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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1920
Page
6
County ministers meet in Lorain to discuss cooperation with public schools on weekday religious instruction. The event features speakers from Van Wert and Cleveland, with later federation sessions in Wellington and Amherst.
A Lorain County survey finds Wellington district Protestant church memberships shrinking in rural areas over the past decade while village churches remain better linked to local families. It notes a 26 percent drop in churchgoers, a 24 percent non-resident rate, and calls for reducing rural church numbers to preserve pastoral service amid overall population shifts.
A Union Thanksgiving service is set for Wednesday at 7 30 PM at First Congregational Church. It honors Thanksgiving and Pilgrim commemoration with the Elyria Ministerial Association guiding conduct. Prot Thos W Graham of Overlie Graduate School will speak. A large turnout is expected for the community service with multiple church members assisting.
Thanksgiving services scheduled at Congregational Church invitation for all parishioners. Pastor Paul Bourquin and Superintendent Carl Lehman lead the observances with meditative readings and hymn singing at 4 pm and 7 pm Monday evening in Memoptia Sunday.
The lesson notes Jesus selecting twelve apostles from humble origins, highlighting democratic principles in Christian character. It cites Chesterton on transforming lives, discusses sacrifice and service, and praises values like industry and sympathy across classes.
The Church of Christ held a vibrant Sunday with much praying and work, resulting in seventeen new members including six gifts of primaries. Women’s Day speakers and varied classes were scheduled for Monday, with Pastor Strang of Cleveland and Mrs Strang delivering sermons. An evening service featured Joseph’s messages concluding with a house of God focus.
A stained text offers details of a Friendly Church sighting at the United Presbyterian on East Arecus and Second Street. Sunday worship is at 11 with Morning and Evening sermons on Perfect Peace and By Faith. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30. Sabbath School at 9 45. The church joins Union Thanksgiving services at The First Congregational Church with Dr. Graham as speaker.
Local churches list morning worship sermons and evening services. Mayflower Baptist and Second Spirituallist host lectures by Rev Deamude. Epworth League events. Methodist, Episcopal and Lutheran notices detail times, locations, and topics. Christmas themes and prayer meetings thread through a busy week.
The Firgt Congregational church on Corner Court and Second Avenues marks Mayflower Week with special services. Rev J Grant will lead a morning sermon on the Seaside of the Mayflower, and church programs include a fitting observance in the church school.
The second congregation invites all members to enroll and attend a rapid morning ship service at 11 o'clock. The pastor will present the message of the hour as services continue throughout the day. Shall we join the Kristian Fridenvor and Junior CF activities at the specified times.
Oberlin College will again grant Thanksgiving Day off to students after a unanimous faculty vote. Dean C Cole reported the policy keeps a one day holiday for students with the campus seeking a Turkey Day home return and recovery the day after.
Oberlin locals will hear Prof Edwards read Julius Caesar in a Monday night public speaking event at Bturgea Hell under LL Auspices. No admission will be charged. Edwards, a Chautauqua worker, studied at the University of Chicago under Prof Clark and will present the play as part of his summer circuit.
Oberlin November 2. Thanksgiving services planned in First Methodist church with Rev W Suith as morning speaker. Mrs Carmel Sage hosted Dr and Mrs Miller and Mr and Mrs Frank Foster at a rabbit supper. Mrs Frank Hovey visited Elyria Friday. Birthday Club reception planned at Main Street home. Executive Council of the United Congregational church to meet in Jamsh Brand Hose. Mrs Maria Willer of East Canton Street has a daughter visiting from Milwaukee. Oberlin community social events include history department meeting on Nov 22, sorority gathering at Chase Browning’s home, and various lodge and club activities. Officers elected for local chapters and preparations for degrees noted. Oberlin Encampment held a social and ritual gathering at the FO O F hall. Eastern Star to meet Nov 24 with initiation and social hour. Women’s club literature and guest day dinner planned at James Brand House on December 4.
Fragments report Sunday school closing at a private home on East Lorain Street with names and places tied to local residents. Other items note residents visiting Cleveland and Clifton Springs, mining and varnish industry ties, and social events involving the Victor Northern Obie Oraters Association with a banquet at the Masonic Hall.
Tals At is entertaining her mother Mrs Hill of Kiint Michigan Mr and Mrs Ford fussal are spending the winter in Atlantic City Mrs Charles Stone of 8 Main St is spending the winter in Kip ton at the home of the Arnold. Six complaints have been asked in Justice Court with R Summers again at Oberlin. Hunters who either had no permission or no vengeance have been ag... Mrs W Blamberteta is taking a trip east to visit her two sons preparatory to going to Los Angeles. Professor Donald Morrison and Mrs Charlotte Demuth Williams pave parerat Glee Admirers at a social Aneel at the home of Mrs H Reett 103 F College St Tuesday night. The Merry Wives Club held a meeting last night at the home of Mrs Dr Miller local DAs will hold a...
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