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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1934

Page

8

Memorial Day Memorial Services At Local Churches

Memorial Day services will be observed at First Christian Church with a theme memorials led by Rev. A Y Wilcox and special musical numbers by Philip L Peterson Frank Stephans and others. The Christian Endeavor and Westminster Fellowship hold final meetings with a vesper service and Fellowship Supper. Presby terian and Methodist churches note sermons and the Wesley Foundation outdoor program, with a council retreat postponed to fall.

Philip L. Peterson Frank Stephans Sargeant Israel Mendelesohn Christian Endeavor Group Westminster Fellowship A. B. Sias North Hill Mabel Cullison Richard Talbot Grace Thayer Rowena Kesler Katherine Boyd Columbus Golden Post G. A. R Soldiers of All Wars First Christian Church Reed J. Downs Presbyterian Church Methodist Church C. M. Coulter Wesley Foundation W. A. Matheny Lenora Saylor Mary Rusnak Eloise Schar Marlin Stocton Harriet Haller Martha Hayes Bernice Nolan Warner Kloepfer Orson Kniseley Fred Millis Dorothy Cosgrave

Hypnotism Topic in Science Church Sermon

A Les con Sermon at the Athens Church of Christ Sci ier on Sunday June 3 discusses Hypnotism as part of a study on Ancient and Modern Necromancy, Mesmerism, and Hypnotism. It cites Bible verses from Proverbs and Hebrews and references Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health.

Athens Church of Christ Sci@ier Mary Baker Eddy Jesus

Sunday Worship and Classes Across Local Churches

Worship and Sunday School times are listed for Cansonville M E Church Guysville Church Stewart Church Bethany Church and Epworth League meeting at Stewart Church Wanda Barrows to lead discussion. No preaching at one church.

Wanda Barrows

Trinity observance at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church on Trinity Sunday

The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church will observe Trinity Sunday May 27 with the Rev. L. W. Clarke announcing services. The Church School holds its last regular meeting at 9:00 that morning. From June through the summer, services move to 1:00, with no service June 3 and Roger Connor conducting the June 20 service.

Outdoor meeting for En deavor at six Sunday

The intermediate Christian En deavor schedules an outdoor gathering at 6 o clock this Sunday. There will be no mid week service on Wednesday.

Christian Endeavor

How To Be Beautiful Sermon Subject in Pomeroy

In Pomeroy Rev. T. E. Maness of Simpson Methodist Church chooses How To Be Beautiful as the morning sermon topic from 9 to 10 30. Evening message at 7 30 will be The Assurance That Your Work Is Not in Vain. Middleport First Baptist holds services with Rev. F. C. Kreager delivering Power Applied at 10 15 and Righteous Indignation and a More Excellent Way at 7 30 with B Y P U at 6 50. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30.

F. C. Kreager Kreager

Salvation Army Week End Schedule Highlights

Salvat ion Army Citadel hosts a weekend of services. Adjutant William Dewsbury of Cincinnati attends the 7:30 tonight meeting. A street service at the Courthouse is set for 7:15 Saturday night followed by an indoor gathering at 8. Residential open air meetings Sunday at 9:45 with a holiness service at 11, Sunday School at 2, Young People's Legion at 6:15, and a Salvation service at 7:30.

Salvation Army Young People's Meeting Christian Science Society Ward Hadford

New Marshfield Memorial Service Set for May 27

Public and ex-soldiers urged to attend a community Memorial Service at the Methodist Protestant Church in New Marshfield on Sunday May 27 at 10 30 o clock. Rev Miles E Hoon of the Christian Church will preach on Liberty Gained Must Be Maintained with music by a community choir directed by Mrs Orpha Dinsmore and presiding by Rev OO Davidson.

New Marshfield Miles E Hoon Christian Church Orpha Dinsmore Oo. M. Davidson

Reverend Rothrock Announces Sermon at First Methodist

Nelsonville May 26. Rev H A Rothrock will deliver Life's Best Investment as the sermon topic at 10 30 Sunday morning in the First Methodist Church Bibles will be presented to Nelsonville High School graduates There will be no evening service due to the Baccalaureate. Sunday School starts at 9 30.

Nelsonville H. A. Rothrock Nelsonville High School

Aid for Aged Eligibility Rules in Ohio

Pertinent facts detail qualifications for aid for the aged in Ohio. Applicants must be 65 or older with no capable supporters, be US citizens for 15 years, Ohio residents for 15 years, and county residents for the last year. Non citizens and those with income over 300 dollars are ineligible. Property limits allow 3000 dollars in assets, or 4000 for married couples. Property may be transferred to the Division of Aid for the Aged, but the applicant may continue living there. Upon death, the property is sold to reimburse aid with 4 percent interest. remaining funds go to the estate. No filing fee. Aid period starts July 1, first payments August 1.

