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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1939

Page

9

Children Day Rallies Planned in Athens Area

Rev. Lester S. Norris of the Ohio Conference Methodist Church will preach at Athens church Sunday at 10 30. Hebbardsville and Harrisonville Presbyterians prepare to install Rev Louis Campbell as pastor on June 15. Murray City Methodist Church hosts a Children s Day program Sunday evening. United Brethren join Southeastern Ohio Conference Christian Education Convention in Columbus June 13 15.

Lester S. Norris Ohio Conference of the Methodist Church Athens Hebbardsville Harrisonville Louis Campbell Murray City Methodist Church United Brethren Southeastern Ohio Conference Columbus

Hocking St Church of God Sunday Schedule

Hocking Street Church of God schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m with John Bailey as superintendent followed by morning worship where Rev E Nicholas speaks on Walking With Jesus. Young People meet at 6 30 p m with Bailey. evening worship at 7 30 p m features Rev Nicholas on Gods Message. Cottage prayer service Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Rev and Mrs E Nicholas 71 May Ave. Midweek prayer Wednesday at 7 30 p m pastor discusses the Value of Public Testimony.

Hocking St Church of God John Bailey E. Nicholas Jesus Nicholas Chauncey and Athens Churches of God

Christian Science Lesson Sermon to Be Read in Athens Church

The Sunday service in Athens will present the subject God the Preserver of Man with a golden text from Psalms 36 6 and a Bible citation from John 8 31 32. The Science and Health passage by Mary Baker Eddy emphasizes humanity's God given dominion over material senses and the promise of freedom.

God the Preserver of Man Christian Science Church Athens Jesus Mary Baker Eddy

Pauls Secret of Success sermon at Methodist Church

Rev Warren H Bright of Simpson M E Church will preach at 10 30 Sunday on Pauls Secret of Success. Church School starts 9 15 with Epworth League devotional at 6 30. Dr Foster from Portsmouth presiding minister delivers 7 30 sermon. Church activities include JOF Class Monday and Simpson Brotherhood Tuesday with Rev Ryan as speaker. Choir practice Wednesday at 7 and Church Night Friday.

Simpson Brotherhood Rev. Ryan Middleport

Norris To Speak at Methodist Church

The First Methodist Church in Athens hosts Rev. Lester S. Norris of the Ohio Conference on religious education to speak at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Sunday School expands at 9:30 a.m. and other church activities include a Home Guards meeting, Mothers' Jewels party, Epworth League, Queen Esther meetings, and a Kappa Phi silver tea for the George Robinson Mission School.

First Methodist Church Athens Lester S. Norris Ohio Conference of the Methodist Church Epworth League Queen Esthers Hathamar Nice Seaman Kappa Phi George Robinson Mission School P. G. Dowler Woman's Home Missionary Society Norris Lee Cox EF. R. Jacoby Williams Bayliff Tom Maurer Wesley Foundation National Methodist Berea Maurer Ohio

United Brethrens To Meet in Columbus

The 38th annual Christian Education convention of the United Brethren Church Southeastern Ohio Conference will be held June 13 to 15 at the Washington Ave U B Church in Columbus. Rev B C Rife leads a committee planning entertainment and meals for about 800 delegates. Bishop A R Clippinger Dr J Ruskin Howe Dr J B Shires and Rev M R White headline. Music and songs will be a focus of the program.

United Brethren Church Southeastern Ohio Athens Washington Ave U. B Columbus B. C. Rife A. R. Clippinger J. Ruskin Howe

Clary to Preach at Reedsville Charge

A. L. Clary, pastor, will preach at Joppa Church at 9 30 a m Long Bottom at 11 and lead a Children's Day program at Reedsville Church at 8 pm during the Reedsville M E Charge services.

