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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1936

Page

10

Memorial Day Observances Include Presbyterian Service

Memorial Day observances fill Athens area churches with special programs and baccalaureate services. Rev. Arthur T. Clark preaches at First Presbyterian on Memorial Day titled Honor To Whom Honor Is Due. GAR members and veterans groups are invited. church quartet performs The Lord Is My Rock and Rejoice in the Lord. Sunday School starts at 9 25 a m and a devotional is planned midweek.

Athens Arthur T. Clark First Presbyterian Church GAR Veterans’ Organizations Ruth Peterson Alma Tompkins P. L Peterson H. V. Masters Woodman Kotzschmar

Churches of God To Hold Baptismal Rites

Rev Ernest Nicholas pastor of the Church of God on Hocking Street outlines Sunday morning service at 10 30 with Sunday School at 9 30 led by Ray Ramsey. A 2 30 baptism at White's Mill will include members from Athens and Chauncey congregations. Mrs Ernest Nicholas leads Young People at 6 30 on The Leakage of Heart and Rev Nicholas preaches The Deceitfulness of Sin at 7 30. Mid week service is Wednesday at 7 30 and the Southeastern Ohio Sunday School Convention at The Hocking Street Church on May 30 with an inspirational program for religious education workers.

Ernest Nicholas Church of God Hocking St Ray Ramsey White's Mill Athens Chauncey Nicholas Church of God Southeastern Ohio Hocking St. Church of God Epworth League Church OF Nazarene Dwight G. Plymire Church of the Nazarene Gladys Johnson N.Y.P.S Rev. Shearer

Methodist Sermon and Service at First Church

The First Methodist Episcopal Church schedules a Sunday morning pulpit study on Habakkuk titled Yet I Shall Praise Him with music featuring Festival Te Deum by Buck. Soloists are Mrs. O L Hoisington Dorothy Mercer Carl Nessley and Charles Emish. Organ pieces include Andante by Harwood Adagio by Rheinberger and Posilude by Rinck.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Buck O. L. Hoisington Dorothy Mercer Carl Nessley Charles Emish A. R. Kresge Harwood Rheinberger Rinck University Wesley Foundation W. E. Clark Maplewood Drive

Sunday Sermon Topic Announced by Downs

Sunday morning worship at the First Christian Church begins at 10 15 with Rev. Reed J. Downs preaching The Ministry of the Beautiful Bible study at 9 15 features the anthem Praise His Holy Name by Harris and organ numbers including Morning Prelude and A Shepherds Idyl by Geibel The Deborah Class meets Thursday at 7 30 in the church parlors and the Guild hosts its annual guest meeting Tuesday at 5 45 with Mrs Wanless Houck and Miss Rowena Sprout guiding the program

First Christian Church Reed J. Downs Ministry of the Beautiful Harris Cummings Geibel Kern Phi Sigma Upsilon Intermediate Christian Endeavor June Baird Helen Downs Guild Guy Wanless C. Houck

Christian Science Service to Read Soul and God Theme

The Athens Christian Science Church will read a lesson sermon on Soul and God this Sunday. The golden text cites 1 Peter 2 11 urging believers to abstain from fleshly lusts that war against the soul. The program includes Matthew 6 22 23 and a passage from Science and Health explaining the divine Mind’s healing action.

Athens Mary Baker Eddy

Mrs Robinsons Group Hosts Event With Hostesses

Members of Mrs Robinsons group serve as hostesses for an event, providing reception duties and assistance to guests. The report notes organized seating and cordial engagement by group members during the gathering.

Mrs. Robinson

Episcopal Children’s Day Rally Attended by Good Shepherd

Rev L W Clarke and Mrs Clarke lead a Good Shepherd Episcopal Church group to Columbus for the annual Children's Day Rally at Trinity Church with Bishop Henry Hobson presiding. Delegates include George and Harry Peckham Julian McQuiston Murray Hall Jane Lou France and the clergyman. Clarke preaches a Sunday sermon on Christian Missions and World Peace at 10 30 a m with a vested choir. Church School meets at 9 a m.

L. W. Clarke Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Columbus Trinity Church Henry Hobson Southeastern Ohio George and Harry Peckham Julian McQuiston Murray Hall Jane Lou France

Remembrance to Be Huff's Sunday Topic at Richland Ave Church

Sunday morning services at Richland Ave Methodist Protestant Church include Sunday School at 9 30 and prayer and praise at 10 30. Rev Ray Huff will speak on Remembrance at 7 30 and holy communion will be observed. Young People's Endeavor meets at 6 30. Church board recalls Huff for next year. Della Edwards to Sabina conference. J R Martin to be alternate. Building improvements continue with basement floor, five new Sunday School rooms, coal room and kitchen. new surface planned.

