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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
2
The text notes a death of a department member named Jay Evening at the pastor's residence. It mentions Mrs. Ophe as president of the Auxiliary and references an executive board meeting held Wednesday evening. It also describes a literary society program with music and a lively Friday evening debate.
The Memorial Baptist Chapel at 930 Forrester Avenue Darby Pa reports last Sabbath worship with a memorial sermon in honor of Memorial Day. Sabbath school met at 2 30 with a profitable lesson and children s music rehearsal led by Miss Webster and Mr Henderson.
The first Sunday after Trinity offers Low Mass at 7 a.m. and Choral Mass with sermon at 11 a.m. A 4:30 p.m. Flower service by the day school children, with Dr. Llewellyn N. Caley as preacher, ends with presenting flowers to the sick and hospitals. Rev. William E. Hendricks invites all parents friends and lovers of children to attend.
The chapel at southwest corner 50th street and Woodland avenue hosted a large Sunday night confirmation led by Bishop Rhinelander. He preached on Recollections Readiness and Regularity as Christian brethren from near and far attended to support the mission and witness the rite. Services are every Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Rev. R Bright is minister in charge.
Mt Zion A M E Church Norristown announces the return of Rev. W B Williams for another year. The church praises his leadership and commits to completing the new church edifice as a community credit and lasting memorial. Members pledge full cooperation to support upcoming work and blessings.
The church extends thanks for visiting pastors over two Sabbaths. George C. Clement D D editor of Star of Zion promoted as Bishopric candidate. Rev Samuel F D D pastor of Grace Presbyterian spoke effectively. Dr Lee will preach next Sabbath on Christ bearing our iniquities and deliver a 7:45 p m communion service.
The church schedules morning and evening sermons by Rev. W. E. Griffin on Sabbath with Sabbath school at 12 30 and Christian Endeavor at 7 pm Topic Body under Soul on top 1 Cor 9 24 27 Prayer meeting Wednesday evening 8 o clock Bible study after prayer Strangers invited No reserved seats except early arrivals Recovery news for Mrs M L Wood and Mrs Bertha Moore Embroidery class for Ear nest Workers Straw berry Entertainment on the 15 president Mrs R M Imes seeks housing for meetings without public hall Ladies Aid Society active fall entertainments password Ticket for June.
Berean Presbyterian Church plans a week of services and ceremonies beginning Sunday at 7 30 pm with an Anglican sermon by Rev George S Burnfield for graduates. Com mencement Day is Thursday the 10th with Children s Day Sunday the 13th and an orchestra rehearsing for joint choir music.
A tribute from A U M P Church Norristown honors Rev 8S. W. Chippey for a year of spiritual and financial growth. The note commends increased youth involvement, successful auxiliaries, visits to the sick, and saved souls. The congregation wishes him continued blessings and a prosperous year ahead.
A call meeting of the Forward Movement Committee Aid Fund at Mission School on 522 So 23rd St is set for Monday evening June 7 at 8 p.m at 741 Grays Ferry Avenue. Volunteers to lend a hand are invited.
The Emanuel A. M. E. Church at 24th and York reports Pastor E. H. Norris returned for a fourth year after attending the Dover Delaware conference. Sunday services at 11 a m and 8 p m drew a large crowd despite rain. The Pastor’s Aid met at Mrs. Katie Price’s home with devotionals by Miss Melvina Horton and a paper by Miss Hellen Battle on Satan Preaching Behind the Curtain. Rev. Norris and other past or worshiped. Miss Blanche Myers was received on probation. The day’s program included Sunday school at 2:30 and evening services with offerings lifted. All are welcome.
La Mott AME Church at City Line and 15th St with Rev H D Brown as pastor announces a conference year start. Sermons preached on Christian Warfare and Ing ratitude. upcoming themes include Christian Faith Modern Thought and Manifestation of our Lords suffering with Communion. A special officers meeting is set for June 14 with named trustees and stewards. Lizzie Hawkins ill crossing into Jewish Hospital, prayers for recovery.
The Union A M E Church hosted a morning sermon by Dr. Cooper with Bishop Turner assisting. Jennie Cooper sang The Palace of the King with organist Mayme Beckett as visitors filled the church. Evening services drew a large crowd and a baptism or joining occurred.
