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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1931

Page

7

Athens First Methodist Church Sunday Schedule

Rev C M Coulter and Artie H Krussell lead the day at Athens First Methodist Church with 9:00 Sunday School taught by Prof W A Matheny, 10:30 worship on What Shall We Believe About the Church, choir quartet, 4:00 Student Council, 4:30 Home Hour and orchestra, 5:30 fellowship supper, 6:00 student vesper with talks on Changing China and Epworth League meeting, 7:00 Evening service.

Athens First Methodist Church C. M. Coulter Artie H. Krussell Lenora V. Savior W. A. Matheny Mr Coulter C . Robinson A. R. Kresge Methodist Robert Whittier C. D. Giauque China Myrtle Horlacher Ravfr Qd Slutz

Choosing chairs to fit a room and mood

The guide highlights easy chair options to fill space and refresh a room. It covers club chairs for comfort and bold lines, the long standing wing chair, open arm models like Queen Anne, Windsor for narrow spaces, and ladder back in walnut or mahogany. It also notes small bedroom chairs and the appeal of a comfortable retreat.

Tia Boudoer Windsor

Widow Ida Wickham jailed for life in fatal 1931 murder

Ida Wickham pleaded guilty to first degree murder of her husband Clarence Wickham, a former teacher and World War veteran, and was sentenced to life in the Marysville Women's Reformatory. The killing occurred on December 11 when Wickham was shot in the back of the head. she had initially claimed suicide.

Caldwell U.ph Ida Wickham Clarence Marysville Dye Wickham Dicky Hugh Lillian Dicky-bird Grace Draper Edith Fairfax Claire Foster Bess Dean Peter Pan

Athens Presbyterian Church Evening and Sunday Schedule

Abbott Y Wilcox leads worship and student executive Ruby Hankey presides. Topic discussions include What Shall We Do With Customs We Do Not Like and Eighteenth Amendment implications. Prof Morrison to speak. Dr Hall to address Westminster Foundation and En Christian Endeavor. services with special music.

Athens Presbyterian Church Abbott Y. Wilcox Ruby Hankey D. Morrison Morrison Wheatminster Foundation Ralph W. Hall Philadelphia Penna Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor Hall Westminster Foundation We Chorus Choir

Bible Study and Worship Schedule at Church of Christ No 4

The Church of Christ at No 4 Stimson Avenue holds Bible study at 9 30 a m and worship with communion at 10 30 a m every Sunday in a concise service schedule.

Church OF Christ No Stimson Avenue Worship

First Christian Church Service Schedule

Reverend Reed J. Downs presides over morning worship and communion at 10 15 with sermon. Bible School at 9 15. PF R Richey is superintendent. Christian Endeavor at 6 pm. Mid week prayer service Wednesday at 7 o clock.

First Christian Church Reed J. Downs PF. R. Richey Downs Christian Endeavor

Pratt Street Mission Service Schedule

E. C. Kenney pastor leads Pratt Street Mission with Neva Cross as class leader. Sunday events include CAS service, Sunday School at 2 00, praise service at 3 00, evangelistic service at 7 00. Weeknight prayer meetings Tuesday and Friday at 7 00. Also Church of the Good Shepherd at State and Carpenter streets holds Septuagesims Church School 9 15 and morning prayer and sermon at 10 30.

Pratt Street E. C Church OF the Good Shepherd Carpenter Sts

Balances of God Sermon At Episcope Chapel

The Rev. Arthur H. Kubiman pastors the Lutheran church at State and Garpenter Streets. Evening worship begins at 6 45 pm with a sermon titled The Balances of God.

Lutheran Church Garpenter Arthur H. Kubiman Yavine

Hocking Street Church of God Service Schedule

The Rev. Calvin B. Hanes pastors a Sunday program with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 11 a m The young people meet at 6 p m with a 7 30 p m sermon The Wednesday night prayer meeting is announced The calendar highlights subjects The Need of the Hour and Modern Patch include the 11 a m and 7 30 p m sermons respectively

Hocking Street

Central Avenue M E church service schedule

Ward Radford pastor leads Sunday School at 9 15 morning followed by preaching Epworth League at 6 00 p m and Evening worship with sermon The Decision of a Trembling ner announced for the service.

