Local Notes From Downingtown Community Gathers News
Mrs Addie Fields and Mrs Mary Kirk return from Media after attending the Tent Sisters 39th anniversary. Local visits include Miss Maud Peterson and Mr Herbert Ray with Wm Carter. Several residents listed for work, illness, travel, and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downingtown
Addie Fields
Mary Kirk
Media
Louisa Tramery
Renie Thomas
Harrisburg
Mary Johns
Mamie Johns
B. Maxwell
Avondale
T. Watson
Coatesville
Frank Clark
George Warnick
Harry Warnick
Kie Henderson
Bethel Church
St Robert Pleasant
Maud Peterson
Philadelphia
Herbert Ray
West Chester
Wm. Carter
Joe Gatewood
Wm. Loney
Parkesburg
Paul Flowers
Richard Wright
Camden
N. J
Mary Wesley
Charles Wesley
F. G. Benson
Exton
Wm. Brown
Tribune
Palace Harper Shop
Sabbath Services and Youth Training Plan Highlight Church Activities
Services on last Sabbath were attended and the church prepared to meet dues. Rev. Dr. Harrod preached both morning and evening. Children’s Day exercises at 2 30 showed improvement under Robt. Troy and Stewart. Rev. Dr. Johnson of the New England Convention will preach Sunday morning and a great afternoon meeting will be held with Organ Club leadership. The church plans youth training and a new juvenile church to govern and strengthen church polity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrod
Messrs
Robt
Troy
Stewart
W.ip Johnson
New and Baptist Convention
Organ Club
Promin
New England
Memorial Baptist Chapel Darby Plans Rally and Services
A local notice from Memorial Baptist Chapel Darby describes past Sabbath attendance, a Children’s Day program, and featured singers and recitations. It invites members to rally on June 25 with Rev. William A. Harrod, praising community support and urging kindness and caution against gossip.
Mt Zion Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Services
Rev C W Gregory led a 6 am prayer meeting with attendees, 6 30 am sermon from a 6 11 text and baptism, 3 30 pm union service by Rev Chambers with a brief sermon on the death savior, Children’s Day in the evening, then 6 am Sunday morning worship, 8 pm Wednesday prayer meeting, and 8 pm Thursday literary event.
Sermon Highlights at Pinn Memorial Baptist Church
Dr. John A. Whitted delivered the sermon last Sunday morning at Pinn Memorial Baptist Church. The service included Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with good attendance, children’s services, and music by Lillian Dennis and John Morgan. Visitors from Monumental Church attended, ushers held a union meeting, and the week closed with a prayer meeting and plans for next Sunday's sermons by visiting speakers at the New England convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Whitted
Sister Dennis
Jas. F. Williams
Agnes Taylor
Alva D
Lillian Dennis
John Morgan
Miss Bell
Dearden
Killgore
Chas. Wing
Wm E. Miller
Ware
New England
Trinity Sunday Services At St Augustine Church
The St Augustine Episcopal Church on Columbia Avenue invites all to observe Trinity Sunday with services. Communion at 9:00 a.m. morning prayer and sermon at 11:00 a.m. School at 12:45 p.m. evening prayer and sermon at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday service at 7:00 p.m. All welcome, Rev Henry B McDuffy, priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Avenue
Morner
Henry
McDuffy
First African Presbyterian Church Services Noted
Sunday services at the First African Presbyterian Church drew fair to good attendance. Morning sermon by Mr A E Henry of Lincoln University focused on Pentecost power. Evening sermon by Rev J W Lee D D preached on the Spirit of Man. Sunday school met 2 30 p m with Children Day plans moved to late June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Henry
Lincoln University
J. W. Lee
Central Presbyterian Church Children Day Observance Program
Tomorrow at 11 o clock the Central Presbyterian Church will hold Children Day with a program of recitations and songs. Sabbath school at 1:30. At 7 p.m. the Christian Endeavor Society meets on The Usefulness of Good Cheer from Jno 16 23 33. At 8 p.m. preaching on Bacial's Feeder Vision. Wednesday evening prayer meeting topic The old rotten rugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
Jno
Baekial
Eden Baptist Church Rev Thos P Wilson Sermons and Baptisms
