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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1931

Page

8

Sheriff Sale Notice in Athens County Ohio

The State of Ohio Athens County Court of Common Pleas issues a sale notice for land parcels in Dover Township Section 12 Town 10 Range 14, described as three tracts totaling 243.98 acres with exceptions, selling to satisfy a claim from the Federal Land Bank of Louisville against Bryson et al. The sale is set at the public auction at the courthouse door in Athens, Ohio, on a specified date.

State of Ohio Aiken County iGourt of Common Pleas Federal Land Bank of Louis Wee Co Bryson Art House Athens Dover Township Ohio Company Kanawha & Michigan Railway Company Sunday Creek Jonathan P. Weethee Common Fleas Court Senety Eouth Athens County Be Ot Wey Kanawhaigan Railway Co Lesa

Islanders Strict on Sunday Church on Skye

Glasgow reports islanders on Skye enforce strict Sunday observance. Visitors must attend both English and Gaelic sermons and lodge only if they join church services or risk being turned away. Last summer railway excursions faced boycott. this year no excursions to Skye.

Glasgow Skye Scotland Island

Union Services Set in Pomeroy Churches

Pomeroy fiery Sunday schedule lists services at First Presbyterian and Peace Evangelical Churches with Rev. Theophil Mehl and Rev. Pascal Bright delivering sermons. Bethany M E Church and Forest Run M B Church also host morning services led by Rev. M J Betz, with Sunday School at 9 15 and 10 15 respectively.

Pomeroy First Presbyterian and Peace Evangelical Church Theophil Mehl Pascal Bright Simpson M. E

Rutland Church Announces Its Home Coming Services

Rutland church invites its members and neighbors to a home coming with Sunday School at 9 40 a m church services at noon a 2 30 p m service in the afternoon followed by a social hour with refreshments Rev J A Walden is pastor.

Rutland J. A. Walden

Shade Church Services Highlight Baptism and Communion

Shade August 21 church notices indicate Methodist Episcopal Church will hold services on Sunday after Sunday School which begins at 10. The event includes baptism and Communion following the service.

Shade Methodist Episcopal Church

Property Bounds and Sale Notice in Athens County Ohio

Range 12 of the Ohio Com indicates the Furenase tract and Shecunny tract details with several boundary lines and acreages totaling 42.21 acres, plus MRD and other parcels described by bearings and distances. The premises are to be offered for sale by Wingett Sheriff of Athens County, dated 8-7-Sotw.

Ohio DL. W. Lambert Jonathan Fawcett Chiompany W. Lambert Plantsville Bern

Rose appointed administrator for Mathe estate in Ohio

George W. Rose of Glouster Ohio has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Ank E Mathe late of Athens County Ohio deceased. This action was recorded on August 6 1931 by Probate Judge M Johnson.

George W. Rose Glouster Ohio Ank E. Mathe Athens County Ted

Probate notices of Athens County Ohio estates and accounts

Probate notices list multiple estates in Athens County Ohio with first and final accounts filed for John Mandry Frank Webster Margaret Tedrow Lorenzo Lovell Holt Larsen Lewis Harve Deveau Charlie Anks Kate Griff Arthur Fitch Bean Fr eismith and others. hearings suspended until September 1 at 8 a.m. and names of executors guardians and administrators shown.

Probate Co Athens County Ohio Tows Millard Foster John Mandry Secaune Otto Hoisington Frank Webster Hattie Fulton Margaret Tedrow R. D Harve Charie Anks Kate Griff W., Bean Arthur Fitch Bean Freismith Buck Co. Ve. Sige Fat

Vision of Peter’s Dream and Human Unity in Prejudice

The article argues that the Peter vision on the housetop shows God’s impartial love and the gospel’s power to unite across race and nationality. It warns Americans to address domestic bias, noting Peter’s initial prejudice and how only the divine call enabled inclusive fellowship. Prejudices die when confronted by the gospel lived fully.

WM. E. Gilroy D. D Peter America India South Africa Great Britain Caesarea Cornelius Paul

Ninety Ninth Home Coming Observed at Alexander Church

Albany August 21 The Alexander Presbyterian Church on the Athens Albany Road will hold an all day home coming with a noon picnic dinner. Bible School starts at 10 and the 11 o clock service will be preached by Rev Howard Ely Warner. Afternoon services begin at 2 with speakers Miss Florence Basom Rev William Nethery and Ralph Ladd.

Albany Alexander Presbyterian Church Athens-Albany Howard Ely Warner Florence Basom Athens William Nethery Chester Ralph Ladd

Mind discussed at Christian Science Church service

Sunday morning service at 10 45 examines the topic Mind with the golden text from Isaiah 26 3 and a responsive reading from Isaiah 55 6 13. Sunday School convenes at 9 30, Wednesday night meeting at 7 30, and the reading room is open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4.

Christian Science Church

Taylor To Preach at Two Churches Sunday

The Rev. Andrew M. Taylor will preach at the New England Presbyterian Church at 10:30 A M and at the Amesville Presbyterian Church at 8 P M. Sunday School at Amesville begins at 9:30 A M with Oliver Bryson as pastor.

Taylor Andrew M. Taylor New England

Coulter Returns to Preach at Athens Church Sunday

After a three week vacation the Rev. C M Coulter pastor of the Athens Methodist Episcopal Church will preach at the 10 30 AM Sunday service. His topic is What is Religion Mrs Coulter will lead Junior Department opening exercises S C Hartman directs Senior Department L W Roberts teaches Class 6 Epworth League meets at 6 30 PM There are no night services for the remainder of August.

