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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1957
Page
3
Holy Communion observed at 8:30 9:45 and 10:45 am. Church School at 9:30 and 10:45 with extended session at 9:45. Angelus Choir 5 pm. Confirmation Class Chapel Choir and Intermediate Youth Fellowship 6 pm. Senior Youth Fellowship 6:45 pm. Aldersgate Choir 7:45 pm.
Oakland Presbyterian Church school begins at 9 15 a m with Richard Hofferbert in charge. Communion observed during the 10 30 a m worship service. The W F meeting will be held at 6 30 p m. Election of officers is planned.
The Bethlehem Lutheran Harvest Home Festival will be celebrated during the 10 30 a m service. Reverend Paul D Bergdall will preach Not Without Witness. Sunday School meets at 9 15 a m under Wayne Beal. Installation of officers will occur and a congregational meeting will follow the service.
The First Baptist Church will observe communion during the 8:10 and 10:30 a.m. worship services with Rev. G Walter Weber delivering the meditation. Church School meets at 9:15 a.m. with expanded nursery kindergarten and primary sessions. Jr Hi Girls Chorus novets at 5:30 p.m. Jr and Senior Hi BYF at 6:08 p.m. Jr Choir at 6:00 p.m.
The St Pauls Evangelical And Reformed Church observes Cogumenion during the 8:36 and 10:15 am services with Union in Communion led by Rev. H C Grunewald. Miss Karen Augspach solos the early service. Church School is at 9:15 am. Senior Youth Fellowship hosts a Backward Party at 5:90 pm and Junior Youth Fellowship at 6:30 pm.
The event begins with 9 30 am Sunday School followed by Communion at 8 15 and 10 30 am. A brass Communion service in memory of Vaughan Duvall will be dedicated. Baptism and reception of new members will take place. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 pm.
The 10 30 am worship features a meditation by Rev William C Wright. Dedication of Church School teachers will be included in the morning service. Church School begins at 9 15 am. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 50 pm.
Christ Parkway Church and Bible School hours listed with 9 30 a m Bible School led by Donald F E Arnold. Lord supper observed at 10 30 a m worship. A Miami Valley area Church of Christ youth rally starts 2 30 p m in Waynesville. Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m features Mr Arnold on Christ Our King.
First Methodist Church Franklin schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m and a 10 30 a m worship with communion observed. Reverend Howard P Spitnale leads the service.
Enterprise Baptist convenes Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Claude Kennard in charge. The Rev Don O Hari delivers sermons at 1 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. worship services.
Union Baptist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Robert Frazier. The 11 a m worship features Rev R L Robinson delivering This Is My Broken Body For You as the sermon topic.
A church pamphlet reflects on Matthew 1 1 linking Christ’s lineage to Abraham and the idea that believers may choose a spiritual lineage through rebirth. It notes ancestry’s limited power and cites Dr Richard L James of Jacksonville Florida.
World Wide Communion Sunday to be observed for the 17th time as believers globally meet at the hour of 44. The National Council of Churches sent messages to churches urging unity in a day of shared rites across ancient cathedrals and small town churches. Clergy will lead services with bread, wine, prayers, and sermons bridging color lines and languages in a gesture of faith. In Middletown, many churches plan World Wide Communion services and meditations tomorrow.
Church School at 9 30 led by Ralph Croswell. Communion observed in the 10 40 worship. Senior Hi and Intermediate Youth Fellowship at 6 30. Commission of Membership and Evangelism at 7 45. Rev William Burll ey is pastor.
Church of God at 3029 Yankee Rd holds Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Supt Thelma Mc Govern. Morning worship starts 10 45. There is no evening service at 7 p m Youth Fellowship meets at 6 p m.
The Rev. Robert H. Mizell will deliver the sermon during both services. J. T. Gillespie will share a testimony at the morning service and Virgil Archier at the evening service. Training Union starts at 6 30 p m. The Forward Program of church finance begins tomorrow. Rev. John Allen remains pastor.
