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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1931

Page

8

Peace Caravaners to Speak at Athens Presbyterian Church

Two Swarthmore College students Mr Davies Preston and Mr Meredith Webster will address Vesper Services at the Westminster Fellowship and Wesley Foundation in Athens. They belong to a 14 student team touring Haverford College to promote peace with support from the American Friends Service Committee. They will discuss world peace, the World Court, US entry effects on the Court and the nation, leading a post presentation discussion with local residents. The group has visited many Athens residents this week and will continue travel to other areas.

Swarthmore College Westminster Fellowship Wesley Foundation Union Vesper Athens Presbyterian Church First Methodist Church The Presbyterian Church Davies Preston Meridith Webster Haverford College Philadelphia United States American Friends Service Committee Preston Webster Athens

Central Avenue United Methodist Church Services Schedule

The Central Avenue United Methodist Church in Athens led by Pastor Ward Radford lists Sunday School at 9:35, morning sermon at 10:15, Epworth League at 6:30, and evening worship with sermon. Factory Church offers 10 Sunday School and 11 preaching. Ath Clarks Chapel will hold Sunday School at 10.

Wie Zn Central Avennue M. E Athens Ward Radford Factory Clarks Chapel

Church Topic Set for Sunday Services in Glouster

Minister M Rogers of the Church of Christ will speak Sunday at 10 o clock on What Is the Church. He will discuss The Romance of the Bible at the Sunday evening service with special music planned.

Glouster M S. Rogers Church of Christ

Churches Plan Services and Elections in Logan and Hocking

Logan and Hocking County churches announce plans for Sunday School and worship services. St Matthew Lutheran with Amos L Heyde holds 9 am Sunday School and 10 am worship. no evening service. St John Lutheran Enterprise sets 1 pm Sunday School and 2 pm worship with annual meeting and officer elections after. Presbyterian Church led by H L Geddes features 9 am Sunday School and 10 15 am worship with communion. evening services canceled. Trinity Lutheran Logan with Elmer Bliss lists 9 am Sunday School and Divine Service. Faire County service also noted.

Logan Hocking County St. Matthew Lutheran Amos Ll. Heyde Jacob A. Kelter St. John Lutheran Enterprise Clyde Dupler The Presbyterian Church H. L. Geddes Harry Smith Trinity Lutheran Church Elmer Bliss

Milton Baptist Bible School topic and services

The Milton Baptist Church announces Bible School study on the Apostles led by superintendent Mrs Nellie Pettiford with Miss Louise Pettiford at the piano. Rev B R Smith will preach Our Full Responsibility as Christians in morning worship. Evening service at 7 30 features Broken Cistern. Midweek services Wednesday evening at Tan

Milton Baptist Church Bible School Nellie Pettiford Louise Pettiford B R. Smith Tan

Mock Trial Attracts Big Church Audience

A mock trial titled Who Killed Earl Wright was staged at the Presbyterian Church in Middlefort attracting a capacity crowd. Rev Yelatey a Methodist minister from Columbus played the lead role, and the local band gave a preface concert on the church lawn.

Middlefort Earl Wright Presbyterian Church Yelatey Columbue

Special Music Planned for Nelsonville Church Service

The Nelsonville Presbyterian Church will hold its mid summer communion with Sacraments of the Lord's Supper and Baptism. Special music will be provided by the choir under Prof C W Janssen of Ohio University. An organ recital by Miss Marian Morris follows Sunday at 730 pm. The Hillgreen Laws organ, new and electrically controlled, will feature Bach Frere a Notre Dame Boellmann Dawn Jenkins Largo from The New World Dvorak Chrema n bond Prelude in D and other pieces. The program ends with hymns sung by the congregation.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church C. W. Janssen Ohio University Nelsonville Marian Morris Morris Charles Poston Allan Kresge P. C. Morris Bach Notre Dame Boellmann Dawn Jenkins Dvorak Miner Chrembault Stroughton Cesar Stranck

Sainthood Sought for Mother Seton in Modern Movement

From New York on July 9 pilgrims carried a petition to Pope John XXIII seeking canonization of Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton. Born August 28, 1774 in York to an English aristocratic family, she converted to Catholicism after personal trials and founded the Sisters of St. Joseph. Her work led to parochial schools and orphanages, with canonization efforts gaining momentum since 1880 and now led by Mgr Pace and Mrs Clara Sheeran as organizers of a major pilgrimage.

