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The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1939

Page

6

Officers Elected At St Pauls Methodist Quarterly Conference

At the fourth quarterly conference of St Pauls Methodist Church North Potomac Street trustees were elected W Murray Baechtel BE E Bradley Leo H Miller Hubert Mullen L J Orrick J J Porter O J Wyand and Prof J D Zentmyer The board of stewards elected Charles E Bailey Edward A Bailey O P Bohman M W Dutton Fred C Ernst Edward L Ewald O Fisher Mitchell S Fockler William E Foltz Samuel L Greenawalt H V Hart Robert P Hussey R B Huyett Charles E Keedy Harry E Keedy Samuel L King Jr J J Long J W Long Carl M Mann James K Noel George G Orrick N E B Osborne William Peacher Alex Pryhoda Charles Beecher H Monroe Ridgely P L Russell William P Sperow Raymond A Spahr Wilson P Sperow F D Spofford E I Stouffer A H Warne F B Willis and R B Wyand Officers named for the board of stewards include P Bohman reserve district steward and missionary steward secretary William E Foltz treasurer Samuel L Greenawalt benevolent treasurer F E Willis The board will meet later to elect officers

St. Paul’s Methodist Church North Potomac Street W. Murray Baechtel BE. E. Bradley Leo H. Miller Hubert Mullen L. J. Orrick J. J. Porter O. J. Wyand J. D. Zentmyer Stewards Charles E. Bailey Edward A. Bailey O. P. Bohman M. W. Dutton Fred C. Ernst Edward L. Ewald Fisher Mitchell S. Fockler William E. Foltz Samuel L. Greenawalt H. V. Hart Robert P. Hussey R. B. Huyett Charles E. Keedy Harry E. Keedy Samuel L. King, Jr J. J. Long J. W. Long Carl M. Mann James K. Noel George G. Orrick N. E B. Osborne William Peacher Alex Pryhoda Charles Beecher H. Monroe Ridgely P. L. Russell William P. Sperow Raymond A. Spahr Wilson P. Sperow F. D. Spofford E. I. Stouffer A. H. Warne F. B. Willis R. B

Noted Baltimore Physician to Head Local Rally Address

Dr Howard A Kelly renowned Baltimore physician will speak at the Personal Workers Society rally tomorrow afternoon May 21 at the Church of the Brethren Washington and Mulberry streets. Services begin at 2 30 o clock with the Scharfe Trio featured.

Howard A. Kelly Baltimore Personal Workers’ Society Church of the Brethren Washington Mulberry Streets Scharfe

Johns Hopkins Instructor Named Dean at Blue Ridge College

Dr. Lester W Roubey, an instructor at Johns Hopkins University and Baltimore native, will become dean of men at Blue Ridge College next September. The college dean, Dr W Flack, announced the appointment Friday.

New Windsor Lester W Roubey Johns Hopkins University Blue Ridge College W. R. Flack Roubey Johns Hopkins

Dear Betty Brainerd explains teen dating pressure

A 17 year old girl seeks guidance about restricting dates with a boy NX after her parents barred contact for a serious incident. Betty Brainerd advises respecting parental rules and avoiding forward behavior while encouraging age appropriate friendship and self restraint. The column also advises Penny to act her age, avoid rushing romance, and keep family boundaries clear.

Betty Brainerd Tam Blackie Penny

States extend jury service to women in law effective

Twenty five states now grant women who may serve on juries with equal rights. Illinois and Montana are among those recently enacting laws expanding eligibility for jurors.

Ilinois Montana

Vision in Industry by H H Startzman at Southern Engineering Society

Henry H. Startzman of Potomac Edison spoke on vision shaping industry at a Southern Engineering Society meeting in Hotel Hamilton. He argued future-focused leadership spurred postwar growth, citing radios, cellophane, rayon, and synthetic rubber as products born from wartime production shifts. He illustrated his talk with product samples.

