Church Directory Listing of Area Congregations and Services
A dense directory lists churches on Second Street and Middle Avenue with pastors, service times,Sunday School hours, and midweek prayer meetings. It includes St Pauls Evangelical, First Church of Christ Scientist, Hungarian Baptist, Lake Ave Community, Second Baptist, Nazarene, Shiloh Baptist, Church of Christ, African Methodist, Second M. E., Holy Cross, St Andrew's, First Congregational, Alliance Spiritualist, United Presbyterian, First Methodist, Christ's Temple P A, Emmanuel Lutheran, St John's Lutheran, Magyar Reformed and others with morning and evening worship times and related activities.
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Reading Room
Redington Block
Middle Ave
Second Street
Tegal
World Religion News and Global Christian Echoes
A World Religion News summary notes 37 million Anglican members worldwide and a Japanese open letter of friendship to the United States signed by 301 American religious leaders. It covers Protestant giving averages in the US and Canada, Moravian per capita gifts, and statements from the National Christian Council of Japan and the New York annual Methodist Episcopal conference against war, ending with a quote on true patriotism by Winthrop.
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Japan
Harold E. Fey
Fellowship of Reconciliation
North Pacific
United States
Canada
Moravian Church
National Christian Council of Japan
Ivan Lee Holt
St. Louis
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
New York
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
The Church Invites You to Come to Church Next Sunday
A faith outreach cites Calvin Coolidge about religion founding government. It urges attendance at church next Sunday to support the nation’s moral framework and enduring constitutional order.
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Calvin Coolidge
Independence Day Quieted by Silence in 1776 Observance
The First Independence Day was marked without fanfare as the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in the evening of July 4, 1776. It notes Jefferson's handwriting, the ringing liberty bell after the reading, and the signing on August 2 1776. The original document remains sealed in a steel safe while a facsimile is shown to visitors. The piece reflects on the lasting meaning beyond the day’s events.
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Continental Congress
Thomas Jefferson
State House
America
Christian Science Lesson Sermon June 30 1936
The Church of Christ Scientist announces the Sunday Lesson Sermon for June 30 1936 with Golden Text from Revelation and cited Bible verse Psalm 107 20 healing words from Scripture. It notes from Science and Health the divine origin of Science proven through Truth in healing sickness and sin. No state is ever securely found save in the conscience of its citizens.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Exodical guidance in wilderness and moral misreadings
The text cites Jehovah guiding Israel by a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night. It explains Christ’s parable of the mote and beam as exposing the fault finder who sees a speck in another while the beam blocks his own eye. Elisha cured poisonous pottage by making the food wholesome. Rulers of the synagogue included the service leaders who invited speakers. Moses advised the people to fear not and stand still to see the Lord’s salvation. Job’s statement about death is that the weary will rest there.
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Christ
Elisha
Moses
Egypt
Job
Questions on Statesmanship for Independence Day
A set of reflective prompts asks if attitudes toward foreigners in our land bolster world friendship, whether American terms should be synonymous with the United States, and how naval spending shapes global perception. It queries which foreign policy elements foster or hinder cooperation, and if Christian nations lead non Christian peoples toward harmony, with a closing quote about true religion supporting government from Washington.
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America
United States of America
Statesmanship urged in episcopal address for church and world
The Methodist Episcopal Church South calls for leadership and planning in world reconstruction and church mission. It argues the church must act as a creative force, laying out long term plans to advance the Kingdom of God and meet the world’s urgent needs with strategic vision.
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Methodist Episcopal Church South
Wit and Wisdom The Price of Democracy
A dialogue framed as a father and son exchange questions about why nations fight and when peace will come. The father links fighting to making the world safe for democracy and peace to a future moment when safety is achieved. The dialogue uses playful misprints and a reflective tone on enduring conflict and the value of democracy.
Services In The Churches Observering Sunday Worship Across Faiths
The First United Presbyterian Church plans a 10:45 a m Lord's Supper with sermon by George A Brown titled Love in Hamilton John 13 7 1 20. Bible School 9:30 a m adult lesson Liberty Under Law Romans 4 13 81 1 Corinthians 8 9 13. Young people at 6:30 p m midweek prayer 7:30 p m. Holy Communion 7:39 a m Sunday, Church school 9:30 a m. Choir offertory Hark Hark My Soul. Baptism at 4:39 p m. Church of Christ, Edgar W Allen preaching Emancipation Proclamation of Jesus Sunday morning. Bible School topic Licensing Man s Inherent Weakness for Public Profit. Christian Endeavor 6:39 p m with delegates’ reports. Quarterly Prayer Hour 3 p m at Church of Christ. Wellington Church of Christ pastor preaches tonight.
