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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1936

Page

10

National Church School Convention in Athens Plans

Friday through Sunday the Seventy Seventh State Church School Convention brings 7 nationally known leaders to Athens for sessions across the Methodist Presbyterian Christian and Episcopal churches. Delegates register Saturday at 9 in the Methodist Church followed by an 800 voice service. workshops cover children youth adult and weekday religious education with speakers from Ohio University Dayton Philadelphia and Columbus. The program features hymns drama Smoke educational talks on life and alcohol education a Sunday pageant The Light of the World and a 64-voice chorus from Ohio University.

Southeastern Ohio Athens State Church Methodist Church H. Augustine Smith Boston University Paul D. Eddy New York International Council of Religious Education Christ Thomas Penn Allom Pemberville L. W. Clarke Ray Huff Athena A. Burkhart Columbus Christian Church Presbyterian Church Episcopal Church F. E. Bullock Westboro Margaret Sisson Christie Marietta W. S. Gamertsfelder Ohio University Florence Martin Dayton Lester S. Norris Ohio Conference M. E. Church Florence E. Norton Philadelphia Board of Christian Education Ann M. Sandy Ohio Youth Council Frank A. Shults Dayton and Montgomery Howard Hamlin Light of the World

Presbyterians To Hear Convention Speaker At Athens

The Presbyterian Church hosts a regional convention speaker with Christian Education as the theme. Rev. Arthur T. Clark speaks to children, Alma Tompkins solos, Paul Saylor organ. A 9:25 Sunday School film, 9:15 student class for Summer School, Dr. W T Gentry keynote, and a Wednesday get together social. Elmer Jacobs coordinates student activities.

Presbyterian Church Athens Arthur T. Clark Alma Tompkins Paul Saylor Gentry Ohio University Elmer Jacobs

Professor Smith to Speak at First M E Church

Professor H Augustine Smith of Boston, in Athens for an education conference, will preach at the First M E Church Sunday morning. The service features The Hymn of Peace by C alcott with solo by Dorothy Mercer and special organ music. A lawn social at 25 N College St Friday 5:30 to 9:30 funds Epworth League Institute. Wesley Foundation hosts summer reception at 7:30 tonight. Betty McClure plans. University Sunday School class meets at 9:15 am taught by Rev Albert Jenking and Ohio University faculty.

H. Augustine Smith Boston Athens Religious Education Conference M. E Hymn of Peace Callcott Dorothy Mercer N. College St Epworth League Institute Lancaster Camp Grounds Women’s Service Auxiliary Wesley Foundation Betty McClure University Albert Jenking Ohio University

Prominent in State Meetings To Be Heard in Churches Here

Rev Roy A Burkhart of Columbus and youth leader of First Community Church will address sessions of the Sunday School Convention in Athens on Saturday and Sunday on youth problems. Mr Eddy of New York City, director of church schools for the International Council of Religious Education, will speak at the first session Saturday morning and at later meetings.

Roy A. Burkhart Burkhart Columbus First Community Church Athens Mr. Eddy New York City

M E Sunday School Board Names Officials

At a First Methodist Church meeting the Sunday School board elected officers for the coming year. Clinton Poston was named superintendent with Ross Wright as assistant. Donald Clippinger becomes leadership training superintendent, and Miss Ferne Ballinger is secretary.

First Methodist Church Clinton Poston Ross Wright Donald Clippinger Ferne Ballinger Dorothy Williams W. A. Carpenter Evelyn and Chloe Yaw H. A. McCaskill Delle Finsterwald Bernard Hughes Annabelle Haller S. 8. Carpenter W. B. Drake Miss Mina Fry

Announced Services at Athens Christ Church

Athens church notices outline Sunday Bible study at 9 30 at Athens First Christian Church morning worship and communion at 10 15 with a guest pastor for the Sunday School convention. The Guild meets Tuesday 6 for officer installation. Velva Staneart leads midweek service Wednesday 7 and Deborah Class with Mrs Neal Helsel Thursday 7.

Athens

M P Congregation To Attend Pageant

The Richland Ave M P Church will not hold a sermon Sunday evening. Members are urged to attend the Sunday School Convention at the First M E Church. Delegates include Miss Villa Tippie, Miss Joan, Stanley, Miss Mae Stanton, and Mr J R Martin. Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m followed by a prayer and praise meeting at 10 30 a m.

