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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1930

Page

11

Mothers Day programs planned at churches

May 9 news item lists special Mother’s Day programs at three churches. The Methodist and Church of God host services with children, Bible class mothers in charge, and titles like A Crown for Mothers. The S D A, Independent Holiness Church and others also feature vocal and instrumental items. public invited.

Auncey Church of Methodist Church of Tve S. D. A. Church Independent Holiness Church Mothers of the Bible Class Church of God Ella Cunningham

Millfield M. E. Church to Observe Mother's Day Program

May 9 report that Millfield M. E. Church will observe Mother's Day Sunday morning with a readings and songs program led by Sunday School superintendent Eben Gillespie. No preaching service will be held.

Chauncey Millfield M. E Eben Gillespie

Religious and Sunday Schedule Fragments

The notice lists church activities across Duruch Aimel, Pauls Episcopal, Matthews Lutheran, and United Brethren. Services include Holy Communion, prayer and sermon, evening prayers, Sunday school, worship times, and Mother’s Day events with dates and midweek Bible studies.

Church Schedule for Sunday Services and Activities

Pastor al School 9 30 Preaching 10 30 Lev Senior iprise Sunday School Class 10 Christian Endeavor 7 Preach isonville Sunday School 9 30 Class bottles 1 10 30 Christian Endeavor 7 30.

Locke Preachin Christian Endeavor Preachisonville

Laurelville Charge Sunday School and Worship Schedule

Laurleville Charge announces Sunday School at 9 30 with Mothers Day sermon. Epworth League and class. Orchestra concert led by Mr Kirser. Perry Sunday School at 3 30 with Mrs pling as superintendent. Ian Chapel Sunday School 9 30 with supervisor. Evening preaching at 7 45.

Erst Methodist Episcopal J. BR. Fields Epworth League Kirser Laurelville B. Floyd Bostick Pastorunday Dan Graham Perry Pling Ian Chapel Ger

Haydenville Church Weekly Schedule Notes

E B Dean pastor leads services at 9 30 with junior league at 7 00 and prayer meeting at 7 30 Thursday church meeting 7 30 and Saturday evening prayer at Mrs Okey Smith home

Haydenville Church E. B. Dean Schooll Neening Mdent William Veils Okey Smith

Sunday Church Services and Meetings Summary

A historical church page lists activities across multiple denominations. Methodist Episcopal notes Sunday School, Epworth League, and evening midweek services with themes on comfort and true motherhood. Church of Christ highlights Mother's Day Bible School and a congregational meeting for officer elections. First Baptist records pastor Kreager leading morning worship and a Moody series closing with a evening service.

Church OF Christ Mother's Day Bible School C. E Mother's Bible Estley

Mother’s Day Observances At Local Churches

West State and Congress Streets mark the sites for Mother’s Day services. Joy Cutler directs music with M Chatley overseeing the program. Dr. A Wilcox gives the morning sermon at the Presbyterian Church, while Ohio University students present the evening play Sacrifice, promising an enjoyable hour of thoughtful messages and performances.

West State Congress Streets Chatley Joy Cutler William Ruston Choo Morntvice A. ¥. Wilcox Chanley F. R. Richey Ohio University Wilcox Terian Church Christian Endeavor

Forest Run M. E. Church Weekly Programs

Glenn L Tennell ministers at Forest Run M E Church announces Sunday morning service at 11 o'clock with meditation by Mrs Benjamin Neutzling and a theme My Task. Evening service planned with Lustful? wording. Queen Esthers meet Sunday evening at the church. Wednesday ladies and study class scheduled with choir practice. Church School at 9:15 a.m. Worship service at 7 p.m.

Glenn L. Tennell Fa. m. Church School Benjamin Neutzling Willicmine C. A. Schaefer Forest Run M. E. Church P. m. Church School P. m. Service of Worship

First Methodist Episcopal Church Mother’s Day Services

A fragment notes Herman A. Sayre pastor at First Methodist Episcopal with church school at 9 30 led by B F Allen as general superintendent for all ages. It mentions a morning service with a Mother’s Day theme and baptismal rites and a sermon on “A Great Mother” under leadership of Hickman with the lesson story referenced.

First Methodist Episcopal Herman A. Sayre B. F. Allen Hickman

Candle light service led by youth groups at 7 30

Mrs. Donald Betts hosts a candle light service with the junior orchestra choir and Epworth League. The program includes special musical numbers and a candle light processional at 7 30 Wednesday evening. Sunday school at 9 a preaching at 10 30 a m and Young People's meeting at 8 0 p Praise service at 7 0 p and preaching at 7 30 p.