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Second Street
Middle Avenue
RK. & Neignbour
Bible School
Harlle G
Stevick
Young People’s Society
Church OF the Nazarene
Cleveland St. W
Church OF Christ
Second
Chapel Streets
Edgar W. Allen
Sunior Church
Christian Endeavor
United Presbyterian
First United Presbyterian Church
Pasetor
George A. Brown
Hamilton
Bible
Christian Endeavor Societies
Wellington Church
Methodist Episcopal
F. Wood
Col
J. C. MacDermott
Epworth
Sermonogram Quotations on Nation and Liberty
A compact author note quotes figures like Phillips Virgil Curtis Paine and Channing on themes of hate greed selfishness and patriotism. It frames real battles as within human hearts and urges Christian citizens to pursue the public good and liberty through service to God and country.
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Flanders Field
Phillips
Virgil
Curtis
Paine
Channing
New Plant Dictionary In Eight Languages Compiled
Prof. A. L. Bedelyan of the Armenian Agricultural Institute in Tiflis is compiling a botanical dictionary listing plant names in English French Latin Russian German Italian Dutch and Armenian.
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Tiflis
A. L. Bedelyan
Armenian Agricultural Institute
University of Kentucky approves ten new degree awards
Five master's degrees and five professional degrees have been approved by the University of Kentucky to be added to future graduates. United States silver buyings is credited by some economists to have drained China of silver and paralyzed the banking system.
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Lexington
Kik
University of Kentucky
United States
China
Fourth of July Festivities and Local Notices in Recheater Township
Recheater township plans a 4th parade at 10:30 am featuring floats old vehicles ox teams bands and moving pictures with prizes for winners. Afterward games races contests and a school grounds basket picnic dinner at noon. Health exams for 4 H club members July 5 with county nurses aiding. Plans include selections for State Fair and healthiest boy and girl contest in Oberlin July 1. Additional notes cover paving traffic, tree trimming opinions, farewell party for Ann Stacey, visits, a clinic discharge, and church youth picnic and future outdoor meetings plans.
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Recheater
PF. R. Dew
Oberlin
Church Services and Sermons Across Several Ohio Congregations
Sunday services anchor 10:45 a m at Second Congregational and Emanuel Lutheran with themes corrective measures for our fathers world and The Great Invitation. Sermons by Dr A B Kemp Dr B J Bond Rev Tyler Gates and Dr William Muir Auld. Sunday School at 9:45 a m. Epworth League at 6:30 p m. Bond to install officers and discuss Henderson Settlement Work. America Past and Present as Fourth of July focus. Public invited.
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A. BE. Kemp
Jesus
Nolta
Meredith
Tyler Gates
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
Fairview
Ohio
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
A. J. Fenner
B. J. Bond
First Methodist Church
Dwight Burr
Epworth League
America
William Muir Auld
Firer Congregational Church
Dr. Auld
South Amherst Church Notices
Congregational Pastor Rev David Davids Sunday School 9:30 Morning Worship 10:80 St Johns Evangelical Pastor Rev C F Schmidt Sunday School 9:30 Morning Worship 10:30 Nativity Catholic Church Pastor Rev R J Staiger Masses 7:00 and 10:00 AM Methodist Pastor Rev R Jenson Morning Worship 9:45 Sunday School 11:00
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Congregational
David Davids
St. John'’s Evangelical
C. F. Schmidt
Catholic
Church of Nativity
R. J. Staiger
Methodist
R. ©. Jenson
Quote on patriotism and accountability by Berkeley
A terse reflection asserts that true patriotism requires viewing fellow citizens as God’s creatures and holding oneself accountable for actions toward them, framing political virtue as personal responsibility.
Telephone orders cut trips to local shops
Reminder to use telephone shopping to have many needed items delivered to your door, saving trips to stores and reducing inconvenience. The note stresses using phone contact with vendors who offer door delivery.
Ideal of self government calls for universal justice in the nation
A concise statement on the American ideal of self government emphasizing equal justice for every citizen as essential to national unity and liberty. The quote underscores commitment to addressing rights and duties across all communities within the United States.
Community notices and club activities in Elyria area
The report lists a Delta Dekka Club bridge meeting hosted by Mrs. Ray Coates with prizes to Mrs. Roy Burge and Mrs. Lawrence Baker, plus guests. It notes 4-H Colt Club additions Merle Kolbe and James Jameyson and a July 8 meeting. Various church services and events are announced with ministers, schools, and speakers. Also covered are YWCA and hospital-related updates, health inspections July 5, and a sewing club recap with prize winner Mary Tudor.
