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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1951

Page

3

Youth District Plans Weekend Retreats at Turkeyfoot Lake

The Churches District Youth Fellowship unites with Massillon and New Philadelphia groups for two August retreats at the local YMCA camp Inawendewin Turkeyfoot Lake. Post high group meets Aug 18 19, high school units go the following weekend. Conference leader Alex R Ababio Togoland Africa studies medicine and theology in the US. he will speak three times each retreat. Dwight Flohr camp director. John Tripp host couples Aria Class meets Wednesday 730 pm. Canton Fellowship retiring president William Shocksnider and president elect Miss Joanne Gross noted. Rev Arthur Harsh Grace Reformed Church counselor registrations.

Massillon New Philadelphia First Congregational Evangelical Reformed Y.M.C.A Inawendewin Turkeyfoot Lake Alex R. Ababio Togoland Africa Mission House College Indiana University Dwight Flohr North Industry School William Shocksnider Canton Fellowship Joanne Gross Arthur Harsh Grace Reformed Church

Rev Glen Schwarz to Lead Communion Sunday Service

Rev Glen R Schwarz assistant minister at First Presbyterian in Royal Oak Michigan will occupy the pulpit Sunday morning. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles S Schwarz of Canton. Paul Robinson will sing the offertory solo and Paul E Allen will play the organ numbers.

Glen R. Schwarz First Presbyterian Church Royal Oak Mich Charles S. Schwarz Canton Paul Robinson Paul E. Allen

Keeping Secrets sermon theme for Sunday service

The pastor will use Keeping Secrets as the sermon theme Sunday morning. Karl Trump directs the chancel choir for the liturgy and anthem. Ruth K. March plays organ. Child care is provided in the chapel during the service. Communion will be administered at 8:30 a.m. Parish school meets at 9:15.

Karl Trump Ruth K. March

Sunday Services Highlight at Local Church

Miss Janice Clark will be guest organist at Sunday morning services. Soloists Mrs. Louis Kopf and Miss Caroline Kiehl perform. Rev. Orville W. Briner, associate pastor, will preach. Sunday School at usual hour. No church nursery in August. Trustees meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 8 meets Monday at 7 p.m.

Janice Clark Louis Kopf Caroline Kiehl Orville W. Briner Board of Trustees Boy Scout Troop 8

Bible School Leaders to Attend Dover Conference

Bible school leaders will travel to Dover Wednesday for a Christian Education conference at St John s Reformed Church. This Sunday the pastor will speak on The Way of Salvation. The Aura Drumm Circle plans a Meyers Lake picnic Tuesday at 6 pm. The Mixed Class picnic is set for Friday night at the Arboretum. Youth from the church will attend a fellowship retreat at Camp Inawende win next weekend.

Dover St. John’s Reformed Church Aura Drumm Meyers Lake Arboretum Camp Inawendewin

First Congregational to Feature Limited Abil sermon Topic

The First Congregational Church will host a Sunday morning sermon on Christians With Limited Ability by the minister. Mrs Virginia Lind is listed as guest soloist. Junior church will operate during worship hour and colored movies will be shown. Christian Endeavor and Pilgrim Fellowship meet at 6:30 and 7 p.m. EST respectively. Golden Circle meets Friday night. The Sunday School picnic is set for next Saturday at Ink Park. Post High Youth Fellowship camp is planned at Turkey ofot Lake August 18 and 19.

First Congregational Church Virginia Lind Christian Endeavor Pilgrim Fellowship E.S.T Golden Circle Ink Park Post High Youth Fellowship Turkeyofot Lake J. Paul Graham First United Presbyterian Church Sherwin Snyder Arboretum Park E. S.T Graham Bedford Avenue United Presbyterian Church Wallace Lash Allen Arner Bethany E. U. B Gideon Chorus Stadium Park Women’s Society of World Service Waterworks Park First Reformed Church William E. Bridge Bolton Strauch Samuel Loliger

Zion Lutheran Plans Peace Sermon and Choir Activities

Zion Lutheran will feature pastor's Peace of God Sunday sermon. Norman Bergman and Ray Kogel sing a duet with Miss Twila Mabie at the organ. Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesday at noon for a covered dish picnic. Senior choir not rehearsing in August. Booster Class skips the evening schedule to join Cum Double Class picnic Sunday August 26. Sunday School board meeting postponed to August 31.

