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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1957
Page
3
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church announces church school at 9 15 a m and sermons on Toward the Goal by Rev H C Grunewald at 8 30 and 10 15 a m Mrs Murray Jacobs to be soloist at the first service A graduate will be recognized during the second service.
First Presbyterian Church School opens services at 9 30 and 11 a m with Rev Russell W Galloway delivering sermons titled Something to Remember The 11 a m service will also honor graduates with a recognition segment.
The First Christian Church holds its church school at 9:30 with Chester Tomilson presiding. Rev Edwin Bobbitt will deliver sermons at 8 and 10:45 worship services on When Christ Comes Alive. The Lord's Supper will be observed. Graduates will be recognized during the second service. CYF and Chi Rho plan an afternoon hayride.
Calvary Methodist Church School opens at 9:15 with Dean Williams as superintendent. The Rev Oliver S Hall delivers the sermon titled Gods Poems at the 10:30 service. Miss Sandra Minor sings. Mrs Paul Ellis oversees nursery. Youth Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m.
The United Presbyterian Church holds Sabbath School at 9 30 a.m led by Don Skinner. Graduates are honored during the 10 30 a.m worship service where Rev Jerome C Schulz delivers the sermon Good Students Think Differently. Youth groups meet at 6 30 p.m.
Sunday School starts at 9 15 am with Richard Hofferbert as superintendent. The Rev Robert Vander Hart preaches at 10 30 am on The Call To Reform. Soil Stewardship Sunday includes observed recognition of graduates and infant baptism during worship. Young People's meeting at 6 30 pm.
The Church of God on Grand Avenue schedules Sunday School at 9:30 with Ira Amburgy and Johnny Schmidt leading. Rev. Charles Williams will preach at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. A special evangelistic service is set for Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
The Rev Arthur Miller will speak at Fairview First Church of God during the 10 45 a.m. and 7 p.m. services. Sunday School meets at 9 30 a.m. at Fairview.
The Church of God Pentecostal holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship services at 11 a.m. and 6 30 p.m. with Rev. J W Hughes delivering the sermon.
The Rev. Rodney Vernon will address Red Lion Church at 9 30 a m and Springboro Church at 10 45 a m Church School starts at 10 30 a m at Red Lion led by Superintendent Mrs Virgil Davis Sunday School at Springboro 9 30 a m with Superintendent Richard Wade
The Rev. Bert Rose will address worshipers at Greenbush in two services 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday. Sunday School gathers at 10 a.m. per the local church schedule.
Mason Baptist Sunday School gathers at 9 45 a m with Rev Arlie Carter speaking at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Training Union meets at 6 30 p m.
The tale presents Zacchaeus the Jericho chief tax collector who sought Jesus. He found spiritual need despite wealth and pledged to restore any defrauded funds fourfold, prompting Jesus to declare salvation come to his house. The Rev Howard Lee reflects on riches and entering God’s kingdom.
Sunday School opens at 9 30 a m with Supt Bradie Wallace. The Rev John J Williams will speak at 10 45 a m on Judgment Must Begin at the House of God. Young People's service at 6 30 p m and the Rev W Clay Arnold to speak at 7 30 p m on Victory Over Fear.
Sunday School will meet at 9 30 a m Worship service at 10 30 a m with the Rev William S Comfort speaking on Part ners New members will be received Youth Fellowship is at The piece notes church events and a speaker with a focus on membership.
Sunday School convenes at 9 30 a m with Supt Robert De Jar nette in charge The World Program of Jesus will be the sermon topic of the guest minister Dr C L Plymate for the 10 30 a m worship service Youth Fellowship meets at 5 and 6 30 p m
The Church of God at 11th and Lincoln schedules Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. with Supt. J. C. Christian in charge. Rev. William Reynolds will speak at the 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services. A special service is set for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with guest speaker Rev. Yancy Moore.
The Church of God at 3029 Yankee Rd announces Supt Thelma McGovern in charge. Rev Rodney Williams will speak at the 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services with Young People meeting at 7:30 p.m.
At 10 45 a.m. James R. Canada superintendent. Rev. G F Carter preaches on The Christian Soldier. Service outlines the sermon topic and speaker lineup for the morning worship.
