Attendance Notes From Local Churches
The report cites strong turnout at all services last Sunday with Rev W B Reed of Waterbury Conn preaching both morning and evening in the pastor Rev Wm A Harrod's absence. Harrod attended the New England Baptist Convention in Asbury Park N J. Next Sunday Harrod will preach both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Reed B. PD
Waterbury
Conn
Wm. A. Harrod
Ph. Dol
New England Baptist Convention
Asbury Park
N. J
Harrod
Church Services Highlight Visitor Attendance and Classes
Sunday services went well with the minister leading the morning sermon. Sabbath School hosted many visitors and welcomed two new members Mrs Ward was assigned to the small boys class and Mrs Jordan from Morton joined. B Y P U session at 7 30 featured Miss Lassie Clark as president. Rev Jones from Miller Memorial Church preached a strong sermon. Next Sabbath Rev Robt H Pierce will preach morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Jordan
Morton
Lassie Clark
Jones
Miller Memorial Church
Eden Baptist Church to Hold Three Sunday Services
Eden Baptist Church on 2tet and Wharton Streets led by Pastor Thomas P. Wilson held morning services and a 3 p.m. session with remarks on Sabbath School work. Next Sunday will feature 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 8 p.m. services with Rev. Eham preaching. A district mass meeting for the convention will be at 3 p.m. on the fourth Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton Sts
Thomas P. Wilson
Eham
Monumental Baptist joins Pinn Memorial service in union
Last Sunday Pinn Memorial Baptist Church held morning service by Dr John A Whitted from First John and reported increased Sunday School attendance. At 3 30 p m a union service with Monumental Baptist Church took place and plans announced to return visit in July. The rally raised 1100 00 with a candle light pew rally by Hoba bits led by Agnes Taylor netting over 50 for the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Whitted
J. M. Moses
Monumental Baptist Church
Monumental
Agnes Taylor
Whitted
Browns
Camden
N. J
Literary Society
Congress of Literary and
Holy Trinity Church Members Attend State Baptist Convention
Rev W F Graham and wife attended the Baptist State Convention in Asbury Park New Jersey. Rev Eham and ministers led the Lord s Supper and evening services. The B Y P U met at 630 pm led by Theodore F Moore. Twelve new members joined and offerings reached 271 35. Rev Patterson spoke at Mantua Baptist Mission and Morning Star Baptist Church reported progress under Rev J J Herris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Graham
Asbury Park
WN. J
W. H. Skipwith
A. M
John Mitchell, Jr
Eham
Robinson
Thompson
W. R. Patterson
Theodore F. Moore
Graham
Mantua
Gist
Parkeside Ave
Morning Star Baptist Church
J. J. Herris
Thig Church
Phillips Brooks Memorial P E Chapel Services Invite
The Lombard Street chapel reports fair attendance at Sunday services with the minister in the pulpit. A corporate meeting for St Andrew chapter and the Daughters of the King is set for Thursday the 27th. Sympathy is offered to Mrs Elsie B Taylor and to Mr Charles Martin for recent losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Young
Mystical Church Services at Northwest Corner
Mystical Church at the northwest corner of 18th and Poplar streets. Church of the First Born. Rev. William E B Hill D D pastor. Sunday services 11 a m preaching 2 p m Bible and Junior Mystic classes 3 30 and 7 p m preaching followed with spirit messages at all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
18Th
Poplar Streets
Church of the First Born
William EB. Hill
D. D
Riverside church rally seizes strong Sunday turnout
Last Sunday Pastor Rev. R. J. Will James preached both services to large crowds with many unsaved seeking prayer. Accession tally was twenty six. Sunday School led by Superintendent and Ebenezer Williams spoke to children. D A Hart presided C E League. Choir offered a fine musical program. Class leaders Plate Rally raised over 125 dollars. Potts led with Mason and Williams close behind. Sister Laura Hunter, mother deaconess, died in Audubon New Jersey. Rev. Dr. Williams conducted funeral Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Will James
Ebenezer Williams
Allen C.E. League
D. A. Hart
Charles H. Potts
D. James Mason
R. J. Williams
Laura Hunter
Audubon
N. J
Dr. Williams
