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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1929

Page

6

Visitors Day at First Presbyterian Church

John Lloyd Evans leads a Sunday program at First Presbyterian Church with children’s visual education in the basement at 9:15 a.m. A Pathe moving picture Friends airs at 9:15, followed by 9:30 Sunday School under W. Backus. Morning worship at 10:30 features chimes and a special anthem. Forest L. Frazier of Dayton speaks for the YMC A. Evening services include an address One Sinner by Rev. Evans and a visitors meeting.

First Presbyterian Church John Lloyd Evans Pathe Moving Picture “Friends W. Backus Forest L. Frazier Dayton Young People's Society Rev. Evans

Homecoming and Rally Day Observed Sunday

Sunday will be observed as Homecoming and Rally Day with a men’s class attendance contest among churches in Newport News Virginia and Middletown Ohio. Otterbein College President Dr Clippenger speaks at 11 am in the Y M C A service. Church services include 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Communion 11 am address 6 pm Junior Church 7 pm Evening Worship. Special music accompanies all services. Prayer service Wednesday at 7 pm.

Newport News Virginia Middletown Ohio Clippenger Otterbein College Frank Johnson

Church Activities and Evening Service Schedule

Church notes list 9 30 a m Sunday school led by B F Allen with classes for all ages. 10 30 morning worship by Dr J Knox Montgomery of Muskingum College. Epworth League 6 p m led by William Howe. 7 p m evening worship on What Constitutes a Christian. Wednesday prayer 7 p m led by Arthur Kennedy. Friday Oct 11 Epworthians party. Choir sings Dawn and Evening pieces. Sunday eve services start 30 minutes earlier.

Arthur Kennedy Young Peoples Party Epworthians House of Prayer Galbraith Charles E. Poston

Life of Martin Luther lecture at St Matthew’s Lutheran Church

Amos L. Heyde will lead an illustrated lecture titled The Monk of Wittenberg during the service at St Matthew’s Lutheran Church. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Morning worship 10:00 a.m. Luther League 6:30 p.m. Evening worship 7:20 p.m. Also St John’s Lutheran near Enterprise lists Sunday School at 1:99 p.m. and worship at 2:06 p.m.

ST. Matthew's Amos L. Heyde Luther League Martin Luther Monk of Wittenberg St. John’s Lutheran Near Enterprise

Rockbridge Advent Christian Services and Gore U B Church

Rockbridge Advent Christian Church announces Sunday School at 4 30 am and morning worship at 16 30 with sermon and evening worship at 7 30 followed by Holy Communion. Gore United Brethren outlines Sunday School at 9 39 Sermon at 10 39 and 7 59 with Bethany and Oroville churches hosting sessions. Homecoming and Cash Day set for Gore U B Church on October 12.

Gore United Brethren Fellowship Gore Bethany Oroville Gore U. B

Church notices for Nazare ne R. B Prederick pastor

Sunday School at 8 30 with Miss Au Tand superintendent Preaching at 10 56 and 7 by the pastor Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 34 Group Sunday School Convention on October 1 residence 345 Pottery Street

Church OF Nazarene R. BL

Conversion sermons begin series on Paul at Asbury Center Starr

In the morning at Asbury 99 30 center in the afternoon 2 30 and Starr in the evening 7 20 the minister will preach on The Conversion of Saint Paul the first in a series The Life and Letters of Paul the Apostle continuing through multiple messages.

Asbury Center Starr Paul the Apostle

Pomeroy First Baptist Church Rally Plans

Alonzo R. Stark leads Pomeroy First Baptist Church with 9:30 a m Bible School 10:20 a m Morning Worship and Communion. Evening worship at 7 p m on a Journey. October second Sunday Rally invites former scholars and urges attendance to boost church and Bible School.

Pomeroy First Baptist Church Alonzo R. Stark

Church Service Details at Middlepa Fred Gardner Pastor

The Church of Christ presents a 9 15 Bible School led by Ed French, superintendent, followed by a 10 20 morning worship with the sermon titled To All the Nations by Pastor Fred I Gardner.

Church OF Christ Middlepa Fred I. Gardner Great Bible School Bro Ed French Lernon

Missionary Pageant Lights Torch of Light at Evening Service

6:00 C. SE. Services for both Senior and Junior. 7:00 Evening service led by Missionary Women features a pageant titled The Torch of Light. A large audience is expected for this special service.

