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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1957
Page
3
The Wesleyan Methodist Church on Columbia Avenue will end its revival week with a morning service at 10 45 and an evening service at 7 30 led by Evangelist George Sundstrom of Shelbyville Indiana. The choir will provide special music during both services.
Dr L R Walter will speak on The Glorious Freedom of Belief at 830 945 and 1045 am worship. Church School at 930 and 1045 with 945 extended session. Angelus Choir at 5 pm Chapel Choir and youth groups at 6 pm and 645 pm. City wide reformation services at 8 pm.
The United Presbyterian Church opens at 9 30 a.m. with Sabbath School led by Donald Skinner. Rev Jerome Schulz speaks at 10 30 a.m. on The Reformation and the Lord's Supper, which will be observed. Youth groups meet at 6 20 p.m.
The church school begins at 9 15 a m with primary departments The sermon topic A Living Principle of Faith will be given by the Rev G Walter Weber at 8 15 and 10 30 a m worship services The Junior Society meets at 5 15 p m Junior Hi Girls Chorus at 5 30 p m Jr Hi and Sr Hi BYF at 6 30 p m and Junior Choir at 6 30 p m
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church marks the Festival of the Reformation with 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. worship services featuring violin solo by Mrs E H MacCandlish. Church School begins at 9:15 a.m. A 6:30 p.m. covered dish dinner follows by the St Pauls Pairs group.
The First Church Of God holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Dr R C Cau dij] preaches at 10 40 a m on How Much of the Bible Do Christians Practice. An evangelistic service at 7 p m features Will Man Have Another Chance to Be Saved After This Life.
The Monroe United Presbyterian Church will host a 10 40 a m worship service led by Reverend Harry Sink delivering a special message under the direction of D H Kruger.
Sunday School starts at 10 am. Rev Howara Medals of Canden will deliver sermons at 11 am and 7 30 pm for both worship services. BTU meets at 6 30 pm.
The Rev Arthur Miller will speak at 10 49 a.m. and 7 p.m. services at Firview First Church Of God. Sunday Senou meets at 9 30 a.m.
Franklin Faith Tabernacle Sunday School convenes at 10 am. The Rev. Doyle Kincaid will speak at the 11:15 am and 7:30 pm services.
Mason Pilgrim Sunday School opens at 9 30 am. The Rev. Lewis F Daniels will speak at the 10 30 am and 7 45 pm services.
The Rev. Butor E. Law son will speak at the 10:40 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services.
The school starts at 9 45 under Superintendent Mansfield McGuffey. Morning worship follows at 10 45 with Rev H L Culley preaching. Evening service is set for 7 30 p m.
Psalm 139 9 10 from the RSV speaks of seeking God's guiding hand and protection in the far reaches of the morning light and the sea. The verses affirm divine presence in all places and times.
The Church of Christ on Gideon Road holds Bible School at 9:30 a.m. Douglas Staley delivers the 10:20 a.m. worship message. Communion is observed at 11:30 a.m. F Wayne Dunn speaks on Weighed in the Balance and Found Wanting at 7:30 p.m. service.
Morning worship at 10 30 led by Rev Albert Creekbaum. Sunday School begins 9 30 under Bradie Wallace. Evening service at 7 30 with Rev W C Arnold. Young People's meet at 6 30 in the Leadowlawn church program.
Oakland Presbyterian Church School starts at 9 15 with Sidney Medley in charge. The Rev William Winch of Blue Ball delivers the sermon during the Reformation service at 10 30. Evening meeting by W F set for 6 30.
Sunday church school begins at 9 30 a m with Ralph Croswell in charge. The 10 40 a m worship sermon by Rev William Burley focuses on Producing Positive Protestants. Senior Hi and Intermediate MYF convene at 6 30 p m.
The Church of God at 3029 Yankee Rd holds morning worship at 10 45 with Superintendent Thelma McGovern and sermon by Rev Rodney Williams. Evening service at 7 p m and Young People's program at 6 p m.
The Enterprise Baptist Church holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Claude Kennard leading. Rev. Kelly Ratliff to deliver sermons at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. worship services.
Trenton Holy Name announces Sunday Masses at 6 30 and 8 36 am with Reverend Vincent Robers as pastor. The brief notice outlines parish leadership and worship schedule.
Father Willam A Buchheit will sing masses at 7 3 30 10 and 11 15 a m with Benediction at 3 p m Friday.
