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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1925

Page

3

Christians at Antioch Sun lesson on the birth of a Christian church

The Antioch church marks Christianity’s spread beyond Jewish circles under Barnabas and Paul. It grew amid a vice ridden city, where believers helped Judea by famine relief, and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

WM. E. Gilroy D. D Stephen Antioch Orontes Mediterranean Jerusalem Rome Tiber Barnabas Tarsus Saul Agabus Claudius Caesar Judea Barabas Jesus Paul Antiochians

Church Announcements From Central Avenue and Nearby

Local church listings include services at Central Avenue M E Church with Sunday school at 9:10, morning worship at 10:15, evening sermon by Rev Bowen, and Epworth League events. Other congregations noted: First Methodist, First Presbyterian, First Baptist, Apostolic Faith, Presbyterian Rural Parish, Christian Church, Mt Zion Baptist, and Melear churches with varied service times and youth programs.

Presbyterian RU E. Warner Hebbard Janison Pane

Church of Christ Bible school and evening services

The Church of Christ will hold Bible school at 8 p m followed by communion and preaching. Regular preaching services are Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock with the Rev G B Courtney in charge.

Church OF Christ—Bible School G. B. Courtney

Sunday School and Service Schedule for Local Churches

The Methodist Episcopal Circuit sets Sunday school at 9:30 in Chauncey Millfield and The Plains with services at 10:30 and 7:30 led by Rev. Graham. First Christian Church offers Bible lessons and a Children's Day rehearsal, plus morning and evening services. Independent Holiness and Christian Church Millfield list 9:30 Sunday school. no preaching access. Church of God holds Bible school at 9:30 with services at 10:30 and 1. Rev William Katzenback presides. Nazarine Holiness Church The Plains runs 9:30 Sunday school with 10:45 morning service and 7:30 evening service. Carrie Channell as superintendent.

Methodist Episcopal Circuit Chauncey Millfield Plains Ing Ney Graham First Christian Church Christine Independent H “Holiness Howard Simpson Christian Church Church OF God—Bible School William Katzenback Minster Nazerine Holiness Church the Plains Carrie Channell Mise el

Children’s Day services and mission focus noted

The Presbyterian and Christian churches announce morning services with children’s exercises at 10 00 and 6 30 PM. A long sermon, Bible offerings for missionary work, and a Children’s Day program titled The Christ in China will be presented by the Bible school and church leaders.

Presbyterian Church John E Dew Aldren Christian Church The China Bible School

Sunday church schedule fragments in Guysville area

Fragmentary church timetable listing services and classes. Mentions Newland Sunday school at 9 30 and sermon at 10 30, with a possible 30 p m time reference and Guysville at 9 30. Contains garbled names and locations.

Church of Christ Service Promotes God's Saving Power

Readable text shows a Church of Christ notice for 9 a m communion and sermon titled God's Saving Power. The fragment lists service time and topic, indicating worship activities.

Church OF Christ

Aggarch to Preach at Trimble Church of Christ Sunday

Aggarch will preach at the Church of Christ in Trimble next Sunday morning at 10 30 and in the evening.

Aggarch Church of Christ Trimble

Plans for New Grange and Farm Tour in Athens County

Athens County Farm bureau lists a weekend program to form a new Grange in Jerseyville and tour Jersey cattle farms in Washington county. The Jerseyville meeting is at 7 30 this evening in the Jerseyville school. County agents T H Johnson and L H Efaw will attend, with potential Grange launch if interest grows.

Jerseyville Washington County Jersey Athens County Farm Bureau T. H. Johnson L. H. Efaw J. D. Hervery Johnson Athens County Coolville West Virginia

Pythians to Hold Memorial Sunday in Nelsonville

Nelsonville June 12 The K of P lodge holds a memorial sermon at 10:30 a m in the Methodist church delivered by Rev E L Morrell. Members to meet at 10 o'clock at the hall and march in full dress. An afternoon service at 2 o'clock at the K of P hall features Rev J L Evans of the Presbyterian church with special music and Pythian Sisters joining.

Nelsonville K. of P. Lodge E. L. Morrell Methodist Church Order Uiform K. of P. Hall J. L. Evans The Presbyterian Church Pythian Sisters

Sunday School Class Tea at Mrs Anderson's Home

Mrs. Alice Anderson hosted her Sunday school class at Fort Street residence with teacher Mrs. Thomas Spencer. Guests included Mrs. Neil Mrs. Allen Riley and Mrs. James Bland as refreshments were served.

Nelsonville Alice Anderson Thomas Spencer Fort Street Neil Allen Riley James Bland

Poston to Tour Europe After Stay in Nelsonville

Charles E. Poston of Valdosta Georgia sails June 16 from New York on the Republic for a European tour visiting France Italy Austria Germany Belgium Switzerland and Great Britain. He plans to attend the Wagner festival at Beyreuth and the Mozart festival at Salzburg and will return aboard the Leviathan in September.

