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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1936

Page

10

Presbyterians to Observe Inter-Racial Sunday and Lincoln Birthday

Inter-racial Sunday observances in the Presbyterian and M E churches feature sermons on Brotherhood and Abraham Lincoln the Christian by Rev. Arthur T Clark and Dr Wilbur H Fowler. In Athens Boy Scout Troops 50 56 and 59 attend morning worship at First Christian Church where Rev Reed J Downs preaches The Art of Life at 10 15 Organ pieces include At Sunrise Solace Cornelius March Men delssohn A list of midweek activities follows with services school meetings and choir rehearsal.

Brotherhood Abraham Lincoln Arthur T. Clark Wilbur H. Fowler Presbyterian Methodist Episcopal Boy Scouts of Athens R. J. Downs Christian Church Athens First Christian Church Reed J. Downs Cornelius March Mendelssohn Divine Comfort Christian Endeavor Board of Deacons Downs James Women's Home Missionary Society William Williams Grosvenor St H.T. Phillips

Rev Arthur T Clark Preaches Brotherhood at First Presbyterian

In observance of Inter-racial Sunday Rev Arthur T Clark will preach on Brotherhood at the 10 30 service at First Presbyterian Church. Music includes quartet The Prayer Perfect by Stenson and a duet Come Unto Me by Campana sung by Harry Masters and P L Peterson. Church School meets 9 30 under Dr F E A Hanson. Christian Endeavor at 6. Fireside Hour at 6 features Miss Kesler reading Goodbye Mr Chipps by James Hilton.

Arthur T. Clark Brotherhood First Presbyterian Church Stenson Campana Harry Masters P. L. Peterson Church School FE. A. Hanson Christian Endeavor Westminster Fellowship Rowena Kesler Miss Kesler Mr. Chipps James Hilton

Fowler Preaches Lincoln Birthday Sermon at First Methodist

Dr. Wilbur H. Fowler will deliver Abraham Lincoln the Christian at 10 50 Sunday morning in observance of Lincoln's birthday. The service includes organ works by Widor Bonnet and Saint Saens an anthem by Harker and a solo by Mrs A R Kresge. Junior Church pins will be awarded as a four month contest begins. events include Junior Queen meeting Mission Society Pledge Day barrel drive and Bible lecture series from Fowler with auxiliary meetings and student choir rehearsals.

Lincoln Wilbur H. Fowler First Methodist Episcopal Church Abraham Lincoln Widor Bonnet Saint- Saens Harker A. R. Kresge Woman's Home Missionary Society McKelvey Deaconess Fowler

Central Ave Mission Plans Week-Long Anniversary Program

The Central Ave M Church will launch a week long anniversary observance this Sunday February to celebrate the dedication of the church building. The program underscores the congregation's gratitude and invites community participation.

Central Ave. M

Spirit topic announced for Athens Christian Science service

The Athens Christian Science Church will read a Lesson-Sermon titled Spirit with the Golden Text from I Corinthians 2 10. It includes John 6 63 and a passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy noting Spirit heals and comforts and that God is the invisible good dwelling in eternal Science.

Athens Mary Baker Eddy

Anniversary Marked for Free Church Debt Drive

The church marks 80 years with membership near 340 and no debt except the parsonage. A Sept 1 deadline funds the program through gifts by members and friends. Rev Ward C Radford asks full attendance at the Holy Communion service at 10 15 Sunday. The 7 p m sermon is Gods Farnest Appeal To His People. Sunday School opens 9 15 and Epworth League meets 6.

Ward C. Radford Wll Epworth League

Episcopalians to Hear Rev Clarke at Good Shepherd

The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church hosts a church school at 9 a.m. Sunday. Morning prayer and service begin at 10:30 a.m. with a sermon by Rev. L. W. Clarke, rector. The Student Club meets at the rectory at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church L. W. Clarke

Church of God to Hold Sunday Meetings and Programs

A special meeting for Church School officers and teachers at the Church of God on Hocking Street is set for 2 30 p m Sunday. Rev E Nicholas pastor says all interested in Christian education may attend. Sunday morning worship at 10 30 features The Way to Success. Youths meet 6 30, service last Sunday night to be given. Christ's Ruling Motive at 7 30. Mid week service 7 30 Wednesday with Atkins family in charge. prayer and praise 7 30 Saturday in junior assembly room.

Church of God Hocking St Nicholas Ray Ramsey Atkins Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness E. Chestnut St D. C. Shearer Walter Primmer Margaret Jones Christian Church

Youth Services At VM. OP Church

Young members will lead opening exercises at Richland Ave M P Church Sunday School and present the program during the 7 80 o clock evening service. Willing Workers Class meets Saturday Feb 8 from 2 to 4 at Mrs John Ator's home.