Central Avenue M Ward Radford Epworth League

Methodist Protestant Church Richland Avenue Service Schedule

J L Cartwright pastor leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m with J R Baker superintendent Worship and reception of members at 10 30 a m Preaching at 7 15 p m Bible Study Thursday 7 15 p m Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon at the Methodist Protestant Church on Richland Avenue

Methodist Protestant Church Richland Avenue J. L. Cartwright J. R. Baker Ladies’ Aid

Love theme scripture and church schedule noted

The notice presents a Bible verse from Jeremiah 31 3 and responsive reading from Psalms 18131617 1930213032. It lists church times for Sunday school Sunday service and Wednesday meeting with reading room hours on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday afternoons.

Mt Zion Baptist Church announces revival services

Mt Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress Streets under pastor B R Smith holds Bible School at 9:30. Morning worship at 10:45 with revival sermon. B Y P U meets at 6:30. Evening service at 7:39 on Wasted Opportunities with Mrs Z Z Smith and Earline Cooper at piano.

MT. Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress Streets B. R. Smith Jesus Nellie Pettiford B.Y.P.U Zz. J. Smith Earline Cooper

Amesville Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Andrew M. Taylor minister leads Morning worship at 10 30 a m with address on Opportunity Church School at 9 30 a m Superintendent Adult Department C O Gibson Primary Esther Wilson Chorister Effie Glazier Pianist Mrs John Hartley No evening services in this church

Amesville Presbyterian Andrew M. Taylor C. O. Gibson Esther Wilson Effie Glazier John Hartley

New England Presbyterian Sunday School Session Notes

New England Presbyterian reports Sunday school at 30 a.m led by Superintendent Mr. Oliver Bryson with no preaching service this Sunday.

NEW England Presbyterian Andrew M. Taylor Oliver Bryson

Church services announced for several towns

Guysville Stewart and New England churches list preaching times and Sunday School hours. Pastors and superintendents named include Linton Mattox Waldo Buck J. Biddison Velma Williams. An important announcement is to be made at Canaanville with a 3 30 p m service.

Guysville-Stewart Methodist Episcopal Canaanville

Red Town Free Methodist Evangelist Meeting Schedule

Sunday School at 9 a.m. with ongoing evangelist meetings each evening at 7 p.m. Sunday services include 10 a.m. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Evangelist Rev. Charles Hill of Columbus Ohio leads the event.

Red Town Free Methodist Charles Hill Columbus

Revival in progress at Jacksonville United Brethren Church

Pastor H. Frazier leads Sunday School at 9:00 a m and prayer at 10:00 a m as revival continues. Sunday night topic is the Second Coming of Christ. Services held nightly this week at 7:00 p m through Thursday 45.

United Brethren Churches Jacksonville H. Frazier Jack Chrini

Hollister Church Sunday Schedule

Sunday School at 9 30 a m worship service at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and mid week prayer service Thursday at p m.

Hollister Church Christian Endeavor

Rendville A M O Church Services and Meetings

The Rendville A M O Church schedules a sermon at 11 a m and 7 p m with Sunday School at 2 p m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday, Junior Choir Tuesday, Senior Choir Thursday, and Quarterly Conference on Feb 10 at 7 p m. The Plains Church of Nazarene led by Rev L H Stantes hosts Sunday School at 9 30 a m and services with Rev Steen.

Rendville A.m.o M. H. Johnston the Plains Church OF Nazarene L. H. Stantes Steen Junction

Church Services and Sunday School Schedules

South Canaan Baptist Church M 8 Cunningham see W J Reynold superintendent Bible School at 9:30. Pleasant Valley Sunday School at 10:00 a m. Clark's Chapel Sunday School at 1:30 p m with 2:30 p m preaching. Factory Church Sunday School at 10:00 a m. Free Methodist Church Sunday School at 9 a m and services at 10 a m.

South Canaan Baptist Church Cunningham W. J. Reynold Bible

Tennell Announces Sunday Services at First Church

Glenn L Tennell minister at 211 Mulberry Avenue lists Sunday Feb 1 events with 9 18 am church school under superintendent Benj Neutzling 10 30 am morning worship with choir anthem 7 00 pm evening service including male quartet selection and thought on What Will You Bring Wednesday choir practice follows.

