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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1932

Page

8

Humility Sermon Topic at Patterson Middleport Church

The Heath M E Church in Middleport schedules a Sunday 10 30 am sermon by Rev W B Patterson on Humility with 9 15 am Sunday School and 7 30 pm second sermon True Wisdom Also notes Epworth League at 6 30 pm and a communion service August 7 at Middleport First Baptist Church.

Middleport W. B. Patterson Heath M. E S. N. Miller True Wisdom Epworth League Middleport First First Baptist Heath M. EB Middleport Church of Christ Fred I. Gardner Christian Endeavor Church of Christ Gardner

Picnic of Millfield Ladies Aid at Boudinot’s Chauncey

The Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Church of Christ held an annual picnic at the country home of Mr and Mrs C H Boudinot for members families and Bible School pupils. Mrs Boudinot presided over a business session and program after the meal a large crowd attended. Rev Clarence Way will preach Sunday night at Chauncey Church of God and every Sunday thereafter at 7 30 pm. The public is invited.

Chauncey Ladies’ Aid Society Millfield Church of Christ For Aid C. H. Boudinot

Injury at Delaware Highway Worksite Grounds J. A. Torrence’s Son-in-law

Long Bottom J A Torrence traveled to Delaware on Thursday to visit his son in law Floyd Stout who was crushed through the hips by a backing truck while employed by the State Highway Department He lies in a Delaware hospital. W V Hannum and son Billy of Tulsa along with Mr and Mrs A D Hannum of Athens visited relatives here Wednesday. Mr and Mrs M L Brooks were guests at Spencer over Sunday. Mrs L J Myers went to Harriettsville Saturday to see her 93 year old sister who is ill. Mrs Susie Merritt of Columbus spent Friday here. Her childhood was spent here and she returns occasionally to see old friends and the Ohio River. She was with her daughter and family. Mr and Mrs Howard King and daughters Alice and Elizabeth of Black Lick spent days here with relatives. Mr and Mrs William Stethem and daughter Audrey Mr and Mrs Howard Young W B Coleman spent the weekend with relatives at East Liverpool Sebring and Smith Ferry. Mr Coleman remained longer with his children.

J. A. Torrence Delaware Floyd Stout State Highway Department W. V. Hannum Billy Tulsa Okla A. D. Hannum Athens M. L. Brooks Spencer L. J. Myers Harriettsville Susie Merritt Columbus Ohio River Howard King Alice Elizabeth Black Lick William Stethem Audrey Howard Young W. B. Coleman East Liverpool Sebring Smith Ferry Mr. Coleman Dr. Daniels D. M. Warner Dc. E. Roecher Montana Albert Roecher Alice Saxon Middleport Grover Christy Roy Betzing Pomeroy Emma Betzing P. E. Hoffman Marion Woog Alma Myers Liverpool Ernest Myers St. Cloud Fla G. W. Eiselstein Fritz Shank Joe Smith Cincinnati Ernest Knight W. K. Wilson New York B. N. Knight Ralph Parker Robert Smith Edgar Dorst Carl Christy Ida Ridenour Ernest. Brown Parkersburg W. Va J. S. Frank Wilber Baum Norman Richard van Meter F. D. Rice Verneda Hartung Frank Koehler Guysville Chester

Spirit theme set for Athens Church of Christ Scientist service

The Athens Church of Christ Scientist will host a Sunday service on August 7 with a lesson sermon focused on Spirit. The golden text from 1 Corinthians 12 13 emphasizes unity in the body of Christ through Spirit and includes Psalms 50 14 15 for further readings from the Bible. The Christian Science text Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy is cited for its emphasis on faith in truth Spirit living and healing.

Athens Church Mary Baker Eddy

Trees Theme Chosen By Ohio University Kappa Phi Chapter

Members of the Ohio University Kappa Phi chapter gathered in Athens to plan the coming year's program built around the theme Trees. The theme was selected by the national council at its June meeting in Montreal, N. C. Annabelle Haller will serve as president and Orpha Heisey as program chairman.

