Love in June Sunlight and Sacrifice in Faith Sermon
The sermon by Rev. Dr. Wm. A. Harrod, recently returned from a Baptist convention, urged love as an active principle. He emphasized God’s love, the incarnation, and Christ’s sacrifice, urging daily personal proof of love through action and self-improvement. The church recently voted to supply pulpits during July while the pastor’s vacation occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Harrod
New England Baptist Convention
God
Palestine
Memorial Baptist Chapel Services Highlight Summer Rally
Memorial Baptist Chapel Darby Pa reports Sunday services by minister Robt H Pierce with morning and evening sermons. Sabbath school at 2 20 p m, outreach at Emmanuel Baptist Sharon Hill with choir. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday 8 30 p m led by Mrs Wm Franklin. Second Sunday in July set as special Rally asking members and friends to contribute one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. H. Pierce
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Sharon Hill
Fitzgerald
Coles
Wm. Franklin
Rev W F Graham Leads Holy Trinity Debt Burn Plan
Pastor Rev W F Graham who arrived in 1912 from Richmond Va has led Holy Trinity Baptist Church from a $27000 debt to $2075 with 4000 plus members and rising. Mortgage burning planned seven years after his arrival as church raises daily offerings and hosts crowded services with visiting dignitaries and a Patriot sermon for Camp Meade aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Graham
Richmond
William Richards
Jenkins
Vassar
C. E. Phillips
A. B. Vincent
Raleigh
N. C
The
Search Light
Graham
Camp Meade
Eden Baptist Church Services and Events
Eden Baptist Church at Twenty first and Wharton hosts morning and evening sermons by Rev. Thomas P. Wilson and Rev. James Eham. Mrs. Elias plays the organ. A pastor’s Monday preaching at Shiloh Church is noted. Mrs. N Harden has died. Mrs. Williams attended Sunday services. Three services are planned Sunday. Rev. J Sumter will preach once during the week. Mr. J Garvin and Mrs. A White wed by Pastor Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-first
Wharton Streets
Thomas P. Wilson
James Eham
Elias
Shiloh Church
N. Harden
Williams
J. Sumter
J. Garvin
A. White
Wilson
Wesley A M E Zion Church Adopts New Members
Wesley A M E Zion Church welcomed fifteen adults into membership and baptized fourteen children last Sunday. The building fund grows and the whole congregation supports the new church program. Arthur Norris was appointed General Superintendent of the Philadelphia District by the Annual Conference. Several members are ill and summer travelers will still attend church at home. visitors are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church
Liberty
Red Cross
Arthur Norris
Philadelphia
Gospel Revival At People's Metropolitan Church
The People's Metropolitan Church at Fifteenth and Christian streets hosts a Gospel campaign and Bible Institute led by Rev. Dr. J. Douglass Herben. Great interest, open doors, and invites to all. Pastor J. W. Bacon urges friends to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Streets
Our
J. Douglass Herben
People’s Church
J. W. H. Bacon
Pirst Mystical Church Services Listed
Northwest corner 18th and Poplar hosts the Church of the First Born led by Rev. William E. Hill D. D. with Sunday services including 11 a.m. preaching 2 p.m. Bible and Junior Mystic class 3 30 p.m. and spirit messages after all services Saturday evening program invites the public to attend the weekly services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Corner
18Th
Poplar
Treetsa
Church of the First Born
William E. Hill
D. D
Freeman Preaches as Church Announces Summer Schedule
Sunday services continue with Rev Chas S Freeman D D delivering sermons from Romans eight five and Matthew five three. The Tom Thumb wedding by the Sabbath School was a success and a July 7 start time for 12:30 Sabbath School follows the morning service. A July 11 picnic at Hunting Park is planned along with a June 27 Altar Guild drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. S. Freeman
