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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1931

Page

8

Ministers in Meigs County Rally Faith with Miner Focus

Meigs County miners and families are invited to First Baptist Church Pomeroy for a Sunday service led by Rev. A R Stark on The Foundation of Human Welfare. Bible School precedes at 9 30, services start 10 20, and the church notes other area sermons and midweek activities.

Meigs County First Baptist Church Pomeroy Foundation of Human Welfare A. R. Stark Fred J. Gardner Middleport Church of Christ

Sayre to Speak at Nelsonville Church Sunday

The Rev Herman A Sayre pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Nelsonville will preach at 1030 Sunday morning on Providing Leaders. Special music by the Senior Choir. An election for delegates to the Annual Conference at King Avenue Church Columbus begins September 8. Junior Orchestra leads the 930 Sunday service. Superintendent B Allen urges continued Sunday School attendance.

First Nelsonville Herman A. Sayre Mily Eir Michigan King Avenue Church Columbus Bessie Stephenson Supt B. ¥. Allen

Reverend Dean to Lead Four Sunday Services

The Rev. Edgar B. Dean of the Albany Methodist Episcopal charge will preach at four services Sunday. He is scheduled at 9:15 am in Albany, 10 am at Hebardsville, 2 pm at Coolville Camp Meeting, and 8 pm at Town House revival services. Sunday School sessions are listed for Albany Hebsville Town House Temple Harrisonville Snowville and Pearl Chapel.

Edgar B Albany Methodist Episcopal Charge Albany Church Ebbardsville Coolville Town House L. F. Miller Albany Hebsville Town Ouse Temple Harrisonville Snowville Pearl Chapel

Resume Services at St Matthews Church

Logan August 7 after a three week vacation services resume at St Matthews Lutheran Church Sunday morning with Sunday School directed by Jacob A Kerr. Rev Amos L Heyde will deliver a sermon at 10 o'clock and there is no evening service. No services at First Presbyterian Church Sunday or for the rest of August due to vacation season announced by Rev H L Geddes. Rev C M Lever newly installed rector of St Pauls Protestant Episcopal Church will conduct public worship at 11 o'clock Sunday morning.

St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church

Attendance Grows At Central Ave Church Prayer Meeting

The Central Ave M E B Church led by Rev. Ward Radford plans Sunday School at 9 15 with preaching to follow A League led by Catherine ll meets at 6 30 Worship and sermon at 7 30 Also noted is Clark's Chapel Sunday 10 o clock approaching fifty in attendance A midweek prayer meeting at Iral Avenue Church drew 40 persons and Factory Church prayer attendance read 7

Central Ave. M. EB Ward Radford League Catherine Ll Clark Iral Avenue Factory Church

College Chief Resigns at Rio College

Willard Wett tendered his resignation as president of Rio College near Gallipolis. He had led the institution for three years. The article notes the college’s close ties to Carleton College and mentions the date August 7.

Gallipolis Willard Wett Wednnesday Rio College Here Carleton College

Services Postponed At Carthage Church

Carthage Church postponed Rev. Howard E. Warner led services due to Coolville Camp-Meeting last Sunday. The next service is Sunday August 16 at 2 30 PM with Mr Warner present.

Howard E. Warner Carthage Church Coolville

Noon-Day Destruction Sermon at Mt. Zion Church

The Mt. Zion Baptist Church will hold morning worship at 10 45 with Rev B R Smith preaching on Destruction The Bible School meets at 9 30 with Mrs Nellie Pettiford as superintendent Evening service starts at 7 30 Mid week services are set for Wednesday at 7 30

B. R. Smith Mt. Zion Baptist Church Bible School Nellie Pettiford

Spirit Is Subject For Service Sunday

The Christian Science Church at 15 South Congress Street will hold morning worship on the theme Spirit. The Golden Text is Galatians 5 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us walk in the Spirit. Sunday School begins at 9 30 and services at 10 45. Wednesday meeting is 7 30. Reading room hours are 2 to 4 Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.

Christian Science Church South Congress Street

Many Are Present At Sunday School

The Peace Evangelical and Presbyterian Church in Pomeroy with Rev Theophil Mehl will hold Bible School at 9 AM led by Earl Hartenbach as superintendent and Fred Richards as assistant. Morning service at 10:30 with anthem. evening worship at 7:30 at Simpson M E Church.

