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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1939
Page
9
Special musical programs will mark baccalaureate services in several churches this Sunday. The Ohio University Men's Glee Club will sing at the morning service at the Presbyterian Church in Athens. Recognition Day will be observed at the First Methodist Church in Athens.
The pastor Rev. Stanley Jeffrey will lead a unified service at Central Ave Methodist Church next Sunday at 9 15 in the sanctuary after renovations. Epworth League meets at 6, led by Marjorie Harvey, followed by a 7 30 sermon on Jesus in the Life of Today titled Jesus and Our Crises.
The Church of the Nazarene revival ends Sunday with three services at 10:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Evangelist Rona Fleming of Ashland Kentucky will speak. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Neal Hutchinson leads the local congregation.
Church of God announces Sunday morning sermon by Rev E Nicholas at 10 30 with topic Willinghood Urban pastor at Hocking St. Mr John Bailey directs Church School at 9 30 and speaks at Coolville Church of God at 2 30 Sunday afternoon. Clarence Staley of Chauncey speaks at Young People meeting at 6 30. Evening service at 7 30 titled Made New. Mid week Bible study at 7 30 Wednesday What the Bible teaches concerning joining of Secret Societies.
Evangelist Geo. W. Butterfield of McConnelsville conducts services each evening this week at the Stimson Ave. Church of Christ. Remaining topics include Israel in the Wilderness Friday evening, How to Make Church Attractive Saturday, Things That Make a Strong Church Sunday morning, and Some Things Learned From the Testament Sunday evening.
The Alexander Presbyterian Church in Hebbardsville hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. for children preparing to participate in Memorial Day services. A Memorial Day era will be held on Sunday in May.
The Ohio University Men's Glee Club will sing at the morning service at the Presbyterian Church at 10 30 Sunday. Rev Fred E Luchs will preach on the subject Why Do They Return.
Skoot promises relief from rheumatic lumbago and neuritis pains after one or two applications. Containing mustard camphor and other agents it is scientifically prepared for quick relief. A large bottle costs only a few cents and is sold by Gallaher’s Drug Store and other erogeists.
The Sunday lesson sermon in the Athens Christian Science Church centers on Soul and Body. The golden text from Isaiah speaks of hunger and afflicted souls, promising light. Supporting citations include Thessalonians urging wakefulness and sobriety, and Eddy’s Science and Health identifying Soul as the sole truth-giver to man.
Rev L O Lineberger delivers temperance sermon Sunday at Haydenville Methodist Church at 9 30. Buchtel High School holds 7 30 baccalaureate in the school auditorium with Lineberger speaking on What Is Man and leading the service. Choir under Albert Shirley with Mrs Olive Stevenson at piano provides singing.
Nelsonville church notices outline Sunday schedule for Independence Holiness Church at Watkins and Poplar Streets. Services include 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m worship with a 2 30 p m class meeting and weekly class and prayer meetings. Rev Selbee will give the baccalaureate sermon and oversee evening worship.
Rev. Neil Crawford will deliver a principal address at the state convention of the Disciples of Christ in Newark from Monday to Wednesday. He is also scheduled to speak at the Sunday morning worship service at the Christian Church at 10 15. Sunday School begins at 9 15 a m and youth groups meet in the evening.
At the Plains Church of God Sunday services begin with 9:30 Sunday School led by Clarence Loper. Rev N W Jenks preaches at 10:30 on Salvage. Young People meet 6:30 with Nellie Huddy leader. Evening worship at 7:30 and midweek prayer and praise Wednesday at 7:30.
Sunday School starts at 9 30 A M at the First Wesleyan Methodist Church. Worship at 10 30 A M and 7 30 P M with Rev Eldon C Kenney. Tuesday 7 30 P M young people's service. Thursday 7 30 P M prayer and praise. Wesleyan Prayer Band meets 2 P M Friday.
POMEROY Pomeroy Church of Christ offers Sunday School at 9 30 with R C Steffy superintendent in charge. Rev B H Morris preaches at worship after Sunday School with topic Preparing for Pentecost.
