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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1937

Page

22

Services In The Churches Second Congregational

The Second Congregational church schedules a 10 45 worship service with choir performance of Beside Still Waters by Hembun. Sunday school begins at 9 30 followed by a devotional hour led by Pastor Dr A E Kemp for youth. Youth Fellowship meets at 30 with Nola Smith leading Does It Pay To Be Popular. South Fellowship invites all young people to attend.

Second Congregational Still Waters Hembien A. EK Kemp Nola Smith South Fellowship Group

Farewell Service for Walter Keisler at Elyria church

Sunday morning the Fist Baptist Church of Elyria will host a farewell service for Mr and Mrs Walter Keisler who depart November 22 for Union Gospel Mission of Charleston Virginia to direct the Children's Department. The event is open to the public and follows with a Sunday night talk on Justification by Rev Soer heide tied to a pre Thanksgiving meeting.

Fist Baptist Church Elyria Walter Keisler Union Gus- del Ciy Charleston Virginia Children’s Department Pascvar

Sunday Church Services Feature Duet and Quartet

Sunday services include a Boys' Quartet with Kenneth Ifvas, Richard Davies, Harold Kemp, and Charles Hoover in the morning. Evening plans feature a Keister duet as the closing testimony for missionaries bound for West Virginia. A. Yost will sing Holy City. The service highlights a stirring anthem and a sermon on The Human Will and Good Works. Thanksgiving services are at eight and ten thirty with a Young Peoples Fellowship at 7:30.

Kenneth Ifvas Richard Davies Harold Kemp Charles Hoover Russell Broughton St. Andrew’s Young Peoples Fellowship

Revival Services Set at Nazarene Church Nov 21 to Dec 6

Revival series at Church of the Nazarene runs from November 21 to December 6 with Rev. Robert Andrews as evangelist formerly of Pennsylvania. Sunday School meets at the usual time led by the superintendent, studying "Christian Workers." Thanksgiving offering for world evangelism will be collected during tomorrow morning worship. Rev. Andrews preaches morning sermon and evening evangelistic sermon at 7:45. Pastor oversees devotional. special music planned. public invited to all services.

Church of the Nazarene Robert Andrews Pennsylvania Christian Workers Church of the Nasarene Andrews First Congregational Church of Elyria Church of Christ Jtev Alfred H. Betts Presbytery of Huron Daniel W. Lathrop Joseph Preat Caleb Pitkin Missionary Society of Connecticut Luther Lane Celia Sly Pamela Beebe First West Springfield Massachusetts W. Lathrop First Presbyterian Church Sheffield Tratner Hamlin Julia West Pearly Douglass Ann Palmer Pamela Manter Church of the Lord Jesus Christ

Methodist Church Sunday Services Schedule and Events

Sunday school opens at 9 30 A M led by Leonard Fisk. Morning worship features Dr Bonds on The World In the United States, with a later sermon on The Apostles Creed next Sunday. Junior Church and a piano solo by Anne McClellan with story by Mary Metcalf. Evening Devotional by Lpworth League at 7 20 P M led by Tom Retse, speaker Miss Helen Osborn. Choir and organ pieces by Colborn and others. Parallel organ selections omitted here.

Methodist Church Leonard Fisk Bonds United States Bond St. Anne Ashford Lathetto Guilmant Soite Colborn Anne McClellan Mary Metcalf Lpworth League Tom Retse Flelen Osborn

Penkild Junction Baptist Sermons Conclude Bible Conference

Rev C C Clauson of Camden Baptist church Kipton delivers the final messages of the Bible Conference at Penfield Junction Baptist church this week. Saturday night theme is A Mad Worlds Saturday Night with a children’s program. He preaches Sunday morning on A Planned Prophetic World Program and evening on A Day at the Grand A is se Reveat. Hoover is pastor at Penfield Junction church.

C. C Clauson Camden Baptist Church Kipton Wall Penfield Junction Baptist Church Grand Assize J Hoover Penfield Junction Church

Believers Belief Topic at First United Presbyterian

The First United Presbyterian Church announces morning sermon on The Belief of Believers based on I Cor 3 10 15 Gal 6 6 10 at 10 45. Adult Bible School 9 30 semester and young people devotional 6 30. Wednesday Union Thanksgiving Service at 7 30 with Rev Will J Foster Church of Christ. Local Community Chest Fund offering invited.

