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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1938

Page

10

University Baccalaureate Plans Highlight Athens Church Groups

On Sunday the Ohio University baccalaureate service at 10:30 a.m. in Alumni Memorial Auditorium prompts several Athens churches to adjust morning worships. Rev. Dr. Don D. Tullis of Daytona Beach Fla will deliver the sermon. Services and Sunday School schedules vary with combined observances at some churches and special memorial and youth activities planned in surrounding communities.

Don D. Tullis Florida Church Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium Athens Daytona Beach Fla Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Whitsunday M. E Christian Church Central Ave. M. E

First ME Services Give Way to Baccalaureate

The First Methodist Episcopal Church will skip the 10 30 preaching service for the university’s baccalaureate. Sunday School departments meet at 9 30 and are dismissed to attend. Activities include Epworth League at 6 30, Hathamar class picnic Monday, mid week service Wednesday, Martzolff class meeting Thursday, and Home Guards gathering Saturday.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Epworth League Hathamar C. E. Dupler Seaman

Christian Church Joins Baccalaureate Schedule

The Christian Church will dismiss its usual Sunday service due to the university baccalaureate ceremony. Sunday School meets at 9:15 with classes resuming for communion at 9:50. The High School group gathers at 6 p.m. Esther Class meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Bardin's home corner May and Morris Aves.

Christian Church University Esther D. A. Bardin May and Morris Aves

Wesleyan Church Holds Regular Sunday Services

Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with O E Rosser in charge. Pastor Rev E C Kenney preaches at 10 30 a m and again at 7 30 p m in an evangelistic sermon.

Wesleyan Methodist Church O. E. Rosser E. C. Kenney Kenney

Episcopal Whitsunday Observed With Altered Service

The 10:30 worship at the Shepherd is omitted to allow members to attend Ohio University baccalaureate. Whitsunday June 5 will be observed at 8 a.m. with Holy Communion. It marks the ordination anniversary of Rev. Robert G. Purrington in Fairbault Minnesota.

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Ohio University Whitsunday Robert G. Purrington Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour Fairbault Minn

To Begin Excavation For Nazarene Church In Athens

The Athens Church of the Nazarene plans excavation for a new building starting soon, per Rev. Neal Hutchinson. June events include Children’s Day on June 19 with a baptism. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. Cecil Cox directs. The morning worship at 10:30 features a message, The Early Christian Church. Youth service is at 7 p.m. led by NYPS president Mrs. Edith Hutchinson. At 7:45 the pastor delivers Man’s Philosophy Versus Gods Philosophy. Thursday prayer and praise follows at 7:45.

Athens Cecil Cox Early Christian Church Edith Hutchinson NYPS

Model Conversion Theme for Hemlock Grove Church

Rev Hoon will deliver A Model Conversion at 10 30 a m Sunday at Hemlock Grove Church of Christ The Kingdom of God is the evening topic at 7 30 p m Bible School begins at 9 30 a m Rev Frank Roberts of Columbus preaches at the Airline Church of Christ for two weeks starting June 13 Services run nightly at 7 30 p m The Meigs County Young Peoples Conference meets at Pomeroy Sunday afternoon and evening

Miles E. Hoon Hemlock Grove Pomeroy

Snowville Revival Continues Next Week With H B Calver

Revival services at Snowville Church of the Albany M E Charge run Sunday through next week at 8 o'clock with evangelist Rev H B Calver from Portsmouth assisting Rev T A Ballinger. Sunday School at 9:30 a m, preaching 10:30 a m. Monday music night features audience numbers. Cain's Wife is the sermon topic. Albany Church School 9:30 a m and 8 p m preaching. Temple School starts at 10 a m.

Snowville Albany M. E H. B. Calver Portsmouth T. A. Ballinger Cain Temple

Richland Ave Church Services Announced

Sunday at Richland Ave M P Church services begin 9 30 a m with Sabbath School followed by prayer at 10 30 a m and evening preaching at 7 30 p m Rev Ray Huff in the pulpit Christian Endeavor meets 6 45 p m led by Mrs Theda Glazer Mid week service 7 30 p m Wednesday Two hundred Bristol England schoolboys list woodwork gardening and gymnastics as top subjects if the sky filled with full moons sunlight would exceed by five times the moonlight.

