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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1930

Page

5

Parsons Family Secrets Drive Hidden Romance Plot

Evelyn Parsons denies rumors as Mitchell probes the Celia confession. Barney Shields becomes central to a messy web of engagements, jealousy, and blurred motives at Wagner’s Apex office and later at the Gramercy Square home. Celia’s engagement to Jordan haunts the investigation.

Evelyn Parsons Mitchell John—dearest Jordan Shields Barney Mrs. Parsons Celia Evelyn John John Mitchell Apex Wagner Apex Office O. K Tracy Barney Shields Apex Picture Service John Mitchel Gramercy Square House

Athens Churches Hold Sunday Schedule At Presbyterian

Abbott W Wilcox leads morning service at 10 30 with a sermon Jesus Glorifying the Common Place Miss Ruby Hankey directs student activities and music selections include And the Glory of the Lord and By the Waters of Babylon Westminster groups plan activities 5 00 6 00 and 7 00 services with foreign outreach shown by stereopticon

Athens Athens Presbyterian Church Abbott W. Wilcox Ruby Hankey Wilcox Jesus Handel Quartette Babylon Marianna Bing Westminster Group Westminster Foundation

Salvation Army Services Announced At Union Street

Adjt. and Mrs. Bernard Stone oversee a weekend schedule at 82 W Union St with street meetings Saturday 7 00 p m and 7 00 p m public meeting 8 00 p m holiness meeting 10 30 a m Sunday school 2 30 p m Sunday street meeting 7 00 p m and 8 00 p m Salvation meeting where Mrs Stone speaks on Seek Ye the Lord.

THE Salvation Army W. Union St Adjt Bernard Stone Young People’s Legion Salvation

Mt Zion Baptist Church Service Schedule

Bible School at 9 30 a m with topic Overcoming Racial Prejudice The Roman Centurion. Morning worship at 10 45 with topic Spiritual Leanness Evening worship at 7 30 with topic Meditation Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 Pastor B R Smith Organist Nellie Pettiford Superintendent Angie Cooper Pianist Gwen dolyn Lynch U I leader Addie Marie Guthrie.

MT. Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress Streets B. R. Smith Nellie Pettiford Angie Cooper Gwendolyn Lynch Roman Centurion Jesus Addie Marie Guthrie

Lutheran Church Events Add Evening Forum and Sermon

At the Lutheran Church on State and Carpenter Streets the Student Forum meets at 6 30 p m led by Miss Osborn. At 7 p m Prof Kuhlman of Capital University preaches on Present Attitudes Toward the Bible. Arthur Huhlman is pastor.

Lutheran Church

First Methodist Church Event Schedule and Contests

Rev Charles M Coulter and Arlie Krus lead services at 9:00 Sunday School 10:30 Morning Worship with What Shall We Believe About Jesus The 4:00 Student Council Meeting 4:32 Home Hour 4:30 Orchestra led by Robert Whit tier 5:39 Fellowship Supper 6:00 Student Vesper Service Christianity discussed by educator Mr W W Ankenbrandt Athens Schools Supt Ray Fuller chairs 7:00 Peace Declamation Contest under Ohio Council of Churches winners advance county and district to state honors with participants Evelyth Atkinson Frances Metcalf Helen McCave Paul Hudson Herbert Hartman William Leaders.

First Methodist Church Charles M. Coulter Arlie Krussell Lenora V. Saylor Jesus Methodist Robert Whittier W. W. Ankenbrand Athens Ray Fuller Ohio Council of Churches Evelyth Atkinson Frances Metcalf Helen MecCave Paul Hudson Herbert Hartman William Leaders

Ward Radford Leads at Contral Ave Church Service

Combined service of worship instruction and preaching led by Pastor Ward Radford. G. W. Pierce oversees church school. Evening worship features a sermon titled The Mighty Power of Christ. Epworth League meets at 6 09 p m with later classes and service.

M. FE Radford G. W. Pierce Epworth League Christ

Clarks Chapel Sets 9 am Sunday Service

The notice lists a missionary service at Clarks Chapel at 9 am Sunday with Mrs. Nellie ine as superintendent and a representative present to give an address.

Clarks Chapel Nellie Ine Benerintendent

Church of Christ Service Times in East Athens

The Church of Christ meets at No. 4 Stimeon Avenue in east Athens with a 9:39 a m Bible study on Philippians chapter one and a 10:30 a m worship and communion service.

