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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1938

Page

6

Athens Group Heads to Logan Two Day Institute

The Eastern Sub-District Mid-Winter Institute for Young People will meet at Logan Methodist Church on January 29 and 30 with Athens delegates attending. Other Athens churches plan youth day, revivals, and special services including Beirnes at Pilgrim Church and ongoing revivals at Free Methodist.

Athens Logan Methodist Church Richland Ave. M. P Pilgrim Church George Beirnes Ontario Canada

Methodist Young People Meet at Logan Church

A Mid Winter Institute for Methodist youths from over 20 churches in Athens Hocking and Fairfield Counties will gather at Logan Methodist Church January 29 30. The program includes Personal Religion Creative Leisure Christian Heroes and Methods with recreation led by Katherine Thompson of Ohio State University and a youth banquet. Dr C M Coulter of North Broadway Methodist Church Columbus will speak. Russell E Bayliff of Ohio University Wesley Foundation is institute dean.

Chillicothe Logan Methodist Church Athens Hocking Fairfield Katherine Thompson Ohio State University C. M. Coulter North Broadway

Ser mon by Dr. William G. Seaman at First Methodist

Dr. William G. Seaman will preach the final sermon in the Faith of our Fathers series on Sunday at 10 30 at the First Methodist Episcopal Church with an organ program including Idyle and Maestoso. The midweek service and various church group activities follow including a Wednesday potluck supper and Friday Women’s Missionary Society devotions.

William G. Seaman First Methodist Episcopal Church Macdowell WCTU W. E. Clark Woman's Foreign Missionary Society S. C. Hartman Guy Rockey Nelle Pickering

Missionary Society Plans Annual Meeting and Service

The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the First Wesleyan Methodist Church will hold its annual meeting tonight at 7 30. Rev and Mrs E C Kenney have arranged a special program. Sunday services begin with Sunday School at 9 30 followed by preaching at 10 30 with Rev Kenney delivering a sermon.

Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society The First Wesleyan Methodist Church E. C. Kenney Kenney

Missionary Workers Band Discusses Divine Guidance

The Young Missionary Workers Band led by Mrs. Harry Cone meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m for Bible based talks on Finding Divine Guidance in the Word of God Concerning Missions with special music. The morning and evening services feature music and the prayer band gathers Friday at 2 p.m.

Young Missionary Workers Band Harry Cone

Bible Unity Sermon At Church Of God In Hocking Street

Rev. FE. Nicholas of the Church of God on Hocking Street will preach Bible Unity What It Is How Obtained and Perpetuated at 10 30 morning service. Evening service at 7 30 features a song service and The Hearers Refused sermon. Story Hour at 6 30 with Mrs. Ralph Pinkerton leads, Young People meet with missionary talk on Alaska.

FE. Nicholas Church of God Hocking St Robert Patterson Ralph Pinkerton Alaska Nicholas

Revival To Continue At Free Methodist Church

The Free Methodist revival at Campbell and Stimson Avenues continues next week led by evangelist Rev. Burton Kettinger and pastor Rev. Walter Martin. Sunday services include Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and preaching at 10:30 a.m. with a 7:30 p.m. revival service. Public invitation extended.

Free Methodist Church Campbell and Stimson Aves Burton Kettinger Toledo Walter Martin

Albany Baptist Schedule From Sunday Services

Albany Baptist Circuit lists Bible School at Albany Church 9 30 a m and Carpenter Church same time. Carpenter Church morning worship 10 30 a m with pastor Rev Ewing Walters sermon. Bible School 9 30 a m at South Canaan Church. Pastor will conduct preaching at 7 30 p m.

Albany Baptist Circuit Albany Church Carpenter Church Carpenter Ewing Walters South Canaan Church

Bradbury Bradford Dexter Circuit Schedule and Events

The Bradbury Bradford and Dexter Circuit Sunday schedule includes Bible School at Dexter at 9 30 a m with Norma Will superintendent and the sermon by Rev J P Miller at 10 30 a m. Evening service at Bradbury is 7 o clock with an old time hymn service and the pastor's sermon. A get acquainted party Friday 7 30 p m at the pastor’s Bradbury home invites all church and community youth.

