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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1940

Page

8

Vacation Bible Schools Under Way in Athens Churches

In Athens area churches plans for summer Vacation Bible School programs are under way. First Methodist Church begins registration at 9 a.m. Sunday for primary and junior departments, running Monday through Friday. Other churches including the First Presbyterian and Show Idle State Saint Church organize homecoming events and all day picnics, with varied sessions and speakers. The Wesleyan Methodist Church holds Sunday School and evening services with youth programs and prayer meetings scheduled throughout the week.

Wien Senoowr Closen Une Vacasion Athens First Methodist Church Feviay Shine

Osborn To Preach Evangelistic Service

Reverend Osborn will lead evangelistic services at Pilgrim Church in Washington and Congress Bix, beginning with Sunday School at 9 30 a m under Supt David Jackson. The Rev HB Osborn, pastor, will preach at 10 10 a m with a young peoples meeting at 6 45 and an evangelistic service at 7 30 led by Osborn. Midweek prayer meeting convenes Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Pilgrim Church Washington Congress Bix Ill David Jackson HB. Osborn Osborn

Jeffery To Preach At Four Services

The Rev Stanley Jeffery will lead four church services at Central Avenue Methodist Church on Sunday with morning worship at 10 15 and other gatherings at 9 25 and 1 30 pm The official board meets tonight at 7 30 The Bre Zon Beebe leads the Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 40 and Clarke Chapel hosts a service at 1 15 pm

AL Ine Central Avenue Methodist Church Stanley Jeffery Zon Beebe

Plan United Service At Haydenville Church

A united service is planned for Haydenville Wea tm parish with a sermon titled Slumbering Shits. The service begins at 7:30 pm led by Homer Santer, followed by a singing meeting led by Mrs Nelson shivers. On Sunday June 28 Don Bancrett, secretary of the Methodist Laymen of Lil, will speak at Bye churches of the Sydenville Charge.

Lill 'Speake Sydenville

Christian Science Subject Announced

Fragmentary notes cite a lesson sermon quoting Job 14 2 25 and Mary Baker Eddy. It discusses Mind as producer or product of matter and references spiritual truth, scripture, and metaphysical contrasts. The text hints at the nature of consciousness and the relation between Mind and matter.

Ana Mary Baker Eady Apirituel Ito

Bradbury Circuit Announces Religious Service Schedule

A Bradbury Circuit Bible School will be held at 9:30 in all three Bradbury Churches under Superintendents Wilbur Pierce Norman Will and Cleance Might. Rev J P Miller announces the program with the topic Personal Responsibility. A searching service is planned for Bradbury at 8:30 and Bradford at 7:30, with Christine Endeavor at 7:30 and a Rutland youth rally at Dexter at 7:30. A Friday show The Mrs Siomary Box is scheduled at Bradbury Church sponsored by the Loyal Women’s Club.

Bradbury Beacfordt-Dexter Cirrcuit Churches of Christ Wilbur Pierce Norman” Will Clence Werults JP. Miller Escson Barket Tences Bradford Jim Christine Endeavor My. Tandy Rutland Dexter

Regular Services Set for Good Shepherd Church

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church returns to its normal schedule after omitting the 10 30 service for Baccalaureate Sunday. Throughout the summer an 8 a m Holy Communion service with morning prayer and a sermon at 10 30 will be conducted by Robert G Partington. Logan and McArthur services continue at 10 30 with Samuel F Downer and Capt S W Toal taking the duties.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Robert G. Partington Tor Logan McArthur Logan Am Baring Dune Samuel F. Down 8. W. Toal Church Army

Jacksonville Charge Preaching Services Schedule

Jacksonville Methodist Charge announces Sunday services at Jacksonville 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Millfield 10 90 a.m. Chauncey 7 30 p.m. Jacksonville Sunday School to present The Primary Class Presents the Junior Bible for Children’s Day. services at Blackville 7:30 p.m. Rev. S C Eisen is pastor.

Jacksonville Laws Trim Millfield Chauncey Sacksonville Blackonville S.C. Eisen

Omit Services at Portland Methodist Schedule Announced

Sunday School at First Church of The Nazarene opens at 9 20 a m under Cecil Cox. The Rev Floyd Honchelt will preach at 10 30 a m and 7 48 p m. NPS will meet at 6 5 p m Sunday and again Thursday at the same home for youth and adult prayer groups.

Church of the Nazarene Cecil Cox Floyd Honchelt NPS

Feed My Lambs Subject at Pomeroy Church Services

The Rev. Earl Scott of the Portland Methodist circuit announces Services of Sunday worship observe Children’s Day in the circuit. Due to illness, the church will observe a special program with preaching at 10:30 under Rev. B. H. Morsig’s direction.

Earl. Scott Portland Parkers Bare B. H. Morsig

Laurel and Hardy in New Feature Comedy At Athena Theater

Laurel and Hardy star in a new feature comedy at the Athena Theater while a local ministerial association plans a picnic at Farm Melee County to foster creative ideas. The piece notes their gag ideas during filming of Saps at Sea and quotes Hardy on solitary work and inspiration.

Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy Laurel and Hardy Athena Theater Ian Laurel Half Roach Babe” “Hardy Stan Tye Athens County Condi Mons J. Etberfeld

Richland Church Services and Activities Schedule

At Richland Church many events are listed for Sunday June 9 with Sunday School at 9 30 and evening prayer services. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 and Children's Day services begin at 7 30. Choir practice is Tuesday at 7 30 and Wednesday night prayer services follow at 7 30.

Richland Avenue Stern Dist Seretes Christan Endeavor

Evangelist to Speak at Church of Christ

Evangelist vom mutterfeld will speak at 7 30 o clock Thursday and Friday evenings at the Church Of Christ 6 Stimson Ave The Jong services will be directed by Edward White The public is invited to attend services Dr Charles Chatfield of Monz hur will preach at New Plymouth Presbyterian Church Sunday evening 7 30 Music by church youth At Carthage Church Rev Howard E Warner to preach Sunday afternoon 2 30 sermon on aristocracy of the attentive.

Vom Mutterfeld Church of Christ Stimson Ave Edward White Saegaranea Charles Chatfield Monzhur New Plymouth Carthage Church Howard E. Warner Carthage Presbyterian Church

Albany Methodist Circuit Revival and Services Schedule

Snowville Church of the Albany Methodist Circuit will host a revival with pastors and lay leaders. Sunday services include Sunday School at 8:30 and a dinner at noon, with an afternoon program featuring singing and message. Other churches list varying services and revival plans across the area.

Snowville Albany Atbany Church Pworth Langue Elocke Townhouse Temple

Hebbardsville church schedule announced

The Alexander Presbyterian church in Hephardiie will hold Sunny School at 9 a. m and the morning worship service at 10 o clock The Harrisonville Union Sunday School meets at the Methodist Church at 9 30 a. m Christian Endeavor will meet at the Presbyterian Church at 7 p. m and the evening worship service will begin at 8 o clock The Harrisonville Daily Vacation Bible School will present its program Friday evening June Tenth at the Presbyterian Church parents and friends invited to attend

Alexander Presbyterian Church Hephardiie Wil Ai Telock Harrisonville Union Christian Ene Fleavor Harrisonville Presbyterian ‘Church

Haydenville Church of God Announces Summer Events

Mary Wahl leads Haydenville Church of God with Children Day observances at 7 30 pm and a program by children and youth. A morning service is planned for 10 48 am and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 led by John Nocris. The international church camp begins June 14 and runs through June 23 in Anderson Indiana.

Haydenville

The Gospel Call Is Cut The Plains Church

The Plains Church of God under Pastor Rev N W Jenks will hold Sunday School at 9 80 a m and morning worship at 10 80. The pastor will speak on The Gospel Call A Children's Day program with guest speaker will be held at 9 am and the young people meeting will be omitted Prayer and praise service will be held Wednesday at 7 pm

Church of Gt Hocking Menange Monle Ewing

Sermon Topic What Religion Did for One Man at Athens church

Rev F E Luchs will preach Sunday at 10 20 AM at Athens Presbyterian Church topic What Religion Did for One Man The service will feature My Redeemer and My Lord by Dudley Buck Mrs Robert Tompkins will sing Sunday School will continue in summer under Dr F L Shumaker High school students may contact Reverend Luchs about attending the Wonster Conference in July

F. E. Luchs Athens Presbyterian Church Robert Tompkins Redeemer Lord Dudley Buck F. L. Shumaker Luchs

Murray City Church Services Announced

The Murray City Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. with a 10:30 a.m. class meeting and 7:30 p.m. worship on Awake Out of Sleep. A Thursday 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting is listed. Jobs Methodist Church sets Sunday School at 9:50 a.m. and Wednesday services at 7:30 p.m. with Rev Watt Walker preaching in the absence of the pastor.

Murray City

Barnett To Preach At New Marshfield

Barnett, Columbus, will conduct services at the New Marshfield Christian Church Sunday morning with the topic Onward and evening at Onward? At Dest Feet. A reception for new members will be held Saturday at 8 p.m. Refreshments served. The young people's meeting is set for 7 p.m. Sunday under Mrs Barnett.

Luster Barnett Columbus New Marshfield Batnett

Hamden Methodist Charge Schedules Sunday Services

Rev Raymond S David announced the Hamden Methodist charge preaching times for Sunday Winters Chapel 9 15 Hamden 10 15 Bethel Knox Township 2 30 and Zaleski 8 p m The Zaleski Sunday School children will present a Children's Day program Sunday evening during the preaching hour.