Sunday School begins at 9:30 am and the Rev. WC Silven will speak at the 11 am service.
The Rev. Albert Bitters will address worshippers at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, delivering sermons at both morning services.
The Church of Christ at 2025 Logan Ave begins Bible School at 9 30 a m led by Hubert Brandenburg with the sermon The Letter and The Spirit. Communion is observed at 11 15 a m during worship. Eston Wanderer speaks at 7 p m on The One True Church.
A condensed schedule lists choirs and prayer meetings across multiple churches from Monday to Saturday. Key events include First Methodist Church Halloween party, Bethlehem Lutheran teachers meeting, Zion Lutheran youth and catechism sessions, First Baptist prayers and senior choir, and Kings Mills Baptist youth meetings.
Morning worship starts at 9 15 with a sermon by Rev Francis Huber titled The Mystery of Godliness Youth Fellowship meets at 10 30 Church school begins at 10 30 with Harry Pell in charge Evening worship at 7 30 features Rev William Burley on On Producing Protestants Family night at 6 at Amanda Athletic Club with a film Again Pioneers
In observance of Reform Sunday Rev. Robert Vander Hart of Oakland Presbyterian Church will deliver the sermon with Superintendent Clarence Steele in charge of services.
The Rev Rodney Vernon will speak at the Red Lion Church at 3:30 a.m and at the Springboro Church at 10:45 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. at Springboro with Supt Richard Wade and at Red Lion with Mrs. Virgil Davis, superintendent.
The Greenbush Church Of God invites parishioners to attend sermons by The Rev Bert Rose at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. local time.
The Mason Baptist Sunday School gathers at 9 45 a m and Rev Arlie Carter preaches at 11 a m and 730 p m. Training Union convenes at 6 30 p m.
The Rev. C. N. Flanigan will speak at Bethel AME at 10 45 a m about A Great Heritage. Stewardess Board No 1 will present Rev. Clifford Hutchinson in a special service Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
The Church of God plans Sunday activities beginning with Sunday School at 10 a.m. at 1715 Oxforde State Road followed by worship services at 11 a.m and 6 30 p m with Rev. J W Hughes delivering the sermon.
A new Baptist mission Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. with Supt. Jess Wilder at the Nelva Center. The Rev. Elmer Moore is slated to speak at both the 11 a.m. service and the following session.
A.M. services begin with Supt. T. Helton presiding. The Rev. G. L. Normann will speak at 10 45 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Choir meets at 6 p.m. and WPS at 6 45 p.m.
The Elder Willard Willis will address Arabia Baptist Church members at the 10 a.m. and 7 30 a.m. services emphasizing spiritual guidance and church activities.
Joyce Short filed for divorce from Cecil Short in Case No. 876 in Butler County Ohio on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Cecil Short, of 2516 North San Gabriel Blvd, S San Gabriel Calif, must answer by November 8, 1957 or the petition will be granted. Clerk Joseph T. Kiep and attorney Charlotte F. Hermann listed. Notices run Sept 28 and Oct 5 12 19 26 and Nov 2.
The Mission Group of Union Baptist Church schedules a musical program featuring Mrs Daisy Beadley of Hamilton tomorrow night at 7 pm The program includes Close To Thee Have Thine Own Way Lord Keep Me Every Day and My Loved Ones Are Waiting.
A Sunday lesson sermon titled Probation after Death will discuss human responsibility for spiritual growth and progress. Scriptural reading emphasizes pressing toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God. Mary Baker Eddy quotes stress universal salvation rests on progression and probation.
First Presbyterian a m Dr Russell W Galloway will deliver a sermon titled John A Strange Combination at the 9 30 and 11 a m worship services. A congregational meeting follows both services to approve the budget.
Reformation Sunday topic by Rev. E. H. Hammon for 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. worship services. Soloists for the early service include Mrs. Marvin Monroe Miss Barbara Emrick Jack Mokry and Harold Koerber. Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. with Robert Gray Jr. in charge. Youth Fellowship gathers at 6:30 p.m.
The Bethlehem Lutheran church will hold worship at 8 and 10 30 am with the sermon The Reformation Restoration by Rev Paul D Berdgall. Sunday School starts at 9 15 am supervised by Don Wolford.
A column lists multiple area churches with service times and pastors. Entries include Middletown First Baptist at 9 South Main with Rev G Walter Weber, Grace Baptist Wilbraham, Zion Baptist, Second Baptist, Union Baptist, Enterprise Baptist Church, Fried Stone Baptist, Friendship Missionary Baptist, Calvary Baptist Church, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran, and other denominations, detailing Sunday School start times, morning and evening worship, BYPU or youth sessions, and midweek prayer or training meetings.