Union A. M. E. Church Service Highlights June
Union A. M. E. Church at 16th and Fairmount Ave held a morning worship led by Rev Witten from Matthew 6 28. Mrs Laura Griffen improves after illness and Mrs Noles from Florida joined the church. Sunday School conducted by Rev Robi Davis at 1230 p m. July and August schedules announced. A C E L meeting at 7 pm discussed Cooperation with the Sunday School. Union Booster Club program at 8 pm featured Mr Brock of Durham School stressing youth activity. solos by Misses Alice Anderson and Katie Graham. Rev Spencer Carpenter's June 12th lecture praised. Do Nothing Club or Service Club noted for effective plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
16Th
Fairmount Avenue
Witten
Laura Griffen
Noles
Florida
Robi. Davis
Coleman
Union Booster Club
Brock
Durham School
Alice Anderson
Katie Graham
Spencer Carpenter
Do“Nothing Club
Service Club
Mt. Pisgah Church Sunday Services and Growth
Rev. J Campbell Beckett delivered two discourses at Mt. Pisgah Church Hebrews 11-5 and Psalm 1. One conversion at the evening service and nine joined the church. total eighteen new members in two Sundays. Queen’s Contest elected Mrs Sydney E Beckett. Nine new members named. Sunday School to start July 8. A C E B activity noted. Clerk Jacob Pentock leaving for Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Campbell Beckett
Frank H. Rodgers
Allen Christian Endeavor
A. C. EB
Mt. Pisgah
J. C. Beckett
Jennie Marshall
Chas. Flowers
Jefferson D. Lawson
Jno. Williams
Bessie Jackson
Loretta Davis
Chas. Brown
Jno. Waltower
Elizabeth Woolford
Chas. Dolman
Sydney E. Beckett
Jacob Pentock
Washington
Mary A. Massey
Allen A M E Church Mock Conference raises funds
At Allen A M E Church the Mock Conference raised 129.00 with fifteen bishops appointed to solicit funds for the Trustees Annual Fall Rally. Members are urged to raise at least 56.00 each. The pastor preached at 10 45 and 7 45 services and the Daughters of Allen presented Mrs Leeper a silver tea set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handy
Herdiey
Rumsey
Allen
Leeper
Wonderful Club
Sisters of Isis
Wesley A M E Zion Church Pastors Rev Hannum Sees Growth
The church reports unprecedented peace harmony and prosperity with large crowds at services. Rev Hannum leads a thriving ministry with new converts weekly. Children’s Day observances included an 11 o’clock service, school program, and afternoon events directed by Prof Clarke and music by Mr Rodgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hannum
F. A. Clarke
Wm.Rodgers
Hall
Sermons Stir Congregation and Missionary Society Formed
Rev Chas 8 Freeman preached two sermons on The Road to Happiness drawing large crowds and prompting several enrollments. Mrs Henrietta Peters inspired Home and Foreign Missions leading to a missionary society organized last Wednesday evening June 12th with officers Elizabeth Freeman President Mamie Jackson Vice President Harriett Grant Secretary and Sarah Sawyer Treasurer. Meetings set for the second Tuesday each month at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Freeman
D.D
Henrietta Peters
Elizabeth Freeman
Mamie Jackson
Harriett Grant
Sarah Sawyer
Treas
Presbyterian Ministers Conference
Faith Presby
Germantown
Armstrong
Central Presbyterian to Observe Children’s Day Program
Tomorrow Central Presbyterian Church will mark Children’s Day with a special program including class exercises choruses vocal and instrumental solos and the Cradle Roll under Mrs Anna Jones. Advanced Boys classes directed by Mrs Evans and Miss Titus will perform and invited speakers are expected to take part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Jones
Evans
Bethel A M E Church Lansdowne Pa Sunday Services
Bethel A M E Church on Bartram Ave Lansdowne Pa led by Rev E H Norris reports strong Sunday School attendance and active Bible study taught by Mrs Sadie Legarr. Members plan a street car carnival for church benefits and a Lawn fete on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansdowne
Bartram Ave
E. H. Norris
Sadie Legarr
Still
Wright
Harry Legarr
Sorden
Lucy Still
Briscoe
Legarr
Hammond
Howard Sing
Robt. West
Camp Meade
Jeremiah Holland
Bishop Hammond
People's Metropolitan Church Services Draw Crowds
The People's Metropolitan Church Services at the Peoples were largely attended Sunday. The morning sermon by the pastor focused on the theme Hidden.
