Athens Area Businesses Named in Local Directory Entry
A historical listing shows an array of Athens area establishments including shops, laundries, restaurants, jewelers, banks, hardware, and services in Nelsonville and Logan. Notable names include Union Restaurant, Lairds Restaurant, The Bank of Athens, Southern Ohio Electric Co, and Citizens Central Bank. The fragmentary text suggests a 20th century local business directory snapshot with multiple cross towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Home Telephone Co
Bettie Shop
Athens Steam Laundry
Lairds
Logan
Ohio
Union Restaurant
Cullum’s Studio
Nelsonville Floral Co
Nelsonville Cornwell Jewelry
Security Savings Bank
Wheaton Hardware Co
Varsity Inn
Union St
Battery Shop
T Auto Laundry
Hatch Library
Vogue
C. L. Stout
Nelsonville
Oady-Gooding
Bank of Athens
N. B
Cen
Southern Ohio Electric Co
Citizens Central Bank
Nelsonvile
Union Church Service At Chautauqua Tent
Several local churches join for a Sunday union service at 7 30 p m under the Chautauqua tent with Rev Pielow delivering the sermon. Rev Wilcox speaks at 10 30 a m on Religion as Defined by James and leads student meetings at 6 30 p m with Teachings of Jesus. Evening union service follows at 8 p m with Episcopal Rev Pielow preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox
James
Jesus
Union
Chautauqua
Pielow
Episcopal Church
Presbyterian A Albany Road Service and Activities
Warner minister and Mrs Maud Vorkes pianist lead the Bible School at 10 o clock with Ralph Ladd superintendent. Worship at 11 with a sermon on Elo t Living. At 730 pm the young people meet with Ralph Ladd leading a discussion on Your Favorite Art and Why.
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Presbyterian A
Albany
Warner
Maud Vorkes
Madge Dixon
Ralph Ladd
Ion
Ip and Sermon at 2 30 P M Theme The Man Who the Fatal Mistake
Sermon session at 2 30 P M explores a fatal mistake attributed to a central figure as described in the event notice. The title reflects a religious talk focusing on consequences and moral lessons.
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Jemon
Plains Pastor Leads Evening Worship Schedule
The Plains church lists services with Pastor Laird at 9:30 am Sunday school, 10:30 am sermon, 7:30 pm Spirit of Regeneration and 7:30 pm Wednesday prayer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Plains
Laird
Highland Avenue Church Service Schedule
The Highland Avenue church on E. Eaton street lists Pastor E. C. Keney and class leader Marie Burris. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with William Smith as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 a m, Endeavor at 7 p m, evening worship at 8 p m, and mid week prayer on Wednesday at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Righland Avenue
E. Church
W. Eaton
E. C. Keney
Willim Smith
Endeavor
Marie Burris
Wedeoday
Church of the Good Shepherd Service Notice
Sunday service at Church of the Good Shepherd on State and Carpenter Streets led by Rector El Pellow with morning prayer and a sermon at 11:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF the Good Shepherd
Carpenter
EL. Pielow
Church of God Hocking Street Service Schedule
Johnson pastor leads church activities with 9 30 school 10 45 service and evening worship at 7 30. Young Peoples social planned at pastor 15 May or Tuesday at home. Prayer meeting Wednesday night and teachers meeting Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF God Hocking St
Johnson
Young Peoples’ Meeting
Bible School Hour Announces Teachers
Abbott Y. Wilcox, minister, will supervise the Bible school hour with Doctor Gard teaching the men's group and Doctor Gamertsfelder guiding the college group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott Y. Wilcox
Doctor Gard
Doctor Gamertsfelder College
Lutheran Worship and Christian Science Services Listed
Lutheran worship in the Episcopal church at State and Carpenter next Sunday July 10 at 2 30 p m led by Pastor Thomas Wilson Evangelical Lutheran. Christian Science Society at 65 Court Street offers Sunday service 10 45 a m Sunday school 9 30 a m with Sacrament Golden Text Matthew 16 24 and a Wednesday testimonial meeting 7 30 p m Reading Room open Tue Thu and Sat 2 00 to 4 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal
Christian Science Society
Court Street
Jesus
Christian Endeavor
Evangelistic Services to Start July 17 at Union
A series of evangelistic services will begin July 17 with Rev. A. O. Horney former Ohio conference president preaching at Union New Marshfield Bates 16:30 a.m. Union 2:30 p.m. and Richland M P Church Athens 5 p.m. Special subject Hear Him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
New Marshfield
A. O. Horney
