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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1942

Page

3

Dover Area Pastors Announce Sunday Services Schedule

Dover area churches release a Sunday schedule with revival and guest speakers. Rev. Gilbert Courtney preaches in Chauncey Greens Run and Trimble Millfield. Rev. Glaze Thompson at Taylor Ridge and Millfield. Rev. Thomas Sexton of Athens speaks Friday night at The Plains Church of God.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Dover Area Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Greens Run Trimble Glaze Thompson Taylor Ridge Millfield C. R. Watson Pennsylvania Plains Church of the Nazarene Plains Stall Carrie Channell Frank Noel Florence Noel Thomas Sexton Plains Church of God

Millfield Needle Club Hosts at Mrs Sanders Home

Mrs Bertha Sanders entertained Millfield Needle Club members on Wednesday night. Guests included Mrs Lucille Sanders and Mrs Helen Sanders. An attractive refreshment course was served with several members named.

Chauncey Bertha Sanders Millfield Needle Club Lucille Sanders Helen Sanders Mabel Mingus Mabel Sisson Ida Hill Elizabeth Robinett da Heffken Jessie Fulton Kathryn McDaniel

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey District social notes report Mr. and Mrs. Willard Adams and family and Mrs. Adams mother Mrs Eva Stalder The Plains spent the weekend in Newark as guests of Mrs Mary Meadows and family. Miss Mabel Rhol lans is slightly improved from heart trouble at her home in Mill Street. George Williamson returns from Indiana Pennsylvania after mine shaft work for a week with family in Chauncey. H B Noble and Henry Osborne of Chauncey called on friends in Long Bottom where the Osborns formerly resided.

Chauncey Willard Adams H. B. Noble Henry Osborne Long Bottom Osborn's

Mrs Shafer Hosts Chauncey Bible Class Meeting

Mrs Carl Shafer of Ellis Avenue hosted the Loyal Woman's Bible Class of Chauncey Church of Christ for its last fall gathering until September. President Burg Johnston opened with devotionals while secretary John Shafer filed the report. Johnson led the lesson and Mrs Johnston won the contest prize. Refreshments followed.

Chauncey Carl Shafer Ellis Ave Chauncey, Church of Christ Burg Johnston John Shafer Homer Johnson

Mrs Edith Nye Returns Home After Tennessee Visit

Mrs Edith Nye wife of Dr Kenneth Nye and their three children of Tullahoma Tenn returned home after a brief visit in Chauncey with Dr Nye's parents Mr and Mrs Floyd Nye High St On their return they were joined by Mary Carolyn Bricker Chauncey and her cousin Kathryn Snyder of Martins Ferry for a visit in Tennessee.

Chauncey Edith Nye Kenneth Nye Tullahoma

Picnic Postponed in Chauncey by Illness

Grace Crabtree announced the Willing Workers and other Meth Sunday School classes picnic at Zaleski park scheduled for Sunday June 21 is postponed due to illness. A later outing will be held.

Chauncey Grace Crabtree Zaleski Park Methodist Sunday School

Grover Patton Visits Columbus For Ohio State Graduation

Grover Patton of Millfield returned Wednesday from Columbus after attending the commencement exercises at Ohio State University where his son Woodrow Patton was graduated in dentistry.

Chauncey Grover Patton Millfield Columbus Ohio State University Woodrow Patton

Athens area church services draw Gamma Kappa delegates

The Rev. Dr. Edwin A. Brown will lead a 10 o'clock unified service at First Methodist Church with Gamma Kappa delegates attending in a body. Music includes the anthem How long wilt thou forget me and solos by Virginia Segale, plus organ numbers. Youth Fellowship plans an ice cream social next Friday to fund the Institute.

Edwin A. Brown First Methodist Gamma Kora Kappa Phi Pflenger Sara Jones Virginia Segale Scott Merkel Chauvet Shuey Brown Senior High Rev. Shoemaker

Is the Universe Evolved by Automic Force Sermon

A Christian Science church in Athens will read a lesson sermon on Sunday titled Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Automic Force. The golden text is Proverbs 3 19. Correlative citations include Psalms 146 10 and Science and Health page 319.

Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health

Presbyterian Group Plans Steak Fry

Westminster Fellowship of the Presbyterian Church schedules a steak fry at the WAA cabin for Saturday evening. Students should bring their own steaks and meet at the church at 7 30. Bob Baskey leads the arrangements. Sunday’s program features a picnic supper and vesper service at Athens City Park with the theme Communion With God Through Nature. Eleanor Frick leads worship and church attendees can get transportation from the church at 5.

