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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1939

Page

7

New Tower Chimes To Be Dedicated at Central Ave Church

The Central Ave Methodist Church in Athens Ohio will dedicate its new tower chimes this Sunday at 7 30 PM Rev Stanley Jeffery will lead the service and a special broadcast program of organ and choral music will be transmitted from the tower The system includes a 60 watt amplifier and multiple loudspeakers enabling distant sound projection with outdoor use planned next summer

THE Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Central Ave Central Ave. Methodist Church Stanley Jeffery Jeffery Jordan Wilderness G. W. Pierce

Mind as the Christian Science Lesson Subject in Athens

The Athens Christian Science Church will read a Sunday lesson sermon on Mind. The golden text cites Romans 11 34 36 and Job 42 1 3, with a Science and Health passage noting memory delusion is false and all being is eternal spiritual and harmonious.

Christian Science Church Athens Job Mary Baker Eddy

Albany Methodist Circuit Plans Sunday Services

Sunday services begin with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and church service at 10 30 a m in the Albany Church. Epworth League gathers at 7 p m. Snowville and Pear Chapel hold preaching at 2 30 p m and 8 p m. A baptismal service for the circuit occurs at 4 30 p m by Raccoon Creek near Route 50 with ten planned immersions.

Albany Methodist Church Albany Epworth League Snowville Pear Chapel Methodist Raccoon Creek Route

Student Preaches at Wesleyan Methodist Church

Eldon Martin a God's Bible School student and former Athens resident will preach at Wesleyan Methodist Church Sunday at 10 30 a m in Rev E C Kenney's absence The Sunday School meets at 9 30 a m The Tuesday sermon is by Rev Kenney at 7 30 p m The Young People's meeting and Thursday prayer service are at 7 30 p m under Arthur Coon A Sunday School picnic is set for Friday Aug 18 at Nice's Park at 6 p m.

Eldon Martin God's Bible School Cincinnati Athens Wesleyan Methodist Church E. C. Kenney Broadwell Church Arthur Coon Nice’s Park

Osborn To Preach At Pilgrim Church

Rev H E Osborn will preach at the morning worship and evangelistic service at Pilgrim Church located at Washington and Congress Streets. Sunday School is at 9 30 a m with David Jackson superintendent. Midweek prayer and young people meetings are set for 7 45 p m with Miss Norma Hartman leading.

Pilgrim Church Washington and Congress Sts David Jackson H. E. Osborn Norma Hartman

Program announced for Church of God

At The Plains Church of God Sunday School begins 9 30 with Clarence Loper as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 50 features pastor N W Jinks on Faithful in All Things. Young people meet 6 45 and preaching at 7 45. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 45.

Plains Church of God Clarence Loper N. W. Jinks

Amesville Church Omit Sunday Service Due to Repairs

Repair work at the Amesville Methodist Church will prevent Sunday services on August 20. Members are urged to worship at the Amesville Presbyterian Church or attend homecoming services at the Methodist Church in Chesterhill.

Amesville Church Amesville Amesville Presbyterian Church Chesterhill

Talent Day at Churches of Christ in Meigs County

Sunday marks Talent Day at the Churches of Christ in Meigs County. The Young People's Choir directed by Mrs. Skinner will present a special program during the morning service. Robes were sewn by church women after months of weekly rehearsals.

Middleport Churches of Christ Meigs County Church of Christ Arthur Skinner Mary Wilmetta Farmer

Preacher Carl Shubert to Speak at Logan Church of God

The Rev Carl Shubert of New Lexington will preach at the Logan Church of God at 8 p m tonight. The church sits at 519 East Hunter Street and holds services every Friday evening.

Carl Shubert New Lexington Logan Church of God E. Hunter St

Barnett to Preach at New Marshfield Church

L. E. Barnett pastor preaches at New Marshfield Church of Christ Sunday morning at 10 30 on The Prayer of the Plebian and evening at 8 on The Atonement Bible School at 9 30 a m and Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m.

New Marshfield

Tuppers Plains To Have Home-Coming

Tuppers Plains Christian Church schedules Home-Coming Day on Sunday August 20 with Bible School at 9 15 Supt Hobart Shields and Talent Sunday in the summer drive Rev D G Holman will preach at 10 15 and lead the morning service A basket dinner on the lawn at noon and an afternoon program at 2 with Charles Walburn Mid dleport directing music and musical numbers from county church delegations Rev Don McMillin will speak marking the end of Holman’s ministry as he and his family move to McConnelsville to begin a Christian Church ministry on September 1.

