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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1950
Page
3
Couric notes Sunday worship at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. with Rev Harold H Jung speaking on three Things Andrew Did. Bible school devotional by Robert Hoppe at 9:1. Midweek events include Girls Choir rehearsal Wednesday 6:30 and Senior Choir 7:30, church council 7:30, and Friday 4 confirmation class.
Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m led by David Skinner superintendent. Discussion focus is Personal Commitment to Christ. Rev R E Boyer guest speaker at 10 30 a m service with sermon This Thing Called Happiness. Dale Draut leads the Young People at 6 30 p m service.
Church school will be at 10 a.m. with Henry Driver as superintendent. At 11 a.m. the evangelist Dan L. Blickenstaff will speak on Consider The Cross. His sermon at 7:30 p.m. will be Blessed are the Persecuted.
Christian Contentment opens the Bible school at 9 30. Wayne Dunn delivers a sermon at 10 30 on The Good Bought Institution. Communion is observed at 1 30. Evening service at 7 30 directed by Eugene Branden urg will speak on The faithful Few.
Sunday School meets at 4 5 a.m. with a short devotion by Luther Banks superintendent. The Rev C T Walters pastor will deliver the sermon at 10 45 a.m. Young People's service begins at 6 45 p.m. followed by evangelistic service at 1 45 p.m.
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces Bible school at 9:30 am with Stanley I West as superintendent. Rev W H Edman to preach at 10:30 am on Stewardship and at 7:30 pm on The Accomplishment of a Great Work with the pastor delivering the evening sermon.
Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. with J. E. Harley officiating The Rev M H Hayes will speak at 10:45 a.m. and again at 7 p.m. during the church services.
A Sunday schedule lists Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. followed by worship led by the Rev Albert Creekbaum. The Young People's service is planned for 7 30 p.m. in the evening.
Church activities start at 9 30 a m with Alva Taylor directing Sunday School followed by a six week Leadership Training Class in the church office. Morning worship at 10 40 a m with Rev John I Parr delivering the sermon. Baptismal service after the sermon. Youth groups meet at 6 6 30 and 7 p m.
Calvary Methodist Church and school will meet at 9 15 a m under J F Seibold. The sermon titled Lights That Shine By Night will be delivered by Rev Fletcher E Shoup at 10 30 a m. The Middletown Group Quarterly Conference convenes at 3 p m. Youth Fellowship gathers at 6 30 p m.
Rev W E Ballinger promotes Rally Day at Monroe Methodist with Junior Sunday School program and perfect attendance awards. Etta Thompson to receive 35 year pin, daughter Elmer Atchley to receive 16 year pin. pastor to give Rally Day address. Amanda Church also observing Rally Day during Sunday School hour.
Worship at Pleasant Ridge starts 9 30 am with Sunday school at 10 30 under James Crout. In Jacksonburg Sunday school 9 30 am led by Mrs Florence Wilson, superintendent. Worship at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm conducted by Rev Lloyd F E Davis.
The Bethlehem Lutheran church hosts Sunday school at 9 15 a m and divine worship at 10 30 a m. Superintendent Fred Fahrenholtz leads devotions and The Rev Bernard E Heuer speaks on My Need of Forgiveness. Holy Communion will be celebrated during the service.
Union Baptist Church a.m. service led by Miss Annetta Moore, superintendent, on Personal Commitment to Jesus Christ. Rev. R. L. Robinson, pastor, will speak. Young Peoples meeting at 6 30 p m followed by the evening worship service.
A Bible lecture titled The Truth Shall Make You Free will be given Sunday October 8 at 3 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave. Bible study is Tuesday at 8 p.m. and a service meeting with Theocratic Ministry school is Thursday at 7 30 p.m.
New Era Baptist Church outlines its Sunday routine with 9:15 a.m. Sunday school led by Oliver Smith, 10:45 a.m. devotions, 11:15 a.m. sermon by Rev. Joseph Pate, and a 3:30 p.m. Missionary Society program. BYPU at 6:30 p.m. followed by the 7:30 p.m. evening service.
Earl Fry superintendent will direct Sunday school at 9 45 a m and lead Sunday morning worship at 10 45 a m at Springboro E U B Church.