C. SE

Bradbury Pastor Fred J Gardner Leads Spirit Week

Fred J Gardner pastor leads Bible School at 9 30 with strong attendance growth last week. Prayer meeting at 7 and Monday preaching service at 7 also listed. Special music each week by the Bradbury Choir adds parish appeal.

Church OF Christ

Promotion Rally Day at Neath Methodist Church

Middleport service schedule lists 10:00 a.m. morning rally with theme Come let us build up the walls. Epworth League at 6:00 p.m. and evening sermon at 7:00 p.m. Rev H J Holcombe to speak district superintendent. First Quarterly Conference after the sermon. Midweek service at 7:00 p.m. pastor calls for help to make Sunday October 6 a great day for all departments.

Neath Methodist Episcopal Church Middleport C. H. Eichinger Epworth League Moore H. J. Holcombe

Simpson M. Be Church announces time changes

Pomeroy Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. public worship at 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Communion observed next Sunday morning. Notice of evening worship time change. Official board meeting after evening service.

Middleport Dr Skinner Pastor Communion Observed

The article notes Communion observed at 10 50 with reception of members and baptism. Session meets at 10 to receive evening service at 7. The table message is Christ's Accusation and the evening message The Cleansing Blood. The School meets at 9 15 lesson Recognizing Our Debt to Others. Christian Endeavor 6 invites youths. Wednesday 7 officers urged to attend. All invited.

Dr. Skinner

Bethany M. K. Church Rally Day Services

Bethany M. K. Church led by Glenn L. Tennell invites attendees to Rally Day in the Church School. Morning worship at 10 15 features choir anthem and messages on Heart To Heart Talks With Jesus and Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled. Evening Service of Praise at 7 includes Portraits of O T Characters Abram. Hi League meets Tuesday at 7 in the church school room. Wednesday closes study at 7.

Benj Neurating Church School Jesus Genevieve Wetze O. T Abram Hi- League

Church Notices for Asbury Chapel A M E

Sunday School at 9 30 with William Moore superintendent Preaching at Middleport 10 45 and 7 20 pm and the sermon for this conference year at Ward Chapel 8 pm

Asbury Chapel M. E. Kev M. H. Johnston William Moore Middleport Ward Chapel

Athens Churches Schedule and Reading Room Hours

Christian Science Church at 15 South Congress Street lists readings from Jeremiah and Proverbs with services Sunday at 10 45 am and Sunday School at 9 30 am A Wednesday meeting at 7 pm and a reading room open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 to 4 pm Telegraphed in classic local church notices.

Christian Science Church South Congress Street

West State M E Church Bible School Rally Day

West State and Congress Streets M. E. Chatley minister. Bible School meets at 9 15 o clock with F R Richey superintendent. Rally day observed and every former pupil asked to attend. Special class for Ohio University students by Miss Genevieve Apgar. Morning sermon 10 15. Young people's meeting 6. OU students assemble in Sunday School room. High School Endeavor in the Highy room. Evening service 7.

West State Congress M. E. Chatley Joy Cutler Bible School F. R. Richey Ohio University Genevieve Apgar

New Sunday School Officers Take Office at Rally Day

Sunday School begins with new officers led by Jack Sams as superintendent. After a brief rally day program, the pastor will deliver a short address. Evening services follow. midweek prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 led by Charles M Coulter and A H Krussell with the pastors.

Jack Sams Young Peoples Meeting

Fulfilling Our obligations to Others

A Sunday school lesson on Mark 12 28 34 and James 2 14 17 explains the primacy of loving God and neighbor. It argues that true religion blends doctrine with daily acts of care, showing faith must be lived in social relation and works.

Jesus Israel James God John

Sunday School and Evening Worship Program Highlights

Sunday School at 9 with choir directed by Mrs. Hois lington and Rev. A H Krussell supervising. Morning worship at 10 50 with Holy Communion. Wesley Choir led by Prof Rob inson and Prof Kresge. anthem My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord. Soloists Thelma Thomas Mary Elizabeth Clark Jessica Hartshorn. Organ numbers by Faulkes Renaud Rheinsberger. Student Council meets at 4 Home Hour 4 50 Fellowship Supper 5 30 Student Vespers with speaker Douglas Graffin. Epworth League 6 led by Mr Worthman. Evening service 7 Sermon Who Art in Heaven. Evening church choir directed by Mrs Hoisington.