Ohio University Kappa Phi National Methodist Athens National Council Montreal N. C Annabelle Haller Orpha Heisey

Pastor Away Presses Sunday Services Update

In Gallipolis on August 5 Rev. J W Stone of Grace M E Church is away on vacation so only Sunday School will be held at the church. Rev. William Wood Duff completes sermons on radio terminology at First Presbyterian and starts a new series Sunday morning. Morning worship at regular hour led by Rev. George Sagan. evening services continue at First Baptist through August.

Gallipolis J. W. Stone Grace Methodist Episcopal Church William Wood Duff First Presbyterian Church First Baptist Church George Sagan

Will and Estate Actions in Probate Court

The court approved the will of George F. Heckman with Susie Heckman as beneficiary. An inventory for John Tannar’s estate prompted a hearing set for Aug 22 before Judge S. M. Johnson. Jesse Baughman’s estate valued at 14,687.29 with 4,555.35 costs leaving 10,130.44 to widow and three grandchildren tax exempt. Rose A. Foster elected to take under Hull Foster Jr. will.

George F. Heckman Trimble Township Susie Heckman John Tannar S. M. Johnson Jesse Baughman Rose A. Foster Johnson Hull Foster, Jr

Logan Pastor Shortens Service to Beat Heat

In Logan on August 5 Rev B C Peters of the United Brethren Church adapts worship for hot weather, combining Sunday School and service into one and a half hours with sermons both morning and evening. Rev Amos J L Heyde preaches at St Matthew Lutheran at 10 am. no evening service. Trinity Lutheran worship led by Rev Elmer Bliss at 2 pm for Fairfield County Lutheran Parish.

Trinity Lutheran Church Elmer Bliss Fairfield County

Final Student Class and Vesper Service at Athens Church

The last student Bible class meets Sunday at 9 15 am at Athens Presbyterian Church. H O Secoy presents Jeremiah the Prophet of Woe. The final vesper, a poetry service outdoors, starts at 6 pm with the student group meeting. Dr A Y Wilcox delivers the last summer sermon. Music includes a soprano solo Light by Stevenson sung by Mrs Mary S Atwood and a duet by Prof Cc D Giauque and Clark Williams.

Athens Presbyterian Church H. O. Secoy Jerimiah A. Y. Wilcox Stevenson Mary S. Atwood Cc. D. Giauque Clark Williams

Arnold to Speak at Nelsonville Methodist Sunday Service

Nelsonville officials announce Eber J. Arnold superintendent of Schools will speak at 10 30 Sunday morning services in the Nelsonville Methodist Church He will discuss a timely subject and church officials expect a good attendance Wednesday night prayer service will be led by Mrs Mabel Lancaster.

Nelsonville Eber J. Arnold Nelsonville Methodist Church Mabel Lancaster

Gone Alas Like Your Youth Too Soon

Winifred Black reflects on youth in a nostalgic piece likening it to the Kerry Dancers song. The column blends poetic memory with a social gaze, noting how youth’s vanishing charm mirrors changing times and cultural echoes.

Winifred Black Kerry

Little girls in bright wash dresses and parasol sights

The narrator praises the charm of street fashion as girls wear blue white green and pink wash dresses with colorful parasols and hats. A striking image features a black-haired girl in a yellow dress with glossy eyes, drawing many glances from passersby.

California

Parade of youth and fashion from a wary elder observer

The narrator reflects on girls and style across generations, noting color trends from muted to rainbow bright. She scolds youth yet confesses sympathy for the young, while condemning middle aged vanity and old age hypocrisy, ending with a softened wish to feel compassion for people.

Cinderella Gretchen Miss Muffet

Fashioning Color Amid a Dreary Town

The narrator extols summer hues and fruit colorful scenes as a vivid contrast to a dull town. She defends bright clothing for youth and zest, arguing color brings life and practicality, and questions how to endure a gray world without them.

