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PAGE TWO TkfEDFOHD MAIL TRTBTTSnE, fEDFORD, (OTTEGOy. SOTDAT, DECEM'B'ET? 11. 1933 TO 'BIBLE SUNDAY' WITH SPECIAL CELEBRATION Observance of Universal Bible Sun day will be marked by many churches today In celebration of the appear. ance of the Christian Scriptures In the 1,000th tongue. During 1937 some substantial part of the Bible ap peared In IT languages hitherto with out It. bringing the number to 1,008. In addition to special services In thousand of churches, there will be two nation-wide broadcasts. On CBS at 11:45 a. m. (Medford time) Daniel O. Roper, secretary of commerce, will be presented by Dr. John H. Flnley, editor emeritus of the New York Times, and vice president of the American Bible society. On the Mu tual network at 10:13 a. m. (Medford time) Dr. William Lyon Phelps and John H. Manson, president of the American Bible society, will speak The celebration Is sponsored by the American Bible society through whose cooperative efforts beginning In 1816, with Protestant churches of all sects and creeds, approximately 00,000,000 volumes of Scriptures hare been dlatrlbutcd In more than 40 countries and 220 languages. In urging the observance of Uni versal Bible Sunday, Oovernor Mar tin says: "The Bible Is humanity's greatest book and embodies tno msn est principles which the mind of man Is capable of grasping. It Is the true word of Qod. charting tne way life Bna uniting all men In a univer sal Brotherhood of love and truth." Fnlth Mission 324 W. Sixth St. Sunday school Sunday 10 a.m. Morning worship Sunday 11 a.m. Bvenlng service Sunday 7:30 p.m. Servlcea every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights. 7:45 p. m. Rev. Mrs. B. A. Thompson, pastor. Medford Comnany of Jehovahi Witnesses 737 South central Ave. Bible atudy, Sunday evening at 7:30: Wednesdsy evening at 7:30 and Saturday afternoon at 1:45. All who are Interested In Watch Tower Bible study are welcome. No collections. St. Mums church Episcopal 6th and Oakdale Holy communion. B a. m. Morning prayer and sermon, 11 a.m. Rev. B. S. Bartlam. rector. Roberta Ward Bebb, director of music. Jcanette Fields, organist. Church school, 0:45 a. m. mil Oospel Church Newtown St. near W. Main. Leonard Weston, pastor. Sunday school, fl:4ft a. m. Morning worship 11 a. m. Evangelistic service, 7:30 p. m. Starting today, and continuing every night except Saturday. Evan gelist F. J. Betts will conduct a series of special pre-Chrlstmaa revival meet Inns. Rev, Betts conducted ft very successful revival series In this city about two years ago. Our peopel are happy to announce Mr. Betts' return, and Join In a hearty Invitation to othera to ahare In these meetings. Come be refreshed by the word of Clod. Phoenix I'rrsh.vtrrlnn Church E- F. McParland, pastor. Bible school with classes for all opens promptly at 10 o'clock, E. Lester Newbry, supt. Morning worship at 11 o'clock. Subject of the sermon, "It Is a Life." The young people's society meets at 0:30 with Jean Hayes as leader. Subject for the evening discussion la "Christmas Delnyrd." This hour la followed by a worship sorvlce at 7:30, when the pastor will bring a mesaugu on "Beholding the Christ." Midweek prayer service Is held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the manse, at which time the mission study class la conducted. The public Is cordially Invited to "II servlres. First Baptist Church Fifth and N. Central fits. Wolford A. Dawes, minister. Bible school 0:45. Morning worship 11 a. m. Sermon, "Brought Nigh". The pastor con tinues the series of expositions of the Book of Epbestana, Special music by the choir. Young people's meeting 8:30. Evening worship 7:30. Sermon, "Saved or Lost." Oospel song service. Special music. All are Invited to these services. Medfurd Unity Truth Center 310 Medford Center Bldg. Marian R. Clifton, leader. 0 p. m. Tuesday evening, lecture. Subject, "Peace on Earth. Good Will to Men." Lessons in Truth class Thursday, 10 a. m. Prosperity class Thursday, 8 p. m. Children's class Saturday, 10 a. m. All classes are open to any who wish to attend, and the room Is open each day except Sunday for reading and meditation from 10 to 4. Cur rent literature Is available and some new books are In the rental library. St. Peter's Lutheran Church (Synodlcal conference) E. Main and Portland avenue Harry H. Young, pastor. Christmas program rehearsal at 10 All children taking part In tha pro gram should be present. Divine worship at 11 o'clock. Theme: The Proper Spirit of Chris tian Giving. Confirmation Instruction Monday uvenlng at 7:30. Sunday school teachera' Institute Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. The Lartlca' Aid and Y.PJ9, social dates will be decided after the service this morning. Tune In on the Lutheran hour coming over the nation-wide Mutual Broadcasting system each Sunday afternoon at 1:30 PS.T. Visitors are alwaya welcome In our sorvlces. First Christian Church Ninth and Oakdale. Jamea M. Hamilton, pastor. Effle Herbert Kurtz, music director. Mabel C. Sims, Instrumental muale. Ralph L. Cook, church school supt. Sunday school 0:45 a.m. Everyman's Community Bible class In the court house. Morning worship 11 o'clock. Pre lude. "Chapel Echoes" by Morrison. Offortory, "Cantablle" by Wilson Anthem, "All Nations Fear His Name" by Wllltrle. Sermon. "In a Thousand Tongues." Special recognition of our mlsslonsry organizations around the world will get attention In the pas tor's sermon. All members of mis sionary organizations of the church are requested to be present. Three young people's societies and the adult study group will moot at the church Sunday 0:30 p. 