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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1929

Page

28

Church Services and Evening Orchestra Concert Invite

Matthews Lutheran Church led by Amos L Heyde offers Sunday School at 9 a m Morning Worship at 10 a m and Evening Worship at 7 30 p m Luther League at 6 30 p m First Methodist Episcopal led by R Fields conducts Sunday School at 8 a m Worship at 10 20 a m Evening service 6 30 p m Epworth League and Class at 7 30 p m Our orchestra under Mr Kinser will give a concert You are invited to worship with us.

St, Matthews Lutheran Church Amos L. Heyde Luther League First Methodist Episcopal R. Fields Epworth Kinser

First United Brethren and Rockbridge Charge Sunday Schedule

The notice lists Sunday School and worship times for First United Brethren and Rockbridge Charge churches. Activities include 6:00 Sunday School, 7:30 public service with pastor preaching, and midweek prayer meetings. Rockbridge Charge shows 9:30 Sunday School, 10:30 service, 6:00 preaching, and Thursday/Wednsday prayer meetings. Gibisonville details Sunday School at 9:39 and preaching at 10:30 with 7:30 midweek prayer.

Rockbridge VU. B. Charge Co M. Bowman Rockbridge Glass C. FE Enterprise Cc. B Gibisonville

Betarany M E Church Pomeroy Announcements May 5 1929

Glenn L Tennell minister at Betarany M E Church presents Sunday May 5 1929 announcements. 9 00 a m church school topic That We May Know the Bible. 10 15 a m morning worship with choir anthem. 7 30 p m evening worship with music and sermon by minister. Monday 7 30 p m high league. Wednesday 7 30 study class.

Betarany M. E Glenn L. Tennell Pomeroy Parsonage Mulberry Ave

Rutland M E Church Service Featured by Knights of Pythias

Rutland M E Church led by L O Lineberger hosts Sunday School at 9 15 a m with George Carson and a morning worship service at 10 30 featuring the sermon Solomon Advises Young Men Knights of Pythias members will attend in a body Good music by the church choir The pastor also preaches at Rose Hill M E Church at 2 p m

Rutland M. E L. O. Lineberger George Carson Rutland Knights of Pythias Solomon Rose Hill M. E

Syracuse M. E. Church Service Schedule

Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Avery M Roberts with Ella Edwards as Epworth League president. Evening worship at 7 30 with a sermon by the pastor. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at the church.

Syracuse M. E. Church L. O. Lineberger Avery M. Roberts Epworth League Ella Edwards

Church of Christ Middleport Service Times

Pastor Fred J. Gardner leads Bible School at 9 15 a m and Morning Service at 19 20 with sermons Catching fish before coming Ashore and Outside the Ark of Safety. Evening Service at 7 30 with C FE. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 led by Mrs Ed French followed by Old Testament study.

Church OF Christ Middleport Fred J. Gardner Bible School C. FE Ark of Safety Prayver Ed. French

Storm-tossed and Alone sermon invitation at church

A church announces a 9:30 Bible School and Communion Service and a 7:30 Prayer Service. Monday at 7:30 Preaching Service features the sermon Storm-tossed and Alone and invites readers to bring friends to hear it.

Pomeroy Alonzo R Stark Minister Service Schedule

Alonzo R. Stark Ph D minister leads Bible School at 9:26 a.m. Public Worship with Communion at 7:39 p.m. Evening Worship follow. Fanny Crosby is noted as singing during the service.

Pomeroy Alonzo R. Stark Fanny Crosby

Sunday and midweek church services schedule

At 9 15 2.m Sunday School led by KF Miller with classes for all. Morning worship at 20 20 a.m with the foundation as the subject. Epworth League at 6 30 p.m followed by Evening service at 7 39 p.m on the One Foundation and Mechanical Saving. Midweek service at 7 30 p.m Wednesday.

