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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1930

Page

10

RAM GIVEN BY BIBLE CLASS RAM GIVEN BY BIBLE CLASS

Chauncey June 6 Christian Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ met in the home of Mrs. Charles Sweeney on Mound Street. Mrs. Floyd Nye presided at a business session and Mrs. Guy Brookins led the lesson. First prize in a social contest went to Mrs. Floyd Nye and second to Mrs. Guy Gardner. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Andrew Jackson attended as a guest.

Chauncey Church of Christ Charles Sweeney Mound Street Floyd Nye Guy Brookins Harvey Nye T. R. Hamilton Charles Bradfield Guy Gardner

Simpson Breaks 180 Yard Dash Record at Ohio Stadium

George Simpson, the world’s fastest man, unofficially bettered the world mark in the 180 yard dash with 17.4 seconds at Ohio Stadium while preparing for his final Ohio State appearance in the National Intercollegiate meet in Chicago. He was unanimously named honorary captain of the Buckeye track team at the annual banquet.

Columbus U.P George Simpson Ohio Stadium Ohio State Chicago Simpson Charlie Paddock Buckeye

Wharfmaster and son die in blaze at Kentucky river wharf

Augusta Kentucky June 6 3 B Wayson 76 Ohio River wharfmaster and his adopted son Hobart 14 were burned to death when a fire started by an overturned oil stove swept the wharf authorities said.

Augusta B. Wayson Hobart

Snook Cor To Be Sold In Private Sale

The automobile driven by the late Dr James Howard Snook on the night he killed co ed Theora Hix will be sold at a private sale announced today in Columbus.

Gabriels to Observe Golden Anniversary

Chauncey June 6 Mr and Mrs George Gabriel Sr Lower Plains celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at home with a basket dinner at noon. They are parents of seven children Roy George Jr Denzil Fred James John and Mrs Fred Doweese. The Gabriels have lived in Lower Plains for 26 years.

Chauncey George Gabriel Lower Plains Gabriel Roy George Jr Denzil Fred James John Fred Doweese Mansfield C.D. Stalder

Rebels poised for clash over Yangtze Valley control

Hankow dispatch reports reverses for government troops by the Ironsides Division of the Northern Rebels. A terrific struggle for possession of the Rich Yangtze Valley was anticipated today.

Hankow China Ironsides Yangtze Valley

Chauncey Family Plans Missouri Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs Earl Bridgewater and their sons Junior and Don and Mrs Bridgewater s mother Mrs Ella England of Chauncey are on a motor trip visiting relatives in Missouri.

Chauncey Earl Bridgewater Junior Don Bridgewater Ella England Missouri

Madison County Deputies Raid West Jefferson Dog Track

West Jefferson in Madison County saw a renewed anti gambling operation as deputies raided the dog track last night. The action follows ongoing efforts to curb illegal betting activities in the area.

West Jefferson Madison County

Pentecost Union Communion Planned by Trimble Churches

Churches of Christ at Trimble Greens Run and Taylor Ridge join in a union communion Sunday at 11 o'clock at Trimble Church. The worldwide Pentecost observance begins in New Zealand and rings bells globally to mark the 1900th anniversary. local bells will toll Saturday at 6 p m.

Chauncey Churches of Christ At Trimble Greens Run Taylor Ridge Churches of Christ New Zealand

Eight Mines Working in Chauncey District

Eight mines are operating in Chauncey today including No 9 No 72 No 68 No 24 No 28 No 86 Chauncey No 25 and Hocking Chauncey No 25 was idle Wednesday and Thursday and worked Monday and Tuesday Personal mentions note visits by Mrs Noah Harvey and sister Miss Lizzie Moody in Lancaster Mrs Frank Weaver of Xenia and Thomas Thomas of Byesville visiting The Plains and surrounding areas during class night events Harold Brown of Pontiac Michigan visits Chauncey.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine Chauncey No Hocking Noah ‘Harvey Nile Dew Lancaster Lizzie Moody C. E. Hanna Baby Cambridge Canton Ohio Frank Weaver Xenia Edw Thomas Thomas Byesville Lucy Plains Charlie Moler Gilbert Nelsonville Lower Plains Harry Moore the Plains High School Harold Brown Pontiac Mich

Church notices outline Easter services and classes

Pastors Coulter and Krussell will teach a sixth grade class. All daytime services dismiss for baccalaureate at the university. Free Methodist Church and Pilgrim Holiness Church announce weekly services with Sunday School at 9 30 and 9 30 a m, preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m, prayer meetings midweek. The Sunday eve service will be led by Rev J A Kelly of Spring Harbor Junior College.

