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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1926

Page

5

First Methodist Episcopal Church Announces Winter Schedule

Edwin and Merrell serve as pastors with Ralph Arks as choir director and Miss Velma Young as organist. Junior church at 9:00, Sunday school at 9:60, morning worship at 10:30 with a sermon by the pastor. Intermediate Upworth League at 6:20 led by Miss Ann Evans. Opening services at 7:90 with an address by W. W. Davis missionary to China. Thursday evening features prayer and a Life and Letters of St Paul discussion at 7:30.

First Methodist Episcopal Edwin & Merrell Ralph ‘Arks Velma Young Upworth League Ann Evans W. W. Davis China St. Paul

New or Visitors Find Athens Messenger On Sale

Ohio readers will find the Athens Messenger available at S. E. Corner 42nd Street and 6th Avenue S. E. Corner 47th Street and Broadway 42nd Street opposite Grand Central Depot N. E. Corner 32nd Street and 6th Avenue at The Schultz News Agency.

Ohio Athens Messenger S. E. Cor 42Nd Street 6Th Ave 47Th Street Broadway 42Nd St Grand Central Depot N. E. Cor 32Nd Street Schultz News Agency

Country Club Calendar Card Party Leads Local Social Evening

The country club hosted a calendar card party last evening with ten tables in play. Committee in charge included Mr. and Mrs. John H. Preston, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Harris, and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Fulton. High score trophies went to Mrs. Richard McKinstry and Mr. C. W. Gross, with second high to Mrs. J. D. Haskins and Prof. R. L. Morton.

John H. Preston C. H. Harris Oscar Fulton Richard McKinstry C. W. Gross J. D. Haskins R. L. Morton

Norris Jennings Marriage Revealed in Columbus Groom Barber

Mr and Mrs Carl E Norris of 36 Fast Carpenter street announce the marriage of their daughter Lena Catherine to George J Jennings of Glouster. The couple will reside in Columbus where Mr Jennings is engaged in the barber business.

Carl E. Norris Fast Carpenter Street Lena Catherine George J. Jennings Glouster Jennings Columbus

Local gathering recalls family ties and late hour refreshments

A mention lists A. Thomas of Columbus along with the mother of Mrs. Dowler Mrs. Roy Carey Ath ens and the Rev Dr and Mrs Daniel McGurk. The narrative notes refreshments were served at a late hour.

A. Thomas Columbus Dowler Roy Carey Athens Daniel McGurk

Ohio students vacationing in Urbana and Indianapolis

Personal mentions place Ohio University students Eugene Heeter and Steven Churchill spending the weekend in Urbana and Indianapolis. Lewis Greilich drives to Monroeville for weekend with Kenneth Agerter and Robert Dixon as far as Delaware to visit John Thomas in Amesville at the Sigma Chi house. Local society notes list DAR Nabby Lee Ames meeting and Pythian Sisters and W E A Juniors gatherings. Irene Devlin travels to Columbus for a relative’s funeral in Colorado. Dr Fe S Cryder Brown from Cleveland visits in Columbus. Mrs J R Lostro of Columbus visits at 96 North Congress street.

Eugene Heeter Steven Churchill Ohio University Urbana Indianapolis Lewis Greilich Monroeville Kenneth Agerter Robert Dixon Delaware John Thomas Amesville Sigma Chi Athens FE. S. Cryder Brown Cleveland Charles G. Matthews James P. Cryder East Mulberry Street J. R. Lostro Columbus Robert Woodworth North Congress Street

Illness Forces New York Transit to Hospital

Miss Helen Allen, daughter of Captain and Mrs. J B Allen of South Congress street, was taken to Grant hospital Columbus yesterday with serious influenza and complications. She traveled from New York and was accompanied by her mother for specialist observation and treatment.

Helen Allen

Student From Columbia Remains Found in Athens Home

A student from Columbia University was brought to her home in Athens after a distressing incident. The event raises concerns about safety and campus-community connections in the region. Authorities have not released further details at this time.

City Columbia University Athens

Public Forum Letter Defends McDougall Sugar Creek Churches

Cecil M Keirns defends McDougall church efforts amid public forum criticism. He notes Sunday school ran weekly last year until February, resumed this year, a regular pastor, and a May 9 service with about thirty attendees who stayed until 9 50 despite no pastor. He asks for support and rejects mudslinging.

Messenger McDougall Sugar Creek Miller

Sunday Services at CHUPCHES FIRST BAPTIST AND CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Sunday school at CHUPCHES FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH corner Carpenter and WD Lancaster streets begins 9:50 with assistant superintendent W C Arbo gast. Christian Church at W State and Congress streets offers Bible school 9:15, morning worship at 10:50, and evening sermon 7:50 on How we got our Bible in its present form.