Richland Ave Methodist Protestant Ray W. Huff Huff Della Edwards Sabina J. R. Martin

Rev Myron Martin Leads Athens Salvation Army Bible Class

Under Rev Myron Martin the Friday Night Bible Class will study First Thessalonians chapter two tonight at 8 00. The Band of Love meets Saturday at 2 00, with a Sunday street service and Salvation meeting in Nelsonville.

Myron Martin Athens Salvation Army First Thessalonians Band of Love Nelsonville Army Hall Hinshaw Young People's Legion Athens County Salvation Service Yucile Hunter Girl Guards Inez Kasler Ladies Home League Roy Chums The Sunbeams

Apostolic Church Friday Services and Sunday School Details

The Apostolic Church on Richland Ave schedules Friday evening services at 7 30 led by Mrs Eva Taylor Langsville with Sunday School at 10 o clock supervised by Len Potts Herbert Sharp to lead the senior class and Leo Potts in charge of the group.

The Apostolic Church Richland Ave Eva Tayior Langsville Len Potts Herbert Sharp Leo Potts

Sunday Evening Service Plans Include Special Songs

Mrs Taylor will conduct the regular Sunday evening service with special songs in the program. The Young People's Bible Study Class led by Herbert Sharp will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The season will be on Matthew 4.

Taylor Young People’s Herbert Sharp

Bible Class Will Meet With Mrs John Jones

The Home Bible Study Class of the Church of Christ at 4 Stimson Ave meets at Mrs John Jones home 12 Coulson Ave Friday at 7 30 PM The topic is The Sure Foundation of the Church Christ Built Sunday Bible Study at 9 30 AM and worship at 10 30 AM based on Thessalonians 1 5 Holy Living

Church of Christ Stimson Ave John Jones Coulson Ave

Rev Davis to Preach at Mt Zion Services

Mt Zion Baptist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m followed by preaching at 7 45 p m by Rev B H Davis The B Y P UV meets at 4 39 p m with the evening service at 7 30 p m.

Rev. Davis Mt. Zion Mt. Zion Baptist Church B. H. Davis

Reverend Warner to Speak on A Strange Request

In Amesville churches Rev. Howard E. Warner will preach on A Strange Request at the New England Presbyterian Church at 9 30. Bible School led by Co O Bryson follows the morning service. The Memorial service at Alexander Church on May 31 includes 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. services with a noon basket dinner. Mrs Maud Vorkes will provide special music.

Amesville Howard E. Warner New England Presbyterian Church Bible School Co. O. Bryson Amesville Presbyterian Church C. O. Gibson Warner Jesus Alexander Church Arthur Stuart Maud Vorkes

Rev Morris to Speak at Millfield Church of Christ

Rev D P Morris of Glouster will lead Sunday morning services at Millfield Church of Christ with a 7 30 evening talk on The New Testament Conversion. Bible School starts 9 30. Rev Miles E Hoon will preach at 7 30, with special music. New Marshfield services begin 10 30 with Rev Heon on The Water of Life. two evening services planned due to baccalaureate at the Methodist Protestant Church.

Morris Church of Christ Millfield Millfield Church Rev. Morris New Marshfield Heon Methodist Protestant Church

Revival in Progress at Asbury M. E. Church

Revival services are held nightly at 8 o'clock at the Asbury M. E. Church with Rev. Charlies Fox preaching and evangelistic singing by Evelyn and Francis Adams. Sunday School at Bilver Ridge starts 9 30 a.m. followed by preaching at 7 30 p.m. Fairview Sunday School meets at 9 a.m. with preaching at 2 p.m.

Tuppers Plains Asbury M. E Charlies Fox Evelyn and Francis Adams Bilver Ridge Fairview

Christ Supreme Sermon At Albany Baptist Church

Rev. Ewing Walters of the Albany Baptist circuit will preach on Christ Supreme at the Albany Church Sunday evening at eight. Sunday School convenes at 9 15. Carpenter Church opens at 9 30 for Sunday School and 10 30 for worship with Sanctification topic by Walters. B Y P U session at seven, South Canaan School at 9 30 followed by Missionary Society meeting.

Albany Ewing Walters Albany Baptist Circuit Christ Supreme Albany Church Carpenter Church Walters South Canaan The Missionary Society

Simpson Church to Honor Senior Group This Sunday

Simpson Methodist Church in Middleport will honor graduating seniors during the 9:00 a.m. Sunday service. A Baccalaureate at Middleport Junior High is set for 7:30 p.m. The graduates will also be guests at a church luncheon at a later date.

