Directory of churches and services in town
A broad listing of local churches with addresses, pastors, and weekly schedules. Denominations include Alliance Spiritual Church, Church of God in Christ, First Congregational, Emmanuel Lutheran, First Baptist, First Church of Christ Scientist, Lake Avenue Community Church and Bible School, St Paul’s Evangelical, Shiloh Baptist, Second Baptist, Church of Christ, African Methodist, United Presbyterian, Grace Lutheran, First Methodist, Church of the Nazarene, Second Congregational, Mt Zion Baptist, Holy Cross, St Andrew's, Gospel Mission, St John's Lutheran, Salvation Army, and other faith groups with Sunday School, worship, and evening services listed.
Ecclesiastical Art and Sacred Relics on Exhibit at Century of Progress
The Century of Progress exposition displays a carved mother of pearl Last Supper by Armenian Ivaz, a 27 year labor begun 1763. A Seattle rediscovery in 1911 highlights its 2S by 32 inch form and precise detail. Also shown are relics from Albany First Reformed Church including silver beakers from 289th anniversary and a 1636 pulpit bought for beaver skins, with 1654 Black House church history and a staircase spiral of the pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church
Brooklyn
United States Naval Academy
American’ Seamen’s Friend Society
Ivaz
Bolind
Seattle
Jerusalem
Daten Reformed
Albany
N. Y
United States
Black House
Amsterdam
Are Churches Failing The Case For Faith And Service
A historical piece argues churches have not failed in their mission despite criticism. It lists points where the church succeeds including freedom of interpretation, leading economic betterment, sustaining religious schools and colleges, operating hospitals, maintaining services amid finances, circulating the Bible, increasing membership, transforming character, aiding charity, and supporting civic movements advancing protection of women and equality.
Church Remains Strong Amid Mockery and Strife
The text extols the church as a beacon of character and service through centuries of doubt. It asserts Jesus as the ultimate example and the church as the hopeful path for world redemption despite attacks and falsehoods aimed at it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Propose Church Hymns Education Program for Youth
A church editor is urged to publish questions and answers about church hymns. Suggestions include using the young people department for hymn study, assigning someone to write hymn histories, authors’ biographies, and circumstances of writing. A hymn of the month and small group singing help learning tunes and foster appreciation among youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples
Church School
Faith, Blood, and Bridges Across Faiths in Dallas
Father Murphy relays a hospital tale from Dallas where a Baptist medical team and a Jewish doctor collaborated to save a Catholic priest. A double blood transfusion united Catholic and Jewish clinicians with Baptist interns, underscoring humanity over sect. Emerson quotes and reflections close the narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Murphy
Enis
Texas
Dallas
W C T U Meeting Highlights Milwaukee Convention Talk
Mrs. Fannie Drummond of Oberlin delivered a vivid account of the National W C T U convention at Milwaukee in July, stressing aims and determination to combat liquor. A new member joined, special music by Oliver Shubert and Marian Knittel, and the gathering closed with the Lord's prayer. Several Oberlin and Elyria residents were noted in attendance and follow up events announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eppley
Lillian Eldred
Fannie Drummond
Oberlin
Milwaukee
Drummond
Oliver Shubert
Marian Knittel
J. H. Penfound
R. W. Richards
Sermon Fragments on Tolerance and Character
A collection of aphorisms reflecting on tolerance egotism conscience disease of virtue and Christian life. The text critiques excuses loud voices and rapid living while stressing depth in life and charity. It links attitudes toward others with attitude toward Christ and warns against overwork and frivolous actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eliot
W C T V V Meets at West Ridge in September
West Ridge W C T V V gathered September 3 with Mrs. George Knittel hosting and Mrs. T Q Pope presiding. Devotionals led by Mrs. E C Shubert, reports read, a donation plan approved for carpet tacks and silk stockings for Dayton soldiers, and a county convention set for October 6 at Brownhelm with five delegates named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. T. VV
West Ridge
George Kaittel
Edison Highway
T. QO. Pope
Penfound
E. C. Shubert
Lockard
Dayton
Shubert
Bee
Mra. Pope
Viola Romans
Mra. Eldred
Dve Bates
Brownhelm
J. H. Amore
George Knittel
John Delteld
Amherst Rally Day and Minstrel Show Preview
Amherst Ohio notes announce Rally Day and Holy Communion at the Congregational church Sunday morning. A Town Hall minstrel show titled Ladies Night at the Club premieres next Wednesday evening, organized by the Amherst Athletic Club with about 40 cast members led by Miss Himore Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Town Hall
Amherst Athletic Club
Himore Ruth
Walter Mischke
Harold Leimbach
Arthur Leutz
Doyle Hutton
Maynard Schriner
Clarence Frederick
Emery Schibley
Arthur Moelk
Elyria
Lorain
South Amherst
Harvest Home festival observance at St Peters church
