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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1931

Page

7

First Methodist Church Athens Weekly Schedule

Pastor lineups Rev. Charles M. Coulter and Rev. Artie H L Krussell lead services. Sunday School plus Student Class with Dr. Matherny and Mr Coulter. communion meditation on sacramental belief. Evening services feature Hon James White speaker at uni church event.

First Methodist Church Charles M. Coulter Artie HL. Krussell Lenora V. Saylor W. A. Matheny Coulter Mr. Coulter Mercy Methodist Robert Whitter A. C. Gubitz Churches of Athens James White

What’s in fashion sheer wool in 1931 spring

Fashion notes on sheer wool fabrics light and thin offering warmth and elegance. Wool crepe and airy weaves lead spring dresses that resemble silk, with jacket costumes, plaid blouses, and accessories to match outerwear color schemes. Copyright 1931 Amos Parrish. Tomorrow: Amos Parrish writes of fashions for forty.

Jersey Amos Parrish

Christian Science Church Service and Schedule

The Christian Science Church at 15 South Congress Street announces life themed services. Golden Text is Matthew 19 17 and responsive reading Luke 10 21 28. Sunday School 9 30 a mSunday service 10 45 a m and Wednesday meeting 7 30 p m. Reading room open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 to 4 p m.

Christian Science Church South Congress Street

Union and Salvation Army Church Notices

Abbott Y Wilcox presides at ATUENS Presbyterian with Miss Ruby Hankey leading prayer discussion and a 10 30 service featuring Lord's Supper. Salvation Army hosts weekly meetings with prayers, street services, Bible study, and corps cadets class through Friday.

Atuens Presbyterian Church Abbott Y. Wilcox Ruby Hankey Hankey Shelley Lansing Giauque Bing Wilcox Westminster Fellowship Norman Lefier Leffler Olive Carpenter Society of Christian Endeavor Miss Hankey Westminster Europe 1St Methodist Church James A. White Columbus

Church Services Planned at Athens Church

The Church of Christ at No. 4 Stimson Avenue lists Bible Study at 6:30 and Worship with the Lord’s Supper at 10:30, inviting parishioners in Athens.

Church OF Christ Stimson Avenue Athens CH

Sermon at Lutheran Church on Morals Weighing Our Acts

Arthur H. Kuhlman presides at the Lutheran Church service on State and Carpenter Streets with an Episcopal Chapel note. Sermon topic focused on moral weighing and personal conduct.

Lutheran Church State Carpenter Streets Episcopal Arthur H. Kuhlman Dent Forum Vine Morente

Wesleyan Mission Schedule Led by E C Kenney

Pastor E C Kenney and Neva Cross lead Wesleyan Mission with Sunday School at 2:00 PM Praise service at 3:00 PM Evangelistic 7:00 PM and week night prayer meetings on Tuesday and Friday at 7:00 PM.

Pratt Esnet Wesleyan Mission E. C

Church Revival Opens With Evangelist Jan 20

The Church of the Nazarene on West Union Street hosts revival services starting Tuesday January 20 led by evangelist Rev Lawrence Reed. Sunday schedule includes Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 and evening service at 7 00 with a Young People service at 6 15. Rev Patterson to preach Sunday.

Church OF the Nazarene West Union Street H. Lawrence McDaniels Patterson Lawrence Reed

Central Ave M E Church Sunday Schedule

Ward Radford, pastor, leads Sunday School and morning worship at 9 15 a m. Epworth League at 6 00 p m. Special Evangelistic service at 7 00 p m with Pmusic by Letart Male Quartet.

Central Ave M. E. Church Radford Epworth League Letart

Clarks Chapel Sunday Services Scheduled

Clarks Chapel will hold Sunday School at 1 30 p m followed by preaching, outlining the day’s worship program.

Clarks Chapel

Athens churches unite for Sunday evening service

A union service organized by the W C T U will be held Sunday evening at the First Methodist Church in Athens. Hon. James White will speak, recalling his leadership of the prohibition forces in Ohio when the law was adopted.