'm. Sunday evening church services at 7:30 -with M. E. Olson leading In gospel hym singing. Anthem, 'Thee We Adore" by Adama. Sermon, "What to Do On Sunday." All are welcome. Zlon English Lutheran Church Werner Jessen, pastor 618 W. 4th St. Sundny school 10 a.m. Worship service 11 s.m. Luther league 6:30 p.m. Evening service 7:30 p.m. This morning Is Universal Bible Sunday. Sermon theme will be: "And Now In a Thousand Tongues." "Uni versal Bible Sundav nartakes at a great celebration this year, for the Scriptures have now been translated In whole or part Into over one thou sand tongura. There Is cause for re joicing In this and a tremendous challenge." Tonight's sermon will be on the second commandment, which forbids all profanity, "Human wrecks. Alwaya night. A sin more wicked than mur der committed dally by thousands, Home of whom you may know. Pro fanity and Ita results." An opening sing, a hymn story, and an Illuminat ed crow add to the service. The Women's Mlsslonsry society meets Thur.vtsy at 1111 West Fourth ttrwt. Anyone cordially invited to worship with us. Community Fall Gospel Church Trsll, Oregon. Morse E. Hammond, pastor. Sunday school, 10 a. m. Morning worship, 11 a. m. Evangelistic meeting. 7:30 p. m. Wednesday, Bible study, 7:80 p. m. Every one la welcome at these ser vices. Come ahare the spiritual en couragement they afford. First Methodist Episcopal Chnrrh West Main and Laurel Sts. Joseph Knotts, minister. 0:46- a. m. Let every one attend Sunday school today. Only two weeks until Christmas. 11 a. m. Sermon theme: "Love's Best Olft." Anthem, "The Radlsnt Morn Hath Passed Away," by Wood ward. Miss Mary Anne Gates will sing the solo. "Gratitude", by Curran. Prelude, Consolation, . by Mandela sohn; offertory, Faith, by Mendels sohn; postlude In D, by Sheppard Mrs. Elsie Carlton Strang, director Mrs. Doris Condlt Lantz, organist. 6:30 p.m. United service of tho Ep worth Leaguea will be held In South Methodist church. 7:30 p.m. United church service this evening in South Methodist church. All Methodists especially urged to at tend. United prayer meeting Wednesday evening In First Methodist Episcopal church. Central Avenue Church of Christ Meeting In the Oospel Tabernacle. Central Ave and Jackson St. W. E. Stram. minister. J. M. Alley, evangelist. Very good results have come In our present revlvsl meetings, led by Mr. Jamea M. Alley. The evangelist's meassgea today will be: 10:45 a.m.. "Christ Now or Never," 7:30 p.m., Sins Against the Holy Spirit." Spe cial music at both services. Bible school, with classes for all ages at 0:46 a.m. Christian Endeavor and Bible atudy groups at 6:30 p.m. Our purpose at the Tabernacle Is to maintain an absolutely non- denomlnatlonal church program and work. Anyone earnestly seeking God will feel at home at the tabernacle, even wearing overalls or a house dress. We want people to find Christ as a personal Savior and Friend. Tho public Is Invited to all these aervlces. Our revival continues at 7:30 each night except Saturday, until Sunday, December 18. First Church of Christ, Scientist Authorized- branch of The Mother church, the First Church of Christ, scientist, In Boston, Mass. Services are held evey Sunday at 11 o'clock, church edifice. 212 North Oakdale. Subject for Sunday, Dec. 11: "God the Preserver of Man." Sunday school at 0:30 In the morn ing. Wednesday evening church meet ing. Including testlmonlala of Chris tian Science healing at 8 o'clock. The reading room, which Is located at 414 and 416 Medford Center build, lng, Is open dally from 7 a. m. to 6 p. m. The librarian Is In attendance from 10 to 4, at which itlme the Bible and all authorized Christian Science literature may be read, borrowed or purchased. The public Is cordially Invited to attend the services and visit the reading room. First Presbyterian Church Dr. Sherman L. Divine, pastor. Hana Hoerleln, organist director. Mld-wlnter communion service with ticrmon "The Bread from Heaven" 11 a.m. New members will be received and baptism administered. All who would love and service Him an wel come at His table. Anthem "Jesus Thou Joy Show Me Thy Way." (Baker-Mozart). Solo, "But tha Lord la Mindful of His Own" from St Paul (Mendelssohn) Mrs. Jean McAl lister, Vesper musical by Hans Hoer leln at 5 p. m. Asslatlng artists Margaret Huson, Katharine Wendt, sopranoa, ' Jean McAllister, alto: Alleen Crawford Maddox, pianist. Church school 