Church OF Christ Stimeon Avenue East Athens

Prince of Peace Declamation Contest At Local Church

Christian Church at West State and Congress Streets hosts a full morning program led by M E Chatley and Howard C Bobo with Dr Elliott I Osgood speaking on China. The annual Prince of Peace contest features contestants Richard Bolin Harry Hudson Mary McCune Goldie Ayers Jane Cline Eileen Schuler Beatrice Saunders and Cora White with judges F Rowland M D Hughes and J W Bolin. A bronze medal awaits the winner who may compete for the county prize.

Christian Church West State Congress M. E. Chatley Howard C. Bobo William Ruston F. R. Richey Elliott I. Osgood China Christian Endeavor Richard Bolin Harry Udson Mary McCune Goldie Ayers Jane Cline Eileen Schuler Beatrice Saunders Cora White F. Rowland M. D. Hughes J. W. Bolin

Mortals and Immortals Service At Local Church

Christian Science Church at 15 South Congress Street announces Mortals and Immortals with Golden Text I Corinthians 15 49. Responsive readings include Job Psalms and prayers. Sunday School 930 a m Sunday service 1045 a m Wednesday meeting 1730 p Reading room open Tue Thu Sat 2 to 4 p.m.

Christian Science Church South Congress Street

Pleasant Ridge Christian Church Service Schedule

Services at Pleasant Ridge Christian Church led by Pastor W Corwin on November 16 include Bible School at 10 am, an 11 am sermon, and a 7 pm sermon with a special song service.

Richland Revival under Mrs J O Warner at Apostolic Assembly

Mrs J O Warner of Oklahoma leads a revival meeting at the Apostolic Assembly on Richland Avenue with local participants attending.

Richland Revival

Church of the Good Shepherd Sunday Services

The Twenty second Sunday after Trinity service schedule lists Church School at 9 15 a m and morning prayer with sermon at 10 30 a m Rev N Seven of Cincinnati is to preside over the services.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Carpenter Streets N. Seven Cincinnati

Pratt Street Wesleyan Mission Be

C Kenney, Supt. Mrs Neva Cross, class leader oversee Sunday services with Sunday School at 2 pm and a praise service at 3 pm Evangelistic service at 7 pm Weekly weeknight services held Tuesday and Friday evening at 7 pm.

Pratt Street Wesleyan Mission BE. C

Church Sunday Services in Guysville Stewart Bethany and More

Guysville Stewart churches schedule Sunday preaching at 11:00 a.m. Canaanville pastor Linton Mattox 7:30 p.m. Bethany 2:30 p.m. Stewart 7:00 p.m. Sunday School times listed with superintendents T M Crawford Mrs Ob Moore and Jiddison. Midweek services set for Thursday and Wednesday.

Guysville-Stewart Methodist Episcopal Linton Guysyville G. Chapman

Wales A. M. E. Church Service Schedule

Rev. M. H. Johnston pastor at 10 45 a m Sunday School 2 30 p m Kathrine Williams Superintendent Preaching 6 30 p m Prayer meeting held every Tuesday room The pastor will preach the second and fourth Sunday.

Wales A. M. E M. H. Johnston Kathrine Williams

Logan Churches United Brethren Service Schedule

Logan churches list a combined service from 9 to 10 30 a m and activities through the evening. Miss Janet Gilbert Otterbein Guild field secretary speaks at 7 p m as the Young Women's Chorus and Youth Chorus of Lancaster U B Church perform with Rev E Wright directing the WAIU broadcast at 5 p m.

Logan Churches First United Brethren B. C

St Matthew Lutheran Church Services and Sunday School

Amos L Heyde pastor presides as Sunday School begins at 9 00 Morning worship follows at 10 00 with a sermon An Uncompromising Young Man Evening service at 7 30 Daniel St Johns Enterprise Sunday School at 1 00 and worship at 2 00 pm.

ST. Matthew Lutheran Amos L. Heyde Jacob A. Keller Daniel St. John’s Enterprise

First Methodist Church Service and Sunday School Schedule

Pastor J. Br. Fields leads 9:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:30 a.m. worship with the sermon "The Symmetrical Leanness." An evening service at 7:00 p.m. follows a 6:00 p.m. class meeting.

First Methodist Episcopal J. BR. Fields

Rockbridge UB and Nearby Churches Schedule Activities

Rockbridge UB notes Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by J E Stuart with lesson on Overcoming racial prejudice. Young People’s C E at 6 30 p m led by Miss Helen Mathias. Orchestra practice 7 30 p m with Prof Hickman. Prayer and praise Thursday 7 00 p m led by Rev G W Byers. Anniversary observance for new church planned Sunday. Gibisonville Evangelistic meeting continues nightly with Wele pastor speaking subjects of great interest. song service at 7 09 p m.

