Athens churches plan all day home coming services
Annual home coming celebrations and all day congregational meetings continue this Sunday in Athens and nearby. Athens Christian Church hosts a noon basket dinner and continuing services, Enterprise United Brethren Church follows under Rev William Darvoe, Kimopie Church of Christ features Evangelist Carl Finley from Newcomerstown, Athens First Methodist plans baptism for children and welcomes many new members, Presbyterian Church pastor Rev Fred Luchs preaches on Enduring Criticism.
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Athens
Athens Christian Church
Enterprise United Brethren Church
William
Darvoe
Kimopie Church of Christ
Carl Finley
Newcomerstown
Athens First
Reverend Jeffery Returns to Pulpit
The Rev. Stanley Jeffery finishes a summer session at Garrett Biblical Institute Evanston and will return to Athens to lead Central Avenue Methodist Church next Sunday. The 9 15 a m service sermon is Christianity Tested and the 7 30 p m service follows with Finding God. An ice cream festival is set for Friday July 19 on the church lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Jeffery
Garrett Biblical Institute
Methodist Church
Evanston
Athens
Central Avenue Methodist Church
God
Jeffery
Plains and
Clarks Chapel
the Plains Church
Wesleyan Methodist Program Announced
The Wesleyan Methodist Church announces a Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by superintendent Frank lin Maerker. Rev E C Kinney will preach at 10 30 a m and again at 7 30 p m for an evangelistic sermon. The Young People’s Society, Bernice Davis president, meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Prayer meetings are Thursday 7 30 p m and the Prayer Band on Friday at 2 p m.
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Wesleyan Methodist Church
Franklin Maerker
E C. Kinney
Young People's Society
Bernice Davis
Wesleyan Prayer Band
Enduring Criticism Theme for Presbyterian Service
The Presbyterian Church will hold a 10 45 a m service themed Enduring Criticism. The volunteer choir directed by Mrs. Robert Tompkins will perform. The session meets Thursday evening and the Social Education Committee convenes Friday.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Robert Tompkins
Sacrament as Christian Science Sunday lesson in Athens
The Athens Christian Science Church will read Sacrament as the lesson sermon this Sunday. The golden text cites John 4 23 affirming worship in spirit and truth. Citations include Revelation 10 1 2 and Science and Health page 559 urging study and belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Church
Athens
Mary Baker Eddy
Haydenville All Day Services Planned by Murray Circuit
Churches of the Murray City Methodist Circuit announce an all day meeting at Haydenville Church on Sunday with a noon basket dinner. Sunday School at Murray City at 9 am and worship at 7 30 pm led by Reverend Bancroft. A Thursday 7 30 pm prayer meeting and a 7 30 pm Sunday sermon titled There Can Be No Substitute for Christ. Praise service Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City Methodist Circuit
Haydenville
Murray City
Bancroft
Jobs Methodist Church
Christ
Pilgrim Church Sunday Schedule Published
Services at the Pilgrim Church Washington and Congress Streets begin with Sunday School at 9 30 directed by Dave Jackson superintendent. Sermon at 10 30 by Rev H E Osborn. Youth talk at 6 45 by Rev Mel T Rothwell. Evening service at 7 45 with Rev H F E Osborn. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45.
