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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1953
Page
19
The author argues for clear standards of moral judgment rooted in Jesus words. He cites the Sabbath, hypocrisy of ritual purity, and the dangers of extreme Puritanism or license. He stresses avoiding artificial sins and applying common sense to righteousness and love of neighbor.
The Rev. E. H. Hammon will lead both 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. services on The Power and Promise of Pentecost. A quartet including John Tutt Shirley Duncan Mrs Bernard Ducknall and John Buehl will sing at the first service. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. Youth Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m.
The United Presbyterian Church opens Sunday School at 9 30 a.m led by Superintendent Dorothy Radabaugh. Rev Jerome Schulz delivers the 10 30 a.m worship on Where Was God Before the Creation. The Pioneers and Builders meet at 6 30 p.m.
Dr. R. C. Caudill will speak at 10:40 a.m. on Who Constitutes Christ's Church and at 7:45 p.m. on Scaling Mountains with Christ. Tom Howard and Everett Meeks are directors. Anderson College students will lead Youth Fellowship tonight.
First Church of Christ Bible School begins at 9 15 a m with Supt Loren Yount. The Rev Edwin Bobbitt delivers the fourth sermon in the Lord's Prayer series during morning worship. Co E and Chi Rho gather at six p m at the church.
Zion Lutheran Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Supt Adam Hamm. The 10 30 a m worship, with theme As a Little Child by Rev A M Stump, includes Communion Baptismal services and reception of new members.
The United Baptist Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a.m. at 15 South Main Street. A worship service follows at 11 a.m. with Elders Earl Hinegar and Austic Smith presiding.
Frank H. Fanning as administrator petitions probate court for sale of real estate to pay debts of Thomas Walker Page III. Widow Susan B. Page and minor children Celeste R Page Virginia S Page and Thomas W Page IV are named as defendants and must answer by June 20. Property described as Lot 7051 in Middletown plat.
Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church opens with Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Mrs Laure Ely. Rev G F Carter preaches on Faith at 10 45 a m and Ross Ewing of Oakland Presbyterian Church speaks at 7 30 p m evangelistic services.
Union Baptist schedules Sunday services with Rev. R. L. Robinson delivering sermons at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The day includes a 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and B. Y. F. led by Percy Jefferson at 6:30 p.m.
Clara Latimer executrix seeks sale of Minnie Fox's Mid Motown lot in Butler County Ohio to cover debts. The petition filed May 6 1953 in Case 24983 notes sufficiency issues of personal estate, with sale of Lot 5096 to satisfy charges. Notice targets unknown heirs and next of kin. hearing set before July 11 with Dell Worcester & Dell attorneys.
The church schedules two worship sessions at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m with a 8:15 a.m. preparatory class for 38 members led by Rev. Louis R. Walter. A lawn supper for High School graduates runs 5 to 7 p.m followed by Intermediate and Senior Youth Fellowship at 6 p.m.
The First Baptist Church begins at 9:30 a.m. with Supt. Robert Easton. Expanded sessions and Cherub Choir rehearsal follow at 10:30 a.m. Edward W. Jones speaks on A Layman's Report at 10:40 a.m. Layman's Sunday features Tom Webb, Glenn Ellison and Jim Wikoff. Youth Choir 5 p.m. Junior Society 6 p.m. Hi-Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Junior Choir 7:15 p.m.
Oakland Presbyterian announces Sunday School at 9 15 a m led by Superintendent Richard Hoffer bert. Francis M Blair of Pittsburgh Pa will be installed as the new minister June 25 and will speak at the 10 30 a m worship service.
Identical services at 8 and 10 30 a.m. with Rev. Paul D Bergdall preaching on The Perennial Pentecost. Confirmation follows at the second service. Sunday School at 9 15 a.m. Adult instruction at 7 30 p.m.
The Central Church of Christ announces a Bible School hour at 9 30 a m led by Superintendent Donald E Arnold. Worship follows at 10 30 a m with Arnold speaking on The Origin of the Church. At 7 30 p m Rev C R Richison of Golden Gate Illinois will speak on Beyond the Sunset.
