Churches Conference on Christian Education Starts Feb 16
The 21st annual Children's division meeting of Christian education begins with a two session conference at Trinity Reformed Church on Friday February 16. More than 400 children's workers are expected from Canton and nearby areas. Professor Jessie Dell Crawford of East Orange New Jersey will be guest speaker for both sessions. Crawford, former Princeton Theological Seminary professor, chairs the children's work section of the International Council of Religious Education. Mrs. Herbert Obermiller will preside at the 4 pm session with worship led by Sister Edna Monk. Crawford will discuss Stepping Stones for Teachers. The day includes March program remarks, a 6 pm dinner session, and a tribute to the Vacation Church School Movement. Dinner speaker will be Professor Crawford on A Growing Faith for Our Children. Dinner reservations are coordinated by church advisory members and Mrs. Albert Arbaugh. Various youth groups will meet around the city in the following days. The Calvary Canteen for high school pupils opens after the Lehman game Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Division Council of Christian Education
Trinity Reformed Church
J. E. Shorb
Dennis W. Foreman
Canton
Jessie Dell Crawford
East Orange
N. J
Crawford
Princeton Theological Seminary
International Council of Religious Evucation
Herbert Obermiller
Edna Monk
Trinity Lutheran Church
Walter Hert
Arthur Zagray
William Daniels
E. Hall Jones
Harry Carrier
Shorb
Calvin H. Wingert
Charles Bernhard
Sallman
Jesus
Helen Worthman
First Reformed Church
International Association
Albert Arbaugh
Marie Bachtel
Sexagesima Sunday services at St Pauls Episcopal Church
St Pauls Episcopal announces Sunday observances with Communion at 8, church school at 9 15, morning prayer and sermon by the rector at 10 45, and the first of five vesper services at 4 p m Rev Herman S Sidener will speak on The Ways and Teachings of the Episcopal Church Choir of men and boys directed by Martin P Alexander will sing at 10 45 a m and 4 p m A Communion service is set for Tuesday at 10 30 a m The 134th annual Diocese of Ohio convention meets Wednesday at Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Herman S. Sidener
Episcopal Church
Martin P. Alexander
Diocese of
Ohio
Trinity Cathedral
Cleveland
Grace Reformed Church Schedules Sunday Activities
Grace Reformed Church will run a 9:30 a.m. service with James Willaman in charge and Youth Sunday observed during worship. Elaine Scott and Neil Kettering will assist. Scout meetings set for Monday 7 p.m. Brownies Tuesday 3 p.m. Girl Scouts Thursday 3:30 p.m. Teachers meet Thursday 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Reformed Church
James Willaman
Elaine Scott
R. Co. W
Neil Kettering
Hi-Teeners
Calvary Presbyterian Sunday Services and Westminster Meetings
Calvary Presbyterian Church hosts both senior and junior choirs delivering anthems during the morning service with Paul E. Allen playing organ voluntaries. Rev. John B. Barker preaches on Man is Made in the Image of God. Westminster Fellowship groups meet: Pioneers 2 PM, Westminsters 4 PM with Lanny Linn, CPC Club 6 PM, Taxis 7:30 PM. Jeanne Robinson and Patty Hill lead a Youth Questions Religion discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Paul E. Allen
John B. Barker
God
Westminster Fellowship
Pioneers
Westminsters
Lanny Linn
C.P.C. Club
Taxis
Jeanne Robinson
Patty Hill
First Lutheran Church installs officers and hosts events
First Lutheran Church schedules Sunday services at 9 50 a m and 11 a m with a German service and choir anthem led by organist-director Vivian Everhard. Church school meets at 8 45 a m, with catechetical classes Saturday at 9 a m. Dorcas Mission speaker Mrs M J Mueller visits Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Ladies Aid hosts sauerkraut supper Wednesday 5 7 p m and monthly meeting Thursday 1 30 p m. Friday 6 30 p m covered-dish supper for teachers and officers with guests Rev Paul Ebert as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
Herbert E. Troge
Vivian Everhard
Dorcas Mission Society
M. J. Mueller
Carrollton
Ladies Aid Society
Paul Ebert
Baptism, Choir Soloists, and Church Programs at First Presbyterian
