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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1939

Page

10

Veterans Memorial Service at Presbyterian in Athens

Veterans of all wars invited to Presbyterian Church in Athens for Sunday morning service where Rev. Fred E. Luchs will preach a memorial sermon. Other churches hold services with regional ministers including Rev. J. F. Barkas at the Free Methodists and Rev. E. Nicholas at the Coolville Church of God. Old time revival meetings are nightly at Stewart.

Presbyterian Church In Athens Fred E. Luchs Methodist Church J. F. Barkas Free Methodists E. Nicholas Coolville

Children's Day Observance at First Methodist Athens

Children’s Day will be observed at the First Methodist Church in Athens Sunday at 9 30 with all departments meeting for a church school program. Junior Department students meet Saturday at 1 for practice. Dr William G Seaman will preach at 10 30 on They Held the World Together. Senior Epworth League meets Sunday 6 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30. Foreign Missionary Society Friday 2 30. Chillicothe District conference May 29 at Ashville Ohio. Dr Seaman and Rev Bayliff attend. Bayliff teaches University Student Class Sunday 9 30. Annual student picnic Sunday 5 at the fair grounds, rain at church.

First Methodist Athens William G. Seaman Ferrari Harpers Peel Lawrence Epworth League Seaman Women's Foreign Missionary Society Chillicothe District Conference The Methodist Church Ashville Ohio Bayliff Fair Grounds

Christian Science Lesson Denounces Necromancy and Mesmerism

In Athens the Sunday lesson sermon denounces ancient and modern necromancy, mesmerism, and hypnotism. The golden text cites Ezekiel 13 9 and Deuteronomy 18 10 11, with Christian Science views from Eddy and Science and Health asserting divine Mind governs true action and rejects spiritual manipulation.

Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy

Barkas To Preach To Free Methodists

Rev J F Barkas district elder will lead the Free Methodist quarterly meeting at Campbell and Stimson Aves. Program includes Friday and Saturday evening preaching, Sunday School at 9 15, Love Feast at 10 15, preaching at 11 and the Lord's Supper sacrament.

Walter Martin Free Methodist Church Campbell and Stimson Aves J. F. Barkas

Nicholas to Speak at Coolville Church of God

Rev. E Nicholas delivers morning sermon Power to Hold at 10 30 a m at Hocking Street Church of God in Coolville. Sunday events include Sunday School 9 30 a m Young People 6 30 p m and evening sermon God First 7 30 p m with mid week worship discussion 7 30 p m Wednesday. Nicholas to speak Sunday 2 30 p m on Gods Love.

Hocking St Church of God E. Nicholas God First Nicholas Coolville

Wesleyan Methodist Church Sunday schedule and services

The Wesleyan Methodist Church lists a Sunday school at 9 30 a m directed by Everett Rosser followed by a 10 30 preaching service by Rev E C Kenney. A young people service is at 7 30 p m Tuesday and a prayer meeting at the same hour Thursday. The Wesleyan Prayer Band meets Friday at 2 p m and the Athens County Union Class meets Sunday at 2 p m at the Wesleyan Church.

Wesleyan Methodist Church Everett Rosser E. C. Kenney Wesleyan Athens County Union Wesleyan Church

All Day Services Planned at Mt Zion Mission Church

Mt Zion Mission Church near Shade will host all day services on Sunday May 28 with Sunday school at 9 30, quarterly meeting at 10 30, and a picnic at noon. Memorial Day programs begin 1 30 with a short service at Mt Zion Cemetery led by Rev H E Harwood and Rev John Minear. War Veterans invited.

Mt. Zion Mission Church Shade Mt. Zion Cemetery H. E. Harwood Millersport John Minear Mt. Zion B._u

Veterans Invited to Presbyterian Service in Athens

Veterans of all wars are invited to a morning worship at the Presbyterian Church in Athens on Sunday at 10 30 Rev Fred Luchs will deliver a memorial sermon Dare We Be Religious His subject An augmented chorus will sing selections during the service Children will be baptized at the service and all youth department classes will participate on June 11

Presbyterian Church In Athens Fred Luchs

Pilgrim Church Announces Sunday Program Washington and Congress

Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. with Dave Jackson in charge. H. E. Osborn preaches at 10:30 a.m. Young people meet at 6:45 p.m. led by Miss Norma Hartman. Evangelist sermon by Rev. Osborn at 7:30 p.m. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Pilgrim Church Washington and Congress Dave Jackson H. E. Osborn Norma Hartman Rev. Osborn

Pentecost Services at Central Ave Methodist Church

Central Ave Methodist observes Pentecost with a 9 15 a m sermon by Pastor Stanley Jeffrey on Pentecost and the Holy Spirit and an evening talk at 7 30 p m on Pentecost and the Church. Special choir music at both services and Thursday prayer meeting led by Mrs A J Romine.

