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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1938
Page
9
Readings focus on the Easter message with repeated music and a sermon themed Marks of the Master. Holy Communion at 7 50. Confirmation anniversary crowd expected at 7 30 service. Church school at 4 30 and Morning Prayer with a sermon at 10 95. Choir offers Christ Our Passover. Young People’s Society meets at 7 30 under Mrs Leland Minch.
The choir of St Pauls Church under Mrs Ruths direction presented the Easter Cantata Hail, Redeemer by H W Willtrie on Sunday evening in a melodic program.
Elyria hosts a Sunday services cantata with soloists Karl Lehmann Russell Dunford Mrs C Wigfield Miss M Anthony Mrs A Pitman and a quartet led by Mrs Pitman Miss K Fox Ro Dunford and Fred Rebie. An evangelistic series runs nightly April 24 through May 6 at 7 30 p m with Rev Peterson, plus daily prayer meetings and a Junior Mission Study Group Monday April 25 at 4 p mMrs Frank A Wilford leads the study and several home prayer meetings are listed for the week.
The First United Presbyterian church invites members to service at 10 45 a m with Bible school at 9 34 a m The message After Easter What The sermon asks if Easter is the end or the beginning of the Christian movement and urges continued church attendance and worship Go to Church tomorrow to worship God and affirm it as a duty and privilege after Easter as well as before it
The First Congregational church of Elyria will host Rev. William Muir Auld to preach at 10 45 tomorrow morning. The choir will perform What Has Thou Given for Me by Ambrose and soloists Mrs Karl Kaley and William Holt will sing. Sunday School starts at 9 30 with all departments meeting. A cordial invitation extends to all and especially to those without a church home.
Sunday School begins at 9 30 under Leonard Fisk with classes for all. Morning Worship at 10 45 features Mr Beck singing Oh Lord Most Holy and the choir Alleluia Christ is Risen. Epworth League meets at 6 00. Evening Worship at 7 30 with organ recital by Mrs C Squire and Dr Wicks preaching The Road of the Risen Lord.
Sunday services at First Baptist feature evangelist Rev Albert O Peterson. Peterson has spent 16 years with Billy Sunday and was part of the 1928 Billy Sunday campaign in Elyria.
The Church of the Nazarene on WLEF will hear a sermon on The Conflicts of the Intercessor Sunday morning at 10 45. Clay will deliver the message addressing opposition in prayer from a Scriptural view. Evening service at 7 45 covers The Second Coming and whether it will be visible. There is special music and expected strong attendance. Sunday school begins at 4 45 a m and the Young People meet at 6 45 p m.
The Second Congregational Morning Worship Hour follows Easter with Dr. A. E. Kemp’s meditation on Purged By The Blast Furnace of Calvary at 4 45 PM. S. H. Boynton directs two anthems By Waters Still and Oh Taste and See. Sunday School at 9 30 and Youth Fellowship at 6 30 with Carl Lengenfelter presiding. Miss Mable Herd speaks on The Christian Work in Alaska.
A short piece by D. Carl Yoder argues that until age seven children need guidance for moral choices, and after nine they grasp cause and effect and moral law. Parents and teachers should present information on options and consequences and encourage self chosen right action.
A meditation on living in the active voice and present tense. The author urges focus on facts and duties, self-critique, and personal conscience over prophecy, blame, or public opinion.
The church invites believers worldwide to join in fellowship for spiritual growth and global impact. It describes organized religion as the broadest honorable institution touching many lives and urges readers to accept the invitation and come to church next Sunday.
Dr. Arthur H. Compton of the University of Chicago becomes Protestant co chairman of the National Conference of Jews and Christians, succeeding Newton D. Baker. The inter faith group, which sponsored Brotherhood Week observed in numerous communities, names Carlton J. Hayes and Roger W. Straus as other co chairs with Dr. Everett R. Clinchy directing.
The Rev. Fritz A. Soderberg of the Augustana Synod has for seven years continued to preach in English Swedish and German for regular services at North Grosvenordale Connecticut and Webster Massachusetts.
A first prize of 200 dollars is offered for a peace themed one act play. Second prize 100 dollars, third prize 50 dollars, and a bronze medal for fourth. Submissions open March 1 and close July 1, 1938. plays must suit church productions and run under one hour. Holland hosts a World Council of Churches pre conference May 9 to 13 and Christian youth world conference later this year in Amsterdam with about 1599 delegates from 300 US.”
A dated joke about prayer leads into five Christological questions from This Week. The quiz asks for Jericho miracle, context for The Lord hath need of him, Christ's only destruction miracle, occasion of the clean outside, inside foul phrase, and the parable tied to Ask and it shall be given.
The excerpt lists five traditional Jesus events: healing of blind Bartimaeus, entry into Jerusalem on a colt, cursing the barren fig tree, Pharisee rebuke over ceremonial washings, and the parable of the friend at midnight.
In times of uncertainty anxiety grows over food shelter and future security. The article cites Jesus Christ setting God’s will first, not worrying about daily needs, and following Keith Falconer’s three steps: do the will of God, let God care for you, and fear nothing.
The text warns alcohol dulls brain action and judgment risking emergencies, weakens endurance, dulls senses, and lowers disease resistance. It cites a revenue estimate of 374,506,232.50 for liquor repeal year and notes taxes on liquor fell short of relief while liquor taxes hit legitimate business harder, with six dollars taxed per dollar paid.
Amherst Ladies Aid Society met at the Methodist Church parlors for a devotion and business session. They scheduled a bake sale in Oberlin at 10 o clock Saturday morning April 30 and planned a mother and daughter party for May 7 at the church with supper at 6. Mrs Allsop presided and Miss Ferda Steele helped serve a two course lunch for twenty four.
