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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1950
Page
3
A Montana frontier tale of Vigilante Beachey is used to teach that prayer should seek God’s will, not bargain for favors. The author cites Matthew 6:8 and argues true prayer deepens reliance on God, frames requests within “Nevertheless, not my will, but Thine be done,” and seeks alignment with divine purpose.
The First Church of God announces Sunday School at 9 30 with bus routes to Mayfield Maple Park Route 73 and Blue. Morning Worship at 10 40 with Dr R C Caudill delivering the message and church choir music. Evening service at 7 30 features Dr Jaudill and the men’s quartet.
Sunday school will convene at 30 a.m. with James Conrad, superintendent, in charge. The picture of the lesson will be Grow ig Through Prayer. The Rev. M E Clay, pastor, will conduct worship at 0:30 a.m. The Rev. Doyle E Clay will deliver the closing sermon of the live night evangelistic crusade at 7:30 p.m.
Zion artist Monroe Smith, superintendent, will direct Sunday school at 9 30 a m on Grow ing Through Prayer. Deacons lead devotions at 11 a m with sermon by Rev F H Hampton. BYPU meets at 6 30 p m and deacons lead devotions again at 7 30 p m.
Baptist Church Sunday School convenes at 9 30 a m to study a Tabernacle in the Wilderness led by Harold Fordyce. The Rev Howard Sears will preach at 10 45 a m on Great Treasure Hunt and clim bing mountains to victory at the evangelistic service 7 30 p m. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 p m.
A Bible lecture titled ho is your God will be given at 3 p.m. on October 22 at the Kingdom Hall located at 2304 Central Ave The program invites attendees to a Bible study Tuesday at 8 p.m. and a service meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m followed by Theocratic Ministry School through the week.
The Church of God announces Growing Through Prayer Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Carl Per superintendent The Rev E J Hastings will deliver the sermon at 10 45 a m and speak at 7 30 p m Youth Fellowship meets at 3 0 p m
Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church conducts Bible school at 9 30 a m directed by Stanley West Jr The Rev W H Redman delivers the 10 30 a m service on Stewardship and speaks on The Tragedy of a Wasted Life at
Philips Chapel C M E holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m directed by J E Harley superintendent. The 10 45 a m service will be directed by Reverend M H Hayes pastor who also directs the 7 30 p m service.
The Mayfield church will hold Sunday school at 9 30 a m with the topic Growing Through Prayer directed by Harry S Bailey The Rev Frank E Sowards pastor will deliver sermons at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m in the day’s services
New Era Baptist announces Sunday School at 9 15 a.m. led by Oliver Smith superintendent. Devotions by deacons at 10 15 a.m. followed by an 11 a.m. sermon by Rev. Joseph Pater pastor. BYPU meets at 6 30 p.m. before evening worship.
The Church of Christ on Gideon Road holds Bible school at 9 30 a m. Eugene Brandenburg delivers the sermon Discerning Good and Evil at 10 30 a m service. Holy Communion is at 11 30 a m. Snowden Huff is guest speaker at 7 30 p m service.
First Presbyterian Church hosts 9:30 a.m. classes for all ages. Dr. Don D. Tullis of Athens Ohio will be guest minister and address Got The Moon In My Pocket. Taxis and Jay Tee's meet at 6:30 p.m. with H. H. Lawrence as guest speaker.
Calvary Methodist Church will convene at 8:15 a.m. under superintendent J. F. Seibold for school. Family Sunday features Rev. Fletcher Shoup speaking at 10:30 a.m. on In the Sight of God. Youth Fellowship plans to attend the Toledo District Methodist Youth Rally at St. Pauls Methodist Church Dayton at 2:30 p.m.
Second Baptist under B W Haywood superintendent holds a 9 30 a m service. Rev T H Ward pastor preaches at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. BTU meets at 6 p m.
Oakland William Van Guelpen superintendent will lead Sunday school at 9 15 a m The Rev Richard E Moore pastor will speak on Tales of Great Feasts at 10 30 a m Youth Fellowship convenes at 6 p m
Bethlehem Lutheran announces Sunday services with Sunday school at 9 15 a m devotions led by Fred Fahrenholz superintendent The 10 30 a m service features Rev Bernard E Heuer speaker on Our Christian Liberty The 7 30 p m service continues with The Law of the Lord sermon by Heuer
The Rev. Kenneth E. Learey will speak at the 10:30 a.m. service on Free Families and Happy Homes. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. Teen and Twenties will depart by special buses at 2 p.m. for the Dayton District Rally at St. Paul Methodist Church in Dayton.
Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with Don Skinner as superintendent. The Rev Ronald E Moyer will guest speak at the 10 30 a m service.
Mayfield Baptist Church opens Sunday at 10 a.m. for Sunday school with Growing Through Prayer. The Rev. Earl Morris of Air Base City New Mexico will preach at the 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. services.
Camden Methodist Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by superintendent Harry Neff. The 10 30 a m service features pastor Rev James H Misheff delivering Bethlehem or Bedlam as his sermon title.
Kings Mills Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m conducted by superintendent Manford McGuffey. The Rev C Holt Foster preaches at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m. Young People’s Bible study meets at 6 15 p m.
Monroe United Presbyterian sets Bible school at 9 30 a m with worship at 10 40 a m The pastor will speak on The Condition of Deawar Vi ftpsaneagvs Group meetings start at 7 30 p m and the united service is at 8 15 a m
Church notices must reach the editor by Thursday afternoon to ensure publication. Notices may be mailed or delivered by courier.
Tomorrow three worship services at 8:30 and 10:15 led by Rev Harold H Jung with a sermon Living Hopefully In A Woeful World. Bible school at 9:15 on Growing Through Prayer. Junior Young Peoples League Wiener Roast and Marshmallow Toast with Jo dell Tucker Barbara Conn and Barbara Post as committee members. Senior League Covered Dish Supper at 6 pm in the Sunday School Social Room with Pat Conn Pat Fouch Aurtley Oaks and William Drake. Wednesday 6:30 Girls Choir and 7:30 Senior Choir rehearsals. Friday 4 pm Confirmation class meets.
Dr. E R Turner will preach at the 10 30 a m service on Men Ought to Pray. The Christian Endeavor Youth Fellowship meeting is set for 6 30 p m.
The First Church of Christ will begin Bible school at 9 15 a m with Hartlan Jarvis as superintendent conducting the opening program for adults. The Rev W D Brock will speak on A Happy Home at 10 30 a m services, followed by Holy Communion. At 7 30 p m the sermon topic is When God Leaves Man Alone.
The Church of God on Main Street invites parishioners to Sunday school at 2 30 p m followed by worship service at 3 15 p m The Rev George Depoi is scheduled to deliver the sermon
Blue Ball Church announces a 10 a.m. service with Rev. Byrum H. Sprague speaking on God as Guide. The Westminster Fellowship Society will meet at 7 p.m. at the church.
Mt Pleasant Baptist Church announces a worship service at 10 45 a m with Elder Kenneth Pink of Fayetteville Tennessee as guest speaker. Also a notice of appointment names Warren C Rupp of Hamilton Ohio as executor of the estate of John A Rupp deceased formerly of Middletown Butler County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated October 6 1950. Oscar R Leiser Probate Judge. Edward H Dell Attorney October 14 21 28.
Goldie Thorne files for divorce and alimony against John L. Thorne for gross neglect and cruelty in Butler County Court of Common Pleas. The Nazarene Church seeks court authority to mortgage real estate in Trenton and Madison Township with hearing set after November 25 1950.
The Sunday October 22 1950 Christian Science lesson sermon centers on probation after death. It features the Golden Text from James 1 12 and correlative citations from the Bible and Science and Health, including II Timothy 1 8-10 and the idea that immortality follows from the immortality of good.
Tuesday activities include Second Baptist Church choir No 2 and prayer and Bible study at 7 30 p m. First Baptist leadership training class at 2 p m with Boy Scouts at 7 p m. Senior Philadelphia Homecoming party at 7 30 p m. First Evangelical United Brethren quarterly conference at 8 30 p m. Meadowlawn Church of God Miami Valley Missionary Rally in Hamilton. First Church of the Nazarene choir at 7 p m.
A compact schedule shows multiple midweek services and choir rehearsals. Meadowlawn Church of God hosts prayer at 7 30 p m along with several other congregations including Brethren and First Baptist Church events. Oakland Presbyterian lists a choir at 7 p m and teachers meeting at 8 p m at the church.
Gleaner's Class at 2 15 p m at Second Baptist Church Gospel Chorus at the church First Baptist Church Park Arlington Circle at 2 p m 2404 Christel Ave Brethren Church choir 7 30 p m at the church Prayer service 7 30 p m at the
Senior choir at Friday service for Second Baptist Church and a prayer service at Church of God Cottage, both listed for 7 30 p m at respective locations on Main Street.
