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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1940

Page

2

Rally Day Sparks Nelsonville Churches in Eventful Sunday

Sunday events fill Nelsonville churches with Rally Day activities across Church of Christ First Methodist and Pilgrim Holiness. Bible School promotions, youth meetings, and altered evening service times accompany sermons on Guests of God and The Christ Centered Life.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Bible School C. A. Freer M. E First Methodist Church Arthur Kennedy William Martell George Holiness Church

Straits ville Merchants sweep Covert Bakers in city league

Nelsonville The Straits ville Merchants swept Covert Bakers in the city league with George Wilson scoring a 550 series to lead the evening. Tonight’s Haydenville vs Beasleys match was postponed to next Tuesday.

Nelsonville Straitsville Merchants Covert Bakers George Wilson Haydenville Beasleys McMannis Ere Hellyer Enone Epivamines Te Galvin

Nelsonville Social Notes and Club Activities in Village

The Nelsonville column reports the Women's Missionary Society of the Church of Christ meeting with Mrs Nelle Johnson and sharing devotionals, music, poems, and talks on migrant laborers and shifting populations. Social hour served refreshments to 30 members and two guests. brief notes on the Wednesday Bridge Club at Mrs Garnet Bennett's home and upcoming Business and Professional Women's Club bridge party. Local personals list visits and guests in Nelsonville and surrounding areas.

Nelsonville Adda James Jean Allen Alice Blue Gown Marquise Morris Lou Allen Catherine Courtney Love Divine Rose Weigand Freer Nelle Johnson Lydia Johnson Bernice Johnson Mary Cope Verna Lane Maud Verity Tucson Arizona R. R. Stalter Frank Freer Garnet Bennett Wednesday Aumiller Stalter Mechem Lillian Butts Business and Professional Women’s Club Miss Moorehead Treva Shaw Miss Jackson

Glouster and New Concord Clash Tonight in Stadium

Glouster coaches predict minor lineup changes for the 8 o'clock game against New Concord Little Muskies at Glouster stadium. Bob Henry may start at center, with Kamento back and Andrew Goodman notable in the backfield. New Concord seeks its first league win after defeating New Lexington.

Glouster Greider Tom Cats Little Muskies New Concord Bob Henry Kamento Andrew Goodman New Lexington Charles Beshara Beshara High St Glouster Stadium

Tr imble Infant Henry Orme Dies at Seven Months

Seven month old Henry Orme, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Orme of Trimble, died Thursday. Survived by a brother Richard Lee, age three, and grandparents Samuel Orme of Trimble and Harvey Jenkins of Jacksonville. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p m at Trim ble Methodist Church with Rev Alva Shifflet officiating. Burial in Nye Cemetery Chauncey.

Glouster Wallace Henry Orme Elmer Orme Trimble Ormes Richard Lee Samuel Orme Harvey Jenkins Jacksonville Trimble Methodist Church Alva Shifflet Nye Chauncey

Pick Club Leaders Glouster Fifth Grade Health Club

Glouster school fifth graders formed a Health Club linked to Hygiene study. Officers elected for four weeks include President Sharon Rose, Vice President Sarah Jayne Witham, Secretary Donna Jean Parker, Nurses Cynthia Lou Vernon, Doctor David Kennedy Jr, Board of Health Jimmie Cotter, Joe Beschara Jr, and Richard Kelly.

Glouster Sharon Rose Sarah Jayne Witham Donna Jean Parker Cynthia Lou Vernon David Kennedy, Jr Jimmie Cotter Joe Beshara, Jr Richard Kelly

Flag raising at Mine No 267 to feature Judge Rowland

Athens judge Rowland will be the principal speaker at a flag raising at Mine No 267 this Saturday at 1 30. John Gail president of Local 202 and sponsor G M Jones Coal Company will serve as master of ceremonies. GHS junior class chose a Liberty Statue ring design to reflect the patriotic spirit.

Glouster Rowland Athens John Gail Local 202 G. M. Jones Coal Company GHS Mary Virginia Logue Glenna Morris Mary Lee Thompson Jimmie Dennison Statue of Liberty

Trimble Woman Hospitalized in Columbus For Treatment

Miss Bernadine Sawyer of Trimble is in University Hospital Columbus for treatment and a possible operation.

