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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1931

Page

8

Athens county residents to attend Lancaster Home Missions School

Seventy or more Athens County residents will take part in the seventeenth session of the Lancaster School of Home Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church at the Lancaster Camp Grounds starting next Monday. Dr. R O McClure will preside, with Mrs McClure and the Ladies' Quartet from Nelsonville M E Church providing music. Bishop Edwin H Hughes will deliver the final sermon on August 2. The faculty includes Mrs D B Brunnitt Mrs E W Mathews Miss Emma White and Miss Helen Bieber with national officers Mrs W H Goode and Mrs W F DeVinny expected to attend. The event features a daily schedule of singing Bible lessons classes vespers and an orchestra.

Lancaster M. E. School McClure Nelsonville Quartet Holcombe Athens County Lancaster School of Home Missions Methodist Episcopal Church Lancaster Camp Grounds R. O. McClure Athens Nelsonville M. E H. J. Holcombe Edwin H. Hughes D. B. Brunmitt E. W. Mathews Emma White Helen Biber W. H Goode W. F. DeVinny Cortesg Lowana Queen Esthers

Outdoor Lunch Marks Home-Coming Day At New England Church

The Amesville Presbyterian Church plans a Home-Coming Day with Sunday School at 9:30 led by C. O. Gibson and Esther Wills in the Primary Dept Evening worship at 8:00 by Rev. Andrew M. Taylor Rally Day at 9:30 overseen by Oliver Bryson Morning service at 10:30 followed by Quarterly Communion A basket lunch under the trees at noon and an afternoon program with attractions and music Greet visitors and old members alike at The Little White Church on the Hill.

Amesville Presbyterian Church C. O. Gibson Esther Wills Andrew M. Taylor New England Presbyterian

Evangelist Wickham Speech At Glouster Church

Evangelist E. Wickham preaches at Branch Church in Glouster Saturday night Sunday morning and Sunday night. Saturday night topic How to Build a Congregation Sunday morning Always Abounding in the Work the Lord and Sunday night Days of Meddling With God. Public invited to attend all services.

Glouster E. Wickham Saturnight

Low Clouds Form Subject of Sermon

The Heath Methodist Episcopal Church in Middleport led by Rev. C. H. Hichinger schedules Sunday School at 9:15 with I. E. Miller as superintendent. Morning worship at 10:30 features the sermon When the Clouds Hang Low. Epworth League gathers at 6:30 and evening services at 7:30 with An Example of Spiritual Interest as the sermon title. Mid week service is Wednesday evening after 7:00.

Heath Methodist Episcopal Church Middleport C. H. Hichinger I. E. Miller Epworth League First Methodist C. M. Coulter Lenora Saylor Wesley Nation

Ministers Institute Addresses Bring 75 In Athens

The Rev. Reed J. Downs of First Christian Church in Athens returns from the third geminal Ministers Institute held at Lakeside on July 14 to 16. About 75 attendees heard inspirational addresses by Prof. E. B. Snoddy of Transylvania College Lexington and Dr. J. H. Snowden of Pittsburgh.

Reed J. Downs First Christian Church Athens Geminal Ministers’ Institute Lakeside E. EB. Snoddy Transylvania College Lexington, Ay J. H. Snowden Pittsburgh Downs

Sermons and Slide Presentations Planned at Local Churches

A stereopticon show will accompany the sermon at M Ebmroh Sunday night. A request for slides on A Jerance Crusade and Porto Rico will be shown during second services. At Gloucester Greater Parish two o'clock programs are set for Hi and Mount Ville churches. Reverend Householder of Murray City to preach at Liberty Hill and Reverend Kemper of this city to preach at Mountville.

Toaster M. Ebmroh Jerance Porto Rico Mount Ville Glouster Greater R. d Householder Murray City Liberty Hill Paul E. Kemper Mountville

Pratt Street Wesleyan Mission Holds Services

The Pratt Street Wesleyan Mission led by ER C Kenney and Neva Cross held Sunday School at 2 o'clock, morning service at 3, evening evangelistic service at 7:30. Prayer meetings were scheduled Tuesday and Friday at 7 o'clock.

Pratt Street ER. C. Kenney Neva Cross

Truth as Sunday topic at Athens Christian Science Church

Services at the Christian Science Church in Athens focus on Truth with Zechariah 8 3 as the Golden Text. Responsive readings come from Psalms 119 and the church reading room hours are listed with a midweek prayer meeting and Sunday School at 9 30.

