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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1957

Page

9

Everyday Religion From Fights To Favors

A Miami Herald city editor aids a hospital blood drive after a Jewess? No, after a hospital call reveals a donor response of 250 offers. The piece contrasts human fighting spirit with charitable acts sparked by a biblical example, urging universal brotherhood through sharing blood and kindness.

Jack London America Hungary Boston Timothy J. Sullivan Miami Herald Rudy Kovarik Herald Sullivan Walter Winchell Kovarik Omaha Miami Winchell Palestine

Church Schedule with Sermons and Activities

Sunday services include morning prayer at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with a sermon. Church school for Grades 1-12 at 9:15 a.m. Nursery and kindergarten at 10:30 a.m. Canterbury supper at 10:30 a.m. Discussion at 5 p.m. Monday Troop 54 meets at 7 p.m. Parish dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Thursday Holy Communion at 7:15 a.m. Choir rehearsal at 6:45 p.m. Phil Porter Jr. is pastor.

Phil Porter, Jr

Church Events Schedule With Minister Joe B. Maffett

Friday features university students at 8 p.m. and 1015 p.m. Saturday hosts organ revenue at 5 15 p.m. Sunday includes Bible school at 9 15 a.m. Morning worship at 10 15 a.m. Nursery care provided. CYF at 6 p.m. Vespers at parsonage 6 15 p.m. Monday Young people’s choir at 8 p.m. Boy Scouts 7 30 p.m. Methodist group 7 30 p.m. Tuesday Girl Scouts and Young Matron group with husbands at 8 p.m. Wednesday Senior choir 6 30 p.m. Committee meetings 7 p.m. Thursday Junior chorus 6 30 p.m. minister Joe B Maffett.

Young People Joe B. Maffett

Weekly church and student group schedule

Sunday events include church services junior church children’s choir Westminster fellowship evening vespers IYF and Sr Hi MYF at specified homes and locations. Weekday activities cover Wesley Players Kappa Phi WSCS circles Wesley Choir Sig ma Theta Epsilon WF Popin sanctuary and project groups with social events and a silent auction.

Westminster House Lutheran Church Dona Chadwick Columbia Mary Jane Lee Lorene Wesley Players Christian Church Central Ave. Methodist Church Kappa Phi Carl Roberts Grosvenor WSCS Wesley Sigma Theta Epsilon Westminster WF Popin Sanctuary Trinity Roger Wiseman Wesley Choir

Sunday services listed for multiple Athens churches

Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:45 a.m. with Life as the lesson topic and Proverbs 16 22 as the Golden Text. Also evening and midweek services at Athens Pilgrim Holiness YPS and Free Methodist locations with prayer meetings and revivals led by Rev. R W Ives and Pastor John Grimes at Mt Carmel.

Athens Redtown MT. Carmel Fairview John Grimes

Airline Christian Church Service Times

The notice lists Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 30 a m communion at 10 30 a m and preaching at 7 30 p m for the Airline Christian church. It reflects a church event brief from a local page.

Revival speakers announced for Evansville church services

Evangelistic service at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with The Rev Ralph Dennis of Evansville Indiana as speaker on Sunday The Rev Clifford Corns of Clearwater Florida to speak Wednesday through Friday at 7 30 p m with Ralph Leach serving as supply pastor

Ralph Dennis Evansville Ind Clifford Corns Clearwater Fla Ralph Leach

Bethany Sunday School and Troy Preaching Schedules

Bethany holds Sunday school at 9 a.m and youth fellowship at 8 p.m with a prayer meeting at 8 p.m Thursday led by The Rev. Guy H. White. Troy lists a Sunday preaching service at 2 p.m.

Bethany Guy H. White Troy

Sunday Church School and Worship Schedule

The notice lists Sunday church school at 9 a.m for various ages and three worship sessions at 9 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. It also notes the board of trustees meeting at the church office at 7 30 p.m. On Monday Athens Presbytery meets at Westminster Foundation house at 10 a.m with representatives Ray Knudson and The Rev Roger M Rice Jr.

Roger M. Rice, Jr

Sunday Mass Schedule and Parish Priest

Daily masses at 7:15 and 7:45 a.m. Sunday masses at 7:30 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Confession from 3 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Fr. Jan B. Kish serves as pastor.

Jan B. Kish

Browns mark 44th wedding anniversary at Hollister

Mr. and Mrs. James Brown Sr celebrated their 44th anniversary during the holiday season. They are long time EUB Church members with 44 and 50 years of service. Visiting relatives included sons James of Lancaster and Lucy Shoemaker of Springfield.

Hollister James Brown EUB Church Brown James Lancaster Hubert Lucy) Shoemaker Springfield

Weekend Visitors Gather at Harland Williams Home

Weekend visitors included Nancy Lubonia and her family from Oak Hill West Virginia along with numerous Williams relatives such as Harland and Carl Williams and others. Reece Thompson household members also hosted guests including Rev Sam Braglin of Shawnee David Thompson and families from Harpster Carroll and Congress Run.