Peace of God Norman Bergman Ray Kogel Twila Mabie Ladies Aid Society E.S. T Sunday School Board

Two Services at First Lutheran and Bible Camp Trip

First Lutheran will hold two Sunday worship services in English and German with Miss Vivian Everhard on the organ. Church school starts at 8 45. In the afternoon nine youths depart for a week at a Bible camp in North Springfield Pa. Berean class meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Ink Park for a wiener frazzle. Mr and Mrs Henry Miller and Mr and Mrs

First Lutheran Church Vivian Everhard North Springfield Berean Ink Park Henry Miller

From Whence Cometh These Things Sermon Series

The first sermon in the Revelation series will be delivered Sunday morning by the pastor. The session will be presided by Leo Douglas at Sunday School. The Young Women’s Guild holds its annual picnic Monday at 6 p.m. at Mrs Don Bakers home. Representatives from the Sunday School attend the Southeastern Ohio Synod Workers and Young People's Conference in Dover Wednesday.

Leo Douglas Young Women’s Guild Don Baker Dover Southeast Ohio Synod Workers’ and Young People’s Conference

Church Services Highlight Local Guest Organist

Mrs Wesley Leverich will be guest organist Sunday morning Arnold Cheyney will sing the porfertory solo and a quartet of Mrs O Wayne Matter Miss Mary Lou Frenz Jack Bartcey and Mr Cheyney will sing the anthem Rev Hugh H Graham will preach on the Primacy of God Junior chapel will be conducted by Mrs Ralph Hodgdon and Mrs E Hall Jones There will be sewing for the Red Cross all day Tuesday Rev Graham will be in charge of the Wednesday night service

Wesley Leverich Arnold Cheyney O. Wayne Matter Mary Lou Frenz Jack Bartcey Mr. Cheyney Hugh H. Graham God Ralph Hodgdon E. Hall Jones Red Cross Rev Graham H. G. Purkhiser Warren First Church of the Nazarene Harry Winland Anna Mae Keffer Charles Kidder Community Christian Church

And the Manner Ceased Sunday Sermon Topic

The minister announces Sunday morning service with theme And the Manner Ceased and a guest organist. Sunday School starts at 9 25. Board of education and teaching staff meet Monday night. Women quilt all day Wednesday with sack lunch. Boy Scout Troop 34 meets Wednesday at 7 pm for inspection. Troop attends area camporal at Camp Tuscaloar beginning Friday. Older Canton Steubenville district youth spend weekend at Leesville camp.

Board of Education Boy Scout Tuscaloar Canton- Steubenville Leesville

Minister Vacation Talk at First Baptist Church

The minister is away in Michigan in August. Rev. O W Myers cough of Akron will occupy the pulpit Sunday morning to speak on At the Beautiful Gates of the Temple. Nursery will be open during church school and worship. Senior Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m. to discuss What Do I Want From Friends. Shirley Allan and Sue Hendershott will read and Earl Shaffer will read scripture.

Michigan O. W. Myerscough Akron the Temple Shirley Allan Sue Hendershott Earl Shaffer

Trinity Reformed Church Sunday Sermon and Meetings

The pastor will preach Sunday morning on St Stephen s Gate. Guest soloist Desmond Ward and organist Grace B Penni man will lead. Consistory meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m and Boy Scout Troop 4 also convenes Tuesday night. The pastor will hold counseling Friday 9 30 to 11 30 a m.

St. Stephen’s Gate Desmond Ward Grace B. Penniman Boy Scout Troop 4

First E U B Daily Vacation Bible School Opens

The First E U B announces its annual Vacation Bible School from Monday to Friday 9 to 11 30 am for boys and girls in the community. Sunday morning the pastor preaches Some Dreams Come True. Sunday School is led by L West Shea. An adult Christian Endeavor Society picnic is set for next Saturday at 6 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs George Finefrock on Cleveland Ave S.

L. West Shea Adult Christian Endeavor Society George Finefrock Cleveland Ave

Sunday morning sermon titled What Doest Thou Here

Rev Robert Culler of Canton church presently preaching in Girard Kansas will speak at morning service He graduated from Johnson Bible College and Phillips University of Enid Oklahoma In the evening Rev W R Ellis will address junior church in the chapel on The Drag Net Christian En

Robert Culler Canton Church Girard, Kan Johnson Bible College Phillips University of W. R. Ellis

A Hymn Is Born

A long biographical note follows Robert Robinson known for Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing. The narrative covers his early life, conversion after hearing Whitefield, and later ministry with various denominations. It ends with a church notices digest listing services, guest ministers, and youth activities across multiple local churches for the coming Sunday and week.