Nelsonville Charles E. Poston Valdosta W. W. Poston East Columbus Street New York City Republic Europe France Italy Austria Germany Belgium Switzerland Great Britain

Women Missionary Society meeting outlines programs and officers

The Women of the Missionary Society of the Christian Church met in the social rooms with hostesses including Mrs. Charles Scott and Mrs. A G Mechem. Readings titled The Batang and The Long Long Trail were presented. Elections named H J Long as president and A G Mechem as advisory president among others.

Nelsonville The Missionary Society of the Christian Church Charles Scott Vaughn Cox Myrtle Gettle Maggie Moore Nellie Bennett Anna Allen Agnes Dowler McManaway Sylvia Young A. G. Mechem Batang P. B. Verity 8S. S. Lane Jefferson Bowers Sigrid Love Robert Huenefeld Roberta Jackson H. J. Long J. Howearth Frank Betts James Coleman Mary Kessinger Ethel Wallace

Nelsonville Elk Lodge to Observe Flag Day on June 14

Nelsonville lodge of Elks will observe Flag Day on Sunday June 14 at 2 p m in the lodge rooms. A well known speaker will deliver an address on the occasion as part of the annual custom.

Nelsonville

Nelsonville King's Men to Hold Doanville Service

The King's men of Nelsonville will hold services at Doanville at 7 o clock Sunday night. The public is invited.

Nelsonv King’s Men of Nelsonville Doanville

Roots and Herbs Used in Medicine

The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co of Lynn Massachusetts is the world’s largest user of roots and herbs. It reuses over half a million pounds annually in Vegetable Compound production, sourcing plants at peak medicinal strength to aid restoring ailing women to health and strength.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Ohio banks raise resources in eight city summary

Columbus June 12 National and state banks in Ohio report bigger resources across the major cities than December 31 1924. The March 30 1926 summary of conditions released by H E Scott state superintendent of banks notes the increase in total resources and outlines the statewide banking position.

Columbus Ohio H. E. Scott

Miss Bertha Nixon Hosts Sunday School Class Social

Nelsonville on June 12 reports Miss Bertha Nixon entertained her Methodist church Sunday school class in honor of Mrs. Emmett Preston and Miss Lucille Wells. After a brief business session the group socialized and refreshments were served in the evening.

Nelsonville Bertha Nixon The Methodist Church Emmett Preston Lucille Wells

Juniors Plan Annual Trip to Tiffin Home on June 28

Junior Order United American Mechanics members from Nelsonville prepare for the annual journey to the Tiffin home set for June 28. Several Nelsonville participants are expected to join.

Nelsonville United American Mechanics

National lecturer to speak in Nelsonville on June 16

Reverend George, a national lecturer, will address the public on Monday June 16 at 7 30 PM on the square in Nelsonville with a rain plan to move to the opera house. The topic is America for Americans.

Nelsonville George Opera House America

Nelsonville Faculty Dined Before Summer Vacation

Mrs Flossie Crawford hosted a four course six o clock dinner for Nelsonville High School faculty members before the summer break. Attendees included Carson Horton Paul Fay Ivan Morris and Edwin Stoltz.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Flossie Crawford Carson Horton Paul Fay Ivan Morris Edwin Stoltz

Harold Spencer Returns as Amicon Fruit Co Bookkeeper

Harold Spencer returns from Akron to accept a bookkeeper position with Amicon Fruit Co. Ronald Moore comes home from Akron after visiting relatives. Mrs. Will Simington and her daughter visit Lancaster tied to Mrs. R. A. White who is ill. Bernice Backus visits Columbus. Mrs. Will Fleck and Mrs. M. E. Rose visit Lancaster. Jack Roudebush travels to Detroit for business. Mrs. George E. Johnson and Betty Howe return from Dayton after a week with Miss Margaret Johnson as her school ends.

Harold Spencer Akron Amicon Fruit Co Ronald Moore Will Simington Lancaster R. A. White Mias Bernice Backus Columbus Will Fleck M. E. Rose Jack Roudebush Detroit Mich George E. Johnson Betty Howe Dayton Margaret Johnson

Barney's Back in Messenger Comic Section Reappearance

Barney Google and Spark Plug return to the Messenger comic section on Sunday June 14 as a highlight feature. The creators had paused earlier this year when Billy DeBeck fell ill in New York, extending a stay at a rest resort during which no work was done.

Barney Barney Google Spark Plug Messenger Sparky Billy de Beck New York

Local residents plan visits as several travel for vacations

Mrs. Loren North and Miss Beth Verity spent Thursday with relatives at The Plains. Mrs. Fred Edington and daughter Martha Ellen plan a Madison W Va visit after a two week stay. Jean Freer will join them for a visit. Lawrence McBride is ill in South Bend. Alden Stilson leaves for Porta-mouth to join husband. Several families travel or visit Columbus Newark Athens and Charleston for family health and home plans.

Nelsonville Loren North Beth Verity the Plains Fred Edington Martha Ellen Madison W. Va Frank Freer Jean South Bend Ind Lawrence McBride Alden Stilson Porta William Mills Charleston Lawrence Young Clarence Wemsiley Newark Winfield Johanson L. I. Krieg J. Rosser H. D. Krieg Leonard Cooley Columbus Joshua Spencer C.E. Bennett Mra. C

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