Athens W.C.T.U James White Ohio

Zion Baptist Church Services and Activities Schedule

Zion Baptist Church on Carpenter and Congress Streets presents Bible School at 9 30 with topic The Message of John The Baptist Mrs Nellie Pettiford superintendent Worship and union at 10 43 with topic But Ye Shall Be My Witnesses Y P A meets at 6 30 p m topic My Idea of What a Young Woman Ought To Be Prov 31 10 31 Worship and sermon at 7 30 p m topic Helps To Right Living Wednesday service at 7 30 p m

MY. Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress Streets B. R. Smith Bible School John the Baptist Nellie Pettiford

Church of God Revival Services Planned on Hocking Street

Calvary pastor Calvin B Hanes leads a full day at the Church of God on Hocking Street with 10 40 am song service and 11 am sermons on Progress of the Kingdoms. Evening youth program at 6 pm followed by 7 pm song service and 7 30 pm sermon on Fine Needlework with Rev Harry Calentine preaching Friday and Saturday revival services.

Church OF God

Evangelist Rev Charles Hill Services Listed

Free Methodist Church announces Evangelist Rev Charles Hill schedule with Sunday School at 9 a m preaching at 10 a m and prayer and praise services at 7 a m on both Sunday and Thursday mornings with a Thursday session.

Free Methodist Church Charles Hill

Revival meeting at Red Town Free Methodist Church

Prayer and praise service at 10 a.m. and revival starts Sunday evening at 7 15 p.m. every evening thereafter. The event aims to foster spiritual renewal with ongoing nightly sessions.

Red Town Free Methodist

First Christian Church Holds Bible School and Vote

The First Christian Church schedules Bible School at 9 15 with R Richey as superintendent and 10 15 morning worship led by Professor Houf. A membership vote follows on calling Reverend Reed J Downs of Akron to the church pastorate, with youth meeting at 6 pm and mid week prayer on Wednesday at 7 pm.

First Christian Church Bible School PF. R. Richey Houf Reed J. Downs Akron Young People’s Meeting

Amesville Presbyterian Church Service Announcement

Athens Presbytery Amesville and New England ancrey M inn Minister mesville Amesville Atbyterian Church Church School at 9 30 a m Superintendent Mr C O Gibson Primary partment Miss Esther Wilson Morning worship at 10 30 a m conducted by spe pastor No evening service in this area.

Athens Presbytery Amesville New England Ancrey M. Inn Mesville Atbyterian Church C. O. Gibson Esther Wilson Spe

New England Presbyterian Sunday School Schedule

Rev. Andrew M. Taylor leads the Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Superintendent Mr Olive Bryson oversees. No preaching service this Sunday.

NEW England Presbyterian Andrew M. Taylor Olive Bryson

Church of the Good Shepherd Epiphany Service Schedule

Third line from the regular bulletin notes the Second Sunday after Epiphany. Church School meets at 9 15 a m and Holy Communion with sermon at 10 30 a m. C M Lever will be the celebrant at this service.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Carpenter Sts C. M Lever

Pomeroy Churches Bethany Methodist Proscolar Tennell Minister

Pomeroy Bethany Methodist Church at Mulberry Avenue schedules January Sunday with School at 10:30 a.m. and worship service at 10:30 led by Rev. E I Klotz including communion. Evening service at 7 with male quartet and sermon by Rev. Klotz. Second quarterly conference after evening service in the Church School room. Choir meets Wednesday at 7.00 p.m.

Pomeroy Churches Bethany Methopist Glenn L. Tennell Mulberry Avenue Pomeroy Benjamin Menteios E. I. Kioiz E. I. Klotz

Forest Bun M. Be Church Service Notice

Forest Bun M. Be Church schedules Church School at 1:00 p.m. with Vernon Nease as superintendent. A service of worship and communion follows at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. E. I. Kicetz will preach.

Forest Bun M. BE Vernon Nease E. I. Kicetz

Church notices from Rutland and Middleport

Rutland AME Le church asks for support and invites worship with Rev J A Walden preaching and communion. Middleport Asbury A M E Church schedules Sunday School and a 7 30 pm sermon with a second quarterly meeting and a Valentine party and announces a Feb 16 fund drive to raise 4000 dollars for church costs.

Middleport Asbury A.M.E J. A. Walden

First Baptist Church Schedule in Middleport

Morning combined service at Bunens School 9 15 a m with worship to follow sermon The True Life Junior BYPU 230 p m Intermediate BYPU 600 p m Senior BYPU 615 p m Evening service 700 p m sermon The Cries of Refuge Prayer meeting Wednesday 700 p m Delaying special meetings until health conditions improve.

