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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1931
Page
6
City churches list Sunday events with Epworth Methodist Bethel A M E Union Baptist Central Presbyterian Croton Avenue Methodist First Baptist and Third United Presbyterian. Services include Sunday schools sermons at 9:30 to 11 a.m., evening sermons, and special programs led by pastors and lay leaders.
Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Prayer and sermon at 7 30 p.m. Rev. H. W. Foreman in charge on East Long Avenue.
West Grant street church led by Rev. A. M. Stump with Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by A T Chamberlain and English service at 10 45 a m titled God vs Man as Good Business Men followed by German service at 11 40 a m no evening services
St. John's United Holy Church of America at 1015 Moravia Street lists Rev. Charles Addison as pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Jesse Lowe as superintendent, worship at 11 a m, Y P H R at 5 30 p m led by Mrs. Madox, evening service at 7 30 p m with sermon by Rev. G M Walker.
The student preacher Henry Pfeifer of Colgate Rochester Divinity School will speak Sunday morning at 10 45 on Gods Voice Among Men and at 7 30 in the evening on His Grace is sufficient He will also lead an afternoon service at Ellwood City English Baptist Church at 2 o clock on Johns Relation to Jesus Sunday school convenes in New Castle at 9 30 in English and German
Dr. G. S. Bennett pastors the First Christian on the Square with Bible school at 9:30 a.m. and a morning service at 11:00 a.m. There is no evening service.
Clendenin hall with Ed Whitman in charge hosts an eight o’clock lesson and lecture titled Does Man Retain His Individuality After Death Messages and divine healing will be offered.
Second Baptist on North Street with Rev W W Nelson as minister offers Bible school at 9:30 a m with Katherine Engs as superintendent and services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Music by junior and senior choirs, a 3 p m green back day program by the minute men and Judge Fildebrand speech, evening praise at 7 p m. First United Presbyterian at Clenmore and Albert with Dr S E Irvine minister holds Bible school at 9:45 a m led by J Lee McFate, communion at 11 a m, youth activities at 6:45 p m and a 7:30 p m stewardship pageant by the union Young People’s Society.
Emanuel church at Jefferson and West South streets with Rev J Finkbeiner presiding. Sunday school at 9 45 a m German preaching at 10 45 The Blessing of Gods Word services at 7 30 p m W M S convention report by Mrs David Linz and Mrs J Finkbeiner
Arlington avenue church led by Rev. Shmuel Stimer with Sunday school at 9 30 a m supervised by Mrs Lenora McGaffree worship at 11 a m class meeting at 12 m and evangelistic service at 730 p m.
At 210 Pearson Street the Alliance Gospel Tabernacle led by Rev E C Anderson offers Sunday school at 9 30 with C W Drish as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 45 the sermon titled Light in Our Own Fires. Evening evangelistic service at 8 with special music by Mrs Avery Rigby and Mrs John Wink.
Rev J Eckman leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m Divine service at 10 45 a m Luther League program by Bethlehem League Cleveland Ohio at 7 30 p m
Franklin presiding elder Rev Henningham will preach at both morning and evening services at St Luke s A M E Zion Sunday school meets 9 30 a m with Fred Webber as superintendent. Sermons are at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with B Y P U at 6 30 p m Edith Bell leads the youth group.
Sabbath school begins at 2 p m with preaching at 3 p m and 7 30 p m on Sunday. Wednesday evening services are at 7 30 o'clock. Local church notices outline weekly worship and midweek meeting times.
Payne A M E Mission on honing avenue lists Rev J A Letter bury as pastor. Sabbath school at 10 a m led by J W Clark. Religious campaign opens at 11 a m with sermon by Rev G W Simmons. At 3 p m Rev Joseph W Gibbs P E Allegheny district will preach and administer the Lord's Supper. 7 p m Rev A McGinnis of Texas will preach.
Corner W Falls and Beaver Streets hosts morning prayer at 9 15, Bible school at 9 30 led by Fred Campbell, children's sermon at 10 40 on The Crowning Virtue. N Y P S societies meet at 7 p m, evening service at 8 with Occupy Till I Come or The Holy Spirit for Service.
Corner Washington and Beckford streets hosts Christ Evangelical Lutheran with Rev. W R Sommerfeld. Sunday school at 9 15 a m. English divine service at 10 15 a m. German service at 11 15 a m. Special congregational meeting at and continues.
