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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1949
Page
3
Sunday School lesson emphasizes personal righteousness as the core of religious life and democracy. It argues true democracy rests on self rule, not majority vote, and warns of citizen neglect of duty and prerogatives.
Ascension Episcopal will hold 8 a m Holy Communion tomorrow and 11 a m morning prayer with Rev S Hughes Garvin delivering the second sermon in the Know Your Brothers series. Church school resumes next Sunday September 11 at 930 a m. teachers meet Wednesday at 730 p m. The annual Country Fair, run by the Women's Guild under Mrs John M Robertson, comes September 10 from 630 to 800 p m on the church lawn.
Calvary Methodist Church school convenes at 9 25 a m with worship at 10 30 a m. Rev Fletcher E Shoup preaches on When A House Becomes A Home. Mrs Ora Wilkin solos. Dorcas Circle meets Tuesday at 2 p m at 1801 Manchester Ave. Martha Circle gathers Wednesday at 717 Elwood St. midweek prayer follows at 7 30 p m. King's Messenger Class meets Friday at 7 30 p m at 919 Beech St.
Sunrise prayer at 6 a m led by Mrs Corene Allen. Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Daisy Smith in charge. Morning service at 11 30 a m with Rev H K Kilgore. Communion after sermon. Y P U at 6 30 p m led by Mrs Marie Nixon. Strangelistic service at 7 30 p m. Prayer services Tue and Fri 7 30 p m. Revival begins September 5.
The passage reflects on Old Testament notions of duty, integrity, and justice. It compares personal responsibility with societal accountability, warning that modern issues are too often decided by power rather than what is right and fair, and stresses the need to settle questions on rightful grounds.
The Bible school hour begins at 9 15 a m with morning worship at 10 15. Rev W D Brock returns to the pulpit with a sermon Faith Knows. Loyal Friend's class hosts a covered dish supper Tuesday 6 30 at Mrs Kenneth Lowe. Loyal Women meet Tuesday 7 30 at church with officer elections. Choir rehearsal resumes Wednesday evening.
The Church of Christ on Gideon Road schedules Bible school at 9 30. Wayne Dunn preaches at 10 15 on Zeal without Knowledge. Communion at 11 15. Hubert Brandenburg speaks at 7 45 on Hold Fast the World. Song practice 45 minutes and prayer meeting with Bible study at 7 30 Wednesday.
Bethel A M E invites members to Sunday school at 9 30 a m followed by morning worship at 11 a m Senior choir practice is at 7 p m Tuesday and midweek services are Wednesday at 8 a m Go to Sunday School Day is observed Sunday Parents accompany children to Sunday Communion will be served both morning and night with a sermon on The Church in one accord Monday night board meeting Tuesday night trustee meeting
After a two week break regular services resume with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m at Trenton Mennonite Church.
The First Church of God outlines Sunday schedule with 9 30 a m Sunday school and new bus routes to Veterans Village Le Sourdsville Yankee Road and Engle's Corner. Preaching at 10 35 a m by Dr R C Caudill on The Door That Is Ever Open. Baptismal service at 2 30 p m at Finneys Farm Route 123. candidates meet at church 1 45 p m. Evening service 7 45 p m Rev C Duane Whites delivers The Power of Sin. Youth Fellowship Saturday 7 45 p m. Wednesday prayer and Bible study on Sharing With Others Our Christian Experience led by Dr Caudill.
Oakland Presbyterian Church will convene at 9 15 a m with William Van Guelpen leading devotions. Morning worship at 10 30 a m with Rev Richard E Moore sermon Building in Gods Temple. Women Association meets Tuesday 7 30 p m at 713 Sixth Ave. Choir dinner Wednesday 6 p m followed by meeting and rehearsal. Board of Deacons meets Wednesday 8 p m at the church.
Worship starts at 10 30 a m with guest soloist James Weir and Dr E R Turner to speak on Contrary Winds Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with departments for all ages Evening Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 in the Sunshine Circle Room Choir rehearsal resumes Wednesday at 7 30 p m and Herman J Copp is contact for joining The Board of Christian Education meets also Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the church office.
