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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1930

Page

9

Athens Presbyterian Church Service Plans

Abbott Wilcox and John R. Gentry lead the Athens Presbyterian Church roster with Frank E. Wilcox superintending Bible work. Miss Ruby Hankey directs the Testrmaster Fellowship and Paul Saylor is organist. Services include Bible school at 9 15, morning worship at 10 30, a sermon by Rev. Wilcox, and special musical selections by the girls quartet and high school chorus. The Westminster Fellowship meets at 5 30 for the last regular student year service, with Dean McCracken at vesper and an annual union service at 7 30 for Athens High School graduates.

Athens Presbyterian Church Abbott ¥. Wilcox John R. Gentry Frank E Ruby Hankey Testrmaster Paul Saylor Bible School Wilcox Shellow Bing Gounod Westminster Fellowship Dean McCracken Athens High School Girls Quartette Inew

Ancient and Modern Necromancy Denounced by Church

Christian Science Church at 15 South Congress Street denounces ancient and modern necromancy, mesmerism and hypnotism. Includes Bible readings from Psalms and responsive passages. Service times listed with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and reading room hours Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 to 4 p m.

Christian Science Church South Congress Street

Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule and Baccalaureate Preparations

Charles M. Coulter and Arlie H. Krussell, Pastors, announce a 9 a.m. Bible School taught by Prof. Neil Thomas with Mr. Krussell as superintendent. Morning worship at 10:39 led by Mr. Coulter on the topic Loving One's Self. Afternoon events include a 4:30 Student Council meeting, 5:00 Home Hour, 6:06 Fellowship Supper, 6:30 vesper service with Mrs. Park Jones speaking, and Epworth League at 7 p.m. Evening worship unites with city congregations for the high school baccalaureate at the Presbyterian Church with Dr. Wilcox preaching.

Harles M. Coulter Arlie H. Krussell Bible School Krussell Neil Thomas Coulter Park Jones Everette P.m Epworth League Presbyterian Church Wilcox Piette Methodist Episcopal Church

Pilgrim Holiness Church Schedule Mapped

Corner Washington and Congress Streets announces weekly services at Pilgrim Holiness Church led by Pastor James A. Fields. Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Young People meeting at 6 39 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Washington and Congress James A. Fields

Albany M E Circuit Service Listings

Albany M E circuit reports sermon on The Importance of Tol tion. Sunday School times listed for Albany, Hebbardsville, and Oak House with respective superintendents including Mr Davis and Mrs Vel Carpenter. Evening services and midweek prayer meetings noted with leaders.

Carthage Presbyterian to Worship Service at 2:30 PM

Public worship scheduled for 2 30 p m with Rev John Lloyd Evans pastor of First Presbyterian Church at Nelson se as preacher.

Carthage Presbyterian

Alexander Presbyterian Bible School and Memorial Services

Alexander Presbyterian Church in Athens Albany Road announces a Bible School meeting at 9:30 a.m. with superintendents Elmer Mills and Haires Carsly. Memorial services are Sunday with a 1 p.m. morning service, 2 p.m. afternoon program by church youth, and an evening service at 7:30 p.m. focusing on character. Musicians include Maud Vorhes and soloists Em io Potter, Lucy Stanley, and Carl Parker.

Maud Vorhes

New England Presbyterian Day School and Hospital Update

A New England Presbyterian day school opens at 9 30 with morning worship at 10 30 led by Superintendent Bryson. Pastor Jess conducts service. Mrs. Taylor injured in an auto accident two weeks ago is in Tering Arms Hospital recovering satisfactorily. the Taylors thank all for visits flowers and letters.

New England Presbyterian Bryson Jess A. M. Taylor Tering Arms Hospital Mr. Taylor

Church Services and Sunday School Schedules

GUYSVILLE STWART CHURCHES METHODIST EPISCOPAL list service times with Linton Mattox as pastor. naanville Crawford superintendent. wart Church 10 30 preaching 9 30 Sunday School. S J ison superintendent. thany Church 2 30 preaching 1 30 Sunday School Mrs Moore superintendent. waysville 8 00 preaching 9 30 Sunday School P G pman superintendent. Prayer meet Tuesday 8 00.

