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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1940

Page

10

Athens Area Churches Plan Heavy Christmas Schedules

Athens churches announce expanded Advent events as Christmas nears. Central Avenue Methodist launches a Loyalty Campaign urging seven Sundays of attendance. First Methodist, First Presbyterian, Good Shepherd, and Episcopal churches schedule Advent observances with sermons by Dr. Danford, Rev. Lucas, and Rev. Purrington. Bishop Hobson to preach December 8. flag blessing at Good Shepherd. Ministerial meeting features Drexel MacTavish speaking on religion and social conditions.

Athens Central Ave. Methodist Church John W. Danford First Methodist Church First Presbyterian Church Fred KE. Lucas Channing Pollock Robert G. Purrington Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Purrington Henry W. Hobson Ohio Good Shepherd Church Athens County Ministerial Association R. Drexel MacTavish Ohio University Stanley Jeffery Central Ave

Revival May Continue At Church Of God In New Lexington

Announcement on extending the ongoing revival at Church of God on Hocking Street for another week to be made Friday night. Services at 7:30 p m with singing. Rev H F Pinyoun the speaker. Young People meet at 6:30 followed by an evening service. Unity meeting at New Lexington Church at 2 p m with Rev J A Overholt of Alliance as speaker.

Church of God H. F. Pinyoun Raymond Atkins Unity Hocking Valley Church of God New Lexington J. A. Overholt Alliance

Christian Science Lesson in Athens Church Sunday

The Athens Christian Science Church will read the lesson sermon on Sunday with the subject Ancient and Modern Necromancy Denounced. The golden text cites Isaiah 45 22 and II Thessalonians 2 3 is among the cited Bible passages. The science and health quote warns that the exercise of will induces a hypnotic state harmful to health and integrity of thought.

Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy

Christmas Sermons Begin at First Methodist Church

The Rev. Dr. John W. Danford preaches at 10 30 am on The Meaning of the Advent Season the first in a Christmas series. Sunday School opens at 9 30 am with Prof D R Clippinger in charge. Choirs sing The Lord Is Exalted and The Lord Is My Shepherd.

First Methodist Church D. R. Clippinger John W. Danford West Wesley Foundation Epworth League Hathamar Danford Theodore Shoemaker

Missionary to Speak at Richland Church

Sunday services at Richland Avenue Methodist Church include 9 30 a m Sunday School and 7 30 p m evening worship led by Mr Robert Wesley and a group from the Wesley Foundation First Methodist Church.

Richland Church

Greene To Preach at Guysville Services

The Rev. R. C. Greene announces sermons for the Guysville Methodist Circuit. Sunday focus is Why Go to Church. Sunday School at Guysville Church 9:30 a.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. Epworth League 7 p.m. Canaanville Church School 10:30 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Epworth League 7 p.m. Stewart Church School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Epworth League 7 p.m.

Guysville R. C. Greene Epworth League Canaanville Epworth Stewart Church

Customs of Jesus Topic at Marshfield Church

The Rev L E Barnett announces the New Marshfield Church schedule for worship. A morning sermon on Customs of Jesus and an evening sermon on Christ's Revelation of God will be followed by a 6 30 p m young people meeting. Mrs Barnett will sing at the evening service and the Barnetts will sing a duet in the morning.

L. E. Barnett New Marshfield Church Jesus Christ God

Youth Retreat Planned at Central Methodist Church

A Youth Retreat will be held at Central Avenue Methodist Church next Sunday afternoon at 2 30 sponsored by the Chillicothe District Epworth League one of four district retreats. Reverend S C Everson of Albany will speak music will be provided and Epworth Leagues in Athens area are invited. Plans were made by Reverend Stanley Jeffery district president.

Central Avenue Methodist Church Chillicothe Epworth League Mount Sterling Lancaster First Church Central Avenue Church S. C. Everson Methodist Church At Albany Epworth Athens Stanley Jeffery

Christmas Services Planned at Trinity Episcopal Church

McArthur preacher Rev W P Thomas Jr will deliver the Advent sermon at 10 45 am Morning Prayer. Plans include the first post reopening midnight service at 11 pm to close as Christmas Day begins.

