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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1929
Page
8
The piece argues true greatness lies in serving others and fostering neighborly attitudes. It contrasts self centered aims with the example of Jesus and Tennyson’s praise of kind hearts, urging churches and individuals to act for the common good and strengthen community through mutual aid.
Bible School at 9 15 a m led by M E Chatley with Higley class taught by Rev K H McCorkle and O U students under Dr A B Sias Morning service at 10 15 with Rev K H McCorkle speaking in exchange with Mr Chatley Christian Endeavor at 6 30 Union services at the First Methodist with Rev Coulter Sermon and prayer meeting Thursday at 7 50 p m
Ira P. Day leads Sunday School at 9 15 directed by A S Pickering superintendent Sermon by the minister at 10 15 Senior League meets at 6 30 for reports Worship and sermon at 7 30 Prayer services Wednesday at 7 30 evening
Charlies V. Weber leads Sunday School at 9 30 am with a joint Plains Chauncey service to follow. An afternoon session and 7 30 pm evangelistic evening message are scheduled with all three congregations attending.
Charlies M. Coulter minister directs the church along with Irene Park overseeing Young People. Prof. Alex Root teaches Sunday school. Mrs. Myrtle Hoisington leads music. Morning worship at 9:30 includes a sermon titled As Dying and Yet Living. vesper at 6 30 and evening service at 7 30. Union service with Presbyterian and Methodist churches. Coulter will preach The Gospel of Good Works. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 led by Miss Hemenway.
The Christian Science Church at 1544 South Court Street shares the biblical readings Truth and sanctification with responsive readings from Exodus. Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m and Sunday service at 10 45 a m followed by a Wednesday meeting at 7 p m Reading room hours are Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 to 4 p m.
The Church of Christ meets at No. 4 Stimson Avenue one block south of Morris Avenue for a 9 30 study session on the ninth chapter of I Cor and 10 30 worship and communion as directed by the Apostles.
Corner Congress and Washington The Rev James A Fields pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Cottage Prayer Meeting Friday 7 30 p mngoing services listed with times
Campbell Street church led by Pastor H V Webb offers Sunday School at 9:30 a m and morning worship at 10:00 a m with services at Campbell Street off Morris Avenue.
Mrs Nellie Pettiford organist Mrs Angie Cooper superintendent Gwendolyn Lynch pianist Bible School at 9 30 Theme Daniel 1 1 21 Study Worship Sermon at 10 45 The Imperative Claim of Christ Upon His Followers B Y P U at 6 30 topic How the Church Is Making Our Nation Better Matt 13 31 33 Luke 4 18 19 President Mrs Blanch Russell pianist Mary Louise Pettiford Worship at 7 45 Sermon Making the Right Use of Our Talents Mid week service Wednesday 7 30
Carlos Cowen directs the Sunday School with a 10 o clock start. Church service begins at 10 56. A special Friday meeting at 7 o clock invites all Factory Church members and community supporters.
The program lists Prof. John R. Gentry and Mr. Frank E. Goldsberry as superintendents with Mrs. C. E. Hoisington at the organ. The 9:15 a.m. Bible School session precedes a 10:30 a.m. worship led by Rev. Benjamin F. Paist. Acts include a quartette concert, solo by Miss Bing, and evening lectures by Prof. E. A. Hansen.
Preaching at 10:00 a m and prayer meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 7 36 p m at Redtown Free Methodist Church.
Glouster Ohio Calvary Baptist Church announces a 7:30 p m service led by Rev Bay of Zanesville with the subject God changeth the world on nothing.
Alexander Presbyterian Church in Athens Albany Roan Howard Ely Warner announces services at the usual hours. Bible School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. A musical number directed by Mrs Maud Vorhes accompanies the service. The minister will speak on Paul a Martyr to His Faith. The Young Peoples Discussion Group meets at 8 p.m. Richard Enlow, leader. The Gospel of John class meets at 7:30 p.m. Subject Nicodemus A Witness to Jesus.
The lesson surveys Daniel in Babylon, praising his steadfast integrity and wisdom. It contrasts biblical interpretation debates with the book’s spiritual message. Daniel’s humility and readiness for God’s call are highlighted as foundational to a purposeful life.
Sunday services at Nelsonville churches include Sunday School at 9 30 a m with E W Allen as superintendent. Lord s Supper at 10 30 a m. Preaching at 11 90 a m by The Rev M E Chatley of Athens Christian Church on The Pension Fund of the Disciples of Christ. Evening Worship at 7 30 o clock with a sermon The Power of Gods Word. Wednesday prayer meetings at 7 30 and study of the Book of Acts.
Sunday School at 9:30 with B. J. Hall, superintendent and pianist Mrs. Delia Lewis. Morning worship at 10:45 with text from Matthew 12:34-35. Evening worship at 7:45 with text from Matthew 16:26. Goldie Wood serves as president and pianist Mrs. Bea nice Jones. Topic includes Daniel 1:1-4, 19-20, 21-? 74.
John Lloyd Evans leads Sunday School at 9 20 a m with C W Backus as superintendent and 10 30 a m worship featuring choir anthem. Evening service at 7 30 with men’s choir anthem and sermons on In sufficient Religion and death by own action. Last service before September.
Rockbridge Advent Christian meeting notices list L. Woodworth as pastor. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Sermon at 10:30 a.m. Contending for the Faith. Loyal Workers meet at 7:30 p.m. Sermon The Secret of Good Cheer at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8:09 p.m.
