Downey Keeps Farm Traditions Alive On Summer Revisit
The Rev Dr Herman H Downey pastor of Woodlawn Methodist Church returns to his family farm near Akron for the fourth summer a six week stay. He recalls the 60 acre farm bought in 1865 and the 28 apple varieties today while sharing memories of youth and early ministry across several cities. He and wife Mary Wykoff Downey live at 181 Maplehurst Ave with two daughters and a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman H. Downey
Woodlawn Methodist Church
Downey
Akron
Syracuse University
Boston University School of Theology
Buffalo
Rochester
Wichita
Kansas
Detroit
Mich
Furman
Furman Methodists Church
Dr. Downey
Maplehurst Ave
Mary Wykoff Downey
Herman HW. Downey
Evangeli cal United Brethren Meet Opens in Wayland
Clergy and lay delegates from the Syracuse area attend the 107th annual Evangelical United Brethren conference in Wayland. Rev Eldon D Snyder and Rev Michael Salmon serve as area ministerial delegates with lay delegates Fred E Price and Perry Cowles. Bishop David T Gregory of Pittsburgh presides as session opens with reappointments and new assignments expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Churches
Syracuse
Wayland
Denonsnation
Eldon D. Snyder
Calvary Church
Mattydale
Michael Salmon
First Church
Fred E. Price
Perry Cowles
Calvary
David T. Gregory
Pittsburgh
East Cartral
Salmon
Snyder
Mattydale Church
Holy Name Society Breakfast at St. John The Baptist
The Holy Name Society of St. John The Baptist Church plans its annual communion breakfast at the Pastime Club after the 8 am Mass. William B. Farmer will toastmaster with guest speaker William Hassett, ex Notre Dame captain and All American, joined by Aux Bishop David Cunningham and Rev Phillip Meaney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Society of St. John the Baptist Church
William B. Farmer
William “Billy” Hassett
Notre Dame
David F. Cunningham
Syracuse
Phillip J. Meaney
Farmier
John A. Aebie
Robert J. Conahan
Louis Aljsilo
Joseph Egle
Joseph Foscolo
Children's Day and Saints in Common Practice
Dr Howard W Harper notes Children's Day evolved from a simple church showcase to a structured educational observance reflecting modern religious instruction. He traces its origins to 1856 and the work of Rev Charles H Leonard, with widespread adoption by major denominations within 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Harper
Harpertson
Charlies H. Leonard
Chelsea
Mass
Young People to Be Feted In Churches
A city and county observance of Children's Day features special church programs honoring youth. Services include youth choirs, baptism, promotions, awards, and sermons at First Presbyterian St Pauls Episcopal West Genesee Methodist Betts Memorial Universalist Centenary Methodist First Ward Presbyterian First West Evangelical and many others with dignitaries such as Rev. James L. Harris Rev. William H. McConaghy Rev. Harold L. Huton Rev. Ewart Turner Rev. Ellsworth Reamon Rev. Dr. Zoerheide and local school officials.
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First Presbyterian Church
Jesus
James L. Harris
William H. McConaghy
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Harold L. Hutton
George T. Driscoll
Dean Betts
John Anagnost
West Genesee Methodist Church
Ewart E. Turner
Betts Memorial Universalists Church
Charles R. Loux
Ellsworth C. Reamon
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Samuel A. Fehl
Women's Union and Youth Fellowship
Albert Porter
Robert Johns
Janice Arnold
Charles White
May Memorial Unitarian Church
Robert L. Zoerheide
Centenary J Methodist Church
Liosd V. Moffes
Ralph Martin
Frank ‘F. Beers
Hidh
Are
Th Paelma
M. Curren
Ward Presbyterian
Russell Damstra
I Westevan
Fowler Tris
AL Tso
Zoe
Bethany
Albert el Hotchkiss
Atpes
Car Peetie
Christie Vagy
New York
Lapist
Ceevenu Wendel
Valley Trio To Enter Ministry
Three Valley Presbyterian youths earn Presbytery recognition to pursue ministry. Robert Langwig licensed to preach after seminary studies. Donald Pickard and David Coon placed under care and entering pre ministerial training. Paul Maier and Richard Streeter also noted as pursuing ministerial careers with others in church avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Presbyterian Church
Syracuse
Robert Langwig
Brunswick Theological Seminary
New Brunswick
N. J
Donald Pickard
Carl Pickard
Chaffee Ave
David Coon
Alton Coon
Searlwyn Rd
Presbytery
Onondaga Valley Academy
Donald Amidon
Ambrose Amidon
Valley Academy
Aera
Church In Christian Work
Annette Streeter
Richard
Jack Wells
Furman Street Choir to Sing at Children's Day Service
The Furman Street Methodist Young Peoples Choir will perform at the Children's Day observance tomorrow under the direction of Miss Rowena Coleane. Walter Jenkins will be soloist and Miss Sue Wright will accompany. The Children’s Day sermon will be delivered by Rev. Barber Der eq Waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples Choir
Furman Street Methodist Church
Rowena Coleane
Walter Jenkins
Mise Sue Wright
Barber
L. Waters
Vacation from Faith Warned In Sermonette
The speaker warns against a spiritual vacation as vacation season arrives. He cites Luke 18:1 urging men to always pray and notes the danger of neglecting religious growth while highlighting ongoing spiritual development. The message stresses continuous faith life and daily prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumley
55 Church Series Opens June 19 at North Drive-In
The fourth annual open air series at the North Drive-in Theater one mile north of North Syracuse on Route 11 opens Sunday June 19 at 9 a.m. through Sept 1. Visiting clergy and musical groups highlight each session with Rev Dr Clarence S Boddy of Fuller Theological Seminary among speakers and Houghton College Male Quartet to perform.
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North Drive-In
Syracuse
North Syracuse Bapttist Church
Ernest L. Laycock
North
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena
Calif
Houghton College
Archie A. MacKinney
Chicago
George A. Cole
Wheaton
Ill
Blake Rogers
South America
Roy Gustafson
Florida
Andrew Telford
Philadelphia
Kenneth BG. Doty
Kline St
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Synod
St. John’s Lutheran Church
St. John and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
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Furman Youth Choir
Lawrence L. Plumley
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West Genesee
Milton
Fay Road
George Pare
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Genesee Street
Chuildeen
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James Street
Frank Hf. Stimer
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Leon M. Adkins
Ares Gabyield
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