Westminster Fellowship The Presbyterian Church Waa Cabin Bob Baskey Westminster Athens City Park Eleanor Frick

Kenney To Preach at Wesleyan Methodist

The Rev. E. C. Kenney will speak at the morning and evening services of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Sunday School starts at 9 30 am. The choir meets Tuesday at 7 pm followed by WYPS and Bible Study. Prayer meeting is Wednesday night. On Monday June 29 Rev. James Decker with wife and daughter will conduct a service. The Rev. Decker is a returned missionary from Sierra Leone Republic of West Africa.

E. C. Kenney Wesleyan Methodist Church James Decker Decker Sierra Leone Republic of West Africa

Albany Church Services and Sunday School Times

Albany Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 9:30 with Rev Cecil Stoltz delivering a sermon at 8 pm. Town House holds Sunday School at 9:15 am and worship at 10:15. Temple Methodist Church starts Sunday School at 10 am and regular service at 11.

Church School Albany Methodist Church Cecil Stoltz Town House Temple Methodist Church

Reedsville Circuit Schedule Issued for Week

The Reedsville Methodist Circuit posts preaching and Church School times across Joppa Long Bottom Reedsville and Bethel venues. Sunday services begin with Church School sessions at 9 30 and preaching at 11 in Joppa Long Bottom and Reedsville. Bible Class meets Tuesday at 8 and prayer meetings occur Friday and Wednesday evenings at Bethel Lawrence Chapel and Reedsville respectively.

Reedsville Joppa Long Bottom Bethel Lawrence Chapel

Fathers To Sing at Shade Methodist Church Sunday

Shade Methodist Church announces a Father's Day program with music by fathers. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. followed by children's services. Mr. Ray Bobo will teach the Adult Class, and children may speak pieces if they wish.

the Shade Methodist Church Ray Bobo

Revivals Planned at Graham Chapel Church

Revival meetings begin Friday June 26 at Graham Chapel Church with evangelists Rev. and Mrs. D V Snyder of Taunton Ohio. Each evening features special music. An all day meeting is set for July 5.

Graham Chapel D. V. Snyder Taunton Ohio

Asbury Methodist Church Holds Sunday Services

Asbury Methodist Church near Guysville begins with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship follows at 11 a.m. The sermon will be delivered by the Rev. Melvin Mitchell of Athens.

Asbury Methodist Church Guysville Melvin Mitchell Athens

Rev. M. E. Mitchell To Preach in Logan

Evening services at the Iron Street Christian Church of Logan begin at 8 p.m. with a sermon by the Rev. Melvin E. Mitchell of Athens.

M. E. Mitchell Logan Iron Street Christian Church Melvin E. Mitchell Athens

Nazarene Church Announces Weekend Services and Rally

The Church of the Nazarene on W. State and Walker hosts a Friday zone rally at the church. Sunday services include Sunday School at 9 30, Morning Worship at 10 30 and an evangelistic service at 8 P M led by Rev Floyd Gale. NYPS meets at 7 P M.

Church of the Nazarene W. State St Walker St Floyd Gale

Meigs County Union Class Meeting This Sunday

The Meigs County Union Class will hold a meeting at Hocking Port on Sunday June 21 at 2 30 p m. The announcement urges local participation and notes the time and place for the event.

Meigs County Hockingport

Polar bear avoids slipping on ice with thickly padded paws

The polar bear never slips on glassy ice because the soles of its paws are covered with thickly set pads that provide traction and cushioning.

Services of Jacksonville Methodist Charge Set for Sunday

The Jacksonville Methodist Charge announces Sunday services led by Pastor Charles E. Palmer. Jacksonville church school at 9:00 a.m. with prayer. Young People at 6:30 p.m. and evening preaching at 7:30 p.m. Prayer service 7:30 Thursday. Other churches Trimble Millfield Plains Chauncey hold 9:30 a.m. church school and 10: or 10:15 worship with 7:30 prayer on various evenings.

Jacksonville Methodist Charge Charles E. Palmer Jacksonville— Church School Trimble Millfield—church The Plains— Church School Chauncey—church School

Study Bible Chapter At Church of Christ

A Church of Christ morning service opens at 9 30 with Romans chapter 7 bible study. C M Clouston delivers a 10 15 sermon Why One Man Is a Member of the Church of Christ. Communion at 11. Evening service at 7 30 opens with songs and Holiness Unto the Lord. Midweek 7 30 song service studies Holiness How It Affects the Daily Life using scripture.

