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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1942

Page

2

Youth Day Observed Across Nation by Nelsonville Church

Nelsonville Church of Christ joins nationwide Youth Day observance with service lineup including Christian Endeavor readings led by Edna Mae Shaner and talks by Anna Mae Allen, Mary Jack Miner, and Arlene Hall. Bible School at 9:30, morning worship at 10:30, evening service at 7. Details of weekly meetings and hostess arrangements included.

Edna Mae Shaner Donna Patton Anna Mae Allen Mary Jack Miner Arlene Hall Bible School Women’s Missionary Society Stanley Mechem

Brooks Shoes Defeat Barber's Service In City League

Brooks Shoes avenged a prior loss by beating Barber's Service three straight games in the City League. Kenny Cope led with a 237 single and 630 triple as Barber's Service is noted in the report.

Nelsonville Brooks Shoes Barber Kenny Cope Shoe Factory The Weasels Woodchucks Woodpeckers Termites Barber Service

Nelsonville Elks Ladies Club Holds January Bridge Session

Members of the Elks Ladies Club in Nelsonville met at the club rooms for January. Five tables played bridge with Mrs. Carl Campbell and Mrs. Paul Shearer earning high scores, while Mrs. Ralph White topped the auction and received the door prize. Defense Stamps were awarded, and Mrs. Ora Daugherty, Mrs. Harry Kelly, Mrs. Vic Oakley, Mrs. J. B. Preston, and Mrs. Arthur Burgess arranged and served a late buffet lunch. The report notes a change of venue to Ravenna for the weekend visit of Mr. Huddy and mentions preaching by Rev. Brown of Bidwell at Wilkesville Methodist Church on Sunday evening February 1.

Nelsonville Elks Ladies Club Carl Campbell Paul Shearer Ralph White White Ora! Daugherty Harry Kelly Vic Oakley J. B. Preston Arthur Burgess

Civilian Defense Council Urges Unity in Wartime Effort

A Civilian Defense Council meeting advocates unity across churches and clubs. Leaders urge putting aside petty differences, studying Education for Death, and strengthening resolve to support the war effort amid looming Fascist threats and a world conflict.

Berean Class Chooses Sunday Song at Church Meeting

The Berean Class of the Church of Christ will select a class song at Sunday morning’s regular meeting. Members are asked to submit their favorite hymn, and the song with the most votes will be adopted. A mixed quartet will perform a special number.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

Mary Wahl To Speak At Church in Logan

Mary Wahl pastor at First Church of God Logan will speak at 10 30 preaching service. Sunday School starts 9 15 at Culver Street church with unity meeting in Zanesville afternoon. Young People meet 6 p m evangelistic service 7 p m prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p m.

Logan First Church of God Culver St Mary Wahl Zanesville

Board Allocates Tires in Nelsonville Area

Nelsonville board allocates a passenger tire and tube to Stout Funeral Home for ambulance service and two passenger tires and tubes to Dr. A. K. Walker Buchtel. The tire rationing committee will meet Saturday morning to review more truck tire applications.

Nelsonville Stout Funeral Home A. Kk. Walker Buchtel

Topics Announced At Central Church Sermon Series

At Central Methodist Church the pastor delivers the fourth sermon in a series during the 10 15 morning service on God's Plan for Our Life. The topic is What Will One Tenth Buy. Junior Church meets then. Evening service explores Who Crucified My Lord.

Central Methodist Church

Stephenson Leads Mt Union Church Services

Burnell Stephenson directs services at Mt Union Baptist Church on Sunday. The Lord's Supper will be observed during the morning service. An evening service at 7 p.m. will feature the theme Gods Final Word.

Burnell Stephenson Mt. Union Baptist Church God

Churches of God Meet in Zanesville Unity Service

The Churches of God plan a unity meeting next Sunday at 2 p m in the Zanesville Church led by Pastor Rev C V Wells. The Gospel Radio Trio will sing and a guest speaker will address attendees.

Unity Meeting of the Churches of God Zanesville Church C. V. Wells Gospel

Barnett To Preach At Marshfield Church

The Rev. L. E. Barnett, pastor of the New Marshfield Church of Christ, announces morning sermon on Baptism and evening talk on The Brazen Serpent. Bible School scheduled for 9 30 am.

Barnett Marshfield Church L. E. Barnett New Marshfield

Waste Paper Collection Set for Saturday Morning

The Civilian Defense Council salvage committee will run the regular waste paper collection Saturday morning. The city truck starts at 8 30, an hour earlier than usual, and volunteers are needed to help sort papers. Report to City Hall Saturday morning.

Nelsonville Civilian Defense Council City Hall

James Davis Dies Today at Straitsville

James Davis 57 of New Straitsville died today at his daughter's home after a three week illness. He leaves six daughters Mabel Ambrose Irma Pierce Laura Warner Laverna Orndorf Madine Davis Selma Craig and a son James Davis Jr. Funeral services Sunday at 2 PM at the Methodist Church with burial in New Straitsville Cemetery. Rev. George Hughes to officiate.

New Straitsville James Davis Erma Pierce Mabel Ambrose Irma _ Pierce Laura Warner Newcomerstown Laverna Orndorf Akron Madine Davis Columbus Selma Craig Shawnee James Davis Jr Barberton Reese Ward Edith Heinse Illinois John Wright Corning Craig Adair Logan William Eberts Thomas Smith James McGrady William Davis Methodist Church George Hughes

Special music and sermons at Athens First Methodist Church

The Athens First Methodist Church schedules a Sunday 10 am service with an anthem Ye That Stand in the House by Spinney, soprano Ruth Pfeiffer, and organ pieces by Jenkins Stebbins and Rheinberger. Rev Dr John W Danford preaches Faith's Alternative. Various church and youth events follow through next week.

