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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1949

Page

3

Athens Area Church Weekend Services and Activities

The Athens area church lists Saturday children training at 8 30 a m and Sunday events starting with Sunday school at 9 15 a m followed by morning worship and a Day of Dedication sermon titled Kindness by Rev Harold F Kellogg. Wesley Foundation activities include a 5 7 p m supper and vespers with guest speaker Dr F L Shoemaker discussing Religion in the Home. SHYF visits Nelsonville Methodist Church. Weekday items include Woman's Society study group Monday at 2 30 p m SYF Tuesday at 7 p m Church Board of Education 7 30 p m Wednesday features Student Lenten Meditations at 7 15 a m Upper Room hour at 7 30 p m.

Harold F. Kellogg Wesley Foundation F. L. Shoemaker Shyf Nelsonville Methodist

Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School and Services Schedule

The First Wesleyan Methodist announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Rev E C Kenney WYPS broadcasts Tuesdays at 7 30 p m prayer band Wednesdays at 7 p m and a Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m.

First Wesleyan Methodist E. C. Kenney

Mt Zion Baptist Church Services Schedule

Mt Zion Baptist hosts Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 45 am no evening service Rev Frank Cleveland serves as pastor.

MT. Zion

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church Service Schedule

The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church announces worship at 10 30 a m YPS at 6 45 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m cottage prayer at Mrs Poston Eliott St Friday 7 30 p m Rev R D Brown is pastor.

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Poston Eliott St R. D. Brown

Athens Church of God Worship Schedule

The Athens Church of God posts its worship plan with services at 9 30 a m sermon titled When Will the Desert Blossom as a Rose and All of the Wild Animals Be Tamed Sunday school at 10 30 a m Children’s meeting at 6 30 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and prayer and Bible study on Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Rev A R Ervin is the pastor.

Athens Church OF God A. R. Ervin

Coolville and Little Hocking Church Services Schedule

The Coolville Methodist Church and nearby areas list worship services. Coolville holds church school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m. Little Hocking offers church school at 10 a.m. and services follow. The Rev. O C Lockwood is the pastor with MYF gathering at 7 p.m.

Coolville Hockingport Little Hocking O. C. Lockwood

New Marshfield Methodist Charge Salem Services Schedule

The New Marshfield and Connell churches announce Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Dennison LeMasters preaches at Salem. Connell offers YF and adult Bible study at 6:45 p.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Mineral YF meets at 7 p.m. and preaching at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Phyllis LeMaster is pastor.

New Marshfield Salem Dennison LeMasters Connett Mineral Phyllis LeMaster

Sunday Schedule Includes Worship and Preaching Services

Sunday school at 10 a m worship service at 11 a m official board meeting set for Thursday March 24 at 730 p m preaching service Sunday at 730 p m

Shade Methodist Church Sunday School Session

The Shade Methodist Church hosts Sunday school at 10 30 a m led by Mr Clifford Ruth with instruction for attendees.

Shade Methodist Church Clifford Ruth

Third Sunday in Lent at St. church schedule

Holy Communion at 8 a m with Rev Rollin S Polk Jr celebrant. Church school at 9 15 a m. Morning prayer and sermon by Rev Sydney J Browne at 10 30 a m. Wednesday Holy Communion at 7 and 8 a m. Friday The Annunciation Holy Communion at 8 a m. Choir rehearsal at 6 30 p m.

Rollin S. Polk, Jr Sydney J. Browne

First Christian Church Weekly Schedule and Sermon Topic

The church lists a full schedule with a pastor led class Saturday at 10, Bible school at 9 15, morning worship at 10 15 including a sermon titled Why Not Unite The Churches delivered by Rev Joe B Maffet. Evening services, youth choir, scouts and student meditations fill the week with student programs.

First Christian Church M. T. Vermillion Joe B. Maffet Miles Hoon

Athens Free Methodist Service Schedule

The Rev. L. A. Robinson leads Sunday school at 2 p m with preaching at 3 p m and 7 30 p m Prayer meeting is Thursday at 7 36 p m.

Athens

Kingdom of God First Sermon and Happy Living Preached

Edward White, minister, leads a Bible study at 9 45 a m worship at 10 30 a m with a sermon titled The Kingdom of God First and an evening message How To Be Happy at 7 30 p m Wednesday adds a Bible study session at 7 30 p m

Kingdom of God Edward White

Pilgrim Holiness Preaching Schedule in New Marshfield and East Canaan

Sunday school times at New Marshfield are 9 30 a m with worship at 10 30 a m and youth service at 6 45 p m. Evening preaching follows at 7 30 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. East Canaan offers Sunday school at 1 45 p m and preaching at 3 p m led by Rev N L Russell.

Pilgrim Holiness New Marshfield East Canaan N. L. Russell

Alexander Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

The Alexander Presbyterian Church advertises Sunday services with morning worship at 10 30 and a sermon titled A Boy Who Had a Great Privilege. A community singing event follows at 2 30 with choir rehearsal Friday evening led by Mrs. Ben Dorsey and Pastor the Rev James L Hyde.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Ben Dorsey James L. Hyde

Union Class Meeting at Joppa Methodist Church

The Union Class plans a church gathering at Joppa Methodist Church this Sunday at 2 p.m. Members are invited to attend for a brief service and discussion.