Dr H C Weaver pastor with Sunday school at 930 led by Dr W L Beal junior church at 11 led by Miss Beulah Magruder morning worship at 11 titled The Voices of God no evening service
Rev S L Cobb pastor. Sunday school at 9 45 led by M B Hogue superintendent. Children's day program at 11 00. B Y Eene meeting at 7 15 led by the missionary committee on My Attitude Toward Other Races in This Country. Evening service at 8 00 with special service and decorated church. Interesting talks and special music.
Trinity Episcopal at North Mill and Falls streets lists Rev. Philip C. Pearson as rector and Paul B. Patterson as organist. Services include 7 30 a m holy communion 9 30 a m church school 11 a m church school and morning prayer with litany and sermon. Feast of St Peter the Apostle observed Monday with 9 30 a m communion.
Bethany Lutheran Church on East Washington and Sutton streets under Rev. Oscar Woods. Sunday school at 9 30 a m with A T Jennings as superintendent. Worship service and other activities follow, continuing the weekly schedule.
Maitland Memorial Primitive Methodist notes Rev. W. C. Tyrrell pastor with Sunday school missionary service at 9 30 a m Mrs M Scripture to address the school special service at 11 a m on Well Doing in the Sunday School 3 p m service Rev C Whetsell to preach Children’s Day exercise at 7 30 p m
Mrs. George Frey conducts the Church of Spiritual Services at City Building with 8 p.m. services featuring spiritual messages. Mediator Mrs. Jerola Swearingen of Pittsburgh, music by Eddie Brown, sermon by John Fullmer. Afternoon consultation and circle run from 1 to 5 with worker Mrs. Jerola Swearingen and Mrs. Lydia Brown for divine healing.
Dr. C J Williamson of Highland United Presbyterian leads Bible school at 9 45 a m in charge of the cabinet worship at 11 am with sermon The Big Word II An 730 pm union Y P C U meeting at First United Presbyterian church No evening service
Rev. Thomas Francis serves as pastor with Miss Merle Kolb as deaconess. Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m led by A W Snyder, followed by an 11 a m worship with sermon by R B Withers.
G H Coffey, minister leads Sunday school at 9 30 am Fred Webber supervises the class Edith Bell presides over Christian Endeavor at 6 45 pm and preaching service at 7 30 pm with sermon by Rev Pollard.
The Greek Orthodox Community of St. George at 215 East Reynolds Street, led by Rev. Joakim Papa Christou D. D., holds Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. with a sermon titled Verily, I say Unto You, I Have Not Found So Great Faith, No Not in Israel.
Sabbath school at 10 a.m. with Elmer Suders as superintendent Epworth League at 6 45 p m led by Miriam Reeder. Evening sermon at 7 30 by Rev W W Wells on The Discouraged Soul. Music provided by the Koppel Male Quartet.
Spiritualist Church of Truth at McGown Hall led by Rev. A. E. Guthrie holds an 8 p m lesson and lecture on The God Within with spirit return demonstrations. Mediums include Mrs A E Guthrie Miss M Davis and Mrs A E Ware. Nellie Ingram is pianist. Divine healing also offered by Mrs A E Ware.
Rev Richard Owery superintendent presides with Sunday school at 230 PM and service at 730 PM Margaret Owery to preach with special music planned at the gathering on Sampson street.
Calvary Presbyterian in East New Castle holds Sunday school at 9 45 with George Lawrence as superintendent. Worship at 11 a m. Y P S C U meets with leader Delma Houck. Evening service at 8 with Dr S A Kirkbride preaching.
Corner of Jefferson and Reynolds street. Sunday school at 9 45. Griffith Phillips superintendent. Prayer and song at 11 morning. No evening service. Church will join First Congregational for farewell to Rev. Rees T Williams leaving for Wales. B Y P U at 6 30.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at 334 East Moody Avenue offers Sunday service and Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. The Wednesday testimonial meeting is at 8:00 p.m. The Greer Building reading room on the 6th floor is open daily 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. except Sundays and holidays.
Dr A J Randles to lead the 11 a m sermon The Inheritance of the Past with a 7 45 pm choir concert A Bible school meets at 930 am under Superintendent C R Baldwin Church notice for Second United Presbyterian downtown service schedule and leadership
West Washington street Wesley Methodist Episcopal lists W E Flannery as minister with junior church school at 9 30 a m led by Peter Grit tie Jr as superintendent and a senior class following time.