Richland Ave. M. P Ray Huff Christian Endeavor Theda Glazer Bristol England

Stimson Ave Church Services Outline Weekend Schedule

The Church of Christ at 6 Stim son Ave will offer Bible study Sunday at 9 30 a m with Vic Over the Beast from Revelation 15. A long drill follows at 10 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m titled A Feasible Basis for the Union of All Christians. Communion is at 11 20 a m along with revival and mid week notices at the morning service.

Church of Christ Stimson Ave Vic Elation Union of All Christians

Youth Rally Set At Pomeroy Church Sunday

A county youth rally will be held at the Pomeroy Church of Christ Sunday at 2 30 P M with Rev B H Morris delivering a talk A potluck supper follows The Bible School session at 9 30 A M is led by superintendent R C Steffy Communion and preaching begin at 10 30 with the sermon Personal Evangelism Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 P M The youth rally night program starts at 7 30 with a sermon on Youth and Evangelism

Pomeroy Church of Christ B. H. Morris R. C. Steffy

Bates Church Decoration Program Sunday Schedule

Sunday School starts at 1 30 p m at Bates Church followed by Decoration Day services at 2 30 p m featuring recitations dialogues and choir numbers. Rev Ray Huff and Prof A E Wagner of Athens will speak. A flag drill by the Frost Auxiliary Sons of Veterans under Mrs Grace McKibben direction. Young people meet at 7 30 p m.

Bates Church Ray Huff A. E. Wagner Athens Sons of Veterans of the Frost Grace McKibben

Plains Church of God Services Schedule

The Plains Church of God lists a Sunday program with Church School at 9 30 a m led by Grace Goldsberry, morning worship at 10 30 a m with Rev N W Jinks, evening services at 7 30 p m and a 6 30 p m Bible story hour led by Mrs Clarence Loper. Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Plains Church of God Grace Goldsberry N. W. Jinks Clarence Loper

Nelsonville Holiness Services Scheduled

Nelsonville marks its centennial week as Rev. Albert Selber of the Independent Holiness Church urges attendance. Sunday School led by George Call at 9 30 a m, morning worship 10 45, and evening service 7 30. Mid week class and prayer meetings Tuesday and Thursday at 7 30 p m, and a men’s prayer meeting Friday at 7 30.

Nelsonville Albert Selber Independent Holiness Church George Call

Reedsville Church Plans Monday Conference

The Reedsville M. E. Church announces its annual meeting and church conference for Monday at 7 30 p m. The program features devotion led by Rev A L Clary a sermon by Rev C D Copley music by a quartet and a dramatic sketch The Unfinished Task with roles for Robert Burch Foster and Mrs Foster and an epilogue The Light of the World Is Jesus.

Reedsville M. E A. L. Clary Home Land C. D. Copley the Seas W. H. Bright, Jr Pomeroy

Pentacostal observance at Bradbury Church of Christ

Pentecost day will be observed at the Bradbury Church of Christ with a 10:30 a.m. preaching service led by Rev. J. P. Miller. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. for Bradbury, Bradford, and Dexter. Evening rally at Meigs County Churches of Christ cancels Christian Endeavor at Bradford and Bradbury. Bradford service at 7:30 p.m. Children's Day program moves to Sunday, June 12 at Dexter.

Bradbury Church of Christ J. P. Miller Bradford Dexter Wilbur Pierce Meigs County Churches of Christ Pomeroy Dexter Church

Combine Services at Central Ave M E Church

Sunday morning services at Central Ave M E Church will join for a 9 15 service led by Rev A H Beckett. The sermon series continues with Man the Administrator as part of stewardship talks. Epworth League meets at 6 30 with evening worship at 7 30 and the topic The Better Things of Life.

Central Ave M. E A. H. Beckett Epworth League

Millfield Church of Christ Prepares Unified Services

Pastor Damon D. Watkins will lead a morning sermon Let Us Go Fishing at 9 30 with special music at Millfield Church of Christ. Evening service at 7 30 features The Kingdom on Earth from the Lord s Prayer text Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven with Mrs James Mickie singing.