Donald Betts Epworth League

Mother Service and Honors at First Presbyterian

The First Presbyterian Church announces a special Mother’s Day service with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and a 10 30 worship. Mothers will be honored with a gift basket, and an evening service at 6 p m includes a choir anthem and a sermon titled Memories of Mother.

First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans A. Snackenberg

McArthur M E Church Service Schedule

Rev W W Welser pastor leads Sunday School 9 30 a m John H Howell superintendent Morning Worship 10 30 Mother’s Day program Evening Worship 7 30 p m Rev Pasion preaches baccalaureate sermon for high school subject Wilt Thou Have Me Do Mid week worship Wednesday 7 30 p m

McArthur M. E W. W. Welser John H. Howell Ilson Pasion

McArthur Presbyterian Schedule Includes Sermon at 8 p.m

Reverend Albert J. Wilson leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m and a Baccalaureate Sermon in the M Church at 8 p m with the subject Lord's Influence.

Hamden Presbyterian Sunday Service And Sunday School Info

Rev Albert J meee leads Hamden Presbyterian for Sunday School at 9 and a Mother's Day service scheduled for morning hours. Details unclear due to OCR errors but indicates regular worship and special observance.

Hamden Presbyterian Albert J. Meee Pacer

Salvation Army Open Air Schedule Summary

Community notices outline Salvation Army events with open air meetings at 7 and 7 30 p m on Saturdays and Sundays. Sunday services include Sunday school at 3 30 p m and Young People gatherings at 6 p m. Thursday activities include Home League at 6 p m and the week features a prayer meeting led by Mrs Captein.

Salvation Army B. A Young Soppies Captein Tonkie Young Peoje

Sunday Services and Schedule at Local Church

Sunday School at 2 p m with E C Kenney as superintendent. Evening worship at 3 p m with sermon at 10 15. Tuesday and Friday Prayer and Praise at 7 59. G Pierce directs Sunday School at usual hour. Junior and Senior activities listed with 7 30 evening worship. Wednesday prayer at 7 30 led by pastor.

E. C. Kenney G. Pierce Orclock Selock

Mt Zion Baptist Sermon Marking Mother's Day Program

Mount Zion Baptist on Carpenter and Congress streets announces services with Pastor B R Smith and organist Nellie Pettiford. Bible School at 9 30 a.m. topic Jesus Ae claimed as King Matthew 2 1 11. Mother s Day observed with sermon and special music. Youth program at 7 30 p.m. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30.

MT. Zion Baptist Carpenter Congress Streets B. R. Smith Nellie Pettiford Jesus Ae Angie Cooper Gwendolyn Lynch

Church of Christ meets at Stimson Avenue location

The Church of Christ gathers at No 4 Stimson Avenue one block south of No 67 Morris Avenue. A 9 30 AM Bible study offers scriptural answers to questions. At 10 30 AM worship includes communion as directed by the apostles.

Church OF Christ Stimson Avenue Morris Avenue

Christian Science Service Notice at 15 South Congress

Service at 10:00 AM with Golden Text from 1 Timothy 3 16 17 and Responsive Reading from Luke 15 11 14 11 20 24. Sunday School at 9 30 AM and prayer meeting at 7 PM in the choir room plus Saturday 2 PM session.

Christian Science South Congress Street Lf & Sai

Easter Services Across Local Churches

The Church of the Good Shepherd and First Free Methodist Church schedule Easter morning services. Rev O L Fowler preaches at both churches with morning prayers, a communion service around 11:15, and evening song and praise. Week activities include Thursday prayer, Friday and Saturday night preaching by Rev Fowler.

First Free Methodist Church Campbell and Stimson Peel Enon O. L. Fowler P. ‘Ghiaren O. Fowler

Chauncey High to Host First Exhibition and Musikale

Chauncey Dover High School will stage a Monday evening musicale and exhibition in the auditorium featuring Domestic Science under Mrs Morris, manual training and shorthand led by Earl Miller, English by Mrs Ella R Miller, history by Miss Ruth Fiske, bookkeeping by Mr Dickason, and physics by Superintendent Walburn. A short typing drill and shorthand drill will be performed. A trophy case by freshman Joe Guerra highlights the event.

