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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1937
Page
8
The Church of Christ Scientist announces a season sermon addressing ancient and modern necromancy, mes merism, and hypnotism. The Golden Text speaks of salvation and deliverance from the wicked. Isaiah and Jeremiah cited, with Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health quoted on fear of mental malpractitioners and the divine Principle of metaphysics.
Marcella Schmitz recounts Ridgeville’s early religious life from 1810 beginnings led by Joel Terrell to the First Presbyterian Church of Ridgeville formed in 1822, with missions from Connecticut, the move from schoolhouse to Humphrey barn, early members, and the 1841 revival that reshaped creed and practice under pastor D C White and later Finney influence.
Lorain County church histories detail a long evolution from early fasting and temperance moves to building expansions and a renamed First Congregational Church of Ridgeville. The Rev. White's ministry stretches to 1880, with rapid changes in pastors, a 75th anniversary in 1897, and a 110th in 1932. The Ladies Benevolent Society, Christian Endeavor, and other groups shaped community programs, ongoing renovations, and a lasting emphasis on education and moral life.
A discussion on heroism classes and the Peace Heroes Memorial Society in Cincinnati honors those who died serving others. Memorial Day flowers mark graves of policemen, firemen, workers, and women who died in childbirth, with prayer linked to faith and church devotion.
Memorial Day observances at multiple churches emphasize patriotism and faith. D Carl Yoder preaches at 10 45 with Opper as pastor delegate to the General Assembly. Hungarian Reformed and Lorain churches hold morning services and processions. Elyria First Congregational invites Dr Dan F Bradley for a 10 45 service with sacred music. Ridgeville North Congregational announces Memorial Day sermon Our Country Today with Kipling Recessional and solo.
Church of the Nazarene morning 10 45 sermon Be Merciful and evening Repent or Perish on Revelation topics Rev Neighbour discusses world dictatorship and its impact. notes Bible cross references. Memorial Day services by Second Congregational. Harmony Quartet. Epworth League. B M Johnson School baccalaureate.
The article recalls ancient customs of placing flowers on graves in Greek Zeal rites and Roman Parentalis, noting offerings of blossoms and olive branches and omens of the departed’s happiness as graves were visited in historic civilizations.
A class of seven girls and boys will renew their baptismal vows at St John’s Lutheran Church tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. The service involves a German-less rite with printed programs replacing hymnals.
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