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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1941

Page

5

101st Chauncey Church anniversary planned

The Church of Christ at Chauncey marks its 101st anniversary with a home coming on Sunday September 28. A basket dinner follows morning and afternoon services. Plans were set by the official board with committees named for program invitations and decorations.

Chauncey Church of Christ Loyal Woman's Bible Class Martha Shafer Gilbert Courtney Christine Brown Guy Brookins Charles Bradfield Audrian Simpkins Inez Nye Kate Johnson Analee Vore Bessie Johnston

Helen Sanders Is Honored at Party

Mrs. Jessie Fulton and Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett hosted a party at the Fulton home Wednesday night in honor of Mrs. Helen Sanders. Guests included Mrs. Lon Wemmer, Mrs. Bertha Sanders, Mrs. Elizabeth Patton, Mrs. Eda Heffken, Mrs. Mabel Mingus, and others who received gifts and refreshments.

Chauncey Jessie Fulton Elizabeth Robinett Helen Sanders Fulton Lucille Sanders

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey social column notes Mr and Mrs Thomas Dew and Mary Ferrer visiting Columbus. They later visited Neva Morrison in Upper Sandusky. Mrs Charles Clarey returns from Sugarcreek visit. The Plains couple Cecil McKee move to town into George Adkins vacant house. Oklahoma visitors L D Sawyer family in McConnelsville for Sawyer reunion. Cincinnati visitor L A Highshoe with the Sawyers. Mary Barnhart hosts Woodses and Barnharts with Edna Kisor of Union.

Chauncey Thomas Dew Mary Ferrer Columbus Charles Leffler, Jr Davis Neva Morrison Upper Sandusky Ohio Charles Clarey Thomas McCrady Sugarrove Cecil McKee Cincinnati D. M. Sawyer Mary Barnhart James Woods James Woods, Jr Nelsonville William Barnhart Edna Kisor Union

Dinner Honor for Newlyweds Pearl Douglas and Helen Smith

Chauncey and Mrs Ray Smith hosted a dinner Sunday for their son in law and daughter Pearl Douglas and Helen Smith who were recently married. Guests included Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith and son Kenneth of Chauncey, Mr and Mrs Edmund Smith Chauncey, Wilbert Smith and Mr and Mrs Ray Smith.

Chauncey Ray Smith Pearl Douglas Helen Smith Raymondmith Kenneth Edmund Smith Wilbert Smith

Preaching Services Scheduled in Several Churches

Gilbert Courtney will preach at Taylor Ridge at 9 30 a m and Trimble at 10 30 a m on Sunday August 24 in the Church of Christ Parish. Glaze Thompson will preach at Greens Run at 9 30 a m and Millfield at 10 30 a m. Church schools and Communion of the Lord s supper observed at the usual hour.

Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Taylor Ridge Trimble Glaze Thompson Greens Run Millfield

Nazarene Service Plans Sermons and Lesson in Plains

Reverend Frank Noel will preach at 10 30 a m on Sunday in The Plains Church of the Nazarene with the topic Looking To 1941 and 1942 and at 7 30 p m the message How To Have Worlds Peace A night class led by Mrs lorence Noel will present an art lesson on Habits at 7 p m Mrs Carrie Channell leads Sunday school at the usual hour

Chauncey Frank Noel Plains Church of the Nazarene Lorence Noel Carrie Channell

Chauncey Post Office To Sell Defense Stamps

Mrs. Charlotte Ricker Chauncey postmaster has received word from Washington that the Chauncey post office will offer Defense Stamps for sale. The stamps go on sale September 1.

Chauncey Charlotte Ricker Washington, D. C

Millfield Class Meeting At East Millfield Holiness Church

The Chauncey August meeting of the Live Wire Sunday School Class was held at June Vincent’s home with Mrs. Mabel Love teaching readings and leading prayers. Mrs. Josephine Gleason will host the September gathering and a refreshment course was served by Mrs. Vincent and June. Members present included Buddy Moody Josephine Moody Annabelle Mis ner Wilbur Pyle Lena Love Rol and Crabtree Cleo Crabtree Woodrow Rush and others.

