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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1927

Page

7

Religious News And Church Services Page Acknowledgments

The column lists sponsors supporting the church page in the Hocking Valley area including F. J. Beasley Milling Virgile Davis Auto Sales Co Strawn Restaurant Logan Ohio Nelsonville Floral Co Nelsonville Wheaton Hardware Co Athens Home Telephone Co Lairds Bettie Shop Union Restaurant Cornwell Jewelry Varsity Inn Athens Steam Laundry Cullums Studio Security Savings Bank Union St. Battery Shop The Hatch Library The Bank Of Athens N B Dwight H Rutherford Athens National Bank Vogue Hair Shoppe Modern Shoe Repair Coes Cash Shoe Store C. L. Stout Undertaker Nelsonville Southern Ohio Electric Co Citizens Central Bank Nelsonville Oady Gooding Auto Laundry Red Star Bus Station Excel All Auto Vaint Shop.

Logan Ohio Nelsonville Floral Co Nelsonville Wheaton Hardware Co Lt Grocery Co Athens Home Telephone Co Lairds

Athens church announcements mix sermons and meetings

The First Methodist Episcopal Church and M E Chatley list Bible school at 9:15, worship at 10:30 with a sermon by Rev L F Mil ter, Epworth League at 6:30, and a Sunday union service at 7:30 at the Presbyterian church with Rev M E Chatley delivering the sermon.

Athens First Methodist Episcopal Church Charlies M. Coulter Alex Root L. F. Milter Epworth League W. State Congress Streets M. E. Chatley Bible School Chatley Christian Endeavor Society Christian Endeavor Cleveland Velma Staneart Jack Wadley Foster Cornwell Union The Presbyterian Church Wilcox First Christian Church

Sunday Services and Meetings Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 preaching at 10 45 subject Wayside Minis tries. Children’s meeting 5 45 Young People 6 30 evening service 7 30 subject Factors That Determine Human Destiny Rev H A Sherwood to preach both Sunday services and lead next Sunday prayers Wednesday 7 30. Sunday school teachers meeting Tuesday 7 30.

H. A. Sherwood

Spirit theme Sunday services at local church

Sunday service at 10 45 a m with Sunday school at 9 30 a m centers on Spirit with Ephesians 5 9 as the golden text. Wednesday 7 30 p m testimonial meeting. Reading room open Tue Thu Sat 2 00 to 4 00 p m. An all day meeting is planned at Pilgrims Holiness church in Luhrig with dinner provided. secretary Mabel Armbruster invites all.

Pilgrim's Holiness Church Luhrig Mabel Armbruster

Abbott Y Wilcox Sermon and Class Schedule

Abbott Y Wilcox leads the Men's class and college group at 9 15 under Doctors Gard and Gamerts felder followed by 10 30 morning worship and sermon.

Abbott Y. Wilcox Doctor Gard Doctor Gamertsfelder

Day and church schedule announced for week

IRA P. DAY minister schedule includes Sunday school at 9 A.M. with A S. Pickering as superintendent. Sermons and worship at 10 15 A.M. and 7 30 P.M. Young people's meeting at 6 30 P.M. Communion services included. Prayer services Wednesday evening at 7 30 P.M.

Ira P. Day A S. Pickering Younge People's Meeting

Sunday religious services with Mary Snow as superintendent

Sunday school meets at 1 30 led by superintendent Miss Mary Snow. Preaching services follow with communion at 2 30.

Bible School and Morning Worship Service

Bible school begins at 10 with Miss Madge Dixon as pianist and Ralph Ladd as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 features Mrs Maud Vorhes on piano, special music, and a sermon by the minister.

Bible School Madge Dixon Ralph Ladd Maud Vorhes

Parish Services At Carthage Presbyterian and Methodist

Carthage Presbyterian conducts worship and sermon at 2 30 with a morning service at 10 30 and a mid week service Wednesday at 7 30. First Methodist lists Edwin L Morrell as minister with Charles E Poston as organist and choir master and Mary Lou ise Leyshon as assistant organist. Sunday school begins at 9 30 and a musical program of organ numbers and anthem precedes the sermon. No evening service.

