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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1950

Page

3

Bishop Warner to Speak at Former Canton Pastorate

Former First E U B Church pastor Bishop Ira D. Warner returns to Canton for a series of meetings as part of the United Evangelistic Advance, speaking nightly except Saturday through Nov. 5 with slides from Africa and wire messages. Reforma tion Day observance Sunday features Rev. Kenneth Hurst and a 9 a.m. Sunday School, 7:30 p.m. film Second Chance, plus a week of services, choirs, and church group activities.

First E.U.B. Church Ira D. Warner Canton United Evangelistic Advance Warner Bishop Warner First Church Akron Pacific Area Pomona Calif

Reformation service marks 433rd Luther anniversary

A Reformation service at 10 30 a m Sunday features Rev Richard E Meinzen preaching A Trust Committee The Sunday School session at 9 30 stresses basic Protestant Reformation principles The Sunday School staff travel to Akron Monday for an 8 pm Zion church institute Activities this week include Boy Scout Troop 33 meeting Tuesday at 6 45 p m Ladies Aid Society Wednesday at 8 p m officers to be elected A committee in charge of entertainment and refreshments named Mrs Emmons Combs Mrs Charles Knebusch Mrs Fred Matthews and Mrs Lloyd Moore An Adult Discussion Group will meet with the pastor Thursday at 8 p m and a children's membership class meets Saturday at 10 30 a m

Martin Luther Richard E. Meinzen Akron Zion Church Ladies Aid Society Emmons Combs Charles Knebusch Fred Matthews Lloyd Moore

Face of God sermon at Calvary Presbyterian Church

Rev. John B. Barker delivers Sunday morning sermon at Calvary Presbyterian with choir anthems and Paul E. Allen on organ. Girl Scout units attend in observance of Girl Scout Sunday. Various church groups meet through the afternoon and evening including West Minsters and CPC Club events.

John B. Barker Calvary Presbyterian Church Paul E. Allen Pioneers Lanny Linn Westminsters Charles Meldrum Taxis Westminster Fellowship of Mahoning Presbytery Homeworth

First Congregational Reformation Sunday Service

First Congregational Church observes Reformation Sunday with Rev. Russell N Kerr speaking on Principles of Protestantism assisted by Rev. Charles W Recard. Choir directed by Howard S Holt with Ruth Coe on organ. Girl Scout recognition. service broadcast on WCMW at 11 30. Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m Pilgrim Fellowship 7 led by Barbara Edwards.

First Congregational Church Russell N. Kerr Charles W. Recard Howard S. Holt Ruth Coe WCMW Christian Endeavor Pilgrim Fellowship Barbara Edwards Crusaders Chancel Choir Boy Scouts

First Presbyterian Family Night and Meet the Minister

A family night at First Presbyterian Church starts with a covered dish dinner on Wednesday at 6 15 p m. Rev George E Parkinson preaches Meet the Minister Sunday at 10 30 a m with Sunday School at 9 15 a m Junior church and nursery circulate during worship A Coed Club supper meeting at 5 30 p m Manse Club members attend a senior high rally at Homeworth and Thursday at 2 p m Tappan Isabel Auxiliary presents Mrs Allene Benninghoff of Cleveland reviewing Owen Glenn by Ben Ames Williams Boy Scout Troop 8 meets.

First Presbyterian Church George E. Parkinson Homeworth Tappan- Isabel Allene Benninghoff Cleveland Owen Glenn Ben Ames Williams

Harvest Home Service at St Pauls RIC East Canton

A Harvest Home service at St Pauls Reformed Church East Canton marks a step in the building fund campaign. Rev Albert A Rosener speaks on The Art of Being Rich Towards God. William Wenger presides at 9 Sunday School. Youth Fellowship meets 730 pm with Ac cepting Limitations as the topic. Miss Jean Lautzenheiser leads with Robert Rothacher directing recreation. Women's Missionary Society meets Wednesday 130 pm at Mrs Julia Vian nie's home with leaders Mrs Clarence Kagey and Mrs Murray Clapper. Choir rehearsal Thursday 730 pm.

