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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1950

Page

6

Steps Unto Heaven Sermon at Evening Service

Bible study at 9 45 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m with guest minister Fred Dennis on the topic Steps Unto Heaven. Evening service set for 8 p m.

Fred Dennis

State Highway Tree Planting Underway on Route 33

Garden clubs with city and state workers have started the Johnny Appleseed Highway beautification along a 250 mile stretch from the Ohio River to Lake Erie. Pine and maple plantings near Athens honor memorials and contributors. further gifts and plantings are planned each spring and fall under Star Windsor.

Star Windsor Route 33 Athens Garden Clubs Johnny Appleseed Thomas Wolfe Emmett Gilkey Dewey Hunter George Starcher Hazel Roach Darrel Tom T. R. Biddle Ohio River Lake Erie City Kiwanis Club Izaak Walton League Hobson Study Circle Delphian Club Lydia Lash

SAR Chapter Hears Talks In Athens Meeting

Col William H Speidel head of ROTC at Ohio University spoke to Ewings Chapter Sons of the American Revolution at Raymond A Lee home. Prof J B Heidler recalled the Dayton convention where Athens High School senior Joe Steiff won the oratorical contest.

William H. Speidel ROTC Ohio University Ewings Sons of the American Revolution Raymond A. Lee J. B. Heidler Ohio Organization of the Sar Dayton Joe Steiff Athens

Athens area church services and club activities today

The Church of the Good Shepherd hosts Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and 10 10 a m with confirmations, sermons and choir rehearsals. The Church of the Nazarene lists multiple services, youth programs, and meetings including Sunday school at 9 30 a m and an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. Church activities also include the Canterbury Club gathering at the rectory and various youth and fellowship events led by Drell H Goff, minister.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Henry W. Hobson Canterbury Club Christopher Lane Elmwood Drive Church OF the Nazarene Drell H. Goff

Athens Church of God Sunday Schedule and Guest Speaker

The Athens Church of God lists Sunday school at 9 30 am and evangelistic services at 10 45 am. Evening Revelation lectures run daily at 7 30 pm with guest speaker Reverend E A Kline. Pastor is Reverend A R Ervin.

Athens

Sunday Services And Youth Fellowship Schedule

Rates Preaching at 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m Clarks Chapel Sunday school 10 30 a m Preaching 11 30 a m Rich Land Avenue Sunday school 9 30 a m Preaching 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m YF 6 30 p m Wednesday Prayer meeting 7 30 p m

Clarks Chapel Richland Avenue

Reorganized Church Services and Meetings Planned

The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints lists church activities in The Plains and Nelsonville. Services include 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. worship with Elder George Howdyshell as guest speaker and 7:30 p.m. evening worship. Wednesday prayer at 8 p.m. with Pastor D W Cummings. Zion's League meets Friday at 7:30 p.m. with Pastor D O Norris.

THE Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints the Plains — Church George Howdyshell Lancaster D. W. Cummings Nelsonville Zion's League D. O. Norris

Albany and area church schedule details

Albany Methodist charge and nearby churches list Sunday services and Sunday schools with times. Pearl Chapel Snowville and Temple noted with worship and classes. Prayer meeting Thursday at Snowville at 8 pm led by pastor W. H. Marshall.

Albany Methodist Albany Bingham Temple Pearl Chapel Snowville W. H. Marshall

Strouds Run Wesleyan Methodist Mission Schedule

Sunday school at 2 p.m. worship service at 3 p.m. Sunday. Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m. Church events announced for local readers with a focus on worship and community gathering times.

Strouds Run Wesleyan Methodist Mission Sunday School

Bishop Hobson Set to Visit Athens for Confirmation

The Rt. Rev. Henry Wise Hobson, bishop of Southern Ohio, will preach and administer confirmation at 9 a m Sunday at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Athens. He announced in Cincinnati that the diocese college building fund has passed its goal with over 1 095 million raised in the past year, aiding the new Church of the Good Shepherd on University Terrace. The visit coincides with the diocese diamond jubilee convention as Oxford and Ohio State University building programs share in the push. Construction on the Athens church is hoped to begin the early summer.

Henry Wise Hobson Southern Ohio Athens Church of the Good Shepherd Cincinnati University Terrace Hobson Oxford Ohio Ohio State University

Rites Held for Knoll Dupler Infant Son

Funeral services were held Friday morning at Jagers funeral home for David Lee Dupler two day old son of Mr and Mrs Knoll Dupler born in Sheltering Arms Hospital where he died Wednesday noon The Rev Harold F Kellogg conducted the services.

Jagers Funeral Home Harold F. Kellogg David Lee Dupler Knoll Dupler Norma Jean Dry Sheltering Arms Hospital

Three Athens Women to Attend Gallia Demonstration Meeting

Three Athens County women will attend the District Home Demonstration Council meeting Sunday at Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis. Attendees are Mrs Harold Brown Ames Route 1, Mrs Edward Sheridan Amesville, and Mrs H G Henry of Amesville.

Athens County District Home Demonstration Council Grace Methodist Gallipolis Florence McBride County Home Harold Brown Athens Edward Sheridan Amesville H. G. Henry

Parked Car Damaged When Hit by Truck

A parked car owned by Jesse Wendell Carsey of Athens Route 2 sustained minor damage Friday when hit by a truck driven by Vernace Vader of Farming ton Mich. Police said Carsey’s vehicle was eastbound on Carpenter St when struck as the truck turned east from Court St. A separate notice states Earl N. Koch of 196 E State St was fined $5 and costs by Mayor W. P. Mickle after a trespassing complaint on Athens State Hospital grounds.