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Pilgrim Church
Washington and
Congress Sts
Dave Jackson
H. E. Osborn
Mel T. Rothwell
H. FE. Osborn
Signs of the Times Topic at Nazarene
First Church of the Nazarene hosts a Sunday School session on July 14 with Cecil Cox as superintendent. Rev. Floyd Hondell preaches at 10 30 am and 7 45 pm on Signs of the Times. NYPS meets at 6 45 pm with youth and adults gathering Wednesday at 7 45 pm and choir practice Friday at 7 45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of the Nazarene
Cecil Cox
Floyd Hondell
N.Y.P.S
Community church programs and preaching schedule
Carthage Presbyterian Church hosts a Bible School at 1 30 p m led by superintendent Emmett Swisher. Worship at 2 30 p m features Rev Howard E Warner on The Making of Peter. Sharpsburg M E Church holds Sunday services at 8 pm and Sunday School at 9 30 am led by Rev Thomas B Smith. Miles E Hoon of New Marshfield preaches at Orange Christian Church 11 am and at Tuppers Plains Sunday evening. St Pauls Episcopal Logan schedules 9 am Morning Prayer and sermon with Samuel F Downer in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Presbyterian Church
Emmett Swisher
Howard E. Warner
Peter
Sharpsburg
M. F
M. E
Thomas B. Smith
Hoon
Miles E. Hoon
New Marshfield
Orange Christian Church
Christian Church
Tuppers Plains
Logan Episcopal
Logan
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Logan
Samuel F. Downer
Baptisms and Membership at First Methodist Church Sunday
Children will be baptized at the First Methodist Church during the regular service. Dr John W Dan ford will receive into full membership the children who completed the class in membership training. Adults also will join next Sunday. The pastor will preach Utilizing the Materials We Have. Choir director J E Thackeray leads a special anthem. Organ selections include Introspection Reflection and Allegro. A brief meeting of all women follows to elect officers for The Woman's Division of Christian Service. Mid week service and Bible study at 7 30 p m Wednesday. Summer activities include a university student class at 9 30 a m Sunday and a Monday 7 30 p m discussion group.
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First Methodist Church
John W. Danford
J. E. Thackeray
Smith
Miller
Rogers
Woman's Division of Christian Service
Salvation Army Schedules for Athens and Pomeroy
Major W. W. Hinshaw announces Salvation Army services with Sunday School at 2 30 p m and church service at 3 30 p m in Pom eroy no night services Bible Class at 7 45 p m in Pom eroy Hall open air meeting set for Saturday at 7 in front of the Court House In Athens women held a layette work session at Army HQ with a follow up Sunday programs include 11 am worship 6 30 pm Young People Legion 9 45 am Sunday School and 7 45 pm salvation meeting Bible Class meets Tuesday night to read Luke
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Salvation Army
Athens
Pomeroy
W. W. Hinshaw
J James Gates
Major Hinshaw
Army
Court House
Young People’s Legion
Salvation
Family Night at Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville
Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville hosts Sunday School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11. Friday July 19 features Family Night with a 7 30 potluck supper and the Daily Vacation Bible School closing program. Harrisonville Union Sunday School meets 9 30 a m with Christian Endeavor at 7 and evening service at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Presbyterian Church
Hebbardsville
Alexander Church
Harrisonville
All Day Services Planned at Trimble Church Event
All day services are planned at Trimble Church of Christ on Sunday July 14 with Evangelist Carl Finley of Newcomerstown as principal speaker Bible study at 9 15 a m preaching at 10 15 followed by the Lord s Supper At noon the group will go to the Grange Halls until 2 30 then return for afternoon services Preaching begins again at 7 30 p m.
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Trimble Church of Christ
Carl Finley
Newcomerstown
Grange Halls
Communion Services Set at Good Shepherd Church
The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church will hold a Holy Communion service at 8 a.m. on Sunday. The 10:30 a.m. service features Morning Prayer and a sermon by Rev. Robert G. Parrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Robert G. F Parrington
Sermon to Be Delivered by Samuel F Downer in McArthur
Morning prayer and sermon will be read by Samuel F Downer at Trinity Episcopal Church McArthur Sunday at 10 45 AM local time.
Plan Unified Service At Hocking St Church
The Morning Unified Service at 9 30 at Hocking St Church of God directed by John Bailey includes study worship ending with a pastor message. The Young People meet at 6 30 with talk How We Got Our New Testament. Evening service at 7 30 led by Raymond Atkins features The Lord Added. Midweek service Wednesday 7 30 discusses Christian Perfection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking St. Church of God
John Bailey
Raymond Atkins
Portland Methodist Schedule Announced
Portland and Morse Chapel outline weekly church events with School times and services. Topics include The Homeward Journey and The Strength of Life. Epworth League meets Tuesday. recreation and Church Night planned. communion services scheduled at various locations.
