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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1953

Page

7

Area Church Schedules Weekly Services and Activities

Friday events include Junior chorus at 6 p m Mel O Dee choir at 6 30 p m and a student party at 8 p m The Sunday program lists Bible school at 9 15 a m Morning worship at 10 15 a m with Joe B Maffett preaching Sermon: The Deserter William Brophy choir director and Mrs William Ruston organist Nursery provided for children University group 6 p m High school group 6 p m Intermediate group 6 30 p m Monday Interchurch youth 7 p m Tuesday Girl Scouts Married People's class party with covered dish at 6 p m Wednesday Boy Scouts Senior choir at 6 30 p m Committees at 7 p m Thursday CWF group meetings 6 p m and 7 30 p m

Joe B. Maffett William Brophy William Ruston Interchurch CWF

Church of the Good Shepherd Weekly Schedule

The Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal outlines a Sunday program with Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Church school at 9 30 a.m. Festival Youth Service at 10 30 a.m. Confirmation class at 2 30 p.m. and Canter bury club supper and program at 5 p.m. Weekday activities include a Junior Senior study group 4 p.m. executive committee meeting 7 39 p.m. Wednesday Woman's Auxiliary 7 45 p.m. Thursday Holy Communion 7 19 a.m. Freshman Sophomore study group 4 p.m. choir rehearsal 6 45 p.m. and Inquirer's hour 8 p.m.

Holy Communion Canterbury Club Woman's Auxiliary Inquirer

Church weekly schedule and events notes

Sunday services include church school 9 15 a m morning worship 10 30 a m with Dr John M Versteer preaching Make Yourself at Home Nursery and junior church for children Evening programs list supper 5 p m and various youth and board meetings throughout the week Mon United Church Women Tue Wesley choir and nominations committee Wed pop in Boy Scout Troop 56 Martzolff class Bible course Modern interpretation of the Bible Thu Sanctuary choir Sigma Theta Epsilon Fri WSCS rummage sale

Maxwell Ferguson John M. Versteer United Church Women Wesley Martzolff Versteeg Sanctuary Sigma ‘Theta Epsilon WSCS

Church Schedule and Services This Week

Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 YF at 6 39 evangelistic service at 7 30 prayer and praise Wednesday 7 30 missionary meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mrs R L Pinkerton with Pastor R E Kelchner leading.

Missionary Meeting R. L. Pinkerton R. E. Kelchner N. L. Russell

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church Service Schedule

The Rev. N. L. Russell will lead worship at 10 30 a m and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with a prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 39 p m at the church in Athens.

Athens

Grahams Chapel Sunday Services Announced

Grahams Chapel Bible Christian announces Sunday school at 9:30 am and worship at 10:30 am followed by an evangelistic service at 8 pm led by Rev. Charles Hook with Rev. Max Williams as pastor.

Charles Hook Max Williams

Sunday and daily Masses at local church schedule

The church lists Sunday Masses at 8, 9, 10 and 11 a.m. plus daily Masses at 7 and 8 a.m. A Saturday confession slot is 3 p.m. 4 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. The Rev. Fr. Jan B. Kish serves as pastor.

Jan B. Kish

Walton Davies Leads Week Church Schedule

Saturday 1 am Girl Scout meeting IMYF social 7 pm Sunday school 9 30 am Morning worship 10 30 am Praying For Others sermon by Rev Edward D Brandeberry Music committee 11 30 am IMYF 6 pm Tuesday board of education 7 pm official board 8 pm Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30 pm led by Mrs Belle Bishon and others

IMYF Walton Davies C. BR. Morrison James McMullen Edward D. Brandeberry Board of Education Belle Bishon

The Sure Rule of Right Sermon and Prayer Meeting

A church notes services on Saturday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at 7 30 p.m. with the sermon The Sure Rule of Right Does It Make Any Difference Whether or Not We Know It Christ Has the Answer. A mid week prayer meeting is listed for Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. led by C R Spangler.