Richland Ave. M. P Jonn Ator

Hinshaw To Speak On Babylon At Athens Salvation Army

Adj W W Hinshaw will address the Friday night Bible Class at 7 30 pm on Mystery Babylon The Great. The Salvation Army schedule includes Band of Love at 2 pm Saturday open air services at the courthouse if weather permits and a 7 30 pm Christian’s praise meeting at 92 W Union St. Sunday School begins 9 20 am with a Holiness meeting at 11 am led by Envoy and Mrs Walter Jackson who have led revival meetings in Mar.

Mystery Bablyon Adj. W. W. Hinshaw Athens Salvation Army Band of Love T Pom Army Hall W. Union Street Walter Jackson Mar Washington St Nelsonville Adj W. W. Hinshaw Athens Salvation Army Marietta

Pomeroy Church of Christ Organizes Amid Winter Snow

The Pomeroy Church of Christ, youngest of 14 Meigs County congregations, organized March 4 1917 during a heavy snowstorm. Services began at the Meigs County Courthouse then Osborn home, with Rev. B H Morris and Rev. Kenneth J Reed as early pastors. A brick church was completed in 1930 after temporary use of the courthouse and courthouse basement. C. E. Peoples served as first elder. the church later published a weekly paper The Christian.

Pomeroy Osborn W. Main St B. H. Morris Middleport George W. Ashton South Columbus C. E. Peoples Meigs County

Pomeroy Churches Plan Sunday Services

The Ninety Minute Service with preaching and Sunday School starts at 9 15 a m Sunday at Simpson Methodist Church announced by Rev T E Maness The evening service follows at 7 p m Grace Episcopal Church School meets at 10 a m with evening prayer and sermon by the rector at 7 o'clock অংশ

Warner Will Preach On Sunday Morning at Alexander Church

Reverend Howard E Warner will preach at 11 o clock Sunday morning at Alexander Presbyterian Church Athens Albany Road. The sermon titled What Is Your Religion Doing to Your Character will be followed by a congregational meeting after the service and Bible School led by Walter Ervin at 10 a.m.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Athens-Albany Road Howard E., Warner Bible School Walter Ervin

Week of church activities listed for local groups

Miss Dorothy Boyd leads the Young People's meeting at 6 30 Sunday with open air services to follow Salvation meeting led by Mrs Jackson at 7 30 The Girls Guards meet Monday at 6 30 with Miss Lucile Hunter in charge The Girls Sewing Class meets Tuesday at 4 led by Miss Fontelle Caster Mrs Hinshaw leads Young People at 6 30 and Adjutant Hinshaw conducts Bible Study at 7 30 The string band rehearses after Bible class No meetings Wednesday Thursday morning old clothes distributed Ladies Home League meets at 2 Sunbeams with Dolly Smalley and Mamie Gates at 4 30 Clarence Smalley ends with the Boy Champs meeting at 6 30 Thursday

Adjutant Hinshaw Ladies Home League Dolly Smalley Mamie Gates The Sunbeam

Wesleyan Methodist Schedule Announced

Sunday services at Athens Wesleyan Methodist Church Pratt Street include Sunday School at 9 15 led by Harry Hender, preaching at 10 30 by Rev Elden C Kenney, Young People's meeting at 6 30 led by Mrs Loran Herbert, evangelistic service at 7 30 led by Rev Kenney, and Thursday prayer meeting led by Roy Golds.

Athens

Peace Theme Prompts Sun Bible Study at Church

The Church of Christ at 4 Stimson Ave invites the community to a Sunday morning Bible class on Peace Through the Blood of the Cross at 9 o clock followed by worship at 10 o clock. A Friday class at 7 30 p m at 67 FE Mulberry St led by Mr and Mrs Pearley Gaskill will study The Cure For Division Among Christians.

Church of Christ Stimson Ave Pearley Gaskill FE. Mulberry St

Nazarene Revival Continues With Guest Preacher

Rev. John A. Cochran of Mansfield continues the Church of the Nazarene revival. He will speak Friday on The Sin Against the Holy Ghost and Saturday on the Second Chapter of His Life Story. Sunday at 10:30 a.m. the topic is How to Obtain the Blessing with a missionary convention at 2:30 p.m. The closing service Sunday night centers on Three Doors.

John A. Cochran Mansfield Church of the Nazarene

Former Pastor Seeks Soul Answers After Drunkenness Charge

A reformed coal dealer, once prosperous, testifies before a judge about persistent drunkenness blaming a fortune teller for his troubles. He explains he deeded his property, wandered as an outcast, and has returned to see his children. He contends spirits and messages from beyond are not a comfortful guide.

Schedule announced for Carbondale M and Circuit

The Carbondale M and Circuit Sunday schedule lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m in Carbondale Mineral Connett and Salem with Dowler Ridge at 1 30 p m. Sermons by Rev E M Larason are set for Connett 10 30 a m Dowler Ridge 2 30 p m and Carbondale 7 p m.