Henry H. Startzman Potomac Edison Company Southern Engineering Society Hotel Hamilton Paul Leichel Startzman

Dr. Kelly to Speak at Personal Worker's Rally Sunday

A Personal Worker's Society rally is set for Sunday May 21 at 2 30 pm in the Church of the Brethren. Dr Howard A Kelly of Baltimore will deliver the afternoon address on Personal Work in the Lord's Service with Rev A M Dixon giving the invocation. A music program features Union Sunday School Indian Springs Union Sunday School Mooresville Madison Avenue Sunday School Booster Club Blairs Valley and Pocket Testament League of Baltimore. The twenty third Psalm will be recited in unison.

Personal Worker’s Society Church of the Brethren Howard A. Kelly Baltimore A. M. Dixon Union Sunday School Indian Springs Mooresville Madison Avenue Sunday School Booster Club Blairs Valley Pocket Testament League of

Spring Rally of Golden Rule Endeavor at Sharpsburg

The Spring Rally of the Golden Rule Christian Endeavor district is set for 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Church of God in Sharpsburg. Rev. J. W. Webb of Shepherdstown WV will speak on Endeavoring to Be a Christian and contribute music via Shepherdstown College Glee Club. A report on the Regional CBE convention will be shared and a note on the Cleveland Ohio International convention in July will be given. Chinese authorities have enacted a law prohibiting capture of giant pandas for zoos and collectors.

Golden Rule Christian Endeavor District Church of God Sharpsburg C. BE International Christian Endeavor Cleveland Ohio J. W. Webb Methodist Church of Shepherdstown W. Va

Drink No Wine to Keep a Happy Home Verses in Bible Lessons

A Syndicate, Inc. feature on how strong drink harms family happiness. It recounts Daniel and the Rechabites resisting wine, Leviticus guidelines, and Paul’s counsel in Ephesians to live wisely, obey parents, and nurture in the Lord. Emphasizes temperance as foundational to a harmonious home.

Jeremiah Rechab Jonadab Aaron Moses Daniel Nebuchadnezzar Jehorakim Judah Ashpenaz Shadrach Meshach Abednego Paul God Lord Jesus Christ Features Syndicate, Inc

Sunday Church Services and Timings

Local church announces Sunday School at 9 30 morning service at 10 45 with God Absolute Goodness. Evening service at 7 30 includes The Waters at Marah. Mid week service Wednesday 7 45 PM led by Rev Wm M Norment pastor. Morning service 9 30 Spiritual Maturity Sunday School 5 30 International and Y P service 7 PM evening service 8 PM Dealing With Demons. Web PL M.

Marah Wm. M. Norment Y. P

Soul And Body Sermon At Sunday School Service

Sunday School at 9:45 and Morning Service at 11:00 discuss Soul And Body with Golden Text Isaiah 58:10. Reading room at 235 North Potomac St opens Mondays and Fridays 2:30 to 4:30 for Bible and Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science text reading, purchase or borrow.

North Potomac St Mary Baker Eddy

Pastor's Weekly Schedule at Local Church

Rev P B Watlington announces Sunday School at 9 45, evening service at 11, afternoon service at 2, evening prayer daily, and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 PM in the church bulletin.

Second Brethren Church Service Schedule at 835 Spruce Street

Rev. Roy S. Long leads the church with Sunday School at 9:30, Morning Service, Prayer Service, Evening Service at 7:30, and Bible Study on Wednesday at 7 PM. Includes schedule details for services and study.

Second Brethren Spruce Street Roy S. Long

Sunday School and Services at Spruce Street Church

Morning Sunday School led by Rev Ralph with Jeffrey as pastor from 9:45 to 11:00. Evening service at 7:30. Includes morning and evening worship at Spruce Street.

Spruce Jeffrey Pastor C. L. Arnold

Salvation Army Service Times at 326 West Washington Street

Morning service at 11:00, X P service at 6:30, evening service at 7:45 led by Major Amel Shultz, pastor, at 326 West Washington Street.

Salvation Army West Washington Street Amel Shultz

Sunday services led by Rev F H Snavely at Summit Ave church

Summit Avenue and Baltimore Street hosts Sunday School at 9:45 and worship service at 6:45 led by Reverend F H Snavely, pastor.

Reverend W DeWitt Dickey Leads Sunday Service

Howard and Chestnut Streets list Rev W DeWitt Dickey as pastor. Sunday service at 11:30 o'clock with evening service at 7:50 o'clock.