Clary Reedsville M. E. Charge A. L. Clary Joppa Church Long Bottom Reedsville Church

Campbell to be installed as Alexander Church pastor

The Alexander Presbyterian Church of Hebbardsville invites worshippers to Sunday morning services with Sunday School at 10 o'clock and worship at 11. Rev. Louis Campbell will preach. An ordination service to install Campbell as pastor for Hebbardsville and Harrisonville is set for Thursday June 15 at 8 o'clock in the Alexander Church.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Walter Ervin Louis Campbell Campbell Harrisonville Alexander Church

Richland Methodist To Elect Officers

Richland Ave church schedules a 9 30 Sunday School session with a 10 30 meeting to elect church officers and the Sunday School superintendent. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 precedes Rev. Ray Huff sermon on Synthetic Worship at 7 30 with soprano soloist Mrs Floyd Latimore. Prayer and Bible study at 7 followed by choir practice at 8.

Richland Ave Methodist Christian Endeavor Ray Huff Huff Floyd Latimore Ada Ohio Northern University Choral Society

Wesleyan Methodist To Hold Services

Wesleyan Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m and a 10 30 sermon by Rev E C Kenney pastor Athens County Union Class meets at 2 p m with a second sermon at 7 30 p m Young People meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday and a prayer meeting is set for Thursday at the same hour The Wesleyan Prayer Band convenes Friday at 2 p m

Wesleyan Methodist Church E. Co. Kenney Athens County Union Kenney Wesleyan Prayer Band

Rev Osborn to Fill Pulpit Next Sunday

Pastor H E Osborn of the Pilgrim Holiness Church will preach at both services Sunday. Sunday School, led by Superintendent Dave Jackson, starts at 9 30 oclock. Miss Norma Hartman leads the young people at 6 30 Sunday evening, with midweek prayer at 7 30 Wednesday. Morning service at 10 30, evangelistic evening service at 7 30.

H. E. Osborn Pilgrim Holiness Church Washington and Congress Sts Dave Jackson Norma Hartman

Church Board Meeting At Central Methodist Church

The Church Board of Central Avenue Methodist Church will meet at 7 30 p m Friday with all official board members and the Church School Board urged to attend. Sunday services begin at 9 15 a m and 7 30 p m with the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper administered at the evening service. Rev Stanley Jeffrey will administer the sacrament at The Plains Methodist Church at 10 a m and at Clark's Chapel at 11 15 a m.

Church Board Central Avenue Methodist Church Church School Board Stanley Jeffrey the Plains Methodist Church Clark's Chapel

Albany Church services and events schedule

Albany Church announces Sunday School convenes at 9 30 a m under Mrs Clarence Vorhes superintendent followed by a 10 30 a m church service Epworth League meets at 7 p m and the Children's Day service at 8 00 p m Homecoming Day at Pearl Chapel Church includes a 12 50 p m basket dinner and a 1 30 p m service Special music will be directed by Rev Harmon Calver.

Albany Church Clarence Vorhes Epworth League Pearl Chapel Harmon Calver

Murray City Plans Children's Day Service and Sermon

Rev L O Lineberger will preach at Haydenville at 9 30 a m and at Murray City at 7 30 p m on The Power of Indifference The Murray City gathering includes a children s day program with an offering for the Methodist Board for Christian Education A large audience is expected

L. O. Lineberger Haydenville Murray City Methodist Board For Christian Education

Holman To Preach At Three Churches

D. G. Holman will preach at Ireland Centennial and Coolville Congregational Christian Churches on Sunday June 11 with services at 9 30 a m Centennial 10 45 a m and Coolville 2 p m Sunday School follows Ireland service and all three churches hold morning gatherings

Holman Congregational Christian Ireland Centennial Coolville D. G. Holman At & P

Nelsonville Church To Hold Sunday Rally

Albert Selbee pastor of Independent Holiness Church announces a Sunday School rally and morning worship. June 18 features preaching and singing by Rev. and Mrs. L. A. Robison of MacLaney, with June 22 led by Rev. and Mrs. Johart Hanson, missionaries to India.