I. KF. Miller The One Foundation Epworth League

Sunday Schedule At Local Church With Noted Choirs

9 a m Sunday School led by Robert Warner with Mrs Lutz as chorister. 9 05 children sermon. 10 30 sermon on The Coming Kingdom with special junior choir under Mrs Muth Ebersbach. 7 30 p m sermon by Rev Wilson with choir directed by Mrs Mousey. Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting.

Robert Warner Lutz Muth Ebersbach Wilson Mousey

Asbury Chapel A M F Sunday Services and Meetings

Pastor Rev M H Johnston presides with Sunday School at 9 15 am led by William Moore superintendent Class meeting at 9 45 am Preaching at Pomeroy 3 pm Middleport 7 30 pm Communion 8 pm All clubs meet on their regular night.

Asbury Chapel M. H. Johnston William Moore Pomeroy Middleport

First M. E. Church Sunday Service Notice

Charlie W. Hoffman, pastor, leads Sunday School at 9:30 am. Good news for parishioners seeking guidance and fellowship attendance.

M. E Charlie W. Hoffman Good

Weary of God and Life Building provide Sunday services

Preaching at 10:50 a.m. titled Weary of God with special chorus music led by Prof. Charlies Poston. Junior Church at 10:30 a.m. for boys and girls led by Mrs. C. W. Hoffman. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. offers The Young People's Hour with lively music and stereopticon pictures. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. features Life Building with special music.

B. F. Allen Charlies Poston C. W. Hoffman Epworth League Life Building

Church Service Schedule with Sermon Topics

Minister H. McCoride leads Sunday School at 9 730 a.m. E W Allen supervises. Lord's Supper at 19 30 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Sermon: The Church as Jesus Would Have It To. Evening Worship at 7 39 o'clock with Sermon: Gods Signboards Mid week service 7 20 p.m. Minister studying Mark. Endeavor groups meet 6 30 p.m.

Church OF Christ H. McCoride E. W. Allen Jesus Endeavor

First Presbyterian Church Services and Classes Schedule

John Lloyd Evans serves as minister at 9 30 Sunday School with CC W Backus supervising. Morning worship at 10 30 features organ chimes and choir anthem, sermon This Rebirth. Evening worship at 7 30. Junior and Senior High School classes run at specified times with different superintendents. Organ recital by Mrs T P Rice and Miss Loulee Rice closes the day.

First Presbyterian Church John Lloyd Evans

Pilgrim Holiness Church announces services and trip report

The Pilgrim Holiness Church under Pastor P Pridgen schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m and a Young Peoples Meeting at 6 59 p m Praise service at 7 90 p m preaching at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting. The Rev Pridgen will be present and provide a report on his trip to Palestine.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Co P. Pridgen Young Peoples’ Meeting Pridgen Palestine

Corner Congregation Service Schedule at Fields Church

James A Fields pastor leads services at Corner Congress and Washington. Sunday School at 9:30 a m. Preaching at 7:30 p m. Prayer meeting Web at 7:50 p m. Cottage Prayer meeting Friday at 7:30 p m.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Congress Washington James A. Fields

Christian Science Church Service and Reading Times

The Christian Science Church at 65144 South Court Street invites attendance for Sunday services at 10 45 a m and a Wednesday meeting at 7 30 p m Readings include Psalms 146 9 and Matthew 25 34 35 37 40 41 44 46 The Reading Room is open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from 2 to 4 p m.

Christian Science Church South Court Street

State and Carpenter Streets Holy Communion Sermon

Fifth Sunday after Easter services led by Rev. E. L. Pielow rector with Holy Communion and a sermon scheduled for 10 30 a m at State and Carpenter Streets.

State and Carpenter Streets E. L. Pielow

Church Service and Choir Evening at 16 15 Oclock

M EF Chatley minister Miss Joy Cutler chorister. Bible School at 9 15. F R Supt. special congregational meeting Sunday morning at 16 15. All members urged to attend. Major 8 M Johnson will preside. Christian Endeavor at 6 30. Choir performance at 7 30 under Miss Cutler. Full program in Sunday Messenger.