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. led by superintendent B. H. Haywood. Morning worship at 11 a.m. with Rev. T. H. Ward delivering the homecoming sermon. At 3:30 p.m. singing groups program. Rev. J. W. Carr of Kokomo Ind will preach. Basket dinner 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. BTU at 6 p.m. Evening service 7:30 p.m.
The Rev. Russell W. Galloway delivers a sermon titled Soundness Through Spiritual Surgery using Matthew 18 8. George Freeman is the soloist. Nursery, Sunday School at 9 30, Taxis and Jay Tees meet 6 30, Board of Trustees session after the service.
Oakland Presbyterian worship schedule lists the junior church at 9 15 a.m. led by superintendent William Van Guelpen. The 10 30 a.m. service features Rev. Richard E. Moore speaking on Tale of a Good Neighbor. YT Fellowship follows at 6 p.m.
Monroe United Presbyterian hosts Bible school at 9 30 a m studying Giving Ourselves to Christ. Kenneth H Campbell delivers a 10 40 a m sermon. Group meetings begin at 7 30 p m with a united song service at 8 15 p m.
Kings Mills Baptist Church announces Sunday events led by Manford McGuffey. Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. worship at 10 45 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Young People’s Bible Study at 6 15 p.m.
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Rev. Kenneth S. Learey will deliver the sermon "The Soul of the City with a Soul" at the 10:30 worship service. The event includes recognition and installation of church school teachers and officers, plus four children’s services at the same hour. Church school meets at 9:29 a.m. with W. F. Stein as superintendent. A Teens and Twenties program is planned for 6:26 p.m. in the church Youth Center.
The 8 a.m. communion is canceled. At the 11 a.m. service Russell Thomas will speak on Our Decision.
The program starts with Bible school at 9 15 a m and worship at 10 30 a m guest speaker Eugene Limerell of the College of Bible Lexington Ky will address attendees Evening service is slated for 7 30 p m at the same venue.
Buses take members to Maple Park Mayfield and Blueball along Route 73 for morning worship at 10 40 with Rev Tom A Smith executive director of the Youth Fellowship of the Church of God. Sunday evening evangelistic service at 7 30 features Dr R C Caudill on Profit and Loss.
The Church of God on Main Street sets Sunday school at 2 30 p m and worship service at 3 15 p m. The schedule provides a afternoon sequence for parishioners.
British papers question the Queen’s fashion at the Somerset-Thynne wedding. While some defend her right to wear any style, others say as monarch she should dress in line with current fashion. The discussion dominates London gossip as crowds react to the royal attire and silhouette.
A newspaper editorial condemns the Queen's wedding attire for multiple flaws. It cites an oversized heavy hat, a dress pattern deemed unsuitable for furnishing fabrics, and a skimpy cape that allegedly both broadens and shortens the silhouette, along with concerns about dark edging.
Russell Arthur Baker 22 of Miamisburg Route 1 will receive full military rites Monday at 2 p.m. at Ellerton Lutheran Church as the first Korean war casualty from the area to be brought home for burial. Baker was killed aboard the U S Navy Philippines Sea when he removed wheel checks to move a carrier plane into launch position. The body arrives in Germantown today. services follow calls at John Arpp Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Sunday and until noon Monday. He is survived by his parents Ora A. and [name unclear] Baker, a brother Ora K. in Norfolk Navy Yard, and a sister Rhea Bender. He graduated Jefferson Township High School in 1947 and enlisted May 1948. trained at Great Lakes, Illinois.
Carl E. Win veler, a World War II veteran who lost both legs and his right hand, died yesterday of a heart attack at home after returning from University of Toledo classes. He was wounded in January 1945 as a supply sergeant during the Luxembourg siege.
The article previews the Christian Science Lesson Sermon with the Golden Text Salvation belongeth unto the Lord and citations from the Bible and Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy. It notes themes of divine love, salvation, and healing through faith in Christ.
The Golden Circle meets Monday at 6 30 p m at Calvary Methodist Church.
The calendar lists First Baptist at 1119 Soul Main St with Rev John L Parr and services including Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 40 am, and a youth program. Grace Baptist at Wilbraham and Wilmore led by Howard Sears offers Sunday school 9 30 am morning worship 10 50 am evangelistic service 7 pm and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm.
Mt Zion Baptist at Baltimore St led by Rev F H Hampton offers prayer at 6 am Sunday, Sunday school at 9 30 am, morning worship 11 am, B Y U 6 30 pm, evening worship 8 pm and Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm.
