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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1956
Page
8
Don D. Tullis reflects on sorrow and prayer as Mary Blake shares a mother’s hidden tears. The piece contrasts crying inside with loud lament, cites Jesus weeping, condemns Hungary’s killings, and envisions a future joyful kingdom where laughter accompanies a healed humanity.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship service at 10 45 a m junior high class at 7 p m youth fellowship at 7 p m Tuesday junior choir at 7 p m Friday adult choir at 7 30 p m Rev Laurence N Wooldruff is the pastor
The notice lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. and evening worship at 7 30 p m with a mid week prayer service at 7 30 p m on Wednesday John Pollard is announced as speaker for the event.
The notice lists Sunday activities including Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m junior church at 10 30 a m NYPS at 7 p m evening service at 7 30 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.
Funeral services for Mrs Johanna Ruth Jennie Ward 79 who died Wednesday evening in Hilliards will be held Saturday at 1 pm at Miller's Home for Funerals with Rev Charles Lusher of ficiating. She was born February 3 1877 daughter of Frederick and Sophia Cashning. Surviving are two sons Howard of Columbus and Paul of Hilliards and a brother-in-law Charles Ward. Burial in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Gallipolis Jack Chevalier 19 in the Air Force wed Elsie Carter 21 a Northup typist. James Preston 20 Cheshire and Nancy Wamsley 18 Ches hire at home. Maurice Jarrell 26 Cheshire unemployed and Shelva Walker 21 Cheshire at home.
The weekly program lists 9 30 AM Worship 10 30 AM Training 6 30 PM Worship 7 45 PM Wednesday Prayer and Study 7 30 PM A Department for Every Age led by Chas E Magruder Pastor.
Redtown and Mt. Carmel hold Sunday school at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. Mt Carmel hosts a cottage prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m. John Grimes is pastor.
Sunday church school times listed for Coolville Decatur and other towns. Worship and choir or study sessions noted at several locations with Pastor Rev. Aaron Cunningham referenced.
The church day starts Sunday at 9 30 a m with Sunday school and preaching at 10 30 a m Youth fellowship follows at 730 p m Wednesday features a prayer meeting and program practice at 7 p m The Rev Charles Gaston serves as pastor.
The Amesville Presbyterian Parish offers Sunday school at 10 a.m and worship at 11 a.m with Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. New England hosts Sunday school at 9:30 a.m and a message at 10:15 a.m. Carthage holds worship at 2:30 p.m led by student pastor Larry Thorton.
Daily river traffic report lists gauges at Gallipolis Montgomery and Kanawha Falls with various readings. Dams on the Kanawha River along with moveable dams on the Ohio River are in operation. Numerous boats pass through Lock stations 13 to 35 with arrivals, departures, and tow details noted, including numerous vessel names and tonnage figures.
Central Ave Methodist Church lists family church school at 9 30 a m and divine worship at 10 30 a m on Sunday The Methodist Men meet at 7 30 p m Monday Boy Scout Troop 51 meets at 7 30 p m Wednesday mid week prayer at 7 30 p m and Thursday choir rehearsal at 7 30 p m The Rev C Melvin Alkire is the pastor.
The Church of the Good Shepherd lists services and activities for the week including Holy Communion and sermon at 8 a.m. on Sunday, church school from 9:15 to 11, Canterbury supper at 5 p.m., and a youth puppet show at 6 p.m. Also noted are Boy Scout 54, pageant rehearsal, Women's Auxiliary led by Mrs. Victor Whitehouse, AAUW dinner, choir practice, and Rev. Phil Porter Jr. as pastor.
The First Church of the Nazarene lists worship and sermon at 10 30 a m junior church also at 10 30 a m and young people service at 6 45 p m evening service at 7 30 p m missionary potluck and Christmas party on Tuesday at 6 p m at 18 Palmer St mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m junior and senior choir Thursday at 7 p m and intercession hour Saturday at 6 30 p m The Rev Carl L Wooten is pastor.
The Athens Seventh Day Adventist church lists Saturday events with Sabbath school at 9:30 a.m. led by Superintendent Mrs. Florence Hooper and Sect. Mrs. Dana Howett, worship at 11 a.m. and a young people’s meeting at 4:15 p.m.
At 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m a ship times noted while BTU holds 6 30 p m Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7 30 p m led by The Rev Charles Magruder pastor.
