Churches Postpone Services Revived This Sunday Canton Area
Weather caused last Sunday suspensions are reversed with church services resuming in Canton churches this Sunday Southeast Synodical youth conference postponed for later date at First Reformed Church Miss Irene Balliet visits Canton for five days meeting with church education boards and youth leaders Memorial gifts altar dedication at Trinity Lutheran Church set for 10 30 a m Readings and broadcasts listed including WCMW and WAND Bible school at 9 30 a m Inter mediate and young people officers annual Christmas party Wednesday at 6 30 p m Willing Workers to provide dinner Loyal Men's Class meets Monday 7 30 p m Alumni Christian Endeavor dinner Tuesday 6 p m Officers to be installed
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Canton
Southeast Synodical Youth Conference
First Reformed Church
Ohio
Trinity Lutheran Church
Willard I. Hackenberg
Irene Balliet
Board of Education
Board of Christian Education
Kingdom of Heaven
Jesus
WCMW
WAND
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
First Presbyterian Merlin Schneider to show Mediterranean trip
The Coed Club of First Presbyterian Church will meet at the church Sunday at 6 p.m. to view pictures from Merlin Schneider's recent Mediterranean trip. The Manse Club gathers at 6:30 p.m. Rev. George E. Parkinson will preach on Advent in Our Modern Time at 10:30 a.m. and the senior choir directed by Philip J. Hodel will provide music. Sunday School starts 2:30 p.m. Junior church and nursery operate during morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin Schneider
Mediterranean
First Presbyterian Church
George E. Parkinson
Philip J. Hodel
Lincoln Choir
Ruth Cogan
Women’s Association
M. A. Cossaboom
Floy
Helen Mead
23Rd St NW
S.E.A. Guild
George Groshan
12Th St
Westminster Fellowship
Winter sermon and church notices at Trinity Reformed Church
Rev. C H Wingert will preach on And it Was Winter at Trinity Reformed Church Sunday at 10 30 a m. Thanksgiving communion and elder and deacon elections to be held. Evangelistic services postponed. Choir directed by E Nelson Larrabee. Grace B Penniman to play organ. Youth conference at 2 30 p m at First Reformed Church postponed. Boy Scout Troop 4 meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Sunday School executive board meets same night. Trinity Hi Choir rehearsals and youth sanctuary choirs scheduled this week.
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C. H. Wingert
Trinity Reformed Church
Charles E. Schaeffer
Philadelphia
E. Nelson Larrabee
Grace B. Penniman
First Reformed Church
William R. Blair
Trinity Hi
Calvary Presbyterian hosts Sunday fellowships and service
Calvary Presbyterian Church will hold four Westminster Fellowships with meetings for Pioneers at 2 p.m. Westminster at 4, CPC Club at 6 led by Cynthia Griffithes, and the Taxis at 7 30 with Jane Bahrenburg and Jerry Lawrence guiding. A movie America Sails the Seas will be shown. Rev. John B Barker preaches at the morning service on Principalities and Powers. Paul E Allen plays organ and the choir sings. Lela Fawcett meets Wednesday to sew. Ruth Class plans a Christmas party Wednesday at noon if weather permits.
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Westminster
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Pioneers
Westminsters
C.P.C. Club
Cynthia Griffithes
Taxis
Jane Bahrenburg
Jerry Lawrence
America
John B. Barker
Paul E. Allen
Lela Fawcett
Ruth Class
Christian Endeavor Meeting and Sermon at Church
Christian Endeavor societies of First Christian Church meet Sunday at 6 30 p m. During fellowship hour Rev Dennis W Foreman of St Paul s E U B Church will speak. Morning worship at 10 30 features Rev P H Welshimer preaching on Is the Church of the First Century Sufficient for the Present Century.