Hunting Park
Altar Guild
Christian Endeavor
Central Presbyterian Church Plans and Services
Rev Dr Armstrong preaches tomorrow at 11. Sabbath School at 12 30. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8. Children's Day exercises praised despite cold weather. Six Cradle Roll names read and two baptisms. A picnic is planned for next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Armstrong
Bethel A M E Church Holds Services and Funeral
Bethel A M E Church saw a large attendance as Pastor R J Williams preached morning and evening. Thirteen members joined the church. Sunday School at 2 PM was led by Charlotte D Reynolds with Mrs Reynolds as assistant superintendent. Allen C E League held evening services conducted by the president. Choir music under W O Castleberry. Funeral for Brother Thomas P Accoe was at Mother Bethel Wednesday 26 inst at 1 PM with Rev R J Williams officiating. Special services tomorrow afternoon. A cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Williams
Charlotte D. Reynolds
Allen C. E. League
W. O. Castleberry
Thomas P. Accoe
Mother Bethel
Union A M E Church Service Notes June
Sunday service at Union A M E Church featured Rev J D Witten preaching in the morning on Genesis 1 1 with emphasis on God's role in life. Sunday School at 12 30 covered Jesus Triumphant Over Death with Rev Robert Davis and three visitors. Evening service at 8 led by Rev Witten on God As Our Friend and Redeemer. Sacred concert invited for June 30 at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Witten
Witten
God
Jesus
Robert Davis
Coleman
Grace Memorial U A M E Church Sermon Report
Grace Memorial services last Sabbath were excellent. Pastor Dr W T Cornish preached on an excellent topic. Sunday School at the usual hour. At 3 30 p m Bishop J F Ramsey preached to the Stewardess Sisters on the text Many Were There. Very beautiful thoughts were advanced. All persons are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Memorial
W. T. Cornish
J. F. Ramsey
Mt. Pisgah Church Sermons and Rally Near July Fourth
Mt. Pisgah Church featured Rev. J. C. Beckett preaching on Justification from Romans 1 1 in the morning and Ruth and Boaz in the evening. Joseph Cornish explained the Christian Endeavor topic with papers by several members. A Ladies Auxiliary concert pleased attendees, and Prof. Harter played Hebrew Melody with Benjamin Cooper on violin. Eight new members joined at the midsummer rally on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Beckett
Ruth
Boaz
Joseph Cornish
Letitia Blay
Anna M. Freeman
W. B. Jones
Walter Walker
Ladies’ Auxiliary of Ushers
D. W. Harter
Mt. Pisgah
Max Bruch
Benjamin Cooper
Large Sunday church activities and Independence Day plans
Presiding Elder H. Davis preached to a very large audience at 11am. 8 and 8 pm Children’s Day exercises drew a large crowd. Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Stewart were entertained at dinner at Mrs. Ella Williams’ home in West Philadelphia. Ardmore prepares a large patriotic demonstration for July 4. Sunday June 30 is Woman’s Day at Bethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VA. H. Davis
C. A. Stewart
Ella Williams
West Philadelphia
Ardmore
Bethel
Brooks Memoria Chapel Sunday Services Schedule
Brooks Memoria Chapel at 1925 Lombard Street lists Rev. E C Young MA minister. Sunday services start with Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. morning prayer and sermon follow. Sunday School and Bible Classes convene at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Memoria
Lombard Street
E. C. Young
Ainister
Special Notice on Summer Saturday Office Hours
The office announces weekend closure at 1 o clock on Saturdays during June July and August to adjust staffing and operations.