Morris Earl Miller Ella R. Miller Ruth Fiske Dickason Walburn Joe Guerra Chauncey High School

Church of God Service Schedule and Sermons

The Church of God on Mocking Street announces Bible School at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. The Last Thoughts by Rev. Charles V. Weber. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Who is Your Savior by the minister and a praise service. Young People meet at 6:30 p.m.

Church OF God Mocking Charles V. Weber B. F. Allen Gen Bible School Weber

First Methodist Episcopal Church Service Schedule

Charles M. Coulter and Annie K. Krussell lead services at nine a m Bible School with Dr W A Matheny teaching the student class. Morning sermon by Coulter on Woman’s contribution to Christianity. Evening service at 7:30 on The Tyranny of Type. Activities include Student Council, Epworth League, and Vesper discussions.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Charles M. Coulter Annie K. Krussell A. m. Bible School Krussell W. A. Matheny Ulter Oaks Thelma Thomas Helen McClaffin C. C. Robinson Donald Dowd Epworth League Robert Wagner Arian Oe Caroline Gerlach Coulter

Methodist Protestant Church Service Schedule

Pastor J A Cartwright leads morning Sunday School at 9 with supervision by Hermanne and Hoth. Evening service at 7 30 with weeknight meetings. Villa Tippie and Sid ders serve as Sunday School and mission staff.

Methodist Frotestant J. AL. Cartwright Biehmed Avenue

Athens Lertorarian Church News and Events

Hankey will lead Bible School sessions and teach a series of lessons. Charley of the First Christian church and Rev. Wilcox will exchange pulpits with a Mother's Day sermon in each. 100 Home Hour features Miss Georgia Reynolds and Miss Peters Poston leads a vesper topic on David Livingston. Evening worship includes a sermon by Rev.

Athens Hankey Yene i Bible Aenoo University Rene V. Charley First Christian Church Wilcox Georgia Reyneds Eters Poston David Livingston

Pilgrim Holiness Church Sunday Schedule Published

Sommer mes Aeld and Congione James A Field announce Sunday School at 9.3, preaching at 10, and an evening service at 7:30. Prayer meetings Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Plus a People’s Fasting at 6:30 and a 6e 4 m reading.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Sommer Mes Aeld Congione James A. Field

Bead Road Ely Warner Church Plans Mother's Day Service

The Bead Road Ely Warner Minister's School will meet at 10 o clock with Mills as superintendent Miss Madge Dixoning and Miss Elizebeth Riley as pianists worship at 11 o clock Mrs Maud PWorkes as pianist director Special Mother's Day service Miss Inez Stanley to sing Sermon by the minister on Woman's Place in Baconae for the baccalaureate at Albany with co operation of the church evening services omitted

Ely Warner Ole School Madge Dixonning Elizebeth Riley Maud Pvorkes Inezstanley Tee Berman

Albany Churches Chart Lesson of Loyalty

The Methodist Episcopal Co. F. berts pastor announces sermon on the Lesson of Loyalty. Imgiemundey School meets 9 30 with Mrs Man ting Galloway as superintendent. Albany services start 10 30 with Sunday School at 1 30. Floyd Tousht and F H Lasch lead Sunday School. Evening service canceled for Ih school baccalaureate. Jeppite Epworth 7 00. Prayer meeting Wednesday.

Albany Churches Methodist Episcopal Co F. Berts Imgiemundey Manting Galloway Town House Floyd Tousht Albany F. H Lasch Lebbardsville Epworth Jeppite

Exhibition gathers crowds with planned matches and games

An exhibition event has been planned for several months and promises to be interesting and entertaining. A small admission fee will be charged for entry.

Mary Jane Donnohue 84 Dies at Chauncey County Home

Mrs. Mary Jane Donnohue aged 84 died Thursday evening at the Chauncey County Home after an illness. The former Jacksonville resident had been an inmate since last November and her body was sent to Stouts Mortuary.

Chauncey Mary Jane Donnohue Stouts Mortuary

Ohio visitors travel between Greenville and Chauncey

Mrs John Karr and daughter Constance of Greenville are in Chauncey to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Lend. Mrs Virgine Porter was the guest Tuesday of Mrs John Shaffer The Plains. Mrs John Shaffer was an Athens visitor on Wednesday.

