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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1941

Page

3

Glouster Masons Attend Special Service at Church of Christ

Glouster Masonic Lodge members will attend the Church of Christ Sunday morning. A special sermon by Minister C. B. Tigner on My Messenger Shall Prepare the Way. Bible School at 9, Lord's Supper 10 10 a m. Young People at 6 30 p m. Evening service 7 30 with sermon To the Angel of the Church at Ephesus. Midweek service Wednesday 7 30 All Nations Shall Know God. Rev J A Thompson of the Methodist Church announces a unified service 9 30 Children’s Day program at 10 sponsored by Mrs Ernest Parker and Miss Mary Virginia Logue. No Epworth League meeting Leaguers to visit Logan League Be ready to start not later than 4 p m. Evening worship 7 30 Rev Novel Rompe will speak in Rev Thompson’s absence.

Glouster Glouster Masonic Lodge Church of Christ C. B. Tigner Ephesus God J. A. Thompson The Methodist Church Ernest Parker Mary Virginia Logue Epworth League Logan League Novel Rompe Thompson H. O. Davis Hollister A. B William Bailey James Brown, Jr Letha Rowland Circleville Davis Lucy Brown Hollister High School

Guthrie Employed As J T Principal

GLOUSTER F M Guthrie of Athens was hired as principal of the Jacksonville Trimble High School replacing M M Bryson who resigned. Guthrie, Ohio University graduate with a master's from Ohio State, has taught at JT High for 13 years. Hazel Pride was hired to fill a vacancy, with W M Anderson Merle Danford and Sara Willis rehired as teachers.

Glouster F. M. Guthrie Athens Jacksonville-Trimble M. M. Bryson J-T Guthrie Ohio University Ohio State University Columbus JT High School State Department of Education Hazel Pride Helen McCaskey Vaughn W. M. Anderson Merle Danford Sara Willis

Harold Cunningham to Speak at Albany Baptist Services

Harold Cunningham will speak at Sunday evening services at eight o'clock at Albany Baptist Church. Sunday School is at 9:30 o'clock Sunday morning.

Albany Harold Cunningham Albany Baptist Church

Glouster Social Notes From Trimble Methodist Church

Glouster notes record Ladies Aid at Mrs. John Wolfe home Trimble with readings songs and two contests won by Mrs. Elsie Underwood and Mrs. Martha Kloh A belated birthday gift to Mrs Wolfe from Merle Danford and a lunch for many members. Other items mention Ave heading to Trimble farm Hooper Ridge Road Mrs Duncan summer plans and church notices from Christ Church Varda Molnar home 7 30 and Marcellite Rebekah Lodge meeting at 7 30 with social hour afterward.

Glouster Armol Rainey Ann Wilson Georgia Sayre Charles Palmer Martha Kloh Bess Sayre Helen Willeke Grace Sayre Merle Danford Edithe Vaughn John Wolfe

Rankin-Beckley Wedding Shower Honors Newlyweds

Mr and Mrs James Rankin hosted a miscellaneous shower for William Rankin and Velma Beckley of Gloucester. The bride, a Hollister High School graduate of 1940, received many gifts as 50 relatives and friends enjoyed refreshments and social time. The couple reside in Gloucester in a furnished apartment. Mrs E Beckley helped Mrs James Rankin in serving.

James’ Rankin William Rankin Velma Beckley Enoch Beckley Glouster Hollister High School E. Beckley James Rankin

Eagles Club Dance With Victor Joyce Orchestra

Eagles Club of Jacksonville sponsors a Saturday evening dance at the club house with Victor Joyce's Logan orchestra supplying the music. Dancing begins at eight o'clock for Eagles and families. Also noted is a Methodist Orpah Class meeting at 7:30 tonight at Mrs. Donald Howard's home. Lusetta Duncan, mother of Mrs. C. B. Tigner of 30 Fairlawn, goes to farm.

Eagles Club of Jacksonville Victor Joyce Logan Eagles Methodist Church Donald Howard Lusetta Duncan C. B. Tigner Fairlawn

Local residents travel and family visits noted

Thomas Mavin returns home after surgery at White Cross Hospital Columbus. Mrs. Mavin and son Chester accompany him. Rev J A Thompson travels to Reedsville North Carolina to bring home Mrs Thompson visiting her mother. Various residents visit relatives in Ohio and beyond including Cleveland Wilmington Crown Point and Brattleboro with family and academic ties noted.

