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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1935

Page

10

Sermons Today At Several Churches Begin Summer Series

Clergy from Episcopal Methodist Presbyterian and Church of God outline sermons for Sunday services led by Robert G. Leake W H Fowler Reed J Downs A Y Wilcox and B Nicholas The program includes lessons from Isaiah 54 2 ministries of prayer living pictures of prayer and mirrors of Christ plus musical selections and Junior Church activities with delegates to a lay conference in Columbus in September.

Fowler Wilcox Downs Nicholas Methodist Church Christian Church Reed J. Downs Presbyterian Church A. Y. Wilcox Jesus

Grace Church Sermon and Schedule This Sunday

Grace Episcopal Church advertises a 7:30 PM sermon and evening prayer titled Thy Cards and Stakes based on Isaiah 54 2. July 28 marks the second to last service conducted by Robert E Laake. August 4 to September features only church school services at 10:30 with Rev. Lloyd W Clarke returning in September. choir rehearsal is set for Monday at 3.

Robert G. Leake Episcopal Church W. H. Fowler Pomeroy Grace Episcopal Church Robert E. Laake Lloyd W. Clarke

Truth as subject in Athens Church of Christ Scientist sermon

The Sunday lesson sermon at the Athens Church of Christ Scientist centers on truth. It cites Psalm 31:5 and Daniel 9:13 and quotes Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures noting that sin sickness and death are material beliefs without real existence in divine Mind.

Athens Church of Christ, Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Methodists to hear sermons of four guests in August

The Athens Methodist Church will host four guest preachers over August Sundays as Rev. Dr. W. H. Fowler, the pastor, notes. Speakers include Rev. Donald Timerman on the first Sunday, Rev. C. M. Coulter on Aug. 11, Dr. H. T. Houf on Aug. 18, and Dr. W. S. Gamertafelder on Aug. 25. Fowler leaves for Chicago and Lakeside meetings before and after his sermon.

Methodist Church Athens W. H. Fowler Donald Timerman Zanesville Bigelow Church Portsmouth C. M. Coulter Dayton H. T. Houf Ohio University Gamertafelder Fowler Chicago National Conference of Wesley Foundation Lakeside Lakeside Board of Trustees Michigan

Gallipolis church services and speakers noted

Sunday morning services are listed for several churches with vacations and speakers. The Presbyterian Church plans one last morning service by Rev L W Gishler before August vacation. Grace Methodist and Baptist churches announce guest talks as Rev H H Wilbur addresses Kingdom growth and Rev G Genheimer speaks during Denison leadership sessions. Sunday School continues at regular hour. No evening services planned.

Gallipolis Presbyterian Church L. W. Gishler East H. H. Wilbur Grace Methodist Church George Sagen Denison University Granville Ohio G. Genheimer African Inland Mission The Baptist Church

Glouster Pastor Away From Pulpit for Vacation

Rev C P Smith of the M E Church takes a short vacation with no services next Sunday. He will return the following Sunday to fill morning and evening pul pits. Sunday School meets at 9 and a prayer service is planned for Wednesday at 7 30. Rev David P Morris speaks at Church of Christ on trusting and delighting in God in the morning and a sermon on Not of the First Three in the evening with special music. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30.

Church of God B. Nicholas Christ Methodist Church Jenkins Schubert Guilmant MacKinnon Columbus Ohio Presbyterian Church R. A. Foster Ohio University Westminster Robert P. Tompkins Spicker Paul Seyler Page Faulaea Rinck Reverend Way Christian Church Glouster C. P. Smith M. E David P. Morris Church of Christ Christian Endeavor Meeting

Universalist Services At Frost Announced

The Frost Universalist Church will hold Sunday services led by Pastor Mr. Minor at 2 o'clock with Sunday School and worship. The event invites all community members to attend. The article notes 32 chief diseases exist, 14 potentially erasable with current medical knowledge.

FROST Minor Frost Universalist Church

Athens Church of God history marks growth on Hocking Street

A historical account chronicles the Athens Church of God on Hocking Street from its 1904 founding by R A Bell to a 1911 dedication. It notes self built church financing, growth to about 150 members, and a sequence of pastors led by Rev E Nicholas who arrived June 19 from Vincennes Indiana.

