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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1954

Page

8

Church Services and Activities at Athens Area Churches

The First Presbyterian schedule includes church school at 9:30, worship at 9:30 and 11, nursery during the 11 o’clock service, and a 3 p.m. instruction forum. Evening programs cover youth groups, sessions, trustee and deacon meetings, choir practice, and Koinonia events. Westminster Foundation hosts an annual stewardship banquet with Rev. Roger M. Rice Jr. as speaker and a Saturday work party.

Board of Deacons Koinonia Westminster Foundation Roger M. Rice Rober M. Rice

University Events and Church Schedule In One Notice

Weekend program lists Friday evening university relations gathering and Saturday coffee hour at 6 30 p m. Sunday features Bible school at 9 00 a m worship at 10 15 a m with Rev Joe B Maffett as speaker nursery provided Vespers at 6 00 p m for students George Drach directs Christian Youth Fellowship for high school students 6 00 p m Married's close meeting at parsonage Tuesday 7 30 p m with speaker Mrs Ethel Sargent Junior choir Wednesday 6 00 p m Senior choir 6 30 p m committee meetings 7 00 p m official board 7 30 p m Christian Women's Fellowship 7 45 p m with Mrs Fred Kittle in charge

Joe B. Maffett George Drach Christian Youth Fellowship Ethel Sargent Christian Women's Fellowship Fred Kittle

Easter Services and Events at Local Church

The church hosts holy communion at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. nursery and kindergarten at 10:30 a.m. A special service includes the dedication of the organ and a sermon by The Rt. Rev. Henry W. Hobson at 10:30 a.m. with an organ recital by Mr. William EF. Zeuch at 3 p.m. Canterbury supper at 5 p.m. and program. Troop 54 meets Monday at 7 p.m. Church school teachers meet at 7:30 p.m. Weekday church school Wednesday at 4 p.m. Executive committee meets 7:30 p.m. Holy communion Thursday 7:15 a.m. Choir rehearsal 6:45 p.m. Prayer 9:30 p.m.

Henry W. Hobson William EF. Zeuch

Church Schedule of Services and Meetings

Church calendar lists ages for school at 9 15 worship at 10 30 book club 1 30 supper and vespers 5 to 7 intermediate fellowship 6 reception for Rev and Mrs Derke 7 commission on membership 7 50 Sigma Theta open house Monday 7 p m WSCS executive board Tuesday 1 15 program meeting 2 Mrs J W Trout chairman esley choir rehearsal 6 40 official board 7 30 WF pop in Wednesday 3 to 5 sanctuary choir rehearsal Thursday 7 p m WF party Friday 8 p m

George Derke Sigma Theta WSCS J. W. Trout Esley

Local Holiness Schedule and Choir Notes

Holiness meeting Friday 7 45 p m Sunday school Sunday 9 30 am James Gates superintendent Service 10 45 am Directory class 10 45 am Gospel service 7 45 pm Captain Irvin Crawford Lancaster Ker Crusaders 11 15 Tues 4 pm Congregational meeting 7 30 pm Bible study 8 30 pm Corps Cadets Wednesday 6 pm Torchbearers 15 25 7 pm Junior Legion 6 11 Thursday 4 pm Women s Home League 7 30 pm Holiness meeting Friday 7 45 pm

James Gates Irvin Crawford Lancaster Ker Crusaders

Central Ave Methodist church activities schedule

The Central Avenue Methodist church lists worship at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Joint meetings follow including Board of Trustees at 11:30 a.m. MYF departs for the Fall Rally at First Methodist Church Lancaster at 1 p.m. plus Cub Pack officials’ meeting Monday 7:30 p.m. Commission on Finance Tuesday 7 p.m. Official Board 8 p.m. and Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

Central Ave Methodist Family Church Board of Trustees First Methodist Church Lancaster Commission On Finance

Sunday worship schedule with sermon title and times

The notice lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m with the lesson Are Sin Disease and Death Real The Golden Text The Lord is my strength and song and is become my salvation Psalms 118 14 17 Wednesday evening service at 7 30 p m

First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule of Services

The Rev John I Snedden leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m The Baptist Training Union meets at 6 30 p m Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m YWA gathering Monday at 7 30 p m Prayer and Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m and choir rehearsal at 8 30 p m Other pastors and church events are listed.