Hamden Raymond S. David Winters Chapel Bethel Knox Township Zaleski Zaleski’ S Methodist Sunday School

So Preach at Church of Christ in Stimulton Ave

Bible classes meet at 9 45 a m at the Church of Christ 6 Stim ton Ave Edward White preaches at 10 25 a m and 7 30 p m Tom W Butterfield delivers his concluding sermon Friday evening June 7 at 7 30

Church of Christ Stimton Ave Edward White Tom W. Butterfield

Parish Special Programs Schedule Details and Attending Families

Chauncey parish churches outline Children Day programs and member reception at Chauncey at 10 30 and Trimble at 7 30 with baptismal service to follow Clergy list includes Courtney Greens Chauncey Trim Graze Thompson Taylor Ridge Millfield Chauncey 10 30 7 30 special missionary offerings observed Families and visitors from Chauncey Millfield Columbus Bedford Erie and Athens noted plus social visits and a large guest list at Hughie McCune home with relatives from Columbus Sugar Creek and Millfield.

Chauncey Church of Christ Sun Fund Paris Chauncey Church Trimtile Lurtney Greens Trim Graze ‘Thompson Taylor Ridge Millfield Shauncey Airs Hughie McCune Gertie McCune Betty McCune Kenneth McCune Betty Jane Wilbur McCune Pete Rutter Jimmie Hardy Dersom Bob Lof Columbus Floyd Edwards Sugar Creek James Mackie Hughie McCune Bobby Goldie Mae Junior Johnny McCune

Albany Rural Social And Personal Notes

Mise alive Turner of Columbus was recent guest at the home of et isin Bates Turner Mist Else West spending several days at ise homeo Me Arthur Westy Athens reel Fought Met Earl tughman and daughters Ellen Iain Me Martha Lou and hr iorebell Enlow and son Danny freee in Jeckeoh Tunosey Sir and Mire Lawrence Roe had Kinny guest Sind BB ow Now Stocehielde Me and Sire Harey een and fami of Atweng and Stes and Men Cu Rone ir and Mis Lowell Lewis and aaushien of Piqua are ving Fe Siena camp Arthur Vandyke is substitute mall carrier Albany R D 1 for Vernon Canny on vacation Ries at Mars NC ar er eaten ot mote Senate

Aumasy Turner of Columbus Et Isin Bate Turner Ise Arthur Westy Athens Reel Earl Tughman Ellen Iain Me Marthe Lou Aod Iorebell Enlow Danny Freee Jeckeoh Tunosey Sir Mire Lawrence Roe Kinny Harey Lowell Lewis Aaushien Piqua Siena Camp Spa Arthur Vandyke Albany R. D Vernon Canny Ries Mars Senate

Church of Christ Plans Children's Day Program

The Church of Christ will observe a Children's Day program at 9:30 am Sunday in Chauncey. The organizing committee includes Betty Jane Courtney Florence Pendergrass Tennie Jackson Eva Ferrer Christine Brown. A play Or Treacy is the Kingdom will be performed with William Watkins Shafer as second reader. Children in costume include Mary Louise Tipple Madeline Johnson Thelma Jean Brookins Donna Seiber. Special music by the high school choir with Intermediates Juniors and Primary Department songs. Recitations and dialogue by Donna Joe Ferrer Susie Ferrel Shirley Russell Betty Lou Lands Woodena Ferrel Sally Ferrel Jo Ann Watkins Sally Minister Donna Seiber and Donna Russell. Ralph Brown Freddie Rupe to be candle lighters and Jerry Conrad Gilbert Courtney Tr Charles Henry and Jerry Goodson will receive the offering.

Chauncey — Chiar Ct Church of Christ Church Betty Jane] Courtney Florence Pendergrass Tennie Jackson Eva Ferrer Christine’ Brown Hodge Seiber Marilyn Parry Rufus Goodson Teanette Blackford JoAnn Wilynameon Russell Johnson Donna Joe Ferrer Susie Ferrel Shirley’ Russell Betty Lou Lands Woodena Ferrel Sally Ferrel Jo Ann Watkins Sally

Ruth Nuby to Preach at Morristown Church

Ruth Nuby of Athens will preach at the Morristown Holiness Church Sunday at 7:30 PM in the absence of the minister Rev. Charlie Hook who attends a Bedford camp meeting. A cottage prayer meeting will be held tonight at 7:39 in the home of Mr and Mrs Bullock Batley Run.

Chlavvcay Ana F. HS. Staffinger Chauncey Ward Walker Athens Andrew McKinney Paul Zelda May McKinney Bedford Max Jansen Patricia Loriene Columbus Viall Mrames Mullins William Jansen Jacksonville Clarence Misner Cambridge Eileela C. N. Sanders Boo Mabel Mingus Gordon Millfield Ernestine Tippett Carolyn Charlie Hook Morristown Ind Ruth Nuby Athens Bullock Batley Run

Ordinance Regulates Sale of Fireworks Chauncey

Chauncey Council approved an ordinance restricting fireworks sales until July 1 and prohibiting shooting until July Fourth at midnight. Violators face arrest. Local officers issue the warning. Also noted are visitors Ruth Dorem and Lester Sys Ind. son David of Toledo staying with Mr. and Mrs. John Meer Chauncey and Ley family before returning home.

Chauncey Chauncey Council U Ling Ruth Dorem Lester Sys David Toledo John Meer Mra, Ley Jack Joanna Helen Patricia Richard Ley Mra Arn Sys

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