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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1957

Page

10

No Man Liveth Unto Himself. It Just Isn’t Done

A sermon-style meditation contrasts self reliance with interdependence. The narrator cites Rabelais, Paul, and Kipling to argue that people owe debts to others through sacrifice and support. It warns against egotism and celebrates communal duty, liberty bought by others’ efforts, and the cost of freedom.

Rabelais Paul Jesus Christ God Merc Kipling Martha

Murray City Social Notes Visit pattern from multiple families

Sg t Ed ward Leslie of Topeka and Mr and Mrs Charles Packard with their children return home after visiting relatives Walter Laurisky and former local residents. Several other families share weekend visits in Columbus Willoughby Barberton Zanesville and Jamestown New York with relatives.

Murray City Edward Leslie Topeka Kan Charles Packard Lincoln Park Mich Walter Laurisky Sgt Leslie Packard Jay Huston Columbus William Beard Elizabeth Ann Huston Paul Huston Aimee Somerset Virgil Edwards Jackson Pat Collins Barberton Collins Fred Collins Betty Hogan Ernest Nixon Harold Neal Willoughby Mr. Neal Charles Neal Elmer Evans Chauncey Elroy Short Zanesville Emmett Short Bill McClure Weirton W. Va William James James Louis Lowes Carbon Hill Thomas McCoulah Red Town Howard Keeton Russell McClure Greens Run Harold Sorrell John Sorrell Dan Wolfe Sorrell Wolfe Jake Johnson Jamestown N. Y Johnny Sorrell Keneth Martin Dwight Martin

A Department for Every Age Chas E Magruder Pastor

A church announces its program led by Chas E Magruder pastor, detailing departments for all age groups and a plan to engage families in regular services and activities.

Chas E. Magruder

Athens Area Churches Offer Broad Sunday Schedule

A listing of services across multiple Athens area churches includes Holy Communion and sermons at 8:00 and 10:30 a m in different churches, Sunday school at 9:15 a m, Canterbury Supper at 5:00 p m, plus weekly activities for Boy Scouts Girl Scouts CYF and choir events. The notice also lists associated denominations and locations in Albany Pearl Chapel Temple Snowville Carthage and AMESVILLE among others with various worship times and classes.

Donald L. Terry St. Peter’s Church Delaware Ohio Phil Porter, Jr Esther Joe B. Maffett

Sunday worship schedule with Rev. Ira L. Shanafelt

The notice lists church services including Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m Wednesday midweek prayer service at 7 30 p m The Rev Ira L Shanafelt is the pastor.

E. State ST Donell Miller Lutheran Church Austin F. Shell Roy E. Deeter Jan. B. Kish V.F Ira L. Shanafelt S. Thompson R. W. Ives Charles Gaston Harry Dickerson Lawrence Souders Howard Hein Charles E. Magruder Biddle Daune Saylor

Sunday and midweek church services listed with pastors

A compiled list of church services across multiple congregations. Dates include Sunday worship at 9:30 to 11 a.m. and evening services at 7 to 8 p.m. Weekday Bible study and prayer meetings are scheduled with various pastors. Local youth groups, missions, and troop meetings noted.

Oldest Quaker Meeting House Becomes Newport Community Center

The 1699 Quaker Meeting House in Newport now serves as a city community center for children, preserving a historic site while offering programs and space for youth activities.

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Church School Sparks Biblical Lessons for Young Readers

Eileen and Johnny linger on church steps as they discuss Bible stories coming alive under their teacher’s guidance. The piece emphasizes Church School’s role in teaching religious education, fellowship, wisdom, kindness, and tolerance to children and many others.

Eileen Johnny

The Church for All: Four Reasons to Attend Regularly

A 1957 sermon emphasizes church as a builder of character and citizenship. It urges regular attendance and Bible reading for personal, family, community, and church welfare, outlining daily devotional plan with referenced chapters and verses.

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