The Rev. McKinley Coffman will lead a 9 30 a m worship service on the topic Removing Wrinkles. Church School starts at 10 30 a m with Supt Henry Driver guiding classes.
The Rev. Cox of Dayton speaks at the 10 a.m. worship service. The Rev. R. B. Potter, pastor, delivers the message at the 7:30 p.m. evangelistic service. Young People's Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m.
Pleasant Ridge and Jacksonburg announce worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday School at 10 30 a m at Jacksonburg Church. Pleasant Ridge holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m and Youth Fellowship at 7 p m under Rev. Lloyd E. Davis.
Kings Mills Baptist sets 9 45 a m Sunday School led by Supt. Manford McGuffey. The Rev C Holt Foster preaches at 10 45 a m worship. Young Peoples service at 6 30 p m. No evening services.
A historical note describes compulsory medical insurance in the United States dating to 1798 when Congress enacted provision to furnish medical care for merchant seamen.
Notice announces William F. Moore of Middletown and William P Moore of Trenton Ohio appointed executors of Ida F. Cole deceased of Middletown Butler County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated March 23 1953. Probate Judge Harry F Walsh. Attorney Harold G Dance. May 9 16 23.
Kath ry n Marie Farley Mulligan of Middletown Ohio appointed Executrix of the estate of Henry Glenn Mulligan deceased late of Middletown Butler County Ohio. Claims with the fiduciary must be filed within four months or be barred. Dated May 1 1953. Harry F. Walsh Fred J. Schatrmann Attorneys May 9 16 23.
Services at 7 30 p m at D of A Hall Fourth and Main Franklin Tuesday Bethlehem Lutheran Covered Dishers 6 30 p m parish hall First Baptist Boy Scouts 7 p m
Multiple churches announce prayer meetings and Bible study sessions this evening. Locations include First Baptist Church Lydia Sheafor home and various congregations such as St Paul Evangelical and Re formed Calvary Methodist Central Church of Christ Kings Mills Baptist Church Church at Mayfield Meadowlawn Church of God First Church of Christ and First Church of God with times ranging from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sewing at Scout Hall from 9 am to 3 pm hosted by Zion Lutheran Church Choir and First Church of God Women of Church. Bethlehem Lutheran Church holds teacher’s meeting at 7:30 pm and parish hall activities. Evening services and boards listed for Grand Ave Church of God and Friday cottage prayer at First Church of God.
Meadowlawn Church of God schedules Sunday School at 9 45 with Supt. Carl R. Perry. Rev John J Williams will preach at 10 45 on The Sacred Relaionship of the Body and the Soul. Evening topic Christ, the Great Offender of Men. Young Peoples service at 6 30. Cottage prayer meeting at 7 30 tonight.
Classes convene for Bible study at 9 30 a m Wayne Dunn speaks on True Worship at 10 30 a m worship service Communion observed at 11 30 a m Eugene Brandenburg will speak at 7 30 p m worship
United Presbyterian Church and Trenton Bible School hold services at 9:30 a.m. with Mrs. Roscoe Funk as superintendent. Dr. R. E. Boyer will deliver the 10:30 a.m. sermon on Why Men Worship. Youth Fellowship is canceled this week.
The Church of God on Grand Avenue holds morning services led by Supt. Edward Carberry and evening worship at 7 30 led by the Rev. Clifford Hutchinson. A Young People service is planned for 6 30 in the evening.
The Christian Science Lesson Sermon for May 24 1953 centers on Soul and Body with the Golden Text from Second Corinthians 3 18 about beholding the Lord s glory and being changed by the Spirit of the Lord It cites Philippians 3 20 21 and Science and Health page 311 noting that understanding the Science of being reveals the higher law of Soul over material sense
Rev H H Jung will preach on Our Life Filled with the Holy Spirit at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. worship services. Mrs Forest Bowman is guest violinist. Ten youths will be received into church membership and Holy Communion will be served. Bible School Hour starts at 9:15 a.m. with Owen Ireland in charge.
Calvary Methodist Church School convenes at 9 15 with Mrs M O Bechtel as superintendent. Nursery and Junior Church at 10 30 with Rev Fletcher E Shoup speaking on Someone Cared for both morning worship and the 730 evening service. Youth fel...