Saturday church activities include Main St Church of God Youth for Christ at 7 30 a.m. First Baptist Church hosts boys and girls choir at 11 a.m. a cottage prayer service at 7 45 p.m. at Albert Howards home Calvary Methodist Church offers a Men's Progressive Bible Class at 6 30 p.m. at the church.
Enterprise Baptist Church announces Sundayschool at 10 a.m. directed by W. G. Rudd superintendent with “How and What To Pray For.” Rev. Roy Potter pastor directs morning and evening services. Young People’s Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m.
The church school convenes at 9 30 a m led by superintendent Alva Taylor. At 10 40 a m the Rev John I Parr pastor speaks on Freedom and the Christian Home. A panel on the United Nations is set for 8 p m in the social room.
Russell Thomas will serve as lay reader at Ascension Episcopal Church for the morning service. His topic is Understanding.
A schedule of services and classes for local churches. First Baptist, Grace Baptist, Zion Baptist, New Era Baptist, Zion United Lutheran list Sunday school times morning worship evangelistic or sermon hours with midweek prayers and youth programs. Names of pastors and church addresses included.
New Hope Baptist at 717 18th Ave Dr S lists Pastor C Richards. Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship 10 45 am evening worship 7 30 pm. LUBF Club meets Monday at 6 pm. Second Baptist at 116 South Ver ity Parkway led by T H Ward with Sunday school 9 30 am, morning worship 11 am, B T U 6 pm, evening service 8 pm, and Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm.
Onion Baptist at 508 18th Ave led by Rev R L Robinson offers Sunday school at 9:30 am worship at 11 am and Young People's session at 6:30 pm.
The Central Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave lists Bible school at 9:30 am and morning worship at 10:30 am with an evening service at 7:30 pm. The Church of Christ at 405 Gideon Road led by Wayne Dunn Sr. offers Bible study at 9:30 am and Sunday worship with communion at 11:30 am and evening study on Wednesday at 7:00 pm.
First Church of Christ at 1914 First Ave hosts Bible school at 9 15 am and morning worship at 10 30 am. Enterprise Baptist Church at 3000 Yankee Rd led by Rev Roy D Potter offers Sunday school at 10 am church service at 11 am youth fellowship at 6 30 pm and evening prayer at 7 30 pm with Thursday prayer at 7 pm.
Mayfield Baptist Church on Nith Winton Street, Mayfield, led by minister Joseph Carl, announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. evening service. Thursday prayer meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at 2000 Central Ave lists Sunday school at 9:30 am and services at 1 am. A testimonial meeting is held Wednesday at 8 pm. The reading room opens daily from 1:30 to 4 pm except holidays.
First Church of God Crawford Logan Dr R C Caudill pastor church school 930 am morning worship 1030 am evening worship 730 pm Wednesday prayer 7 pm Church of God Tabernacle 3031 Yankee Rd Rev C T Walters pastor Sunday school 945 am morning worship 1045 am Youth fellowship 645 pm Evangelistic service 730 pm Wednesday prayer 730 pm 1628 Smith St Rev F B Cummins pastor Sunday school 945 am morning worship 1045 am Youth fellowship 630 pm Evangelistic service 730 pm Wednesday prayer service 730 pm Cottage prayer meeting Saturday 730 pm
Main Street Church of God at First and Main lists Youth for Christ gathering Saturday 7 30 pm Sunday school 2 30 pm worship 3 15 pm and Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm for weekly services.
Church of the Brethren, 705 Moore Street, led by Rev Dan L Blickerstaff, offers Sunday school at 10 am, morning worship at 11 am, and Bible study with worship at 7 30 pm.
Church of the Ascension on Mc Gee Ave and Park Dr lists church school at 9 30 a m sermons at 11 a m and various groups meeting evenings Young People's Fellowship at 7 p m Ascension Junior League at 7 p m Men's Club on first Monday Women's Guild on second Sunday Vincent Society on third Thursday
The Evangelical and Reformed St Paul Church at 114 South Broad Street lists services and programs led by Rev Harold H Jung. Bible school at 9:15 a.m. Worship at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Girls' Choir 6:30 p.m. Senior Choir 7:30 p.m. Saturday catechetical instruction 9:30 a.m.
