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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1972

Page

10

Ex-Comic Alan Young Becomes Church Lecturer

San Francisco AP reports former Mr Ed star Alan Young, 52, shifted from entertainment to Christian Science ministry. On a Western tour through June, he says the change is his peak joy with a better director, no desire to return to show business, and a healthful faith that cured his asthma and kept him doctor-free for 20 years.

San Francisco Alan Young Ed the Horse Young Eddie Cantor Ed the Talking Horse

Kentuckian To Speak At Southeastern Ohio Mission

Kentuckian Steve Lawhon vice president of the College of Scriptures Louisville will address the closing session of area missions in Athens County The session is at Hooper Ridge Church of Christ at 7 30 p m April 21 It is a joint session with East Athens and New Marshfield churches The April 17 21 mission also includes nightly meetings at 7 30 with three churches Other speakers are Wayne Clark Charles Faust Dennis Bowers and Al Hamilton in Puerto Rico linked groups.

Steve Lawhon College of Scriptures Louisville Athens County Southeastern Ohio Churches of Christ Hooper Ridge Church of Christ East Athens New Marshfield Wayne Clark Operation Evangelize Charles Faust Go Ye Chapel Dennis Bowers Christian Children’s Home of Ohio al Hamilton International Christian University Puerto Rico

West Virginia flood relief drive aided by Athens Red Cross

The Athens County Red Cross Chapter urges monetary donations for West Virginia flood victims. It has already given 500000 in emergency and rehabilitative aid, helped over 1300 families with essentials, and houses more than 200 in high school shelters in Man. Checks should go to the Red Cross office at 132 N Congress St and be marked for West Virginia flood victims.

Athens County Red Cross West Virginia Zelma McVey Community of Man N. Congress St

Church Women Set Yard Sale

The Catholic Women's Club of St. Patrick's Church will host a yard sale at St. Patrick's Parish Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Items include radios, TV sets, furniture, old bottles, clothing, and bed clothing. The May 1 session will be at the parish hall.

Buchtel Catholic Women’s Club St. Patrick’s Church St. Patrick's Parish Hall Shirley Crane Deloris Nixon Frank Baudo St. Patrick’s Parish Hall

Winding Trail Garden Club Plans Open Meeting

An open meeting will be held at 7 30 p m at the Ohio Power Co office in Pomeroy. Miss Edelene Wood of Parkersburg will demonstrate wild flower care and arrangement with slides. Meigs County garden clubs are invited. Reservations by April 17 to Mrs. Lewis Shields or Mrs. Earl Thoma.

Pomeroy Winding Trail Garden Club Ohio Power Co Edelene Wood Parkersburg Meigs County Lewis Shields Earl Thoma

Meditations on True Life and the Gods We Worship

An Athens church page meditation argues that people worship many gods beyond the Christian God. It urges self examination of wealth, status, education, nation, and possessions as possible idols and stresses living by God's ethical ideals to find true life.

The Messenger Athens County Lorrin A. Kreider First Presbyterian Church Athens Ple

Women Plan Plate Lunch at Municipal Park Meeting House

The Ladies Auxiliary organizes a plate lunch at the Municipal Park meeting house on April 29 with serving from 11 30 a.m. Committees include Ada Slack Agnes White Eleanor Bohram Elizabeth Sue Rice Mildred Pierce Elva Dailey Mary Pickens Adreinne Hub bard and kitchen staff. A grab bag sale was held and a potluck dinner was served. President Jean Hall led devotions.

Syracuse Municipal Park Ada Slack Agnes White Eleanor Bohram Elizabeth and Sue Rice Mildred Pierce Elva Dailey Mary Pickens Adreinne Hubbard Jean Hall

Water Down At Burlingham Reported

Sheriff Hartenbach said water covered Route 33 at Burlingham Thursday night and the road was closed. Route 143 remains open while Route 248 at Reno and Route 554 in Gallia County stay closed.

Pomeroy Meigs County Robert Hartenbach Burlingham Ohio Highway Patrol Reno Gallia County

Local Senior Plans Rio Grande College Attendance

Robert Jewell Caldwell of Reedsville, son of Howard B. Caldwell Jr., will attend Rio Grande College after earning senior status at Eastern High School. He is active in Student Council choir foreign language club and varsity club and plays football basketball and baseball. He plans to major in English starting fall 1972.

Pomeroy Robert Jewell Caldwell Howard B. Caldwell Jr Reedsville Rio Grande College Robert Eastern High School

Milner couple attends Carrie Nye graveside service

Mr and Mrs Joe Milner of Columbus traveled to Pomeroy on Saturday to attend the graveside rites for Carrie Nye at Beech Grove Cemetery.

Pomeroy Joe Milner Columbus Beech Grove Cemetery Carrie Nye

Church and worship schedule list for multiple Athens area congregations

A consolidated list of worship times, services, and church activities for area churches including Adventist, Christian Science, United Presbyterian, and various named sites. Entries cover Sunday schools, worship services, Bible studies, prayer meetings, and youth events across Athens and surrounding towns.

Apostolic Lighthouse and Apostolic Faith Service Schedules

Church listings show Apostolic Lighthouse offering Sunday service at 7 30 p m Bible study Thursday 7 30 p m and Jubilee on the fourth Friday each month Athens hosts Sunday school at 10 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Youth night Tuesday 7 30 p m Apostolic Faith holds Sunday school at 10 a m worship 7 p m prayer meeting Tuesday 7 p m and Friday Bible study at 7 30 p m.

Apostolic Lighthouse Athens Apostolic Faith

Sunday and midweek church services listed by town

A digest of church schedules across Albany Athens Lower Plains Mt Rolling Hills South Canaan Torch Vanderhoof Coolville and W State Street Free Will. Times include Sunday school worship and midweek prayer meetings with various denominations noted.