Christ C. R. Spangler

Sunday and midweek church schedules across several towns

In Coolville Decatur Hockingport Little Hocking Torch and surrounding areas church activities are listed. Sunday school times range from 9:45 to 10:00 am with worship at 10:45 am. Bible study Fridays at 7:30 pm. Torch features guest speaker Rev. C W Green and Rev. C E Rateliff serves as pastor.

Coolville Decatur Hockingport Little Hocking C. W. Green

Sunday services and midweek activities schedule

The notice lists Sunday events with times: Sunday school 9 30 a m junior church 10 30 a m worship service 10 30 a m NYPS 6 45 p m evangelistic service 7 00 p m Wednesday prayer 7 30 p m choir 8 30 p m Thursday mend ing at the Children s Home 1 p m Reverend Drell H Gott minister.

Drell H. Gott

Airline Christian Sunday School and Service Schedule

Sunday school at 10 am with communion at 11 am led by Pastor James Horner and Superintendent Harry Love.

Airline Christian Sunday School Communion James Horner Harry Love

Jehovah's Witnesses Schedule of Meetings This Week

Public address Sunday 3 p.m. Bible study 4 15 p.m. Sunday. Bible study Tuesday 7 30 p.m. Service meeting and ministry school Friday 7 39 p.m.

Jehovah's Witnesses

Church Schedule At Clarks Chapel And Rich Land Ave

Sunday services include Sunday school at 9:30 and communion at 10:30. YF meets at 7:30. Quarterly conference at Rich Land Ave at 7:30 and YF at 6:30 with a 7:30 communion. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 led by Pastor H. L. Mc Daniel.

Clarks Chapel Richland Ave H. L. McDaniel

Torch Baptist Sunday School and Sermon Schedule

Torch Baptist holds Sunday School at 10 AM with Cyrus Jones as superintendent. Sermon follows at 11 AM with speaker G. P. Ryan delivering the message.

Torch Baptist Sunday School Cyrus Jones G. P. Ryan

Weekend church services and classes listed for several towns

In Chesterhill AM 9:45 Sunday school and 9:30 worship are noted. Amesville has 9:30 worship and 7:30 pm Wednesday prayer. Sharpsburg reports 8:45 am worship and 9:15 am Sunday school. Poston lists 10:00 am Sunday school and 7:30 pm evangelistic service plus 2:00 pm Sunday song fest. Pastor H. D. Frazier.

Chesterhill Amesville Sharpsburg Poston H. D. Frazier

Albany Baptist Bible School and Sunday Services

The Albany Baptist church schedules 9 30 a m Morning worship with Lord s Supper rites at 10 30 a m sermon The Ark of Safety Mid week services are on Wednesday Young People meet at 6 45 p m for prayer and Bible study at 7 30 p m Rev Roland P Glo biz serves as pastor.

Albany Baptist Bible School Roland P. Globiz

South Canaan Baptist Bible School and Prayer Services

The Rev. Roland P F Gilobig is listed as pastor. Services include Bible school at 9 45 am prayer service at 4 45 pm evangelistic service at 7 30 pm and Thursday prayer and Bible study at 7 30 pm.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Roland PF. Gilobig

Methodist Charge and Liberty Hill Church Schedules

The column lists event times for Methodist Charge services Sunday school at McDougal 1 am Young People 7 p.m Prayer meeting 8 p.m Worship 7:30 p.m Thursday Liberty Hill Sunday school 9 30 a m Preaching 7 30 p m Carbon Hill Sunday school 9 30 a m Worship 11 a m Prayer 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer 7 30 a m The Rev Herbert Harris

Methodist McDougal Young People’s Meeting Ashcraft Liberty Hill Roy Deeter Carbon Hill Herbert Harris

Albany Methodist Charge Schedule and Pastor

Albany district Sunday schools listed across Albany Methodist Charge venues including Albany, Temple, Townhouse, Pearl Chapel, and Snowville. The Rev. William H. Covert serves as pastor with service times noted for each location.