Rockbridge UB H. B. Welch Rockbridge J. E. Stuart Christian Endeavor Helen Mathias Prof. Hickman G. W. Byers Kline Enterprise Samuel Risch Lasses Young People’s Christian Endeavor Ark Hrashares C. E Goldie Shaw Joseph Walner Gibisonville

Haydenville Church Notes

Pastor G C Nutter leads church with Sunday worship at 9 30 am and night service at seven. Rev Nutter to speak Thursday evening. Prayer meetings set for Tuesday cottage meeting at Mrs Frank Smiths home with W P Wells as superintendent.

Haydenville Church

Pomeroy Churches Church of Christ Service Schedule

Middleport pastor Fred I. Gardner leads Bible School at 9:15 with Homer Rice as superintendent. Morning worship at 10:20 with the sermon Keeping the Faith. Evening service at 7:00 on Fearful or Fearless. Wednesday prayer and study at 7:00 on Satanic influence on the church and members.

Pomeroy Church OF Christ Middleport Fred I. Gardner Bible School Homer Rice

Heath Methodist Episcopal Church Service Schedule

Heath Methodist Episcopal in Middleport Ohio lists a 9 15 Sunday School led by FT E Miller, 10 30 morning worship with the sermon The Crowded Life, 6 00 Epworth League led by Miss Helen Smith, 7 00 evening service with sermon Seeking air Force, and a 7 00 Wednesday mid week service.

Heath Methodist Episcopal Middleport Ohio C. H. Elchinger FT. E. Miller Epworth League Helen Smith Air Force

First Baptist Church Schedule Promotes Emily Night

Kreager, pastor, leads a Sunday with Morning fellowship at 9:15 a.m. Worship follows with the sermon Sowing for the Future. Evening service at 7 p.m. sermon Christian Contemplation. Junior BY P U 2:30 p.m. Intermediate B Y P U and Senior BY P U 6 p.m. Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Emily Night noted for Nov 19 with a strong program.

First Baptist Church Middleport Kreager P.U Emily

Nelsonville Churches First Methodist Episco

Nelsonville churches present program notes with Pastor Herman A. Sarre leading church school and superintendent B F Alien. Morning worship at 8:30 with instrumental music by Junior Orchestra and anthem by Senior Choir. Evening worship at 7 with program The Poor Leaf Clover. Wednesday prayer service at 7 and Oct 17 events.

B. F. Alien Obertary Solipworth League O¢rock Wm. Howe Wader Poor Leaf Clover Gladys McAfee Siw Murphy Gerald McCreary Major Lee Wil

Church Services and Choir Activities Schedule

Prof Curtis W Janssen leads morning worship with minister of music Mrs L F Rice and the TM H Sunday School. Anthem by choir and sermons titled Brother we re and Disquiet woe are outline the day. Chippewa Boys Chib Shafer Supt plan Wednesday Junior Endeavor and midweek services with Boys choir rehearsal and adult choir practice through the week.

Curtis W. Janssen L. PF. Rice Beekies Chippewa Boys Shafer Om Junior Endeavor Ed Samarp

Pilgrim Holiness Church Announces Thanksgiving Convention

Pastors D S Shearer and wife lead at 736 Walnut Street. Sunday school, morning worship 10 30. Evening service 6 00 led by Mrs Alma Shearer. Evangelistic service 7 00. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 00. Ladies Missionary Prayer Band Thursday. Cottage prayer Friday 7 30. Convention runs Wednesday through Sunday with daily 7 00 services and a 7 30 pm midweek service.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Shearer Walnut Street Sundavy School Alma Shearer Ladies Missionary Prayer

Wilty Chapel and M E Church Sunday Schedule

Rev M W Johnston pastor at Wilty Chapel and M E Church leads Sunday School at 9 30 am. Rev J Y superintendent conducts activities. W T Newson and Mere Vine Murray lead. Services at 10 48 am and 7 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. The Young Literary Society meets Thursday at 7 20 pm beginning a new series.

Wilty Chapel M. E M. WH. Johnston

Amesville Presbyterian Church to Host Missionary Talk

Andrew M. Tavier, minister, outlines Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Supt Mr Gibson and Primary Dept led by Miss Esther Wilson. Evening worship at 7 30 p m. The Rev A W Moore missionary to Shikohabad North India Mission will speak in December.

