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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1957
Page
8
A sermon essay recalls George Fox founding the Quakers and urges readers to “get atop” life’s challenges. It contrasts rebellion against faith with practical discipline, urging divine aid to overcome trials and ride difficulties to victory.
The Anchor Sunday school class at the Methodist church met at the Coggeshall home with Mrs. Trudy Mayes leading devotionals and Mrs. Howard Oakes presiding at the business meeting. Refreshments were served to numerous attendees during a two week visit.
A group from the Alfred Church joined the Coolville camp meeting Monday evening August 5. Two new Grange members were welcomed: Rachel Hawk and Brenda Clark. Hazel Stout presented a report on the Blood Bank. A sewing contest judged by Rachel Guthrie and Thelma Woode awarded Grace Clark first, Sarah Caldwell second, Charmion Snodgrass third and Roberta Mantle fourth in the adult dresses. junior pajama winners were Rachel Hawk first and Brenda Clark second. Refreshments for 22 members and several children were provided by Rachel Guthrie and Charmion Snodgrass. The next meeting is set for Thursday August 22. the Meigs County Fair runs on the usual date.
Mr and Mrs Garfield Wheeler spent several days in Virginia visiting friends and relatives during their vacation.
George Williams speaks Friday and Saturday with Lester Stanley on Sunday. Chas E Magruder is pastor offering department for every age guidance.
A meditation on temporary fixes and permanent spiritual repair. The author compares straight pins to fleeting life satisfactions and urges binding life to the permanent presence of God for lasting significance.
The Star Sewing Circle met at Mary Winefordner's home with seven members present. President Iva Dishon presided. Games were played and prizes awarded to Minnie Strawn Margaret Sherrard and Josie Stobbs.
Local residents report visits and weekend hospitality across multiple towns. Chester Wade and Mrs Wade visited John Montgomery in Hamden Route 1, while Louella Walters spent time with her daughter in Columbus. John and Anne Spicer hosted for John Jr s fourth birthday. Bert Kitchen and Lancaster guests visited Pete Strawn. Joe Orndorf and family returned from Columbus with sister Alice Frazure. Myrtle Wise of Akron visited her mother. Josie Stobbs and Mrs Harry Newman hosted in Buchtel. Anne Donaldson spent a day with son Frank in Logan. Sherrard family and George Reddin plus daughter and Mrs James Sherrard stayed with Columbus hosts. Walter Grandy visited sister Bernard Kegge in Columbus. Pete Spicer and family and Ben Spicer spent weekend with Frank Spicer family.
Church listings for Athens and nearby areas outline Sunday schedules including church school at 9:15 to 9:30 a.m. and morning services around 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. with various pastors and denominations featured. Notable churches include Memorial Auditorium and Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal with evening prayers and midweek services.
Bible school at 9 15 a m. Morning worship at 10 15 a m. Dr Rodney Hood to preach with Joe B Maffett serving as minister.
Kilvert Church of God and Apostolic Lighthouse publish weekly worship, Sunday school, and youth services. The Rev Franklin Upthegrove and Rev William Strickland serve Kilvert, with Athens preacher Rev L A Robinson and Mrs L M Kimmey leading services at scheduled times. Elder John Pollard pastors YPS activities at 469 W Union St.
The notice shows a Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship service at 10 30 a m and preaching at 8 p m by the Reverend Fred Carter at the church.
The schedule lists a ship event at 10 30 a m and services at PYPS 7 p m Evangelistic service 7 30 p m Board meeting Monday 8 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday and notes The Rev Duane Saylor leading services
Albany Methodist Charge lists church services with timetable for Albany Pearl Chapel and Temple. The Rev. Richard E. Jarvis leads, with church school sessions at 9 to 10:45 a.m. and worship at 10 to 11 a.m. hastening community gathering and homecoming events.
Sabbath school begins at 9 30 a m worship follows at 11 00 with Local Elder John Davidson as speaker YPM services at 3 p m on Saturdays for the congregation and attendees
The Rev Roy E Deeter will lead the Wednesday 7 30 p m service as pastor in charge emphasizing community outreach and spiritual guidance.
Weekly church events listed with preaching Saturday at 7 30 p m Sunday school 9 a m preaching 10 a m and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m The Rev Roy E Deeter serves as pastor.
New Marshfield church notices list WSCS Wednesday at 2 p m church schools at 9 30 a m and worship at 7 30 p m Bates and Pleasanton provide service times with church school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m and pastor Rev Carroll Chesser at Pleasanton. Athens Pilgrim Holiness hosts evangelistic service at 10 30 a m and prayer meetings 7 30 p m with Rev R W Ives as pastor.
A compact collection of religious thoughts from Bible verses and noted authors. It juxtaposes faith with duty, hospitality with virtue, and gratitude with obedience, linking scripture to reflections on character and conduct.
The Rev. C. L. Wooten is the minister. Worship and sermon at 10 30 a m Junior church also at 10 30 a m Evening service at 7 30 p m Mid week service Wednesday 7 30 p m Choir rehearsal Wednesday 6 30 p m Intercession Hour Saturday 6 30 p m
A compact listing of Chauncey and Athens area businesses includes Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co Chauncey Pendergrass Hardware Benjamin Moore Paints Huffman Transportation Miller's Poultry Morrison's Markets Gilbert Shannon's Firestone and Texaco Products with various phone contacts and ownership notes for local services and suppliers.
The Alexander Presbyterian Church lists services and activities led by the Rev. Ira L. Shanafelt. Junior Choir meets Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. YF at 7 p.m. Adult choir Friday 8 p.m. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship 10:45 a.m. Evening worship 7:30 p.m. Midweek prayer service Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Thursday prayer and fast 12 to 1 p.m. Ice cream social Saturday 5 p.m.
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