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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1939

Page

10

Alexander Presbyterian Home Coming Highlighted by Past Speakers

In Athens district churches several revival meetings begin this week. Rev. Marshfield will lead a Pilgrim revival starting Oct 10, with Rev. Roy speaking at the Wesleyan Methodist congregation this evening. Rev. H A Sherwood of Anderson Ind will conduct revival Oct 8 to Oct 22 at the Plains Church of God. Alexander Presbyterian marks its sixteenth annual Home Coming this Sunday with guest speaker Jack Donovan from Cincinnati and Rev. Miller addressing at the Nazarene Holiness Church in New M. Vaughn of Cincinnati also listed.

Athens Duct Pilgrim Marshfield Roy Wesleyan Methodist The Plains Church of God H. A. Sherwood Anderson Ind Alexander Presbyterian Church Jack Donovan New

Rally Day Speakers at New Philadelphia Church of God

Rev. E Nicholas will speak at Rally Day with Rev Mrs FE Nicholas delivering the morning unified service at the Church of God on Hocking Street. John Bailey will convey the 7:30 p m evening service. Morning and field services start at 9:30. Young people meet at 6:30 p m. Mr Raymond Atkins leads a discussion. Mid week service at 7:30 features a message of special interest to Christians.

E. Nicholas New Philadelphia

Plains Church of God Plans for Revival

Revival services begin Sunday at The Plains Church of God with Evangelist Rev. H. A. Sherwood of Anderson Indiana. Meetings run nightly at 7 30 p m through October 22 with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and unity services at 2 00 p m and 7 30 p m Rev Sherwood formerly led Athens Chauncey and The Plains churches.

Plains Church of God H. A. Sherwood Anderson Ind Sherwood Athens Chauncey the Plains

Wesleyan Methodist Guest Speaker Set for Sunday

The Wesleyan Methodist Church will host Rev. Roy M. Vaughn of Cincinnati as guest speaker at 10:30 a.m. after 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. A revival runs nightly at 7:30 p.m. through October 15 with special music. The Wesleyan Prayer Band meets Fridays at 2 p.m. at the church.

Wesleyan Methodist Church Roy M. Vaughn Cincinnati Vaughn Wesleyan Prayer Band

Portland Circuit Plans Sunday Church Programs

Rev. Earl T. Scott will deliver a sermon on Companionship with Christ at Great Bend Church with communion Sunday at 3 p m. Morse Chapel and Portland Church School times are listed, with Neighborliness with the Divine noted as the sermon topic. Community service and Church Night events are scheduled for the week. Silversville hosts 9:30 a m Sunday School and Bible study covers St John chapter two.

Christ Earl T. Scott Great Bend Morse Chapel Portland Silversville St. John

Coolville Church Announces Afternoon Service Series

Mr. John Bailey of Athens will preach at the Church of God in Coolville located in a store near the mill. The 2:30 Sunday service and 7:45 Thursday midweek service will be held, with the Sunday study hour directed by Mr. F E Daugherty at 1:30.

John Bailey Athens Church of God Coolville

Free Methodist Church Week Services in Campbell and Stimson

The Free Methodist Church at Campbell and Stimson schedules a Friday 7 30 prayer meeting a Tuesday 2 pm prayer band led by Bertene Farley a Sunday school at 9 30 and a 10 30 Sunday sermon.

The Free Methodist Church Campbell and Stimson Bertene Farley

Opportunity Topic At Pomeroy Church Service

Pomeroy Church of Christ outlines Bible School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 40 a m. The sermon subject is Opportunity emphasizing the chance for spiritual growth.

Pomeroy Services Pomeroy Church of Christ

Methodist Church Program Announced in Athens

All church school departments meet at 9 30 a m with Ross Wright as general superintendent. University student class at 9 30 a m led by Rev E Winston Jones on Why We Believe in God. Rally Day Oct 15 includes worship and youth activities.

Church School First Methodist Church Athens Ross Wright Winston Jones Foundation John W. Danford Lord Rossini Rogers Guilmant E. Winston Jones Martzolff Home Guards James P. Porter Ohio University

Rev J N Bice Preaches at Canaanville Stewart Guysville

Rev J N Bice will preach at Canaanville at 9 30 am and at Stewart at 10 45 am Evening services are set for Guysville at 7 The Church Schools meet as follows Canaanville 10 30 Stewart and Guysville 9 30 The Sunshine Class meets with Mrs G F Chesser on Tuesday evening

J. N. Bice Canaanville Stewart Guysville Sunshine G. F. Chesser

Revival Campaign by Rev Donovan at Pilgrim Holiness Church

Evangelist Rev Donovan will lead a revival at Pilgrim Holiness Church in New Marshfield from October 10 to October 22. He has over 20 years of preaching experience in churches and camp meetings across the country. As a youth he boxed and acted on stage.

