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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1929

Page

8

Pomeroy Churches Offer Sunday Services and Declamation Contest

The Pomeroy churches schedule include 9:15 a m Sunday School led by superintendent I E Miller, 10:39 a m Morning worship on The Joy of Finding, 6:00 p m Epworth League, 7:00 p m Prince of Peace Declamation Contest for the Tenth Ohio Congressional District with county winners delivering a peace oration before judges, choir special music, and 7:00 p m Mid-Week service Wednesday.

I. E. Miller Epworth League Ohio Congressional District Prince of Peace Heath Church

New Year Activities At Local Bible School and Services

The schedule lists 9 15 Bible School and 10 20 morning worship with a sermon titled Modern Abimaaz. A 6 00 Christian Endeavor contest starts this Sunday night followed by 7 00 evening service with a sermon That New Page. Wednesday at 7 00 features prayer meeting and study hour. Evangelism lesson covers tract use.

Christian Endeavor

First 1929 Service Aims for Large Attendance

The note lists Sunday 9 30 Bible School and the Lord's Supper and Monday 7 00 preaching service. It invites a large attendance and strong interest for the opening 1929 service with the sermon subject Sub Normal Christianity.

Sunday Church Schedule Includes Sermon And Meetings

Sunday School led by Robert Warner at 9 m. A sermon titled The Gos pel of the Kingdom follows at 10 30. Evening sermon God or Mammon Which. Official board monthly meeting after service. Wednesday prayer meeting at 1 p.m. study Gen 4 5.

Robert Warner

Church Schedule Promotes New Year Sermon and Music

At 9 15 a m Rodell Betrefey superintendent leads church school. 10 00 Lord's Supper and service with the sermon Meet Your Father. 6 00 Christian Endeavor led by Miss Mildred Hagelton. 7 00 evangelistic preaching titled The Paramount Duty of the New Year with special music and a welcome to all.

Rodell Btetfey Mildred Hagelton

Sunday Church Schedule and Activities List

Sunday School begins at 9 15 a m with F Guy Mutchler as acting Assistant Superintendent. Junior Church studies the Catechism after Sunday School. Morning Worship at 10 30 features a sermon on Steps in the Building of a Life of Christian Service. Epworth League meets at 7 p m led by Rachel Rees. Thursday prayer meetings are hosted in homes. Rose Hill M E Church holds services at 2 p m.

Guy Mutchler Epworth League Rachel Rees Rose Hill M. E

Syracuse M E Church announces weekly services and studies

The Syracuse M E Church under Pastor L O Lineberger invites all from other churches to fellowship. Sunday School starts at 9 30 A M with Avery Roberts as superintendent and catechism in the Preparatory Class. Evening Worship and preaching at 7 P M preceded by Epworth League at 6 15. Prayer meeting at the arch 7 on Thursday nights.

Avery M. Roberts Ella Epworth League the Arch

Presbyterian Church Middleport Invites Members and Visitors

The Middleport Presbyterian Church invites worshippers to observe the Lord's Supper at 10 30 on the opening Sabbath with reception into membership for those who wish. Evening service features Our Lord's Sorrows Turning Into Joy. Sessions meet January 2 and Sabbath at 10 for membership talks.

Clouster M E Church Plans Flu Era Sunday

Browning will lead 9:30 Sunday School with a short sermon after the class, followed by Epworth League at 6:00 led by Irene Golding. The program features The Hounds of Heaven and ends with 10:45 o'clock dismissal.

Glouwster

Christian Science Church Service Times and Reading Room

TheChristian Science Church at 65 South Court Street presents God as the true living everlasting king. Golden Text Jeremiah 10 10 and Psalms 481 3 8 12 14 form the responsive reading. Sunday School 9 30 a m Sunday service 10 45 a m Wednesday meeting 7 p m Reading room open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 to 4 p m

Church meeting at Stimson Avenue schedule

The Church of Christ meets at No 4 Stimson Avenue for study at 9 30 and worship with communion at 10 39 as directed by the Apostles.