Guysville-Stewart Methodist Episcopal Linton Mattox Naanville Crawford Wart S. J. Ison Thany Moore Waysville Pman

New Plymouth Presbyterian Church Services Notice

Rev Wissinger pastor to preach at New Plymouth Presbyterian Church with services held on the second and fourth Sundays each month.

NEW Plymouth Presbyterian Wissinger Qlar

Hamden Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule Change

Hamden Presbyterian Church will not have a sermon next Sunday as Rev. Albert J. Wilson attends the general assembly in Cincinnati this week and next as delegate from the Chillicothe Presbytery. Sunday school remains at 9 a.m.

Hamden

Church Reunion at McArthur Marks 75th M E Station Jubilee

An all day reunion marks the 75th anniversary of the McArthur M E Church becoming a station. Rev L L Cherrington of Marietta preaches at 10 30 am with former pastors and distant members attending at 1 30 pm. Dinner and supper are provided by the ladies. Notable pastors include J C Arbuckle A A Turner J C Laughlin W E Prior and Charley Sowers among others. Special choir music is planned.

Columbus Charley Sowers Westerville Franklin McFifresh Circleville Joseph Clark Sunny Nook Albany New York

Locke and Rock Advent Christian Churches Schedule

A local church notice lists Sunday services for A Locke pastor conducted Sunday School at 9 30 a m Worship at 8 00 p m with topic The Supremacy of the Unseen Gibisonville and Enterprise branches show Sunday School times and evening activities including Christian Endeavor Loyal Workers and a midweek prayer meeting at 7 30 p m The Rock Advent Christian Church under L Woodworth announces 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m Worship and sermon The Incorruptible Things 7 00 p m Loyal Workers and 7 30 p m Hearts and Treasurer service with Wednesday prayer meeting All are welcome.

A. Locke Gibisonville Christian Endeavor Enterprise Nocnes A. B. Churcie Rock Advent Christian L. Woodworth

Episcopal Church Services and Sunday Schedule Summary

J R Fields leads at 9:00 a m Sunday School with Charles H Smith as superintendent. Music by Mr Kinser's orchestra. Worship at 10:30 a m with sermon by the pastor. Epworth League and class at 6:30 p m. Evening services at 7:30 p m encouraging drop in worship.

Nos Episcopal J. R. Fields Charles H. Smith

Pomeroy Churches Plan Summer Programs and Services

Pomeroy Heath Methodist Episcopal Church lists Pastor Esichinger with Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Morning worship at 10:20 a.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Midweek service Wednesday. Children’s Day set for Sunday June 8 at 7:30 p.m. Announcement of Vacation Bible School conference and institute at Pomeroy Presbyterian Church June 2–3 for area children and workers.

Orker's Conference Pomeroy Presbyterian Church

Pentecost Radio Service At Local Church

Middleport Fred Gardner pastor leads Bible school at 9 15 with Superintendent Homer Risco at 10 29 for Morning worship and a sermon titled In His Presence The church plans a radio service at 4 00 with a radio installed in the auditorium and the International Radio Broadcast of the Churches of Christ over CBS will be heard with the Columbia Cathedral Choir leading songs The national and world participation is expected to reach millions An invitation is extended to other congregations 7 00 Evening evangelistic service features sermon National and Kingdom Heroes Two lodge groups will be special guests Wednesday 7 30 prayer and study session.

Middleport Fred ¥. Gardner Bible School Homer ‘Risco Churches of Christ Columbia Broadcasting System Columbia Cathedral Choir New York City Kingdom

BAPTIST CHURCH SERVICES PROMOTE Growth Theme

F Kreager pastor leads morning devotion and Sunday school at 9 15 with the sermon A Profitable Partnership. Evening service at 7 30 features A Sure Foundation. Baptism and prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 emphasize Go Right On Working.

Rear Baptist Church F. Kreager

Sermons at Presbyterian Church Explore Suffering and Heroism

Dr. A. V. C. Skinner leads morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon on The Book of Job The Problem of Suffering The evening service follows at 7 30 with God and One Man The Story of a Hero Sabbath School and Bible classes begin at 9 15 The lesson topic is Con-

Faithfulness and Sicth Sermon and Prayer Meeting

A church notices midweek events with a Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 30 and a prayer service at 7 30 on Wednesday night focusing on Jesus in the Shadow of the Cross and the Sweet Sacred Gethsemane. The brief outlines meditation and study components for the session.