First Baptist Church Carpenter and Lancaster Streets W. C. Arbogast Milton C. Smith Ohio Baptist Association Zanesville Christian Church W. State Congress M. E. Chatley T. R. Bennett Bible School Wesley Maurer Polivanna Christian Endeavor

Church notices at Good Shepherd on Ascension Day

The Church of the Good Shepherd on State and Carpenter streets led by Rev. F. L. Pielow holds morning prayer and sermon at 10 50 after Ascension Day.

Church OF the Good Shepherd State and Carpenter Streets F. L. Pielow

Athens Presbyterian Rural Parish Church Schedule

Athens Presbyterian Rural Parish in Athens Albany road lists minister Howard Ely Warner. Bible school 9 20 Ralph Ladd superintendent. Morning worship 10 45 Communion reception of members. County Peace Declamation contest at 2 30 in First Christian church Athens Mary Gift contestant. Next Wednesday May 19 volunteers invited at 9 am to help prepare church for dedication services May 50. Bible school 2 00 Sermon 3 00.

Athens Presbyterian Athens - Albany Road Howard Ely Warner Bible School Ralph Ladd C. Be First Christian Church Athens Mary Gift Eet Bible School

Central Ave M E Church Services and Epworth League Note

Frederick Brown leads Sunday school with W H Pratt assistant. Epworth League at 6 50 pm on Good Will Day topic. Evening sermon at 7 00 pm on Seed Time. Choir director Mrs Lillian Porter. Friday choir practice 7 30 pm. Also Free Methodist quarterly meeting starts Friday 7 30 pm with Love Feast and Lord's Supper. Strouds Run visit Sunday 2 30 pm by Rev Barkas and Rev Baldwin. Pittsburgh angel list speaker Monday 7 30 pm for S. &

Central Ave. M. FE Frederick Brown W. H. Pratt Epworth League Lillian Porter the Plains Free Methodist Church Barkas Stroud’s Run H. A. Baldwin Live Angel List Pittsburgh

Athens Presbyterians Mark Day With Rev Ludwig

Athens Presbyterian Church announces Rev. W. W. Ludwig will lead the service in a special observance while Abbott Y. Wilcox remains minister. The note highlights Ludwig's upcoming day in the church calendar.

Athens Presbyterian Church Abbott Y. Wilcox W. W. Ludwig

Sermons and Bible School at Local Presbyterian Church

Bible school at 9 15. Morning worship at 10 0. Rev Wilcox preaches Amos the Reformer and Social Upbuilder. Young people meet 6 50 led by Miss Mel Laughlin. High School Group topic Things Worth Knowing about the Bible led by Miss Mel Laughlin. University hill top meeting led by Miss Lillian Barber. Edward Arpee of Princeton Theological Seminary will speak at evening service on Knowing Jesus Christ.

The Presbyterian Church Wilcox

Christian Science Society Service and Reading Room Schedule

Christian Science Society at 6514 South Court Street posts Sunday service at 10 45 with Sunday school at 9 80 Reading room hours are Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 00 to 4 00 Testimony meeting is Wednesday at 7 80 The lesson subject is Mortals and Immortals Golden Text Jeremiah 24 7 readers are invited to study and return to the Lord with their whole heart

Christian Science Society South Court St

Mt Zion Baptist Church Service Times and Leaders

Mt Zion Baptist Church on Carpenter and Congress streets lists B I Smith as pastor Ruth Boyer as organist Maggie Perkins choir director Elaine Cooley Sunday school at 9 30 Amy Pettiford pianist 10 45 worship and sermon Call to Heroic Tasks program at 6 00 led by Lynch with pianist Bernice Gaines topic How to Use the Bible Acts 8 12 6 Mrs Ruth Boyer group leader 7 45 worship Living the Christian Life Wednesday 7 30 worship service featured by choir and leadership

MT. Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress Streets B. i. Smith Ruth Boyer Maggie Perkins Ela Cooley Nellie Pettiford Ore Lynch Bernice Gaines

First Methodist Episcopal Church Announces Special Choir program

Daniel McGurk pastor Modest program led by Prof C C Robinson and Prof A KR Kreste announced for Sunday. Sunday school at 9 15 morning worship at 10 50 with Dr W W Davis of Peking China preaching. At 7 30 choir performs selections by Professor Robinson and Dr McGurk offers brief address.

First Methodist Episcopal Daniel McGurk C. C Robinson A. KR. Kreste W. W. Davis Peking China Robinson McGurk

Church Meeting Details at No 4 Stimpson Ave

The Church of Christ gathers for Bible study at 9 30 led by Prof. Pearly Gas kill and worship with communion at 10 30 at No 4 Stimpson Avenue in the morning lineup.

Church OF Christ Stimpson Ave Pearly Gaskill

Church Service Schedule On Hocking Street

Church of God on Hocking Street led by Pastor G. Co. Johnson holds Sunday school at 9:30, preaching at 10:45, Young People’s meeting at 6:00, Children’s meeting at 7:00, and evening service at 7:50.