M. EF. Chatley

Church of Christ Bible Study and Worship Schedule

The Church of Christ meets at No 4 Simson Ave. for Bible study at 9 30 reviewing the book of Romans. At 7 39 p m worship and communion as taught in the New Testament.

Church of Christ Simson Ave

Charles V Weber Sunday School and Worship Schedule

Charles V Weber pastor announces Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. classes for all ages with Jack Sams as superintendent. Morning worship at 10:39 a.m. Junior meeting at 5:45 p.m. led by Mildred Calentine. Young people's meeting at 6:30 p.m. with a debate. Evening worship at 7:35 p.m.

Charles V. Weber Jack Sams Mildred Calentine

Sunday School and preaching times at local churches

Sunday School at Bolliday M. E Church is at 10 o'clock with preaching at 11. Burlingham Church holds Sunday School at 2 and preaching at 3 in the afternoon.

Lutheran Worship Service at Carpenter Street

In the Episcopal Church an afternoon worship service is held Sunday at 2 o'clock on State Street and Carpenter Street.

Lutheran Worsuip State Carpenter Stree Episcopal Church Sunda

Central Ave M E Church Sunday Schedule

Ira P. Day minister leads Sunday School at the usual hour with A 8 Pickering as superintendent. The Sunday School motto is Above the Record. Sermon follows. Senior League gathers at 6 30 p.m. for a good program.

Central Ave. M. E Ira P. Day Pickering

The Bible in National Life May Day Sunday Lesson

The article discusses the May 5 Sunday School lesson on The Bible in National Life, focusing on Josiah’s reform era around 630 BC, the discovery of the book of the law, and the enduring power of the Bible in national life. It highlights Hezekiah’s reforms, heathen influences, and the pivotal role of Hilkiah and Shaphan in Josiah’s covenant to follow the Lord, stressing timeless moral impact.

Kingdom of Judah Babylon Josiah Hezekiah Israel Manasseh Amon James I England Great Britain Hilkiah Moses Shaphan Jerusalem Benjamin God

Worship and Sermon at 7 30 P M

Prayer services Wednesday evening at 7 30 o clock with subject Solid Out. The notice invites participation in the worship and sermon following the prayer time.

Mt Bion Baptist Church Service Schedule and Choir

Mt Bion Baptist Church on Carpenter and Congress Streets lists Bible School at 9:30 a.m. with theme The Bible In National Life and 2 Chronicles chapters 34. Mrs Nellie Pettiford is organist, Angie Cooper superintendent, Gwendolyn Lynch pianist. Worship and sermon at 10:45 a.m. Exceeding Righteousness, BYP U at 6:30 p.m. Service A Way To Leadership Matthew 20 20 28. Mrs Blanch Russell president, Mary Louise Pettiford pianist. Evening worship at 7:45 p.m. The Final.

MT. Bion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress Streets B. KR. Smith Nellie Pettiford Angie Cooper Gwendolyn Lynch Matt Blanch Russell Mary Louise Pettiford

Church Sunday Schedule Highlights Communion and Sermon

W R Longstreet and organist lead 9 15 Bible School with Gentry and Goldsberry as superintendents at 10 30 May Communion with anthem O Mother Dear Jerusalem by Shirley. Reception at 6 30 Vesper Service with Dr Gamertsfelder and discussion What Does Christianity Do The High School Society of Christian Endeavor meets at the same hour 7 30 Evening Worship with Rev Prof H T Hous of the university faculty delivering the sermon.

W. R. Longstreet Bible School John R. Gentry T. E. Goldsberry Jerusalem Shirley Gamertsfelder Society of Christian Endeavor

Church Activities at ibe School and Epworth Services

Miss Irene Park directs Young People activities at ibe School with Dr W A Matheny teaching the student class and Prof 8 H Bing in charge of the men's wings. Morning worship at 9 15 am features The Church of the Wray Chair. Wesley choir provides special music. Evening worship at 7 30 pm covers Self Satisfied Conservatism. Epworth Teague and Vesper service at 6 30 pm. Mid week service at 7 30 pm to decide its future.

