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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1937
Page
8
A cordial invitation to Sunday services at the First Congregational Church corner Court and Second Streets. Rev. William Muir Auld will preach on The Changeless Christ at 10 45. Choir to sing Hark! Hark, my Soul. Church School meets at 9 30. All welcome.
A Sunday School gathering on April 1 will close the Revival Campaign at the Church of the Nazarene. Officers teachers and scholars work to set attendance records with classes not dismissed. Rev Otto Grace the evangelist will preach and give an object lesson during the Sunday program.
Sunday evening marks the final appearance of Rev Grace in the campaign with a sermon on The Effects of Alcoholic Beverages using a scientific approach. The young peoples societies meet at 6 30 p m. other group meetings include a Tabernacle talk and a small model display.
The pastor delivers his final sermon before leaving for conference with the subject Introspection. Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m and Public Service at 11 a m all members and friends are invited. At 3 p m members meet the precinct at the church to give a final summing up and to submit all envelopes.
Erwin A Britton will preach at the morning worship service on the subject The Fruit of the Spirit. Special music will be furnished by a Vested Junior Choir.
Mr. Young will speak tomorrow on the True Glory of the Church. He will discuss what the church has always done and what it can do now despite industrial and political chaos. The church is described as a rallying place for believers in honor character and spiritual values to endure life.
Sunday School begins 9:30 with classes for all. Morning worship 10:45 features Mendelssohn Adagio organ prelude and choir singing Build Thee more Stately Mansions. Dr Bond preaches Christians Follow Not an Economical Barometer. Epworth League 6:30. Evening worship 7:30 with Ketelbey In a Monastery Garden organ prelude and Edmond Wright as organist. Robert Moore sings I Know that my Redeemer Liveth. Dr Bond preaches Fiery Serpents.
The pastor will deliver a morning message titled Jesus Lives The Great Incentive at 10 45 tomorrow at First United Presbyterian Church. Bible School uses All Bible Graded Series in all departments except adult, meeting at 9 30 a m.
Dr. A E Kemp speaks on The Set of the Soul in morning services at 10 45. Choir offers Beside Its Water and Oh God Whose Tender Care. Sunday School at 7 30 with classes for all ages. Young People gather for discussion and song. Intermediates 6 p m Senior Group 6 30 p m. Younger Group Topic A Good Church Member Community Minded led by John Nagy. Seniors plan booster meeting for State Convention in Cleveland in June.
The Church of Christ invites worshippers to Sunday service with Reverend Will Foster delivering Is Christianity Possible. Frank Foster of Butler will sing. Bible School at 9 50 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Evening service at 7 30 p m. Mr Foster continues The Life of Christ. A special series closes May 16 with a display of about 900 life of Christ scrapbooks by renowned artists.
Rev Bela Bacsa will preach on five life tests at the morning service tomorrow at 10:00 at the Hungarian Reform church. Sunday School meets at 9:00 with a 2:00 service. Christian Endeavor gathers 5:00 to 6:09, and at 7:50 Gates school hosts the dramatic club play.
A Ladies Bible Class will be organized tomorrow at 9 30 in Grace Lutheran church during Sunday School and Adult Bible class. Rev. W W Walker will discuss lessons from the book and life of St John. At 10 45 morning worship the pastor will preach Who Is the Lord and the choir will sing Crown Him Lord by Heyser.
The Lesson-Sermon for Church of Christ Scientist on Sunday April 18 1937 centers on the doctrine of atonement. It cites John 1 29 Mark 15 1 25 and Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures remarks on the crucifixion. It also includes proverbs from the text on healing, deception, and temper.
The article recounts early Loraini County church milestones from 1819 to 1879 including the first Congregational and Second Congregational churches, their relocations, dedications, and the organ’s dedication with Prof. G W Andrews. It lists past pastors, ongoing church activities, a tureen dinner, Boy Scouts, and Society officers and current church leadership.
The Kristeligh Press reports the Society of the Godless in Russia is producing a talkie in ten languages to present a dialogue between a Communist laborer and Christ Jehovah Mohammed and Buddha. The film titled Why I am Godless is set to reach Russia's millions.