Glenn L. Tennell Mulberry Avenue Benj. Neutzling Jesus the Miracle Worker

Forest Run M. E. Church Service Announcement

The Forest Run M. E. Church invites attendance at 1:00 p m for church school led by Vernon Nease the superintendent. A service of worship follows. The Ladies Aid Society will meet at the church on Thursday.

Forest Run M. E Vernon Nease Ladie Aid Society

Church of Christ Middleport Service Schedule and Attendance

Pastor Fred L. Gardner leads Bible School at 9:15 with 61 in attendance last week. Morning worship at 10:20 features the sermon They Heard Him Gladly. Evening evangelistic service at 4:00 with Having No Hope and Without God. Wednesday 7:00 Prayer and Study Hour with devotional led by Charles Howard and special music.

Church OF Christ Middleport Fred L. Gardner Charrles Howard

Middleport Asbury A.M.E. Key Service Notes

Members urged to contribute to Red Cross drive. Board meets Feb. 3 at Mrs Susan Manley’s home. Feb. 8 marks Alien Day and Feb. 32 is listed as a second quarterly meeting and valentine party.

Middleport Asbury A.M.E. Key 3. A. Walden Red Cross Susan Manley

Rutland A M E Church Plans Allen Day and Quarterly Meeting

Rev. A. Walden, pastor, announces Allen Day on February 8. On February 12 the Elder will be here for the quarterly meeting at the Rutland A M E Church.

Peace Evangelical and Presbyterian Church Services

Theophil Mehl presides over Bible School at 9 a.m. Earl Hartenbach is superintendent with Fred Richards as assistant. Morning worship at 10:30 features choir anthem and sermon The Fellowship of Believers. Triangles meet at 6 p.m. Carl Jennings leads. Evening worship at 7 p.m. targets youths with a talk What shall I do with my life. Volunteers to join Evangelistic campaign invited after morning service. Mary and Martha League meets Wednesday evening.

Peace Evangelical and Presbyterian Church Theophil Mehl Earl Hartenbach Fred Richards Fellowship of Believers Carl Jennings Mary Martha Jeague

FIRST Church Services At Middleport

The First Church of Middleport led by Pastor C Kreager schedules a morning worship with Sunday School at 9 15 a m The sermon titled Where Are the Nine will be delivered The Junior B Y P U meets at 2 30 p m the Intermediate at 6 00 p m and the Senior at 6 15 p m An evening service is at 7 00 p m A Wednesday prayer meeting starts at 7 00 p m

First Pares Church Middleport C. Kreager B.Y.P.U

Methodist Presbyterian Union Service Promoted at Shared Church

Eichinger presiding as minister with combined choirs for all services at the Presbyterian Church. Sunday School at 9 15 a m with Grate and Miller as superintendents. Morning worship at 10 39 featuring a sermon It Is Good To Be Here. Evening service at 7 with Jesus and the Common People. Midweek service Wednesday at 7 followed by choir practice. First union Sunday urges all members to attend and use respective church envelopes.

Eichinger The Presbyterian Church J. H. Grate I. E. Miller Jesus

Logan Churches Quietly Plan Evangelistic Series

Nutter pastor at Haydonville notes church schedule with morning worship at 9 30 Epworth and Junior League 6 30 and evening service 7 30 De McClure district superintendent to speak Thursday prayer meeting 7 00 A series of evangelistic services to begin February 1 at the M E Church with Dr Meoe delivering first message on Sunday February 1

LOGAN Haydonville Nutter Epworth de. McClure M. E Meoe

Christian Education Sunday at First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church holds Sunday School at 9:00 a m with Harry Smith as superintendent. Morning worship at 10:15 a m features Rev J Lloyd Evans and a choir anthem The Glory of God by D K Hevser. Offertory solo Close Close To Thee prepares for evening service at 7:00 p m addressing The Supreme Personal Problem.