York New York Rome Lfe Italy Ann Filicchis Carroll Harriett Cecelia Mother Seton Sisters of Charity Napoleon America Philadelphia Mgr Edward A. Pace Catholic University Washington Clara Douglas Sheeran Brooklys International Federation of Catholic Alumnar Balthmore Brooklyn United States

Canterbury Cathedral Pilgrims Destination Through Ages

The article recalls Chaucer era pilgrimages to Canterbury Cathedral to honor Archbishop Becket. It notes the shrine's fame from Becket's murder, his canonization, early miracles, and royal and imperial pilgrimages. It mentions Henry II's penance, the rebuilt cathedral after the great fire, and Trinity chapel’s shrine monument.

Canterbury Chaucer Becket St. Thomas of Canterbury Henry II England Liv Ehtine Trinity Chapel

Clark Dewolf to Speak Here This Weekend

Veteran Ohio River boatman and Salvation Army worker Clark Dewolf will visit Athens Saturday and Sunday July 11 and 12 to take part in all Salvation Army services. He speaks Saturday night at 8 and Sunday night at 7 45. Week meetings include Street and Praise Meetings, Holiness Meeting, Sunday School, Young People's Legion, and Salvation Meeting with various corps activities through Thursday and Friday.

Clark Dewolf Ohio River Salvation Army Athens Salvation Army Hall Dewelf Clark Dewelf Young Peoples Legion Salvation Girl Guards and Sunbeams Home League Young People's Meeting Corps

Athens Church Plans Services Each Night

Pilgrim Holiness Church on Congress and West Washington hosts nightly services next week with visiting speaker. Services begin 7:45 nightly, Sunday School at 9:30, Morning Worship 10:30, evening Song Service 7:45 and Preaching 8:15, mid week prayer Wednesday 7:45, Rev. R. D. McNall serving as pastor.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Congress West Washington Street R. D. McNall

Bethany Methodist Church to Hold Combined Services

The Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church in Pomeroy led by Glenn Lt. Tennell will hold Sunday School at 9:15 and Morning Service at 10:30 with the theme The Optimism of the Early Church. Evening worship at 7:30 with the Peace Church features Rev. Moenkhaus. Choir practice is Wednesday. Forest Run E Church schedules worship at 8 and Sunday School at 10:15.

Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church Pomeroy Glenn Lt. Tennell Peace Church Moenkhaus Forest Run E. Church

City Ministers To Have Picnic

Vinton County churches announce extensive programs this week with multiple services. McArthur BME Church led by W. W. Welser lists Sunday School 9 30 Morning worship 10 30 Epworth League 6 45 Evening worship 7 30 plus Wednesday choir practice. McArthur Presbyterian led by Rev Albert J. Wilson offers Sunday School 9 30 and a 7 20 evening service. Church of Christ in McArthur holds Bible class 9 30 Mission Band 2 Christian Endeavor 6 with Wednesday prayer at 7. St Sylvester s Zaleski Mass dates noted. Vinton County M E Parish programs include Locust Grove Mt Pleasant New Plymouth Central Chapel Eben e zer Asbury Starr with varied Sunday School 9 30 and preaching 2 30 or 8 while Thursday evenings at 8. Latter Day Saints Wales Mill offers 9 30 Sunday School 10 45 Sacrament 10 45 preaching 7. C B Wells is assistant pastor.

Vinton County McArthur Bme W. W. Welser John H. Howell McArthur Presbyterian Church Albert J. Wilson McArthur Church of Christ Mission Christian Endeavor Averee Churches of Christ of Columbus Ash Cave McArthur St. Sylvester's Church Zaleski J. J. Hynes M. E P. A. Harlan Locust Grove Mt. Pleasant New Plymouth Central Chapel Ebenazer Asbury Starr Church of Latter Day Saints Wales Mill C. B. Wells

Sacrament to be discussed at Christian Science Services

The Christian Science Church at 15 South Congress Street will discuss Sacrament this Sunday. The Golden Text is John 4 34 and the Response Reading is I Corinthians 11 1 23 29 81 32. Sunday School starts at 9 90 with service at 10 45. Wednesday meeting is at 7 30 and the reading room is open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 to 4.

