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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
2
Rev Dr Wm A Harrod led Sunday services after attending the New England Baptist Convention in Boston. Attendance was large with several baptisms. He will preach next Sunday morning and lead Holy Communion in the evening before taking vacation in August during church repairs.
Memorial Baptist Chapel in Darby Pa held regular services last Sunday with Pastor R H Pierce delivering both sermons. The minister attended an Edge Hill invitation in the afternoon. Sabbath school met at the usual hour. Next Sunday includes morning and evening preaching. The Tom Thumb wedding on Thursday evening proceeded well and participants Eva Spence Virginia Randolph receive thanks.
Eden Baptist Church on 21st and Wharton hosted Sunday services at 11 AM with Rev. Thos P Wilson as pastor. Rev Wesley led prayer after the sermon on the theme a kingdom divided cannot stand. Rev Little preached at night with prayer by Rev Lancaster. Brother Monroe visited during the week and the choir gave a splendid concert. The pastor will be on hand Sunday inviting all to hear him.
Regular services held at Pinn Memorial Baptist Church with Dr J A Whitted delivering the morning sermon from Psalms 47 9 A Sunday school session led by F F Harvey and a sacred concert in the evening featuring remarks by Dr C A Lewis A Red Cross Bible class collection and a Friday prayer meeting invite Rev J L Lewis of Media to conduct the meeting First Sunday morning sermon by Dr W A Creditt and communion at the evening service All are welcome
The church editor visited Edge Hill and attended a live testimony meeting at Antioch Baptist Church. Rev J B Brandon presided with Rev Dr Creditt Rev Williams and others present. Creditt preached on the Lord s Supper and the Master s suffering to the attentive audience.
The Mt. Pisgah Church morning sermon by Bishop Heard pastor in the Eighth district used Isaiah 35 to discuss the Gospel dispensation and ransomed returning home. Sunday school runs 2 30 to 3 30 during July and August with Mary Hill and Bianche Thompson assisting during Frank H. Rodgers absence. The evening sermon by Rev L F Martyn from Washington on Advocate emphasizes Jesus Christ as Chief Advocate. July 1 trustees summer rally includes three services and a union service with Ward St John and Arnett. six members join Mt Pisgah: Anna Williamson Lulu Jones Rachel Dine Ardelia Jones Viola Lasier Jacob Lasier.
Bethel A M E Church on Bartram Avenue Lansdowne Pa held a grand trustee gathering with Rev E H Norris as pastor. Paxson preached at 11 pm and the pastor at 8 pm with Miss Fiadie Taylor joining the church and a large Sunday school. A quarterly lesson review by Mr Legarr, new choir under Mrs Still Brown, and 2 30 pm Sunday school followed with communion. All welcome.
A notice states that church correspondents will observe July 4 as a legal holiday with closures and adjusted services.
Rev G W Offiey spoke at the morning service with a large crowd and seven new members joined the church. A 3 pm Masonic service honored St Johns Day with Sir Knight G Grant Williams as master of ceremonies. The Knights Templars Band received an eighty four dollar drum as a gift from four Commanderies. Mrs Rebecca Cassady died Sunday morning. funeral at her home Wednesday. Pastor R J Williams to preach tomorrow. Light Star Lodge Hod Carriers meet at 3 pm.
Mrs Lena Mason preached both morning and evening at Holsey C M E Church. Morning collection 21.30 with Sunday school at usual hour. Rally day at Mt Zion C M E Sharon Hill 3 30 led by Rev Knox with large delegation. roll call and subscriptions. Evening sermon by Mason. one member joined. total day collection 66 90 including 3 60 for Red Cross. Bishop Carter visited en route to Newark.
Haven Memorial M E Church at 23rd and Oxford with Pastor J R Brown hosts a quarterly love feast and a Sunday rally. District Superintendent Dr J H Beatt preached at 10:80 and a sermon on Helpfulness followed. Epworth League debate and summer schedule updates accompany preparations for the Philadelphia District convention in Atlantic City June 27 28 with Haven delegates named. Communion Sunday marks the rally’s final day. War of the Roses calls all to do their bit.
Varick Memorial A M E Zion Church at 19th and Catharine streets marks its ninth anniversary with morning sermons by Rev. G M Oliver and Rev J Harvey Anderson editor of Star of Zion followed by an afternoon union quarterly meeting sermon by Rev H B Blount and an evening sermon by Rev M L Blalock. Monday features preaching by Rev J F Butler of Zoar M E church with all invited.
Peoples Progressive Church at 17th and Annin streets held morning sermon by Rev J W H Hason. In the afternoon the pastor and congregation visited Rev Lamb's mission for joint Children's Day exercises. Next Sunday morning and evening preaching by the pastor. Six members joined that day. Collection reported good.
Morris Brown A. M. E. Church on Ridge Avenue near 25th Street reports a coal rally last Sunday with strong turnout. Sunday services include 10:45 a.m. preaching by the pastor on Heroic Service, 8 p.m. sermon by Rev. Haywood, Bible school 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Allen C. E. at 7 p.m., and July 8th Bishop va. Johnson preaching at 11 o'clock.
St Pauls United Methodist Church at 1206 Plar Street held preaching at 11 30 with a pastor sermon from John 21 15. Sunday school began at 9 30 and was well attended. At 7 30 Christian Endeavor was conducted by Rev assisted Rev Short. a name Friday night.