Revival Opens with Young Preacher at Union Church
At 3 p m William Fisher 15 a Livingstone College Salisbury N C preached to a record communion. He preached again at 8 p m More people communed than ever in the church’s history Sunday June 23 Rev Dr J Douglass Herben National Evangelist begins a great revival Hear him for yourself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Communion Service
Wm. Fisher
Livingstone College
Salisbury N. C
Our Church
J. Douglass Herben
Mind power and body in harmony sermon in Pensauken
A long religious meditation urges that God created man as spirit, not matter, and that the mind should lead the body. It promotes training of thought and self mastery to build health, courage, and optimism, with notes on community visits and local family updates from Pensauken and nearby towns.
Brooks Memorial Chapel Service Schedule 1925
The notice lists a morning prayer and sermon from 11 a.m. the first Sunday of each month with Holy Communion, followed by Sunday School and Bible Classes at 2:30 p.m., and Evensong and Sermon at 5 p.m. A welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Memoria
Lombard Street - Ee
Services Mark Asbury A M E Church Day in Wildwood
Large crowds attended morning and evening services at Asbury A M E Church Wildwood N J with Rev B W Hite preaching and the junior choir under Mrs McGlotten. Afternoon Children Day exercises drew many visitors from Eureka Baptist Church and later worship at Atlantic City visits.
Sermon Arts Framed At Mt Pisgah Mt Zion Services
Lawnside and Magnolia N J June 18 Mt Pisgah church held morning services with Rev Collins delivering a fine sermon from Psalms 1246. Sunday school met. superintendent absent, Mr Ige presided. Evening service drew a good crowd and Rev Martin of Atlantic City was to speak at Mt Zion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawnside
Magnolia
N. J
Mt. Pisgah
Collins
St. George
Ige
Mt. Zion
Tain Wel Ak
Martin
Atlantic City
Pensauken Briefs Highlight Local Services and Camp Dix Leaves
The Pensauken brief notes a Sunday meeting with Rev Roundtree at 10 45 and Rev Yemmens from Mt Laurel delivering sermons at 3 30 and 8. A day’s receipts and an ice cream festival on Mrs Gertrude Butler’s lawn supported the Trustee Board. Five more young men left for Camp Dix. local families hosted visitors and attendances across numerous towns in New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roundtree
Yemmens
Mt. Laurel
N. J
Moses
Gertrude Butler
Camp Dix
Pensauken
Min Jones, Jr
Clarence Sorden
David Sorden
Daniel Green
Samuel Johnson
Haven
Annie Anderson
Law
Miss Gibbs
Lawnside
Mabel Butler
Martha Amos
Julia Ray
As B. Cole
Lillian Collins
Nee Palmer
Media
Margaret Jones
Atlantic City
Ella Butler
Matilda Thomas
William Anderson
Howard Anderson
Edward White
Philadelphia
Thomas B. Cole
James Jones
Annie Dorman
Fannie White
Robert Sheppard
John Hawkins
Susie Woods
Evenin
Sire Louisa Anderson
Herman
Camden
Effie Ringgold
Merchantville
Hancock
Richard Adams
Nellie Thomas
Annie Butler
Ellen Dorsey
Woodbury Social Visits Mix of New Jersey and Delaware
Woodbury records show visitors from Philadelphia Bordentown and Trenton including Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Rev and Mrs George Dickerson, Misses Uta Hammond Lillie Mason and others. Mrs Etta Buchanan spent last Thursday in Philadelphia while Mrs Fisher hosted guests and relatives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury
N. J
Wilson
Philadelphia
Ju Fisher
Thomas Gibson
Bordentown
Ethel Howard
D. A. Fisher
George Dickerson
Middletown
Del
Chas. Goldman
Long Branch
Mies
Lablonde Johnson
Trenton
W. W. Johnson
Etta Buchanan
Relaves
Uta Hammond
Lillie C. Mason
Messrs
James and
William
Woodbury Socials and Local Sports Report