First Baptist Sunday School Baptist Training Union John I. Snedden

Sunday School and Church Services Schedule

Sunday school teachers and officers meeting at 9 a.m. Sunday, with 9:00 a.m. session, devotional at 11 a.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m. Midweek prayer service on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. Franklin Upthegrove, pastor.

Franklin Upthegrove

Church of the Nazarene Sunday Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. Junior church 10 30 a.m. Worship service 10 30 a.m. NYPS 6 45 p.m. Evangelistic service 7 30 p.m. Prayer hour Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Intercession hour Saturday 6 30 p.m. Drell H Goff minister.

Church OF the Nazarenf Drell H. Goff

Sunday services listed for Free Methodist church

The Free Methodist church schedules Sunday activities with a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school led by Robert Sickles, a 10:30 a.m. worship service, and an evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. with speaker Rev Evroy Williams. Rev L A Robinson is also noted in the program.

Free Methodist Robert Sickles Evroy Williams L. A. Robinson

Jehovah's Witnesses Public Meetings Schedule

Public address at 2:30 p.m. Bible study at 3:45 p.m. Bible service meet at 7:30 p.m. ministry school on Friday. Tuesday and Friday sessions noted with times. text is partial and includes multiple events.

Jehovah's Witnesses

Sunday Services and Evangelistic Schedule

The Rev. Edward Richardson is the pastor. Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with worship at 11 am. An evangelistic service follows at 7 30 pm and Wednesday prayer and Bible study also at 7 30 pm.

Edward Richardson

It Is the Law By Don D Tullis on Divine Cycles

A meditation on history and fate, linking the fate of ancient Herculanenum and Pompeii to the rise and fall of civilizations. The author argues universal laws govern culture, knowledge, religion, and nations, culminating in faith as the true ascent beyond evolution.

Greece Keats

Church of God Schedule of Services

The Church of God lists 10 30 a m evangelistic service and 7 30 p m prayer meeting. Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting and Thursday 7 30 p m youth fellowship led by Pastor Rev R E Kelchner.

Church Services This Sunday and Week

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Evangelistic service at 7 30 p.m. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. The Rev. Ira L. Shanafelt is pastor.

Ira L. Shanafelt

Evangelical United Brethren Preaching and Prayer Schedule

The Evangelical United Brethren church announces a preaching service at 7 30 with a prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 at the home of Mr and Mrs EL Life 6 N Shannon Rev Paul Stockman is the pastor.

EL Life N. Shannon Paul Stockman

Parish Masses And Confession Schedule

Daily masses at 7 a.m. including convent, Sunday masses at 8 30 a.m. 9 30 a.m. and 10 30 a.m with a 4 p.m. students service. Confessions 3 to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Rev Jan B Kish is the pastor.

Jan B. Kish

Pilgrim Holiness Rally and Services Announced

National Sunday School Rally Day at Pilgrim Holiness with 9 30 a m sessions. Evangelistic service Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by Rev N L Russell pastor.

Pilgrim Holiness N. L. Russell

Church of Christ Bible Study and Worship Times

Bible study at 9 45 a m worship at 10 30 a m service at 7 30 p m Bible study Wednesday 7 30 p m Harry Houser minister.

Church OF Christ Harry Houser

Ber tine Farley Remembered With Service And Prayer

Service from 2 to 4 pm and a prayer service Tuesday at 7 30 p m mark the observance for Ber tine Farley founder of the organization. Local community members gather to honor her contributions and legacy.

