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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1928

Page

10

Religious News And Local Commerce Listings

Religious news and church services are noted alongside local businesses including Beasley Billing Grocery Virgile Davis Soler Auto Sales Co Strawn Athens Home Telephone Co Lairds Restaurant Bettie Shop Jewelry Wheaton Hardware Co in Logan Ohio with broader regional references. The brief item catalogs entities rather than detailing events or schedules for a specific date or service.

Beasley Billing & Grocery Co Virgile Davis Soler Auto Sales Co V. Strawn Athens Home Telephone Co Lairds Restaurant Logan, Ohio

Church Page Courtesy of Hocking Valley Citizens

A church page is credited to donors from the Hocking Valley community including The Southern Ohio Electric Co Buss Citizens Central Bank Nelsonville Varsity Inn Athens Steam Laundry and Security Savings Bank.

Hocking Valley Southern Ohio Electric Co Buss Citizens Central Bank Nelsonvile Varsity Inn Athens Steam Laundry Security Savings Bank

Local Businesses Listing Pages End Amid Partial OCR

Fragmentary OCR shows a list of shops and banks including Hatch Library Bank of Athens Athens National Bank Vogue Hair Shoppe Coe's Cash Shoe Store and related items, suggesting a business directory snippet from a historical Athens area publication.

the Hatch Library the Bank of Athens, N. B. Athens National Bank Vogue Hair Shoppe Coe’s Cash Shoe Store

Church Announcements and Worship: Morning and Evening Services

Morning worship at 10 30 with sermons and twilight prayer. The First Methodist Church uses the Episcopal church during renovations with Sunday school at 9 30 led by Prof O O Crawford. Evening service features organ prelude offertory and sermon The Flowing Oil. Mt Zion Baptist Church holds Bible school at 9 30 and worship at 10 45 with the sermon The Joy of Worship and a 7 45 evening service The Mid week worship is Wednesday at 7 30 with a Community Christian focus.

Methodist Lewis Morrell Charlies E. Poston Schoir Episcopal Church O.O. Grawford Hosmer Christian Sol- Biedes Lisseesercee Shelley Bistwick Orman Bovart MT. Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress Streets B. R. Smith Nellie Pettiford Ella Cooley Blanch Russell Mary Lewise Pettiford Otlock

Sunday Church Schedule with Choir and Classes

9 80 a m Sunday school led by W L superintendent and Mrs J H Saltz. Public teachers and college class taught by Rev Evans. Sub Creation. 30 a m Morning worship with vested choir. Sermon Commissioned officers Luke 10 1 and 11 6 15 p m Intermediate Christian Endeavor led by Misses Wolf Smith Porter Scheeler. 6 30 p m Senior C E Devotions led by Elizabeth Evans circle Lesson Orient by Mrs Evans. 20 p m Evening worship with Men's choir Sermon officers Isaiah 11 6

W. L J. H. Saltz John W Scott Evans Christian Endeavor Wolf, Smith Porter Scheeler C. E Elizabeth Evans Mrs. Evans

Athens Churches Lutheran Worship

Thos. Wilson, pastor. Lutheran worship at the Episcopal church at East State and Carpenter streets Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock.

Thos. Wilson Episcopal Church East State Carpenter Streets

Church Service At Good Shepherd Rector Leads Communion

The Church of the Good Shepherd on State and Carpenter streets holds Holy Communion and a sermon led by Rector Hier E L Pielow at 10:90 am on Septuagesima Sunday.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Hier E. L. Pielow State and Carpenter Streets

Christian Church announces services and events

West State and Congress Streets location hosts Bible school at 9 15 AM. Morning worship and sermon at 10 15. Christian Endeavor marks founder movement anniversary led by Dr Frances F Clark at 6 PM. Evening sermon at 7. Woman's Missionary Society meets Thursday afternoon at 32 West High Street with Mrs Charles Cameron.

Christian Church West State Congress M. E. Tley Christian Endeavor Society

Church of God Schedule With Sermons and Meetings

Pastor G. C. Johnson leads Sunday school at poor legible time. Morning service follows at 10 45 with the message Spiritual Indifference And Its Type. Children's service at 6 90 evening service at 7 00 with The Stupidity Of Godlessness. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 Cottage prayer tonight at Mrs George Kaler s home 106 East State street.

