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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1949

Page

3

Jubilee service marks Rev. C. L. Warstler’s 50 years

The Golden Jubilee honors Rev. C. L. Warstler a Stark County Lutheran pastor with a June 12 8 p m service at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church known as Warstler Church. Rev. G W Miley will preach. Remarks by Warstler and Rev. W E Weber. Special music by Harold P Mock directed choir. Reception follows. Warstler keeps active at 80 in Stark County.

C. L. Warstler Stark County Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Isllty St. Jacob’s Church Cairo G. W. Miley Synod of Ohio Middlebranch Rd Warstler W. E. Weber Harold P. Mock Ruby Gibson Holy Trinity Synod of the Northwest Church of the Redeemer Milwaukee Wis St. Paul

Illustrated talk by Rosemary Lang at First Presbyterian

Miss Rosemary Lang, former army librarian in Japan, will give an illustrated talk on her work to the Women’s Association of First Presbyterian Church. Dessert at 1 pm, singing by Mrs. Frederick Albers with Mrs. Paul Boggs, evening division at 7 30 pm, S E A Guild officers to be installed, and a full church program including sermons, choirs, instrumental pieces, Sunday school, junior church, nursery, and various meetings throughout the week.

Rosemary Lang Japan Women’s Association First Presbyterian Church Frederick Albers Paul Boggs S.E.A. Guild George E. Parkinson Zingarelli Jesus Philip J. Hodel Mueller Handel Elwood Broadwater WCMW Boy Scout Troop 8

Miss Barbara Smith to Sing at Calvary Church in Princeton

Miss Barbara Smith newly named Westminster Concert Choir member at Princeton will sing There Is a Balm in Gilead at Calvary Presbyterian Church Sunday at 10 30 a m Rev John B Barker to preach Power From God Organist Paul E Allen to play Grand Choeur Melodie and Postlud e Barker Auxiliary to hold a picnic at Ink Park lagoon shelter Tuesday at 6 p m Mrs Karl Day to lead devotions

Barbara Smith Westminster Concert Choir Princeton, N. J Gilead Calvary Presbyterian Church John B. Barker Paul E. Allen Klein Grieg Rinck Lorenz Barker Lagoon Ink Park Karl Day

Zion Reformed Church Pentecost Services and Music

Zion Reformed Church North Canton to hold two identical Pentecost services at 8 and 10 a m Communion will be administered Reverend Wynn will speak on David the King during junior worship Mrs Adolph Unger organist will play Supplication Ave Maria March in E Flat senior choir will sing Jesus Word of God Incarnate a trio will sing The Masters Table Children to be baptized at the second service Sherman Snyder pianist will perform Evening on Lake Koronis and Romance by Rubenstein

Zion Reformed Church North Canton These Baptist Church Adolph Unger Frysinger Schubert Mallard Jesus Gounod Richard Cochran Clark Wehl Louise Gerwin Fletcher W. Earl Wynn David Sherwin Snyder Lake Koronis Adler Rubenstein

Billy Rivers to Perform at Louisville EUB Church

Negro musician Billy Rivers will present whistling and vibra harp selections at Louisville EUB Church Sunday at 7 30 p m He belongs to Burbank EUB Church Rev Emerson R Rugh to lead the meditation and the pastor will preach Hazard or Haphazard at 8 30 and 10 30 a m The intermediate choir directed by Mrs Lela Steineck and Mrs Sylvia Gantz will sing Fairest Lord Jesus at the first service Dwight McLaughlin will direct the senior choir Sunday School meets at 9 30 a m and fellowship groups at 6 30 p m

Billy Rivers Louisville E. U.B Burbank E.U.B Emerson R. Rugh Lela Steineck Sylvia Gantz Fairest Lord Jesus Dwight McLaughlin

Grace Reformed Church Vaca tion Bible School Schedule

The Grace Reformed Church hosts annual summer Bible School June 13 to 24, weekdays, for ages 4 to 12, with classes led by Mrs. Byerly, Mrs. Bitto, and Mrs. Wells. A Whit Sunday service includes communion led by Rev. Harsh, choir singing, and organ pieces by Kuehner.

Grace Reformed Church Ohio Council of Churches Millard Byerly Joseph Bitto Charles Wells Arthur Harsh Mary Kuehner God Lorenz Thompson Bach William E. Strassner Ferdinand Strassner

Community Group Schedule Spans Week Activities

History at 7 15 Brownies meet Tuesday afternoon Girls Scouts Thursday Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 30 p m Junior choir Friday 3 45 p m.