Howard and Chestnut Sts W. DeWitt Dickey

Sunday School and Evening Service Schedule Listed

Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. worship with the theme Glorifying God Through Christ. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. titled God Is Good.

God Christ

Prayer Schedule At Corner W Church and Winter Sts

At Corner W Church and Winter Streets Rev G I Rider pastor Sunday School at 9:45 am The Ascension Message service at 6:30 pm Avenue Service at 7:30 pm with the sermon Receiving the Gift and the Giver as the evening topic Community notices reflect a local church timetable.

W. Church Winter G. I. Rider

School Schedule Details For Boys and Girls Club Leaders

W Syscox leads as Rev J M Crosswhite and S S Supt oversee programs. Boys C C L meets Tuesday at 7 PM with Crosswhite in charge. Girls C C L meets Thursday at 7 PM under Supt. Sunday School follows at 2 30 PM.

St Pauls Methodist Service Notices Potomac Street

Church bulletin item for St Pauls Methodist on Potomac Street lists Rev J E Kemp Horn as pastor with Y P service and a one oclock evening service plus mid week service and a reference toWeb 1136 P M indicating a service link or time marker.

Rev H A Fesperman to Lead Baccalaureate Service

The text notes Reverend H A Fesperman D D pastor delivering the Baccalaureate to the senior class. It lists a 5 00 pm evening service and a 8 00 pm baccalaureate, with mentions of Wash Co Hospital and the church service sequence.

H. A. Fesperman Wash, Co. Hospital

Washington Square M. E. Church Notice

Washington Ave at the Square announces morning service at 11:00 with Pastor Lloyd G. Davis leading the United Protestant service. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 PM.

Franklin and Locust Streets Church Service Notice

Rev F Berry Plummer pastor delivers Sunday School at 10 00 morning service at 9 00 with Stout Words Spoken Against God and Co K Societies presenting Beautitudes of The Psalms at 6 30 in the evening

Co. K

Leviticus 10 9 Command on Wine Prohibition

The Golden Text cites Leviticus 10 9 advising that no wine or strong drink be consumed by the speaker or his sons, underscoring ritual purity and consecration rules. The instruction emphasizes abstinence to maintain ceremonial responsibilities and holiness.

Zion Reformed Church Morning and Evening Services

The Zion Reformed Church on North Potomac Street announces morning worship at 11:00 and evening service at 7:50 led by Pastor Scott R. Wagner D D with Sunday school at 6:50.

Reverend Stehl Leads Morning Services at Local Church

Prospect and Antietam Streets host Morning services led by Rev. Walter Byron Stehl Doctor of Divinity, Rector. Service times set for 3:00 and 11:00 with evening late service to 7:30. Church School scheduled at 7:45.

Moral Rearmament At Morning Service

Washington and Prospect Srs. William S Hess D C Pastor leads morning service at 11 90 o'clock with Moral Rearmament theme. An evening program at 6 30 features Revelation Will Change Customs with speaker JBigeet eevee.

Washington and Prospect Srs William S. Hess D. C Jbigeet Eevee

West Washington St Church Service Schedule

Masses Sunday morning at 8:00 9:00 and 10:30. Evening devotions at 7:30. Service at E Washington and Mulberry. Pastor Rev J Francis Leary. Y P Service led by Rev A M Dixon. Prayer meeting and Berean Bible on Wednesday at 7:30 P M.

West Washington St J. Francis Leary

United Brethren In Christ Corner Service Schedule Card

Corner Locust and Antietam Streets pastor Rev Charlies L Herr leads Sunday School and unified worship at 9 and 10 45 with a sermon titled Receiving Christ The P Service at 6 45 features I knowledge Giveth Light Mid week service on Web at 7 50 P M

Locust and Antietam Charlies L. Herr Christ

Ross and Lanvale Streets Church Schedule

Sunday School begins at 9 45 with Reverend G W Gross pastor. Evening Service at 7 30. Prayer Meeting Thursday at 7 30.

