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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1955

Page

10

Athens Area Church Services Schedule and Events

A schedule of services and activities at Athens area churches includes Sunday 6 p.m. organ revenue and Bible school at 9 15 a.m. Children’s Day service with Mrs. George Drach in charge. Communion led by church elders at 10 15 a.m. Monday youth choir at 6 p.m. Girl Scouts on Tuesday. Wednesday features Junior Chorus at 6 p.m. and a 7 p.m. committee meeting. Thursday hosts a workshop at Trimble Christian Church for Christian Women’s Fellowship, with speaker Mrs Paul Keckley of Columbus at 1 p.m. A group meeting of Christian Women’s Fellowship with minister Joe B. Maffett at 7 30.

George Drach Communion Trimble Christian Church Christian Women's Fellowship Paul Keckley Columbus Joe B. Maffett

From Ilala to Zanzibar by Don D. Tullas

The article recalls Mary McLeod Bethune and her role at Bethune Cookman College. It honors Sual and Chuma, black servants of David Livingstone, who carried his heart from Ilala to Zanzibar and on to England. The piece frames American Negroes’ struggle toward dignity, equality, and economic security as a long journey.

Mary Bethune Daytona Beach Florida Bethune- Cookman College Daytona Sual Chuma Africa Kingdom of God David Livingstone Ilala Zanzibar England Westminster Suai Lala God Canaan

Sunday Worship Schedule with Sermon on Evolution

The notice lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning service at 10 45 a m with a sermon titled Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force The Golden Text from Jeremiah 32 17 proclaims Ah Lord God behold thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm There is nothing too hard for thee The Wednesday evening service is at 7 30 p m

Jermial

Sunday through fall church schedule listed for multiple congregations

Sunday school and worship times announced for First Methodist, Memorial Auditorium, and First Presbyterian. Activities include junior church NYPS youth services, vacation Bible school mornings, Wednesday prayer, youth choir, and choir rehearsals plus officer meetings and budget session led by ministers Drell H. Goff and Dr John M. Ver Steeg and Rev Roger M. Rice Jr.

Sunday Worship and Services Schedule at Charleston Church

The schedule lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 11 a m Men s Day program led by the Rev Mr Mosely with chair of Charleston W Va 2 30 p m BTU at 6 30 p m and a 7 30 prayer service. On Wednesday the Rev Franklin Upthe grove serves as pastor with services at 7 30 p m.

Mr. Mosely Charleston W. Va Franklin Upthegrove

Sunday church services and VBS schedule

The Rev. John IL. Snedden serves as pastor. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship 10:30 a.m. Baptist Training Union 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic service 7:45 p.m. Wednesday prayer and Bible study 7:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School Monday to Friday 1 4 p.m.

Baptist Training Union John IL. Snedden Athens

Central Avenue Methodist Church Schedule and Pastor

The Central Avenue Methodist Church posts weekly services at 9 30 a m Sunday study and 10 30 a m worship with sermon His Son's Challenge. Midweek prayer meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m and choir practice Thursday at 8 p m. Melvin Alkire is the pastor and the commission on membership and evangelism is listed.

Church In Study Church In Church In Prayer Commission On Melvin Alkire

Richland Ave Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

The Richland Ave Methodist Church lists a 9:30 a.m. school service at 9:30, worship at 10:30, reception of members and baptism, MYF at 6:30, evening service at 7:30, prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday at 7:30 led by Pastor H. A. Lockwood.

Richland Ave A. Lockwood

Evangelistic and Missionary Services at Two Churches

The schedule lists services for two churches. First Wesleyan Methodist offers Sunday school at 10 am with worship at 11 am and an evening service at 7:30 pm plus midweek prayer and youth programs led by Rev. R. E. Kelchner. First church features The Hour of Power Bible study and Wednesday prayer with Rev. Ira L. Shanafelt.

R. E. Kelchner First Wesleyan Ira L. Shanafelt

Sunday Services and Bible Study Schedule

The schedule lists Sunday Bible study at 9 45 am worship at 10 30 am a sermon titled The Voyage of Life a service at 8 pm with a sermon Spirit ual Ignorance and a Wednesday Bible study at 8 pm led by evangelist Richard Bates.