Pastor Thos P Wilson preached at Nicetown Nazarene Church on Sunday morning and led communion at 1635 Wharton Street that night. New members received at Friday meeting. one convert discussed baptism. Prayer meeting Fridays at Neighborhood House 1808 Garnett Street. The pastor promotes pamphlet The Monarchs of Darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. P. Wilson
Nicetown
Nazarine Church
Wharton Street
Neighborhood House
Garnett Street
Wesley M E Zion Church Sees Emotional Communion and Farewell
The Wesley M E Zion Church held a large communion service marked by fervor as the pastor preached on unity and righteous living. Rev Florence Randolph delivered a strong evening sermon, and a grand farewell reception is planned for Dr Wallace and his wife on June 19, as he departs to the conference in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley A. M. E. Zion
Florence Randolph
Jersey City
Womans Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Randolph
Wallace
Wesley
Washington
Emanuel A M E Church Sunday Services and News
Emanuel A M E Church at 24th and York streets lists morning preaching by Rev A R Fisher at 2 30 Sunday school and 8 p m evening service Also notes Rev E H Norris attended annual conference and wishes for his safe return Women worshiper Mrs Sarah Tillman attended service Master William Freeman injured by a horse and hospitalized Mrs Annie Norris visited members of Emanuel during cree and was glad to see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel A. M. E
24Th and
York Streets
E. H. Norris
A. R. Fisher
Sarah Tillman
Norris
Emanuel
William Freeman
Woodstock Street
Annie Norris
The Church of the Crucifixion Whit Sunday Services
The 11 a m service drew a large crowd as the rector gave a sermon praising the Holy Spirit. Evening prayers at 8 p m and address by the rector drew growing attendance, with Trinity Sunday on June 18 noted for Holy Communion and Sunday school. Rev. Robt. H. Tabb, Rector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt
H. Tabb
Phillips Brooks Memorial Chapel Services and Classes
Phillips Brooks Memorial Chapel on Lombard Street between 19th and 20th streets held Sunday services with sermons on Gods Departure Unrecognized and And who is my neighbor. An Alpha Bible Class meets Tuesdays at 8 pm, Rev Young to lead from Tuesday the 20th. Next Sunday includes Holy Communion at 8 am and 11 am prayers and sermon by Joseph P Wilde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lombard Street
Young
Joseph P. Wilde
Holy Trinity
Williams Temple C M E Church Sunday Services and Activities
The Williams Temple C M E Church reports the pastor preached both morning and evening with a 7 45 message titled A Real Leadership. Epworth League led by Miss Mary Harris. Sunday school at 230 led by the superintendent. Boy Scouts meet Thursday evening at the parsonage. Pastors Aid meets Tuesday evening at Mrs Fatkins 1334 South Patton Street. A reception by W T C M E Church members is planned for Wednesday evening. Violet Sewing Circle meets Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Mary Harris
Boy Scouts
Pastors Aid
Varick Temple Sunday Services and Missionary Events
Sunday morning prayer meeting runs 6 30 to 7 30. At 11 Rev J W Eason preaches from Luke 22 10th verse The one thing needed. Sunday school at 2 30. Rev Mrs Florence Randolph pres of the W H and F Missionary Society of A M E Zion Church preaches at 3 on Preparation for Service. At 8 the pastor outlines The Cross in Discipleship. Next Sunday Mens Day Bishop J Caldwell will preach at night and the pastor’s subject is The Motive Power of Civic Improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Eason
Florence Randolph
W. H. and F. Missionary Society
A. M. E. Zion Church
J. Caldwell
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Phillips Brooks Memorial Chapel Services Schedule
Episcopal memorial chapel on Lombard Street between 19th and 20th holds Holy Communion at 8 a. m. and 11 a. m. with sermon. Sunday school and Bible classes at 3 p. m. An 8 p. m. service and sermon occur each Sunday with Holy Communion on the first and third Sundays. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Brooks
Memorial Chapel
Episcopal
Lombard Street
St Marks United Methodist Church Welcomes Pastor Return
The officers and members at large celebrate the pastor's return and expect progress this year under divine leadership. Public invited to midweek and Sunday services, prayer meeting Wednesday, class meeting Friday, Sunday school and youth groups listed. Rev. Amon Ince is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marks United Methodist Church