Church OF God Hocking Street G. Co. Johnson

Methodist Episcopal Parishes Schedule Illustrated Child Life Address

Jacksonville parish led by W G Parker holds Sunday school at 9:00 and public worship at 10:00. Trimble, Millfield, Chauncey, and Epworth league events followed by midweek illustrated sermons on the Child Life of the World using lantern slides. Services listed by church with days and times.

Methodist Fepiscopats Jacksonville W. G. Parker Trimble Millfield Epworth Chauncey

Opening the Windows at First Presbyterian Church Service

Lloyd Evans presides with 9:30 Sunday school led by Dr. Reem and Ort ley Rider as chorister. 10:30 Morning Worship features special Young People choir, Bible presentations, and a 7:50 evening service. Friday May 21 6:00 Men’s Banquet with Edward Johnson and Samuel S Palmer.

First Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans Reem Orley Rider Young Peoples Vested Jack Raybould Margaret Steele Jeager C. BE Mary Lewise -Pritchard Tople Mary Pritchard Male Cheru Edward Johnson Samuel S. Palmer

Church Schedule Highlights at First United Brethren

Sunday service lineup lists 2:00 Sunday School and Children’s choir, 10:25 Worship and sermon, 6:00 Christian Endeavor, and 7:30 sermon led by Pastor T. C. Harper.

First United Brethren Christian Endeavor T. C. Harper

Hunter St Lutheran Service Schedule

Sunday school begins at nine with morning worship at ten and evening worship at half past seven. Sermons titled Jesus Christ in Our Daily Life and Has the Lutheran Church Anything Worth While for You? The Missionary Society meets Thursday in the church. seniors and choir practice Friday evening. Pastor C F Lauer.

Hunter ST. Lutheran Jesus Christ Lutheran Church the Missionary Society Peniors C. F. Lauer

Sunday worship schedule with two sermons named

The record lists a Sunday schedule including Sunday school at 9:00, junior congregation at 10:50, morning service sermon Knowing Him, Christian Endeavor at 6:50, and evening worship at 7:50 with sermon The Kings Wedding Feast.

First Presbyterian Church

Parable Study Notes and Local Church Services

C R Douglass and Elmer Bliss preach across Trinity Lutheran and Methodist Episcopal churches with Sunday school at 9 00 and services in Fairfield Logan and Chapel. Ascension Day Thursday evening service listed. Prince of Peace Silver Medal contest set for May 16 at Logan Presbyterian with attorney M Whitcraft speaking on representation of God. Midweek service Wednesday 7 30 and Epworth league events noted.

Trinity Lutheran Church Fairfield County Logan Elmer Bliss Methodist Episcopal Church Prince of Peace Docking County Logan Presbyterian Church Hl. M. Whitcraft God Epworth League A. BP Cherrington

Advent Christian service in Rockbridge families renew faith

At a Sunday service a man and wife rededicated their lives to the Lord. Their three families and many children participated in a Mother's Day program. A Children’s Day program is planned for the first Sunday in June. Rev. F. M. North will resume preaching in two weeks with a doctrinal series.

Advent Christian Rockbridge F. M. North

Logan circuit service times at Webb Summit and Maxville

Webb Summit Sunday school at 9 50 and preaching at 10 30. Maxville Sunday school at 9 30 and preaching at 7 30. J H Walker is the pastor.

Logan Circuit M.ff Webb Summit Maxville J. H. Walker

Union Furnace U.B. charge Mother's Day program

Vieasant Hill Sunday school begins at 9 30 with a Mother’s Day program and an address by the pastor on Motherhood Christian Endeavor meets at 7 30 Union Furnace Sunday school 9 30 with prayer and praise C K E K at 7 06 preaching at 8 00 midweek prayer and praise

Union Furnace U. B. Charge Vieasant Hill Union Furnace C. EK

Lemon Based Skin Bleach Promises Gentle Whitening

A lemon–Orchard White mix is advertised as a safe home remedy to whiten and soften skin. The recipe yields a quarter pint and is meant for facial and body application claiming to reduce freckles sunburn and tan with immediate effect.

Prayer services schedule fragment

A fragmented local notice lists prayer sessions at 7:30 with brief notes about omer and EK on Sunday and a follow up prayer sequence. The text includes unclear references to BE and pra c. and does not specify venues or dates.

Union Omer Pra C. BE Zien

Absent Yet Present Sermon At Torch Hill M E Church

Reverend Harry Dye leads morning worship at 10 30 with Sunday school at 9 30 and Mr A O Morrison assistant superintendent in charge The sermon by the pastor titled Absent Yet Present at Torch Hill M E church locations and duties are listed as part of the service notes

Methodist Episcopal Church Harry Dye A. OU. Morrison Torch Hill M. E

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