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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1929

Page

8

Optimism and gloom in daily life from a cheerful neighbor

The piece contrasts optimistic and pessimistic temperaments, praising hopeful views of life. It cites examples from public figures like President Hoover and alcohol laws, and features quotes from James Freeman Clark and James Whitcomb Riley to underline the value of maintaining a cheerful disposition despite stress and adversity.

M. E. Chatley Hoover James Freeman Clark James Whitcomb Riley

Tur Jews Tur Jews Church of God Hocking Street

Charles V. Weber minister oversees Sunday Schools at 9 30 morning worship at 10 39 and evening service at 7 20 with an evangelistic service. Miss Reese leads worship junior meeting at 6 45 and Young People's meeting at 6 36. Wednesday praise service at 7 20.

Church OF God

Church Schedule Announces Week Services

H. V. Webb leads Sunday School at 9 a m and preaching at 10 a m. Evening service at 7 39 p m. Water meeting Thursday at 7 50 p m. Regular Quarterly Meeting begins Friday with Rev R Lt Niles preaching Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday morning August 9 11.

H. V. Webb R. Lt. Niles

Church of Christ Gathering on Stimson Avenue

The Church of Christ meets at No 4 Stimson Avenue one block south of Morris Avenue Bible Study at 930 am Worship and communion at 1030 am.

Church of Christ Stimson Avenue Morris Avenue

Pilgrim Holiness Church Services Noted in Update

Corner Congress and Washington pastor James A Fields announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m Plus a prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m Readable church notice with schedule details.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Congress Washington James A. Fields

Central Ave M E Church Service Schedule

Ira P. Day presides with A. 8 Pickering as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday School at 9 15. Worship and sermon at 10 15. Evening service at 7 30 with subject Man Under the Green Bay Tree. Prayer service Wednesday evening at 7 30.

Central Ave. M. EF Ira P. Day Pickering Green Bay Tree

Mt Zion Baptist Church Bible School Topic

The Mt Zion Baptist Church on Carpenter and Congress Streets hosts Bible School at 2:29. Superintendent Gwendolyn Lynch is pianist with Mrs Angie Cooper as organist. Pastor B R Smith and Mrs Nellie Pettiford are noted. Topic for study is Reveling and Ruin.

MT. Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress Streets B. R. Smith Nellie Pettiford Angie Cooper Gwendolyn Lynch Dan

Worship and Youth Service Schedule Details

Reports from the O. B Y. P. U. Convention outline worship at 10 45 and 7 45 with a 6 30 service for Jesus Passion for Worship and Jesus Teaching on Gods Loving Care. Mrs Blanch Rus Sell serves as president Mary Louise Pettiford is pianist. Midweek service at 7 30 Wednesday evening.

Jesus Blanch Russell Mary Louise Pettiford

Sunday Schedule At Local Church

W State and Congress Streets minister led service at 9 14. Morning sermon at 10 15. Christian Endeavor at 6 30. No evening church service.

W. State and Congress Ed. Chatley Bile School I. R. Richey Christian Endeavor

Christian Science Church Service Schedule at 15 South Congress

The Christian Science Church at 15 South Congress Street announces Love as the subject with a Golden Text from II Thessalonians 3 5 and a responsive reading I John 2 1 3 10 The Sunday School meets at 9 20 a m Sunday service at 10 45 a m and Wednesday meeting at 7 p m The reading room is open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from 2 to 4 p m

Thessalonians God Christ

Geography and the Bible at Athens Presbyterian Church

Abbott Y. Wilcox leads Bible School at 9 15 with Prof J R Gentry and Mr Frank F Goldsberry as superintendents. Prof C E Cooper offers Geography and the Bible. University Class 10 30 morning worship sermon on Rebuilding the City Walls. Choir quartette performs. 6 30 Vesper by University group directed by Dorothy Jones. Final service before vacation on August 11.

