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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1930

Page

5

Winners in contest are dinner guests

A Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters event in Chauncey saw the Blue Division defeat the Gold Division. Tuesday evening the Gold Division hosted the winning side with Mrs. Donald Henry as captain. Mrs. Ira Cunningham led the Blue Division victory report from Springfield Grand Temple Convention. Mrs. Arthur Smith also attended.

Chauncey Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters Donald Henry Ira Cunningham Cunningham Grand Temple Springfield Arthur Smith

Twelve mines in Chauncey district report active

Twelve mines in Chauncey district are operating today per last night’s work report. The list includes No. 9 No. 255 No. 69 Ohio No. 1 No. 28 No. 86 No. 68 Poston No. 6 No. 119 No. 24 Chauncey No. 25 Hocking.

Chauncey Ohio Poston No Chauncey No Hocking

Athens Civil War Veterans Reunion Attended by Several Locals

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Henry F Staffinger and Mr and Mrs John M Tippie joined Hiram Tinkham of The Plains and Dr A J Learned of Millfield in Athens on Wednesday for the annual reunion of the Athens County Civil War Veterans Association.

Chauncey Henry F. Staffinger John M. Tippie Hiram Tinkham the Plains A. J. Learned Millfield Athens Athens County Civil War Veterans’ Association

Oak Grove Church Welcomes New Pastor Amid Large Attendance

An all day meeting at Oak Grove Church in Chauncey attracted a large crowd. The Rev. Mrs. Amy West of Pilgrim Holiness Church Chauncey has taken over the pastorate. Morning and afternoon sermons included special singing and a basket dinner followed service.

Chauncey Oak Grove Church Amy West Pilgrim Holiness Church

Funeral Held for 18 Month Old Jimmy Cunningham

Funeral services were held in Chauncey for Jimmy Ferrel Cunningham age 18 months, son of Mr and Mrs Hollis Cunningham. Rev Clarence Way of the Church of God conducted the service. Burial followed at Nye Cemetery in Chauncey. The parents also have two other children Jack and Ina Jane. Pallbearers were Wilfred Millington, Jack Millington, Jimmie Carter and Jack McCafferty.

Chauncey Jimmy Ferrel Cunningham Hollis Cunningham Clarence Way Church of God Nye Jack Ina Jane Wilfred Jack Millington Jimmie Carter Jack McCafferty

Shower Honors Miss Eva Savely Bride Elect

Miss Eva Savely of The Plains was honored with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Misses Maxine Howard Thelma Keaton and Bernice Stanley on Tuesday evening. Guests enjoyed a collation and gifts were presented as a large group attended the event.

Eva Savely the Plains Chauncey Maxine Howard Thelma Keaton Bernice Stanley Miss Savely

Mrs Lizzie Perry Moves In After Mine Accident

Mrs Lizzie Perry arrives in Chauncey to reside with Mr and Mrs Henry Morgan after selling her household goods and renting her farm near Salem. She is widow of James William Perry who died last week from injuries suffered in a local mine incident. Mrs Morgan is Perry’s foster daughter.

Chauncey Lizzie Perry Henry Morgan

Chauncey Personal Notes From Local Attendants

Mrs William Hall and Mrs Sam Beal of Chauncey attended the Holiness tent meeting in East Millfield on Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs George Williamson with children Ann and George Jr and Mrs Charles Bradfield plan to return tonight from a two day visit with relatives in Columbus. Mrs Ray Gardner and family of Athens visited Thursday with Mr and Mrs Peter Pendergrass and Mr and Mrs M J Gardner. Mrs Santa Morrison has returned from a two week visit in Columbus and Westerville.

Chauncey William Hall Sam Beal East Millfield George Williamson Ann George Jr Charles Bradfield Columbus Ray Gardner Athens Peter Pendergrass M. J. Gardner Santa Morrison Westerville

President Hoover Assures Confidence in American Recovery

In a speech addressing critics of better times, President Hoover expresses faith in the American system. He notes the nation’s assets remain intact, resources are undiminished, and scientific progress continues. He urges independence in recovery while cooperating with other nations.

