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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1941

Page

8

Athens Area Pastors to Attend Mid-Winter Institute

Athens area pastors will participate in the Chillicothe District Epworth Leagues Mid-Winter Institute at Logan on Saturday February 1. Rev Stanley Jeffery leads. sessions run 8:30 to 11:45 with devotions and a youth topic led by Rev Lester S Norris, followed by lunch and evening programs including a banquet with speaker Rev J F McQuay and certificate awards.

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Motive of Religion Topic at Albany Churches

Albany Methodist Circuit announces services led by Rev. Sydney C. G. Everson. Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Town House with classes for all ages. Biweekly preaching at 10:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. features “The Motive of Religion” and “Immortal Chalice.” Epworth League to meet at 6:30 p.m. Snowville church and Pearl Chapel also hold services. Temple Church program to resume after improvements.

Albany Sydney C. G. Everson Town House Don Young Epworth League Everson Snowville Church Pearl Chapel Temple Church

Athens County Ministers Plan Monday Meeting In Methodist parlors

The February meeting of the Athens County Ministerial Association will be held Monday at 10 30 a m in the First Methodist parlors. Rev Stanley Jeffery will preside over a short business session and Rev Louis Campbell of Albany will discuss Crisis Theology in Our Times. All Athens County ministers are invited to attend.

Athens County Ministerial Association First Methodist Arch Stanley Jeffery Louis Campbell Albany Athens County

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McArthur Episcopal Services Announced and City Council Resolution

McArthur funeral and church notices show David Spencer to preach at 10 45 Morning Prayer and Sermon at Trinity Episcopal Church on Feast of the Purification February 2. Lenten services led by Rev Robert G Purrington begin Ash Wednesday with February coverage. Robert Cook to direct February services. Athens Ohio fire chief salary increased from 125 to 150 dollars per month. resolution signed December 2 1940 by Mayor Cliff Cornell with clerk C H Harris.

McArthur David Spencer Trinity Episcopal Church Robert, Cook Robert G. Purrington Athens Ohio

Bible Class Schedule Changes Announced by Salvation Army

Major W. W. Hinshaw of the Salvation Army states Friday night Bible Class moves to Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Boys Hobby Class Friday 6 30 p m. Saturday street services 7 p m indoor Army Hall 7 30 p m. Sunday school 9 45 a m worship 11 00 a m. YPS 6 30 and evening worship 7 30. Cottage prayer meeting Tuesday 7 30 location to be announced. Clothing distribution starts 9 a m Thursday and Women's Home League meets 7 p m.

W. W. Hinshaw Salvation Army Army Hinshaw Army Hall YPS

Breaking Away Topic At Hocking Street Church Of God

Sunday School meets at 9 30 in the morning led by superintendent John Bailey. The Stratosphere Flight Contest boosts balloon height by 5000 feet per pupil with a party for the winners and Ray mond Atkins and Dora Cunningham co teaching the boys and girls classes. Morning worship at 10 30 features Mr N W Jinks on Breaking Away. Young People meet at 6 30 under Mr Atkins with Missionary as topic. Evening services at 7 30 have God s Tabernacle by Mr Jinks and Wednesday prayer 7 30 led by Mr Carl Whitmore.

Hocking St. Church of God John Bailey Raymond Atkins Dora Cunningham N. W. Jinks Young People’s Society Atkins Evelyn Burt Mr. Jinks God's Tabernacle Carl Whitmore

Feast of Lights at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church plans a Feast of Lights service Sunday at 7 30 p m. The event includes a candle illumination from darkness to light as the congregation holds lighted candles. The Rev Robert G Purrington will preach at both the Feast and the 10 30 service, with Holy Communion offered at 8 and 10 30 and Church School at 9 30 a m.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Christian Church Robert G. Purrington

God Is a Spirit Topic For Chesterhill Churches

The Chesterhill Methodist Charge announced by Rev. G. C. Nutter outlines a series with the theme God Is a Spirit. Worship at Amesville 9:30 a.m. Chesterhill 11 a.m. McDougal 7:30 p.m. Sunday School Chesterhill 9:45 a.m. Amesville 10:20. Epworth League Chesterhill 6:30 p.m. Official board meets Monday at 8 p.m.

Chesterhill G. C. Nutter Amesville McDougal Epworth League

Shoemaker Preaches at Methodist Church Athens

The Rev. Theodore W. Shoemaker, minister for students at First Methodist Church in Athens, will preach on peace poise and power. Music includes a solo by Mrs. Oliver Martin, an anthem by the vested choir, and organ selections. Sunday School opens at 9 30 with Ross Wright superintendent. several classes and leagues meet through the day and week with open house for students between semesters.

