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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1938

Page

7

Special Music Marking Services in Athens Churches

Special musical programs unfold in Athens area churches this week. The Presbyterian Church led by Rev Frederick E Luchs features soprano Helen Hedden Roach with two selections, and the sermon theme is Eleven O Clock. Former Athens pastor A T Clark will speak at the July 3 service.

Athens Top The Presbyterian Church Frederick E. Luchs Helen Hedden Roach Luchs A. T. Clark Evanston

Sunday services and church class at Central Avenue M.E.

Central Avenue M. E. Church schedules combined Sunday School and worship at 9 15 a m with Rev A H Beckett speaking on Personality the Medium of Human Influence. Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m for officer elections. Children Day services set for 7 30 p m with Rev Beckett at The ins M. E. Church at 11 a m.

Central Avenue M. E A. H. Beckett Epworth League Revchett Theins M. E

Tree of Healing Sermon At Richland Avenue church

The Richland Avenue M P Church schedules regular Sunday services at 9 30 a m and a prayer service at 10 30 a m Rev Ray Huff will speak on The Tree of Healing Special music by the choir Mid week prayer service is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m

Richland Avenue M. P Christian Endeavor Ray Huff

Rev Purrington to discuss Compulsion at church service

The Rev Robert G Purrington of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd will speak on Compulsion at the 10 30 a m Sunday service following Holy Communion at 8 00 a m. The Episcopal Church of the Air broadcasts begin Sunday July 3 on WOKO WABC and Columbia network with Bishop G Ashton Oldham discussing America and World Peace at 11 a m EST. An all day tent meeting is planned at Orbiston Ohio Sunday under James T Maffin of Marion with inter denominational character.

Robert G. Purrington Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of the Air WOKO WABC Associated Columbia Network G. Ashton Oldham Ishop Albany Bishop Oldham Orbiston James T. Maffin Marion L. H. Mayfield Sheldon Jackson James Bolin Robert Howslett Marion College Ind Asbury M. EF Hocking County M. E. Mitchell

Flour relief distribution set for next Tuesday at nine

Federal relief flour will be distributed here next Tuesday at 9 a m. Only those on direct relief or old age pensioners need apply.

Chauncey

Walking With God To Be Seaman Subject at First Methodist

Dr William G Seaman will preach Sunday at 1030 am on Walking With God at the First Methodist Episcopal Church All Sunday School departments meet at 930 am Rev R E Bayliff leads the class for summer students and local youths A picnic for the class is planned for Friday July 8 The Senior High Epworth League meets Sunday at 630 pm The Wednesday prayer meeting topic is Christ and the Problems of Suffering The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society holds its annual picnic Friday July 1 with a 3 pm program and picnic supper Miss Ethel Hubler National Voice editor will speak Friday at 730 pm on repeal and its effects on social and business structure in the United States Public invited

William G. Seaman First Methodist Episcopal Church R. E. Bayliff Epworth League Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Ethel Hubler National Voice National Voice,” Will Speak In the Church Auditorium United States

Mansfield To Lead Services of Army

Sergeant Major Harry Mansfield will lead Salvation Army services for Sunday Senior meetings in the absence of Adj. and Mrs. William Hillis who travel to New York for Lt. Col. and Mrs. Range funeral following the Montana train wreck. Sunday School starts 2 p.m. under James Gates with the lesson Joseph Generous to the Last. Young People’s Legion led by Gates at 6 15 p.m. on A Change of Method.

Harry Mansfield Athens Corps Salvation Army Adj William Hillis New York Range Montana James Gates Joseph

Plan All Day Revival at Trimble Church of Christ

An all day Sunday service is planned at Trimble Church of Christ under Rev. J. C. Ready with nightly meetings at 7 45 p m this week. The day includes Bible study at 9 15 a m preaching at 10 15 a m a Grange hall dinner at noon and a 30 minute song service at 2 p m followed by Rev Ready speaking on Unity of Gods People at the Bible Teaches.

Trimble Ready God

Schedule Change for Syracuse East Letart Nazarene Rites

Rev. Joseph F. Morgan announces new service times for the Syracuse East Letart Nazarene circuit. Syracuse church offers 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and 10:30 a.m. worship with 6:30 p.m. NYPS, plus Wednesday prayer at 7:30 p.m. East Letart holds 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic service, with Thursday 8 p.m. Evangelistic service. Morgan will keep Sunday morning worship at Syracuse and alternate Sunday evenings between Syracuse and East Letart, with Thursday services at East Letart.

Syracuse East Letart Nazarene Joseph F. Morgan Syracuse Nazarene NYPS East Letart Morgan E. Letart

Rev Burr to Preach Four Times Sunday at M E Churches

Rev Beryl Burr will preach at four M E churches Sunday on The Price Paid by the Fool. Services are Salem 9:30 a.m. Mineral 11 a.m. Connett 2 p.m. Carbondale 8 p.m. Additional sermon at Dowler Ridge M E Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

Beryl Burr M. E Burr Salem M.E Mineral M.E Connett M.E Carbondale M.E Dowler Ridge M.E

Guysville Stewart Schedule For Children Day Observance

The schedule shows Guysville Church School at 9 30 a m with no regular services as the pastor attends Stewart for Children Day. Stewart Church School begins 9 30 a m followed by service at 10 45 a m with Children Day events at 8 p m. Bethany worship at 1 30 p m then 2 30 p m church service while Canaanville starts with worship at 9 30 a m and Church School at 10 30 a m.