Brownies Girls Scouts

Calvary E U B Church Hosts Hymn History Talk

Calvary E U B Church schedules a 6:30 p m Sunday combined Adult and Senior fellowship with Maj Charles McCrae of the Salvation Army presenting the history of well known hymns. Junior and Intermediate groups meet at the same hour. Sunday School begins at 9 a m with Rev L H Naumann delivering Holiness Unto the Lord in morning worship. Choir performances include Sunrise by Karg Elert Under the Leaves by Thome and Wonderful Grace by Lillenas. Miss Beverly Julian assists as organist and prays at evening service as the pastor discusses Pentecost and Evangelism. Prayer service set for Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Charles McCrae Salvation Army Calvary E. U.B L. H. Naumann Harold Roby Karg Elert Thome Lillenas Beverly Julian

Trinity Reformed Pentecost Service and Activities

Trinity Reformed Church will host communion service Sunday led by Rev. Calvin H. Wingert with the sermon The Promise of the Father and reception of members. The choir will sing Jesus Our Lord We Adore Thee and organist Grace B Penniman will perform Cavatina Adagio Pilgrims March. Semper Fidelis Guild meets Tuesday at 8 pm at 617 Troy pl NW with Miss Hester Jane Johnston in charge. Executive board meets Tuesday 7:30 pm. Circle A Business Women's Guild meets Tuesday night at 326 19th st NW. Boy Scout Troop 4 led by scoutmaster William Blair meets Tuesday night. Friendly Class sews Wednesday at 1 pm for the Needlework Guild at 3413 Frazer NW. Ladies Aid quilt all day Wednesday. Youth choir rehearses Thursday 4 pm and 7:30 pm for quartet and choir.

Trinity Reformed Church Calvin H. Wingert Jesus Lord Grace B. Penniman Bohm Guilmant Pilgrims March Clark Semper Fidelis Guild Arthur Stockton Troy Pl Hester Jane Johnston Business Women’s Guild Mrrs G. W. Smith C. S. Hartwell 19Th St William Blair Needlework Guild Emma Barber Frazer Ladies Aid Society

North Canton Lutheran Bible School Opens at Zion

North Canton Zion Lutheran Church will host a three week Vacation Bible School starting Monday. Daily sessions run 9 a.m. to noon with Bible and missionary stories, expressional work, hand work, recreation and motion pictures. Led by Rev. Paul R. Daneker, staff includes Mrs. Orval Mollett Mrs. Ervin Snyder Mrs. T J Dickson Mrs. Ray Gopp Mrs. Donald Neubauer Mrs. Gordon Carlé Miss Anna Marie Elsass Mrs. Daneker Miss Florence Carlson and Mrs. Paul Pontius.

Zion Lutheran Church North Canton Savior Paul R. Daneker Orval Mollett Ervin Snyder T. J. Dickson Ray Gopp Donald Newbauer Gordon Carlé Anna Marie Elsass Daneker Florence Carlson Paul Pontius

First Christian honors Canton area graduates in services

First Christian Church celebrates 96 graduates from Canton and county high schools during Sunday night services led by Rev. P H Welshimer on Life's High Moments. Morning worship features Mrs Clarence K Dretke on The Pilgrims Chorus and Not What My Hands Have Done, with audiences gathering for Bible School at 9 30. Christian Endeavor groups meet at 6 30 p m. A Tuesday Christian Endeavor Alumni covered-dish dinner is planned with Ira Casper in charge and readings by Mrs Jay Peoples. Clair Beatty of the Ohio Christian Endeavor Society is noted.

Canton First Christian Church P. H. Welshimer Fellowship Hall Jerusalem Christian Endeavor Societies Clarence K. Dretke Pilgrims Wagner Friml Dunham Nelson Martin Faulkes D’evry Guilmant Christianson R. B. Strawn Christian Endeavor Ira Casper Roy Shive Jay Peoples Clair Beatty Ohio Christian Endeavor Society

Pentecost Message and Musical Gift at Grace E U B Church

Grace E U B Church hosts baptism and sermon on The Message of Pentecost by Rev Latta Sunday at 9 30 am. John Kiehl's Class presents a special number with choir, Miss Mildred Fromm organist plays Jerusalem the Golden and Traumerer, Fellowship groups meet 6 30 pm on Summer Opportunities of Christian Service. Evening sermon What Is Truth features Thy Kingdom Come. Runyan and Petree tenor solos, Shepherds Pipes and Londonderry organ numbers. Crusaders Fellowship holds a covered dish supper as officers are elected during the business session. prayer service Wednesday night.