Theodore W. Shoemaker First Methodist Church Athens Oliver Martin Harker Gounod Mary Ann McKay Schubert Andantino Franck Maestoso Guilmant Ross Wright Hathamar Dean Irma Voigt Epworth League Edwin McPherson Young People’s Choir Sara Jones Shoemaker Kappa Phi Irma Voigt Logan Methodist Church

Christian Science Lesson Subject Announced in Athens Church

The Athens Christian Science Church will read a lesson sermon on Love this Sunday. The golden text proclaims God loves humanity with everlasting kindness. Scriptural citations from Jeremiah, Ephesians, and Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy anchor the lesson.

Christian Science Church Athens Jesus Christ Mary Baker Eddy

St. Pauls Church Program Details in Logan

The Morning Prayer and Sermon take place at St. Pauls Episcopal Church Logan on the Feast of the Purification with Robert J. Cook as preacher at 10 30. Ash Wednesday and Lent Thursday services at 7 30 p m directed by Rev Robert G Purrington at St Pauls Church Logan.

Logan St. Paul's Episcopal Church Robert J. Cook Robert G. Purrington St. Paul's Church

Types and Shadows sermon at New Marshfield Church

Preaching services at New Marshfield Church of Christ will feature Rev. L. E. Barnett of Columbus. The morning sermon centers on Types and Shadows and the evening message discusses The Second Coming of Christ.

New Marshfield Church of Christ L. E. Barnett Columbus Christ

Services Announced At Athens Christian Church

The Rev. I. J. Cahill, pastor, will preach at 10:15 Sunday service on How Much More Will Your Heavenly Father. The choir will sing Break Forth Into Joy by Protheroe during the service.

I. J. Cahill Athens Christian Church Protheroe

Class To Meet At Mt Union

Attendance at Sunday School here last Sunday was 47. Golden Circle Class will meet at the Emery Chase home Friday night Feb 7 with Howard Stewart in charge. Several local families visited relatives and attended a farm sale at Bunker Hill.

MT. Union Jesse Stewart Charleston Golden Circle Emery Chase Howard Stewart Glenn Turner Carl Wayne Turner Dyesville Roger Savage Grace Savage Osville Ernest Molden Rutland M. A. Nicholson Ward Nicholson Charles King Anna Bradbury Harley Carr Sidney Jordan Floyd and Clarence M. A. Epple Calvin O W. Wiseman Willis John Nicholson Peter Epple Bunker Hill Bert M. A. Chase Ray Seidenable Pomeroy Roy Frecker Jimmy Chester

Sunday Services on Jacksonville Methodist Charge

Sunday services on the Jacksonville Methodist charge list activities at multiple churches. Jacksonville offers church school at 9 a.m. with Ira Conaway superintendent and evening preaching at 7 p.m. by Pastor Charles E. Palmer. prayer at 7 p.m. Thursday led by George Luther Trimble.

Acksonville Jacksonville Ira Conaway Charles E. Palmer George Luther Trimble Edward Vaughn Millfield Maye Howard Chauncey

Churches of God Unity Meeting Planned in Zanesville

A unity meeting of Churches of God of the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys will convene in Zanesville Sunday at 2 PM at the new tabernacle on Woodlawn and Jefferson. Principal speaker is Rev. T. M. Ramsay of Cadiz, pastor of Cadiz Church of God, who lost several congregants in the Cadiz mine disaster.

T. M. Ramsay Cadiz Ramsay

Reedsville Methodist Schedule Announced

The Rev E L Miller announces church services across the Reedsville circuit. Joppa holds 9 30 am preaching with 10 30 am Sunday School. Reedsville 10 am Sunday School and 11 am preaching. Long Bottom 9 30 am Sunday School and 7 30 pm preaching. Epworth League meets Tuppers Plains 7 pm and Bethel 7 30 pm. Revival starts Reedsville Monday 7 30 pm and runs all week.

Reedsville E. L. Miller Joppa Long Bottom Epworth League Tuppers Plains Bethel

Unity Meeting To Be Held Sunday

Unity meeting of the Churches of God of the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valley will be held next Sunday Feb 2 at 2 p m in the Church of God in Zanesville Woodlawn Ave and Jefferson St Reverend T M Ramsay of Cadiz Ohio will be the speaker Gospel Radio Trio will contribute seven numbers with guitar accom.

Logan Churches of God of the

Haydenville Methodist Charge Announces Week of Services

The Haydenville Methodist Charge outlines a week of worship across its churches. Services include a 9 30 a m united service at Haydenville Community Church, 7 p m praise, mid week prayer and Bible study, and a Thursday prayer meeting. Buchtel Church holds 2 p m Sunday service with classes and a 7 p m gospel meeting, plus a Tuesday prayer hour. Murray City schedules 9 a m Sunday School, 10 class meeting, 7 p m worship and a 7 p m Thursday prayer session. Leaders meet Thursday at 2 p m at Mrs Murphy’s home.