Thomas Mavin White Cross Hospital Columbus Charles Clayberger Gail Faires Peasant W. Va C. G. Faires D. E. Carr Crown Point Ind Ohio State University Holstein Friesian Association Brattleboro

Mrs Elma Worthington Dies at Chesterhill

Elma Worthington Edgerton aged 74 widow of Thomas Edgerton died Thursday after a heart attack. She was the last of 14 Worthington siblings born to Jesse and Rachel. A lifelong Friends Church member, services will be at the late home.

Chesterhill Elma Worthington Edgerton Thomas Edgerton Jesse Rachel Worthington William Mary Lizzie Louisa Worthington Sarah Fawcett Rebecca Worrall Edwin Lida Gardner Amanda Eves Fred Walter Worthington The Friends’ Church

Tri-State Banquet trip and camp plans noted

Seventeen youths from the Church of Christ left at 3 o'clock to attend the final Tri-State Christian Service Banquet in Jamestown. Interest grows in the Ross Hocking Recreation Park camp near Laurelville with nine local registrants for August 4 to 14 and more expected.

Glouster Church of Christ Jamestown Ross-Hocking Laurelville

Mooney to Lead Services at Hebbardsville Parish

William Mooney guest preacher at Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville delivers morning sermon at 11 and returns for an 8 pm evening service. He is a Princeton Theological Seminary student aiding summer vacation Bible school in Hocking Valley. Harrisonville Union Sunday School meets 9:30 at Methodist. Vacation Bible School starts June 24 at 9:30 with two-hour daily sessions for two weeks.

William Mooney Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Princeton Theological Seminary Mooney Hocking Valley Harrisonville Union Methodist Church Presbyterian Church

Danford To Preach Second in Series at First Methodist

The Rev. Dr. John W. Danford will deliver the second sermon in a series titled The Challenge of Our Day at 10:30 Sunday. The anthem Tarry With Me O My Savior will be sung by the choir with Mrs Sara Jones solo, and organ numbers include Andante by Franck Invocation by Karg Elert and Maestoso by Guilmant.

John W. Danford First Methodist Church My Savior Baldwin Sara Jones Franck Karg Elert Nice’s Park A. L. Vandeveer Losson Woman's Society of Christian Service Red Cross Girl Scout

Murray City Methodist Church Schedule

The Murray City Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 9 oclock followed by a class meeting. The evening service at 7 30 features The Gift of the Holy Spirit as the sermon topic. A prayer meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Murray City

Sermon Topics Announced by Rev E E Cole at Central Methodist

The Rev E E Cole new Central Methodist pastor will preach next Sunday at 9 15 on Building the Kingdom Sunday School follows. At 7 30 PM the evening sermon is Changed by the Changeless Prayer service is Wednesday at 7 30.

E. E. Cole Central Methodist Church

Honchell Preaches Sunday at Nazarene Church

The Rev. Floyd Honchell, pastor, will preach Sunday at 10 30 a.m. and 7 45 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene. The N Y P S will meet at 6 45 p.m. A prayer meeting is planned Wednesday evening at 7 45.

Floyd Honchell Church of the Nazarene

Dowler Ridge Revival to Be Led by Rev. Harry Dickerson

At Dowler Ridge Church the Rev. Harry Dickerson of New Plymouth leads an all day revival on Sunday June 22 with public attendance invited. The event features a full day of preaching and praise.

Dowler Ridge Church Harry Dickerson New Plymouth

Glouster Masons Plan St John’s Day Observance

Glouster Lodge 607 F A M holds special meeting Sunday morning June 22 at 9 30. Members will march to the Church of Christ where a sermon by Minister C B Tigner will be delivered. Visiting Masons invited to attend.

Glouster Glouster Lodge St. John’s Day Lodge Church of Christ C. B. Tigner

Pratt St Church Children’s Program and Services

Pratt Street Wesleyan Methodist Church offers Sunday School at 9:30 and church services at 10:30 with Rev. E C Kenney. An evangelistic sermon follows at 7:30 with a children’s program and special music. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7:30, prayer band Friday at 2, and youth group at 7:30. Bible Study at 8:30 by Rev Kenney.

Pratt St. Wesleyan Methodist Church E. C. Kenney Kenney

Sunday Services At Pilgrim Church

Pilgrim Church schedules a 9:30 Sunday School followed by a 10:30 sermon from Rev H E Osborn. An evening 7:45 evangelistic service features Rev Osborne, with a 6:45 youth meeting. Mid week prayer meeting and Friday 7:30 Young People's Zone Rally include speakers and singing.

Pilgrim Church H. E. Osborn Osborne

Christian Science Lesson Subject Announced in Athens Church

The Athens Christian Science Church will read a Sunday lesson entitled Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. The golden text proclaims The Lord is a great God and a great King above all gods with the world in his hand. The Bible verse Genesis 1 31 and Eddy quoting from Science and Health discuss mind versus matter in understanding God.

Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy

Reedsville Circuit Services Announced

REEDSVILLE Reedsville Methodist Circuit will hold preaching at Joppa 9 30 o clock Church School at 10 30 o clock Long Bottom 10 00 o clock Reedsville 9 30 o clock preaching 11 00 o clock Church School Children Day services 8 00 Sunday evening Reedsville Church Bible study Tuesday evening W S C S ice cream social Wednesday evening in church basement to benefit basement fund

Reedsville Joppa Long Bottom

Church of God Sets Sunday Schedule

The Church of God at 21 Hocking Street announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m The Young People's meeting is at 6 30 p m followed by the evening evangelistic service at 7 30 The mid week prayer and praise service is Wednesday at 7 30 The Women s Home and Foreign Missionary Society will have charge.

Church of God Hocking St Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society

Buchtel Service Schedule Also Includes Young People Meeting

The Buchtel Methodist Church will hold a Sunday afternoon worship at 2 o clock followed by Sunday School. A young peoples meeting is set for 6 30 p m and a gospel meeting at 7 30. A prayer meeting is planned for Tuesday at 7 30.

Buchtel Methodist Church

Preaching Service at Jobs To Be Wednesday

Jobs Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m Praise service Sunday evening at 730 o'clock The pastor will preach Wednesday at 730 p m and a prayer meeting Friday at 730 p m

Jobs Methodist Church

Plan Jitney Dinner At Christian Church

The First Christian Church holds a Sunday morning sermon by Rev. Frank naldson on The Value of a Church Service. The choir sings Break Forth into Joy with Robert Wendell on bass. A Jitney dinner is planned next Wednesday by the Deborah Class.

Frank Naldson Robert Wendell Deborah Higley Bible Class

Westminster Fellowship Picnic and Vespers Schedule

The Westminster Fellowship at the Presbyterian Church opens summer activities with a free picnic Sunday at 5 PM followed by a vesper led by Prof. L. C. Staats. Vespers are planned weekly at 6 PM. Morning worship at 10:45 AM features Rev. Dr. A. Y. Wilcox preaching “Repairers of the Breach.”

Westminster Fellowship Presbyterian Church L. C. Staats Presbyterian A. Y. Wilcox

Episcopal Services In Four Churches

The Rev. Robert G. Purrington will officiate at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church with holy communion at 8:00 a.m. and morning prayer. He will also officiate at Epiphany Episcopal Church Nelsonville at 9:00 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Church McArthur holds services at 10:45 a.m. with David Spencer in charge. St. Pauls Church Logan offers 9:00 a.m. services with Spencer in charge.

Robert G. Purrington Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Purrington Epiphany Episcopal Church Nelsonville Trinity Episcopal Church McArthur David Spencer St. Paul's Church Logan Spencer

Mitchell Preaches at Graham Chapel Services

The Rev. Melvin E. Mitchell will lead morning services at 9 30 a.m. and preaching at 10 30 a.m. at the Graham Chapel School and again at 7 45 p.m. Athens.

Graham Chapel Melvin E. Mitchell Athens

Albany Methodist Schedule Announced

The Seed and the Sower will be the sermon topic at Town House Methodist Church Sunday 10 15 during bi weekly service. Sunday School at 9 30. Temple Methodist Church begins Sunday School at 10 with services at 11 led by pastor on Gods Garden. Albany Church Sunday School 9 30 Epworth League 6 45 and regular services 8 On Growing Up.

Sydney Everson Townhrouse Methodist Church Temple Methodist Church Albany Methodist Church Epworth League

Bancroft To Preach At Haydenville Church

The Rev William E Bancroft pastor of the Haydenville Community Church will deliver a Sunday morning sermon at 9 30 o clock The subject is The Need of Patience Sunday School follows the service A praise service is at 7 30 p m Sunday and prayer and Bible study are held Thursday at 7 30 p m

William E. Bancroft Haydenville Community Church

Achievement Day To Be Observed at Pomeroy

POMEROY Sunday designated as achievement day at the Pomeroy Church of Christ with reports from each department on the past year. The morning sermon at 10 30 a m titled Fruit to Your Account. A baptism follows the church service. Bible School at 9 30 a m. At 7 30 p m program by county home children.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Church of Christ

Pidcock to Preach at Lodi Town House Sunday

Rev Ray Pidcock of Mineral will preach at the Lodi Town House on Sunday June 22 at 7 30. Sunday School will be at 9 30.

Ray Pidcock Mineral Lodi Town House

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