McArthur W. P. Thomas, Jr Trinity Episcopal Church

Bradbury Church Announcements Schedule

Bible School at four Bradbury area churches 9 30 a m Regular preaching at Dexter 10 30 a m Sermon by pastor C E at Bradford 6 30 p m Rutland pastor 7 30 p m W C T A groups meet Bradbury Bradford women Monday 7 30 Harmony Circle at Roy Snowden Rutland Tuesday 7 30 Ladies Aid Dexter Wednesday 7 30

Bradbury Bradbury-Bradford-Rutland-Dexter Churches of Christ Dexter C. E Bradford Rutland Harmony Circle Roy Snowden Ladies Aid Y Dexter Church

Bishop Henry Hobson to Lead Confirmation Service

The Rt. Rev. Henry Whobson D D Bishop of Southern Ohio will officiate at a confirmation service at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church on December 8. The class will be presented by Rev. Robert G. Purrington, rector. The Bishop will also dedicate a United States Flag for use in the choir processional and is noted for his stance against paralytic neutrality and support for aid to Britain.

Henry Whobson Southern Ohio Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Robert G. Purrington United States Hobson Britain

Bishop Will Preach At Good Shepherd

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church marks the first Sunday in Advent with two Holy Communion services. The Rev. Robert G. Purrington will celebrate and preach at 10:30. Church School begins at 9:30 with new teachers and expanded classes. Bishop Henry W. Hobson will preach on December 8 and confirm candidates, also blessing a new American flag for the church.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Robert G. Purrington Church School Henry W. Hobson Southern Ohio Good Shepherd Church Hobson

Haydenville Methodist Charge Week Program

The Rev. William E. Bancroft announces a weekly slate of services across Haydenville Buchtel Murray City and Jobs. United services with sermons by the pastor at Haydenville and Buchtel, plus praise and prayer meetings, Sunday School and class meetings schedule throughout the week.

Haydenville William E. Bancroft Buchtel Murray City

Church of Christ Services Planned

Bible study classes of the Church of Christ meet at 9 45 under Lulu Ward with Pearley Gaskill directing the adult class and Kenneth Ward the student class Long worship led by Bernard Caskin Prayers and teaching on Prayer in the Worship and Personal Life of Christians Communion at 11 a m Mid week study Thursday Dec 5 at 7 with topic Forgiveness for Alien Sinners and Erring Christians place to be announced.

Church of Christ Lulu Ward Pearley Gaskill Heaven Kenneth Ward Bernard Caskin

Bishop to Visit Epiphany Church

Services for the first Sunday in Advent will be held at Epiphany Episcopal Church Nelsonville at 9 a m with David Spencer as preacher The sermon topic is The Function of the Church Bishop H W Hobson will visit Epiphany Church Sunday Dec 8 at 7 30 p m and preach at the evening service Morning services occur at 9 a m

Nelsonville Epiphany Episcopal Church David Spencer H. W. Hobson Epiphany

Program Announced At Glouster Church

At the Pilgrim Church on Washington Street Sunday School opens at 9 30 led by Floyd Kasler superintendent Morning worship follows at 10 30 with Rev H E Osborn delivering the sermon Young people meet at 6 45 p m and pastor preaches evangelistic sermon at 7 30 Evening services feature the pastor Evangelical address Midweek prayer session set for Wednesday night at 7 30.

Pilgrim Church Congress Washington Sts Floyd Kasler H. E. Osborn

Loyalty Campaign at Central Avenue Methodist Church

The Central Avenue Methodist Church led by Reverend Stanley Jeffery launches a seven week loyalty campaign with the theme I am a Christian and proud of it. Members are urged to pledge Sunday attendance and a roll call Sunday marks Jan 12, 1941. The pastor preaches Why Attend Church at 9 15 each Sunday with evening services and Epworth League activities. A church-board meeting is scheduled for Dec 6 at 7 30 p.m.

Central Avenue Methodist Church Stanley Jeffery Epworth League Anna Edwards

Portland Methodist Schedule and Church Activities

Portland Methodist announces services at Portland and Morse Chapel with church schools at 9:30 and 2 p.m. The Great Bend church holds 2 p.m. School and 3 p.m. worship on Sunday under Earl T. Scott. Topics include The Price of Defeat and The Qualities for Victory. W. R. Parsons leads Bible Club Friday at 7:30 p.m. Silversville and Portland host Wednesday and Sunday gatherings with Allen Brewer and W. G. McKelvey leading.

Portland Earl T. Scott Great Bend Church Bible Club W. R. Parsons Morse Chapel Church School W. G. McKelvey Church School Board Silversville

Plains Men Forum Sets Dec 3 Meeting With Rev. Purrington

The Plains men's forum monthly meeting will be in the Plains High School community room next Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Reverend Robert G. Purrington of the Episcopal Church will discuss Conditions in the Hocking Valley. An open forum follows with refreshments served. All men in The Plains are invited.