Myrtle Hoislington A. H. Krussell Wesley Foundation Wesley Choir C. C. Robinson A. R. Kresge Thelmas Thomas Mary Elizabeth Clark Jessica Hartshorn Faulkes Renaud Rheinsberger Douglas Graffin Epworth League Robert Worthman Myrtle Hoisington

Zion Baptist Homecoming Rally Service Notice

Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress streets announces Homecoming and Rally Davy with Bible School at 9 10 am studying Fulfilling Our Obligations To Others Mark 12 28 34 Rom 15 11 7 Jam 2 14 17 Rev George Washington of Columbus speaks 10 45 am. Evening program 6 50 pm includes music and addresses Rev F I Vesta of Nelsonville speaks 7 45 pm. Mid week service Wednesday 7 30 pm. Young people meet 6 30 pm topic Ideals Worth Living For Phil 3 7 14 4 8 gal 6 22 13.

George Washington Columbus F. I. Vesta A. M. EB. Church Nelsonville

Presbyterian Church Baptism Service and Youth Schedule

Abbott Y Wilcox urges prompt Bible School opening at 9 15 with 10 30 Morning worship on the theme The Church an Agency in community and world betterment. 6 00 High School young people meet with Westminster Fellowship under Miss Ruth Hankey. 7 00 Evening worship features The New Birth sermon. Tuesday next week meetings planned in Presbyterian homes with locations to be announced.

Presbyterian Church Abbott Y. Wilcox Westminster Fellowship Ruth Hankey Wilcox

Church of the Good Shepherd Sunday schedule

The church on State and Carpenter Streets lists Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity services with Church School at 9 15 a m and Holy Communion and Sermon at 10 36 a m led by Rector Rev E L Pielow and student secretary Elizabeth Denner.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Carpenter Streets E. L. Pielow Elizabeth Denner

The Church of Christ Loyal meets at Stimson Avenue

The Church of Christ congregation meets at No 4 Stimson Avenue one block south of No 67 Morris Avenue. Bible study is at 9 30 and worship and communion at 1eigh. The Bible is our only creed.

Church OF Christ the Church of Christ (Loyal Stimson Avenue Morris Avenue

Central Ave Church Sunday Schedule and Programs

Sunday School at 9 15 supervised by GO W Dieree with praise for discipline and teachers. Worship at 11 with the minister on Self Yielding. Evening services feature Junior League at 6 30 led by Mrs Day and Mrs Giols berry. Senior League at 6. special program The Play. Sermon at 7 on As Jesus Passed By. County ministers meeting Wednesday sessions under the District Superintendent. public invited.

W Dieree Day Giolsberry Harrison Mahan Jesus

Jerseyville Circuit Sunday Service Schedule Note

Mary Helen Smith pastor leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m and church at 10 30 a m with a sermon. Children’s meeting at 2 30 p m. Senior Epworth League at 7 30 p m. Micasanton Mary Helen Stilch pastor with Sunday School at 4 30 p m.

Mary Helens Smith Epworth League Micasanton Mary Helen Stilch

Church Service Schedule for Albans Mook

The Roberts family pastor leads Sunday School at 9:15 with EB Lasch as superintendent. Morning Worship follows at 10:15 with a sermon on The Value of Faith.

M. EB. H Lasch

Epworth League Evening Worship Sermon

Epworth League holds 7 p m service followed by worship at 7 50 o clock with a sermon on The Value of Faith.

Epworth League

Sunday worship and sacraments schedule

Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by H G Henry superintendent Morning Worship at 10 50 a m Sacrament of the Lord s Supper at close Evening Worship at 7 59 p m

H. G. Henry

Sunday School Schedule at 9 50 A M

Oliver Bryson serves as superintendent for the Sunday School session at 9 50 a m. There is no preaching service scheduled.

Oliver Bryson

Reedsville MB Church Services Schedule

Reedsville MB Church led by Pastor J W Barnes. Bible School at 9 30 with W J Packard as superintendent. Sermon by pastor at 10 30. Prayer services Thursday evening.

Bible School W. J. Packard

Sunday School and Service at Local Church

Sunday School session begins at 1 o clock led by superintendent William Marshall. Preaching service follows at 2 o clock conducted by the pastor.

Wilam Marshall

Bible School and Sermon Schedule at Long Bottom Church

The Long Bottom Mb church outlines Bible School at 19 with J. A. Tarrence as superintendent and a 7:30 sermon by Pastor W. Barnes.