Brother of Miss Marcella Wells visited in Woodbury with Miss Wells as she prepares for Ocean City summer. A dinner hosted by Mrs. Enoch Victor at Julia Fisher’s residence included Mamie Jenkins, Alice, Mattie Johnson, Katie Moore, Nellie Allen, Blanche Coe and others. Phils defeated Rapid Transit 7 to 2. Evergreen Hall A A bulbs young talent under Acting Manager Harris aiming for a fast season. Union of Colored Churches of Woodbury convened at Bethlehem Baptist Church with sermon by Rev S E Harris and sizable collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcella Wells
Woodbury
Ocean City
Edward
Atlantic City
N. J
John Frisby
Carpenter Street
John Grattan
Irene Williams
Julia Fisher
Enoch Victor
Mamie Jenkins
Alice
Mattie Johnson
Katie Moore
Phi Pa
Nellie Allen
Blanche Co
Alonzo Ee
Phils
Evergreen Hall A. A
Harris
Colored Churches of
Bethlehem Baptist Church
E. Harris
Mt Zion A M E Church notes Riverton J past week
Mt Zion A M E Church in Riverton N J had a Sunday morning sermon by Local Howard Johnson followed by class led by Thos Roumble with Howard Conwell and Howard Washington. In Beverly Rev A G Casper preached and choir performed. Mrs L V Shepherd and Mrs Timothy Johnson drove down from Beverly with Mr G Madison. Mrs W F Green visits Germantown Philadelphia. Mrs E K Brown returned from a week in Washington DC now at 302 Front Street. Mrs Homer Johnson returned from New York and Mt Clair visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverton
N. J
Mt. Zion A, M. BE
Howard Johnson
Thos. Roumble
Howard Conwell
Howard Washington
A. G. Casper
Beverly
L. V. Shepherd
Timothy Johnson
G. Madison
W. F. Green
Germantown
Philadelphia
E. K. Brown
Rae, D. C
Ms. Brown
Front Street
Homer Johnson
New York
Mt. Clair
Burlington High School Commencement Holds Fr iday Exercises
Burlington New Jersey reports the June 14 commencement for the 38 graduates at the high school with three Black seniors Ethel Stockston Alice Ford and Jonas Parker. Eight grade graduation notes indicate a move to the high school for several students. The news mentions visiting Philadelphia relatives and a sick list for Fred Forman. The A M E Zion church held children’s day exercises with a dress of flags and flowers and a Sunday school orchestra led by Mrs. Ethelersdith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
N. J
Burlington High School
Ethel K. Stockston
Alice O. Ford
Jonas P. Parker
Igh School
Isaac
Philadelphia
Baynard
Fred Forman
West Philadelphia obituaries and community notices
West Philadelphia readers learn why last Saturday’s Tribune copy arrived late. Local deaths recur as Mr Weston Hunter dies after illness. pastors report strong worship and generous offerings across churches. Social visits include Cyril Mickins from Camp Dix and Lil Nettie Harris’s ninth birthday celebration at 3728 Irving Street with family tokens and piano music.
Evening Meeting at Reg Nar Center Sets June 35 Date
Miss Beat rice R Welch of 4223 Fairmount avenue married Edward-ot sburg on June 8 1918 at Probate Scoutee Rev J C ADiamond pastor of Site Baptist Church. White Rock B Y P U laments losing faithful Corey bound for Camp Meade. Mrs Madison mother of Deacon Madison at 682 Budd street recovering. West Philadelphia remains active and alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regnar
Beatrice R. Welch
James L
Georgie Jeh
Fairmount Avenue
Edward — Ot “Sburg
J. C. Adiamond
Site Baptist Church
Joseph M. Flippins
Petersburg
B. Y
P. U
White Rock Baptist Church
Orey
Camp Meade
Fens
Madison
Deacon Madison
Budd Street
West Philadelphia
Somerville Notices From June Gathering
Mrs Eliza J Preston of Aberdeen Md called to Philadelphia to aid her sick son Eugene Preston who is improving J Huie Preston left Camp Meade for France Rev W J Byrd appointed pastor to Waters Church Philadelphia Mr William Friend ill Mrs Nettie Thomas of Hurluch Md visited mother Mrs Marie Ceaphar and hosted relatives Mrs Mary Brown of Norwood entertained cousins Carrie and Elsie Johnson from Philadelphia Miss Jennie and Mabel Hen of Philadelphia visited aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Charles Bonds on Norwood Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Friend