Rev. Edwin Bobbitt will lead the 10 30 a m worship and communion on the theme Requirements for the Abundant Life Church School opens at 9 15 a m with Supt Frank Cessna in charge Chi Rho meets at 5 p m CYF youths attend a district rally in Kettering.
The Disciples of Christ church at 7914 1st Ave led by Pastor Edwin Bobbitt lists Church School at 9 30 a.m. and worship at 10 45 a.m. CYF and Chi Rho meet at 5 p.m.
The Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church holds a 10 30 a m worship service with theme A Wasted Cross The pastor Rev William Calvert leads. Sunday School convenes at 9 30 a m with Our Daily Bread topic Comfort for the faithful.
Sunday school at 9:30 am and service at 11:00 am weekly. Wednesday testimonies meeting at 8:00 pm. Reading room open daily except Sunday and holidays from 1:30 to 4:30 pm, and Thursdays 7 to 9 pm at 2000 Central Avenue.
Readable church listings show services schedules for First Church of God Crawford Logan MEADOWLAWN CHURCH OF GOD and GRAND AVE CHURCH OF GOD with pastors and weekly timings.
The Rev. Austin Smith will deliver sermons at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. during the church services.
Sunday School starts at 9 30 am at First Methodist Church Franklin. The 10 30 am worship features Rev. Howard Spitnale delivering the sermon Do You Live Your Faith.
The Rev Sidney Case McCammon serves as rector. 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.
Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. led by Supt Ishmel Martin. The Rev Eugene Wallace will speak at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. services.
Stated schedule for T. Paul’s United Church of Christ at 114 S Broad St. Rev H C Grunewald leads services at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m with nursery care. Church School meets at 9:15 a.m and Fellowship Groups gather at 6:30 p.m.
The Rev. Steve Taulkner will speak at the 11 a.m. service at Gratis First Church. Sunday School convenes at 10 a.m.
Church notice lists Sts Constantine and Helen at 1215 First Ave with Reverend Steven SaroNe. Services Sundays 9 15 am to noon and belief days observed.
Mary Hocz Masters of Hamilton Ohio appointed Executrix of the estate of Frank Hocz late of Middletown Brown County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Harold Sherron administrator de bonis non seeks heirship in case 27595 against Molly Williams Belle Williams and unknown heirs of Linnel Williams with defendants ordered to answer by December 23 1957.
Rabbi Harry A. Roth leads Friday Sabbath Eve at 8 30 p m with junior services Saturday at 10 30 am Religion School meets Sunday at 9 30 am and weekday sessions Monday Thursday and Friday at 3 30 pm at Temple Beth Sholom 610 Gladys Dr.
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 a.m. Worship services at 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p.m.
Bethel AM church at Columbia Ave lists Rev C N Plan dgan as pastor with church school at 9 30 am worship at 10 45 am and 7 30 pm first Sunday communion prayer service and close 1 30 pm Wednesday senior choir gospel choir TuesdayCALVARY METHODIST 11 So Broad St Rev William C Wright pastor schedule includes Sunday School 9 15 am worship 10 30 am Youth Fellowship 6 20 pm FIRST METHODIST Broad St and 2nd Ave Dr Louis R Walter minister Rev Chais W Lovell minister Rev Walter W Davis music minister church school and services 8 30 9 45 and 10 45 am Youth Fellowship 6 am PHILLIPS CHAPEL CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL 615 9th Ave Rev I C Freeman pastor church school 9 30 am morning worship 10 45 am evening worship Youth fellowship 6 pm
The church on Sutphin Street at Superior lists Sunday school 9:30 am and morning worship 10:30 am. Evening service 7:30 pm, midweek service 7:30 pm on Wednesdays.
Bethlehem Temple First Pentecostal at 1219 Young St lists prayer at 6 am and Sunday school at 1 am with morning worship at 11:30 am and altar prayer plus testimony at 7:30 pm. Lakeside Church of God at 2010 Clayton St led by Rev D A Biges holds Sunday school 10 am, morning worship 11 am, evening evangelistic service 6 pm, Wednesday prayer 7:39 pm, and Young People's meeting 7:30 pm.