O. V. Latta Grace E.U.B John Kiehl Mildred Fromm Jerusalem Spark Traumerer Schumann Runyan Simon Petree Harris Londonderry

Goose Creek Parish Church of St James Unique Pine Forest Setting

Frederick Polley visits the Church of St James Goose Creek Parish near Charleston South Carolina. The small redundant colonial church survived two wars an earthquake and centuries of weather. Its doorway pelican pediment cherub quoins Royal Arms relief and marble tablets mark a storied past.

Charleston Church of St. James Goose Creek Parish Coun Royal Arms of England

Church Activities Schedule From County Board Meeting

Officers of the county board will attend a gathering. Woman's Missionary Society convenes all day Wednesday at 10:30 with a luncheon and musicale. Bethany Class meets Monday at 7 30 p m for business and social session. First beginners teachers meet Monday at 6 p m. Daily Vacation Bible School starts June 27 with workers meeting Monday at 7 30 p m. Mrs Howard Shearer's Class hosts covered dish dinner Tuesday at 6 30 p m at 1008 Whippler d NW.

Woman’s Missionary Society Bethany Howard Shearer J. Ray Ward Whipplerd

Father Son Banquet Led by Men's Club This Thursday

The Men's Club holds a father son banquet in the parish hall this Thursday night. Guests include fathers and sons invited to share a community meal and celebrate family ties in a church setting.

Vacation Bible School Opens At St Pauls East Canton

St Pauls Reformed Church hosts a two week Vacation Bible School sponsored by the Methodist and Evangelical and Reformed churches of East Canton. The program runs Monday through Friday at 9 a m for children four years through fourth grade. Rev Albert Rosoner will preach on What Happened When the Church Was Founded at 11 Sunday morning, with Kenneth Weirough leading Sunday School at 9.

Methodist and Evangelical and Reformed Churches of East Canton St. Paul's Reformed Church St. Pauls Church Albert Rosoner Kenneth Weirough

Community meetings and rehearsals schedule announced

The text lists a 2 PM meeting and a 7 30 PM board of trustees gathering. Choir rehearsal Thursday night, Mission Guild meeting that same night, and a program at Mrs E R Gordon's home 1342 19th St NW. Mrs Robert Ewing assists, Mrs W E Rehbein leads. Children's choir rehearse and Youth Club meets Friday at 3 PM.

Mission Guild E. R. Gordon 19Th St Robert Ewing W. E. Rehbein

First U P Observes Pentecost With Services

In observance of Pentecost Rev. Walter R. Young will preach on A Day of Power at First United Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning. Bible School starts at 9 30. Young Adult Fellowship gathers at 8 p.m. with Jack Ittner leading. Women of the church meet Tuesday noon for Prayer Around the World. Missionary Society will follow.

Walter R. Young First United Prebyterian Church Bible School Young Adult Fellowship Jack Ittner Women of the Church the Missionary Society

First Reformed Communion Service at Local Church

The First Reformed Church will administer communion on Sunday morning led by Rev. Karl Koepke. Senior choir directed by Mrs. Leslie D. Hanson will perform O Savior of the World. Organist Mrs. Austin Stock plays Rock of Ages Moment Religieux and March Solennelle. Sunday School at 9 with children’s groups during worship. Evening devotions at 7 followed by recreation. The Rose Time Fantasy debuts June 15.

First Reformed Church Karl Koepke Leslie D. Hanson Gross Austin Stock Friml

Whit Sunday Services at Our Savior Lutheran

Our Savior Lutheran Church presents two Sunday services led by Rev Richard E Meinzen with themes Quench Not the Spirit at 10 30 a m and The Day of Pentecost Fully Come at 7 30 p m Communion will be administered at both services A congregational photo will be taken and shown at the Central District Convention in Ft Wayne Ind June 2024 Ladies Aid and Missionary League meet Thursday at 8 p m at 4233 Shrine Pl NW hosted by Mrs Roy W Paul

Our Savior Lutheran Church Richard E.meinzen Convention of Central District The Lutheran Church of the Missouri Synod Ft. Wayne Ind Ladies Aid and Missionary League Roy W. Paul Shrine Pl

Community event to start June 16 with dinner

A conference on June 16 will open with a covered-dish dinner. The orchestra and choir plan a rehearsal Friday night, with attendees invited to enjoy music and fellowship.