Central Ave. Methodist Church Stanley Jeffrey A. J. Romine

Bradford Church Meeting at Meigs Infirmary

Bradford Church schedules a circuit gathering with services at three Brad bury Bradford Dexter churches. The 9 30 a m worship at the Meigs County infirmary follows a 10 30 a m sermon Fight the Good Fight and new member reception. A 2 30 p m worship at the infirmary caps the day with praise. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m and Bradbury hosts a 7 30 p m Pentecostal sermon on Repentance the second in a five part salvation series.

Middleport — Bible School Bradbury-Bradford-Dexter Bradford Meigs County Infirmary Christian Endeavor Bradbury

Albany M. E. Circuit Church Services Schedule

The Albany M. E. Circuit announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m in Albany led by Mrs Clarence Vorhes. Church service at 10 50 a m. Snowville M E Church service at 2 30 p m Epworth League gathering at Albany at 7 00 p m Last revival service at Pearl Chapel Church at 8 00 p m.

Albany M

Watkins Preaches at Church of Christ Service

Rev. Damon Watkins will address morning worship at 10 15 at the Church of Christ located at 6 Stimson Ave. A communion service follows. Bible Study Class meets at 9 45 a m with an evening preaching service at 7 30.

Church of Christ Stimson Ave Damon Watkins

Crawford Named on National Committee

Rev. Neil Crawford will deliver the sermon Keeping Up to Date at 10 15 a m Sunday morning at the Christian Church. He has been appointed a delegate to the Committee of Recommendations to pass on all resolutions before the National Convention in Richmond Virginia in October.

Neil Crawford Christian Church Crawford Richmond

Methodist Services Schedule for Guysville Stewart Charge

The Guysville Stewart Methodist Charge begins at Canaanville Church with Mrs Josie Smith of Pt Pleasant WV preaching, then Church School at 10 30. Guysville Church holds Church School at 9 30, and Stow Church offers Church School at 9 30 followed by worship and sermon at 10 45.

Guysville-Stewart

Old-Time Gospel Revival At Stewart Invites All

Rev. W. E. Music and Rev. M. C. Kittle lead an old-time gospel revival in Stewart. Evening services begin at 8 p.m. with an old-fashion song service and inviting attendance from the community.

Stewart W. E. Music M. C. Kittle

Preaching Service at New Marshfield Church of Christ

New Marshfield Church of Christ holds its morning service at 10 30 after Bible School at 9 30. The sermon will be delivered by L. E. Barnett, pastor.

New Marshfield Church New Marshfield

Pomeroy Church of Christ Announces Bible School and Services

Bible School at Pomeroy Church of Christ begins 9 30 a m under director R C Steffy followed at 10 30 am by communion and preaching on The Holy Spirit and Pentecost led by pastor B H Morris strength of the church in Pomeroy is highlighted by these services.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Church of Christ R. C. Steffy B. H. Morris

Homecoming and Memorial Day Services Set in Knox Township

The second annual homecoming and Memorial Day services will feature the Bethel Church program in Knox Township Vinton County on Sunday May 28. A cordial welcome is extended to everyone.

Bethel Church Knox Township Vinton County

Gospel Tabernacle Hosts Sunday Service Sermon by Rev Doan

Faith Gospel Tabernacle at 45 Richland Ave will hold Sunday services at 7 30 p m Rev David Doan will preach the sermon at the event.

Gospel Tabernacle Faith Gospel Tabernacle Richland Ave David Doan

PLAN MEMORIAL Service Preparations at Bates

Preparations are under way for Memorial Day services at Bates this Sunday, June 1. Local officials and volunteers coordinate ceremonies, honors, and tribute activities to remember fallen service members.

PLAN Bates

Giant sunfish offered to British museum declined

A giant sunfish weighing nearly a ton and caught near Haifa was offered to the British museum but was declined. The creature is described as almost circular and more than eight feet long from tail to mouth.

