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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1954

Page

7

First Christian Church Athens Area Service Schedule

The Athens area church lists daily and weekly activities at First Christian. Services include worship at 10:15 and 10:30 a.m. preaching by Joe B. Matffett on the summer theme Successful Marriage and Just Folks. Other events: choir 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Bible school 9:15 a.m. Sunday, NYPS 6:45 p.m. Evangelistic service 7:30 p.m. Missionary and prayer meetings midweek and Saturday prayer hour. Drell H. Goff is the minister.

Joe B. Matffett NYPS Drell H. Goff

Sunday Services Schedule With Rev Ira L. Shanafelt

Sunday school at 10 am worship at 11 am evangelistic service at 7:30 am mid week mission meeting on Wednesday at 7:30 pm The Rev Ira L Shanafelt is the pastor.

Ira L. Shanafelt Shade-Poston Methodist SHADE Poston Philip James Evan Edwards

Schedule of church services and events with Rev. N L Russell

Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer group to Beech Grove camp meeting at 7 30 p m The Reverend N L Russell is pastor.

Beech Grove N. L. Russell

Church notices list services and leaders

Sunday 9 45 a m Bible school James Gates superintendent 11 a m morning service Major Dowdell preacher 745 p m gospel service St Joyce Herb Portsmouth formerly of Athens preaching Church of God 630 p m evangelistic service 730 prayer service Wednesday 730 p m Rev R E Kelchner pastor

James Gates Ajor Dowdell St. Joyce Herb Portsmouth Athens

Religious Services Schedule for Two Churches

Mt Zion Baptist holds Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Devotional 11 a.m. BTU 6 p.m. Service 7:30 p.m. Deacons in charge. St Pauls Roman Catholic offers Sunday masses at 8 9 and 10 a.m. Daily masses at 7 a.m. Confession Saturday 3 and 7:30 p.m. The Rev Jan B Kish is pastor.

MT. Zion Baptist Sunday School ST. Paul’s Jan B. Kish

Scheduled Religious Services This Week

Public address at 2 30 p m. Bible study at 3 45 p m. Bible study Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Service meeting and ministry school Friday at 7 30 p m.

First Presbyterian Church Service and Sunday School

Church school at 9 30 a m Communion meditation at 10 45 a m. Roger M Rice Jr is the minister with nursery care in the basement during worship.

First Presbyterian Church School Roger M. Rice, Jr

Parish Services Notice at Holy Cross Church

Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal holds Holy Communion at 8 am and again at 10:30 am with sermon. Church school is scheduled for 10:30 am for attendees and families.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Episcopal

Preaching Service At Home Of Mr R E Life

The Rev George Rodgers will lead a preaching service at 8 30 p m at the home of Mr R E Life 6 North Shannon The event is led by Pastor George Rodgers.

R. E. Life N. Shannon George Rodgers

Area church services and schedules listed

Central Ave Methodist Church conducts school at 9 30 a m and worship with Holy Communion at 10 30 a m led by Rev C Melvin Alkire Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m Albany Methodist Charge lists Albany Church school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m MYF at 7 p m Boy Scout meeting Monday 8 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p m Temple Church school 9 a m worship at 9 50 a m Prayer meeting 8 p m Snowville Church school 10 a m worship 8 30 p m Prayer meeting Thursday 8 p m Pearl Chapel Church school 10 a m worship 7 30 p m Townhouse worship 9 a m church school 9 45 a m The Rev William H Covert is pastor.

Central Ave. Methodist Church C. Melvin Alkire Albany Methodist Albany—Church Temple— Church Snowville—Church Pearl Chapel William H. Covert

Sunday church schedule bulletin with multiple churches

Details of Sunday school times worship services and guest speakers for several churches including Shade-Poston, Potson, New Marshfield and Union. Includes midweek prayer meetings and MYF programs with pastors listed for each congregation. Carroll Chesser appears as a listed contact or leader.

Church Services Schedule Across Town

Sunday school and worship times listed for Chesterhill Amesville and Sharpsburg with Rev. Kenneth D. Frazier named as pastor. Services include Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. in Chesterhill, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in Amesville, and 8:45 a.m. worship with 9:15 a.m. Sunday school in Sharpsburg.

Chesterhill P.m. Amesville Sharpsburg Kenneth D. Frazier

Church Service Schedule Across Communities

In Canaanville preaching at 9 30 am and Sunday school at 10 36 am. In Guysville Sunday school 9 30 am and preaching 10 30 am. In Stewart Sunday school 9 30 am and preaching 8 pm. WSCS meets Thursday led by Pastor H L Mc Dantes.

Canaanville Guysville Stewart H. L. McDantes

Guyville Church Schedules Evening Services and Prayer

Guyville community notes Sunday school at 10 am and evening service at 8 pm. Evening prayer meeting also at 8 pm, with Edmond Life serving as pastor on Wednesday.

Edmond Life

Alexander Presbyterian Church School Service Notes

The Alexander Presbyterian Church holds a Sunday school at 9 30 am with no sermon announced.