Richard Bates

Sunday Church Schedule Under Rev Edward Richardson

Schedule lists worship at 9 45 a m evangelistic service at 11 a m and Bible study at 7 30 p m with prayer for the sick at every service Rev Edward Richardson serves as pastor.

Edward Richardson

Sunday Morning Services and Fellowship Supper Schedule

The listing notes Sunday school at 9 30 am War service at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm with a fellowship supper at 6 pm Pastor Paul Stockman leads the church services and programs.

V. Paul Stockman

Sunday church schedule with Rev. L A Robinson pastor

Sunday school at 9 30 am preaching at 10 30 am Evangelistic service 7 30 pm Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 pm The Rev L A Robinson is the pastor.

L. A. Robinson

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church Schedule

The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church lists an evangelistic service at 10 30 a m and a prayer meeting at 7 30 p m on Wednesday led by Pastor Rev N L Russell.

St Paul’s Catholic Mass Times and Confessions

Sunday masses are at 7 30 8 30 and 9 am Daily masses at 7 and 7 30 am Confessions are Saturday at 3 and 7 pm.

ST. Paul’s

Plains Methodist Church Service Schedule

The Plains Methodist lists worship at 9 30 am church school at 10 15 am and service at 8 pm with Thursday service at 8 pm led by minister Jesse A Thorton.

the Plains Methodist Jesse A. Thorton

Albany Methodist Charge Weekly Schedule

Albany Albany Methodist Charge lists church events with Rev Richard Jarvis at Snowville Chapel and services across local churches. Activities include church school at 9:30 am and 10:45 am worship, MYF at 7:30 pm, Scout meetings, WSCS and prayer meetings in the week.

Albany—Church Emple Chapel Church Snowville Richard Jarvis

Ampsville Parish Service Schedule Notice

AMPSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. Also NEW ENGLAND church has Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. Message at 10 15 a.m. CARTH AGE church gospel service at 2 30 p.m led by The Rev J Mervin Hess.

Amesville New England Carthage J. Mervin Hess

South Canaan Baptist Weekly Service Times

Sunday school at 9 45 a m and 10 45 a m with preaching by Rev Ewing Walter. Prayer and Bible study follow. Thursday service at 8 p m led by Pastor Rev Rol and P Globig.

Ewing Walter Roland P. Globig

Sunday Service and Meetings Noted at Local Church

The Rev. Ralph Smith is pastor. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Sunday service at 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday meetings are scheduled with Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Ralph Smith

Angel Ridge Pilgrim Holiness Church Service Times

Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m. The Rev. Sorry Russell is pastor.

Angel Ridge Pilgrim Holiness Pra Sorry Russell

Bible School and Worship Services Announced

The schedule lists Bible school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m with speaker The Rev Ew ing Walters and prayer and Bible study on Wednesday led by Pastor The Rev Roland P Globig.

Ewing Walters Roland P. Globig

Kilvert Church of God Weekly Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30. YPM Meeting at 7 pm. Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 with preaching by M L Kimmey of Athens.

Kilvert Church OF God M. L. Kimmey Athens

Clark's Chapel Methodist Service and WSCS Notice

Worship at Clark's Chapel Methodist is at 9 30 a m Sunday school follows at 10 30 a m WSCS meeting is set for Thursday June 30 at the church calendar continues with summer services and activities for members and neighbors

Clark's Chapel WSCS

Local Visitors and Family Gatherings Across Murr ay City Area

Mr and Mrs Clyde Bryan and children from Virginia and Edgar visit Bertha Bryan in Murray City. John Bryan family from Columbus join Clyde Bryans. Frank Snedden and Newark guests visit with William Snedden. Jessie Fulton Lizzie Robinette from Millfield return after birthdays on June 7 plus Mr Snedden. Dan Bunting from Buchtel, Johnnie Sorrell family from Columbus vacationing with John Sorrells. Mrs Clark James Barbara visiting Columbus, Verlyn Yoder Plain City, Helen Kent Lucasville return home after visiting Johnnie Morgan family. Betty Sabo Ted Francis Sabo return from Columbus. Harry Dixon Terra Haute Indiana visits sister Miss Mmon and brothers Charles and Pearl Dixon. George Yarhus Millhroughly visits Dixon home. Howard nnn Theresa Gore visit Edd Smith. Mrs Howard Craft.