The Wesleyan Methodist church with Superintendent T Helton announces The Rev G L Normann will speak at 10 45 am and 7 30 pm services Choir meets at 6 pm and WPS at 7 45 pm All times local and subject to change.
Sunday Masses are at 6 30 and 8 36 am. The Rev Vincent Robers is the pastor.
Father William A. Buchheit will sing masses at 7 3 30 10 and 11 15 am Benediction will be at 40m Friday.
Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m led by Supt J O Christian The Rev William Reynolds preaches at 11 a m and 7 30 p m The Lord s Supper and feet washing are observed at the 11 a m service
Identical services set for 8 30 and 10 30 a m with Hughes Williamson delivering Doing a Great Work. Promotion Day activities to follow during the 9 30 a m Bible School as part of church events.
The Rev Steve Faulkner will speak at the 11 a.m service at First Church of God. Sunday School convenes at 10 a.m and the evening service is set for 7 30 p.m.
The Rev Rodney Vernon will address Red Lion Church at 3:30 am and Springboro Methodist at 10:45 am. Church School at Red Lion begins 10:30 am with Mrs. Virgil Davis as superintendent. Sunday School at Springboro is 9:30 am led by Supt. Richard Wade.
A list of church events and meetings for the week across multiple congregations. Includes times for choirs, Bible studies, prayer services, vestry, board meetings, youth activities, and women’s associations at First Methodist, Bethlehem Lutheran, Calvary Methodist, First Presbyterian, Zion Lutheran, Kings Mills Baptist, Parkway Church of Christ, First Baptist, First Church of Christ Scientist, and others.
Pleasant Ridge EUB Church schedules a single worship service at 10 30 a m with Holy Communion observed. Rev William Comfort delivers the sermon Were You There. Youth Fellowship meets at 7 p m.
Morning worship begins at 9 15 led by Rev William Burley for World Wide Communion Sunday. Church School starts 10 30 with Harry Pell directing. Methodist Youth Fellowship meets at 6 p m.
Supt. Clarence Steele to lead the 10:30 a m worship service with communion observed. Rev. William Winch serves as pastor. Youth Fellowship meets at 6:30 p m.
The Church of God at 2025 Logan Ave will hold a Sunday program with the Rev Eddie Lawson delivering the 7 30 p m sermon. An earlier service starts at 0 am with the day’s schedule noted in the section.
The Rev Arthur Miller will preach at the 10 4 a m and 7 9 p m services at Fairview First Church of God. Sunday School meets at 9 30 a m.
The Rev Austin Smith will address congregants at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. at First United Baptist Church in a scheduled Sunday program.
Sunday School led by Supt. Jess Wilder at 10 a.m. at the Nelva Center. The Rev Elmer Moore will speak at the 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services.
The Rev. Robert McCarty will conduct services at 2 p.m. at the Nelva Center on Canal Street, delivering a sermon to parishioners and visitors.
Sunday School meets at 9 45 am Reverlie Carter will peak at 11 am and 730 pm services Training Union meets at 630 pm
Christian Science notes that the Christ Truth heals near sickness and destroys discord at Sunday services. Scriptural selections include Luke eighteen years infirmity and Jesus declaring the woman loosed and made straight, with Mary Baker Eddy correlative readings.
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church will hold communion at 10 38 p m with My Hearts Occupant as the sermon topic by Rev William C Calvert Rally Day and Sunday School at 9 30 a m The proposal committee for the Sector Project meets at 1 30 p m.
The Rev. N. K. Powell will deliver the sermon at 10 40 a m and 7 p m worship services. The Weatherford Quartet is featured Monday through Friday. A Youth Rally is set for Oct 12 at 7 30 p m.
At the 9:30 and 11 a.m. worship services observers will share in communion and new members will be received. Dr Russell W Galloway will deliver the meditation A City With a Lot of Gates.
