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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1936

Page

10

Power That Keeps topic to be discussed at First Christian Church

Rev Reed Downs will speak on A Power That Keeps at the First Christian Church Sunday morning services begin at 10 15 with Bible Study. Organ music includes Paean Exultant The Village Chapel and Alleluia. Various church groups plan activities through the week including a personal lecture series on the Lives of the Apostles and the Life of Paul.

Reed J. Downs First Christian Church Smith Hopkins Armstrong Christian Endeavor Intermediate Christian Endeavor E . Pedigo Elmwood Drive Pedigo South America Paw Deborah H. T. Phillips

Jenkins Will Preach At Methodist Church

Rev Albert G Jenkins will preach at First Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday at 10 30 am on The Challenge To Excel A children's sermon will be offered for junior church The choir will sing Ave Verum and organ selections Brahms Franck and Rheinberger A 9 15 am Sunday School meetings All mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 pm Wesley Foundation class meets at 9 15 am with Rev Jenkins teaching The 5 pm fellowship hour leads to supper at 5 30 pm The 6 pm vesper features Dr Ward Applegate guest speaker Phi Tau Theta will hold an open meeting at Wesley Foundation parlors Wednesday night

Athens Ward A. Applegate Society of Friends Wilmington Wesley Foundation Methodist Episcopal Church Episcopal Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Albert G. Jenkins First Methodist Episcopal Church Mozart Brahmas Franck Rheinberger University Jenkine Jesus Phi Tau Theta Fraternity

God in Human Life Topic By Rev. Clark at First Presbyterian

Rev. Arthur T. Clark will preach on God in Human Life at First Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. Services start 10 30 with a children’s talk. Music includes The Sounding Sea sung by the church quartet. Sunday School convenes 9 25 am and Christian Endeavor meets Wednesday at 7 pm. Clark begins a Bible character series with Andrew as the first subject.

Arthur T. Clark First Presbyterian Church Lark Meidlinger Christian Endeavor Society Clark Andrew

Episcopalians To Have Communion Service

A corporate Communion service for all Episcopal students will be held at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Sunday events include Church School at 4 a.m., Litany, and a sermon by Rev. W. Clarke at 10:20 a.m. with theme on post pastoral reminiscences. On Wednesday at 5 p.m. the Episcopal Student Club meets at the rectory with Edward Dunn speaking on The Mindu Religion Its Strength and Weakness.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church O'Clock Church Revly W. Clarke Episcopal Student Club Edward Dunn Mindu

Missionary Society to Install Officers at Richland Ave Church

The Missionary Society of the Richland Ave Methodist Protestant Church will install officers Sunday at 7:30 pm before the evening service. Appointees include president Mrs Della Edwards and secretaries for recording, correspondence, bank offerings, stewardship, literature, membership, Young People's work, and pastors. Musicians and installing officer are named.

the Missionary Society of the Richland Ave Methodist Della Edwards Nora Wooster Mae Stanton Latta Martin Kate Ator Osee Vore Mae Blackwood Jeanette Clark Villa Tippie Mae Smith Dioe Baker Mary Shafer Margaret Gooding Luctle Martin Ray Huff

Mrs Hinshaw to Give Chart Talk Tonight at Salvation Army

Mrs Hinshaw will present a chart talk titled The Conflict of the Age before the Friday Night Bible Classes of the Salvation Army tonight at 7:59. The notice adds that on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. the Band of Love will also perform.

Mrs. Hinshaw The Salvation Army Mra WW Hinshaw Band of Love

Christian Science Lesson Topic Set for Athens Service

The Sunday Christian Science Church in Athens will read a lesson entitled Doctrine of Atonement. The golden text from First Corinthians 1 18 proclaims the power of God to those saved. The lesson cites Luke 9 57 and Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health noting the cross as central to healing and Christian demonstration.

Athens Mary Baker Eddy

Evangelistic Meetings and Church Events Announced

A series of religious gatherings listed for Athens includes an open air service at 7 p m and a Salvation meeting at 7 30 p m led by Rev and Mrs E R Robinson from Columbus with Negro spirituals. Also scheduled are Girl Guards and Young People meetings led by Lucile Hunter and Mrs Hinshaw, Ladies Home League led by Inez Kasler, and Boy Chums and Sunbeams activities under Mamie Gates.

Salvation Nelsonville Company Holiness Hinshaw E. R. Robinson Columbus Sunbeams Mamie Gates

Services for Church Of God Announced

Rev. Ernest Nicholas will preach at the Sunday morning service at the Church of God. Morning worship starts 10:30 with Sunday School at 9:50. The Young People's Society meets 6:30 pm and a song service at 7:30 pm with preaching by Rev. Nicholas. A Young People's prayer meeting is Tuesday at 7:30 pm and a mid-week prayer service Wednesday at 7:30 pm.

