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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1929

Page

9

Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule of Services

The Presbyterian Church announces a full day of activities led by Minister H. L. Geddes. Morning worship at 10:15, with organ numbers by the choir and the sermon on Jesus phases of the Kingdom. Junior Endeavor at 2, evening service at 7 with an evangelistic sermon. Junior Church at 10:30. Epworth League at 6 with music discussions and stereopticon pictures for youth.

Presbyterian Church H. L. Geddes Harrymith Epworth League

Revival services and Sunday schedules across area churches

Rockbridge Advent Christian reports revival with sermons Why a Revival and The Christian's Endurance. Services at Rockbridge U B Charge include Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30 with member reception and a 6 30 Christian Endeavor gathering. Enterprise and Gibisonville hold Sunday Schools and prayer meetings with Christian Endeavor week planned.

Rockbridge Advent Christian E. L. Woodworth Loyal Workers

First United Brethren Sunday Service Schedule

E H Dailey pastor leads Sunday School at 9 a.m. Worship and sermon at 10 15 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6 p.m. Evening service with evangelistic focus at 7 p.m.

First United Brethren E. H. Dailey Christian Endeavor

Pomeroy Churches Plan Winter Services and Study

POMEROY CHURCHES OF CHRIST Middleport led by Pastor Fred I Gardner outlines a week of Bible School Morning service Congregational talk Evening sermon Cities of Refuge and a mid winter rally day on February 3 1929 Bradbury hosts Bible School Communion and preaching sessions with sermons What Must I Do To Be Saved The Ohio Baptist Convention state superintendent Robert Hughes will join United service Bible study worship for the Young People Mission Study and Gospel Message A Small Soul Made Large

Church OF Christ Middleport Fred I. Gardner Bible School Christian Endeavor Service Bradbury Eee W. Gaylord James United Service Robert Hughes Ohio Baptist Convention Young People’s

Local Churches Schedule Services in Middleport and Pomeroy

Heath Methodist Episcopal Church lists Sunday School at 9 15 a m with superintendent I E Miller and worship at 10 30 a m sermon The Mountain of Jehovah Evening Service What Have I To Do With Thee plus Mid Week Service at 7 p m A county wide evangelistic campaign is set for the week of February 18 with Athens District ministers expected Our own people to prepare the field Pomeroy Church of Christ supplies Damon D Watkins 9 15 a m Bible School 10 a m Lord s Supper and preaching sermon Points of Beginnings 6 15 p m Christian Endeavor 7 16 p m Evangelistic Services sermon The Twelve Thrones

Pomeroy Heath Methodist Episcopal Church C. H. Eichinger South Third Avenue Middleport I. E. Miller Epworth League Athens Meigs County Pomeroy Church OF Christ Damon D. Watkins Bible School Christian Endeavor

Forest MN Church Service and School Info

Pomeroy Glenn L Tennell served as minister at 1 p.m. Church School was led by William Nease, superintendent, followed by a 2 p.m. Service of Worship in Forest Minnesota.

Bethany M. E. Church Service Schedule

Bethany M E Church Pomeroy announces church school at 9 a m with Benj Neutzling, morning worship at 10 15 a m featuring choir anthem and thought on What Do You Believe. Evening worship at 7 p m with music by the Junior Choir and burning heart theme. High League 7 p m Monday and study class 7 p m Wednesday.

Bethany M. E. Church Pomeroy Glenn L. Tennell Benj

Nelsonville First M. E. Church Service Notice

Charles W. Hoffman pastors Nelsonville First Methodist Church. Sunday School at 9 30 a m with lively singing orchestra music and graded classes for all. Preaching Service at 10 30 a m led by B F Allen superintendent.

M. E Charles W. Hoffman B. F. Allen

Pilgrim Holiness Church Sunday Services

Pastor P Pridgen leads Sunday School at 9 30am with preaching at 10 30am on Stewardship. Youth meeting at 6 30pm and praise service at 7pm followed by preaching at 7 30pm. Wednesday prayer at 7pm.

Pilgrim Holiness Church P. Pridgen Young Peoples

First Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

John Lloyd Evans presides at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School with W. L. Hudson. Music by the choir. Sermon by Rev. E. H. Montgomery, former Piqua pastor. Junior and Intermediate C E led by Ed Sharp and Miss Raybould. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. with Men's Choir and sermon by Rev. Evans.

First Presbyterian Church John Lloyd Evans W. L. Hudson E. H. Montgomery The Presbyterian Church of Piqua Ohio Ed Sharp

Church of Christ Holds Bible Study and Worship

The Church of Christ meets at No 4 Stimson Avenue for a 9 30 study of Romans chapter nine and a 10 30 worship and communion service as directed by the Apostles.

Athens Church OF Christ Stimson Avenue

Love and devotion service schedule at 6514 South Court Street

The notice presents a church event with a Golden Text from Psalms 145 9 and responsive readings from First Corinthians 13 145 8 10 12 13. It lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m Sunday Service at 10 45 a m Wednesday meeting at 7 p m and a reading room open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 to 4 p m.