Ohio
M. P. Church
Newark
Bates
Richland
M. P
Athens
First Christian Church Sunday Services Near Union Sermon
West State and Congress Streets lists services for the First Christian Church led by M. P. Chatley with Sunday school at 9:15 a m sermon at 10 15 a m Young People at 6 30 p m and a union service at 8 p m in the chautauqua tent featuring Rev E L Pielow of the Episcopal church delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
West State
Congress Streets
M. P. Chatley
Chautauqua
E. L. Pielow
Episcopal Church
First Methodist Episcopal Service Schedule and Leaders
Charles M Coulter ministers the First Methodist Episcopal Church with Barbara Kantzer directing the quartet and A R Kresge as organist Bible School begins at 9 15 a m Alex Root oversees classes for all ages Morning worship follows at 10 30 a m with a sermon titled Selfsatisfied Conservatism Students Epworth league meets at 6 30 p m Epworth league service repeats at 6 30 p m Evening worship is the union service of all churches at the Chau tauqua tent Mid week service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m
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First Methodist Episcopal
Charles M. Coulter
Barbara Kantzer
A. R. Kresge
Bible
Alex Root
Epworth League
Epworth
Chautauqua
Mt Zion Baptist Church Sunday schedule and events
Nellie Pettiford serves as organist at Mt Zion Baptist Church. Sunday school begins at 9 30 with Miss Ella Cooley as superintendent. Worship at 10 45 features The Eternal Good ness of God. B Y P U gathers at 6 30 with Mrs Blanch Russell president and Mary Louise Pettiford pianist. Evening worship at 7 45 on Good Religion sermon. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30.
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MT. Zion Baptist Church
Nellie Pettiford
Ella Cooley
Blanch Russell
Mary Louise Pettiford
Logan Churches Schedule at Hunter Street Lutheran
Amos L. Heyde, pastor, announces Sunday school at 9 a.m. and morning worship at 10 a.m. No evening service. Ladies' Aid meets with Mrs. Goodbye Thursday afternoon. Brotherhood meets with Brother George Smith Thursday evening. Service at St. John's in the evening with Sunday school at 7 p.m. and preaching at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos L. Heyde
Ladies’ Aid Society
Brotherhood
George Smith
Walnut Street Road
St. John’s
First United Brethren Sunday Worship Services
Sunday schedule lists 9 a m Sunday school 10 25 a m worship with a sermon by the pastor and music by the vested choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Brethren
Sweet Singer of Israel and the rise of David
The article traces David as a complex biblical figure, famed as a sweet singer yet a man of war and sin. It notes his anointing by Samuel, his moral failings, and the balanced biblical portrayal that preserves both flaws and redeeming qualities.
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WM. E. Gilroy
D. D
Congregationalist
Saul
Israel
David
Samuel
Temple
Solomon
Evening Services Include Choir and Soloists
At 6 30 p m a Christian Endeavor service is held followed by a musical program at 7 30 p m featuring the choir special soloists and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Service
The Influence of Jesus Sermon and Union Furnace Rally
Pastor J. R. Fields leads Sunday school at 9 a m and worship at 10 30 a m with Holy Communion. Epworth League at 6 30 p m and a 7 30 p m sermon on The Influence of Jesus. District Rally at Union Furnace this Saturday with morning afternoon and night sessions.
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J. R. Fields
Epworth League
Jesus
Gore A. B. Charge Services and District Rally Notes
Gore A. B. Charge lists Pastor A. P. Cohagen with morning worship at 10 30 and Bethany evening service at 7 30. Quarterly conference is set for Friday evening July 1 followed by Union Furnace district rally Saturday July 2. Oroville social at school grounds Thursday evening June 30.
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Gore A. B. Charge
A. P. Cohagen
Gore
A. m. Bethany
Union Furnace
Oroville
Presbyterian Church Service Schedule
Rev. John A. Stemen, minister, leads Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and preaching at 10:39 a.m. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evening features Hour of prayer.
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Presbyterian Church
John A. Stemen
Christian Endeavor
Logan Circuit M F E J H Walker Pastor Webb Chapel
Advertisement lists preaching times and Sunday school at Webb Chapel and Maxville with subjects The Biggest Business in the World and Bring Ye, noting services at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. respectively.