Glouster Bernadine Sawyer Trimble University Hospital, Columbus

High School Forms Girls Glee Club

GLOUSTER The Girls Glee Club has been organized at the high school with sections for first and second sopranos and altos. Notable entrants include Norma McAllister Jayne Wolf Betty Wess Mary Virginia Logue Joann Heck Cynthia Richardson Joanna White and many others. Marion Byers serves as accompanist.

Glouster Norma McAllister Jayne Wolf Betty Wess Mary Virginia Logue Joann Heck Cynthia Richardson Joanna White Dorothy Shires Martha Byers JoAnn Turner Jo Lavon Faires Mary Elizabeth Clark Maxine Smith Aldean Wells Lois McGrew Evelyn Kittle Florence Shepard Wanda Hogue Lucy Giacomo Lee Swartz Margaret Brown Dianne Blower Edythe Henry Rosemary McAllister Dorothy Stahl Donna Jo Dennison Margaret Summers Ben Thompson Dorothy Strohmeyer Ellen Winters Rose Liskey Marjorie Halbert Josephine Buffa Juanita Williams Donna King Irene White Phyllis Dyer Doris Wolf Mary Jo Chappelear Vivian Foraker Anna Marie Echstenkamper Audrey Dawson Alice Keith Barbara Knight Charlotte Cotter Mary Lee Thompson Rita Rice Edna Sanders Betty Nelson Marrion Byers

Rally Day plans at Glouster by Rev J A Thompson

Rev J A Thompson of the Methodist Church announces a special Rally Day program with Sunday School at 9 30 and Epworth League at 6 30. Music directed by M M Le Favor and evening worship at 7 30. Thompson speaks on Significance of Rally Day.

Glouster J. A. Thompson The Methodist Church M. M. LeFavor Thompson Epworth League

Nelsonville Club Benefit Party Set for Saturday Night

The Nelsonville G A Club will hold a benefit party in the ICCF Hall Saturday night at 8 o'clock.

Nelsonville G. A 1.C.C.F

Buchtel Ladies Bake Sale At Wallace Store

Ladies of the Buchtel M. E. Church hold a bake sale at Wallace Store Saturday morning starting at 10. Proceeds support church activities.

Buchtel— Ladies of the Buchtel M. E. Church Wallace Store

Revival meetings announced at New Pittsburg Church

Revival meetings will begin Sunday October six at the New Pittsburg Church in charge of the Rev Otto C. Miller of Chillicothe.

New Pittsburg Otto C. Miller Chillicothe

Paying Our Debt Is Pomeroy Church Topic

The Pomeroy Church of Christ, led by Rev. B. H. Morris, announces Bible School at 9:30 a.m. with R. C. Steffy as superintendent and worship at 10:30 a.m. The sermon will be titled Paying Our Debt.

Pomeroy Church Pomeroy

Services Announced At Free Methodist Church Athens

The Free Methodist Church in Athens announced weekly services led by Rev. Walter Martin. Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m, Sunday School at 9 30 a m, morning preaching at 10 30 a m and evening at 7 30 p m by the pastor. A prayer band meeting Tuesday at 1 30 p m will be led by Bertene Farley.

Free Methodist Church Athens Walter Martin Bertene Farley

Sunday Services at Wilson Chapel Methodist Church

The pastor Rev Ellsworth Allen announces services at Wilson Chapel Methodist Church on Sunday October 6 Sunday School convenes at 130 p m and worship begins at 230 p m

Happy Hollow PTA Meeting Planned in Nelsonville

The Happy Hollow P.T.A. will meet on Monday October 7 at 7 30 PM in Nelsonville. members are urged to attend and bring a favorite dish for a potluck lunch.

Happy Hollow Pta Nelsonville Happy Hollow P.T.A

Force That Wins Sermon Highlights Week at Church of God

The Church of God on Hocking Street announces a weekly program led by Rev. E. Nicholas. Sunday activities include a 9 30 a m study service and a 10 30 a m sermon The Force That Wins and a 2 p m unity meeting at Chauncey Church with Rev. Harvey E Pingoun as speaker A 6 30 p m young people missionary service and an evening sermon on The Difference Between a Justified and Sanctified Experience follow The mid week meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m with one member speaking.