St. Paul’s Reformed Church East Canton Albert A. Rosener William Wenger Jean Lautzenheiser Robert Rothacher Women’s Missionary Society Julia Viannie Clarence Kagey Murray Clapper

First U P Girl Scout and Brownie Troops to Worship

First United Presbyterian Church invites First U P Girl Scout and Brownie troops to Sunday morning service led by Rev. Donald G. Lester with the theme What Will be Your Increase. The choir directed by Mrs. Faith Bender will sing. Evening service features a family night program with Rev. D R Campbell showing color slides and music by Pioneer and High School Youth Fellowships. Rehearsal at 5 45 p m followed by meetings. Hour of Power Wednesday at 7 30 p m continues the Prayer Mightiest Force in the World study.

First United Presbyterian Church Donald G. Lester Faith Bender D. R. Campbell United Presbyterian Home For Children

Homrighausen to Preach at Zion Lutheran Sunday

In observance of the Festival of the Reformation Rev Tom B Homrighausen will preach Sunday at 10 15 a m at Zion Lutheran Church on Let There Be Light Senior choir will sing under di rection of Mrs Howard Shrigley Miss Twila Mabie will be organist Youth Fellowship meets at 7 p m Shirley Brown will lead a discussion on Growing Up Socially A fellowship hour will follow Young people meet Tuesday at 7 p m for a Hallowe en party Circle 1 of the Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesday at 2 p m in the chapel Mrs Murd Riggs will lead The arrangement committee is Mrs Al Garber Mrs S J Garber Sr and Mrs A R Geckler Semper Fidelis Class will sponsor a Hallowe en party Wednesday at 7 p m for the youth choir The class will hold a meeting following the party November business session of the vestry will be Wednesday at

Tom B. Homrighausen Zion Lutheran Church Howard Shrigley Twila Mabie Shirley Brown Hallowe’en Ladies Aid Society Murd Riggs al Garber S. J. Garber Sr A. R. Geckler Semper Fidelis

Church Activities Schedule After Evening Service

At 7:30 p.m. the senior choir will rehearse on Thursday and Berean Class meets at 8 in the church parlors. The committee consists of Mrs. Hazel Vernier, Mrs. Florence Bumbaugh, and Mrs. Marie Roberts. Christian Education classes, supervised by the pastor, will meet Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Berean Hazel Vernier Florence Bumbaugh Marie Roberts

Church Activities in Lowell Reformed Church Schedule

Girl Scout troops will attend Sunday services with Rev. Leonard S. Hegnauer preaching on Divine Guidance. Sandra Harris to solo with the choir. Intermediate Christian Endeavor meets 5 p.m. Youth and Coed groups at 7 p.m. Film A Second Chance at 7:30. Boy Scouts Monday 7. Troop 29 Tuesday 3:45. Troops 86 and Senior Wednesday 4. Brownies Thursday 3:30. Seeman Bible Class covered-dish supper Wednesday. Women's Missionary Society Thursday 1:30. Junior choir Thursday 4 and seniors 7:30. Pastor to meet confirmation class Saturday 9:30.

Lowell Reformed Church Leonard S. Hegnauer Sandra Harris Christian Endeavor Seeman Women’s Missionary Society

Trinity Lutheran marks 433rd Reformation anniversary

Trinity Lutheran Church observes the 433rd anniversary with Rev Willard I Hackenberg preaching on The Seraphs Wings. Church leaders include Mrs N E Baxter Mrs M S Stotler and Mrs G M Foulks overseeing children’s church. Luther Leaguers meet at 4 pm to discuss The Children’s Friend and a Sunday supper is provided by the Margaret Arbaugh Sunday School class. Roy Newell reports on the state Luther League convention. Trinity Men’s Club meets Wednesday at noon with an address on Suspicion.