First Methodist Church Spinney Ruth Pfeiffer Jenkins Stebbins Rheinberger John W. Danford J. R. Gentry Joseph M. M. Gray Bexley Methodist Church Columbus Athens County J. E. Thackrey First Church Martha Lou Dowler Coover Staats Youth Fellowship Hathamar WCTU Athens

Albany Methodist Services Announced

Albany Methodist Church and Temple Methodist Church announce Sunday services with sermons by Rev. Sydney C. G. Everson at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. The day includes Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Temple church, with Epworth League at 6:45 p.m.

Cowboy Preacher to Lead Haydenville Revival

The Rev. Herman L. Cochran of Fort Worth Texas known as the cowboy preacher will lead a two weeks revival at Haydenville Community Church beginning Sunday February 1 with daily 7 30 pm meetings Cochran will sing solos during all services William Bancroft is pastor of the church

Herman L. Cochran Fort Worth Tex Cowboy Haydenville Community Church Cochran William Bancroft

Church of Christ Schedule Announces Sunday Services

The Church of Christ at 6 Stim son Ave will hold a 9:30 praise service and Bible study. C. M. Clouston will preach on "The Bible What It Means to Us" at 10:15 and again at 7 in the evening on "Heirs to the Kingdom." The Lord's Supper is at 11. Wednesday features song service and Bible study.

Church of Christ Stimson Ave C. M. Clouston

Nazarene Church Sunday Services Schedule Published

The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 9:30, Morning worship at 10:30, and evangelistic service at 7:30 led by Rev. Floyd Gale. Choir practice at 6, NYPS at 6:30, and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30.

Church of the Nazarene Floyd Gale

Plan Youth Program At Christian Church

The First Christian Church outlines a Sunday schedule with youth worship at 9 15 a m in the sanctuary and morning worship at 10 15 a m led by Rev Frank Donaldson who will preach Finding God in Good Works. The evening service features The Full ness of Time plus a Li est Thou Me solo by Catherine Morris. The Senior Christian Endeavor meets at 5 p m with Chauncey Youth Group as guests while Intermediate Endeavor gathers at 6 p m and Quadrangle at 8 p m. Brotherhood meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m and Youth Sunday plans a special evening program.

First Christian Church Frank Donaldson Catherine Morris Chauncey The Brotherhood

Search After God Chosen as Luchs Topic at Presbyterian Service

The Sunday morning service at 10 45 will center on the theme Search After God. Mrs Luchs leads the first of seven book reviews Wednesday at 8 00 reviewing Cronin Keys of the Kingdom. Thursday hosts the second men's dinner and the Session meets after. Lent devotional services are held each Wednesday at 10 00.

God Presbyterian Church

Revival Continues At New Marshfield Church

The revival meeting at New Marshfield Pilgrim Holiness Church continues with Rev. Marie N Green as preacher and Charles York as leader. Evening services are at 7 30, and Sunday includes an all day program with Sunday School at 9 30 and services at 10 45 a m 2 00 p m and 7 30 p m led by Rev W E Music.

New Marshfield

Evangelist Rev Detty to Preach at Nazarene Middleport

Rev Detty of Hopewell Ohio an evangelist in the Pilgrim Holiness church will preach Sunday at 2 PM at the Nazarene church in Middleport. He previously served as a fireman on the B and O railroad.

Middleport Detty Hopewell Ohio Nazarene Church Pilgrim Holiness Church

Love as the Christian Science Lesson Subject

The Sunday lesson sermon in the Christian Science Church centers on Love with Golden Text from I John 4 16 and citations from Matthew 4 23 and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures noting Divine Love meets every human need.

Christian Science Church Mary Baker Eddy Jesus Galilee

Vision That Remained Theme At Church Service

The Rev. Thomas E. Sexton will preach at the Church of God 21 Hocking St Sunday 9 30 AM on The Vision That Remained with singing at 7 30 PM and a 6 30 PM Christian Crusaders meeting. The sermon is A Picture of the Future. The Churches of God of Southeastern Ohio meet in Zanesville Sunday at 2 PM with Rev Sexton as president.

Thomas E. Sexton Church of God Hocking St Christian Crusaders Churches of God of Southeastern Ohio Zanesville Sexton

Baptists Plan Program at Church in Nelsonville

The Missionary Society of the Baptist Church invites the public to a Sunday meeting at 10:30. Esther Chapman leads with scripture, prayers, readings by Susan Davis and Kenneth Chapman, and solos by Delia Lewis and Beatrice Jones. A talk on missions by Mildred Dexter and a closing paper by the president complete the program. At McDougal Church, services start 10 AM with evening preaching at 7:30.

Nelsonville Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Esther Chapman Goldie Brunston Priscilla Christian Susan Davis Kenneth Chapman Delia Lewis Margaret Davis Isle of Somewhere Frances Margaret Topsail Mildred Dexter Phillis Chapman Marcia Dexter June Mann Beatrice Jones Larry Russell Brunston America

Richland Avenue Services Arranged

Church services and School sessions listed for Richland Avenue Methodist Church Union New Marshfield and Clarks Chapel with times across Sunday morning and evening including 9 30 10 30 10 15 and 11 15 services.

Richland Ave. Methodist Church Union New Marshfield Clarks Chapel

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