Amesville Presbyterian Church Andrew M. Tavier

New England Presbyterian Sunday Service Schedule

The New England Presbyterian Church announces Sunday activities with Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Superintendent Mr C O Breson and morning worship at 10 30 a m including an address by the pastor.

NEW England Presbyterian C. O. Breson

Vinton County Churches Schedule in McArthur Ohio

Vinton County churches in McArthur announce Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. led by John H Howell, superintendent. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. with Rev Cc L Strecker speaking. Epworth League at 3 p.m., evening worship at 7 p.m., midweek worship Wednesday 7 p.m. Choir practice and weekday classes follow.

Vinton County Mcarthur M. FL W. W. Weiser John H Howell Cc. L. Strecker D. D College Hill Cincinnati

McArthur Presbyterian Church Service Times

The Rev. Albert J. Wilson, Pastor, leads Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Worship follows at 10:30 a.m.

Mcarthur Presbyterian Church Albert J. Wilson

McArthur Christian Church Services Announced

The Rev. B. H. Morris, pastor, announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m mission end 2 30 pm Epworth League at 6 15 pm and an evening preaching service at 7 p m.

Mcarthur

Sunday Worship and Prayer Meeting Announced

The Rev. Frederick Brown, pastor, leads Sunday worship service and sermon. Martinda serves as superintendent. Prayer meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening followed by Epworth League activities at 6 43.

Ggy M. &. Ee Frederick Brown Beneo Eis Martinda Epworth League

Hamden Presbyterian Church Sunday Services

Hamden Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday School at 3 a.m. A preaching service follows at 7 p.m.

FAL EST Church Sunday Schedule Read by Rev Brown

The Rev. Frederick Brown, pastor of Fales[e] M. B Church, leads Sunday School at 10 06 a m with Esme McKibben as superintendent and a prayer meeting at 11 00 a m led by Robert Webb.

Falese M. B Frederick Brown Esme McKibben Robert Webb

St Sylvester’s Church Mass Schedule Revised

The Rev. J. Hyees, pastor, oversees Masses at 8:00 a.m. twice monthly and on the fifth Sunday, indicating a revised worship pattern at St Sylvester’s Church RO.

ST. Sylvester's Church J. Hyees

New Plymouth Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

The Rev. B. B. Wissinger, pastor, will lead regular preaching service on the second and fourth Sundays each month.

New Plymouth B. B. Wissinger

Ebenezer Church Announces Sunday School and Services Schedule

The Rev. F. A. Harlan preaches at 2:30 p.m. at Ebenezer with prior Thursday and Saturday services listed. Sunday School set for 1:30 p.m. at Ebeneser. District congregations Starr Locust Grove Mt Pleasant New Plymouth hold Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. on specified dates.

Inton County Farish F. A. Harlan Ebeneser Ebenezer Starr Locust Grove Mt. Pleasant New Plymouth

Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints at Wales Mill

The Wales Mill Latter Day Saints branch outlines Sunday School at 9:30 a m April to December and 10:60 a m December to April, Sacrament first Sunday each month, preaching second and fourth Sundays, and a prayer service on third Sunday at 10:30 a m led by B Wells, branch president.

Church OF Latter Day Saints Wales Mill ONIO B Well B. Wells Branch Presiden

Flaxolyn Promoted for Constipation Relief by Doctor

An Los Angeles physician endorses Flaxolyn as a fast acting colon cleanser and tonic. The endorsement claims improved energy appetite and sleep for those with constipation and auto intoxication with a money back guarantee after six servings.

Christian Peterson Los Angeles

Cascarets Candy Promises Pleasant Morning Relief

An advertisement touts Cascarets candy as a pleasant tasting laxative that cleanses the tongue and brightens the eyes by morning. It claims cascara strengthens bowel muscles and offers gentle, thorough relief suitable for elderly people and children.

Landslide rescue in Lyons death toll rises

In Lyons France danger from further slides remained acute as volunteers dug through earth and debris from yesterday’s three avalanches. Seven bodies were recovered today, official tallies list 40 dead, with unofficial estimates up to 70 or 80.

Lyons France U.P

Murder at Bridge author wins honors for mysteries

Nike Austin, author of Murder at Bridge in The Athens Messenger, has earned wide acclaim for her mystery serials. Her prior works include The Black Pigeon and Murder Backstairs, praised by critics and figures like William Lyon Phelps and Vilhjalmur Stefansson for lifelike characters and clever plots.

Nike Austin Bridge Athens Messenger Miss Austin Bonnie Dundee Scribners Magazine William Lyon Phelps Vilhjalmur Stefansson Macmillan Company Anne Austin England

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