C. M. Coulter Athens Methodist Episcopal Church

No services at Athens Presbyterian Church Sunday

No services will be held at the Athens Presbyterian Church this Sunday and Sunday School will not resume until the second week in September.

Athens Presbyterian Church

Vacation Over In Middleport Church Services Restart

Middleport churches resume after vacation. Heath Methodist Episcopal Church reports four Sunday services with topics Christ Within and Without and Called or Chosen Which. First Baptist Church outlines morning sermon Taking Your Measure at 10:15 and a 9:15 Sunday School. Presbyterian Chapel hosts Growth and Faultless with evening evangelistic service A Large Upper Room for Jesus. Church of Christ announces 10:20 morning sermon Buy from God and 7:30 p.m. evangelistic service A Large Upper Room for Jesus. Bible School 9:15 a.m. and Christian Endeavor 6:30 p.m. Prayer meetings 7:30 p.m.

Middleport Heath Methodist Episcopal Church C. H. Eichinger J. EB. Miller Epworth League Baptist Church F. ©. Kreager First Baptist Church The Scott's Grove Cheshire Grove T. Boyd Gay Presbyterian Church Jesus Christian Endeavor

Kemper Returns to Lead Sunday Services After Vacation

Rev. Paul E. Kemper resumes duties at the M E Church with a 10:30 a.m. sermon Spiritual Food. Epworth League gathers 6:30 p.m. Men of the church conduct a program at 7:30 p.m. Stountville and Liberty Hill Sunday Schools meet at 1:00 p.m. with 2:00 p.m. sermons by Revs Kemper and Householder respectively.

Kemper

Athens Free Methodist Church Hosts Quarterly Meeting

The Athens Free Methodist Church holds services Friday Saturday and Sunday nights at 7 30 in the quarter meeting. Sunday School is at 9 with a love feast at 10 followed by preaching and sacrament led by Rev. J A Hopkins.

Athens

Minister Abbott Y. Wilcox Announces No Services

Abbott Y. Wilcox serves as minister and states no church services will be held this Sunday.

Mattox to Preach at Four Churches Sunday

The Rev. Linton Mattox will preach at four Methodist Episcopal churches this Sunday. He starts at 9 30 a.m. at Canaanville Church with Sunday School at 10 30 a.m. led by Jesse B. Poston. He then preaches at Stewart Church at 10 45 a.m. with 9 30 a.m. Sunday School led by A. J. Biddison. Midweek services are set for Thursday at 8 p.m. with details for New England Guyville Bethany listed.

Canaanville Stewart New England Guysville Linton Mattox Jesse B. Poston Stewart Church J. Biddison Mattox W. W. Buck Homer Morehead Bethany Church

Ladies Quartet to Sing at Nelsonville Church Service

Nelsonville August 21 The Ladies Quartet of the First Methodist Church will sing at the 10 30 morning service. Accompanist Pauline Whitlatch will play. Reverend H A Sayre will give A Traveler s Inspiration. Sunday School attendance is strong for the season with superintendent B F Allen urging punctual arrival at 9 30 and Junior Orchestra directed by Miss Bessie Stevenson to play 15 minutes before class. Night services are omitted until after the annual conference.

Nelsonville Methodist Episcopal Church of Henry Lancaster Edna Shough Elmer Bay Walter Whitlareh Pauline Whitlatch H. A. Sayre B. F. Allen Bessie Stevenson

Chauncey Area Sunday School Schedules Set

Sabbath School at the Seventh Day Adventist Church is at 11 o clock Saturday. Bible Schools for Chauncey Church of Christ Methodist Episcopal Independent Holiness and Church of God at 9 30 Sunday morning. Chauncey Holiness Mission meets 2 PM. Millfield Methodist Episcopal and Church of Christ Bible Schools at 9 30 Sunday. Plains Church of Nazarene Letter Day Saints and Methodist Episcopal schools at 9 30. Zion Free Will Baptist Bible School at The Lower Plains at 9 30. Greens Run Church of Christ 9 30 Sunday morning. Taylor Ridge Church of Christ School at 2 PM.

Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church Chauncey Church of Christ Methodist Episcopal Church Independent Holiness Church Church of God Chauncey Holiness Mission Millfield Methodist Episcopal Church of Christ Bible Plains Church of Nazarene Letter Day Saints Bible School Zion Free Will Baptist Church Lower Plains Greens Run Church of Christ Taylor Ridge

Reverend Dabritz to Preach at Local Methodist Protestant Church

The Rev. Leslie O. Dabritz of Kerman California will preach at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Methodist Protestant Church in Marshfield New Marshfield. Dabritz previously served as pastor of the local church for eight years.

New Marshfield Leslie O. Dabritz Kerman Calif Dabritz

Communion Services At Central Avenue Episcopal Church

Communion services at Central Avenue Episcopal Church Sunday at 10 15 oclock with Rev J S Bishop in charge. Evening sermon by Rev Ward Radford his last for the conference year. Fourth quarterly conference set for Thursday Aug 27 at 7 30 p m. Sunday School at 9 15 a m and Mp north League at 6 30 p m. Factory Church Sunday School at 10 o clock and church service. Clarks Chapel also hosts Sunday School at 10 o clock.

J. S Central Avenue Med Episcopal Church Sunda Ward Radford Mpnorth League Factory Hell Clarks Chapel

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