Bradbury Bradford Dexter Norma J. P. Miller

Great Commission Sermon Set At Albany M E Church

Rev T A Bal linger announces "The Great Commission" as the sermon theme for the Albany M E Church worship service at 10 30 a m after Church School at 9 30 a m Junior Epworth League meets at 7 p m at Temple Church School convenes at 2 p m Epworth League at 7 p m followed by preaching service The pastor’s sermon title is Our Program A cordial welcome is extended to the public to attend all services.

Albany M.ef T. A. Ballinger Temple

Ontario Evangelist to Speak at Pilgrim Church Meetings

Evangelist George Beirnes of Ontario will deliver a 10:30 a m sermon at Pilgrim Church on Washington and Congress Streets and speak again at 7 30 p m in an evangelistic service. The series continues through Feb 13 with daily 7 30 p m meetings and special singing. Sunday School starts 9:30 a m led by Dave Jackson. Young People's meeting at 6 45 p m led by Norma Hartman. A 2 o'clock Sunday class meeting of the Athens County Camp Meeting Association will follow.

George Beirnes Ontario Canada Pilgrim Church Washington Congress Sts Dave Jackson Norma Hartman Athens County Camp Meeting Association

Church of Nazarene To Begin Contest

The Syracuse Church of the Nazarene will start a multiweek contest to boost Sunday School attendance. Two sides will be chosen, ribbons awarded, and rules explained next Sunday at 9 30 a m during Sunday School. Morning worship is at 10 30 a m N Y P S at 6 p m and evening service at 7 p m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at Tp Mm.

Syracuse Church of the Nazarene N.Y.P.S

Things Jesus Adopted Theme For Sunday

Chester Hill and Amesville M FE churches announce a Sunday schedule. Chester Hill will hold Sunday School then an 11 a m sermon on Things Jesus Adopted, and League at 6 pm. Amesville will have an evening service at 7 30 pm and Sunday School at 9 30 am.

Chesterhill Amesville M. FE Jesus League

Burr Will Preach at Five Churches Sunday

Rev. Beryl Burr will preach at five Methodist Episcopal Churches on Sunday. His schedule lists Carbondale 9 30 a m Mineral 11 a m Connett 2 p m Dowler Ridge 3 30 p m and Salem 7 p m with the subject Why Live.

Beryl Burr Carbondale Mineral Connett Dowler Ridge Salem

Young People Plan Services at Richland Avenue M P Church

Next Sunday Young People take charge of Sunday School at 9 30 a m and the evening service at 7 30 p m Prayer service is at 10 30 a m Bible Study Class meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m The events center on Richland Avenue M P Church and involve youth members.

Richland Avenue M. P

Communion Service Set At Church Of Christ

Communion will be held at the Church of Christ on Stimson Avenue at 11 40 Sunday morning. Bible study runs 9 30 to 10 30 a m and preaching from 10 45 to 11 30 a m. A vocal interpretation titled Music As Commanded by the Holy Spirit will be given.

Church of Christ Stimson Ave

Pleasanton M. E. Church Plans Sunday Service and Choir

Pleasanton Services Sunday School of the Pleasanton M E Church will meet at 1 30 p m on Sunday followed by choir practice.

Pleasanton M. E. Church

Burke Witham Funeral Draws Large Chauncey Crowd

The Chauncey Church of Christ held a large funeral for Burke Witham age 61 longtime marshal with many relatives and out of town friends attending. Rev F M Boroff and Rev R D Lawrence led services. Burial was at West Union St cemetery after the accident injuries near Chauncey.

