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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1935

Page

10

Winners of Peace Contest Read At Presbyterian Service

Winners of the Athens County Prince of Peace Declaration Contest will recite essays at a First Presbyterian Church service Sunday night. Universal Bible Sunday observed at First Methodist and Episcopal churches with special sermons and hymnals. Christmas pageant and White Gift Service planned with Wesley Players and university groups contributing.

Presbyterian Service Athens County Prince of Peace First Presbyterian Church First Methodist Episcopal Good Shepherd Episcopal Church First Methodist Church Fowler

Presbyterian Church to feature essays and Christmas music

The First Presbyterian Church in Athens hosts the Prince of Penes Declamation Contest essays at 7:30 Sunday with Wesley Foundation Orchestra the Presbyterian quartet and organist providing music. Rev Arthur T Clark speaks on The Great Physician at 10:30 with a children’s talk. Sunday School starts at 9:25. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 for Roosting and Knocking. Western Westminster activities include talks by Rowena Kessler and Martha King, a 5 o’clock fellowship, Mt Zion Baptist guests, and a 7 p m devotional on Salvation followed by an 8 p m concert featuring Peterson Tompkins Arpee Gill LeMasters and Clark.

Athens County First Presbyterian Church Wesley Foundation Presbyterian Quartet Arthur T. Clark Salter Stainer Peterson Christian Endeavor Society Westminster Mine Rowena Kessler Jesus Martha King Mt. Zion Baptist Church Gamertsfelder C. J. Johnson

Mrs Hedges To Talk At Christian Church

Mrs Lillie Hedges missionary to Africa will speak at the First Christian Church. Rev Reed J Downs minister announces morning worship with communion at 10 15 am Bible Study starts 9 15 am Home Hour follows. At 7 00 pm young people addressed by Mrs James Wycket of North Canton.

First Christian Church Lillie Hedges Africa Reed J. Downs James UW. Wycket North Canton

Episcopal Morning Service Delayed for Broadcast

The morning service at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd will begin at 10 40 this Sunday to air the Archbishop of York on the Church of the Air on the Columbia network. Rev L W Clarke announces the sermon titled The Bible in English and Bible Sunday observance. Church School starts at 9 am and midweek Holy Communion is at 7 30 am with Students Club at 8 30 pm.

Tood Shepherd Episcopal Church Archbishop of York Episcopal Church of the Air Columbia Network L. W. Clarke Clarke

Richland Ave M P Bazaar Planned by Church Group

The Ladies Aid Society of Richland Ave M P Church will hold its annual bazaar December 13 and 14 at the express office on West Union Street. Sunday School meets 0:30 p m with a 10:40 a m praise service, Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p m, and Rev Ray Huff will preach on Caring and Sharing at 7:30. A midweek praise and prayer meeting is at 7:40 followed by Bible study on the Book of Acts.

Ladies’ Aid Society Richland Ave. M. P Ijs W. Union St Christian Endeavor Ray Huff

Keegan to Lead Salvation Army Bible Class in Marion

Ensign Keegan the Irish evangelist will lead Salvation Army services in Marion this weekend. A street service is planned at the courthouse Saturday at 7 p.m. followed by a praise service at 7:45 p.m. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. with a holiness meeting at 11 a.m. YPS meets at 6:30 p.m. then street and evangelistic services at 7 and 7:30 p.m.

Salvation Army Adjt W. W. Hinshaw Marion Ensign Keegan YPS

Cord That Binds Pantomime At Church Of God

Rev E Nicholas will lead the 10 30 morning service at Church of God on Hocking Street. Sunday School starts at 9 30 with Mrs B Nicholas assisting. A pantomime The Ten Virgins will be shown at the young people meeting at 6 30. The Compassionate Christ is the evening sermon topic at 7 30. Mid week service is Wednesday at 7 30.

E. Nicholas Church of God Hocking St B. Nicholas

Nelsonville First M. E. Church Centennial Era History

A historical sketch recounts the Nelsonville First Methodist Episcopal Church from its 1836 beginnings, through the 1841 lot donation by John Dew, 1873 revival, 1877 foundation, 1886 main auditorium completion, and 1920s improvements. It lists past pastors, the current 1933- era pastor H A Rothrock, organist Charles Poston, and 1935 36 Official Members with trustees, stewards, and women’s societies.

Methodist Episcopal Church Nelsonville Ezekiel Gavet John Dew Athens Ames George W. Burns Burns Rev. Burns Z. W. Fagan Ben Stalter C. E. Welch C. E. Jewett Richard Doughty L. B. Sparks W. H. Miller Charles Laughlin W. W. Trout A. M. Mann P. E. Kemper G. E. Tift E. L. Morrell C. W. Hoffman H. A. Sayre H. A. Rothrock Charles E. Poston A. L. Pritchard

Sunday Topics At Pomeroy Churches

Rev T E Maness of Simpson Methodist will discuss The History and Influence of the Best Seller as part of a 400th anniversary of the English Bible at morning worship 9 15 to 10 45. Evening service at 7 00 with Life's Sure Harvest sermon and an Official Board meeting afterward. Fellowship Wednesday at 7 00. Grace Episcopal observes Universal Bible Sunday with Bible appreciation and The Bible in English sermon at 7 00. Confirmation Class Thursday 3 45.