Hoover America

Salvation Army Seeks Winter Clothing for Athens County

The Athens Salvation Army under Capt. Richard S. Benton requests outgrown or worn clothing to aid the needy as winter nears. The drive emphasizes children's clothing to clothe a larger number of destitute residents in Athens County.

Athens Salvation Army Benton

Sororities Guilty of Pre-Bidding at Ohio University

Pi Beta Phi and Alpha Gamma Delta were found guilty of pre bidding in a Pan-Hellenic ruling at Ohio University after Phi Mu charged violations of rushing rules. Both sororities admitted asking students to consider them but denied intent to violate rules. Counter-charges were filed by a representative against Phi Mu, and Pan-Hellenic Council will meet to review charges and discuss rule revisions.

Pi Beta Phi Alpha Gamma Delta Ohio University Phi Mu Sorority Phi Mu Pan-Hellenic Council

Smutty Grain As Feed Warns Oklahoma Experiments

Experiments at Oklahoma A and M College in Stillwater show that very smutty sorghum grain can be fed to animals without poisoning. However, feeding extremely smutty grain should be avoided as dust is undesirable for livestock.

Oklahoma A. and M. College Stillwater

Rally Day Service At Athens Church

First Christian Church in Athens designates Sunday October 5 as Rally Day and homecoming with all Bible School classes aimed at large attendance. University Class led by Dr. Scott from Ohio University, Young People meet at 6 PM for the fall service, with morning at 10 15 and evening at 7 PM.

First Christian Church Bible School Scott Ohio University Young People’s Society M. FE. Chatley

Communion Meditation at Athens First M E Church

The sermon at 10 30 Sunday morning will be delivered by Rev Charles M Coulter at the First Methodist Church with communion reception of new members and infant baptism. The student class led by Harold Bigony meets at 9 30 with Miss Genevieve Apgar teaching. The Martzolff Class will follow.

Charles M. Coulter First Methodist Church Harold Bigony Genevieve Apgar Martzolff

Special Services To Be Held in City

Revival services at the Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church begin Sunday night with evangelist M L Goodman from Burnips Michigan and song evangelist J L Schell from Bowersville in charge. Services run through October 19 inclusive per pastor R D McNall.

Athens

Methodist Student Activities Schedule Promotes Fellowship

Prof A E Wagner of Ohio University instructs on Sunday Home Hour at 4 30. The student orchestra meets and organizes at the same time. Fellowship supper at 5 80. Vesper service at 6 led by Nelson Underwood on church needs. Sworth League meets at 6. Sermon topic A Test for Deeds at 7.

A. E. Wagner Ohio University Methodist Nelson Underwood Sworth League Coulter

Mission Workers in Session Wednesday

Presbyterian Church Missionary Society workers from District No 1 met at the Alexander Church for an all day session. Reports and addresses were given with solo songs and readings by members of the Athens Amesville and Alexander churches.

Albany Presbyterian Church Missionary Society Workers Athens Alexander Amesville Alexander Church J. T. Merwin Linscott Meta Glazier J. H. Gifford Cook Manchuria Emma Jo Peter Harry Hooper Gay Lloyd Evens Nelsonville

Church Services Listed for Good Shepherd Athens

The Rt Rev Henry Hobson Bishop Coadjutor of Rou Ohio and the Ven Archdeacon Barte Reinheim will celebrate at the service at the Church of the Good Shepherd located on State and Sar Og Streets Athens. Services include Holy Communion at 9:00 a.m. and the main service at 10:30 a.m.

State Sar Og Bunar Trinity Henry Hobson Rou Ohio Barte Reinheimer Thia

New Plymouth Presby Torian Service Notice

The Rev. L. B Wissinger will conduct regular preaching services in the upcoming evenings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Services held at the usual church location with public attendance invited.