Trinity Lutheran and Nazarene Church Notices
Trinity Lutheran led by Pastor Elmer Bliss holds Sunday School at 9 a.m and Divine Service at 11 a.m with a second service at 2 p.m in Fairfield County. Church of the Nazarene at I O OF Hall, Anna Aurand pastor, offers Sunday School at 9:30 a.m and Morning Worship at 7:30 p.m.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Elmer Bliss
Fairfield County
Church OF the Nazarene I. O. O. F. Hall
Anna Aurand
Church Forum Sparks Debates On Birthday Mailings
A church newsletter proposes using birthday cards to boost school and church interest. It suggests month by month indexing with name address grade birth year and mailing cards in the name of the school. A junior choir question is raised noting St Paul and Methodist listings follow with service times and events from July 10 1927.
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First Methodist Church of
Memphis, Tenn
Pattern Dept A Simple Stylish Gown for Mature Figure
Pattern details describe a black satin and white crepe gown with optional collar. Nine sizes 38 to 54 bust, fabric yardage for a 42 inch size, and facing materials outlined. Pattern mailed for 15 cents.
The Face That Never Smiles Dan Crawford Missionary Appeal
Dan Crawford a twenty two year veteran missionary in Africa addressed business men posited as financially successful but indifferent to missionary service. He urged funds for a greatly needed missionary program and stressed the value of giving beyond coins used in America.
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Dan Crawford
Heart of Africa
America
The Church Invites You All
A call to church attendance emphasizes conveying religious ideals through church life and the organization of Christ's followers. It urges readers to accept the invitation and attend next Sunday services.
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Earth
Church
Sermon Harmonics of Character and Thought
A collection of aphorisms on virtue and folly emphasizing forgiveness, patience, kindness, and integrity. It contrasts inner discipline with outward charm and warns that anger and prejudice corrode the soul while noble deeds shape a lasting life and memory.
Missionary’s tale on money and soul earns powerful closing
D. Carl Yoder recounts a Africa campfire moment where a half crown passes silently, its face not smiling, illustrating how materialism hardens hearts. He urges true idealism with the biblical question What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul.
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America
Africa
Religious News Highlights From University and Missionary Efforts
The Y M C A of the University of Chicago reports 4 915 of 5 500 students are church members. Missionaries distribute hundreds of thousands of New Testaments across China with three Bible societies coordinating. The American Bible Society sent 65 000 scriptures to Mississippi flood victims. The Salvation Army plans a memorial for Commander Evangeline Booth.
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University of Chicago
China
American Bible Society
Mississippi
Salvation Army
Evangeline Booth
Evangeline Memorial Planned for Washington City
The Salvation Army will establish a women and girls home named Evangeline in Washington City, costing half a million dollars. Boston’s Old South Church has invited Rev. Russell H. Stafford, pastor of Pilgrim Congregational in St. Louis, to lead. An 80th Beecher anniversary marked a slave girl freed by his pulpit, now a Washington, D. C. attorney’s wife and mother of four. Jerusalem now features an up to date waterworks system praised as a notable engineering feat.
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Salvation Army
United States
Washington City
Evangeline
Old South Church
Boston
Russell H. Stafford
Pilgrim Congregational Church
St. Louis
Stafford
Henry Ward Beecher
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
Beecher
Washington, D. C
Jerusalem
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Hocking Valley
First Christian
Feet Presbyterian
First Methist
Church of the Good 2d
Piclow
Athens Presbyterian Church
Virgile Davis Masonic
Voguehair
Marie Brook
Ken Serted
Ta Logan
Bouse
Leann
M. P. Circuit
Logan Churches
Hunter Street
Lutheran Church
the Security Savings Bank
Fayette St
Nelsonville, O
Bethlehem
Jesse
Eliab
Abinadab
Shammah
Ramad
Uriah
Christ
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bank OF Athens National Bank Capital
Athens County
Bes
Central Bank
Nelsonville, Ohio
Church Forum
ST. Paul’s Episcopal Church
First Presbyterian Church
John Lloyd Evans
W. J. Hudson
Velma Young
Edith
Count St
D. Carl Yoder
The
Athens National Bank Safe Investments
Coe’s Cash
Wheaton
MODER
Yours For
Home Telephone Company
Chevrolet
A. D. Betzing Tire & Battery Service
N. Court
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