Trinity Lutheran Church Willard I. Hackenberg Children’s Church N. E. Baxter M. S. Stotler G. M. Foulks Luther League Luther

First Methodist Church to Host Growth Theme Service

Rev. Roland Gilbert Hohn will preach How To Grow Up during morning services at First Methodist. Donald Farley plays organ with senior choir and a quartet including Mrs. O Wayne Matter Miss Jean McCuskey Jacques Barthhy and William Weida. Senior Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. for installation by Lynn Anderson and Rev. Hohn. Recreation begins 8. Intermediates at 6 15 for recreation. Jane Oyster leads fellowship hour with theme Becoming a World Citizen. Cub Scouts Halloween festival Monday at 7 p.m. bake sale fish pond games and movies with best costume prizes.

Roland Gilbert Hohn First Methodist Church Donald Farley O. Wayne Matter Jean McCuskey Jacques Barthhy William Weida Lynn Anderson Hohn Jane Oyster Cub Scouts

Trinity Reformed to Hold Sunday Service on Protestantism

Rev Calvin H Wingert will preach What Is Protestant ism at Trinity Reformed Church Sunday at 10 30 a m The choir under E Nelson Larrabee will sing with Mrs Grace B Pen listed as assisting

Calvin H. Wingert Trinity Reformed E. Nelson Larrabee Grace B. Pen

Century-Old Religion Stark Churches Rise in Canton

The First Presbyterian Church of Canton occupies the county’s first church site at McKinley Ave and Tuscarawas St W. Founded 1821, the current main structure built 1868 to 1871 at 56,000 dollars, hosted William McKinley’s wedding in 1871, remodeled 1912 to 1921, now with 2,200 members and a 500,000 restoration plan led by Dr. George E. Parkinson, eight years into his ministry.

Irst Presbyterian Church Canton Stark County McKinley Ave Tuscarawas St Bezaleel Wells James McClean First Presbyterian William McKinley Ida Saxton John Saxton George E. Parkinson

Church fellowship and teen groups plan events

Nim an will be at the organ console. Intermediate Fellowship meets at the church to hike and wiener roast. High School Fellowship adopts Halloween theme at 6:30 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 4 meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. William R. Blair is scoutmaster. Women’s Missionary Society meets Wednesday at 2 p.m. Mrs E J Swallen directs the program. Trinity Hi choir rehearses Wednesday at 7 p.m. Youth choir Thursday at 4 p.m. Sanctuary choir at 7:30. Baptism and membership day. Junior choir under Mrs Roger Richards sings. Miss Ruth Barbour at the organ. Sunday School opens at 9:15 with W J Carter presiding. Senior Hi and older Youth Fellowship depart at 2 p.m. for Berea children’s home. Intermediates meet at 6:30. Boy Scouts meet Tuesday night. November official board meeting is Wednesday night and chancel choir rehearses Thursday night.

Niman Boy Scout William R. Blair Women’s Missionary Society E. J. Swallen Trinity Hi Choir Roger Richards Ruth Barbour W. J. Carter Berea

Sermon on Why Join the Church at Dueber Avenue

The fourth sermon in the series on The Church will be delivered Sunday at 10 30 a m at Dueber Avenue Methodist Church by Rev Roy Irwin Farmer. He speaks on Why Join the Church Anyway.

Dueber Avenue Methodist Church Roy Irwin Farmer

Rev R W Blember to Speak at 140th Church Anniversary

The Rev R W Blember of Bascom, former pastor of First Reformed Church, will be in Canton Sunday to speak at the 140th anniversary of the church founding at 7:30 p m. A history of the church will be presented.