Stand Up and Say So Loyalty in Crisis

Don D. Tullis urges citizens and especially academics to affirm loyalty to the United States during the Korea crisis. He cites religious and civic precedents, defends answering questions amid fears of self incrimination, and argues that silencing loyalty harms the nation and personal conscience.

Korea

Pirst Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule

Church events list with class times worship 11 am Lord's Supper Rev Roger M Rice Jr speaks at 11 am and meditation. suppers vesper services 5 and 6 pm. boards and groups meet evenings. Boy Scout Troop 55 meets Monday 7 pm. choir Wednesday 6 30 pm. Presbyterial at Logan Thursday 9 15 am. No class dinner this month.

Roger M. Rice Harry Roach Board of Trustees Westminster Fellowship Logan

Sunday Schedule at Local Church

Sunday school at 1 30 p m preaching service at 2 30 p m prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8 p m Howard Flanders is superintendent The Rev R L Phillips serves as pastor.

Howard Flanders R. L. Phillips

Sunday church schedule with Rev Roy Deeter pastor

Sunday school at 9 30 a m prayer and praise at 10 30 a m WYPS at 7 p m missionary service with Rev George Huff of Africa speaker at 7 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Rev Roy E Deeter is the pastor.

George Huff Africa Roy E. Deeter George Williams

Religious Services Schedule with Rev George Williams

The notice lists preaching by the Rev George Williams on Saturday at 7 30 p m and Sunday at 10 a m, with Sunday school at 9 a m and a prayer meeting.

Church Schedule Notice for New Marshfield Union Pleasanton

Sunday schools at New Marshfield and Pleasanton meet at 9 30 a m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m. MYF gatherings on Tuesday at 7 p m. Prayer meetings on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The Union church lists Rev Kenneth D Frazier as pastor.

New Marshfield Union Pleasanton Kenneth D. Frazier

Sunday church schedule with Rev. Harry Russell listed

Sunday school at 10 am Holiness service at 11 am preaching Sunday at 7 30 pm prayer service Thursday at 7 30 pm The Rev Harry Russell leads the services.

Harry Russell

Kilvert Church of God Service Schedule and Speaker

Kilvert Church of God lists Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship 7 30 pm YPM Sunday 7 pm Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm with preaching by Mrs LL Kemmy of Athens.

Kilvert Church OF God Ll. M. Kemmy Athens

Church Schedule As Listed By Local Notices

Morning worship at 9 30 am Sunday school at 10 15 am Floyd Lin Scott superintendent MYE at 6 pm Evangelistic service at 7 35 pm Prayer meeting Thursday evening S A Steele minister

Floyd Linscott S. A. Steele

Nazareen Church Service Schedule At The Plains

The Plains Church of the Nazarene announces worship at 10 30 a m NYPS and Junior service at 7 p m Evangelistic Wednesday at 7 30 p m Cottage prayer meeting Saturday night at the home of William Stalder Pastor Rev Lena Brandenburg leads the church.

William Stalder Lena Brandenburg

First Church of God Sunday Schedule Announced

Sunday school at 9 30 am led by Supt Ral Leach. Morning worship at 19 45 am. Evening service 7 30 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Rev G M Taylor in charge.

First Church OF God Ral Leach Morniag G. M. Taylor

Mt Zion Baptist Church Schedule and Services

The Mt Zion Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 35 am morning worship at 10 45 am missionary tea at 4 pm at Mrs Carl Bell's home evening sermon at 7 pm Ladies Aid meets Tuesday at 8 pm at Mrs Frank Strickland's home prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 pm led by The Rev William D Mosley.

MT. Zion Baptist Sunday School Carl Bell Ladies Aid Frank Strickland William D. Mosley

Athens Free Methodists Weekly Services Schedule

The Athens Free Methodist Church invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 am led by superintendent Robert Sickles. Morning worship follows at 10 30 am and an evangelistic service at 7 30 pm. A prayer meeting is held Thursday at 7 30 pm led by the Rev L A Robinson.

