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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1954
Page
11
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 45 a m The lesson topic Mind and the Golden Text from Daniel 2 20 21 is Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever for wisdom and might are his Wednesday evening service is at 7 30 p m
Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by James Gates superintendent topic A ny Man morning service 10 30 a m theme The Reward for Faithfulness gospel service 7 45 p m The Glory of the Cross midweek service Wednesday 7 45 p m missionary film holiness service Friday 7 45 p m
Sunday School Day at 9 30 am Devotional at 11 am The Rev Mr McGuire Columbus speaks at the service 7 30 pm Holy Communion 7 30 pm Prayer service Wednesday 7 30 pm Sunday school picnic Thursday 2 pm at the fairgrounds Church conference Friday 8 pm
The schedule lists junior church at 9:30 a.m. worship at 10:30 a.m. NYPS service at 6:45 p.m. evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. prayer service Wednesday 7:30 p.m. intercession hour Saturday 6:30 p.m. Minister Drell H. Goff presides.
The Rev. Ira L. Shanafelt is the pastor. Sunday school starts at 10 am followed by worship at 11 am. An evangelistic service is at 7 30 p.m. and a mid week prayer meeting occurs Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.
Church school for all ages at 9 5 a.m. Maxwell Ferguson serves as general superintendent. Worship follows at 10 30 a.m. The Rev. George W. Derke leads as minister for students and delivers a sermon on the theme A hope Mr Average citizen.
The Rev. Bertine Farley founder and pastor leads services at Corner Home and Lincoln Streets with a Sunday session from 2 to 4 p.m. and a Tuesday prayer service at 7:30 p.m.
Worship Sunday at 9 30 with a sermon titled The Rock The Root and The Word by Rev Roger M Rice Jr minister. Nursery available in the basement during worship.
The Rev. R. E. Kelchner is pastor. Sunday school and worship at 9 30. A Youth Fellowship at 6 15 pm. Prayer service on Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
The Rev. N L Russell is pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Morning worship at 10 30 a m. Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Robert Sickles superintendent preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m The Rev L A Robinson serves as pastor.
Morning worship at 9:15 a.m. and a 10:15 a.m. service with guest preacher Dr D W Burt on the subject What Are We Looking For Joe B Maffett is the minister leading the programs.
A Sunday service is set for 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs R E Life located at 6 N Shannon Ave. The event invites attendees to gather for worship in a private residence setting.
Sunday masses at St Paul’s Roman Catholic Church are 8 9 and 10 a.m. Daily masses are 7 and 8 a.m. Confession is Saturday at 3 and 7 30 p.m. The Rev. Jan B. Kish is the pastor.
The Assembly of God holds services each evening except Monday and Saturday led by Rev. E. L. Richardson the pastor.
Recent guests and visits are listed for Concord area residents. Miles Wolfe Lavone Weaver and others from Columbus. Ben Collier family from Los Angeles. Roger Wolfe Barbara from Canaanville. Paul Linscott Jimmie of Trimble. Jim Jack Sisson Powhatan visiting Marie Sayre Rex. Athens and Murray City connections. Antle family and Sayre relatives hosting and traveling to several nearby towns. An Earth reunion in Millfield is also mentioned with William Russell's family.
Philadelphia born singer Billy Murray known as the Denver Nightingale died at 77. The early phonograph recording star rose to fame in New York and made lasting marks in popular music.
A columnist urges Colonel Dilley in Frankfurt to ban revealing fashions from peek-a-boos to jeans. He argues dress reflects character and warns modesty is a sacred virtue in politics, church, and society, calling for broader "total coverage" to protect inner glory.
Church schedules list worship and school services across Albany area. Denominational activities show morning services at 9 to 10:45, youth groups and prayer meetings, with Rev. William H. Covert named as pastor.