Church of God Hocking St E. Nicholas Churches of God Chauncey Church Harvey E. Pingoun

Nazarene Church Announces Weekly Program

Sunday School meets at 9 30 a m at the Church of the Nazarene directed by Cecil Cox The Rev Floyd Hondell pastor preaches at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m NY P S convenes at 6 30 p m Sunday evening prayer meeting Wednesday choir practice Thursday and cottage prayer Friday at 7 30 p m complete the week’s activities

Church of the Nazarene Cecil Cox Floyd Hondell

Home-Coming Day Planned at Airline Church

The Airline Church of Christ will observe Home-Coming Day on Sunday October 6. Bible School starts 9 30 a m with a 10 30 a m preaching service by Rev Lester E Barnett of New Marshfield Christian Church on Peculiarities of The Church of Christ A basket dinner is at noon and a 2 p m afternoon service features Rev I J Cahill of Athens Christian Church and a male quartet from Athens.

Church of Christ Miles E. Hoon Lester E. Barnett New Marshfield Christian Church I. J. Cahill Athens Christian Church Athens

Ministerial Group To Meet on Monday

The Athens County Ministerial Association opens the year with a 10 30 a m gathering at the First Methodist Church in Athens. Mayor Cliff Cornell will address the topic Cleaning up Athens County. Ministers are invited to attend. meetings occur on the first Monday each month at the church.

Athens County First Methodist Church of Athens Cliff Cornell First Methodist Church

Carthage Presbyterian Church Plans Bible School and Service

The Carthage Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Howard E. Warner will hold Bible School at 1 30 p m Sunday with Emmett Swisher as superintendent and a worship service at 2 30 p m where the pastor will preach Discovering Our Possibilities The Christian Endeavor Society meets at 7 30 p m

Carthage Presbyterian Church Howard E. Warner Emmett Swisher Christian Endeavor Society of the Church

Revival at Graham Chapel Draws Lively Interest

Lively interest surrounds the revival at Graham Chapel Church. Services run this week with a Saturday night service and special music at 7 30 each evening. Sunday features Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30. The Rev. Melvin Mitchell is pastor.

Graham Chapel Melvin Mitchell

Communion Services Planned at Good Shepherd Church

Communion services at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church on Sunday October 6 include two Holy Communion rites at 8:00 and 10:30 with sermon by Rev. Robert G. Purrington who will preach at the 10:30 service. Church school meets at 9:30. Episcopal Student Club will hold a picnic near Zaleski Sunday afternoon.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Holy Communion Robert G. Purrington Church School Episcopal Student Club Zaleski

Christian Church Rally Day Set for Oct 6

The Christian Church will observe Rally Day on Sunday October 6 in the Bible School with morning worship led by Rev. I J Cahill. The sermon is titled For Such a Time as This and features a soprano solo by Marilyn Porter, a choir anthem Unto God Give the Glory, and violin solos Air and Largo during Communion.

Christian Church Bible School I. J. Cahill Marilyn Porter God Ashford R. M. Rice Mattheson Largo Handel

Loyalty Days Observances Led by Athens Kiwanis Club

The Athens Kiwanis Club sponsors Loyalty Days across area churches with a dinner for pastors in Hotel Berry where Rev. Dr. John Danford of First Methodist will speak. First Wesleyan Methodist marks its 8th anniversary with multi‑session programs as area churches prepare Rally Day services.

Athens Kiwanis Club Athens Hotel Berry

Club Women To Attend Services at Methodist

Members of the Athens Business and Professional Women's Club will attend the First Methodist Church service on Sunday morning to begin Business Women's week. The pastor Dr John W Danford will preach on The Im portance of the Ordinary. Music includes a Bach violin piece Air for G String an anthem Behold Now Praise the Lord by Woodman and organ selections Bohm Helm and Kerll.

Athens Business and Professional Women’s Club First Methodist Church John W. Danford David Flanagan Bach Woodman Bohm Helm Kerll Epworth League Carolyn Hopkins Hathamar Neil Thomas Martzoldt T. W. Shoemaker

Haydenville Charge Schedule Announced

The Rev. William E. Bancroft outlines the Haydenville Charge week starting Oct 6 with United Rally Day at Haydenville Community Church Sunday 1930 and 7 pm service led by Mrs Kate Robinette. Murray City schedules Sunday School 9 am 10 am class meeting and 7 pm sermon The Bible. Jobs lists 9:30 am Sunday School 7 pm praise service and an 8 pm worship service midweek.