Tuppers Plains Charles Walburn Middleport Don McMillin

Daring Youth Sermon Set At Richland Ave Church

Rev. Ray Huff will speak on Daring Youth at 7 30 Sunday evening service at Richland Ave Methodist Church. Sunday School starts 9 30 a m and prayer service 10 30 led by Mrs Wooster. Christian Endeavor meets 6 30 p m. midweek prayer 7 30 and choir 8 30.

Ray Huff Richland Ave. Methodist Church Wooster Christian Endeavor

Free Methodists Schedule At Campbell and Stimson Avenues

Sunday School meets at 9 30 a m at Free Methodist Church. Pastor Rev Walter Martin preaches at 10 30 a m. Prayer Band meets Tuesday at 2 p m led by Mrs Bertine Farley. Prayer meeting Friday night at 7 30.

Free Methodist Church Campbell and Stimson Aves Walter Martin Bertine Farley

Swindle to Speak at Church of Christ

The Rev Homer Swindle of Virginia will preach at both morning and evening services at the Church of Christ on Sunday. Bible study starts at 9 45 a m with Leroy Mc Donald leading the adult group and Dwight Gaskill teaching the primary class. Worship begins at 10 15 a m. Wednesday Bible services will be led by Mr Gaskill.

Church of Christ Homer Swindle Virginia Leroy McDonald Dwight Gaskill Gaskill

Corning Social Notes Highlights Local Gatherings

Community notes record church class meetings at the United Brethren and M E Church, a surprise birthday party for Mrs Vern Dunlap with Pryce Dunlap entertainment, the Schlingerman reunion set for August 20 at Rising Park, and a chicken supper planned by Ladies Aid. Columimbus and Glouster moves include Ruth Backus and William Spray marriage in Columbus and local visits by Corning residents.

Vern Dunlap Delmer Dunlap Pryce Dunlap Mrs. Dunlap Clyde Dunlap Edna Louise Dunlap Everett Dunlap Betty Billy Dunlap Rising Park Lancaster Columbus Corning Ruth Backus Nelsonville William Spray Cleveland

Local Social Notes From Bashan Area

Bashan notes show Myrtle Martin Syracuse visiting aunt Mrs. Ervin. Pittsburgh residents Verda and Kathleen Pickens and Racine’s Mrs Vergie Krider visited L. B. Frank family. Sunday guests included Marion Slater and Clint Slater with William Conley family at Long Bottom. E E Hayman helping with hay for William Stetham. Various pastors and relatives visited J B Frank and John Taylor household. Santa Rosa barber pony offers quiet haircuts for children, with 35 000 riders to date.

Clarence Roush Anna Algoe Athens Dora Hays Arizona Koster Syracuse Carmachel Portsmouth Gilbert Spencer Illinois Waltie Spencer Morning Star Goldin Gillian Lucy Floyd Powell Charles Slater Santa Rosa Cal

Seaman Returns From Vacation to Preach at 10:30 Sunday

Dr. William G. Seaman, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Athens, returns from vacation Saturday and will preach at 10:30 Sunday on the theme Spires. The summer quartet sings Love not the World with Alice Maccombs solo, joined by Mary Ann McKay John Grekila and Fred McKay. Senior Epworth League meets Sunday at 6:30 p m Mary Frances Carpenter leads. Dr Seaman conducts the Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.

William G. Seaman First Methodist Church Athens Harker Alice Maccombs Mary Ann McKay John Grekila Fred McKay Epworth League Mary Frances Carpenter Seaman

Salvation Army Services Listed in Athens Schedule

Salvation Army services in Athens begin with Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by James Gates on David the Penitent. Holiness meeting at 11 a m features Our Holy Calling. Young People's Legion gathers at 6 15 p m led by Louis White. Salvation meeting at 7 45 p m features Lt Burr speaking on The Prodigal Son.

Salvation Army Athens James Gates David the Penitent Young People’s Legion Louis White Burr the Prodigal Son

Talent Day Observed by Meigs Churches in Summer Series

Bible School starts at 9 30 a m across Brad bury Bradford Dexter Churches of Christ Circuit as part of the Slam Summer Slump campaign. Rev J P Miller preaches Bradford at 11 00 a m while Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m. At 8 p m Bradford and Brad bury unite with Dexter for two week revival led by Rev Neil Crawford of Athens with the opening address Dying Behind the Brain.