The Plains Men's Forum Plains High School Robert G. Purrington Episcopal Church Hocking Valley Plains

MacTavish To Speak To Ministers Group

The Athens County Ministerial Association will meet at First Methodist Church Athens next Monday at 10 30 am A business session precedes the talk by D Drexel MacTavish Ohio University faculty His topic is Religion and Social Conditions in Our Community Reverend Stanley Jeffery President will preside.

Athens County Ministerial Association First Methodist Church of Athens D. Drexel MacTavish Ohio University Fred Lachs Stanley Jeffery Ministerial Association

Function of Church Topic at Logan Church Service

Services for the first Sunday in Advent at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Logan begin at 10 30 a m. Robert Cook Preacher will deliver Morning Prayer with the sermon The Function of the Christian Church. The Bishop of Southern Ohio will visit St. Paul s Church on December 8 at 4 p m. Morning service remains at 10 30 a m.

Logan St. Paul's Episcopal Church Robert Cook Christian Church Henry W. Hobson Southern Ohio St. Paul's Church

Church of Nazarene Schedule of Sunday Services

Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m led by Cecil Cox. Pastor Rev Floyd Hondell preaches at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. N Y P S meets at 6 30 p m. Women's Foreign Missionary Society gathers Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Youth and adult prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Church of the Nazarene Cecil Cox Floyd Hondell Women’s Foreign Missionary Society

Free Methodist Program Outlined By Pastor Walter Martin

The Free Methodist Church announces a Friday 7 30 prayer meeting at the church. Sunday School at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m by the pastor. A prayer band will meet Tuesday at 1 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Ashworth May Avenue with Bertina Farley in charge.

Walter Martin The Free Methodist Church

Reverend Stanley Jeffery Preaches at Two Methodist Churches

The pastor Reverend Stanley Jeffery will preach next Sunday morning at 10 15 at The Plains Methodist Church and at 11 15 a m at Clarks Chapel Methodist Church. The sermon topic will be revealed in church notices.

Stanley Jeffery the Plains Methodist Church Clarks Chapel Methodist Church

Missionary Report at Wesleyan Church

Sunday services at First Wesleyan Methodist Church begin with Sunday School at 9 30 a m. On 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Rev E C Kenney will preach. Monday night Dec 2 Mrs Ella V Zuck and Mrs Mildred Stratton state Wesleyan officials present report on conditions aims and goals of missionary work in Ohio.

First Wesleyan Methodist Church E. C Kenney Ella V. Zuck Mildred Stratton Wesleyan Church Ohio Young Missionary Socety

Pilgrim Church Bible School to Be Directed at Glouster

Delmar Gladden will direct the Pilgrim Church Bible School at 9 a m Sunday at Glouster Church of Christ. William W Wallace leads all singing. Reverend C B Tigner delivers the Communion sermon on The New Form of the Old Law. Youths meet at 7 p m for a sermon on The Conversion of Lydia. Mid week service is at 7 30 p m Wednesday.

Glouster Church of Christ Delmar Gladden William W. Wallace C. B. Tigner Tigner Lydia

Alexander Church Family Night and Sunday Schedule

Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville hosts Family Night with a 7 30 p m potluck and program shared with Harrisonville churches. Sunday events include Sunday School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 o'clock led by the pastor. Harrisonville Union Sunday School meets at 9 30 a m with an 7 30 p m evening service.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Alexander Harrisonville Alexander Church

Rev and Mrs Luchs To Preach Sermonettes At Church

The Luchs propose two sermonettes Sunday at 10 45 a m at the Presbyterian Church. Rev and Mrs F E Luchs will present Just a Moment Mr Pollock based on Why I Don t Go to Church from Readers Digest October. The Women's Association sponsors the service and all church women have reserved seats held until 10 40.

Christmas Pageant Planned at Pomeroy

Services in the Pomeroy Church of Christ announced by pastor B. H. Morris. Bible School at 9 30 a m led by R. C. Steffy. Worship at 10 30 a m with the sermon The Pre Existent Christ. A pageant rehearsal is set for 2 p m.

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

Silence of Jesus Topic at Christian Church

Rev. I. J. Cahill announces a Sunday morning service at 10 15 featuring a sermon titled The Silence of Jesus The choir will perform A Song of Trust by J S Fearis with Jane Ellen Miller singing the contralto solo A midweek prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 00 will explore The Quest for God

The Christian Church I. J. Cahill Cahill Jesus J. S. Fearis Jane Ellen Miller God

Services Announced At Airline Church

Bible School will be held at the Airline Church of Christ at 10 a.m. Preaching services led by Reverend Miles E. Hoon will be at 7 p.m. The sermon topic is The Christ That Is to Be.