Bethel A M Church at 1017 Columbia Ave led by Rev E Taylor with services 930 am Sunday school 11 am morning worship 630 pm Christian Endeavor League and 730 pm Evening worship. midweek prayer Tuesday 7:30 pm. Calvary Methodist at 1 South Broad St led by Rev Fletcher and Shoup with Sunday school 915 am morning worship 1030 am Youth Fellowship 630 pm. First Methodist at 126 South Broad St led by Rev Kenneth S Learey with Sunday school 930 am morning worship 1030 am Children Church 1030 am Teens and Twenties Fellowship 625 pm. Wednesday choir and church night.
The Rev Moses J Hayes leads Phillips Chapel Colored Methodist at 615 Ninth Ave with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship is at 1 p.m. Evening worship follows at 7 p.m.
The Rev M E Clay presides at 1701 Columbia Ave. Sunday school begins 9:30, morning worship 10:30, evening service 6:30, evangelistic service 7:30, and Wednesday midweek service 7:30. Pastoral address and services listed for local congregation.
Elder C Holiday leads Bethlehem Temple Pentecostal church with Sunday school at 10 am morning worship at 11 30 am, afternoon and evening services. Altar prayer and testimony session planned for 7 30 pm at the church.
The Rev D A Biggs presides at Lakeside Church of God on Clayton Street with Sunday school at 10 a m. morning worship at 11 a m. evening evangelistic service at 6 p m. Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m and Friday Young People's meeting at 7 30 p m.
Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian at 2711 North Verity Parkway lists Bible school 9:30 a.m. and worships at 10:45 a.m. Evening services and activities run 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian at First Avenue and Main Street with Rev Russell W. Gallo way. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning service 10:45 a.m. Young people 6:30 p.m.
The Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Sheffield and Plymouth Streets lists Sunday School at 9 30 am, morning worship at 10 45 am, evening worship at 7 30 pm, and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm.
Oakland Presbyterian at Woodlawn Ave and Garfield St lists Rev Richard E Moore as pastor. Sunday school at 9 15 am worship at 10 30 am Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm Wednesday choir at 7 pm and deacons meeting at 8 pm.
The Rev Colin H Campbell presides at United Presbyterian with Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 30 am YP C meets at 6 30 pm and Wednesday prayer at 7 45 pm in Girara and Baltimore Street locations.
The Holy Trinity Catholic parish in Manchester lists services with Msgr James F McNary as pastor and The Rev Walter Steinert as assistant. Low Mass at 6 30 am. Children’s Mass at 8 30 am. High Mass with Benediction at 10 am. Low Mass at 11 30 am.
St John Roman Catholic Curtis and First lists Mass times including low Masses at 6 30 and 11 30 a m and a high Mass with Benediction at 10 a m. Rosary and Benediction 2 30 p m Holy Day Masses at 5 30 6 15 8 30 and 11 30 a m The Rev John Oberlander and Rev James F Frommeyer are pastors. St Mary Catholic 3709 Central Ave led by Rev Sylvester Huser offers Mass at 6 30 a m and 11 30 a m Weekday Masses 7 a m Rosary Novena and Benediction Fridays 7 30 p m.
The Rev. Paul Go lemBemiewski leads services at 814 Eighth Street. Sunday masses are at 7:30 a.m. low mass and 9:30 a.m. high mass with benediction. Weekday mass is at 7 a.m. Rosary and Benediction occur Friday at 7:30 a.m.
Citadel at South Canal Street led by Captain Kenneth D Sharp offers Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m Young People 6 45 p m open air service 7 30 p m salvation meeting 8 p m Wednesday prayer 8 p m Garfield Mission at 1404 Garfield Street provides Sunday school 10 a m worship 6 30 p m Young People 7 30 p m Wednesday service 7 30 p m
Rev John Papadopulos leads the Greek Orthodox St Constantine and Elena parish. Services on Sundays and holidays are from 9 15 a m to noon.
Finley Ave and Pershing St. Mrs Clella Stamper superintendent church school 10 am Friday prayer 8 pm Miltonville Outpost Milton vile Ohio Mrs Kenneth D Sharp Sunday school 11 am holiness meeting 11 am Friday service 8 pm
Beth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave lists Friday night service at 8 p m Saturday service at 8 30 a m Sunday school at 10 a m Hebrew school sessions Monday to Thursday from 4 to 6 p m Rabbi David Korb is noted.