William E. Bancroft Haydenville Methodist Church Haydenville Community Church United Rally Kate Robinette Murray City United Service of Church Buchtel

Kiwanis Sponsor Loyalty Days Dinner for Athens Pastors

Athens Kiwanis Club sponsors Loyalty Days events on Oct 5 and 6 with a dinner meeting for Athens church ministers at Hotel Berry. Mr Raymond Atkins chairs the committee. Rev Dr John W Danford to speak. mayor issues a Loyalty Days proclamation urging 100 percent Sunday School and church attendance nationwide.

Athens Raymond ‘Atkins Athens Kiwanis Club Hotel Berry Kiwanians Atkins Cliff Cornell United States Canada National Committee For Religion and Welfare Recovery John W. Danford First Methodist Church Sunda America

World Wide Communion Service at New Plymouth Church

The New Plymouth Presbyterian Church will observe World Wide Communion Service Sunday during regular worship. Rev. J M Stewart, pastor, announces the event.

New Plymouth

Evangelist John Gill to Lead Services at Longstreth Church

The Church of Christ at Longstreth and Monday Schoolhouse hosts 2 30 p m Sunday preaching under Evangelist John Gill of Shawnee. Communion will be observed. Evangelist C M Clouston preaches at 7 p m on Gethsemane and Golgotha.

Church of Christ Longstreth Evangelist John Gill Shawnee C. M. Clouston

Rally Day Planned at Central Methodist Church

Rally Day will be observed next Sunday at 9 15 a m at Central Ave Methodist Church. Floyd Wolfe will head church school. Rev Stanley Jeffery to preach on A Serving Church with evangelistic services for two weeks each evening 7 30 except Saturday. Several themed sermons listed and district conference attendance noted.

Central Ave. Methodist Church Floyd Wolfe Stanley Jeffery Chillicothe First Methodist Lancaster H. Lester Smith Cincinnati Methodist Church Church Church School Board The Plains Methodist Church Clark's Chapel

Presbyterian Church To Hold Communion Service

The First Presbyterian Church will observe World-Wide Communion at 10 45 a m with the theme The Church a Goodly Fellowship. The service includes a choir and quartet and participates with Kiwanis Loyalty Days. Dr W O Martin of Ohio University speaks at 7 30 p m on Religion and Philosophy to the church’s young adults. Social and Education Committee meetings follow.

First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian and Reformed Kiwanis Club W. O. Martin Ohio University

Announced Services At Three Churches

The Rev. G. C. Nutter announces services at Amesville Chesterhill and McDougal churches. Communion at Amesville 9:30 a m Sunday School 10:30. Chesterhill Sunday School 10 and Communion 11. McDougal Sunday School 10. Weeklong evangelistic services. Epworth League led by Mrs. Fred Mathews meets Sunday 7 p m.

Amesville Chesterhill Mec Dougal G. C. Nutter McDougal Epworth League Fred Mathews

First Wesleyan Celebrates 8th Anniversary in Pratt St Service

The First Wesleyan Methodist Church Pratt Street marks its 8th anniversary on Sunday October 6 led by founder and pastor Rev E C Kenney. A 12 month local preaching license is awarded to five young ministers. The day includes a 9:30 Sunday School, 10:30 worship with multiple ensembles and sermons by Rev Evan Edwards and others, an afternoon program with two addresses on church history and future, and an evening service with music and a talk What My Church Means to Me by Rev Eldon Martin. Public invited to attend with bible study and prayer meetings scheduled for following days.

Wesleyan Methodist Church Pratt St Founer E. C. Kenney Franklin Maerker C. E. Knight Evan Edwards Athens Elmer Spencer Melvin Mitchell Golda Edwards Everett Cole Ralph Patterson Cleveland Allen Baker Fly Eldon Martin Cincinnati Leslie Wilcox Myron Martin

Pleasanton Church Plans Sunday Services Led by Graham and Baughn

Pleasanton Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 led by Warren Graham superintendent. Rev Bernard Baughn will lead worship at 10 30. Prayer services are held each Wednesday evening at 7 30.

Pleasanton Pleasanton Methodist Warren Graham Bernard Baughn

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