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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1957
Page
8
Don D. Tullis argues life is defined by how we spend our years, contrasting material pursuits with the meaningful aims of religion education and freedom. He cites Jesus’ teaching not to hoard but to give, serve, love, and sacrifice, urging readers to live for others.
A group of friends hosted a May 15 farewell for Rev. and Mrs. Russell Woltz as they move to Wellston. Recent visitors include Mrs. Laura Keck of Newark and Mrs. Ethel Chapman. Weekend guests visited local residents and relatives from Blacklick Dayton Hayward and California.
A 14 year old girl Juana Gomez Alfaro from Cosala gave birth to quintuplets. Three babies were stillborn and the remaining two died soon after birth due to lack of proper medical care.
Texas Eastern Transmission Corp of Shreveport Louisiana asks the Federal Power Commission for authority to expand its natural gas pipeline system at an estimated cost of 25 904 600 dollars.
Charles E. Magruder serves as pastor in a church planning departments for all ages. The notice outlines aims to provide programs for youth and seniors alike.
Mrs. George Rogers recently visited Mrs. Effie Woltz. Gail Woltz and Earl Later of Rockbridge visited Buck Run. Ethel Goss and aunt Eliza Kline shopped in Logan. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Woltz traveled to Lancaster to see Dale Bowers, injured in a motorcycle accident and hospitalized there.
Amesville Presbyterian Parish lists Sunday school at Amesville 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. YF at 7 p.m. New England service includes 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:15 a.m. message. Carthage holds worship at 2:30 p.m. with Mr. Larry Thornton as student pastor.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m PYPS at 6 45 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m and Saturday 7 30 p m Rev Duane Saylor is the pastor
The notice lists multiple Athens area churches with weekly services and programs. Church of the Good Shepherd offers Holy Communion and sermons on Sundays and daily masses. other churches show schedules for prayer, worship, youth groups, nurseries, and choir practices with various pastors and ministers named.
Friday University students. Saturday Organ revenue at 6 15 p m Sunday Bible school 9 15 a m Morning worship 10 15 a m Nursery for children CYF 6 p m University students vesper service 6 15 p m Monday Boy Scouts 7 30 p m Tuesday Girl Scouts Wednesday Senior choir 6 30 p m Committee meetings 7 p m Thursday Junior choir 6 30 p m Joe B Maffett minister.
John Grimes is the pastor. The schedule lists Sunday schools at 9:30 a.m. preaching at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Hour of Prayer on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. At Redtown Sunday school 9:30 a.m. preaching 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Hour of Prayer Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Mt Carmel service Tuesday 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. Sunday school.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 11 a m BTU at 6 30 p m evening service at 7 30 p m Bible study Tuesday at 7 30 p m choir rehearsal Thursday at 8 p m trustee board meeting Friday at 7 30 p m Reverend Franklin Upthegrove pastor Reverend William Strickland assistant.
Special Congregational meeting at 10:45 a.m. followed by a Junior High Class picnic at 11:30 a.m. Youth Fellowships meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday features Junior Choir at 7 p.m. Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Daily Vacation Bible School staff meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. Adult choir practice at 7:30 p.m. Reverend Lawrence Woodruff presiding.
Morning worship at 10 30 a m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Wednesday events include Brownie Troop 31 at 3 15 p m choir rehearsal at 7 p m and prayer service with Bible study at 7 30 p m The Rev Harold R Sturm is the pastor.
Evangelistic service at 10 30 a m led by Rev R E Strickland missionary to Africa and West Indies. Evening worship at 7 30 p m led by Rev R W Ives pastor.
The Rev. Lawrence Souders leads Graham's Chapel Bible Christian Church with a ship service at 10:30 a.m. and a preaching service at 8 p.m.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship 11 a m evening service 8 p m prayer and Bible study Wednesday 8 p m YF Friday 7 30 p m C S Thompson pastor.
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. YPM meeting at 7 p.m. Preaching at 8 p.m. by Rev. L. A. Robinson of Athens. Friday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. with preaching by Mrs. L. M. Kimmey of Athens.
The schedule lists a 10 30 a m youth service an 7 p m preaching and a 7 30 p m prayer meeting on Wednesday The Rev Roy E Deeter serves as pastor at the church.
The Federal Valley church posts a Saturday 7 30 p m preaching service and Sunday school at 9 a m with preaching at 10 a m and a Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting. The Rev Roy E Deeter serves as pastor.
The Plains Church of the Nazarene and Central Ave Methodist list weekly services and activities. The Nazarene outlines sunday school and memorial service, while the Methodist notes worship, youth, and choir events. Pastors Rev Donald L. Genheimer Rev C Melvin Alkire and Rev Charles E. Magruder are named.
The church announces a service meeting and ministry school Friday at 7 30 p m Sunday public address at 3 p m Bible study at 4 15 p m and Tuesday Bible study at 7 30 p m.
Morning worship at 10 45 a m Sunday services and evening session at 7 30 p m weekly mid week service on Wednesday 7 30 p m led by Pastor Clifford R Corns.
The Church of Christ holds Bible study Sunday at 9 45 a m with worship at 10 30 a m and 8 p m. A Wednesday Bible study occurs at 8 p m led by evangelist Wayne Porter.
The notice lists Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting and 8 p m choir with Rev Donald Fisher conference president as speaker. The Rev Ira L Shanaifel t pastor leads the services.
The schedule lists worship and Communion at 10:30 a.m. NYPS at 6:45 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Mid-week service on Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 p.m. Intercession Hour Saturday 6:30 p.m. Carl L. Wooten, pastor.
Worship services listed including 10 30 a m BYF 7 p m evening service 8 p m mid week service Wednesday 8 p m led by pastor G Howard Hein
A fragmentary page shows multiple Athens Ohio businesses with services ranging from jewelry and wedding cakes to insurance, moving, auto service, heating and roofing. Notable names include Cornwell's Jewelry since 1869 Obie Car Rad Bakery and Huffman Transportation Service.
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