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Portland
Earl T. Scott
Great Bend
W. R. Parsons
Morse Chapel
Epworth League
Supt
W. G. McKelvey
Heart of
Christian Church Home Coming Planned
The Athens Christian Church plans a home-coming on Sunday with a basket dinner after morning worship, a music program, and a speaking program. Bible School starts at 9 15 a m and at 10 15 a m Reverend I J Cahill will preach on The Story of the Disciples Their origin and Ideals. The choir will sing Unto Thee I Lift Mine Eyes with Esther Coken ougher soloing. Reverends Freer and Courtney will bring greetings with music by Grafton Cheney and the Bible School Men’s Chorus.
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Athens Christian Church
Bible School
I. J. Cahill
Esther Cokenougher
C. A. Freer
Nelsonville
Gilbert Courtney
Chauncey
Grafton Cheney
Pomeroy Youth to Lead Communion Service at Church
POMEROY The young people of the Pomeroy Church of Christ will lead Sunday service at 9 30 a m. Clara Belle Pullins and Doris and Betty Leifheit will sing a special number. Rev B H Morris will preach on Gods Gift to Youth with Bible study to follow.
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Pomeroy
Services at Lodi Town House July 14
Children's services will be held at the Lodi Town House Sunday July 14 at 2 o clock. Preaching services begin at eight in the evening with the Reverend Pid cock of Mineral speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodi Town House
Pidcock
Reverend Purrington to Lead Sunday Evening Service
The Rev. Robert G. Purrington will oversee the 7:30 Sunday evening service at Poston Community Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Purrington
Poston
All Day Meeting at Lathrop Mission Sunday
An all day meeting is planned at Lathrop Mission on Sunday July 21 beginning with regular morning worship and continuing with praise services and special singing in the afternoon.
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Lathrop Mission
Financial Statement of The Athens County Savings and Loan
The Athens County Savings and Loan Company of Athens Ohio reports its financial condition as of June 30 1940. Assets include cash and deposits (noted), loans on mortgages and certificates, real estate, and furniture. Liabilities show deposits and accrued interest, contingent profits and other obligations with profits and undivided earnings totaling 720 244 41 dollars.
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Cas Ehas Céesscaessacecki
Babes
State OF
Ohio
Athens County
F. EB. Goldsberry
Athens County Savings and Loan Company of
Athens
Oho
F. E. Goldsberry
A. D
Mabel T. Baird
P. E. Hixson
H. G. Householder
Richard Fought
Athens County Savings and Loan Company
Senet
Richard
Marshfield Christian Services Announced
Pastor L. FE Barnett of New Marshfield Christian Church will preach Sunday morning on What Shall We Do With Jesus Baptismal services follow the morning service The Reverend Barnett will preach Sunday evening at the Chicago Ave Church in Columbus A picnic will be held Saturday meeting at 1 p m at the church then hiking to Herrons Woods with games and a picnic supper The young people’s meeting at 7 p m Sunday will focus on How to Become a Christian
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L. FE. Barnett
New Marshfield
Films to be shown at Enterprise Church this July
Six reels of motion pictures on foreign mission work will be shown at Enterprise United Brethren Church on July 14 at 8 p m during evening services. Subjects include Sight seeing in the West Indies Japan and the Christian Movement Church Work in the Philippines and Our Christian Stewardship. No admission charged. a free offering will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise United Brethren Church
West Indies
Puerto Rico
Santo Domingo
Japan
Christian Movement
Christian Missionary
Philippines
William E. Bartoe
Home-Coming Planned At Enterprise L B Church
The Enterprise United Brethren Church schedules its annual home coming on Sunday with 9:30 a m services and regular Sunday School. Morning worship begins at 10:30 led by Rev William E Bartoe, followed by a 12 o'clock basket dinner in the church basement. Afternoon program starts at 1:30 with former pastors and superintendents speaking, music, and souvenir booklets titled The Story of Our Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise United Brethren Church
William E. Bartoe
Martin to Preach at Federal Valley Church Services
The Federal Valley Church schedules matin and evening services with preaching by Rev Elden Martin a God's Bible School student at 9 30 a m and 8 p m under Rev Melvin Mitchell with a singing program at each service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Valley Church
Elden Martin
God's Bible School
Cincinnati
Melvin Mitchell
Lightning Strikes Home Near Chauncey Fire Causes Minor Damage
A transformer on a pole near the James Mullins residence north of Chauncey was struck by lightning during a Thursday storm. Fire entered the Mullins home causing slight damage before extinguishment. Mr and Mrs Mullins were knocked down and Mrs Mullins suffered a burned hand and loss of consciousness. Chauncey Fire Department assisted.
