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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1940

Page

8

Athens Area Pastors Weigh World Situation in Sunday Sermons

In Athens district churches ministers announce Sunday services addressing recent world events. Notable talks include Rev F B Lunches on What Has the Church To Say About the World Situation and Rev Dr Johs W Danford on Religious Life Under Changed Conditions. Summer students invited to special classes at Athens Christian and First Methodist churches.

Athens F. B. Lunches Johs W. Danford First Methodist Chuirch Atu Cinsten Athena Christian Church Sien Method Ke Winston | Tames Sbudenia

Open Air Meeting Planned by Army

Salvation Army announces an open air meeting starting Saturday at 3 PM with services by Major W W Hinshaw. Sunday includes Sunday School at 9 AM and worship at 11 with Major Hinshaw in charge. Evening Young People's Legion at 7. Salvation Army HQ hosts later Bible study on Luke led by Major Hinshaw. Woman's Home League meets Thursday at 7 PM to join Faithton work.

Salvation Army W. W. Hinmaw Hinahay Charse Young People’s Legion Salvation Meeting Hinshaw Binje Clase Womans Home League Mrs

Rev Cahill to Begin Sermon Series at Athens Church

The Rev Cahill will start a series at Athens Christian Church on The Heart of Christianity. Topics include Selflessness Sincerity and The Supremacy of the Spirit with sermons at 10:15 am Sunday and a Bible School for students at 9:15 am, featuring music by Grafton.

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Barnett to Preach at Marshfield Christian Church

The Rev. Lester Barnett of Columbus will preach morning and evening at the New Marshfield Christian Church on Sunday. Mrs Barnett will lead programs during the young people's meeting which starts at 7 PM. Evening services begin at eight and the text for the sermon is to be announced.

Lester Barnett Columbus New Marshfield Christian Church Barnett

Wesleyan Methodist Church Announces Sunday Services

First Wesleyan Methodist schedules Sunday School at 9 30 with Franklin Maerker as Superintendent The Rev E C Kenney to preach at 10 30 There will be no evening service due to revival at the Athens Faire grounds Wesleyan Prayer Band meets Friday at 2 pm at the church.

First Wesleyan Methodist Franklin Maerker E. C Kenney Athens Faire Grounds Wesleyan Prayer Band Nthe

Home-Coming Plan At Townhouse Church Near Albans

The Townhouse Church west of Albans announces a home-coming event this Sunday led by Reverend Binck. Morning service includes Sunday School and a sermon, followed by a noon dinner and a 2 pm program focusing on Children's Day activities.

Albans Erent Binck Scill Hernan A

Portland Method Schedule Arts and Churches

The Rev Earl T Scott of the Portland Methodist Circuit announces Sunday services at four churches. Church schools are planned at various times under local superintendents. Epworth Kenrige and other groups schedule Tuesday and Wednesday events. A parsonage meeting is planned Monday evening and a summer church service at Silversville is set for 10 am. The schedule notes a 8 pm Friday leadership event and a 9:30 am Sunday gathering with the pastor addressing faith overcomes discouragement.

Earl T. Scott Portland Epworth Kenigue Roy” Sith Vitor Summe Silversvile Ren Brewer Alt Meaten Cyprus Reid

City Church Announces Sunday Services and Meetings

City Church announces Sunday events at Sturry City Methodist Church with class meeting at 10 and worship at 7:30 am for the epic Giving All Diligence. Pray Jee meeting set for Thursday 7:20 pm at Buchtel Methodist Church in a united service at 2 pm with The Way The Truth The Life sermon topic. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 3:30 pm.

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Night service at Alexander Presbyterian Church

An evening event at the Alexander Presbyterian Church of Heblardaville features a potluck supper at 7:30 followed by a program of songs. A children's program is set for Sunday at 10:00 am at the same church. Harrisonville Union Sunday school gathers at 9:30 am at the Methodist Church. Christian Endeavor meets at 7:00 pm at the Presbyterian for an evening worship service at 7:40 pm.

Omaly Alexander Presbyterian Heblardavile Alexander Harrisonville Wrelock

Salvation Army Programs Announced in Pomeroy

The Salvation Army schedules Sunday services with a 2:30 pm Sunday School led by Jamce Gates and a 6:30 pm Young People's meeting. Me der Hinshaw of Athens will conduct the Salvation Meeting. On Wednesday, June 26 at 7:45 pm the Bible Class will meet led by Major Hinshaw. Captain W. S. Toal will preach at 7:30 pm at Poston Community Church with a new choir vested.