The Rev Joseph Pate preaches at New Era Baptist with Sunday school at 9 15 am morning worship at ti am and evening services at 6 30 pm 7 30 pm.
The notice lists New Hope Baptist Church at 717 Lath Ave with Dr S C Richards as pastor. Sunday school starts 9 30 a m, morning worship 10 45 a m, and evening worship 7 30 p m. L U B Club meets Monday at 8 p m.
The notice lists services for Second Baptist at 1116 South Verity with Pastor T. W. Ward. Sunday school begins 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. B Y P U at 6 p.m. Evening service at 8 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting 7:30 p.m.
Union Baptist at 18th Ave invites all to Sunday school at 9 3 am worship service at 11 am and Young People at 6 pm led by Rev R L Robinson pastor.
The Central Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave lists Bible school at 9 30 am worship at 10 30 am and evening service at 7 30 pm Prayer meeting is shown for Wednesday at 7 30 pm led by Pastor L Francis Scheftler.
Official board meetings and committee gatherings are scheduled at multiple churches including First Presbyterian Westminster Guild at 7:30 p.m. and First Baptist Planning committee at 7:30 p.m. Church groups convene K at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at various church sites across town.
Multiple churches list midweek prayer services and choir events. Times range from 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. at various churches including First Baptist First Methodist Temple and United Presbyterian venues with junior and senior choirs and special meetings.
Listings show First Church of God Women missionary society at 9 a.m. Programs include Young People cottage prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m. Second Baptist Gospel chorus at the church God's Community Church prayer service at 7 30 p.m. First Methodist Church Keystone Social Guild at 6 30 p.m.
A note lists the Second Baptist Church senior choir performing at the church as part of a local church events schedule, with participation by the First Church of God Cottage program also noted.
The First Church of God Youth Fellowship meets at 7 30 pm at Main St Church of God for Christ. Calvary Methodist King s Messenger Class also gathers at 7 30 pm on 1712 Central Ave for their session.
The common cold is linked to about 60 million lost days each winter in the United States, reflecting its broad impact on daily life and productivity across the nation.
Mary Piedel of Middletown Ohio appointed Executrix of Ivan Sigecan estate in Butler County. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated September 18 before Probate Judge Oscar R Leiser. Attorney J R McCurry. September 30 and October 7 14 notices.
Marie Walters filed for divorce from Norris L. Walters in Butler County Common Pleas Court Ohio case 65861 on gross neglect alleging wilful absence. He must answer by November 18 1950 or petition granted. Clerk Joseph T. Kiep. Deputy J Leydon. Attorney Omās H. Stubbs Oct 2 1950.
Church of Christ at 405 Gideon Road lists Bible study at 9 30 am Sunday worship with 10 20 am communion and 11 30 am evening services. Weekly schedule notes midweek study and evangelism events.
The notice lists Rev W OD Brock leading Bible school at 9 15 am and morning worship at 10 30 am at 914 First Ave with a Wednesday prayer session at 7 30 am.
The Rev Roy D Potter leads services at 3000 Yankee Rd with Sunday school at 10 am, church service at 11 am, youth fellowship at 6 30 pm, evening service at 7 30 pm, and Thursday prayer at 7 pm.
Mayfield Baptist Church on Nith Winton Street lists Joseph Carl as minister. Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. evening service at 7 30 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m.
Sunday school at 9:30 am and services at 1 am with a testimonial meeting on Wednesday at 8 am. Reading room hours daily including Sundays and holidays from 1:30 to 4:00 pm.
The Crawford Logan church listing shows Dr R C Caudill leading the First Church of God with church school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 30 am evening worship and a 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer session with contact 780 90 m referenced.
The Church of God Tabernacle at 3031 Yankee Rd lists services led by Rev CT Walters. Sunday school 9 45 a m morning worship 10 45 a m youth fellowship 6 45 p m evangelistic service 7 30 p m and Wednesday prayer 7 30 p m.
The Meadowlawn Church of God at 1628 Smith Street lists activities led by Rev F B Cummins. Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship 10 45 a m youth fellowship 6 30 p m evangelistic service 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer 7 50 p m cottage prayer meeting Saturday 7 30 p m.