Yee First Free Methodist Church Stimson Avenue Campbell Street Joel H. Webb Campbell St Athens, Ohio Bible School J. A. Kelly Spring Harbor Junior College Pilgrim Holiness Church Washington and Congress Street James A. Fields

Church Services and Notices From Local Congregations

Listings show morning worship at 9:30 with Pentecost attendance noted for Lutheran and Episcopal services. Evening services at 7:30 include praise. An Episcopal sermon theme is Peace I Give Unto You, with specific church locations and times.

Arthur P.eee Bate

Church of the Good Shepherd Sermon Postponed for Baccalaureate

The Church of the Good Shepherd on State and Cater Streets will not hold a regular morning service due to the university baccalaureate. Reverend E L Pielow serves as rector and Frances Clutts accompanies as organist.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Cater Streets E. L. Pielow Frances Clutts Whitsunday

Athens Presbyterian to Cancel Morning and Evening Worship

Abbott Y. Wilcox minister announces worship services at Athens Presbyterian will be canceled due to the commencement sermon and concert. Bible study will feature brief talks at 9 15 A M with several participants while the absence of a key member will affect Fellowship activities.

Athens Abbott Y. Wilcox Robert Morsteen Lot Fulton Miss Ralaty Thane Weagening Felix

Christian Science Church Service and Open Meeting Schedule

The church at 15 South Congress Street lists services and readings from Psalms with a Monday service at 10 45 and a Thursday open meeting at 7 00 p m plus a Saturday event at 4 00 p m. The focus is God the Only Cause and Golden Psalms 86 9 10 and 136 1 5 9.

Christian Science Church South Congress Street

Secrets of Army Camp Meeting Schedule Revealed

Fragmentary OCR describes a morning service at 10 o clock and an open air event at 3 30 PM in Athens with references to officers Mrs Richard Benton and Salem? It mentions a procession and a ceremony led by Captain and councilor in a religious gathering timed events and attendees.

Be Army Athens State Salge Na Famens Richard Benton

Central Avenue Church Schedule Promotes Baccalaureate at Ohio University

The Sunday program lists Sunday school at 9:15, no 10:15 preaching, a baccalaureate service at Ohio University, junior league at 6:30, worship and sermon at 7:30, with Wednesday evening services following. Ira Pater and W Pierce are noted church leaders.

Central Ave Ira P.aeter Ani W. Pierce Ohio University Junior Ague

Unusual Communion Service at West State Church

The Christian Church on West State and Congress Streets invites all to a special 9 15 communion service honoring the 1900th birthday of the church in the auditorium. Primary and junior departments meet at 9 15 as usual. no other classes will be held.

Christian Church West State Congress M. Chatley Janes Sam Austin Anele School Se Church

Clare’s Chapel M E Church to Unite at Ohio University

The Clare’s Chapel M E Church ministers Ira Day and Nellie Phillips announce no Sunday morning services. The congregation will unite with Ohio University for a single worship service at that hour.

Anniversary Observance At Greens Run Churches

Churches in the Greens Run area hold observance of a discaps and the Tennessee group with services. A 11:00 hour and a 7:00 service with a sermon by the Greens Run pastor. Children’s Day observed with a 2:00 p m. event at Trimble. No service will be held at Trimble.

Trimble Sturied

First Methodist Episcopal Church Schedule Summary

The fragment lists church service times and events including a Sunday morning service on June 15, and a 6:30 pm prayer meeting. It references Herman A. Sayre and a choir or orchestra segment and mentions a youth program and business league activities.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Herman A. Sayre Tor Ae Superee Pejunier Anigr Vee ‘Mickchestra Siss Busi Sls Stevenson Williass "Gowe Arena DaLerreet

Obscured church bulletin notes service and event times

A fragment from a church notice list shows evening worship and choir chimes with a sermon titled 1900 BED. It mentions location Pamphett Street Athens and a meeting at 10 a.m. with implied order of service for an obituary or class event.

Agee Rye Wee Pamphett St Athens

Advent Christian Church Service in Woodworth

Boce Pence from Advent Christian Church announces a Sunday morning service at 8:00. The Woodworth pastor invites the community to attend.

Boce Pence Advent Christian MS L Woodworth Paster Seadil

Funeral Attendees From Far and Near Honor Virginia Ray

June 6 report lists out of town mourners for Miss Virginia Ray. Names include James Ray and J W Sullivan from California and Chicago families, Mrs Etta Hare with sons, Akron residents, andveral other relatives visiting from Columbus Newark Belle Center Corning Uniontown and beyond.