Pastor Elmer Bliss leads Sunday School and Bible Class at 6:00 a.m. A Divine Service is set for 2:00 p.m. in Fairfield County followed by a 7:00 p.m. service in Logan.
Rockbridge Sunday School at 9 30 and 9 00 listed with Enterprise details. Prayer services at 10 30 and 8 00 with Senior and Junior C E. Official board meetings set for July 31 and Aug 1 after prayer services.
Andrew M. Taylor serves as minister with Harry Henry as superintendent Morning Worship at 10:30 and a sermon by the pastor. Evening Service is at 8 o'clock.
A Mt Carmel Free Methodist service is announced with preaching at 3 p m. The call invites congregation members to attend the afternoon gathering at the church.
Scholarly study in recent years reshapes Daniel from a late antique work to a text with revised historical context. The discussion contrasts current interpretation with earlier belief in its authenticity and timing.
In Pomeroy the 9 15 a m Sunday School session is led by George Carson with the 10 30 a m morning worship including a second sermon on Jesus parable the rich fool and the perils of money.
The Syracuse Methodist Episcopal Church reports Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Avery M Roberts as superintendent. Attendance in Bible School shows growing interest this year. Evening Worship and preaching at 7 30 p m with a sermon by the pastor Lineberger.
Glenn L. Tenneil leads the Bethany Bible Church with a church school at 9 a.m. and Benj Neutzling as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 15 a.m. with choir anthem, vesper music at 4 p.m., and a Wednesday study class at 7 30 p.m.
Church School at 10 30 a m led by William Nease superintendent. Service of worship at 7 50 p m.
Church of the Nazarene Middleport locates Bible School and revival services at the corner Locust and Beech in a tent. Manley Riggs leads as superintendent with Rev W W Loveless of London assisting in meetings starting tonight and running through August 11 at 10:30 AM and 7:30 PM.
Church of the Nazarene Syracuse Ohio lists Pastor Clarence F More and office details. Preaching Friday night Bible School at 9 30 Clairmant Arnold is superintendent People meeting 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday evening Local church activities announced for current week.
The Church of Christ in Middleport outlines a full day schedule with 9 15 Bible School 10 20 morning worship featuring a sermon on Continuing Apostolic in Fellowship and 6 30 Christian Endeavor 7 30 evening service along with a Wednesday 7 30 prayer meeting led by Mrs Will Bradford.
The Bradbury Church of Christ lists a 9 30 Bible School with strong attendance and teaching and observes the Lord s Supper at the service. An 8 00 prayer meeting is noted with Monday 8 09 preaching service and special music plus fellowship.
Guysville and Canaanville churches list Sunday services with superintendents and times. A New England Church note adds an August Thursday service. In a theater review, Joseph Demier and Claire Bruce deliver strong Macbeth performances, with praise for Hendrickson and overall adequacy of the cast.
The Stratford Players presented Macbeth in Memorial Auditorium to an engaged crowd. Strong scenes between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth featured intense emotion, while the minimalist staging highlighted Shakespearean rhythm, though some knock-knock porter moments fell flat. The audience reacted to key soliloquies and familiar lines such as Out out damned spot and Tomorrow and tomorrow.
Col Charles A Lindbergh is negotiating purchase of an estate in Green Brook Acres near Passaic River Valley. The nine acre grounds surround a $100,000 20 room Georgian house, part of a development totaling 75 acres with two other houses. The plot lies two miles from a Curtiss Company flying field under development.
St Louis pilots Dale Jackson and Forrest O Brine pushed their motor over 303 consecutive hours to extend a record and near 61 hours past their previous mark. The duo swore the Challenger motor showed no wear as they planned to reach 500 hours with weather calm and the Robin sustaining altitude at 3 500 feet. The extended flight brought weathered fortune and aviation fame as ground observers watched the feat.
The Rev. K H McCorkle pastor of the Christian Church of Nelsonville will preach at the Athens Christian Church Sunday morning. He will also teach the Higley Class at 9 15. The Rev M E Chatley pastor of the Athens church will occupy the Nelsonville pulpit and teach the Berean class of men at the Inbie School hour.
Washington issues new rules on reinstating former Civil Service employees. Applicants must file for reinstatement within a period roughly equal to their prior service, with limits of one to four years or longer depending on years served, and indefinite limits for longer tenures. Veterans are excluded from these restrictions.
New Lexington reports Swamp School community home coming and picnic set for August 16 in Wallace Wine Gardners Grove near Somerset. Speaker list includes Dr O L Simms Pleasantville state representative. Music by the Boys Industrial School Band.
Okla warrant charges John Seever 40 of Cleveland with first degree murder after he shot and killed his wife Estella Seever 36 and her friend Mrs Katherine Rogers 44 during a wild ride on the Youngstown New Castle Road. Seever wounded Rogers son Walter 16 and fired at his father John Seever Sr after a crash. Police chased him from Girard Ohio to East Liberty Street where he fled city limits. He had stopped a Girard battery service car and was drunk and armed.
Akron suffered a blackout from 8:09 to 8:41 as a Northern Ohio Power and Light employee was electrocuted at the power house. The incident halted city power briefly and prompted an emergency response.
Ill health is cited as the cause of death for Nina Rowles aged 50 of Bremen. Police say she took poison herself.
Perspiration odor harms charm. Mennen product Kora Konta absorbs moisture and prevents odor all day. Soothes raw skin and prevents irritation. Use on skin and sanitary pads for feet. available from druggists.
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