Airline Church of Christ Miles E. Hoon

Albany Methodist Sunday Schedule and Sermons

Albany Methodist church services for Sunday December 1 include Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. led by superintendent Don Young and a 10:30 a.m. preaching service by Rev. Sydney C. G. Everson on The Panorama of Christianity. Pearl Chapel holds Sunday School at 2:30 p.m. with Arthur Gibson as superintendent and a 7:30 p.m. evening message titled Architect of Fate.

Albany Don Young Sydney C. G. Everson Pearl Chapel Arthur Gibson

Reverend Pollard to Preach at Lodi Town House

The Rev. Pollard of Stewart will preach at the Lodi Town House Sunday December 1 at 7 30 oclock. Sunday School is scheduled for 1 30 oclock.

Pollard Stewart Lodi Town House

Services at Frost Universalist Church Dec 1 2 30 p m

Sunday services will be held at Frost Universalist Church on December 1 at 2 30 p m with Dr. F B Bishop serving as pastor.

Frost Universalist F. B. Bishop

Preacher to Lead Service at Poston Community Church

The Rev. Robert G. Purrington will preach at Poston Community Church at 7 p.m. Sunday with choir accompaniment.

Poston Church Robert G. Purrington Poston Community Church

Plant Parasitic Flower Grows Massive Bloom

A Sumatran plant Rafflesia Arnoldii produces blossoms up to a yard across and weighing about 25 pounds. It lacks stems leaves and roots and attaches as a parasite to a host plant for nourishment.

Salvation Army Schedule Announced

The Salvation Army released a winter schedule with events at the Army Hall including Bible class Friday 7 30 pm open air at the courthouse Saturday 7 pm Christian prayer meeting Sunday School 9 45 am Lt Howard Burr leading services 11 am Major Hinshaw preaching YPL 630 pm Mrs Hinshaw evangelistic service 730 pm cottage prayer Tuesday 730 pm location TBA Women s Home League Thursday 730 pm.

Salvation Army Army Hall W. W. Hinshaw Howard Burr Major Hinshaw YPL Lt. Burr Hinshaw Women's Home League

Bricker Funeral Held At Plains Church

William Bricker 82 longtime Plains resident and Beaumont native died recently. Funeral held at The Plains M E Church with Rev Gil bert Courtney officiating. Burial in Nye Cemetery Chauncey with pallbearers and floral bears. Survived by wife Minnie three sons a daughter a brother and four sisters.

Chauncey William Bricker J. W Matilda Bricker Beaumont the Plains Plains M. E Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ of Peter Bertha Shafer Myrtle Pidcock Glouster Rose Dickerson Detroit Alma Wrance Columbus

Chauncey District Social and Personal

Chauncey District social notes list Lizzie Barber of Nelsonville visiting sister Emma Gabriel in Lower Plains. Alma Jean Gloeckner returns to Athens after a visit with Frieda Shields. The Shields family and Lawrence Shields with son Charles visit Athens. Darrell Moore and family return to Dayton after Thanksgiving with Harry, Wendell, and Melvin Moore of Lower Plains. Potter families from Albany hosted Bolin family near Millfield for Thanksgiving. Medical and travel mentions include C. N. Sanders and others in Columbus, and Wimmer family in Millfield with Ohio State student Keith.

Chauncey Lizzie Barber Nelsonville Emma Gabriel Lower Plains Alma Jean Gloeckner Athens Frieda Shields Lawrence Shields Charles Darrell Moore Junior Anita Dayton Harry Moore Wendell Melvin Moore Boyd E. Potter Martha William Grace E. Potter Albany J. C. Bolin Millfield C. N. Sanders William Sisson Jimmy Raneldo Roy Miller Columbus Fred Wemmer Billy Mack Toledo W. H. Wemmer Grover Patton Keith Ohio State University

Services announced for Chauncey and surrounding churches

Preaching services led by Rev. Gilbert Courtney at Taylor Ridge 9 30 a m Trimble 10 30 and by Glaze Thompson at Greens Run 9 30 Millfield 10 30 Chauncey hosts church school 9 30 led by Andrew Simpkins Dan Johnson followed by communion morning devotions and worship 10 30 Youth Fellowship at Millfield Church of Christ Sunday 7 p m

Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Taylor Ridge Trimble Glaze Thompson Greens Run Millfield Andrew Simpkins Dan Johnson Millfield Church of Christ

Newlywed Ralph Sixes Honored at Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Six of New Marshfield were honored guests at a wedding dinner hosted by the bride’s parents near Millfield. Attending were Virginia Chalfant of Athens Chester Penny Grace E. Bolin of Mineral Wells James Clinton Bolin and the Bolins.

