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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1953

Page

6

Central Ave Methodist Church Services Schedule

Athens area church notes list Sunday events at Central Ave Methodist including 10:30 a.m. worship with Rev. Owen W. Plumsley and child care hour led by Mrs. Martin McKibben and Mrs. Robert Sauer. Junior group to Lancaster district camp at 1 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. annual WCTU picnic at 5:30 p.m. at state hospital grounds with speaker Mrs. Anna Curfman Clark of Columbus. Thursday Circle 1 meets at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Florence Reefer’s home.

Central Ave Owen W. Plumsley Martin McKibben Robert Sauer Lancaster WCTU State Hospital Grounds Anna Curfman Clark Columbus Circle 1 Florence Reefer

First Methodist Church Schedule and Activities

The First Methodist Church shares its weekly timetable with services at 9 15 a m and 10 30 a m led by Dr John M Versteeg with Rev Edwin Eshelman assisting The Sr Hi Youth fellowship meets at Bills home 82 S May at 7 p m Vespers Tuesday 7 p m Scout troop 56 meets Wednesday 7 p m Sanctuary choir rehearsal Thursday 7 p m Jr Hi Fellowship representatives depart Sunday for Christian Adventure Camp at Lancaster Camp Ground

First Methodist Church John M. Versteeg Edwin Eshelman Bill Trout Jr. Hi Fellowship Lancaster Camp Ground

Canvass Emphasis At First Christian Bible School

Worship at 9 15 a m followed by a sermon titled A Cablegram From Heaven preached by Joe B Maffett. Every member canvass Sunday with canvassers meeting in the Esther Room for instruction after the service. Inter church youth Monday 7 p m Boy scouts Tuesday Girl Scouts Wednesday Choir Wednesday Committees Wednesday p m.

First Christian Bible School Joe B. Maffett Esther Room Interchurch

Christian Science Church Services Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 10 35 with Christian Science the lesson sermon and the Golden Text from I Peter 2 9 Wednesday evening service at 7 30 p m The theme calls worship and study of the scriptures and spiritual healing in daily life

Christian Science Peter

First Baptist Sunday Schedule and Pastor Rev Snedden

Sunday services at First Baptist include Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m with a message Practical Piety and an evening gospel service Counted Not Out But In at 7 30 p m The Baptist Training Union meets at 6 30 p m Mid week prayer and Bible study is Wednesday at 7 50 p m Rev John J Snedden serves as pastor

First Baptist Sunday School Baptist Training Union John J. Snedden

First Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule and Activities

Church school at 9 30 am worship at 11 am with nursery in basement. Sermon titled The Thin Line. Senior and Junior High Fellowship hosts a Wiener roast at Marie Stehr home Sunday 7 pm. Scout troop 55 meets Monday 7 pm. Roger M Rice Jr minister.

First Presbyterian Church School

Bible Study and Worship Schedule

Bible study at 9 45 am. Worship at 7 30 pm with the study To Live Is Christ to Die Is Gain. Evening service and a talk Reconciliation. Wednesday Bible study at 8 pm led by Harold J Stanley and my sister.

Worshing Christ Harold J. Stanley

Church of the Good Shepherd Service and Activities

Holy communion at 8 a.m. Church School at 10 30 a.m. Morning service and sermon at 10 30 a.m. Scout troop 54 meets Monday at 7 p.m. Rev. Phil Porter is pastor.

Phil Porter

Sunday church schedule with sermon "Living Witnesses"

The notice lists Sunday school at 9 30 am junior church and worship at 10 30 am with a sermon titled Living Witnesses. NYPS activities at 6 45 pm evangelistic service at 7 30 pm and a church meeting scheduled for July 1 led by minister Drell H Goff.

Living Witnesses NYPS Drell H. Goff

Sunday Service at Athens Free Methodist Church

Rev. Harry Balis of the Free Methodist Church of Pomeroy Ohio speaks Sunday at 7 30 p m with sacram ent served. Sunday school meets at 9 30 am prayer class at 10 30 am Rev L A Robinson is pastor.

