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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
2
Sunday services were led by Pastor Herred both morning and evening with a notable attendance. The Sabbath school met at 2 36 p m and several members joined the church during the day. The offering was good. Next Sabbath services will be as usual. Several members are ill including Mrs Chas H Sanridge and Mr George Frisby the choir master.
Our services on Sunday met expectations. Rev Robi H Pierce preached both services while Rev Mr Jones of Miller Memorial was absent due to his wife’s illness. Sabbath school gathered at 2 30 pm with good attendance and Rev and Mrs Coles attended briefly. Wm T Pierce, the minister’s brother, spoke at both services. Next Sunday the minister will preach in the morning and a visitor will speak at night.
Dr J A Whitted presided over usual services with morning sermon and baptism. Sunday school at 2 30 pm featured remarks by Asst Supt Jas F Williams praising the school. Evening service included a brief sermon by Rev P H Matthews and Children’s Day exercises delighted attendees. Four joined, two baptized. Friday prayer meeting held. Next Sunday Dr J M Moses and Monumental Baptist church choir will lead a special service.
Deacon Wm Richards led an 6 am prayer meeting with many attendees. At 11 am the church was full as Dr Graham preached and many joined. 2:30 pm Sunday school led by John Mitchell Jr. 6:30 pm B Y P president Theodore F Moore led services and 8 pm sermon drew a large crowd. Two converts and $150.35 collected.
Wesley A M E Zion Church confirms Rev Alexander Hannum for a third year amid strong support. A building fund is started for a new church as 26 members connected with the church. Children’s Day events are planned with special sermons and a city wide preacher lineup. The Christian Endeavor Society shines and a male female quartet contest favors the women. The Sons of Wesley and Ladies Auxiliary praise ongoing leadership. Several members are on the sick list and prayers are offered for recovery.
Northwest corner 138th and Poplar streets announces Church of the First Born with Rev William E Hill D D pastor. Sunday services include 11 a m preaching 2 p m Bible and Junior Mystics 3 30 p m preaching and spirit messages. weekly services Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday evenings 8 p m public invited.
The People's Metropolitan Church on Fifteenth and Christian reported a high attendance Sunday with services from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The 11 a.m. sermon by Pastor J W H Eason was titled Hidden Secrets and a union communion followed at 3:30 p.m. Dr A Hannum of Wesley Church will preach the sermon at 3:30 and President James L White will lead the 7:30 p.m. program The famous boy preacher of the era was noted in attendance and activities.
Rev. Chas. Freeman leads a day of worship and activities. Morning sermon on honoring father and mother. Sabbath school discusses Progressive Christianity and presents Bibles to punctual members. Evening children's exercises attract a large crowd. Mrs. Peters speaks Wednesday. Tom Thumb wedding planned for June 20. Sunday services include preaching at 11, Sabbath school at 2:30, communicants class at 4, Senior C. E. at 7, and evening service at 8.
The church sets 11 o clock for worship and 12 30 for Sabbath school with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8. Children’s Day exercises postponed from tomorrow to Sunday the 25th feature a children led program.
Grace Memorial United Methodist Episcopal Church reports well attended services last Sunday with Dr W T Cornish preaching on Put on a soldier s armour from Eph VI. The church held Sunday school at 1 pm and evening services with Bro Ricks and Bro Lewis assisting and Bro Floyd L Tomlinson speaking at 8 pm due to the pastor s indisposition. The day’s collection was good.
The Holsey C M E Church features three new members joining after sermons at 11 am and 7:45 pm with collections totaling 56 00 47 00 and 77 00 summing to 181 00 for the rally fund. Visiting ministers include Rev J H Frazier Rev N L Johnson Rev Madray and next Sunday Rev G M Oliver will lead at 3 30 pm for rally purposes.
Reverend R J Williams led morning services drawing many worshippers and an altar appeal drew fifteen converts. Mrs Sadie Fennell directed a children day program while Allen C BE League held evening services and one young man was converted. Sister Annie Nies died Monday. funeral at the church Thursday with Rev Williams officiating.
Mt Pisgah Church reports a strong communion service last Sunday with Rev J Campbell Beckett preaching on Heavenly citizenship. Children’s Day actions led by Lulu Wilson. two new members joined and ten more across the day. baptisms occurred. receipts were large with 320 communion.
Brooks Memoria Chapel at 1926 Lombard Street presents a Sunday timetable led by Rev. E. C. Young M A minister. Services include 8 a m Holy Communion 11 a m Holy Communion on the first Sunday only morning prayer and sermon at 11 morning Sunday School and Bible Classes at 2 30 p m and Evensong with a sermon at 8 p m. A welcome to all.