Omeroy Salvation Army Pomeroy Jamce Gates S. Leflon Tas Meder We Weiinshaw Athens Bibie Major Hinshaw Naatthes Poston Church SW. Toal Church ‘Army Postan Community Church

Religious Life Sermon at First Methodist Athens

The sermon titled How Beautiful Upon the Mountains will be delivered by Rev. Dr. John W. Sanford at the First Methodist Church Athens Sunday morning at 10 oclock. Mrs Sare Jones will sing a hymn. a tenor solo by Carl Nesey will accompany the anthem Seek Ye the Lord. Choir directed by Miss Mary D. Blayney in Mr J E Tharkrey’s absence on vacation.

John W. Sanford Athens Clork Sare Jones Roberts Ty Carl Nesey Biss Mary D. Blayney Mume AL One University J. E Tharkrey Vaca A. Kresg Beahms A. Winston’ Jones Epworth Danford Tay Eporth

Pomeroy U B Churches Set for Yearly Conference

Pomeroy unit s Brethren Churches will hold their last quarterly conference of the year at Enterprise U B Church Sunday at 7 30 pm Rev P E Wright D D conference superintendent and Mills Memorial Inquirer pastor from Lancaster will oversee the proceedings The charge includes Enterprise Syracuse and Pra Fock churches All members and ministers are invited Visitors will be received

Pomeroy Enterprise U. B P. E. Wright D. D Mills Memorial Etnuren Lancaster Enterprise Church Syracuse Pra Fock Willem

Logan Episcopal Program Announced

Captain 8. W. Toal of the Church Army will preach at a 9 a.m. service in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Logan. Services in St Paul’s Church will continue at this hour throughout the summer. Mr Porvington will return for revives on July 70th.

Logan W. Toal Church Army St "Paul’s Episcopal Church St. Paul's Church Porvington

Jacksonville Boy Scouts Register Ceremony and Obituaries

Jacksonville news item details a long list of attendees and relatives connected to local Boy Scouts and a church service. It mentions the Methodist service with attendees and a lodge meeting for Odd Fellows, along with various family names and hometowns. The piece also notes Miss Donna Lou Palmer and Ralph White returning home, and several locals visiting relatives in Columbus and Murray City.

Capt Toal Sermon at Trinity Me Arthur

Capt Toal of the Church Army will preach at 10 45 a m at Trinity Episcopal Church Me Arthur. Services continue through the summer with Rev Purrington away at a rural work conference. Lancaster will lead Sunday service and Men’s Bible study on July.

Acatthur W. Tor Church Army Trinity Episcopal Church Presbyterian Church Robert G. Purrington University of Wisconsin and Dure Nc St. John Cyan Grufer Lancaster Purrington

Bartlett Eastern Star Hosts Downer Tour at Epiphany Church

Bartlett chapter entertains with a morning prayer by Samuel F. Downer at Epiphany Episcopal Church Nelsonville. Downer preaches at 4 a.m. Mi Purrington leaves for the National Rural Work Conference in Madison Wisconsin. In his absence Rev. F F Randolph, rector of St Johns Lancaster Me, leads emergency ministrations. Purrington returns on July 7.

Elsonville Samuel F. Downer Epiphany Episcopal Church Nelsonville Purrington Madison Wisconsin F . F. Randolph St. [John's Church Lancaster

Richland Church prepares Children’s Day services and sermon

The article notes Richland Avenue Methodist and Carthage Church plan Children’s Day programs and sermons. It mentions families from Marietta and Parkersburg attending services, plus preacher Rev H F Warner and Rev Baughn. Goose quill decorations evoke early 1900s church benediction.

Sermon Topic at Nazarene First Church Sunday Morning

The Rev. Floyd Honnell will deliver a sermon on Love of God in the Nazarene faith at 10 40 Sunday at the First Church of the Nazarene. Sunday school is at 9 30 with Cecil Cox as superintendent and N Y P S meets at 6 45 Sunday evening.

Floyd Hondell Church of the Nazarene Cecil Cox N.Y.P S

Longstreth Monday Meeting Announced by Local Church

Longstreth Church of Christ at 6 Stimson Ave opens Sunday with Bible study at 9 45 am. The service topics include Jesus and the Samaritans and true worship. Protracted meeting will run through Sunday led by Evangelist C M Clouston with communion observances.

