Easter Dawn Heralded by Moravian Trombone Bands
Moravian church Easter dawn services in Winston-Salem begin with brass bands at 2:00 AM, gathering in Salem Square by 5:30. The bishop leads a resurrection litany as crowds of up to 40 000 respond The Lord is risen indeed. In Rome Easter Saturday bells from St John Lateran accompany parish processions.
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Winston-Salem
Carolinas
Salem Square
Old Home Church
Edward Rondthaier
Rome
St. John Lateran
Easter Morning Customs of Ancient England
Describes old English Easter lore with sun dancing on Easter morning and a ceremonial water vessel to reflect sun rays. Notes practice of extinguishing fires and relighting them on Easter Eve to symbolize new life after the Resurrection.
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England
The Better Way Easter Sunday Sermon Hope
Easter Sunday morning is God’s answer to whether ideals triumph. The speaker urges that ideals work and right will prevail, while calling believers to live lofty, cathedral like thinking and existence. He praises daring souls who hold high ideals and urge soothing of life’s burdens through faith.
Easter Eggs Through Ages Symbolize Life And Renewal
The article traces Easter egg symbolism across civilizations from Egypt, Persia, and Greece to Judaism and Norse myth. It notes the egg as a token of life and resurrection, parallels Christ’s tomb emergence, and describes coloring traditions from ancient times, linking them to Northern Lights motifs.
Wit and Wisdom A Child's Take on Immortality
A four year old visiting a cemetery asks what the mounds are for. Her father explains they belong to people who have gone to heaven. The child then says they are where the angels left their clothes, which is a literal and humorous understanding of death.
Alcohol Question Ties Social Conscience to Heredity
Dr H C Tissot quoted in Scientific Temperance Journal argues the alcohol issue exceeds hygiene and taps social conscience. He states some people are innerly predisposed to become alcoholic due to heredity, and tolerance cannot protect that class.
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H. C. Tissot
Scientific Temperance Journal
Easter origins and early church customs in historical reflections
The text traces Easter from its pagan Teutonic roots through Christian reinterpretation by early fathers. It notes Constantine’s pomp in the fourth century, night watches, and candlelit processions. It also discusses fasting’s end and baptisms with almsgiving, while contrasting temperance with radical drinkers and promoting total abstinence. D. Carl Yoder.
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Eastre
Ostara
North
Britain
Israel
Constantine
Questioning Paul before Felix and Jerusalem orator
The orator from Jerusalem who accused Paul before Felix was Tertullus. Trophimus was a Gentile from Ephesus mentioned in Acts. The phrase Eat, drink and be merry originates from Ecclesiastes and Luke, and the high priest Paul called a "whited wall" was Ananias. Jedidiah is a biblical given name meaning beloved one.
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Jerusalem
Paul
Felix
Trophimus
Jedidiah
Tertullus and Ephesus: Paul in Jerusalem amid temple riot
The Ephesian seen with Paul in Jerusalem spurs rumors that Paul brought him into the temple, triggering a riot and Paul’s arrest. Christ’s parable of the rich fool appears. Ananias mentioned. The name meaning beloved of Jehovah given to Solomon by Nathan at God’s command.
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Tertullus
Ephesian
Paul
Jerusalem
Temple
Christ
Ananias
Jehovah
Solomon
Nathan
Becoming Colors project holds second meeting at Society Hall
Penfield reports solid attendance for the Becoming Dress program at Society Hall. A noon covered dish dinner was hosted by Mrs. S. F. Jackson, Mrs. M. J. Walker, and Miss Elsie Shaw. Frances Eckert, Home Demonstration Agent, discussed color theory and personal color analysis, sharing color samples. This was the final Demonstration of the year.
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Penfield
Becoming
Society Hall
S. F. Jackson
M. J. Walker
Elsie Shaw
Frances Eckert
Mothers' Club April meeting at Mrs Bullis home
The April meeting of the Mothers' Club was held Thursday afternoon at Mrs George Bullis’s house. President Mrs Lloyd Gott led the session while Evelyn Myers read the secretary and treasurer report. Mrs Charles Barnes of Wellington spoke on a study course and Mrs Clair Devereaux sang. The next meeting is set for May 4 at Mrs Harold Sooy’s home.
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Mothers’ Club
George Bullis
Lloyd Gott
Evelyn Myers
Charles Barnes
Wellington
Clair Devereaux
Ruth Denham
Harold Sooy
Penfield Grange Holds Regular Meeting
The regular Penfield Grange meeting was held on Wednesday evening April 5 with eighteen in attendance and most officers present except for four. The minutes note no special programs.