Abbott Y. Wilcox J. R. Gentry Frank F. Goldsberry A. Anderson E. Cooper Wilcox Quartette Dorothy Jones

Redtown Free Methodist Preaching and Prayer Meeting

A Redtown Free Methodist service is announced with preaching at 7 30 p m and a prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 26 p m for local church members and attendees.

Reveling and Ruin in the Daniel Lesson

The article explores Daniel 5 17 28 the Belshazzar episode and its modern parallels It argues revelry and pride lead to downfall and notes the contrast between Belshazzar and Daniel The piece stresses God’s laws health and moral discipline and urges readers to dare to be a Daniel.

Daniel Nebuchadnezzar O Belchazzar Heaven Pires Belshazzar Nabonidus

Belshazzar Feasts Impression in Classical Text

A brief literary note by editor D. M. Gilroy of The Congregationalist discusses how the Belshazzar feast has left a striking mark on world literature. The passage highlights the enduring impact of the biblical narrative on cultural and moral reflection.

WMBF Gilroy D. MD The Congregationalist

Clark's Chapel M F Church Service Notice

Ira P. Day serves as minister at Clark's Chapel M F Church with Sunday School at 10 and sermon at 11 led by Mrs Nellie Phillips the superintendent.

Clark's Chapel Ira P. Day Nellie Phillips

Asbury Church Sunday School and Services Announcement

Sunday School at 9 30 a m with P G Chapman as superintendent at Asbury Church Preaching service Thursday August 8 at 7 00 p m Sunday School each Sunday 9 45 a m until further notice Mrs Charles Flanders superintendent

G. Chapman Asbury Church Charles Flanders

Strouds Run Church Sunday Schedule Listed

The notice shows Sunday School at 1 30 p m and a preaching service at 2 30 p m at Strouds Run Church.

Simpson M. E. Church Service Schedule

Rev. McCullough conducts 9 a.m. Sunday School with Harry Smith as superintendent. Morning sermon at 9:25 on Showing His Grace. 9:50 a.m. Sunday School study by classes. 10:30 a.m. dismissal. Evening sermon at 7:30 on Hopeful Prospect.

Simpson M. FE McCullough Harry Smith

Alexander Presbyterian Bible School and Worship Schedule

Alexander Presbyterian on Athens Albany Road lists a Bible School opening at 9 45 with Ralph Ladd as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 with the minister preaching. Gospel of John class at 7 30 and Young People’s Discussion Group at 8 o'clock.

Howard Ely Warner Bible School Ralph Ladd Young People

Amesville Churches Schedule Listed

Andrew Taylor presides at Amesville Presbyterian Church with Sunday School at 9:30 a m. New England Presbyterian Church offers Sunday School at 9:30 a m morning service at 10:30 a m and an 8 o'clock evening service.

Amesville Andrew Taylor

Albany churches schedule sermon at 10 30 a m

Albany churches list service times with Temple M E Church pastor J W Barnes leading the sermon at 10 30 a m and Mrs M Galloway as superintendent of the able School at 9 30 a m.

Temple M. FE J. W. Barnes M Galloway

Townhouse M. Be Bible School at 1 30 P M

Floyd Fought supervises the church Bible School slated for 1 30 PM with a sermon by the pastor at 2 30 PM Mississippi church notices emphasize scheduled services and leadership concerns from local clergy.

M. BE J. W. Barnes Bible School Floyd Ught Ermon

Albany M B E Church Bible School and Sermon

Albany church announces Bible school at 9 15 a m with E H Lash as superintendent The pastor will preach at afternoon service on The Three Roads To Heaven.

Albany M. BE J. W. Barnes E. H. Lash Heaven

Church Services Schedule for Sunday

Earl Cowen minister at Chauncey M. Fb. Church holds Sunday School at 9 39 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m The Plains M F Church offers Sunday School at 9 30 a m Epworth League at 7 p m with preaching after the league.