Alexander Presbyterian Church

I Want My Father in Everyday Religion

A reflective sermon on humanity’s deep hunger for a Father figure. The piece traces the universal seek for God across cultures and history from ancient idols to modern faiths, urging readers to lay aside material toys and pursue spiritual connection with the divine Father.

Don D. Tullis Father God Abraham the Haran Canaan Rome

Amesville Parish Sunday and Worship Schedule

Amesville Presbyterian Parish lists services for Amesville with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. YF meets at 7 p.m. New England church shows Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and a 10:15 a.m. message. Carthage hosts a 2:30 p.m. worship service led by The Rev. J. Mervin Hess.

Amesville New England Carthage J. Mervin Hess

Bible School and Services Schedule At Local Church

Prayer service at 9 45 a m and 11 a m with an evening gospel service at 8 p m. A missionary meeting is set for Thursday at 8 p m led by Rev. Roland P Globig pastor.

Bible School Missionary Meeting Roland P. Globig

Religious Service Schedule With Rev Max Williams

A church announces a 10:30 a.m. worship service and an 8 p.m. preaching service led by The Rev. Max Williams, pastor. The notice outlines the day's schedule and the pastor’s role.

Sunday church schedule with Rev Clayton W Green

Sunday school at 10 a.m. YPS at 7 30 p.m. Services at 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. Rev. Clayton W Green is the pastor.

Clayton W. Green

Kilvert Church of God Announces Services And Revival

The Kilvert Church of God schedules a 10 30 am service, YPM 7 pm prayer meeting, and Friday 7 30 pm preaching by Mrs L M Kemmy.

L. M. Kemmy

Airline Church of Christ Service Times Listed

Worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 30 a m announced for the Airline Church of Christ in a brief church notices listing with service hours for readers.

Airline Church OF Christ

Local Church Class Five Social Highlights In Coolville

Mrs Frank Chapman and Mrs Roscoe Bur dette hosted Class Five of the Methodist Church with 14 members in attendance. Wilma Bailey led devotions and the evening included a sales tax counting. Guests included Wilma Dunfee Ann Walden Luella Clark and others. The Wises announced the birth of a son Jon Edsel with grandparents Mr and Mrs P R Castle and Mr and Mrs Wise. Several relatives and visitors from Toledo Marietta Athens Jackson Parkersburg Winston-Salem and other locales were noted among the gatherings and visits.

Coolville Frank Chapman Roscoe Burdette Methodist Church Jon Edsel P. R. Castle Wise Marietta Wises Leslie Deborah Vernon Levering Toledo Luella Smith Emmett Levering Corning Verne Davis Lucille Davis Jack Kessler Winston-Salem N. C Oscar Findling Ronald Bailey Paula Carolyn Joe Bailey Bailey's Lake H. W. Kraft Parkersburg P. E. Bingman Jerry Barber Martel Curtis Bibbee Janet Brown W. G. Cook

Death Claims Ohio Minister at 88

The Rev. Dr. Harry B. Allen, Methodist pastor of several Ohio churches, died Wednesday at age 88. A Braceville native, he served churches in North Bloomfield Gustavus Vienna and Orangeville in Trumbull County and held pastorates in Cleveland Lakeside Belmont and Guernsey counties.

Warre Ohio Harry B. Allen Braceville North Bloomfield Gustavus Vienna Orangeville Trumbull County Cleveland Lakeside Belmont Guernsey Counties

Albany Baptist Bible School and Services Schedule

Albany Baptist sets Bible school at 9:30 am with worship and quarterly Communion at 10:30 am. Prayer and Bible study follow at 8 p.m. Wednesday led by The Rev. Roland P. Globig.

Roland P. Globig

Sunday School and Worship Schedule Noted

Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship service at 10 45 a m no evening service class five to meet at Don Hawks Thursday July 8

Don Hawk's

Hamden News Highlights Regional Visits and Health Update

John Rinehart has been brought home from Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus after an injury on the B and O Railroad at Chillicothe. Local visitors include Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Burr from Powell and Pataskala, with several families hosting relatives from Columbus, McArthur, Springfield, and Wellston. Community activities note Methodist Youth Fellowship camping at Lancaster and a Vinton County Prayer meeting set for July 3 at 2 p.m.

Hamden John Rinehart Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus B&o Chillicothe Harry Bush Walker Powell William Burr Pataskala Dave Laywell Bidwell Robert Rogers California Martha McMannay Eva Stark Louisville Raymond Sprague Springfield Mayme Sprague Charles Salts Margaret Calvin McArthur Logan Sam Shirtzenger Harry Bush Ralph Taggert Steve Tripp Methodist Youth Fellowship Lancaster Mary Anna Hartsough Janet Peters Donna Sue Eberts Patty Thompson Martha Barron Mary Lockwood Janie Kinsel Bob Matteson Charles Bethel Frank Blackstone Evan Dixon Fred Matteson Hazel Tedrow Wellston Clarence Jewell Paul Jewell Raymond Haynes William Haynes Fred Haynes E. R. Haynes Dewey Dillie Curt Burns Augusta Bisnaugle Clara Beatrice Laverne Coalton John Bagey Meredith Weaver Longacre W. Va Walter Morris Betty Snow Roselee Christian Jack Casey Frank Saylor Robert William Mance Will and Sons Ruth ‘Benett Vinton County Hamden Eub Church Robert Hensler George Booth A. J. Hagerty Donald Taborn Flint Mich Ted Taborn Max Pettit James Edna Pettit Tiro Autye Baker Orville Taborn Minnie Gibson