Nelsonville Albert Selbee Independent Holiness Church Watkins and Poplar Sts L. A. Robison MacLaney Johart Hanson India

Miller to Preach on Bradbury Circuit Sunday

Rev J P Miller will lead Sunday school at 9 30 a m across the Bradbury Bradford Dexter Church of Christ Circuit. He will preach at Bradbury at 10 30 a m and at Bradford at 7 30 p m with faith as the sermon topic.

Miller Bradbury Bradbury-Bradford-Dexter Church of Christ J. P. Miller Bradford Christian Endeavor

Sunday to Be Children's Day at Mineral

Special singing and readings will mark Children’s Day at the Mineral M. E. Church Sunday at 9 30 a m during the regular Sunday School. The pastor Rev Beryl Burr will preach and a quarterly meeting led by Rev Ira Jones will be held Wednesday June 14 at 8 p m.

Mineral M. E. Church Beryl Burr Ira Jones M. Buckley Hocking Homer Buckley Ezra McLeod Blanche Green Athens Cora Lynch

To Preach at Albany S Canaan Churches

Albany Baptist Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m and 7 30 p m Rev C C Stricklin to preach on The Seed and the Soil The pastor will speak at 10 30 a m at South Canaan Baptist Church on The Sower Sunday School also at 9 30 a m at South Canaan Church.

Albany Baptist Church C. C. Stricklin South Canaan Baptist Church South Canaan

Nazarenes Announce Annual Church Meeting Schedule

The Church of the Nazarene sets its annual business meeting for Tuesday evening June 13 at 7 45. All members urged to attend. Sunday activities include Sunday School at 9 30 a m and a preaching service. A Young People's meeting is set for 7 p m with the pastor preaching at 7 45.

Church of the Nazarene

Watkins to Preach at Church of Christ at 6 Stimson Ave

Rev. Damon D. Watkins will preach at morning worship 10 15 with communion following Bible School at 9 45. Evening worship 7 30 and midweek Bible study Wednesday 8. Wilbur Parks of Harding College begins two weeks of special services July 2.

Church of Christ Stimson Ave Damon D. Watkins Bible Wilbur Parks Harding College

Twenty Nine Baptized By Churches of God

Twenty nine candidates were immersed Sunday June 4 at baptismal services of the Church of God Congregation of the Hocking Valley held at White's Mill under Rev J B Diggins pastor of the Corning Church. The next unity meeting will be July 2 at the Coolville High School auditorium.

Church of God Congregation of the Hocking Valley White’s Mill J. B. Diggins Corning Church Churches of God Coolville High School

Presbyterian Church to Baptize Children

Children's and Young People's Day at the Presbyterian Church will include baptismal services at 10 30 am Sunday. Those wishing to participate should contact Rev. Fred E. Lachs and arrive at the church by 9 30 for rehearsal.

Presbyterian Church Fred E. Lachs

Plains Church of God Plans Sunday Services

The Plains Church of God schedules services starting 9:30 am with Sunday school led by superintendent Clarence Loper. At 10:30 am pastor N W Jenks will preach on Building on an Old Foundation. A 6:45 pm Young People meeting led by Mrs Nellie Huddy precedes a 7:45 pm second service. Midweek prayer and praise is Wednesday at 7:45 pm.

Plains Church of God Clarence Loper N. W. Jenks Nellie Huddy

Pomeroy Church Plans Children’s Day Program

At 9 30 a m Sunday the Pomeroy Church of Christ will present a Children's Day program by the Bible School children. After the program communion and preaching will follow under the direction of Rev B H Morris the pastor.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Church of Christ Children’s Department of the Bible School B. H. Morris

Racine Defeats Letart 14 to 8 in Tuesday Night Game

Racine recreation team beat Letart 14 to 8 at Letart Field with three home runs from Teaford twice and Bea gle once. Teaford's grand slam with bases loaded proved decisive. A rematch is set for Racine Field.

