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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1937

Page

6

M. E. Program Announced at First Methodist Athens

Dr. William G. Seaman will present Complete Salvation at Sunday service with organ works by Raval l nel loWidor and Bach. Midweek focus on Philippians. Foreign Missionary Society hosts picnic with mite boxes and potluck Friday. Student activities include get acquainted party Friday night and University Student Class Sunday.

William G. Seaman First Methodist Athens Ravanello Widor Bach Seaman Paul Philippians Foreign Missionary Society B. E. Hughes Hughes Ohio University

Special Music and Meetings at First Wesleyan Methodist

Special music at First Wesleyan Methodist Church Pratt Street during 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m services Sunday. Rev Eldon C Kenney preaches. Sunday School starts 9 30 a m with Harry Bender superintendent. Young people meet 7 30 p m Tuesday led by Mrs Delphia Mitchell. Class Leader Leon Gold conducts 7 30 p m Thursday prayer meeting. A missionary meeting is tonight at 7 30.

First Wesleyan Methodist Pratt St Eldon C. Kenney Harry Bender Delphia Mitchell Leon Gold

Lineberger to Preach and Children Day Programs Noted

Rev. L O Lineberger will preach at Haydenville Methodist Church at 9 30 a m Sunday. No service at Buchtel. instead the annual Children Day program begins at 6 p m. Murray City Methodist Church also hosts a Children Day program at 7 30 p m with services planned for both churches. Offerings will be taken for the Board of Christian Education of the Methodist Church.

L. O. Lineberger Haydenville Methodist Church Buchtel Murray City Methodist Church Board of Christian Education Methodist Church

Perry County Union Class Meeting Set for Sunday

The Perry County Union Class will meet Sunday at 2:30 p m at Spencer Ridge three miles south of Corning announced by John White superintendent.

Perry County Spencer Ridge Corning John White

Christian Science Subject Announced for Athens Service

The lesson sermon for Sunday June 27 in Athens will feature Christian Science with the golden text from Isaiah 11 9 about knowledge filling the earth. Citations include Matthew 4 23 and Eddy's Science and Health asserting Christianity as the divine Principle of Life and Love.

Christian Science Christian Science Church Athens Jesus Galilee Mary Baker Eddy

Christian Association Topic At Morning Worship

At 10 30 a m in the Church of God on Hocking Street Rev E Nicholas will preach on Christian Association. Church School led by Rob ert Patterson meets at 9 30 a m. Young People hold reports at 6 30 p m. Christian Crusaders meet at 6 30 p m with an evening song service at 7 30 p m. Message is Preparing for Life Experiences with mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Church of God Hocking St E. Nicholas Christian Association Church School Robert Patterson Christian Crusaders

Nutter to Speak on The Early Church in Action

Rev G C Nutter pastor of the Chesterhill and Amesville M FE Churches will speak at Oakland Church 9 15 a m and at Chesterhill Church 11 a m on The Early Church in Action Sunday School follows Oakland service and precedes Chesterhill service. Chesterhill Sunday School led by Supt Harley Calendine begins 9 45 a m Children s Day programs set for 8 p m at Chesterhill and Amesville churches.

G. C. Nutter Chesterhill Amesville M. FE Early Church In Action Oakland Harley Calendine Amesville

Lemons Preaches on The Nature of a Spiritual Church

Pastor R O Lemon will lead Sunday services at 10 30 a m at the Free Methodist Church corner Stimson and Campbell Aves The Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m The Redtown Church hosts the 7 30 p m evening service A prayer meeting is set for next Friday at 7 30 p m at the Athens church

R. O. Lemon Free Methodist

Tent Meeting Planned at Asbury Ridge Sunday

An all day tent meeting will be conducted at Asbury Ridge on Route 56 by Revs. Ray Pidcock and Harry Dickerson. The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 27.

Asbury Ridge Ray Pidcock Harry Dickerson

What’s on the Air Education Program Highlights

A radio program lineup features Barry McKinley Carol Deis Quartet crew race Uncle Ezra Caballeros Bughouse Rhythm with Lucille Manners Lad Babe Ruth and a Raven Orchestra conducted by Eddie Duchin. Jealous? Liedersingers Elza Schallert Gee R Holmes Jean Bablon Hudson DeLange.

Barry McKinley Carol Deis Uncle Ezra Caballeros Lucille Manners Liedersingers Elza Schallert Gee, R. Holmes Jean Bablon Hudson-DeLange

Lottridge Socials and Church Notes Highlight Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Runnion hosted a 36 guest birthday gathering with Nichoson brothers providing music. Revival closed with five conversions. Children’s Day services planned at Lottridge United Brethren Church. Dozens of local families and visitors shared meals, visits, and travel between Coolville, Athens, and nearby towns.