Jesse Wendell Carsey Athens Route 2 Vernace Vader Farmington, Mich Carsey Carpenter St Carpenter Court St W. H. Hawkins Athens State Hospital Earl N. Koch State St W. P. Mickle

Driver Fined After Guilty Plea On Unsafe Operation

Marvin Fields aged 20 of 23 Avon Place pleaded guilty to unsafe operation and was fined $5 plus costs by Mayor W P Mickle on Thursday.

Marvin Fields Avon Place W. P. Mickle

Wesleyan Methodist Church Service Schedule

The First Wesleyan Methodist announces Sunday school at 10 30 a m morning worship at 11 15 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m. Tuesday WYPS meets at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m Reverend E C Kenney is the pastor.

FIRST Wesleyan Methodist E. C. Kenney

Athens Pilgrim Holiness services and guest speaker

The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m YPS at 7 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with guest speaker the Rev E E Leadingham Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m led by pastor the Rev H R Cartwright

Athens Pilgrim Holiness E. E. Leadingham H. R. Cartwright

Sunday and weekday church services listed in notice

Salem Sunday school at 9 30 Mother’s Day program at 10 30 Carbondale Sunday school 9 30 Thursday prayer service 7 30 Connett Sunday school 9 30 YF 6 45 preaching 7 30 Rev Den nison LeMaster Mineral Sunday school 9 30 YF 6 45 Mother’s Day program 7 30 Rev Phyllis LeMaster Whites Chapel Wesleyan Sunday school 9 30 Prayer and praise 10 30 WYPS 7 00 Preaching 7 30 Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30 Rev Roy E Deeter pastor

Salem Carbondale Connett Dennison LeMaster Mineral Phyllis LeMaster Whites Chapel Wesleyan Roy E. Deeter

Weekend Services Led by Rev Roy E Deeter Pastor

Saturday preaching at 7 30 p m Sunday school at 9 a m preaching at 10 a m The Rev Roy E Deeter serves as pastor of the church.

Evening church activities listed for the week

A public address notes Bible study at 7 30 p m Tuesday and a service meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday with both sessions scheduled for the week.

Family and church services schedule recap

The notice lists a series of services and activities including a 10 a.m. family service in the church sanctuary for parents teachers and children in first grade or above. Nursery and kindergarten meet in Regular Church school classes. Memorial Auditorium hosts an 11 a.m. service. Junior high fellowship at 6:30 p.m. high school group at 7 p.m. Westminster Foundation supper for mothers at 5 p.m. Vespers and Communion at 10:45 a.m. topics include Mortals and Immortals with Romans 8:5 as Golden Text. Wednesday service at 7:30 p.m.

Memorial A.m. Jr. Hi Westminster Foundation

Central Avenue Methodist Worship Schedule and Activities

The Central Avenue Methodist church lists worship at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with evening service. MYF at 6 p m Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7 30 p m Thursday choir practice at 7 p m WSCS at 6 p m and family night potluck led by Pastor William McGarity.

Central Avenue Methodist Sunday School William McGarity

Mothers Day Activities At Local Church

Morning worship at 10 45 led by the Rev Frank Cleveland with the church organist. Mothers Day tea at 4 30 chaired by Mrs Gertrude Strickland followed by evening services and a Mothers Day program at 7 30.

Frank Cleveland Gertrude Strickland

Alexander Presbyterian Church Schedule and Choir Rehearsal

The church hosts a Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with the theme The Heart of the Home. Friday features a choir rehearsal led by James L Hyde.

Alexander Presbyterian Church James L. Hyde

Albany Bible Services and Schedule

Albany Baptist circuit morning worship at 9 30 Bible school 10 30 Albany Bible school 9 30 morning worship 10 30 YPM 6 30 Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30 South Canaan Bible school 9 45 YPM 7 Evening worship 8 Friday prayer meeting 8 Rev John I Snedden

Albany Baptist Circuit Carpenter Albany—Bible School South Canaan—Bible School John I. Snedden

Coolville Methodist Charge Services and Sunday Schedule

Worship and church school times listed for Coolville and nearby parishes. Rev. O C Lockwood serves as pastor with morning and evening services and youth fellowship. Church school times vary by location including 9 45 am in Coolville and 10 am at Little Hocking.

Hockingport Coolville Little Hocking O. C. Lockwood

Grahams Chapel Sunday Services Schedule

The Rev. Charles Hill serves as pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m YPM worship at 7 30 p m and late service at 8 p m in Grahams Chapel activities announced for worshipers.

Grahams Chapel Charles Hill

Kilvert Church Of God Service Times

Kilvert Church of God schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m YPM at 7 p m evening worship at 7 30 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.

Kilvert Church OF God

Sunday School and Service Schedule with Guest Speaker

Sunday school at 9 a.m. and preaching service at 10 a.m. J R Gentry is listed as the guest speaker for the event.

J. R. Gentry

Athens Free Methodist Services Schedule

The church offers morning and evening services with 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. times. The Rev. L. A. Robinson serves as pastor.

Athens

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