Ernest Nicholas Church of God Hocking Young People’s Society Nicholas

Preaching Services Led by Rev Pugh at Pilgrim Holiness Church

Sunday at the Pilgrim Holiness Church includes Behoo! at 9 30 a m in charge of Supt John Cowell and a 10 30 a m sermon by Rev B H Pugh. A Young People meeting is set for 6 30 p m and an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m led by Rev Pugh. A mid week service will be held on Wednesday at trim.

Pilgrim Holiness Church John Cowell B. H. Pugh Pugh Trim

Towriss Preaches at Nazarene Church Sunday

Rev J G Towriss will deliver the sermon The Golden Channel of Service at the Church of the Nazarene corner W State and Walker Sunday morning. Services start 10 30 after Sunday School at 9 30 led by Wo OG Runyen. An N P and meeting at 7 30 p m will follow with Towriss preaching The Umpire.

J. G. Towrias Church of the Nazarene W. State Walker Sts Wo OG. Runyen Rey ‘Towriss

Wesleyan Methodist Sermons and Services Listed

Wesleyan Methodist Church Pratt Street schedules 10:30 am sermon by Rev Eildon C. Kenney with 9:15 am Sunday School led by Supt Harry Bender and 6:30 pm Young People's meeting led by Mrs Loren Herbert. Evening service at 7:30 pm. Alexander Presbyterian Church hosts Rev Howard F. Warner at 11:00 am, with Bible School 10:00 am. Thage Church preaching 2:15 pm by Rev Warner on same subject. Natural reservoir note near Keirn London region estimated bounds.

Eildon C. Kenney Wesleyan Methodist Pratt St Harry Bender Loren Herbert Rev Kenney Roy Gold Howard FE. Warner Emmaus Alexander Presbyterian Church Walter Ervin Board of Trustees Thage Church Warner

Sunday sermons and services in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the Pilgrim Holiness Church on East Chestnut Street opens at 10 30 a m with Rev D C Shearer preaching The morning topic is The Holy Spirit An evening service features special singing and The Sufficiency of Gods Grace Rev Shearer Also Margaret Jones leads the Young People service Tuesday at 7 30 p m Prayer and cottage meetings are set for Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 p m At the First Presbyterian Church post Easter services include Jesus the Gardener Growing Up Together at 9 30 a m and 11 a m The choir sings Saviour When Night Involves the Skies The Young People meet at 5 p m Evening sermon Count Me a Partner by Rev Evans.

Nelsonville D. C. Shearer Pilgrim Holiness Church E. Chestnut St Shearer Margaret Jones Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans Jesus the Gardener Erans

Higley Class Active for 36 Years in Athens Church

The Higley Class for men at First Christian Church in Athens has persisted for over 36 years. Originating around the turn of the century, it was named after B. O. Higley after his 1906 death. Attendance once reached about 300 in 1911 during Rev. H Maxwell Hall’s pastorate. current average is 45 with 75 at Easter.

Higley Christian Church In Athens Christian Church Men’s Group B. O. Higley First Christian Church Ohio University B. A. Headley Columbus E. D. Murch James H. Burt Congress and W. Washington Sts Pilgrim Holiness Congregation H. Maxwell Hall

Epworth League Rally Planned at Glouster Church

The Epworth Leagues of Millfield Jacksonville and Trimble will join Glouster League for an April rally at the Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday at 3 pm. Rev H A Rothrock will speak at 7:30 pm. Sunday School 9:30 am worship 10:30 am. Midweek prayer and study services announced.

Glouster Epworth Millfield Jacksonville Trimble Methodist Episcopal Church H. A. Rothrock Nelsonville Church OF Christ Bible School Christian Endeavor

Perkins Will Speak on The Mark of Discipleship

Rutland pastor Reverend G N Perkins will preach on The Mark of Discipleship at Bradbury Church Sunday morning at 7 30, with Bible School at 9 30. A special program Tuesday April 21 at 7 30 features Reverend Reed J Downs from Athens as guest speaker and music by the Athens Church of Christ male quartet. New members will join the Rutland and Bradford Churches during the event.

Rutland G. N. Perkins Rutland Circuit

Ohio University Alumni Banquet Highlights Fiscal Woes

Dr. Herman G. James told about 40 alumni in Gallipolis that Ohio University faces uncertain finances under state rules. Salaries were cut in 1932 and attempted restorations were blocked by Gov. Davey in 1935. James urged cautious budgeting while hoping for eventual approval of reasonable expenditures. Fred Stone was elected alumni president and Helma Weaver secretary-treasurer.

