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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
4
A lead editor argues the country needs churchgoers and urges Christians to recruit friends to attend services. It portrays newspapers as allies in a broad public campaign, praising church attendance as a path to moral civic virtue and stronger American citizenship.
The article notes religious ads are generally accepted in newspapers though some appear between burlesque content. It mentions a Jewish commentator Samuel Hirshberg of Milwaukee and discusses church advertisements on Sundays in connection with progress and industry in the religious press.
Presbyterians discuss raising the 1917 budget at a church meeting in the chapel. Members debate fund raising goals between 94,000 and 85,000 dollars and solicitations are noted. Mr Shotwell is mentioned among those involved in securing funds for the Italian mission and other causes.
Have charge. If Bille Sunday workers meet at 11 00 murp at 0 45 and Eadestor Society's wee ston in the evening at 7 00 for the evening service Rev Herring will preach. Mon fies of sermons why thin subject fine his oying. The Popular Man.
Rawdont and Sehiah were drawn by Amemiiyman William in a historical selection, with the event noted in the record. The text records the names and the action of drawing, preserving the period tone of the source.
In South Plain, under the overdress by S Ser, a door award will be mastered. The event details appear terse, listing locations and roles with limited readable names and a focus on a formal award under supervision.
A morning service at Park church will feature Sunday com row team with a member recently from Philadelphia. The group plans a New York campaign soon and will speak at Keeton Church, followed by several other events in the near future.
An evangelistic service is planned forPark Avenue Baptist Church on a Saturday night. A crowd is expected as a large attendance is anticipated based on the OCR text fragment. The event features a program arranged for the occasion.
The regular gemi monthly meeting of the Church of the Heavenly Rost was held with Wells known New York Dietitian Vall addressing men on the high aim of loving and reducing. Dr Tyler remarks on parish work and a neighborhood gathering of the Grace church auxiliaries featured Rev J P Trier, missionary bishop of North Dakota, speaking at afternoon services.
A group of Plainfield locals, keen on the previous spring campaign, traveled to New Brunswick last few days to hear Reverend Vale resign. Reverend Vale, longtime pastor of Second Reformed Church in Somerville for about 40 years, has reportedly agreed to take up a new role in Knoarile, Tenn, with his retirement effective soon.
One of the state’s largest World Wide Guilds gatherings will feature a banquet at First Baptist Church on Friday night with members from Union County and nearby towns. The program, directed by Agnes Cheever, aims to include several speakers on women’s work.
Members of Morriw Memorial M E Church Maplewood invited by Rev Charles L Walworth to suggest sermon topics for a series. They seek subjects of interest including biblical ethical social and domestic issues to shape a working faith and engage the heart.
The Pastor's Aid Society of the First Church will hold a reception for Rev Charles E Her and Mrs Her on January 16 in the church parlors. Trustees and elders invited, ministers and wives extend invitations. Guests should RSVP to Linda Cave at 542 East Front.
A ragged, overheard report describes a speaker explaining how illiterate aliens threaten the country, with notes on education methods for adults and evening classes. The piece mentions Sunday school superintendents from Union County, a prayer meeting at Monroe Avenue church, and plans for church-based evangelistic services led by Rev. Charles B. Herring.
The Mission at a local church drew many attendees for a series of Jesuit talks led by Father Stanton. A Monday evening sermon on Sin was highlighted, with Stanton stressing that wealth cannot match righteousness and that serving is essential. He also discussed Hell’s terrors and the moral stakes of life.
Reverend Dr. Jake Mare and other ministers address about border security and military speed versus civilian effort. They criticize delays by the Guard and call for stronger unity with Japan to mobilize the nation if needed.
The Volunteer Bible Class of Park Avenue Baptist church met Monday evening to elect officers for the year. Grace Elming, Hallek. Mrs. Birney Hudson named teacher and Mrs. Niefyke as president. Officers include Mrs. A Gantelli vice president, Mrs. Wikeansing second vice president, Mrs. Barrett secretary, Mrs. Spangenberg nonint opt secretary, and Miss Carrie Dunham motherwide. Committees planning Sunday school and church services were discussed. offerings totaled around $200 to missionary work and $50 to garment fund. Rev Bambet fondlemay of Now York will preach under auspices of the Women’s Home Mission.
A fragment urges going to church as a remedy for sin and hypocrisy, arguing that church attendance strengthens godliness and provides consolation for sinners. It emphasizes daily worship and notes some view church as essential for moral renewal while others doubt its efficacy.
Missionary societies plan a ruby anniversary service in Porto Mileoj to extend work in Central America. The day includes a memorial for an Italian missionary at Milburn and a focus on training and sick-missionary support. Northern New Jersey expects strong participation from Baptist churches and many societies. Prominent speakers are set for an all day session with busy committees coordinating details.
Local church notes recap yesterday service at St Mi with Hiram Troau and the women’s guild. Plans for future entertainments, Sunday lectures at Hotel Me, morning and evening services by Rev Burrill, and new member classes are mentioned.
A local group met Monday afternoon at Rev. H. Ste G. Burrill’s home to discuss English religious topics and a project titled Aly Spirihaay Pilgrimage. Attendees included Mrs Ad Record and several Plainfield residents.
A meeting of the First Baptist church group was held in the church parlors at evening. Attendees reviewed time rental matters and transacted routine church business.
Parishhouse group and New Christian Endeavor Union prepare activities for Christian Endeavor Week beginning January. Presidencies and union programs coordinate events across the county and city.
A new organization of the First Presbyterian church will be formed tomorrow afternoon at the home of Miss Dorothy Britten on East Front street. The girls of the church will organize a Waiting Circle led by Sister Gwild.
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