New Plymouth L. B Wissinger Wes

Religious gathering and Bible School schedule announced

Abbott Wilcox minister Miss Ruby Hankey executive Mr Longstreet and Mr Saylor organists. Mabie Olsen superintendent asks that parents consider children in the SS department from 9.18. The Varsity group meets at 10:30 morning worship. Rev Wilcox speaks on Among the Drs. A 5:00 Home Hour Westminster Fellowship with refreshments at 6:00 Vespers led by Miss Eather Harris on What Are We Here For. Rev Wilcox presents A Trilog y of Virtues Worship Faith Love in the 7:30 service.

Abbott ¥. Wilcox Ruby Hankey Longstreet Saylor Cree Mabie Olsen SS Department Wilcox Westminster Fellowship Eather Harris

Local Church Schedule Printed For Week

The W Weiser minister conducts Sunday services at 3 30 and 7 45 p m with midweek worship at 7 30 p m Brontag lessons Sunday after school class meetings on Wednesday and shore practice at 8 30 p m Church classes follow after school on Wednesday

M. E. Church W. Weiser Benes

Hamden M. E. Church Service Schedule

The Rev. Frederick Brown leads worship and sermon at 9 15 a m with Sunday School at 9 15 a m. B W Marindin, superintendent. Prayer service Thursday evening at 7 30. Evening Worship at 7 90.

Zaleski M F Church Weekly Service Schedule

The Rev Frederick Brown leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Kibben as superintendent. Worship and sermon follow. Prayer service is set for Thursday evening.

Zaleski M. F Frederick Brown Ater Kibben

Christian Science Chirgy on South Congress Street services

Public notices for a Christian Science church on South Congress Street list unreality themed readings from Psalms and responsive readings. Services include Sunday 10:45 am and Sunday School 9:30 am with a Wednesday meeting at 7 pm. Reading room hours are Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 to 4 pm.

Christian Science Chirgy South Congress Street

Parish pastor leads Sunday school and services in Vinton County

The Rev PF A Harlan of Asbury Center and Starr hosts Sunday school at Locust Grove with a 9:00 start and 10:00 sermon. Nearby Spey Sunday School at 8:30 and preaching at 7:30 p m are noted.

Vinton County Parish PF. A. Harlan Asbury Center Starr Vis Locust Grove Spey Smouth

Central Ave M E Church Sunday Services

Rev Wade Bradford preaches at 9 15 a m and W Pierce delivers 10 15 a m sermon titled A Call to Worship Epworth League gathering in the afternoon with a sermon at 7 p m on Regeneration

Central Ave Mfe Wade Bradford W. Pierce Epworth League

Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints Wales Mills Ohio

Sunday School 9:90 a m April to December to April 10:00 a m B Wells superintendent Sacrament service first Sunday 10:30 a m Preaching second and fourth Sundays 10:30 a m Prayer service third Sunday 10:50 am

Church OF Latter Day Saints Wales Mills Ohio Deceber B Wells

Pilgrim Holiness to Hold Evangelistic Meetings

The Rev. Br. D. McNall will lead services at Pilgrim Holiness Church with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. preaching at 10:30 a.m. and 7:20 p.m. A Young People's meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic meetings run nightly at 7:30 p.m. from October 5 through 19.

Pilgrim Holiness BR. D. McNall

Pomoroy Churches First Baptist Church Service Notes

The Middleport First Baptist Church with pastor F. Kreager held a morning combined service with Sunday School at 9 15 and an evening sermon on The Transforming Christ. A midweek prayer meeting and a 6 30 p m Union Prayer organization start next Sunday evening are noted.

F. ©. Kreager Funday School Bermon P. U

Church of Christ Holds Meeting at East Athens

The Church of Christ meets at No. ¢ Stimson Avenue East Athens with 9 30 Bible Study and a service featuring singing prayers Bible study talk on Ephesians 5 16 20 and communion.