Sunday at FIRST CONGREGATIONAL on East Reynolds features Welsh worship at 11 a.m. with sermon The Life That Becometh the Gospel of Christ and junior Christian Endeavor at 2:30 p.m. English services at 7:30 p.m. The FIRST PRESBYTERIAN on North Jefferson hosts Bible School at 9:30 a.m. with morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening service at 8 p.m. themes include Christian Assurance and What Is Christian Faith. Music by Thomas H. Webber Jr.
St John s Evangelical Lutheran Church on North and Neshannock Ave led by Pastor F E Stough. Sunday school at 9 30 am with Albert P Treser as superintendent. Main service at 10 45 am with sermon Give. Vespers at 7 30 pm with sermon Drawing the Line.
Italian Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. John Ruggiero posts Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 with the sermon The Wind Speaks. Central Christian Church under Rev. Jesse B Porter has Bible school at 9 45 a m, divine worship at 10 45 a m with Walking in the Spirit, Junior Endeavor at 7 p m and evening service at 8 with The Goodness of Gods Call.
Dr. R E Neighbour delivers second prophetic exposition as attendance rises at the Western Pennsylvania Bible Conference in Slippery Rock First Presbyterian Church. Today features Dr Neighbour at 2 30 and 7 39 p m with Rev F H Frampton and musical numbers by the Mackey Smith sisters as the conference nears its closing.
A proposed film title suggests a life story of bees. The idea notes a playful misdirection and a tongue in cheek tone. The prompt ends with a question about a cheeky title “Lusy Little Sinners” as a contrast.
Newton D. Baker former Secretary of War was retained as counsel for the Pennsylvania Crude Oil Association in a bid against major oil firms. The group argues big companies restrain trade by limiting outlets for Pennsylvania grade oil and harming independents, under antitrust laws. Board elections were postponed. the slate was re-elected with Ralph T. Zook of Bradford joining.
Roy G. Edwards a 45 year old board man and business agent for the local plumbers union and a prominent labor figure died at Youngstown Hospital from injuries sustained in an auto crash on the South Side. His death raises this year auto fatalities to 18 with five in June and two this week.
E. Hadsell Porter 56 former United States marshal for Western Pennsylvania Republican leader and wholesale merchant died at his home 1321 Fifth avenue Beaver Falls. He is survived by his widow Esther Hintz Porter and daughter Esther Gladys.
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The Rev Roy D Thompson pastor of The Community church in Hill New Hampshire will address the Wesley M E church congregation at 8 pm Sunday June 23 The theme will be The Church of Christ Rev Thompson's prior work in New Castle and his role in youth activities in the city are noted and his follow up studies at Geneva College and Boston University are mentioned The Wesley M E church cordially welcomes him as guest minister for Sunday evening and regards it a privilege to hear his message.
In Butler Pennsylvania a storage tank of the National Transit Company near Nixon seven miles away was struck by lightning yesterday and remained burning today. Six thousand barrels of crude oil were released by the strike and the explosion hurled the tank roof about 200 feet into the air. Officials estimate damage at 25000 dollars.
A delegation of 30 Luther League members from Bethlehem Lutheran church Cleveland Ohio will attend a 7 30 Sunday service at Zion Lutheran on Crawford avenue. Rev J A Lundgren pastor of the Cleveland church will give a brief address. The host Luther League will serve a 6 o clock dinner in the church parlors to the visiting league.
Hollywood June 27 William Powell screen star and his bride Carol Lombard movie actress were to sail for Honolulu today on their honeymoon They were married in a quiet ceremony last night at the bride's parents home with Rev W L Barth officiating
Roy Edwards aged 46 business agent for Pumb er's Union died from injuries after his car collided with a vehicle driven by G F Gessaman in Youngstown Ohio. Edwards left five children aged 19 to 18, their mother dead.
Youngstown Ohio June 27 Dr J F Elder longtime Mahoning County health commissioner resigns after eight years at a $6000 annual salary. County health board secretary Robert Manchester says a successor will be hired at a lower salary.
Opening of the new east shore highway linking Sunbury with Harrisburg is expected about Sept. 1. Engineers report all bridges are complete and only a few fills remain.
As part of pre dedicatory activities Epworth Church invites members to attend cottage services Sunday at 7 30 p m in homes across the city The meeting closest to each home will host the service with locations listed including Edwards Garfield avenue Forrest Florence avenue and others replacing the usual evening church worship.
Arthur DeV Carpenter explains summer stargazing conditions for latitude 40, noting daylight extends late and Dra co is well overhead in early July. He guides tracing Draco from its head to the northeast and then back toward the dipper region between the Big and Little Dippers.
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