Jesus

No Mud To Cause Church Goers Trouble

In Carthage on May 29 churchgoers faced mud on the drive to the Presbyterian Church after road graders tore up the front road and driveway following days of rain. The 80 foot wide road left worshippers wading through mud, but officials say the way has been prepared for next Sunday.

Carthage Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans Nelsonville

Dry League To Use Movies in Campaign

DES MOINES IOWA May 23 The Anti Saloon League has mapped out a modern and vigorous campaign in reply to efforts by vets to disrupt its ranks F Scott McBride general superintendent said here today Tons of literature sound movies radio addresses and thousands of meetings will be the means used in the drive the city leader said He declared recent activities of wet organizations are of little immediate concern but that have necessitated an educational campaign that will inform the people for all time of the evils of alcohol.

Des Moines Iowa U.P Anti-Saloon League F. Scott McBride

Wanda Matus Missing With Psychologist and Daughter

The Missing Persons Bureau reports a letter from Wanda Matus of Homestead 17 stating she left town March 31 with psychologist Herbert Thomas and his daughter Helen to a place "where I can make some money." Police have searched for Wanda. destination unknown, will notify parents when settled.

Pittsburgh Missing Persons Bureau Wanda Matus Homestead Herbert Thomas Helen

Pattern 1920 children frock with cape collar trim

A charm filled pattern description for a 1920s children’s frock. It features a deep cape collar and scalloped trim, with contrasting binding in a popular braid design. Sizes 4 6 8 10. Pattern price 15 cents. discount 10 cents with pattern book. Send name address style number and size to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department.

New Tax Plan Outlined at Capital Meet

Columbus May 28. L. B. Palmer president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and the All Ohio Tax League urged a change in how inheritance tax money is distributed to fund schools and roads. He argued current taxes rely too heavily on ten sible personal property and proposed a personally earned income tax to support education and broaden revenue without adding burden.

Columbus L. B. Palmer Ohio Farm Bureau Federation All- Ohio Tax League Palmer

The Husband Hunter In Stock Gamble

In a tense exchange Bernadine presses Allan as she asks him to buy a stock he doubts. Phillipa and Alan chase a possible misread letter while Bernadine insists she did not err. The scene ends with suspense as Alan seeks Mrs Lamont’s latest letter to confirm the stock choice. To Be Continued

Steek Bernadine Allan Allen Bobby Phillipa Alan Mr. Wellson Miss West Mra. Lamont

Court House Doings and Marriages in Athens

Court approves distribution of assets from the Alvira Grim estate with William Colmer as executor. Court finds sale of Melville Mc Cune’s property necessary. Appraisers S S Danford Charles F Reed and George Heckman named. James McGregor Scriven and Bernice Atkins obtain a marriage license in Athens.

Alvira Grim William Colmer Melville McCune Florence McCune S. SS. Danford Charles F.reed George Heckman

Graf Zeppelin Heads Toward Havana After Equator Crossing

Graf Zeppelin, having crossed the equator for the second time, sailed up the Eastern South American coast toward Havana and Lakehurst. With more than half of the 3,000 mile Pernambuco to Havana leg completed, the dirigible was expected to reach Havana near dawn tomorrow.

Pernambuco Brazil U.P South America Havana Lakehurst N. J

Supply of Fat Cows Short on Market in Columbus

Columbus reports a tightening supply of fat cows with prices up about 50 cents last week and roughly one dollar above the season's low. Carl J. West of the Ohio Farm Bureau Corporation notes the butcher heifer crop is seasonally low while low priced fat cows show stronger demand. The trend suggests it may be a good time to sell fat dairy stock of low productivity.

Columbus Carl J. West Ohio Farm Bureau Corporation

City Council Passes Street Cleaning Assessment Reduction

Logan May 29 A short council session approved a street cleaning assessment ordinance reducing charges after state examiner guidance. Only other action moved funds between accounts to cover current expenses.