Glouster Virginia Ray James Ray Los Angeles Calif J. W. Sullivan Chicago Etta Hare Charles Ray Mable Burns Jack Bill John Ray Mildred Clayberger Akron Doss Truex Helen Earl Reeds Newark Gertrude Ross Raymond Cunningham Mra Earl Goodwell Columbus Charles Grothaus Jessie Lyles Belle Center Alva Bailes Lorene Jerry Goodwell Corning John Angle Clay Angle Dwight Stevenson Reverend McKinney William Ray Uniontown

Glouster Board to Hire Teachers at Tonight Meeting

Glouster June 6. The Glouster Board of Education is expected to hire grade teachers at tonight’s session. Two high school teachers and a music instructor are planned. Earlier, on May 29, the board filled additional high school positions, firefighters and janitors.

Glouster Glouster Board of Education

Rocs A B Charge Locke Pastor Election of Officers

The local church announces the election of officers with preaching at 10:30 a.m. on Pentecost Sunday and an evening service. Sunday school, class meetings, children’s day program, and Christian Endeavor events are listed with times throughout the day.

Rocs A. B Locke Endeavor Gibisonville Terprenday School Christian Endeavor

Ames Holy first in Jerusalem celebrates 1900th anniversary

Worship at 10:00 marks the 1900th anniversary of the Holy Church in Ames Jerusalem. Communion and child confirmation follow with a preparatory service at 9:45 and a cordial invitation extended.

Jerusalem

Burery Fellowship Sunday School Times and Homecoming Plans

The B Casar Fellowship lists Sunday School not at 9:30 with alternate sessions at 7:30 and 9:30. A sermon by Rev. E P Wright is noted. Home Coming and Children’s Day are planned with events around June 15.

B. Cassar eree—Sun School Sera Burery E. P. Wright Fellows Teihany

Morgan Chapel Sunday School and Revival Update

Morgan Chapel reports a four week revival led by Rev. Floyd Bostick with 25 conversions and 26 accessions. Regular services include Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship 10 45 and evening devotion 8, plus Wednesday prayer at 8. Free will offerings total 101.40. Bostick returns June 22 for 10 30 sermon and 2 30 baptism at Francis Stump pond on Jack Run.

Tor Bostick Francis Stump Pond Jack Run

Methodist Churches Share Weekend Services and Programs

Readable notes describe Sunday School at 9 15 and 10 30 worship times across Bethany Methodist and Heath Bishop Episcopal in Ohio. Various programs include youth and Bible study, an evening service, and midweek prayer meetings with sermons on themes of faith and devotion.

Ohhildren Hhe Jesus Toss Bethany Methodist Feircopal L. Tennell Mulberry ‘Avenue Senior Ohio Ladies’ Aid Societ

Pentecostal Pentecost Plans Parish Worship Plan

Negotiations outline a plan to hold a large Pentecost service at a church or Bible school. The event aims for widespread national participation with sermons titled Pental Power for Christian Pentecost and includes a midweek prophetic prayer service and a three week study vacation schedule.

Bible School Berman

Sunday School Schedule Notes and Leaders

Fragmentary listing shows church Sunday School times and leaders. Mrs V Carpenter named superintendent with morning and second class sessions mentioned. references to 0:30 and 1:20 times and a 8:00 period are partial.

Voting precincts to be combined in Glouster

Glouster voters face a plan to merge six precincts into four with boundary changes. The Athens County Election Board will hear the proposal on June 10, signed by D. A. Bardin and David Johnson. The move reduces Republican and Democrat central committee members in the city and may confuse voters before the August primary.

Glouster Board of Elections D. A. Bardin David Johnson Athens County Election Board Democrat Central

Heat Victim Elza Morris Remains Confined at Home

June 6 report from GLOUSTER states Elza Morris, a city mail carrier, is confined to his Urban crest home after being overcome by heat while on duty Tuesday. Morris, a veteran mail carrier, completed his route before collapsing and needing a automobile ride home.

Elza Morris Urbancrest Glouster Mr. Morris

Degree Team to Meet Jacksonville Friday

Nineveh Rebekah Lodge Degree Staff members are asked to attend Friday evening practice in Jacksonville. Each member should bring a favorite dish for the pot luck supper.