North Koreans Flee to South in Two Weeks

In two weeks over 400000 people fled North Korea to the South, with 270000 via Allied lines and 150000 by sea. Many came from the Chorwon Kumhwa Yanggu region as food and living conditions drove escape. About 4000000 refugees are in South Korea, including 2000000 who fled before last year’s war.

Pusan Korea North Korea South Korea Clarence Ryee Chorwon-Kumhwa- Yanggu Ryee

Endeavor societies meet and union service planned

Endeavor societies will meet at 6 30 p m Rev P H Welshimer to preach at a union service in East Liverpool next Sunday at 7 30 p m The Sunday morning worship is broadcast over WCMW Eureka Christian Endeavor will hold a business session Monday night at the McVay home 4342 7th st NW Hines missionary group to picnic at Mrs A J Friedmann s home Waco Mapleton rd Tuesday at 6 30 p m

Deavor H. Welshimer East Liverpool WCMW Eureka Christian Endeavor McVay 7Th St Hines Missionary Group A. J. Friedmann Waco- Mapleton Rd

Open Up sermon and Bible camp plans announced

The pastor will deliver a sermon titled Open Up at both Sunday services. Frank Elsass of the University of Texas will perform two cornet solos during Sunday School opening exercises. The pastor and 17 youths will attend the Bible camp at Camp Fitch from August 12 to 18, with the Sunday School staff monthly meeting set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Frank Elsass University of Texas Camp Fitch

Calvary E A B Arthur Hayward guest soloist Sunday

Akron church announces Calvary E A B guest soloist Reverend Arthur Hayward will deliver the morning sermon titled An chors of the Soul. Mary Frances Gates leads Senior Fellowship at 6 30 p m followed by an echo meeting for Linwood Park summer campers with list of attendees. Scout and church activities scheduled through Friday. Rev LeRoy Deininger and Gustav Reimer attended Ohio Conference sessions in Columbus this week.

Arthur Hayward Akron Mary Frances Gates Linwood Park Carol Ruth McLaughlin Beverly Hayes David Thomas Mark Rohrer Wendell David Way James Grimes Ralph Moran Joan Posey Carol Martz Claudia Zagray Katie Land LeRoy Deininger Gustave Reimer Ohio E.U.B. Church Columbus

College Students Lead Sunday Service At Local Church

College students home for summer will lead the Sunday morning service. Allen McFarren of Muskingum College will preside, while Sgt. David C. Dry recounts Korea and Tokyo experiences and Charles Mathey speaks on War Is it Necessary. Reedurban Vacation Bible School opens Monday at 9 am for two weeks with staff training, Bible study, crafts, sewing, games, and music for children 4 and up.

Allen McFarren Muskingum College David C. Dry Korea Tokyo Charles Mathey Reedurban

Swinging Through the Gates pageant at Jerusalem Baptist

A 50 member cast presents Swinging Through the Gates this Sunday at 7 30 p m in honor of National Baptist Convention Day. Mrs R T Harris wrote the pageant and other services mark the celebration with choir singing and a solo by Judith Barnes as the pastor preaches.

R. T. Harris Judith Barnes

St Pauls A M E Woman’s Day Observed Sunday

St Pauls A M E will observe Woman’s Day during Sunday services with the women in charge. A special service at 4 p m features Mrs Ella Phillips leading the event.

Ella Phillips

Notable speaker's connection to church leaders noted

The principal speaker will be Mrs. Phillips, wife of the late Bishop C. H. Phillips who led the C. M. E. churches in northern Ohio. She is also mother to Mrs. Rembert Stokes, wife of the pastor at St. Paul's church.

Cleveland Phillips C. H. Phillips Ohio Rembert Stokes St. Paul’s Church

Akron Soap Box Derby Sees 141 Entrants In Local Carnival

Akron hosts 141 entrants in the annual Soap Box Derby with boats swimming and a luncheon by Chamber sponsors. Cars race on a 975.4 foot three lane track tomorrow after heats to select finalists. Notables include Kurt Warncke Billy Morton and Billy Nelson among heat entrants. Movie stars Andy Devine Ronald Reagan and ventriloquist Paul Winchell attend events. Derby is for youths ages 11 to 15 with top prize a $5000 college scholarship and second prize a new car.

