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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1927

Page

8

Church Page Supported by Hocking Valley Merchants

A community church page lists local sponsors and businesses aiding its publication. Names include J J Beasley Milling Grocery, Virgile Davis, Moyer Auto Sales, V Strawn, Athens Home Telephone, Lairds Restaurant, Nelsonville Floral, Wheaton Hardware, Bettie Shop, Union Restaurant, Cornwell Jewelry, Varsity Ian, Athens Steam Laundry, Cullums Studio, Security Savings Bank, Bank of Athens, Vogue Hair Shoppe, and more.

J. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co Virgile Davis Athens Home Telephone Co Lairds Restaurant Logan Ohio Nelsonville Floral Co Nelsonvil Wheaton Hardware Co Bettie Shop Union Restaurant Cornwell Jewelry Varsity Ian Athens Steam Laundry Cullum’s Studio Security Savings Bank Union St. Battery Shop Vogue Hair Shoppe CO L. Stout Nelsonville Cady-Gooding Southern Ohio Electric Co Red Star Coe’s Cash Shoe Citizens Central Bank Nelsonvile Excel

Christian Science Society Services and Notices

Church announcements for the Christian Science Society at 6514 South Court Street list Sunday worship at 10 45 a m Sunday school at 9 36 with the subject Ancient and Modern Necromancy Alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism Denounced The golden text Isaiah 19 22 The Lord Shall Smithe Egypt Also a Wednesday testimonial meeting and a reading room open on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays from to 4 p m Miss Ella Cooley superintendent. 10 45 o clock worship and Communion Time Bi at 6 36 o'clock President Mrs Blanch Russell pianist Mary Louise Pettiford Topic Responsibility For Others Worship and sermon at 7 45 o'clock Pleasing God Wednesday evening worship at 7 30 o'clock

Christian Science Society South Court Street Egypt Ella Cooley Blanch Russell Mary Louise Pettiford Ezekiel God

Tragedy of Love Divine closes series at Bible church

W State and Carpenter Streets. M F E Chatley minister. T R Bennett Bible school superintendent. Prof. Wesley Maurer chorister. Bible school at 9 15. Morning worship and sermon at 10 15. Christian Endeavor societies meet at 6. Evening service at 7. The Tragedy of Love Divine closes the Great Tragedies series.

W. State Carpenter M. FE. Chatley T. R. Bennett Bible School Wesley Maurer Christian Endeavor Societies Love Divine

Sunday church schedule with leaders and services

Sunday school at 9 15 led by A and Pickering superintendent. G W Pierce choir and Miss Evelyn organist. Worship at 10 30 led by Reefer organist Miss Minnie Baird leads Epworth League at 6 Sermon and worship at 7 on A Faith Unafraid Pastor asks all members attend Wednesday at 7 this important session Call pastor for more information.

A. & _ Pickering G. W. Pierce Evelyn Reefer Epworth League Minnie Baird

Presbyterian Church announces Bible school and services

Abbott Y Wilcox minister notes Bible school at 9 15 with Miss Elizabeth Aggar teaching college students Dr Wilcox to preach at morning and evening services High school Christian Endeavor meets at 6 00 led by Miss Helen Mc Laughlin subject If I were a Home Missionary where would I want to serve

Abbott Y. Wilcox Bible School Elizabeth Apgar Dr. Wilcox High School Society of Christian Endeavor Helen McLaughlin

Bible School and Services Schedule for Sunday

Bible school at 9:35 o clock with Alex Root as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 36, sermon Lead Us Not into Temptation Deliver us from Evil. Special music by quartet. Thanksgiving holiday cancels regular home hour and fellowship supper. Vesper service at 6, What Have I To Be Thankful For Evelyn Underwood leads discussion Blanche Hollett devotions Epworth League at 6 Topic The League's Partner Evening worship Sermon Paul A Son of the Law.

Bible School Alex Root Evelyn Underwood Blanche Hollett Epworth League Paul

Zion Baptist Church Service Notes

Mrs Nellie Pettiford leads organ as B R Smith pastor preaches at Zion Baptist Carpenter and Congress Streets with Sunday school at 9:39.

MY. Zion Baptist Carpenter and Congress Streets

Church Schedule for G. C. Johnson Pastor

The Sunday school begins at 9 30 with a preaching service at 10 45. A Young people’s meeting is at 5 30, a children’s meeting at 6 30, and the evening service at 7. Wednesday prayer meeting is at 7 90.

Alenander Presbyterian Service Details Add Bible School

Howard Elly Warner minister leads morning worship at 11 with Ralph Ladd as superintendent and Miss Madge Dixon at the piano. Miss Julia Stanley directs the choir. Sermon title Who Is Your Master. Young people gather at 7 30.

Bible School Ralph Ladd Madge Dixon Maud Vorkes Julia Stanley

Carthage Presbyterian Worship and Sermon at 2 39

Services announced for Carthage Presbyterian with worship and sermon at 2 39 by the pastor. Clark's Chapel M E F Ira P Day, minister, Sunday school at 1 39 led by Mrs Nellie Phillips superintendent. Preaching by the pastor at 2 39.

Carthage Clark's Chapel Ira P. Day Nellie Phillips

Keeps Her Secret Fame to Wedding Reveal

Elizabeth Hines, a New York stage dancing star protege of George M. Cohan, kept secret her three month marriage to Frank R. Warton, a New York banker, until now when the affair becomes public.

Elizabeth Hines New York George M. Cohan Frank R. Warton

Readership shifts to Messenger ads in daily commerce

Advertisers win attention as readers seek real value in lines. A man at 239 W Union found quick results selling a coal heating stove and a Kalamazoo cabinet heater after placing a Messenger ad. The piece urges calling No 70 or 81 to reach a home taker for household goods sales.