The Church of the Nazarene hosts Supt. James Conrad with Rev. L. P. Rossman speaking at 10 30 a m on The Power of Pentecost and at 7 30 p m on The High Cost of Living Forever. Young People's and Junior Service gather at 6 30 p m.
Rev. Russell W. Galloway delivers the sermon Are You Filled With Gods Spirit at the 9 30 and 11 a m worship services. Sunday School is scheduled for 9 30 a m.
Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces Rev W H Redman will speak on The Sin Question at the 10 30 a m worship service. Miss Marjorie Guess evangelist will address the Young People's Class at 6 30 p m and the 7 30 p m worship service.
Church at Mayfield conducts morning worship at 10 30 with Supt John Schmidt and an evangelistic service at 7 30 led by Rev Frank E Sowards A public song fest is set for 2 30 p m at the church.
Blue Ball Presbyterian holds Sunday School at 10 a.m led by Supt. Orville G. Bowker. Rev. Robert Nixon will preach on Why We Have No Power at the 11 a.m. worship. Westminster Fellowship is not meeting this week.
A word puzzle solution list with clues and answers arranged in horizontal format across West Indies theme. It includes various definitions from geography to chemistry and music, with marked cross references and editor notes.
Church schedules across Middletown list multiple congregations with service times Sunday school worship and midweek activities at First Baptist Grace Baptist Mt Zion Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Zion United Lutheran and others reflecting a community religious calendar.
Mayfield Baptist Church on North Winton Street led by Rev George B. Lay lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and an Evening service at 7 30 p.m. A Saturday prayer meeting is also recorded.
Enterprise Baptist Church at 3000 Yankee Rd lists Rev. Roy D. Potter as pastor. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Prayer service Thursday at 7 p.m.
The Rev. H. Hart leads at Missionary Baptist 1404 Garfield St with Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 30 am. Evening service at 7 pm and B Y P U at 6 30 pm. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm.
The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church at 1319 Walnut Street holds a Sunday service at 11 30 a m with prayer at 7 30 p m and a B P U at 6 30 p m Evening service starts at 7 p m on Sundays Wednesday prayer meeting begins at 7 30 p m.
Central Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave led by Donald Arnold holds Bible school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m communion 10 45 a m evening worship 7 30 p m communion 8 30 p m Bible study 7 30 p m Wednesday. Church of Christ at 405 Gideon Road led by Wayne Dunn Sr conducts Bible study 9 30 a m Sunday worship 10 20 a m communion every Sunday 11 30 a m singing practice 7 p m evening worship 7 45 p m and midweek Bible study Wednesday 7 p m.
The Disciples of Christ at First Church of Christ located at 1914 First Ave led by Rev. Edwin Bobbitt. Bible school at 9:15 a.m. Morning worship and communion at 10:30. Chi Rho and C.Y.F. meet at 6:00 p.m.
The article lists services at 2000 Central Avenue with Sunday school at 9 30 am and service at 11 am. A testimonial meeting is held Wednesday at 8 pm and the reading room opens daily with special Sunday holiday hours from 4 30 pm and Mondays 7 to 9 pm.
First Church of God Crawford Logan pastor Dr R C Caudill hosts Sunday school 930 am and services 1030 am and 730 pm. Church of God Tabernacle 3031 Yankee Rd Rev C T Walters with 945 am worship 1045 am service 7 30 pm youth 645 pm. Meadowlawn First Church of God 1628 Smith St Rev John J Williams 945 am worship 1045 am youth 630 pm evangelistic 730 pm Wednesday prayer 730. Cottage prayer meeting 4310 Grand Ave pastor Rev Clifford Hutchinson Sunday school 930 am youth Saturday 730 am evening service 730 pm Thursday prayer 730 pm.
The Rev Sidney Case McCammon rector leads Holy Communion at 8 a.m. A family service and sermon follow at 9 30 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. Holy Communion observed on the first Sunday each month. Young People meet at 7 p.m.
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed at 114 South Broad St announces Rev Harold H Jung officiating. Bible school at 15, worship at 10 15 a m. Wednesday Girls Choir 6 30 pm Senior Choir 7 30 pm Saturday catechetical instruction 9 30 am.
