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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1949

Page

3

Retired Bishop to visit St Pauls Canton to confirm

Retired Episcopal Bishop Cameron J. Davis of Buffalo will visit Canton this Sunday to administer Holy Confirmation to 46 candidates presented by Rev. Herman S. Sidener of St. Pauls Episcopal Church. He will address the candidates and preach. Davis, a Trinity College and General Theological Seminary graduate, led Trinity Church Buffalo for 30 years and heads the Episcopal Church Pension Fund with about 45 million dollars in assets. He also serves on national church bodies. Collected church activities follow: communion Tuesday, women's auxiliary luncheon, speaker on religion, Lenten service, and a motion picture, plus various classes and youth activities scheduled through Friday.

Cameron J. Davis Buffalo N. Y Western New York Canton Herman S. Sidener St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Trinity College Ord. Conn General Theological Seminary New York City Davis Trinity Episcopal Church At Episcopal Church Pension Fund Episcopal Church National Council G. G. D’anchise Cleveland Church

First Presbyterian Choir Soloists and Schedule at Sunday Service

Soloists Desmond Ward Mrs Howard Frazier and Miss Aileen Stiffler perform with two anthems A Song in the Night and An Anthem of Praise. Organ numbers Adagio and Andante. Rev George E Parkinson preaches One More Chance. Activities include Sunday School at 9 15 am junior church nursery worship at 10 30 am Manse Club Co ed Club Scout and missionary division meetings.

First Presbyterian Church Desmond Ward Howard Frazier Aileen Stiffler Woodman Wihtol Philip J. Hodel Godard Mendelssohn George E. Parkinson

Trinity Reformed Church Offering Sunday Service

Trinity Reformed Church schedules a morning service with a Church World Service offering. Rev. Calvin H Wingert will preach on A Transformation that Does Some Good. The choir sings My Faith Looks Up to Thee and a quartet performs O Savior of the World. Organ numbers include O Sacred Head Once Wounded and Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord. Fellowship meets at 6 30 p m, and the Friendly Class gathers Monday evening at 1116 Clarendon NW with several members assisting.

Trinity Reformed Church Calvin H. Wingert Schnecker George Mast Marilyn McGaughey Goss Grace B. Penniman Bach Mendelssohn Mueller Smart Harry Clunk Clarendon Era John Dencer Howell Jones Florence Rastetter Marjorie Conrad Circle B Business Women’s Guild Hazel McMacken

Calvary Presbyterians Sermon Topic and Concert Plans

Calvary Presbyterian Church will hear Rev. John B. Barker on The Meaning of Faith Sunday morning. Music includes Al len performing Mozart and other works, with choirs and student groups presenting selections. Albert R. Jones speaks at 7:30 p.m. on An Amazing America. Host families are the Browns and Thompsons. Pioneers meet 2 p.m., Westminsters 4 p.m., Junior Highs and Taxis 7:15 p.m. then visit St Marys Catholic Church.

John B. Barker Calvary Presbyterian Church Paul E. Allen Mozart Lemsigre Mason Thompson Rogers the Living Christ Wilson Ackley Albert R. Jones Union Metal Mfg. Co America Elmer Brown James Thompson St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Simpson Methodist Church to Hear Franklin G Markley Sermon

Reverend Franklin G. Markley will preach on By the Finger of God at Simpson Methodist Church Sunday at 10 30 a m. Senior choir directed by William Weida will sing Lo A Voice to Heaven Sounding by Bortnian sky. George W Mader will play Sarabande by Bach Savior Thy Dying Love by Lowry Thompson and Cornelius March by Mendelssohn.

Franklin G. Markley Simpson Methodist William Weida Bortniansky George W. Mader Bach Dying Love Lowry Thompson Cornelius March Mendelssohn Dorothy Stephens Charles P. Bevington 10Th St NW J. L. Floyd Arthur New 38Th St A. F. Beamer Edgar Harding James Essinger

First Methodist Church Service Preaches on Christ Road

First Methodist Church schedules morning worship with Rev. C H LaRue preaching on With Christ on the Road Through Samaria. D C Farley will play the choral prelude All Glory Be to God On High. Senior choir sings O Rejoice Ye Christians Loudly. Organ postlude Sheep and Lambs. Evening service features junior choristers There in the Gloom and Thou Art Everywhere. Mrs Milo Bixler directs and Mrs Ralph Buchanan is pianist with prelude Suite Gothique. Pastor to preach on Jesus.

C. H. LaRue Christ Samaria First Methodist Church D. C. Farley God Edmundson Bach Homer Walker Lachner Milo Bixler Ralph Buchanan Boellman Jesus

Modern Tabernacle Church Design Stuns in Columbus Ind

A world famous architect creates a bold church exterior in Columbus Indiana for the Tabernacle Church of Christ. The design replaces traditional forms with straight lines and off center balances, featuring a single east window, a reflecting pool entry, and a prominent cross. The interior mirrors spiritual aims with simple, dignified beauty. Architect Eliel Saarinen conceived the plan, with Pierre and Wright of Indiana assisting in construction.