The second annual home-coming will be held at Bethel Church in Knox Township Vinton County on Sunday May 28. Sunday School starts at 10 a m followed by a basket dinner at noon. Memorial services are planned for the afternoon and locals are invited.
Senior Recognition Day will be observed at the First Methodist Church in Athens with the Senior High Department and Wesley Foundation participating in Sunday School and church services. Rev. Bayliff will preach at 10 30 a m on What Time Will Tell.
New Plymouth Grange will observe Rural Sunday on May 21 with a worship service at seven in the evening at the M. E. Church. Dale Harris will direct the program whose topic is Our Mental Health and will involve the New Plymouth Young People's Society.
Local families from Grass Run Side Hill and nearby communities hosted visits from relatives in Paden City Dexter Rutland and Middleport. A Mother's Day program in Dexter drew attendees from the area along with multiple family visits and a sixth grade picnic at Rutland Grade School. Abalone shells noted as materials for cosmetics and novelty jewelry.
The Letart Falls Methodist Church Circuit announces Sunday activities led by Supt. Herbert Powell at 9:30 for Sunday School aiming for 150 attendees with preaching at 10:30. Epworth League president Bernice Barnitz leads the 7:30 Sunday evening league service with other evening meetings at 8.
The Church of the Good Shepherd schedules Holy Communion at 8:00 with newly confirmed members, a 9:30 Sunday School, and 10:30 morning prayer and sermon. Pentecost May 28 marks Corporate Communion for Episcopal youth, with two Holy Communions planned. The Women's Auxiliary annual meeting opens May 22 in Marietta with Bishop Hodson presiding.
Richland Avenue services include Sunday School at 9 30 a m directed by Missionary Society members. A 10 30 prayer service led by Rev Ray Huff follows, then Christian Endeavor at 6 30 with a 7 30 preaching by S Hutt on Heirs of Bible study. Prayer and Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 and choir practice Thursday at 7 30.
AMESVILLE The home of G FE Moore has been painted and floors and woodwork refinished Venetian blinds installed in all downstairs rooms The basement recreation room is being remodeled Interior woodwork is white and the bathroom features royal blue tile with peach walls
Gum Fong, a Chinese World War II veteran, is the only living man of his nationality in Nebraska who served with the Allies. He was part of the 342nd machine gun unit in the 89th division in France.
New Plymouth 4-H clubs met Monday night at the building. Local residents and relatives visited families in Columbus and Logan over the weekend. A serenade for the Rafferty and Rice households occurred Monday night at Orland, and alumni and Mother's Day gatherings drew attendees from Starr, Union Furnace, and Columbus. The Rev. Bancroft, India missionaries, spoke at the Presbyterian Church Tuesday night.
At Pilgrim Church Washington and Congress Streets Rev. H. F. Osborn will preach the morning worship at 10 30. Sunday School starts at 9 30 with Dave Jackson as superintendent. A young people meeting follows at 6 45 p m.
Haydenville Church of God will hold Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. led by Mary Wahl and a 10:45 a.m. preaching service. The Youth Band, led by Fanny Wolfe, meets at 6:30 p.m. Evening prayer follows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting led by Hattie Black at 7:30 p.m. Logan Church of God conducts Sunday School at 2 p.m. with a preaching service to follow and Friday prayer at 7:30 p.m. All services are at 544 E Hunter St.
At Vore Ridge services are scheduled with the 10 a m morning meeting and preaching Sunday evening at 7 30 p m led by Rev. Herbert Six at Vore Ridge.
Rev. Osborn will preach at 7 30 PM on The Unchanging God during an evangelistic service. A midweek service follows Wednesday night at 7 30 PM.
At Faith Gospel Tabernacle 45 Richland Ave Sunday at 7 30 p m Rev David Doan will speak on the subject The Simple Way of Salvation.
Services at Tuppers Plains Christian Church Sunday begin with Bible School at 9 30 a m Preaching by Rev D G Holman follows at 10 30 a m Observance of the Lord s Supper concludes the morning worship Evening preaching services start at 7 30 p m
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