Athens Timmons Bradshaw Johnson Weber Hanes E. Nicholas Church of God In Little Church Hocking Street Nicholas Vincennes Ind Church of God Cornwall England

Special Session Set To Hear Gallia County Liquor Truck Hi Jacking Case

A special Gallia County Pettit Jury session will hear Claude Carpenter for allegedly hijacking a liquor truck near Crown City in June. Carpenter was extradited from Huntington West Virginia after surrendering through his attorney. He faces charges stemming from the Casto liquor truck theft in Catlettsburg Kentucky.

Gallipolis Gallia County Pettit Jury Claude Carpenter Crown City W. R. White Carpenter Huntington W. Va T. G. Daugherty Ohio West Virginia Supreme Court George 8. Wallace Supreme Court Albert Casto Catlettsburg Earl Bainum Chesapeake Julian Smith Proctorville Casto

Approval of Gallia County highway surfacing project

Tentative approval of a 173 mile Gallia County road surfacing project has reached the FERA office from Washington. Work cannot start until completed forms are filed. Relief Engineer O K Kiafter expects final plans by Monday and says work on one or two projects could begin by August 1 if formal approval is received.

Gallipolis Gallia County FERA Washington, D. C O. K. Kiafter

Frog hunt Turns Creature Tale as Creek Fish Attacks

Robert Queen of O. H. E. claims a 14 ounce fish attacked him while he and Paul Rees Lando Houck and Cecil Thivener hunted frogs in Raccoon Creek. The men confirm the incident in the same boat, noting a scratch on Queen’s hand as proof.

Gallipolis Robert Queen Raccoon Creek Paul Rees Lando Houck Cecil Thivener

Children May Tell Of Death of Mother in Potts Trial

In McArthur, Ohio, during the Sr Potts murder trial Judge W R White weighs testimony with two child witnesses aged 9 and 5 to speak today. Potts testifies claiming his wife died by her own action after a shooting incident at home. Spectators pack the crowded courtroom as the judge presides without a jury.

Gallipolis Sr Potts McArthur W. R. White Roy Gillen Jackson W. J. Jones White Potts McArthur Court

Riley Unroe Celebrates 86th Birthday With Family

Riley Unroe, age 86, spent his birthday Thursday with sons Earl and John Unroe and their families. He lives with John on Vinton Avenue and the celebration took place on Earl’s farm.

Gallipolis Riley Unroe Earl John John Unroe Vinton Avenue Earl Unroe

Marriage License Issued in Catlettsburg Ky

McKee Denney age 23 of Bidwell and Gertrude Earles age 21 of Rio Grande received a marriage license in Catlettsburg Kentucky.

Gallipolis Catlettsburg McKee Denney Bidwell Gertrude Earles Rio Grande

John Wagner 76 Dies At Home Near Gallia

John E. Wagner a lifelong Gallia County resident died of angina pectoris shortly after noon at his home near Gallia Funeral services were held at the Wagner Cemetery with Rev R R Denney in charge He is survived by his wife five children Othel Columbus Bryan West Jefferson Wendell and Marynda at home Mrs Irvin Kerr and two half brothers and a half sister Dan Wagner Gallia Anthony Cayton and Mrs Mary Beman The Wagner family farm locality was noted and interment followed

Gallipolis John E. Wagner Gallia R. R. Denney Wagner Othel Columbus Bryan West Jefferson Wendell Marynda Wagner Irvin Kerr Dan Wagner Anthony Cayton Mary Beman West

Wandering Youth Taken to Huntington

A young man identified by the one word Willy was taken into custody by Crown City Marshal Tom Daniela after vocalizing only his name. Described as possibly from Lincoln County West Virginia, he was transported to Huntington by the State Highway Patrol on Thursday night.

Willy Tom Daniela Crown City Sheriff's Office Lincoln County W. Va State Highway Patrol Huntington

Sister Receives Bulk of Late Dr Lowry Estate

Ironton native Dr J W Lowrys sister Mrs Alice L Barger of Gallia County was awarded the bulk of the estate by Judge C E Peoples at Pomeroy. She received real estate jewelry and cash totaling $70 000 after months of litigation.

