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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1931
Page
5
Athena residents mix visits to Walla Walla Pendleton Adams and Weston with church events dances and clubs. The list includes many local names like Watts Pinkerton McEwen Garfield and Smith along with plans for revival meetings and community gatherings across February.
James Cresswell Miss Helen Han and Mrs Henry Barrett planned decorations and entertainment for a Baptist Church event. Good crowds greeted Capt G L Hall with larger than prior Sundays. Hall continued his sermon on being a Christian. Special music accompanied both services and the Sunday school was the largest since his arrival. He spoke at Adams in the morning and then drove to Athena. Everyone not worshiping elsewhere is invited to join.
Oregon missionary secretary Mr. C. F. Swander will address the morning service. He is an old college mate of Mr. Sias who expects a large hearing. An excellent address is promised with the usual strong Sunday attendance at 10 o'clock Bible school and special music.
The Meade Union Evangelists will come to Athena on March 3rd to start a two week revival at the Baptist church. Sponsored by local Baptist and Christian churches, the meetings seek broad Christian participation and support for spiritual renewal in the community. Dr. Dale Rothwell, a Pendleton eyesight specialist, will be at the hotel parlors Monday February 28 to offer eye examinations and affordable glasses.
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