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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1949
Page
3
This piece argues that prophets spoke for God because they lived near Him and bore fruits of truth and courage, while warns against presuming to claim God’s voice for personal belief. It cites Jeremiah, Jesus’ revealed love, and Paul’s idea that Christians are ambassadors of God.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m with bus routes to Mayfield Maple Park Clifton Farms Buna Vista and Veteran's Village passing at about 9 15 a m Morning worship at 10 30 a m Dr R C Caudill speaks on Thank God For America And Annual homecoming at 2 30 p m Rev W F Chappel of Mt Sterling Ky brings the message Evening evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Rev C Duane White associate pastor speaker Youth For Christ Rally at 7 30 Saturday in church in charge of the young people Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7 30 Rev Duane White in charge
Sunday school opens at 9 30 AM and morning worship at 10 45 AM led by Rev. Russell W Galloway with the sermon from 1 Kings 19 18 Good People yet I will leave me seven thousand in Israel all the knees which have not bowed to Baal The choir is directed by T A Repper. Taxis Jay Tees and Spyres meet at 6 30 PM. Park Arlington Circle meets with Mrs F B Swisher Tuesday at 2 30 PM Main St Circle meets with Mrs John J Cadogan Thursday at 2 PM
Adult classes meet in the sanctuary at 9 15 for the opening program of the Bible School led by superintendent Harlan Jarvis. Worship at 10 30 features minister W D Brock on The Means to the Way with Holy Communion observed. Evening program at 7 30 includes singing and a talk Where What Why by the minister. Young people dine at 5 then share devotion. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7.
The Church of God on Main Street invites parishioners to a Saturday 7 30 p m youth service with a special religious film. Sunday school begins 2 30 p m with classes for all ages followed by worship at 3 p m led by Rev Sanford Williams new pastor. Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m features Mr Williams in charge.
Tomorrow at 10 15 a m the Rev Harold H Jung will speak on Comfort or Challenge Special memorial folders and records will be distributed At 9 15 Bible school hour Building Fund Sunday will be observed Robert Horse will have charge of the devotional service Jeremiah a Spokesman of God with the memory selection woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness and his chambers by injustice that useth his neighbor s service without wages and giveth him not his hire Wednesday 630 Girls Choir rehearsal and 730 Senior Choir rehearsal in the church sanctuary Friday at 4 o clock members of the 1949 59 Confirmation Class meet with their pastor for catechetical instruction.
Mt Zion Baptist will hold Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Monroe Smith in Devotions led by deacons at 11 a m service featuring junior and senior choirs. Rev F H Hampton will deliver the sermon. B Y P U meets 6 30 p m with Willie Bankston presiding. Pastor to speak at 8 p m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
Philips Chapel C M E invites parishioners to Sunday school at 9 30 with J E Harley as superintendent followed by morning worship at 10 30 conducted by Rev M H Hayes. At 8 p m the Gospel Chorus of Second Baptist Church will present a musical program.
Ascension Episcopal will celebrate Holy Communion at 8 a m and church school at 9 30 a m under R Q Millan. Morning prayer at 11 a m features the rector’s sermon “Worry.” Tomorrow is annual rededication Sunday with pledge cards urged at either service. YST meets 7 p m to hear Rabbi Korb at Beth Sholem. Guild study on The Personalities of the Old Testament meets next Tuesday at 1 30 in the parish library.
The Awakening of Jacob sermon by Rev. J. D. Nise will be at Jacksonburg at 9 30 a m with Sunday school at 10 15 a m led by Florence Wilson. Pleasant Ridge Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with James Crout as superintendent. Worship at 10 30 a m. Christmas programs at Pleasant Ridge on Thursday December 22 at 7 30 p m and at Jacksonburg on Saturday December 24 at 7 30 p m.
Oakland Church school starts 9 15 a m with William Van Guelpen in charge of junior worship. Morning service at 10 30 a m led by Rev Richard E Moore. Evening service set for Wednesday at 7 p m with the pater The Sins That Beset or nesday.
A Watch Tower Society representative will conduct a Sunday Bible lecture at 3 p.m. at Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave with a Watch Tower study to follow. A Bible study convenes Tuesday at 8 p.m., and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. a service meeting plus Theocratic Ministry School. Estate matter Case No 24481 appoints Mary Edith Hadley executrix in Butler County Ohio.
To ensure publication church notices must reach the Church Editor by Thursday after noon. They may be mailed or delivered by courier for timely processing.
Sunday morning worship will include reception of members and baptism. The Youth Chorale will sing for the first time and Rev. Kenneth Learey will speak on Thank God for God as a Thanksgiving Echoe. The Nursery and Children's Church run during the 10 30 worship hour. Sunday school is at 9 30. The Co Ed Class welcomes college students home. At 6 p m a Supper Snack for Youth Fellowship followed by a Thanksgiving party. Cub Pack meets Monday at 7 in the social hall. Official Board meets Tuesday at 7 30 in the social hall.