Athens Free Methodist Harry Balis Free Methodist Church of Pomeroy Ohio L. A Robinson

Sunday Services Schedule and Local Revival Listing

Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Robert Sickles superintendent worship service at 10 30 a m preaching and a 7 30 p m prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m led by Rev L A

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church Offers Schedule

The Athens Pilgrim Holiness church posts a 10 30 a m evangelistic service and a 7 30 p m evening service with a Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting led by Rev N L Russell pastor.

Athens Pilgrim Holiness N. L. Russell

Mt Zion Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

Mt Zion Baptist lists services including Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 10 45 am sermon at 7 pm and Wednesday prayer service at 8 pm Rev W D Mosley Jr is the pastor.

MT. Zion Baptist Sunday School W. D. Mosley, Jr

Every Inch a King Inner Kingdoms and Self Governance

The columnist recalls Versailles reflections and Saint Tauler's teaching that the true kingdom lies in the heart. He urges readers to examine inner rule and peace, asking if their realm has justice, mercy, transformation of hate, and an altar for worship, so all is well when God is present.

Don D. Tullis Palace of Versailles Paris Louis XVI Marie Antoinette Dauphin Johannes Tauler Strassburg Tauler House of Correction God

Sunday and midweek church schedules listed for four towns

NEW MARSHFIELD UNION BATES PLEASANTON community notices detail Sunday school at 9 30 am preaching at 10 45 am and youth fellowships on Tuesday 7 30 pm with mid week prayer on Thursday or Wednesday choir practice Friday all young people invited. UNION also lists children day service 8 pm and youth fellowship Tuesday 7 30 pm mid week prayer 8 pm and choir Friday 7 30 pm. PLEASANTON notes Sunday school 9 30 am and mid week prayer 8 pm.

New Marshfield Union BATES Pleasanton

Church Services and Activities Schedule In Mowery Parish

CANAANVILLE Sunday school 9 30 a m Morning worship 10 40 a m IMYF Thursday 7 30 p m GUYSVILLE Sunday school 9 a m Morning worship 9 45 a m Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p m STEWART Morning worship 9 a m Sunday school 9 45 a m IMYF leaves 1 30 p m for Lancaster camp Prayer and praise service Wednesday 7 p m The Rev Harold Mowery pastor

Canaanville Guysville Stewart Lancaster Camp Harold Mowery

Religious Service Times Reported for Several Towns

Sunday school and worship times listed for Coolville Decatur and other towns. Bible study sessions noted in some locations. Rev Harold M Hugus identified as pastor in Torch entry.

Coolville Decatur Hockingport Little Hocking Harold M. Hugus

St Pauls Roman Catholic Mass Schedule

Sunday masses at 8 9 and 10. Daily masses at 7 am and 8 am. Confession Saturday at 3 pm and 7 30 pm. Rev Fr Jan B Kish is the pastor.

ST. Paul's Jan B. Kish

Wesleyan Methodist Church Schedule and Rev Kenney

Sunday school at 10 at First Wesleyan Methodist with worship at 11. Evening service at 7 30. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 followed by business meeting. Rev E C Kenney leads the services.

FIRST Wesleyan Methodist E. C. Kenney

Guysville Community Church Schedule

Sunday school at 10 am and prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8 pm. A young people’s service is planned for Friday at 8 pm led by Rev. Ed Life, the church pastor.

Guysville Community

Jehovah's Witness Bible Study and Meetings Schedule

Local notice outlines service meeting times for Jehovah's Witnesses with a weekly plan. Bible study Sunday at 3 PM and Tuesday 7:30 PM, ministry school Friday 7:30 PM, location 191 W Washington St. National church activities announced.

Jehovah's Witnesses W. Washington St

Torch Baptist Sunday Schedule and Sermon Speaker

The Torch Baptist Church sets Sunday services at 10 am for Sunday school led by Cyrus Jones as superintendent and 11 am preaching by G. P. Ryan.

Torch Baptist Sunday School Cyrus Jones P. Ryan

Albany Baptist Bible School and Services Schedule

Albany Baptist announces Bible school at 9 30 am and gospel service at 8 pm. Wednesday programs include Young People at 7 pm Bible study and prayer at 8 pm led by Pastor Rev Roland P Globig.

Albany Baptist Bible School Roland P. Globig

Religious services and 4-H go to church day

The entry lists church services led by Rev. J M Hess in New England and Amesville with Sunday school times and a morning message. Amesville hosts annual 4-H Go To Church Sunday with 4-H guests at the morning service. Carthage advertises a two week Bible school for area children starting June 29 with J Mervin Hess as minister.