Church OF Christ No. ¢ Stimson Avenue East Athens

Rally Day at First Christian Church Services

First Christian Church at W State and Congress Sts announces Rally Day in Bible School and all church and Young People's services. Morning worship at 10:15 with sermon Be fore the Cross. evening sermon The Herald of Our Christ. Midweek prayer service Wednesday at 7 00. Women's Missionary Society meets Thursday at 2 with Mrs. W D Robinson.

First Christian Church W. State and Congress Charley Howard Bobe William Ruston F. R. Richey People's Meeting Herald of Our Christ R. Cline Women’s Missionary Society W. D. Robinson

Heath Methodist Episcopal Rally and Evening Service

Middleport Ohio Heath Methodist Church led by Pastor H E Tehinger hosts a morning rally at 10:00 with Dr H T Houf speaker from Ohio University. The service combines church school and worship and Epworth League meets at 6 00 p m. An evening service at 7 00 p m covers The Hidden Life with a midweek service slated for Wednesday.

Pratt Street Wesleyan Mission Service Schedule

Sunday includes Sunday School at 2 p m Praise service at 3 p m and Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Weeknight services are Tuesday and Friday at 7 30 p m Local church events outline weekly worship times and midweek gatherings.

Pratt Street Wesleyan Mission

March of Christ Service Schedule at 016 Bible School

Pastor Fred Gardner leads Bible School at 010 AM worship with sermon Whose Child is He. Evening service at 7:00 with The City House subject. Wednesday 7:00 prayer and study hour follows.

Cmarch OF Christ Middleport Po Fred &. Gardner Bible School

Lutheran Church Service and Klub Meeting Notice

Lutheran Church on State and Carpenter Streets invites parishioners to 9 15 a m divine worship and 6 30 p m devotion and business meeting of the Kampus Luther Klub led by Pastor Arthur F Michelfelder at tamer chapel.

Lutheran Church State Carpenter Streets Tamer Arthur FP. Michelfelder Kampus Luther Klub

United Brethren Church Services Led by Rev Frazier

Jacksonville church schedule includes Sunday School at 8 a m led by Clarence Anderson preaching at 10 00 a m on Teachings of Christ Concerning Mid week prayer service on Wednesday at 7 p m led by class leader Joe Judson

United Brethren Church Harry Frazier Jacksonville Clarence Anderson Joe Judson

Bethany Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Rally Day

Pomeroy Ohio Bethany Methodist Church announces Sunday October 5 services at 9 15 a m church school with Rally Day next Sunday 10 30 a m morning worship featuring choir anthem 7 00 p m evening worship and praise male quartet music and a theme Discoverer 60 p m study class and choir practice.

Bethany Methodist Episcopal

Hollister Church Sunday program and Athens Group meet

Hollister church schedules Sunday School at 0:30 a m led by Superintendent Mrs Celia Bamfield and a preaching service at 7 p m on Teaching of Christ Concerning God with music by the choir Mid week prayer on Thursday led by Mrs O Bethel A group meeting of the Athens Group of Southeast Ohio Conference will meet at Copper Plains church on October 8

Hollister Church Celia Bamfield O. Bethel Athens Southeast Ohio Conference Coppers Plains Church

Ministers to Lead Forest Run Group at Simpson Church

A Logan County group led by Rev. Mr. Bright will meet at Simpson Church for a 7:30 a.m. gathering on Tuesday, October 7. The event precedes a church service with forest run and church school activities scheduled for 1:06 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. respectively.

Forest Run Ash “Ci Logan Bright Logan County Simpson Church

Zion Baptist Church Homecoming Weekend Services

Zion Baptist Church on Carpenter and Congress Streets hosts a homecoming starting Sunday with Bible School at 9:30. Rev G J Johnson of First Baptist Gloucester preaches at 10:45, followed by music and addresses at 2 00, B P U meets at 6:30, Rev C F Isom of Ohio Baptist Association delivers 7:45 sermon. Midweek service Wednesday at 7:30.