Under Supt Porter Brewer the Rev L P Rossman will deliver the 10 30 a m worship sermon. Young People meet at 6 30 p m and evangelistic service begins at 7 30 p m.
The Rev. Edwin Bobbitt will preach About the Lord's Table at 8 and 10 45 a m worship and Communion services. CYF and Chi Rho groups meet at 4 30 p m at the church for a wiener roast.
The United Presbyterian Church opens Sabbath School at 9 30 a m with Don Skinner as superintendent. The Lord s Supper is observed at the 10 30 a m worship service. Youth groups meet at 6 30 p m.
Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. led by Supt Ishmel Martin The Rev Eugene Wallace will speak at the 11 a.m. and 7 30 p m worship services.
The Rev Bert Rose will conduct worship at 1 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday. Church Sunday School convenes at 10 p.m. for all members and visitors.
The Church of God Pentecostal schedules Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. and a 6 30 p m service with the fermor by the Rev J W Hughes at 1715 Oxford State Road.
Nillcrest Baptist sets Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. with Rev. Howard Medors of Camden delivering the sermon. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. BTU meets at 6 30 p.m.
The Rev Bufor E Law son will speak at both morning and evening services at Mason Church of God. The 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m sessions are announced.
The Rev. Albert Bitters will speak at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services. His sermons are expected to address spiritual guidance and community matters.
Willard Willis will speak at both the 10 a.m. and 7 39 p.m. services at Arabia Baptist Mission. The event invites all attendees to hear his messages during the day and evening gatherings.
Sunday School begins at 9 30 am with an 11 am sermon by the Rev W C Silven announcing the church program and guest speaker details.
Bible School opens at 9 45 under Superintendent Man ford McGuffey. Morning worship begins at 10 45 with a sermon by the Rev H L Culley.
The Rev. Lewis F. Daniels will deliver sermons at both the 10 30 a m and 7 45 pm services.
Franklin Faith Tabernacle announces Sunday School at 10 a m. The Rev. Doyle Kincaid will speak at 11 15 a m and 7 30 a m services.
Moscow reports the Soviet Union now has 73 medical colleges training over 140000 student physicians, reflecting a broad expansion of medical education across the country.
Cath erine Jones of Middletown Ohio appointed Executrix of the Estate of Forest Jones deceased. Creditors must file claims within four months from October 1. Fred B. Cramer Acting Probate Judge H O Finkelman and Fred Ross Attorneys Middletown Ohio October 12 19.
A dense church calendar lists multiple congregations and their worship times. Baptist, Calvary, Evangelical, and other churches show Sunday school, morning worship, and evening services, with Wednesday prayer and various youth activities across Baltimore Street, Garfield Street, and nearby avenues.
Verity Parkway address lists Donald E Arnold as minister with Bible School at 9 00 am and communion at 10 45 am Bible study 7 30 am Wednesday involves communion at 7 3 0 am. Another notice for Joe Gideon Road Wayne Juan Sr minister lists Sunday worship 2 00 pm communion 11 30 am singing practice evening worship 9 45 am midweek Bible study Wednesday 7 1 am.
The Disciples of Christ church at 1st Ave is led by Rev. Edwin Sobhitt with church school at 8:39 am and worship services at 10:45 am. CYF and Chi Rho meet at 5 pm.
The First Church of Christ presents Sunday school at 4:30 am and service at 11:00 am. Testimony meeting on Wednesday at 8:00 am. Reading room hours daily except Sunday and holidays from 1:20 pm to 4:30 pm, and Thursday evenings 7 to 9 pm.
Several Church of God congregations list weekly programs with times. Crest logs show First Church of God Crawford at Logan, Church of God Tabernacle on Yankee Rd led by Rev Rodney Williams, Meadowlawn Church of God on Smith St, and Grand Ave Church of God at 4310 Grand Ave with Sunday school and evening services.
The Rev. Sidney Case McCammon will lead Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Church school and sermon at 9 30 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. on McKnight Drive.