Laurel Cliff Notes Family Illness and Visits

Mrs Don ald Crebbs of Akron and Mrs James Smith of Columbus were called home due to their father R T Bur dette’s illness. Charles Howell reported ill at his son Vernon Howell’s home. Roy Howell works at Waverly. Laurel Cliff Health Club members appeared on a Huntington coffee hour TV show. Mrs Della Curtis and Mrs Lonnie Norris of Columbus visited friends here. Karen Turner of Metz West Virginia visited grandmother Mrs Josia Turner and grandfather Charley Howell. Mrs Pearl Palmer.

Laurel Cliff Donald Crebbs Akron James Smith Columbus R. T. Burdette Charles Howell Vernon Howell Roy Howell Waverly Laurel Cliff Health Club Huntington Della Curtis Lonnie Norris Karen Turner Metz W. Va Josia Turner Charley Howell Pearl Palmer

Generators on Missouri Could Power 20,000 City

Electric generators aboard the battleship Missouri are described as capable of supplying power to a city of about 20,000 people. The note highlights the ship's engineering capabilities during wartime readiness.

Missouri

Ban on Inner Tube Use By Bathers Considered

Columbus voters face a July hearing on state parks proposals to ban inner tube use on park water areas. The rule would prohibit unfastened tubes and similar devices unless securely attached to the user, citing safety concerns from weathered patches faulty valves and slips by youngsters. Additional measures target canoes craft under 10 feet and crafts discharging wastes into water.

Division of Parks Department of Natural Resources Columbus

Record life expectancy rises to 68.5 years

The average life span for Americans reaches a new peak of 68.5 years, marking an increase of almost four years over the past decade. This advance reflects improvements in health care and living standards across the nation.

Students estimateAmericans spend ten percent of income on autos

Students estimate that Americans devote about 10 percent of their incomes to operating automobiles, indicating the ongoing financial burden of car use on households.

Military Mail Call listing for Hartley and Trimble

The Messenger invites readers to submit service member addresses for the Military Mail Call column. Included is Hartley, Pvt. Williams Trimble, 1496087, Pit. 313, A-Co, ist on, MCRD, Parris Island, sc, seeking hometown and sender details.

the Messenger Athens Ohio

Local Athens Shops Advertise Goods and Services

A noisy listing of Athens area businesses includes Katie's Kitchen, Kyle's Shop for Men, Mac's Thrifty Store on W State St, Gandee's The Music House, Harris Furniture, Henry & Son Garage, Channery de Houck & Van Dyke Insurance, Milldeck's Shoe Store, Nye Chevrolet Co, and others offering dining, autos, furniture, and apparel. The ad cites multiple storefronts like Court Athens addresses and references various consumer goods available locally.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Area Church Services First Church OF the Nazarene Salvation Army Church OF God R. E. Kelchner Jehovah's Witnesses Evangelical United Brethren the Plains Church OF Nazarene Lester Stanley Warren Vare the Plains Nellie Thomas Lena Brandenburg New Marshfield Union—Church BATES Carroll Chesser Methodist Charge Amesville Presbyterian Parish South Canaan Baptist Grahams Chapel Bible Christian Max Williams Vanderhoof Kilvert Albany Methodist Church Wm. H. Covert Albany Baptist United States of America Turdey Athens Appliance & Television Co Sylvania Television T. W Washington St The Athens Machine Co Bank of Athens National Banking Association Athens, O Hie Beckley’s Ohie Bowman's Dept. Store Chauncey, Ohio Buck Auto Supply Athens, Ohio Vee Dyke Buckeye Cafeteria N. Court St Butler Brothers Dept Charm House Helen Andrews Court St Chapman Cline Pharmacy Obie Commonwealth Telephone Co. of NS. Cort 8T Cor Rad Bakery Farley W. Union First National Bank Nelsonvike Katherine Figg Shop Huffman Transportation Service Lore! and Lone Distance Moving Jeffrey Katie Kyle's Shop Mac's Thrifty W. State St Athens, C G. H. Martin & Son Hichland Ave Gandee Music House of Henry & Son Garage Channery,de Houck & van Dyke, Inc. Insurance the McBee Company Milldeck Court Nye Chevrolet Co Hie Price Quick's Bardin Bros. Company All Retdime Materials Ric Stanley's Shoe Store Court of Steppe's _Beauticians, Inc H. M. Stokes Darkeonvilir Stout Farm Sunnybank Greenhouse Monte Davis Keanery Co. F. Wallace Young's Keith Zimmerman Aibasy
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