MY. Zion Baptist Carpenter Congress Streets RK. Smith Nellie Pettiford Bally G. J. Johnson First Baptist Church Glouster C. F. Isom Columbus Ohio Baptist Asociation

Logan Churches St Matthew Lutheran Rally Day Schedule

Rally Day in Sunday School with a beginners class. Morning worship at 10:00 featuring a sermon for children. Evening service marks the first sermon in a series on Guides and Guards in Character Building for young people. Catechetical Class organized Saturday at 1:00.

St John Lutheran Amos service and sermon note

Amos Heyde pastor at St John Lutheran invites worshipers to Sunday service with a sermon titled The Spirit and the Bride say Come. Worship is scheduled for 2:00 pm following the 1:90 pm gathering.

ST. John Lutheran Amos Heyde

Revival at Nazarene Church Draws Large Attendance

The Nazarene Church revival in this city grows nightly with the Cooper Trio from Portsmouth as a feature. The new Orchard Street building struggles to hold crowds. Thursday to Saturday evening talks cover the Decarte Ethics and Experiences of the Holy Life with Sunday events including 9:15 a.m. Sunday School and 7:30 p.m. preaching by the pastor.

Church OF the Nazarene Nazarene Church Focal Church Orchard Street Cooper Trio Radio Singers Portsmouth Iepester W. W. Loveless Lancaster

Rockbridge United Brethren Church Notes

Rockbridge United Brethren pastor Rev H B Welch D D. office in church. phone 830. Sunday School 9 30 a m with Enterprise and Gibisonville sections. Young People meet 6 36 p m. preaching 7 30 p m. Orchestra practice Wednesday 1 30. Prayer and Go meeting Sunday evening 20. M A Society Friday 7 30. CE 7 60 p m. Prayer and praise midweek. Gibisonville services 9 30 a m Sunday School 9 30. preaching 10 30 a m. prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30.

Rockbridge United Brethren H. B. Welch Rockbridge Young People Enterprise Gibisonville

Rockbridge Advent Christian Service Schedule

E L Woodworth pastor leads at Rockbridge Advent Christian Church with Sunday School at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m and evening services at 7 00 p m Loyal Workers at 7 30 p m followed by communion. Midweek prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 00 p m.

Rockbridge Advent Christian E. L. Woodworth Loyal Workers

McArthur Churches Plan Evening Services

The McArthur Christian Church announces sermons by The Rev. Eight Harris and Rev. B H Morris. Mission Band meets at 2:36 p.m. and Epworth League at 6:45 p.m. services begin at 10 o'clock.

Mcarthur Mcarthur Christian Church

McArthur Presbyterian Church Service Times

The Rev. Albert J. Wilson serves as pastor. Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. Divine worship follows at 10 30 a.m. The Lord's Supper will be celebrated.

McArthur Presbyterian Careen Albert J. Wilson Hamden Presbyterian

Rally Day at Amesville Presbyterian Church

Andrew M. Taylor serves as minister as the Amesville Presbyterian Church holds Rally Day with a 10 o'clock program featuring special singing and a short address on "The Master Teacher" followed by a basket lunch at noon. Evening worship begins at 7 30 p m.

Amesville Presbyterian Church Andrew M. Taylor

New England Presbyterian Church Announces Weeklong Meetings

Minister Andrew M. Taylor leads a series of special meetings at 7 30 p m starting Monday October 6 continuing through the week. Sunday School 0 30 with Superintendent Mr O Bryson. Monday topic Stop Where Are You Going.

