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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1957
Page
8
An inspiring essay urges choosing a bright color life despite disability. It frames affliction as a test of character and faith, citing a Chicago soldier on crutches and a message that strength comes from God guiding the self. It closes with church schedules and pastors across communities.
Belle White class anniversary supper at 6 p.m. Saturday. Sunday church school at 9 30 a.m. Morning worship at 10 30 a.m. Commission on membership and evangelism at 2 30 p.m. Monday Boy Scout Troop 51 meets at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday Brownies at 3 30 p.m. Mid week prayer at 7 30 p.m. Thursday Brownies at 3 30 p.m. Choir rehearsal at 7 30 p.m. Bishop class at 7 30 p.m. at the church. The Rev. C Melvin Alkire, pastor.
In Tampa Florida two Methodist ministers Revs Oscar Magarian and A G Hardee say notices of free church dinners attract many strangers and become a burden. They will rely on less public communications to avoid free loading.
Sterling Colorado report notes that Allen Yost bought a donkey at a 1956 auction for 85 dollars and a year later Ralph Runge paid 50 dollars plus 2.50 for a new halter. The item highlights ongoing depreciation in value similar to automobiles.
The Rev. Duane Saylor leads worship at 10 30 a m Sunday morning. Evening services include PYPS at 6 45 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m CPM Friday at 7 30 p m at New Marshfield Pilgrim Holiness Church.
The notice lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m Prayer service on Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Hellen Coe serving as pastor.
Morning service at 10 45 features Mind as the lesson subject and Romans 12 2 as the Golden Text Wed night service at 7 30 Kilvert Church of God hosts Sunday school at 9 30 YPM at 7 and preaching by Rev L A Robinson of Athens at 8 Mrs M L Kimmey of Athens preaches at 7 30 P M Youth service starts 7 with prayer led by Rev Roy E Deeter pastor
A weekly calendar lists morning services junior church supper times and youth group meetings at Westminster House Marcia Walker Christ Lutheran Church and OU Center. Activities include Cub Pack 56 Wesley Players Sigma Theta Epsilon Kappa Phi cabinet and Sanctuary Choir with Dr. John M. Versteeg as minister.
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