Richland Ave M. P M. E Richland Ave Villa Tippie Joan, Stanley Mae Stanton J. R. Martin

Plan Three Services At Tabernacle Here

The Rev. Bona Fleming will preach at revival services of the Church of Nazarene at W State and Walker Streets. Saturday night sermon is titled What Causes People to Believe in Jesus Christ. Sunday features an all day service with three sermons at 11:350 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.

Bona Fleming Church of Nazarene W. State Walker Sts Jesus Christ Fleming

Pratt Street Mission to Have Two Services

Pratt Street Wesleyan Methodist Church will hold two preaching services on Sunday at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday School starts at 9 15 a m with the young people meeting in the evening A prayer meeting is scheduled for Thursday night at 7 30.

Pratt St. Wesleyan Methodist Church

Plains Congregation To Come to Athens

Rev. Dre H. Goff will preach Sunday at 1 45 a m in the Church of the Nazarene The Plains. Sunday School meets at 9 30 led by Mrs Carrie Channell The church will not have an evening service as members join a delegation to the Athens Nazarene Church for a revival. Rev and Mrs Goff have moved to housekeeping in The Plains.

Chauncey Dre H. Goff Church of the Nazarene the Plains Carrie Channell Athens Nazarene Goff Alfreda West The Plains

Bible study and services at Richland Ave Apostolic Church

Adult Bible study at Richland Ave Apostolic Church tonight at 7 30. Sunday School at ten o clock Sunday morning. Pastor to lead Sunday evening service at 7 20 and prayer meeting at 7 0 Tuesday.

Richland Ave. Apostolic Church

Revival services to start at Sugar Creek M B Church

A revival meeting will begin at Sugar Creek M B Church on Monday June 22 and run through July 4 with nightly services led by Rev. Charles Hillieboore a well known evangelist from Tahoe. The announcement notes public invites amid a recent period reporting births in Dunton Eng where among the babies born only one was a girl.

Sugar Creek M. B Church Jay Charles Hill Hillebore Taho Dunton. Eng

Christian Science Lesson Subject Announced in Athens Church

A Christian Science lesson sermon titled To the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force will be read at the Athens Christian Science Church on Sunday June 21. The golden text is Proverbs 3 19 praising wisdom establishing the earth and heavens. The lesson cites Luke 11 1 2 on prayer and a passage from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy emphasizing spiritual kinship and the will of the Father.

Athens Christian Science Church John Mary Baker Eddy Jesus

Mission sermon to be given at Marshfield Church

Rev Miles Hoon will deliver The Message of Mission as the Sunday 10 30 sermon at Marshfield Church with 9 30 service. Evening services led by Rev David E Morris of Glouster Christian Church. Evangelist Davis continues weekly services. Airline Church of Christ children present two plays on June 21 The Task for Christian Youth and Through a Rose Wreathed Window.

Miles Hoon Marshfield David E. Morris Glouster Christian Church Davis Airline Church of Christ

Plan for One Service at Grace and Good Shepherd

Episcopalians will hold a single Sunday service at Grace Episcopal Church in Pomeroy at 8:00 AM and at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Athens at 10:30 AM. Morning prayer and church school for all ages will be shared, with regional Sunday School convention speakers addressing both churches.

Grace

Rutland Circuit Plans Sunday Services

Rutland Church groups plan a Sunday schedule across four churches in the Rutland Syracuse circuit. Morning sessions begin at 9:15 in Rutland, 9:30 in Syracuse, 13:00 in Bethel, and 13:30 in Rosehill with an afternoon Rosehill worship at 2:30 and Rutland worship at 10:30. Epworth Leagues meet with Junior Epworth at 18:30 and evening service at 19:30. Daily Bible School grows, meeting each morning at 8:30.

Rutland Rutland-Syracuse Syracuse Bethel Rosehill Epworth League Daily Bible School

VM E Churches Plan Services for Sunday

Albany Sunday School begins at 9:15 a m at Albany M E Church. Evening worship with an 8 o'clock sermon. Mid week prayer and Bible study Thursday at 7 p m. Temple Sunday School at 10 a m with 11 a m worship and epinion. Epworth League meets Sunday night at 7 15. Prayer meeting at 8. Sunday School at Town House at 1 30 p m with divine worship and service an hour later.