Murray City Clyde Bryan Virginia Edgar Somerset John Bryan Johnnie Bobbie Columbus Sam Bryan Willoughby Bertha Bryan Frank Snedden Newark Chicago William Snedden Jessie Fulton Lizzie Robinette Millfield Robinette Mr. Snedden Dan Bunting Buchtel Johnnie Sorrell John Sorrell Sorrell Joan Sorrell Logan Clark James Barbara Verlyn Yoder Plain City Helen Kent Lucasville Johnnie Morgan Betty Sabo Ted Francis Harry Dixon Terra Haute Ind MM ‘On Cha Es Pearl Dixon

Shade-Poston Methodist Church Schedule Updated

The Shade Poston Methodist church lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. overseen by Wayne Harris and worship at 11 a.m. MYF meets at 7 30 p.m. Prayer service midweek is Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. A Poston church listing notes Sunday school at 10 a.m. Philip James oversees Sunday worship at 7 30 p.m. Prayer and young people meet Thursday at 7 p.m. Edwards is the pastor.

SHADE Wayne Harris Poston Philip James Young People’s Meeting Edwards

Church listings for New Marshfield and Pleasanton churches

Church services posted for New Marshfield and Pleasanton include church school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 7:30 p.m. on various days. MYF groups meet evenings and a Wednesday prayer meeting is listed. Carrol Chesser is noted in Pleasanton listings.

New Marshfield BATES Pleasanton Carrol Chesser

Alexander Presbyterian Worship Schedule and Choir Rehearsal

Alexander Presbyterian Church announces ship se vice God Our Father at 10:30 am. Westminster Fellowship gathers Friday at 7:30 pm and the choir rehearses at 8 pm led by Larry Woodruff.

Sevice God Our Father Westminster Fellowship Larry Woodruff

Graham's Chapel Bible Christian Service Times

The Rev. Harley Freddier will preach at Graham's Chapel Bible Church. The Rev. George Williams is the pastor. Morning worship at 10 30 a.m. Evening service at 8 p.m.

Graham's Chapel Bible Christian

Wesleyan Evening Talk By Rev Williams At White’s Chapel

The Wesleyan service at White's Chapel features Rev George Williams as speaker at 7 30 p m with Rev Roy E Deeter the local pastor presiding.

Church Schedule And Pastor Roy E. Deeter

Sunday school at 9 a m worship at 10 a m prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Rev Roy E Deeter serves as pastor.

Roy E. Deeter

Funeral Services for Mrs Ella Hallam Held in Pomeroy

Rev Lawrence Schmitt conducted the funeral at Ewing funeral home for Mrs Ella Hallam on June 13. Relatives from Albuquerque New Mexico New Brighton Pennsylvania Beaver Pennsylvania Huntington West Virginia Fairmont West Virginia Allison Pennsylvania attended. Also listed are many local visitors and extended family members. A Syracuse Sunshine Girls 4 H Club meeting hosted by Nancy Eichinger discussed an Avalon steamer excursion for 4 H groups.

Syracuse Lawrence Schmitt The Methodist Church Ella Hallam Ewing Pomeroy Ernest Jones Albuquerque N. M Lubert Jones B. B. Good New Brighton Morgan Jones Beaver Stanford Hallam Allison, Pa John Hallam Fairmont W. Va Charles Bartels Ruth Garnett Oneida Huntington Nancy Eichinger Syracuse Sunshine Girls Eichinger Avalon Jerolyn Presley Jane Teaford Roy Winebrenner William Parkersburg Harold Duckworth Duckworth Agen Rhodes

Lt William J Smith to Wed on June 25th

Ravenswood notes announce the forthcoming marriage of Miss Rowena Hammontree of Richmond Indiana to Lt William Judson Smith USAF son of George W Smith of Ravenswood The wedding is planned for June 25 at 2 pm in the Wright Patterson Air Force Base chapel Dayton A reception will follow at the Officers Club.

