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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1934
Page
5
Athens churches announce a week of programs and special services. Seven mid sermons at the Methodist and many services across Episcopal Presbyterian Christian and Lutheran churches with sermons by Rev. Fowler Dr. Downs and others. youth groups and student activities scheduled.
The Rev. G. C. Nutter announces Sunday services for Haydenville Murray City M. E. Churches. Haydenville and Carbon Hill offer 9:30 a.m. Sunday School with preaching to follow, Murray City holds services 9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and a nightly revival runs at 7:00 p.m. In Buchtel Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. and an Oct 21 service is at 10:30 a.m. A community meeting is set for Wednesday Nov 7 at 7 p.m. at Buchtel.
Nelsonville churches schedule Holy Communion at First Methodist and Presbyterian churches with baptisms and the Lord's Supper. Sermons span topics such as Tests of a Christian and What Determines Destiny. Revival under Rev. Richard Powell starts Sunday night at Pilgrim Holiness Church with daily services and morning preaching.
Middleport observes annual missionary Sunday across all services led by Rev Clarence Swearingen. Sunday evening focuses on missions with sermon Re Thinking Missions. Morning sermon is Indifference at 10 15. Junior League meets 1 30 Senior League 6 pm. Evening sermon The Supreme Gift at 7. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 pm.
New Marshfield residents plan baptism after the 10:30 worship service at the New Marshfield Church of Christ led by Rev. Miles E. Hoon. Sunday School convenes at 9:30 a.m. and evening preaching is at 7 p.m. Bible Study meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice is set for Wednesday. Rev. Hoon opens an evangelistic meeting Monday at Airline Church for two weeks.
The Alexander Presbyterian Church on the Athens Albany Road hosts Rev. Howard E. Warner’s sermon Sunday with the title A Little Morality Is a Dangerous Thing. Worship begins at 11 o'clock and Sunday School at 9 45. Pomona and Athens Granges attend at 8 p m. The Athens Grange to present a program and the minister will give a short address.
Albany dispatch reports Rev G H Wiggin of Albany Baptist Church delivering a 10 15 a m sermon on Disappointments in the New Life and a 7 30 p m gospel address Can We Believe the Revelation that God has given of himself He invites nonattenders to join the Sunday School class at 9 15 a m.
The annual meeting of the Board of Regents for Wesley Foundation at Ohio University will be held next Tuesday October 16. The board includes representatives from Chillicothe Portsmouth Zanesville and Steubenville districts plus local church and student representatives. Dr T R Biddle of Athens is president. Dr Wilbur H Fowler succeeds Rev C M Coulter as director and Mrs Lenora J Saylor is secretary.
Glouster observes Homecoming Day at Church of Christ with morning afternoon and evening services and a noon basket dinner. Former residents expected. John A. Goddard will preach Sunday evening. Rev. Morris launches gospel meetings Monday. Sunday School seeks large turnout and a new young married class. Rev O P Smith of M E Church presents Atmospheres as Sunday topic at 10:30 and evening service.
The church program includes an anthem by the choir and other special music. Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages and teachers provided. Epworth League meets Sunday evening at 6 and a prayer and praise service is set for Wednesday evening.
Sunday, Oct. 21 will be rally day and home-coming with the church. A Sunday School of 400 is planned for that day and a large number are expected for the home-coming services.
Charles Ponzi, the convicted swindler once deported to Italy, says he bears responsibility for the consequences he faces today.
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