Albany Albany M. E Temple Epworth League Town House Tivine Woratip Serme

Orbixton Usion Sunday Show To Host Children Day Program

Glouster church hosts a Children Day program Sunday night starting at eight after a seven o'clock public opening. The Orbixton Usion Sunday Show leads the event with performances for the community.

Glouster Orbixton Usion

London Taxicab Fees Rise Prompt Driver Shortage

London faces higher cab fares as 11304 drivers seek work amid a citywide taxicab supply squeeze. Officials say demand remains strong while revenue shifts pressure fleets to adjust rates.

Ed Myers Sentenced in Gallipolis for Shooting Incident

Gallipolis case: Ed Myers given penitentiary sentence for shooting with intent to kill Alva Younger Beckett. Four co-defendants pleaded guilty. John Fadely received two-year suspended sentence for robbery, Glen McCarley four-year suspended for forgery, with restitution and work duties. Charles Johnson fined $25 and costs for illegal liquor possession.

Gallipolis William R. White Ed Myers Alva Younger Beckett John Fadely Alva Harrison Mansfield Glen McCarley Charles Johnson

Heat wave eases as thundershowers cool air

After a 105 degree high on Wednesday showers began at 1:30 am Thursday, dropping the heat. The mercury reached 95 degrees yesterday at Weather Observer Edwin McCormick’s home in Gallipolis as cooler air moved in.

Gallipolis Edwin McCormick

Rev Wilbur Chooses Sunday Sermon Topics

Gallipolis minister Rev H H Wilbur will preach morning on Respect of Father at Grace Methodist Church and evening on Abundant Provision. Baptism of children set for the morning service. Other churches plan Father’s Day programs Sunday.

Gallipolis H. H. Wilbur Father Grace Methodist Church

Fourth of July Home-Coming Planned at Thurman

Preparations are under way at Thurman for the annual Fourth of July home-coming. Olwen Williams says plans include a dinner and a program.

Gallipolis Thurman Olwen Williams

Ruff estate appointees and bonds noted after fatal crash

Frank H. Ruff named administrator of the Roger B. Ruff estate after a Thurman area fatal motorcycle collision with a truck. Bond of $1,000 secured by Helen and Marie L. Ruff. Elizabeth Ingels named administratrix of Mary H. Riggs estate, bond $4,000 secured by B. H. Ingels and Bertha G. Boone.

Gallipolis Frank H. Ruff Roger B. Ruff Thurman Helen Marie L. Ruff Elizabeth Ingels Mary H. Riggs B. H. Ingels Bertha G. Boone

Four Churches Plan Program at Amesville

Four congregations from Amesville and nearby towns join in an all day program at the Amesville church. Bible School opens at 9:30 with Reverend Warner preaching at 10:45 on Christians at Any Cost. A 12:30 basket dinner precedes a joint program with all churches participating. The New England church will worship and then come to Amesville for the day.

Amesville New England Warner Alexander Carthage

Bible Study Starts Services for Albany Churches

Albany Baptist Circuit Churches begin Saturday with a Bible Study Class at South Canaan Church at 7 p.m. Sunday offers 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. morning worship and a sermon Conversion by the pastor. Albany Church holds 9:15 a.m. Sunday School and an evening service with a sermon Leprosy by the pastor. Carpenter Baptist Church meets at 9:30 a.m. with a 6:30 p.m. young people’s meeting.

Albany Albany Baptist Circuit South Canaan Carpenter Baptist Church

New Pittsburg Church Plans All Day Revival Meeting

Murray City Rev Frank Wolfe leads revival at New Pittsburg church with an all day program beginning Sunday at 9 with Sunday School and a sermon at 10. Praise services are scheduled for the afternoon, and a home coming is planned for July 5.

Murray City Frank Wolfe New Pittsburg

Father's Day Sermon At Simpson Church Pomeroy

Pomeroy church plans morning worship and Sunday School from 9 to 10 30 am with a Father's Day sermon The Perfect Man by Rev T E Maness. Evening service at 7 30 features The True Test of the Permanent as the sermon.

Pomeroy Simpson Methodist Church of T. E. Maness

Clergy Schedule for Sunday Services on Guysville Charge

Rev. M N Bice will preach at Canaanville at 9 30 Sunday morning and at Stewart at 7 3 Sunday night. He will preach at Guysville at 10 45 Sunday morning with Children’s Day observances and other services planned across the Guysville Stewart Charge.