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Chauncey
James Mullins
Mullins
Hustons Entertain At Home in Dayton
Mrs Martha Huston and daughters hosted a Dayton picnic dinner for 28 relatives and friends. Guests from Chauncey Puritan Lima Columbus and Dayton included Harve Huston Ruth Wanda Charles Kenneth Lang Eberts Charlie Smith Max Huston Caroline Ward Harley Ward Naomi Savage and several others. The host family later accompanied Naomi Savage on a weekend visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Martha Huston
Dayton
Harve Huston
Ruth
Wanda
Charles
Kenneth Huston
Lang Eberts
Puritan
Ohio
Charlie Smith
Arthur
Max Huston
Columbus
Caroline Ward
Harley Ward
Crabtree Family Dinner Guests and Roast at Salt Creek
Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Crabtree Jr and family hosted dinner Tuesday with Clyde Crabtree and daughter Doris Mae of Indianapolis. The group later enjoyed a wiener and marshmallow roast at Salt Creek with Orville Crabtree and three children present. Others listed include Emanuel Crabtree Sr Cleo Rolland Fay May Crabtree Millfield and Patsy Ruth Thomas Freddie and Barbara Anne Crabtree.
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Chauncey
Emanuel Crabtree
Clyde Crabtree
Doris Mae
Indianapolis
Salt Creek
Orville Crabtree
Cleo
Rolland
Fay
May Crabtree
Millfield
Emanuel Crabtree, Jr
Patsy Ruth Thomas
Freddie
Barbara Anne Crabtree
Skating Party for Chauncey Pig Tail Club Members
Chauncey Pig Tail Club held a skating party at Millfield Rollercade on Tuesday with 11 guests. Members present included Nellie Agin Pauline Agin Mary Civille Betty Green Jo Ann Williamson Marilyn Parry Margaret Jackson Geral dine Parry and Lois Ann Shafer. Guests listed were Peggy Shields Beulah Shields Dorothy Jane McCafferty Mary Carolyn Bricker Dorothy Stalder Dorothy Dickinson Frances Cox Margaret Smith Jeanette Blackford Mary Helen Sweeney and Betty Fink.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Pig Tail Club
Millfield
Betsy Ross
Nellie Agin
Pauline Agin
Mary Civille
Betty Green
Jo Ann Williamson
Marilyn Parry
Margaret Jackson
Geraldine Parry
Lois Ann Shafer
Peggy Shields
Beulah Shields
Dorothy Jane McCafferty
Mary Carolyn Bricker
Dorothy Stalder
Dorothy Dickinson
Frances Cox
Margaret Smith
Jeanette Blackford
Mary Helen Sweeney
Betty Fink
Union Service Series To Start on Dover Circuit
The Church of Christ parish in Chauncey will launch a union services series Sunday at Trimble at 7:30 p.m. All five local churches attend. Rev. I J Cahill of Athens will preach. A young people chorus will sing and ministers Gilbert Courtney and Glaze Thompson will lead devotions and baptisms after the sermon. Remaining services list Courtney at Taylor Ridge and Trimble, and Thompson at Greens Run and Millfield with 9:30 and 10:30 times.
