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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1933

Page

8

Gods Arrive Theme Sermon at Athens Methodist Church

The Gods Arrive is the theme of the sermon by the Rev C. M. Coulter at the Athens Methodist Church Sunday morning. The Rev. A. Y. Wilcox will discuss Jesus Giver of Abundant Life at the Presbyterian Church. Enriching the Soul is the topic of the sermon by Rev. Reed J. Downs at the Christian Church.

Reverend Coulter Athens Methodist Church Dr. Wilcox Jesus C. M. Coulter Methodist Church A. Y. Wilcox Presbyterian Church Reed J. Downs Christian Church

Sunday church events at local Methodist Church

Sunday School at 9 oclock. Hazel Hershman reviews Noel Coward Cavalcade at the student class. Sermon at 10 30 by Rev C M Coulter concludes the program. Mid week prayer service at 7 30 Wednesday.

Methodist Church Hazel Hershman Noel Coward C. M. Coulter

Westminster Fellowship Plans Henry Drummond Talk

Prof. A. A. Atkinson will speak on Henry Drummond at 9:15 at the Westminster Fellowship meeting in the Presbyterian Church. Rev. A. Y. Wilcox delivers a 10:30 sermon. Prof. L. C. Staats discusses Can Leadership Come From Outside America at the 6 o'clock vesper service.

Henry Drummond A. A. Atkinson Westminster Presbyterian Church A. Y. Wilcox L. C. Staats America

Bible School and Services Schedule

Bible School begins at 9 15 AM at the Christian Church. Morning worship and communion follow at 10 30 AM. Mid week prayer service is set for Wednesday at 7 30 PM.

Bible Christian Church

Services Planned for Free Methodist Church District

Rev. Roy Little arranges Sunday services with Redtown offerings at 9 a.m. Sunday School 9, class meeting 10, preaching 7 30 p.m. Athens services include Sunday School 9 15, preaching 10 15, class meeting 7 30 in the evening.

Free Methodist Roy Little Redtown P.m. Athens

Frost Universalist Church to Hold July Fifth Sunday Meeting

Reverend Edward M. Minor plans the quarterly church gathering at Frost Universalist Church on July 30. The program includes worship and sermon at 11 AM, a basket dinner at noon, and a second service at 2 PM.

Edward M. Minor Frost Universalist Church

Pomeroy Bend Sunday Topics Schedule

Pomeroy Bend July 14 churches announce Sunday services at First Presbyterian and Peace Evangelical Church. Sermons titled How Old Art Thou and The Power of a True Friend to be given by Rev Theophil Mehl and Rev T Manees at 10:30. Teen activities and picnics planned with Triangles on the lawn lead by Miss Maxine Campbel. Grace Episcopal Young People meet at 6:30 with evening sermon by Rev L W Clarke at 7:30. Special music by Leo Phillips Jr. of Columbus.

L. W. Clarke Simpson Methodist Church T. Manees Leo Phillips Aon Columbus Heaven On Earth

Coulter to Instruct at Lancaster Camp Meeting

The Rev C M Coulter will teach at the Lancaster Methodist Church camp meeting in Lancaster from July 18 to August 6 with the topic Quests About Ourselves. The Epworth League Institute runs July 15 for one week, managed by Rev H H Wilbur of Gallipolis and led by Rev James M Wareing of Columbus. Speakers include Revs George Osman Logan Donald Tippett Portsmouth D H Markie Malta E S Johnson Cincinnati and Earnest Carter Zanesville with Margaret Huffman and W C Hickey of Columbus.

C. M. Coulter Lancaster Methodist Church Coulter Epworth League Institute H. H. Wilbur Gallipolis Insstitute James M. Wareing Third Avenue Methodist Church Columbus George Osman Logan Donald Tippett Portsmouth D. H. Markie Malta E 8. Johnson Cincinnati Margaret Huffman W. C. Hickey Earnest Carter Zanesville

Life as Subject at Athens Science Church

The Athens Church of Christ Scientist will present a Sunday lesson sermon titled Life. The Golden Text proclaims eternal life comes from knowing God and Jesus Christ. The Bibles from John emphasize Jesus as the light of the world and a path out of darkness. The Christian Science text notes Divine Truth Life and Love gave Jesus authority over sin sickness and death.

