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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1971

Page

10

Churches Seek Interracial Life in Houston Drive

Two all white Houston congregations Holy Trinity Lutheran and Lord of Life plan advertising and visitation aimed at inviting blacks and others to overcome a lingering sense of unwelcomed. The effort follows a broader church integration trend in the South with mixed results and notable local examples.

Houston Tex Gordon A. Roesch Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Holy Trinity Lord of Life Lutheran Church Kurt E. Johnson Pastor Johnson Houston Chronicle Janice Law South Birmingham Ala First Baptist Church J. Herbertmore Baptist Church of the Covenant East Lake

Live Wires reminisce at Methodist church gathering

Members of the Live Wire Class in New Haven remembered school days while the Rev Mrs Achsah Miller led singing. Refreshments were served as an old fashioned box supper with hostesses Mrs Thelma Capehart and the Rev Mrs Miller. In 1969 Australia welcomed 185000 new citizens.

New Haven United Methodist Church Achsah Miller

C of C Reports On Regional Water and Sewage Plan

The Chamber of Commerce prepares a justification report for the Regional Water and Sewage Project mailed to members. It covers Gallipolis Ferry to Lakin, including Henderson Point Pleasant Camp Conley J-2-Y-35 and Fairview Heights. Project workers say regional system will attract employers and advance pollution control.

Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Chamber Gallipolis Ferry Lakin Henderson Camp Conley J-2-Y-35 Fairview

Kyger Creek FHA Names 4 for Events

Kyger Creek FHA in a recent meeting chose members to represent them at state activities. Brenda Grim was chosen for the state choir, Debbie Nibert and Becky Stidham for the state convention, and Carolyn Nibert was named March FHA Girl of the Month. The Freshman FHA presented a play on Love. Becky Stidman planned recreation and a party honored Mrs. Frecker for six years of service.

Kyger Creek FHA Brenda Grim Debbie Nibert Becky Stidham Carolyn Nibert Becky Stidman Mrs. Frecker

Minister to Return for Special Lessons at Lancaster St. Church

Charles Hendershot of Woodfield, former minister of the Lancaster Street Church of Christ, will return this week to deliver a series of lessons at 7:30 p.m. from March 22 to 28 on the theme In Times Like These.

Charles Hendershot Woodsfield Lancaster St. Church of Christ

Advertisements Banned from Japan’s Tokaido Line Trains

Display ads are prohibited on cars of Japan’s Shinkansen Tokaido Line service. The policy aims to reduce visual clutter and enhance passenger experience on high speed routes.

Japan Tokaido Line

Lovejoy Circle Plans Easter Baskets for Shut-Ins

The Lovejoy Circle of the Middleport First Baptist Church met at Mrs Richard Owen’s home and outlined Easter basket deliveries for shut-ins and a service remembrance for Stephen Pullen. Devotions by Mrs Fred Lewis included scripture and a meditation. notes of appreciation from Pete Werner Maud Betz and Lucinda Davies were read. Mrs Robert Richardson presented Guidepost based material. Mrs Owen shared children’s thoughts about God. Eight members attended and a joint dinner for the three circles is set for April.

Middleport Lovejoy Middleport First Fred Lewis Pete Werner Maud Betz Lucinda Davies Robert Richardson Owen God

20 Students Named to Honor Roll at Southern Junior High

Racine report lists 20 students on the honor roll for the fourth six weeks at Southern Junior High School. Eighth graders named include Hope Bird Jeff Circle Susan Gooch Monty Hart Stephanie Ord Ellis McMillan Paul Simpson and Vicki Wolfe. Seventh graders named include Bill Bush Paul Cross Molly Fisher Kim Jarrell Tim Jenkins Irene Knighting Cheryl Larkins Steve Nease Sandra Norris Corena Rhodes Becky Sayre and Bob Roush.

Racine Southern Junior High School Hope Bird Jeff Circle Susan Gooch Monty Hart Stephanie Ord Ellis McMillan Paul Simpson Vicki Wolfe Bill Bush Paul Cross Molly Fisher Kim Jarrell Tim Jenkins Irene Knighting Cheryl Larkins Steve Nease Sandra Norris Corena Rhodes Becky Sayre Bob Roush

Athens Area Church Schedule Listings

A dense listing shows multiple churches in Athens and surrounding towns with service times, Sunday schools, youth activities, and midweek meetings. Entries include Athens Seventh Day Adventist and First Athens among numerous charges like Chesterhill, Coolville, Glouster, Trimble, and The Plains noting worships, church schools, MYF groups, Bible studies, and prayer services.

Apostolic Lighthouse Weekly Schedule and Jubilee Date

The notice lists services and meetings for Apostolic Lighthouse. Sunday service 7 30 p m with Thursday Bible study 7 30 p m Jubilee held on the fourth Friday each month Sunday school at 10 a m prayer 7 45 p m Young People meet Tuesday 7 30 p m Bible study Thursday 8 p m First Athens church schedule included.