NEW England Presbyterian Andrew M. Taylor O. Bryson

Methodist Church Notice at Richland Avenue

Richland Avenue church schedule lists Sunday School 9 30 A M with J R Baker superintendent worship and sermon 10 30 A M Prayer service 7 00 P M Bible study Wednesday 7 30 P M Clerical details reference Cartwright vgater Residence Hooper for inquiry

Methodist Protestant Church Richland Avenue V. Cartwright Hooper Ogee J. R. Baker

New Marshfield Sunday Schedule Released

New Marshfield announces Sunday activities with G N bidders as superintendent. Prayer service at 10 30 a m and worship at 7 30 p m feature music by young people.

New Marshfield G. N. Bidders

Guysville Stewart Methodist Episcopal Church Services

Church notices list sermon times and services at Guysville Stewart and Canaan Baptist churches. Sunday school at 1:96, preaching at 4:00 p.m., and evening services at 7:00 p.m. Superintendent T. M. Crawford oversees activities.

Guysville-Stewart Churches Methodist Episcopal Rcia Canaan Baptist Church Qoneey School Baptiamal Canaanville Church Hools T. M. Crawford

Sunday School and Prayer Service Announced

Reading onley announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m followed by prayer service at 1 30 p m highlighting church activities and worship times for worshippers.

Herman A Sayre Church School Awakens Congregation

The Herman A Sayre Church School reports about 300 attendees last Sunday with a projected 350 this week and 408 rally. Morning worship includes communion. junior and senior choirs perform as Epworth League hosts a 7 o clock program.

Herman A. Sayre Ye. Allen Epworth League Eclock Wm. Howe Peventi Sunshine

First Croh of Christ Rally and Homecoming Day

The message invites parishioners to October rally and homecoming at First Croh of Christ with a morning Bible school at 8 99 a m and communion at 10 30 am. Evening worship at 7 p m features the sermon The Message of the Church for the World of Today. Regular church and official board meetings are scheduled, with a Wednesday prayer service at 7 p m and a Sunday official board session at 2 p m.

CROH Chas Rammer Imoth Bible Hernmien Church For the World of Today Evenian

Pilgrim Holiness Church announces revival events

Pastors D. Shearer and wife host services at 614 Walnut Street. Sunday School 9 30 a m Worship 10 30 a m Young People's service in the afternoon. Evangelistic service 7 p m with special songs. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p m Ladies Missionary Prayer Band Thursday 7 30 p m Sermons begin Monday October 2 with music and singing during revival.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Shearer Walnut Street W. Primmer Berman Young People’s Service Alma Shearer Ladies’ Missionary

First Presbyterian Church Services Listed with Hymns and Sermons

John Lloyd Evans presides as minister at 0:36 a.m. Sunday School with primary department exercises. 10:30 a.m. Morning worship features a trumpet solo by Curtis Janssen and a sermon titled Not Here Not There But Where. 6:60 p.m. Young People service with a Toxia program and 7:30 p.m. Evening worship includes chimes, a Men’s Choir anthem, and a sermon Rebuke and Forgive.

First Presbyterian Church John Lioyd Evans Schoo Curtis Janssen

Navy flier killed as plane fails near Cape Charten

The navy reported Lt. William A. Watson was killed when his aircraft crashed near Cape Charten, Virginia. Chief Aviation Pilot Marion J. Simpson jumped with a parachute and escaped serious injuries.

Washington Navy William A. Watson Cape Charten Marion J. Simpson

Bishop Henry Wise Hobson to Lead Sunday Services in Athens

The Rt. Rev. Henry Wise Hobson and the Rev. Reinheimer will conduct services at the Athens Church of the Good Shepherd in Athens at 7:30 o'clock Sunday morning. They will also discuss appointing a successor to Rev. E. Pielow who has taken a charge in West Lebanon Pennsylvania. While in Athens, they will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Roger Connor of Elmwood Place.

Henry Wise Hobbson Cincinnati Southern Ohio Episcopal Diocese Reinheimer Athens Church of the Good Shepherd Carpenter State Streets E. Pielow West Lebanon Athens Roger Connor Elmwood Place

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