Beechwood Street
Nettie Thomas
Hurluch
Marie Ceaphar
Nitha Thomas
Mary Brown
Norwood Street
Mise Carrie
Elsie Johnson
Thompson Street
Philadelphia
Jennie
Mabel Hen
Charles Bonds
Wayne News Highlights Church Services And Local Notices
Wayne Pa June 16 Services at St John s AM EB Church were well attended with a morning and evening program Sun i was also well attended at 10 AM The Memorial Literary Philadelphia visited the Sipe the Tuesday After the program and refreshments were served All had enjoyable evening Ms Julia Ward organized a ladies band to be named 8&8 Golden Band Beatrice 8 daughter of Mrs W Dennis Wayne and Samuel Young were married by Rev J St Ford at Mr Dennis residence June 12 Holmes made a trip to Plainfield Thursday visiting his mother Miss Idonia Washington and her mother of Cambridge Mass visiting Mr and Mrs J G Holley Mt Pleasant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
Pensauken
Merchantville
Annie Benson
Amelia Wilson
Cooper Hospital
George Moore
Angora
Raymond Jackson
Madie Gibson
New Steps
John White
Jim Forten
Philadelphia
de Forten
H. Gibson
Ana ‘Emily
William Still
Ome Dix
Vernon Vincent
Augustus Vincent
Clar—_ E Russell
Harris
Sam
Haddonfield
Baltimore
E. J. Miller
John Lewis
Nelson
Morrisville
Louise Young
Rec En
Oscar Jones
California
France
Rutledge Miller
Aaron Sadler
Atlantic City
Wallace
Lemuel
Lillian
James Campbell
Ethel Roe
A. N
Viola Brown
Lillian Ith
Allie
Read
William J. Brown
Camden
Smith
Camp Upton
Charles Thomas
Nelson Perkins
Hannah Miller
Wade
Jacob
Ethel Watts
Washington, D. C
Tribbett
Charles Cooper
Ushers’ Union
Mt. Pisgah
Beatrice
W. Dennis
Wayne
Samuel Young
J. St For
Idonia Washington
Cambridge, Mass
J. G. Holley
Mt. Pleasant
A. Davis
L. Trent
M. Harris
W. Phila
P. Demby
Hamilton
Macedonia Baptist Church
St. John A. M. BE
Mamie Brown
Elsie Butler
Bessie Ray
Vashti
Lilian Harris
Alice Oode
Virginia Kirg
Annie Montague
Lissie Pryne
Alice Martin
Emma Aldridge
B. W. Holmes
Emma Huber
Sarah White
Magnolia Hyman
Angel of Light
Alice Young
Angel of Darkness
Migse Geo Lipscomb
Macedonia
Cary
Trenton
Beott
First Baptist Church
Scott
Genevieve Spaine
Batchelor
Berry
Had
Ketone Paston
Julia
Paschal
Community notices and church rally at Macedonia Baptist Church
Paschall Pa June events include gatherings hosted by Mrs R Grobes and Mrs A Davis with guests from Felton St and West Chester. Rev Cary from Trenton preaches at Macedonia with a large turnout and supporting rally led by Mrs Genevieve Spaine. Grand total donations for the day reach 61.70 as the group invites more members to help.
Also Mentioned on This Page
First African Baptist Church
Eden Baptist Church
Pinn Memorial Baptist Church
Holy Trinity Baptist Church
Phillips Brooks
P. E. Chapel
Mt. Pisgah Church
Central Presbyterian Church
the People’s Metropolitan Church
Archdeacon Phillips
New Jersey
Wildwood
Asbury A. M. E
B. W. Hite
McGlotten
Eureka Baptist Church
Poenchind
Phillipians
Rainer
Caw- Gen
Wiggins
Capeay
W. Walker
Ethel Gunter
Ruth Joyner
Anat Visit Baptist Church
Haskins
St. Matt
St. Matthew
Phi
James der
Corp
Holloway
Virginia Billups
Eva Everitt
Baptis Church
Wen
Ida Mumford
Florence Forman
Mumford
We Avenue
Turday
Visit Baptist Church
Lavinia Ford
Annie H. Brown
Pennsgrove
Virgie Haywood
Bowden
Fred. Wilson
G. Gardner
Arthur Hudson
Davis Avenue
John Walker
Eva Ev
Arctic Avenue
Viven Foster
James Nicholas
Bessie Mitchell
Philphia
Wilfred Simmons
Nelson Lee
Geethee
Avenue
Tribune
Pensauken Briefs
Woodbury Items
Burlington News
Weston Hunter
Haverford Avenue
Dwelle
North Penn
Staggverte Stewart
Katharine Hall
Mie Allons
Katharion Hall
Sarah Nich
Ora Arve Georgie Dikes
Nts Sige
Sat S Townsend
Na Walker
Mabel Brown
Ollie E. Richards
Ludlow
Astor
Lai Fule
Virginia Murray
Ludlow A
Ube
J White
Susie
Ellen
Ambert Cottegs
D.C. Turday
Chacon
Mittom
Sommerville News
Wayne News
Paschall
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