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Christian Endeavor Societies
First Christian Church
Dennis W. Foreman
St. Paul’s E.U.B
P. H. Welshimer
Parker Williams to Speak at Simpson Methodist Church Sunday
Cleveland attorney Parker C. Williams will speak at Simpson Methodist Church Sunday at 10 30 a m. The service will feature choir director Jean R. Dwiggins and organist George Mader with church school at 9 15 a m Senior Fellowship meets 6 30 p m and the older group at the same hour The official board convenes Monday at 7 30 p m and Explorer Scouts meet Tuesday at 7 p m Junior and senior choirs rehearse Thursday at 6 30 and 7 30 p m respectively
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Parker C. Williams
Cleveland
Simpson Methodist Church
Jean R. Dwiggins
George Mader
Explorer Scouts
Advent Sermon at First Reform Church Sunday
Sunday at 10 a.m. at First Re formed Church Rev Karl Koepke will preach an Advent sermon on He Loved Us Baptism will be administered Senior choir directed by Mrs Leslie D Hanson will sing and the organist will be Mrs Neilson Pickering Sunday School will begin at 9 There will be a rehearsal of the Christmas pageant at 2:30 p.m Cablegram Class will meet Monday night in the parish house Consistory will meet Tuesday night Afternoon Circle will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m Business Women's Circle and Emma Ziemer Circle both Wednesday at 7:30 Herbert Deibel will preside at a meeting of the superintendent's cabinet Thursday night The confirmation class will meet Saturday at 9:30 a.m Junior choir will rehearse at 10:55
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Karl Koepke
Leslie D. Hanson
Neilson Pickering
Ernest Fryer
Chester J. Muckley
Martin Luther Church
Otto Fangmeyer
Senior Luther League
Church Council
Women’s Missionary Society
Sancta Clara
Shrine of Perpetual Adoration
Donald G. Lester
First United Presbyterian Church
Leota Hughes
Lee Cheery
James H. Jones
First Church of the Nazarene
Harry Winland
Holy Name Society of St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Ray Geib
Arthur Harsh
Grace Reformed Church
New
National Council of Churches
James Willaman
Communion Service At Our Saviour Lutheran Church
Communion will be administered Sunday at 10 30 a m at Our Saviour Lutheran Church Rev Richard E Meinzen will preach on Yoked With Christ Church school meets 9 30 a m First rehearsal of junior intermediate and senior Sunday School at 2 30 p m Sunday School staff meets Monday 7 30 p m Boy Scout Troop 33 meets Tuesday 7 30 p m Senior choir rehearses Thursday 8 p m Adult Discussion group meets same hour Children membership class Saturday 10 30 a m
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Our Saviour Lutheran Church
Richard E. Meinzen
Boy Scout
Preaching and Music at First Methodist Church Sunday
Rev Roland Gilbert Hohn will preach God and the Mature Man at 10 30 a m in First Methodist Church Donald C Farley to begin organ meditation at 10 15 Jacques Bart hhy will sing the offertory solo and the senior choir will sing the anthem Junior senior and post high fellowships meet for supper at 5 30 p m served by the Co Workers Class Stunts music and a piano solo follow supper There is a sanctuary service after which Mrs W S Janson will speak to senior and post high groups on Stars in My Crown Recreation will follow
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Roland Gilbert Hohn
First Methodist Church
Donald C. Farley
Jacques Barthhy
First Congregational Advent Service and Events
On the first Sunday in Advent Rev Russell N Kerr speaks on Love Stronger Than Knowledge at First Congregational Church with Rev C W Record assisting. Chancel choir led by Howard S Holt and Betty Shannon organist. program broadcast at 11 30 over WOMW. church school at 9 30 with James F Doane presiding. youth and women’s groups meet through the week. Good Samaritan Circle and Boy Scouts also hold meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell N. Kerr
First Congregational Church
C. W. Record
Howard S. Holt
Betty Shannon
WOMW
Golden Circle Meeting Planned Friday
Scouts will join junior and chancel choirs as Golden Circle plans a meeting Friday. The text notes the gathering but lacks additional specifics.