Spiritual Church at 11th Street above Girard Avenue lists Rev. William E Hill D D as pastor. Sunday services at 11 a m and 3 30 and 7 p m Lyceum at 2 p m Song service 5 to 7 p m Weekly services on Tuesday Thursday and Friday 8 p m Open door 11 a m and 6 to 7 p m Spirit delineation at each service Public invited to worship with us.
Instruction warns that unless items reach the office by noon Tuesday they will not be considered in the current issue. Readers are told to look in the issue for confirmation and are advised to avoid inquiries if not visible.
The Union Baptist Church will lay the corner stone for its new edifice at Fitzwater and Martin streets next Sabbath at 3 p.m. The pastor Rev. Dr. W. G. Parks and his congregation are praised for this achievement, aiming to be among the finest owned by colored people in the country.
The St. Paul Baptist Church at 8th and Girard honors Rev. Dr. E. W. Johnson with a $1000 token of appreciation for twenty five years of service. The church notes a historic gesture by a Negro congregation and prays for blessings as he continues his ministry.
A Philadelphia audience hears N C Johns on spiritualism and the inner divine life. The piece covers reverent experiences, love as divine, and moral resolve. It lists Sunday talks at 1 pm at 1528 Bainbridge and services at 530 South 15th Street, with names of speakers and local civic figures.
The Ladies Auxiliary to Shipp Post Veterans of Foreign Wars invites friends to attend a forthcoming Jitmey Party to provide assistance.
Miss Sara Frances Caulk of Darby Pa. died suddenly on Sunday morning after a brief illness. A 24 year old graduate of Darby High School Commercial Department she worked as a clerk at Pioneer Laundry Germantown for four to five years and served six years as secretary for the Household of Ruth of Darby. She was treasurer of Beaux Esprits and a member of the Business Clerks' Association and was engaged to M Alfred Johnson of the Pioneer Laundry. She worked until the Tuesday before her death leaving the office Tuesday evening.
In perfect health until rheumatism of the heart led to death. Funeral services were conducted at Marks Avenue on Thursday May 27 with Rev Hexter and Rev Miller officiating. Members of the Business Clerks' Association Household of Ruth and the Beaux Esprits read resolutions. Pallbearers and floral tributes are listed by name.
The YWCA notes growing publicity in schools and more girls seeking vacation work to fund schooling. Despite cramped quarters, staff strive to help residents and place them in jobs. Visitors include Laura George Dorothy Wells and others from St Augustine School Chapel Hill Hampton Institute and VNI Petersburg. A children’s open air fete is planned for Saturday June 12 with tickets at 25 cents.
Smyrna Delaware May 31 Mr Elwood Johnson saved Mrs Edward George and her daughter from likely death when a spirited horse ran away Friday the 28th Johnson leaped into the carriage and restrained the horse risking his life. Local praise calls for reward and recognition.
Meek oe June 1 Mr Os re James honored host at a gathering for Mr and Mrs Ray Marston of NY. Neighbors and relatives from Norristown include Linwood James Isac Lewis Amy Bessie Marion Marston Pauline Baynes Vivian Ralph Marston Ambrose Fisher Isiah Smith Josiah Gibbe Harry Jones Theodore Ross and Bridgeport command. William Ross, long head waiter, retires to Lincoln Pa. Ray Marston and Otis Walker visit from New York. Mrs Hana Griffin guests of niece Amy Matthews in West Philadelphia. Decoration Day visits noted.
June 1 Bryn Mawr notes report Rev. W J Oliver and wife welcomed back from conference with sermons at both services amid poor weather. Mrs W Oliver attended a Douglass campaign meeting. A three night entertainment by yond Hilton drew a good crowd for the Sunday school. Visitors include C Henderson and Mr Claver. Misses J Welle and A Mason hosted at Radnor Hall May 26 with many attendees listed. Mrs Hillman and others plan summer stays in Atlantic City. Charles Curtis heads to Cape May.
Archdeacon Henry L. Phillips delivered the address at bur porightes town. A pamphlet with the text appeared at the Tribune office priced 10a.
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