New England J. Mervin Hess Amesville Carthage J. Duineess Mervin Hess

Community church schedules and youth meetings list

Albany Methodist charges and Pearl Chapel list service times and activities with church schools worship and meetings. Snowville Temple and Townhouse schedules include youth meetings prayer gatherings and Rev William H Covert noted.

Community church schedule and activities listed

Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Guy Gabriel superintendent. Evening worship at 8 p.m. All day quilting and womens group meet at Mrs. Phil Weekley home. Junior choir at Mrs. Clyde Snider’s home Tuesday 7 p.m. Scout troop 52 at the school Tuesday 7 p.m. Midweek prayer Wednesday 8 p.m. Senior choir practice Thursday 7 p.m. Evan Edwards.

Guy Gabriel Phil Weekley Clyde Snider Evan Edwards

Church Schedule for Chesterhill Amesville and Sharpsburg

Sunday services listed for Chesterhill with 9 45 a m Sunday school and 11 a m worship. Amesville shows 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m Sunday school and 8 p m Wednesday prayer. Sharpsburg lists 8 45 a m worship and 9 15 a m Sunday school led by pastor H D Frazier.

Chesterhill Amesville Sharpsburg H. D. Frazier

Pilgrim Holiness Church Schedule Features Guest Speaker

The Pilgrim Holiness church announces a 10 30 am service with a Young People's session at 7 pm an Evangelistic service at 7 30 pm and an annual business meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 pm Rev B A Awe will be guest speaker and Rev James Bobo serves as pastor.

Pilgrim Holiness B. A. Awe James Bobo

Plains Church of God Schedule of Services

The Plains Church of God lists an Evangelistic service at 10:30 am on Sunday the YF at 6:30 pm. Evening worship follows at 7:30 pm with prayer and praise. A missionary meeting is set for Thursday with R. E. Reichner as pastor.

the Plains Church OF God R. E. Reichner

Kilvert Church of God Schedule Includes Sermon by Mrs Kemmy

The Kilvert Church of God announces a 10 30 a m ship service and an YPM meeting Sunday at 7 p m Prayer meeting Friday at 7 30 p m with preaching by Mrs L M Kemmy of Athens.

Kilvert Church OF God L. M. Kemmy Athens

Clarks Chapel Church Weekend Schedule

Clarks Chapel preaching at 9 30 am and Sunday school at 10 30 am Richland Ave Sunday school at 9 30 am YF at 6 30 pm ing Wednesday 7 30 pm Pastor H L McDaniel leads services and activities.

Clarks Chapel Richland Ave H. L McDaniel

Special service marks Rev John Wesley 250th anniversary

Observances note a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:15 a.m. Floyd Linscott supervising MYF. An Evangelistic service is at 6 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting on Thursday evening led by S. A. Steele.

John Wesley Floyd Linscott S. A. Steele

Rev. Max Williams to Preach at Local Church Services

Ship schedule and worship times list preaching by Rev. Max Williams. Morning event at 10 30 am and evening sermon at 8 pm with Williams as pastor.

Alexander Presbyterian Church School Schedule

Alexander Presbyterian Church hosts vacation Bible school closing at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. service. Choir rehearsal is scheduled for Friday at 7:45 p.m. James L. Hyde is listed.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School James L. Hyde

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Schedule

The notice lists worship at 9 45 a m and Bible study and prayer at 11 a m with Thursday services at 8 p m led by Rev Roland P Globig pastor a concise church schedule for the South Canaan Baptist church community.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Roland P. Globig

Tomorrow Brings Opportunity and Caution in Zodiac Guidance

The horoscope urges taking initiative to seize opportunities, noting a favorable period for enterprise and later romance, culture, and domestic affairs. It highlights potential decisions for those with tomorrow birthdays, advising careful analysis and logic to overcome possible confusion. Travel and family matters look positive, with a ambitious, travel-loving child foretold.

6th Birthday Is Celebrated

Chauncey residents gathered Saturday afternoon as Keith Sanders turned six. Relatives and friends from Millfield Athens and Corning attended including the Sanders family, the Kozmas, Shumways, Minguses, McClungs, Pattons and Hamericks with many neighbors and grandparents joining the celebration.

