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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1931
Page
7
Winifred Black laments a modern talkative culture of sex and youth, recounting twenty years of social reform and increased openness. She questions whether the plan to liberate discussion has reduced blushes but increased juvenile crime and moral panic, asking what has gone wrong with the new viewpoint.
Local Athens churches list Sunday service times on State and Carpenter Streets. Morning prayer begins at 9 145 a m with a sermon at 10 99 a m, reflecting the town’s religious schedule.
Dr. Copeland urges public cooperation to banish diphtheria a preventable scourge. He explains transmission from kissing or shared utensils and promotes toxin anti toxin injections and the Schick test as defenses. Vaccination and inoculation are emphasized to eliminate the disease.
The article warns of variable astrological conditions on Saturday February 7 with deceptive and fraudulent influences. It notes strong aspects for work and advancement but warns of obstacles and potential tricks. Those born on this day face a challenging year with possible success from authorities and elders if hurdles are overcome.
Fashion column surveys cheerful flowered china trends for home dining in 1931. It compares Wedgewood and other patterns with affordable domestic options and highlights 18th century chintz, Early American motifs, Dresden and Limoges styles, and pastel color schemes.
The blurb presents a home model craft guide titled Make This Model at Home The Bolero s Stunning, offering steps for constructing a decorative Bolero inspired model with potential finish tips and visual ideas.
The Athens Messenger presents pattern 2087 a two piece dress with bolero and pointed skirt suited to crepe satin or faille. Sizes 16 18 20 34 36 38 40 42 require 4 1/2 yards of 39 inch fabric for size 16. Book and pattern available for 15 to 25 cents from The Pattern Department New York City.
Ohio highway department will send one truck immediately to aid 24 drought struck counties to bring water for livestock and households. A $50 000 appropriation was approved for food clothing and medical aid for school children in needy districts. Trucks will carry five gallon milk cans where needed and 20 men per county will work in maintenance with weekly crew changes. County advisory committees will select workers. Counties include Adams Athens Belmont Brown Clinton Clermont Gallia Hocking Highland Jackson Lawrence Monroe Muskingum Morgan Meigs Noble Perry Ross Scioto Vinton Washington and Jefferson.
The Public Utilities Commission sets March 9 for a hearing on the suspended rate case of Ohio Fuel Gas Company. Rates in the filing would affect service in Middleport Lower Salem Lowell Beverly and many other unincorporated communities.
Ward Radford, pastor, leads Sunday School at 15 a m and morning sermon at 12 15 a m. Epworth League at 6 p m. Evening worship and sermon on Barabbas or Jesus Which at 7 p m. Prayer service every Wednesday at 7 oclock.
The notice lists Sunday School at Factory Church at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. A Thursday evening prayer meeting is noted. At Clark's Chapel the Lundsey School is at 1:90 a.m. with a prayer service after Sunday School.
Readable text notes worship and communion at 1030 with Bibie Sturdy of the second chapter attending at the Church of Christ No 4 on Stimson Avenue and Bibie Sturdy.
Carpenter and Congress Street pastored service details include Bible School at 9 30 with Nellie Petit ford as superintendent on the topic Accepting the Standards of Jesus Morning worship at 10 43 BY will meet at 6 30 topic What Is Im bed Died Is My Father Mrs J ith leader Karine Cooper pianist Evening worship at 7 30 with Rev G J Johnson preaching both morning and evening
Calvin B. Hanes presides with Bible School at 9:30 and services at 10:40 and 7:00 PM. Young People meet at 6:00 PM. Friday by request cottage prayer. Wednesday prayer at 7:00. Reed Downs leads First Christian Church with Bible School at 9:30. morning worship with communion. evening service at 7:00. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7:00 led by J. H. Burt.
The Lutheran church holds Divine worship at 6 45 PM led by Pastor Arthur Muhtman with a sermon titled When the Prophets Did Not Speak.
The notice lists church address at 15 South Congress Street with weekly schedule including Sunday service at 10 45 AM. Responsive readings from Galatians and a Wednesday meeting at 7 30 PM are shown with reading room hours and contact details.