Athens

New Marshfield Puarim Holy Worship Schedule

The New Marshfield church offers worship services including a morning 10 30 am service and an Evangelistic service at 7 30 pm The Young People’s service meets at 7 pm Wednesday prayer at 7 39 pm Rev James Bobo serves as pastor.

James Bobo

Sunday Religious Schedule and Sermon Topics

Sunday school at 9 45 am Lord's Table at 10 45 am worship at 11 am Young People's meeting at 6 45 pm Evening service at 7 30 pm Two religious films Dare To Be a Daniel and Forbid Them Not Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 pm Teachers training course J H Horner minister

Daniel J. H. Horner

Worship Service Schedule At Local Baptist Church

The church invites worship with the message No Need To Fear at 10 30 am The Baptist training union meets at 6 30 pm An evening evangelistic service features The Sin God Cannot Forgive at 7 30 pm Mid week prayer and Bible study is Wednesday at 7 30 pm Doctrinal study class and choir rehearsal are Thursday at 7 30 pm The Rev John Snedden serves as pastor

First BA Baptist Training Union John Snedden

Church Schedule Highlights and Theme Promises

Bible study at 9 45 am worship at 7 30 pm Young People class at 7 pm evening service at 8 pm with themes Precious Promises and The Seed of the Kingdom Harold J Stanley serves as minister

Wesleyan Methodist Church Service Schedule Card

Sunday school at 10 am Rev Carl Huff speaks at 11 am evening service at 7 30 pm Rev EF E Kenney leads. Mid week prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 36 pm.

FIRST Wesleyan Methodist Carl Huff EF. E. Kenney

Sunday Worship and Activities Schedule Clipped

Morning worship and Sunday school times listed for Canaanville YF, Guysville, and Stewart locations. Includes Minear Chapter Order of Eastern Star events and Wednesday prayer circles with 7:30 pm evening services.

Canaanville Guysville Minear Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star Stewart

Sunday Church Services and Evening Lesson Topic

Sunday school at 9:00. Morning service at 9:45. Lesson sermon title Are Sin Disease and Death Real? with the Golden Text Proverbs 12 28. Wednesday evening service at 7 30. p m.

Notice of sealed bids and appointment in Ohio matters

Sealed bids will be received by the Swan Township Board of Education until 7 30 pm on April 24 1953 for three passenger school buses trade in one Ford bus. The Board reserves the right to reject any bid. Viola Smith, Clerk. Logan Ohio. Notice of appointment: D H Sams of Athens has been appointed administrator of the estate of Clare A Bailey deceased of Athens County. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated March 5 1958. John F Sewcomb Probate Judge.

Sfalpd Hila Swan Township Board of Education Ford Boa Mt Reed Viola Smith Roeute Logan Ohio D H Sams Athens Clare A. Bailey Athens County Onis John FF. Sewcomb

Appointment of Administrator for Anta W. Chapman Estate

Bruce 9. Chapman of Guysville Ohio has been appointed administrator of the estate of Anta W. Chapman deceased of Athens County Ohio. The appointment is effective within four months. Dated April 5 1955 John F Newcomb Probate Judge.

Chauncey Pre School Clinic For Next Year First Graders

A preschool immunization clinic for children entering Millfield Sugar Creek or Chauncey schools next September will be held on Tuesday in Chauncey gymnasium from 9 to 11 am. Mothers should accompany children if possible and signed immunization papers are required. The Board of Health conducts the clinic offering smallpox and diphtheria vaccines. Supt. W. G. Davis urges parental cooperation to ensure success.

Millfield Sugar Creek Chauncey Board of Health W. G. Davis

Grade School Pupil Suffers Artery Cut

Paul David Fink a first grader and son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Fink cut an artery in a finger on the way home from school. He received treatment from an Athens physician and returned home.