Chauncey Earl Cowen the Plains M. F Epworth League

Church Services and Sunday School Schedule in Guysville Region

Local church notices list multiple denominations with service times. Canaanville Stewart Bethany and Guysville churches provide preaching schedules and Sunday School starters, led by superintendents Jesse B Poston Biddison and Mrs Joe Moore.

Methodist Episcopal

Logan Churches Trinity Lutheran service schedule

Elmer Bliss, pastor, leads Sunday School and Bible class at 9 00 a m. A 10 00 a m divine service is held in Fairfield County with a 7 30 p m service in Logan. A voters meeting is conducted after the service.

Trinity Lutheran Elmer Bliss Fairfield County Logan

Mockbrige Advent Christian Church Services

Tr. L Woodworth, pastor, 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 39 a m sermon subject The Christian s Unfailing Resources 730 p m Loyal Workers 8 00 p m sermon subject The Pre eminent Christ Wednesday 8 90 p m prayer meeting

Mockbridge Advent Christian Church Tr. L. Woodworth Loyal Workers

Nelsonville Churches Church of Christ Service Times

Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by E W Allen superintendent Lord's Supper at 10 39 a m Preaching at 11 a m sermon The New Creature Evening Worship at 7 30 sermon The Gospel in Embryo Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 39 o m The Book of Acts is being studied Attendees urged to bring their Bibles

Nelsonville Church OF Christ K. H. McCorkie E. W. Allen Embryo

Sunday School and Services Schedule

Sunday School at 9:36 a.m led by B. F. Allen superintendent. Preaching at 19:39 a.m with special music by the pastor. Epworth League meeting 7:30 p.m. No evening service. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7:39 p.m.

B. F. Allen Epworth Treague

New Marshfield Churches Sermon by J L Cartwright

J L Cartwright pastor of New Marshfield Methodist Protestant Church preaches Sunday at 7 45 p m. Local congregation welcomes attendees to the service at the church.

New Marshpeield Methodist Protestant J. L. Cartwright

Union Church Sunday Schedule Listed

The notice outlines a Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 39 a m at Union Church. The times are given for regular services and invite participation.

Richland Avenue Church Prayer Service With Choir

A prayer service at Richland Avenue Church features special choir music. The event invites congregants to join in remain in the service with congregational singing and reflective readings.

Pomeroy Churches Bethany Missionary Fellowship Note

Green L Tennell minister leads Pomeroy churches with a 9 a m church school supervised by Benj Neutzling and an evening service at 7 30 p m. The morning worship includes a choir anthem and a thought on Gods Message To Us. Bible study on Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Bethany MM. FL L. Tennell Benj Neutzling

Saviour Like a Shepherd Sermon at Morning Worship

Pastor Fred L. Gardner leads Bible School at 9 15 a m with Morning Worship at 10 20. Sermon titled Saviour Like a Shepherd. Evening service at 7 30 p m features Entangled in the Land. Conference invites all members to attend.

Church OF Christ Middleport Fred L. Gardner

Vacationing ministers invited for midweek worship

The message invites members of other churches whose ministers are away to visit and worship. A prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by Ed French. The Old Testament History study continues after the devotional period.

Ed French

Gardner Pastor Schedules Services With Special Music

Fred J. Gardner, pastor, announces Bible School and Communion Service at 9 30 a m and an 8 p m Prayer Meeting on Monday. A preaching service with special music and a children's story will follow. attendance last week rose.

Bradbury Fred J. Gardner

Forest Run M. E. Church Service Schedule

Glenn L. Tennell serves as minister at 1 pm with Church School led by William Nease at the Forest Run M. E. Church. A 2 pm service of worship follows.

Forest Run M. BE Glenn L. Tennell William Nease

Piknik Kiub Holds Sixth Annual Reunion

The sixth annual picnic of Ye Old Tyme Piknik Klub was held at the Athens County fair grounds on Sunday. Officers elected for the next year were President Charles Danford, Secretary Grace Sayre, and Treasurer L. R. Gooding. The group plans to continue the last Sunday in July gathering at the fair grounds.