Ross and Lanvale G.W. Gross

Summit Avenue and Howard Street Church Services

Rev. Paul E. Holdcraft delivers Sunday morning 10:30 oclock sermon The Case Against Alcohol. Evening service at 8 oclock discusses The Tragedy of Spiritual Blindness. Wednesday midweek service at 7:30 P M with morning Sunday School at 9:320.

PRP

Riston Pastor Hosts Sabbath Services In Weekday Schedule

W Riston pastor at Mulberry Ave and McComas St welcomes congregants. Sabbath School is Saturday at 9 45 AM followed by Morning Service at 11 00 AM. Prayer Meeting is Wednesday at 7 45 PM.

Mulberry Ave McComas St W. R. Riston

Trinity Lutheran Service at Potomac and Randolph

J. S. Simon, D. D., pastor leads U P service at 6:20 in the evening at the Trinity Lutheran church located at Potomac Street and Randolph Avenue.

Trinity Lutheran Potomac St. and Randolph Ave

Pastor Donald Stonesifer to Preach at Good Samaritan Service

J Edw Harms D D pastor announces Good Samaritan Religion U P Service at 30 o'clock with Rev Donald Fr Stonesifer delivering the sermon.

J. Edw. Harms, D. D Good Samaritan U. P Donald FR. Stonesifer

Nazarene Church Service Sunday Schedule

The Church of the Nazarene on West Side Ave and Church St led by Rev C L Arnold. Sunday School at 9:45 and worship service at 6:45.

Church of the Nazarene West Side Ave Church St

St Pauls Evangelical Church announces weekly services

St Pauls Evangelical Church located at Cor High and Franklin Streets lists Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and a prayer service on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. led by Pastor Walter J. Dice.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Cor. High and Franklin Sts

Prayer and Praise Service at West Washington St

The notice lists 1100 West Washington Street and Reverend W A Miller as pastor with a weekly Prayer and Praise service on Thursday evenings at 7 45 PM.

Elders Taylor Sunday School and Evening Service

Sunday School led by Elder W H Taylor at 3:00 PM. Youth service at 7:30 PM. Evening worship to follow. The note lists times for church services including a 3:00 PM Sunday School and 7:30 PM evening service.

Asbury M E Church Services Noted

Sunday School at 3 30 in the afternoon Evening Service at 7 00 oclock led by Rev W S Jackson pastor of the Asbury M E Church near Church Street with details from local church schedule.

Reverend A. Wilson Leads Sunday School And Evening Service

The notice lists Rev. P. D. A. Wilson as pastor with Sunday School at 2:50 and evening service at 7:00, plus midweek service on Wednesday at an unspecified time. The fragment references Sunday and midweek worship times under Pastor Wilson’s leadership.

Zion Baptist and Bethel Streets Service Times

Zion Baptist Church on Jonathan and Bethel Streets lists Sunday School at 2:30 or 2:90 o'clock and United Presbyterian Service at 6:45 o'clock under Pastor Charles P. Comer.

Sunday Church Services Across Boonsboro Area

Boonsboro Bible School at 9:30 with worship follows. Mt Lisna, Locust Valley, Pleasant Valley and Fairplay circuits report morning services and Sunday schools. Town churches in Williamsport and Clearspring list morning and evening services,8:30 to 10:50 times, with Bible schools and youth programs noted.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Sunday School Schedule

The notice lists Pastor Slare at St. Peter’s Lutheran with morning worship and Sunday School. Services note “Growing Gracefuluity” and various service times around 9 to 11 o’clock, but the scan is unclear on exact hours and titles.

ST. Paul's Lutheran Church Western Pike Clearspring Luther L. Hare ST. Peter‘’S Lutheran Church Clearspring, Md Luther L Slare

Sharpsburg Letter Highlights Local Visits and Events

May 17 report from Sharpsburg notesMary Crim of Washington visiting her mother Mrs Maggie Totfmaster. Several Washington, Mt Alto, and Harrisburg residents visit relatives here. A public bridge and card party set for May 18. Trinity Lutheran services Sunday at 10:35. Rehearsal for Jean Spence’s 1939 Starlet Revue at Hagerstown High May 22 and 28.

