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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1938
Page
6
Ridgeville Congregational notes next Sunday July fourth week Rev E C Young to preach on Are the Foundations Crumbling focusing on fear over national economy and perceived moral decline among people.
The first Sunday of the month offers two communion services at 7 30 and 10 45 at St Andrew’s church. The Independence Day eve sermon reflects Christian patriotism with the theme Some National Foes How Conquer Them and an offertory anthem Kipling’s Recessional. Leaders warn of national foes and internal threats, urging armor of Christ and public worship to show patriotism.
Regular worship services begin with Bible School at 9 30 a m with adult lesson Joshua A Choice of Loyalties from Joshua 1 2 6 and 24 14 21 This is the first of a three months series Messages from Israels Early Leaders At 10 45 Rev George A Brown preaches The G A Are You a Member Young people meet for devo
Sunday morning Rev. R. W. Neighbour preaches Narrow Baptists with choir singing He Watching Over Israel The Messiah aria Lift Up Your Heads solo by F A Yost and L C Holden on organ The Riches of the Rich and the Poverty of the Poor sermon Several B Y P U meetings at 615 pm Rev Joseph McCaba speaker Monday prayer service 730 pm All invited Church classes at 930 am for all ages
Willard Schmittgen superintendent. The sermon by Rev W W Walker at 10 45 titled The Sinner s Friend offers comfort and welcome to mourners and the lonely. The congregational picnic postponed last week will be at Cascade Park on Sunday afternoon July 10.
Sunday School under Leonard Fisk begins at 9 30 with classes for all. Morning Worship follows at 10 45 featuring Adagio and March in E Flat and a solo by Mrs. O E Brodbeck. The choir will sing Lead Thou My Soul and Dr Hicks will preach What Is The True Glory of Our Nation. No Epworth League or Evening Worship until September.
The church will hold an evangelistic service tomorrow at 7:45 p m with a lively devotional period and special music. Sunday school starts at 9:45 a m followed by morning worship at 10:45 a m. The Young People’s Society program precedes the evening service at 6:45 p m.
The 10 45 Worship Hour features Dr. A E Kemp as pastor delivering a sermon on A Chimbing Christ-Centered Youth. The choir offers two anthems By Waters Stall God Be Merciful with soloists and a duet. Sunday School begins at 9 30 with new quarter studies. Youth Fellowship returns with Eugene Fell leading a devotional discussion.
The service features a sermon on the parable The Sower by Dr. Wiliam Muir Auld and a solo by Fred McCracken singing How Lovely Are They Dwelling by Liddle. Church School meets at 9 45 and adult classes convene as usual.
In Pasadena Yozo Yoshio, expert on the ancient Japanese abacus, showed students it solves math problems faster and more accurately than modern calculating machines.
Irish writers publish a flood of war stories reflecting on conflict themes. Novelists and essayists explore soldiers, civilians, and political upheaval, shaping a crowded literary landscape amid ongoing global tensions.
President Daniel L. Marsh of Boston University outlines ten precepts for national character. He urges training new generations to promote good leaders, just laws, equal enforcement, reverence for law, clear thinking, respect for national achievements, tolerance of change, avoidance of glorified war, fearlessness, and a move from nationalism to world brotherhood.
A modern proverb notes good manners show in bearing with bad manners. A prayer once used by Dr. Lyman Beecher asks for respect for rulers and the humility to endure actions beyond one’s control.
A religious invitation from D. Carl Yoder urges readers to attend church next Sunday, citing Calvin Coolidge on religion’s role in government and the founders’ faith as the foundation of American political life. The message invites men of like mind and character to support the enduring union of church and state.
A church forum outlines steps to know history and laws, obey them, improve legislation, elect capable rulers, oppose bad ones, influence others for good, train youth for noble citizenship, and oppose vice and oppression. It emphasizes limitless ways to cultivate virtuous citizenship.