New Jersey Community News From Lawnside and Magnolia
Weekend church services featured Rev Collins in morning sermons and Mt Zion and Pleasantville speakers in the evening. Funeral for Mrs Jacob White. Red Cross rooms opened on Mansion Ave. youth sent to Camp Dix. community events include a chicken supper, Cross and Crown Club concert, and a Miss Hannah Williams marriage correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawnside
Magnolia
N. J
Collins
Masons
Pleasantville
Wm. A. Dorsey
Allen A. M. E. Church
Philo
Ushers Association
Wallace
Mt. Zion
Sunday School of
Jacob White
Shelton
Walter Canselle
Richard Williams
Atlantic City
Mansion Ave
Red Cross
Eva Rhines
Edith Bryant
Camp Dix
William Wright
Donald Sadler
Winfield Sadler
Joseph Sadler
Charles Powell
Nelson Shaw
James Jackson
James Butler
Edward Thomas
Mr. Bennett
Lemuel
Mt. Pisgah Church
Cross and Crown Club
Irma Clay
Rhoda Still
Geneva Still
Jennie Williams
Williams
First Quarterly Meeting at Mt Zion A M E Church
Bordentown notes report Mt Zion A M E Church held its First Quarterly Meeting with 10 45 AM preaching by P E Cooper service at 3 30 PM by Rev Bayard of Allentown and 8 PM by Rev Isaac Fisher Five stood for prayer two joined the church and two annexed The day included collections of 5 66 and thanks to visiting congregations from Allen town Crosewick Pensauken and Trenton Education events followed with School No 2 activities led by Prof Henry and Rev Morgan addressing education after which Prof Holloway the Supervisor spoke
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordentown
N. J
Mt. Zion
A. M. EB
P. E. Cooper
Bayard
Allentown
Isaac Fisher
Morris
Julia Jackson
Crosewick
Pensauken
Trenton
Whittaker
Crosswick
Isaac Price
Gibson
Wm.Dorsey
Allen Chapel
Phila
Henry
Morgan
Holloway
Pensauken Briefs Highlight Local Faith and Welfare News
The Pensauken community reports Rev Roundtree inspiring Bethel sermons and Sunday School. Mrs Ollie Wright presided in his absence with Mrs Alice Wright leading the evening service. The Ever Ready Club met at Alberta Jones’ home and the Pensauken Public School closed for war effort thrift stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensauken
N. J
Roundtree
Bethel
Ollie Wright
Alice Wright
New York
N. Y
Florence Hammon
Anna
Bailey
Susie Wood
Mary Jacobs
John Jacobs
Bordentown
Chas. H. Gibson
Wm. A. Dorsey
Ushers Union
Mt. Pisgah A. M. E. Church
Lawnside
Chas
H. Gibson
Ella Butler
Ellen Dorsey
Bessie Collins
Lillie Polk
Anna Butler
Elmer Mayberry
Louisa Collina
Bertha Collins
Nellie Thomas
Mable Butler
Fanne White
George Collins
John Butler
Charles Jones
Oscar Butler
Carlton Butler
Russel DeShields
Wm. Fisher
Sagamore
Maple Grove Park
New York, N. Y
Ruley
West Phila
Thomas Cole
Isam Wilson
Lena A. M. Sturgess
James Jones
Cooper Hospital
Camden
Alberta Jones
Pensauken Ave
Funeral of William E. Davis at Mt Zion AME Church
The funeral for William E. Davis, who died June 18, was held June 21 at Mt. Zion AME Church with Rev. J. H. Morgan presiding. Speakers included Rev. J. B. Yemmens Rev. H. Harris and J. H. Roberson. Casual attendees included Edward Branfield and his wife from Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Persey W. Owens
Barria
Trinity Ame
Return of soldier boys greeted with guards and heartfelt sendoff
A Red Cross contingent led a parade with a large flag, followed by returning soldier boys headed by former Marshal C V Marshal and Comrade James R Cressman. Lodge of Elks served as guard of honor with banners while Rev J H Morgan led the march with two Past Exalted Rulers. Court House reception mixed farewells with tears and smiles as Rev Morgan accompanied them to Camden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
C. V. Marshal
James R. Cressman
Lodge of Elks
Guard of Honor
Order
J. H. Morgan
Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church
J. H. Hubbard
Herman Davis
Fenwick Wright
Soldier Boys
Court House
Rev. J. H. Morgan
Camden
Albert Turner obituary mourned in Wildwood services