For Labor Day Sunday the Rev. Kenneth S. Learey will speak on Man as Master with guest soloist Mrs Frances A Dodds. Tower chimes call to worship at 10 20 a m. service starts 10 30 a m ending the fifty minute summer series. Rally Month details to be announced by J F Mills in all departments. Nursery for preschoolers meets 9 30 and 10 30 a m.
Zion Lutheran invites public to Sunday school opening at 9 30 a m with a 10 30 p m ship. Rev C P Cressman to deliver the sermon. Officers meet after services to plan a September 12 social and a September 11 film showing The Brook of Tomorrow.
Rev J D Nisewonder will speak at Jacksonburg 9 30 a m Sunday on Labor Sunday 1949. Sunday School follows at 10 15. Desmond Stamper and Florence Wilson are superintendents. What Men Live By is the minister’s subject at Pleasant Ridge 10 30. Sunday School at 9 30 with James Crout as superintendent. The Willing Workers Class meets Saturday at 8 p m at the church.
Church announcements must reach the Church Editor by Thursday after noon for publication. Submissions may be mailed or delivered by courier.
First Presbyterian begins at 10 45 a m with interim pastor Dr Don D Tullis speaking on Bobbin for Whale text Can you draw up Leviathan with a fish hook Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m Jay Tees and Taxis Society join at 6 36 p m for season planning Junior and senior high students attend Board of Deacons meet September 11 after morning service Board of Elders meet Wednesday 7 30 p m and Women’s Association executive board meets Friday 10 a m
First Baptist conducts morning worship at 10 40 a m led by Rev John I Parr with Alva Taylor in charge at 9 30 a m. Midweek rehearsals and prayer services are listed for the boys and girls choirs senior and junior choirs. Circle meetings include Oakland Yankee Rd Highland Arlington Park with home venues and times noted.
The Church of Nazarene announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with devotion led by James Conrad, superintendent. The Rev M E Clay will lead the 10 30 a m worship. Youth Service at 6 45 p m followed by 7 30 p m evening service and evangelistic sermon by the Rev Clay. Missionary Society opens its new year Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Grace Lawson in charge and Mrs M E Clay presenting the program.
Mt Zion Baptist will hold Sunday school at 9 30 with Monroe Smith. Morning worship at 11 led by deacons. Rev F H Hampton will preach on Created Anew in Christ. Baptism follows. B Y P A convenes at 6 with Willie Bankston presiding. Evening worship at 8.
Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church schedule lists a 9 30 a m Bible discussion on Psalms of Justice with Harry S Bailey the superintendent. The Rev Frank E Sowards pastor will preach at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with a midweek prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by Rev Kenneth Duff. The Missionary Society meets Thursday at 7 30 p m.
Union Baptist plans 9 30 a m study of the Psalms of Justice under Annetta Moore. Morning devotions led by the Official Board. Rev R L Robirson preaches using What Ever Thy Hand Find to Do Do with Thy Might. Evening service at 7 30 p m.
The New Era Baptist Church outlines Sunday school at 9 15 a m with Psalms of Justice. The 10 45 a m service features deacons leading devotions and Reverend Joseph Pate delivering the sermon. The Willing Workers Club meets Monday at 7 and the junior choir rehearses Tuesday at 4. Weekly prayer is Wednesday at 7 and the chorus meets Thursday at 8.
The Christian Science Lesson-Sermon for September 4 1949 centers on the concept of man as spiritual and perfect. It cites Job 32 8 II Timothy 316 17 and Science and Health page 302 to argue that Mind or Soul governs man by Spirit rather than matter.
Worship at eleven o clock with devotions by the deacons and a sermon by the Rev T M Campbell. The lesson topic is Psalms of Justice. Evening service at eight, B Y P U meets six, Choir No 2 at eight with rehearsal Tuesday and midweek prayer Wednesday. Gospel Chorus rehearses Thursday and senior choir Friday.
Grace Baptist Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m with the theme Promised Blessings Rev Howard Sears will preach What Seest Thou Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 p m Pilate and Jesus is the sermon topic for the evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Dr Roy A Kemp of Ft Worth Texas will hold revival services daily at 7 30 p m from September 4 to 18
New Hope Baptist Church holds 9 30 a m lesson Psalms of Justice with Mrs Bertha Webb in charge. 10 45 a m service The Only Foundation by Dr S C Richards. B Y P U meets 6 30 p m then 7 45 p m evening worship with C B Banks preaching. Mt Moriah Baptist Church in Lockland hosts Dr Richards and choir Sunday at 3 p m.