Pastor Lenora V Saylor leads Sunday School at 9 00 joining the student class with Young Married People's Class 1030 Morning Worship Sermon Concerning the Collection by Mr Coulter Prof C Robinson directs the choir Prof A R Kresge is organist 400 Student Council 430 Home Hour social hour for Methodist students Supper 300 Student Vesper 700 Evening service Sermon Who Is Thy King by Mr Coulter
Kenney pastor Mrs Everett Cross class leader announce Sunday services Sunday School 2 Praise service 3 00 Evangelistic service 7 09 Week night services prayer meeting Tuesday and Friday evening at 7 00
The notice lists events at Methodist Protestant on Richland Ave with L Cartwright pastor Sunday School 9:30 a m J R Baker superintendent morning worship 10:30 HM M Downe ard leader preaching 7:15 p m and Bible Study Thursday 7:16 p m
Pleasant Valley plans Sunday School at 10 00 a m with FP W Pugh delivering a sermon at 11 00 a m The note outlines church events and speaker times for a local congregational gathering.
Andrew M. Fayter ministers Amesville church with 6 30 pm Church School session led by Mr Gibson and Esther Wilson supervising the Primary Department. Evening worship planned for 7 30 pm with additional congregational activities noted.
Sunday School at 9 30 A M led by Superintendent Oliver Bryson. Morning worship at 109 40 with the address titled Our Opportunities.
Reebev Eras ermeric W Karnes pastor Joppa led Bible School at 4 50 with L B R Barr superintendent Long Bottom Bible School at 10 J A Torrence superintendent Sermon by Dr R S McClure district superintendent 2 30 pm followed by quarterly conference Reedsville Bible School at 2 30 Fred Shumway superintendent Sermon by pastor at 7 pm
The narrator and friends confront suspicions about whether Carolyn Ronald and their mother know Sam Brixton's plot. Dicky deflects with a wink while the narrator wrestles with jealousy toward Helena Brixton, noting her guilelessness despite gossip.
In a tense family scene, Lillian asserts Helena knows nothing of Sam Brixton’s schemes while praising Brixton’s devoted, protective role to Helena and her children. She attributes Brixton’s conduct to money matters and recalls his long support after Helena’s first marriage.
A series of church notices lists Sunday School times and preaching services at several local churches. Activities include weekly Wednesday services at Waldo and ongoing revival meetings at Red Town with daily evening programs and special meetings beginning February 10.
Middleport W Richinger, minister. February services at Presbyterian Church with combined choir. Sunday School 12:30. Morning sermon Servants of the Most High. Young People 6 PM. Evening service Jesus Attitude Toward Material Things. Midweek service 7:30 PM. Choir practice and cottage prayer meetings announced.
Morning service with Sunday School at 8 15 a m worship after sermon on Christ and the a Junior BYPU 230 p m Intermediate BYPU 400 p m Senior BYPU 150 p m Evening service at 7 00 p m Sermon on Mental Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Senior BYPU to carry on next Sunday expected attendance over 200 at Sunday School.
The Asbury church at Middleport with Pastor C J A Walden announces its second quarterly meeting and communion service on Peb. 12 followed by a Valentine party after the services.
Middleport church reports strong attendance as Gardner leads morning worship with sermon Men Afire and evangelistic guest The American Legion. Evening service features Give Me This Mountain with a devotional by Marc Palmer. Wednesday prayer hour at 7:00 pm. 100 attendees record broken. outreach urged.
Herman A. Sayre, pastor, outlines church school classes nearing 400 in attendance. Morning worship at 10 30 features The Practical Value of Faith with senior choir anthem. District Discussion Conference to follow week with Dr James Thomas of Cincinnati as speaker and guest pastors from Athens Logan and Nelsonville.
Pastor Shearer and wife lead the church with a 10 30 sermon by Rev Irvin Manning singing and preaching. Young Peoples service at 6 15 led by Mia and Alma Shearer with evangelistic service at 7 00 on the hour. Special station during the service titled The Sure Foundation. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 00 Ladies Missionary Prayer Band Thursday 1 30 Cottage Prayer meeting 7 00.
At 10 30 p m communion and worship follow a sermon on Forgive Us Our Debts the sixth of eight meditations in The Lord's Prayer series. At 7 00 p m an Intermediate Night led by youths with choir and music, sermon on Christ's Witnesses.
Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church, Gienun L Tennell minister, 211 Mulberry Avenue Pomeroy Ohio, announces Sunday February 8 schedule. 9:15 a.m. Church School with Benj Neutz Ung superintendent. 10:30 a.m. Morning worship with choir anthem and meditation Look Up. 7:00 p.m. Evening worship with male quartet. Theme Jesus Offers Some Suggestions for the Christian. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Sunday events list an 1:00 p m Sunday School led by Vernon Nease superintendent followed by a 2:00 p m service of worship at Forest Run M and Church. The notice highlights worship timetable and church leadership details.
G C Nutter pastor at Church B School conducts morning worship at 9 30 and evening service at 7 29 Junior and Epworth teams meet at 1 30 and church every night. Reverend McClure superintendent will speak here Friday night.
An old time revival begins Sunday Feb 8 at Church of the Nazarene and runs daily through February with services at 7:18 PM. Russell Carpenter will lead singing and Rev R B Frederick will preach. Evangelistic services list themes Youth and Head Heart and Heels. Nazarene Radio Hour airs Sunday 4 to 5 PM on WAIU.
H. L. Geddes, minister, presides at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School. Harry Smith leads at 0:15 a.m. Morning worship. 00 p.m. Evening service on The Supreme Privilege.
St John Lutheran invites parishioners to Sunday School at 1 and worship at 2. Aimed to boost attendance, the message calls for support of new officers and teachers as the church announces activities this weekend.
Pastor James Br. Fields leads Firat Methodist Episcopal Church with Sunday School at 9.00 under C. H. Smith as superintendent and an evangelistic service at 7.00. The message notes a focus on outreach and faith.
The notice lists Sunday School at 6 a m led by Jacob A Keller as Superintendent, morning worship at 10, and evening worship at 7 led by the pastor.
Combined Sunday schedule lists a 6:00 pm Christian Endeavor service and 7:00 pm prayer worship. Mid week worship occurs Wednesday at 7 with remaining members and attendees urged to attend.
Local notices list J. W. Praemer leading morning and afternoon worship times. Sunday school at 1:30 p m with preaching at 9:00 m and 4:30 a m. Topic for the sermon remains “Christ the Mediator.”
The Rev W W Welser minister and John Howell superintendent host Sunday School at 9 36 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with a Boy Scout service to follow. Evening worship and midweek services are noted with Wednesday activities including a church class and practice at 2 p m.
The Rev. Albert J. Wileen, pastor, will lead Sunday worship at the McArthur Parsbyterian Church with morning service at 7 and 4. The sermon subject is Abraham Lincoln.
The Rev. B. B. Merrie leads services at McArthur Church of Christ with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. preaching at 10:30 a.m. Mission fair at 2:30 p.m. Epworth League at 6:15 p.m. preaching again at 7 p.m.
The Hamden church led by Reverend Albert J Rewloes invites attendees to Sunday School at 9 and a preaching service at 11. The stated sermon topic centers on Abraham Lincoln.
In Hamden the Rev. Predert Brown will address a community gathering at Epworth this Sunday. The event includes a prayer service and sermon led by Brown, described as a major parish initiative.
The Rev Frederic leads Sunday school after Kibben with prayer meeting at 11 00 a m led by neoba Webb as leader and organizer in the church program.
The Rev. J J Ynes presides at mass at 9 00 each Monday and on the Sunday if observed, at St Aylvester Cauroe Zalagas with all parishioners invited to attend.
A notice states a new preaching service at the church on the second and fourth Sundays each month. The event details suggest ongoing weekly relevance for parishioners seeking spiritual guidance and community.
Parishes announce service times across multiple churches including Asbury Ebenezer Locust Grove Saint Day Saints Wales Mill and Wells as superintendent. Public worship at 7 Center Chapel and 1:30 pm Ebenezer. Sunday school 9:30 am Wales Mill 10:00 am December services. Sacrament first Sunday every month and preaching on the second and fourth Sundays at 10:30 am.
The parish outline shows HebbardsyreeH Church with 9 30 a m services and another church offering 11 a m. Sunday schedule includes a 1 30 p m service and a 2 30 p m gathering. Local pastors are listed for morning and afternoon worship.
A note outlines ongoing special choir activities. Leane Tees bites a. Wiggins is listed as special services, with events scheduled for Friday evening at 7:30. Reforth Special choir has been engaged for seven meetings.
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