10Th Street
Christian Endeavor
Smith
Amon Ince
St Matthews United Methodist Church Service Report
The St Matthews United Methodist Church on 18th Street below Lombard reported large attendance at services last Sunday. The pastor preached morning and evening and Bishop J. St. Jordan attended the evening service as presiding elder A C White was stricken with paralysis last Thursday. Rev A B Williams signs the invitation for public attendance and member cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthews United Methodist Church
18Th Street
Lombard
Mt Matthews Church
J. St. Jordan
C. White
A. B. Williams
Church of the Brotherhood Mis sions and Services
Spiritualist church notes Friday missions at 530 to 15th street and at 117 Lloyd St Chester Pa with new songs and long services. Wednesday and Thursday evenings include spirit messages and lectures conducted by Rev N Cc Johns pastor. Healing listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brotherhood
15Th Street
Lloyd St
Chester
America
Sons of Earth
N. Cc. Johns
Rev Carpenter Returns for Sixth Year in Episcopal Appointments
The Philadelphia Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church adjourned voting Chester as next meeting site. Rev E Byrd of West Chester is named presiding elder of the West Philadelphia District, succeeding Rev J R Williams. The report lists multiple district appointments including G Bivens in Wilmington and W H Hexter in Philadelphia. The Rev David S Sincore is noted as a missionary of the conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Chester
E. Byrd
West Chester
West Philadelphia
J. R. Williams
Evans Tyree
W. H. Davis
Bethel
R. J. Williams
Lancaster
F. T. M. Webster
Norristown
J. R. Reed
Langhorne
Frank Bradley
Norwood
W. P. Graham
Devon
R. F. Wright
Ardmore
C. W. Stewart
Middletown
Oberlin
M. Buckey
Media
W. H. Edwards
Ward
H. Y. Arnett
York
J. L. H. Watkins
Marietta
E. P. Sterling
E. P. Bruce
Oxford
W. J. Douglass
Columbia
G. Dorce
Phoenixville
J. H. Young
Lebanon
Charles Morton
W. B. Williams
F. T. Mebster
Union
H. H. Cooper
C. C. Dunlap
Chambersburg
J. C. Burbage
Darby
Hudson Waters
Shippensburg
W. C. Lively
Wallace Spriggs
Morton
R O. Napper
Paschall
P. Daker
Mechanicsburg
W. P. Brown
Wilmington
Dover
Del
T. J. Oliver
G. E. Dickinson
East Fredericka
J. H. Lees
Camden
Circuit
W. H. Daniels
Clayton
M. J. Jackson
Concord
W. M. Brown
New Castle
C. W. Satchel
David S. Sincore
Philgenera
Women’s Day Planned at Camden Church Service Schedule
Scotts A U Church in Camden announces Women’s Day on Sunday June 18 with Sister Bell from Philadelphia preaching at 11 am. Sunday school at 1 30 pm, afternoon service 3 30 pm, prayer meeting 5 pm by Spencers Singing and Praying Band, Y P S L meets 7 pm, and Sister M Fletcher of Philadelphia preaches at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Fletcher
Philadelphia
The Holy Cross Spiritualist Church Services and Lectures
The Holy Cross Spiritualist Church at 1528 Bainbridge Street holds regular Sunday and Wednesday services. Pastor H. E. Douglass M O leads lectures with eminent spiritual mediums and psychics. all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Cross Spiritualist Church
Bainbridge Street
H. E. Douglass
M. O
First Mystical Church Sermons and Rev Hill Update
The First Mystical Church on 11th Street near Girard Avenue held services each Sunday at 11 a.m. 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Rev Hill preached from Romans 8 Life More Abundant and 1 Cor 12 9 Diver's Gifts with a strong turnout. The church awarded rings to two members. Dr Hill has been ill but is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
11Th Street
Girard Avenue
Hill
Diver
Earth
Heaven
Dr. Hill
Ground Breaking for Mt Carmel Baptist Church
A large crowd gathered Monday afternoon at Fifty eighth and Race streets for the groundbreaking of the Mt Carmel Baptist Church. Dr A E Atkins stated the debt was cleared and the new edifice costing about fifteen thousand dollars will, with furnishings, total around twenty thousand. Speakers included Rev Hughes of Germantown Rev S J Jones Macedonia Baptist Rev Brown Methodist and Rev Pierce Memorial Baptist Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Race