First Baptist Church Middleport F. C. Kreager Bunens School

Heath Methodist Episcopal Church Schedule

Heath Methodist Episcopal Church in Middleport Ohio lists Sunday School at 9 15 a m with I E Miller superintendent Morning worship at 10 30 a m with the sermon The Call To Begin the Day Epworth League at 6 00 p m Evening service at 7 00 p m Jesus and the Economic Problem Mid week service at 7 00 p m Thursday choir practice February is Work and Pray month for all church members

Heath Methodist Episcopal Co H. Eichinger Middleport Ohio I. E. Miller Epworth League Buabject Jesus

Church notices announce Gardner sermon topics

The Church of Christ lists Pastor Fred J. Gardner leading 9:15 Bible School and the 10:20 morning worship with the sermon “Victory Through Defeat.” An evening evangelistic service at 7:00 features “Freedom Through Truth.” Wednesday prayer and study hour also at 7:00.

Church OF Christ Middleport Fred J. Gardner

Nelsonville First Methodist Episco church services and activities

Herman A Sayre leads Nelsonville First Methodist Episcopal with 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 morning worship Does it Pay Anthem by Senior Choir Epworth League 6 p m Donald Campbell president missions talk. Evening worship 7 Grace of Appreciation Special music Prayer service 7 Wednesday Choir 7 Friday Prof Chas FE Poston director

Nelsonville First Methodist Episcopal Herman A. Sayre B. F. Allen Epworth League Donald Campbell Missionary Society Chas. FE. Poston

Pilgrim Holiness Church Services under D C Shearer

D C Shearer and wife pastors the Pilgrim Holiness Church with Sunday School at 9 30 am and a morning communion service at 10 30 am titled Communion a Beacon Pointing Back to the Cross and Forward to the Crown The Young People service is at 6 pm led by Mrs Alma Shearer Evangelistic service follows at 7 pm with Why Did Christ Ascend to Heaven Special singing morning and evening Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 pm Ladies Missionary Prayer Band Thursday 1 30 Cottage Prayer Friday 7 pm

Pilgrim Holiness Church D. C

First Church services schedule and sermons

First Church of Christ announces 9 30 a m Bible School led by Roy Barron and 10 30 a m Communion and worship with the sermon Thy Kingdom Come. Evening service at 7 00 features The Third Most Interesting Thing In the World. Wednesday 7 00 p m Prayer Service continues a series on Interesting Things.

First Church OF Christ Chas. K. Grammer Roy Barron Prague

Nelsonville Wiley Chapel A M E schedule

Rev M H Johnston pastor leads class at 10 a m with preaching at 10 45 a m Mrs Bessie Methenia preaches at 7 p m Young Men's Quartet to sing Quarterly conference set for Feb 11 Official Board meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month

Nelsonville Wiley Chapel A.mle M. HH. Johnston Bessie Methenia

Rendville A M E Church Service Schedule

Rev. M. H. Johnston presides with class meeting and Sunday School. Weekly prayer meeting, choir practice, and preaching times are listed for the second and fourth Sundays at 1 pm and 7 pm, with additional services on other days.

Rendville A.M.E M. H. Johnston

Burr Oak Church News Service Schedule

A. W. Corwin, pastor, announces services at Buchtel Ohio. Bible School 10 a m. Morning sermon 11 a m. Evening services with song service at 7 p m and sermon at 7 15 p m.

Burr Oak Church News A. W. Corwin Buchtel Ohio

South Canaan Baptist Church Service Schedule

Cunningham pastor Cc Reynolds Sunday School superintendent Bible School at 9:30 morning worship at 10:30 services listed in the church notice with names and times.

South Canaan Baptist M Cunningham Cc. H. Reynolds

Church Services and Sunday School Schedule

GUYSVILLE STEWART CHURCH METHODIST EPISCOPAL Linton Mattox pastor preaching at Guysville 9 30 a m Sunday School 16 30 a m P G Chapman superintendent Midweek service Wednesday 7 30 p m Election of Sunday School officers Sunday morning January 25 Stewart Church preaching 10 30 a m Sunday School 9 30 a m 8 J Biddison superintendent New England Church preaching 2 30 p m Sunday School 1 30 p m Velma Williams superintendent Canaanville Church preaching 7 30 p m Members of the official board to be present for meeting after preaching service.