Chauncey Church of Christ Burke Witham Marshal F. M. Boroff R. D. Lawrence Hazel Lahugh Christine Brown C. S. Bradfield Lucille Sanders Carl Shafer Thomas Hamilton Thomas Fennell Charles Karns Charles Eddy Ervin Karns West Union St Mr. Witham Sheltering Arms Hospital Stella Darrel Florence Witham Dayne Jane Witham Jay Cyrus Witham Ara Swanson Cleveland Mollie Helling Bedford Clara Witham

Sunday School Class Meets on Wednesday

Ruth Fiske's Sunday School class of Church of Christ girls met Wednesday night at Frances Fiske's home. Devotions led by Lois Ann Shafer. refreshments by Marilyn Parry and Jo Ann Williamson. Prizes awarded to Ruth Stewart Peggy Shields Maxine Reynolfis and Marilyn Parry. Members present included Nellie Agin Elizabeth Rupe Margaret Smith Maxine Reynolds Ruth Stewart Geraldine Parry Jo Ann Williamson Jeanette Blackford Marilyn Parry Peggy Shields Lois Ann Shafer and Frances Fiske.

Chauncey Ruth Fiske Church of Christ Frances Fiske Paul Fiske High St Lois Ann Shafer Marilyn Parry Jo Ann Williamson Ruth Stewart Peggy Shields Maxine Reynoffis Nellie Agin Elizabeth Rupe Margaret Smith Maxine Reynolds Geraldine Parry Jeanette Blackford

Chauncey Socials and Local Family News

Chauncey social notes report Mr and Mrs George Ford Jr Logan guests of Joseph Ford and Floyd Stanley Converse St. The Plains hosts Mr and Mrs William Chan nell Dale Channell Miss Irene Jackson and Gene Coon. Don Nelson a Cuyahoga Falls teacher visited The Plains. Hartley children ill with whooping cough. Henry Alonzo recovering from a burn. United Mine WorkersAuxiliary met at Hartley home. next Chauncey K of P building Feb 9.

Chauncey George Ford, Jr Logan Joseph Ford Floyd Stanley Converse St William C. Channell the Plains Dale Channell Mansfield Irene Jackson Gene Coon Athens Don Nelson Cuyahoga Falls L. D. Nelson Walter Hartley Henry Alonzo Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers Chauncey K

Quarantine Lifted at High Street Home

The scarlet fever quarantine was lifted at Rev. and Mrs. Gilbert Courtney’s home on High Street. Gilbert Courtney Jr. has recovered, and the reverend is now able to go out. Their daughter Isabel, injured with a broken left ankle, had her cast removed and will use crutches to walk.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney High St N. Gilbert, Jr Courtney Isabel

Social Notes From Glouster Community Gatherings

Glouster social column highlights Miss Maxine Smith hosting a Sunday School class on New Street with Edith Mae Henry reading scripture and prizes won by Lee Swartz, Edith Mae Henry, and Dorothy Stahl A class surprise for teacher Mrs Jones followed a lunch for Delores Stansberry and others Miss Laberta Lynch hosted a bridge gathering at Mrs Virgil Eddy’s home with prizes to Mary Jo Wolf The Daughters of the Union Civil War Veterans plan a Tuesday meeting at IOOF Hall Science Club elected John Bryson president after a party at R S Richey’s and 35 members attended A Crooksville visitor and pets note and a World War I fact conclude the notes

Edith Mae Henry Dorothy Stahl Florence Shephard Mrs. Jones Laberta Lynch Virgil Eddy Mary Jo Wolf Thelma Ley Anna Marie Wolf Delores Eddy Belle Cornwell Pauline Clemmons Maxine Johnston Myra Martin Laura Jones Marguerite Jones Mary’ Jo Wolf Betty Beshara Maxine Burns Ruth Ann Harper The IOOF Frank Boroff Billy Dayton F. G. Boroff A. M. Bennett Science Club R. S. Richey Jack Croushore Dick Cunningham Bill Peugh John Bryson Scott Lent Garman Conaway Crooksville C. A. Post Marguerite Post

Chauncey Cagers Face Albany Fives In Tonight’s Cards

Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils coached by Joe Guerra prepare after a loss to Ames Bern for three games tonight. The program includes Albany and Chauncey girls and boys, with the Chauncey boys led by Stalder, Smith, Stalder at center, and Bridgewater and Palmer in the backcourt. first game at 7 o'clock.

