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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1953
Page
7
The Rev. Roy Deeter is the pastor. Services include preaching on Saturday at 7 30 p m Sunday at 10 a m Sunday school at 9 a m and a prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
The schedule lists regular study and service meetings. Sunday at 3 PM includes a Bible study session. Tuesday offers a Bible study at 7 30 PM. Friday features a service meeting and ministry school at 7 30 PM.
Sunday plan includes church school at 9 15 adults attend classes morning worship at 10 30 Youth Sunday led by J W Trout Senior Hi MYF at Trout home 82 S May Weekdays Vacation Bible school Boy Scout Troop 56 meets Wednesday Sanctuary Choir 7 15 p m Friday closes with VBS program 7 30 p m
Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m. YF at 6 30 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m prayer and praise on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Pastor R E Kelchner.
The Rev. Edmond Life of Parkersburg West Virginia leads Guysville Community Church with Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning service at 8 p.m. Sunday, prayer service at 8 p.m. Wednesday, and young people's service at 8 p.m. Friday.
The schedule lists worship at 11 a.m. and an evening service at 7 30 p.m. A mid week prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. The Rev E C Kenney is the pastor.
Friday junior and Mel O Dee choirs at 6 and 6 30 p m Bible school Sunday at 9 15 a m Children Day at 10 15 a m worship service Sermon White Lines preached by Joe B Maffett William Brophy leads choir Mrs William Ruston organist Chi Rho to Camp Christian 1 p m Camp week begins Monday vacation Bible school Interchurch youth choir Monday 7 p m Boy Scouts Tuesday Senior choir 6 30 p m Committee 7 p m Wednesday Christian Women Fellowship Thursday Group meeting
Mt Zion Baptist Church holds worship at 10 45 a m with a sermon titled Today An evening service at 7 p m features a sermon My Church and I A prayer service is set for Wednesday at 8 p m followed by a church meeting Friday at 8 p m
The Kilvert Church of God hosts a state convention all day starting at 9:30 a.m. The event features Sunday school activities and congregational gatherings. Local attendees and church members are encouraged to participate.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m Sunday worship at 10 30 a m Young people service at 7 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m Pastor is the Rev James Bobo.
Albany Methodist and Pearl Chapel list weekly church activities with school sessions at 9 10 10 9 10 and worship times including Wednesday prayer meeting and Boy Scout meeting. The Rev William H Covert is named as pastor.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with worship at 10 30 a m followed by a preaching service at 8 p m The Rev Max Williams serves as pastor.
Bible study 9 45 a m worship 10 30 a m theme A Man On Whom God Could Depend Evening 8 p m theme Paul s Second Missionary Journey Wednesday Bible study 8 p m Vacation Bible School June 15 through 26 9 a m to 11 a m Harold J Stanley minister St Paul s Roman Catholic Schedule of masses Confession times and pastor information provided by the church and parish listings.
Sunday schedule lists 9 45 a m Lord s Table 745 a m worship 11 a m Young People 715 p m Evening worship 8 p m Prayer meeting Thursday 8 p m Daily vacation Bible school 9 a m to 1130 a m Pastor James H Horner leads the church through these activities
The Rev. Herbert Harris serves as pastor at both Methodist Charge and Carbon Hill. Sunday school times are listed as 10 a.m. for Methodist Charge and 9:30 a.m. for Carbon Hill with worship at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer meetings run 8 p.m. Thursday for Methodist Charge and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday for Carbon Hill.
Worship at 10 30 a m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m Rev N L Russell serves as pastor at the church in Athens.
Morning worship at Central Ave Methodist at 10 30 with Prof F L Shoemaker as guest speaker in the pastor absent Rev Edward Brandeberry Child care hour supervised by Mrs Martin McKibben and Mrs Robert Sauer Circle 3 meets Monday 7 30 at Mrs A L Adams home Tuesday church night potluck at 6 30 to honor Rev and Mrs Brandeberry Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30
Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m with God the Preserver of Man the lesson sermon and the Golden Text Whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe Proverbs 29 25 Wednesday evening service at 7 30 p m
Sunday Holy Communion at 8 am and morning service with sermon at 10 30 am plus church school at 10 30 am. Monday Boy Scout Troop 54 meets.
The schedule lists services including morning worship at 11 a.m. evangelistic service at 7 p.m. and prayer meetings on Wednesday and Saturday. The Rev Lena Brandenburg serves as pastor and Cottage prayer meetings meet at William Stalder's home on Saturdays.