0:45 a.m. Westmins ter fellowship for young people 6:30 p.m. Tuesday la Church Circle day, all five circles holding ChrUtmss parties See social page for full announcements. Church of the Nozarene Holly at First St. Fred M. Wentherford, pastor evan- aellst. will speak both morning and evening today. At tha 7:30 evangel istic hour, he will be heard from tno tonic. "Christ Revealing and Supply ing Human Need." Special and choir muslo under the direction oi rioya W. Hawkins. At the 10:46 morning hour, Mr. Weathrrford will speak from trie topic. "Christ, the Teaching Exam ple." Special music haa been arranged by Floyd W. Hawkins, director. Sunday school at 0:45 a. m., unaer the direction of Mrs. Clara Caulkln. Our goal for this month Is an average of 236. Young people's society meeting at 6:30; Mrs. Mattle House, president. Junior meeting In the auditorium from the Grape atreet entrance. under the supervision of Mrs. Fred M Weatherford. at 6:30 p. m. People's meeting Wednesday eve ning at 7:30. This service is being largely attended. YOUR SAVINGS Should Have These Features! Many men and women in this community onjoy th safety, availability nd steady earning power of their surplus funds Invested In this Association. Vour savings should also have these vital elements of a sound thrift institution: IMFr.TY: Every aaver'a fundi are insured up to as, 000 by the r-Vdcral Savings & Loan Insur ance Corporation, an auency of the United Slates Government with combined capita and surplus over 1116.(10(1.0110. 2ArAn.AMi.tTV: Out fharter t from th drl Knmn Loan Bunk BMM In WftAiitngton permit us to max prompt payment in full or tn part, of fund tn both Savings und Investment Ahar Account, without tecs or fines. 3C0NTINMTY OF KARMMtS: This A.MocUllon ha r- larly paid 4 on aecounta aim chartrrM as s F1ral. Church of God Haven sod Holly. T. O. flattertleld, pastor. Church Bible school 9:46 a.m. Mr. iUymon Chapman, supt., with a class and welcomt for all. Morning worship 11 a -in. Message by the pastor. Young people's meeting 7 pjn. Mr. Clifford Davis Is young peoples direc tor. These meetings axe spiritual and very encouraging to the youth Evan gelistic services 7:45 p.m. Oood congregational and special Hinging In all these services. A place where you wtll be encouraged for the week's work ahead. Apostolic Faith Church North Central Ave. at Third St. 9 a. m., Sunday school. 10:30 a. m., devotional service. 7:46 p. m., evangelistic service. A 25-plece orchestra and special choir open the Sunday evening serv ice with concert of sacred music and song. Personal testimonies and congrega tional singing led by orchestra are part of each service. Services each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evening at 7:45. A col lection Is never taken. Come and enjoy these services at a progressive church. Main St. Methodist Church The gray brick church. Dr. Jouett P. Bray, pastor. Church school at 0:45 a. m,. R. J Bills, general superintendent. Miss Ad a bee Seller In charge of the junior dept. Preaching services at 11 a. m. Young people's meeting 6:30. Joint worship hour with the Ep worth League of the M. E. church. Fellowship club meets 0:30 in the church parlor. Preaching 7:30. union service with M. E. church. Special muslo as well as congregational singing using the old songs of the gospel. The pastor will speak at both 1 preaching hours. j Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p. j m. This will be held In the First M. E. church. You are cordially Invited to attend all services. Postal officials say that when a tetter Is delivered several years late It's a 01-1 chance that a careless patron, not the mall man. was at fault. L NEW YORK, Dec. 10. (AP) The men who produce and distribute the nation's goods today stood commit ted to a 1030 program for Industry based largely on a "cooperate-with-government" plan. The group In the National Asso ciation of Manufacturers which fav ored cooperation with the govern ment won Its point only after a close-drawn, behind-the-scenes strug gle at the association's annual meet ing. A routine adoption of the plat form discounted predictions of some delegates a floor fight would develop, particularly on the section which originally called for changes in the national labor relations act. Alt such recommendations were eliminated In the platform approved. , The convention went into its last day with the nation's Industrial giants awaiting the speech tonight of Anthony Eden, former British for eign secretary, who is .making his first appearance In the United States. Use Mall Tribune Want Ada. Where the Finer Gift Are to Be Found And Where the Price I Always A Little Lower! JNO. W. JOHNSON'S Jewelry Store THIS YEAR... 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PRINTERS - LITHOGRAPHERS Order YOUR GIFT Box of Pears NOW! You must act at once 10 that eastern shipments may be sent at once. Prepare YOUR gift list now then place your order for your favorite gift box! V JACKSON COUNTY FEDERAL Savings & Loan Association 126 Eatt Main
