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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1931
Page
33
Helen Moody joins the debate sparked by Salvation Army official Victoria Booth Demarest who derides the athletic girl as steel muscled flat chested and unattractive. Moody defends active women while noting men’s tastes and womanly charm, urging praise for vigor and public athleticism.
Ward Radford, pastor, leads Sunday School at 9 19 a m with worship and sermon at 6 00 p m Evening League at 7 00 p m and Student Vesper service also at 6 00 p m Nelson Underwood to lead the service at 6 00 p m Open forum on the World Court features Mrs Noss Speech invites congregation to join the meeting
Reed Downs and H Lawrence McDaniel lead Sunday worships at First Christian and Nazarene with sermons on helpfulness and Calvary. Christian Science, Salvation Army, and Methodist services list morning worship, youth groups, midweek prayers, and student events across downtown locations.
Abbott Y. Wilcox leads Lent series at Athens Presbyterian with 9:15 Bible School and 10:30 worship on The Faith Which Saves. Evening Home Hour hosts and student discussions follow, with gatherings across several churches including Lutheran and Pilgrim Holiness communities noted.
Curtains no longer hide under heavy draperies as glass curtains become a light filled design element. The piece outlines ready made and by the yard options in marquisette voile and gauze, with draping ideas and care tips for spring settings. It notes popular ruffled criss cross styles and introduces the glass hold backs looping high for secure display. Further, it offers hanging guidelines and sample sketches for kitchen and dining alcoves.
Adele Garrison story excerpt reveals a taunting note from a Chinese linked group about the fake fortune box. The narrator, family, and ally Brixton appear to suspect Chinese gang involvement while planning a wary guard against an expected move.
Prusbyte W J Geddes leads Sunday School at 9 00 am and morning worship at 10 15 am with a series The Portrait of Jesus in the New Testament. evening service at 7 00 pm on The Divine Investigation. St Matthew Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran host Lenten and Sunday services. Rockbridge Advent Christian continues revival with Rev H F Nason and daily prayer and fellowship offerings.
Nelsonville First Presbyterian and First Church of Christ announce Sunday schedule with morning worship and choir anthems. Activities include Sunday School at 9 30, Young People's meeting, Boys Club, Mission Study, choir school, and evening services. Sermons reference release of the captives and the value of patience.
A garbled church listing from McArthur and nearby parishes outlines pastors and service times. It mentions Rev. BL HW Mortis at Ciprist, Rev. Scheu, Rev. Albert J. Wilson at Hamden, Rev. Frederick Brows at Saleske, Rev. J. S. Hynes at St Sylvester, Rev. L. B. Wissinger at New Plymouth, and Rev. PA Harlan with multiple congregations, plus Sunday schools and preaching schedules across several parishes.
Church services in February transition to Heath Melt Church as Jerian church conducts combined events. Music by the combined choirs begins at 1 pm, with Sunday School led by J. H. Crate and J & Miller. Morning prayers, sermon on "The Church at Yer," 6 pm Young People service, 7:08 pm evening sermon "Putting America First" with American Legion and Auxiliary in attendance. Cottage prayer settings announced for Feb 23 across community.
The astrology column notes a precarious day with possible travel changes and obstacles. Personal affiliations may bring anxiety, and a child born today should be versatile yet well trained to overcome setbacks. ANN ARBOR residents face housing changes as senate committee denies modification of eviction order.
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