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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1954
Page
7
In a southern Ohio hotel lobby a sign declares you can reach the Presbyterian Church in 44 seconds, sparking reflections on modern preaching. The piece likens ministers to Sky Chefs feeding soul hunger, urging weekly outreach, personal warmth, and plain talk over long sermons. Real Sky Chefs are soul builders in kitchens of faith.
A gathering of neighbors and friends staged a surprise pound shower at Mrs. Clara Gleason's Laurel Run home after her recent move. Attendees included many local residents and couples, who brought useful food gifts and shared cake tea and sandwiches at the late hour.
Notice names Henry Bolin Romina Bolin Alice Bolin Hattie Bolin Edith Bolin Edna Bolin Joseph Summers John Summers William Summers Daniel Summers Ann Summers Mollie Summers White and Sarah Summers as defendants and heirs. E Berry administrator seeks sale of Nellie White estate to pay debts. Also Athens County invites sealed bids for County Road No. 110 improvement bonds totaling 193300 dollars with interest 4 percent and maturities 1955 through 1974. Bids due August 8 194. Sealed bids must include 2000 bond or certified check. Bond attorneys Squire Sanders & Demps to approve.
A bridal shower was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wood for Cpl. and Mrs. Wood. Mrs. Charles Wood served ice cream. Cpl. Wood returned to his Alabama station after a 15 day furlough with his wife and parents.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Miller and daughter Penny of Logan along with Mr and Mrs Gerald Greene and daughter from Lancaster spent Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Clarence Greene. Sunday dinner guests included the same Logan party. The group then motored to Lake Hope and Burr Oak Lake. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Halstead Lehmen of Logan Route visited Mr and Mrs Charles Wood and Cpl and Mrs Chester Wood.
Notice of budget hearing for the village of Glouater on Friday August 6 at 4 p.m. in the clerk's office. Notice of appointment names George F Shaulis of Athens as Executor of the Estate of Charles A Shaukis, deceased, with creditors to file claims within four months. Dated June 28, 1954. Francis D White Acting Probate Judge.
Harry Richards as Receiver for Lewis Morgan Davis and KE w. Paires Jr will auction all assets of the Gilouster Beer and Wine Store Glouster Ohio. The sale takes place in the Athens Common Pleas Court room on Thursday August 12 at 1 PM under Judge Francie D. White in case No. 20734. A 5 percent deposit is required with the bid, with balance due by certified check upon deed and bill of sale. Inspection hours are 9:00 AM to noon each week.
A petition filed in the Athens County Court of Common Pleas Case No 20785 seeks authority to mortgage a parcel of land in Athens City on Talot 122 fronting Franklin Avenue. The hearing is set for September 1, 1954 at 10 a.m. with WM Parker Walker representing the Wesley Foundation at Ohio University.
Local church listings detail service times for Richland Ave Clarks Chapel Shade-Poston and Chesterhill Amesville Methodist charges. Includes worship times 8:45 to 11:00 am, Sunday schools 9:15 to 10:30 am, MYF and prayer meetings, and guest speakers or events. Community clubs and meetings also noted.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m with Love as the lesson subject and the Golden Text from Zephaniah 3 17 proclaiming Gods presence joy and singing Wednesday evening service at 7 30 p m
On Saturday at 6:15 p.m. an organ reverie precedes choir rehearsal at 6:30 p.m. Bible school starts at 9:15 a.m. Worship follows at 10:15 a.m. The sermon titled The In-Law Problem is the fifth in a home series preached by Joe B. Maffett with William Brophy directing the choir and Mrs. William Ruston on the organ.
Sunday masses at 89 and 10 a.m. Daily masses at 7 and 8 a.m. Confession on Saturday at 3 and 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Jan B. Kish, pastor.
Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with devotional at 11 a m and service at 7 30 p m. BTU at 6 30 p m and Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m.
Sunday school at 10 am worship at 11 am and service at 7 30 pm Mid week prayer on Wednesday at 730 pm The Rev Ira L Shana felt is the pastor.
