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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1956

Page

7

Everyday Religion Unfriendly Neighbor

Don D. Tullis reflects on cross cultural criticism from Russia about American youth and pop culture. He notes the tone of Moscow press and Soviet Culture condemning Elvis Presley and similar performances. He urges Christians to restrain bile and improve itself to curb juvenile delinquency.

Don D. Tullis Associated Press Russia Moscow Morning Press United States America Elvis Presley

Mom Prefers School to Jail

In California Missouri Mary L Schoenheit a 77 year old daughter Mary was kept from school after a magistrate jailed her mother for neglect. The mother pleaded guilty was fined five dollars and given ten days. She then vowed to enroll Mary in class Monday.

California Mary L. Schoenheit Mary

Lutherans Plan Weeklong Evangelism Mission

Christ Lutheran Church in Athens will host a weeklong evangelism mission from November 4 to 9. About 8947 Lutheran laymen and pastors from 27 congregations in south central Ohio will participate, led by Rev. Austin F. Shell. Local chairman Thomas S. Ludlum, Ph.D., heads a committee of church members and university students arranging services, instruction sessions, and a permanent program.

Christ Lutheran Church Athens Ohio Austin F. Shell Thomas S. Ludlum

Alexander Presbyterian Service Schedule and Events

Sunday schedule includes Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m and a 7 p m showing This High Calling Thursday youth fellowship at 7 p m at the manse Friday choir practice 7 30 p m Saturday Young Adult Fellowship at 7 30 p m Rev Laurence Woodruff is the pastor.

Alexander Presbyterian Laurence Woodruff

Church Schedule With Pastor Roy E Deeter

Sunday school 9 30 a m Pray er and praise 10 30 a m Youth service 7 p m Evangelistic ser vice 7 30 p m Prayer meeting 7 30 p m The Rev Roy E Deeter pastor

Roy E. Deeter

Sunday Schedule Promises Morning Worship and Evening Talk

A Sunday at the church offers Sunday school at 9 a.m. worship at 10 a.m. and an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with Dorothy Jago as the speaker The Rev Roy E Deeter is the pastor guiding the program.

Dorothy Jago Roy E. Deeter

Church Schedule and Pastor Rev Upthegrove

Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 11 a m BTU at 6 30 p m evening service at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Friday choir rehearsal at 8 p m The Rev Franklin Upthegrove is the pastor.

Franklin Upthegrove

Sunday and New England church services listed

Ames Presbyterian Parish offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Youth fellowship meets at 7 p.m. New England unit has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and message at 10:15 a.m. Carthage worship is at 2:30 p.m. Mr Larry Thornton serves as student pastor.

Ames Presbyterian Parish NEW England Carthage Larry Thornton

Athens Seventh Day Adventist Service Schedule

Saturday activities list Sabbath school at 9 30 a m and worship service at 11 a m at the Athens church.

Athens Seventh-Day Adventist

Weekly church activities and schedules for Chillicothe and Lancaster

Sunday through Saturday announced church events include services at Memorial Auditorium and Westminster House, with junior church, youth groups, guild meetings, pledging events, and choir rehearsals. Activities span locations such as First Church Lancaster, Central Ave Church, Music Hall, and Westminster House.

Church of the Good Shepherd weekly schedule

The Church of the Good Shepherd lists services and programs including Holy Communion and sermon at 8 p.m. Sunday, morning services at 10:30, church school at 9:15, nursery at 10:30, youth group at 3 p.m. at 26 Elmwood Place, Canterbury supper at 5 p.m., and discussions. Activities include Boy Scout Troop 54 Monday at 7 p.m. and choir rehearsal Thursday at 6:45 p.m. The Rev. Phil Porter Jr. is pastor.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Episcopal Christopher Lane Elmwood Pl Phil Porter, Jr

Sunday Services Mention Probation After Death Lesson

Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning service at 10 45 a m highlight a lesson sermon on Probation After Death with the Golden Text from John 5 25 The hour is coming and now is when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God and they that hear shall love The Wednesday evening service is at 7 30 p m

Community church schedules and speakers listed

New Marshfield Union and Pleasanton churches announce Sunday worship and church school times. Events include MYF meetings, prayer services, lay speaker Mrs Harry Lovely at Bates church, and Communion at Pleasanton with Rev Carroll Chesser as pastor.