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Golden Circle
Calvary E U B Church Weekly Schedule Details
Calvary E U B Church announces Sunday School at 9 a.m with orchestra selections and Walter R. Zagray presiding Rev LeRoy Deininger preaches at 10 on Righteousness Plus Mrs W M Huebner to play organ and Clifford Zagray to direct choir Mission Band led by Elise Barnett Three fellowships at 6 30 p m At 7 30 pastor speaks on Mr Facing Both Ways Board of Trustees Boy Scouts meet same hour Fidelis Class Tuesday 8 p m Women's Society World Service Wednesday Prayer Thursday 7 30 Brotherhood Friday 6 30 Visitation Evangelism Week observed throughout the week
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Calvary E.U.B
Walter R. Zagray
LeRoy Deininger
W. M. Huebner
Clifford Zagray
Elise Barnett
Board of Trustees
Boy Scouts
Fidelis
Women’s Society of World Service
Brotherhood
Visitation
Dueber Methodist Church Service Preaches on Let Them All Be One
Dueber Avenue Methodist Church hosts Sunday service at 10 30 a m with Rev R I Farmer preaching Let Them All Be One Music by the chancel choir Ruth Barbour organ Richard Wenger director Sunday School at 915 W C Carter directs Three Youth Fellowships meet at 630 p m Boy Scouts meet Tuesday junior choir Wednesday after school pastor s Advent class Saturday 10 am Christmas bazaar by Women s Society of Christian Service postponed indefinitely
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Dueber Avenue Methodist Church
R. I. Farmer
Ruth Barbour
Richard Wenger
W. C. Carter
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Stewardship sermon and church events at Lowell Reformed
Lowell Reformed Church hosts Rev. L S Hegnauer for a sermon titled The Steward and His Money. A quartet of Marjorie Burgy Shirley Seaburn and Phyllis Zellers sings and Janet Ivey plays organ. Programs include Junior Christian Endeavor 5 pm Youth Fellowship 7 pm Coeds, junior choir Monday 4 pm senior Thursday 7 30 pm, confirmation Saturday 9 30 am, congregational meeting Thursday 7 30 pm, Senior Girl Scout spaghetti supper 5 7 pm, Consistory Tuesday 7 30 pm and Elizabeth Ruth Bible Class the same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Hegnauer
Lowell Reformed Church
Marjorie Burgy
Shirley Seaburn
Phyllis Zellers
Janet Ivey
Junior Christian Endeavor
Zion Reform Church cancels Sunday service plan
Weather caused the cancellation of last Sunday's communion at Zion Reformed Church, now moved to this Sunday at 10 a.m. Rev. Melvin E. Beck will speak on What Is the Cup of Salvation. One service only. Junior worship features Rev. W Earl Wynn recounting The Well and the Star with Miss Marlene Wyant at piano. Intermediate and Senior Fellowships attend youth conference at First Church in Canton at 8 p.m. John Sparks of U S Quarry Tile Co speaks on Your Liberties at 8. Confirmation at 8:45 a.m. Bible School at 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Reformed Church
Melvin E. Beck
W. Earl Wynn
Marlene Wyant
First Church
Canton
John Sparks
U.S. Quarry Tile Co
Bible School
Spirit of Together Sermon at First Baptist Church
At Sunday morning service Rev J H Satterfield speaks on The Spirit of Together Church school opens at 9 20 Junior High Fellowship meets at 4 p m to discuss Fools for Using the Bible Senior Meetings at 6 30 led by Gail Hendershott on All One Body We Cabinet meeting of Senior Youth officers Monday 7 30 p m at the home of Gail and Sue Hendershott 213 Dryden ct sw Family Night Wednesday with a 6 30 p m covered dish supper and 7 30 Bible study led by Rev Satterfield Youth Night Thursday for Junior Highs at 7 p m snowball party
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First Baptist Church
J. H. Satterfield
Gail Hendershott
Gail
Sue Hendershott
Dryden Ct
Rev. Satterfield
First Lutheran Sunday Services and Meetings Schedule
First Lutheran Church opens Sunday School at 8 45 a m and worship at 9 50 a m Rev Herbert E Troge to preach The God Who Rules History Deacons supper for Sunday night canceled Church council and Dorcas Mission meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m Ladies Aid Society Thursday afternoon Junior choir rehearse Thursday 6 30 p m Choir mothers meet same time Music for the Christmas cantata will be re-
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Eran
Herbert E. Troge
Church Council
Dorcas Mission
Ladies Aid Society
Century-Old Stark County Churches Chronicle Local Faith History
A long history from 1810 shows First Methodist and related churches in Massillon and Stark County. Rev James Finley led early circuits, Judge William Henry guided lay leadership, and a brewery site became the 1889 church. The 1895 building serves 1470 members under Rev George C Beebee. Multiple services, choirs, and councils fill a busy religious schedule across several congregations with events through Sunday and weekday meetings.