R. W. Blember Bascom First Reformed Church Canton

Sunday School Observances and Evening Program

Sunday School meets at 9 a.m. Prof. Nevin C. Harner of Theological Seminary Lan caster Pa speaks at 10. Rev. D. J. Barthelmeh of Zanesville attends. Henry Ernst schedules a fellowship tea after the service. A film Second Chance shows Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Junior High Fellowship Halloween party Monday 6 30 to 9. Afternoon Circle Wednesday 2 Business Women's Circle 7 30 Emma Ziemer Circle 8. Confirmation class Saturday 9 30 a.m. Junior choir rehearsal 10 55. Welcome-In Class at 8 p.m.

Nevin C. Harner Theological Seminary Lancaster D. J. Barthelmeh Zanesville First Church Henry Ernst Business Women’s Circle Emma Ziemer

Martin Luther Church Observes Reform Day With Services

Rev Otto Fangmeyer will preach on Universal Priesthood of All Believers at Martin Luther Church Sunday at 830 and 1045 am in observance of Reform Day. A class of 30 youths will join during the 1045 am service by baptism and confirmations. Communion set for Nov 3 and 5.

Otto Fangmeyer

Simpson Methodist services and activities schedule

Rev Sidney G Suttor preaches But for the Grace of God at Simpson Methodist Church with George Mader as organist and J R Dwiggins directing the choir. Church School begins 9 25. Mrs Robert Randles reviews The Christian's Vocation at a Women’s Society of Christian Service combined meeting Thursday 1 pm, with circles business at 10 30 and lunch at noon. Youth Fellowship Sunday 6 30 pm Explorer Scouts Tuesday 7 pm Boy Scouts Wednesday 7 pm Junior and senior choirs.

Simpson Methodist Church Sidney G. Suttor George Mader J. R. Dwiggins Robert Randles Women’s Society of Christian Service Explorer Scouts Boy Scouts

Free Methodist Church Sets Sunday Services Schedule

Free Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by George Kronmiller and Mary Dennis. Rev. Thomas B Orr will speak at 11 a m on Gods Price for a Revival with an evening topic Jesus Christ the Author and Finisher of Our Faith at 7 30 p m. Raymond Houtz.

Free Methodist Church George Kronmiller Mary Dennis Thomas B. Orr Jesus Christ Raymond Houtz

Youth Rally Led by Free Methodist Leaders

Rev. and Mrs. Howard Rose eastern regional directors of youth work will preside over a Young People's meeting at 7. They will conduct a youth rally in the church Wednesday night with assistance from Rev. R. L. Bowen president of the Young People's Society of the Ohio Conference.

Howard Rose Free ‘Methodist Church R. L. Bowen Young People’s Society of the Ohio Conference

Lighthouse service opens Gospel Center with youth in charge

Canton Gospel Center hosts a Sunday 7 30 p m opening program led by young people featuring a Lighthouse service with choir sex tet te quartet trio and multiple duets. Attendance prize awaits the largest turnout. Christ Crusaders Class sponsors a Halloween party Tuesday night at Miss Janet Wingerter's Fulton Road home with Monday visitation. Thursday prayer service and Bible charts guide the study of Dispensations. The official board.

Canton Gospel Center Christ Crusaders Janet Wingerter Fultoa Rd

Brethren Rev Zunkel Ends Meetings at First Church

Rev Charles Zunkel closes in churchs Spiritual Emphasis Week at First Church of the Brethren with morning topic The Christians Call and evening Present All Your Faculties Unto Him. Dedication of Life led by Pastor Glenn Bowlby. Sunday School 9 15. Gerald Herrick and Elizabeth Corbett lead adult and children departments. Boy Scouts meet Tuesday 7 p.m.

Charles Zunkel First Church of the Brethren Zunkel Church of the Brethren Elgin Ill Glenn H. Bowlby Gerald Herrick Elizabeth Corbett

Chorus Rehearsals Scheduled This Weekend

A schedule notes a Friday meeting at 7 30 p m and a Saturday night male chorus rehearsal. It lists no participants or locations, focusing on timing for the two events and the informal community schedule.

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