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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1938
Page
9
The First United Presbyterian Church schedules tomorrow morning at 10:45 service themed The Permanent Elements of Pentecost. Adult Bible School at 9:30 studies Serving by Personal Devotion to Christ. Youth evening worship and study at 6:30. Midweek prayer and study at 7:30 Wednesday, followed by choir practice.
Whit Sunday offers two Holy Communion services at 7 30 and 10 45 with the 10 45 offertory anthem Come Holy Ghost by Attwood and the sermon Power What is Best Kind The day recalls the Holy Ghost outpouring promised by Jesus before His ascent Newly confirmed members share first communion and Young Peoples Fellowship meets at 7 30.
Rev. R W Neighbour preaches Sunday morning on A Pattern for Believers and The Profit of Godliness. The Boys Quartet sings The Haven of Rest and the Harmony Quartet with Choir perform The King of Love My Shepherd Is and My Redeemer and My Lord. Sunday School meets at 9 30 with Willard Schmittgen superintendent.
The Sunday School begins at 9.45 a.m. at the Church of the Nazarene with the lesson on Christ. Morning Worship follows the school session. The sermon title is Who Will Declare His Generation. The Young People meet at 6.45 p.m. and the evening service follows with a sermon Abide in Me and special music during devotional.
The church invites all to Sunday School at 9 30 studying Mark 14 on Serving by Personal Devotion to Christ with Rev Kemp’s talk for children. Worship at 10 45 features A Character Base Across the World and an anthem Blessed Be the Lord with Dana Fox bass solo. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 to discuss Whats In the Bible.
Sunday School led by Leonard Fisk begins at 9 30. Morning Worship at 10 45 features choir singing They That Saw in Tears and organ numbers Adagio and Allegro. Dr. Hicks preaches The Recovery of Pentecost for Missionary Sunday at Junior Church Miss Osborn presents sea shells lesson. Epworth League meets 6 00 with Mrs J W Smith speaker. Baccalaureate for Elyria High at 7 30 with Rev Bela P Bacso delivering sermon. Tickets required and overflow seating in Sunday School for broadcast by Public Address System from Elyria Home for the Aged.
Will J. Foster presents the second sermon in a series on Ephesians during the 10 35 worship service. Theme is A Redeeming Faith. Choir directed by Russell Dunford. Bible School at 9 30 for all ages. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 P M.
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church on Princeton Avenue and East River Street hosts a Confirmation ceremony on Sunday at 10 30 am. Eleven youths including Jack Donovan Benford Frederick Hugh Died erich Irma Ruth Eady Barbara Haag Helen Krugman Mildred Lottmann Norma Schmidt Virginia Schmidt Leila Shennum Luther Shennum and Richard Yoo join communicant membership, with first Holy Communion the following Sunday.
The First Congregational Church of Elyria invites worshippers to a 10 45 a m service where Rev William Muir Auld will preach Christ's Most Precious Legacy from John 14 27 Peace I leave with you The choir sings Peace I Leave With You with Fred McCracken soloists Plans for Children's Day on June 19 Church School meets at 9 30 a m with full attendance expected
Tomorrow morning the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed at the Congregational church in North Ridgeville. The Rev. E. C. Young will preach on Real Religion.
In Upsala Sweden church leaders extend weekday hours as debate grows for seven day worship. Russia’s Godless movement seeks anti religion plaques and slogans to stamp on everyday objects. Tel Aviv amplifies Sabbath observance with public signals. At Oxford Conference diverse Christian denominations joined in daily prayers at St Marys church with multilingual hymns and common tunes.
The passage expresses duties owed to a minister including respect, trust, prayer, silence, time, encouragement, financial patience, and attentive behavior during church services. It frames the minister as a divine envoy and urges supportive conduct to aid his work.
A concise reflection notes that time protects truth while prejudice hinders it, highlighting the enduring struggle between accurate understanding and biased views. The aphorism underscores patience as a necessary ally of truth against distortion.
