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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1950
Page
6
A brief note on William Cowper the poet and hymn writer famed for Walking With God and the Olney Hymns compiled with John Newton in 1779. The piece recalls Cowper’s life from birth in 1731 at Berkhampstead through bouts of melancholia, and his Olney partnership shaping Christian hymnody.
Philip Bernstein of Rochester will be principal speaker at the State Fair Coliseum Sunday September 3 as part of a joint religious program New York State Fair Pauses Before God. A 1000 voice mass choir will perform under John Clough with Leo Fisselbrand and Dr Bernard Carp assisting The program includes many church and synagogue groups from Syracuse and surrounding areas and marks Bernstein previous roles with the Jewish Welfare Board and Allied Army religious activities.
Mrs Wava LaDUCG will speak at the First Spirituale service tomorrow at dist Church 3385 Oakwood Ave Star ing. A reception and meal will be served after the sermon at OO PAL pierces WHT.
A fragmented OCR text notes sermons themed around prayer to be preached at Easter by church leaders. It mentions Bishop Ne Wey and Pastor Gott Pow in Tartheetas and references upcoming services and speakers.
The New York Seventh Day Adventist Conference announces its annual camp meeting at Union Springs Academy from Friday to Saturday August 26. A planning committee led by Melvin N Skadsheim of Syracuse oversaw preparations with elders Jacob Reiswig Vance LaGrone Harry Base John Bohner Frank Aldridge and Clarke Dilts assisting. Nineteen Syracuse delegates will attend the biennial officer election and speakers from the General Conference and noted groups Voice of Prophecy and Kings Heralds will perform. Services at the local church will run at their usual Saturday hours during the gathering.
The Rev. Dr. John H. Willis will deliver the first of a two sermon series on Our Faith at Centenary Methodist Church tomorrow at 11 AJM. The topic is Finding Yourself Through Faith. Organists will be Mrs Thelma MM Darren tomorrow and Mrs Har old Lehner next Sunday.
Elder Jacob W Reiswig, president of the New York Seventh Day Adventist Conference, is reported to return to duties amid organizational moves and planned events for the year. The notice highlights his leadership role and ongoing church activities.
The Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Eastern Byzantine rite in Syracuse marks its Golden Jubilee with tomorrow's 10 AM mass led by Rev. Michael Kuzin and attended by Bishop Bohachevsky and visiting clergy. A 1 PM jubilee banquet at Ukrainian National Hall features Judge Bamerick as guest speaker.
A revival film titled Tent Catt Ratiral will be shown tonight at the church program led by Reverend Billy Graham. The event headlines a Henry Hour and starts at today at 7 PM at the YAW venue.
Listed guests include Rev. Dr. Luther Wesley Smith of Philadelphia at First Baptist Church services 11 AM and 7:30 PM. Other speakers: Rev. Norman Anderson of North Syracuse at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer 10:00 AM, Dr. Kenneth Nordarmel at Calvary Baptist 11:00 AM, Rev. Sheldon Stephenson at James Street Methodist 10:00 AM, Rev. Malcolm Rowe at University Methodist 10:55 AM, Miss Jane Cramer as soloist, Rev. J. T. Woodyard of Lackawanna at Bethany Baptist, Rev. John D. DeBrine of Rochester at Christian and Missionary Alliance, and Dr. J. Raymond Schmidt of Washington DC at Brown Memorial Methodist 10:30 AM.
Pompey United Church plans two services with guest speaker Rev Laurence yt, executive secretary of Onondaga County Council of Churches, at 11 A M and 2 15 P M Sunday. He will discuss Challenges Facing Protestantism in America Today. A joint afternoon discussion with Rev Bills Cowling follows on Issues Facing Protestantism in the county.
The sermon by Rev. Donald W. Prigge argues against the claim that Christ is unnecessary today. He contrasts biblical teaching on peace forgiveness and prayer with a society driven by war greed and worldly success, urging readers to heed Jesus message.
The Disabled American Veterans press a tough home front program calling for death penalties for subversives, government registration, wartime draft of labor and capital, and harsher rent and price penalties. Boniface R. Maile becomes national commander amid a 4000-strong encampment in San Francisco. The group seeks VA hospital reopenings and stricter oversight.
Buffalo state CIO leader John Sullivan says he will introduce a resolution at the state CIO executive board meeting on August 23 in New York City calling for endorsement of Franklin D Roosevelt Jr for governor.
Washington reports July as the best month for homebuilding in history with 144,000 new nonfarm dwelling units started. Through July the year totals nearly 893,000, up 54 percent from January to July of last year.
This reading outlines the Sunday Lesson from the Christian Science Church, presenting the Golden Text from Daniel and Job’s passages in King James, plus correlative segments from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy. It emphasizes Mind as divine Principle and the rejection of matter as reality, with wisdom and understanding attributed to God.
Vatican sources say Catholic theologians discount Protestant criticism of a dogma stating the Virgin Mary went to heaven body and soul. Church leaders in England express concern it could widen Christian differences, while Jesuit Fr. Filograssi argues it won’t block Catholic unity. Pope Pius VII will announce the ruling at a secret consistory on Oct 30.
The Danish Church with about 34 628 members is set to join the interdenominational National Council of Churches, bringing the combined membership to roughly 26 000 000. Dr Luther Weigle noted the move follows prior votes by other major denominations and ahead of possible action by The United Lutheran Church in America. The council would then include 23 Protestant bodies and four Eastern Orthodox faiths.
Bernard M. Baruch, renowned adviser to presidents, is celebrated at Central Park and in Manhattan. Borough President Wagner accepts an honorary title while Baruch recalls wartime controls and his long service from 1916 through World War II and into later years.
The Herald Journal congratulates Bert M Reynolds on turning 37. He plans dinner at Tubberts Restaurant with wife and brother Louis Reynolds from Fond du Lac Wisconsin, followed by apple pie a la mode and gifts. Reynolds, a machinist at Unit Parts, lives at 168 Lincoln Avenue and hails from L Anse Michigan. He married Ethel Knapp 26 years ago. He is a Masonic Lode 664 member and a Grotto enthusiast, a Philadelphia Phillies fan, and an avid fisherman and cards player.
Two counties report a strong demand for a draft or order related to a board classification. Letters mention Italy and a directive headed by a board, with emphasis on a formal classification process.
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