First Presbyterian H. L. Geddes Harry Smith J. Lloyd Evans Nelsonville Glory of God D. K. Hevser John Paris William Barnes

Advent Christian Church Schedule at Woodworth

ROC ADVENT CHRISTIAN LI Woodworth pastor leads Sunday School at 9 30 morning with preaching at 10 30 and 7 00 Loyal Workers followed by 7 30 pulpit service. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 in the evening.

ROC Advent Christian Woodworth Loyal Workers

Trinity Lutheran Church Services Announced

Yimer Bliss pastor enney Scheol Superintendent and Fred Mlinger listed. Sunday School at 8:00 a.m. Bible class 10:00 a.m. Divine service in Fairfield County at 7:00 p.m. and in Logan.

Trinity Lutheran Yimer Bliss Enney Scheol Fred Mlinger Bible Stass Fairfield County Logan

First Methodist Episcopal Service Schedule

The Rev. R. O. McClure will preach at 10:30 AM with the Young Men’s Chorus singing. Sunday School starts at 9 o’clock, Epworth League and class at 6, and a 7 o’clock sermon by the pastor.

First Methodist Episcopal J. R. Fields R. O. McClure D.D Epworth

Revival Services Begun at Iron Street Bible Church

Rev Kreider pastor announces revival services at the Iron Street Bible Christian Church of Logan starting Sunday night February 1 with a series of services led by the pastor.

Bible Christian Church Kreider Iron Street Bible Christian Church Logan

McArthur Churches in Winpon County

The Rev. B. H. Morris pastor leads McArthur Church of Christ with Bible School at 9:30 a.m. Mission Band meets at 2:30 p.m. Epworth League gathers at 6:35 p.m.

Mcarthour Winpon County McArthour Church OF Christ B. H. Morris Epworth League

McArthur Presbyterian Service Announcement

The Rev. Albert J. Wilson, pastor, will lead a King service at seven p.m. in the church.

McArthur Presbyterian Albert J. Wilson Aité

McArthur M. E. Church Weekly Schedule

Vice Rev W W Weiser pastor. Sunday School 9 30 a m John H H Howell superintendent. Morning worship 10 30 a m. Fyworth League 6 15 p m. Evening worship 7 30 p m. Midweek worship Wednesday 7 p m. Choir practice Wednesday 8 p m. Weekday church classes Wednesday after study session.

Hamden Moe Church Service Schedule Incomplete

The Rev Frederick Brown pastor Hungay School 1 a m. Warship and sermon by the pastor 10 18 re raver meeting Wednesday evening 7 30. Wewerth League Wednesday evening 4s a

Hamden Moe Frederick Brown Hungay School EL W. Marend

Randay Scheedl Sermon at 8:40 A M

The Rev Albert J. Wilson pastor of Hamben Presbyterian leads services at Randay Scheedl with preaching scheduled for 8 40 a m and 10 o clock.

Hamben Presbytertan Albert J. Wilson Randay Scheedl

Boston Mayor seeks C and O line to boost New England

Boston Mayor James M. Curley pressed for the Chesapeake and Ohio Nickel Plate rail line, run by the Van Sweringen interests, to enter New England. He told Rolland H. Spaulding of the New England Railroad Committee that more competition would aid Boston port development and counter Pennsylvania Railroad influence. He urged action for regional protection.

Boston U.P James M. Curley Chesapeake & Ohio-Nickel Plate van Swerinsen New England Rolland H. Spaulding New England Railroad Committee van Sweringen Pennsylvania Railroad

Church Sunday School and Prayer Meeting Notices

Zaleski M church schedule lists Sunday School at 10:00 a m with Imer Mc Kibben as superintendent and a prayer meeting at 11:00 a m led by Robert Webb.

St Sylvester’s Church Zaleski Mass Schedule

The Rev. J. J. Hynes presides. Mass at 9 a.m. every second and fourth Sunday at the rectory until further notice, and on a fifth Sunday if one occurs.

ST. Sylvester’s Church Zaleski J. J. Hynes

New Plymouth Presbyterian Sermons on 2nd and 4th Sundays

The Rev. L. B. Wissinger, pastor, conducts regular preaching services on the second and fourth Sundays of each month at New Plymouth Presbyterian Church.

