Varied Sunday church programs in Athens district
Musical offerings at First Methodist Church include organ pieces and choir solos. The Athens Presbyterian Church hosts a young people study group led by Dean W. S. Gamertsfelder from Ohio University, with a nursery school opening for attending parents. The Christian Church pastor I J Cahill speaks on Called to Grace at 10 15 service. Wesleyan Methodist youth revival runs from Monday through Oct 27 led by evangelist Rev Donald Howard of Fargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens Presbyterian Church
W. S. Gamertsfelder
Ohio University
First Methodist Church
John W. Danford
I. J. Cahill
Athens Christian Church
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Donald Howard
Fargo
Meaning of Faith Topic at Central Avenue Methodist Church
The unified service starts Sunday at 9 15 with Floyd Wolfe in charge. Pastor Rev Stanley Jeffery leads an evangelistic service at 7 30 with topic An Analysis of the Church. Next week nightly services at 7 30 feature varied sermon topics and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Avenue Methodist Church
Floyd Wolfe
Stanley Jeffery
Christ
Called to Grace Topic at Christian Morning Service
The Christian Church will hold morning worship at 10 15 a m Sunday with Rev I J Cahill preaching Called to Grace The robed choir will sing Put on Thy Strength by Ira B Wilson with soloist Dorothy Edleman and alto Jean Axx Special Quadrangle meeting follows at 7 30 p m Sunday in the church tokens in the article are read aloud and the event is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
I. J. Cahill
Ira B. Wilson
Dorothy Edleman
Jean Axx
Free Methodist Members To Meet
Free Methodist Church announces quarterly meetings with services Friday and Saturday at 7 30 p m led by Rev Walter Martin and Rev L E Guffey Sunday School at 9 30 a m love feast at 10 30 a m preaching and Lord s Supper at 7 30 p m District elder Guffey in charge Prayer band Tuesday 1 30 p m Bertene Farley leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodist Church
Walter Martin
L. E. Guffey
Elcer
Bertene Farley
Pleasanton Methodist Church to hold services next Sunday
Sunday School begins at 9 30 led by Warren Graham superintendent. Rev Bernard Baughn will lead the worship service at 10 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasanton Methodist Church
Warren Graham
Bernard Baughn
Big Chief tonic for the entire family advertised
An advertisement promotes Big Chief a general system tonic made from roots and herbs. It claims to stimulate appetite aid digestion and relieve occasional constipation for every family member.
Tonto Oil Liniment Ad for Neuralgia and Sprains
An advertisement promotes Tonto Oil Liniment with Big Chief Tonic, listing uses for neuralgia pains stiff neck after exposure drafts muscle cramps stiffness soreness from exertion or fatigue insect bites frost bites and minor sprains. It notes a 10 cent extra charge for packing and mailing per bottle.
Salvation Army weekly schedule highlights
Major W. W. Hinshaw announces no street services this week. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and Sunday morning service at 11 a.m. with Miss Florence Bromley preaching. Young People’s League meets 6:30 p.m. followed by street services at 7 and evangelistic services at 7:30 with Lieut. Howard Burr in charge at the Army Hall. Ladies' Home League Thursday 7:30 p.m. Bible class Friday 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Bromley
Young People's League
Howard Burr
Army Hall
Ladies’ Home League
Religion themes mark Presbyterian Church activities
The Presbyterian Church schedules a Sunday 10 45 a m service on the theme Youth What About Religion with nursery care in the basement provided by Phi Chi Delta. A 9 30 a m Sunday School discussion on Other Religions led by Dean W S Gamnertsfelder follows. Evening 7 30 p m features L C Mitchell on Relationship of Religion to Art. Monday fellowship supper at 5 45 followed by Rev J J Campbell speaking on My Church at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Phi Chi Delta
Dean W. S. Gamnertsfelder
L. C. Mitchell
J. J. Campbell
Alexander Church
My Church
Nazarene Church Schedule Announced
The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. with Cecil Cox as superintendent. Pastor Rev Floyd Hondell will preach at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. A union class meets at 2:30 p.m. The NYPS gathers at 6:30 p.m. Youth and adult prayer groups meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Cottage prayer meeting Friday at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Cecil Cox