Albert Turner died June 21 after a long illness at his Artic Avenue home. The funeral at Asbury A. M. E. Church drew large crowds with clergymen Rev. B. W. Highgate Rev. Dr. Haskins and Rev. Arderer officiating. He leaves a wife two sons a daughter and many relatives. The community, lodges, and church groups extended condolences as tributes were read by Elks Daughters and Odd Fellows. The service included music and sermons at Eureka Baptist and Asbury A. M. E. Church with a Cape May area picnic and regular tributes from several neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildwood
N. J
Albert Turner
Artic Ave
Asbury A. M. E
B. W. Highgate
Haskins
Ardener
Whitesboro Lodge of Odd Fellows and Elks of
Elks
Ruth
Bro. Elks
Robt. Wiggins
Elizabeth Petaway
Bertha White
Odd Fellows
Fred Henderson
Elks Home
Spicer Ave
Viola Foster
Phila
Catherine Eason
B. Cannon
M. Wade
the Tribune
Atlantic Highlands
B. W Highgate
Whitehead
Whitesboro
Miss Whitehead
Samuel M. Glatten
Media
Ida Trotter
Eureka Baptist Church
J. T. Cooper
Mitchell
Stubbs
Ida Mumford
E. Haskins
John Walker
Asbury A. M. EB
Eureka
Cape May
Geo H. Emery
Atlantic City
E. P. Wilson
Pleasantville
Bro. Govens
H. P. Anderson
Douglas Park
G. Smith Lodge No. 100
Gertrude Eyre
Mary Simms
Louisa Johnson
Penns Grove N. J
Wesley Ford
David Allen
Martha Timbers
Mary Faullen
W. Phila
Helen Meyers
Boston
Mary Addison
Annie
R. Wm. Whitely
Orida
Baltimore
Walker Thompson
Mary Owens
Rosa Davenport
Ashland
James Williams
F. Fauntleroy
Arctic Ave
Philadelphia
E. Hursey
A. M. EB
Ladies Aid
Hursey
Household Tips From Old Newspaper Column
Practical advice on testing broom quality by pressing edge to floor and avoiding brittle straw, using newsprint for pressing clothes, vinegar in boiling potatoes to preserve color, and bluing water to brighten window cleaning results. Includes notes on wrapping cracked eyes in waxed paper.
Baked Fish Chowder and Peach Souffle Methods
A recipe describes Baked Fish Chowder layering flaked cod and haddock with potatoes and onion, baked with white sauce and cracker crumbs until browned. It also details Peach Souffle combining canned peaches honey and eggs, baked briefly in a quick oven until set.
War savings and children's summer clothing
Mothers are urged to save materials during wartime, with careful food substitutions for proper growth and light summer clothing for children. Wool, cotton, and leather must be conserved for blankets, medical uses, and military needs, while old garments are repaired and reused to extend resources.
War Time Clothing Tips For Mothers And Children
The article urges saving wool and cotton for war use by simplifying summer garments. It advises cotton clothing for children, minimal washing and ironing, barefoot sandals to save leather, and using canvas shoes. It mentions reducing labor and material use and notes free pamphlets from the Children's Bureau, U S Department of Labor, Washington DC, on child care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Bureau
U. S. Department of Labor
Washington, D. C
New Bulletin on Canning by Mary E Creswell and Ola Powell
A bulletin in the Home Demonstration program announces Home Canning of Fruits and Vegetables No 853. Miss Creswell and Miss Powell note the USDA provides tested, simple conservation methods to every housewife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary EB. Creswell
Ola Powell
South
States Relation Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
War Savings Stamp Campaign Report From Philadelphia
A letter from Mrs. E. B. Leaf dated May 23 1918 reports Baptist Churches contributions totaling 54660 with 1036 raised by the campaign and notes a weekly effort by Mrs Tribbitt. The report will be sent to Philadelphia committees and Washington for record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Leaf
Walnut Street
Philadelphia
Also Mentioned on This Page
First African Baptist Church
Archdeacon Phillips
Holy Trinity Baptist Church
Eden Baptist Church
the People’s Metropolitan Church
Pirst Mystical Church
First African Presbyterian Church
Central Presbyterian Church
U. A. M. E. Church
New Jersey
Susan Wood
Mary Bailey
Anna Dorman
Mary Jacob
Florence Hammond
John Jacob
Maple Grove
Fannie Cole
Tribune
Barden St
Pensauken Briefs
Bridgeton
Wildwood News
Orld
By Erar Terpicce
WAR Savings and Children’s Summer Clothing
Capitol Petroleum
Fred
Burton
Denver, Colorado
Dr. Brown
Arch St. Ta
Bee
Rubin’s
David Rubin
N. W. Cor. Ll. Lir & South
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