Christian Science Church Athens Zion Jerusalem

Visiting Pastor To Conduct Services At Mt Zion Church

The Mt. Zion Baptist Church will host Bible School on Sunday topic The Results of Persecution led by Rev. B. R. Smith with Nellie Pettiford as superintendent and Mary Louise Pettiford at piano. Morning worship at 10 45 will feature Rev. William M. Covert. N A A C P meets at 230. No evening service. Mid week worship Wednesday at 730.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church B. R. Smith Nellie Pettiford Mary Louise Pettiford William M. Covert

Warner to Lead Service at Carthage Presbyterian Church

The Rev. Howard E. Warner will conduct Sunday afternoon services at 3 o'clock in Carthage Presbyterian Church. He has recently returned from the hospital after a serious operation. This will be his second service this season. The church building has been painted recently and the grounds are in excellent condition.

Howard E. Warner Carthage Presbyterian Church Warner

Central Ave Church Publishes Weekly Services

Central Avenue M. E. Church led by Ward Radford schedules Sunday School at 9:15 followed by a sermon 6:30 Epworth League 7:30 Evening Worship and Sermon Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30. Factory Church offers 10 o'clock Sunday School and 11 o'clock preaching. Chapel conducts Sunday School at 10 o'clock.

Central Avenue M. E Ward Radford Epworth League Factory Church

Glitter and Gold Theme at First Baptist Sunday

The First Baptist Church of Middleport led by Rev. F. C. Kreager schedules Sunday School at 9:15 under H. M. Cross, morning worship at 10:15 with theme Representatives and Misrepresentatives, B Y P A groups meet at 6:30, evening service at 7:30 with More Than Glitters Is Gold theme, and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30.

First Baptist Church Middleport F. C. Kreager H. M. Cross

Large Attendance Expected at Middleport Church Services

The Church of Christ in Middleport led by Pastor Fred I. Gardner announces Bible School at 9:15 Morning Worship at 10:30 with a Spirit-filled Life sermon. Evening evangelistic service at 7:30 on the Essential Change. Prayer Meeting Wednesday led by Mrs. H. J. Hysell. Last week's attendance was 56. more are expected as a new lesson series begins.

Church of Christ Middleport Fred I. Gardner H. J. Hysell

Bethany M E Church Pomeroy Sunday services schedule

Bethany M E Church Pomeroy sets Sunday School at 9 15 am and morning worship at 10 30 am with the studies quartet singing on the Methodist theme The evening service at 7 30 pm features Rev P A Bright and choir music Choir practice is Wednesday evening The Forest Run M E B Church holds worship at 9 am with Rev Glenn L Tennell preaching and Sunday School at 10 15 am

Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church Pomeroy P. A. Bright Forest Run M. EB Glenn L. Tennell

Lawn fete to aid Trimble church in July heat

A home made ice cream and cake sale on the Christian Church lawn at Trimble will be held tonight to raise funds for the church. Local residents and church members invite passersby to enjoy treats and support the charitable event.

Christian Church

Prohibition Sermon Topics At Athens Church

The Athens Presbyterian Church will host Rev. A Y Wilcox for his final sermon before vacation with Temperance and Prohibition as the topic. Dr A B Sias of Ohio University will address Christianizing Government to the Westminster Fellowship. Dr E A Hansen will lead the student Vesper group at 6 30 PM and Miss Pauline Cone will continue discussions for high school age youth at the same time.

A. Y. Wilcox Athens Presbyterian Church A. B. Sias Ohio University Westminster Fellowship E. A. Hansen Pauline Cone

Tyranny of Type sermon announced at First Methodist Athens

The sermon subject The Tyranny of Type will be delivered by Rev. C. M. Coulter at First Methodist Church in Athens on Sunday. Coulter’s vacation is postponed due to illness in Mrs. Coulter’s family. Dr. S. R. Dunham will conduct services in Athens for three weeks, followed by Dr. H. T. Houf for two weeks.

C. M. Coulter First Methodist Church Athens Coulter Martzolff Kappa Phi Methodist H. E. Benz Lenora Saylor Wesley Foundation Lancaster Camp Grounds Saylor Irene Clark Jones

Universalist services list with Rev. Edward M. Minor

Rev. Edward M. Minor will lead services at the Frost Church next Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 PM. Sunday schedule shows Little Hocking at 11 AM with "The Bonds and Bounds of Fellowship" and Belpre at 8 PM with "Springs of Water." Sunday School at all churches at 10 AM.

Universalist Edward M. Minor Universalist Church Frost Church Little Hocking Belpre

Shock Kills Soong Mother in Shanghai Affair

Mrs. K. T. Soong, 92, mother of Finance Minister T. V. Soong and wife of Chiang Kai-Shek, died in Tsingtao from shock after learning of the attempted assassination of her son in Shanghai yesterday.