Athens Church of Christ, Scientist Jesus Christ Jesus Mary Baker Eddy

Rev Evans’s Last Sermon This Summer at Nelsonville Church

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church schedule notes Rev Lloyd Evans will give his final sermon of the season and depart until September. July 23 and July 30 will feature speakers Charles Mathews and Fred Christian respectively. The choir plans The Daughter of Jairus on June 23. Young people meet June 23 at 6 30 led by Mrs Frank Knox. Ralph Barber and Dix Powell report their World’s Fair trip.

Nelsonville

Logan to Have Union Service

Union services will be held at 8 o'clock Sunday evening at the United Brethren Church. Rev M B Brown will speak there that morning. Rev W N Shank will discuss "To Him That Overcometh" at the M E Church Sunday morning. Divine services at Trinity Lutheran Church start at 7 30.

United Brethren Church Brown

Alexander Church Topic Announced Sermon at Alexander Church

Alexander Presbyterian Church on the Athens Albany Road schedules services with Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11. The Rev. Howard Ely Warner will deliver the sermon titled Has God Lost Us, Or Have We Lost God with special choir music.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Athens- Albany Howard Ely Warner

Good Shepherd Church Holds Sunday Services

Holy Communion at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church scheduled for 8 o clock Sunday morning. Morning prayer and sermon by the Rev. L. W. Clarke set for 10 30.

Good Shepherd Church Good Shepherd Episcopal Church L. W. Clarke

Your Erring Neighbor Sermons At Middleport Church

Middleport July 14. Sunday School at 9 15. Rev F C Kreager to deliver morning sermon at 10 15 on Your Erring Neighbor. Intermediate and senior B P U meet at 6 30. Evening sermon theme Your Call. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30.

Middleport The Baptist Church F. C. Kreager

Sunday School and Sermon at Carpenter Church Schedule

Sunday School starts at 9 30 in the Carpenter Church. The Rev George Wiggin will deliver his sermon at 10 30.

Carpenter Church George Wiggin

Taking God Into Our Plans Sermonette by Rev Wilcox

A sermonette cites Jesus gospel promises ask seek knock and God aiding in community and national improvement. It warns against relying on own strength and urges faith as small as a mustard seed to accomplish great works. It recalls a colored woman’s moral about obedience and divine aid.

A. ¥. Wilcox Jesus

Addision Case Developments Highlight Custody Motives

Gallipolis reports multiple twists as Addison postmistress Mrs Ruby Ely is found dead. Franks Ely accuses Steve and Elida Ficzo of murder, while investigators question Ely Wallace and others. Arrests loom. divorce actions surface amid a complex family feud and suspected motives.

Gallipolis Frank Ely Addison Ora Slater Cincinnati

Scarberry Admits Boat Theft in Gallia County

Abraham Scarberry of Point Pleasant and a companion are jailed in Gallia County on a boat theft charge after being arrested by Sheriff Elmer Hatfield and Police Chief John Fraley near Kananga. They were found with liquor bottles and admitted stealing the rowboat. Scarberry is described as a professional bootlegger.

Gallipolis Abraham Scarberry Point Pleasant Gallia County Elmer Hatfield John Fraley Kananga Charleston Scarberry

No Typhoid Fever Reported in Gallia County

Gallia County reports no typhoid fever cases thus far this year per health commissioner Dr. F W Shane. Officials note the unusual low incidence and credit closing several wells and water condition inspections for reducing typhoid across sections of the county.

Gallipolis Gallia County F. W. Shane

Colt Kicks Farmer Point Pleasant Man Internally Injured

Colt kicks Charles Martin a 19 year old farmer from Point Pleasant is recovering in Holzer Hospital after a severed bowel injury from the incident. External injuries were not severe until an operation yesterday revealed the internal damage.

Point Pleasant Gallipolis Charles Martin Farmer Harry Martin Holzer Hospital

Caesarean Birth Reported in Gallipolis

A 10-pound son was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Roberts of Gallipolis by Caesarian at Hbiter Hospital. The report lists admissions and discharges at local hospitals and notes six weeks of summer economics and sociology courses ending Saturday under Principal E. B. Higgins.

Gallipolis Shelby Roberts Hbiter Hospital Ira Deckard Vinton John Enkins Seymour Will Pomeroy N. Nierman Jackson EB. E. Higgins

Matthews May Not Be Death by Own Action Victim

Officials question whether Marlin Matthews aged 21 of Cheshire died by his own hand after a possible suicide note was left and tracks indicate he reconsidered at two dam locations near Dam 2. The body was not found after river dragging near the dam.