The schedule lists worship at 10 30 a m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Tuesday missionary meeting 7 p m Wednesday prayer service 7 30 p m Thursday Youth Fellowship 7 30 p m conducted by the Rev R E Kelchner
Church service details list Brownie Troop 31 meeting at 3 15 p m Choir rehearsal at 7 15 p m Prayer service and Bible study at 7 30 p m led by The Rev Harold R Sturm pastor in Athens Evangelical United Brethren parish.
Sunday school runs from 2 to 3 p m with preaching from 3 to 4 p m The Tuesday prayer meeting begins at 7 30 p m The Rev Ber tine Farley serves as pastor
The Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church announces worship at 11 a.m. BTU at 6 30 p.m. Evening service with Holy Communion at 7 30 p.m. Bible study Tuesday 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Choir rehearsal Thursday 8 p.m. Church business meeting Friday 8 p.m. The Rev Franklin Upthegrov e pastor. The Rev William Strickland assistant.
Sunday services include church school at 9 15 a m Holy Communion at 8 15 and 10 30 a m LSA vespers at 8 p m at the church Tuesday LSA executive committee meets at 6 30 p m Thursday study group at 4 p m and choir at 7 p m The Rev Austin F Shell is the pastor.
Church schedules list services for Albany Albany Methodist Charge Pearl Chapel Temple Snowville New Marshfield Union Bates and Pleasanton. Details include Sunday church school times from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. worship times 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and midweek prayer and WSCS study meetings with various pastors.
The Sunday plan lists church school at 10 a.m and worship at 11 a.m for Shade Church and for Poston Church. Evening services include MYS at 7 30 p.m led by The Rev E L Miller with preaching at 11 a m.
Kilvert Church of God announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and evening services at 7 30 p m on Fridays prayer meeting with preaching by Mrs M L Kimmey from Athens.
The Graham's Chapel Bible Christian church announces Sunday events with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Evening preaching service at 7 30 p.m led by Pastor The Rev Lawrence Souders.
The church announces a series of services led by pastor The Rev Roy E Deeter with midweek prayer meetings at 7 30 p m and a guest speaker The Rev William Gilkerson and minister The Rev R W Ives are listed for Wednesday events, highlighting a week of prayer and worship.
The notice lists Sunday school at 9 a.m. worship at 10 a.m. and a Wednesday prayer meeting.
Friday activities include university student session at 8 p.m. Saturday features an organ recital at 5 15 p.m. Sunday offers Bible school at 9 15 a.m. followed by worship at 10 15 a.m. with nursery care for small children available.
Monday evening Scouts meet at 7 30 p m followed by Girl Scouts on Tuesday. Wednesday features the Senior Choir at 6 30 p m and committee meetings at 7 p m. Thursday brings the Junior Choir at 6 30 p m led by minister Joe B Maffett.
The First Wesleyan Methodist announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m and a 7 30 p m evening service A Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study begin at 7 p m with choir practice at 8 p m The Rev Ira L Shanafelt is the pastor.
Bible study at 9 45 a.m. Worship service at 10 30 a.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m.
A Wednesday Bible study session led by evangelist Wayne Porter is scheduled for 7 30 p m at the venue. The event invites attendees seeking spiritual guidance and fellowship.
Daily masses 7:15 and 7:45 a m. Sunday masses 7:30, 9:30 and 10:30 a m. Confession 3-4 and 7-8 p m. The Rev Fr Jan B Kish is pastor.
Sunday schedule includes church school and children's activities at Memorial Auditorium and Lutheran church, with services at 9 15 a.m 10 30 a.m 11 30 a.m and 5 6 p.m. Evening student groups meet at homes on Grand Park Blvd Montrose and 13 Grand Park Blvd. Monday programs include WF council cabinet and Wesleyan groups at specified homes.
A weekly schedule lists events at OU Center Music Hall and First Presbyterian church. Activities include Sigma Theta Epsilon cabinet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wesley Choir rehearsals, WF Christmas Matin, WF cabinet, and a WSCS Christmas bazaar on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian church, with Kappa Phi program and WF projects also noted. The Rev. Dr. John Versteeg is the pastor.
Sunday schedule lists classes and worship times at 9 a.m. for Church School and 9, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. worship. Youth Fellowship at 6 p.m., Choir at 6:30 p.m. Instruction Forum at 3 p.m. Usher meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday choir practice at 6:30 p.m. The Rev. Roger Rice Jr. is noted.
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