Christian Science Church South Congress Street Jesus South Congress

Tent Meeting at Church of Nazarene on Lancaster Street

A 21 day series begins with Rev. C. A. Gibson as speaker at the Church of Nazarene tent meeting on Car penter and Lancaster Street. Public notice invites attendance and outlines daily services for the month.

Church of Nazarene Carpenter and Lancaster St C. A. Gibson

Pageant Is Program For Albany Church

The First Baptist Church Albany hosts an evening program on Sunday at 8 o clock staged by Carpenter Baptist Church youths. They perform a pageant The Challenge of the Cross. Sunday School begins at 9 15 with Adrian Welker leading the Men's Class and Mrs Burdett guiding the Women's Class. Ernest Stanley leads the Young People class and Mrs Mary Pierman the Boys class. Helen Nichols heads the Beginners class. Lawrence Morris serves as superintendent. Rev G H Wiggins is the pastor.

First Baptist Church Albany Carpenter Baptist Church Adrian Welker Burdett Ernest Stanley Mary Pierman Helen Nichols Lawrence Morris G. H. Wiggins

Students Will Hike to Caves Tonight

The second Student Hike of the First Methodist Church departs at six for a trip to North Hill Caves. If rain interrupts, students will convene a social evening at the church with Mrs. Guy Saylor leading the group. Prof. H E Benz will teach the Sunday School class on Some Personal Traits In the Character of Jesus.

First Methodist Church North Hill Caves Guy Saylor H. E. Benz Jesus C M. Coulter Martzolf Home Missionary Society Foreign Missionary Socrets

All Day Services At Athens County Fairgrounds

The Church of Christ announces an all day meeting at the Athens County Fairgrounds on July 19 with two services at 1 and 2 30 pm and a basket dinner. Bible study at 9 30 am preaching at 10 30 am and 7 45 pm. Public invited. The meeting at 4 Stie json Avenue continues with growing interest.

Church of Christ Athens County Fairgrounds Stie JSON Avenue P. B. Catham

Rev Householder to Lead Nelonville Church Service

Rev Howard Householder will conduct four weeks of services at Nelonville First Methodist Church during Rev Herman A Sayre's absence. Special music appears at the morning service, Junior Orchestra at 9 30, Sabbath 10 30. July 10 morning service notes What Price Love and a temperance stereopticon lecture with 45 slides in the evening.

Howard Householder Nelonville First Methodist Church Herman A Sayre Sayre Sunder EB Fllents What Price Love Slouster M. E Church Paul E. Kemper

Sunday Speakers to Address Salvation Army Services

The Rev S S J Bishop retired Athens Methodist minister will speak Sunday night Aug 3 at 745 pm at Salvation Army services. On Aug the Rev Abhlbrand Chauncey will speak. Both meetings set for 745 pm. Also noting Nelsonville Sunday services at Christian Church discontinued for July and August per Rev Charles K Grammer with Sunday School continuing.

S.S. J. Bishop Athens Methodist Church Salvation Army Abhlbrand Chauncey Nelsonville The Christian Church Charles K. Grammer

July Student Activities Announced by Athens Presbyterian

An extensive July program at Athens Presbyterian Church includes weekly meetings and student activities. Miss Pauline Cone leads high school devotions, Miss Olive Carpenter continues Westminster Fellowship, and Dr A B Stos and Dr W S Gamertsfelder will speak on religion and psychology and Religion in Russia. July services feature Communion at 10 30 with Prof W R Longstreet on organ and special music.

Athens Presbyterian Church Hich Pauline Cone Olive Carpenter Rece Ohio University Ru Hankey Westminster Fellowship A C Anderson Ohio Universiity Pscholos Russia W S Gamertsfelder Westminster Group

Vacation in Canada Planned by Coulter Family

A two weeks camping trip to Canada is planned by Rev C M Coulter of the First Methodist Church. Mrs Coulter and daughters Mary Jo and Margaret Celeste, join Mr and Mrs Guy Savinor. The party will camp near Perry Bound and enjoy fishing, motoring, and golfing. They leave Athens on the evening of July 1.

Canada C M Coulter First Methodist Church Mre Coulter Mary Jo Margaret Celeste Guy Savlnr Perry Bound Athens

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