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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
2
Sunday services drew large crowds with Rev. Dr. Wm. A. Harrod delivering morning and evening sermons. Baptisms occurred, future services announced, and spiritual reflection urged, comparing divine presence to the Holy Spirit guiding believers. Local visits noted from Lillian Neal, Edna Fris bey, and others. Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school urged greater participation to nurture future members.
Memorial Baptist Chapel in Darby Pa reports strong Sunday services with a morning sermon by the local minister and an evening talk by Rev William Pierce of Darby on Seeking a Home. Sabbath school is set for 2 30 p m and next Sunday offers 11 am and 8 pm services by Robi H Pierce with 2 30 pm Sabbath school. Visiting ministers Rev Smith Lansdowne Rev Harris Marcus Hook Rev C W ary West Philadelphia and Pierce of Darby are thanked for aiding meetings.
Sunday morning and evening sermons were given by the pastor to a sizable congregation. Two persons joined the church at the evening service. Sunday school met at 2 30 pm with many attendees. B Y P U was led by Miss Marian Landin and Master Francis Pettiford. Captains gave initial reports. final reports due on Sunday June 2. Dr William A Creditt to deliver the morning sermon. baptisms planned by the pastor. Communion observed at the evening service. Bible demonstration pictures to be shown Friday night. All invited.
Holy Trinity Baptist Church reports strong attendance with Dr Graham preaching at 11 and Rev Jenkins delivering all night sermons at 3 and 8 pm. Sun day school led by John Mitchell Jr. collects over 600 dollars with Olympia Theatre revenue of 354.25 and a mortgage burning anticipated in coming months as new members join.
Mt Pisgah Church members and friends heard a sermon by Rev Charls Stuckey from Romans 1 16. Sunday school reported lively classes the Allen Bible class and Christian Endeavor led by Augustus Davis. Next Sunday consecration meeting planned with praise for West Philadelphia youth work.
Sunday services at Bethel A M E Church Bethel A M E Church on Bartram Avenue Lansdowne Pa drew many members and friends as Rev E H Norris served another year The report notes Sunday school attendance Supt Bishop Hammond presiding Bible class Miss Sadie LeGarr led lessons and Emma Roberts president of conference branch Missionary Society hosted the evening service A young lady joined Sunday school and a male concert recently held was a success for the trustees Details of services planned for June 2 include 11 am sermon 2 30 pm Sunday school 3 30 pm worship with Dr Smith of a sister church and 8 pm sermon and communion
Brooks Memorial Chapel at 1925 Lombard Street announces Sunday Services with Morning Prayer and sermon. Rev BE C Young MA will lead Holy Communion on the first Sunday at 11 AM.
The Woman's Day rally drew strong spiritual support and raised over $200, doubling the previous Men's Day total. Morning sermon focused on The Five Wise Virgins. platform speakers included Mrs. Tribbett and Mrs. Griffin. evening address by Mrs. Mossell. Next events feature Rev Tindley on Friday and Rev Freeman preaching Sunday.
The Central Presbyterian Church held sermons at 11 a.m. by Rev. H W Porter and a 12 30 Sabbath school. Evening programs included a 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor Society with topic Christian Duty and Privilege Mark 12 28 34. The Queen's Pageant led by Miss L Morris drew praise. The Sunday afternoon concert impressed many as well with high character selections and a warm welcome for Dr Harry A Anderson of Jacksonville Fla.
Mt Zion A M E Church Darby Pennsylvania announces Rev Hudson Waters returning for another year as pastor. Services included a 10 30 a m sermon a 230 p m Sunday school and an 8 p m evening service led by Rev Gross. On May 14 members and friends hosted a lavish reception for Rev and Mrs Waters with visiting clergymen and numerous presentations.
Union A M E Church on 16th Street Fairmount Avenue held a reception May 22 for the returning pastor. Prominent ministers attended including Rev Butler Zoar Rev Beckett Mt Pisgah Rev Moses Rev Freeman Presbyterian. Sunday services featured Rev Witten preaching Luke 5 4 and 1 Samuel 3 19 followed by 2 30 Sunday school and 7 p m A C E L led by Mr Coleman. Don t miss Rev Spencer Carpenter June 12.
The First Mystical Church at Northwest corner 13th and Poplar streets invites the public to many services led by Rev. William EB Hill D. o. Sunday offerings include 11 a.m. preaching 2 p.m. Bible and Junior Mystic classes 8:30 and 8 p.m. preaching with spirit messages. Weekly services are held Tuesday Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m.
Sunday services at Peo Metropolitan A M E Zion Church were well attended. The 11 am sermon focused on Shining of God's Army, 3 pm featured Dr Eason preaching to children, and the Progressive Forum led by John Davis. An 8 30 pm sermon titled As Cruel as Hell drew a large crowd. The day’s collection totaled 453 dollars. Next Sunday includes a 7 am prayer meeting and an 11 am sermon The Mile Stones.
The excerpt presents Archdeacon Phillips reflecting on Jesus telling his disciples he will not leave them desolate and will come to them. It contrasts the disciples’ lack of understanding then with the comfort of the apostolic memory now, emphasizing the promise amid near crucifixion and impending sorrow.
