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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1938
Page
6
Athens area churches schedule Sunday services with Father’s Day emphasis and welcomes for summer session students. Most worship at 10:30 am except First Christian Church at 10:15 am. Programs include a fifteenths day class with Dr Mackinnon on Literature and Religion and an evening vesper for University students with Mrs Luchs reviewing I Yahweh.
Rev. Neil Crawford will speak on The Day of Judgment June 30. The Deborah Class meets with Mrs. L G Maynard at 44 Elmwood on June 23. Quadrangle officers for the coming year include Helen Williams president Gordon McDonald vice president Marilyn Davis secretary Ernest Graubner treasurer. Youth Conference attendees from Athens include Odessa Brown Cecil McGlone James Person Myrtle Keller. largest group yet from the Athens church.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church outlines Sunday activities at 9:30 a.m including a summer class for students led by Dr E C Class and regular Sunday school sessions. Dr William G Seaman preaches at 10:30 a.m with the choir singing Rejoice in the Lord. Senior High Epworth League gathers at 6:30 p.m. and Wesley Players announce summer plays with tryouts Monday at 7 p.m. Russell E Bayliff preaches in Logan Sunday morning.
Dr. Everett Cole of Glouster is set to preach at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the First Wesleyan Methodist Church in Athens on The Necessity of a Christian Education. The Cristy quartet from Coolville will sing. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. A Union Camp meeting at the Athens County fairgrounds runs nightly 7:30 from June 19 to July 3 with Rev. Charles Hill of Hillsboro, Wis. as evangelist and local music.
The Sunday service at 10 30 am features Rev Fred Luchs preaching on loneliness A choir soloist Helen Hedden Roach will sing He Shall Feed His Flock from Handel Messiah and Lid d le s How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings as part of the program The University student appears in the write up
Sunday services at Athens 10 45 A M and Pomeroy 9 30 A M Sunday School Testimonial Meeting Wednesdays 7 30 P M You are invited to attend these services.
The Bradbury Bradford Dexter Circuit Church of Christ announces 9 30 a m Sunday school in all three churches. Dexter hosts preaching by Norman Will at 10 30 a m. Christian Endeavor events at Bradbury and Bradford at 6 30 p m led by Winifred Hendrix Marcella Russell Leona Eskew and Betty Carmen. No Bradbury sermon tonight due to Rev Miller attending Marietta opening of the Young People's Conference June 19 to 26. Members urged to make calls next week and report counts at June 26 Sunday school.
The lesson sermon in Athens on Sunday June 19 will discuss whether the universe and man are formed by atomic force. The golden text proclaims help in the Lord and cites Psalms 124:8, with Colossians 2:8 warning against worldly philosophy. The Christian Science view in Eddy's Science and Health asserts true theory lies in spiritual development over material history.
Rev. Frank Roberts of Columbus will conduct Sunday services at the Airline Church of Christ as Rev. Miles Hoon fills in at Linden Heights Church of Christ. Services start 9 30 a m with Sunday school and 10 30 a m sermon on Confidence in the Future. Evening service at 8 p m covers Three Groups as part of a series through June 26.
The Independence Holiness Church at Watkins and Poplar in Nelsonville announces a Sunday School rally led by Rev. Albert Selbee. The contest runs through the second Sunday in July with a Bible prize for the member who brings the most new members. Sunday hours: School 9:30 and worship 11 a.m. Midvale next week offers class and prayer meetings Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and a men’s prayer meeting Friday at 7:30 p.m.
The Presbyterian Church will host a Youth Day program on Sunday night June 19 at 8 o clock. Grace Dodds Marie Dodds and Anna Starlin direct songs recitations and exercises by Sunday School children and youths. A young people forum formed last Sunday with Howard E Warner as pastor and officers Mary Winner president Anna Starlin vice president Marie Dodds secretary Raymond Gould treasurer Howard Starlin librarian Catherine Ottaw alrav en committee Florence Winner Rollo Loeffler and Raymond Gould named.
Tuppers Plains Christian Church will honor children with a Sunday program on June 19 starting at eight o'clock featuring songs solos recitations and a pantomime by the Primary Class. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m followed by a 10 30 a m sermon by Rev. D G Holman.
The Richland Ave M P Church opens Sunday at 9:30 am with Children's Sunday School and 10:30 am Primary Class Choir Services. Rev Ray Huff preaching at 7:30 pm on the subject Bad. A delegates meeting follows to pick church conference delegates. Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7:30 pm.
Bible School at the Millfield Church of Christ will meet at 9 30 a m Sunday followed by services and a sermon by Rev Damon D Watkins Jimmie Fair will sing We Look to the Future is the sermon subject at the evening services Mrs Minnie Mackie will sing Sunday evening The pastor will discuss plans for remodeling the church building All members urged to attend for the program and discussion
Haydenville Methodist Church schedules a Children’s Day service Sunday at 7 30 p m with an offering for Christian education. Daily Vacation Bible Schools begin with about 100 enrolled, running through next week. Rev L O Lineberger will preach at Haydenville Sunday 9 30 a m and in Murray City 7 30 p m. The Buchtel Church also holds Father’s Day service at 7 30 p m with Rev Lineberger speaking briefly.