First Methodist Edwin L. Morrell Charles E. Poston Mary Louise Leyshon

Hunter Street Lutheran Church Services and Events

Hunter Street Lutheran Church and St Johns announce Sunday school at 9:00 with worship at 10:00. Lutheran Youth meets Wednesday, Ladies' Aid and Brotherhood events Thursday evenings. Reverend North to preach next weekend after four weeks absence.

Amos L. Heyde Ladies’ Aid Samuel Blum Brotherhood Boyd Blum St. Johns P. M. North North

Church Schedules And Dental Board Appointment

A listing shows Sunday services at First United Brethren Nazarene and Presbyterian churches with times. St Pauls Episcopal notes 7:00 evening prayer. In Columbus Gov Donahey appoints Dr Roy C Harkrader of Cincinnati to the state board of dental examiners to fill the vacancy from Dr A O Ross's death.

ST. Paul’s Episcopal Church Filis Columbus Donahey Roy C. Harkrader Cincinnati State Board of Dental Examiners A. O. Ross

Athens Highways Report Maps Major Detours and Good Conditions

A detailed Athens area road bulletin lists routes to Athens Logan Circleville Chillicothe Newark Mt Vernon Marietta and more. It notes detours on S R 10 and S R 50 and highlights good condition with several alternative toll and bypass options. The report covers U S 50 U S 31 and state routes 7 13 75 26 and 56 with mentions of Laurelville Logan Enterprise and Chauncey and New Lexington areas.

Nelsonville Logan Lancaster Circleville Laurelville Enterprise Lake Chauncey Corning New Lexington Somerset Athens Glouster Jacksontown Newark Mt. Vernon Belpre Marietta Parkersburg Williamstown W. Va Sharpsburg Amesville

General Webb Killed in Auto Train Collision near Fernbank

Cincinnati dispatch reports General Webb, 39, died when his car was struck by an eastbound Baltimore and Ohio passenger train at a Fernbank crossing. Albert Grimsley of Constance, Kentucky, jumped from the car as the train neared. Coroner F C Swing notified.

Cincinnati General Webb Baltimore & Ohio Fernbank, Dam F. C. Swing Albert Grimsley Constance

Ford-backed railroad to double track Lima region

Engineers of the Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroad say double tracking will begin soon along the right of way near Lima. County commissioners have granted permission to build three culverts as part of the project.

Lima Deroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad Henry Ford

Oklahoma flyers race 1450 miles to Honolulu prize start

Bennett Griffin and Al Henley took off from Bartlesville in the monoplane Oklahoma on a nonstop 1450 mile flight to San Francisco and the Dole prize race toward Honolulu.

Bartlesville Okla Oklahoma Bennett Griffin al Henley San Francisco

David Spares Saul in Night Escape and Mercy

The passage recounts David sparing Saul while Abishai urges vengeance. David refuses to harm Jehovah’s anointed, trusting God to deal with Saul. Saul acknowledges his sin, returning to David with forgiveness, highlighting mercy over revenge.

David God Abishai Saul Jehovah Abner Ner

Church Forum Questions On Grading Sunday School

Readers submit questions for the church editor on improving Sunday school instruction. Topics include whether to grade by age or ability, factors such as physical maturity and social relations, and ideas for outdoor lessons with open air classes recommended by Dr Worth Tippy.

Church Worth Tippy Federal Council of Churches Florida North

Dog in Car Sparks Laughs and Apology in Long Island Scene

A dog belonging to a youth with a red beard leaps into a car and licks Eleanor Lincoln as Mary Harrison and Noel Veritzen observe. The owner apologizes, promising to secure the dog, while comments reveal a tense but humorous encounter and a prior incident at a Long Island waiting room.

Mary Eleanor Lincoln Fedor Lincoln Laurie Tom Long Island Noel Veritzen Noel Mary Harrison Eny Boston

Framing Life as a Path to College Education

In a家庭 scene Grace discusses framing a valuable picture for preservation and inspiration. The mother then pivots to Grace’s future, urging her to attend college next year to build an educational framework for a life of service in God’s plan.

Grace

Discussion Questions on David Spares Saul Sunday Lesson

Questions explore David and Saul from I Samuel 26 7 21 addressing sin forgiveness and divine use of flawed people. Topics include wartime cure for conflict attitudes toward the financially embarrassed taunting loyalty to government and ethical conduct in business.