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Pentecost theme under Rev Otto Fangmeyer at Martin Luther Church

Martin Luther Church schedules Pentecost Sunday services at 8 15 and 10 30 a m with Pentecost sermon Pentecost Then and Now by Rev Otto Fangmeyer. Combined junior senior choirs perform God Is a Spirit Bennett and organ numbers Cathedral Prelude for Whitsun Day Play Meditation Sturges Duke Street Whiting. Baptismal service for children after the 10 30 service. Senior Luther League 7 30 p m. Brotherhood area meeting in Waynesburg. Sunday School 9 15 a m. Church Council meets Tuesday 7 45 p m and adult catechetical group Wednesday 8 p m.

Otto Fangmeyer Martin Luther Church God Bennett Max Gruber Whitsunday Sturges Duke Street Whiting Luther League Brotherhood Area Waynesburg

First Baptist to Host Sunday Service and Youth Night

First Baptist Church will host Rev. J. H. Satterfield speaking on The Completion of Life in Others Sunday morning. Communion will be administered. Miss Wilma Kasser man will play meditations. Bernard Griffin will direct the choir. Junior High Fellowship meets 6 30 p m and senior group 7. Officers to be elected. Youth Night set for Saturday June 11 meeting at 7 30 in the Y M C A lobby.

J. H. Satterfield First Baptist Church Y.M.C. A

First E U B Church announces weekly events schedule

The First E U B Church holds the last quarterly conference Friday in the church annex with Rev B S Arnold present. On Saturday June 11 the junior choir performs Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at 8 pm. Sunday School is 9 am led by Mrs Sidney Pool's Class, with Rev G B Wetherbee preaching at 10 15 am and 7 30 pm on Lessons From the Holy Land. Adult Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 pm. Prayer service Wednesday and choir rehearsal Thursday both at 7 30.

First E. U. B. Church B. S. Arnold Snow White The Seven Dwarfs Sidney Pool G. B. Wetherbee

Lowell Reformed Church Services and Scout Meetings Share Schedule

Lowell Reformed Church will hold baptism reception and communion during Sunday service with Rev. Leonard S. Hegnauer preaching on The Holy Spirit. Mrs. L. S. McQueen will lead prayer as music includes Wagner Prayer Massanet Melodie Readinger March in A and Lorenz Just as I Am. Boy Scouts meet Monday outdoors and Marie Whitener Missionary Society meets Wednesday night. Girl Scout Troop 86 also meets.

Lowell Reformed Church Leonard S. Hegnauer L. S. McQueen Wagner Massanet Readinger Lorenz Marie Whitener Missionary Society

Community youth groups schedule and VBS dates

On Wednesday at 3 45 p m Brownie Troop meets, Thursday at 3 30 Senior Troop 1 meets at 4 p m, and Troop 29 on Friday at 3 45 p m. Daily Vacation Bible School opens Monday June 13 at 9 30 a m and continues for two weeks.

Senior Missionary Society Luncheon and Evening Programs

The Senior Missionary Society of Jerusalem Baptist Church holds a summer luncheon Monday at 11 a.m. at 1433 Willett SE hosted by Mrs. Lowder. Rev. R. T. Harris preaches Sunday morning. A rally dinner follows at 1 p.m. B.T.U. led by Mrs. Penny at 6 p.m. Spiritual Chorus concert at 7:30 directed by Eugene Smith.

Senior Missionary Society of Jerusalem Baptist Church William B. Lowder Willett Louise Cutts Susanna Holloway Edna McIlwain Gertrude Marshall Lowder R. T. Harris Harris Dorothy Roane Lucy Penny B.T.U Eugene Smith Blanche Cain Agnes Moss

Rev Bowlby named to Brethren conference committee

Rev Glenn H Bowlby pastor of First Church of the Brethren is named to the standing committee for the denomination annual conference in Ocean Grove New Jersey June 14 to 19 He represents northeastern Ohio and is among about 100 delegates from around the world The committee selects business for the floor ahead of the conference which expects about 10 000 attendees for the 163rd annual meeting of a church founded in 1708 in Schwarzebau Germany

Glenn H. Bowlby First Church of the Brethren Ocean Grove N. J Canton Ohio Schwarzebau Germany America

Ministers Association Picnic Plans for June 20

Canton Stark County Ministers Association and families plan an annual picnic for Monday night June 20 at Arboretum Park. The Ministers Wives Association organized details with Mrs. E J Beckley serving as general chairman.

Canton- Stark County Ministers Association Arboretum Park Ministers Wives Association E. J. Beckley

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