The Main Street Church of God at corner First Ave and Main St lists Youth for Christ services Saturday at 7 30 pm Sunday school 2 30 pm worship 3 15 pm and Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm.
Church of the Brethren lists Rev. Dan L Blickerstatt and services at 10 am Sunday school 11 am morning worship and 7 30 pm Bible study and worship at 705 Moore Street.
Church of the Ascension lists services and groups on Mc Gee Avenue and Park Drive. Sunday school at 9 30 a m sermon at 11 a m and youth and women’s groups in the evening with regular meetings for the Junior League Men’s Club and Vincent Society on scheduled Thursdays and Mondays.
The Rev Harold H Jung leads at 114 South Broad St. Bible school at 9 15 am worship at 10 15 am midweek Girls Choir 6 30 pm Senior Choir 7 30 pm catechetical instruction Saturday 9 30 am.
Rev John Papadopulos of the Greek Orthodox St Constantine and Elenia church leads Sunday and holiday services from 9 15 a m to noon offering worship and community rites.
The Beth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave lists Rabbi David Korb as pastor. Friday night service at 8 p.m. Saturday service at 8:30 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Hebrew school sessions run Monday through Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m.
The congregation lists morning worship at 9 30 a m church school at 10 30 a m and evening worship at 7 30 am with Zion League meetings on Wednesdays at 7 30 am. The facility is located at 2025 Logan Ave.
Reverend Bernard E. Heuer leads Bethlehem PV Angelical Lutheran at 212 So Broad St with Sunday school at 9 15 a m morning worship 10 30 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m
Church bulletin lists services and gatherings at Zion United Lutheran on 1014 First Ave Charlies P Cressman S M supplying pastor. Sunday school at 9 45 am followed by 10 45 am sermon with weekly council and youth group dates noted.
Bethel A M Church at 1017 Columbia Ave led by Rev E Taylor offers Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 11 00 am Christian Endeavor League at 6 30 pm evening worship at 7 30 pm and midweek activities including Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm and Tuesday choir rehearsal at 7 20 pm.
Calvary Methodist at Li South Broad Street led by Rev Fietcher E Shoup offers Sunday School at 9 15 am morning worship at 10 30 am and Youth Fellowship at 6 30 pm with regular weekly schedule.
Sunday worship at 10:30 am with Sunday school 9:30 am Children’s Church also at 10:30 am Teen and Twenties Fellowship at 6:25 pm Wednesday choir and church night led by Rev Kenneth Learey at 126 South Broad Street.
The Rev Moses J Hayes leads Phillips Chapel at 615 Ninth Ave with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship follows at 11 a.m and evening worship at 7 p.m.
The First Church of the Naza located at 1701 Columbia Ave lists Rev M E Clay as pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 30 am nightly services include NY PS 6 30 am evangelistic service 7 30 pm and Wednesday midweek service 7 30 pm
Elder C Holiday leads at 1219 Young Street with prayer at 6 am Sunday school 10 am morning worship 11 30 am and afternoon/evening services. Altar prayer and testimony at 7 30 pm.
The Lakeside Church of God on 2019 Clayton Street lists services led by Rev D A Biggs. Sunday school at 10 am morning worship 11 am evening evangelistic service 6 pm. Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm. Friday Young People's 7 30 pm.
The Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian church lists services at 9 30 am morning worship 10 45 am Christian Endeavor 6 30 pm evening worship and 7 30 pm midweek prayer meeting with pastor G R Carter at 2711 North Verity Parkway.
Morning worship at 10 45 am following Sunday School at 9 30 am Young people meet at 6 30 pm led by Rev Russell W Gallo at First Ave and Main St pastor is listed as Russell W Gallo with services on Sunday.
Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 am Morning Worship 10 45 am Evening Worship 7 30 pm Wednesday Prayer 7 30 pm at Sheffield and Plymouth streets.
Oakland Presbyterian on Woodlawn Avenue and Garfield Street lists Rev Richard E Moore as pastor. Sunday school at 9 15 am morning worship at 10 30 am Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm Wednesday choir at 7 pm deacons meeting at 8 pm.
The Rev Colin H. Campbell presides at United Presbyterian on Girara and Baltimore Street. Sunday school begins at 9:30 am, morning worship at 10:30 am. UPC holds a 6:30 pm Wednesday prayer and a 7:45 pm session.
