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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1941

Page

3

Local churches observe Brotherhood Month with sermon series

The Central Ave Methodist Church hosts Rev. Stanley Jeffery who outlines a World Christian Fellowship theme for February Brotherhood Month with sermons at The Plains Central Ave and Clark's Chapel. Other area ministers plan topics on religion and faith during Sunday services and morning Bible classes.

Central Ave. Methodist George Washington Abraham Lincoln Stanley Jeffery World Christian Fellowship

Wesleyan Methodist To Hear Rev Wilcox

The Pratt Street Wesleyan Methodist Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m with the Rev Leslie Wilcox president of the Ohio Conference delivering the morning sermon at 10 30 a m The choir rehearses at 5 45 p m The evening service with another address by Rev Wilcox is at 7 p m Mid week prayer meetings are set for Wednesday at 7 p m The church young people meet Friday at 7 p m followed by Bible study The Friday prayer band meets at 2 p m and Saturday at 2 p m children assemble for Bible instruction and song The young people meet again this evening at 7 p m with Bible study to follow

Pratt St. Wesleyan Methodist Church Leslie Wilcox Ohio Conference Wilcox E. C. Kenney

Pilgrim Church Schedules Special Studies and Services

The Pilgrim Church will begin Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Superintendent Floyd Kasler. Rev H E Osborn to preach at 10 30 a m with evangelistic services at 7 30 p m. The Ladies Prayer Band meets at 21 First St Thursday 2 p m. Rev Thomas Rothwell will conduct studies on John Wesleyan sanctification each Wednesday night. Members of other churches invited. First study Wednesday will cover John Wesley and Early Methodism.

Pilgrim Church Floyd Kasler H. E. Osborn Osborn Ladies Prayer Band Margaret Jackson First St Thomas Rothwell Port Huron Mich Ohio University

Giving Thanks sermon at Chesterhill Methodist Church

The Rev. G. C. Nutter announces a sermon on Giving Thanks at Chesterhill along with Sunday services in Amesville Chesterhill Pleasant Hill and McDougal times. Sunday School details and Epworth League group meet at Chesterhill with a fellowship supper planned for February 13 at 6 30 p.m.

Chesterhill Methodist Church G. C. Nutter Amesville Chesterhill Pleasant Hill McDougal Chesterhill Church Emily Kinsey Jessie Lortz Epworth League

Services Scheduled At Free Methodist Church

The Athens Free Methodist Church holds a 7 30 prayer meeting this evening and Sunday School at 9 30 am with preaching at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm led by Rev. Walter Martin.

Athens

Central Church Plans Brotherhood Month Observance

Central Avenue Methodist Church marks Brotherhood Month with a sermon series by Rev. Stanley Jeffery on A World Christian Fellowship. Services feature topics on the Need and Essentials of a World Christian Fellowship with plans for February 23 presentations and a 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting led by Mrs. Martha Romine.

Central Ave. Methodist Abraham Lincoln George Washington Stanley Jeffery World Christian Fellowship Floyd Wolfe D. L. Jones Plains Methodist Church John Cline Jeffery Women's Society of Christian Service Clark's Chapel Methodist Church

Rutland Methodist Schedule and Sunday Services

Rutland Methodist Church plans Church School at 9 15 a m and worship at 10 30 with Rev J L Buckley preaching Workers Together with God Syracuse church School at 9 30 and worship at 7 p m Layman Sunday observed Bethesda service at 2 p m All board members urged to attend the rally at Simpson Methodist Church on February 20 at 6 30 p m

Rutland Methodist Church J. L. Buckley Syracuse Bethel Simpson Methodist Church

Torch Bearers to Perform at Pomeroy Army Hall

Thirteen members of the Marietta Young People's Brass Band will present a Torch Bearers service at the Pomeroy Salvation Army Hall Thursday at 7 30. A 15 minute street corner musical prelude will start the program. Torch Bearers is a group of young people from diverse denominations meeting weekly for social and religious activities.

Marietta

Services announced at Pomeroy Church

Worship services at the Pomeroy Church of Christ are announced by Rev. B. H. Morris. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by the regular service at 10:30 with the sermon titled The Christian Doctrine of Prayer.

Pomeroy Church of Christ B. H. Morris

Graham Chapel Church Sunday Service Schedule

Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m directed by Mrs Kate Chapel superintendent. A sermon follows at 10 30 a m by Pastor Rev Melvin E Mitchell.

Graham Chapel Kate Chapel Melvin E. Mitchell

Catherine Castle Appointed Administratrix in Athens County

Notice that Catherine Castle of R D 1 Athens Ohio is appointed Administratrix of the estate of W Cline Castle deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated January 27 1941 Francis D White.

Catherine Castle R.D. 1 Athens Ohio W. Cline Castle Athens County Francis D. White

Presbyterian Topics Announced For Candlelight Vesper Service

The Rev. Fred E. Lachs of First Presbyterian Church outlines the Candlelight Vesper at 6 p.m. Sunday with Westminster Foundation directing and Lachs preaching. Ted Evans to sing Malotte's Lord's Prayer. University octet to perform List the Cherubic Host from The Holy City with James Hart solo.