Guysville-Stewart Church Methodist Episcopal Linton Mattox Guysvile Church G. Chapman Stewart Church J. Biddison New England Church Velma Williams Canaanville

Worship Services Schedule For Local Churches

Bethel M E Church led by Pastor J W Barnes holds Bible School at 9 45 with Hallie Gordon as superintendent and a 10 45 sermon. Lawrence Chapel M E Church with Pastor J W Barnes offers Bible School at 1 30 pm and sermon at 2 30 pm with L T Runion as superintendent. Tuppers Plains M E Church under Pastor J W Barnes provides Bible School at 10 am with Fred Cole as superintendent and a 7 pm sermon.

McArthur Churches Schedule in Vinton County

The Church of Christ in McArthur led by Rev. B. H. Morris lists Bible School at 9:30 a.m. Mission Band at 2:00 p.m. Epworth League at 6:15 p.m. Local services and programs are announced for the day.

McArthur M. bk Church Service Schedule

The Rev W W Weiser leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 10 30 a m Epworth League 6 15 p m Evening worship 7 p m Mid week service 7 00 p m Choir practice Wednesday 8 00 p m Church classes Wednesday after school Church night Thursday January 22 6 00 p m to 9 00 p m

McArthur Presbyterian Church Service Times

The Rev. Albert J. Wilson, pastor, schedules Sunday School at 3 36 a m and preaching service at 7 09 p m.

Hamden Presbyterian Church Services Noted

The Rev. Albert 3. Wilson will lead Burnay School at 9:00 a.m. Communion service follows at 10:00 a.m. at Hamden Presbyterian Church.

Hamden Presbyterian Church Albert 3. Wilson Burnay School

Local Church Notice Invites Sunday School and Prayer Meeting

The Rev. Frederick Brown presents Sunday School at 10:00 a m with Elmer McKibben as superintendent A prayer meeting led by a Webb and person named Robert follows.

Hamden M. E. Church Service Schedule

The Rev Frederick Brown is pastor with Sunday School at 9 15 a m led by E W Martindill superintendent Worship and sermon at 10 15 a m Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 Epworth League also meets Wednesday evening at 7 45 and is listed for church activities.

Hamden M. FE Frederick Brown

Schedule for St Sylvester Church Zaleski Masses

Mass times set at St Sylvester Church Zaleski for 9 00 a m on the second and fourth Sundays each month and on a fifth Sunday if present at the rectory until further notice.

Sylvester's Church Zaleski

New Plymouth Presbyterian Regular Services Begin

The Rev. L. B. Wissinger presides as pastor with regular preaching on the second and fourth Sundays each month.

Vinton County Parish Services Schedule

The Rev. P. A. Harlan preaches at Locust Grove Mt Pleasant New Plymouth Starr Center Chapel Pundey School at 9:30 a. m. Preaching 10:30 Ebenezer Gundey School 1:30 p. m. Preaching 2:30 Asbury Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Preaching 10:30 p. m.

Vinton County P. A. Harlan Locust Grove Mt. Pleasant New Plymouth Starr Center Chapel Pundey Ebenezer Gundey Asbury

Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints at Wales Mill

Church notices outline Sunday School times from April to December at 9:30 a m and December to April at 10:00 a m Sacrament service held first Sunday each month at 10:30 a m Preaching on second and fourth Sundays at 10:30 a m Prayer service on third Sunday at 10:30 a m Co B Wells is superintendent and branch president Cc B Wells listed as branch president

Reorganized Church OF Latter Day Saints Wales Mill Ohio Co. B. Wells Cc. B. Wells

Parish Pastors Lead Sunday Services At Local Churches

Albany M EF Parish E Dean of Albany Church leads Sunday School at 9 15 with EF H Lasch superintendent preaching at 7 30 Harrisonville Church offers Sunday School at 9 30 Homer Lee oversees church service at 10 A joint service at Town House Church School at 1 30 followed by Floyd Fought supervising church service at 2 30.