Bertine Farley

New Marshfield Church Schedule Overview

New Marshfield church offers Sunday school at 9 30 am with MYF Tuesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm and Union Church school at 9 30 am Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 pm Bates Church school at 10 30 am Worship at 9 30 am Pleasanton Church school at 9 30 am Worship at 10 30 am Carroll Chesser serves as pastor.

New Marshfield Union Bates Pleasanton Carroll Chesser

Plains Nazaren Church Sunday Schedule

The Plains Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday school at 9 30 am with Russell Jellison as superintendent worship service at 10 30 am NYPS at 7 pm and evangelistic service at 7 30 pm with The Rev Max Williams as speaker Lena Brandenburg is the pastor.

the Plains Church OF the Nazarene Russell Jellison NYPS Max Williams Lena Brandenburg

Albany Baptist Bible School and Worship Schedule

The Albany Baptist invites worship and Communion at 10:30 a.m. with Bible school at 9:30 a.m. The BYP meets at 7:30 p.m. for prayer and Bible study on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Roland P. Globig is pastor.

Albany Baptist Bible School Roland P. Globig

Vanderhoof Baptist Sunday Schedule and Pastor

Sunday school at 10 am young people's service at 7 30 pm and a second service at 8 pm Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 8 pm The Rev Clayton W Green is the pastor.

Vanderhoof Clayton W. Green

Plains Church of God Announces Weekly Services

The Plains Church of God schedules a 10 30 a m worship service and a 7 30 p m evangelistic address by Calvin Bean. A prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

THE Plains Church OF God Calvin Bean

Federal Valley Church Schedule Notice

The Rev Roy E Deeter is pastor with services listed including preaching Saturday at 7 30 p m Sunday school at 9 a m preaching at 10 a m and prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Federal Valley Roy E. Deeter

Grahams Chapel Bible Christian Services Schedule

Grahams Chapel Bible Christian announces ship service at 10 30 a m and preaching service at 7 30 p m. This brief notice lists service times for the church.

Grahams Chapel Bible Christian

Kilvert Church of God Sunday School and Services

Kilvert Church of God schedules Sunday school at 9 30 in the morning. A long fest at 2 00 on Friday. Prayer meeting at 7 00 in the evening. Preaching by Mrs L N Kemmy of Athens noted in the program.

Kilvert Church OF God L. N. Kemmy Athens

Worship and Sunday School Schedule

Worship services at 10 45 am and 7 30 pm with Sunday school at 9 45 am. Informal church timetable for weekly gatherings and worship.

ER Presbyterian Church Activities Schedule Card

Bible school at 9 30 am Youth Fellowship at 7 pm Women’s Association meets Thursday 1 30 pm at the home of Mrs Michael Byran

ER Presbyterian Bible School Women’s Association Michael Byran

Chesterhill Ampsville Methodist Church Notices

Sunday school at Chesterhill Amherst Mission and Amesville worship times listed with Sunday school and youth fellowship. Lancaster district rally 2:30 to 7:30 pm. Fiftieth wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs F L Thomas with reception 2–5 pm and 7–9 pm. Official board meeting 6:90 pm. Bible study prayer Wednesday 7 pm. Sharpsburg worship 8:45 am Sunday school 9:15 am led by Rev Kenneth D Frazier.

Chesterhilis Amesville Lancaster F. L. Thomas Sharpsburg Kenneth D. Frazier Albany MYF Temple Church Pearl Chapel Snowville William H. Covert

Church notices and schedules from Albany and surrounding towns

Local church listings show worship times prayer meetings and classes. Albany Temple Townhouse Pearl Chapel Snowville and Lancaster districts mark weekly schedules including district rallies youth meetings and pastor contacts.

Church Service Times Listed For Three Towns

Sunday services listed for Amesville New England and Carthage with Sunday school worship and youth fellowship times. The Rev J Mervin Hess is named as minister in Carthage.