Mr and Mrs Carl Hubbard announce the marriage of their son Larry to Miss Helen Workman daughter of Mrs Susie Workman of Cottageville West Virginia on June 3 The ceremony was conducted by Rev I J McCullums at his Cottageville home Attendants were Madelyn Wright and Charles Bailey They reside at the bridegroom's parents home.
Mrs. Lloyd Spencer and Mrs. Bert Weese hosted the Syracuse Garden Club at Spencer home. Flowers were judged by Mrs. Albert Duckworth and Mrs. James Quick. Prizes went to Mrs. Bert Weese, Mrs. Thomas Clark, Mrs. Earl Nease and Mrs. Spencer. Attendees included Emma Duckworth, Mrs. Royal Thomas, Mrs. Sam Sellers, Mrs. William Guinther, Mrs. Florence Harden and Mrs. Leslie Hubbard.
The Star Class and Missionary Society met recently with Mrs. Florence Harden and Mrs. Fannie Guinther as hostesses. Present were Mrs. Clara Sellers, Mrs. Elizabeth Lallance, Mrs. Alma Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. George Grindley, Mrs. Daisy Duckworth, Mrs. Ora Nease, Mrs. Ada Slack, Mrs. Elizabeth Duckworth and Frankie Mumaw.
Mrs Irving Karr Sr hosted the WSCS group at her Asbury Church home. A dessert course was served to attendees including Mrs Nellie Weese Mrs Grace Weese Mrs Ahn Sauvage Mrs Freda Fields Mrs Christena Grimm Mrs Clara Roberts and Marcia Karr.
A long list of weekend and extended visits is reported including Mr. and Mrs. Albert Duckworth and family from Rittman, Eber Grindley party from Akron, Gary Sellers of Columbus and Robert Karr of Racine, and many others visiting friends and relatives such as the Grindleys, Sellers, McCoys, Napper family, Harden family, Lallance, McBride, Betzing, Weaver, Branch, Crooks, Winebrenner, and Duckworth households. Notable travel locales include Charleston hospital, Chicago, Huntington, Marengo, and Parkersburg with multiple households hosting or visiting throughout the region.
Church services and activities listed for the week at First Presbyterian. Sunday worship at 11 with sermon On the Right Road by Rev. Roger M. Rice Jr. Nursery available. church school at 9:30. Sessions and fellowships in evenings. Boy Scout Troop 55 meets Monday. new member reception at 7:30 Wednesday.
The Rev. Roland P. Globig serves as pastor. Morning worship is at 11 a.m. Bible study and prayer Thursday at 8 p.m. DVBS runs Monday to Friday at 1 p.m. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m.
The First Baptist Church holds morning worship at 10 30 with Deeper Water as the sermon. The Baptist Training Union meets at 6 30 followed by an evening evangelistic service at 7 30 with Repentance as the message. Mid week prayer and Bible study led by Pastor John I Snedden.
Alexander Presbyterian announces church school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 30 am and choir rehearsal Friday evening. Vacation Bible school runs Monday to Friday at 2 pm led by James I Hyde pastor.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Robert Sickles as superintendent. Morning preaching at 10 30 a m and evening at 7 30 p m with Rev Thomas Shirk as guest speaker. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m led by Rev L A Robinson.
Sunday school at 9 30 am worship services at 10 30 am WYPS at 7 pm preaching at 7 30 pm midweek prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 pm led by The Rev Roy Deeter pastor.
A meditation on a nameless boy who fed crowds with limited lunch resources proves a child can contribute greatly. The piece warns that youth discipline and home guidance shape future leaders and calls for steering the lad toward good works for others.
First Church of God section shows Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Ralph Leach as superintendent and morning worship at 10 45 a m followed by an evening service at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Rev G M Taylor is named Albany Baptist Bible school opens at 9 30 a m with DVBS closing program at 8 p m Mid week services on Wednesday include Young People at 7 p m Bible study and prayer service at 8 p m The Rev Roland G Globig is pastor.
Pvt. Donald J. Sigler serves with a Military Police unit in Pusan Korea after enlisting November 6 1952 at Fort Meade and training at Camp Gordon He is the son of Mr and Mrs Douglas Sigler Sr of Starr formerly worked as a carpenter for the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad The MP unit is on 24 hour alert awaiting possible peace terms Sweden notes higher telephone and radio ownership than most nations outside the United States
Social notes report the Lottridge PTA will present a play at Coolville school Friday at 8 p.m. The column details visits, dinners, weddings, and journeys among local families including the Blakes, Archers, Vanderholms, Barnharts, and Summersfields, plus various extended visitors across nearby towns.
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