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Penfield Grange
Come to Church on Easter Sunday Invitation
The message urges spiritual regeneration through Jesus Christ and invites readers to attend church on Easter Sunday to experience the Easter call to life eternal. It emphasizes the church as the medium for renewal and the need to let resurrection power guide activity in 1939.
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Haster
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Church
Laster
Grange Meeting Prizes Awarded and Upcoming Programs
At the close of the meeting prizes were won by Carl Buell Richard Leach and Jay Palmer The next Grange gathering is Wednesday evening April 19 when Henrietta visits Penfield and Litchfield Grange members will attend Refreshments will be served The United Church hosts a supper at Society Hall on Wednesday April 12 starting at 6 o'clock Other items note Easter visits by Mr and Mrs George Bulls and family to Cleveland and Mrs Fred Rollin attending a conservation event.
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Gram
Carl Buell
Richard Leach
Jay Palmer
Grange
Henrietta
Penfield
Litchfield Grangs
The
United Church
Society Hall
George Bulls
David Keyes
Cleveland
Fred Rollin
Easter Acknowledgments and Local Social Notes
Reverend Van Der Pyl fills East Oberlin Church pulpit during Professor Ward's absence as Easter services are planned. A comedy group from Pittsfield will perform The Man in the Green Shirt on April 11 at 8 o'clock. Local residents share visits, dinners, and family news including Kate Pfaff’s death, kinfolk in Wellington Elyria and Ashland, and Diedrick and Rathwell family updates.
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Oberlin Road
van der Pyl
East Oberlin
Professor Ward
Pittsfield Methodist Church
Man In the Green Shirt
R. F. Clark
Oberlin
Kate Pfaff
Charles Hutchinson
Paul Waller
Elyria
Karl Krueger
Giles
Ashland
Frank Krueger
Milton Shippman
Wakeman
Elmer
Investiture Service for North Ridgeville Boy Scout Troop 141
North Ridgeville hosts an Investiture Service at the high school auditorium where Troop 141 will receive its charter. Richard Newcomb and Edgar P. Gates lead the service with parents and friends invited to attend.
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North Ridgeville
Richard Newcomb
Edgar P. Gates
Study Club
New China
Cleveland
Nela Park
Minor Eldred
Congregational Church
Ladies’ Aid
M. E. Church
Ridgeville Grange
Social Roundup From Cleveland and Nearby Towns
Mrs Burt Peterman of Cleveland visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Stephen on Tuesday. Mrs Ralph Gilder spent Tuesday in Cleveland. Mrs E Hershey hosted the East Division gathering with Easter decor desserts and cards. Mr and Mrs Howard Anderson and daughter Jean of Albuquerque are visiting Felix and Mrs Anderson. The Stephens were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs L B Rickerson in Stow. Mrs Jennie Bultman remains ill in Pittsburgh hospital Allegheny General.
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Burt Peterman
Cleveland
John Stephen
Ralph Gilder
E. Hershey
Howard Anderson
Jean
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Felix Anderson
L. B. Rickerson
Stow
Ohio
Jennie Bultman
Pittsburgh
God Seeks Man Through Beauty Light and Truth
The passage argues that God actively seeks humanity through three channels. He is found in the beauty of creation, in a wholesome conscience guiding us toward right, and in truth as revealed in His Word. He speaks to people through these avenues.
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God
Church Directory Listing of Area Congregations
Directory lists multiple churches with service times pastors and locations including Emmanuel Lutheran Princeton Ave, Lake Ave and West Street churches, First Congregational Court Streets, St Andrew’s Episcopal Middle and Third, Church of God Last Ave Second St, African Methodist Jones Chapel, Holy Cross Fourteenth St, Second Baptist West Sixteenth Street, Church of Christ Second and Chapel, First Methodist Third and Court Streets, Jewish Temple Lake Ave West St and related classes and services.
Baby daughter born in Berea Hospital this Tuesday
Mr and Mrs George Taylor Virginia Oster are the parents. The baby was born Tuesday morning at Berea Hospital. Mrs Frank Mason undergoing operative treatment at Elvira Memorial Hospital. Mrs Harry Watson and Mrs Archie Watson visited their aunt Mrs C D Parshall in Lakewood on Tuesday.
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Ghany General Hospital
E. North St
Pittsburgh
George Taylor
Virginia Oster
Berea Hospital
Frank Mason
Elvira Memorial Hospital
Harry Watson
Archie Watson
C. D. Parshall
Lakewood
Birmingham Notes Highlight Local Visits and School Break
Mrs. Frank Furley and others from Sandusky and Elyria visited Mrs. Dora Bates. Mr. and Mrs. Wadsworth saw neighbors in Huron. Birmingham School closed for vacation with teachers leaving for homes. Easter activities included an Sunday School party and local visits by students Jack Nebakowski and Glen Andrews.