Peace Evangelical and Presbyterian Church Pomeroy Theophil Mehl Earl Hartenbach Fred Richards Simpson M. E Bible School The Presbyterian Church

Relief Worker To Terminate Program Here

Miss Lucile Smith home demonstration agent will end relief and demonstration work in the Southeastern Ohio District this week after overseeing a joint Athens-Hocking County 4-H Club Camp. Funds shortage ends the program. she helped 21 schools with feeding and milk for preschoolers, organized new 4 H clubs, and led preservation, garden, and demonstrations across Hocking Perry and Meigs Counties. She plans to head picture and silhouette making at the camp next week and then return to Waterford Ohio for a month’s vacation after the camp.

Lucile Smith Athens-Hocking County Miss Smith Ohio Hocking Perry Meigs Athens County Ralph Barker New Marshfield Camp Ohio Louisville Grange and Farmers Athens County Fairgrounds Ohio University Ohio State University Agricultural Extension Department Athens Waterford

Reverend Taylor To Lead Service At Presbyterian Church

The Rev. A. M. Taylor will speak at the Presbyterian Church Sunday at 10 30 a m on The Focal Hour of Life He is guest speaker while Dr Wilcox is away In Amesville Ohio the speaker comes as guest during the minister's absence The student Sunday School class meets at 9 15 with a faculty speaker from Ohio University At 6 30 Wesley Foundation guests hear Dr H T Hout speak on The Bible An evening automobile party closes the summer social at 8 o'clock All summer students are invited Miss Pauline Cone leads the Christian Endeavor meeting for high school youth No church services after this Sunday until September 13.

A. M. Taylor Presbyterian Church Taylor Amesville Wilcox Ohio University Wesley Foundation Methodist Church Westminster Group H. T. Hout Pauline Cone Christian Endeavor Chauncey Church of God Chauncey Holiness Church Morristown Holiness Church W. E. Manning James Mullin Millfield Church of Christ Bible School Courtney Plains Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Epworth League Plains Church of the Nazarene Sunday School Carrie Channell L. H. Stanley Zion Free Will Baptist Church Lower Plains

Chauncey Area Churches Shorten Services and Schedules

Local church notices list Sunday School times and limited worship at Chauncey area churches. Several congregations hold 9:30 AM Sunday School, with some services canceled or limited. Morristown and Millfield sites show 9:80 or 9:30 starts with occasional preaching and midweek prayer meetings. Reverend Courtney and Rev. L. H. Stanley named among ministers.

Elect Coulter to Presidency

The Rev. C. M. Coulter of the Athens Methodist Church was elected president of the Athens Council of Religious Education at a Tuesday night meeting in the First Methodist Church. He succeeds Rev. Reed J. Downs of the First Christian Church. A year end finances report showed all obligations met. Plans for next year were discussed and expenditures outlined. Members expressed satisfaction with the organization’s progress.

C. M. Coulter Athens Methodist Church Athens Council of Religious Education First Methodist Church Reed J. Downs First Christian Church

Surprise Flight American Flyer Makes Dash Across Atlantic

REYKJAVIK Iceland August 7 Parker Cramer American flier on a daring surprise flight over the perilous North Atlantic from America landed here today from Greenland Cramer is surveying a commercial flying route from the United States to Northern Europe

Reykjavik Iceland Parker Cramer North Atlantic Ameria Greenland Cramer United States Europe

Parker Cramer Flight Aims at New Mail Route to Europe

The Detroit to Greenland survey flight marks the first in a series that could establish a mail route to Great Britain and Europe. E G Thompson president Thompson Aeronautical Corp of Cleveland stated this plan.

Parker Cramer Detroit Greenland Copenhagen Great Britain Europe E. G. Thompson Thompson Aeronautical Corporation of Cleveland

Bootlegger Fined After Speak Easy Ad Promises Uncertain Fate

In Cleveland on August 7, George Evans a 37 year old speak easy owner faced a police raid after advertising chaotic claims We have been cussed and dis cussed We have been held up and robbed The judge Mary Grossman fined him 200 dollars plus costs for liquor ordinance violation.

Cleveland George Evans George Mary Grossman

Saul's Conversion as a Key Historic Christian Event

The article argues that Paul’s conversion is second only to Christ’s life in impact, transforming Saul the persecutor into Paul the lover of humanity. It notes his Jewish training, Greek learning, and zealous energy, and explains the change as obedience to a heavenly vision guiding a new Christian outlook.

WM. E. Gilroy D. K Congregationalist Jesus Apostle Paul Saul Paul Fathers Jesus Christ

Finest Modern Cathedral In France Is La Major In Marseilles

NEA report describes La Major as France’s finest modern cathedral begun in 1852 and opened in 1893. The Byzantine styled basilica forms a Latin cross with four cupolaed towers, standing near the bishop’s palace and Place de la Major amid Marseilles’ historic old town with nearby Notre Dame de la Garde and other ancient churches.