Baptism and reception of members planned for the morning service at First Presbyterian. Mrs. George Riehl Jr. and Miss Esther Long will sing with the choir. Rev. George E. Parkinson to preach "A Journey With the Prophets Jeremiah." Philip J. Hodel to provide organ music. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Junior church and nursery during the 10:30 worship. Various church groups hold meetings: Coed Club supper at 5:30 p.m., Manse Club, high school church group, and parent youth forum at 6:30, Westminster Group Tuesday 7:45, E. T. Heald to speak on "The History of Stark County Churches." Music by Russell Mase Jr. Session to meet Friday 7:30. Family Night Wednesday 6:15 dinner. Scout and Brownie activities and a Friday birthday party for Troop 8 and Pack 8 at 6:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
George Riehl Jr
Esther Long
George E. Parkinson
Jeremiah
Philip J. Hodel
Boy Scout Troop
Girl Scout Troop
Westminster Fellowship
Pack
First Reformed Church Sunday Services and Activities
Rev Karl Koepp preaches Some Unfinished Business at First Reformed Church Sunday morning. Baptism, senior and junior choirs, and organist Leslie Hanson and Austin Stock featured. Sunday School at 9 with children leading activities. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday 2 30 pm. Superintendent's cabinet Thursday 7 30 with Charles Bair presiding. Pastor meets confirmation class Saturday 9 30 am and Wel come In Class at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Karl Koepke
Leslie Hanson
Austin C. Stock
Ladies Aid Society
Charles Bair
Trinity E U B Church Guest Minister Sunday Service
Trinity E U B Church will host Rev M A Hayes conference superintendent from Akron as guest minister at 10 15 a m Sunday The Men s Brotherhood will lead at 7 30 p m with Louis Grella as chairman The program committee includes Fred Fett and Chester Anderson Prof John Grafton of Cleveland Bible College will speak Music by Kenneth Wilson Youth Fellowship meeting at 6 30 p m Mrs A C Zagray will present the mission study book Rev Zagray plans Columbus trip for the Ohio Pastors Convention Cottage prayer meetings Tuesday night at homes of A R Blackburn 235 Arlington SW and Harry Moore 1402 12th St NE Leaders include Fred Fett Charles McElfresh M L Tschantz and C B Whitacre Thursday prayer service led by Mr Fett Choir rehearsal at 8 45 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Hayes
Akron
Trinity E.U.B
Men’s Brotherhood
Louis Grella
Fred Fett
Chester Anderson
John Grafton
Cleveland Bible College
Kenneth Wil
A. C. Zagray
Youth Fellowship
C. B. Whitacre
Mr. Fett
Church youth groups plan events this weekend
Under the direction of Mrs William Martin organist and Rev Zagray Junior Youth Fellowship will hold a valentine party Friday night in the church parlors Mrs Fern Kleckner and Mrs Vince Suteck are councillors Challengers Bible Class taught by W C Hague will meet Saturday at 745 p m in Mellette Community hall The Adult Class taught by M L Tschantz will meet the same night in the home of Mr and Mrs Milton Manly of Perry rd NW
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Martin
Zagray
Fern Kleckner
Vince Suteck
W. C. Hague
Mellett
M. L. Tschantz
Milton Manly
Perry Rd NW
Youth Week Observed At First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church marks Youth Week with youth led services at 9 20 Sunday School 10 30 worship featuring Christ s Faith by Joan Johnston Elmer Barr and others Laura Colvin oversees the junior church and a 3 pm Christian education rally for teachers and workers in Wooster Baptist Association with Doris Stansbury Leona Parker and Rev Packer leading seminars plus a youth rally with Miss Allen and Edwin Lukens A buffet supper at 6 pm precedes a youth led service by Alliance group Rev J H Satterfield to speak at the host church on youth ages 12 25 Wednesday Bible study at 7 30 pm and Thursday 6 30 pm youth week banquet with toastmaster Rev E A Anderson and speaker Rev Glenn Hanneman Full Steam Ahead plus pantomime by Sally Anthony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Laura Colvin
Joan Johnston
Elmer Barr
Kenneth Finney
Sally Anthony
Ronnie Riegler
Alice Shaffer
E. F. Goodman
Adrian Douglas
Wooster Baptist Association
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Association
Doris Stansbury
Christian Education
Ohio Baptist Convention
J. C. Wanamaker
Massillon
W. T. Packer
Institute
Leona Parker
Rev. Packer
H. D. Germer
Newman
Delores Allen
Alliance
Edwin Lukens
Canton
J. H. Satterfield
E. A. Anderson
Glenn Hanneman
Cincinnati
Bethel Lutheran Pre Lent Sermon Series Opens
Bethel Lutheran presents the second in its pre Lenten sermons titled Of Our Service Zeal led by Rev. G W Strobel at 10 15 a m Sunday at Bethel Lutheran Church. The junior choir directed by Miss Mary Ann Kull will sing and Mrs Paul Boggs is organist. Sunday School meets at 9 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Strobel
Bethel Lutheran Church
Mary Ann Kull
Paul Boggs