Church OF God

Presbyterian Church Service Schedule at Abbott Wilcox Minister

The Abbott church outlines opening at 9 15 morning worship 10 30 with Rev Wilcox sermon Sin Its Punishment and Its Forgiveness Young Peoples Rallies at 6 evening worship 7 What Christ can Be and Do for Me Thursday February 25 Brotherhood meeting with Hon George White of Marietta as speaker and supper by Mrs E B Smith Friendly Society division

Presbyterian Church Abbott Y Young Peoples Christ Brotherhood George White Marietta E. B. Smith The Friendly Society

Alexander Presbyterian Church Service and Meeting Notice

Howard Ely Warner will preach the sermon titled The Challenge for Christ at 10 o'clock morning worship. The Bible school opens at 10 with Ralph Ladd as superintendent. Mrs Maud Vorhes plays piano Julia Stanley directs the choir which will sing Praise the Lord Ye Heavens Adore Him. Young people meet at 7 30 for discussion. Board of Trustees holds regular monthly meeting Monday at 7 30.

Alexander Presbyterian Athens Albany Howard Ely Warner Bible School Ralph Ladd Maud Vorhes Julia Stanley Christ Board of Trustees

Bible School and Evening Worship Schedule

Morning worship at 10 30 features a sermon on The Function of the Church in Modern Society with special music by the Wesley quartet. Prof C C Robinson leads the choir, Prof A R Kresge is organist. Wesley Foundation Home Hour at 4 followed by supper. Vesper service at 6 on How Shall We Stand on War. Epworth League 6 with Why Pray. Evening worship at 7.

Bible School Alex Root Wesley Quartet C. C. Robinson A. R. Kresge Wesley Foundation Epworth League

The Growing Kingdom of God Sermon by Gilroy

The article argues the kingdom of God is a spiritual, social realm rooted in heart faith and human fellowship. Jesus teaches through parables showing growth like seed and mustard seed, emphasizing patience, sowing, and ongoing expansion in souls and society.

WM. E. Gilroy D. D The Edward Everett Hale Jesus God

Paul the Letter Writer Sermon at Church Forum

Wednesday evening at 7 o clock the Church Forum hosts a sermon on Paul the Letter Writer. The topic is The Race Problem led by Prof. R. M. Slutz.

Paul Church Forum R. M.slutz

Corning Churches Methodist and Guysville M E Circuit

The Corning Methodist Church led by Pastor W A Moore lists Sunday activities including a 9:00 a.m. sermon and Sunday school on Joshua, 6:30 p.m. Epworth League, 7:00 p.m. evening sermon, and weekly meetings. The Guysville M E Circuit reports Stewart preaching at 10:30 a.m. and Guysville at 7:00 p.m. with District Superintendent H J Holcombe officiating. Each church urged to attend the evening service.

Corning Churches Methodist Church Wm. A. Moore Epworth League Boy Scouts Missionary Society Guysville M. E Stewart H. J. Holcombe

Local Church Schedules for Sunday Services

Logan Churches presents morning worship at 10:30 led by H L Geddes pastor with Sunday school at 10: a m. First United Brethren lists 9 o'clock Sunday school and 10:15 worship with 6 Christian Endeavor and 7 evangelistic service. First Methodist Episcopal, R Fields pastor, offers 9 a m Sunday school 10:30 a m services and 6 Epworth League with 7 p m Builder program.

First United Brethren T. Co Christian Endeavor First Methodist Episcopal R. Fields

Trinity Lutheran Services Outline

Elmer Bliss is pastor. Sunday schedule lists 9:00 a m Sunday school and Bible class 10:00 a m Divine Service in Fairfield county and 7:00 p m Divine service in Leo gan.

Trinity Lutheran Elmer Bliss Fairfield County Leogan

Sermon Invitation From Kreider at Smiths Chapel

The pastor Kreider invites through a church notice to attend services at Smiths Chapel on Sunday morning 19:30. The message cites a biblical quote and references Ebenezer and Webb Summit with February 12th as a date marker.

Kreider Smith's Chapel Ebenezer Webb Summit

Gore and Maxville Set Evening Revival Services

At 7:30 p.m. revival services will begin with Gore and Maxville slated to host the event, following earlier schedules at 10:30 and 2:30. Community members are urged to attend.

Gore Maxville

St Matthews Lutheran Service Outline

Amos L Heyde, pastor. Sunday School at 9 a m. Morning worship at 10 a m. Luther League at 6 15 and services at 7 00. Sermon on The Word of Life.