Ten Commandments and the Christian Conscience

The article argues the Ten Commandments shape moral life beyond literal enforcement. Jesus’ teaching on the Sabbath redefines their spirit, stressing love over strict observance. Modern practice diverges from both letter and spirit, yet the commands still guide just relationships in society.

Israel Moses Jesus

Jenkins To Talk Relief Public Meeting Athens League

The Athens League of Women Voters hosts a public meeting at 8 pm in the Presbyterian Church to discuss Government's Responsibility for Unemployment Relief. Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins will cover federal aid plans and post session actions, with Ohio figures and economist Albert Gubitz explaining the depression and the business cycle.

Athens League of Women Voters Presbyterian Church Thomas A. Jenkins Ironton Congress Hoover L. F. Miller League of Women Voters

Livestock Market Haywire Last Week

Columbus August 5 The live stock market was haywire last week yet overall steady good according to H E Curry of the Ohio Farm Bureau research department Erratic shipments disrupted expectations light receipts on usually heavy days and vice versa while feed steers and cattle gained 2 to 4 cents per hundredweight due to scarcity Hog prices showed small weekly changes with wide day to day swings and ample pork supplies limited dressed pork gains Lambs advanced nicely reaching a three week peak but could not sustain the rise Dolores Agente net hundred we last.

Columbus H. E. Curry Ohio Farm Bureau Research Department

Cod Liver Oil An Avid in Halting Rickets

Royal Copeland urges prevention of rickets in children through sunlight exposure and vitamin D rich diet, especially cod liver oil from six weeks to two years. Early signs include restless behavior, sweating, poor appetite, and skeletal changes. neglect leads to bone deformities.

Young Boy Drowns at Harmon Beach

Aug 5 Norbert Anuskiewicz seven drowned while bathing at Harmon Beach in Lakeview Park Lorain. Local authorities investigated the drowning incident and identified the deceased.

Lorain Norbert Anuskowitz Harmon Beach Lakeview Park

Increase In Attendance At Glouster Church Activities

Glouster M E Church reports a rise in Sunday School attendance and plans for continued growth. The Lord's Prayer will be observed next Sunday at 10:30 AM with Rev. F J Batterson speaking on Fellowship In Christ's Atonement. Evening program features the Lancaster Institute pageant by local youth.

Glouster Glouster M. E F. J. Batterson Lancaster Institute Glouster Church of Christ M. S. Rogers Jesus Christ Church of God Palmer School

Union Meeting Slated at Peach Ridge Near Athens

The semi annual gathering of Sunday Schools under the American Sunday School Union will be held at Peach Ridge near Athens on Sunday August 7 starting at 9:30 a.m. An old fashioned basket dinner will be served at noon and the afternoon program begins at 1 30 p.m.

Union American Sunday School Union Peach Ridge Athens

Local Society and Distress Notes From Chester

Chester area residents share visits and illness news as Dr Daniels called on D M Warner for indigestion. Mrs Albert Roecher ill after stroke in Montana. Mrs G W Eiselstein failing in St Cloud Florida. Families visit and travel from New York to Ohio, with many stays at Christy Knight and Ridenour households.

Heinz Sour Pickles and Catsup Ad Offerings

A compact newspaper notice lists Heinz sour pickles at a dozen for 20 cents and Heinz catsup priced at twelve cents each in a local sale ad.

Coulter to Speak on How Religion Cures Ills at Church

The First Methodist Church will hold a Sunday morning service at 10 30 with Rev C M Coulter delivering How Religion Cures Human Ills as the sermon topic The student class meets at 9 o clock to close the summer term Dr R A Foster of Ohio University will teach the class Coulter also leads the midweek prayer service at 7 30 Wednesday night.

C. M. Coulter First Methodist Church R. A. Foster Ohio University Coulter

Simpson M. E. team defeats Clerks in slow recreation base ball

POMEROY August 5 The Simpson M. E. team beat the Clerks 8 to 3 in a slow recreation baseball game. Poor Clerks fielding allowed Simpsonites several unearned runs.

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