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
Ae Atkins
Atkins
Hughes
Germantown
Macedonia Baptist Church
S. J. Jones
Methodist Church
Mr. Brown
Robt. H. Pierce
Memorial Baptist Chapel
Darby
Notice of Philadelphia Tribune subscription policy change
The Philadelphia Tribune announces a new paid in advance subscription policy effective June 15. All subscriptions will be discontinued at expiration and those in arrears must renew immediately or be canceled due to rising printing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philadelphia Tribune
Coatesville Children Day Services Highlight Local Church
In Coatesville on June 13 the Hutchinson's Memorial AME Church hosted Children’s Day events. Rev. Ezekiel Smith preached at 11 am, with Sunday school, a trial sermon by Claude Wilson, Christian Endeavor, and Children’s Day exercises led by Sister Maggie Salusbury. Community guests included Rev. Ezekiel Smith and W. E. Giles of New York. One member joined in morning worship. two local girls are set to graduate June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatesville
Hutchinson’s Memorial A. A. M. E
Ezekiel Smith
Claude Wilson
A. M E
Parkesbury
Spencers League
Christian Endeavor
Maggie Salusbury
Arthur Jackson
W. E. Giles
New York City
National Casualty Insurance Company
Detroit
Wm. Brown
Mildred
Estella White
Coates Street
Wm. Bass
Philadelphia
Clarence Gray
Geo. Jefferson
Frances Bryant
South 19Th Street
St. Pauls M. E
Harrisburg
Munsing
Peking
China
Haston Mission
Sarah Johnson
Popular Street
U. A. M. E. Church
Hannah Jackson
Louisa Jones
Laura Burton
Carrie Fields
Media
Meor
Lilly
The
Valley Lodge No. 59
7Th and
Hunter Streets
Fraternity
Gene
Liberty Band
West Chester
W. G. Butler
Merchant Street
Board of Education
Community Notes From Wayne PA Church Events June
Sunday religion and social news from Wayne community. St Johns A M E and Second Baptist reported strong attendance with sermons by Bro George Thomas and Rev W H MacLean. Local residents attended dinners and celebrations while students Anna Holmes and Laura Holmes were noted for graduation plans. An accident near Wayne injured a rider. several visits and gatherings were listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Long
A. C. Mackall
V. Flemmings
Anderson
D. Euells
Elizabeth Brown
Elizabeth Mackall
A. Berry
Anna Dean
Elizabeth Tunnell
Philadelphia
G. R. Spady
Wayne
Laura Holmes
Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant Grammar School
Miss Holmes
Berwyn High School
Ellen Lucket
Anna Jones
Callahan
Mackall
Daniels
Misses Jones
M. Pearson
E. Goffin
E. Green
M. Smith
Rebecca Smith
George Thomas
Morris Gallaway
Elizabeth
Baltimore
Anna Holmes
Newark
Del
Redmond
Holmes
Miss M. Williams
J. Wright
M. Herring
H. York
E. Mackall
Mr. Hampton
Berwyn
Germantown News Notes and Local Obituaries
Germantown Pa June 14 residents and visitors include Rev T H Jones from Ridgway NC guests of Mrs L B Enerls and Mrs Eliza Pain visiting Chestnut Hill. Local deaths include Mrs Mildred Jackson Mr Henry Burk and Mr Brockenborough Briggs with services and interments at Merion Cemetery Plainfield Cemetery and Oxford NC. Berean Students and Joseph E Hill School event draws families and community from Chestnut Hill Coatesville and Germantown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
T. H. Jones
Ridgway
N. C
Philadelphia
L. B. Enerls
W. Coulter Street
Eliza Pain
Northumberland Co
James Cooper
Chestnut Hill
Oliver Pennington
Boston
Ala
Bertha Briggs
Pulaski Avenue
Moses Buckner
Collom St
Beverly Jenkins
Mahalia Knight
Kenyon Street
Philadelphia Hospital
Main Street
Minnie Gordon
Ellsworth Street
Mildred Jackson
James Jackson
E. Haines Street
Germantown Hospital
Holcomb
Oxford
Albert D. Johnson
Lieoud
Olivia Johnson
Magnolia Avenue
W. Johnson
Merion Cemetery
Henry Burk
Plainfield
Berean
Madelie MecDole
Coatesville
Joseph E. Hill School
M. B. Roland
Household Health Hints and Time-Saving Tips
A collection of practical domestic advice covers cleaning stains with salt borax and hot water, using recycled umbrella ribs as plant supports, raisin enhancements for salads and baked apples, proper bread storage, mold prevention on fruit jars, ventilation for the kitchen, and keeping moths away with turpentine-saturated blotting paper. Includes thrift tips for sewing snaps and a humorous, old fashioned temperance exhortation on eating habits.