Amesville New England Carthage J. Mervin Hess

Concord Social Notes Highlights Local Guests and Soldier’s Homecoming

Concord gathers at Mrs. Mabel Sanders home with members including Mrs. Clara Treisen and Mrs. Susie Bell. Harold Sayre returns home after 17 months overseas in France. Numerous visits and weekend gatherings among Sayre and Antle families across Concord, Amesville, Chauncey, and Athens areas.

Concord Cousina Mabel Sanders Clara Treisen Susie Bell Velma Wemer Bessie Werner Marie Sayre Slyce Sayre Hazel Boudinot Ardith Boudinot Faye Davis Virginia Carynter Wyllie Phillips Bertha Teaters Berlin Phillips Harold Sayre

Life expectancy of US industrial workers rises to 68.9

Between 1943 and 1953 the average length of life for US industrial workers increased by five years, reaching 68.9 years. The improvement reflects broader health and labor conditions influencing longevity across the sector.

Pearl Mace Retires as Carbondale Postmaster

Pearl Mace retires as postmaster of Carbondale at age 79 due to age. He served at two inter vale offices for 15 and nine and a half years. Mrs. Dave Thomas and her son from Dayton visited Mrs. Thomas' parents, the Dunlaps. Willard Barber spent a weekend in New Marshfield visiting grandparents and attended the 60th anniversary of Oscar and Mrs. Llewellyn. Mattie Gabriel of Chillicothe stayed a week at her home. Mrs. George Barber and son Howard of Athens attended the funeral of Mrs. George Spires in Lancaster. Sgt. Barber left for Germany after a 30-day leave with his parents and two siblings in Columbus.

Carbondale Mace Ege Dave Thomas Dayton Thomas S. M. Dunlap Willard Barber New Marshfield Oscar Llewellyn Mattie Gabriel Chillicothe George Barber Howard Athens George Spires Lancaster

Downington News Notes Highlight Local Visits and Births

Sunday dinner guests included the Spencers of Wisconsin and Bashan residents. Visitors attended at the C. A. Bolens home and Emma Robinson hosted relatives. A Gallipolis birth is announced for Dana Welch and Duane Stanley couple.

Downington Levi Hawk Anna Spencer Jake Spencer Wisconsin Charles Spencer Etta Spencer Bashan Herb Barnhart Elizabeth Dilcher Larry Annalee Kennedy Rutland Ethel Seipel Helen Morgan C. A. Bolens Emma Robinson Newark Vesta Robinson

Shade-Poston Methodist Church Activities

Sunday school at 10 am led by Clarence Creamer superintendent Rev H L McDaniel speaks Worship service at 11 am prayer service Wednesday 7 30 pm led by Evan Edwards.

Shade Clarence Creamer H. L. McDaniel Poston Philip James Evan Edwards

Worship Times and Church Activities

Worship services at 9 30 am and 7 30 pm church school at 10 15 am mid week service on Thursday at 7 30 pm youth rally at First Church northeast Sunday afternoon and early evening minister J Arthur Thornton

First Church Neaster J. Arthur Thornton

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Service Schedule

The notice lists White Chapel Wesleyan Church events with times for Prayer at 9:30 a.m. and Service at 10:30 a.m. WYPS at 7 acting service, Saonee meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday led by The Rev. Roy E. Deeter.

Saonee Roy E. Deeter

South Canaan Baptist Bible School and Services

The Rev. Roland P. Globig serves as pastor. Prayer service at 9 45 a m, gospel service at 11 a m, and evening prayer and Bible study at 8 p m Thursday.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Roland P. Globig

Asbury Methodist Preaching Schedule and Duties

The Rev. Freeland Norris leads Asbury Methodist with preaching at 7 30 p m Saturday and Sunday school at 9 30 a m Prayer meeting at 10 30 a m and the pastor is Freeland Norris.