Millfield James Mickie

Rev Holman to Speak at Orange Sunday

Reverend D G Holman will preach at Orange Christian Church on Sunday June 5 with Bible School at 9 30 a m followed by a sermon titled The Measure of a Christian An evening service begins at 8 o clock with the topic A Christian Walks Baptismal certificates will be presented to those baptized during the recent meeting.

Lottridge D. G. Holman Orange Christian Church Bible School

Plan Sunday Services At South Haydenville

South Haydenville Church of God schedules Sunday School at 9:30 with a 100 goal and Children’s Day preparations for all children. Preaching follows Sunday School, and evening service begins at 7:30 with special singing and preaching. At 2 PM the church attends the Unity meeting of the Church of God in New Lexington.

Haydenville Church of God New Lexington

Olive Women’s Club Plans June 30 Meeting

Reedsville Olive Farm Women’s Club met at Mrs U S Rose’s home May 26 to discuss the month’s topic Mother. Miss Elma Whiteside read the poem An Old Sweetheart of Mine and Mrs C E Myers presented Mothers of Famous Men. Ice cream cake and coffee were served to members and two guests. Plans for an all day meeting on June 30 were made.

Reedsville Olive Farm Roy Hannum Harry Pickens Wallace Damewood W. N. Swain Myers Rose Nerva Pryor Elma Whiteside

Miss Dorothy Newton Elected Alpha Iota Officer

Miss Dorothy Newton of Cutler is elected second vice president of Alpha Iota sorority. A Mountain State College student since September 1923, she receives the organization honor in Parkerburg.

Newlon Parkersburg Dorothy Newton Cutler Alpha Iota Mis Newlon Mountain State College

Funeral Rites Held For Mrs. Elizabeth Pickett Ryan

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Pickett Ryan 54 of Beaumont were held at Chauncey Church of Christ with Rev. Leland Goodman and Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiating. Burial followed in Athens Cemetery. She died after a week with bronchial pneumonia. Survivors include two sons Ben of Columbus and Jess of Corning, a daughter Edith Brown of Columbus, her mother Mrs. Nettie Pickett of Kimberly, three sisters, four brothers, and her late husband Emmett Ryan. Flower bearers and pallbearers named.

Chauncey Elizabeth Pickett Ryan Beaumont Chauncey Church of Christ Leland Goodman Nelsonville Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney C. S. Bradfield Hazel Lahugh Nell Ogg W. Union St Athens Ryan Ben Columbus Jess Corning Edith Brown Nettie Pickett Kimberly Emmett Ryan Bertha Shafer Myrtle Pidcock Ellen Fulton Nellie Byers Hattie Tittle Ardith Bowles Asa Witham Neil Witham

Notice of Executor Appointment for Nora Crawford Estate

Sam Crawford of New Lexington Ohio appointed Executor of Nora Crawford deceased of Amesville Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months or be barred. Dated May 25 1938. Louis Tyroler Probate Judge Athens County 5 27 38.

Sam Crawford New Lexington Ohio Nora Crawford Amesville Athens County Louis Tyroler Said

County to deposit 65000 in inactive public moneys

Athens County Commissioners adopt a resolution to place 65000 of public funds in inactive deposits in eligible banks under the RM Depository Act. Clerk to publish notice of depository selection and bidding period ending June 10, 1938. Bid deadline set for 12 noon.

RM Depository Act Governing Board Mr. Minner Ira Whitmore Frank Minner Walter Maccombs Gibson Clerk County Commissioners Clerk of Commissioners

Baker Funeral Held for Chauncey Resident Charles Baker

Charles Lee Baker age 69 longtime Chauncey resident died recently. Funeral Wednesday at Warren Funeral Home conducted by Rev. B C Browning with a Chauncey quartet singing. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Survivors include wife Nettie two sons Miles and John a step son Homer Campbell along with sisters in Kentucky and a brother in Los Angeles.