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William Henry
Nornest
Church Schedule: Choirs, Board Meeting and Catechetical Classes
The senior choirs rehearse at 7 30 p.m. The church school board will meet the same night. Catechetical classes are set for Saturday at 9 a.m.
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Church School Board
Advent Sunday Services at St Pauls Church
Sunday services mark Advent Sunday and new church year with Communion at 8, Church School at 9 15 and choral Communion with Rev Herman Sidener delivering the 10 45 sermon. The annual parish can vass is postponed to Dec 10 due to road conditions. Woman's Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 10 30 with Communion followed by projects and luncheon. guest speaker Consess Emily Fox of Wayside Community House will address the group.
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Herman S. Sidener
Woman’s Auxiliary
Emily Fox
Wayside Community House
Trinity Lutheran Plans Confirmation and Events Schedule
Rev Williard I Hackenberg to read the Order of Confirmation at 10 30 a m Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church. Sister Evelyn Houlroyd will address the Sunday School at 9 15 a m and speak to the young people at 5 30 p m. Communion postponed to Dec 10. Peggy VanAlmen to lead Senior League service at 7. Men’s Luncheon Club address on Another Harvard. Parties plan joint group meeting at 5 30 and supper at 6 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williard I. Hackenberg
Trinity Lutheran Church
Evelyn Houlroyd
United Lutheran Church In America
J. T. Toohey
Luther King
A. M. Gheen
Children’s Church
Luther League
Peggy VanAlmen
Rev. Hackenberg
Harvard
Preaching and church events at First E U B Church
Rev. Kenneth Hulst opens with Money or Men at 10 15 Sunday. Sunday School at 9. Rev. Martha Erskine speaks at 7 30 pm. Council of administration meets Monday at 7 30. Women’s Society of World Service leads Church Night Wednesday. A covered dish supper follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Hulst
E U.B
Martha Erskine
Council of Administration
Women’s Society of World Service
Christmas program chili supper fundraiser at Nagel Fellowship
A Nagel Christian Fellowship event features a Christmas program and a chili supper Saturday from 5 to 8. Proceeds aid sending young people to camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nagel Christian Fellowship
Advent Sermon and Church Events at Zion Lutheran
Rev. Tom B. Homiighausen preaches It Is High Time on the first Sunday in Advent at Zion Lutheran. Miss Twila Mabie will play organ, Mrs. Howard Shrigley directs the choir. Cum-Double Class serves Stark County Home at 2 p.m. Youth Fellowship at 7. Social hour follows. Men's Club fall banquet Tuesday night with William E. Umstattd of Timken Roller Bearing Co. speaker. Don Schrag leads meeting. Ladies Aid semi annual rally Wednesday at 2 p.m. Youth choir rehearsal Wednesday 6:45 p.m. senior members Thursday 7. Christmas music rehearsals for both choirs. Sunday School board meets Friday 7 p.m. Christian Education classes Saturday 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
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Tom B. Homiighausen
Zion Lutheran Church
Twila Mabie
Howard Shrigley
William E. Umstattd
Timken Roller Bearing Co
Don Schrag
Brotherhood
Ladies Aid Societies
Sermon Focused on Coping With a Crisis at Christ Church
Rev William K Hogg will preach on coping with a crisis at Christ Community Methodist Church Sunday morning. The choir under Mrs Gladys Knight leads singing. A preschool nursery is provided. Youth Fellowship meets Sunday at 6 30 p.m. Women’s Society meets Thursday night. Mrs Louis Sell plans the program.