Jerusalem British Museum Haifa

Fortifications Extended to New Guinea Defense Plan

Australia expands national defense to fortify Port Moresby in New Guinea with strategic bases and adequate fortifications.

Sydney Australia New Guinea Port Moresby

Chauncey Athens High School Graduation Sermon Preview

Chauncey-Dover High School seniors will hear an address by Rev. Neil Crawford at baccalaureate services May 28 in the high school auditorium. The program features processional, chorus, vesper hymns, a quartet and sextette, blessings, and a sermon titled Thank God for A Garden.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Kathleen Willis June Theisen Hiram J. Mingus, Jr William Keasey Bery Burr Verla Collins Dorothy Smith Lewis Kottgan Isabel Courtney Julia Kozma Neil Crawford Athens G. B. Courtney

Revival at Taylor Ridge Starts May 29

Revival begins at Taylor Ridge Church Monday May 29 with Pastor G B Courtney preaching 7 30 pm for two weeks Rev O W Williams of Mc Arthur will lead his ninth evangelistic meeting in the parish Preaching also at Trimble 10 30 am Regular services at Taylor Ridge 9 30 am No Saturday night services.

Chauncey Taylor Ridge Trimble G. B. Courtney O. W. Williams McArthur Mr. Williams

Oiling of Streets Planned in Chauncey

Chauncey moves to oil dusty un paved streets to reduce dust. So far High Street and part of Drake Street have been oiled under Marshal Lawrence Reeves supervision with residents paying for the oil.

Chauncey High St Drake St Corporation Marshal Lawrence Reeves

Chauncey Worker Remains in White Cross Hospital

Ralph Kirkendall of Chauncey is in White Cross Hospital for four weeks of treatment after a serious back injury at work. His mother Grace Kirkendall is staying with him at the hospital.

Chauncey Ralph Kirkendall White Cross Hapital Grace Kirkendall

Chauncey Local 358 to Discuss Mine Start Saturday

An important meeting of local No. 358 Chauncey will be held Saturday at 2 p m to discuss starting work at Chauncey mine. All members urged to attend. William Schoonover president and John E Schoonover secretary.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine William Schoonover John E. Schoonover

Chauncey Dover High Plans Class Night Program

Chauncey Dover seniors will perform Class Night at the high school auditorium tonight at 8 o clock. The program features an all graduates production and closes with the singing of the Alma Mater.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School

Freeman announce birth of son Chauncey in Millfield

Mr and Mrs Hubert Freeman announce the birth of a son at their Millfield home on Friday May 19. The infant weighs 6 pounds 1.5 ounces and will be named Chauncey.

Chauncey Hubert Freeman Elizabeth Kollar Millfield

Hospitalized Official Seeks Eye Treatment in Dayton

Chauncey F. H. Staffinger is in a Dayton government hospital receiving treatment for a serious eye trouble. During his absence his wife, Mrs Staffinger, hosts as guest Mrs Delilah Frazee of Sugar Creek.

Chauncey F. H. Staffinger Government Hospital Dayton

Chauncey duo graduate from Pomeroy High School

Chauncey residents William Matson and Royal Rivers Matson’s daughter Chauncey Maxine Matson received her high school diploma at Pomeroy High School Thursday night.

Chauncey Maxine Matson William Matson Royal Rivers Matson Pomeroy High School

California group bans archery deer killing campaign

The California Animal Defense and Anti-Vivisection League objects to archery hunting in Pasadena and across the state. It launched a campaign arguing deer killing by archery is unnecessarily cruel and seeks restrictions.

Archery Pasadena Cal California Animal Defense and Anti

Visits of Chauncey-Mahien Bradshaw

Chauncey Mahien Bradshaw, a former local resident now living in Willoughby, visited his daughter Mrs. Mabel Howard in Chauncey and sister Mrs. Emma Ryan in Chauncey. He and Mrs. Ryan traveled to Pomeroy to see another sister Mrs. Luella Stahl who is seriously ill.

Chauncey Mahien Bradshaw Willoughby Mabel Howard Bertha Lee the Plains Emma Ryan Bradshaw Ryan Pomeroy Luella Stahl

Broadwell Social Notes Gathers Local Happenings

Broadwell social roundup reports Amos White home birthday supper for 69th birthday with 35 guests. Visitors include Miss Maxine Driggs from Lathrop and Donna Ewart from Chesterhill. Local families update on hospital, births, travels, and a appendix operation for Arch Sprouse.