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Coates
Delta Dekka Club
Ray Coates
Courtland Street
Bridge
Prises
Roy Burge
Lawrence Baker
Florence Estabrook
Bow Tess
Brighton General Aid Society Meets at Church
The Brighton M E church General Aid Society met June 20 with 18 members and two guests. After a brief business meeting a program of music and games was enjoyed and homemade candy served. Next meeting set for the first Thursday in September. Also birth notices: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Glens Gillette on June 23 at Lodi Hospital and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Perkins on June 24 at Allen Hospital in Oberlin. Mrs. Greene, now in Cleveland under a specialist, is poorly.
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Leona Witbeck
Cleveland
Idla MecClellan
Mt. Sinai, Hospital
C. E. Gadfield
Kathryn Witbeck
Floyd Buswell
Dr. Dew
Margaret Eibner
Martha June Mix
Mary Tudor
Glens Gillette
Lodi Hospital
Glenn Perkins
Allen Hospital
Oberlin
Name
Gayle Patrick
Roy Greens
Greene
National policy and the national ideal clash in view
A concise reflection argues that national policy often falls short of the ideal yet cannot exceed it, framing a tension between practical governance and overarching national principles. The statement notes limits set by higher standards, urging alignment with core ideals while acknowledging real-world constraints.
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Church Directory
First Baptist Church
ST. Paul's Evangelical Church
Third Street
Ernst Irion
2Nd Congregational Church
MT. Zion Baptist
Willis Jackson
First Church OF Christ Scientist
East Avenua
Bethany Baptist Church
Seventeenth Street
C. C. Smith
Pilgrim Community Church
Cambridge and
Prospect Streate
Church School
Jessie Bauer
First Hungarian Baptist Church
W. River
Julius Kish
Sapler
Alex Tosa
Young Peoples
Gospel Mission
East Bridge Street
Lake Ave
Lake Avie
Peck
Germit Aeiby
Second Baptist Church
Thompson's Hall
Oberlin Road
G. T. Settle
Forum
Grace Lutheran Church
Princeton Ave
East River Stree
F. J Schumm
Shiloh Baptist Church
C. Brown
African Methodist Church
Jones Chapel
R. A. White
Second M. BE
G W. Hall
Spworth League
Holy Cross
Fourteenth Street
Budny
U. B.S
the United Bible Students
ST. Andrew’s Church
Episcopal Corner
Third St
Edwin
Redhead
First Congregational
Second Streets
Wm. Muir Auld
First Spiritualist Church
Ford M. Fryberger
Spirit Friends
Alliance Spiritualist Church
Oo. F. Hall
Broad Street
Anna Hale
First Methodist
Court Streets
J Bond
Christ's Temple P. A
C. H. Tolbert
Brotherhood
Mission Society
U. S
Princeton and Garford
Harold A. Sayles
John’s Lutheran
Salvation Army Services
R. W- Amore
Holiness
Salvation
Magyar Reformed Church
West River Street
Tibor Toth
Church OF God IN Christ
West Ave
E. Harris
World Religious News
Winthrop
Kennedy Koal Ko
Klean Koal
Altman & Ackerman
Broad St
Hughes
Beiter
Elyria’s Truck Line
Church of Christ Scientist
Botamer
Hughes Provision Co
Washington
Baker Typewriter Service CO
Tom and
Mabel
ST. Andrew's Church
Wellington
Cora M. Shepard
Barker
Junior Grissinger
Courtland
Herrick Avenue West
Rankin Construction Company
Dick Carvey
Carvey Tree Surgeons
Norwalk
Carvey
John Stacey
John Stacey, Jr
Ann Stacey
Stacey Lawn
Stacey
Orange
N. J
Nelle Ames Horr
Abbie Hamlin
la Grange
Illinois
C. W. Horr
Clenic
Walter Novak
Lorain
Falls Clinic
William Klann
Billy
Cincinnati
Robert Prentice
Louise Parke
Joyce Meredith
LaVerne Swartz
Dorothy Morris
Caroline Miller
Emmanuel Lutheran
FIRST
South Amherst Church
Bittner’s Funeral Home
Sid
Berkely
Elyria Belting & Machinery Co
Shaw-Walker
Buckeye St
Colt Club
Wellington Boys
Colt. Club
P. T. Burnside
Morris Jewett
Richard McConnell
Merle Kolbe
James Jameyson
Brighton
Lewis Brown
Kenyon St
Lenora
Ohio State Medical Board
West 4Th St
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Sumner
H. Jenne
Auto and Truck Service
Adams and Foster &Te
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