Matthews Gallipolis Marlin Matthews David Matthews Cheshire Elmer Hatfield Howard Gates

Gallia Academy field fence being rebuilt near Tabit factory

Fence surrounding the Gallia Academy football field is being rebuilt to prevent encroachment on the Tabit broom factory property. A new gridiron will also be laid out.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Tabit

Tuning estate appoints administratrix in Gallipolis

Mary Helen Tuning of Addison was named administratrix of the John P. Tuning estate by Judge J.S. Clark on Thursday.

Gallipolis Mary Helen Tuning Addison J.S. Clark John P. Tuning

Haydenville Pastor to Deliver Sunday Sermon

The Rev. Grover C. Nutter, pastor of the Haydenville Methodist Church, will deliver a sermon at 10:30 Sunday morning. A prayer service will be held Wednesday at 7:30 led by Mrs. Ed. Crouse.

Haydenville Grover C. Nutter Methodist Church Dliver Ed. Crouse

Sunday Services Limited to Sunday School

In Gallipolis on July 144 with pastors Duff Wilbur and Sagan away on vacation, church services Sunday at Presbyterian Methodist and Baptist churches will be limited to Sunday School only.

Gallipolis W. W. Duff H. H. Wilbur George Sagan Presbyterian Methodist Baptist

Camp picnic at Chickamauga Park in Gallipolis

Gallipolis July 14. The Modern Woodmen camp holds annual picnic at Chickamauga Park tonight at 6 oclock. Families of members and invited guests will attend. Games and a short program follow the picnic meal.

Gallipolis Chickamauga Park

Athens Church Directory Bible Classes and Services

Athens church listings show Christian Bible School at 9 15 morning worship and communion 16 percent prayer meeting Wednesday 730 Church of Christ Scientist 1045 mid week service 730 Church of God Sunday School 930 morning worship 1035 Young People's meeting 630 evening worship 730 prayer meeting Wednesday 730 Good Shepherd Episcopal morning prayer and worship 1030 Methodist Episcopal Sunday School 9 morning worship 1030 130 Presbyterian Bible School 915 morning worship 1030 Yes per service 6 oclock United Brethren Church 68 Hudson Avenue Bible Study 850

Christian Bible School Church of Christ, Scientist Church of God Good Shepherd Episcopal Methodist Episcopal Presbyterian—Bible School United Brethren Church Hudson Avenue

Two Arrested in Gallipolis for Possessing Liquor

Carl Beckett and Slim Smith of East Gallipolis were arrested by Sheriff Hatfield and Chief Fraley for possession and transportation of two gallons and one pint of liquor. The car was confiscated after liquor was found under a seat at Second Avenue and Olive Street. Both men were paroled and are expected to be returned to serve out parole violations.

Gallipolis Carl Beckett Slim Smith East Gallipolis Elmer Hatfield John Fraley Second Avenue Olive Street Ohio

Henderson W Va Team to Play Silver Bridge Sunday

Gallipolis reports Henderson West Virginia bases ball club will meet the Silver Bridge baseball team Sunday afternoon at 2 30 at the Silver Bridge Field for a scheduled game.

Gallipolis Henderson W. Va Silver Bridge

Steamer C. W. Talbott Delivers Heavy Steel Tow

Gallipolis reports the Union Barge Line steamer C. W. Talbott went down river from Pittsburgh to Memphis yesterday with a heavy tow of steel.

Gallipolis C. W. Talbott Union Barge Line Pittsburgh Memphis

Women employees meet at Athens with fuel gas official

Miss Margaret Yeanger of the Ohio Fuel Gas Company office attended a meeting of women employees in Athens on Wednesday night.

Athens Gallipolis Margaret Yeanger Ohio Fuel Gas Company

Injured Worker Burns Arms At Tin Shop Blaze

Bob Lewis suffered burns to his right arm and fingers of both hands when blow torch fluid around the pump ignited. The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon at the Tim and Bob Lewis Tin Shop in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Bob Lewis Tim and

William Clendennin departs for Charleston to oversee state capitol

William Clendennin, after several months at the Hotel Libby in Gallipolis, departed this morning for Charleston to become custodian in charge of the West Virginia state capitol.

Gallipolis William Clendennin Libby Charleston West Virginia

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