Gallipolis Ohio University Herman G. James Athens University Davey James Snap Dragons Fred Stone Alumni Association Helma Weaver Charles E. Holzer

Larason To Preach at Community Churches

Rev. E. M. Larason will preach at Connett Dowler Ridge and Mineral churches with services at 10.30 a.m. Dowler Ridge 2.30 p.m. and Mineral 7.30 p.m. Sunday prayer and praise follow Bible School sessions plus an Ep worth League meeting at Salem Church. Ray and Harvey Larason will play cornet at Connett Dowler Ridge and Mineral services.

Carbondale Connett Mineral Salem M. E Dowler Ridge E. M. Larason Epworth League of the Salem Church Ray Harvey Larason Cornet Connett, Dowler Ridge

Albany Baptist Circuit Focuses on The Freedom of the Believer

Rev. Ewing Walters of the Albany Baptist Circuit Churches will preach on The Freedom of the Believer at the evening service in Albany at 7:30. Sunday School meets at 9:15, Carpenter class at 9:50, and a B Y P U meeting is scheduled for 4:30. Walters also leads Bible Study at South Canaan Church Saturday at 7:30. Sunday School follows at 9:70 with morning worship and preaching.

Albany Ewing Walters Albany Baptist Circuit York Sunday School Carpenter Walters South Canaan

Dog Quarantine Ordered in Waterloo After Rabies Case

The Gallia County Health Council orders a 30 day dog quarantine in Waterloo after a stray dog with rabies was found at large. No dog may leave its owner's premises unless on a leash or under control, county auditor Emmett Keeler said.

Gallipolis Waterloo County Health Council Emmett Keeler

Agnes Jones 83 Dies in Gallia County Ohio

Mrs Agnes Jones age 83 died at her daughter Mrs Ed Dennett home in Patriot Ohio She was born in Wales and lived most of her life in Gallia County She was married twice to John Harkins and John M Jones both deceased One child Mrs Howard Gates survives Funeral service 10 am Monday at Patriot M E Church burial in Patriot Cemetery.

Gallipolis Agnes Jones Ed Dennett Patriot Wales Gallia County John Harkins John M. Jones West Dennett Howard Gates Second Ave Evan Jones Bolivar, Mo Sarah Ripley London

Swains Restaurant Windows Shattered By Sudden Collapse

In Gallipolis on Second Avenue, two large plate glass panes at Swains Restaurant broke simultaneously Thursday afternoon. Owners J K Swain and a customer were in the rear when the crash occurred. Police concluded upper building settlement caused the basement to bear and crush the windows. Pomeroy Simpson Methodist Church set Sunday services with Sunday School at 9 15 a m and morning sermon 10 45 by Rev T E Maness titled Use or Lose with evening service at 7 o'clock Where Is the Resurrected Christ is the evening theme.

Gallipolis Swain Second Avenue J. K. Swain Pomeroy Simpson Methodist Church T. E. Maness Christ

Saved Unto What Sermon at Middleport Church

Middleport First Baptist Church schedules a Sunday morning sermon titled Saved Unto What by Rev. F C Kreager with Sunday School at 9 15 am led by Supt L D Diles. Evening service at 7 30 pm features Christ Now Ready. Young People meet at 6 20 pm.

Middleport F. C. Kreager Middleport First Baptist Church L. D. Diles Kreager

Dogs Put Down After Mad Dog Bites In Waterloo Area

Dog Warden Roy Johnson captured two dogs bitten by a known mad dog and shot them. The animals belonged to Walter Wede myer near Waterloo. A strange dog had bitten them days earlier. Johnson also brought in five untagged dogs from Waterloo and picked up 17 unlicensed dogs in Williams Hollow.

Gallipolis Roy Johnson Walter Wedemyer Waterloo William's Hollow

Gallia Music Instructor Named Guest Conductor

F S Vanover, instructor and band director at Gallia Academy and Wellston High School, is appointed guest conductor for the Mt. Lebanon Pittsburgh annual high school concert.

Gallipolis Vanover Gallia Academy Wellston High School Mt. Lebanon

Trustees Hear Gas Tax Expenditure Procedure

C J Kinsely a state examiner outlined legal procedures for gasoline tax expenditures on township road projects to 530 trustees and clerks in Gallia courthouse Thursday afternoon in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis C. J. Kinsely Columbus Auditor of State

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