In 1927 the United States spent 680 million on armaments and 833 million on church contributions. By 1936 church gifts fell to 550 million while armaments rose to 788 million. The shift shows armament outlays up over 100 million and religious contributions down over 300 million during the period.
The city hosts a Chinese Christian Broad Casting Company run and funded by Chinese. Daily gospel readings are delivered in Chinese Japanese English French Russian and Italian. A Chinese woman narrates a Bible story each afternoon from five to five thirty.
A Mohammedan Union formed in Manchuria aims to preach and teach the Koran across the East with Japan as its main field. The group, supported by the Japanese government, plans mosques and schools in Japan and now counts about 7000 members.
The excerpt argues fears often prove false while hopes rarely meet reality. Citing 19th century and early 1800s leaders like Shaftsbury Disraeli Wilberforce Wellington and Adelaide the author claims collective forebodings usually mislead. The piece frames nations as individuals, urging resilience over imagined ruin.
A mother recalls a child’s prayer during asthma tests asking God to help doctors discover the cause but to spare chocolate or wieners from blame. The quip reflects a child’s humor amid medical evaluations.
A concise reflection notes growing self awareness and acceptance of personal limits as one ages. The sentiment emphasizes humility and the idea that progress comes through recognizing boundaries and evolving capabilities.
A report outlines a plan by a Japanese military faction to win goodwill among Mohammedan communities in Eastern Asia. The article cites tactics, regional actors, and potential consequences for security and diplomacy in the area.
Albert Shaw in the Review of Reviews cites belief in an infinite intelligence guiding world events. He asserts a Supreme Being directs destiny and that spiritual advancement precedes material progress. The note invites readers to attend church next Sunday by D. Carl Yoder.
A reflective essay urges tolerance in friendships noting everyone errs and misreads others. It cites Beecher on burying faults and stresses keeping an open mind to avoid dwelling on hurts from well meaning friends.
1. What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his soul. 2. The long intermission was caused by external enemies delaying Zerubbabels temple rebuilding. 3. Job. 4. When praying faith as in Mark. 5. The fool hath said in his heart there is no God. 6. He lends unto the Lord and his work prospers.
A set of terse phrases from biblical text and paraphrase. It includes a saying about gaining the world and losing the soul, a note on Samaritans resisting temple work and gaining influence to halt it, a Job reference, a scene with a boy possessed by a mute spirit, a claim there is no God, and a maxim about mercy to the poor.
A collection of quotations argues against alcohol use and its social harms. Notable figures such as Abraham Lincoln Clarence True Wilson Eric Pearce Gould and D Carl Yoder assert abstinence promotes health, prevents harm, and benefits society, while mocking drinkers and wineries.
A reflective note argues that some people assume advancement happens automatically by remaining in place. It critiques the mindset of passive progress and urges active effort to move forward.
A reflective line noting that meaningful living lies outside material wealth and social status. It invites contemplation of inner values, relationships, and experiences as the true measure of a life. The statement emphasizes nonmaterial fulfillment over external advantages.
A collection of aphorisms emphasizing self-respect, virtue, perseverance, and wisdom. It urges starting now to improve, valuing truth and restraint, and condemns cowardice and cruelty. The author, Giles, links true freedom to living by high laws.
On Sunday morning April 11 Rev D S Carpenter spoke on More Heat. A vocal duet by Mrs Lee Andrews and Velma sang Some how with choir. Monday evening April 12 a meeting for Ep worth League youth was held. About forty ladies gathered in the church basement where Sun shine Sisters were revealed by gifts and notes. Names were drawn for another year. A luncheon was served.
Mrs. Mary Walker visits son Lee Walker and family. Asa Taft improves and sits up daily. Mrs. Merton Bartter remembered in sickness. Clergy and friends visited Lorain and Elyria area homes. Dozens of local visits span Warren to Grafton and Niles with hospital, church, and social calls.
A church forum discusses tracing instincts as factors in character. It contrasts repression and suppression of bad impulses, noting repression pushes instincts underground while suppression keeps them conscious and redirected toward constructive ends under guidance.
The remark contrasts earning a living with pursuing life’s broader purpose. It reflects on the gap between practical work and personal fulfillment, suggesting the two paths often diverge.
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