Harland Wiliams Nancy Lubonia Sam Lubonia Oak Hill W. Va Lawrence Brooks Lewis Slater Jimmy Dallas Williams Andrew Williams Carl Ernest Williams Goldie Showborn Pauline Norton Eldon McCombs Frank McClelland Patricia Fleming Jimmy Roberts Reece Thompson Sam Braglin Shawnee David Thompson Harpster Thomas Aberts Carroll Lee Dearing Brenda Buchtel Congress Run Elena Green Oak Hill, W. Va Leona Thompson

First Baptist Church activity schedule and address

At 6 East States, First Baptist Church lists study sessions and worship times. Wednesday activities include 9 30 AM training 6 30 PM worship 10 45 AM to 7 45 PM prayer and study and 1 30 PM department for every age led by Pastor Chas E Magruder.

Chas. E. Magruder

Plains Latter Day Saints Church Schedule

The Plains church announces Sunday services with church school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m and preaching at 7 30 p m Elder Caldwell will speak and Ralph V Brown serves as pastor.

the Plains Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints Caldwell Ralph V. Brown

Church Services Schedule Announced by Rev. Carl L. Wooten

The schedule lists morning worship and sermon at 10 30 a m Junior church at 10 30 a m a young people's service at 6 45 p m an evening service at 7 30 p m Wednesday midweek service at 7 30 p m Thursday senior choir rehearsal at 7 p m and Saturday intercession hour at 6 30 p m The Rev Carl L Wooten is the pastor.

Carl L. Wooten Athens

Church Schedule The Rev Harold R Sturm Leads Services

The listing shows weekly religious activities with choir practice at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer service and Bible study at 7 p m Thursday fellowship supper at 6 p m Reverend Harold R Sturm is the pastor indicating the church leadership and event times for the week.

Harold R. Sturm

Wayne Porter Evangelist Leads Local Bible Study Schedule

Sunday services include Bible study at 9 45 a m worship at 10 30 a m and evening 7 30 p m A Wednesday midweek Bible study also at 7 30 p m Wayne Porter is listed as evangelist for the event.

Wayne Porter

Kilvert Church of God Service Times

Sunday school at 9 30 a m Prayer meeting Friday at 7 30 p m Preaching by Mrs M L Kimrey Athens

Kilvert Church OF God M. L. Kimmey Athens

South Canaan Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship service at 11 a m. Wednesday features family night prayer Bible study and Young People activities. Thursday offers Young People and choir practice.

South Canaan Baptist Sunday School

Graham's Chapel Bible Christian Services

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Evening preaching at 7 30 p.m. The Rev. Lawrence Souders serves as pastor.

Graham’s Chapel Bible Christian Lawrence Souders

Sunday church schedule with Rev George Halburt pastor

Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Rev George Halburt serves as pastor.

George Halburt

Central Ave Methodist Weekly Schedule and Guest Preacher

Sunday services include church school at 9 30 a m and divine worship at 10 30 a m with guest preacher Dr J Otis Young Administrative Assistant to Bishop Hazen G Werner and president of the Ohio Council of Churches Family share a dish supper and talent program 5 7 p m Mon Scout Troop 51 basement 7 30 p m Official Board sanctuary 7 30 p m Wed Brownies 3 30 p m Mid week prayer 7 30 p m Thu Brownies 3 30 p m Choir rehearsal 7 30 p m The Rev C Melvin Alkire pastor.

Central Ave J. Otis Young Hazen G. Werner Ohio Council of Churches Boy Scout Troop 51 First Methodist Church Official Board Melvin Alkire

Albany Methodist charges schedule weekly meetings

Albany Methodist and Pearl Chapel list weekly church activities. Albany group holds worship at 11 a.m. and church school at 9:40 a.m. Pearl Chapel serves worship at 10 a.m. Temple follows 9:15 a.m. church school. Snowville offers church school at 10 a.m and worship at 11 a.m led by The Rev. Richard E. Jarvis.

Albany Methodist Albany Boy Scouts WSCS Pearl Chapel Snowville Richard E. Jarvis

Schedule for church services and guest speaker

The calendar lists a ship event at 10 30 a.m. followed by Youth service at 7 p.m. Preaching at 7 30 p.m. with guest speaker the Rev B H Pugh. Wednesday features a prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m led by pastor Rev Roy E Deeter.

B. H. Pugh Roy E. Deeter

Sunday Services and Pastor Rev Roy E Deeter

Sunday school at 9 a.m. Worship at 10 a.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m. The Rev Roy E Deeter serves as pastor.

Roy E. Deeter

Sunday Evening Service At Local Church

The Rev. Duane Saylor will lead the 7:30 p.m. service at the church with prayers and hymns.

Worship Schedule and Pastor Rev Charles Magruder

The church holds morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening service at 6 30 p m with a 7 45 p m Wednesday prayer and Bible study led by Pastor Rev Charles Magruder.