John Karr Constance Greenville Ohio Chauncey Frank Lends Virgine Porter John Shaffer the Plains Athens

Amesville Presbyterians Prepare for Baccalaureate Sermons

Andrew M. Taylor, minister, leads Sunday School at Amesville Presbyterian with morning worship at 10 30. Baccalaureate sermons for Amesville High School graduates to be preached Sunday evening at 7 30 in the Presbyterian Church. Choir directed by Miss Effie Glasier will perform. New England Presbyterian plans 9 30 Sunday School with Oliver Bryson superintendent, and no evening service due to the school event.

Amesville Presbyterian Andrew M. Taylor Gibson Esther Wilson Ames-Bern Presbyterian Church Effie Glasier NEW England Presbyterian Sunday School Oliver Bryson Amesville High School New England

Clarks Chapel M E Preaches as Sunday School Session

Ira P Day director presides over Sunday School at 19 o'clock with Mrs Nellie Phillips. Pastor leads 11 o'clock preaching service at Clarks Chapel M E.

Clarks Chapel Ira P. Day Nellie Phillips

Mother's Day Programs At Local Churches

The Churches of Christ at Greens Run Taylor Ridge and Trimble offer Mother's Day programs with 9 to 9 30 am study periods and special songs. Each mother receives a flower. visitors from Bishopville expected. no evening service.

Churches OF Christ G. B. Courtney Trimble Greens Run Taylor Ridge Sitt Hog Aylor Ridge Prgerem

Chauncey Church Sunday Services and Mother's Day Program

The Sunday School opens at 9 30 with Mr Cline as superintendent Immediately after the Sunday School a Mother's Day program follows Regular service occurs at 7 30 in the evening.

Chauncey Church Karl Cowan Cline

Plains Church Opens Sunday School and Service

The Plains Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 with J C McCullough as superintendent Followed by the regular church service Epworth League and class meeting in the evening Baptizing at 2 30 Sunday afternoon.

the Plains Church Earl Cowan Ator J. C. McCullough Epworth League

Pearce to Speak at Pomeroy Church of Christ Sunday

Pomeroy Church of Christ will host Evangelist Charles A. Pearce for Sunday morning services May 11. Pearce previously led February meetings here and represented the Ohio Christian Missionary Society at the county convention in Tuppers Plains last September. The church has hired T. B. Waters & Son of Parkersburg to finish the building, with about six skilled workers aiming for completion by July 1, though delays push dedication from June to an uncertain date.

Pomeroy

Funeral attendees travel from afar for Mrs James Clifford

May 9 funeral service drew relatives from Corning Lancaster New Lexington Columbus and nearby towns. Attendees included Joe Selmer P H Clifford Martin Barnett Margaret Clifford John Seimer G P Clifford John Sullivan Lena Giles Cora Clifford Albert Justice Joy Newton and many others.

Albert Justice John Seimer Joy Newton Frank Karnes M. J. Clifford Jack Furgerson Harry Clifford Pat Clifford William Clifford Columbus

Apple prospects lift Rutland after late freezes

May 9 in Rutland summer reports say freezes were severe but not as disastrous as feared. New blooms on high ground including Rome Beauties offer hope for a small apple crop if trees survive the June drop. Austin Eblin may yield 2000 bushels. the Wrights and Carsons also report partial prospects.

Rutland Rome Austin Eblin Wrights Carsons

Local Men to Attend K of C State Convention Akron Visit

Edward J. Shannon and Michael Collins lead Athens Council Knights of Columbus delegates to the three day state convention in Akron. A highlight is a tour of the Goodyear Zeppelin air ship dock with airship visits planned Sunday and the opening of the Knights of Columbus Auditorium in the evening.

Edward J. Shannon Athens Council Knights of Columbus Michael Collins Akron Goodyear-Zeppelin United States Navy Goodyear Rubber Company

Dr Gabriel Dies at Home in Pareons Kansas

Dr George W Gabriel 89 died at his Pareons Kansas home where he had lived for years He was a pioneer physician city leader mayor of Paraong six terms and Kansas legislator He was born in 1841 near New Marshfield Athena County and served in a Kansas regiment before practicing medicine in Kansas He was an uncle of Mrs John Ewing of Athens Ohio and visited often in Athens County.

George W. Gabriel Pareons Kansas Paraong New Marshfield Athena County Doctor Gabriel Columbus John Ewing Richland Avenue Athens Athens County

Wrecked Armour plant in St Joseph claims seven lives

Smoke filled hulk of a factory at Armour and Company in St Joseph lays in ruins after a blast tore through the six story smoke house. Seven workers died and nine more are believed buried in debris as steam engines and derricks struggled with the wreckage.