Circle Two of St Johns Womens Union met at Mrs Christ Heiser’s Quarry Street home Thursday afternoon. President Mrs Fred Holzhauser led the routine business.
William Werth led in prayer and scripture was read by Mrs Albert Wragg. Contests delighted attendees during the social hour with prizes won by Mrs Harry Brucker Mrs Albert Schneider and Mrs Paul Mori. The hostess served refreshments to seven members and three guests.
The April meeting of the South Amherst American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 197 is set for Monday evening at Mrs. A. F. Nally’s home in Amherst with Mrs. Ralph Reinhart as assisting hostess. A good attendance is desired.
Mrs Albert Morris underwent mastoid surgery at Elyria Memorial Hospital and is reported as well as can be expected. Mr and Mrs Alfred Flowers welcomed a baby daughter at Amherst Hospital on Wednesday.
A regular meeting of the Ladies Altar Society was held in Nativity church parlors on Thursday afternoon. Members transacted routine business and committees gave favorable reports. A social time followed with refreshments served by hostesses Mrs. J Katona and Mrs. J Morgan.
The Village Council will hold a regular conclave at the town hall on Monday evening. Open to residents, agenda includes routine matters and community updates.
The Swingsters Club met at Miss Betty Mori's home for a social hour and business session. They planned a bake sale for Saturday May 28 and chose red and black colors with matching ribbon bows for all members.
Mrs. George Goor entertained Circle One of the Woman's Union at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church on Wednesday afternoon. A short business meeting was led by Mrs. Harry Brucker. Beano followed with honors for Mrs. Kenneth Corbett, Mrs. John Grebe and Mrs. Charley Nickel. Refreshments were served to seven members and three guests: Mrs. Charley Nickel, Mrs. George Graybill, and Miss Ruth Allsop.
St Johns Evangelical hosts Sunday School at 1 90 P M and public worship at 2 00 P M led by Rev C E Schmidt. Catholic Church of the City led by Rev R J Steiger offers Masses at 8 00 and 10 00 A M. Methodist led by Rev M A Burris holds morning worship at 9 30 and Sunday School. Congregational led by Rev Joseph Michelic conducts morning worship at 7 30 and Sunday School at 9 30.
The Merry Maids class of St. Johns Sunday School met at Miss Margaret Schneiders home Wednesday evening. A Mother and Daughter party is planned for Wednesday evening May 18 at the church parlors. Prizes in the games were awarded to Florence Heussner and Marian Cashman. Miss Florence Schneider assisted her sister in serving refreshments to the Misses Florence and Marian Heussner Marian Cashman Kathleen Rainey Lila Pippert Betty Mori Flora Schneider and Evelyn Kreeger.
The Murray Ridge P T A met at the school house with good attendance. President Marie Eppley led the session. A nominating committee was formed for next year and plans were made for May picnic supper. Ruth Eldred led a health program and Dr Dew, Oberlin county health officer, spoke on contagious diseases and prevention.
Watson Beal performed several musical selections on violin joined by his mother Mrs Elmer Beal while Kathryn Beck read and Elnore McDonald delivered a recitation Milk. Jackie Lee led a primary group song as the audience enjoyed a lively health rules contest and group singing closed the meeting.
The Western Reserve University choir directed by James Aliferis will perform contemporary choral works in Warner Concert Hall at Oberlin on Thursday at 7 30 p m. The program includes pieces by Arthur Shepherd Randall Thompson Robert Delaney and James Aliferis and Hindemith. Stravinsky Symphony of Psalms will be heard in a chorus and two pianos arrangement.
Jesus Helpers Class met Tuesday evening at the home of June Scholl with sisters Barbara and Ruth assisting. Audry Jones presided over a short business session before games and contests awarded to Melba Schwed Audry Jones Verla Stuart and Mrs Dunlap. Refreshments served to listed students and Mrs D R Dunlap.
Wellington M E Church led by Rev Green with 9 30 Sunday School and 10 30 worship on It Is Finished special gospel chorus at 7 30 directed by Willard. First Baptist with 9 20 Bible School, 10 45 worship and 1 30 praise service Two Debtors. Church of Christ offers 9 30 Bible school and 10 45 Lord's Supper and Pentecost sermon. First Congregational lists 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 worship Left Handed Folks with music.
Sunday Mass times listed as 8 and 10 AM under Pastor Fr T Moran at St Patrick’s Catholic Church.
GRAFTON Mrs. W. G. Reese entertained the Loyalty Class for their regular meeting Tuesday evening. Miss Winifred Tran led the program and devotionals. An Epworth League member helped with the entertainment. A vocal duet by Crystal McDonald and Carol Shepherd followed by a trio including them and Helen Tran. A guessing contest preceded the business session led by President Mrs. J. H. Sheldon. The class voted to pay 325.00 on the new furnace and asked members to earn one dollar each.
A Leg ion-Sermon on Probation After Death will be read in all Churches of Christ Scientist on Sunday April 24 1938. The Golden Text cites John 5 25 and the lesson includes Matthew 5 8. passages from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy discuss purity of heart and seeing God as spiritual perfection.
The treasury was discussed at the next meeting and explained how it was earned. The hostess, aided by Mrs. Tom Trembath Mrs. Guy Durkee and Mrs. Ed Price, served a refreshment course to 21 members and six guests in attendance. The class will meet in May at Mrs. Arthur Rinehart's home with Mrs. C B Finley as program chairman.
A reflective line from Thomas Carlyle on how history shapes countless life stories and influences modern thought. The quote implies biography draws from the vast record of past events to define individual destinies.
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