Saited Presbyterian Church Christian Workers Will J. Foster Church of Christ Community Chest Fund

Third Sunday Morning Service Plans and Communion

The third Sunday invites all juniors to join a 9 30 communion with parents encouraged to attend. Beginners and primary departments meet for instruction at the same hour. At 10 45 the usual Morning Prayer service proceeds.

World religious news and council plans emerge

Delegates at a regional meeting of the State Council of Christian Churches of New York heard Samuel Foxworth note a high dropout rate among youths with little religious training. The yearbook highlights Primitive Friends with fifteen members. Oxford and Edinburgh conferences propose a world word council to unite denominations, with a permanent world Christianity body likely. A Lumuly of Nations Armistice Day broadcast on WABC Columbia network features famous leaders under the Carnegie Endowment. Oberlin church runs a hobby shop serving 200 people yearly, offering work for all ages. boys craft bookcases and radio sets while girls make baskets and lace.

Samuel Foxworth Bureau of Criminal Investigation State Council of Christian Churches of New York Oxford Edinburgh Trolland United States Wabc-Columbia Carnegie Endowment For International Peace Columbia Network First Oberlin Ohio

The Better Way: Thanksgiving Amid Reforms and Redemption

A reflective piece argues gratitude can exist despite social ills. It praises reforms, mercy institutions, and medical advances as forces of redemption. It sees a prophetic aim of a new heaven and new earth through service, reform, and moral action.

Dover Center Methodist Church History and Renovations

The Dover Center Methodist Church on Center Ridge Road, organized in 1825, was built by William Elliott and has preserved original floors and woodwork. Remodeling in 1905 introduced modern pews and pulpit, with later additions including a dining room, basement, kitchen, heating plant, and 1953 roof and interior redecorating. Sunday School meets at 10 a.m. Pastor: John S Rutledge.

Dover Center ME Center Ridge Road Dover Center Road Circuit Rider William Elliott Chon Wmter John S Rutledge

Thanksgiving Faith and the Harvest Faith of Early Settlers

The text recalls Puritan roots in America, noting the settlers faced hardship and drew dependence on natural forces they saw as divine. It frames Thanksgiving as more than a joke about harvest, viewing it as recognition of God’s gifts and love guiding a just harvest and provision.

America

Lake Avenue Woman's Association Meets at Hogan Home

The Lake Avenue Woman's Association held an all day meeting at Mrs. John Hogan Sr.'s home with eleven members and two guests. The group finished a quilt, shared a dinner, elected officers, and planned a special meeting for November 23 to mend and pack garments for the Indian Mission.

Lake Avenue Hogan Croskey Mack Elyria Adams Elyra E. F. Croskey Otto Jabbusch Harold Starkey Robert Taylor

Lake Avenue PTA Bingo Party Featured Friday Evening

November 19 notes show teachers visiting county schools and local residents with injuries and illnesses. Mis Leslie Gould breaks a shoulder at Griswold Road while Harvey Green injures his foot on Adelbert Street. Vi and Mrs Wallaird Hunter stay with Mrs Wallaird's parents, Mia Taspp and Robert Taspp. Wisfhunter undergoes a tonsil operation recovery.

Harvey Green Adelbert St Jimmy King Lake Avenue Parent- Teacher Association Leslie Gould Griswold Road Wallaird Hunter Cleveland Mia Robert Tassp Wis

Missionary Miss F Matthew to Speak at Lake Avenues Church

Miss F Matthew of Brazil will be the missionary speaker on Sunday November 2 at Lake Avenues Community Church. She is highly recommended and has spoken here before. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m and church services at 10 45 a m.

F Matthew Brazil Lake Avenues

North Elysa Grange Elects Officers At Grange Hall

North Elysa Grange held its meeting on Thursday evening electing officers: Overseer Howard Behnke. Lecturer Mrs Wimpenny and Elizabeth Hornyak. Steward Roy Wimpenny. Assistant Steward Mr Wallington. Chaplain Mrs Frank Provoznik. Treasurer Mrs George Phelps. Secretary Robert Taylor Sr. Gatekeeper Ruth Provoznik. Ceres Mrs Winfield Scott. Pomona Betty Kelly. Lady Asst Steward Henry Bislich. Executive committee Mrs Henry Bislich. Pianist Mrs John Hogan Sr. Juvenile Matron Mrs Harold Starkey. Juvenile Patron Oscar Dunn. Legislative Agent Mrs Orlo Higgins reported still on the roster. Next meeting set for Thursday December 9.