Ernest White Donna Ewart Chesterhill Evalina Brill Cook Vandyke Harry Frank James Freda Rockland Clarence Rathburn Columbus Leonard Ogg Albert Ogg Belpre Parkersburg Ford Sampson John Martin Ellis Run Don Nye Nelsonville Arch Sprouse Don Harris Westland Lyle White

Sand Run Personal And Social Mention

Sand Run notes include visits among Greendale and Murray City residents and a Carbon Hill high school graduation appearance by two Sand Run boys, Earl Beal and Dale North, who earned diplomas. First year typing pins were awarded to June Guess Betty Mayes and Jimmy Wolf. A Carbon Hill ball game saw Sand Run lose 5 to 6 in a close contest.

Martha Hill Greendale John Blake Fred Hemrick Dye George Shultz West Logan School Wayne Huston Murray City James Edward Pummell Carbon Hill Sand Run Earl Beal Dale North June Guess Betty Mayes Jimmy Wolf Frances Easterling Mary Crabtree Nelsonville

Public Auction Of Real Estate In Athens Ohio

Ohio common pleas sale to be held June 3 1939 at the Athens courthouse east door at 8:00 am for a parcel in Athens lot 2081 79 Central Ave appraised $3900 with cash in hand terms two thirds minimum bid. Sheriff Charles W Bayless Deputy Esther B Gross attorney Sharry A Mettler.

Wallace H. Pratt Athens Ohio Athena County of State of Central Ave Charles W. Bayless Athens County Esther B. Gross Sharry A. Mettler

Poppy Day Sale Planned by Legion Auxiliary in Pomeroy

POMEROY Poppy Day will be observed Saturday May 27 with American Legion Auxiliary volunteers selling poppies in the downtown district. Proceeds aid hospitalized veterans and hospital supplies. The local unit, with 106 members, received three citations at a district meeting in Oakville.

Pomeroy American Legion Auxiliary Dora Stanley Belva Willard Edna Clark Gladys Morgan Ella Whippel Lucille Story Misa Ada Hoskins Emma Hoffner The Oakill

Dust Nuisance Addressed In Pomeroy Streets

Calcium treatment started to abate dust on unpaved streets in Pom eroy. Street Commissioner Julius Sauvage expects completion in a day or two after a dry spell. Dusty conditions are notably severe in town due to numerous unpaved streets. Also in Middleport a new restaurant opens in the Maguire Building by Joe Young and Dulcie Martin, with ties to the Silver Grill venue.

Pomeroy Julius Sauvage Middleport Joe Young Dulcie Martin Maguire Building S. Third and Locust Sts Youngs Silver Grill Locust St Young Guy Carson

Homecoming and Service at Bethel Church Albany Rural

Albany Rural ALBANY R D No 1 notes a home coming and all day meeting at Bethel Church Sunday. Funeral services for Mrs Ollie McAfee were held at Bethel Church. Several local families and friends are noted visiting, dining, or celebrating in recent gatherings and anniversaries.

Albany Bethel Church Ellen Martin Mary Robinett Roy Davis Toledo State Hospital George Davis Ollie McAfee Tom Davis Toledo Donald Whaley Athens Frank McCann A. Z. Minearata Uriah Judy Ew Marshfield Tom Dixon Ot Wales Mill Carroll Elliott Lucile Carpenter

Long Way Home Senator Trains Away to Maine

Sen Emery S Littlefield rode past his home in Alfred Maine after forgetting to change trains in Portland He completed a 330 mile journey arriving home via Boston from the state legislature at Augusta

Alfred Augusta Emery S. Littlefield Portland Boston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Presbyterian Isaac Wilson Barkas Presbyterian Service Goodson Chuck Victoria Coffee Meigs Infirmary Albany M. E. Circuit Watkins National Guysville-Stewart Methodist Services Bethel Albert S. Mullen Sadie Effa Mullen Court of Common Pleas Maiden Ross Ladie Effa Mullen Louis Tyroler Kier Broadwell Common Pleas Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Plaintiff Mr. and Mrs. Poultryman Beaco F. J. Beasley Co Athens, O Legion Auxiliary Albany Rural Social Notes Gallahers Drug Store Skoot Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company
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