Sunday school at 10 with J E Harley superintendent in charge. 11 o clock sermon by Rev M H Hayes. 3 30 afternoon service followed by a special N A A C P meeting. Dr E W Washington in charge. Evening service at 7 o clock.
Kings Mills Baptist Church will hold Sunday school at 9 30 a m with superintendent Kings Mills Manford McGuffry in charge Morning worship follows at 10 45 a m with Rev C Holt Foster delivering the sermon Evening service is at 7 30 p m Prayer service and Bible study are on Wednesday at 7 30 p m
Jehovah's Witnesses announce a Bible study at Kingdom Hadés 2304 Central Ave Sunday 7 30 p m using the Watchtower as study aid. Tuesday 8 p m Bible study using the ooois at Hand as aid. Thursday 7 30 p m service meeting followed by Theocratic Ministry School with no further details.
The Peasttown Community sets service at 10 a m with worship at 11 a m. Pastor Rev Edward G Sandusky will deliver the sermon afterward.
A flavorful serving method features asparagus topped with lightly browned cracker crumbs in butter or margarine and garnished with thin slices of hard cooked egg.
Middletown churches list services and activities for First Baptist and Grace Baptist. First Baptist at 119 South Main Street with Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m junior fellowship 4 p m senior fellowship 7 p m Wednesday prayer 7 30 p m. Grace Baptist at Wilbraham and Ilmore with Sunday school 9 30 a m morning worship 10 50 a m evangelistic service 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer 7 30 p m.
Mt Zion Baptist at 1502 Baltimore St led by Rev F H Hampton offers prayer at 6 a m, Sunday school 9 30 a m, morning worship 11 a m, Y P U 6 30 p m, evening worship, and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m.
The Rev. Joseph Paice serves as pastor at New Era Baptist Church located on 1220 Young Street. Sunday school begins 9 15 a m with morning worship at 11 a m evening services at 7 30 p m and B Y P U at 6 30 p m.
New Hope Baptist at 717 18th Ave. and C Richards, pastor. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. L U B F Club meets Monday at 8 p.m.
The Rev. T M Campbell, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 11 am and evening service at 8 pm. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Location is 116 South Verity Parkway.
The Union Baptist at 508 18th Ave. invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 am and worship at 11 am led by Rev R L Robinson. Young People's meeting follows at 6 30 pm.
The Central Church of Christ at 1104 First Ave lists Bible school at 9 30 am and worship at 10 30 am led by Pastor L Francis Scheffler. Evening service and Wednesday prayer are scheduled, Crusaders for Christ meet Saturdays at 7 30 pm.
Gideon Wayne Dunn Sr minister listed with Bible study at 9 30 a m Sunday worship 10 20 a m communion 11 30 a m practice 7th evening worship 7 45 p m Midweek Bible study Wednesday 7 00 p m
The First Church of Christ on 1914 First Ave lists a Bible school at 9 15 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m led by Rev W D Brock.
The listing notes the First Church of Christ Scientist at 2000 Central Ave offering Sunday school at 9 30 a m and services at 11 a m with a testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 8 p m The reading room is open daily except holidays from 1 30 to 4 30.
The Crawford Logan First Church of God led by Dr. R. C. Caudill lists church school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m evening worship at 7 30 p m and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m.
The Church of God Tabernacle at 3031 Yankee Rd led by Rev C T Walters offers Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m youth fellowship at 6 45 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m.
Meadowlawn Church of God at 1628 Smith Street lists Rev. F B Cummins as pastor. Sunday school at 9 45 am morning worship at 10 45 am youth fellowship 6 30 pm evangelistic service 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm cottage prayer meeting Saturdays at 7 30 pm.
The Church of the Brethren at 705 Moore Street led by Rev. C. W. Warstler holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Bible study and worship at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m.
The Church of the Ascension on Mee Gee Ave and Park Dr lists Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Church school at 9 30 a.m. Sermon at 11 a.m. Young People's Fellowship at 7 p.m. Ascension Junior League at 7 p.m. Men's Club meets first Monday. Women's Guild meets second Tuesday. Vincent Society meets third Thursday.