South Court Street

Morning and Evening Services at Hocking Street Church

Charles W. Weber, pastor, leads Morning Worship at 10 30 a m with the theme When Duty Becomes Pleasure. A Junior Meeting at 5 30 p m and Young Peoples at 6 15 p m precede Evening Worship on the topic Can the Church Have a Revival.

Hocking Street Charles W. Weber Young Peoples Meeting

First Methodist Presbyterian Union Services Set February Week

The First Methodist and Presbyterian congregations unite for a special series running Tuesday evening February 12th through Sunday evening February 17th. Morning worship at 10 30 features Rev Wilcox sermon and Hummells Incline Thine Ear sung by the quartet. Evening worship at 7 includes another Rev Wilcox sermon The Cure of the Leper. Preceding services held in homes with both parishes next week.

W. R. Longstreet O. D. Morrison F. E. Goldsberry The Bible School Genevieve Chase Wilcox Hummell Quartette Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor

Church Service Schedule and Choir Directors

Mrs Nellie Pettiford named church organist with Mrs Augrie Cooper as superintendent. Bible School at 9 30 Worship and sermon at 10 45 Sermon Jesus the Light of the World. B P U at 6 30 Topic The Challenge of Christ to the Youth of the World Matt 10 16 42 Mrs Blanch Russell president Mary Louise Pettiford pianist Worship at 7 45 Sermon subject Religion an Instrument for Human Betterment.

Nellie Pettiford Augrie Cooper Gwendolyn Lynch Jesus

Christian Endeavor Anniversary at Bible School

Miss Joy Cutler directs the music with Fr R Richey as superintendent. Morning worship and sermon at 10 15. Christian Endeavor at 6 with Dolores Phelps leading. The High School group marks the anniversary of the Christian Endeavor movement founded by Dr Frances E Clark. Mr Chatley to speak briefly. Evening sermon at 7. Brotherhood meets Tuesday in the church social room with supper at 6 and Dr W A Matheny speaking. High School quartet provides music.

Bible School R. Richey Christian Endeavor Christian Endeavor Movement Frances E. Clark Dolores Phelps Chatley Brotherhood W. A. Matheny

Revival Signals Free Methodist Church Visit

Campbell Street church announces revival starting Tuesday February 5 with evangelist R B Niles of Zanesville. Sunday services at 9 10 7 a m all are welcome.

Free Methodist Church Campbell Street Morris Avenue H. V. Webb R. B. Niles Zanesville

Central Ave M E Church Service Announcement

Ira P. Day, minister, and A H Pickering, Sunday School superintendent, invite all to Sunday School at the usual hour followed by a sermon at 10 16.

Central Ave. M. E Ira P. Day Pickering

What the Bible Is For Sermon on Scriptural Purpose

The article argues the Bible's purpose is to guide toward God, not replace the Holy Spirit, emphasizing inspiration as divine quality, origin in human experience, and the Bible as a life transforming record leading to faith in Christ Jesus. It contrasts reverence without zeal with active engagement and explains scripture's profitability for doctrine reproof and instruction.

Christ Jesus God Jesus Timothy

Bible Lesson Title for Youth and Adults

The article discusses choosing a specific lesson topic for Bible study aimed at youth and adults rather than a general label. It emphasizes practical application and direction for studying The Holy Scriptures.

Redtown Free Methodist Revival Entrants and Schedules

The notice lists church events led by H V Webb pastor. Senior League at 6 pm. Worship and sermon at 7 pm. Wednesday evening prayer at 7 pm. Cottage prayer at Elvin Bean home on West State Street Tuesday 7 pm. Revival begins soon with Sunday School at 9 am and preaching at 7 pm.

Elvin Bean West State Street

Bible School Schedule and Services Announcement

Prof. Alex Root is superintendent with Prof. C. C. Robinson directing music and Prof. A. R. Kresge as organist. Irene Park leads Young Peoples' activities with classes at 9 15. Morning worship at 10 30 features a sermon on Christian Measurements of the Social Order. Special music by Wesley Chotlr. Home hour and fellowship supper at 4 30. Vesper service at 6 00 followed by Spworth League at 6 and Evening worship at 7 with a sermon on Science and Religion Must They Be Antagonistic. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 30.

Alex Root Bible School C. C. Robinson A. R. Kresge Irene Park Young Peoples Wesley Chotlr Zella Armstrong Spworth League

Sunday School and Services aangekonded by Nellie Phillips

Mrs Nellie Phillips Sunday School superintendent announces Sunday School at 1 80 o clock and preaching by the minister at 2 30. Financial reports are out.

Nellie Phillips

Studies of Men Stone Man Sermon Sunday School Address

At 9 30 a m Sunday School led by Superintendent Harry Henry. The pastor begins a series titled Studies of Men with The Stone Man as this week’s subject. At 7 30 p m Union services in a Methodist Episcopal Church featuring Rev. George Timberlake.

Harry Henry George Timberlake

New England Church Sunday Schedule

Andrew Murray Taylor, pastor, leads Sunday School at 10 a m. Superintendent Mr Eli Spaulding presides. No evening service.