Chauncey Paul David Fink Clifford Fink Athens Paul David

Local Personal Visits Highlight Weekend Socials

Chauncey<Personals> Mrs William Lindley and Mrs Earl Long of Columbus called Monday at the Clark Preston home. Olive Brooking attended past officers dinners in Logan. Mr and Mrs Rob Coron and two sons of Columbus visited Miss Jessie Fulton Millfield and Mrs Loretta Bowers at the Children's Home. Mr and Mrs Clarence Sanders and Dr and Mrs C N Sanders visited Columbus Wednesday. Mrs Elizabeth Robinette attended a birthday dinner Sunday at Mr and Mrs William Sisson's home for their daughter's 13th birthday. Mr and Mrs George Adkins and family of Lancaster Elaine McKinney and Garnet Aten were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney. Mrs Raymond Gellar, Leon W Va, was a weekend visitor in the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Paul McKinney and daughters.

William Lindley Earl Long Columbus Clark Preston Olive Brooking Logan Robert “Orbin Sons of Columbus Jessie Fulton Millfield Loretta Bowers Clarence Sanders CC. N. Sanders Elizabeth Robinette William Sisson George Adkins Lancaster Elaine McKinney Garnet Aten Andrew McKinney Raymond Gellar Leon W. Va Paul McKinney

Morristown Holiness and Chauncey Church News Brief

Local church listings show services and Sunday schools across Morristown Chauncey Millfield Greens Run Taylor Ridge Trimble and Chauncey. Featured speaker Jack Heller from Ohio University will discuss Christianity I ta Chances with Joe Har en ey assisting. church events include parish night and baptismal service.

Helen Tatmann Chauncey Ray Pidcock Church OF God Clarence Way Lester Covert Hocking Valley Parish Guibert Courtney Clarence Muikin Millfield Taylor Ridge Trimble Jack Heller Ohio University Ita Joe Hareney Parnch Chauncey Church

Chauncey Serviceman Promoted in Korea

Chauncey resident Donald R. Schrappe, brother of Jack Leweappe, recently graduated from the 45th Infantry Division leadership course in Korea. He entered the Army last May, trained at Indian Town Gap, and arrived in Korea last October. A 1950 Chauncey-Dover High School graduate, he wears the Combat Infantryman Badge and the UN and Korean Service Ribbons.

Chauncey Donald R. Schrappe Jack Leweape Alice Ave 45Th Air Division Korea Schrappe Army Indiantown Gap Chauncey-Dover High School

Mary Louise Nelson 3 Dies From Truck Collision Injuries

Mary Louise Nelson age 3 of Zanesville died in a Columbus hospital from injuries after being struck by a truck. The accident occurred Wednesday as she was near a street in the city.

Columbus Mary Louise Nelson Zanesville

Martha Claas Chauncey Quilting Gathering

The CHAUNCEY Martha Claas group held an all day quilting session and pot luck dinner on Thursday. Members shared fabric, patterns, and stitching tips while enjoying communal meals. The event fostered neighborly fellowship and quiet project work.

Chauncey Martha Claas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Area Church Services Church OF the Good Shepherd First Methodist THE Plains Church OF God Grahams Chapel Bible Christian ST. Paul's Ghial Atlantic Orla We CO Marvel Bread Whitehouse Milk Easler Florida Sweet Corn Sears Central Ave. Methodist Seventh Day Adventist Coolville Methodist Church OF the Nazarene Athens-Richland Methodist Charge Albany Methodist Albany Temple Pearl Chapel Snowville William H. Covert Girls Bennett Bennett's Nelsonville Don D. Tullis Association of American Universities New England Congressional Committee Jesus Pirst Presbyterian Asbury Methodist Federal Valley Angel Ridge Pilgrim Holiness Plains Methodist the Plains Church OF the Nazarene JT. Das Holiness Lancaster Streft Guysville Methodist Christian Science Bruce 9. Chapman Guysvile Anta W. Chapman Ofuyeville Newcomb Church News of Morristown Martha Asbury M KR L. Phillips C. R. Spangter Seventh Day Adventist Church Morris & May Avenues Athens, Ohio Mat the Ohio Fuel Fit Pa" Uy Grr Gad Nange Dealov the Mutual Saving 7 East Washington St Feder Assog TION Albany Methodist Church Rev Kenneth L. Marsh
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