Floyd Hondell
N.Y.P.S
Orange Church to Host Sunday Services and Bible School
The Orange Church of Christ led by Rev. Miles E. Hoon announces Bible School at 9:30 a.m. and a 10:30 a.m. preaching service on Sunday with the sermon titled Nothing But Leaves. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. features The Cross of the Servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Church of Christ
Miles E. Hoon
Bible School
Tuppers Plains
Trinity Episcopal Program Announced
McARTHUR Church School will meet at 9 30 Sunday Oct 13 at Trinity Episcopal Church Wendell P Thomas Jr will lead the church school read Morning Prayer and sermon at the 10 45 service Bishop Henry Wise Hobson of the Diocese of Southeastern Ohio will speak at the Regional Meeting at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church on Thursday July 7 at 7 30 p m
Revival Ends at Graham Chapel Church
The revival meeting at Graham Chapel Church closed Wednesday night. Sunday schedule includes Sunday School at 9 30 a m followed by a preaching service at 10 30 a m. An evangelistic message will be delivered Sunday evening at 7 30 by the pastor Rev Melvin Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Chapel
Melvin Mitchell
All Day Meeting Planned at Stewart Pilgrim Holiness Church
An all day meeting will be held Sunday at the Stewart Pilgrim Holiness Church. Sunday School starts 9 30 a m with a devotional service after. Prayer and praise service at 2 p m and the regular preaching service at 7 p m led by Pastor Rev James Carder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Pilgrim Holiness Church
James Carder
Methodist Church Schedule Features Solo and Choir
The First Methodist Church will host a Sunday worship at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Sara Jones Long performing Callest Thou Thus O Master and the choir singing I Know Not Where under J. E. Thackery. Organ numbers by A. R. Kresge include Andante Priere and Postlude. Dr. John W. Danford will speak on In the Lord I Put My Trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Sara Jones Long
Mietzke
Hall
J. E. Thackery
Ohio University
A. R. Kresge
Walther
Priere
Thomas
Post
Women's Society of Christian Service
Fred McKay
Circle 9
Gertrude Pritchard
Circle 10
H. G. Stalder
E. W. Chubb
B. B. Buckley
Athens County
Circle 1
Carl Nessley
T. W. Shoemaker
Sunday Services on Coolville Circuit Rev. Dean Announced
The Coolville Methodist Circuit lists Sunday services Torch at 9 15 Coolville 10 45 and Hockingport 7 30 p m Rally Day at Hockingport with Sunday School at 10 a m and potluck dinner at the Cabin An all day meeting and program at 2 p m followed by a Coolville Camp Meeting Committee session Installation of officers for the Woman's Society of Christian Service at 7 30 p m candlelight revival at Hockingport Official Board of Coolville Methodist Church meets at the church 7 30 tonight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Edgar B. Dean
Torch
Hockingport
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Coolville Methodist Church
Hocking St Church Announces Sunday Services and Programs
The Church of God on Hocking Street schedules a 9 30 a m worship and study service with a closing message by Rev E Nicholas. The 6 30 p m young people's meeting led by Miss E M Reese features What Can Young People Do and an evening song service at 7 30 led by R S Atkins, followed by a faith message on Church Government. Mid week service is Wednesday at 7 30 led by John Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
Hocking St
E. Nicholas
E. M. Reese
R. S. Atkins
John Bailey
Homecoming planned at Alexander Presbyterian Hebbardsville
Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville will not hold services October 13 due to interior redecorating. Homecoming Day is scheduled for October 20 with guest speakers Rev Charles R Harmon, formerly pastor, and Rev Robert Purrington of Good Shepherd Athens. Union Sunday School meets at Harrisonville's Methodist Church 9 30 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Presbyterian Church
Hebbardsville
Alexander Church
Charles R. Harmon
Robert Purrington
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Athens
Harrisonville
Union Sunday School
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Revival To Begin At Pilgrim Church