Guysville M N_ Bice Canaanville Stewart

Omahan Visitor Dies En Route in Iowa Hospital

Mrs. Lester Van Gilder of Omaha Nebraska died in a Burlington Iowa hospital after becoming ill with pneumonia while en route to Gallipolis to visit. Her husband is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford L. Van Gilder of Cheshire.

Gallipolis Lester van Gilder Omaha Nebr van Gilder Burlington Iowa Clifford L. van Gilder

Dr. David A Ward Dies in Chester Pennsylvania

Dr. David A Ward aged 66, a native of Guyan Township, died in Chester Pennsylvania where he had been superintendent of schools. He held posts in Mannington Farmington and Wilmington. Survived by two Crown City cousins Mrs Farnom Haskins and Ed Williams. Sister Mrs Allie Simms of Crown City attended the eastward funeral. He was a Rio Grande College graduate with a Columbia University medical degree and a former vice president of the National Educational Association. He married Minnie Bay of Crown City, a niece of Mrs Viola Plymare of Gallipolis, who received the telegram of his death.

Gallipolis David A. Ward Guyan Township Chester Mannington Farmington W. Va Wilmington Dela Farnom Haskins Ed Williams Crown City Allie Simms Ward Rio Grande College Columbia University National Educational Association Minnie Bay Viola Plymare

Young Hereford Bull Injured By Shotgun Wound

Donald Dodrill reported to Sheriff E. E. Hatfield that his yearling Hereford bull was wounded with a shotgun after breaking from a pasture on Mrs. Bertha Dodrill’s farm. Neighbor Thomas A. Fox found the injured animal in his wheat field at noon. the bull is believed to recover.

Gallipolis Donald Dodrill Near Vinton E. E. Hatfield Bertha Dodrill Thomas A. Fox

Elderberry bloom noted despite drought in Addison

Frank Daniel of Addison Township reports an exceptionally heavy elderberry crop this year as the bloom proves the heaviest he has ever seen despite continuing drought conditions.

Gallipolis Frank Daniel Addison Township

Slides Shown By Swan Creek Grange At Bethel School

Gallipolis report on a Forestry Service slide program presented at Bethel School by the Swan Creek Grange. The group announced at its last meeting that the next program would be family oriented with each family presenting a part of the program.

Gallipolis Swan Creek Forestry Service Bethel School Grange

Gallia County officials invited to Chicago tour by IH C

Gallia County Engineer Farnom Haskins Auditor Emmett D Keeler and commissioners Jerry Gro ver Walter Davis and Elijah John son are invited for a three day all expense tour to Chicago Illinois on June 29 by the International Harvester Company.

Gallipolis Farnom Haskins Emmett D. Keeler Gallia County Jerry Grover Walter Davis Elijah Johnson Chicago International Harvester Company

Syracuse Social Notes Highlights Local Events

Nineteen members attended the Loyal Helpers Class meeting at Mrs. Earl Foit’s home on Tuesday. A beach party and wiener roast are planned for Friday night. Oma Mills was honored with a birthday party by Mildred Winebruner and Alice Holmes. Rev. C E Lipp spoke at the Syracuse M E Church. Rutherford Sellers and son are recovering from an automobile accident. Emerson Ward and Dale Winebruner families visited their parents in Syracuse. Gladys Crooks spent time in Columbus. Herschel Diddle elected superintendent of A B Sunday School. Andreas Turnbull named assistant superintendent, Glenna Soulsbury secretary, Mert Wiggins treasurer, Emma Jean Carmichael pianist, Virginia Harris librarian. The Star Class of the Presbyterian Church, taught by W S White, was hosted by Mrs. Curtis Lallance.

Syracuse Loyal Helpers Earl Foit Oma Mills Mildred Winebruner Alice Holmes C. E. Lipp M. E Rutherford Sellers Emerson Ward Dale Winebruner Columbus Frank Winebruner Gladys Crooks Herschel Diddle A. B Andreas Turnbull Glenna Soulsbury Mert Wiggins Emma Jean Carmichael Virginia Harris The Presbyterian Church W. S. White Curtis Lallance

Former Pastor Will Speak at Torch Church

Rev. E. E. White of Parkersburg a former local Baptist pastor will present an illustrated talk titled Pilgrim's Progress at Torch Baptist Church on Monday night June 22. A free will offering will be collected. Community invitation extended.