The Rev. William Burley speaks on Taking God Out of Bonds at 9:15 a.m. at Amanda and 10:40 a.m. at Monroe. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. at Monroe and 10:30 a.m. at Amanda. Youth Fellowship at 6 p.m. at Amanda. No meeting at Monroe.
Middletown Baptist Temple announces Sunday School at 10 a m at Maple Park School gym and an 11 a m worship led by Rev Herald A Heney.
A compact list of church events for the week includes services, prayer meetings, Bible studies, choirs, youth and fellowship activities at First Church of God Bethlehem Lutheran Oakland Presbyterian First Presbyterian Zion Evangelical Lutheran Calvary Methodist Kings Mills Baptist and others from Monday to Saturday with times ranging noon to 8 p.m.
The Church of Christ on Gideon Road will hold Bible School at 9 30 a m. Rev F Wayne Dunn will deliver a morning sermon Our Journey Toward Heaven at 10 20 a m. The Wrong Source of Authority will be the evening sermon at 7 30 p m.
Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. led by Supt Ishmel Martin. The Rev Eugene Wallace will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. worship services.
The Church of God at 2025 Logan Ave begins Sunday School at 10 am. The Rev. Eddie Lawson will speak at the 7 30 pm service.
Spiritual emphasis on grace and beauty at Sunday services. Lesson reads Psalms verse about the beauty of the Lord and the work of our hands. Mary Baker Eddy quotes assert beauty as independent of matter and reflected from eternal Mind.
The First Baptist Church School convenes at 9 15 a m with expanded sessions for the elementary and kindergarten. Dr Paul T Losh president of the Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City will deliver the dedication sermon for the new children's department at the 8 15 and 10 30 a m services. Junior Society meets at 5 15 p m.
A compact listing of Sunday School times worship schedules and fellowship meetings for Middletown churches including First Baptist Grace Baptist Mt Zion Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church New King Baptist New Hope Baptist Second Baptist Calvary Methodist First Methodist Church of God Union Assembly Church of God Phillips Chapel Christian Four Square Gospel Church and others with varied service times across Broad Street 18th Avenue and surrounding streets. The items reflect multiple pastors and church locations in the Middletown area.
The Rev Don O Hea r and The Rev Paul Bergdall lead Bethlehem Lutheran on Seneca Street with Sunday School at 9 15 a m supervised by Wayne Beall Rites of confirmation and graduate honors will be presented at the 10 30 a m service Speakers include Rev Bergdall preaching Hold Fast The Confession Service times include 8 and 10 30 a m with confirmation rites during the latter session
Tried Stone Baptist Church at 1404 Garfield St led by Rev. Herbert Hart offers Sunday School 9:30 am morning worship at 11 am BYPU 6:30 pm and evening worship 7:30 pm. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church at 1319 Walnut St holds School 9:30 am worship 11 am and evening service with prayer Wednesday led by Willie Bankston. Calvary Baptist Church Jackson Lane near Grand Ave led by Rev. Robert H. Mizell has Sunday School 9:45 am morning worship 11 am evening service 7:30 pm Training Union 6:30 pm teachers meeting Wednesday 7:45 pm.
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Worship begins 10 30 a m with Rev William C Calvert preaching on Pure Religion Luther League meets at 7 p m with a wiener roast planned.
The First Church of God in worship under Supt John Reese. The Rev J Herschel Caudill speaks at 10 40 a m on Are You Where God Wants You The sermon by Dr R C Caudill at 7 p m. Vacation Bible School starts June 3.
The Rev. E. H. Hammon will deliver sermons at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Shirley Duncan will be soloist at the first service. In the second service, graduates will be honored. Youth Fellowship is canceled for this week.
The Rev Austin Smith will deliver sermons at 10 30 a m and 7 p m services, inviting parishioners to attend the two gatherings.
The Elder Willard Willis will speak at both the 10 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. services.
The Rev. R. L. Robinson will deliver the 11 a.m. worship sermon on The Real Man, Christ Jesus. A Young People's meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. and the evening worship follows at 7:45 p.m.
Enterprise Baptist held Sunday School at 10 a m with Claude Kennard as superintendent. The Rev Kelly Ratliff will speak at both the 11 a m and 7 30 p m worship services.
Hillcrest Baptist notes Sunday School at 10 a.m. Evangelist W B Bingham will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Worship services. BTU meets at 6 30 p.m.
