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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
2
The First African Baptist Church reports a largely attended Sunday with Rev. Monroe Moore delivering an impressive morning sermon and Rev. Cyrus Phillips at night. Sabbath school will meet after morning services through September. Next Sunday Rev. Dr. William A. Harrod returns to preach both services.
Memorial Baptist Chapel in Darby reported steady worship with morning and evening sermons by the minister. Sunday school was at 2 30 p m, and a porch party hosted by the Rose buds on Thursday and Friday evenings drew good attendance as Mrs Minor of Charlottesville visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Clark and attended the morning service.
Eden Baptist Church on Zist and Wharton streets held Sunday services at 11 a m with a women s day sermon titled Go and Tell Isaiah s Transforming Vision The evening sermon by Rev J Hays used The Spirit of the Lord is upon me On Wednesday night Rev Stone preached Thursday Sister Wilson wife of the pastor and Deacon Crump led a delightful collation for the choir The pastor will preach Sunday Come
Pinn Memorial Baptist Church held a grand Sunday morning service led by Dr. John A. Whitted with Psalms 16 8. A large congregation attended the evening service with John 6 12 and several members expressing renewed dedication. One young man joined. sick members listed. prayers for recovery. Bible classes Wednesday at 6 30 p m prayer meeting Friday. Choir sacred concert next Sunday evening June 24. Trustees plan sanitary improvements with pledges due by July 15.
The Phillips Brooks Memorial P E Chapel on Lombard Street held Sunday services with an 11 am sermon on The Prerequisites of Reaping and an 8 pm missionary service led by Rev Dr Harris. The Brotherhood of St Andrew meets Wednesday the 27th. A Sunday school picnic at Lincoln Park is set for Thursday the 28th. July August sermon series by Rev Young will cover qualities of the Christian Life. Next Sunday includes Holy Communion at 6 am and 8 am, morning prayer and a sermon on The Changing Power of the Gospel at 11 am, with Bible study at 2:30 on The Business Interest in Religion.
St Pauls United Methodist Church held services with Rev. W Brown preaching at 8 30. The reading notes praise and lay involvement. No other events listed.
Morning and evening services drew good crowds at the First African Presbyterian Church. Rev Dr Lee delivered a forceful sermon on the Unchangeable Character of God. A congregational meeting on the 13th approved remodeling plans and women prepared for Woman's Day.
Morning worship at 11 o clock and evening service at 8 o clock. Sabbath school at the usual hour. At 7 pm Society of Christian Endeavor meets with the topic Mission Work in our Cities. Psalms 8711 7. Summer service schedule will be announced soon.
Haven Memorial M E Church at 23rd and Oxford honored Pastor J R Brown with a royal reception and a grand program. Notable guests included Dr J H Scott Rev J T Fletcher Rev F H Butler Rev I W Jefferson Prof D A Brooks and Miss Emelyn Tindley. The congregation presented a purse to Rev and Mrs Brown and other groups showed appreciation. A grand sermon followed by a guest sermon from Rev F J Handy of Montclair N J. The skirmish of the War of Roses ended with White Roses ahead. Two more Sundays.
On Sunday at Holsey M E Church Mrs. Lena Mason and Rev J W H Eason preached in the morning and afternoon services. Collections totaled $97.57 for the day with gifts of $31.00 $26.57 and $40.00. Mrs Martha Wood of Roanoke Va died at her son Alvin Coleman's home Thursday.
Dr J W Eason preached to a large audience on The Divine Tragedy in the morning and Josephs Coat of Many Colors in the evening at Peoples Progressive Church 17th Street Gladstone building. He led a Sunday communion for over one hundred and a 7:30 Christian Endeavor meeting led by Matthew Jordan. Next Sunday he will be at the post all day with children's services at 3 PM.
Bethel A M E Church conducted a school and Bible class taught by Taylor with Mrs Still assisting. The monthly missionary meeting was chaired by the pastor who read an excellent paper. Mrs Senking waited with the society. Next meeting at Mrs Hammond home. Mrs Still secretary. Class at 1 p.m. All welcome.
Presiding Elder J. H. Ringgel led a discourse on grace and mercy while a pastor urged new members. Twenty five Sunday school attendees presented a Children's Day program directed by Miss Julia E. Stanford. Allen C. E. League met at 7. Rev. R. J. Williams preached at 8 with six new church members. Tomorrow at 3, Masonic Fraternity observes St Johns Day at Mother Bethel with Rev. P. Hannum delivering the sermon and Bethel choir and Masonic band providing music.