Union A. M. E. Church held a Sunday sermon by Bishop Johnson on 2 Kings 6, followed by communion. Sunday school at 2:30 led by Rev. Robert Davis, with Children’s Day program and four new members joining. Miss Ella Brown of New York visited. Union Booster Club program set for June 16. The pastor and members mourn Mr. Teal’s family loss. Class No. 2 to miss him but remember his kindness.
The office will close at 1 o clock on Saturdays during June July and August.
At the 10 45 service last Sunday Bishop Tyree Rev J B Stansberry and Chaplain Hart worshiped with the congregation. At 2 30 the Children s Day exercises were held in the Sunday school. Mrs Julia Purnell Mrs Eva L Johnson Mrs M B Fickland and Miss Sadie K Johnston supervised departments and prepared programs praised. Receipts totaled 31 66. For the year the Sunday school is flourishing.
The Lombard street chapel marks its fourth anniversary with a trio of sermons by Rev. J DeW Perry and Rev. Geo F Miller. A 2 30 p m Sunday service includes Sunday school and Bible classes. Evening worship features Rev E C Young and a sermon on Deed and Creed. Activities include Daughters of the King and Boy Scouts next Thursday.
The speaker argues that humans crave desirables beyond material wealth and that true ownership is mental and spiritual. Emphasizing Emerson and St. Paul, they urge filling the self with good to overcome world evils and move from inharmony to harmony through idealism.
W H Sterling attended the death of his mother aged 93 on the fourth at Chester. The Camden U A M E church member had been converted in childhood. Rev Ezekiel Smith officiated. Also reported is a June 2 marriage of Robert Trusty and Mabel Cook at 741 Cherry Street conducted by Rev C H Harmon.
In Pennsauken a large Bethel congregation heard Rev Roundtree preach from Mark 9 37. Children’s Day exercises were held with Mrs Wood leading Sunday school. Receipts totaled 19 12. Rev and Mrs Dorsey and Mr and Mrs Cole attended Temple University commencement in Philadelphia. Tomorrow features Bethel quarterly meeting with a 10 45 am love feast and sermon.
Mrs Elizabeth Smiley died Monday at 3 am in Pensauken aged about 79. Born near Philadelphia in 1841 she moved to Pensauken as a girl and remained active in church until illness. She leaves three sons two daughters two sons in law and two grandsons with services at Bethel led by Rev Roundtree and burial in Pensauken Cemetery.
Services at St Pauls AME were well attended with Rev H A Ivey preaching at 10 45 a m and children’s day observed at 8 p m Evelyn Margret Thompson christened by Rev Ivey Visitors included Miss Henrietta Byrd Mrs Rachel Manning and Mrs Jacobs from Atlantic City Mrs Clara Green Miss Edna Hill and Miss Lillian Henry joined Mrs M B Collins for a Sunday afternoon visit Mt Pleasant Baptist under Rev Payne hosts revival with Mrs J C King from Frankford Pa preaching at 11 30 a m and 8 30 p m plus a 3 30 p m sermon by Rev E F Mortis of Ashbury EB presiding over union choirs Mrs King to remain a week prayers requested for church success Several residents visited Philadelphia and Warner and Lester Collins were honored at a Saturday party with a guest list including Reginald Williams Lawrence Williams Charles St Clair Haywood Fields Irene Rosela Vivian Monk and others.
Wildwood reports active church life with Angel Visit Baptist and Eureka Baptist services, Children's Day events, and rallies for mission work. Local visitors from Philadelphia and nearby towns joined choirs, with multiple church programs, social events, and upcoming Children's Day programs noted. Community clubs and schools also publicize socials and vacations.
Practical guide for economical feeding focused on families with children. It advises budgeting meals by bread and cereals milk fruits vegetables and limited meat eggs and fish, plus careful purchasing, sanitation, and storage to prevent illness and waste. It notes use of milk heavily and suggests fireless cooking and batch reheating to stretch supplies.
Readers are advised to discourage moths by placing perfume on pumice among garments and sharpening knives with fine sandpaper. A fading fabric can be boiled in a boiling cream of tartar solution for whitening, shoes can be waterproofed with beeswax and mutton dripping, and carpets refreshed by sweeping with hot water and turpentine to deter moths and restore color.
The article argues feet receive less care than hands and influence facial expression. It recommends daily baths, softening calluses with pumice, and massaging with mutton tallow. Pre-massage foot baths use tepid water with borax or witch hazel for cleansing.
Instructions for Sour Milk Corn Bread Barley Baking Powder Biscuits and Pineapple Pudding with detailed measurements and steps. Includes mixing dry ingredients, adding sour milk and eggs, baking times, and mold cooling guidance.
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