Long Bottom Mb. Church Jd. W. Barnes Bible School J. A. Tarrence

Starting Sunday Sermon Series on Proverbs at Millfield

Homer Vian pastor of Millfield Church of Christ will begin a series of sermons next Sunday. The program promises a systematic study of the book of Proverbs to guide parishioners.

Homer Vian Millfield

Church Mergers

The Rev John Lloyd Evans argues church unions require decades to unfold but begin with church cooperation. Churches should share outreach and avoid gating potential members, offering access to all community individuals in need of spiritual sustenance. He compares church loyalty to customers needing food and urges selfless service as the first step toward union.

John Lloyd Evans

Wake mixup postpones funeral for local hospital deaths

In St Louis on October 4, relatives of Charles Kuhn 73 gathered for a wake at an undertaking parlor. A mix up led to the widow discovering the corpse was not her husband and the service was postponed. Kuhn and Charles B. Gross died about the same time and had shared hospital records.

ST. Louis Charles Kuhn Kuhn Charles BE. Gross

Theda Bara Plans Vaudeville Comeback Tour

Theda Bara, the original movie vampire and wife of director Charles J. Brabin, announces a vaudeville comeback. She will perform a tile role in a sketch opening at a New York theater soon, noting her screen vamp style is no longer in vogue.

Chicago U.P Theda Bara Miss Bara Charles J. Brabin New York

Saturday radio line up for top features and sports

Saturday schedule lists WABC and CBS network programs from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. including Nebraska vs as play by play, NBC and AB network orchestras, and Briggs' Mr and Mrs program across stations WABC WJZ WEAF and others.

WABC CBS Lincoln New Nebraska U. Weaf NBC Els Orchestra T.—Briggs WJZ

Joppa Missionary Baptist Church Service Schedule

Joppa Missionary Baptist Church led by Pastor W Barnes holds Bible School at 2 p.m. with Lesley Ruth as superintendent. A sermon by the pastor is set for 3 p.m. The notice lists the church and service times.

Bible School Lesley Ruth

Church Services and Sunday School Schedule

Canaonville Church holds preaching at 9 00 a m and Sunday School at 10 00 a m Jesse B Poston superintendent. Guysville Church preaches at 10 30 a m with Sunday School at 9 30 a m P G Chapman superintendent Bethany Church services at 2 50 p m with Sunday School at 1 30 p m Mrs Joe Moore superintendent Stewart Church preaching at 7 30 p m and Sunday School at 9 30 a m J Biddison superintendent.

Canaonville Jesse B. Poston Guysville G. Chapman Bethany Church Joe Moore Stewart Church J. Biddison

Sunday services at Factory M. B. Church

Sunday school begins at 10 oclock with Carlos Cowen as superintendent. The sermon by Minister P Day follows at noon, followed by communion services.

Carlos Cowen Ollowing

Prohibition Leaders Form 20 Nationwide Enforcement Committee

Washington reports that major prohibition advocates from all groups united to form a cooperative committee of 20 to push enforcement by actual facts and figures. The move marks the first merger of the country's prohibition forces aimed at combating the organized wet influence by presenting solid data.

Washington United States

Wisconsin Co-ed Is Finally Identified

The Wisconsin University amnesia victim identified as Miss Alice F. Waleh of Madison. Her mother confirmed the identity in a long distance call to Chief of Police Jacob Graul, noting she had little memory of her life prior to Tuesday.

Cleveland U.R Wisconsin University Alice F. Waleh Madison Wie Jacob Graul

Suadio Guild Drama F I T Paramount Publix Hour

TV listings note a Suadio Guild drama on WBBC and CBS networks at 10 p m F I T Paramount Publix hour appears in the schedule with network blocks and time slot details.

Suadio Guild WBBC CBS Network Paramount Publix Hour

Probes Power Expert Appointed by Senator on Interstate Trade

William C. Green, former Fargo attorney, appointed by Senator Couzens to conduct a special investigation into the electric power and communications industries for the Senia Committee on Interstate Commerce.

William C. Green Fargo, N. D Couzens Michigan United States Senia Committee On Interstate Commerce

Rev Reitz to Fill Millfield M E Church Appointment

The Rev Reitz will preach at the Millfield Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday evening at 7 o clock. Sunday School is set for 9 30 a m. The notice lists the usual service times for the congregation.

Chauncey Reitz Millfield M. FE Sunde

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