Episcopal Church Grace Episcopal Church Church School L. W. Clarke

Bible School Services at South Canaan Church

Bible School at South Canaan Baptist Church starts 9:30 Sunday morning led by Supt. H. R. Kayser. Rev. Ewing Walters will preach at 10:30 a.m.

Bible School South Canaan Baptist Church Supt H. R. Kayser Ewing Walters

Saturday Prayer Service Set for 7 30 P M in Junior Assembly

A Saturday evening prayer service will be held in the junior assembly room at 7 30. The gathering invites community members to participate in a calm evening of reflection and song.

Mt ZionChurch to Hold Special Service Sunday

A special service will be held at Mt Zion Baptist Church Sunday at 6 p m led by Rev E J Johnson and the Westminster Fellowship of the Presbyterian Church. The preaching service begins at 10 45 a m led by Pastor Rev B H Davis.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church E. J. Johnson Westminster Fellowship Group The Presbyterian Church B. H. Davis

Central Avenue M EF Schedule Announced

The Central Avenue M EF Church unveils its weekly timetable with Sunday School at 9 15 a m. led by Rev. Ward C Radford. A 10 15 a m worship, Epworth League at 6 p m, and an 7 p m evangelistic service follow. The Men’s Brotherhood gathers Monday at 7 p m with a Wednesday 7 p m prayer service.

Central Ave. M. EF Ward C. Radford Epworth League Men's Brotherhood

Christmas Music Service at Athens Presbyterian Church

A Christmas cantata Bethlehem with pantomimes will be staged by the West Westminster chorus and the church quartet at 7 p.m. on Sunday December 15. Mr P L Peterson directs the production with Florence Harper directing the dramatic effects after weeks of rehearsal.

Athens Presbyterian Bethlehem Westminster Chorus Church Quartet P. L. Peterson Florence Harper

First Baptist Church Middleport Sunday Services

Sunday School starts at 9 15 with morning worship at 10 30 led by Rev F C Kreager and a sermon titled The Saving Word The BYPU for Senior and Intermediate meets at 6 with evening service at 7 30 The young people report on the Akron State Convention and Christmas practice is at 2 pm Regular prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7.

Middleport First Baptist Church F. C. Kreager Akron

Christian Science Subject Announced at Athense Church

The lesson-sermon for next Sunday in Ath ens Christian Science Church centers on God as the only cause and creator with the golden text from Psalms and a Bible citation from Romans. It cites Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures noting that mortals cannot understand creation while viewing man as creator and that true man appears as matter fades.

God Athens Mary Baker Eddy

Booth Festival Attendees Donate $92 at Nelsonville Church

Seventy nine youths and leaders from Haydenville Murray City M E Churchs attended the Booth Festival at the Nelsonville church. Their offering of 92 dollars was the second largest. They helped erect a booth and participated in the program. Church schedules for Haydenville Carbon Hill Murray City and Jobs were announced. Services and Sunday School times are listed, with December 10 class meeting at Jobs Church hosted by Mrs. Wooden.

Haydenville Murray City M. EB Nelsonville M. E G. C. Nutter Carbon Hill Buchtel Jobs

Pastor Gives Circuit Plans for Carbondale M E F Circuit

The Carbondale M E F Circuit announces Sunday activities at Carbondale Dowler Ridge and Mineral with 9:30 a m Sunday School at Carbondale and Mineral, Rev E M Larason preaching on Gods Greatest Wonders and The Ark A Type of the Church, plus 7 p m sermon Have We Been Deceived Salem Epworth League 6 30 p m and prayer meeting 7 30 p m Connett Sunday School 9 30 a m with prayer and praise service.

Carbondale M.ef Dowler Ridge Mineral E. M. Larason Larason Salem Epworth League Connett

Warner Sermon Set On Do We Look for Another

Rev. Howard E. Warner announces the topic Do We Look for Another for a Sunday sermon at Alexander Presbyterian Church at 11 o clock. Bible School led by Walter Ervin meets at 10 a.m.