Sunday school at 10 am led by Clarence Creamer with worship and communion at 11 am. MYF at 8 pm followed by official board meeting. Poston service includes Sunday school at 10 am, Phillip James as superintendent, worship at 7 30 pm, prayer service and church activities weekly. Evan Edwards is the pastor.
Chesterhill will hold Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with Kenneth Nagle as guest speaker The Amesville Sharpsburg church schedule lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m with The Reverend Kenneth D Frazier as pastor
Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship service at 10 30 a m evening service at 7 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Calvin Bean as speaker
Worship services at 9 30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Church school at 10 30 a.m. Mid week service at 8 p.m. Thursday Choir rehearsal 7 p.m. Tuesday. J Arthur Thornton minister.
The Arbaugh reunion and the Lowe reunion were held at North Wilton School on August 22 and August 9 respectively with ten of James and Mahala Pierce Lowe’s fourteen children present. Family visits include Hollis Shaner of Nelsonville and Clyde Pierce with other relatives. Arthur West and family return from Florida wedding trip. Vinton Township Garden Club met August 11 with 28 members and new officers. flower show planned for August 15. The Women’s Study Club picnic set for August 18 at Long’s Corner. Floyd Perry and children visited Paul Snyder in Cincinnati.
Two district Republican meetings will be held in Ohio this week. The 17th district gathering is at Mount Vernon on Tuesday and the 7th district meeting in Springfield on Wednesday. Chairman Ray C. Bliss says the sessions will discuss campaign plans for the November 2 elections.
Thurman Thurman Burnas Welker and daughter Linda of Troy attended the junior fair as guests of O Welker. The Saxton reunion gathered at Chicamauga Park while the Cherrington reunion met at Centerville School. Visits included Haske Rowe and parents, Hall and Boster families, and Sandra Morris at Camp Nelson Dodd near Mt Vernon.
Sunday school times at Whites Chapel and Federal Valley are listed along with prayer sessions and preaching schedules. The Rev Roy S Deeter is named as pastor for the churches.
Church services listed for New Marshfield Union and Bates with church school at 9 30 am worship at 10 30 am MYF Tuesday 7 30 pm prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm Pleasanton Carroll Chesser serves as pastor church school at 9 30 am with MYF on Wednesday 30 pm
Sunday school at 9 90 am. Worship at 10 30 am. NYPS at 7 pm. Evangelistic service at 7 30 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday. Cottage prayer meeting Saturday night at William Stalder’s home. Lena Brandeburg serves as pastor.
Bible school services list 9 30 a m worship 10 30 am and a program titled A Journey Into Faith by Dr W S Gamertsfel der An adult choir performs Friday at 8 pm with a junior choir at 7 30 pm at Norma Parsons home.
Sunday school in Amesville at 10 am and New England at 9 30 am led by the Rev J Mervin Hess minister scheduled for their respective churches.
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 Sunday YPM at 7 30 evening Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 with preaching by Mrs L M Kemmy Athens.
Worship at 9 45 a m and 11 00 a m with prayer and Bible study Thursday at 8 p m Rev Roland P Globig serves as pastor highlighting church activities and leadership.
The church schedules Bible school at 9 30 a m gospel service at 8 p m and a Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 8 p m conducted by Rev Roland P Globig the pastor.
Sunday school starts at 9 30 am with worship at 10 30 am. Evening preaching follows at 7 30 pm.
The annual Heilman reunion met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Heilman on Bunker Hill with many relatives from Columbus Middleport Canton Chillicothe Huron Nease Settlement Wolfpen and Gold Ridge in attendance. A basket dinner followed before plans for Family Night at Hemlock Grove Church on August 2 were noted.
The Air Force has provided 180 hand picked military police to guard President Eisenhower during his Colorado vacation this month.
Harris Furniture Store in Athens operates Gandee's The Messe House as a one stop outfitter offering a range of home furnishings and decor items. The store emphasizes a curated selection for living rooms bedrooms and dining spaces.
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