Ridgeville Grange held an 8 p m memorial service with ten white clad ladies in candle light led by Florence Knapp Mary Elizabeth Watson Velma Oster Rose Mary Smith and Ann Wilbur a Blanket Award went to Mrs Krebs about fifty five members and two guests attended the event the Juvenile Grange met and voted to buy ping pong balls and repaint their table setting.
The Lesson-Sermon centers on God as Spirit Life Truth and Love with the Golden Text from Psalms 20 5 and citations from Deuteronomy 6 4 5. It cites Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health describing God as infinite Principle and the unity of Spirit Life Truth Love.
Franciscan Fathers report the discovery of an early Christian church and surrounding ruins on Mt Nebo. Mosaics, crosses, and inscriptions including Moses’ name appear. a 1708 Malaga bell weighing 1300 pounds still hangs in St Johns Church, Ellicottville, N Y.
Sheffield Lake Village plans a large July Fourth with a 2 30 parade led by the mayor marshals Girl Scouts Boy Scouts and volunteers. The route goes along Richelieu avenue to Stop 83 then to the West Shore Club for games and contests with prizes donated by the firemen. Fireworks at 10 p m from the West Shore Club.
Members of the Grafton PT A gathered at the Grafton School on Tuesday evening for a party. Prizes for Bunco high score went to Mrs Mildred Corey and A A Furnish. Supt Jantz and Principal Edna Taylor received consolation. Jantz presented a gift to custodian Charles More. Edna Taylor awarded a gift to Mrs Walter Maple, retiring PT A president. Mrs Marion Mull led arrangements as refreshments were served.
Mrs Walter Angersbach Mrs Paul Portman and Mrs Elmer Portman hosted a Thursday afternoon progressive tea at the former's home. The event by the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church celebrated the birthday of Mrs Margaret Peck of Brownhelm with a guest list of nearly two dozen Brownhelm and Tuscarawas County women including Mrs Maurer Mrs Henry Leimbach Mrs Louise Kneisel Mrs Siebert Leimbach Mrs Elmer Kneisel Mrs Fred Myer and others.
Plans outline a Moorish colony at Yaphank Suffolk County to serve about 20 000 Moors from New York City metro area and Connecticut. The project envisions over 1060 Moorish style homes, land purchased, some construction begun, and a religious center allowing Moroccan customs and practices.
The items ask which city fell after trumpet blasts, Achan’s sin at Ai, whose request held sun and moon still, how many kings Joshua defeated at the promised land, and why cities of refuge were set in Palestine.
Pittsfield Peppy Panhandlers convened at Mrs. Ted Breyley’s home on Tuesday June 28 with 28 women and 6 children present. A noon tureen dinner was served. Mrs. Alexander, president of the League of Women Voters of Oberlin, spoke. Mrs. Worcester and Mrs. Norris reported on the northeast district council meeting at Kent. The next meeting is set for Tuesday July 26 at Mrs. Walter Green’s home.
Quote by Phillips condemns hate, greed, selfishness and bigotry as the true enemies of nations. It argues that the real battlefields lie in human hearts rather than war zones.
Mrs Homer Cox of Lorain was honored at a Cozy Club shower hosted at the Kendleigh home on Wednesday evening. Prizes went to Mrs Jesse Portman with Miss Dorothy Born consoled. Roses and bachelor buttons decorated the table. gifts were directed by balloon notes.
A brief note references Jericho within the book of Joshua and cites the number thirty one. The text appears to address moral lessons for the protection of the innocent.
Robert Nuhn hosted members of the Alfalfa Seeds 4-H Club at his Ridger ville home Friday afternoon. The boys played Ping Pong and other games before the business session. Ice cream and cake were served, and Buddy Andrews invited the club to meet at his home on July 15.
The text extols true patriotism as joy from using local strengths to aid humanity. It frames national pride through constructive contribution rather than mere sentiment.
Carlisle residents will hear Rev. Thomas Hughes deliver The Parable of the Foolish Virgin at 11 15 A M. Sunday. The Young People’s Choir will sing Crossing the Bar under Mrs H H Gregg. Sunday School starts at 10 15 A M. The Young People’s Sunday School orchestra will perform under Miss Eleanor Robson.