Albany M. EF E. Dean Albany Church EF. H. Lasch Harrisonville Homer Lee Town House Floyd Fought

Logan Churches Presbyterian Service Schedule

The Logan Churches Presbyterian lists a Sunday schedule with 1:00 am worship and 10:15 am morning worship on the theme Needs Precious Promises for a Time of Need. Evening service features the subject allens Supreme Ambition and a splendid choir performance.

Logan Churches Presbyterian Harry Smith Allens

Nose Out of Joint Sparks Grandmother Reproof

Junior endures a sharp rebuke from his grandmother for waking the new baby. The moment exposes family tensions as the child misreads the rebuke and quips about his own nose being out of joint. The scene foreshadows lingering effects of the kidnapping incident on his feelings toward the baby.

Graham Junior Granzie Grace Draper

Pastor F L Woodworth Leads Sunday Services

Sunday routine includes 9:00 a m Sunday School 10:30 a m Worship 6:00 p m Epworth League 7:00 p m Evening services The Sunday School orchestra led by Mr White and the Epworth League with a new corps of officers are delivering fine service as the year opens A new chorus will soon appear

First Methodist Episcopal F. L. Woodworth Epworth League White

St Matthew Lutheran Sunday Schedule and Hymn Vote

The notice lists Sunday school at 0 00 led by Jacob A Keller superintendent morning worship at 10 00 with a sermon by the pastor and evening worship at 7 00. It asks if you have returned your Favorite Hymn vote.

ST. Matthew Lutheran Jacob A. Keller Rymn

Haydenville Church Notes Highlight Services and Speakers

Pastor G Nutter leads morning worship at 9 30 and 6 30 junior league. Evening service at 7 00 features Rev Nutter on Preparing for Christ. Prayer meetings Thursday 7 00 and cottage meeting at Mrs James Brown Tuesday. Rev Turkington of Philadelphia speaks Friday on Christ As Our King.

Haydenville G. ©. Nutter Worth Nutter Christ James Brown Turkington Philadelphia King

Athens pupils hear School of the Air program on WLW

A special second grade program from East Ride School aired 2 46 to 4 00 on WLW School of the Air. Miss Loulan Steele coordinated readings such as My Twin Puppies and A Quick Running Squash.

Hear Athens School of Air East Ride Orlock WLW Loulan Steele Ume Pourta Africa Walter Porter Germany W. B. McConnell School of the Air McConnell Texas sSwitzerland Ellen Shannon Jessie Smart

Tragic Train Collision Claims Woman and Two Children

An unidentified woman and two children were killed in Charleston when struck by a Chesapeake and Ohio train. Preliminary inquiry suggests the woman may be Mrs. James Burgess, 85, of Charleston, among the deceased.

Charleston W. Va U.P

Rockhridge Advent Christian Services Schedule

Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Morning worship at 10 00 a m. Local workers assembly at 7 00 p m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 00 p m.

Rockhridge Advent Christian 930

Devoe Trial Opens as Miss Bow Theft Case Garners Courtroom Interest

Los Angeles on January 16. A crowded courtroom watches George L. Armstrong testify about 144 missing cancelled checks tied to Miss Bow as Daisy Devoe defends herself against theft charges. District Attorney Puron Fitts presses to hear Armstrong before closing the state's case.

Los Angeles U.P Devoe George L. Armstrong Puron Fitts Daisy Devoe Miss Bow Dave Clark Armstrong Miss Devoe Nathan Q. Freedman

Armstrong's recital shocks court in early testimony

Rex Bell and Mise Bow's asserted boyfriend were the only Raw forces members in court as Armstrong gave an early testimony that surprised spectators.

Armstrong Rex Bell Serew Cowboy Mise Bow Raw Forces

Infant Son Buried in Marshfield This Afternoon

A correction clarifies that the infant son of Mr and Mrs Delbert Jones was buried in Marshfield this afternoon, not the child of Mr and Mrs Gelbert Youngs as previously reported in The Messenger.

New Marshfield Jan Fae Delbert Jones Marshfield Gelbert Youngs

Stars Say For Saturday January 17 Horoscope

Genevieve Kemble outlines a day influenced by Saturn and Luna with potential air born obstacles and delays. Financials face strain while contracts renewals require care. personal affairs demand discretion amid possible abrupt changes and unsettled domestic relations. A restless, energetic child born today stands to be hardworking.

Rge the Stars Genevilve Kemble Saturn Luna

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