The St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church at 114 South Broad Street led by Rev Harold H Jung lists bible school at 9 15 a m worship at 10 15 a m and midweek choirs and catechetical instruction including Wednesday Girls Choir at 6 30 p m Senior Choir at 7 30 p m and Saturday catechetical instruction at 9 30 a m.
Monroe United Earl L. Steward will lead Sunday school at 9 30 a m. The 10 40 a m service features Rev Daniel C Campbell delivering the sermon. Young People meet at 7 30 p m with the adult class at the same time. The Wednesday prayer meeting is at 7 p m.
Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. with the lesson Psalms of Justice drawn from Psalm 49:1-7 and 82:1-8. At 11 a.m. the pastor will speak on Human Cooperation from John 6:5-14. No evening service. Church and school outing planned for September 11 at Armco Park.
The notice lists Sundays and holidays from 9:15 a.m. to noon for Constantine and Helene at 1215 First Ave. It appears to be a regular or special gathering period.
The notice lists religious services for Beth Sholom Congregation at 1410 First Ave. Friday fight service at 7 p.m. Saturday service at 6:00 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Hebrew school Monday to Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m.
Church schedule lists church school at 9:00 a.m. morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Zion League session at 6:30 p.m. and evening worship at 7:30 p.m. The address is 22508.
Sunday school at 9:18 am and morning worship at 10:30 am at 212 So Broad St Hugo G Schmidt pastor. Evening worship at 7:30 pm. Ladies Society meets first Thursday 2:30 pm. Brotherhood meets second Wednesday 8 pm. Luther League meets first Wednesday 7:30 pm.
Charles P Cressman is the supply pastor at Zion United Lutheran. Sunday school begins at 9 46 am and the sermon follows at 10 45 am.
The Rev RE Taylor leads services at Bethel A M F Church 1017 Columbia Ave after Sunday school at 9:30 am morning worship at 11 am Christian Endeavor League meets 6:30 pm. Evening worship at 7:30 pm. Wednesday prayer 7:30 pm. Tuesday choir practice at 7:60 pm.
Calvary Methodist at 11 South Broad Street lists Rev. Fletcher E. B. Shoup as pastor. Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:00 p.m.
The Rev Kenneth Learey leads worship and programs at First Methodist Church 126 South Broad Street. Sunday school starts 9 30 a m Morning worship 10 30 a m Children’s Church 10 30 a m Teens and Twenties Fellowship 6 25 p m Wednesday choir and church night listed.
The Rev M E Clay pastor offers Sunday school at 9 20 am morning worship at 10 30 am NYPS at 6 30 pm evangelistic service at 7 30 pm and Wednesday midweek service at 7 30 pm at 1701 Columbia Ave.
Bethlehem Temple First Pentecostal at 1219 Young St. Elder C Holiday, pastor. Prayer at 6 a.m. Sunday school 10 a.m. Morning worship 11:30 a.m. Afternoon and evening services. Altar prayer and testimony 7:30 p.m.
The Lakeside Church of God on Clayton Street lists services led by Pastor D A Biggs. Sunday school at 10 am morning worship 11 am and evening evangelistic service 6 pm. Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm and Friday Young People's 7 30 pm.
Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian at 2711 North Verity Parkway lists Pastor G Carter with Bible school at 9:30 am, morning worship at 10:45 am, Christian Endeavor at 6:30 pm, and evening worship at 7:30 pm with Wednesday prayer in the schedule.
First Presbyterian at First Ave and Main St lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m and young people at 6 45 p m led by Pastor Dr D D Tullis continuing weekly services.
The Rev. Frank E. Sowards will preach at Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sheffield Plymouth on Sunday morning at 10 45 with a 7 30 evening service and a Sunday school at 9 30. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.
The Oakland Presbyterian Church at Woodlawn Avenue and Garfield Street lists Rev Richard F. E. Moore as pastor. Sunday school at 9 15 am morning worship 10 30 am Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm and Wednesday choir at 7 pm deacon's meeting at 8 pm.
The Rev Colin H. Campbell leads Sunday school at 9:30 am and morning worship at 10:30 am. Y P C meets at 6:30 pm and Wednesday prayer is at 7:45 pm.