Albany Word of Life Bible Club Athens Emenany Lower Plains Wuill South Canaan Vanderhoof Coolville A.mn. W State Street

Parish Mass Schedule United for Area Faithful

Catholic St Jude Chauncey offers Sunday and Holy Day Masses at 9:00 a.m. Daily Masses are 8:45 a.m. Wednesday and Friday Masses at 7:00 p.m. Saturday Mass at 9:00 a.m. Confessions 30 minutes before Mass. St John’s Dutch Ridge Masses 9:45 a.m. Confessions 30 minutes before. St Pauls Athens Saturday 7 a.m. Sunday Masses 8 9:30 11 a.m. Confession 3-4 p.m. and 7-8 a.m. Saturdays. Christ the King Folk Parish Saturday 4:15-6 p.m. Sunday 9-11-1-4-7.

Christ the King Parish

Christian worship schedule across Athens and nearby towns

The notice lists multiple church services and school events in Athens and surrounding areas. Times include 9:15 a.m. study hours and 10:15 a.m. worship with junior services, plus 11 a.m. worship across Millfield Chauncey and Chauncey churches. Evening services appear at 7:30 p.m. in some locations and 10 a.m. in others. Salem notes Saturday 7:30 p.m. and Sunday school 9:30 a.m. with preaching every other Sunday.

Athens Hocking Valley Trimble Millfield Chauncey Taylor Salem

Church of God service times and meetings listed

The schedule lists worship hours for First Church of God in Coolville and First Church of God in Athens including Sunday services at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 35 a m evening services at 7 p m and midweek prayer meetings. Kilvert branch shows Sunday school 9 30 a m YPM at 6 30 p m and speaking at 7 p m plus Thursday prayer at 7 p m.

Coolville First Athens

Church of God of Prophecy Albany Service Schedule

Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. worship follows at 11 a.m. A night service is at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday prayer and study meet at 7 30 p.m. weekly all services listed for Albany venue.

Church OF God OF Prophecy Albany

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Service Times

The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Athens lists church school at 10 a.m. Sundays and Holy Communion at 8 a.m. 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thursdays Holy Communion at 10 15 a.m. Weekday evenings include Evening Prayer at 5 15 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Athens

Jehovahs Witnesses Schedule for Ministry School and Lecture

The Athens ministry school and service meet Friday at 7 30 a.m. The same day aGlouster public lecture is planned for 4 p.m.

Jehovah's Witnesses Athens Glouster

Jewish Services at Hillel House This Weekend

B nai B rith and Hillel Foundation announce services at Hillel House located at 21 Mill Street. Friday evening service begins at 6 30 p m and Saturday morning service at 10 a m with community participation planned.

Jewish Services B'’Nai B'Rith Hillel Foundation Hillel House Mill St

Latter Day Saints Schedule at Galbreath Chapel

The Latter Day Saints announce services with Priesthood at 9 40 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. and Sacrament at noon. Church school 10 a.m. Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ at The Plains holds Sunday school 9 30 a.m. worship 10 45 a.m. and evening service 7 30 p.m. Wednesday fellowship at 7 30 p.m.

Latter Day Saints Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints All Galbreath Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of the Lds — the Plains

Christ Lutheran Athens Service and Schedule

Christ Lutheran in Athens offers worship at 9 and 10 15 a m with church school at 10 15 a m and adult discussion plus student agenda at 11 15 a m A Thursday Eucharist is held weekly at 7 p m.

Christ Lutheran Athens

Nazarene Church Weekly Schedule Preview

Morning worship at 10 30 a m and evening service at 6 p m Youth Afterglow at 7 15 p m Ladies study and basic Bible study at 10 a m Midweek prayer and Bible study Wednesday at 7 p m Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m

Nazarene First Athens Perget Ane Wilson Chapel Sand Rock Grace Brethren Coolville Guysville

Religious Services Schedule for Albany Circuit Area

A detailed listing of worship times for numerous churches across Albany and surrounding towns. Entries include morning and evening services, Sunday schools, and midweek studies with locations such as Albany, Snowville, Pearl, Athens, Mineral, New Marshfield, Union, Chauncey, Chesterhill, Clark’s Chapel, Coolville, First Athens, Glouster, Trimble, Guysville, Stewart, Jacksonville, Hollister, Millfield, Bates, Shade, Reedsville, Joppa, Bottom, and Tuppers Lains.

Albany New Marshfield Union Bethel Troy Two Chauncey Bates Shade Reedsville Tupperslains

Wesleyan Churches Announce Service Times

Multiple Wesleyan congregations list weekly schedules and contact details. Athens groups meet for Sunday school 9 30 a m and worship 10 30 a m with evangelistic and prayer sessions. Oak Grove and White’s Chapel each host youth services and midweek prayer gatherings. Dial a prayer line is available 24 hours. Venue names include Kenny Memorial Grace Wesleyan Oak Grove and White's Chapel Wesleyan.

Wesleyan Wesleyan Methodist Pilgrim Holliness Kenny Memorial Athens Grace Wesleyan Oak Grove New Marshfield White’s Chapel

Religious Services Listed for Multiple Ohio Churches

A compiled schedule shows Sunday schools and worship services across churches in Coonville, Coolville, Sand Rock, Strouds Run, Athens, and surrounding areas. Times vary from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. with midweek Bible studies and prayer meetings noted for several congregations.

Epigram on maturity and motivation from a favorite parent

A reflective note argues maturity comes from sound reasons for actions rather than capabilities. It ties character growth to church influence and civic guidance, urging youths and adults to adopt courageous, principled choices as Christian men and women. Public notices from Athens Ohio businesses follow.

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