Chauncey Ames Bern Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Joe Guerra Albany Albany Girls Chauncey Girls Chauncey Boys Albany Boys Carl Stalder Jack Smith Leffler

Chauncey Resident Goes To Mercy Hospital For Observation

Chauncey resident William Collins Sr. entered Mercy Hospital Columbus on Wednesday for observation and treatment. Mrs Ruth Bridgewater of Chauncey has been undergoing treatment for several days at White Cross Hospital in Columbus.

Chauncey William Collins, Sr Mercy Hospital Columbus Ruth Bridgewater White Cross Hospital

Fire Company Responds To Sawdust Blaze In Beech Street Home

The Volunteer Fire Company was alerted to a small fire at Lisle Diles residence on Beech Street Thursday afternoon. Firefighters arrived after the blaze had been extinguished from a box of saw dust.

Call Fire Department Middleport Lisle Diles Beech St

Revival Services Set at Nazarene Church

Hammond evangelist Rev Paul Herrel will lead revival at the Church of the Nazarene from January 31 to February 13 at 7 PM. Mrs Herrel cannot accompany him due to injuries from a recent car crash. Congregational singing will open each service with special vocal and instrumental music featured throughout the period.

Nelsonville Paul Herrel Hammond Ind Church of the Nazarene

Fire Damages Home Of Roger Kittle

Glouster firefighters responded to a blaze at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Kittle on S. High Street near the planing mill. An overheated flue started the fire, extinguished with booster tank water and chemicals. Doors frames and ceiling around the chimney suffered $150 damage. Gus Morris of the Wonder Bar gave hot coffee to the firemen after the call.

Glouster Roger Kittle S. High St Gus Morris Wonder Bar

Illness Opens Week At Glouster Schools

Many children are absent this week in Glouster due to severe colds. Patty Dennison of Glouster High School has also been out with a severe head cold.

Glouster Patty Dennison Glouster High School

Racine Girl Struck by Car. Injury Not Serious

Virginia Bentz 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Bentz, was hit Wednesday at 6 30 p m by an automobile driven by Gene Nevile of Letart in Racine She suffered scratches and bruises and was initially feared to have internal injuries but her condition improved the next day

Racine Virginia Bentz Henry Bentz Gene Nevile Letart

Messengers of God and The Unusual Christ Sermons

Glouster pastors announce Sunday topics with Rev D P Morris leading the 10 a m morning sermon Messengers of God and the 7 p m Happy Hour sermon The Unusual Christ William Wallace prepares special music Bible School begins 9 30 a m at the Methodist Church Rev Boroff offers The Master Calls Today at 10 30 a m Epworth League 6 p m evening service 7 o k continuing with What or Teaches About the New ir in the night

Glouster D. P. Morris Bibl Morris Christ William Wallace Bible School Methodist Church Boroff Epworth League

Booster Campaign Starts at Hollister Church

A Sunday morning booster campaign will be held at the Hollister U B Church to aid church youth. The event is organized by a Crooksville and Philo group representing the Eighth District of the Youth Organization, of which Hollister is a district member.

Glouster Hollister U. B Crooksville Philo Hollister

Christian Science Services Greece and Pomeroy Gatherings

Sunday services at Athens 15 S Congress St and Pomeroy 210% E Main St. Morning worships at 10 45 A M and 9 30 A M respectively. Sunday School Testimonial Meeting and Wednesday evening services at 7 30 P M. invitation extended to all to attend.

Athens S. Congress St. Pomeroy E. Main St

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Athens Group Methodist Institute Isaac Wilson Free Methodist Albany Baptist Bradbury, Bradford Goodson Church of Nazarene Burr Richland Ave Pleasanton Services Athens Messenger Ohio Scores Pack Church Chauncey Socials Chauncey Cagers Rev. Morris Rev Christian Science Societies Richardson Baking Co Glouster and Marietta Miller Bros North Court St Price Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company
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