F. A. Murrey W. Union Street

Parable of the Vineyard and Modern Life

The article reviews Isaiah’s parable of the vineyard as a critique of moral decay and social greed. It connects ancient judgments to contemporary concerns about land use, corporate power, alcohol, and music, urging personal and societal reform aligned with religious truth. It treats the passage as a timeless guide for individual virtue and just living.

WM. Fb. Gilroy D. D Isaiah

Romania mourns Bratianu as army guards capital in unrest

In Bucharest on November 25 troops patrolled streets as the body of former premier Ion Bratianu lay in state at the Athenaeum. The sudden death sparked opposition to Premier Bratianu, with King Michael’s loyalty noted as the army mobilized.

Bucharest U.P Ion Bratianu Michael Romania Atheneum Carol Bratianu

Indians Enjoyed Dice and Gambling Stones in Antiquity

Oklahoma City historian Edward Snow curates a large collection of American Indian artifacts dating back four centuries. The display includes gambling stones used like dice, poker chips shaped stones, lagging targets, and a Mexican spear head found at the Alamo walls, plus arrow heads, tools, pottery, and historic firearms from past conflicts.

Oklahoma City Okla Edward Snow Snow Alamo

Church Forum on Sunday School Timing and Leadership

Discussion questions argue ideal Sunday school meeting times vary by local conditions with considerations for morning or afternoon sessions. The forum weighs minister and superintendent roles, noting pros and cons of minister-led leadership and shared governance for church education and evangelistic opportunity.

Mexico Runs Aground Off Vanquilla Reef Near New York

The steamship Mexico of the New York and Cuba Mail company went aground off Vanquilla reef and has sent out an SOS seeking aid, according to an OSS report relayed by the Independent Wireless Corporation.

New York U.P Mexico New York and Cuba

Perseverance Motif in William Carey Story

The piece recounts William Careys early resolve to complete a task despite repeated falls while climbing a tree for a bird nest. Even after breaking his leg and his mother’s brief absence, Carey returns with the nest, insisting that once he begins a task he must finish it, a testament to his enduring perseverance as a missionary figure. Dr Carl Yoder.

William Carey Carl Yoder

Young spotter Beyer faces murder charge in Petroff killing

John Beyer, a youthful prohibition informer known as a spotter from Janesville Wisconsin, is charged with murder in Rockford Illinois for the death of William Petroff. Beyer held no commission and was acting unofficially to gather evidence when Petroff, who suspected Beyer of snooping, tried to force a glass of liquor from his hand.

John Beyer Janesville Wis Rockford, Ill William Petroff Beyer Petroff

Religious notes span lakes churches and college chapels worldwide

The piece highlights First Presbyterian vesper services at 480 lakes in Pontiac County Michigan, Jamestown Evangelical Christian Endeavor missions and sick calls, Princeton University’s eight new buildings including a $1.75 million chapel, and Rev. Edwin S Best of Malden Mass celebrating his 103rd birthday. It cites Hoover on half a million U.S. higher education students, Bible Society output, and details on Olivet Baptist Church Chicago as the world’s largest Negro congregation.

Pontiac Michigan First Presbyterian Church Jamestown North Dakota Evangelical Christian Endeavor Society Princeton University Princeton King’s College Chapel Cambridge Edwin Stewart Best United States Malden Mass Ireland America Secretary of Commerce Hoover American Bible Society Olivet Baptist Church Chicago

Evolution and Religion in Education Review

Henry Fairfield Osborn addresses evolution and religion in education in a series of public writings. The excerpts discuss the clash of science and faith in schooling and the implications for curriculum and policy.

Henry Fairfield Osborn New York Times The Forum

The Church Invites You McKinley Sermon

The article recalls President McKinley capitalizing on his devout Christian faith and his famous last words It is God s way His will be done The piece urges readers to follow his example and attend church next Sunday.

Jerusalem Judah McKinley Station Love Wesley

Sermonisms and maxims echo in religious reflections

A collection of aphorisms on virtue duty and character from a religiously toned source. Messages emphasize conscience wisdom humility and steadfastness. The text blends proverbs about honesty perseverance and service with exhortations to live by principle.

Christianizing Our Community by Erwin L. Shaver plan

A suggested project for young people’s groups outlines themes on evolution, religion, and civic life. It discusses subjects such as Evolution and Religion and How to Teach Evolution in the Schools and aims to restore religion to schools while promoting creative evolution.

Youth program stirs spirit with adventure and faith

The project aims to fuel a youth flame of adventure and provide chances to do meaningful work. It challenges participants to uphold high Christian ideals through practical opportunities and service.

Fato Flame

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Hocking Valley the Hatch Library the Bank of Athens, N. B. Dwight AH. Rutherford Athens National Bank Athens Central Ave. M. FE. Church Presbyterian Church M.ef Charles M. Coulter Yours For Home Telephone Company Chevrolet Sr Economical Transportation Dwight H Rutherford Bettie Shop Masonic Church OF God Hocking Street G. C. Johnson Alenander Presbyterian Athens-Albany Road Howard Elly Warner Nestle Voguehair Marie Brook Cornwell Graybar Logan Dine Lairds Peticious Pastry Main St. Logan Israel House Hosta Homer Isa the Security Savings Bank Church Forum Book Review Varsity Inn Bank OF Athens National Bank Capital Athens County F. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery Co C. V. Strawn Plumbing Supplies and Service N. Court St. Hone Athens National Bank Safe Investments Logan Fish Market Coe’s Cash Wheaton
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