Church of Christ C. M. Clouston

Children’s Day Program at First Christian Church

The First Christian Church announces Sunday services with Church School at 9 15 a m and Morning Worship at 10 15 a m. A sermon titled Men of God will be delivered. Children’s Day program in the Sanctuary at 7 p m features a prayer Carlos Brings His Gift by the Junior Department and songs and recitations by the Primary Department.

First Christian Carlos

Preaching Services At Rutland Dex ter

A preaching service will be held at Bradford Sunday morning and an evening service at Dexter. Daily Vacation Bible School starts at the Rutland Church of Christ on June 22 from 9 a m to 11 30 a m each day. An evening service is planned at Rutland on Sunday June 28.

Bradford Dexter Rutland

New England Bible School Plans Program

The Annual Bible School program of the New England Church will be held Sunday June 21 at eight o clock with Mr. Richard Bryant in charge.

The New England Church Richard Bryant

To Elect Board Concord Union Church Annual Vote

The third annual election of the official board of the Concord Union Church will be held at the church Sunday afternoon June ai.

Concord Union Church

Episcopal Church Program Announced

Rev. Robert G. Purrington will preach and celebrate at Good Shepherd Church morning and evening services. He also preaches at Epiphany Church Nelsonville at 9 a.m. Dale C. Ruble leads readings and sermons at St Pauls Logan 9 a.m. and 10 45 a.m. at Trinity MacArthur.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Robert G. Purrington Purrington Good Shepherd Church Epiphany Church Nelsonville St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Logan Dale C. Ruble Mr. Ruble Trinity Episcopal Church MacArthur

Pilgrim Church Services Set With Reverend Haas Sermon

Chillicothe pastor Rev Bertha Haas of Chillicothe will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday service at Athens Pilgrim Church as part of morning worship. An evening sermon at 7 45 will be given by Haas. Wednesday prayer meeting is scheduled for 7 45 p m.

Athens Pilgrim Church Bertha Haas Chillicothe

Logan U B Church Plans Homecoming Guest Speakers

Logan U B Church announces a Sunday homecoming with Florence Edwards as guest speaker and Rev Marel Holcomb delivering an afternoon sermon. Tessa Sweaty Webb will speak as well as members share a basket lunch for an all day event.

Logan U. B. Church Florence Edwards Marel Holcomb Tessa Sweaty Webb

Judge White To Speak At Union Church

The Union Church hosts a Children's Day program Sunday at 8 o'clock with Probate Judge Francis D. White as speaker. Both children and adults participate in the event.

Judge White Union Church The Francis D. White

Nazarene Young People Rally May Elect Officers, Host Contests

A Nazarene young people's rally will be held Friday night June 19 at the Church of the Nazarene on State Street beginning at 8 o'clock. Officers for the coming year will be elected and an oratorical contest will be held with 14 area churches taking part.

Nazarene Young People Church of the Nazarene W. State St

Lower Plains Church Schedule Published for Sunday

At Zion Baptist Church Lower Plains Sunday School starts 9 30 a m with prayer service to follow. Young people's meeting at 7 30 p m and preaching at 8 p m by the Rev Gra ham.

Zion Baptist Church Lower Plains Graham

Kyger Church Groups Meet and D.A. Officers Elected

Kyger W S C S met at Miss Mabel Eakin’s home with nine members present. Rev Julius Chandler led devotionals and Mrs W W Bradbury gave hints. Daughters of America elected officers led by Flora Bradbury Conductress and Jean Rupe Warden. Monthly Martha Bible Class to meet Friday with Hazel Earich leader.

V. C Susie Rife A.V.C Pribble Wilson John Fields Orient Opal Powell Powell Chauncey Martha Bible Class Millfield Church of Christ Hazel Earich Viola Howard

Meth odist Ladies Aid quilting session at church

Members of the Ladies Aid Society met at the church for an all day quilting. They plan to meet again next Wednesday. The United States consumed 4,207,457 bales of cotton in the last six months of 1940.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church United States

Barnett to Preach Full Time at New Marshfield

L. E. Barnett, pastor of the New Marshfield Church of Christ, will assume full-time preaching duties this Sunday. He will present two sermons titled Seven Great Bible Events and The Second Coming of Christ. Previously he served on a half-time basis. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m.

L. E. Barnett New Marshfield

Baptismal Service at Strouds Run Church This Sunday

A baptismal service will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Strouds Run Church replacing regular preaching. Sunday School will be at 2 o'clock. The baptism will take place at the pool on the John Gillette farm.

Strouds Run John Gillette

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