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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1941

Page

3

Scout Groups To Be Honored In Athens Churches

Churches across the Athens district plan observances for Boy Scout groups during National Scout Week. First Methodist will recognize scouts at 10:30 service. Richland Ave Methodist to have a special sermon. Haydenville Community Church to observe scouting events. First Presbyterian hosts Lenten candlelight vesper and choir numbers. Ohio University Women’s Glee Club to perform at First Methodist. Brotherly events include a Family Night banquet at Fellowship Church.

Athens John W. Danford First Methodist Church Richland Ave. Methodist Church J. Herman Baughn Haydenville William E. Bancroft First Presbyterian Church F. E. Luchs First Christian Church Danford Ohio University Women’s Glee Club Bnd

First Methodist Church to Host Ohio University Women’s Glee Club

A morning service at 10 30 at First Methodist Church features the Ohio University Women’s Glee Club directed by Mrs Margaret Benedict singing Listen to the Lambs by Dett and To Music by Schubert. Organ selections include Contemplation Andante and Postlude. Reverend John W Danford preaches on The Need for Reality.

First Methodist Church Women's Glee Club Ohio University Margaret Benedict Dett Schubert Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Epworth League David Cable E. State Street Elizabeth Tuller Joe Stratton Wittenberg Kappa Phi

Baughn to Preach Scout Sermon at Richland Ave Church

The Rev. Dr J Herman Baughn will preach a special sermon for Boy Scouts at Richland Avenue Methodist Church with Sunday School at 9 30 am led by George Maxwell assistant superintendent. Evening service features a youth drama Comfortless Memories with Peggy Shafer presiding.

Richland Ave J. Herman Baughn George Maxwell Peggy Shafer New Marshfield Methodist Church

Scouts Attend Haydenville Church Service Week Observances

The Haydenville Boy Scouts will attend Sunday services at Haydenville Community Church in uniform for National Boy Scout Week. A Scout family supper is set for 6 30 p.m. Monday in the community hall. The Haydenville Methodist Circuit announces a schedule of services led by Rev. William E Bancroft including praise, prayer, and Bible study across Haydenville, Murray City, Buchtel, Jobs, and other local churches.

Boy Scouts of Haydenville William E. Bancroft Jobs Church

Spirit as the subject of Athens Christian Science lesson

The Athens Christian Science Church will read a lesson sermon on Spirit this Sunday with Galatians 5 25 as the golden text. It includes Proverbs 19 5 8 and a passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy questioning whether matter can recognize Mind and whether the finite senses can know the infinite.

Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy

Salvation Topic At Hamden Methodist Church

The fourth sermon in a series on Christian teachings will be given at Hamden Methodist Church at 10 15 a m Sunday with the topic Salvation A revival will run March 23 to April 6 under the direction of Rev J C Williams of Corning.

Hamden Methodist Church J. C. Williams Corning

Reason the Gift of God Sermon by Rev Cahill

At the regular 10 15 a m worship service of the Christian Church the Rev I J Cahill will preach on Reason the Gift of God The choir will sing the anthem Springtime Praise Special parts will be carried by Ruth Phillips soprano and Jane Ellen Miller contralto

The Christian Church I. J. Cahill God Ruth Phillips Jane Ellen Miller

God and His World Theme At Central Ave Methodist

The Central Ave Methodist Church announces Sunday services led by Rev. Stanley Jeffery. The 9 15 a m unified service will center on God and His World with 7 30 p m evening sermon titled Attempting the Best. Flor ence Harvey conducts the church choir.

Central Ave. Methodist Church Stanley Jeffery God Florence Harvey D. L. Jones Plains Methodist Church Clarks Chapel Methodist Church

Rev Luchs Announces Candlelight Services

The Rev. Fred E. Luchs of First Presbyterian Church announces six o'clock candlelight vesper services during Lent. Evening music features First Christian Church choir and songs including Ashford's Springtime Praise and Fairest Lord Jesus. A 10:45 a m service continues the Faith series.

Fred E. Luchs First Presbyterian Church Luchs First Christian Church Choir Ashford Jesus Grace Martin Harker Westminster Foundation Vesper Committee Richard Sinclair Evelyn Lachs Margaret Flory Ruth Becky Lachs Helen Thomas Catherine Perry Westminster Foundation

Services Announced At Alexander Church

Alexander Presbyterian Church in Hebbardsville hosts Sunday School at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am led by Rev Louis Campbell. A special 7:30 pm Sunday program will be presented by a Westminister Foundation student group from Ohio University, a Christian work agency for Presbyterian students.

Harrisonville Union Church Westminster Foundation of Ohio University Christian Work Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Louis Campbell

Albany Baptist Church Holds Sunday Services and Bible School

Albany Baptist Church builds a Sunday program with a 9:30 Bible School led by Lloyd Bolin and a night sermon titled Does God Rejoice in Man's Damnation. South Canaan Baptist Church also holds 9:30 Bible School under Mrs. H Kayser and a 10:30 worship service by Rev. C C Stricklin on Too Much Egypt in Canaan.

Albany Albany Baptist Church

Honchell Preaches at Nazarene Church Services

The Church of the Nazarene schedules Sunday services with Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Cecil Cox leads as superintendent. The Rev Floyd Honchell will preach at 10 30 a m and again at 7 30 p m. Choir practice is at 6 p m and NYPS meets at 6 30 p m. Youth and adult prayer groups gather Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Church of the Nazarene Cecil Cox Floyd Honchell NYPS

Officers Elected for Keno Sunday School

Election of Sunday School officers at the Keno Church of Christ took place Feb. 2. The new officers are Russell Buckley superintendent Mont Osborn assistant superintendent Ronald Osborn secretary Jackie Ritchie Leona Taylor librarians Teachers Adult Class C. C. Reed Young People Erma Cleland Junior Ella Osborn Primary Doris Chivalere pianist Lois Reed.