Sunday School at 9 30 with Miss Grace Goldsberry in charge Morning worship at 10 30 led by Rev N W Jinks Evening service topic The Last Blessing Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 at the church
Concord Church will observe Father's Day on Sunday June 19 with a special program after the regular Sunday School services. Rev D P Morris of Glouster will lead his regular appointment at the church on June 22.
Rev Robert Knapp will speak on Bargains at Alexander Presbyterian Church during morning worship at 10 30. Church School meets at 9 30. He will also preach at Harrisonville Presbyterian Church at 8 p m.
Rev Harter reports two services on Sunday at Silver Ridge United Brethren Church at 10 30 a m and a Children's Day service at 8 p m in Asbury Church.
An old fashioned tent meeting begins Saturday night June 18 at the Hanning farm on Pleasant Valley Road. Rev. Ray Pidcock conducts the gathering with helpers.
Local residents report guests visiting from Massillon Mobile Ala Chillicothe and Gallipolis. A birth announced for Russell Brown and June 24 church social planned by M E Church youth group.
Kyger Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church met with Mrs. Mary B. Rupe on a Wednesday evening. ice cream cake and lemonade were served. The Jolly Hand Maidens 4 H Club met with Miss Maxine Durst on Wednesday June 8. next meeting June 22 with Miss Florence Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Mulford announce a baby girl born June 7. grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bradbury and Mr. and Mrs. Elza Mulford. Jean Rupe cares for the baby. Galen Mulford Stingy Creek visits cousin Gertrude Rupe. Donald Tate CCC Camp Wilmington spent Sunday with his parents and called on Elmer Durst near Rutland. Miss Peggy Bradbury returned from two weeks with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Cooley. W. R. Athey painted their house. Mrs. Elna Spurlock is painting hers. Flora Malinda Bradbury and Mary Rupe visited Mrs. Lucille Mulford on Stingy Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swisher Columbus and Superintendent Bion Bradbury Gallipolis were Sunday guests of Mrs. Laura Rupe and son Marcus. Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Rife formerly of Ryger bought the Dave Kelton home at Gallipolis. the Rif es are employed at O. H. E. D. of A. Inspection will be June 22. members invited. Mrs. Louise Roush and daughter Darlene and Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Searles Old Ryger called on Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bradbury Sunday.
Services at Bates Sunday School will be at 1 30 p m Sunday. Children's Day Services are at 2 30 p m. The Young People's meeting directed by Ruby Tippie will be at 7 30 p m.
Rutland Vacation Bible School begins Monday at 8 30 a m in the school building with local instructors from various denominations. Rev C D Copley directs the program as part of a week of planned activities and community involvement.
Community notes from Carbondale report visits among residents including Luther Hayes and Vance McLeod families. A birth is announced for Carlin Brice, son of Olin Carpenter and wife, with Carlin as the newborn and grandparents named. The item lists several weekend visitors to local households and kinship connections.
The June 18 forecast notes high goals likely to be fulfilled with assistance from superiors, influential figures, or major firms. Those born on this day may enter a progressive year with potential public recognition and ties to powerful people or organizations.
Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Will included G. O. Will and children Alta and Galen Mrs. Homer Damewood Akron Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tong Dean Wilcox and Misses Helen Back and Donna Lou Walters Fostoria and Mr. and Mrs. Wateman White Long Bottom Sunday afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Dana Epple and son of Bunker Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Holly Glaze and Mrs. Helen Glaze and daughter Beverly Ann New Lima Several from the community attended Children’s Day exercises at Dexter Sunday night William Bachner is visiting relatives in Huntington W Va Seth F Nicholson attends the summer session at Ohio University Mr. and Mrs. Roy Roush Letart Falls and Mr. and Mrs Floyd Cleland and family were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs Marion McClure and son Carl William Nicholson and Seth Nicholson visited Mr. and Mrs. Philip Nicholson and family in Columbus Mrs Nicholson and her three children returned with them to visit local friends and relatives Dr and Mrs John Smith Athens Mrs Thomas Smith and Mr and Mrs Claude Dulaney and daughter Dexter were Sunday afternoon callers of Mr and Mrs A E Plummer Mr and Mrs Will Haley and family Happy Hollow spent Sunday evening with Bart Romine
Hart, eight year Ace Brigade vocalist, headlines at Crystal Ball room Buckeye Lake Park with impersonations of screen and radio stars. Glee club acts and novelties by the band accompany Hart's popular Pink Elephants requests. Hod Williams orchestra follows in the Crystal Band Shell with park dancing planned.
Mrs. Rebecka Taylor died Monday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Harold Ward in Langsville after a long illness ending a year of invalid status. Formerly of Middleport, funeral services were held there Wednesday afternoon.
Rev Miles E Hoon and Rev Frank Roberts of Columbus lead a revival at Air line Church. Community members visit and attend with families from Albany and Athens including Mary Davis from Columbus. Several locals are noted visiting relatives and friends around town events this Sunday.
Chauncey Clifford Potts of Way Addition was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens on Wednesday for an emergency appendectomy. His condition is reported as favorable.
Jane Withers appears in a 20th Century Fox comedy at the Athena Theater titled Rascals. The film features Borrah Minevitch and his harmonica troupe with Rochelle Hudson and Robert Wilcox in a chaotic romance plot and a riotous wedding scene.
In Del Monte California a new school trains city caddies to out speak English by transforming phrases such as Dis ball is yérz date one ain't into I believe sir this ball is yours but that one is not. The program aims to standardize speech for better communication on the course.
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