Church’ of Christ Stimson Ave Longstretch Amrefa C.M. Clouston

Athens Episcopal Services Announced

The 8 am Holy Communion service at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church will be officiated by Celebrant Athens Episcopal Services Announced. The 10:30 am service will be led by Samuel F. Downer who will read Morning Prayer and preach.

the Holy Communion Good Shepherd Episcopal Samuel F. Downer U. Ciara

Excursion Steamer Scheduled Sunday for River Trip

Excursion steamer Senator will voyage up river to Pittsburg with Fate Marable's Cotton Pickers providing swing while departing Gallipolis at 2 PM. Additional embarkations at Point Pleasant 2:30 PM Middleport 2:30 PM Pom eroy 6 PM. The 2000 capacity Dance Salon opens for river breezes at Bates Church. Sunday services include 9:30 Sunday School and 10:30 Prayer Service.

Akien Pittsburgh Senator Marable Gallipolis Point Pleasant Middleport Pomeroy Bates Church Bates Toms Sia

Jacksonville Charge Service at Methodist Church

Sunday service schedule for Jacksonville includes Milifeld preaching at 10 40 and a 7 p m Young People service at Carbon High. Memorial noted for K of P fraternal order.

Sacnoumyius Jacksonville Methodist Church le 10 & m K. of P Milifeld Carbon Hi

Haydenville Church Bible School Opens With United Service

Haydenville Community Church schedules a 9 30 am united service on Sunday with the sermon Contending for the Faith A 720 pm praise service is planned Vacation Bible School runs 9 am Monday through Friday Parents and friends are invited to a Friday evening program June 24 at 7 30 pm Jobe Methodist Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 am followed by preaching Evangelistic services are set for 7 20 each evening conducted by the Rev Watt Walker and wife

Haydenville Fepl Frida Jobe Methodist Church Watt Walker

Chauncey District Social and Personal

Chauncey in honor of the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Jesse C Atkinson of Beaumont their daughter Mrs Ruth Hartley of Chauncey entertained with an attractive 6 oclock dinner at her apartment in Converse St Wednesday night Those present were Mr and Mrs Atkinson Lynna Atkinson of Beaumont Mr Mrs Jesse Sanner and Mrs Belle Sanner of Nelsonville Mr and Mrs LE Bowe Chauncey and Mr and Mrs James Hartley

Chauncey Jesse C. Atkinson Beaumont Ruth Hartley Converse St Atkinson Lynna Atkinson Jesse Sanner Belle Sanner Nelsonville LE. Bowe James Hartley

Chauncey Area Baptisms and Visits Highlight Weekend

Chauncey residents attend baptismal services and host visitors from Columbus and surrounding towns. The week includes guests Olive Brooking of Muirfield and Betty Lowlands, with church services led by Andie Mekin Kineng and a 1 PM program featuring a speaker and music from local groups.

Chauncey Adventists To Meet in Glouster

Minnie Paleaier superintendent of Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church announces no serve fees this Saturday June 22 at the local church due to a district all day meeting to be held at Glouster Seventh Day Adventist Church Delegations expected from Mount Vernon Chileothe Dresden Zanesville Logany Chauncey and Glouster

Chauncey Minnie Pale Aier Church School Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church Glouster Seventh Day Adventist Church Th c Mount Vernon Chile Othe Dresden Zanesville

Visits His Parents in Chauncey and Kent

MILLFIELD Eldon Martin a Gods Bible School student at Cincinnati visited his parents Mr and Mrs Jake Martin of Chauncey over the weekend. He left Sunday for Kent Indiana to assist in a two week revival. Miss Emma Lea Martin also a student at the same school accompanied him home. Miss Martin returned to Little Rock Monday. Mr Earl Pomm er in of Madison Indiana was a guest in the Martin home over the weekend. WILL RETURN SUNDAY Chauncey a group from the Chauncey Church of Christ who attended the Summer Youths Center to see at New Concord this week will return Sunday.

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Rev Hoon To Preach At Three Area Churches

The Rev Miles E Hoon will preach Sunday at 10 15 a m at the Plains Church and at 11 15 a m at Clarks Chapel He will also preach at the Hemlock Grove Church of Christ Sunday Bible School is set for 9 30 a m at Hemlock Grove Church and a Children's Day service for 7 30 p m

Hoon Miles E. Hoon Plains Church Clarks Chapel Hemlock Grove Church of Christ Hemlock Grove

Recovery in Hospital Chauncey Mrs Lowery Progress

Mrs Lowery, recovering from surgery two weeks ago at a Marietta hospital, is making a satisfactory recovery and is expected to return home in Chauncey by week’s end. Charlotte Cricker attended a Columbus postmasters convention with Mrs Stel Martin assisting at the Grady County post office.

Chauncey Name Overy Marietta Hospital

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