Chauncey Live Wire East Millfield Holiness Church Mabel Love June Vincent Cleo Crabtree Josephine Gleason Marjorie Corwin Wilbur Pyle Lena Love Roland Crabtree Woodrow Rush Annabelle Love Orvalle Love Lucille Love Norma Jean Weatherman Glenna Love Carolyn Corwin Joy Vincent Charles Vincent Joseph Moody

Mind as Bible Lesson Topic at Athens Church

The Christian Science Church in Athens will read Mind as the subject of the weekly Lesson Sermon this Sunday. The golden text asks who can instruct the Lord, with citations from James and Corinthians guiding readers to draw near to God and purify the heart. The Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy notes Mind can uplift humanity by imparting purity strength health.

Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy

Two Churches Announce Sunday Services and School

The New Plymouth Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by an 11 a.m. preaching service with no youth service. Union Furnace Presbyterian Church sets Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. Wayside Fellowship will meet at 7 p.m. at the Church on Wheels.

New Plymouth Presbyterian Church Union Furnace Presbyterian Church Church On Wheels

Albany Charge Program Is Announced

Albany Meth odist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 with The Offense of the Cross as the sermon. Snowville holds Sunday School and preaching at 2 p m with The Closed Mind. Pearl Chapel preaches at 8 p m on The Ark of Safety. Sunday School at 9 30 a m.

Albany Methodist Church Snowville Pearl Chapel

Mount Liberty Group To Gather on Sept. 21

The Mount Liberty United Brethren Church hosts its annual home coming on September 21 with a basket dinner at noon. Local families and parishioners are urged to attend and share in a community gathering.

Mount Liberty

Plan Home Coming at Church Near Zaleski

The Madison Baptist Church near Zaleski will host its annual home coming on September 7. A basket dinner will be served at noon and old residents are invited to attend.

Madison Baptist Church Zaleski

Victory Theme With Rev E E Cole Services

The 9:15 service at Wesleyan Methodist Church will use Victory as its theme. The evening service at 7 30 will discuss Calvary and Beyond.

E. E. Cole Wesleyan Methodist Church

First Methodist Church Hosts Sensitive Living Theme

Athens area church services list Rev. John W. Danford delivering a sermon on Sensitive Living for the week ahead. Music includes The Earth Is the Lord's by Steane and organ numbers Offer toire in F Read Adagio Can tabile by Beethoven arranged by Erb Festal March by Kroeger. Midweek service led by Dr Danford Wednesday at 7 30 PM.

First Methodist John W. Danford Steane Read Beethoven Erb Kroeger Dr. Danford

Campbell to Leave Alexander Charge

The Rev Louis Campbell will preach at Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville with Sabbath School at 10 a.m and morning worship at 11. Harrisonville Union Sunday School meets at 9 30 a.m and evening service at 8 p.m. Campbell closes his pastorate at Alexander and Harrisonville churches on August 31.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Louis Campbell Harrisonville Union Presbyterian Church Campbell Alexander and Harrisonville

Jacksonville Circuit Program Schedule

Charles E. Palmer announces Jacksonville Methodist Charge services. Morning worship at 9:00 with church school at 9:30. Passion play at 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. Gilogotha showings alternate between Jacksonville and Trimble High School at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. Prayer services set for Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Charles E. Palmer Jacksonville

Tent Meeting at Athens County Fairgrounds August 26

An old fashioned tent meeting will be held at the Athens County Fairgrounds on Tuesday evening August 26 with Evangelist Rev Charles Hill assisted by Rev and Mrs Mattox, special singers and physicians from Indianapolis. An all day meeting follows on Labor Day and all churches are invited.

Athens County Fairgrounds Charles Hill Mattox Indianapolis Ind Fairgrounds Labor Day

Ministers to Conduct Services at The Plains

John G. Wight and Reed M. Holmes of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints open a series of special services at the Plains church next Sunday evening. Evening services begin 7 30 every day except Saturday with topics on current personal and social problems.

John G. Wight Reed M. Holmes Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church In the Plains

Kenney to Deliver Two Sermons Sunday at Wesleyan Church

Sunday School opens at 9 30 AM at the Wesleyan Methodist Church with Rev E C Kenney preaching at 10 30 AM and 7 30 PM services. Mid week prayer and a Friday prayer band meet. Young People and Bible Study meet Friday at 7 30. A children's religious training class starts under Mrs H T Farrar, meeting Saturdays at 2 30.