Chauncey Charles Lee Baker Warren B. C. Browning Morristown Neil Brookins Vera Bridgewater Charles Sweeney Neil Tippett Greenlawn Glen Gardner Roscoe Locke Eugene Barnhart Albert Perry Woodrow Lyons Elmer Showalter

Chauncey Pupils Have Perfect Records

Chauncey Elementary School reports forty three students achieved perfect attendance for the year ending May 31. First grade duo Jackie Savage and Terry Cunningham led the list alongside peers across grades from Helen Henderson to Elizabeth Rupe.

Chauncey Chauncey Elementary School Jackie Savage Terry Cunningham Helen Henderson Lillian Johnson Ernestine Smith Donnie Leiber Richard Scott Betty Schoonover Pauline Robinson Rowena Watkins Virgene Reeves Lawrence Cline Mae Reeves Herbert Schoonover Fred Rupe Mary Carolyn Bricker Juanita Bescoe Michael Keasey Beulah Locke William Gretz James Barrowman Max Reynolds Billy Scott Jo Ann Leiber Inez Tucker Margaret Paulisin Pauline Waymer Billy Lopez Bobby Lopez

Forestry motion pictures to be shown at Trimble Grange

At Trimble Grange No 1830 meeting Saturday night Mr Bruett of the U S Department of Agriculture will present with a Forest Service Showboat to show 10 forestry films. Open to all, Grangers or not, in Trimble Grange Hall per master Dow H Cannon.

Chauncey Trimble Grange Bruett U. S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Trimble Grange Hall Dow H. Cannon

Chauncey Socials Move Through Town Guests

Chauncey residents and relatives visit from Nelsonville Portland and Trenton as families attend high school events and host gatherings in Columbus. Betty Lou stays with grandparents during the absence of her parents while Helen Ferrer graduates at the Chauncey-Dover High School commencement.

Chauncey Gilbert Johnson Nelsonville Myrtle Zigler Portland Ind John Shafer Victor Grinstead Columbus Betty Lou James Brooks Trenton Mich Lizzie Ferrer Chauncey-Dover High School Brooks Helen Ferrer Karl Gardner Ruth Chauncey Matt Kilpatrick

Sun Delivers More Light Per Second Than Moon Per Month

State that sunlight provides vastly more illumination in one second than the moon yields over an entire month, highlighting the striking contrast between solar output and lunar brightness.

Chauncey Ferrer Hosts Diverse Weekend Guests

Chauncey and Mrs. El mer Ferrer entertain guests Sunday including Mr. and Mrs. Mark Blackford and daughter Norma Jean, Ray Taylor and Patty Blackford of Dayton, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Deen of Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. John Stace with children Ann Jenine and Beverly of Athens.

Chauncey Elmer Ferrer Mark Blackford Norma Jean Ray Taylor Patty Blackford Dayton Clifford Deen Columbus John Stace Ann Jenine Beverly Athens

Jenkins son born to Mr and Mrs Earl Jenkins

Mr and Mrs Earl Jenkins announce the birth of a son named Larry Bee born Wednesday June 1. The baby weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs A B Lester of Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Arthur Jenkins of Cheshire Ohio.

Chauncey Earl ‘Enkins Oleta Lester Larry Bee A. B. Lester Arthur Jenkins Cheshire Ohio

Chester Alumni Elects Officers At District Rally

Daughters of America held a district rally at Chester High School with over 300 in attendance. Saturday evening 50 couples danced to Francis Klein's Orchestra in the decorated auditorium. Officers elected for next year include Chester Knight president Howard Knight vice president Charles Warner secretary and treasurer.

Chester — Daughters of America Chester High School Francis Klein Chester Chester Knight Howard

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First ME Episcopal Church Wesleyan Wesleyan Church Isaac Wilson Nazarene Church Rev Hoon Richland Ave Goodson Chuck Delmar Oleo Bacon Pomeroy Church Plains Church of God Services Nelsonville Holiness Reedsville Church Bradbury Church Ray Nice Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Akron Paul Wein Music Marks Holman Orange Olive Women’s Club E. Ryan Board of County Commissioners Mr. Maccombs Board of Public Moneys Clover Farm Baker Chauncey Socials Christian Science S. Congress St. Pomeroy E. Main St Colonial Supplies Colonial Finance N. Court Athens, Ohio Ictric Refrigerator Tric Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company
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