The Wesleyan Methodist church under Superintendent T Helton invites attendees to 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m services with Rev G L Normann as speaker The choir meets at 6 p m and WPS at 745 p m
The morning worship at 10 45 a m features The Masters Spirit as the sermon topic by Rev C N Flanigan. Union services at 3 p m will have Rev William Bankstow as speaker.
Bible School begins at 9 45 under Supt Man ford McGuffey. Morning worship at 10 45 with a sermon by Rev H L Culley. Evening service at 7 30.
Sunday School with Supt. Jess Wilder at 10 a.m. in the Nelva Center. The Rev. Elmer Moore will speak at the 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services.
The Rev. Steve Faulkner will speak at the 11 a.m. service. Sunday School meets at 10 a.m. An evening service is scheduled for 7 30.
Poasttown Church of God announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Supt Paul Blevins. Rev Carmel Mathias will speak at the 11 a m service and the 7 30 p m evening service.
Franklin Faith Tabernacle announces Sunday School at 10 a m. The Rev. Doyle Kincaid will preach at 11 15 a m and 7 30 p m services.
The Rev. Buford E. Law son will speak at both the 10 45 a m and the 7 30 p m services.
The church at Trenton Holy Name offers Sunday Masses at 6 30 a m and 8 30 a m The Rev Vincent Roblers serves as pastor.
Father William A. Buchheit will sing masses at 7 3 30 10 and 11 15 a m Benediction will be at 8 p m Friday
Gospel Tabernacle schedules Sunday activities with Sunday School at 2 p.m. The Rev Henry Cottongim will deliver the 3 p.m. sermon. The 7 30 p.m. service will feature evangelist Eugene Farrel.
The Rev. Albert Bitters will speak during both the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. church services.
Sunday School begins at 9 30 in the morning with Rev W C Silven delivering the 11 oclock sermon at the church.
The Rev. Lewis F. Daniels will address worshipers at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m services, delivering sermons at both sessions.
Butler County Ohio will hold a public hearing at 11 45 AM on Tuesday June 25 1957 in the County Commissioners Office to consider reclassifying 1.37 acres from R 1 Residential to R 1 garage in Section 22 Madison Township near State Route 122 and Trenton Franklin Road. Owner Marion Wetzel. Voices may be heard.
Plaintiffs William Ferguson and Irene Ferguson sue Jonathan Clark and other trustees of the Baptist Church of Elk Creek and unknown heirs to quiet title on Lot 207 in the Village of Trenton Madison Township Butler County Ohio. Respondents must answer by June 15 1957 or judgment by default will be entered. Attorney J A McIntosh files for the plaintiffs. April 20 27 May 4 11 18 25 notices.
Verity pew and Germantown Road with Donald Arnold as minister lists service times including worship at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm with communion at 10:45 am and 4 pm, Bible study at 7:30 pm on weeknights. Gideon Road church lists Sunday worship at 10:20 am with communion and singing practice at 11:30 am, midweek Bible study Wednesday at 7 pm. Wayne Dunn Sr. is noted as minister.
The First Christian Church led by Pastor Bobbitt lists morning services at 9:30 and 10:45 with CYF and Chi Rho gatherings at 5 p.m. The notice emphasizes worship activities and youth groups.
The First Church of Christ on 8CI Entist-20% Central Avenue lists Sunday School at 9 30 am and Service at 11 am with a Testimonial Wednesday at 800 pm Readings run daily except Sunday with series holidays from 1 30 to 4 30 pm Thursdays from 7 to 9 pm
Multiple church notices list services for First Church of God Crawford and neighboring parishes. Details include pastors Dr R C Caudill Rodney Williams John J Williams Clifford Pynineen and schedules for Sunday school morning worship evening service Young People's and evangelistic services plus Wednesday prayer times.
The Rev Sidney Case McCammon serves at Church of the Ascension corner McKnight Dr and McGee Ave. Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Service and Church School at 8 30 a.m. Main service at 11 a.m.
The Rev H. C. Grunewald to lead worship at 8:38 and 10:18 a.m. with Church School at 9:15 a.m. and Fellowship Groups at 6:30 p.m. at 1148 Broad.