Wesleyan Methodist Church E. C. Kenney Young People’s Society H. T. Farrar

Pilgrim Holiness Church Announces Weekly Schedule

The Pilgrim Holiness Church announces Sunday services start at 9 30 with Sunday School followed by preaching led by Rev Helena Laneholtz. A Young People's Meeting occurs at 7 pm with evening service at 7 45. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 45.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Helena Laneholtz

Airline Church announces services by Rev. Miles E. Hoon

The Airline Church of Christ releases notice of Bible School at 10 a.m. and worship at 8 p.m. with the sermon titled Dis regarded Signals. Rev. Miles E. Hoon serves as pastor and preacher for the services.

Rev. Hoon Church of Christ Miles E. Hoon

Donaldson To Preach On Helpful Living

The First Christian Church will hold services in the social room due to auditorium work. Rev. Donaldson will deliver a sermon titled Helpful Living at 10 15. A cabinet meeting of the Women’s Council is scheduled for Thursday afternoon and all members are urged to attend.

First Christian Church Donaldson Women's Council

Encouragement Will Be Morris Sermon Subject

Bible School will begin at 9 30 am at the Pomeroy Church of Christ. At the morning worship service at 10 30 the Rev B H Morris will preach on Encouragement.

Bible School Pomeroy Church of Christ B. H. Morris

Lottridge Church Plans Home-Coming Event

The Rev. P. E. Wright Jr of Lottridge United Brotherを Church hosts an old fashioned home coming on August 24 in Tuppers Plains. The Martin Sisters will be visiting evangelists. Sunday school at 9 30, morning sermon at 10 30 by Rev Evan Edwards. A noon basket dinner and song fest follow.

P. E. Wright, Jr Lottridge United Brothern Tuppers Plains Martin Sisters Mary and Louella Evan Edwards Athens de Valles Snyder

Rev E L Miller Announces Reedsville Week Services

The Rev. E. L. Miller of the Reedsville Methodist Circuit outlines the week’s schedule. Church school at Bethel at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30. Lawrence Chapel holds school at 1 30 and preaching at 2 30. Tuppers Plains opens at 9 30 with evening preaching at 8. Bible class in Reedsville Tuesday 8 and Joppa Thursday 8.

E. L. Miller Reedsville Bethel Lawrence Chapel Tuppers Plains Joppa

Clouston Preaches at Church of Christ Service Outline

Morning song service and Bible study open Sunday at 9 30 a m at 6 Stimson Ave The Reverend C M Clouston will preach at 10 15 on Pursuing The Lord's Supper will be observed at 11 00 and evening worship with Bible study at 7 30 p m Thursday evening services begin at 7 30 p m

Church of Christ Stimson Ave Clouston

Rev. Sexton to Lead Church Services Both Times

The Rev. Sexton will conduct Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. and the evening evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Church of God. The Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society will run Wednesday evening prayer services.

Church of God Sexton Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society

Albany Baptist Circuit Sermons and Worship Schedule

Services at Albany Announcements list two sermons and a communion. At South Canaan the Holy Place and the Ash Heap sermon begins at 10 30 a m followed by communion. An 8 p m Albany service features Jesus Passes By sermon. Wednesday 8 p m prayer meeting topic is Psalm 139.

Albany Holy Place South Canaan Jesus

Church of Nazarene Services Scheduled

The Sunday program for the Church of the Nazarene starts with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Floyd Gale, pastor, will preach at the morning worship at 10:30 and in the evening at 7:30 p.m. he will conduct the evangelistic service.

Church of the Nazarene Floyd Gale

Graham Chapel Church announces Sunday service schedule

Graham Chapel Church sets Sunday School at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m. Evening preaching follows at 7 45 p m led by Pastor Rev. Melvin E Mitchell.

Graham Chapel Melvin E. Mitchell

Food relief commodities slated for Chauncey Saturday

Federal relief commodities will be available in Chauncey on Saturday August 23 from 9 a m to 12 noon at the Robinson Building. Clients are asked to be prompt in calling.

Chauncey Robinson Building

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