The notice lists church events: Sunday school 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m BTU seven p m evangelistic service eight p m prayer and Bible study Wednesday seven thirty p m Rev John L Snedden is the pastor.
Central Ave Methodist Church invites families to morning services at 9 30 and 10 30 with preacher Rev C Melvin Alkire delivering The Searching Question A Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 led by the same pastor supports the program.
Services run 2 to 4 P.M. and a prayer meeting is scheduled Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. The Rev. Bertine Farrey is noted as founder and pastor.
Religious calendar lists services and activities for Albany Methodist Albany Temple Town House Pearl Chapel Snowville with pastors and meeting times including worship church school and prayer meetings. The Rev William H Corver is named as pastor.
The notice outlines church activities led by the Rev. R. E. Kelchner. Sunday services at 10 30 am and 6 15 pm include Y F evangelistic service at 7 30 pm missionary meeting Tuesday at 7 pm in the Sunday school room prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning service at 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. Edmond Life serves as pastor.
All church departments meet at 9 15 am. Worship at 10 30 am. Sermon titled Destructive Escapes delivered by The Rev George W Derke minister for students.
The church schedules a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school session and a 10:45 a.m. worship service. The sermon titled Beyond Obligation will be delivered by The Rev Chester D Marquis Jr. A nursery is provided in the basement during worship.
Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 10 30 am Evangelistic service at 7 30 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm The Rev N L Russell is the pastor
Bible study sessions at 2 30 p m and 7 30 p m on Tuesday and Friday respectively. Service meeting and ministry school scheduled for Friday at 191 W Washington St.
At 7:30 a.m. an evangelical preaching service will be held at the home of R. E. Life, 6 N. Shannon Ave. Ray Lemity is the speaker with The Rev. George Rodgers, pastor, officiating.
Albany Baptist announces worship at 9 30 a m with a 10 a m Bible study and prayer session on Wednesdays at 8 p m led by Pastor The Rev Roland P Giobig.
The church holds a morning service and sermon at 10:30 a.m. at the church school. The event centers on worship and a brief sermon for attendees.
A string of visits tied together by family ties spans Marion to Columbus and Nitro. The Darsts and Curfmans attended quarterly church events near Athens, while relatives from Akron to Old Kyger shared time with the Sigmans, Matthews, and Taylors.
NEW MARSHFIELD and neighboring areas present church service times. Church school 9 30 am worship 7 30 pm MYF Tuesday 7 30 pm. JINION Church ailments 9 30 am pm. BATES Church school 9 30 am worship 10 45 am WSCS Thursday 7 30 pm. PLEASAN TON Worship 9 30 am Church school 10 30 am Carroll Chesser.
Sunday school at 10 am YPS at 7 30 pm evening service at 8 pm Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8 pm The annual homecoming is set for August 22 with Rev Clayton W Green as pastor.
A church notice lists a 10 30 a m prayer meeting on Friday and a 7 90 p m service led by Mrs L Kemmy for YPM at Kilvert Church of God with the preacher slated for 7 p m.
The Plains Church of God invites attendees to 10:30 a.m. worship and 7:30 p.m. evening service with Calvin Bean as speaker. The schedule outlines two services for the day.
AMESVILLE hosts Sunday school at 10 am while NEW ENGLAND holds day school at 9 30 am. CAR reports no August services with minister Rev J Mervin Hess.
The Rev. Globig, pastor, leads a prayer service at 9 45 a.m. followed by an 11 a.m. prayer and Bible study session and an 8 p.m. service at South Canaan Baptist Church.
Sunday school at 9 30 am and worship at 10 30 am on the ship schedule with preaching at 8 p m. The notice lists Graham Chapel and Ribble Christian context for local church activities.
The Alexander Presbyterian Church schedules a 9:30 a.m. service with no worship or choir rehearsal planned. Members are advised to attend accordingly for a quiet morning.
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