Carbondale

Youth Service Planned at Albany Methodist Church

A youth service is set for Sunday at 7 30 p m at Albany Methodist Episcopal Church with special music by the young people choir and a sermon by the pastor. The public is invited.

Albany Methodist Episcopal Church Young People’s

Missionary Set to Sail for Buenos Aires in Fall

An individual plans to voyage to Buenos Aires Argentina as a missionary in the early fall, focusing on religious outreach and community service upon arrival. The journey marks a long anticipated assignment with potential support from local church groups.

Buenos Aires Argentina

Mt Zion Baptists Schedule Rev Davis Sermon and Services

Mt Zion Baptist Church will host Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Rev B H Davis will preach at 10:45 a.m. The B Y P A meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. and the evening church service at 7:30 p.m.

Mt. Zion Baptists Rev. Davis Mt Zion Baptist Church B. H. Davis

Denominational Day Theme at Middleport First Baptist

Rev F C Kreager will lead the 10 15 a m morning worship at First Baptist Church Middleport with the Denominational Day theme. L D Diles the superintendent directs Sunday School at 9 15 a m and Senior and Intermediate BYPU meet at 6 p m. Evening service at 7 p m centers on Spiritual Preparedness. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 p m. Public invited to all services.

Middleport F. C. Kreager First Baptist Church L. D. Diles BYPU

Hidden Treasures Subject at Millfield Church

Rev Miles E Hoon will preach on Hidden Treasures at Millfield Church of Christ Sunday morning at 10 30. Sunday School will be held at 9 30 in the same church.

Millfield New Marshfield Miles E. Hoon Millfield Church

Services Sunday at Carthage Presbyterian Church

Sunday afternoon service at 2 30 o'clock to be conducted by Rev Howard E Warner at the Carthage Presbyterian Church.

Carthage Presbyterian Church Howard E. Warner

Methodist Church at Syracuse Is Repaired

SYRACUSE The pulpit of Asbury Methodist Church is being repaired extensively. The chairs are being upholstered and new rugs laid. New window shades will be hung. Mrs. Harvey Holter is supervisor of the work. The funeral of Clifford S. Braley was held at the residence in Lower Syracuse. Interment was in Middleport Hill Cemetery. Various local social notices follow including revival meetings and visits.

Syracuse Asbury Methodist Church Harvey Holter Clifford S. Braley Lower Syracuse Pilch Pomeroy Middleport Hill Emma Hayman Annie Hilber William Houdashelt George Parker Lou Taylor Mellie M.) Parker George William Rea Ohio University Syracuse Girl Scouts Syracuse School Frank Capehart Mary Karr Hattie Beatty Hatfield Central Point Ore Hatfield Meigs County Syracuse Daughters of America

Knox Holds Talks With Ohio and Kentucky GOP Leaders

Col. Frank Knox, Chicago publisher, conferred with Republican leaders of Ohio and Kentucky yesterday but did not reveal any plan for his presidential nomination bid.

Cincinnati Frank Knox Chicago Ohio Kentucky

Nelsonville church services outline weekend preaching schedule

Nelsonville churches hold morning sermons as Rev D C Shearer preaches on The Lord Our Healer at Pilgrim Holiness Church. Other churches plan Evangelistic services and union participation with Boy Scouts at the high school auditorium. Salvation Army services resume Saturday night at 95 W Washington St.

Hebrew Christian to Speak at Gallipolis Bible Conference

Dr. Max I. Reich will speak daily at the annual prophetic Bible conference at First Baptist Church Gallipolis. Meetings are at 2 pm and 7 30 pm from February 9 to 21. Reich, a Bible expositor with European and U S experience, was converted under D L Moody in London.

Gallipolis Max I. Reich First Baptist Church, Gallipolis George Sagen Reich D. L. Moody London Europe United States

Residents of Chester Move

Dr. G L McCullough and wife buy Wilbur Baum property and move in this week with the Osborns joining. Warner property to be occupied by Miss Parr of Tuppers Plains. Cleland couple relocate from Texas. Ritchie and Wolfe move Rev Light’s goods toward Chicago. Koenig ill. Cleland fall. Eiselstein family visit Gallipolis. D of A drapes Fern Christy charter. Wolfe visit family. library unit opened in Town Hall under WPA with Miss Simpson in charge.

Chester G. L. McCullough Wilbur Baum E. T. Osborn Dan Warner Miss Parr Tuppers Plains Warner Billie Cleland Texas Carl Ritchie Roy Wolfe Rev Light Mt. Herman Chicago F. D. Rice Leonard Koenig Route 7 Vern Cleland Bernard Eiselstein Patty Jane Gallipolis Chester Council Daughters of America Billa Smalley Miss Simpson of Pomeroy

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