Akron Chamber of Commerce Kurt Warncke Berlin Germany Billy Morton Owensboro Billy Nelson Dubois Andy Devine Ronald Reagan Paul Winchell

Vacationers Rescued After Night Near Army Target Area

Two Pennsylvania couples on Chesapeake Bay fishing trip ran out of gas near Berdeen Proving Ground Maryland. An army patrol boat spotted their beached motor boat. The Lookers Harrisburg searched for gas while Fisher Dauphin waited in the boat. The group was found yesterday afternoon exhausted and bitten by mosquitoes after a night in swamps.

Chesapeake Bay Samuel Looker Harrisburg William Fisher Dauphin Lookers

Raided Long Ago From Early Times China's Coast Faced Raids

In historical reports it notes that China's coast endured raids from Japan in ancient periods, describing recurring attacks and defensive responses by local authorities and communities along the shoreline.

China Japan

Union Avenue Methodist Church of Mt Union History

Century old Mt Union Methodist Church began with open air services in 1832 at Mt Union Cemetery near McCaskey Register Co. It evolved from Job Johnson’s log house to a 1840 church, a 1846 frame building, and a 1857 site at Union and Hartshorn with a brick church finished in 1896. Governor McKinley spoke at the cornerstone in 1893. Sunday School annex added in 1927. Rev. M R Drake began in 1951. current membership about 900 with 500 in Sunday School.

Mt. Union McCaskey Register Co Union Avenue Job Johnson Union Ave State St College St Union and Hartshorn Mt. Union College McKinley M. R. Drake

Tennyson Guyer To Speak At Stark Church Outing

Findlay humorist and philosopher Tennyson Guyer, known as Ohio's Ambassador of Good Will, will speak at the Stark County Federation of Men's Bible Classes family night at Hoover Camp. The program also features the Fairmount Children's Home band and the Gideon Male Chorus. Gates open 4:30 PM with a picnic supper planned. members should bring folding chairs.

Tennyson Guyer Findlay Ohio Stark County Federation

China Pastor to Speak at Center Church Services

Rev John W Detrick who returned from China in June will speak at both Sunday services at Center Church of the Brethren He was a former pastor of the Alliance Church of the Brethren During the four years in China he worked part of the time in Communist held territory

John W. Detrick China Center Church of the Brethren Alliance Church of the Brethren

Also Mentioned on This Page

News of Churches Turkeyfoot John Tripp Aria Calvary Presbyterian Trinity Lutheran First Presbyterian Grace Reformed First First Lutheran Cleveland N. Dial Pilgrims Mission Clarendon SW Atwood Cool JR Marion College Lawrence Shaffer St. Paul’s Reformed First Methodist First Baptist Trinity Reformed Clint’ Bonner Fal Cao Robert Robinson London Joseph Anderson Anderson Robinson John Wesley George Whitefield Greece Cambridge England Birmingham Church Briefs Zion Lutheran Church North Canton Oyler Lawrence Moore Jim Davis Christ Community Methodist Church William R. Thom Zion Reformed Church Lorena Day Ray E. Kinser William Armstrong Swarthmore College Paradise Reformed Church Sunshine Makers Frances Snyder Ira Springer Lowell Reformed Church Antioch Baptist Church Mt. Calvary Second Baptist Church Gospel Messengers Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Spiritual Workers Roy I. Farmer Dueber Avenue Methodist Church Judas Iscariot W. J. Carter Martin Luther Calvary Reed Urban U. P Jerusalem Baptist St. Paul’s A. M. E Marjoe Gortner W.A.N.D Chapel East Tusc Rev. Neely Christ Berean Christadelphians St. SW Berdeen Proving Ground Pennsylvania Ing M. W Bethel Temple Paul Goodwin Egypt Ivar A. Frick Bible Hour Grand Rapids, Michigan Canton Gospel Center WWVA Wheeling Bertha (Shooks Stark County Historical Society Stark Church Gideon Paul J. Sorensen James JOY Christian Tabernacle Elgin NW Wings OF Faith Canton Baptist Temple Harold Henniger
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