Asbury Methodist Freeland Norris

Halloween carnival planned by Band Boosters on Main Street

News notes from New Straitsville report visitors to University Hospital Columbus patient Mrs. Denny improving after surgery. Mrs Webb visits Detroit and Mrs Newman visits Josie Stobbs. Band Boosters sponsor Halloween carnival October 30 with parade and fraternal order concessions to fund instruments. Club 12 met at Mary Morgan's with six members and guests Debolt and Sayre. Sherrard and Dishon attended a women's auxiliary fall conference at Lancaster.

New Straitsville George .Wilson Robert Denny University Hospital Columbus Denny Billa Webb Helen O'Neil Detroit Anna Newman Buchtel Josie Stobbs Main St Club 12 Mary Morgan Ann Kemper Edna Rawlins Helen Sayre Myrtle Wallace Sadie Debolt Pawnee Okla Rita Sayre Shawnee Margaret Sherrard Iva Dishon Lancaster

Local Businesses in Athens and Nelsonville Area

A compilation of regional trades and services listing Johnson Funeral Home Medere Air Conditioned Funeral Home Nelsonville Ohio phone services Katie’s Kitchen Chaenery Uhic Kyle’s Shop Mac’s Thrifty Shop Obie G H Martin and Son Heating Roofing Spouting Sheet Metal 490 Richland Ave Chauncey Milldeck’s Shoe Store for Ails The Family 738 S Court St Roberts Clothing Store C Try the Drug Store First Quick’s of Course and more local merchants in Athens and Chauncey Ohio area markets.

G. H. Martin & Son Richland Ave Athens

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Area Church Services First Presbyterian Church OF the Good Shepherd First Methodist Salvation Army Christian Science MT. Zion Assembly OF God Don D. Tullis Herculaneum Naples Italy Paul Vesuvius Pompei R. BE. Kelchner Evangelical United Brethren ST. Paul's Catholic Albany Methodist Church Wm. H. Cevert Chesterhill Ampesville Methodist Albany Methodist Charge Concord Social Notes George Chapman Ruth Dana Maynard Sayre Richard Antle Mary Kay Massillon Joe Antle June Herman Budworth Parkersburg Chapman Victor Sayre Corning Martha James Jack Antie Ladonna Chauncey Cecil Antie June Sayre Helen Williams Wendell Wright Canaonville Miles Wolfe Lavone Weaver Verne Wolfe Sarie Sayre Rex Frank Sayre Adam Zeb Middle West God America Jesus Christ Church For All ALL Cseebeknes Downington News Herb Earnhart Elizebeth Dilcher Pomeroy Neva Howell Churchill Howell Belpre Hedley Macon and Russell Emma Rob Vesta Ison Jesse McCatt Glen Jewell Robert Ed Glenn Blacklick Maize Brickles Shade-Poston Plains Methodist Athens Appliance & Television Co Sylvania Television Washington SM Athens Machine Co Obie Bank of Athens National Banking Association Athens, Uobie Beckley Bowman's Dept. Store Buck Auto Supply van Dyke Buckeye Cafeteria N. Court St Cline Pharmacy Commonwealth Telephone Co. of Ohie Car Rad Bakery Wedding Cakes & Specialty Farley W. Union St First National Bank Nelsonville Butler Brothers Dept Katherine Figg Shop S. Court St Huffman Transportation Service Jeffrey Katie Kyle's Shop Ss. Court St Mac State St Charm House Helen Andrews Gandee Music House of the McBee Company Clifford & Baker Motors Athens, Ohie Henry & Son Garage Chauncey, Uchie Houck & van Dyke, Inc. Insurance Milldeck Court St Quick's Bardin Bros. Company Athens, Uhie Stanley's Shoe Store Steppe's Beauticians, Inc H. M. Stokes Jacksonville, O Stout Farm Supply Ubbie Sunnybank Greenhouse Monte Davis Bya Ehnyony Chauncey, Obie C. F. Wallace Funeral Home Gilouster, LLC Young Keith Zimmerman Oklo
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