The Harvest Home festival will be observed at St Peter's Evangelical church with a 3 30 a m English service by Rev Schmidt on Gods Infinite Mercy and a choir performance. Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m and Rally Day promotions occur. A German service with Holy Communion is at 10 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
St. Peter’s Evangelical Church
Schmidt
First Evangelical Church
Werner Zilch
A. M. Rickel
Elyria Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Meetings
Betty and Jack called on Mrs B O Pope Wednesday evening. Mrs Henry Voglesong and daughter Mrs D W Norsworthy of Oakland attended Circle No 3 at St Pauls church Elyria on Tuesday. Miss Ethel Nash stayed with her parents on Cascade street Tuesday night. Harlan and Henry were dinner guests Monday of their aunt Mrs Hazel Carsood in Elyria. Mrs D W Norsworthy is visiting Mrs Lois Young in Lorain this week. A committee met at P G Miller’s home Friday to plan for the next Parent-Teacher meeting. Jean Wagner attended a teachers meeting at East Carlisle Schoolhouse Saturday forenoon. Mrs Etta Brown was dinner guest of Mrs Harvey Brown in Elyria Wednesday. Mrs P G Miller and Mrs Carl Ford, with Mrs Earl Dehn and Mrs Will Sudre, leave Sunday for the Century of Progress in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Miller
Mary
Africa
W. C. Porter
Lester Drusendahl
Ohio State University
Margaret
Mildred Pallas
Young People’s League of
Elyria
Merle Penfound
Carlisle
Arthur Squires
Butternut Ridge
J. H. Penfound
Harvey Brown
Fred Simms
B. O. Pope
Harlan
Matiausz
Milton
Elyria-North
Spencer
P. G. Miller
Betty
Jack
Henry Voglesong
D. W. Norsworthy
Oakland
California
Circle No. 3
St. Paul's Church
Ethel Nash
Alex Nash
Cascade Street
Harlan and
Henry
Jean Wagner
East Carlisle
Etta Brown
Carl Ford
Earl Dehn
Dehn Road
Will Sudre
Century of Progress
Chicago
Oberlin Road Church Notes Rally Day and Events
Community notes from Oberlin report Prof. Ward occupying the East Oberlin pulpit for the coming year. Rally Day set for October 8, a church supper and reception for Prof and Mrs Ward on Friday at seven. Sunday School votes to enter a Lyceum course, committee announced. Fourth annual market planned in October with arrangements committee named. Multiple brief local updates and a Rally Day program slated for Sunday morning with 9:30 service and 10:30 program directed by Miss Anna Becky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Road
Prof. Ward
Cassie Hale
Kracan
G. L Hobbs
G. I. Hobbs
Earl Brown
Oberlin
John Hughs
George McRoberts
Andy Edmonds
G. L. Hobbs
S. Hutchinson
Hutchinson
C. A. Buchholz
Anna Becky
Sew for Needy Circle Meets at Nichols Home
The Lake Avenue Sewing Circle will gather at the home of Mrs Chester Nichols on Thursday afternoon. Continued on Page Ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Avenue Sewing Circle
Mra
Chester Nichols
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. Carl Yoder
a.Church Directory
Church OF God IN Christ
West Ave
George Aldridge
First Congregational
Second Streets
W. M. Auld
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Olwg
Princeton and Garford
Harold A. Sayles
Princeton Ave
Firmst Baptist Church
Second Street
Middle Avenue
RE Neighbour
Bible School
Harlie G. Stevick
Young People’s Society
First Church OF Christ Scientist
East Avenue
Redington Block
Middle Ave
Lake Avenue
BIBLE
Lake Ave
Bucholtz
John Hogan
Bethany Baptist Church
Seventeenth Street
J. RK. Monk, Jr
Pilgrim Community Church
Cambridge
Prospects Streets
W. S. Ludlow
Arthur Scrivens
3Mior Christian Endeavor
BNC
J. E. Burton
M. Epworth League
Christ's Temple
P. A
T. C Williams
Brotherhood
Shiloh Baptist Church
C. Brown
Second Baptist Church
Thompson's Hall
G. T. Settle
Forum
Church OF Christ
Chapel Street
Wm. C. Fowler
Christian Endeavor
African Methodist Church
Jones Chapel
R. A. White
J. F. Greenfield
A. CG. EL League
United Presbyterian
Grace Lutheran Church
East River Street
F. J. Schumm
First Methodist Church
Third and
Court Streets
E. J. Bond
Epworth League
Church OF the Nazarese Smith Block
Bower's Drug Store
W. F. Clay
Second Congregational “Hurch
Corner Lake Ave
West Street
C. F. Wiseman
MT. Zion Baptist
Lodi Street
J. D. Bell
BY. P. OU
Holy Cross
Fourteenth Street
S. Rybacki
ST. Andrew's Church
Episcopal
Edwin B. Redhead
I Kappa Beta Kappa
Gospel Mission
East Bridge Street
First Spiritualist Church
Ford M. Fryberger
Salvation Army
Holiness
P. L
Salvation Meeting
Cc. B $S
United Bible Students
Ragyar Reformed Church
West River Street
Tibor Toth
Nichols
Pierre Smith Ely
Saul of
Tarsus
Alvin B. Bell
Alfred J. Buescher
Bethlehem
Paul
Cilicia
Saez
Saul
Gamaliel
Emerson
Chronicle-Telegram
Cleveland St
B. A
Jenne
Central Book Store
Church
Katherine Cameron
Ely+ria avenue
The
Pythian Sisters
Loub
Amherst Study Club
Lucy Roemer
Axtel Street
Orval Campbell
Forest Street
Pedro
Five Hundred
Maude Essig
Marion
Henry Witt
Fred Ruth
Bernard Brands
George Braun
Myrtle
Albert
Alfred
Althea Braun
Melvin Reichert
Amherst Briefs
Charles Kendeigh
Cleveland
Ted Smith
Helen
David Oberlin
Mansfield
Foster Jenne
Jack Kinloch
A. L. Hall
Lakewood
Paul Mori
Mischka Meats
Cleveland Pennzoils
Harris Street Field
Don Mellon
Eagles’ Auxiliary
Bullock & Smith
Dunn Motors CO
Sid Street
Lyla Napp
Cokgrove
Miss Underhill
William Waller
Petoskey
Mich
Karl Krueger
Giles
Ashland
John Baumann
Oral Steffin
Mirs
John van Haverlyn
D. J. Campbell
Alrs
Um. i. Diedrich
William Pfaff
Frank Krueger
Lloya Ashby
Carl McAlpine
Penfield
Eddi Naspek
Alien Hospital
Valentine Naspek
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