Guysville- Stewart M. FE Guysville Stewart Bethany

Plan Special Service At Bethany Church

Special services led by Rev. Frank Beuscher of Bethany M E Church Pomeroy will be held Sunday June 26 at 7 30 p m at Reedsville M E Church. Mrs Beuscher will accompany her husband and sing several gospel hymns.

Reedsville Frank Beuscher Bethany M._ E Pomeroy Reedsville M. E Buescher

Pentecostal Services at Richland Ave Church Sunday

Pentecostal services held at Richland Avenue Pentecostal Church Sunday at 10 30 a m under the direction of Leo Potts.

Pentecostal Richland Ave Penecostal Leo Potts

Chauncey Forms Fast Semi-Pro Baseball Team

A new Chauncey baseball club titled the Chauncey Fast Semi-pro team is organized with Elmer Ferrer as manager. They invite games via Mr. Ferrer in Chauncey or 2451. The first game, against the Hocking Valley Giants and Chauncey Merchants, is set for Sunday June 26 at 2 30 p m at Chauncey ball park.

Chauncey Elmer Ferrer Mr. Ferrer Hocking Valley Giants Chauncey Merchants Chauncey Ball Park Carter

Plains Church of God sets Sunday services schedule

The Plains Church of God announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Grace Goldsberry as superintendent The morning worship at 10 30 a m features pastor N W Jenks on Friendship and Love The evening service is at 7 30 p m and a mid week prayer meeting is planned for Wednesday at 7 30 p m A 500 pound codfish caught near Bourgas and sold for 150 dollars is noted as the largest ever caught in the Black Sea

The Plains Church of God Grace Goldsberry N. W. Jenks Sofia Bourgas Black Sea

Church of Christ unit picnic outing and class promotions

The Loyal Girls in the Church of Christ Sunday school held a picnic at Nices Park on Wednesday. Promoted to Mrs Browns class were Honor girls. Officers elected: President Marilyn Parry vice president Frances Fiske secretary treasurer Jo Ann Williamson. Members present LoIs Ann Shafer Marie Ann Mulpas Ethel Mae Mulpas Nellie Agin Jo Ann Williamson Vera McBride Marilyn Parry Jeanette Blackford Frances Fiske Elizabeth Rupe. Guests included Ethel Henry Jean Brewer Elizabeth Spears Charles Fiske Jessie Fiske and Ruth Fiske.

Chauncey Ruth Fiske Loyal Girls Church of Christ Sunday School Nice’s Park Mrs. Brown Marilyn Parry Frances Fiske Jo Ann Williamson Lois Ann Shafer Marie Ann Mulpas Ethel Mae Mulpas Nellie Agin Vera McBride Jeanette Blackford Elizabeth Rupe Ethel Henry Jean Brewer Elizabeth Spears Charles Fiske Jessie Fiske

Needle Club Meets At Sanders Home in Millfield

Mrs Helen Sanders hosted a needle club gathering at her Millfield residence with a green and white color scheme. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Lizzie Patton and Mrs Viola Sanders amid a two course luncheon and favors of green hats for guests and members. Rev Drell Goff to preach at The Plains Nazarene Church on June 26 with services at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Mrs Carrie Channell.

Chauncey Helen Sanders Needle Club Millfield Lizzie Patton Viola Sanders Fila Love Lucille Sanders W. H. Wemmer Garnet Blower Grace Border Christine Baldy Bertha Sanders Elizabeth Robinett Eda Heffken Ida Hill Jessie Fulton Mabel Sisson Mabel Mingus Goff Drell Goff Plains Nazarene Church Carrie Channell Young People's Society

Christian Science Subject Announced for Athens Church

The Athens Christian Science Church will read a lesson sermon on the topic Christian Science. The Golden Text from Isaiah promises joy at Zion, while Luke reports Jesus empowering the twelve to heal and preach. Eddy’s Science and Health cites divine Science as a present help and open waters for all.

Christian Science Christian Science Church Athens Zion Mary Baker Eddy

Lottridge Church Set to Hear Harter Preach

The Lottridge Church in the Tuppers Plains U B Circuit will hold Sabbath School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m with the sermon The final subject Man s Extremity God s Opportunity Glen Gaston serves as superintendent An all day meeting is planned for Sunday July 10. The Tuppers Plains Church also lists Sabbath School at 9 30 a m and evening preaching at 8 p m with The Double Cure Rev Walter Harter is circuit pastor.

Lottridge Tuppers Plains U.B Glen Gaston Lotteridge Church Walter Harter Circuit

Church of Christ Announces Sunday Services

The Church of Christ on Stimson Avenue announces a Sunday program with Bible study at 9 30 focusing on Revelation 17. Special songs at 10 am precede worship at 10 30. The sermon will discuss The Blessedness of Unity with communion at 11 20.

Church of Christ Stimson Ave Babylon

Plan for Children’s Day at Wesleyan Church

Children’s Day events at Athens Wesleyan Methodist Church include exercises and a brief talk by Rev. E. C. Kenney at 10 30 a m Sunday services start at 9 30 a m with O E Rosser in charge No Sunday night service or Thursday prayer meetings but the prayer band meets at 2 p m Friday A union revival directed by Rev Charles Hill runs 7 30 p m nightly and 2 p m Sunday at the Athens County fairgrounds

E. C. Kenney Athens

Christian Science Services Athens and Pomeroy Invite Attendance

The notice invites the public to Sunday services at 10 45 A M with Sunday School at 9 30 A M and testimonial meetings every Wednesday at 7 30 P M. Locations include Athens 15 S Congress St and Pomeroy 2106 E Main St.

Athens S. Congress St Pomeroy E. Main St

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