The Rev Henry Laird Phillips born in 1847 Jamaica became a noted priest and educator. A reception at St Monica Church Woodland Ave and 42nd Street on June 6 honors his ministry with proceeds for Coatesville Pa. He will preach at 11 am next Sunday.
Miss Oma Evans and Mr Claude Bean of Philadelphia visited relatives in Woodbury. Rev James C Groves of Pennington and Rev Charles Gibson of Bordentown were in town. Mrs Wm English Jr spent the weekend in West Chester. Buchanan visited New York and Camp Upton to see Horace Stevenson. Mr and Mrs Joseph Gray and son from Germantown attended a visit with Miss Lillie Majors and George Hellig. A P A sermon at Bethlehem Baptist. a school picnic at Alcyon Park. Julia Stevenson ill. junior MC A branch joined a literary concert at Whittier Auditorium, Camden.
May 27 reports from Lawnside New Jersey detail Mt Pisgah and Mt Zion services. Highlights include sermons on the War Drive and Good Samaritan themes, Sunday school in the afternoon, and a memorial for Children's Day music. Receipts total 30.02 dollars. Several local residents and visitors are noted, with updates on health visits, gatherings, and a birthday party for Miss Clara A Parks.
Pleasantville NJ May 27 services at St Pauls A M E church were well attended with sermons by the pastor from Psalm 19. John Alexander Howze of Pleasantville was laid to rest, with interment at Pleasantville Cemetery. Several area residents, including teachers, are reported ill or recovering.
Local notes mention teachers at Trenton State Normal substituting for Prof Parker, visits by Rev Fareira and others, residents of Germantown and Orange guests in town, and travel reports. Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church schedules morning and evening sermons by Rev W S Payne with themes from Ed 20:3-5 and Acts 2:2-4, plus a 6:30 P A program led by Sister Mary Williams.
Moorestown New Jersey May 28. Mrs Herbert R Clement of Camden is spending summer with her parents in Mt Laurel. Funeral held for Mrs Perry Jackson of East Riverton in Milford. Local residents Mr J Leroy Anderson and families visit, plus church attendance and weekend social gatherings noted among Moorestown residents.
Mt Zion AME church in Riverton held Sunday school at 10 am and service at 11 15 led by Rev Casper who also conducted services for the late Mrs Perry Jackson of East Riverton. A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Willis. Illnesses and social visits noted include Mrs Wilson Murry and Mrs Amos Brown in Philadelphia. Mr Wm Johnson Jr visits Buck Hill Pennsylvania.
May 27 Pensauken New Jersey reports a well attended Bethel service with Rev Roundtree on Faith. A Sabbath school turnout, children's day rehearsal, and upcoming Lord's Supper are noted. Local families visited Atlantic City and Camp Dix, with several attending the Union Annual Conference in Salem and a funeral at Riverton.
Berwyn Pa May 27 services at Mt Zion church were good with a large attendance. Rev R F Hope returned and prayers were offered for another year. Rev Wright preached at Wayne church to the A A Lodge and Star of West Court and Mt Zion Junior Order. A large crowd attended and a substantial collection was raised.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Tyre were afternoon guests of Mr Wm Freeny and Mr Robert Welburn. James Hopkins Geo Baylis and A M Hearn were pallbearers at the burial of Isaac Hall, Sunday afternoon at Gulph Cemetery. Mrs Jane Short of Frankford Del was guest of her son Wyngate Short Sunday. Mr A L Baylis of West Philadelphia dined with his brother Oscar Baylis of Meadow Brook Stock Farm.
West Philadelphia reports from May 22 include Rev W R Patterson and Mrs Patterson attending Mrs Green's large Wilmington funeral. Bethel A M E Church lodges, church officers, and visiting friends feature. community meetings at White Rock Baptist with sermons on Conscience.
Bethel A M E Church in Pottstown reports morning preaching by Dr. L J Watkins from York and evening on Mark chapter ten. Junior choir grows under organist Eva Murray. Bertha Camel joins the church. Deacon Thomas T Davis ordained at Wilmington conference. Ruby Wood and Edith visit mother. Memorial Day in Norristown with Mrs Green. Harrison Wood visits from Camp Meade. May Festival by Second Baptist praised as grand. Mary Long of Reading visits Eva Murray. Pearl Colbert visits Cynthia Merriman. Mary Davie returns from Wilmington Delaware.
Bryn Mawr May 28 Mr M Russell Nelson a fourth year medical student at the University of Pennsylvania has been elected President of Alpha Phi Alpha and elected 1st vice president of Delta Eta Sigma at their annual meetings in Houston Hall May 18 and May 4 respectively. The recognition reflects his race’s support and his family’s respected standing on the Main Line.
Harrisburg notes a large crowd at Bethel church for Dr. H. H. Cooper’s return with two sermons. R. Nelson spoke at evening service on NAACP. members joined. A grand reception by male and female members featured elaborate decorations and a luncheon.
At Camp Meade Maryland on May 28 Co B of the 368th Infantry defeated Co K 16 to 1 to settle the long standing feud between the two companies. Flood struck out the first three batters for Co H and Clarence of Co H pitched well. Thomas R. Smith lined nine straight hits at second base before leaving the game, signaling the end of his time with Co H as the strongest infield in the 368th is broken up.
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