Ravenswood Rowena Hammontree Richmond Ind Wiliam Judson Smith USAF George W. Smith Wright- Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Officers Club Samuel M. Kitchen William Beck Indiana University Psi Iota Xi Alpha Iota Wright Air Development Center Smith Ravenswood High School Marshall College Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Omicron Delta Kappa Honorary Arcraft Laboratory

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Area Church Services By Don D. Tullas Christian Science Church OF the Nazarene NYPS Mary King Drell H. Goff First Methodist Church Sunday Memorial Judy Hill Second St Kappa Phi Marguerite Bigony Albany John M. Versteeg First Presbyterian Res Roger M. Rice Jr MT. Zion First Baptist Central Avenue Methodist Church OF Christ Assembly OF God Evangelical United Brethren N. L. Russell Methodist Ampsville Presbyterian Parish South Canaan Baptist Guysville Albany Baptist Shade-Poston NEW Marshfield Charge Alexander Presbyterian Harley Freddier George Williams Wesleyan Federal Valley Andy Hetzer Elsworth Baker Mary McLaren Ann Cornell Charles Cornell Alma Spencer Wayne McGee Don Lancaster Otho Circle David Racine Kenneth Krider Gary Eber Grindley Donna Sandra Akron Grind U. S. Navy Cundiff Forked Rune William J. Smith Bess Huey Sand Street Sharon Evans Suzanne Ritchie Jane Miller Dee Moore Kay Hodkins Ann Evans Laurabel, Ferguson Carol Cavender Sue Critchfield Diane Stevenson Margaret Helen Rowley Starling Miller American Legion Auxiliary Frankie Roush William Mills North Ravenswood Lowell Mills Mineral Wells Mamie Swain Arthur Mills Etta Stanley Circle 3 of Waiton Ravenswood Hospital Rex Moore St. Joseph’s Hospital Moore Pearl Rhines James Nancarrow Paula Jan Huntington Memorial Hospital Nancarrow Ametha Phelps C. A. Nan Carrow H. D. Hartley Howard Hartley SS Swameven Ohio Dewitt Beal Guy Laughlin Meadsville Romney Enoch J. Staats Camp Lejeune N. C West Mrs. Gorrell Texas Daddy Church Church For All All Matthew A Corinthians Alatians Sans- Colossiany i Athens and Athens County Ministers Association Athens Armature & Machine Works State St Athens, Ohio Athens Appliance and Teleo Co Washington Ohie N. McKinley Ave Athens, Ohie Brooks Shoe Co Nelsonville Charm House N. Court St Helen Andrews the Cline Pharmacy Co Athens Machine Co Henry & Son Chauncey, Ohio Houck & van Dyke, Inc Beckley's Bowman's Dept. Store the Bank of Athens National Banking Association Commonwealth Telephone Co. of Huffman Transportation Service Cornwell Elmer Jones Realty Co Yours Car Rad Bakery Kranyik's Markets Earl F. Mathews, Inc. Insurance Security Bank Bidg Morrison's Stores Jacksonville — Trimble G. H. Martin & Son McBee Company Milldeck's Shoe Court St Obie Buck Auto Foster's Drug & Jewelry Nelsony Kyle Pendergrass Hardware Chauncey Brown's Pure Oils Service Glouster Community & Bank Glouster Harris Furniture Store Lamborn Darrel Tom and Francis Fuller Chic Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co the Bardin Brothers Co Stanley's Shoe Store Leonard W. Simpson T. V. Service Millfield, O Sutton's Pure Oil State Street Sunnybank Greenhouse Monte Davis Swearingen ‘Sportsmen's Stout Farm Supply Gilbert Shannon Firestone the First National Bank Nelsonville, Ohio Gail Watkins Equipment Co. Harvester & Willys Deales
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