Frederick Polle Columbus Ind Tabernacle Church of Christ Judea Eliel Sarrinen Pierre & Wright Fine Arts

Teaching About Genuine Goodness and Godliness Meeting

John Phillips leads the Intermediate group at 6 30 with the cabinet meeting at 5 Seniors hold a 6 30 session on What is Right with My Money.

John Phillips

Sermon and Music at First Congregational Church

Rev. C. W. Recard preaches on Selah at the First Congregational Church with dedication to active musicians. The male chorus sings The Church in the Wildwood, and Miss Ruth Coe plays organ numbers including A Monastery Even Song Dearest Jesus We are Here Hymn of Faith. Pilgrim Fellowship meets 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor 6:30 p.m. Quilters Circle holds an all day meeting Wednesday at Mrs Minnie Fell 2621 Crown of NW with a covered dish lunch.

First Congregational Church C. W. Recard Christian Endeavor Edith Fink Quilters Circle Minnie Fell Crown of NW

Rev William K Hogg Sermon at Christ Community Methodist

The Sunday morning sermon by Rev William K Hogg at Christ Community Methodist Church is titled The Fellowship of the Unafraid. It is the fourth in the Lenten series Our Greater Church of Tomorrow. Louis Sell will sing a solo during the service.

William K. Hogg Christ Community Methodist Church Our Greater Church of Tomorrow Louis Sell

Church Events and Guest Speakers Plan Lenten Schedule

At 6:30 p.m. a discussion on right and wrong in fun. Allan Swanson James Carpenter Joan Winkler and Betty Dietrich join a panel. A new members conference for adults considering church unity on Easter week Monday at 7:30. Children’s membership training Tuesday at 3:30. Pastor to speak at Millersburg Lenten service Wednesday. Rev Thomas Cromwell of Millersburg’s First Church speaks at Christ Church Thursday. Rev Hogg Allan Swanson and Donald Nixon attend Christian Vocations Conference at Baldwin Wallace College Thursday to Saturday. Rev Harold W Ewing, former Christ Church pastor, leads the conference from Nashville Tenn.

Allan Swanson James Carpenter Joan Winkler Betty Dietrich Millersburg Thomas Cromwell First Church Christ Church Hogg Donald Nixon Baldwin-Wallace College Harold W. Ewing Nashville, Tenn

Nazarene School Choir to Tour with ENC A Cappella Group

The Nazarene School Choir Canton joins a 2,500 mile spring tour by the Eastern Nazarene College a cappella ensemble of Wollaston Mass. They perform at the First Church of the Nazarene on 3rd and Herbruck NE Sunday at 7 30 p m. Directed by Mrs Esther Williamson professor of voice at the church.

Canton Eastern Nazarene College of Wollaston Mass Church of the Nazarene 3Rd Herbruck Esther Williamson Eastern Nazarene College

College Choir to Perform With Trumpet Trio

The 40 voice college choir will be assisted by a college trumpet trio. Several members hail from Ohio while none are from Canton. Rev. R. J. Smeltzer serves as pastor of the host church.

Canton Ohio R. J. Smeltzer

Sermon at Trinity Lutheran Len ten vespers by Rev Kindsvatter

Rev John F. Kindsvatter pastor of Zion Lutheran Wooster will preach The Atoning Christ at Trinity Lutheran Len ten vespers Thursday 7 30 p m Born East Liverpool he studied at Susquehanna University Philadelphia Lutheran Seminary He directs Killbuck District Boy Scouts Ohio Mental Hygiene Society and is a former Wooster Kiwanis president The choir led by Richard H Gentry sings Jesus So Slowly next Ruth K March selects organ pieces Meditation Priere Andante Postlude A Spiritual View of Life will

John F. Kindsvatter Zion Lutheran Church Wooster Trinity Lutheran Church Rev. Kindsvatter East Liverpool Susquehanna University Philadelphia Lutheran Seminary Killbuck District of Boy Scouts Ohio Mental Hygiene Society Jesus Friedell Richard H. Gentry Ruth K. March Guilmant Beethoven Haydn

Prodigal Son Lent Series Opens at Evening Vespers

Rev Wil lard I Hackenberg preaches Sunday morning on the sermon topic The special offering for World Relief will follow the One Great Hour broadcast. Adult leaders guide children during the 10 30 service while the choir performs Let the Words of My Mouth and organ voluntaries by Mendelssohn and Harris.

Willard I. Hackenberg Robert MacKenzie J. R. Anderson H. E. Baxter Hyde Mendelssohn Harris

First Baptist Church Service and Activities Highlight

First Baptist Miss Wilma Kasserman will play visions and morning songs during Sunday worship. Bernard Griffin directs the choir. Rev J H Satterfield delivers A Wonderful Door sermon. Crusaders, Junior Fellowship and Senior Fellowship meet with Marion Finney leading worship. Loren E Souers Jr speaks on Communism. Youth Night set for Thursday at 7 30.