Jacksonville Nineveh Rebekah Lodge

Alexander Presbyterian Church Service Announcement

The Alexander Presbyterian Church on Seeheer Road hosts public worship at 11 o'clock led by Minister Howard Ely Warner. Miss Madge Dixon and Miss Elizabeth pay ee will assist along with pianist-director Mrs. Waud Vorhes. The minister will preach on The Forward Look with a meeting at 8 o'clock led by Mr. Elmer Mills.

John Cooper Taken to Grant Hospital for Examination

John Cooper of this city was transported by E. F. Carpenter ambulance to Grant Hospital Columbus for an examination. He is in serious condition after a long illness and prior injuries from falls at Mine No. 256 and later at Mine No. 255. Mrs. Cooper and Dr. A J Crawford accompanied him.

Glouster John Cooper Grant Hospital Columbus E. F. Carpenter Cooper A. J. Crawford

Memorial Services Set for Jacksonville Odd Fellows

Glouster group comprising Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will attend memorial services in Jacksonville United Brethren Church on Sunday at 10 oclock.

Glouster Jacksonville United Brethren Church

Presbyterians and Methodists Schedule Sunday Services

Andrew M. Taylor leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m with C O Gibson as superintendent Esther Wilson directs primary department Morning worship at 10 30 sermon titled Made Him Great Union evening service at the Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev Mr McCormack.

Presbyterian Church Andrew M. Taylor O. Gibson Esther Wilson Methodist Episcopal Church Mr. McCormack

New England Presbyterian Sunday Services Noted

Oliver Bryson serves as superintendent for the New England Presbyterian Church with a Sunday program at 7 30 in the evening conducted by the pastor during Evening worship.

NEW England Presbyterian Andrew M. Taylor Oliver Bryson

Local Church Services and Clergy Activities

The bulletin lists worship schedules for Guysville Stewart Church Canaanville and New England Church with Sunday School times and preaching hours. Rev Mattox and Rev Wilson are noted, along with upcoming services at McArthur and Hamden churches, including pentecost themes and midweek prayer.

Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints at Wales Mills

Sunday school 9 30 a m April to December C B Wells superintendent Sacrament service first Sunday of each month preaching second and fourth Sundays prayer service third Sunday 10 30 a m Wells branch president

Church OF Latter Day Saints Wales Mills Deber C. B. Wells the Wells

Glouster Principal to Return to Columbia for Summer Term

Principal H. L. Holter of Glouster High School visits Athens and Meigs County during a brief vacation and will depart early next month for New York City to resume studies at Columbia University for the summer term.

Holter Glouster H. L. Holter Glouster High School Athens Meigs County New York City Columbia University

McArthur Church of Christ Holds Birthday Service

Rev B H Morris leads services as Bible school at 9 30 a m and communion at 10 39. Mission band meets at 2 00 p m and C E Society play at 8 00 p m. Elders conduct communion with solo by Mrs Anna Nixon and duet by Mrs Lena Thomason and Mrs Jessie Pickens. Service marks church birthday.

McArthur Church OF Christ B. H. Morris Bible School C. E. Society Anna Nixon Lena Thomason Jessie Pickens

Canes ay GoD The Rev. Chatins v. y. Weber

Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Mrs Cunningham with Speetencent ering service at 7 p m The Rev Weber will speak on Thoughts on Pentecost Thursday 7 30 p m prayer service The Rev wee will give a short talk on Soul Winning

Chatins V. Y. Weber Cunningham Weber Wee

Methodist Church Announces Sunday School and Classes

The Methodist Church invites members to Sunday school at 9 30 a m with G N Sidders as superintendent. Instruction and study follow, including a Thursday 8 00 p m session and reception of new members.

Methodist Peete NEW L. Cartwright G. N. Sidders Lal & m

Richland Avenue Church Service Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Herman Se coy superintendent morning worship at 11 30 a m preaching 8 00 p m Bible study Wednesday 8 00 p m full week schedule noted for worship and activities.

Richland Avenue Herman Secoy

Council Meeting Tonight in Glouster

A city council session is set for 7 o'clock at the City Building in Glouster. Department heads must file reports, and no major business is anticipated. Also in Glouster, J C Daugherty of Cleveland and H Collins, fuel inspectors, reviewed territory with local inspector Tom Noon.

Glouster J. C. Daugherty Cleveland New York Central Lines H. Collins Wheeling Tom Noon New York Central

Public Forum Urges City Owned Incinerator Funding

Mrs F W Bush argues for a city owned incinerator with a clear operating cost plan. She notes 800 households pay about 9 600 annually for current trash disposal and proposes extending charges to all homes to cover maintenance. The editor backs delaying further action until better cost projections are made.

the Messenger Wood Pat

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