Second Sunday school convenes at 9 30 under W C Herndon as superintendent with Jeremiah a Spokesman of God as the subject. Morning worship begins at 11 with devotional period by the deacons. B Y P A meets at 6 with Miss Rowena Baker in charge. Evening worship at 7 30. Choir No 2 rehearses Tuesday. Midweek prayer Wednesday. Gospel Chorus Thursday.
The Church of the Brethren schedules Sunday School at 10 a.m. and divine worship at 11 a.m. led by Rev. C. W. Warstler on “Touched With Our Infir mities.” A Christian Worker’s meeting follows at 7:30 p.m. with Harold Loxley and Henry Driver presenting topics. Joyce Ann Ingram reads “Others.” Another meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Josephine Samper leading. The Men's organization will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the church.
The First United Presbyterian sets 9 30 a m Sunday school led by Elder Gobel Sallyer with 10 30 a m illustrated sermon by Rev Colin H Campbell on The Ministry of Words. Infant baptism will be administered. Youth societies meet at 6 30 p m. Builder's discussion led by the pastor. Pioneers hold play practice after devotions. Wednesday junior choir 6 p m, midday Bible study 7 15 p m, Chancel Choir 8 p m. Legal notice advertises Bid on Fire Hydrants due December 6 1949 by Middletown Ohio City Engineer with bid formalities and liquidated damages.
The Lesson Sermon for Sunday November 27, 1949 in Christian Science Churches denounces necromancy and hypnonism as listed in the Golden Text from II Chronicles 16 9 and Micah 4 1 with passages from Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health.
The church begins Sunday with school at 9 30 led by Alva Taylor. Morning service at 10 40 features Rev. John I Parr. Baptismal service also. Junior Society meets 6 pm with Mr and Mrs Robert Burns. Junior High and Senior High Fellowships at 6 30 and 7 pm. Boy Scouts 7 pm Tuesday. Prayer service 7 30 8 pm Wednesday. Girls choir 6 30 rehearsal and senior choir 8 pm.
Bethlehem Lutheran outlines Sunday school at 9 15 a m with a study of Revelation in the men’s class and worship at 10 30 a m on the first Advent Sunday. Adult class at 6 45 p m, evening worship at 7 30. Ladies Society meets Thursday at 1 30 p m at the Pacific House for a Christmas purse offering for a pastor’s widow. teachers and choir meet Thursday.
Community announcements list morning worship at 10 30 a m with Dr E R Turner on The Narrow Gate To Life and a 9 30 a m church school. Evening Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m. Men’s Friendly Bible Class at 7 30 p m at 2207 Superior Ave. Choir rehearsal 7 30 p m Wednesday. Ladies Aid Friday 7 30 p m. Youth Center open Saturday 7 30 p m. Legal notice for street department truck bids and sale of used Ford trucks with bid, security, and contract terms in Middletown Ohio. Public notices dated Nov 26 and Dec 3.
A calendar of monthly worship, Sunday schools, and services for local churches. First Baptist at 119 South Main lists varied services. Grace and New Hope Baptists hold weekly morning and evening worships. Zion and Second Baptists, Union and St Constantine churches offer prayer and youth programs.
Local church notices list services and Bible studies for Central Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave led by L Francia Scheffler with worship at 10 30 am and evening service 7 30 pm Bible school 40 a m Wednesday prayer 2 30 pm Crusaders for Christ Saturday 7 30 pm Church of Christ at 405 Gideon Road with Wayne Dunn Sr Minister Bible study 9 30 am worship 10 20 am communion 11 30 am weekly Bible study Wednesday First Church of Christ at 1914 First Ave led by Rev W D Brock Bible school 9 15 am morning worship 10 30 am Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm.
The First Church of Christ Scientist on 2000 Central Ave offers Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and testimonial meeting services. Reading room is open daily except Sundays and holidays from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
First Church of God Crawford Logan led by Dr R C Caudill holds church school 9 30 am morning worship 10 30 am evening service 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer 7 0 pm Church of God Tabernacle 3031 Yankee Rd led by Rev CT Walters hosts Sunday school 9 45 am morning worship 10 45 am youth fellowship 6 45 pm evangelistic service 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm Meadowlawn Church of God 1628 Smith St Rev F B Cummins offers Sunday school 9 45 am morning worship 10 45 am youth fellowship 6 30 pm evangelistic service 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm Cottage prayer meeting Saturdays 7 30 pm.
The Church of the Brethren at 705 Moore Street lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 10 a.m. Bible study and worship at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Rev. C W Warstler leads the services.
The Church of the Ascension on Mc Gee Ave and Park Dr lists services and programs run by Rev. 5. Hughes Garvin. Holy Communion at 8 am, church school at 9 30 am, sermon at 11 am. Youth group meets at 7 pm with Ascension Junior League and Men’s Club on different dates. Women’s Guild and Vincent Society hold meetings monthly on scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Legal notice announces Mary Ritzie petitions for divorce from Corporal Daniel C Ritzie minor of Orlando Air Force Base Florida and Mabel Ritzie mother seeks restoration of maiden name with proceedings in Butler County Common Pleas Court Case No 64554. defendant to answer by December 24 1949. Also estate notice for Eva P Mauck deceased appointing Arthur Jacoby executor with four months to file claims.