Sharpsburg Mary Crim Washington Maggie Totfmaster John Kauffman Anna May Mt. Alto FL Lumain J. Wy. Bavex John John Bavey Richard Reilly Leonard Heighberger Chester Bruce McGraw New York City Allen McGraw George Styre Hagerstown Fred Mase Main Street Myo Lester Cook Griggs el Wood Sigmund Harrisburg N. S. Churchey and Son Alfred Mase Beatrice Harrington Ed. Mose Adam Weaver J. W. Dorsey Ruth Dorsey Mary Cox Smith Trinity Lutheran H. D. Chapman Agnes Mayo Roanoke J. H. Times C. M. Taute Naomi Sidonie Tanite Ronald Otto Big Pool Lorena Hovermale Bruce Wline Trinity Jack E Chambersburg Howard Kaylor Battie Heighberger Rodney Swain Harrisburg, Pa Neomi Taute Ravette de Launey Persy Bender Jean Spence Hagerstown High School Jesse

Hackensack Weekend Visit Cited by Local Family

Hackensack New Jersey resident Mr. and Mrs. W Jones and family spent the weekend here Meantime the classified ads promote scientific spending and nest of opportunities for readers seeking bargains and services.

Hackensack N. J Mrs. W. Jones

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Madison Ave Rudy Rudy’s Pharmacy Trate l Hamilton Corner H. H. Startzman Dr. Kelly By Newman Campbell Kir House of Rechabites First Brethren Antietam and Mulberry Wm. H. Beachler D. D South Potomac St Christian Science Society N. Potomac St First Baptist W. Washington St P. B. Watlington M. PR U.e Ee Howard An Ralph Les of God Ethel The Summit Ave Baltimore St F. H. Snavely Y. BP Howard St. M. E St. Mark’s Lutheran Washington Square Roy L. Sloop Grace United Brethren St. Paul’s Methodists J. E. Kemp Horn Christ Reformed W. Franklin St M. E Washington Ave Lloyd G. Davis A. B Scott R. Wagner Y. PL Orum Wees Union Chapel Corbett Street St. John’s Episcopal St. Mary’s Catholic United Brethren In Christ Gospel Tabernacle Pentecost Emmanuel U. B Howard St Paul E. Holdcraft Seventh Day Adventist J. S. Simon St. John’s Lutheran Walter J. Dice Millers Tabernacle Pentecost Washington St W. A. Miller Second Christian Church North St Elder W. H. Taylor Asbury M. E. Jonathan W. S. Jackson Ebenezer A. M. E W. Bethel St PD. A. Wilson Charles P. Comer Churcil Boonsboro L. Stine Boonsboro Bible School Benevola— Vihde School Ccc Oseeee Blue Mountain Mt. Lena Preston Lucas Blue Mountains the Persecuted Church Fairplay Circuit Clarence McGaha Patrplay— Bible School Tim Velock Jevening Sond Weloek Chris Locust Valley— Idle School Leitersburg 1. D. Worman Beard's Rehobeth United Brethren Church Williamsport H. C. Kettler Pareoe Zion Lutheran Church W. C. Huddle Middletown U. B. Charge Pleasant Valley Chewsville U. B E. R. Andrews Welock Salem Reformed Church Cearfoss Pike ST. James Evangelical and Reformed Church Wolfsville Edward T. Plitt MT. Tabor Lutheran Church Fairview ST. Johns Reformed Church J. W. Huffman Pleasantville Stephen Edgewood Choir Hazel J. Deard Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church Cave Town USA Broadfording D. R. Petre ST. Paul’s Reformed Church J. W Huffman ST. James Brethren Church Lydia Baker Oelock Hivening Servics St. James MT. Zion Evangelical Church Cearfoss George L. Miller Standay School Mthoeloekk Salwetoek Raymond Simids MT. Carmel Geo L. Miller Ada New Church Dice Littlestown G. R. Taylor Chestnut Grove Mt. Briar Gardner R. Taylor Shiloh U. B. Church R. Andrews Womans Servier Harvey Swain Frank Hershberger R. D. Earley Charles Town B.S. Hoffman Walkersville John R. Hamilton, Jr Bohman-Warne, Inc Hagerstown Bookbinding & Printing Co Telephone Kay People’s Store Wash
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