Old Tyme Piknik Klub Athens County Fair Charles Danford Grace Sayre L. R. Gooding Fair Grounds Homer Higgins Charles Wilkes Elza Wyatt Hugh Chadwell Jess Easler Harve Nelson Dave Cox Clyde Haskins Wayne Antle Earl Johnson C. Weadinghaus Vern Sayre E Donald Johnson Mary Frances Bingman Eileen Sayre

Mother’s Friend Promises Comfort Before Baby’s Arrival

In this old advertisement a product named Mother’s Friend is pitched to expectant mothers. It claims to ease nervous spells backache and strain, tone the muscles and soften the skin, reducing injury and speeding recovery. Billed as a three generation staple, it invites readers to request a brochure by mail from Gradfield Regulators in Atlanta, Georgia.

Gradfield Regulators Atlania

Twenty Two Boys Of Athens In Camp Twenty Two

Twenty two Athens boys are at Camp Endubonah along with 14 new Athens Scouts making a group of 22. New tents and a tepee bring the camp total to 12. Tom Clark of Athens is Pawnee chief and Frances Morris of Lowell is Mohawk chief. Tests include pathfinding by Bd Sigley Merritt Tom Biddle Warren Higgins first class swimming by Darrell Tom Frances Fuller. Ted Preston returned after illness.

Tom Biddle Endubonah Camp Endubonah Tom Clark Athens Frances Morris Lowell

Strikers Accept Wage Cut At Frai River Coal Co

A committee of 500 striking miners met with Frai River Coal Co operators in Bellaire on April 2 and agreed to accept a 14 percent wage cut from the existing five dollar daily rate, acknowledging the company cannot sustain the current pay level.

Bellaire Frai & River Coal Co

Athens city schools add fourteen teachers to faculties

A. I. Hixon announces fourteen new teachers for Athens city schools with five assigned to Junior and Senior High and nine to three grade schools. Harold E. Wise resigns to take a position in Columbus. replacements and reappointments span Central East Side and West Side faculties, with I F E Harshman on leave and A I Hughes slated as Senior High principal in fall.

Athensity A. I. Hixon Hixon Board of Education Harold E. Wise Boys’ Physical Education Columbus Adda Maccombs Esther A. Kern Frances Adams W Pearl Wamsley Osa Cooper Central School Ernestine Nash Mary F. Evons Mildred DeLong Cassie Sidders Cora Evans Lucille Duffee Ardilla Schuster Mary Williams Clarice Hammond Edith Stocklin Alice Humphrey Margaret Freyberg A. I. Hughes Hich I. F E. Harshman Columbia University O. L. Wood Cora Bailey William Bryant Mary Connett S. English S. Dowell Ruth Giesen John Ilover Wood Shop

666 as a Quick Cure Claims for Varied Ailments

The text promotes 666 as a supreme speedy remedy for colds flu grippe dengue fever malaria and other fevers. It asserts universal efficacy and speed without citing sources or evidence.

Merger Formed for The American Boy and Youth’s Companion

Detroit Aug 2 Griffith Ogden Mills announces a merger of The Youths Companion and The American Boy by Sprague Publishing. The joint magazine will debut in October as The American Boy Combined With The Youths Companion. The Youths Companion, founded 1827 by Nathaniel Willis, has long served young readers in America.

Detroit America Youth's Companion Griffith Ogden - Mills Sprague Publishing Company Nathaniel Willis Boston

Pennsylvania Oil Price Drops Quarter

Marietta finds Pennsylvania grade oil in Buckeye and other lines fell 25 cents a barrel as markets opened. The second recent decline follows a 35 cent Buckeye drop and a 25 to 35 cent cut across five other grades reported July 16.

Marietta Pennsylvania Buckeye Joseph Seep West Virginia

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