Joppa Methodist Church

Albany Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

Albany Baptist Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by L H Chase morning worship at 10 30 a m youth meeting at 6 30 p m and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Reverend J E Brooks is the pastor.

Albany Baptist Church

Kilvert Church of God Sunday Services Schedule

Kilvert Church of God posts a schedule with Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. worship, YPM 6:30 p.m. worship 7 p.m. and Wednesday prayer at 7 p.m. The Rev Mr Logan serves as pastor in Zanesville.

Kilvert Church OF God Logan Zanesville

Sunday Schedule and Meetings for Church Group

Sunday school at 9 30 a m YPM at 6 30 p m Prayer meeting and Bible study on Wednesday at 7 30 p m Official board meeting set for Friday March 25 at 7 30 p m

Morning Worship Schedule and Activities

Morning worship at 9 and 11 a.m. with a sermon titled Miracles Through Conversation. Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. The Seventy meet at the Manse Sunday evening at 8 p.m. Church instruction class Wednesday at 7 p.m. Westminster Foundation. Lenten breakfast Wednesday at 7 15 a.m. Sunday supper 5 p.m. Vespers 6 p.m. Fred Luchs minister.

Westminster Foundation Fred Luchs

Sunday services and lesson theme at Christian Science church

The church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning service at 10 45 a m with matter as the lesson sermon and the golden text from Jeremiah 3 23. Wednesday evening service is at 7 30 p m.

Christian Science Israel

Central Ave Methodist Worship Schedule

Evening services at 7:30 feature Christ Our Example sermon. Morning worship at 10:30 centers on What Is Conversion. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7:30. Choir practice Thursday at 7 p.m. Special pre Easter services held each night.

Central Ave. Methodist Sunday School

St Paul’s Roman Catholic Mass Times and Confession

Sunday masses at 9 10 and 11 a m with confessions Saturday 4 to 5 30 p m and 7 30 p m Rev Fr James McMahon is pastor.

ST. Paul’s James McMahon

Albany Methodist Charge Headlines and Services

The Albany Methodist Charge lists church services and schools. Albany Church holds worship at 7:30 p m with 9:30 a m Sunday school. Town House service at 9:30 a m and school at 10:30 a m. Temple 9:30 a m church school and 10:45 a m worship. Pearl Chapel 10:30 a m. Snowville 10:30 a m church school. Rev. W H Marsh is the pastor.

Albany Methodist Albany Town House Temple Pearl Chapel Snowville W. H. Marshall

Sunday church schedule with Rev. Roy E. Deeter

Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching service at 10 45 a m led by pastor Rev Roy E Deeter.

Religious calendar highlights in Canaanville Stewart and Guysville

Morning worship at Canaanville with dedication day sermon The Dedicated Life and Sunday school led by Mrs. Crawford. Stewart hosts Sunday school at 10 with Mrs. Spear and a 11 o clock service featuring Life of Dedication. Guysville offers 10 am Sunday school with P G Chapman and 7 30 pm evening worship with sermon Life Dedicated Unto God by Harvey H. McPheron.

Canaanville T. M. Crawford Stewart W. B. Spear Guysville P. G. Chapman Harvey H. McPheron

White's Chapel Wesleyan Church Service Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a m prayer service at 10 30 a m WYPS at 7 p m preaching at 7 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 36 p m Rev Roy E Deeter pastor.

White's Chapel Wesleyan Roy E. Deeter

Prayer Meeting Tonight at Chauncey Pilgrim Church

Cottage prayer meeting led by Mrs. Sarah Lester at Chauncey Pilgrim Church this Friday at 7 p.m. Details call the church office for arrangements.

Chauncey — Cottage Chauncey Pilgrim Church Sarah Lester

Bible Quiz Held At Dorcas Society Meeting

Chauncey Society of Dorcas gathered at the Richards home with Mrs Lacey McNutt presiding. Calmon Marks led a Bible quiz while Mr and Mrs Delmont King reported on a missionary meeting attended. Refreshments were served to 28 members.

Chauncey—Society of Dorcas Sterrel Richards Lacey McNutt Calmon Marks Delmont King

Chauncey Church Schedules Services and Preaching

Free Will Baptist Zion Church set Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 7 p m by Pastor Gus Graham Prayer service and Bible Study Wednesday at 7 p m daily services also held at Prattsville 10 a m Uncle Joey Chapel 11 a m and Hawk 3 p m with John Thompson preaching

Free Will Baptist—Zion Church Gus Graham Prattsville Uncle Joey Hawk John Thompson

Morristown Holiness Church Plans Week of Services

Helen Talman serves as pastor at Morristown Holiness with Sunday School at 9:30 am and services at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm. Young People meet at 6:30 pm. Next week nightly services at 7:30 pm feature Ernest Florence as preacher.

Morristown Helen ‘Talman Ernest Florence

Seventh Day Adventist Sabbath Services Schedule

R A Bata pastor leads Sabbath School at 9 30 a m and church service at 11 a m on Saturday with details for attendees.

