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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1941
Page
3
Athens area churches host speakers on world problems this week. Dr. E Herndon Hudson discusses Syrian medical missions at First Presbyterian. Rev W Scott Westerman speaks at First Methodist on Bolivia. Other talks cover totalitarianism and Christian attitudes. A Feast of Lights was postponed to Feb 2 at Good Shepherd Episcopal.
Morning worship at 10 15 Sunday at the First Christian Church with Rev I J Cahill preaching on Faith The choir sings the anthem Keep His Commandments by Mountford Dorothy McBride sings the soprano solo A trio Virginia Segale Alice Maccombs Emily Gleason performs The Lord Is My Shepherd by Smart
Wesleyan Methodist Church schedules Sunday services with 9 30 a m Sunday school and 10 30 a m sermon by Rev E C Kenney. Choir rehearsal at 5 45 p m led by Franklin Maerker. Evening sermon at 7 00 p m by Rev Kenney. Mid week prayer at 7 p m Wednesday and Friday prayer band at 2 00 p m. Children meet at 2 00 p m Saturday. WYPS and Bible study Friday 7 00 p m. A series from Jan 26 to Feb 9 led by Rev A L Vess with Rev Eugene Reiber assisting.
The 10:30 Morning Prayer service at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church will feature Robert Cook. Purrington from St. Pauls Logan and Roy Welke of Epiphany Nelsonville assist. Holy Communion at 8 am and Church School at 9:30 proceed as usual. Feast of Lights postponed to February 2 at 7:30 pm due to bronchial illness recovery.
Rev. Floyd Hondell announces the Church of the Nazarene weekly schedule. Services at 9 30 a m with Cecil Cox leading, 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m sermons, N Y P S gathering at 6 30 p m, and youth and adult prayer groups Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
The Athens Christian Science Church will read a Sunday lesson on Truth as the subject. The golden text from Psalms 119 proclaims truth and enduring commandments, with Bible citations from Samuel praising the Lord as rock fortress and deliverer, plus a Science and Health passage asserting Truth’s immutability.
The Church of God in Hocking Street outlines a full Sunday schedule led by John J. Bailey with 9 30 Sunday School and 10 30 morning worship. N W Jinks speaks on Fire of Life and evening Watchers of the Night while a youth debate questions if fanaticism destroys Christianity more than liberalism.
The Jacksonville Methodist Charge announces services led by Rev. Charles E. Palmer with 9 a.m. worship and 9:30 a.m. church school directed by Ira Conaway. A Thursday prayer service at 7 p.m. is led by George Luther. Verna Sayre directs Millfield Church School at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
The First Methodist Church of Rutland announces a vesper service at 4 p.m. with a theme Our Immortal Hymns and choral songs led by Mr. Co. O. Chapman. Church school begins 9 15 a.m. Bible Study is 7 30 p.m. Monday Epworth League meets 7 p.m. Sunday.
The Rev. Robert G. Purrington will celebrant and preach at Holy Communion in St. Pauls Episcopal Church Logan at 10 30 a m. Lenten plans include Ash Wednesday Feb 26 Holy Communion and mid week Thursday evening services during Lent.
The Chesterhill Methodist Charge reveals a Sunday program led by Rev. G. C. Nutter with services at Oakland Church 9 15 a m Chesterhill 11 a m and Amesville 7 30 p m Sunday School at Amesville 9 30 Chesterhill 9 45 Oakland 10 20 The Epworth League meets Chesterhill 6 30 p m led by Goldie Hoon and Marian Shook.
The Salvation Army outlines a week of meetings and services led by Major W. W. Hinshaw. Activities include Boy's Hobby Class, Bible class, street and indoor services, Sunday School, morning worship, YPS gathering, Cottage Prayer, Women's Home League, and clothing distribution at 9 a.m. Thursday.
The Central Ave Methodist Church will hold a 9 15 a m unified service with the theme The Task of the Church Evening worship at 730 p m led by Rev Stanley Jeffery explores The Christian Attitude Toward Totalitarianism concluding sermons on Christian Attitudes Toward Present Day Problems A prayer meeting led by Mrs Anna Edwards is 730 Wednesday The Reverend Jeffery will also conduct services Sunday at The Plains Church 1015 am and at Clarks Chapel 1115 am Sunday Feb 2 World Service Sunday will be observed in all churches of the charge
Morning worship at First Presbyterian Church will be led by Miss Margaret Flory of the Westminster Fellowship. Dr. E H Hudson of Ohio University health service will recount experiences from a Syrian medical mission. A 5 p m Fellowship Supper follows with a Worry Clinic vesper and musical and literary program.
The Rev H E Osborn releases the Pilgrim Church service plan for the coming week. Sunday 9 30 morning service directed by Supt Floyd Easler. Sermon at 10 30. Youths meet 6 45 with evangelistic service at 7 30 led by the pastor. Mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30. Ladies Prayer Band Thursday 2 at 21 First Street home of Mrs Margaret Jackson.