The listing notes Holy Trinity Catholic with Man chester and Clark. Msgr James F McNary pastor The Rev Walter Sternert assistant Low Mass 630 am Children s Mass 830 am High Mass Benediction 10 am Low Mass 1130 am.
The St John Roman Catholic listing shows Curtis and First streets with Rev. John Oberlander as pastor and Rev. James Frommeyer as assistant. Mass times include Low Mass 6:30 am and 8:15 am, High Mass Benediction 10 am, Low Mass 11:30 am, Rosary and Benediction 2:30 pm, and Holy Day Masses at 5:30, 6:15, 8:30, and 11:30 am. St Mary Catholic at 3709 Central Ave is led by Rev. Sylvester Huser with Mass at 8:30 am and 11:30 am, Weekday Masses at 7 am, plus Rosary and Novena with Benediction Friday.
The notice lists Rev. Paul V. Golembiewski as pastor at St Peter Claver Catholic Church 814 Eighth. It shows Low Mass at 7 30 a.m and 9 30 a.m with Benediction for Weekday Mass at 7 a.m and Rosary with Benediction at 7 30 p.m on Friday.
Capt Kenneth D. Sharp leads services including Sunday School at 9 45 am and worship at 11 am The Young People meet at 6 45 pm an open air service 7 30 pm and a salvation meeting 8 pm Also Wednesday prayer 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 meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday service set for 7 30 p.m.
Mrs. Clella Stamper, superintendent, announces church school at 10 am and Friday prayer at 8 pm at the Outpost on Finley Ave and Pershing St.
Mrs. Kenneth D. Sharp announces Sunday school at 10 am holiness meeting at 1 am Friday service at 6 pm in Miltonville.
Baltimore church led by Dr. R Turner announces morning worship at 9 am with 10:30 am Christian Endeavor, Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm, and evening service at 6 pm.
Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren at 3109 Illinois Ave invites with Sunday school 9 30 am morning worship 1030 am youth fellowship 6 30 pm evening service 7 30 pm led by Pastor Rev James H Riley
Seventh Day Adventist Church at 48 North Broad Street lists Elder Orvel Canada as pastor. Sabbath school at 1:30 pm. Church service and missionary meeting in Barnita Room at Y.M.C.A. on Friday at 6:18 pm.
The notice lists activities at 801 Second Ave for Maj. and Mrs. Fr. Fordyce leadership. Sunday school 10 am, jail service 3 pm, evening worship 7 pm, Wednesday cottage prayer 7 pm.
The Church of God Malvern specifies worship times with Mr Jake Lewis as supervisor. Saturday worship begins at 7 30 pm and Sunday worship at 7 30 pm.
Elder T G McDonald leads Sunday school at 9:45 a m and morning worship at 11 am. Evening worship is at 7 pm with Your People program in the afternoon.
Four Square Church at 24 Cline ton Street holds a morning service at 10 30 a m and an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m each Sunday These notes read as a concise church schedule listing both services and location for readers.
The Rev Mutual Burton, pastor leads morning worship at 11:30 with Sunday school at 9:16 am. Evening service begins at 7 pm with BYPU at 6:30 pm and Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm.
The Rev W Sullivan leads Sunday morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening evangelistic service at 7 p.m. The Coastal youth group meets Saturday at 7 p.m. Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7 p.m. The church is at 2710 North Verity Parkway.
Trent on Mennonite Church in Trenton Ohio lists Rev. J E Amstutz as pastor. Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning service at 10 30 a m missionary society meets first Thursday women’s society second Thursday and Young People’s Society fourth Thursday.
Trenton Nazarene Church at North Miami Street in Trenton Ohio led by Rev. A M Wilson holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m N Y P S meets at 7 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m.
The Rev. W van Green pastors Union Chapel E U Oes at Kiester Road with Sunday worship at 9 am and 10 30 am for morning service Youth fellowship at 6 45 pm and evening service at 7 45 pm Wednesday prayer at 7 pm
West Elkton Ohio church led by Rev Doran Robling holds services Sundays at 9 am with Sunday school at 10 am every week. Informs parishioners of weekly schedule and pastor.
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