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Chauncey
Church of Christ
Trimble
I. J. Cahill
Athens Church
Gilbert Courtney
Glaze Thompson
Courtney
Taylor Ridge
Mr. Thompson
Greens Run
Millfield
Cheadle Funeral Held After Sudden Heart Attack
Mrs. Jennie Cheadle 74 sister of the late Mrs. Holt Courtney died suddenly of a heart attack in Flint and was brought home for funeral services in Chauncey. She leaves four sons and one daughter Edith Rathburn and several siblings and grandchildren. Burial will be in Downington Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Jennie Cheadle
Holt Courtney
Flint
Mich
Courtney
Edith Rathburn
Downington
Vince
Cheadle
Chauncey and
Vicinity
DeWitt Walker
Jennie Courtney
Zimmie Smith
Luther Cruikshank
Leslie Cruikshank
Doris Eisenaugle
Ernest Smith
Esther Class Serves Ice Cream at Ellis Avenue Meeting
Chauncey church group met at Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey’s Ellis Avenue home with Mrs. Gertrude Carter leading devotions. Nell Jorden won the mystery prize. new member Grace Crabtree and visitor Louise Dew attended. August gathering planned with Mrs. Jorden.
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Chauncey
Esther
M. E. Church
Elizabeth Harvey
Ellis Ave
Gertrude Carter
Nell Jorden
Grace Crabtree
Louise Dew
Jorden
Mill St
Ruth Bridgewater
Agnes Tarleton
Winnie Skinner
Helen Nicholson
Chauncey Bible Class Meets at Circle Hill
Chauncey Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ met at the Rice Thomas home in Circle Hill with 16 attendees. With Pearl Henry absent, devotions led by Mrs. Erma Butt, class president, who also ran the business session. Hostesses were Miss Irene Jackson Mrs Edith Nye and Mrs Kathryn McDaniel. One guest Mrs Bennetta Ebberts of Bellaire Ohio visiting Mrs Charlotte Bricker. August meeting planned with Mr and Mrs James Simpkins. Members present listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey — Friendship Bible
Church of Christ
Rice Thomas
Circle Hill
Pearl Henry
Erma Butt
Charlotte Bricker
James Simpkins
Dorothy Daugherty
Pauline Daugherty
Ruth Fiske
Edith Nye
Shirley Thomas
Lois Devore
Analee Vore
Kathryn McDaniel
Marjory Thomas
Gilbert Courtney
Donna Thomas
Chauncey District Social Guests Visit Friends in Day ton
Chauncey District social and personal news lists Chauncey residents visiting Day ton and nearby towns. Miss Bernice Hip scher and Miss Irene Jackson were guests Tuesday of friends in Day ton. Other visits include Louise Moody in Chauncey for a chicken dinner hosted by N S Harvey and Mary Helen Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Bernice Hipscher
Irene Jackson
Dayton
Louise Moody
Lancaster
N. S. Harvey
Ellis Ave
Mary Helen Harvey
George Spitzer
George, Jr
Mary Lavon
Canton
Luther Spitzer
Grace Kirkendall
Carl Weber
Marietta
Glennis Evener
Utica
Hershal Kirkendall
Guy Cheadle
John
Juanita Cheadle
Edna Smith
Frances Walsh
Paul, Raymond
Harold James
Barberton
Jennie Cheadle
Jennie Courtney
Marinda Cruikshank
Zimmie Smith
Morristown Church Holds Cottage Prayer Meeting
The Morristown Church announces a weekly cottage prayer meeting tonight at 7 30 at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Clarey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Morristown
Charles Clarey
Meet Tonight Chauncey Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Church of Christ will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. Nellie Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey — Ladies Aid Socciety
Millfield Church of Christ
Nellie Russell
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Portland Methodist
Lodi
Poston Church
Financial Statement
Athens County Savings & Loan Company
Orto
Marshfield Christian Services
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