Warner Howard E. Warner Alexander Presbyterian Church Bible School Walter Ervin

Nelsonville Churches Plan Sunday Services and Events

Nelsonville churches announce a full Sunday schedule across denominations. The Presbyterian service at 10:30 features Rev. Lloyd Evans with "Coverdale Speaks" and a junior sermon "Christopher Friend of Children" with choir under Mary Louise Bowen. evening topic "The Third Beatitude." Holiness, Methodist, and Union Class meet with various sermons, songs, and special activities around 9:30 to 6:00 PM and a fifth anniversary program at Oak Grove Church.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans Coverdale Charles F. Wishart College of Wooster Christopher Mark Mary Louise Bowen Evans Frank Knox Pilgrim Holiness East Chestnut St D. C. Shearer Walter S. Primmer Juanita Brown Marguerite Jones H. A. Rothrock First Methodist Ralph Parks Epworth League Athens County Oak Grove Carbondale Amy West

Gifts of Love pageant planned by Athens church

The First Christian Church in Athens will present a pageant called Gifts of Love this Sunday at 7 pm. It features two scenes and four tableaux including Manger Scene Throne of Jesus Followers of Jesus and Cross of Calvary with a large cast led by director Lillian Kitne and properties and lighting head Harold Guthrie.

Jesus Tom Joseph Wharton Bob Stacil Wickens Mary Mary Helen Lee Scott Meutzling Pearl Chase BE. J. Person Lewis McBride Bobbie Ayers Alice Bardin Virginia Cox Helen Downs Frances Helsel Sarah Baird Torne Sharon Sue Oldfield Corinne Clutter Edward Keirns Roger Mills Parker Sands Louise Banks Laura Henderson Jack Davidson Reed J. Downs Herald Mary McCune Lillian Kitne Tableaux Harold Guthrie

Pastor To Preach on Christianity's Start

Rev. Miles Hoon will preach at 10 30 a m on When Christianity Began at the Church of Christ In New Marshfield The Bible School meets at 9 30 a m Clyde Russell leads discussion on The Immediate Reward of Christian Service at 6 30 p m Rev Hoon speaks on Paul Before His Judges at 7 30 p m

New Marshfield Miles Hoon Church of Christ Bible School Clyde Russell Hoon Paul

Revival to Begin at Canaanville Church

Revival services led by Rev. B. H. Pugh start Monday at 7 30 p m at the New England M E Church five miles northeast of Canaanville.

Canaanville B. H. Pugh New England M. E

Morgenthau Reports U S Treasury Oversubscribed December Offer

Secretary Morgenthau said Thursday final figures show a five times oversubscription to the Treasury's December offering of 900 million dollars in new securities.

Washington Morgenthau The Treasury

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Universal Bible Sun Chas. H. Russell Texaco Gas and Oils Virgil Baughman Riedel-Mead Higgins Feed Store Nichland Avenue Athens Ice and Storage Co W. A. Cameron Athens Armature and Auto Tire and Gas.co Otis Goodrich Ohio Central Bank Nelsonville, Ohio Hatchery Richardson Bakery Glouster, O H. J. Hysell Furniture CO Middleport, Ohio the Bennett Co F. H. Beckler Pred R. Beasley M. BE York Disciples of Christ Churches Bullmant Kreckel Pachelbel Professor Kresge Wilson Wesley Players Wesley Foundation Dramatic Group L. C. Staats M. EH. Verted Queen Esther Society New Methodist Martzolff Wesley Activities University Jenkins Ray Young C. B. Atkinson Tom Symes Methodist Brotherhood Tarlton Phi Tau Theta Downs Woman's Missionary Society P. B. Sidders Neal Hesse E. WN. Cullum Phi Sigma Upsilon Christian Church Fraternity John Pratt Clarence Matthews Robert Femly Elden Drummond M. T. Vermillion C Ff Geamfard UW TM Kappa Beta Christian Church Anne Margaret Thompson Helen Nichola Joyce Keckley Suzanne Reeser Ellenor Close Nellie Adcock Mary Bridge Velma Kellogg Martha Ransdell Avanel Frush R. J. Downs J. A. Wharton C. R. Cline J. J. Sisler E. L. Church W. W. Connett Katharine Bedford Choir Associated Charities Cleveland Christian Home For Children Board of Deaconesses Mrs. Hedges Keegan Army Services FIRST M. E. Church J. M. Hyde Thomas Spencer A. G. Cotton Fred Wilson B. F. Allen C. L. Stout G W. Pearce Arthur Kennedy W. H. Parks Edward Crouse E. J. Arnold Lucy Shafer Rose Cook Miller Wilson Raymond Cook P. N. Miller Miles Howe B. F Pomeroy South Canaan Services Mt. Zion Central Avenue M Plan Christmas Music Services Presbyterian Group F.C. Kreager Dowler and Ferguson East Washington St Southern Ohio Electric Co Booth Presbyterian Bible Athens Church Telehone Co the Gasgg Company Stedman Packers Gil Wm. Brooks Nelsonvillf William M Nelsonville, d Sonica Brick Nelsonvilleq Charles Strd F. R. Re and Son the Bank J. T. Hope Prd C. D. Shafer McFarla Farlan Ath Phono F. J. Beas Arsens
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