At 10:45 Rev Leeper preached on wavering faith from Numbers 30 13 describing murmuring spies and the journey to the promised land. Sunday school at 2 30 drew many young men from the South to the church. Evening services included The Balm of Gilead Jer 822 and Saved by the Three Hundred.
June 17 Langhorne Pa Bethlehem A M E Church reports a full day with morning sermon by Rev J Spencer on True Teacher from John 3 2 a testimonial meeting led by H G Miller and Charles Hight and a 230 Sunday school. junior stewardesses heard a Humility sermon by Rev F Bradley. Tri Lumium Lodge 89 Bristol held an annual sermon with offerings totaling 13 09 plus a 4 00 purse to the pastor. choir provided strong music.
Rev J A Browne led services at Ta Mott A M E Church with Sister White from Mt Pisgah delivering the morning sermon to a large crowd. A notable program included readings by Mrs Stella Jackson and a paper by Mrs Fannie Hughes on Woman. total funds raised 63.62. The pastor departed for Wilberforce Monday to serve as a newly elected trustee and plans a fall rally the last Sunday in October to settle the church debt.
The Brotherhood church at 1608 Catharine Street holds Tuesday evening services and Friday sessions at 8 30. The pastor Rev N C Johns is assisted by several spiritual psychics. All are welcome at 530 8th Street.
The Howard High School commencement in Wilmington featured nine graduates receiving diplomas at the Playhouse with Rev. W. W. Lucas delivering the address. The issue notes local deaths and social updates including Mrs. Anna Freeman’s passing, Queen Rally fund results, and various visits and travels of residents with several family updates and church notices.
Mt Pisgah Church reports steady growth with seventeen new members since May and plans for a summer schedule of short sermons and services. Rev Beckett receives a voluntary raise as stewards praise his leadership. July 1 trustees rally and June 24 state leader event feature Rev J Campbell Beckett.
Morris Brown A M E Church on Ridge Avenue near 25th Street announces a Sunday program with a 10 46 a m sermon titled Taking Stock by the pastor, an expected message speaker in the evening, Bible School at 2 30 p m Allen C BE at 7 p m class at 12 39 p m Tuesday prayer meeting Le evening and a Rose Carnival hosted by Mrs M E Robinson last Thursday described as a success.
Mrs Hattie E Gordon evangelist preached at the Ladies Aid on Women’s Day. Rosa Baynard of 1733 W 5th St died Monday June 11 and was buried June 14 at St Johns U A M E church in Chester. A Grace A M E Zion Red Letter day featured Rev H L Young and a candle rally. Perry Coursey hosted a wedding reception for William H Hawkins and wife at 718 Wilson St with a birthday observance, music, and a large guest list.
Smyrna Delaware June 18 observance included morning sermon by Rev J A L Porter and an evening program by children. Afternoon thanksgiving service held by G U O F G F No 2541 and Household of Ruth No 1818. Senior guests from nearby towns attended.
A list of practical tips for laundry and cooking. Use a small lump of arnd root in rinsing water to scent blouses and handkerchiefs with violets. When thickening puddings, add dry sugar to cornstarch or flour before combining to avoid lumps. Adding a tablespoon of bluing to laundry water brightens whites. Favor granulated sugar for meringue and vinegar in wash water prevents color bleed. Iron while damp for best results.
A collection of historic kitchen recipes detailing prune dessert, stuffed mutton with bread crumb layers and cheese sauce, boiled salad dressing with olive oil and eggs, and stuffed tomatoes with macaroni. Includes steps, quantities, and oven times for each dish.
Housewives seeking to reduce canning due to sugar cost can use boiling water to preserve fruit without sugar. Canning without sugar requires fresh fruit and proper sterilization in boiling water for 10 to 30 minutes, then sealing, wrapping, and storing in a dry cool place.
Special care in canning asparagus preserves mineral salts. Blanching directly in boiling water wastes nutrients as the blanching water is discarded, so the guide recommends preserving the blanching liquid or processing method to retain value.
The Ocean House advertises its ocean front location with wide windows and a beautiful view of the sea. It highlights the setting as a draw for guests seeking sea access and relaxing surroundings.
The guide explains steaming asparagus for ten to fifteen minutes before canning. After washing and cutting, steam over boiling water, plunge in cold water, and pack in jars with one teaspoon salt per quart. Seal loosely, then sterilize ninety minutes in a wash boiler, sixty minutes in a water seal, or twenty-five minutes in a pressure cooker at fifteen to twenty pounds.
Paschall Pa June 19 report notes St Johns A M E church rally Sunday raised over two hundred dollars toward church debt. Rev G W Matthew of Washington D C conducted a mid summer revival for Rev Daker’s congregation with fifteen at the altar. Wedding bells loom on Upland street near 70th.
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