Shanghai K. T. Soong T. V. Soong Chiang Kai-Shek Tsingtao

Kennedy Mother of Aimee Kennedy Free in Annulment

The marriage of Mrs Minnie Kennedy mother of Aimee Semple McPherson and G Edward Hudson was annulled by Superior Judge Joseph G Sproul. Mrs Kennedy collapsed as the ruling was delivered in Los Angeles yesterday.

Los Angeles U.P Minnie “Ma’’ Kennedy Aimee Semple McPherson G. Edward Hudson Joseph G. Sproul Kennedy

Summit Grange Memorial Service Set for Sunday

NEW MARSHFIELD July 24 Summit Grange No 1728 will hold a public memorial service at the Church of Christ Sunday evening July 26 at 8 o'clock with a memorial address by Homer H Vian of Glouster All Grange members to meet at their hall at 7 30 o'clock

Jenkins Will Speak Sunday For Services in Vinton County

Vinton County churches announce a Sunday program led by Rev. W. W. Weiser at McArthur M. W. W. Church with 9 30 AM combined services and 7 30 PM worship. Other churches list Sunday School times and sermons including Rev. J. Blair ending term, Rev. Wilson at McArthur Presbyterian, and Father’s Day address by Congressman Jenkins.

Vinton County McArthur M. W.W W. W. Weiser Epworth League J. W. Blair M. BE Blair McArthur Presbyterian Church Albert J. Wilson New Plymouth McArthur Church of Christ T. A. Jenkins Mission Band Christian Endeavor Fathers of the Communi M. E P. A. Harlan Asbury Center Ebenzer Locust Grove Mt. Pleasant Starr St. Sylvester’s Church Zaleski J. J. Hynes Church of Latter Day Saints Wales Mill C. B. Wells

May Not Build Safety Well in Athens County

The Athens County drought program hinges on remaining funds from a 10000 appropriation to build 56 wells across 28 Ohio drought counties. If money remains, a second public drinking well may be added, meeting state health standards for pure water in rural areas.

Athens County Albany Ohio W. P. Johnson State Health Department Doctor Johnson

First Presbyterian Church Morning Worship Features Special Speaker

John Lloyd Evans, minister, leads 10:30 a.m. service at First Presbyterian Church with Miss Edith Stiers singing. Wilbur Hare of Presbyterian Theological School, Seago, will speak. No evening services.

Bur Hare Presbyterian Theological School Seeago Edith Stiers

Well Construction Standards and Sanitary Inspection

The text outlines minimum well standards including 300 feet from influents, slope to avoid pollution, driven wells needing driving pipes at least 25 feet deep, drilled wells cased to 25 feet below ground, casing not used as suction, a drop pipe for suction, casing projecting above a concrete slab of at least five feet square, and a solid-based approved pump to prevent wastewater entry. It also notes periodic sanitary bacterial examination by state inspectors about twice yearly to verify water safety.

Johnson Atate

Evening evangelistic services announced in Glouster plan

PLAN SERVICES GLOUSTER July 24. Evening evangelistic services will be conducted by local pastors at the First Baptist Church starting at 7 PM with arrangements for outreach to nearby communities.

Star State Witness in Mooney Trial Dies

Frank C. Oxman, key State witness in the Thomas J. Mooney case, died at his Durkee Oregon ranch on the fifteenth anniversary of the San Francisco Preparedness Day bombing. Oxman testified he saw Mooney and Warren K. Billings place a suitcase at Market and Steuart Streets and walk away minutes before the explosion.

Durkee Ore U.P Frank C. Oxman Thomas J. Mooney San Francisco Mooney Warren K. Billings Oxman Market Steuart Billings

Publisher John J. Curtis Dies at 74 in Indianapolis

John J. Curtis, 74, president of Bobbs-Merrill Publishing, died in a city hospital of pneumonia. He served with the firm for nearly six decades and led a national campaign to market fiction widely.

Indianapolis Ind John J. Curtis Bobbs-Merrill Publishing Company Bobbs-Merrill Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Home Missions School R.O. McClure Rebecca McCleskychool New England Presbyterian ‘Church Evangelist Wickham Ministers’ Institute Carthage Central Ave Methodists Wilcox Dunham Houf Jenkins M-Arthur Church Wiedeman Hershey Borden First Presbyterian Church John Lloyd Evans Wil Southeast Ohio Presbyterian Church Olive Carpenter Young Peoples Christian Science Congress Street Plan Services Rogers Star C. V. Strawn N. Court St Safe Investments Wheaton Hardware Co D. Heasley Milling Grocery the Security Savings Bank Bank OF Athens National Bank ENS Rev. Reed J. Downs Bible School Prunes California Santa Clara Jack Horner DeLux Jack Horner Mid-Virginia NEW Vienna Royal Baking Kellogg’s Libby CAMAY Caldwell Creamery Land O’lakes Kirk Hardwater
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