The Church of Christ Stimson Avenue

Church Announcements Include Bible School and Services

CHAS M COULTER minister Prof Alex Root superintendent Prof C C Robinson director of Music Prof A R Kresge organist Miss Irene Park director of Young People activities Bible School 9 15 Classes for all ages and teachers for all Morning worship 10 20 Sermon topic The Religion Jesus Lived and Taught Epworth League 6 pm Miss Park leads on Heroes Crowned and Uncrowned No evening worship Mid week prayer service Wednesday 7 30

Chas. M. Coulter Alex Root Bible School C. C. Robinson A. R. Kresge Irene Park

Amesville Presbyterian Church Services and Sunday School

Andrew M. Taylor is pastor. Sunday School at 9:30 a m led by Harry Henery with 10:30 a m divine worship and the Lord's Supper. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m. New England Sunday School at 10 o'clock led by Eli Spaulding. No evening service.

Andrew M. Taylor Harry Henery New England Eli Spaulding

Religious Service Schedule for Sunday and Wednesday

Sunday schedule lists 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:20 a.m. morning worship with The Closed Door 5:30 p.m. junior meeting 6:15 p.m. young peoples meeting 7 p.m. evening worship The Open Door Wednesday 7 p.m. prayer meeting details provided in the same notice.

Young Peoples Meeting

Church Activities Schedule Updated

Minister M E Chatley and director Miss Joy Cutler lead Bible School at 9 15. Morning worship and sermon at 10 15. Christian Endeavor at 6 pm. No evening service. Brotherhood meeting next Tuesday postponed until further notice.

Christian Endeavor the Brotherhood

Athens Presbyterian to Hold Services with Rev A Y Wilcox Preaching

Abbott Y. Wilcox, minister, will deliver sermons at both Sunday morning and evening services at Athens Presbyterian. Bible school meets at the usual time and the Young People gather at six o'clock.

Athens Presbyterian Abbott Y. Wilcox A. Y. Wilcox Bible School

Central Ave MF Church Service Schedule

Ira P. Day serves as minister at Central Ave MF Church with Sunday School at 9 15 a.m. Worship and sermon at 4 15 p.m. Junior League at 5 38 p.m. Senior League at 6 p.m. Berrinon at 7 o'clock.

Central Ave. M Ira P. Day A. 8. Pickering Berrinon

No Man Can Serve Two Masters Sermon Text

The lesson stresses the fatherhood of God as the core of faith and life. It argues that trusting in divine Providence underpins moral values and hope, contrasting God’s care with human anxiety. Jesus grounds belief in God’s love, urging seekers to prioritize the kingdom and righteousness.

Solomon WM. K. Gilroy D. DB Congregationalist God Jesus Jesus Taugh God the Father

Prayer Services Schedule This Week

Prayer services are held Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock and a cottage prayer meeting Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock.

Sunday School and Sermon at Clarks Chapel M E Church

Mrs Nellie Phillips serves as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday School begins at 1 30 and the sermon by the minister follows at 2 30 at Clarks Chapel M E Church.

Clarks Chapel M. EF Ira P. Day Nellie Phillips

Mt Zion Baptist Church Bible School Starts at 9 30

Mrs Nellie Pettiford is church organist and Mrs Angie Cooper leads the Bible School at 9 30 with Gwendolyn Lynch on piano in the Mt Zion Baptist Church schedule.

MT. Zion Baptist Church Nellie Pettiford Angie Cooper Bible School Gwendolyn, Lynch

Worship and Sermon Schedule at Local Church

Worship and sermon at 10 45 with topic How To Face the Present Hour. B Y P U meets at 6 30 on Forces That Are Making the World Better. Bible verses Matt 13 1 9. Mrs Blanch Russell president and Mary Louise Pettiford pianist. Worship at 7 45 with sermon The Mistake of Leaving God Out.

Blanch Russell Mary Louise Pettiford

Georgia Congressman Adamson Critical With Pneumonia

William C. Adamson long time Georgia congressman and former U S customs judge is critically ill with lobar pneumonia at Presbyterian Hospital New York City.

New York U.P William C. Adamson Georgia U. S. Customs Court

Shade Boy Taken to Columbus Hospital

Shade, Jan. 4. Walter Smith, son of Mr and Mrs S J Smith, has been suffering for three weeks with an infection in the hip joint and was taken to Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus, for treatment. Dr B R Goldsberry of Athens attended him and took an X-ray of the hip.

Shade Walter Smith J. Smith Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus B. R. Goldsberry Athens

Anthony Schneider Dies of Influenza in Gallipolis

Anthony Schneider 45 of Lancaster manager of Keeners Sand and Gravel at Kerr Station died here yesterday from influenza. His wife survives.