ST PAULS United Church of Christ at 114 S Broad St announces worship at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. with nursery care and a 9:15 a.m. church school. Rev H C Grunewald leads. Fellowship groups meet at 6:30 p.m.
The Rev Steven Sarigianis conducts Sunday and holiday services at Sts Constantine and Eleni located at 1215 First Ave. Services run 9:15 a.m to noon.
Temple Beth Sholom at 610 Gladys Dr presents Sabbath Eve service Friday at 8 30 pm and Junior Sabbath service Saturday at 10 30 am Religion School conducts Sunday at 9 30 am and weekday sessions Monday Thursday and Friday at 3 30 pm led by Rabbi Harry A Roth.
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at Sutphin Street and Grand Avenue lists pastor Russell M Rockwell. Church School at 9:30 am, worship services at 10:45 am and 7:45 pm.
Sunday activities at Bethlehem Temple First Pentecostal include morning worship at 6 am and 11:20 am, altar prayer and testimony, Sunday school, and evening services. Larkeside Church of God holds morning worship at 9:19 am and evening service at 4 pm with Wednesday prayer and Friday youth meeting at 7 30 pm.
Central Avenue area churches list services at Avalon, Mayfield Cumberland, Oakland and United Presby terian locations. Morning worship ranges 9 00 to 9 30 am with Sunday school around 9 18 am and youth programs noted. evenings include worship and prayer meetings with various pastors named including Rev Robert Ward and Rev Jerome Schulte.
Listings show mass times and priests for Holy Trinity Catholic in Manchester and Clark Megr James F McNary, St Joseph Hestamn and St Kell er assistants. Masses range 6 30 to 11 30 am on Sundays and scattered weekday services. confessions at 4 and 7 am. St Mary Catholic at Central Ave lists Masses 8 30 and 1 30 am Sundays with weekday 7 am. St Claver Catholic at 814 8th Ave lists Sunday masses 7 30 9 30 and 11 30 am with weekday Masses at 7 am and benediction.
Sunday school times at Citadel 9 4 am and 10 am for Miltonville Saint Arthur Hill. Worship and outreach events listed with teen and ladies groups and weekly meetings including a Saturday night gathering at Rolling Mill Park Outpost.
First Evangelical United Brethren Church Baltimore Street holds Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 8:15 a.m and 4:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren at 3109 Olinois Avenue led by Rev. Thomas Adams offers Morning Worship at 9:15 a.m and Sunday School at 10:15 a.m. WSWS on the first Wednesday each month at 1:30.
The Church of the Brethren at 1064 Moore Street holds Sunday school at 9 90 am and morning worship at 9 30 am led by Rev McKinley Coffman.
John Davidson pastor announces Saturday services at 1090 am and 1040 am Sabbath School. Mid week prayer meeting Tuesday 8 am. Missionary Volunteer Youth Friday activities noted.
Community churches list service times for Sunday school morning worship and evening services across multiple congregations. Includes Church of God Trinity Baptist Church and related ministries with varied hours and midweek gatherings.
A survey of local church bulletins lists service times and pastors for Amanda Methodist Franklin First Baptist Greenbush Union Pleasant Ridge EUB Jacksonburg FUB Monroe Methodist and others. Morning worship ranges 9:15 to 11:00 with Sunday School at 9:30 to 10:30 and various youth groups and evening services.
Local church notices list multiple congregations in Monroe and Trenton Ohio with service times and pastors. Monroe United Presbyterian, Trenton Mennonite, Trenton Nazarene, Union Chapel, and West Elkton Rub Church show Sunday schools, morning and evening services, and midweek prayers led by pastors including Rev JF Amstats Rev A M Wilson Rev Francis Huber and Rev Thomas E Adams.
Mt Pleasant Baptist Church one mile north of Peast town on State Route 4 invites worshippers to a 10:45 a.m. service led by minister Fidon A Hutchison.
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