Fashiondom Notes on Veils and Summer Wear
Veils in leaf green hex mesh with a sprawling leaf pattern and velvet leaf turban are showcased. Washable summer whites dominate, with white suede street shoes and matching white suede buttons to complement leather trims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acord
Pennsylvania Negro Women’s Clubs session in Chester
The thirteenth annual session of the Pennsylvania State Federation of Negro Women's Clubs meets at Calvary Baptist Church Chester August 2 3 4 1916. Clubs owe ten cents per member by July 15 1916 and delegates must send names to Mrs Lillian Crawford to arrange homes. Dates required for three days board at one dollar. Ruth L. Bennett president Mattie E. Carl secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania State Federation of Negro Women's Clubs
Chester
Calvary Baptist Church
Central Avenue
Second Street
J. R. Bennett
Lillian Crawford
West Third Street
Ruth L. Bennett
Mattie E. Carl
4Th Avenue
Altoona
Kitchen Cabinet Yeast Rolls from Squash Mixture
Mix cooked squash with sugar and salt. Heat milk and butter to dissolve yeast. Combine with flour to form dough, knead, rise, shape into rolls, rise again, and bake 25 minutes in a moderate oven.
Harlequin Jelly Delight
Divide into three portions and dissolve gelatine in a pint of boiling water. One part with pineapple juice, one with orange juice, one with stout wine? Wait the source says wine? Please note: the text mentions wine? This item describes making green pink and orange jellies with three fruit juices and colorings, then chilling and serving with a syrup of the three juices and whipped cream.
Strawberry Whip Dessert Guide
Whip one pint of double cream until thick mash a coffee cup of strawberries strain seeds and fold into the cream. Sweeten with sugar. Crush macaroons in a frappe glass top with strawberry whip and garnish with a ripe berry.
Ten Commandments Of Summer Diet Rules
A brief guide outlines summer eating habits to aid digestion and avoid heavy meals. It warns against three large daily meals when hot weather challenges the body and stresses lighter, regular intake.
Filled With Cross Stitches Centerpiece Embroidery Feature
An article describes a han centerpiece with cross stitches and Kensington stitches. The 28 to 30 inch piece features rose motifs arranged in groups around linen. Small cross stitches fill petals and leaves. Kensington stitches border edges. lace trim enlarges the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
The Wise Housewife Prepares For Summer
A guidance piece by Diana urges preparation in home and daily routines to meet heat, health, and work demands. It stresses springtime readiness, orderly homes, light clothing, and planned nutrition, exercise, and environment to prevent illness and boost efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curatio
Bere
Coon
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Downingtown News
Pirst
African Baptist Church
Web
Parker
Reuion
Irene Franklin
Irene Clark
Robert Clark
Richard Edwards
Helen Wilson
Cassie Clark
Lidia
Drew
Mrs. Edwards
Horntown
William A. Har
Phila
Nul Darby
Dr. Harrod
Penn Hall
P.em
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Pinn Memorial Baptist Church
St. Augustine Episcopal Church
First African Presbyterian Church
Central Presbyterian Church
Eden Baptist Church
Emanuel A
M. E. Church
Varick Temple
St Matthews United Methodist Church
Rev. Carpenter
the Holy Cross Spiritualist Church
First Mystical Church
Wayne PA
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