Donovan Pilgrim Holiness Church New Marshfield

Central Ave Methodist Church Programs and Services

The Central Ave Methodist Church offers a 9 15 a m unified service led by G W Pierce with Rev Stanley Jeffery preaching Is Worship Important The Epworth League led by Marjorie Gaston meets at 6 pm and 7 30 pm there is a second sermon on What Is the Christian Religion Sacred music precedes the evening service An official board meeting Monday at 7 30 pm A prayer meeting led by Miss Claris Beebe is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 pm

Central Ave. Methodist Church G. W. Pierce Stanley Jeffery Epworth League Marjorie Gaston Claris Beebe

Rendville Pastor to Preach at Mt Zion

Rendville pastor Rev James Crable will speak at Mount Zion Baptist Church Congress and Caprenter at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and BYPU at 6 30 p m all in Rendville Ohio Marys.

R Rendville Mt. Zion Mt. Zion Baptist Church Congress and Caprenter Sts BYPU James Crable Rendville

Pilgrim Circuit Schedule Released for Sunday Services

Rev W W E Music posts the Pilgrim Holiness Circuit schedule for Athens County. Luhrig Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Mrs Mable Armbruster with service at 10 30. East Canaan School at 1 30 p m, preaching at 2 30. New Marshfield Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Mrs Rachel Steinmyer, evening worship at 7 30. Saturday 7 30 p m at Bethel Holiness Mission Glouster.

Ww. E. Music Pilgrim Holiness Athens County Luhrig Mable Armbruster East Canaan Elsie Carsey New Marshfield Rachel Steinmyer Music Bethel Holiness Mission Glouster

Missionary to Speak at Nazarene Church Revival

Rev. Miller, formerly a West Indies missionary, will speak at 7 30 p m Saturday at the Nazarene Church. Sunday School starts 9 30 a m with Supt Cecil Cox. Worship at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m under Pastor Rev Hondell. Young People's meeting at 6 30 p m led by Mrs Frank Vandyke. prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Miller The Nazarene Church West Indies Supt Cecil Cox Hondell Frank Vandyke

Clarks Chapel Plans Rally Day Program

Clarks Chapel Methodist Church will host Rally Day on Sunday with Sunday School at 10 a m led by superintendent Mrs Nellie Phillips. A 11 a m program features a Central Ave Methodist group and a play titled An Evening With the Jones Family. An official board meeting is slated for Tuesday at 7 30 p m.

Clarks Chapel Methodist Church Nellie Phillips Central Ave. Methodist Church Jones

Plains Methodist Revival Concludes Tonight

The Plains Methodist Church ends its evangelistic series with a 7 30 p m service led by Rev. Stanley Jeffery. Sunday unified service at 10 a m directed by Harley Douglas. The pastor will preach on the topic What is the Christian Religion.

The Plains Methodist Church Stanley Jeffery Harley Douglas

Christian Science Lesson Sermon in Athens on Sunday

The subject Are Sin Disease and Death Real will be read at the Christian Science Church in Athens with the golden text Bless the Lord O my soul. The lesson includes John 8 31 32 and a passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy noting victory over death as sin is overcome.

Christian Science Church Athens Jesus Mary Baker Eddy

A Five Yard Loss Topic Preview at Christian Church

Rev. Neil Crawford will preach on A Five Yard Loss Sunday at 10 15 a m at the Christian Church. The official board meets Wednesday at 730. The Friendship and college classes merge into a new Friendship Class taught by Miss Myrta Ash Worth open to all young people after high school. District Christian Churches 13 and 14 convene at McArthur Christian Church at 10 a m Thursday Oct 12 with theme A Growing Church. Gray Russell from Africa and A Reid Liverett from Indianapolis are guest speakers.