The First African Presbyterian Church held a Woman's Day with Rev Dr Lee and Rev W F Graham leading services. Four persons publicly professed faith, and the ladies collected $72 through two offerings. The day highlighted the church's reforms and addressed economic status of colored women. Evening service concluded the day before repairs moved worship to the YMCA building at 1724 Christian Street.
Rev W E Griffin preaches at 11 am and 8 pm the last evening service until September 2. Sabbath school at usual hour. Christian Endeavor Society studies lessons on Wednesday evenings in July and August. Topic next Wednesday, Little Things that make or mar. Possible no evening service July 4 due to holiday.
Rev Leeper preached to a large Allen A M E Church congregation on Sunday night about Gideon and the 300 who won with God’s help. He urged members to support the church and trust in God. Services were at 10 45 a m and 7 45 p m on July 1st with the sermons The Heavenly Rest and The Sayings of Christ.
St Michael and All Angels Church at 48th and Wallace in Philadelphia lists July August and September services. Weekly schedule includes 9:30 am holy communion 10 am Sunday school and 11 am choral sermon with 8 pm evensong on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saints Days. A patriotic 8 pm service tomorrow features Chaplain Holsey with a flag gift from James G. Davis of West Philadelphia.
The Phillips Brooks Memorial P E Chapel on Lombard Street near 20th held Sunday services with a sermon on The Business Instinct in Religion. An anniversary reception for the minister included Miss L C McClane and a purse presented to Rev Young. A parish picnic occurred at Burlington Island Park and sermons begin July 1 with a schedule of Holy Communion and prayers.
The Church of the Brotherhood holds evening services daily and Friday evenings at 15th Street, led by Rev. N Johns with several assisting spiritual psychics. All are welcome.
Opportunity Circle of the Kings Daughters and Sons and Associate Adts for The Good Shepherd Children's Mission School urges support for a July 26 outing at Strawberry Mansion. All ticketed children may attend. donors asked to send contributions to listed committee members including Mrs. Irene Seay and Miss Marie A. Montier, treasurer.
Miss Margaret Phillips hosts Philadelphia Ardmore Norristown Chester Media guests for a belated birthday. Rev W H Edwards joins Masons for St Johns Day at Bethel. Red Cross Leaf Auxiliary organizes in Media with Philadelphia speakers. Mrs Ruby Hicks mourns mother Mrs Roper. services and sermons noted at Campbell Trinity Siloam and Mt Zion. Community Garden Association and Union Guards visit Media as Harvest Home plans and July 12 events unfold.
Miss Bea enjoyed an outing with Mrs. Sarah Edward Mr. Granville Ravane and Miss Susie M Warner in Haverford Pennsylvania. A baseball crowd watched a game ending with a 14 to 1 score.
Ardmore notes report the organization of the Negro women of the Main Line into a Red Cross chapter at Mrs. Margaret Beasley’s Greenfield avenue home. President is Mrs. Arthur Harrod. Additional items include local visits, social gatherings, and reminiscences of Edith Ross and Maude Jackson, with community updates from Ardmore and Bryn Mawr.
Paschall Pa June 25 a double sermon will be preached at St Johns A M E church Sunday evening at 8 pm by Rev G W Matthew of Washington DC and Rev P Daker. They will use the same text with each speaker preaching thirty five minutes. The Washington divine selects Revelation 1 13 17 Stand up and be a man. The revival closes. Community notices record local guest visits and Sunday school officers.
The Layton Home for aged and infirm persons celebrated with a mortgage burning at Bethel A M E church on June 21. Notables including Martha A Bayard and Lawyer L E Wales spoke, music by Prof. M T Sterling, and thanks to E Reed for helping raise the last 2000 dollars. Several local residents attended and neighbors noted well wishes and updates on nearby events.
In the Real ef Praca and Rebun estate section an ad notes a house for sale. The listing includes basic details and pricing cues typical of local property notices.
A recipe item describes egg and pickle rice salad in lettuce nests with a mayonnaise or substitutes, plus salmon and cucumber sandwiches using butter sour cream and celery salt on cucumber rounds. Also includes a Cherry Tapioca dessert with cooked tapioca, cherries, sugar and whipped cream topping.
Helpful hints cover cooking and cleaning tips. Parafin grease prevents sticking, kerosene removes ink spots, peas in pods burst to lift peas, leftover vegetables suit luncheon salads, iced tea prep tips, and carrot preparation steps.
Gardeners are urged to sow late, nonperishable crops such as beets and carrots for storage after frost. Beets to Detroit Dark Red or Edmonds Blood Turnip suit June 15 to July 15 sowing with 18 inch rows and careful thinning for ongoing harvests. Carrots store well and should be sown two weeks earlier than beets with careful thinning for a steady supply.
The article discusses planting times and varieties for turnips such as Danvers Half Long and Chantenay with White Egg as a recommended option. It notes parsnips and oyster plant may mature in fall if planted late, and that onions should be planted early April for productivity with a small area now for winter use. Regular weeding and weekly cultivations keep soil loose and aerated.
Smyrna Delaware reports a large opening crowd at the annual camp meeting at St Paul U A M E church with four conversions and six new church members. A later civic gathering featured Governor Townsend urging enlistment, and several local men enlisted. Also noted are gatherings of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth and a June 21 dinner honoring Miss Mabel Bailey with guests from nearby communities.
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