North Elysa Grange Grange Arthur Metaing Vinstel Howard Behnke Harold Blake Wimpenny Elizabeth Hornyak Robert Silver Roy Wimpenny Mr. Wallington Frank Provoznik George Phelps Robert Taylor, Sr Ruth Orlo Higgins Sfcket

The Church Invites You Thanksgiving in Religion

D Carl Yoder urges readers to cultivate daily gratitude and active cooperation with God to share His gifts. He invites all to worship and give thanks at church on Thanksgiving Sunday, highlighting praise as essential in Christian life.

Carl Yoder

First Congregational Church Will Celebrate Anniversary Tomorrow

Elyria church plans Loyalty Sunday events with a 10 45 service led by Rev William Muir Auld on What the Church is and for, plus a choir anthem from 1900. The church school meets at 9 30, with an evening Wider Work program featuring six speakers.

Grand River Portage Hurun Church of Christ Dan'l W. Lathrop Alfred H. Betts Elyria Carlisle Cleveland Presbytery William Muir Auld H. R. Shelley First Church

Juvenile Grange elects officers and reviews funds

The Juvenile Grange elected officers at the meeting. Tom Stuckler from Munster was named Overseer, Hibert Stathey Lecturer, Sterling Behnke Chaplin, Richard Greenberg Steward, Ellen Neuter Secretary, Margaret Hornyak Treasurer, Howard Behnke Gate keeper, Dorothy Hogan Lady Assistant Steward, Roge Hogan Ceres, Lillian Starkey Pomona, Jane Baker Flora. A box for all Grange members was opened, reporting $5.50. Assistant Steward will be voted on at the December 9 meeting at the hall.

Tom Stuckler Munster Gerald Layer Hibert Stathey Sterling Behnke Chaplin Richard Greenberg Ellen Neuter Margaret Hornyak Howard Behnke Dorothy Hogan Roge Hogan Ceres Lillian Starkey Pomona Jane Baker Flora Grange

Mrs King Hosts 59th Wedding Anniversary Dinner

Mrs Albert King honored her parents Mr and Mrs Almon Olin on their 59th anniversary with a Sunday family gathering for sixteen. A grand cake baked by granddaughter Guinevere Stephens centered the event as four generations attended, including Mr and Mrs Almon Olin and several children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr and Mrs W R Shreve of Elyria visited.

Albert King Fanor Vins Almon Olin Guinevere Stephens Bessie Stephens Guinevere William Ferguson Y. A

The Biggest Interest Men Pay On Loans In Troubles

A compact look at how borrowing costs rise during turmoil as lenders charge higher rates. The piece notes that borrowers face steep interests, reflecting risk, inflation, and credit constraints amid unstable conditions. It highlights the burden on individuals seeking funds during period of unrest.

Thoughtful action without motive yields no progress

A terse maxim notes that action performed without deliberate motive is empty, while mere thought without action remains unrealized. It contrasts inner intent with external deeds, underscoring that practical outcomes require both concrete effort and purposeful thinking.

Reverence Seen as Path to True Greatness

The statement asserts that genuine greatness requires reverence toward higher principles. It emphasizes humility, discipline, and respect as core traits for lasting achievement across personal and public life.

How Thanksgiving Day Became a National Holiday

A discussion tracing Thanksgiving from a New England tradition to a national holiday guided by custom and the President's proclamation. It notes a Biblical background in Deuteronomy, where harvest provisions were left for the poor, highlighting humanity behind the old Hebrew practice.

New England Egypt

Peace With God as Path to lasting harmony

There will never be lasting peace between individuals and nations until men are at peace with God. Hard work makes wishes come true.

God

Soul and Body Lesson-Sermon for November 21, 1937

The Church of Christ Scientist announces the Sunday Lesson Sermon on Soul and Body with the Golden Text from Psalms 62 6 and citations from Second Corinthians 6 7 8. It also includes a passage from Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health describing identity as Spirit reflection and Soul as Life and Intelligence of man beyond matter.

Churches of Christ Mary Baker Eddy

Wit and Wisdom Insight Through Thanksgiving Quip

A humorous quip links Thanksgiving origins to parents whose sons survived football. The piece reflects on health gained from friendship, contrasts luxury with simple home life, and asserts duty to God expressed through service to others.

Boston Transcript God

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