Keno Church of Christ Russell Buckley Mont Osborn Ronald Osborn Jackie Ritchie Leona Taylor C. C. Reed Erma Cleland Ella Osborn Doris Chivalere Lois Reed

Union Class Meeting in Morristown February 9

The regular Union Class meeting for Athens County will be held at Morristown on Sunday February 9 at two o'clock in the afternoon. The Rev. Fred Fields serves as secretary of the organization.

Athens County Morristown Fred Fields

Evangelistic Program To Close at Wesleyan

The Pratt St Wesleyan Methodist Church evangelistic series will end Sunday evening February 9 unless plans change. Rev. Arthur L. Vess of Central, S C and Rev. Eugene Reiber of Dayton lead services with large crowds. Regular services resume after the series with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and a 10 30 sermon, choir practice Sunday 5 45, Bible instruction for children Saturday 2 pm, and mid week prayer 7 pm Wednesdays.

Pratt St. Wesleyan Methodist Church Arthur L. Wess Central S. C Eugene Reiber Dayton Vess W.Y.P.S

Pilgrim Church Schedules Sunday Services and Meetings

The Athens Pilgrim Church sets Sunday School at 9:30 led by Supt. Floyd Hasler, a 10:30 worship with Rev. H. E. Osborn preaching, youth meeting at 6:45, evangelistic services at 7:30, midweek prayer at 7:30 Wednesday, and the Ladies Prayer Band at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mrs. Margaret Jackson’s home 21 First St.

Athens

Garden Methodist Revival Continues Through Next Week

The Rev. Earl Cowen announces that the revival at Garden Methodist Church will continue through the coming week, inviting all to attend.

Earl Cowen Garden Methodist Church

Grand jury reports 13 true bills in Vinton County

MC ARTHUR January grand jury sessions report 13 true bills, 7 ignored cases, 43 witnesses across 20 cases. Judge Chatfield presides. Darby overseeing as new prosecutor. Foreman Fred Weisenberger and Clerk Mrs. Cora Steele noted. Arraignments set for Friday and Saturday. Also reports on local court actions, real estate transfers, tax collections, and county projects.

Mr. Darby William H. Braley Willis Lowry Joe Swaim Harold Jewell Elmer Webb Common Pleas Court Florence Thomas David Thomas Oak Hill Savings Bank Ethel Ray Jewell Glendon Ray Jewell Vergil Verian Wellston Justice of Peace L. W. Horton Highway Patrol Walter Cottrill McArthur Mr. Horton P. J Walton Clayton Stevens Jackson Twp Irma M Frank Dixon Elmer Lucille Altman Prattsville Theodore Wallace Robert C. Cottrill Zaleski J. D. McKinley Burns Margaret Hampel Ohio University Vinton County Fort Hayes Elwood Sexton Rex Murdock Hamden Camp Shelby Board of Commissioners J. M. Ogan Harley Townsend Charleen Bay Memorial Hall Court House Ogan

Salvation Army Schedule Announced for Week

Major W. W. Hinshaw outlines Salvation Army events starting Friday with a Boy's Hobby class at 6 30 p.m. Street services are set for 7 p.m. Saturday indoor services 7 30 p.m. Army Hall. Sunday School 9 45 a.m. Morning worship 11. YPS at 6 30 p.m. Evening worship 7 30 p.m. Tuesday Bible Class 7 30 p.m. Clothing distribution 9 a.m. Thursday Women's Home League 7 p.m.

Salvation Army W. W. Hinshaw Hinshaw Army Hall

Albany Circuit Services Announced by Rev Everson

The Albany Circuit Churches schedule gatherings led by Rev. Sydney C. G. Everson. The Albany Sunday School meets at 9 30 under Donald Young with classes for all ages. The pastor speaks at 10 30 on The Book of Life and Pearl Chapel hosts 2 pm preaching on The Motive of Religion followed by 3 pm Sunday School led by Arthur Gibson. Snowville Sunday School at 2 pm leads to bi weekly worship with Everson speaking on Swords and Trowels.

Albany Circuit Sydney C. G. Everson Albany Donald Young Pearl Chapel Arthur Gibson Snowville Wayne Chase Everson

Meeting Tonight at Free Methodist Church

Prayer meeting at the Athens Free Methodist Church will be held this evening at 7 30. Sunday services start at 9 30 am with preaching at 10 am and a 7 30 pm session led by the pastor.

Free Methodist Church Athens

Bible School and Sermon Planned at Pomeroy Church

Bible School will be held at the Pomeroy Church of Christ at 9 30 a m Sunday. At the 10 30 worship service the Rev B H Morris pastor will preach on the topic The Faith Delivered Unto the Saints.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Church of Christ B. H. Morris

Meat as Part of a Balanced Diet Praised by Physicians

Physicians endorse meat as a key source of complete protein and essential B vitamins including thiamine riboflavin and the anti pellagra vitamin. Iron copper and phosphorus from meat aid red blood and teeth. The seal indicates all statements are acceptable to the Council on Food and Nutrition of the American Medical Association.

Council On Food: and Nutrition American Medical Associate

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