Racine Racine Recreation Letart Letart Field Recreation Teaford Beagle

Chauncey District Social and Personal

Mrs. Kathryn McDaniel is confined at home with a foot ailment. Mr. and Mrs. James Omen and daughter from Zanesville, former Millfield residents, visited Chauncey relatives. Mrs. Rebecca Tracy of Millfield went to Columbus for her daughter Emma Tracy Carpenter. Lyle Spaugh of Grants Pass, Ore., visited aunt Frances Howard. Richard Webb visited Albany this week. Marshal Reeves and Alma Staffinger of Chauncey traveled to Dayton to see F. H. Staffinger in a government hospital.

James Omen Freda Johnson Zanesville Millfield William Omen Denver Bricker Chauncey Rebecca Tracy Columbus Robert Carpenter Emma Tracy Lyle Spaugh Grants Pass Ore Frances Howard Richard Webb Albany Marshal Lawrence Reeves Alma Staffinger Dayton F. H. Staffinger

Revival Continues at East Millfield Mission

Revival services led by Rev. Edward Shingler at the East Millfield Mission continue through Sunday with special music by Rev. Shingler's daughters Mary and Ada. Six conversions reported. performers include the three Reeder sisters from Diamond Church. Sunday School is scheduled for Sunday.

Chauncey East Millfield Misson Howard Simpson Edward Shingler Mary Ada Reeder Diamond Church

Rev Drell Goff to Preach at The Plains Nazarene Church

The Plains Nazarene Church invites members to Sunday services on June 11 with Rev Drell Goff preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m A congregational meeting will follow the morning service with important church business urged for attendance.

Chauncey Drell Goff Plains Nazarene Church

Torch Ice Cream Social Postponed by Sun Day School

The Torch Lights Class of the Methodist Sunday School had planned an ice cream social at the school on Saturday evening June 10 but the event has been postponed.

Methodist Sunday School

Minersville Natives Are Honored

Minersville natives Henry Frederick Bartels and Elizabeth Maag wed in 1889 at Minersville Ohio. Their children and grandchildren, many in Cleveland and nearby, gathered for an open house at 7018 Hope Ave. after a Trinity Church service. The Bartels family has deep church ties and long local roots.

Minersville Trinity Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church West 25Th St Cleveland Ohio E. G. Wiest Henry Frederick Bartels Elizabeth Maag Gustav Fisher Peace Evangelical Church Pomeroy Herman Leona Morris Harry Alan Harlan Una Armin Austin Waldo Bartels Dover Merrill Louisville Gretta Alexander Cranford N. J Bartels Cleveland Steel Products Co Hope Ave Trinity Church C. H. Spence Gene Gray Hussey Columbus John May Barberton Fred Bartels Charleston Elizabeth Bartels Colorado O. Albert Anna Bartels Boyd Dilgard June Yolanda

Mineral Nazarene Children’s Day program Saturday at 7:30

Mineral Nazarene Church in Mineral hosts Children’s Day services Sunday at 7 30 p m led by Mrs Clara Shingler with a short address by Rev Martin Bass of Hamden Ohio. An appointment notice follows naming Ella Bolin of Athens as Administratrix of Rosetta Chase estate with four months to file claims.

Mineral Clara Shingler The Nazarene Church Martin Bass Hamden

Lees Named Administratrix of George H House Estate

Notice states Leverne House Lees of New Richmond Ohio is appointed Administratrix of the Estate of George H House deceased of Buchtel Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred Dated May 31 1939 Francis D White Probate Judge of Athens County Ohio 6 89 39 Jotw

Ella Bolin Athens Athens County Ohio Rosetta Chase Francis D. White Said Leverne House Lees New Richmond George H. House Buchtel Said County

Chauncey Council Discusses Fees for Out-of-Town Fire Calls

Chauncey City Council met in the mayor's office to consider an ordinance charging a fee for out-of-town fire calls. No decision was reached. Routine business proceeded as five members attended while Councilman Staffinger was absent for eye treatment in Dayton.