Andrew Murray Taylor Eli Spaulding

Church of the Good Shepherd Service Notice

The Church of the Good Shepherd on Stae and Carpenter Streets announces Holy Communion and a sermon led by Rev. EF L. Pielow on Sexagesima at 11:00 a.m.

EF. L. Pielow Sexagesima

Special Programs For Athens Revival

Evening revival events open Sunday at Richland Avenue Methodist Protestant Church with Rev J L Cartwright and singer Richard Nyburg leading. Each night features different themes and helpers from New Marshfield, Mothers and daughters, a women led program, a Thursday song fest, and Booster Night. Children’s meetings run nightly except Saturday, ending Sunday February 10.

Richland Avenue Methodist Protestant J. L. Cartwright New Marshfield Richard Nyburg Fanny Crosby Nybure Nyburg

Air Mail Pilot Dies in Plane Crash Near Morgantown

Eu gene Cecil, 35, an air mail pilot on the Cleveland to Pittsburgh route, was found dead in his wrecked plane near Morgantown West Virginia. The crash occurred off course as he attempted a mountain top landing, the aircraft impaling a fence before striking the ground.

Cleveland U.R Eugene Cecil Air Mail Pittsburgh Morgantown W. Va

Radio Schedule Highlights from NBC and Columbia Networks

A dense listing details 6:30 to 12:30 airtimes across NBC and Columbia networks. Mentions include Mechanics of Mirth, Eona Jellick Melodies, Crystal Gazer, And Now Hour, Brass Bend, and Story Hour. Notable local signals reference St Augustine broadcasts and Schrader-town adventures on air.

NBC System Eona Jellick System NBC Mae Colum Network

Saturday's Broadcast Schedule Mixes Music and News

Saturday's radio listings show WEAF and WIZ networks airing music, symphonic works, and readings. Notable slots include Great Composers programs, Lucky Strike networks, and late night recitals, with stations WSB and Gkylork contributing regional segments.

Ersures WEAF Ooo Wiz Weap Es Lucky Strike Reettal Mel Atlanta WSB Gkylork

Weekly Church Editorial by Reverend Weber from Athens Church of God

The essay argues religious education and evangelism must balance. It notes overemphasis on education can neglect evangelism and vice versa, urging churches to pursue both with enthusiasm, courage, and vision to advance the church's programs.

Charles V. Weber Athens

Snowbound Colesburg Receives Fuel After 12 Days

Three hundred fifty Colesburg residents who had been cut off by snow for 12 days greeted the arrival of fuel and provisions. A state highway snowplow cleared a narrow route through massive drifts between Colesburg and Garber after a 24 hour battle to reopen the road.

Colesburg Here Garber

Priest Edward Young Freed After Captivity in China

Father Edward Young of Brooklyn New York has been released after being held captive by Chinese bandits. The news came via a cablegram received by Reverend Frederick J Maune in Philadelphia on February 1.

Philadelphia Edward Young Brooklyn N. Y Frederick J. Maune

NABBED HIS BOSS CLEVELAND

Feb 1 report describes a bold act where an employee snatches a cigar from the lips of the boss who prohibits smoking. The incident highlights workplace tension and bold confrontation in a business setting.

Cleveland

Mounted John Cleary Slips Parking Ticket to Safety Director

A report notes Mounted John Cleary slipped a parking ticket under the wire cleaner of the automobile belonging to Safety Director Edwin D. Barry, highlighting a curious incident involving local officials.

John Cleary Automobile of Gafety Edwin D. Barry

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan Churches Rockbridge U. B Geal Christian Endeavor Societies Donald Householder Enterprise Gibisonville Church OY Christ Nelsonville Christian Science Church Church OF God Athens Presbyterian Abbott Y. Wilcox MT. Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress Sts B. R. Smith Christian Church West State and Congress Sts M. E. Chatley Miss Joy Cutler WM. FE. Gilroy D. D Congregationalist Redtown First Methodist Episcopal Church Charles M. Coulter Clarks Chapel Amesville Presbyterian NEW England Church RADIO Best Radio Mary Bob Florida St. Augustine Columbia Ng System Gus Shiek New York Prorida Citrus Growers Syf Y Bill and Jane Army Sip Procreme Ginner Music Ea 3A Wonder Bakers NBC SysaHc Paris the New York Ivy Scott se—Revelsy Clopin Squibb Heath Dixies Circus Eit Terwoven Ieee Idson Aon Challengers Gers Scinatane Mona Motor Tins Thies Hotel Maton Cincinnati Circus York New Quakers Wiew Essex Challengers Gibson Orchestra Gondolyres Ay Hotel Sinton Orchesta Fletcher Wletcher Priest Hocking Valley F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co, Motor Auto Sales Co. Co V. Strawn Athens Home Telephone Bettie Shop Cornwell Jewelry Wheaton Hardware Co Coe's Cash Shoe Store Security Savings Bank Bank of Athens N. B Athens National Bank the Southern Ohio Electric Co Cornwell the Security Savings Bank Bank OF Athens National Bank National Bank Safe Investments C. V. Strawn N. Court Wheaton Athena Braucher Bessey Phoenicia Perane China India
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