Wilma Kasserman Rheinberger Kramer Marion Finney Loren E. Souers Jr

Gateways of God's Love Sermon at Zion Reformed Church

Rev Melvin E Beck will preach at Zion Reformed Church Sunday at 10 am on The Gateways of God's Love. Mrs W Ward Mathie plays The Lost Chord Goin Home from the New World Symphony and Marche Pontificale. Senior choir sings My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord. Junior service offers Adventure Log Series recordings The Missionary Cow and The Cow that Went to Sea. Miss Joanne Gross plays Sonata Pathetique movements. Marilyn Marquardt reads scripture. Evening service features An Old Testament Portrait of Our Lord. piano selections Nocturne in A and Processional March in A. Rev Arthur E Marsh preaches Thursday night Lenten service.

Melvin E. Beck Zion Reformed Church W. Ward Mathie Sullivan New World Symphony Dvorak Gounod Blumenschein Joanne Gross Beethoven Marilyn Marquardt Lord Mathie Perry Guilmant Arthur E. Marsh

First U P Grace Sebring Mission Circle Meeting

The First United Presbyterian Church circle meets at 9 30 a m during Sunday School hour with Rev Wal ter R Young delivering a sermon on Resolution at 10 30 The male chorus performs The Heavens Are Declaring and the choir sings God Shall Wipe Away All Tears Doris Gene Rose leads High School Fellowship at 6 30 p m The pastor discusses Mixed Marriages and the evening sermon topic is A Deeper Appreciation

Grace Sebring Mission Circle First United Presbyterian Church Walter R. Young Beethoven Doris Gene Rose

Choir Plans and Meeting Times for Junior Department

The junior department teachers and officers will meet Monday at 7 30 p m. The Cub Pack will meet Tuesday night. The choir rehearses Thursday night and the children's choir meets Friday at 3 45 p m. The program includes the Cherubim Song by Bortmansky.

Bortmansky

Gethsemane Sermon At First Christian Church Sunday

First Christian Church schedules morning sermon by Rev P Welshimer on Gethsemane and a 730 p.m. sermon The Man at Your Door. Junior Church addressed by Rev W T Stebbins on The Meaning of Church Membership. Christian Endeavor meets 630 p.m. morning choir performance Laudamus Te. Mrs Clarence K Dretke plays Andante Aria Intermezzo in B flat Alla Marcia. Evening choir anthem The Lord Is My Shepherd. Organ selections Hymn Celeste Contemplation.

P. Welshimer First Christian Church Gethsemane W. T. Stebbins Christian Endeavor Societies Mueller Clarence K. Dretke Demorest Bohannan Galbraith Lord Koscar Grey Asher-Westbrook

First Reformed Church to Host Sunday Worship Service

Rev Karl Koepke will preach on Gods Answer to Mans Suffering. Infant baptism planned. Senior choir directed by Mrs Leslie D Hanson will sing Blessed Jesus. Mrs Goebel Yeary will sing I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked. Organist Mrs Austin C Stock will play When Morning Gilds the Skies Adoration From the Holy City and Duke Street. Four age groups to be conducted. Church School at 9. Ladies Aid meets 2 pm. Welcome-In Class Saturday 8 pm. Confirmation class with pastor Saturday 9:30 am. Junior choir rehearse 10:30 with Miss Elinor Okey.

First Reformed Church Karl Koepke Leslie D. Hanson Jesus Dvorak Goebel Yeary O’hara Austin C. Stock Holy City Gaul Duke Street Whiting Ladies Aid Elinor Okey

Martin Luther Church Plans Sunday Worship Services

Martin Luther Church will hold worship services at 8 15 and 10 30 a m with Sunday School at 9 15. Ten children and eleven adults will be confirmed at 10 30 with Rev Otto Fangmeyer delivering the sermon titled Followers of God. A Thursday night service follows.

Martin Luther Church Otto Fangmeyer Followers of God

Lenten Service Focuses on Release Question

The pastor will deliver a meditation on the Pi late's question Whom Will Ye That I Release Unto You The Altar Guild meets Friday at 8 p m and the Adult Membership Class is set for Sunday April 3 at 2 30 p m

Pilate Altar Guild

Church Here Buys Bell That Served Village Since '69

Christ Community Methodist Church buys the village bell cast in 1869 by Buckeye Casting Co. It served Wayne County's Apple Creek until federation with a Presbyterian church. The bell, mounted in the present yard, will call worship once the donations cover the cost. Reverend William K. Hogg announced the purchase.

Apple Creek Christ Community Methodist Church William K. Hogg Methodist Wayne County Presbyterian Church Buckeye Casting Co Cincinnati Christ Church 35Th St Cleveland Ave Hogg

Shara Torah Buys Home in Northwest City

Shara Torah congregation bought a two story seven room house at 1611 Vassar Ave NW for Rabbi Lawrence H. Charney and family. They plan to sell a five room bungalow at 1634 Miami Ct NE, with expected vacate by May 1. The Charneys have a 15 month old daughter Brenda.

Shara Torah Shara Torah Congregation Vassar Ave Lawrence H. Charney Miami Ct Charneys Brenda

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