The Rev. George Hiotis presides at Saint Constantine and Eleni located at 1215 First Ave. Services run Sundays and holidays from 9:15 a.m. to noon.
Reth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave announces Friday night service at 8 p.m. Saturday service at 8 30 a.m. Sunday Hebrew school at 10 a.m. Monday through Thursday Hebrew classes run from 4 to 6 p.m. Rabbi David Korb is pas tor.
The church lists morning worship at 9:30 a.m. Church school at 10:30 a.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Zion League meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 202%4 Logan Ave.
A list of Sunday school and worship times for Bethel A M E Church Calvary Methodist First Methodist Phillips Chapel Colored Methodist and associated pastors. Morning worship starts 9 11 a.m. and evening services vary with prayer and youth activities through the week.
The First Church on Columbia Ave lists Pastor L. P. Rossman leading Sunday school at 9:30 am and morning worship at 10:30 am The NYPS meets at 6:45 pm and the evening service begins at 7:30 pm A midweek service is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 pm
Bethlehem Temple First Pentecostal at 1219 Young St lists Elder C Holiday as pastor with prayer at 6 a.m. Sun e school at 11 a.m. Morning worship 11 30 a.m. Afternoon and evening services. Lakeside Church of God at 2010 Clayton St led by Rev. D A Biggs with Sunday school 10 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. Evening evangelistic service and Wednesday prayer 7 30 p.m. Friday Young People's 7 30 p.m.
A list of Presbyterian and Cumberland Presbyterian congregations with addresses and weekly schedules. Includes First Presbyterian at 2910 Central Ave, Mayfield Cumberland at Sheffield and Plymouth, Oakland Presbyterian at Woodlawn Ave, and Aval on Cumberland at 2711 North Verity. Each entry notes pastor names and service times.
The Rev. Jerome Senulz leads services at United Presbyterian on Girard and Baltimore Street. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Y P C meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer service is 7:45 p.m.
Multiple churches in Trenton area publish service rosters. Holy Trinity St John Mary Peter Claver and others show varied Mass times from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. plus benediction and weekday Masses. Additional churches include Poasttown Mennonite and West Elkton UBC with their weekly worship hours.
Salvation Army Citadel at 109 North Clinton Street lists Sunday school 3 45 am worship 11 am Young People 645 pm Open air 7 30 pm Salvation meeting 8 pm Wednesday prayer 8 pm Saturday night services 8 pm. RollingMill Park Outpost Finley Avenue and Pershing Street with Mrs Clelia Stamper superintendent church school 10 am Friday prayer 8 pm Young People Sunday 6 30 pm Ladies Home League Wednesday 2 pm Miltonville Outpost Miltonville 6 11 am Wednesday Ladies Home League 8 pm.
Evangelical United Brethren churches in Baltimore St and Maple Park list Sunday school and worship times. Rev. E H Hammon preaches at 10:30 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. At Maple Park Rev. James B Recob leads with midweek Youth Fellowship and Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m.
The Church of the Brethren on Moore Street led by Rev McKinley Coffman offers Sunday school at 10 30 a m morning worship at 9 30 a m
Elder S A Yakush pastors the Seventh Day Adventist Church YMCA with Saturday Youth Meeting at 3 PM and regular Friday service at 8 PM.
A list of church congregations with hours and leaders including Church of God of Union Assemby Rev Charles T Pratt Sunday school 10:30 am evening service 7 pm. Church of God 2908 Yankee Rd Rev J C Cox Saturday worship 7:30 pm Sunday worship 7:30 pm. Church of God 11th Ave and Lincoln St Elder William Reynolds Sunday school 9:40 am morning worship 11 am Young People's 6 pm evening worship. Four Square Church 2 TonTon St morning service 10:30 am evangelistic service 7:30 pm. Full Gospel Tabernacle 2710 North Verity Pkwy Rev C I Trenan Sunday school 10 am morning worship 11 am evangelistic service 7:30 pm. Pentecost youth group Saturday 7:30 pm. Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe Rev Huston Kilgore Sunday school 9:45 am morning worship 11 am evening service 7:30 pm.
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