Lottridge L. T. Runnion Herman Ahart Little Hocking Amos Hixon Marcella Willow Creek Frank Lawrence Fred Vandyke Athens O. L. Davis A. L. McBee Rexal Boggs D. C. Davis Coolville Clarksburg Leroy Boggs Edgar Burton Esmond Brandeberry Aldo McKinley William French C. E. Woode William Figley Aliquippa Frank Figley Carl Kincade J. W. Kincade Virginia Alice Kincade George Deweese Torch Loraine Charles Strouds Run Charley Reynolds R. L. Sharp Linnie Colonel Church Nettie Nichoson New England Felice Everett Eloise

Episcopal Services at Good Shepherd Church

Rector L. W. Clarke will administer Holy Communion at 8 o clock Sunday morning. Morning prayer and a sermon on The Living God follow at 10:30. Parish picnic set for Thursday July 1 at 5 p.m. on Athens State Hospital grounds.

L. W. Clarke Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Living God Athens State Hospital

Beloved Actress Puzzle Clue Grid

A themed crossword style notice featuring clues for a memorial style puzzle honoring a film star. Includes horizontal and vertical entries referencing stage and screen, with hints from turf to war planes, and a nod to an actress as a child.

Prince Hadja to perform burial alive act at Buckeye Lake Park

The week of June 29 Buckeye Lake Park hosts Prince Hadja with a burials alive stunt. Each evening he is lowered in a coffin into a six foot grave at eight pm and left without air or contact until ten, then reemerges at the Pink Elephant Night Club to eat a savage repast of carpet tacks razor blades and broken light bulbs.

Buckeye Lake Park Hadja Pink Elephant Prince Hadja

Young People Zone Rally at Pilgrim Church

A zone rally for young people will take place Friday night at 7 30 at Pilgrim Church on Washington and Congress Streets. Delegations from several churches will attend. The program includes special singing talks and music on an electric guitar by Paul Trissel, evangelistic singer.

Pilgrim Church Washington and Congress Sts Paul Trissel

Reverend Skeel to Preach at Presbyterian Sunday Service

Rev Donald Skeel of Cleveland will preach at the Presbyterian Church at 10 30 Sunday morning. All members and friends are urged to attend.

Donald Skeel Cleveland Presbyterian Church

The New Name Subject at Millfield Church Service

Rev Miles FE Hoon will preach on The New Name at Millfield Church of Christ Sunday at 10 30. Bible School starts at 9 30.

Miles FE. Hoon Millfield

Brush Therapy for a Better Summer Permanent Wave

The article advises prewiave hair care including scalp tonics and brushing routines. It distinguishes steps for oily and dry hair and emphasizes diet, air, and exercise to improve permanent wave results. It recommends regular brushing, targeted tonics, and avoiding heavy foods to maintain healthy hair.

Marcel

Church Services and Benefit Dinner in Murray

Rev. E R Robinette will lead services at Murray City Church Sunday night at 7 30 and at Salem U B Church Thursday night July 1 at 7 30. Sunday School at 9, morning worship at 10, prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. Ladies Aid Society hosts a benefit chicken supper June 30 starting at 3 30 p.m.

Murray City E. R. Robinette U. B Salem U. B Ladies Aid Society Murray Church

York Grange Lecturer Program Highlights Local Meeting

York Grange held a Friday meeting with a 7 pm chicken dinner and birthdays honored for three months. Miss Alice MacCombs sang solo Judge Tyroler spoke and Mr and Mrs Fred Thompson performed a duet A July 2 return meeting is planned.

Oak Grove York Grange Tyroler Athens Grange Alice MacCombs Fred Thompson Evelyn Hartman Charles Wendell Henry Wendell Nelsonville Thomas Barnhart Helen Butler Barnhart York Miss Miller West Virginia Charles Levering Vaughn Foughty Snowden Johnson Gore Ada Bowens Bill Evelyn Santa Barbara California

Long Bottom Notes Record Eight Foot River Rise

Long Bottom reports an eight foot river rise starting Monday night with continued growth through Wednesday. Local families and visitors note changes as corn and low ground gardens flood. New filling station work by C H Lawrence moves tanks from store to station amid rising waters.

Long Bottom Wilbur Norton John Butler Malden W. Va G. R. Chambers Herbert Wallace Liverpool Little Hocking Raymond Coleman Columbus Arthur Coleman A. F. Swan Kesell Ferrell Stella Chevalier Hartford E. W. Swan Oscar Badcock Jay Shumaker Detroit J. B. Shumaker J. D. Hawley Jimmy John Frecker Middleport

Star Spangled Cast Heads Athena for Hal Roach Comedy

The Athena Theater screens a Hal Roach M G M feature with Jack Haley Rosina Lawrence Patsy Kelly Laurel and Hardy Mischa Auer Lyda Roberts and massed Hollywood choruses. The film skims behind the cameras to reveal glamour humor and romance centered on Rosina Lawrence and Jack Haley with room for starry laughs.

Athena Theater Jack Haley Rosina Lawrence Patsy Kelly Hollywood Laurel and Hardy Mischa Auer Lyda Roberts

Twins Enroll In First Grade At St Stephen Parish School

Niles Ohio. Three sets of twins begin first grade at St Stephen’s parish school in September. Six twins are in the same class.

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