The parish lists Mass times including Low Mass at 6:30 am and 11:30 am, Children's Mass at 8:30 am, and High Mass with Benediction at 10 am led by Msgr James F McNary and The Rev. Walter Sternert, assistant.
Curtis and First parish announces services led by Rev John Oberlander and Rev James Frommeyer Low Masses at 6 30 and 8 15 am High Mass Benediction 10 am Rosary and Benediction 2 30 pm Holy Day Masses 5 30 6 15 8 30 and 11 30 am
The Rev Sylvester Huser is the pastor at Saint Mary Catholic Church located at Central Ave 3709. Mass is at 8 30 am and 11 30 am with weekday Masses at 7 am. Rosary Novena and Benediction are held Friday.
The Rev. Paul V Golembeiewski leads Sunday masses at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church 814 Eighth Avenue with 7:30 a.m low mass 9:30 a.m high mass and benediction. Weekday mass is 7 a.m and Friday includes 7:30 p.m. Rosary and Benediction.
Capt Kenneth D Sharp leads Sunday School at 9:45 am and worship at 10 am. Young People meet at 6:45 pm. Open air service at 7:30 pm and salvation meeting at 8 pm. Wednesday prayer gathering at 8 pm.
Garfield Mission at 1404 Garfield Street lists Sunday school at 10 a m worship service at 6 30 p m Young People gathering also at 6 30 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m ready for a local church event note.
Mrs. Clella Stamper superintendent of the church school presides at 10 a.m. Friday at the Rolling Mill Park Outpost near Finley Avenue and Pershing Street. Evening service at over 8 p.m. details unclear.
Mrs Kenneth D Sharp leads Sunday school at 9 a.m. and holiness meeting at 11 a.m. Sunday. Friday services are scheduled at 8 p.m. at the Miltonville outpost in Miltonville Ohio.
Sunday school starts at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 and Christian Endeavor follows. Evening 6 30 prayer and 7 30 service on Wednesday led by Dr Turner pastor R Turner.
The Maple Park congregation at 3109 Illinois Ave led by Rev James H Riley announces Sunday school at 9 30 am Morning worship at 10 30 am Youth Fellowship at 6 30 pm Evening worship at 7 30 pm.
The Seventh Day Adventist Church at 48 North Broad Street lists Sabbath School at 2:30 p.m. and church service at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. A missionary meeting is planned in the Y M C A rooms Friday at 7:30 p.m. A midweek cottage prayer service is Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
American Ruscar workers at 801 Second Ave and Maj and Mrs Fordyce listed as officers. Sure day school at 10 am, air service at 3 pm, evening worship at 7 pm. Church of God of Unton Assembly with Rev H Burnett, Sunday school at 10:30 am, services 7 pm weekdays, Saturday 7 pm.
Morning service at Four Square Church Clifton Street at 9:30 a.m. Evangelistic service at 1:30 p.m. in the church schedule.
The Rev Mutual Burton presides at Friendship Baptist Church with BYPU at 6 30 am morning worship at 11 36 am and an evening service at 7 with Wednesday prayer at 7 30 am and another early service noted.
The Rev J W Sullivan pastors All Gospel Tabernacle at 2710 North Verity. Sunday school starts at 10 am, morning worship at 11 am, and evening evangelistic service at 7 pm. Pentecostal youth group meets Saturday at 7 38. Midweek prayer Wednesday.
Monroe Ohio details Dr Daniel Campbell pastor and emeritus Bible school. Morning service at 9 30 a m followed by Youth fellowship at 10 40 a m. Evening service at 7 30 p m with Wednesday prayer at 8 15 p m and 7 p m youth program.
Peastown Ohio Pastor Rev Chester Nelson leads Sunday's services at Poastown Community Church. Sunday school begins at 10 am with morning worship at 10 45 am and evening preaching at 7 30 pm.
Trenton Nazarene Church at North Miami Street in Trenton Ohio led by Rev. A M Wilson lists Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. NYPS at 7 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meets at 7:30 p.m.
The Rev W Bryan Green leads Union Chapel EF U B at Route 4 and Kiester Rd with Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m Youth fellowship 6 45 p m Evening service 7 45 p m and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m.
Eldon A Aitchison, minister, leads divine worship at 10 45 am one mile north of Peasttown on State Route 4.
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