Seventh Day Adventist R. A. Bata

Church School and Communion Services Across Five Churches

The Church of Christ announces church school and communion at usual hours in five congregations. R Wilcox preaches at Taylor Ridge 8:30 am greens Run 9:30 am and 7:30 pm Millfield 10:30 am Gilbert Courtney speaks at Trimble 3:80 am and Chauncey 10:30 am.

Church OF Christ—Church

Methodist Charge Service Times Announced

H. H. Lafferty will lead the charge as pastor with Church School at Millfield and Chauncey at 9:30 a.m. and preaching at Chauncey at 2:30 p.m. The notice lists locations and schedule for worship and instruction.

H. H. Lafferty Millfield Chauncey

Church of God service schedule with sermons and prayer

The Church of God in Clarence posts a Combined Sunday School and Church service at 9 30 a m Preaching at 7 p m Prayer service Thursday at 7 p m Pastor leads the services as announced by the church.

Church OF God Clarence Way

Pilgrim Holiness Church Service Schedule

Ray Pidcock is the pastor. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 p m. Young People meet at 6 p m. Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7 p m.

Pilgrim Holiness Ray Pidcock

Church Services Schedule and Pastoral Lead

Greens Run Church of Christ holds services each night at 7 30. The Plains Church of Nazarene lists Lena Brandenburg as pastor with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 p m Junior Church and N Y P S at 6 30 p m Midweek prayer service on Wednesday at 7 p m.

Greens Run Church OF Christ the Plains Church OF Nazarene Lena Brandenburg

Steps Taken to Improve Mine Safety at Morgan County and Tropic Mines

Federal Coal Mine Inspector J T Callahan reported beneficial changes after January inspections at the D S Thomas Coal Co No 2 mine in Tropic Ojo and at the Morgan County mine employing 30 men. Improvements include ventilation and rock dusting, timbering plan with safety posts, preshift examinations, weekly air measurements, posted abandoned workings, safety footwear, goggles, protective clothing, cleaned explosives area, ventilating fan, fan gauge, trolley wire guards, escapeway cleanup, posted signs, and a stopblock on the incline to the tipple.

J. T. Callahan

Burlingham Church Worship Service Announcement

The Rev. Joe B. Maffett will lead a worship service at 7 30 p m at Burlingham Church with the pastor delivering the sermon and gathering the congregation for an evening program.

Joe B. Maffett

Mrs Clara Koon Undergoes Operation at Marietta Hospital

Mrs Clara Koon underwent surgery at the Osteopathic Hospital in Marietta last week. Mr Harold Childress Mrs Elsie Walker and Clifford Koon remained at the hospital during the operation as the procedure proceeded favorably.

Chauncey Clara Koon Osteopathic Hospital Marietta Harold Childress Elsie Walker Clifford Koon

Feuerhelms Visit Chauncey Friends in Chauncey

Mr. and Mrs. Merie Feuerhelm and daughter Cheryl Lynn with Mrs. Donia Bis naugle of Wonderland Ohio spent the weekend in Chauncey as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Cruickshank Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cruickshank Jennie Courtney and Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Walker all of W Mound Street through local organizers.

Chauncey Merie Feuerhelm Cheryl Lynn Donia Bisnaugle Wonderland Ohio Luther Cruickshank Leslie Cruikshank W. Main St Jennie Courtney

Carpenter Family Guest List and Local Visits

Guests of Mr and Mrs A R Caster included Mr and Mrs J L Rawlings Floyd King and Velma Carpenter who traveled to Strasburg to visit their ill daughter Mrs Roberta Parker. Several locals attended the funeral of Charles E Boring in Downington on March 6.

Mr. McKnight Charles E. Boring Downington Westina Crabtree

Coe Family Relocates to Columbus for Education

Mr. and Mrs. Fos ter Coe move to Columbus where Mr. Coe attends Kelly Basher College. He previously worked at Athens State Hospital while Mrs. Coe was employed by the Frozen Foaxbank.

Chauncey Foster Coe Irene Riley Columbus Coe Kelly Basher College Athens State Hospital

Calamity Kids to be staged by Chauncey-Dover High School

The second performance of The Calamity Kids by Chauncey-Dover High School’s Junior Class is set for Friday at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School

Red Cross Drive Opens in Chauncey and Dover Twp

Chauncey and Dover Township launch a Red Cross fundraising drive with Gilbert Courtney as chairman. Committees and solicitors appointed for streets and business houses in AUT and for Millfield Sugar Creek and surrounding districts.

Chauncey Red Cross Dover Township Gilbert Courtney Aut Millfield Sugar Creek

Visitis Parents Chauncey Miss Stella Palmer

Miss Stella Palmer of Cleveland visited Chauncey over the weekend to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Isaac Palmer at Mill Street.

Chauncey Stella Palmer Cleveland Isaac Palemer Mill St

Week of Dedication Leads Friday Service at The Plains

The Class in Charge CHAUNCEY will oversee a Week of Dedication at The Plains Methodist Church Friday at 7 p.m. with nightly services conducted throughout the week.

Chauncey Plains Methodist Church

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