Fred E. Lachs First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church Westminster Foundation Mr. Luchs Ted Evans Malotte University Nell Foster Kay Sleeman Virginia Segale Betty Story Jane Miller Helen Toby Lena Adams Emily Gleason Luchs W. S. Gamertsfelder Mrs. Luchs Franz Werfel Jean Valtin

Haydenville Circuit Services Schedule

The Haydenville Methodist Circuit announces service times led by Rev. William E. Bancroft. Haydenville 9:30 am sermon Nothing Can Separate from Love of God. 7 pm praise. Thursday 7 pm prayer and Bible study. Murray City 9 am worship, 10 am Sunday School, 7 pm class meeting. Buchtel Sunday 2 pm prayer sermon. Jobs 9:30 am Sunday, 7 pm praise. Wednesday 7 pm worship and Friday prayer meeting.

Haydenville Methodist Circuit William E. Bancroft Haydenville United Service Murray City Church Buchtel

Christian Witness Topic at Albany Methodist Service

The Albany Methodist Circuit announces services at Temple church and Town House with Rev. Sydney C. G. Everson preaching on The Christian Witness The Sword and the Trowel and The Book of Life The Temple church reopens after repairs Epworth League meets for high school age students Church services and Sunday School are scheduled across locations Snowville and Pearl Chapel will also hold Sunday School and the bi weekly preaching service.

Sydney C. G. Everson Albany Methodist Temple Church Everson Christian Witness Albany Church Don Young Epworth League Town House Lester Cooley Snowville Pearl Chapel

Campbell To Preach On Temperance Topic

The Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville announces Sunday School at 10 a m The morning worship service starts at 11 a m The pastor Rev Louis Campbell will present a temperance message The Harrisonville Union Sunday School meets at the Methodist Church at 9 30 a m The evening service at the Presbyterian Church begins at 1 30 p m

Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Louis Campbell Harrisonville

Week schedule at First Methodist Church Athens

The article lists a week of events led by Rev. Dr. John W. Danford and church groups. Services include a Sunday 10 30 a m sermon How Much Can You Stand with choir anthem The Lord is Loving unto Every Man and vocal solos The Lord is my Shepherd. Evening Epworth League meeting 6 45 p m Ruth Ann Grover in charge. Various meetings follow Monday through Friday for drama music Bible stories junior and primary activities junior choir and a Colonial Tea on Tuesday 3 5 p m. Wednesday mid week service 7 30 p m. Thursday young people's choir rehearsal. Friday Party Night replacing the regular meeting with social hour circles 5 9 10. University class taught at 9 30 a m by Theodore W Shoemaker with a guest speaker FE Mansfield at 7 30 p m Student Council meeting follows Fellowship Hour at 6 45 p m.

John W. Danford First Methodist Church E. J. Mansfield Methodist Church Wesley Fellowship New Concord Ti Athens Christian Church Sibelius Finlandia Theta Chi Glee Club Frank H. Donaldson Christian Churches Bowling Green Charleston W. Va First Methodist Athens Garrett Virginia Segale Alice Maccombs Emily Gleason Lord Smart Schumann Batiste Buxtehude Epworth League Ruth Ann Grover Vandeveer Woman's Society of Christian Service Sara Jones FE. J. Mansfield Muskingum College

Salvation Army Street Service Week Begins

Salvation Army announces a week of services starting Saturday at 7 p.m. with street services, followed by indoor Army Hall services at 7:30 p.m. Major Hinshaw presides. Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m. with Lieut. Burr, and morning worship at 11. The YPL meets at 6:30 p.m. and evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Events include Boy's Hobby Class Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Bible Class 7:30 p.m. Clothing distribution Thursday 9 a.m. and Women's Home League at 7 p.m.

Salvation Army W. W. Hinshaw Army Hall Howard Burr Hinshaw YPL Lof Major Hinshaw

Letart Falls Social Notes Highlights Local Visits

Mrs Clar ence McDade of Belle W Va spent a week with Mr and Mrs Clyde Alexander and Mrs Alexander is seriously ill. Mrs Carla Caldwell of Delaware visited Mrs Eva Roberts and Mrs Mattie Custer. Ralph Webb and family visited Mrs Bert Grimm at Parkersburg's St Josephs Hospital. Margaret and Richard Norris joined them to visit their aunt Mrs Sam Dills. Alberta Alexander visited Columbus. Genevieve Powell hosted Faithful Circle class with a backward party and new officers Naomi Ashley Gen Powell Caroline Miller Alice Balser Carrie Counts. Margery Theiss of Racine visited Pauline Alexander for her 15th birthday. Dora Grimm led Sunday School at Ora Hills with a Valentine party.

Letart Falls Clarence McDade Belle W. Va Clyde Alexander Alexander Carla Caldwell Delaware Eva Roberts Mattie Custer Ralph Webb Bert Grimm St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Margaret Richard Norris Sam Dills Alberta Alexander Columbus Amanda Brown Genevieve Powell Faithful Circle Naomi Ashley Caroline Miller Alice Balser Carrie Counts Margery Theiss Racine Pauline Alexander Dora Grimm Ora Hill

Martha Washington chicken dinner planned by Buchtel Church women

The women of the Buchtel Methodist Church will serve a Martha Washington chicken dinner in the Auxiliary Hall Friday evening February 21 from 4 to 7 o'clock. Members and friends are urged to attend.