Chauncey Ralph Six New Marshfield J. C. Bolin Millfield Virginia Chalfant Athens Chester Penny Grace E. Bolin Mineral James Clinton Bolin

Entertain at Dinner Chauncey Burchfield Hosts In Lower Plains

Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield entertained with an attractive dinner Sunday at their Lower Plains home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Darrell Moore Darrell Jr and Anita Moore Dayton Wendell Moore and sons Roger and Richard Mr and Mrs Harry Moore Melvin Moore Myrtle Swartz Alma Jean Gloeckner and Charles Shields all of Lower Plains.

Chauncey Arthur Burchfield Lower Plains Darrell Moore Darrell, Jr Anita Moore Dayton Wendell Moore Roger and Richard Harry Moore Melvin Moore Myrtle Swartz Alma Jean Gloeckner Charles Shields

Hysell Announces Birth of Daughter Judy Kay

Frank Hysell announces the birth of a daughter named Judy Kay at the home of his sister Mrs. Wendell Moore in Lower Plains. Grandparents listed are Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dicken in Lower Plains and Mrs. Faye Hysell near Athens.

Chauncey Frank Hysell Judy Kay

Thanksgiving at the Boudinot Home Near Millfield

Mr and Mrs Allen Boudinot welcomed guests for Thanksgiving at their Millfield area home. Attending were his mother Mrs Celia Boudinot and Mr and Mrs Arthur Corwin with their sons Rog er Eugene Sharma and Duane Boudinot.

Chauncey Allen Boudinot Millfield Celia Boudinot Arthur Corwin Roger and Eugene, Sharma Duane Boudinot

Chauncey Dover Blue Devils Open Season at Home

Chauncey Dover Blue Devils start basketball season Saturday at the Chauncey Dover Gym against rival Buchtel Blue Streaks. Coach Richard Daugherty and Joe Guerra work to rebuild with only one returner. several players compete for varsity spots. Reserve game at 7 30 and varsity at 8 30 with a full schedule through February including Rome Ames Bern New Marshfield Shade J T and Albany.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Chauncey- Dover Buchtel Blue Streaks Richard Daugherty Joe Guerra Blue Devils Jack Ley John Earich Jack Sweeny Jack Border Dick Herdman Kenny Simmers Russell Johnson Arthur Sapp

Rome High School Forms First Student Council

Stewart A roster lists nine student council members including Orin Wright as president and Robert Shipley as vice president. Faculty advisors include Margaret Laverty Charles Bolin and D C McInturf with Principal C R Glazier ex officio. Honor Roll and class lists are announced. a faculty dinner hosts Canaan and Stewart school couples. upcoming pupil testing noted.

Dorothea Mace Edward White Lois Almashy Ruby Crippen Margaret Hayes Mary Jackson Melvina Judson Elizabeth Morris Pauline Root Orin Wright Virginia Crippen June Eslocker Doris Poston Gail Steinmetz Richard Barnes Kathryn Downey Harold Miller Robert Shipley Charles Ashcraft Ruth Rise Bert Carpenter June Cullum Paul Dye Mary Eslocker Phyllis Halbirt Betty Jandes Jean Poston Jacquelin Mansfield Shirley Seaman Canaan Stewart

Dover Teachers Are Paid on Thursday

Dover Board of Education paid salaries of teachers and other staff and settled outstanding bills up to Oct 1 1940 from a State Foundation check of 11871.23 received by Clerk John Sharick. Total fourth period distribution was 12921.77 with deductions for teachers retirement 631.90 employer retirement 107.24 two one room school closings 295 and tuition for a deaf pupil in Athens 16.40. October and November salaries remain in arrears with no extra funds expected until 1941.

Chauncey Dover Board of Education John Sharick Athens

Chauncey Family Holds Annual Reunion At Mound Street

Mrs. T. J. Blackford hosted a Chauncey reunion and homecoming with a turkey dinner at her Mound Street residence. Attendees included George and Ruth Omen, Snowden Radcliff, Marion Blackford of Lancaster, Chesser and Mullins families from Columbus Nelsonville Franklin Chauncey, and absent members Clarence Mullins in Dayton Hospital and Leoth Blackford in Rochester nurse training.

Chauncey T. J. Blackford Mare Mound St George Omen John Thomas Mary Omen Vaughn Droz Ruth Mullins Charles Eddy Clarence Mullins Dayton Government Hospital Leoth Blackford Rochester, Minn

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