ST. Joseph U.R Armour and Company

Baughman Divorce Granted in Common Pleas Court

Winnie M. Baughman is granted a divorce from Virgil G. Baughman on grounds of adultery. Alimony is awarded to the plaintiff.

Common Pleas Court Winnie M. Baughman Virgil G. Baughman

A. F. Reeves Receives $14 Messenger Policy Payout

Farmer A. F. Reeves of near Jerseyville was injured while plowing when a root caused his plow to strike. His head was badly cut and the harness nearly choked him as he fell. His Messenger accident policy, cheap to buy, was promptly paid.

A. F. Reeves Jerseyville Reeves

General raid on dealers believed near Washington

Prohibition administrators consider a nationwide drive to seize liquor making paraphernalia after a Supreme Court ruling gave power to confiscate bootlegging equipment. Treasury guidance will target manufacturers of equipment, chain stores, and malt and hops dealers with a list of items to be seized.

Washington U.R Prohibition United States Supreme Court Treasury Supreme Court

Spectacular three alarm fire devastates Sheriff Street Market

Old Market in Cleveland suffered near destruction as a three alarm fire of undetermined origin swept the Sheriff Street Market early today. Loss estimated at 175000 dollars.

Old Market Cleveland U.pi Sheriff Street

McCormick Seeks Senate Campaign Hearing on Spending

Representative Ruth Hanna McCormick asks the Senate Campaign Investigating Committee for a full airing of charges by Democratic opponents that she spent 1,000,000 dollars in her prenomination campaign. The Illinois Republican nominee aims to defend her funding and tactics amid scrutiny.

Washington U.P Ruth Hanna McCormick Ilinois Senate Campaign

Remains Head of Women Voters After Convention

Miss Belle Sherwin of Cleveland arrived in Louisville for the National League of Women Voters convention and announced she would not seek re election as president. No other member entered the field, so she will remain in office for the next two years.

Belle Sherwin Cleveland Louisville National League of Women Voters

Radio Schedule Fragments From WLW Amid Mixed Listings

A scrambled radio listing shows WLW Valpar confusion with times and programs. Mentions Dad Kerner CA Morning Music Cooking Talk and various segments including orchestral performances and a Pacific Symphony appearance.

Athens County field meet and oratorical contest held today

Fourteen high schools in Athens County compete in the tenth annual field meet and oratorical contest. The field events are directed by Prof. O Bird of Ohio University. Orations vocal solos and humorous productions are staged at the Athens City High School Auditorium with judges from local schools and Ohio University. Tonight winners of last Friday’s events are announced and two trophy cups awarded for the combined meet.

Athens County Athens County High School Ohio University Stadium O. ©. Bird Department of Physical Education Ohio University Athens City High School H. EB. Zuber Nelsonville A. FF Hixson Athens N. Mackinnon de Forest Ingerham Mies Helen Hedden

Outlaws and Philippine Constabulary Clash in Mindanao

In Mindanao's Kawagan District a Moro outlaw force ambushed a Philippine Constabulary detachment as they marched through a native village. Up to 59 people were believed killed and Captain James Grinsted was wounded. A 400 officer unit was dispatched to the battle site. Moros have recently bought sulphur at Cebu to make powder.

Manila P. I U.R Philippine Constabulary Kawagan Mindanao James Grinsted Constabulary Cebu

Troy Grange To Give Mother's Day Program

COOLVILLE May 9 A Mother's Day program will be given in connection with the meeting of Troy Grange here Saturday afternoon at 1 30 o'clock at the Grange Hall on Rock Street. Every member is expected to contribute to the program. A large attendance is anticipated.

Coolville Troy Grange Grange Hall Rock Street Grange

Delts Win Goldsberry Trophy At Ohio University

Delta Tau Delta claimed the Goldsberry Trophy by a three point margin in the annual Ohio University fraternity song contest. Phi Kappa Tau took second as six fraternities competed before a large audience at Lindley Hall. Judges included C Bukeyy, Ralph Parks, and H C Bobo.

Delta Tau Delta Blaine RK Ohio University Fraternity Court Street Ohio University Donald Dowd Charlies A. Bukeyy Parkersburg Ralph Parks Nebsonville H. C. Bobo Athens

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