The Rev Steven Sarianis presides at Saint Constantine and Elena Greek Orthodox Church located at 1215 First Ave. Services occur after Sundays and holidays from 9:15 a.m. to noon.
Gladys Dr location hosts Sabbath Eve service led by Rabbi Harry A. Roth at 8:30 p.m. Junior service Sabbath and Religion School start Sunday at 9 a.m. Hebrew School meets Wednesday and Friday.
Russell M Rockwell pastor leads at Sutphin St and Grand Ave church with church school at 9:30 am worship services at 10:45 am and 7:45 am.
The Church of the Brethren on 703 Moore Street lists Sunday School at 10 30 morning worship at 9 30 a m led by Rev McKt Coffman.
The Seventh Day Adventist Church at 4]11 St Main St lists worship at 9 30 and 10 30 am with Sabbath School from 10 40 am to 12 am. Mid week prayer meeting Tuesday at 8 am and Missionary Volunteer Youth Friday at 8 pm led by Pastor John E F Davidson.
The listing shows First Church of the Nazarene at Sutphin Street and Superior Avenue with Pastor Rev L P Rossman. Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship 10 30 am evening service 7 pm midweek service Wednesday 7 pm.
The notice lists Bethlehem Temple Pentecostal at 1219 Young Street with Pastor Eld er C. Holiday and a prayer at 6 am Sunday school in the morning worship. It also covers Lakeside Church of God at 2010 Clayton Street with Rev. D A Biggs, Sunday school 10 am morning worship 11 am and evening evangelistic service 6 pm. A Wednesday and Sunday schedule is included.
Multiple Cumberland and Presbyterian congregations list service times and pastors. Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian notes 0:30 am morning worship and 6:26 pm Christian Endeavor. First Presbyterian shows 0:30 and 11:00 am worship with Dr Rusted W. Gallo and Rev Robert W Ward. Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian and Oakland Presbyterian detail Sunday school and morning worship slots. United Presbyterian in Girard lists 9:30 am Sunday school and 10:30 am worship with Rev Jerome Schultz. UPC shows 4:20 pm Wednesday prayer.
The notice lists Holy Trinity in Manchester and Clark with pastors and Mass times, Curtis First with John Oberlander and assistants, Saint Mary Central Ave with Sylvester Huser Mass schedule, and Saint Peter Claver 814 8th Ave with Lawrence Krussling and Robert Mannin giving Sunday and weekday Mass times and benediction details.
Major and Mrs Charles Johnston host Sunday School at 9 45 am and worship at 11 45 am with open air service and evening Salvation meeting and midweek prayer at 7 30 pm and 8 pm at Citadel. Rolling Mill Park Outpost on Finley Ave offers Sunday School 10 am Young People and Ladies Home League midweek meetings. Miltonville Outpost lists Sunday worship at 10 am and 11 am Bible study with Wednesday league and 8 pm midweek gathering.
Sunday school at First Evangelical United Brethren led by Rev E H Hammon with sessions at 9 39 am Morning worship at 8 15 and 7 30 am Christian Endeavor for men 63 am Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren in Illinois led by Rev Henry Snapp Morning worship 9 15 am Sunday school 1015 am Evening worship 7 20 pm Wednesday prayer service First Wednesday 7 pm WSCS notice
A catalog of church names and service times is presented, including Full Gospel Tabernacle at 2710 North Verity Pkwy with multiple services, Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe led by Rev Kil gore, and Jehovahs Witnesses at 508 Central Ave. It also lists The Church at Mayfield, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Main Street, Truth Tabernacle, and others with schedule details for Sunday school morning worship and midweek events.
A condensed schedule lists pastors and weekly services for multiple churches across Ohio. Entries include Amanda Methodist, Franklin First Baptist, Monroe Methodist, Monroe United Presbyterian and others with Sunday School times, morning worship, youth groups, and midweek services.
Area churches list Sunday schools and services with pastors. Trenton Mennonite Rev J Amstutz Morning worship at 10:30 am. Trenton Nazarene Rev A M Wilson Sunday school 9:30 am and worship 10:30 am. Union Chapel Rev Francis Huber Sunday school 9:30 am worship 10:30 am. West Elkton Church Rev Henry Coere worship 10:45 am. Mt Pleasant Baptist Rev Eldon A Hutchison worship 10:45 am.
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