Luther League
Martin Luther Church
Bethel Choir
First Presbyterian Church
Martin Luther Church Announces Sunday Services and Installations
Martin Luther church schedules preacher Rev Otto Fangmeyer for 8:30 and 10:45 a m on Sunday with newly elected council members to be installed during the later service Carl Weaver elder Jay Piper and Forrest Klotz trustees Robert Frey Paul Muntz and Robert Nauman deacons Sunday School and Adult Membership Class at 9:30 Luther League Officers Clinic at 2:30 with Stark Carroll Federation officers project promoters and youth department interne Herman Diers. Pastor to speak at Ravenna dinner for the 25th anniversary of St Pauls Lutheran Church. Women’s Missionary Society meets Thursday 1:30 followed by children's hour at 4 Rev George Strobel to address Altar Guild Friday 8 p m on Proper Observance of Lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Fangmeyer
Martin Luther Church
Carl Weaver
Jay Piper
Forrest Klotz
Robert Frey
Paul Muntz
Robert Nauman
Luther League
Stark- Carroll Federation
Herman Diers
Ravenna
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
St. Paul’s
Women’s Missionary Society
George Strobel
Century Old Stark Churches Rise From Early Catholic Faith
The T John the Baptist Catholic Church at McKinley Ave and 6th St NW traces its 1823 organization to John Shorb, cofounder of Canton. Masses began 1817 in Shorb yard. Shorb died 1824 directing the first church’s construction. The Gothic edifice, dedicated 1872, cost 80000 and features a bell clock. The parish, now with 1300 families, hosts WHBC radio origin and a 1902 brick residence landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. John the Baptist
McKinley Ave
6Th St
Cleveland
John Shorb
Bezaleel Wells
Canton
Stark County
Andak Tree
Mr. Shorb
Baltimore
Shorb
Edward P. Graham
L.L.D
WHBC
Owen L. Gallagher
Class and junior choir meet Saturday morning
A class and junior choir are scheduled to meet on Saturday morning. The notice invites participants and indicates a morning gathering for practice and preparation.
Bethany U B Church Weekly schedule draws attendees
Bethany United Methodist Church opens with Sunday School at nine led by Floyd Moore. Communion at ten fifteen with Rev. R E Carmany preaching on The Unearthed Christ. Evening talk at seven thirty on The Challenge of Enlistment. Music by James Hoagland. Trustee board meets Monday at seven, administrative council at eight. Boy Scouts meet Tuesday at seven thirty. Prayer service Wednesday seven thirty. Choir rehearsal Thursday night. Men's Bible Class meets Saturday night at Himes dairy in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany E. U. B
Floyd Moore
R. E. Carmany
James Hoagland
Boy Scouts
Louisville
Love Stronger Than Knowledge Sunday Sermon at First Church
First Congregational Church hosts Rev. Russell N. Kerr speaking on Love, Stronger Than Knowledge with Rev. C. W. Recard assisting. Chancel choir directed by Carl F. Eisenberger, broadcast on WCMW at 11:30. Junior church at 10:30 with Ryan Fink. Church School at 9:30 supervised by James R. Bumpas. Christian Endeavor 6:30, Pilgrim Fellowship 7. Girl Scouts 4:30 Wednesday. Thursday junior choir 6:30, chancel choir 7:30, Boy Scouts 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell N. Kerr
First Congregational Church
C. W. Recard
Chancel
Carl F. Eisenberger
WCMW
Ryan Fink
James Rbumpas
Christian Endeavor
Pilgrim Fellowship
St Pauls Reformed Communion Service Sunday
St Pauls Reformed Church will administer communion Sunday at 10 a m Rev Albert A Rosener to speak on Dare We Neglect Forgiveness of Sins Mrs William Braster to sing and Mrs Ray Hoover to play the organ Youth Fellowship will meet at (location unspecified)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Reformed Church
Albert A. Rosener
William Braster
Ray Hoover
Church program outlines evening talks and services
At 7 30 p m Shirley McLichock leads a topic A Baseball King Who Failed Philip Lin erode guides the business session Recreation and refreshments follow Leo Douglas heads the 9 am Sunday School Miss Irene Balliet field worker Christian Education speaks Friday night Cov ered dish dinner starts the program Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 30 pm World Day of Prayer Friday February 9 at Keuntze Memorial Lutheran Church East Canton churches sponsor the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley McLichock
Philip Linerode
Leo Douglas
Irene Balliet
Christian Education
Trinity Lutheran Church Service Plans and Youth Programs
