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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1928
Page
5
A dense list of meetings fills the night with groups from the Veterans of Foreign Wars to the Missionary Society of the Church of Christ meeting at homes and halls. Reports note program conduct, readings, papers, and social hours, with next gatherings announced and venues listed.
The article describes Good Friday observances at St Andrew's Episcopal Church with meditation on Jesus' crucifixion, three hours of prayer from 12 to 3, special leaflets, hymns, and a Seven Last Words cantata. It also notes St Paul's German service at 9:30 am, Lord's Supper at nearby churches, and a Passion music program at the Church of Christ.
St John s Church announces a noon joint Good Friday service with Grace Lutheran followed by a seven thirty German Lenten service. A preparatory service is set for the church parlor and a communion service and member reception will occur in the auditorium. Easter pageant The Dawning by Lyman RK Bayard is scheduled for four thirty on April 15 featuring forty three participants. West Side Guild and Harmony Card Club events are mentioned with social gatherings and meetings planned at local homes.
Rev. E J Friedrich of Cleveland addressed the fourth Noonday Lenten Service at St John’s Church. His theme The Centurion and the Convincing Power of the Cross urged personal decision about Jesus. A St James Church quartet sang There is a Green Hills Far Away. The day noted waning attendance in recent services.
A prayer service of the Missionary Society of the Church of Christ will be held at 3:15 this afternoon at the church.
Mrs Henry Hancock and Sirs Roo visited Cleveland yesterday afternoon and evening. Mrs K L Plebber and daughters Barbara also were in Cleveland. Mr and Mrs E West were in Cleveland last evening. Mrs N E Sherrill and Mr Armstroff were summoned to Lakewanil Wednesday by the sudden death of sister Mrs F F Sherrill. Miss Catherine Garly of Spruce Webb in Cleveland Visitors noted in society notices.
Real estate transfers shown for Elyria, Amherst, Lorain and Sheffield areas include David Nye bills to OtTO Hutch and Cordelia Bristol to Walter Miller among others. A bake sale by Circle No. k of Mars Church is set for Saturday at 10 00 o'clock at Heldmiver Hardware.
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