Ohio United States

Rev Hoon To Deliver Memorial Sermon

The Rev Miles E Hoon of the Christian Church New Marshfield will deliver the Athens Grange Memorial sermon at the Athens Grange Hall on Sunday May 27 at 8 oclock His topic is Heroes of Social Construction.

Miles E. Hoon The Christian Church New Marshfield Athens Grange Athens Grange Hall

Missionary Speaks at Columbia Chapel and Mound Hill Church

C A Spriggs, Sunday School missionary, will speak at Columbia Chapel at 10 30 Sunday morning on Nothing But Leaves He will then preach at Mound Hill Church at 7 30 on Failure Its Cause and Cure.

C. A. Spriggs Columbia Chapel

Mrs Kemp ton to sing at Hebbardsville Sunday service

Hebbardsville Methodist Episcopal Sunday School will have special teachers for junior and senior classes. Mrs Pearl Kempton will be the soloist at the 10 15 a m service followed by preaching at 11 o clock.

Hebbardsville

Youth Accidentally Slain in Ohio County Playground

Charlies A. Jackson an 11 year old boy of Clarksburg Ross County was accidentally shot and killed by his playmate Floyd Berry age 12 of Lancaster on Wednesday in a Ross County location. The tragedy occurred during a playtime incident between neighboring youths prompting a local investigation by authorities.

Washington D. H Charlies A. Jackson Roy Jackson Clarksburg Ross County Floyd Berry Lancaster

Alluring Lines Frock Captures Modern Figure

A fashion notice touts a simple yet subtly tailored frock that flatters the young woman’s figure and promises an alluring silhouette. The writing emphasizes a modern, Mae West style not required, inviting a poised, understated elegance.

Mae West

Athens Church Directory Highlights Local Gathers

A long church listing shows services and programs for numerous Athens congregations including First Christian Reed J Downs Mintster Bible School 9 15 morning worship 10 15 and evening activities. Methodist Episcopal and other churches present Sunday schedules midweek prayers youth groups and fellowship hours with ministers named. Also included is an Anne Adams sewing pattern promotion amid an unrelated ad for summer fashion and pattern book.

Memorial Day Sermon Listed for Glouster

In Glouster on Memorial Day 10:30 a.m. the Church of Christ will host a Memorial sermon by Rev. Carl Gladden from near Mountville. Sunday School meets at the usual hour and Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. The fourth quarterly conference follows the morning service with Dr. R. O. McClure present. Separately, Rev. O. P. Smith preaches both services at the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Gladden Church of Christ Glouster Carl Gladden Near Mountville O. P. Smith Methodist Episcopal Church Epworth League Fourth Quarterly Conference Church R. O. McClure

Company Fined $50 For Overloading Truck

A truck driven by John Reese was fined $50 plus costs for overloading on public highways. The incident reflects stricter enforcement of load limits and may prompt safety reviews.

John Reese

Hartman Divorce Filed in Athens County Court

Clara Hartman petitions for divorce from Elmer Hartman in Athens County Common Pleas Court citing extreme cruelty and gross neglect. She seeks alimony and division of household goods valued around 400 dollars. marriage began in 1917. Also named in a delinquent tax suit are Annie Fannie Tax heirs and executors, with Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Gordon B. Gray filing for Treasurer G. D.

Clara Hartman Athens County

Tax petition notes due taxes in Dover Township

Gorham reports a petition stating $42.40 in property taxes is due on Annie Fannie Tax's Dover Township property.

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Rev A. Y. Wilcox Guysville-Stewart Episcopal Church Rothrock Hoon Mrs. Kempton Athens Church Directory Reed J. Downs, Mintster Wementay Methodist Evisccopal M. Coulter A. ¥. Wilcox Westminster Foundation Good Shepherd Friscoral L. W. Clarke Roy Little Rocking Street Calvino Haines Church OF the Nazarene Otto M. Grace First Wesleyan Methodist Kenney Richland Avenue M. Davidson Emme Anne Adams Athene Messenger Pattern Department Dite Bier Hembork Ci Edwards Transfer Company of Columbus EB. A. Capell State Highway Patrol Reese Sharpsburg State Highway Department Carl H. Porter Athens Edwards Company IN Common Pleas Court Southern Ohio Electric Co Athens Home Telephone CO Caldwell Creamery Onan Goa Michigan Ole Top O Young Hyson Imperial Mix Ange Pekoe Dr. Phillips Kirk Killarney NGER Pilgrim Cookies Chimes White House Southeastern Ohio
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