NEW Plymouth Presbyterian L. B. Wissinger

Parish and Sunday School Timings Across Vinton County

The Rev. P L A Harlanster conducts Ebenezer services with Sunday School at 1 30 p m and preaching at 2 30 p m The Starr Locust Grove Mt Pleasant and New Plymouth groups hold 30 a m Sunday School The Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints at Wales Mill Ohio lists Sunday School 9 30 a m April to December and 10 00 a m December to April Sacrament on first Sunday 10 30 a m Preaching on second and fourth Sundays 10 30 a m Prayer on third Sunday 10 30 a m C B Wells is branch president and Wells serves as superintendent.

Vinton County PL A. Harlanster Ebenezer Starr Locust Grove Mt. Pleasant New Plymouth Church OF Latter Day Saints Wales Mill Co. B. Wells B. Wells

Albany M E Parish Sunday Services and Sunday School

Rev. F B Dean pastor guides Albany M E Parish with Sunday School at 9 15 and preaching on theme Albany Harrisonville and Townhouse locations list Sunday School times 9 30 and preaching at 2 30 through the day.

Albany M. FE F. B. Dean Albany

Nelsonville Churches Wiley Chapel A M B Church Services

Kev M H Johnston is pastor at Wiley Chapel A M B Church in Nelsonville. Sunday School begins at 9 a m with class meeting at 10 a m and preaching at 10 a m and 7 p m. Quarterly Conference is scheduled for February 17 at 7 p m.

Nelsonville Wiley Chapel A.M.B Kev M. H. Johnston

First Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule

John Lloyd Evans pastor leads Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. with R. A. Snackenburg superintendent and beginner class by Mrs. L. R. Kelch. 10:30 a.m. morning worship includes choir anthem, Rev. Evans sermon. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. with chimes and anthem. Weekday activities span Ruth Circle Monday 6 p.m. and Boys Club Tuesday 7 p.m. plus Junior C. EB Wednesday 3:30 p.m. Moving picture Thomas Jefferson and Adult Study 7 p.m. Rev. Evans teaches. Thursday 3:30–9 p.m. music instruction by C. W. Janssen. Also Evans to preach at Logan at 6 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church John Lloyd Evans R. A. Snackenburg L. R. Kelch Berman J. A. Verberg Columbus Evans Logan

Church Schedule Highlighting The New Day Theme

Herman A. Sayre is pastor and several church leaders head departments including Mrs. Donald Betts Junior Superintendent Virgie Hickman Primary Deputy Beatrice Adamson Beginners. Morning worship at 10 30 features The New Day. Senior Choir directed by Prof. Poston. Epworth League meets 6 pm with Donald Campbells presiding. Evening worship at 7 pm with Religious Certainty and special music. Wednesday prayer service 7 pm Senior Choir practice Friday 7 pm Young People's choir Sunday at 2 pm.

First Methodist Episcopal Herman A. Sayre B. F. Allen Donald Betts Virgie Hickman Beatrice Adamson Charles E. Poston Epworth League Donald Campbells Young People's Choir

Pilgrim Holiness VD Pastors Plan Sunday Services

The Pilgrim Holiness church led by shearer and wife offers Sunday School at 0:20, morning worship and sermon at 10:30, Young People's service at 6:13, and special singing in morning and evening. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7:00. Ladies' Missionary Prayer Band meets Thursday at 1:30, Cottage Prayer on Friday at 7:00.

Pilgrim Holiness VD Shearer Primmer Ladies' Missionary Thursay

Father Returns in Excitement From Village Visit

Madge confronts the possibility that Hugh and Lee Chow are lost. Lilian argues there may still be hope and questions the Chinese messenger’s report. The scene shifts as the father bursts in, setting up a continuation tomorrow.

Lee Chow

Stars Say For Saturday January 31 Horoscope

The lunar configurations for January 31 are favorable for advancement, promotion, and funded projects with generally auspicious Jupiter influence. Birthdays on this day may see growth, better position, and ambitious new ventures, while a minor disruptive note could appear. A child born today may be talented, ambitious, and enterprising.

Genevieve Kemble Jupiter

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