Chauncey W. D. Hines Burg Johnston Chauncey Fire Department James McCollum Arthur J. Smith Luther Cruikshank Saul Border George W. Nye F. H. Staffinger Government Hospital Dayton

Millfield Church Gets New Pastor

Edward W. Lewis of Newton Center Massachusetts becomes pastor for three months and assistant pastor to G B Courtney serving Millfield and the Church of Christ parishes at Trimble Chauncey Greens Run and Taylor Ridge. Sermon topics include Come Unto Me and Sir We Would See Jesus with other speakers at Taylor Ridge and Trimble.

Chauncey Edward W. Lewis Newton Centre Mass Millfield Church of Christ G. B. Courtney Church of Christ Trimble Greens Run Taylor Ridge Jesus O. W. Williams J. P. Miller Bradbury

Ladies Aid Society Serves Chicken Dinner at Chauncey

The Chauncey Ladies Aid Society held an all day quilting meeting at the M E Church and sponsored church cleaning and new window blinds. Esther Class donated a wall clock. Detroit visitor Rose Dickerson joined as a guest, with members Lydia Spearry Minnie Palmer Ruth Smith Mary Dew Lizzie Harvey Bessie Nicholson Myrtle Pidcock present.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society M. E Esther Class Rose Dickerson The Aid Detroit Lydia Spearry Minnie Palmer Ruth Smith Mary Dew Lizzie Harvey Bessie Nicholson Myrtle Pidcock

Chauncey-Dover Teacher Receives Education Degree

Chauncey Shirley Thomas a longtime Chauncey Dover schools teacher earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Ohio University at the class graduation ceremony on Monday.

Chauncey Shirley Thomas Chauncey-Dover Ohio University

Chauncey Social Guests Evening Dinner at Harvey Home

Mr and Mrs Noah S Harvey hosted a 6 o clock dinner at their Ellis Avenue home in Chauncey for Mr and Mrs Earl Bigelow of Flint Michigan and Mrs Sadie Linton of Nelsonville. Bigelow formerly Sylvia Graham, Chauncey, and a 20 year schoolmate reunion occurred. daughters Frances and Mary Helen assisted. Richard Herdman, 13, Chauncey, suffered a swimming accident at Sugar Creek reservoir, head injury required seven stitches.

Chauncey Noah S. Harvey Ellis Ave Earl Bigelow Flint Mich Sadie Linton Nelsonville Richard Herdman James Herdman Sugar Creek

M. E. Church Class Holds Evening Business Meeting

Esther Chauncey class of the M E Church met Tuesday night at Mrs. Ann McClanahan’s home on Jacobs Avenue. Ruth Bridgewater led the session in the president’s absence, with devotions by Mrs. McClanahan. Refreshments followed. The next meeting is set for June 20 at Winnie Skinner’s home on Ellis Avenue. Present were Helen Nicholson Gertie Carter Ruth Bridgewater Grace Stalder Jennie Webb Lucille Grandstaff Lizzie Harvey Winnie Skinner.

Chauncey Esther M. E. Church Ann McClanahan Jacobs Ave Agnes Tarlton Ruth Bridgewater McClanahan Winnie Skinner Ellis Ave Helen Nicholson Gertie Carter Grace Stalder Jennie Webb Lucille Grandstaff Lizzie Harvey

Missionary Josina Benne witz to speak at East Millfield

Josina Bennewitz, returned missionary from Jamaica, will speak Saturday night at East Millfield Mission instead of Pilgrim Church. She will also speak tonight at Floodwood Church and Sunday night at New Pittsburg Church.

Chauncey — Josina Bennewitz Jamaica East Millfield Pilgrim Church Murray City Floodwood Church New Pittsburg

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