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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1958
Page
10
A Mother’s Day essay extols good mothers and warns against neglecting home life. It contrasts virtuous motherhood with immoral behavior, cites biblical examples, and praises service to family and community while urging gratitude and reflection.
A collection of biblical passages urging faithful imitation, sanctification, guidance, and divine preservation. Includes verses from John Thessalonians Isaiah Galatians Samuel, emphasizing walking in truth and being God’s people.
When Father Leo Walsh died at 69 in his 40th year as a Roman Catholic priest, he was remembered for sending 49 young men to the priesthood. Five became monsignors and nearly 150 clergymen attended his solemn pontifical funeral mass.
The 63 year old Rev Curtis T Todd rose from steamboat steward on the Ohio River to become a Baptist minister after experimenting with a variety of jobs including an elevator operator and coal mine worker.
In Provo Utah Father Colman Colty of St Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish asks parishioners to gather trading stamps to fund a parish school bus worth 3,600,000 stamps. He arranged with a stamp company to supply the vehicle upon completion of the collection.
Several local congregations announce their weekly timetable. Graham's Chapel Bible Christian lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m prayer at 10 30 a m evangelistic service at 8 p m led by Rev Leslie Buck. South Canaan Baptist offers 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m service and 8 p m evening worship, with mid week Wednesday 8 p m. Federal Valley lists Sunday school 9 a m preaching 10 a m and 7 39 p m, plus Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting led by Rev Hiram Mingus. Kilvert Church of God posts 9 30 a m Sunday school 7 p m YPM meeting and 8 p m preaching by Rev L A Robinson with Thursday 7 30 p m prayer led by Mrs L M Kim. Se Seventh Day Adventist notes Sabbath school 9 30 a m worship 11 a m and 3 p m Young People with Robert G Collar as pastor. Services are on Saturday.
A long list of area churches details times for worship and activities. St Pauls Catholic sets masses and confessions. Central Ave Methodist, Christ Lutheran and various circuits list services, Sunday school, choir practice, youth activities, and midweek prayers. Several churches note Mother's Day programs and special events.
Local moving and service listings include Huffman Transportation, Jimmy s Restaurant, LeMoyne s Floor and Wall Covering, Glouster Wallpapers, Mathews Goodyear, Ray Riggs Inc Lincoln Mercury, English Ford Athens, and C L H W Tom Distributors. Advertised phone numbers and business names anchor this snapshot of Athens area commerce.
The notice lists a Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m evening worship at 7 30 p m boy scouts monday 7 p m missionary society tuesday 7 30 p m with Mrs John Gilham wednesday prayer and praise 7 30 p m choir 8 p m thursday prayer and fast 12 noon missionary unit of American Cancer Society 7 p m with Mrs O E Cross Hour of Intercession saturday 6 30 p m Rev Ira L Shanafelt
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