Baltimore street church led by Dr E and R Turner schedules Sunday school 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30 p m with pastor Turner leading services
The LDS group announces services at Logan Ave with morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 30 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m Zion League activity follows. Wednesday meetings are at 7 30 p m.
Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren at 3109 Linois Ave lists Sunday school at 9:30 am morning worship at 10:30 am youth fellowship 6:30 pm and evening worship 7:30 pm led by Pastor James A. Riley.
Bethlem Evangelical Lutheran at 212 South Broad Street lists Sunday school at 9 15 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m Reverend Bernard E Heuer serves as pastor in this church card style notice.
SeventH Day Adventist Church at 48 North Broad Street with Pastor R A Bata holds Sabbath School at 2 30 p m and church service at 1 30 p m Saturday missionary meeting in Barnitz Room YMCA Friday 7 30 p m midweek cottage prayer service Tuesday
Community churches listed with service times and pastors. Majors include Church of God of Union Assembly led by Rev J Burnett with Sunday school at 10:30 and evening service. Church of God on Yankee Road with pastor Rev J C Cox holding Saturday 7:30 pm and Sunday 7:30 pm. another Church of God at lith Ave and Lincoln St led by Elder Saala with Sunday school 9:40 am and worship at 11 am. Four Square Church at 24 Clinton St offers morning service 10:30 am and evangelistic service 1:30 pm.
The Rev Mutual Burton, pastor. Sunday school at 10 am. Morning worship at 11:30 am. BYPU at 6:30 pm. Evening service at 7 pm. Wednesday prayer at 7:30 am.
The Full Gospel Tabernacle at 2710 North Verity lists Rev J W Sullivan as pastor. Sunday school at 1 am, morning worship at 11 am, evening evangelistic service at 7 pm, Pentecostal youth group Saturdays at 7 30 pm, and midweek prayer on Wednesdays.
The Rev Huston Kilgore, pastor, conducts morning worship at 11 am. Devotionals follow at 3 pm. Youth program at 5 pm. Evangelistic service at 6 pm, with evening prayers at 7:30 pm.
Jehovah's Witnesses announce Sunday services at 3 p.m. and Bible study at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Additional services are held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at 2304 Central Ave.
The Rev. Albertbaum leads services at God's Community Church located at 910 Grand Ave. Sunday School begins in the morning, followed by Young People's Session midday. Evening service and Thursday prayer meeting are scheduled for 7.30 p.m.
The Mayfield church formerly of Jackson Lathe and Burbank Street lists Rev Frank E Sowards as pastor. Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m with Harry Bailey as superintendent. Morning worship is at 10 45 a m and evening services are at 7 30 p m.
The Amanda Methodist Church led by Rev. W E Ballinger holds morning worship at 9 15. Sunday school is at 10 15. Blupball Presbyterian with Rev Byron H Sprague offers Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, and Youth Fellowship at 7.
Greenbush church led by Rev William P Channon offers Sunday school at 10 am worship 11 am Young People's 7 15 pm and evening worship at 8 pm on alternate Sundays.
The Rev J D Nise leads both churches with services at 10 and 11 am Sunday school and preaching alternate. Monroe Methodist in Monroe Ohio led by Rev W E Ballinger with Sunday school at 9 30 am and morning worship at 10 30 am.
The Monroef United Presbyterian Church under Pastor Dr Daniel C Campbell and emeritus Bible School leaders Dr S A Livingston offers worship at 10:40 am with youth fellowship at 7:30 pm and evening service at 8:15 pm. Wednesday prayer at 7 pm and a 9:30 am start for the day.
Peastown O Poastown Community Church led by Rev Chester Nelson offers Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. morning worship at 10:45 a.m. and preaching at 7:30 p.m. All welcome.
Sunday worship and morning services listed for Trenton Nazarene Church in North Miami Strenton O with AM Wileon as pastor and NYPS, plus Union Chapel EB U B Route Kiester Rd with Rev Bryan Green. Services include Sunday school 9 30 am morning 10 30 am youth 6 45 pm evening 7 45 pm and Wednesday prayer times.
West Elkton Ohio notices Rev J E Tracy pastor leads morning worship at 9 am with Sunday school at 10 am led by Kelly Bashford in the church bulletin. The fragment notes a church event or service schedule for West Elkton EB U 8.
Eldon A Hutchison, minister at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church one mile north of Peasttown on State Route 4, conducts divine worship at 10 45 am.
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