Bradbury-Bradford-Dexter Churches of Christ J. P. Miller Bradford Christian Endeavor Bradbury Dexter Neil Crawford Athens

Buchtel Church Hosts Home Coming Services

Rev. L. O. Lineberger preaches at Haydenville Methodist Church at 9 30 a m and at Buchtel at 10 30 a m He then speaks at Murray City on the annual Methodist Home Coming in the afternoon The Haydenville final official board meeting to close the conference year is set for Monday evening August 21 at 7 30

L. O. Lineberger Haydenville Methodist Church Buchtel Murray City Haydenville

Nicholas To Preach At Unified Service

The Hocking St. Church of God holds a 9 30 Sunday morning unified service with Rev. E. Nicholas delivering the message on Partnership in World Relationships. An 7 30 evening service discusses The Secret of Courage. No young people's meetings for two Sundays due to the State Camp Meeting in Springfield. The Tuesday cottage prayer meeting is canceled for one week. Mid week service remains at 7 30 Wednesday.

Hocking St. Church of God E. Nicholas Nicholas Springfield

Program announced for Baptist circuit

Albany Carpenter and South Canaan Baptist Churches plan Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Albany hosts B Y P U at 8 p m Friday and evening worship at 8. Carpenter holds morning worship at 10 30 with the topic Ye Are Complete in Him Rev C C Stricklin pastor will preach the sermon.

Albany Carpenter South Canaan Carpenter Baptist C. C. Stricklin

Coolville Services Set for Sunday Afternoon At Church of God

Sunday at Coolville Church of God begins with a 1 15 p m study hour directed by E J Daugherty. An afternoon service follows at 230 led by Rev E Nicholas. A 3 p m Thursday children story hour occurs at the Hornsby residence with John Bailey of Athens directing. Mid week service is 745 p m Thursday.

Coolville Church

Pomeroy Church Announces Bible School and Worship

Pomeroy Church of Christ will hold Bible School at 9 30 a m Sunday under R C Steffey, superintendent. Worship service will follow at 10 30 with Rev B H Morris preaching on Hold Fast Your Freedom.

Pomeroy Church of Christ R. C. Steffey B. H. Morris

Revival Continues at Marshfield Church

The revival meeting is continued at New Marshfield with Rev. William Bierns of Denver, Colorado. Saturday night’s topic is Signs Preceding the Lord's Coming. Two services are planned Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.

New Marshfield William Bierns Denver Colo

Revival Continues at The Plains Church

Revival services at the Church of the Nazarene in The Plains will run through Sunday. Pastor Rev. R. B. Close announced a 7 45 p m evening schedule with Rev. J W Steen of Junction City preaching. Sunday School at 9 30 a m and services at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m.

Church of the Nazarene the Plains R. B. Close J. W. Steen Juncetion City Steen

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Albany Methodist Wesleyan Methodist Osborn Church of God Logan Barnett Rev. Huff Swindle Corning Social Notes Ladies Aid Society M. E. ‘Church Philos U. B Ruth Latta Mary Baxter Lu Brown Alice Mae Wilson Verna Marshall Helen Shonkwiler Mae Rodgers Alice Brown Lena Fenneken Clara Hern Dorothy Mason Robina Schlingerman Louise Nemmer Lenore Young Lily Brown Faye Gladden Helen Ross Charles Schlingersman Patricia Jean Harris Bellefontaine Ted Rodgers Mary Evans Isabel Marshall New Concord Carl Wright Glouster Sunday Creek Coal Company Wesley Thomas Amy Thomas Morgan Walters Charles Schlingerman William Jenkins William Hill Ralph Hardy Tommie Hardy Gabe Hardy Thomas Thomas Hardy Sr John Lamb Betty Lee Jack Lamb Richard Murphy Tuck Hardy Mayme Rodgers Jim Mason Irene Baker George Lamb Rose Farm Gertrude Allen Bashan PONY Meigs Coolville Pomeroy Church Marshfield Church Plains Church Richardson Baking Co Glouster and Marietta Tcc del Haven LUX Dreft Boyd Kraft ii Vnc Philadelphia Caldwell National Brands Graham Libby Florida U.S. No Wealthy Good Cookers National Brands Stores Callies Bo. OG Zie Ional Miller's
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