Gallipolis Anthony Schneider Lancaster Keeners Sand and Gravel Company Kerr Station

Radio South America 1929 Program Highlights and Guests

Radio South America opens Friday at 7 15 p m with a discussion on Argentina as the melting pot of South America hosted by Dr Case and Prof 1 Tk from the University department in Cincinnati The National Automobile event marks Hudson Essex first radio premiere of 1929 from WJZ 10 to 10 30 p m Blue network WLW Cincinnati carries the program Jerome Kern composer will join to discuss and present portions of operas Lamplight and selections from Show Boat in a live appearance and supervision of the program

South America Cincinnati America Co. Case The University of Theots Argentina Case Will Cheek National Automobile Hudson-Essex WJZ WLW Jerome Kern

Best Radio Features 8:30 Musical Comedy Songs

Radio schedule notes musical variety segments and concert hour on NBC and WJZ. Listings show Armstrong program and NBC network material with varied musical features and comedy songs for the evening lineup.

Armstrong Concert Bureau NBC Vm United T Ra Co

Evening radio schedule with varied performances

The page lists a Florida citrus program at 5 00 and a dinner music segment at 6 00 from Waldorf As. Evening features include Happy Wonder Bakers at 7 00 Boys at 7 30 Civie Concert Orchestra at 8 00 An Evening in Paris at 9 00 and Howard corrections followed by transit at 9 30.

Waldorf Happy Wonder Bakers H Boys Civie Concert Orchestra Paris Howard

Byrd Names Gould as Byrd’s Second in Command

Commander Richard E. Byrd appointed Larry Gould as second in command of the Antarctic expedition. Gould, a geologist and geographer, succeeds Richard Brophy who remains in New Zealand as Byrd’s chief aide.

Antarctic Richard E. Byrd Larry Gould Gould Richard Brophy Byrd Brophy New Zealand

Radio Schedule Highlights From 1930s Stations

A list of radio program times and ensembles including National Broadcasting and Concert Bureau, Hotel St. Regis Orchestra, Wilsons Novelty Orchestra, Dixies Circus, Longine time signals, and WLW WLW Cincinnati and New York programs with multiple orchestras and weather updates noted throughout the day.

National Broadcasting and Concert Bureau Hotel St. Regis Orchestra WIZ New York Wilsons Novelty Orchestra Landt Longine Dixie’s. Circus Wrigie View Fifth Ave. Knights

OSU President Rightmire Rejoins Desk After Illness

Dr. George W. Rightmire, president of Ohio State University, returned to work at his desk in Columbus after a prolonged illness. He had been seriously ill and at one point there were fears he might not recover.

Columbus George W. Rightmire Ohio State University Rightmire

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Ata Pomeroy Heath Methodist Episcopal Church Middleport C. H. Eichinger Church OF Christ Middleport Fred I. Gardner Bradbury Pomeroy Church Damon D. Watkins Syracuse M. E. Church L. O. Lineberger William M. Church School Esn Siete Ono Ighamon Clouster Christian Science Church South Court Street First Methodist Episcopal Church Amesville Presbyterian Church Church OF God Christian Church West State and Congress Sts M. E. Chatley Mother Gray Matt Aviaton’s Big Three Wright, Ford, Lindbergh Washington Aviation Adamson Shade Boy Columbus Hospital Southern Ohio Electric Company Nelsonville SETAC Lydia E Eva Wood Howes Lydia Bk. Pinkham Eit Rt EL RADIO Best Radio WEAF Tea Time Trio Henry Theis Weather Jack Little Abc's Dixie Circus Interwoven Stockings Armstrong Quakers Wrigley Views Philco Tates Newark Sam Watkins Slumber Music Gondolyrics HILL Hill’s Washington D. H Joseph Ambrose Murray Ambrose Bloomingburg Ohio J. Cal. Weils Dept. 36 Baltimore Burns West Union Hocking Valley Moler Auto Sales&, C. V. Strawn Athens Home Télephonee Bettie Shop Cornwell Jewelry Wheaton Hardware Co Gee's Cash Shoe Lion Security Savings Baik Bank of Athens N. B Athens National Bank Southern Ohio Eleetig C. V. Strawn N. Court St Wheaton Yours For Home Telephone Company Voss Southern Ohio Electric the Security Savings ‘Bank Rees Athens National Bank Safe Investments Beasley Milling
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