am, worship at 11:20 am, afternoon services, altar prayer and testimony at 1 pm.
A parsed list of morning worship, Sunday School, and evening services across Avalon Cuys erland Presbyterian First and Cumberland Presbyterian in Sheffield and Plymouth Streets, plus Oakland Presbyterian on Wood Avenue. Services include times such as 10 43 am 10 38 am 6 39 pm and 7 90 pm with prayer meetings and choir events noted.
The United Presbyterian Church at Gtrare and Haltimore Streets lists Thea Cott as pastor with Sunday school at 6:30 am and morning worship at 10:30 am. An evening YPC gathering is noted at 6 45 pm followed by Wednesday prayer at 1456 pm.
The page lists Mass times and services for Holy Trinity Catholic, St Mary Catholic, and St Peter Claver Catholic churches. It includes low Masses at 6:30 am, children's Mass, benediction, rosary, and weekday Masses, with specifics for each parish and pastor names where readable.
Worship schedule lists open air service at 7 pm and Sunday 9 45 am events. Garfield Mission at 1404 Garfield St offers ship service at 6 pm and church school at 10 am. Miltonville Outpost in Miltonville Ohio features Sunday school 1 am and holiness meeting 11 am with Friday services in the same cluster.
Sunday school at 9 30 am and morning worship at 10 30 am led by Dr E R Turner at 9 Baltimore Street First Evangelical United Brethren Also United Brethren at 100 Ave led by Rev James H Riley with Sunday school 9 30 am and morning worship 10 30 am Youth Fellowship 6 30 pm and evening service 1 30 pm at Maple Park Evangelical Dilinots
Seventh Day Adventist Church at 48 North Broad Street led by Pastor A Gata. Sabbath School at 2:30 pm. Church service at 130 Saturday, Missionary meeting in the nitz Room at YMCA Friday 7:30 pm.
A fragmented list of Sunday services from multiple churches in towns including Amanda Methodist Greenbush Franklin, Monroe, Trenton, Union Chapel, West Elkton and others. It notes pastors and morning worship times, Sunday schools, youth fellowships, and evening services with varied start times and midweek prayers.
Mt Pleasant Baptist church sits one mile north of Peasitown on Route 4 with divine worship at 10 48 am led by Eldon A Huchison.
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