Litchfield church groups adjust schedules with Friday choir practice and weekly prayer meetings. July and August July meetings. Local families report travels and visits including Mabie siblings in Cleveland and camp delegates. Community members recall reunions and church services with regional ties to Medina Center and Cleveland.
A weekend of visits and gatherings spans Pawnee Ashland and surrounding towns. Families including the Welsh Yeater and Archer clans join the Signis and Blaine Archer reunions while friends call on Doris Leach at the Springfield Sanitarium and attend birthday celebrations for Roger Jr. and others.
Norris Leach of Litchfield and Miss Eunice Fitch of Peebles Ohio were married at the Fitch home in Peebles on Saturday June 25 at 2 30 in the afternoon.
A church urges its community to ensure there is a Christian state guiding public life. The statement emphasizes moral formation, civic duties, and church involvement in governance.
A brief note on the U S flag detailing its anthem phrases Be Brave Be Pure Be True. It cites the battle of Brandywine in 1777 as the flag’s first battle banner and Flag Day June 14 1777 with later expansion to forty eight states and a population over 130 million. The article mentions Nassau Rakama Islands as the first foreign territory unfurled date.
Norris Leach wed in a ceremony attended by relatives including Miss Virginia Watts of Peebles bridesmaid and Eugene Leach of Litchfield as best man. Relatives present included Willis Leach Hal Leach and sons Keith and Roger from Litchfield, Garner Schobe of Elk Hart Indiana, and Virginia and Lois Leach of Penfield.
Mrs Alta Hastings leaves Sunday with sister Mrs Alma Lang and daughter Wilhelmina of Akron for a western tour to Los Angeles. They will visit brother Clyde Starr in Salmon Idaho, travel through Yellowstone, and return home after about two months.
Dell Eaken, previously seriously ill, shows slow improvement. Keith Leach was hospitalized Monday after an attack of appendicitis.
About 30 members gathered at Mrs. Clinton Bement’s Wake man home for a semi annual reunion with visitors from Lafayette Mallet Creek Elyria Lorain and Florida. Officers elected include Mrs. Foskett president Mrs. Alvin Barth vice president and Mrs. Frank Watkins secretary and treasurer. Next meeting will be the Christmas party.
Alvin Barth and his sister have traveled to Interlochen Michigan where Alvin serves as assistant director of the boys program at the National Music Camp for the summer.
Mr and Mrs Harold Smith welcomed members of the Five Hundred Club on Thursday evening. Prizes went to Mrs Joseph Forthofer Jr Mrs Ed Stagg Carl Schafer and Ed Stagg after a cards evening. A lunch followed and the group will meet again in two weeks at the Schafer home.
The Girl Scouts of Aran spend the weekend at Findley’s cabin on Abbey Road. They camp, participate in activities, and plan community service during the retreat.
Miss Lulian Wagner returns from Halifax and other Canadian points and New York. Dr and Mrs Taylor Smith with sons come back from Colorado and California. Rev and Mrs Theodore Paul return from Minnesota and will lead the M E church service Sunday morning as usual.
Frank Mittendorf buys the Knipper blacksmith shop and upstairs rooms while August Alten purchases the Webber home and store. Ron Nie Kelling buys the John Knipper home. Mrs Ashton Dodd of Bay Village visits the Jamesons at their Bay Village home on Thursday.
The piece notes a 135 percent rise in rejections of Northwestern Life Insurance applicants since prohibition repeal. It cites Johnson County Arkansas grand jury efforts to revoke beer licenses, framing beer parlors as crime hubs. Judge Clawson Williams warns liquor drains taxes and harms life and character while urging divine guidance. The American Business Men’s Research Foundation calls the current slump a whiskey depression and budgets $50 million for a broad education campaign.
A dated quotation from Channing states that the ultimate purpose of all authority is to confer liberty. It emphasizes freedom as the core objective guiding governance and power.
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