Charles Magruder

Church Services Schedules For Amesville New England Carthage

Sunday school times are listed for Amesville 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. youth fellowship at 7 p.m. New England holds Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. worship at 10 15 a.m. Carthage lists a Sunday worship at 2 30 p.m led by Larry Thornton student pastor.

Amesville New England Carthage Larry Thornton

Sunday Schedule at Local Church Highlighted by Sermon and Prayer

The Rev. Bertine Farley serves as pastor with Sunday school from 2 to 3 p.m. and preaching at 4 p.m. Prayer meeting occurs Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. A special prayer service is set for Saturday at 7 30 p.m.

Bertine Farley

Church Service and Study Times In Area Parishes

In Coolville and De Caturr areas church offerings include Sunday church school at 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. and worship at 7:30 p.m. Bible study and choir practice are scheduled during the week. The Rev. Aaron Cunningham serves as pastor.

Coolville Decatur Hockingport Little Hocking Aaron Cunningham

New Marshfield church schedule and pastor

Sunday services and midweek prayer times listed for New Marshfield Union Bates and Pleasanton. The Rev Carroll Chesser is named as pastor. This brief notice lists worship and church school times for each congregation and notes midweek prayer meetings.

New Marshfield UNION BATES Pleasanton Carroll Chesser

Wesleyan Methodist Church Service Schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 a m devotion 10 45 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m Mid week prayer meeting and Bible study at 7 p m Chair 8 p m Rev Ira Shanafelt is the minister

FIRST Wesleyan Methodist Ira Shanafelt

Sabbath Services Announced by Local Church

Sabbath school begins at 9 30 a m led by Supt Mrs F Hooper with worship service at 11 a m preached by Local elder John Davidson.

F. Hooper John Davidson

Sunday Worship Services and Prayer Meeting Schedule

The notice lists worship at 10:30 a.m. and a prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with services at NYPS and Ape Church, indicating a community religious calendar. No further details are provided about locations beyond the mentioned venues.

Alexander Presbyterian Congregation Schedule and Leader

The Alexander Presbyterian Church lists a morning communion service at 11 45 a m with a youth fellowship at 7 p m and a junior high class at 7 p m Monday features a pot luck supper at 6 p m followed by the annual congregational meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday hosts a junior choir at 7 p m Friday offers an adult choir at 7 30 p m The Rev Laurence Woodruff is the minister.

Alexander Presbyterian Laurence Woodruff

Church Service Schedule With Clergy Credits

Readings list worship at 11 a.m. and evening service at 7 30 p.m. Bible study Tuesday 7 30 p.m. Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 30 p.m. Parents and teachers organization Friday 8 p.m. The Rev Franklin Upthegrove pastor The Rev William Strickland assistant.

Parents and Teachers Organization Franklin Upthegrove William Strickland

Also Mentioned on This Page

St. Mary Magdalene Church Johnson Creek Wis Don D. Tullis Athens Area Church Services Church OF the Good Shepherd First Methodist Christian Science R. W. Ives Athens Free Methodist Christian Bethany Methodist Charge First Presbyterian ST. Paul’s Catholic First Baptist Church E. States Church OF the Nazarene Evangelical United Brethren Church OF Christ Faith Mission Federal Valley Duane Saylor First Baptist Amesville Presbyterian Parish Coolville Methodist Charge Seventh-Day Adventist the Plains Church OF the Nazarene Ape Church NYPS Christ Church For All All Dayne Book Psalms Psalms Isarah Matthew Mark Janes Athens and Athens County Ministers Association Washington Moore The Athens Machine Co Athens, Ohio the Bank of Athens National Banking Association Beckley's Buckeye Cafeteria N. Court S1 Charm House N. Court St Athens, O Helen Andrews the Cline Pharmacy Co Clyse’s Market Clyde Ivander Bowman's Dept. Store Chauncey, Ohio Brooks Shoe Co Nelsonville, Ohio Commonwealth Telephone Co Cornwell Car Rad Bakery Brown's Pure Oil Service S. Court St Buck Auto Supply Complete Tire Service Bales Oger Dean Automobile Service Don's Garage Jean Dupler Economy Cab Co Harris Furniture Store Your One Stop Outfitters Heft Automotive Service Carpenter St Henry's Texaco Chauncey Ohio Hillcrest Rest Home Mrs Harold KR. Kimes Houck & van Dyke, Ins Huffman Transportation Service G. H. Martin & Son Richland Ave W. Union Lamborn Darren Tom and Francis Fuller Milldeck's C. B. Nye Co Volkswagen Stimson and Palmer Neal Floral Products Onion, Ph Nichols Pure Oil the Plains Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co Quick Bardin Bros. Co., Inc. Lumber, Builders Royal McBee Corp McBee Gilbert Shannon Firestone Athens, Onie Stanley's Shoe Store Court St Steppe Stout Farm Supply Monte Davis Sunnybank Greenhouse Valley View Kay Barnbart Young's NS. Court MT. Zion
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