Chauncey Charles Sanders Keith Ann Nancy Kozma Jimmy Shumway Jimmy Becky Rodney Sanders Billy Omen Joey Mingus Jpwueme Sanders Linda Gary McClung Millfield Lewis Hartley Sharon Beverly Lewis Athens Craig Patton Debbie Hamerick Corning Cathy Braid Columbus Floyd Braid Don Hamerick Jack Lewis Henry Heffken Sandra Sanders Joan Fiske C. E. Sanders G. C. Patton

Laurel Cliff Weekend Guests Visit Local Families

Mr and Mrs Murl Harris and George and Vicki were weekend guests of George and Mrs Renshaw. Vernon Story from Columbus and Clarence Ackley from Pomeroy visited Norman Schaefer and family. S Sgt Warren Hill of Indiana returned home after a week with the Hilt family. Roy Howell of Canton spent a weekend here with his wife and children. they will visit Canton for a time.

Laurel Cliff Murl Harris George Vicki George Renshaw Vern Story Columbus Clarence Ackley Pomeroy Norman Schaefer Warren Hill Indiana Sergeant Hilt C. F. Hilt Roy Howell Canton Vernon Howell

Danville Social Notes Funeral rites for Maggie Denny Goff

Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ for Maggie Denny Goff 67 who died at her daughter’s home in Salem Center. She was the wife of Pearl Goff and lived on a farm in Danville all her life. Surviving are her husband three sons Darrell Marvin and Raymond a daughter Mrs Ernest Davis three brothers Playford Ernest and Stanford Denney and a sister Mrs Garnet McMillen Burial was in the church cemetery. Local items note hospital visits travel and kin from Danville Rutland Vinton Langsville Springfield and Columbus among others.

Danville Church of Christ Maggie Denny Goff Ernest Davis Salem Center Pearl Goff Darrell Langsville Marvin Springfield Raymond Playford Denney Cheshire Ernest Denney Collins Stanford Denney Rutland Garnet McMillen Vinton Church Grover White Lowell Vance Meigs General Hospital J. E. Vance Floyd Harrison Charles Metheney Holzer Hospital John Dyke Johnsville Oscar Wheeler Hershel Wheeler Wheeler J. Cottrill Lancaster Homer Dyke Tommy Jimmy Chillicothe Sam Maggie Goff Calvin Spires Teddy Hall Carolyn Sue

Club Meets At Residence

Mrs Ruth Smith entertained the M and M club Wednesday night with games and refreshments. Jean Smith won high and Martha Phyropeters low. Guests included Virginia Boland Gertrude Ray Bea Shafer Hilda Reeves Shirley Shafer Mead Demster Maxine Smith Melody Ann Henshaw Larry and Janice Smith. Next meeting will be with Mrs Demster.

Chauncey Mrs Ruth Smith M and M Club Jean Smith Martha Phyropeters Virginia Bolland Gertrude Ray Bea Shafer Hilda Reeves Shirley Shafer Mead Demster Maxine Smith Melody Ann Henshaw Larry Janice Smith Mrs. Demster

Local social notes from Columbus visitors and officials

Chauncey Personals lists Chauncey residents Carolyn and Russell Tippett visiting grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Herb Mingus in Columbus. Billy Evans formerly of Chauncey now stationed with the Army in Newfoundland visits uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith. Miss Joyce Seward of Newfoundland is a guest at the Smith home. Supt. W. G. Davis attended a special Ohio Association of School Administrators meeting in Columbus.

Carolyn Russell Tippett Herb Mingus Columbus Billy Evans Chauncey Newfoundland Arthur Smith Joyce Seward Smith Supt W. G. Davis Ohio Association of School Administrators

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Area Church Services Lancaster Street Church OF the Good Shepherd Church OF the Nazarene By Galbraith MEA Service, the Guysville Methodist Charge Coolville Methodist Charge Albany Methodist Albany Pearl Chapel Snowville Temple Townhouse William H. Covert Poston Methodist Charge Athens-Richland THE Plains Methodist Grahams Chapel Bible Christian Max Williams Danville Social Notes Joan and Judy Cottrill Albany Methodist Church Butler Brothers New Butler Brother Athens, Ohio
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