A religious notice urges readers to deepen friendship with God through sacrifice of time and resources. It frames Christ’s crucifixion as the demonstration of divine friendship and invites parishioners to cultivate this bond within the church fellowship. D. Carl Yoder.
A home education piece explains weekly self study through diary review. A successful businessman shows how end of week questions reveal mistakes and right actions. The method improves judgment, reduces blunders, and strengthens self education over years.
The article outlines essential duties for the General Superintendent. They include directing program formulation and adoption, enlisting and training workers, counseling with pastors, keeping organization and materials updated, ensuring building and equipment are orderly, checking results of plans, and conducting worship services and workers' conferences.
A brewery firm placed an ad seeking two lorry drivers with the line None but teetotalers need apply. A director was heckled on social media about beer being best, and he explained drivers handle valuable cargo. The piece questions why beer has strict sale and conduct restrictions across transport and insurance sectors.
1. Where did Paul always begin his missionary work. 2. Who was Saul's great general. 3. Of what king was it said He driveth furiously. 4. With what words did Christ announce his power to bring him self from the grave. 5. What is Paul's last writing as found in the New Testament. 6. Which of Naomi's daughter in law turned back to Moab and which followed her to Bethlehem.
The list compiles brief biblical notes including a synagogue scene, figures Abner and Jehu, a sentence about power over life and death, a reference to Paul’s second letter to Timothy, and a note that Orpha returned while Ruth stayed with Naomi.
A reflection on faith as action extends beyond worship, urging daily conduct to embody religious teaching. The quotation highlights that true devotion shows in weekday labor and community service, not only in church attendance or rituals.
Elyria Judge A. R. Webber will speak at the M E Church at 9 30 A M Sunday. Children's Day is set for Sunday June 12 with Frances Eckert county extension agent as speaker. H G Stevick of Elyria Y M C A will lead service on Sunday June 19.
East Oberlin church will host Children's Day on Sunday morning with a simple service led by Professor Ward and no program. After the service the annual community picnic will be held in Campbell park and all are invited.
Rev Thomas Hughes of La Porte M E Church will deliver The Blurred Vision a study of the life we are living at 11 15 a m Sunday The Young Peoples Choir under Mrs H H Gregg will sing The Old Rugged Cross The Young Peoples Sunday School Orchestra directed by Miss Eleanor Robson will perform during Sunday School starting at 10 15 a m C F Whitney Sunday School Superintendent will be in charge
North Ridgeville notes show Mrs N Salisbury presiding over the June meeting of the Ladies Benevolent Society. Rev E C Young led devotionals and announced communion Sunday. Members plan summer Teas and a June 29 picnic at The Manse. Coffee orders were taken with a premium offered. Guests included Mrs Mary House of New York and Miss Nelle Maddock of California.
Tuesday evening the Ladies Auxiliary to the Knights of St John holds its regular meeting. Sewing Circle gathers at St Peters Church on Wednesday. An evening class in Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick meets Wednesday at 8 PM at the High School. The Ladies Benevolent Society of the Congregational Church will dine with the Ladies of the Fields Methodist Church on Thursday. The Interior Decorating class meets Friday.
C W Moore from Detroit attended commencement with son Robert in the graduating class. Mrs Knowles, Mrs Moore, and Mrs Seivertson visited Cleveland on Tuesday. Charles Owens of Detroit spent the holiday weekend with the Butler family. Mrs Butler of Birmingham visited Memorial Day. Sunday guests included Copp and Dittrick of Cleveland.
A fire outbreak roared through a shop and the adjacent street area, cited to John Doughty as informing the incident. Fire crews battled the blaze, suppressing flames and assessing damages as investigators sorted the cause.
Local church schedules list Lonzo S. Green and Charles W. Record as ministers with 9 30 Bible school and 10 30 worship services. Baccalaureate services planned at Congregational church 7 30 with multiple churches. Personal notices include travels and hospital visits, life saving course completion, club postponements, and academic achievements.