Haydenville William E. Bancroft Murray City Buchtel

Evangelistic series continues at Wesleyan Methodist Church

The Pratt Street Wesleyan Methodist Church hosts daily evangelistic services directed by Rev. Arthur L. Vess of Central South Carolina with Rev. Eugene Reiber of Dayton as song leader. Morning messages at 10 30 and evening sermons at 7 15. Choir practice at 5 45 and Friday Prayer Band at 2. Children’s meeting follows Saturday at 2.

Pratt St. Wesleyan Methodist Church Arthur L. Wess Central S. C Marion College Marion Ind Eugene Reiber Dayton Franklin Maerker Vess

Church of Nazarene Announces Services In Athens

The Athens Church of The Nazarene schedules Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. led by Cecil Cox and the Rev. Floyd Hondell will preside at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. NYPS convenes at 6:30 p.m. The church youth plan the Women’s Foreign Missionary service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and a youth zone rally Wednesday at the same hour.

Athens

Alexander Pastors Convention Highlight at Hebbardsville

Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. features Highlights of the Ohio Pastor's Convention. Union Sunday School meets 9:30 a.m. at Harrisonville Methodist. Evening service 7:30 p.m. includes notes on the convention by the minister.

The Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Ohio Harrisonville Union Methodist Church Presbyterian Church

Schedule Announced At Pomeroy Church

POMEROY-Bible School will be held at the Pomeroy Church of Christ at 9 30 a m Sunday followed at 10 30 by a worship service where the Rev B H Morris will preach on Why I Am a Member of the Church of Christ.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Church of Christ B. H. Morris Church of Christ

Logan First Church of God Sunday Services

Sunday School begins at 9 00 a m in the Chapel at Front and High Streets A sermon and worship follow the study period Attendance is growing with a goal of 50 Cottage prayer meetings are Tuesday and Friday at 7 00 p m in the chapel

Logan Logan First Church of God

World Service Sunday Planned at Central Ave

World Service Sunday will be observed at Central Ave Methodist Church with a 9 15 a m unified service. Rev Stanley Jeffery will preach The World is My Parish. An evening service at 7 30 p m will feature Why Live Religiously. A world service offering will be collected at each service.

Central Ave. Methodist Church Stanley Jeffery Claris Beebe Jeffery Plains Methodist Clark’s Chapel Methodist Clarks Chapel

Prayer Meeting Planned at Athens Free Methodist Church

The Athens Free Methodist Church led by Rev. Walter Martin will host a prayer meeting this evening at 7 30. Sunday School begins at 9 30 a.m. with preaching services at 10 30 a.m. and 7 30 p.m.

Athens

Bethel Mission Glouster Announces Sunday Services

The Bethel Mission in Glouster will hold Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and preaching at 10:30 a.m. under Rev. Harvey Smith. All-day revival meetings are currently in progress at the church.

Bethel Mission Glouster Harvey Smith

Communion Services At Airline Church Of Christ

The Airline Church Of Christ will hold communion and preaching at 7 p m with Rev Miles E Hoon delivering The Divine Creed The Frost Universalist Church hosts Sunday service at 2 30 p m led by Dr F B Bishop Services are also planned at Poston Community Church at 7 p m on February 2 with David Spencer as preacher

Airline Church of Christ Miles E. Hoon Frost Universalist Church F. B. Bishop Poston Church Poston Community Church David Spencer

Church Bible Study and Worship Schedule

The Church of Christ at 6 Stim son Ave announces Bible study at 9 45 a m Sunday worship at 10 15 Communion at 11 o'clock and evening service at 7 p m.

Church of Christ Stimson Ave

Service at Epiphany Church Nelsonville Sunday

Services will be held as usual at Epiphany Episcopal Church Nelsonville with Robert Cook officiating and preaching. The hour of service is 9 a m.

Nelsonville Epiphany Episcopal Church Robert Cook

Hockingport Birthday Party At White Home

Mr and Mrs E W White hosted a birthday gathering for daughters Ruth and Gertrude Foater with 20 guests. Refreshments of cake and sandwiches were served as the evening's social focus.

Lottridge Ora Randolph Sonny Jackson George Sprouse June Medley F. B. Medley Parkersburg Wilbuer Whitlatch Shade River Whitlatch Fred Rockhold C. A. Cowdery Columbus Lawrence Crawford Clarence Randolph Sardis Austin Whited D. O. Blake

Funeral for Norval McMenamy Saturday at Holy Cross Church

Funeral services for Norval Lee Tim McMenamy who died at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church Glouster with Fr. E E Yocke officiating. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Body moved from Blower Funeral Home to grandfather Thomas McMenamy in Jacksonville.