Middleport Simpson Methodist Church First Baptist Church F. C. Kreager Middleport First

To Hold Youth Service at Heath Methodist Church

Rev Clarence Swearin will discuss What Will You Do With Your Power Sunday morning at Heath Methodist Episcopal Church. The service targets young people including high school graduates, with parents and teachers invited to attend.

Middleport Clarence Swearingen Heath Methodist Episcopal Church

Huff to Lead Services in Knox Township and Pleasant Valley

Rev. Ray Huff will conduct the worship service Saturday night at Bethel Methodist Protestant Church Knox Township Vinton County and Sunday morning at 11 o'clock he will preach at Pleasant Valley Church.

Albany Ray Huff Bethel Methodist Protestant Church Knox Township Vinton County Huff Pleasant Valley

Church Services Announced for Sunday in Region

Rev J N Rice preaches Sunday night at Rome High School Stewart location. Wesley Foundation team leads morning service at Canaanville Church at 0 30. No evening service at Guysville.

Guysville J. N. Rice Rome High School Stewart Wesley Foundation Canaanville Church Guyesville

Commencement At Athens State Hospital Nurses Training

Mr and Mrs Farr Clark and Mrs J L Lambert attended the nurses training school commencement at Athens State Hospital. Miss Sadie Lambert graduated. Mr John Dye of Columbus is visiting several days. The Friendship Circle Sunday School Class met at the Presbyterian Church. Tue. eve Mr and Mrs Jess French Akron visited friends here Sunday.

Harrisonville Farr Clark J. L. Lambert Athens Nurses Training School of Athens State Hospital Sadie Lambert John Dye Columbus Friendship Circle Presbyterian Church Jess French Akron

Memorial Services at Jerseyville Methodist Church

Memorial services will be conducted at Jerseyville Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon at 2:39 o'clock. Rev A. G. Jenkins will deliver the address. Attendees are asked to bring flowers.

Jerseyville Jerseyville Methodist Church A. G. Jenkins

Gail finds solace in a city tearoom as loneliness spurs a new life

Gail, penniless and homesick after leaving Merrywood Hall, stops for ice cream and sketches. A chatty stranger in the crowded tearoom hints at Ferrara Gallery exhibits while a waitress explains the woman is rich yet odd but well meaning. The scene hints at new adventures to come.

Ace Gail Ferrara Teamam

Grace Church to Attend Baccalaureate Service in Pomeroy

The Grace Episcopal Church congregation will join with other Pomeroy churches for a baccalaureate service at the junior high school at 7 30 Sunday evening. Church School starts at 7 a.m. with no evening service.

Pomeroy Grace Episcopal Church

Free Methodist plan quarterly meeting announced

The Free Methodist Church will hold its quarterly meeting from Friday evening May 22 through Sunday. Rev. D. W. Wesley of Zanesville will lead the services. The public is invited to attend.

The Free Methodist Church D. W. Wesley Zanesville

Nelsonville Churches Honor Seniors With Services and Addresses

Nelsonville churches announce services for graduating seniors. Nelsonville Presbyterian Church plans sermons by Rev. Lloyd Evans with a baccalaureate address at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. First Methodist gifts Bibles to senior class at 10:30 a.m. service. Church of the Nazarene, Pilgrim Holiness Church list morning programs, evangelistic services, and midweek prayer meetings.

Churches of God Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Nelsonville High School Martin Alexander

Letart Falls Play Project Is Started

Fred Sayre of Antiquity began a recreation playground on the school lawn Friday. The piece lists visits, births, and family events including Mr. and Mrs. John Young announcing a son's birth on May 13 with grandparents Richard and Mildred Roush. Residents from Athens and surrounding areas appear in a community notes roundup.

Letart Falls Fred Sayre W. R. Stewart Logan Grace Crow Tuppers Plains Irene Miller Carl Shields Patsy Pomeroy P. R. Shields Clara Sayre Huntington Nancy Sayre New Brighton Fort Scott Stella Smith Ray Chesapeake E. C. Bibbee Athens Gross Woodruff Mattie Custer John Young Richard Roush Sally Root Athene Mannington W. Va G. E. Roush Fast Letart W. D. Roush Frank Shane Ripley Dan Rawlins W. M. Wilson Morning Star

Garfield Home in Mentor Saved for Preservation

The historic Mentor house where James A. Garfield lived has been presented to the Western Reserve Historic Society for preservation.

Garfield Cleveland U.P Mentor James A. Garfield United States Western Reserve Historic Society For Preservation

Chauncey Christian Church to Hold Saturday Memorial Service

Chauncey Christian Church will conduct memorial services Saturday led by Rev. A. G. Jenkins.

Chauncey Chauncey Christian Church A. G. Jenkins

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