Neil Crawford Christian Church Myrta Ash Worth Christian Churches of McArthur Christian Church Gray Russell Africa A. Reid Liverett Indianapolis

Churches of God Plan Unity Meeting

The Churches of God of the Hocking Valley will hold their regular unity meeting at The Plains Sunday at 2 p.m. October 8 at the Church of God. Rev. H. A. Sherwood of Indiana will speak. New officers will be elected for the ensuing year. Rev. J. B. Diggins of Corning is chairman.

Churches of God of the Hocking Valley the Plains Church of God H. A. Sherwood Indiana J. B. Diggins Corning

Downer to Read at Nelsonville Epiphany

Regular morning prayers and sermon set for Sunday at 9 o'clock in the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany Nelsonville. Sam F. Downer will conduct the services as lay reader.

Downer Nelsonville Episcopal Church of the Epiphany Sam F. Downer

Disciples of Christ Hold Southeast Ohio Convention

The Disciples of Christ of southeastern Ohio will hold their annual convention for Districts 13 and 14 at McArthur on Thursday Oct 12. More than 60 churches lie between Portsmouth and Marietta and a large attendance is expected as the districts merge for the first time.

Disciples of Christ of Southeastern Ohio McArthur Portsmouth Marietta Co. W. Williams Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Don McMillan Middleport A. Reid Liverett Indianapolis O. R. iClary Jackson Gaines M. Cook Cleveland H. Gray Russell Africa Reid Liverett Lawrence C. Butler Nelsonville

To Conclude Revival At Pilgrim Church

The Pilgrim Church in Athens finishes its revival led by Rev. Jack Donovan. Sunday School directed by David Jackson at 9 30. Donovan preaches at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm. Young people meet at 6 45 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30.

Pilgrim Church Athens Jack Donovan David Jackson

Albany Circuit Sunday Services Schedule

Albany Methodist Church will hold services at 9:30 a.m. directed by Don Young with a 10:30 a.m. service. Epworth League meets at 6:45 p.m. Townhouse Methodist holds 9:30 a.m. services and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. Pearl Chapel Methodist offers a preaching service at 7:30 p.m.

Albany Methodist Church Don Young Epworth League Townhouse Methodist Pearl Chapel Methodist

Home-Coming Planned at Hebbardsville Church

The sixteenth annual home coming at Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville is set for Sunday October 8. Services begin 10 30 am with choir Miss Carolyn Clutter. Dinner at noon. Afternoon service at 2 pm with Rev Neil Crawford speaker and music by Mrs Julia Ewing and Mr Grafton Cheney. Evening service at 8 pm. Union Sunday School at Harrisonville Presbyterian at 9 30 am.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Carolyn Clutter Neil Crawford First Christian Church Athens Julia Ewing Grafton Cheney Union Harrisonville Presbyterian Church

Clouston Preaches at Church of Christ on Sunday

Bible classes meet at 9 45 a m Sunday at the Church of Christ 6 Stimson Ave Dwight Gaskill leads Elroy McDonald teaches the adult class Thelma Wood the primary At 10 15 a m C M Clouston will speak on Smiting of the Shepherd and the communion service follows at 11 15 a m Evening service at 7 00 features Hid den Treasures Bible study Wednesday at 7 with Dwight Gaskill

Church of Christ Stimson Ave Dwight Gaskill Elroy McDonald Thelma Wood C. M. Clouston Clouston

Mitchell to Preach at Federal Valley Sunday Services

Sunday School classes led by Supt. Clarence Henderson meet at Federal Valley Church at 9 30 a m. Regular worship follows at 10 30 a m with Rev. Melvin Mitchell preaching. An evening service is scheduled for 7 30.

Supt Clarence Henderson Federal Valley Church Melvin Mitchell

Revival to Open at Graham Chapel October 8

Rev. Evan Edwards and Rev. Melvin Mitchell will conduct revival meetings at Graham Chapel from October 8 to October 22 with services each evening at 7 30 p m under the direction of Rev. Hiram Mingus.

Evan Edwards Melvin Mitchell Graham Chapel Hiram Mingus

Neighbors urged to report misuse of Athens telephone lines

Athens Ohio Fall notice from Athens Home Telephone Co urges residents to report neighbors who share telephones. A long list of street addresses and names appears, indicating widespread concern about a nuisance and steps to alleviate it by reporting to the company business office.

Directory Item Lists Daily Reference Use

A compact directory entry noting a master list intended for daily reference. Describes a maintained list of contacts and references for regular use, suitable for quick lookup and consistent access across days.

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