Glouster Norval Lee Tim) McMenamy Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Holy Cross Catholic Church E. E. Yocke Calvary Cemetery Blower Thomas McMenamy Jacksonville

Glouster Townsend Club Plans Sunday Meeting

GLOUSTER Townsend Club will meet Sunday at 2 p.m. in the office of Mayor Thomas Williams Sr. Charles A Wilkes of Athens R D 1 Ohio is named Administrator de Bonis Non of Lulu C Wilkes estate Athens County Ohio. Dated January 15 1941. Francis D White Probate Judge.

Glouster — Townsend Club Thomas Williams, Sr Charles A. Wilkes Athens R.D. 1 Ohio Lulu C. Wilkes Athens County Francis D. White Said County

GLOUSTER PERSONALS VISITORS AND GUESTS LISTED

Edward E. Davis of Kenton visited his sister Mrs J E Anderson and Mrs E E Faires on Tuesday and Wednesday. Dale Murphy of Fort Hayes Columbus was a recent guest of his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs John Henry. Rev and Mrs James T Crabb and daughter Vivian Rendville were guests Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Viney. Maurice Henry of Edmore Michigan is visiting Mr and Mrs John Henry and Miss Marzin Shepard local and relatives in Corning.

Edmore, Mich John Henry Marzin Shepard Corning

Glouster Press wins two of three in Thursday bowling match

Glouster Press team won two of three games against Drury Drugs in the Ladies League. Mary Chute led with a 202 single and 510 series, while Glouster set a new high single of 817 and high three-game total of 2217. Drury Drugs top scorer was M Johnston with 470 series and 172 single.

Glouster Glouster Press Drury Drugs Mary Chute Maxine Johnston Drury F. Lantz

Residents to attend Ohio Coal Foundation meeting in Crooksville

Several locals travel to Crooksville for an Ohio Coal Foundation meeting at 7 o clock in the City Hall.

Glouster Crooksville Ohio Coal Foundation

Easley Takes Over Gulf Service Station

O L Easley has purchased James Bulloch's stake in the Gulf Service Station at Broad and Cross Streets and now runs the business.

Glouster O. L. Easley James Bulloch Broad and Cross Sts

Greens Run school dinner by American Legion Hall

Graduating Greens Run School class hosts a chicken dinner at the American Legion Hall. Serving time is from 4 to 6 p.m. Proceeds support the graduates.

Glouster Greens Run American Legion Hall Rving

Athletes Clash as Tom Cats Host Philo Tonight

In a league game at Glouster GHS, the evenly matched Tom Cats welcome Philo to the Athens County floor. An added attraction features acrobatic stunts by the physical education class directed by Carl Kemp during halftime.

Athens County Glouster GHS Tom Cats Philo Carl Kemp

Churches of Glouster Announce Sunday Services and Events

Rev J A Thomp son of Glouster Methodist outlines Church School at 9 30 am with song service led by M M LeFavor and sup erintendent John S Blower in charge. Morning worship at 10 30 am features Sowers for and Against the Kingdom. Epworth League meets 6 pm. Evening service is Saturday in Logan for the Ohio Conference mid winter institute. local group departs 9 am returns about 9 pm. volunteers with cars to Joan Turner and Donna Jo Dennison. Church of Christ Bible School at 9 am led by Homer Vian. Lord s Supper at 10 15 am. sermon by C B Tigner on The Lord s Supper. Young people meet 6 pm. Juniors in Primary room Irene Stahl and Mrs Tigner. Seniors in auditorium with Mrs Harry Vernon. Life of Moses studied led by Homer Vian Jr with scripture read by Margaret Tigner. Evening service 7 pm ends with communion. Mid week devotional Wednesday 7 30 pm.

Glouster J. A. Thompson Glouster Methodist Church M. M. LeFavor John S. Blower Epworth League Logan Midwinter Institute of the Methodist Churches of the Ohio Conference Joan Turner Donna Jo Dennison Church of Christ Will Bible School Homer Vian C. B. Tigner Irene Stahl Tigner Harry Vernon Moses Homer Vian, Jr Margaret Tigner

Return From Stay in Columbus Hospital

Mr and Mrs Charles Buck Stephenson returned Wednesday from White Cross Hospital Columbus where Mr Stephenson had been under observation. After X ray pictures showed new bone formation in his back he was placed in a cast and sent home for a month before further observation and possible surgical operation.

Glouster Charles Buck) Stephenson White Cross Hospital Columbus

Miner Loses Part Of Foot In Mine Accident

GLOUSTER Arland Williams of Hollister had a great toe amputated at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a 6 30 morning accident at Mine 267 Hunterdon. His left foot was caught in a loading machine and the toes were crushed, necessitating hospital treatment.

Glouster Arland Williams Hollister Sheltering Arms Hospital Hunterdon William

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