Ibe W A. Matheny H. Bing Berman Church of the Wray Wesley Choir

Sunday Sermon At Albany M. E. Church

J. W. Barnes pastors Albany M. E. Church as Sunday School opens at 9 18 a m led by Lash superintendent and a sermon follows at 10 15 a m by the pastor.

Albany M. BE J. W. Barnes Mr Lash

New Marshfield Circuit Methodist Protestants Gather

The New Marshfield Circuit Methodist Protestant reports Sunday School at 9 30 a m on Richland Avenue led by Herman Secoy as superintendent. Prayer service at 10 30 a m. Worship and sermon at 7 30 p m with special choir music. Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m led by H M Downard. Ladies All meeting set for Thursday afternoon and evening in the Aid room.

J. ¢. Cartright Richland Avenue A. m. Herman Secoy

Bates Church Sunday Schedule and Sermon Time

Bates Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Miss Villa Tippie as superintendent Preaching at 10 30 a m and address details are not provided in the readable text.

BATES Miss Villa Tippie

South Canaan Baptist Church Service and Sunday School

South Canaan Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 1 o'clock p m with William Marshall as superintendent, followed by a church service at 3 p m conducted by Rev Kimbrough, pastor.

South Canaan Baptist Kimbrough William Marshall

New Marshfield Church Sunday School Session

New Marshfield Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m with G N Sidders as superintendent The W M S meet at the parsonage Wednesday at 2 p m Mrs F J Hoodler is president a prayer service is planned Thursday at 7 30 p m led by Mrs W C Merritt

New Marshfield

Bible School and Worship Schedule for Howard Ely Warner

The Bible School opens at 10 a m with Ralph Ladd as superintendent Morning worship features Mrs Maud Vorkes on piano Miss Lucy Stanley to sing and a choir number The minister speaks on A Faith That Works Church session meets after service Board of Trustees gathers Thursday at 8 o clock

Howard Ely Warner Bible School Ralph Ladd Maud Vorkes Lucy Stanley Board of Trustees

Hebbardsville Church Services Schedule

Hebbardsville Mississippi church bulletin lists 1 30 p m Sunday School with Frank Davis as superintendent 2 30 p m sermon by pastor and 7 30 p m Epworth League led by Er vin Parker president follows.

Frank Davis Epworth League Ervin Parker

Sunday church services and Sunday School times

Guysville churches list preaching and Sunday School schedules for Canaanville New England Stewart and Guyville churches with superintendents J B Poston BP G Chapt Mrs Olivia Morrison and J Biddison noted among the leadership and service times including 9 a m 10 a m 2 39 p m and 7 30 p m services.

Canaanville J. B. Poston Guysville G. Chapt Gove. Intendent New England Oliva Morrison Stewart Church J. Biddison

Amesville Presby­terian notice on Sunday schedule

Amirew M Taylor minister announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Harry Henry as superintendent due to commencement at the M E Church there will be no evening service.

Harry Henry M. E

Minister Andrew Taylor Leads Sunday School Service

Andrew M. Taylor, minister, hosts 9:30 a.m. Sunday School with Oliver Lryson as superintendent. Address by the pastor pending his health status.

Andrew M. Taylor Oliver Lryson

Sunday School and Sermon at Pactory M Church

Church announces Sunday School at 10 o'clock with Carlos Cowen as superintendent and the motto A New Record. The minister will deliver the sermon at 10 45.