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Birmingham
Frank Furley
Sandusky
James Johnson
Clara Benke
Stildred Steward
Irma Jackson
Elyria
Dora Bates
F. J. Wadsworth
Thomas Hartley
Huron
Andrew Schissler
Sanduaky
Birmingham Ladies Aid
John Nebakowski
Kathryn Royer
Anna
Ohio
Ruth Wessiger
Howard Wray
Lancaster
Leroy Meder
Pittsburgh
Carl Robart
Jack Nebakowski
Kent
J. Nebakowsk
Glen Andrews
Fenn College
Cleveland
L. H. Andrews
A. B. Schaepfle
Broad St and West Ave Faith Service Schedule
Fey Armin Schroeder pastor invites for Sunday School at 7 fifteen PM and English service at 7 PM. No German service on the first Sunday of February March May June August September November December.
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Broad St
West Ave
Fey Armin Schroeder
Revival schedule for Second Street church ministry
Revie W Neighbour, pastor, lists weekly services: Sunday 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 44 morning service 6 15 pm senior and junior bar 7 00 prayer service 7 20 evening evangelistic service. Tuesday 7 39 young people's meeting Wednesday prayer meeting at 7.00.
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Eeo Second Baptist Church
West Sixteenth Street
Collis Odell Stewart
Seventeenth Street
C. GC. Smith
Paus
First Church OF Christ Scientist
East Ave
Redington
Middle Ave
Second Street
East Bridge
Faith Home
MT. Zion Baptist
West Avenue
John
Anderson
Middle Avenue
Revie W Neighbour
lu—Orchestra
Young People's Meeting
Dover Center Townsend Club to Meet at U H S Hall
Dover Center Townsend Club No 1 will hold its regular meeting Tuesday night April 11 at the U H S Hall 25125 Center Ridge A pot luck supper will be served at 6 oclock followed by pictures. Several residents visit relatives and attend to sick fairs in the community Overviews of social events and hospitalities are described in a concise local report.
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Dover Center
Townsend Club
U. H. S. Hall
Center Ridge
Ella Lewis
Ashtabula
Bud Fauver
Ed Dawe
George Huber
Buffalo
J. E. Benham
Fred Clawson
Dover Road
Sterling Simonds
Canton
Elizabeth Jenkins
George Harris
Columbia
Floyd Clements
Kermit
Strongsville
Janet Mattern
Mildred Bossley
Lyndhurst
Ladies Association of the Congregational Church
Ray Perkins
Darlene Glendenning
Glenmore Road
Church Services and Mass Times Listed
The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Lake Avenue lists Elder Clifford G Minkler as pastor. Morning worship at 11 090 AM and church school at 9:45 PM with a 6:30 PM Young People's meeting. St Marys Catholic Masses are scheduled for Sunday morning at 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00 AM.
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Last Ave
Second St
Geo Crown
Princeton Avenue
Bible School
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Wie Lake Avenue
Clifford G Minkler
Signs of Better Times on Chestnut Ridge Lot for Sale
Advertises a 15 acre Chestnut Ridge parcel for a new home with sandy soil, priced at 1750 dollars. Buyer is directed to contact Henry Heidrich at 23 Century Block via phone 2033.
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Chestnut Ridge
Henry Heidrich
Brighton Ladies Visit Relatives Across Town
Brighton Mrs. Martha Burrows stayed with daughter Mrs. Estella Garrett in Wellington then visited her nephew Jesse Burge and family Sunday. Norman Everson attended the Cleveland Opera. Mrs. Ray Neff had dinner with her mother in law Mrs. Norman Brightbill in Sharon Center Saturday. Mrs. Clement Auble visited her mother in law Mrs. Irene Auble in Spencer Monday. Arthur Tenant of Flint Michigan was a weekend guest at the Jesse Burge home.
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Martha Burrows
Estella Garrett
Wellington
Jesse Burge
Norman Everson
Cleveland
Ray Neff
Norman Brightbill
Sharon Center
Clement Auble
Irene Auble
Spencer
Arthur Tenant
Flint
Mich
Are Sin Disease and Death Real in Christian Science
The lesson sermon for Sunday April 9 1939 centers on the topics sin disease and death within Christian Science. It cites Exodus 1526 II Timothy 316 17 and includes Eddy Science and Health quotation on transformation through Spirit noting immortality gives lasting significance to all acts and experiences.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Lord
Mary Baker Eddy
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Beiter
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Bert Ewell
Brighton Center
Walford Greene
Ed Barnes
Butler Road
Church of Christ Scientist
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KOHN
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