Buchtel Methodist Church Martha Washington

Notice of Inventories for Four Estates in Probate Court

Notice to heirs executors and creditors that inventories and appraisements for the estates of Isaac Chappalear Eber G Slaughter Mildred M Chesser and Ferne Wagner have been filed and will be heard February 24 1941 at 9:00 AM. Exceptions may be filed five days before the hearing.

Isaac Chappalear Eber G. Slaughter Mildred M. Chesser Ferne Wagner

Evangelist Rev. C. L. Johnson Announces Town Meetings

The Rev. C. L. Johnson of Columbus opens a two week series at Chauncey Church of Christ with topics for the first week. Sunday We Return to Religion Monday The Word Became Flesh Tuesday His Body The Church Wednesday An Effective Witness Thursday Desirable Unity Friday Can You Take It.

C. L. Johnson Columbus Chauncey Church of Christ

Jacksonville Charge Program Is Announced

Worship services for the Jacksonville Methodist Charge are announced by the Rev. Charles E. Palmer. Sunday School at Jacksonville begins at 9 a.m. Regular Sunday worship is at 7 p.m. and mid week prayer service Thursday at 7 p.m. at Trimble 9:30 a.m. Bible School led by Mrs. Vaughn. Millfield Bible School 9:30 a.m. Miss Maye Howard superintendent. Chauncey Bible School 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Bess Nicholson leads prayer and class at 7 p.m. Carbon Hill preaching at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Jacksonville Charles E. Palmer Ira Conaway George Luther Trimble Bible School Vaughn Millfield Maye Howard Chauncey Bess Nicholson Thomas Buckley Carbon Hill

Glee Club Sings at First Christian Church

The Theta Chi Glee Club will perform Sibelius Finlandia under Robert Wendell at the 10 15 morning worship. Rev Frank H Donaldson will be guest speaker. robed choir to sing Mozart Gloria from the 12th Mass.

First Christian Church Theta Chi Glee Club Sibelius Finlandia Robert Wendell Frank H. Donaldson Christian Bowling Green Charleston W. Va Gloria Mozart

Laurel Cliff Club Social Recap and Local Notes

Laurel Cliff-Mrs. Joe Evans hosted the L. C. H. Club Monday evening with sixteen members and guest Mrs. Dana Oliver. Reading on Health, a song contest won by Mrs. Leona Karr and Mrs. Margaret Lightfoot, and refreshments followed. Next meeting with Mrs. Edward Evans. several local visits and moves noted. China leads world soybean production at 217,192,000 bushels.

Laurel Cliff Joe Evans L. C. H. Club Dana Oliver Leona Karr Margaret Lightfoot Edward Evans Harve Eastman Sam Turner Huntington Turner William Steward Pomeroy D. H. Peoples William Eichinger Leroy Inlaw Allen Eichinger Franklin Hoffman Tuppers Plains Margaret Allen Marvin McGuire Harold Lewis Thomas Fork Clifford Jacobs

Sherwood Leads Evangelistic Week at local Church of God

The Rev H A Sherwood of Anderson Ind will conduct a week of evangelistic services at Hocking St Church of God starting Sunday at 7 30 pm Sunday School begins 9 30 am Several classes compete for attendance prizes Bible for most new members by Easter and Bible study book for youth Most morning worship at 10 30 am with Sherwood speaking Young People Society hosts a Valentine program at 6 30 pm General services at 7 30 pm

H. A. Sherwood Anderson Ind Hocking St. Church Sherwood Young People's Society

Church of Nazarene Services Announced

The Athens Church of Nazarene schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Cecil Cox as superintendent The Rev Floyd Hondell pastor will preach at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Choir practice is set for 6 p m The N Y P S meets at 6 30 Youth and adult prayer groups gather Wednesday at 7 30

Athens Church of the Nazarene Cecil Cox Floyd Hondell

Barnett Will Preach At New Marshfield

The Rev. L. E. Barnett of Columbus will preach at New Marshfield Church of Christ on Sunday with morning and evening services. Sermons titled The Bible God's Word and The Intervention of God. Bible School meets at 9 30 a.m.

L. E. Barnett Columbus New Marshfield

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Christian Fellowship Central Ave Plains and Clark’s Chapel F. E. Luchs Nestle Wesleyan Methodist Barbara Ann THE Richardson Baking Company V. Baughman F. J. Beasley Company Trepp Wy Cross Sea Royal Air Force Canada Alexander Holdsworth Jack Powell New York Central Church Rutland Methodist Pomeroy Army Hall Pomeroy Church Presbyterian Haydenville Circuit Campbell Letart Glee Club Christian Church Laurel Cliff Club China Roman Cleanser Q. Bot Church of Nazarene Services Barnett Lancaster Sts Bologna Swift Whitehouse G. W
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