ST. Matthews Amos L. Heyde Luther League

Oak or squash quote attributed to D. Carl Yoder

A brief quotation contrasts patient growth with rapid change, noting that God takes a hundred years to make an oak but only two months to grow a squash.

Shorter Course Request Ends With Caution at Hiram College

A father sought a shortened four year path for his son to earn a degree during James A. Garfield's presidency at Hiram College. Garfield replied he could arrange a shorter route, highlighting the temptation of quick programs over full study. The story serves as a caution against skipping comprehensive education.

Hiram College James A. Garfield Garfield Mr. Garfield

Emulsified cod liver oil improves absorption and taste

An explanation notes emulsified cod liver oil is absorbed more readily, similar to emulsified fats in milk, and is more pleasant to take. The passage ends mid-sentence with a child noting the pleasant taste.

Religious News Highlights Across Churches and Institutions

The 1928 Methodist Year Book reports ministers’ average active salary at 1764 dollars for 1927. Ella Boole, national W C T U president, was ordained at LaFayette Avenue Presbyterian Brooklyn. Montreal’s American church courts Dr F W Norwood to replace Richard Roberts. decision pending. A May 14 banquet at Mechanics Hall Boston will feature Dr Harry Emerson Fosdick. Henry van Dyke lectured at Washington Conn and read an unpublished Bethlehem tale. DePauw University received 25000 dollars from Catharine Beveridge for a history fellowship. Northwestern University’s real estate deal expands McKimblock campus near the Lake Shore drive. Lent notes foresee 20 million Protestants reading Matthew in January and John in February.

Ella Boole National LaFayette Avenue Norwood Mechanics Hall Boston Harry Emerson Fosdick Henry van Dyke First Congregational Church Washington Catharine Beveridge Albert J. Beveridge Northwestern University Chicago McKimlock Medical School Lake Shore Drive America

Ten Commandments for Married People outlined by judge

After reviewing thousands of divorce cases Judge Walter P. Steffin of the Supreme Court drafted what he calls the Ten Commandments for Married People. The rules aim to reduce disputes and keep marriages intact by avoiding early quarrels and steering away from arguing nagging or fault finding.

Walter P. Steffin Supreme Court

Come To Church Next Sunday Invitation

A church sermon urges readers to recognize pervasive sin and the need to resist it. It frames sin as a public menace and a personal dominator, urging people to fight all forms of sin and find spiritual reinforcement in God’s house by attending church next Sunday.

Sin

Sermon Fragments on Happiness Virtue and Fear

A sequence of aphoristic phrases on happiness gloom joy opportunity and planning. Notes emphasize speech control conscience courage religion hope and the tension between folly and wisdom with reflections on time eternity and revival.

Hope

Home Life Rules From An Old Advice Column

The text lists guidelines for harmony in marriage focusing on shared responsibilities and mutual respect. It urges no boss rule, collective ownership, privacy, avoiding in laws, modest affection, and recognition that managing a home is demanding. It also promotes respect, patience with nerves, and expanding family size as “love insurance.”

D. Carl Yoder

The Workingman and the Church

Dr. Charles Stelzic argues working men feel alienated from the church due to perceived insincerity and employer influence. He notes workingmen are naturally religious, orthodox, and attracted to old fashioned gospel, despite reservations about church leadership.

Charles Stelzic Jesus Christ

Essentials of successful leadership in church forums

A church forum outlines that real religious leadership hinges on teamwork. Leaders must avoid doing tasks others can, seek group support for education work, and keep homes and the church informed. Success shows in regular, disciplined activity, balanced programs, and genuine camaraderie that fosters broad cooperation.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bettie Shop Jewelry Wheaton Hardware Co I. m Christeen Science Society Court Street Church OF Christ H. McCorkle W.L. Morrison Simon Ayer Ee Tie Wrens Church Lloyd Evans Athens Logan Main St Logan, O the Security Savings Bank Bank OF Athens National Bank Athens County Nelsonville Ohio C. V. Strawn Athens National Bank Safe Investments Kingdom of God Logan Churches Presbyterian H. L. Geddes A. m Harry Smith the Christian Logan Fish Market Safe Investments Wheaton Yours For Home Telephone Company Chevrolet Bettie Shop Virgile Davis Masonic Voguehair Marie Brook Cornwell
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