A revival meeting starts Sunday at the Pilgrim Holiness Church at Congress and Washington Streets. Evangelist Rev. C. E. Zike of Akron will lead services through November 10. Sunday School at 9:30 is led by Floyd Kasler. sermon at 10:30. youth meeting at 6:45 led by Mrs. H. E. Osborn. evangelistic service at 7:30. Ladies Prayer Band meets Thursday at 2 pm led by Mrs. Mae Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Congress
Washington Sts
C. E. Zike
Akron
Floyd Kasler
H. E. Osborn
Ladies Prayer Band
Mae Brooks
Revival to Begin at Millertown Church of Christ
An old fashioned revival starts Sunday night October 13 at 7 30 PM at Millertown Church of Christ in Christian Union led by Evangelist E J Lindsay of Columbus. He led the large Porterville tent meeting earlier in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemlock
Millertown Church of Christ In
Christian Union
E. J. Lindsay
Columbus
Porterville
Are Sin Disease and Death Real in Christian Science Lesson
The Ath ens Christian Science Church will read a Sunday lesson sermon on Are Sin, Disease, and Death Real. The golden text affirms God as the savior and life giver, with citations from Isaiah and Psalms and a passage from Science and Health emphasizing resisting evil and the supremacy of Truth over error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Church
Athens
Mary Baker Eddy
Wesleyan Methodist Revival Set at Church
Wesleyan Methodist Church prepares revival events with Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Franklin Maerker. Rev E C Kenney preaches at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Revival runs Oct 14 to Oct 27 led by evangelist Rev Donald Howard from Fargo O. Youth events include Tuesday Bible study at 7 30 p m and Friday Prayer Band at 2 p m. Junior Missionary Band meets Saturdays at 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Franklin Maerker
E. C. Kenney
Donald Howard
Fargo
Communion Services at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church holds Holy Communion at 8:00 and Morning Prayer with a sermon at 10:30 on October 13 the 21st Sunday after Trinity. Rev. Robert G. Purrington officiates the early service and preaches at 10:30. Church School meets at 9:30 with a supper for Episcopal Student Club members at the Rectory 6 p.m.
Services Planned At Logan Episcopal Church
Robert Cook will read Morning Prayer and deliver a sermon at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Logan at 10 30 a m on October 13 the 21st Sunday after Trinity A regional meeting will be held at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church on Thursday November 7 to be announced.
Albany Baptist Circuit Services Announced
Sunday services in the Albany Baptist Circuit churches are announced by Rev. Cc C Stricklin. Bible School at Albany church 9 30 a m led by Lloyd Bolin. B Y P A 6 30 p m. evening service 7 30 p m with Ye Watchmen. Carpenter Church Bible School 9 30 a m led by John Rawlings. 10 30 worship sermon Our Church and Its Need. South Canaan Bible School 9 30 a m led by Mrs H Kyser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Baptist Circuit
Cc. C. Stricklin
Albany
Lloyd Bolin
John Rawlings
South Canaan Baptist
H. Kyser
Church of Christ Announces Sunday Services and Classes
Church of Christ Bible classes meet Sunday at 9 45 a m at 6 Stimson Ave. Primary class directed by Lulu Ward student class by K C Ward and adult class by Pearley Gaskill. Worship in song led by Bernard Cashin. Communion at 11 o clock with evening service to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Stimson Ave
Lulu Ward
K. C. Ward
Pearley Gaskill
Bernard Cashin
Salvation Revival Continues at Pomeroy
Salvation Army services in Pomeroy continue through Sunday night led by Major W W Hinshaw with Miss Florence Bromley as each preacher. Sunday School starts at 2 30 p m followed by the young people's service at 3 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Salvation Army
W W. Hinshaw
Florence Bromley
Leach
Nelsonville Epiphany service at Epiphany Episcopal Church
David Spencer will read Morning Prayer and deliver a sermon in Nelsonville at Epiphany Episcopal Church on Trinity Sunday at 9 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
David Spencer
Epiphany Episcopal Church
Pastor to Lead 7:30 Evening Service at Poston Church
The 7:30 evening service at Poston Community Church will be led by a pastor this Sunday. The event invites the congregation to participate in worship and reflection.