Ira Coffman 64 died suddenly of a heart attack at his Glouster R D 1 home Thursday night. He was found by his son Chester while listening to a radio. Survived by three daughters Velma Thompson Frieda and Glenna one son Chester L one sister and four brothers. Funeral Sunday at Beach Grove Church with burial in Beach Grove Cemetery.
Drury Drugs won two games in the Ladies League at Wolf's Alleys over Turner's Sales Room. Four Drury bowlers posted a new high single of 777 and fell short of a high three game total by seven pins. Maxine Johnston led with a 184 single and 494 three game total.
The Rev. Dr. John W. Danford of First Methodist Church will preach at 10 50 Sunday on The Staying Power of the Christian. Music includes Bach Adagio Guilmant Maestoso Rogers and Gadsby anthem. Wesley Foundation quartet sings I heard the Voice of Jesus Say. Senior League meets 7 tonight at 70 Morris Ave. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. University class 9 30 a.m. Fellowship Hour 5 6 p.m. Vesper service 6 p.m. Guest speaker from a Gal lis town church presents a travelogue Let s Visit Bolivia.
David Spencer will preach at the 10:45 Morning Prayer and sermon in Trinity Church McArthur. Lenten services include Wednesday evening services during Lent beginning Ash Wednesday February 26.
Glouster Pythian Sisters plan a benefit party at P. Hall on Saturday night in January to raise funds for their charitable activities. The event invites community members to attend to support the lodge.
Mrs. Peter Vasko age 80 mother of Miss Mary Vasko and John Vasko died Tuesday at a daughter Anna’s home in Cleveland where she resided. Funeral services were held in Cleveland and the body will be brought home on the six o'clock train this evening to John Vasko’s home in Jobs. Burial planned Monday at nine in Buchtel.
Glouster Catholic Ladies Study Club elected officers including President Mrs. Joseph Wolf Sr and first vice president Mrs. Anna Bailey. Reading London by Mrs. Eliza beth Chute was the program feature and lunch was served by hostesses Mrs. Covella and Mrs. Sam Kamento.
Mrs. Lowell Burnelle will be guest speaker at the B Y P U meeting at the First Baptist Church Sunday evening January 26 at 6 p m with the theme Patriotism Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ meets Friday at 7 30 at 16 Monroe Street with Mrs Iva Pedicord as co host ess Wednesday Contract Club enjoyed a dessert bridge at the home of Mrs Gail Wallace on Fairlawn Avenue with members listed and prizes awarded. Mr and Mrs L F Lauterman of Cincinnati visitors return home. Mrs G M Garnhart returns to Shelby after two week visit with Mr and Mrs J F Giller. Bernard Leach James Sweeney
Glouster officials approve NYA Sewing Center in Madison School Building. Sponsor's share runs 25 dollars monthly for six months covering supervisor salary and machine upkeep. Project to employ 30 to 40 girls aged 18 to 25, with local residency promises. Jessie Hill chosen supervisor. Joe Buhla named night policeman.
Emery Altman 95 a former Meigs County resident died January 16 1941 in Seattle WA He was born December 15 1845 near Sugar Run Pomeroy Ohio and lived in Minersville Ohio before moving to Seattle in 1905 There he and his daughter Cora Altman made their home and after her death 1939 he lived with a niece Candor Mrs Warren Kenoyer Burial was in Seattle and many Ohio relatives survive including Mrs Gertrude Kearns and nephews John L Altman William Walter and Clarence Hilt.
Charles Sorrell and a companion employed in Elyria came back Tuesday after visiting their parents in the city since Saturday. A. M. Healey was taken to Mercy Hospital in Columbus Tuesday for observation, Mrs. Healey accompanying him.
Rev J A Thompson of the Methodist Church lists church services including Church School at 9 30 morning worship 10 30 Epworth League 6 evening song service 7 with a musical number and sermon A New Acousm Midweek prayer at 7 Wednesday Church of Christ led Bible School 9 with sermon Servants of the Church fourth in the series at 7 Evening worship with communion and A Foolish Vow Wednesday 7 30 study of a vital subject and midweek prayer
The Rev J H Baughn announces Union Methodist Church services with 9 30 a m worship and 10 30 a m Sunday School. New Marshfield Church holds 9 30 a m Sunday School and 10 30 a m preaching. Evangelistic meetings resume Monday Jan 27 at 7 30 p m with Ready or Not as the evening theme.
Poston Community Church will resume services Sunday at 7 p.m after a two week lapse due to illness. The Rev. Robert G. Purrington will serve as preacher.
The Rev. James T. Crable will preach at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday services at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m. Sunday School opens at 9 30 a m and BYPU meets at 6 30 p m.
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