At 10 30 a m service Rev Willard I Hackenberg will preach on To Know the Mysteries using the Gospel for the day The children's sermon is Remember Your Manners Children's church will be supervised by Mrs Albert Gusky Mrs R B Witter and Mrs Earl Keefer A combined Luther Leagues meeting at 5 pm will feature A Night in Hawaii Intermediate and Senior leagues will meet in
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Willard I. Hackenberg
Albert Gusky
R. B. Witter
Earl Keefer
Hawaii
Hawaiian islands trip shown with supper and discussion
Mrs. L E Leavenworth will present films of her Hawaiian Islands journey in the chapel followed by a 6:15 Hawaiian supper served by Harold Breting and O J Watkins families. A session on the Hawaiian Experiment in Brotherhood and a Luther League offering for a church of all nations precede the annual congregational meeting at 6:30 with a covered dish dinner in the vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Leavenworth
Hawaiian Islands
Harold Breting
O. J. Watkins
Luther League of America
Church of All Nations
Islands
Youth Led Service at First E.U.B. Church
First EUB Church to host youth led worship at 10 15 a m with Rev Kenneth Hulst speaking on Living Life With a Margin. Students Dolores Moomaw Shirley Henninger Bess Ann Eavenfight Patty Hulst and John Albert Brown will participate. choirs to sing.
Trinity Reformed Church Services and Activities
Trinity Reformed Church holds Sunday worship at 10 30 a m with Rev H N Kerst preaching I Tried to Move a Mountain The Trinity Youth and sanctuary choir directed by E Nelson Larrabee. High School Fellowship meets 6 30 p m for Revivalism roller skating Friday 7 p m Boy Scout Troop 4 meets Tuesday 7 30 p m Trinity Hi choir rehearses Wednesday 7 p m Youth choir Thursday 4 sanctuary choir 7 30 p m junior choir Saturday 10 a m Catechetical class Saturday 1 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Reformed Church
H. N. Kerst
Trinity
LaDyne Koffel
Sanctuary
E. Nelson Larrabee
William R. Blair
Simpson Methodist evangelistic meeting and choir plans
The evangelistic committee will meet after the morning service at Simpson Methodist Church. Rev. Sidney G. Suttor speaks on The Loneliness of Jesus at 10 30. Junior and senior choirs conducted by Mrs. Earl Pritts and Jean Dwiggins with George Mader at the organ. No evening service. Youth Fellowship groups meet at 6 30 p.m. Explorer Scouts meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 34 Wednesday night. Juniata College choir concert at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Choir rehearsals Thursday at 6 30 and 7 30 p.m. respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelistic
Simpson Methodist Church
Sidney G. Suttor
Jesus
Earl Pritts
Jean Dwiggins
George Mader
Juniata College
Anthem Commissioned by Christ by Pioneer and High School Youth
Rev Donald G Lester preaches morning service on The Price of Privilege. Choir under Mrs Faith Bender and organist Lee Cherry lead worship. Midweek sermon on the painting Christ in Gethsemane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Pioneer
Donald G. Lester
Faith Bender
Lee Cherry
Gethsemane
Homrighausen to Speak at Zion on Live Hopefully
On Sexagesima Sunday Rev Tom B Homrighausen will preach at Zion Lutheran Church with Miss Twila Mabie as organist. The youth choir directed by Miss Georgia Shrigley will sing. Rehearsals are set for Wednesday at 6 45 and Thursday at 7 for senior members. Berean Class meets Thursday at 8 p.m. for a business and social gathering. Sunday School board convenes Friday at 7 p.m. Christian Education classes meet Saturday 8 30 to 11 30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom B. Homrighausen
Zion Lutheran Church
Twila Mabie
Georgia Shrigley
Berean
Sunday School Board
Grace U B church to host opening exercises and service
Grace E U B Church will start with opening exercises by Young people led by Harry Harrison. Rev Earl W Toy continues the Lord s Prayer series on Obedience at the worship service. Fellowship Groups and children s hour at 6 30 p m. A Near East mission film South of the Clouds will be shown during evening worship. World Service Day observed by missionary groups. Mrs H C Satow and Mrs H J Fromm to lead. Pastor to attend Ohio pastors convention in Columbus next week. Youth to lead Wednesday prayer service. Choir will be
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace E. U. B
Harry Harrison
Earl W. Toy
Near East
H. C. Satow
H. J. Fromm
Columbus
Choir Rehearsal And Saturday Junior Choir Session
Rehearsal set for Thursday night with the junior choir meeting Saturday at 10 30 a m. Participants should note the schedule and arrive on time for practice and session.