Corning Social Notes Highlights Local Church Events
Corning residents attend a Methodist Ladies Aid chicken supper in the church basement on Oct 12, and a St Bernard's Alumni dance on Oct 16. Plans also fund Women’s Christian Service orgs Oct 15 and a Poca hontas chapter party Oct 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonett
Pocahontas
Raily Day Observed at Logan Church of God
Logan church of God will observe rally day Sunday with pupil recognitions and a rally token. Sunday School at 9, sermonette to follow, and evening service at 7. Tuesday and Friday activities include cottage prayer at 7, Bible study and worship, and song practice at 6 15 each Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Logan Church of God
Chauncey District Social and Personal
Chauncey residents report Dr Warren V Sprague and Denver Bricker left Thursday by motor for a southern states trip through Virginia Tennessee and North Carolina with return expected by weeks end. Columbus visitors Mr and Mrs William Betts were guests of Mr and Mrs Thomas Oliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Warren V. Sprague
Denver Bricker
Virginia
Tennessee
North Carolina
William Betts
Columbus
Thomas Oliver
Converse St
Vanmeters Entertain Guests With Dinner
Mr and Mrs George Vanmeter hosted a Sunday dinner at their Lower Plains home for Mrs Vanmeters family. Attending were Mr and Mrs Frank Lands Frank Lands Jr and Lois Jean Lands Chauncey Mr and Mrs John Coe and Ruth Ann Springfield Mr and Mrs Edward Lin scott and children Mary Ann and Patricia and Mr and Mrs George Vanmeter and son Tommy. In the afternoon Mrs Lands and granddaughter Mary Ann Lin scott and Frank Lands Jr visited Mrs Lucy Stevenson at Mineral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Hardin
Hardin
Nettie Farey
Marietta
Hannibal
John Hardin
George Griffin
Flint
Mich
George Orrey
Wellston
Elizabeth Orrey
Arthur Rosenkranz
Curt
Westbury
Long Island
George Fenneken
Frank Steffen
Lancaster Fair
Chauncey
George Vanmeter
Lower Plains
Birth of a Son Delta Schoonover in Chauncey
Are Parents of Son Delta Schoonover announce the birth of a seven pound boy on Tuesday October 8 in Chauncey. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William N Schoonover and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Blackford. Great grandparents are Mrs. T J Blackford and Mr. and Mrs. Frank O D Cline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Delta Schoonover
Florence Blackford
William N. Schoonover
Edward Blackford
T. J. Blackford
Frank OD. Cline
Fierbaugh Family Reopens Greens Run Store
Virgil Fierbaugh returns to Greens Run to run the Fierbaugh Store with his parents Mr and Mrs Hermie Fierbaugh retiring from store work due to ill health after many years operating the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Virgil Fierbaugh
Greens Run
Jackson
Fierbaugh
Hermie Fierbaugh
Crable to Preach at Mt Zion Services
The Rev. James T. Crable, pastor, will preach at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday morning at 10 45 and again at 730 p m. Sunday School convenes at 930 a m and BYPU at 630 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crable
Mt. Zion
James T. Crable
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
BYPU
Nazarene Services At Middleport
Sunday at Middleport Church of the Nazarene features 9 30 Sunday school led by Mrs Addie Fowler superintendent. 10 30 and 7 00 sermons with 7 00 Thursday prayer meeting. All night services begin 7 00 from Oct 13 and run through the winter months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of the Nazarene
Addie Fowler
Plan service times and sermon theme at two churches
The Rev. Stanley Jeffery will lead services at The Plains Methodist Church Sunday at 10 15 am and at Clark's Chapel at 11 15 am. The sermon topic is The Meaning of Faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Jeffery
The
Plains Methodist Church
Clark’s Chapel
Election Notice for Troy Township School Tax Vote 1940
Notice of general election in Troy Township Athens County Ohio to be held November 5 1940 at regular polling places. Resolution approves ballot for a new tax levy of 3 mills per dollar for five years for the Troy Township Village School District. Frank W Poston chairman and K Parrett clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Township
Athens County
Ohio
Troy Township Village
Athens County Board of Election
Frank W. Poston
Theodore M Crawford Appointed Administrator of Crawford Estate