NEA Marseilles France la Major Saint-Marie-Majeure Diana Arles Place de la Major Belsance

Vinton County Churches Schedule Sunday Services

Vinton County churches announce Sunday programs across McArthur and nearby communities. McArthur M E Church led by Rev W W Weiser hosts Epworth League 6 45 pm with midweek service Wednesday 730 pm. McArthur Presbyterian with Rev Albert J Wilson offers Sunday School 930 am and worship 730 pm. St Sylvester Zaleski, Rev J J Hynes, plans Mass on Aug 15 16 at 9 am.

Vinton County McArthur M. E W. W. Weiser Scioto County McArthur Presbyterian Church Albert J. Wilson New Plymouth Presbyterian Church McArthur Church of Christ Mission Band Christian Endeavor St. Sylvester’s Church Zaleski J. J. Hynes M. E P. A. Harlan Locust Grove Mt. Pleasant New Plymouth Starr Ebenezer Center Chapel J. W. Blair Asbury Church of Latter Day Saints Wales Mill C. B. Wells

Home-Coming at Rockbridge Advent Christian Church

The Rockbridge Advent Christian Church hosts a Sunday home coming with an all day service led by Rev. E. L. Woodworth. Morning sermon by Rev. J. E. Snyder. 2 PM by Rev. R. L. Chambers of Columbus. 3 PM sermon by Rev. A. H. Kearney of Centerbury. 7:30 PM by Rev. J. C. Roger of Claiborne. Music by tenor G. H. Baker. The congregation, established in 1872, has long served the local community.

Rockbridge

Invite All To Attend Bible School Sunday

The Glouster Church of Christ Bible School will be held at the usual hour with a cordial invitation to all attend. Lord's Supper will be observed during morning worship. The sermon is Jesus' Teaching on Prayer. Evening evangelistic services begin at 7 30 with the subject The Bible and the Nation.

Glouster Church of Christ Bible School Jesus

Paul’s Damascus Road Conversion Described As New Life

The text portrays Paul blinded on the Damascus road and then transformed by an inner light. He is described as a new man since encountering Jesus Christ, who becomes the atmosphere and dwelling place of his life.

Damascus Damascus Road Paul Stephen Jesus Christ

Evangelist Catham to Preach Weekend at Murray Church

Evangelist Perry B. Catham of Murray Ky will preach Friday and Saturday at 7 45 pm at Stimson Avenue Church of Christ after a week long meeting The Sunday schedule includes Bible study at 9 30 am and services at 10 30 am and 7 45 pm He will also speak Sunday night at 7 45 pm

Catham Stimson Avenue Church Perry B. Catham Murray

Dr Houf to Conduct Services This Week

Dr H T Houf of the Ohio University Department of Philosophy will conduct services at the First Methodist Church this Sunday and next Sunday. Reverend Coulter will teach the Sunday School class. Houf will speak at Union Vesper services in the Presbyterian Church Sunday evening. Epworth League will meet at 6 30 o clock.

H. T. Houf Ohio University Department of Philosophy First Methodist Church Coulter Houf Union Presbyterian Church Epworth League

Pratt Street Wesleyan Mission All Day Meeting

Pratt Street Wesleyan Mission hosts an all day gathering starting at 10 30 a m with Sunday School at 2 p m and services at 3 p m followed by a basket dinner at the mission on Sunday.

Pratt Street Wesleyan Mission

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kreager Pomeroy Baptist Church Middleport Church Middleport Grate Chambers Middleport First Baptist Church F. C. Kreager H. M. Cross Mary Mill Managua Nicaragua Sayre Dean St. Matthews Church Carthage Southeastern Reverend Taylor Chauncey Area Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church William Clary Esther Clary Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church Fiier Atlantic Accoules Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Massaliota Julius Caesar Southeast Ohio Vinton County Churches Advent Christian Church Safe Investments Wheaton Hardware Co J. J. Heasley Milling and Gruvery Co C. V. Strawn N. Court St Abbott ¥. Wilcox Olive Carpenter Young Peoples Westminster Fellowship Christian Science First Methodist Lenora Saylor Worth League Rev. Reed J. Downs First Presbyterian Church John Lloyd Evans Framingham Mass U.P Earl T. Lord Boston the Security Savings Bank Bank OF Athens National Bank Dr. Houf Buckeye Ohio’s Largest Building and Loan Association Buckeye State Building and Loan
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