First Church of the Brethren Offers Diverse Services
The NW First Brethren announces opening devotions in the children’s department led by Mrs Elizabeth Corbett with Mrs Helen Bowlby directing junior and intermediate groups and Gerald Hetrick guiding adults. Rev Glenn Bowlby will speak at morning worship on Making Your Time Count and a panel on Church Surveying Its Opportunities will close the evening service. Boy Scouts meet Tuesday at 7 pm and Women’s Work groups Thursday at 7 30 pm. The Juniata College choir from Huntingdon Pa directed by Charles L Rowland will perform at Simpson Methodist Church Wednesday at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of the Brethren
Elizabeth Corbett
Helen Bowlby
Gerald Hetrick
Glenn H. Bowlby
Boy Scouts
Dueber Methodist Church Sunday Services and Activities
At Dueber Avenue Methodist Church Rev Roy I Farmer will administer Communion and give a brief meditation on His Place at the Table during 9 and 10 30 a m services. The chancel choir sings the Sunday School program starts at 9 and youth and adult classes meet at 9 50 after the first worship. Junior department Communion at the first service. Three Youth Fellowships meet at 6 p m. Boy Scouts meet Tuesday at 7. Junior choir rehearsal Wednesday at 4 and chancel choir Thursday at 7. Anti Cant Bible Class meets Tuesday night with Mrs Lawrence Foy of 604 Broad Ave NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dueber Avenue Methodist Church
Roy I. Farmer
Chancel
Lawrence Foy
Broad Ave
Youth Night at First United Presbyterian Church
During the evening service at First United Presbyterian Church Youth Night features Daniel Berndt Ethel Hewitt Jeff Strayer Kurtz Sittler Richard Fawcett Muriel Cherry Doreen Quinn Amelia Stumpf and Lucille Amstutz with Carl Ludwigsen student assistant delivering the speech remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Daniel Berndt
Ethel Hewitt
Jeff Strayer
Kurtz Sittler
Richard Fawcett
Muriel Cherry
Doreen Quinn
Amelia Stumpf
Lucille Amstutz
Carl Ludwigsen
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News of the Churches
Conference On Christian Education
Charles Wagoner
Calvary
St. Paul’s Episcopal
Grace Reformed
Calvary Presbyterian
Cleveland N
Dial
the People's
Eucharistic League
North Market Rd
Canton, Ohio
Berean Christadelphians
St. SW
First Lutheran
First Presbyterian
Trinity E. U. B
Faith OF Our Fathers
Christian Brotherhood Hour
Wadc 1350
First Baptist
Bethel Lutheran
Martin Luther
Stark County Historical Society
First
St. Paul’s Reformed
Trinity Lutheran
E.U.B
Kenneth Hulst
Dolores Moomaw
Shirley Henninger
Bess Ann Eavenfight
Patty Hulst
John Albert Brown
Opal Hamlin
First Christian Church
Shirley Ingerham
James Morgan
Donald George
Sunday School Council
Board of Christian Education
Trinity Reformed
NW First Brethren
Dueber Methodist
Canton Gospel Center
Cleveland At
24Th St. NW
Christian Fellowship Groups
Israel
Dial 1060
O’dell
Yant’s
Thallad
By Yant
Yant’s Cottage
St. NW
U. P
Phil WA
Canton City Mission Karawai St
Maryland Ave. Baptist Church
Maryland
the Prince OF Peace
A Ben Buzzard
Special Missionary Service
Mra
Manis Huegsegzer
Mexico
Bethel Temple
Assemblies of God
Third Street
Clarence Goudie
Nigeria
So. Africa
John Warton
Far East
Ivar A. Frick
Rev. Goudie
WAND
Canton Baptist
15Th Street
Elijah
Cleveland Bible Institute Quartet
Harold Henniger
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