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William K. Hogg
Christ Community Methodist Church
Gladys Knight
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Louis Sell
Advent sermon opens Bethel Lutheran church year
Bethel Lutheran begins the new church year with Advent services led by Rev. G. W. Strobel at 10 15 a m speaking on The Story of the Word Made Flesh as Foretold by Isaiah the Great Prophet Sunday School gathers at 9 Luther Leaguers meet at 7 and a full schedule of meetings follows lightened by catechetical classes and junior senior gatherings throughout the week
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Lutheran Church
G. W. Strobel
Bethel Lutheran Church
Isiah
Luther Leaguers
Brethren Church Announces Sunday Services and Activities
The First Church of the Brethren holds 10 30 a m services with Rev Glenn H Bowlby speaking on Wanted Spiritual Giants for an Uncertain Age. evening service at 730. Sunday School at 915. Gerald Herrick leads adult work. Elizabeth Corbett children. Helen Bowlby intermediates. choir rehears Christmas music Sunday 830. Boy Scouts meet Tuesday 7. cottage prayer Wednesday at C C Bender home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of the Brethren
Glenn H. Bowlby
Gerald Herrick
Elizabeth Corbett
Helen Bowlby
C. C. Bender
Community Presbyterian Church Week Schedule
A Wooster college student group will lead Sunday service at Westminster Community Presbyterian and assist in Church School. The church basketball team practices Monday at Baxter School. A Christmas program appears Tuesday at 8 p.m. for the Women’s Association with a “Missions in America” theme. A gift shower honors Miss Janet Ross in Glen Robins, O. Westminster Senior High Fellowship meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choirs rehearse Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The annual bazaar starts Friday at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Wooster
Westminster Community Presbyterian Church
Baxter School
Women’s Association
Missions
America
Janet Ross
Glen Robins
Westminster Fellowship
Church Briefs at Moreland and Community Christian Church
Rev W R Ellis will preach Sunday at 10 30 on The Joy of Christian Fellowship Bible school 9 30 Builders Class Friday 8 at the home of Gerald B Randle 1139 Delverne SW Harold Mack directs the choir Mrs L C Tressel organist 10 15 service. The Happiness of Hunger by Rev C B Conn sermon topic Youth Forum 6 30 Accompanists Mrs A J Stolper and Mrs Conn. Rev C H Kern to preach Journeys Out and Home Sunday 10 10 am at Community Christian Church Mrs L G Shilling organist and ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ellis
Moreland Christian Church
Christian Fellowship
Bible School
Gerald B. Randle
Delverne
Harold Mack
L. C. Tressel
C. B. Conn
A. J. Stolper
Conn
C. H. Kern
Community Christian Church
L. G. Shilling
Government Employees Gain for Fourth Month
A congressional committee on non essential expenditures reported that government employment rose for October to 2,130,384, up 33,563 from September. The gain came mainly from the military establishment, which added 37,207 jobs, offset by a 3,644 drop in civilian agency employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congressional Committee
Byrd
Virginia
Albert Arbaugh Elected Foundation President
Albert A Arbaugh Canton attorney was chosen president of the board of trustees of the Westminister Foundation of Ohio at a Columbus meeting. The foundation supports Presbyterian Church work at Ohio State Miami Bowling Green Kent State and Cincinnati universities with religious activity centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminister Foundation of Ohio
Columbus
Albert A. Arbaugh
Canton
Foundation
Presbyterian Church
Ohio
Ohio State
Miami
Bowling Green
Kent State
University of Cincinnati
Alaska and Hawaii statehood for now unlikely
Senate Democratic leader Lucas said a bipartisan filibuster blocks Alaska and Hawaii statehood bills, making a vote unlikely this Congress. President Truman had urged statehood to counter Soviet propaganda, while opponents argue readiness and civil rights implications. Dixie Democrats fear alignment with civil rights supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Lucas
Illinois
Truman
U.S
Union
Dixie Democrats
Alaska
Hawaii
Alliance Officials Seek State Aid for New Hospital
Alliance mayor Harley Ewing will travel to Columbus with hospital commissioners to seek federal aid for a planned 1.5 million dollar Alliance hospital. Bids opened Nov 14 totaled 1,305,204.93 with renegotiations underway and a projected 550,000 aid under Public Housing Act 725.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repository Bureau Alliance
Harley Ewing
Columbus
Alliance Hospital
Alliance
Anthony J. Borowski
Hospital Facilities Department
Ministers to Meet with Canton-Stark Ministers Association
Rev Karl Koepke will speak on Some Colonies of Heaven when Canton Stark Ministers Association meets Monday at 10 am in the Y M C A Rev Glenn Bowlby will be devotional leader
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Koepke
Colonies of Heaven
Canton-Stark County Ministers Association
Y.M.C
Glenn Bowlby
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