The Beth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave lists Friday night service at 8 pm and Saturday 8:30 am, with Sunday school at 10 am and Hebrew school. weekday Hebrew classes 4 to 6 pm. The Latter Day Saints Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 2025 Logan Ave offers morning worship at 3:30 am, church school at 10:30 am, and evening worship at 7:30 am, with Zion League gathering Wednesdays at 7:40 pm.
The entry lists Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran at 212 So Broad St with Pastor Hugo G Schmidt DD. Sunday school at 15 am, morning worship at 10 30 am, evening worship at 7 30 pm, Ladies Society on the first Tuesday, Brotherhood on the second Wednesday at 5 pm, Luther League on the first Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Zion United Lutheran at First Ave is led by supply pastor Charlie P Cressman with Sunday school and sermons at 10 45 am.
Methel AMR and three other churches publish weekly schedules. Calvary Methodist, First Methodist and Phillips Chapel Colored Methodist list Sunday school times morning and evening worship, Christian Endeavor, prayer meetings, and youth activities led by pastors Rev E Taylor Rev Fletcher BE Shoup Rev Kenneth Larey Rev Moses J Hayes.
The Nazarene First Church at 1701 Columbia Avenue lists Rev. M. E. Clay as pastor. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. with worship at 10:30 a.m. Youth programs at 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday midweek service also at 7:30 p.m.
Bethlenem Temple Feast Pentecostal holds services with pastor Elder Holiday. Day school at 10 am, morning worship at 11:30 am, afternoon and evening services, altar prayer and testimony at 7:30 pm. Lakeside Church of God at 210 Clayton St led by Rev D A Biggs offers Sunday school 10 am, morning worship 11 am, evening evangelistic service 6 pm, Wednesday prayer 7:30 pm, Friday Young People's 7:30 pm.
A condensed list of Sunday services and midweek activities for multiple churches. Avalon Cayms e rland First Presbyterian Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Oaklan d Presbyterian United Presbyterian show pastors, Sunday school times, morning and evening worship, Young People and Christian Endeavor evenings, and Wednesday prayer or choir meetings.
The listing details Mass times for Holy Trinity Catholic in Manchester and Clark St John Roman Catholic, St Mary Catholic, and St Peter Claver Catholic on a Friday schedule. It lists low and high Masses, benediction, Rosary, weekday Masses, and specific service times across multiple churches.
Sunday School at Citadel on South Canal Street at 9 45 am with worship at 11 am Young People at 6 45 pm open air service at 7 30 pm salvation meeting at 8 pm. Garfield Mission on Gar field Street hosts Sunday school at 10 am worship at 6 30 pm Young People at 6 pm and a 7 30 pm Wednesday service. Rolling Mill Park Outpost at Finley Avenue and Pershing Street lists Mrs Clella Stamper as superintendent with church school at 10 am and Friday or over 8 pm events.
Mrs Kenneth D. Sharp hosts Sunday school at 9:16 am, a holiness meeting at 11 am, and a Friday service at 8 pm. Local church notices list weekly religious gatherings and timings for Miltonville Outpost.
Information lists two churches in a local area with service schedules and leaders. First Evangelical United Brethren at 9 Baltimore Street under Dr R Turner features Sunday school at 9 am and morning worship at 10 30 am with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 am and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm. Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren at 3100 Illinois Ave with Rev James conducts Sunday school 9 30 am morning worship 10 30 am Youth Fellowship 6 30 pm and Evening worship 7 30 pm.
Elder Orvel Canada leads a 1:30 p.m. church service and a missionary meeting at the Barnits Roan YMCA. The schedule lists Friday events at 7 and 8:15 p.m. with pastor involvement at the Sebbers School.
A compiled listing of area church services with pastors and weekly timings. Includes AMERICAN RESCUER WORKERS, CHURCH OF GOD OF UNION ASSEMBLY, CHURCH OF GOD, FOUR SQUARE CHURCH, FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH, FULL GOSPEL TABERNACLE, HOLINESS TABERNACLE OF THE UNIVERSE, JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES, GOD'S COMMUNITY CHURCH and more with service times from Sunday school to evening worship and midweek prayers.
A consolidated list of Sunday services and church activities across multiple Ohio towns. Includes Amanda Methodist Blueball Presbyterian Elk Creek Baptist Franklin First Baptist Greenbush F U Church Jacksonburg Pleasant Ridge EF U B Monroe Methodist Monroe United Presbyterian Posttown Community Church Trenton Mennonite Church Trenton Nazarene Church Union Chapel E U B West Elkton E U B Church with pastored times for morning worship Sunday school youth fellowships and evening services.
Mt Pleasant Baptist Church sits one mile north of Peasttown on State Route 4. Eldon A Hutchison is the minister. Divine worship is at 10 45 a m.
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