Logan

Twenty Names Drawn for Jury Service in Logan Court

Twenty names were drawn from the jury wheel by Judge James Darby to form a panel for motion picture case trials. The list includes Mrs Myrta Henegst Logan Mrs Annie Morgan Ward Township Mrs Estella Riseh Rockbridge William Stevens Salt Creek Mrs Maude Berlin Logan Mrs Ben H Spicer Oreville Mrs Ira Hillyer Ward Township Clinton Keck Laurel Township Mrs Starling Donald son Gore Flave Clerk Carbon Hill Paul Shaw Good Hope Township Zara Amerine Benton Township George Blosser Logan J Stuart Rockbridge Mrs Elizabeth Krinn Logan James Nimon Falls Township W S Yaw Logan W F Krinn Laurel Township Mrs Nancy Work Logan Henry Johnson Ward Township.

Starling Donaldson Gore Flave Clerk Carbon Hill Paul Shaw Good Hope Township Zara Amerine Benton Township George Blosser Logan J. ©. Stuart Rockbridge Elizabeth Krinn James Nimon Falls, Township W. S. Yaw W. F. Krinn Laurel Township Nancy Work Henry Johnson Ward Township

Memorial Service Planned by Ex Servicemen in McArthur

Memorial services in charge of Robert Wyckef Post American Legion will be held in McArthur Friday starting at 10 a m. Arrangements include special music and speakers. Ex service men should assemble at the monument at 10:46 a m to decorate graves in Old and New Cemeteries.

Mcarthur Robert Wyckef Post American Legion

Pauline Chatfield, 77, Dies in McArthur

Pauline Chatfield aged 77 of McArthur died May 26 at the home of her daughter Mrs J P Agler in Westerville. Funeral services were at 9 a m in Columbus followed by burial at Elk Cemetery McArthur. She leaves another daughter Mrs A I Maroney and three sons John Chatfield Seth and Frank and 24 grandchildren.

McArthur Pauline Chatfield Mra J. P. Agler Westerville Columbus Elk Cemetery Mra. A. I. Maroney John Chatfield Seth Hamden Frank Brazil Ind

Mrs Kate Ervin Barry Dies at 66 in Dundas

Mrs Kate Ervin Barry aged 66 wife of Thomas Barry died at her Dundas home May 24 Funeral services were at the U BR Church Dundas at 2 30 p m Reverend Gibbs officiating Burial in Zion Cemetery She leaves her husband four sons William Ervin Middleport Ned Crookaville Herbert Zaneaville Clyde at home and one daughter Mrs John Boyer McArthur

Hurried to Hospital After Illness in Swan Township

Walter Campbell of Swan Township near McArthur was seized by appendicitis on Wednesday morning and rushed by Tinker's Ambulance to White Cross Hospital Columbus for immediate surgery. Dr. H. S. James and a nurse accompanied Mrs. Campbell to the hospital.

Mcarthur Mra Walter Campbell Swan Township White Cross Hospital Columbus Tinker’s James

Mrs G D Read Heads to Visit Will Family Kin

Mrs. G. D. Read of Cleveland is expected to arrive today to visit relatives the Will family after several days with her daughter Mrs. Arthur.

G. D. Read Cleveland Will Arthur John

Family and social visits noted around Columbus and Wellston

Mrs Swaim of Columbus visited McArthur friends as her Columbus home is at 723 Fast Third Avenue. Dorothy Cox and Mack Cox visited B T Davis in Wellston. P D B Fert of Creola and P D Saylor of Columbia called on relatives. Master Viole Rutledge vacationing in Cincinnati with kin. News of Judge Amos J Garrison and wife welcoming a son May 30. Railroad agent D H Weirenberger attended a road officials’ conference in Columbia. Nettie Snook and grandson Duane Koxsser returned home after visiting relatives in Zanesville Harrisville and Salem.

Columbus James PP. Wood Cleveland Athens Fred Swaim McArthur Friends Swaim Fast Third Avenue Dorothy Cox Sherif Ray Cox Mack Questa B. T. Davis Wellston Mra. PD D. HH. Weirenberger Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Neil Columbia Nettie Snook Duane Koxsser Visi Zanesville Harrin«ville Satem

Production of Coal Estimated for Week Ended May 24

The National Coal Association estimates bituminous coal production for the week ended May 24 at about 4.4 million net tons based on incomplete loading reports. Revised Bureau of Mines figures show May 10 production at 8,235,000 net tons and May 17 at 8,155,000 net tons.

Washington National Coal Association Bureau of Mines

Doctors' Secret of Feminine Hygiene Ad

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