David Saul I Samuel God Clericus

Auto accident kills man near St Marys Ohio

One man died and two others were injured in a single vehicle crash near St Marys Ohio. Luther Jesse Mowry, 35 from Celina, was killed when his car overturned after colliding with another vehicle on the way home from Buckland where he and five other carpenters had been working.

ST. Marys, CO U.P Luther Jesse Mowry Celina Buckland Mowry

Religious News and Youth Gatherings From Across Religions

Presbyterian leaders visit the Near East for mission inspections while American Quaker youth gather at Penn College Iowa for fellowship and study. The China Christian Council reports a campaign against gambling prostitution and concubinage across nineteen provinces. The Salvation Army plans a leper colony in India funded by King George’s earlier gift. Holy Cross ends term as Anton Lang II heads to Germany after high marks.

John A. Marquis Presbyterian Board of National Missions J. Ross Stevenson Princeton Theological Seminary John R. Vorhis Greece Smyrna Syria Palestine Penn College Oskaloosa Iowa National Christian Council of China Salvation Army India Ganges London New York Times George Booth United States Holy Cross Jesuit College Worcester Mass Anton Lang II Christus Passion Players Oberammergau Germany Anton

Church Invitation urges wartime peace through faith

Dr Frederick W Norwood of Great Britain says English speakers hate war yet cannot avoid it The driving force for world peace is religion As religion declines peace recedes He argues churches are the hope of the peace movement He asks readers to attend church next Sunday to influence opinions on war

Frederick W. Norwood Great Britain H. M. Stansifer Spurgeon Congregational Church Bulletin San Diego California Ernest F. Tittle

Sermon Verses on Character and Humility From Various Authors

A compendium of maxims from church bulletins and writers emphasizing virtue humility and generosity. Themes include valuing others joy in success avoiding self praise and the danger of anger. Notable lines compare different types of givers and urge charity truthfulness and open minded faith.

Maude Royden Graces Pulpit in Eccleston Square

Andrue Berding notes Maude Royden, daughter of England's upper class, who graces the Guild house pulpit in Eccleston Square London. He claims she is widely known and popular among church circles.

Andrue Berding Gure Church of England Today Maude Royden England Guildhouse Eccleston Square London

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hocking Valley F. J. Beasley Milling , Virgile Davis “Auto Sales Co No. Strawn Bettie Shop Union Restaurant Cornwell Jewelry Varsity Inn Athens Steam Laundry Cullum’s Studio Security Savings Bank Union St. Battery Shop Hatch Library the Bank of Athens, N. B. Dwight H. Rutherford Athens National Bank Vogue Hair Shoppe Modern Shoe Repair Coe’s Cash Shoe Store C. L. Stout Undertaker Southern Ohio Electric Co Citizens Central Bank Nelsonvile Oady-Gooding Auto Laundry Red Star Buss Station Excel Church OF God G. C. Johnson Christian Science Society S. Court Street Athens Presbyterian Church Bain St the Security Savings Bank Varsity Inn Ino Fay Bt Nelson O Auto Washing Auto Laundry M. E. Rch Clark's Chapel M. E. Church Miss Mary Snow Alexander Presbyterian Albany Road Howard Ely Warner Carthage Logan Churches Hunter Street Lutheran Church Advent Christian Church Rockbridge First United Brethren Church T. C. Harper Church OF the Nazarene I. O. O. F. Hall Anna Aurand Henry L. Gedes Delphos C. V. Strawn N. Court St A. A Logan -Lancaster Chillicothe S. R McArthur Albany Portsmouth Wellston New Boston City of Jackson Jackson Buckeye Lake Athens-Marietta Coolville Zanesville Crooksville Burr Oak Moxahala McConnelsville Chesterhill Pennsville Malta Gallipolis Pomeroy Rutland Athens National Bank Safe Investments Dreamed 1 Samuel Church Forum Ember S Byr Adele, Garrison Wheaton Taining Yours For Home Telephone Company Chevrolft R — Dwight H.utherford Security Bank Bldg Bettie Shop A. D. Betzing W. Union St N. Court Virgile Davis Masonic Voguehair Marie Brook Cornwell Graybar
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