Gallipolis J. W. Lowry Ironton Gallia County C. E. Peoples Pomeroy Alice L. Barger

Jail Release to City Jail Shift for Gallia Man

Gallia County man Ross Siders released on bond after destruction of property charges. He was later jailed in Gallipolis City on an intoxication charge Thursday night.

Gallipolis Ross Siders Gallia County

Sermons and Services Across Nelsonville Churches

Radford a Detroit seminary senior will preach at Nelsonville Presbyterian Church at 10 30. Daily Vacation Bible School work in Hocking Valley this summer. Marjorie Vorkes solos. The Rev Lloyd Evans to speak at Union Furnace Church with communion. Pilgrim Holiness copy lists times and programs including D C Shearer sermon Abomination. Norbeck Kentucky to sing. Prayer meeting Wednesday.

Nelsonville Stewart W. Radford Detroit Mich Princeton Theological Seminary Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Radford Hocking Valley Marjorie Vorkes Lloyd Evans Union Furnace

U B Rally at Lottridge U B Church Sunday August 4

Tuppers Plains will host one of the biggest U B charge gatherings in years at the Lottridge Church. Attendees from Tuppers Plains Lottridge Fairview South Bethel Asbury Chapel and Bethany Chapel will join the Union Sunday School at 9 30 a m and public preaching after. A noon basket dinner will be prepared by women of the churches followed by an afternoon program of speeches songs and praise at 2 o'clock led by Rev and Mrs D Vause Snyder.

Tuppers Plains Tuppers Plains U. B Lottridge Fairview South Bethel Asbury Chapel Bethany Chapel Union

Plan All Day Meeting at Walnut Methodist Church

Gallia County hosts an all day event at Walnut Methodist Church in Gallipolis led by Rev. W. H. Kiser. After Sunday School at 9, Rev. Mrs. Leah Weatherby preaches at 10, lunch at noon, then talks by Lawrence Allbright and Rev. N. O. Warren. Music from Silvertone of Ironton Lecta Male Quartet and others.

Gallipolis Walnut Methodist Episcopal Church W. H. Kiser Leah Weatherby Lawrence Allbright N. O. Warren Silvertone Ironton Lecta W. H. Rutledge Marshal Allison Morris Eliott

Oak Grove and York Township Personal Notes

Oak Grove and York Township records list residents visiting relatives and recovering patients in Columbus White Cross Hospital. Edna Mae Wolf returned home after an appendicitis operation. families from Akron Nelsonville Jacksonville Londonderry Enterprise and Murray City are mentioned with visits and hospital stays.

Oak Grove Arley Howard Herbert Ely Charles Howard Mabel Barrows Wingett Chapel Columbus Elmer Davis White Cross Hospital Edna Mae Wolf Clinton Smart Akron Ralph Schultz Jacksonville Thomas Schultz Arthur Harman Nelsonville William Hartman Georgie Foughty Ed Carpenter Nancy Wolf Carbondale Charles Wachenschwanz Murray City Leonard Ely Londonderry Michael Ely Eugene Wolf Enterprise Floyd Lowery

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Fred R. Be W. Aba DiaPhone Chas. Hy Texaco Cas Warren Cartage C. E. Collins Athens Armature McFarland McFarland Chevrolet Athens, O F. H. Beckler Srna RO F. J. Beasley CO OHTO W. A. Cameron Beasley Hope Dairy J. T. Hope, Prop Virgil Baughman Barn Higgins Richland Avenue Biedel-Mead Athens Ice and Storage Co the Stedman Co Packers and Provisioners F. R. Murphey and Son C.R. White N. Court Mr. Leake Isaiah Methodist Music Grace Church Robert Leake Science Methodists Gishler Far East Wilbur Genheimer Morris Universalist Services H. A. Sherwood Hils Dowler and Ferguson WED John Wagner Athens Lumber Co Southern Ohio Electric Co Stewart Radford Pilgrim Holiness Church East Chestnut Street D. C. Shearer Walter Primmer Margaret Jones U. B Tuppers Plains Charge D. Vause Snyder Gallia Co York Township the Bank of C. D. Shar H.J.H Furnity Middleport Richardson Bakery Bennd Wm. Brooks Manufactume Men's and Boyz William Crize Central Nelson Charles Athens Coe Watbet Ine
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