Francis D White Probate Judge of Athens County Ohio announces Theodore M Crawford of R D 3 Athens Ohio has been appointed administrator of the Mary Caroline Crawford estate. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated September 21 1940. 9-27-40 30tw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore M. Crawford
R. D
Athens
Ohio
Mary Caroline Crawford
Athens County
Francis D. White
Said
Chauncey Voters Approve Sewage and Water Bond Issue
Chauncey residents approve a $19,600 bond for a sewage system with 316 in favor and 85 against in a special election of 401 total votes. The project may use $162,499 federal funds, with Chauncey paying $19,600 for sewerage and $33,000 for waterworks from project revenue. About 270 WPA workers are expected for ten months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Sixth Graders Beat Sugar Creek In Softball
Chauncey sixth graders coached by Goldie Corwin and Emma Beckley defeated Sugar Creek sixth graders coached by Charles Minister and Willard Fielder 6 to 2 at Sugar Creek last Tuesday. Bowles pitched for Chauncey with 5 hits allowed 2 walks 4 strikeouts and homered in the first inning. Next Tuesday Chauncey-Dover elementary schools begin a six to seven team basketball league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Goldie Corwin
Emma _ Beckley
Sugar Creek
Charles Minister
Willard Fielder
Boo Nelson
Don Bowles
Dick Leffler
Halley Showalter
Jerry Goodson
Willard Hart
Paul Shay
George Walton
Burera Hillyer
Donnie Schoonover
Jack Bricker
Harvey McColley
Stephen Cooper
Victor Weekley
Clem Kovaleski
Jack Sykes
Walter Johnson
Wilbur McLean
Byron James
Clinton Augustine
Bowles
Mrs C N Sanders Hosts Dinner in Millfield
Mrs. C N Sanders entertained with a dinner Thursday at her Millfield home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sanders, Mrs. Elizabeth Woody, Charles H. Courtney, and Dr. and Mrs. C N Sanders and sons Bob and Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Backley
Athens
Chauncey
Church of Christ
Thomas Home
Elizabeth Woody
Columbus
Millfield
Clarence Sanders
Nile Sanders
Harvey Wade
Wade Carnival
Rosa Kendall
Derwent
C. N. Sanders
Charles H. Courtney
Bob and
Bill
Greens Run Church Homecoming and Bible School Rally
Greens Run Church of Christ has been renovated and freshly decorated for the annual home-coming and Bible School rally day. Services are on Sunday October 13 with a basket dinner at noon following Sunday School and morning worship, and an afternoon program at 1 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Greens Run
Church of Christ
Millfield Church of Christ Hosts Ladies Aid Event
Tonight the Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Church of Christ gathers for a masquerade party with Mrs Lizzie Robinett and Ollie Brookins as hostesses. The October meeting will include dues in and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ladies Aid Society of
Millfield Church of Christ
Lizzie Robinett
Ollie Brookins
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Athens Messenger
Gamertsfelder
Presbyterian
Jeffery
Pleasanton Services
Big Chief
Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store
Athens, Ohio
W. W. Hinshaw
Nazarene
Orange Church
Trinity Episcopal Program
Stewart
Ton Jon NO
TON Jon Health
Quick’s Cut Rate Drug Store
W. Union St
Pilgrim Church
Millertown
Wesleyan Methodist
Good Shepherd
Robert G. Purrington
Church School
Episcopal Student Club
Henry Wise Hobson
Southeastern Ohio
Logan Episcopal
Robert Cook
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Church of Christ Services
Poston Church
Poston
Corning Social Notes
Wendell Love
Hyette School
Corning
New York Central Roundhouse
Corning Schools
Congo Mine
Mary Roof
Edith Swartz
Fred Miller
Perry County
Miller
Fred Quinn
Clifford
James Patrick Clifford
George Verfers Jr
Frank Flowers
Madge Reiner
George Verfers Sr
John Clifford
P. H. Clifford
Leo Clifford
Margaret Potts
Philos
U. B
Mary Baxter
Ruth Latta
Lenore Young
R. of P. Lodge
Cleveland
Frank Cotter
United Brethren Church
Arthur C. Shonkwiler
Christian Endeavor Societies
Chauncey District
Plains Methodist
Goodson
Chuck
Victoria Coffee
Isaac
Wilson
Tonite
Athena Athens
Ann Sothern As
Dulcy
Wayne Morris
Kent Taylor
Myrna
Melvyn
Donald Duck
MGM Presents
Ioining
Ana Loy
Melvyn Douglas
Raymond Walburn
Bonita Granville
Lee Bowman
John Mack Brown
Fuzzy Knight
Roaring Dan
Cisco Kid
the Gay Caballero
Caesar Romero
Crispin Martin
Sheila Ryan
Wildcat
Fay Wray
Charles Lang
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