Avalon Cumberland Pres by 2711 North Verity Pkwy morning worship at 9 30 am evening worship 7 30 pm Sunday school 9 30 am First Presbyterian Central Ave Rev Russell W Gallo with Rev Robert W Ward associate pastor services 9 30 and 11 am Mayfield Cumberland Pres byterian Sheffield Plymouth Sts Rev Staniew West Sunday school 9 99 am morning worship 2 10 30 am evening worship 7 20 pm Oakland Presbyterian Woodlawn Ave Garfield St Sunday school 9 15 am morning worship 10 70 am Rev Robert E Vander Har youth 6 50 pm
The Rev Jerome Schultz leads Sunday school at 9 30 am followed by morning worship at 11 30 am. Youth program meets after worship. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 44 pm. Church located at Ciard and Baltimore Street.
Parish listings for ALO/ Trinity Catholic, John Roman Catholic, St. Mary Catholic, and St. Peter Claver Catholic Church with pastors assistants and weekly service times. Includes Sunday Masses at multiple times, weekday schedules, confessions, rosary and benediction notes, and Holy Day masses.
Sunday services at Citadel-106 North Clinton St include Sunday School at 9 40 a m Worship Service at 11 a m Young People 6 40 p m Open air service 7 30 p m Salvation meeting 8 p m Wednesday prayer 8 p m Saturday night services. Rolling Mill Park Outpost F inley Ave and Pershing St led by Lt Marjorie Osman lists Sunday school 10 a m Young People's 6 30 p m Ladies Home League midweek. Miltonville Outpost Lt Arthur Hill presents Sunday School 10 a m Worship 11 a m Young People 6 30 p m Home League 8 p m
The notice lists two churches and schedule details. First United Brethren at 9 Baltimore Street with Rev J H Hammon offers Sunday School 9:30, morning worship 8:15 and 16:30, Christian Endeavor 6:30. Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren at 3109 Miincts Ave with Rev Thomas Adams holds morning worship 9:15 and Sunday School 10:15, WSWS on first Wednesday at 1:30.
The Church of the Brethren at 703 Moore Street invites worshipers with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m led by Revs McGinley Coffman.
The Seventh Day Adventist Church at 411 S Main St lists elder John E Davidson as pastor. Saturday services are at 9 35 and 10 30 a.m with Sabbath School at 10 40 a.m. Mid week prayer meeting is Tuesday at 8 p.m. Missionary Volunteer Youth meets Friday at p.m.
American Rescue Workers 801 2nd Ave lists Rev Frank Fordyce and Rev Charles Os bore as officers with Bible School and evening worship times. Church of God Union Assembly led by Rev Charles T. Pratt offers Sunday morning 10 30 service and 7 pm midweek. Church of God 2808 Yankee Rd led by Rev Tommy Lairson with services 11 45 am and 7 am. Church of God 11th Avenue end Lincoln St with Rev William Reynolds and times for Sunday school 9 44 lam Morning worship 11 am and evening 7 pm. Young People group noted.
The Four Square Gospel Church at 1104 1st Ave announces Sunday School at 9:30 am. Worship services are held at 10:45 am and 7:30 pm with Rev. Dewey Morrow listed as the contact.
Full Gospel Tabernacle at 2710 North Verity Parkway shows Sunday school 10 am, morning worship, evening evangelistic service 7 pm, Pentecostal Youth Group Saturdays 7:30, mid week prayer Wednesday. Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe led by Rev Kilgore lists services including prayer and multiple worship times. Jehovahs Witnesses at 2305 Central Ave outline service 7 pm Sundays and midweek meetings with Theocratic Ministry School.
The list shows several local churches with service times. The Church at Mayfield on 3311 Burbank St led by Rev Frankie Sowards offers Sunday school at 9:30 a.m and morning service at 10:30 a.m with Youth Crusade at 6 p.m and Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 30 S. Main St led by Thomas A. Stoker holds Sunday school at 10 a.m and Church services at 10 a.m and 6 p.m. Truth Tabernacle at 546 Minnesota St under Rev Nelson Hidelbaugh conducts Sunday school at 10 and evangelistic service at 7:45 p.m with Wednesday and Saturday services at 7:45 p.m.
Religion page compiles Sunday school times worship services and youth programs for multiple area churches in Franklin Monroe Trenton and West Elkton Ohio with pastors named and weekly meeting details including morning and evening services and midweek activities.
One mile north of Peastown on State Route 4. Eldon A Hutchison minister. Worship services 10:48 am.
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