TORCH E. E. White Parkersburg Baptist Church Pilgrim's Progress Torch Baptist Church Floyd Richards Emma Stout Athens Lowell Scarlett G. W. Richards Jackson County W. Va Glen Barton G P. Russell Barton Middlesboro

State Seeks Route Rights Across Several Road Segments

Ninety one of 108 property owners along the Cheshire to Rio Grande highway granted rights of way while 13,038 feet remain. On Rio Grande Vinton Road 18 of 26 signed with 22,838 feet still to be secured. Refusals include 3,200 feet on Vinton Bowlesville, 3,960 feet on Mudsock Lecta Perigon, 3,800 feet on Lecta Windsor, and 1,320 feet on Carter Road Crown City.

Gallipolis Cheshire Rio Grande Emmett D. Keeler Rio Grande-Vinton Vinton-Bowlesville Mudsock- Lecta-Perigon Lecta-Windsor Road Carter Road Route 218 Crown City

Auxiliaries Invite Cheshire to June Picnic at Fairgrounds

Lafayette Post American Legion auxiliary invites Cheshire Auxiliary to join the annual picnic on June 24 at the Fairgrounds. Local members attended Cheshire to welcome new initiates Clara Ward Elizabeth Athey Kathryn Smith and Seanna Grover into the organization.

Gallipolis Auxiliary of Lafayette American Legion Cheshire Fairgrounds Clara Ward Elizabeth Athey Kathryn Smith Seanna Grover

Strickling, once store owner, dies at Bidwell

GalliaCounty obituary for Thomas Strickling 79 who died Wednesday at Bidwell. Former Cheshire store operator. survived by widow Elizabeth Kraft and brother Joseph Strickling of California. Funeral services held at home Friday with burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Gallipolis Thomas Strickling Bidwell Cheshire Elizabeth Kraft Joseph Strickling California Fairview Cemetery

Marshfield Marriages Announced

NEW MARSHFIELD Miss Virginia Rankin wife of Alfred Carter was married at the Methodist Protestant Parsonage by Rev. Ray W. Huff with only Merritt W. Herron attending. they will live in New Marshfield. Miss Helen Louise McNeal wed Elmer Gully at Point Pleasant W Va. they will reside near Carbondale with the groom’s parents.

New Marshfield Virginia Rankin James Rankin Alfred Carter Rena Carter Burke Ray W. Huff Merritt W. Herron Pedigo Helen Louise McNeal Clarence McNeal Elmer Gully Joseph Gully Point Pleasant W. Va Carbondale G. W. Kelsey Cleveland M. C. Kittle Elroy Williams Barberton Hollas Ivor Williams Tishie Chandas Chauncey New Marshfield M. P Ernest Whitlatch Stella Judy Drue Hoodlet Macy Haught Clifford Herron G. N. Sidders G. C. Herron Ray Rosger Milton Calvin Efaw Ray Rosser Evelyn Sidders Helen Stright R. W. Hutt R. W. Huff Chillicothe John Martin Miles E. Hoon The Christian Church P. D. Morris Glouster Church of Christ Lala Danford Betty Kinney M. E. Hoon MacFadden Withers Clara Murray Parkersburg J. E. Rankin Burke

Play by Rio Grande Woman To Be Given

Gallipolis. Mrs Carrie North of Rio Grande is both author and director of a play Head aches to be presented by the Vin ton M E Church at the high school auditorium at 8 15 o'clock Thursday night June 25. The drama is a comedy of love. In the cast will be Robert Diggins Estivaun Hutchinson Jennie Grace Huntley Maurice Warren G E Glenn Billy Matthews Walter McGhee Mrs Anna Evans Dewey Walker Mrs Hazel Harmon Ethelyn McGhee Paul Eschler Lucille Ewing Ruth Quickel Reva Hutchinson and Harry Cameron. Gallipolis A marriage license was issued to a Negro couple Raymond Ratcliffe age 27 teacher of Morgantown W Va and Virginia Harris daughter of Charles Harris Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Carrie North Rio Grande Vinton M. E. Church Robert Diggins Estivaun Hutchinson Jennie Grace Huntley Maurice Warren G. E. Glenn Billy Matthews Walter McGhee Anna Evans Dewey Walker

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