Ira P. Day Carlos Cowen

Lohse Dies in Middleport After Illness At 74

Theodore P Lohse 74 died of pneumonia at his son’s home 383 West State Athens Wednesday night after a yearlong illness. Born in Germany he came to the U S as a youth and lived 45 years in the country including 20 in Athens. He worked as a coal miner until two years ago and is survived by nine children including Herman Lohse and Mary Pfeiffer. Funeral at 383 West State Street Saturday at 1 with Rev M bk Chatley officiating. burial in West State Street Cemetery.

Theodore TP. Lohse Herman Lohee Middleport West State St Athens Mr. Lohse Germany United States Mary Necker Mary Pfeiffer Barberton Theodore Lohse Salem Celia Gabriel William Lohse Herman Lohse Jillian Davidson Alma Burke Ea Malone Carl Lohse Lohse Lutheran Church Order of Reimen West State Street M. Bk. Chatley Athens Christian Church

Lose Fat Fast With Kruschen Salts Warning

An early 1900s advertisement promises rapid fat loss and invigorated health by taking half a teaspoon of Kruschen Salts in hot water each morning. It claims detoxifies the system, tones organs, and improves skin and eyes, urging readers to buy a bottle from McKee Drug Company or any druggist with a satisfaction guarantee.

McKee Drug Company America

Athens State Hospital to hold commencement for five nurses

Five graduates from the Athens State Hospital Training School for Nurses will receive diplomas at a Tuesday night commencement at 7 30. Es ther Saylor of Athens Caroline Michael of Pomeroy Emma Tom of New Marshfield Ethel Levacy of Pratts Fork Audrey Chalfant of Glouster will participate with Dean T C McCracken of Ohio University delivering the address and Hal W V Griswold presenting diplomas. The program also includes Rev A Y Wilcox invocation and benediction tenor Fred Lee Tom soprano Helen Hook and accompanist Anna Florence Schellenger.

Athens Athens State Hospital Esther Saylor Caroline Michael Pomeroy Emma Tom New Marshfield Ethel Levacy Pratts Fork Audrey Chalfant Fannie Hogue Glouster T. C. McCracken College of Education Ohio University Hal W V. Griswold Department of Public Welfare Columbus A. Y. Wilcox Athens Presbyterian Church Fred Lee Tom Helen Hook Anna Florence Schellenger

Love Is God and God Is Love, Supreme Life Theme

Weekly church editorial extols love as the holiest force and God’s essence. It quotes scripture on love’s divine nature, argues that all love reflects God, and suggests the highest life is the loving life surpassing riches, power, and pleasure in its satisfaction.

WM. E. Gilroy Henry Drummond John

Federal Positions Open in Civil Service Examinations

Announcement notes federal positions open through Civil Service Commission examinations and received by the Athens Post Office. Listings include teachers at various school levels, assistant architect, associate commercial agent, junior engineer, and a mail bag repairer. States except MD VA VT DE and DC have fewer appointments than their apportioned share.

Civil Service Commission Athens Post Office Maryland Virginia Vermont Delaware District of Columbia Washington, D

Castoria Comforts Babies For Daily Ailments

A classic advertising note extols Castoria trusted in five million homes. It stresses relief for colic, constipation, and diarrhea with a safe vegetable remedy for infants. Doctors’ advice favors Castoria for babies, with druggists always stocking it and mothers relying on its nightly availability.

Music on Psalms At Athens Church

Special program of Psalms settings will be sung at the Christian Church Sunday night under Miss Joy Cutler. Rev. M. E. Chatley will introduce soloists and explain the psalms. Mrs. S. E. Pedigo will read each psalm fore it is sung, with Gounod’s Send Out Thy Light concluding the program followed by five solos by Helen Hook Frances Saunders Gladys Jones Frances Saunders and Howard Bobo. Mrs. William Austin will play the organ prelude.

Gounod Helen Hook Miss Frances Saunders Gladys Jones Howard Bobo William Austin

Civil Service Examination Notice in Athens

Announcement cites J. L. C. Kelley as secretary of the United States Civil Service Board of Examiners in the Post Office in Athens. Full information is obtainable from Kelley.

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