Forty nine members of the Wellington High School class of 1938 will gather at 7 30 Sunday evening at the First Congregational church for the annual baccalaureate. Rev John S Green of Wellington First Baptist will deliver the message on Anchors Aweigh with music by Marie Adlers Junior High Girls Glee Club. This service marks the first time graduates wear maroon caps and gowns.
The United Bible class engages Rev. A. K. Stevenson of North Eaton Church of Christ as guest speaker for a local church banquet Tuesday evening honoring graduates Floyd Olsen Elly Olsen Margaret Schach June Stark and Naomi Norris from Wellington High. All church and Sunday school members are invited.
The Wellington Red Hats baseball team managed by Brick Friend will face the York nine at Wellington Fair Grounds on Sunday at 2 30 p m local time.
Mrs. A. B. Southard presided as hostess to Harmony Circle of the M E church aid society on Thursday afternoon. Devotionals were led by Mrs. N. B. Griggs and business by Mrs. R. A. Cordray. They will disband meetings through July and August and invite Busy Workers Circle to join a picnic planned soon with no date set. Mrs. Martin Gibbins led entertainment including contests. Hymns were sung and sewing provided other pastimes.
The Wellington Farm Woman's Club met at Mrs. Floyd Scoville's home for an all day affair with a noon covered dish dinner. They organized a party for the near future and arranged to exhibit fancy work at the August Wellington Independent Fair. Committee for the fancy booth includes chair Al lie Barrick with Hattie Blanchard and Mariam Beal. Entertainment featured readings by Mary Fox Lottie McConnell Fannie Brouse and Maurice Jacobs who shared poems and jokes.
The Senior Willing Workers 4-H club met at the schoolhouse on June 2 with advisor Mrs. Floyd Buswell. Project books for the year were handed out and the next meeting is set for June 16 with Buswell. members should come prepared to work.
The Domes tic Do-Ers Four-H Club held its first meeting at the advisor Mrs. John Cummins home with fifteen members. Officers elected include Helen Robinson president Georgia Mae Standen vice president Betty Robinson secretary treasurer Laura Mae Sommer recreation leader and Grace Sommer news reporter. The next meeting is set for Thursday June 9 at the same time and place.
June 4 Miss Viola Kreeger hosted the Study Hour Club gathering. Officers elected: president Norma Merchant, vice president Kathrine Schriner, secretary treasurer Esther Schatz. Norma Merchant won the prize in the contest. Last meeting of the season with nine or eleven members present. next session in September.
The Methodist Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Henry J. Kolb’s home with devotionals by Mrs. Robert Allsop. Under Mrs. Harold Allsop’s direction, plans were made for an ice cream social on the church lawn June 30 and a bake sale. A salad course was served to twenty eight members and friends. The next meeting in two weeks will be a pot luck dinner at the church parlors.
The June meeting of the Royal Neighbor Lodge was held at Swiss Hall on Thursday evening. A short business session preceded a social hour with Cootie and bunco. prizes went to Mrs. Sam Slack, Mrs. Hilma Hunt, and Mrs. John Vasie. Guest of honor Mrs. Joe Gainok received many gifts. Lunch was served to twenty five. Mrs. Paul Mori and Miss Margaret Schneider will host the July gathering.
All officers and teachers of the Congregational Sunday School will meet at the home of Mrs. Emil Ruth Monday evening. Important business will be transacted.
The weekly Lesson-Sermon titled GOD THE ONLY CAUSE AND CREATOR will be read in all Christ Scientist churches on Sunday June 5 1938. The Golden Text proclaims God worthy to receive glory and power as creator. Bible citations include Chronicles 16 8 10 and Revelations 4 11. Science and Health passage by Mary Baker Eddy highlights infinite Love and the limit of human language.
A clergyman visiting a village house witnesses a boy with a dead rat. He boasts they beat and bashed it until God called it home. The Toronto Telegram article closes with a W. A. Sunday quote on purpose versus talent.
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