McDougal Reedsville Bethel Joppa Long Bottom Tuppers Plains Richland Shade The Apostolic Lighthouse Athens

Sunday and midweek church schedules across towns

List of Sunday school and worship times for Albany Athens Lower Pingins Mt Zion Rolling Hills South Cannon Torch Vanderhoot Coolville Route 1 and State Street Free Will churches. Services include morning worship at 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. evening worship 7:30 p.m. and midweek prayer or Bible study on various days.

Athens Mt. Zion Rolling Hills Training Union South Cannon Vanderhoot Coolville State Street Free Will

Parish Mass Schedule Fragments and Confession Times

Readable notes list Mass times for St. Jude Chauncey St John Dutch Ridge St Paul Athens and Chris the King Parish. Confession times vary by parish with several half hour or specific windows. No complete cohesive schedule. multiple churches share similar patterns.

St. Jude Chauncey St. John's Dutch Ridge St. Paul's Athens Chris the King Parish

Church Services and Schedules Across Ohio Towns

A reader’s list shows worship times and Sunday school schedules for multiple churches including Hocking Valley Parish Trimble Millfield Chauncey Taylor Ridge Greens Run and Adventist Salem Community. Services range from morning worship to afternoon classes with various parish events and curricula.

Athens Hocking Valley Trimble Millfield Chauncey Taylor Ridge Schoo Greens Run Adventist Salem Community Christian Science First

Church of Christ Worship and Bible Study Times

Church of Christ schedules Sunday and midweek services across multiple locations. East Athens hosts Sunday school at 9:30 and worship at 10:30 with a 7 p.m youth meeting. Hooper Ridge offers Bible study at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m with a 7 p.m family study midweek. New Marshfield lists services including 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. worship. Lancaster St. conducts Bible study at 9:30 a.m., worship at 10:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer at 7:30 p.m.

Church OF Christ Airline East Athens Hooper Ridge New Marshfield Lancaster St

Coolville and Kilvert Weekly Worship Schedule Summary

Coolville first Sunday worship at 9 30 a m and evening service at 7 p m Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m First Athens Sunday worship 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 35 a m and evening service 7 p m Kilvert Sunday school 9 30 a m YPM at 6 30 p m speaking at 7 p m Thursday schedule listed for services and gatherings.

Coolville First Athens

Church and temple service schedules in Athens and nearby towns

The notice lists religious services across several establishments. Church of God of Prophecy in Albany holds Sunday school at 10 am worship at 11 am and night service 7 30 pm. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Athens offers church school 9 30 am Holy Communions at 8 am 10 am and 4 am with visiting Thursday 10 15 am and weekday evens at 5 15 pm. Jehovahs Witnesses in Athens hold ministry school and service on Friday and Tuesday at 7 30 pm while Gloucester hosts a public lecture at 4 pm. B nai B rith Hillel Foundation services 6 30 pm Friday and 10 am Saturday at Hillel House Mill Street.

Albany Snowville Pearl Chapel Albans Bethel Church OF God OF Prophecy Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Athens United Campus N. College Jehovah's Witnesses Athens Glouster Jewish Services B'Nai B'Rith Hillel Foundation Hillel House Mill St

Sunday church services and schools listed for regional denominations

The Plains and surrounding area show a schedule of church services and Sunday schools across several denominations. Listings include Latter Day Saints, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of the LDS The Plains, Lutheran Christ Lutheran Athens, Nazarene First Athens, and United Presbyterian Amesville with timings for Sunday school worship and midweek meetings.

Latter Day Saints Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Day Galbreath Chapel Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of the Lds

Merger brings multiple area churches under one umbrella

Local church notices outline merger of Wesleyan Methodist and Pilgrim Holliness with updates for Angell Ridge Grace Wesleyan Oak Grove and White's Chapel. Services include Sunday school times worship evangelistic and youth programs across Athens area churches with midweek prayer meetings and study sessions.

Wesleyan Methodist Pilgrim Holliness Angell Ridge Kenny Memorial Athens Grace Wesleyan Oak Grove New Marshfield Wesleyan

Local Athens Businesses Ad Listings Spread Across City Streets

A compilation of Athens Ohio area business entries includes Mason Appliance Dairy Isle Snack Shop Goodyear dealer Parkette Drive In Reed & Baur Insurance and multiple car dealers such as Jones Buick Cadillac and Lincoln Mercury American Motors along with services like Parkette Drive-In Athens Car Wash and Kentucky Fried Chicken. The ad sheet features contact numbers and street locations for shops across Court Street Richland Avenue Union Street and surrounding corridors. The page highlights a dense local marketplace with retailers, services, and eateries clustered around Athens.

Local Church Schedules Include Morning Worship and Evening Services

A list of village and church activities shows Sunday schools at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship around 10:30 a.m. Evening services occur across multiple congregations, with midweek Bible study and youth events noted. Churches include Coonville Mission, Salvation Army, Federal Valley, Wilson Chapel, Sand Rock, Grace Brethren Coolville, Free Methodist, Troy Bethany Frost, Unitarian Fellowship Athens, and Friends Quakers Galbreath Chapel.

Coonville Mission Salvation Army Ladies Home League Federal Valley Wilson Chapel Sand Rock Grace Brethren Coolville Guysville Free Methodist Moreine Orayver Troy Bethany Frost Unitarian Fellowship Athens Longview Heights Ad Religious Society of Friends

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