New Marshfield Union—Church BATES Harry Lovely Pleasanton Carroll Chesser

Evangelistic Service and Prayer Meetings Led by Rev Duane Saylor

The schedule lists a 10:30 a.m. ship event and a 6:45 p.m. Evangelistic service followed by 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting led by The Rev. Duane Saylor.

Reorganized Church Events Schedule In City Church

The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints lists a church school at 9 30 a m directed by W K Overly and morning worship at 10 45 a m with Elder D V Cummings as speaker The Women’s Department meets Monday at 7 30 p m Junior Zion's League hosts a Halloween party Thursday at 7 p m at 132 N Congress St Pastor Elder Ralph V Brown leads activities.

W. K. Overly D. V. Cummings Women's Department Junior Zion's League N. Congress St Ralph V. Brown

Sunday Schedule At Local Church With Rev Harold Strum

The church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m with nursery provided Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and Wednesday prayer service plus Bible study at 7 30 p m Rev Harold R Strum is the pastor.

Harold R. Strum

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Worship and Prayer Meeting

The Rev. R. W. Ives ministers services at 10 30 a m worship at Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church and 6 45 p m YPS evangelistic service with a 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting in the church house.

Athens Pilgrim Holiness R. W. Ives

Revival and service schedule at the church

The notice lists worship at 10 30 a m revival services and evening services at 7 p m with a 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting led by The Rev A E Beckwith minister.

NYPS A. E. Beckwith

Church Services and Meetings Announced for Kilvert and Surrounding Areas

Kilvert Church of God holds Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and YPM at 7 p.m. Evening worship at 6:30 p.m. and morning service at 10:30 a.m. Evangelist Ben Borders and Pastor Charles McGruder are listed. South Canaan Baptist schedules Sunday school 9:45 a.m. and services 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Clair S Thompson of Massillon to speak. midweek Bible study Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Ben Borders Charles McGruder South Canaan Baptist Sunday School Clair S. Thompson Massilon

St Paul’s Catholic Mass Times and Pastor

Daily masses listed at 7:15 and 7:45 a.m. Sunday services at 7:30 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Confession hours 3 4 and 7 8 p.m. The Rev Fr Jan B i Kish is the pastor.

Jan B. i Kish

Church Schedule and Pastor Rev Roger M Rice Jr

Sunday services begin at 9 a.m with worship at 9 a.m and 11:15 a.m. Church programs include senior high class youth fellowship choir practice and a 6 p.m gathering. Wednesday features choir practice at 6:30 p.m. The Rev Roger M Rice Jr serves as minister.

Board of Trustees Roger M. Rice, Jr

First Christian Church events and services schedule

Open house for students at 8 p m on Friday. Saturday features an organ revival at 5 15 p m. Bible school on Sunday at 9 15 a m with worship at 10 15 a m. Nursery for small children. CYF at 6 p m. Baptist-disciple student fellowship at 10 15 p m. Monday Boy Scouts 7 30 p m. Tuesday Girl Scouts. Wednesday junior chorus 6 p m senior chorus 6 30 p m committee meetings 7 p m. Rev Joe B Maffett is the minister.

Joe B. Maffett

Wesleyan Methodist Church Service Schedule

The church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening services at 7 30 p m Mid week prayer at 7 p m and choir practice at 8 p m The Rev Ira L Shanafelt is the pastor.

First Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School Ira L. Shanafelt

Christ Lutheran Church Service and Activities Schedule

Christ Lutheran at 4 Church St lists worship at 10:30 a.m. weekly, preschool nursery, LSA events, and choir. Pastor is Rev. Austin F. Shell. Schedule includes LSA executive at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and study group at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, with choir at 7 p.m.

Church St Church St. Lsa LSA Austin F. Shell

Central Ave Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

The Central Ave Methodist Church lists activities including church school at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Laymen’s Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Family night 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Boy Scout Troop 51 7:30 p.m. Monday, WSCS 7:30 p.m. Official board 7:30 p.m. Monday, Mid week prayer 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Choir 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Pastor Rev. C Melvin Alkire.

Central Ave Church School For Family First Methodist Melvin Alkire

Church Schedules and Services Across Albany Area

Church listings for Albany and surrounding towns outline Sunday routines with church school at 9 to 10:30 a.m., worship services from 10 to 11 a.m., and youth meetings in the evening. The Rev. Richard E. Jarvis leads Snowville prayers at 8 p.m. and temple groups announce midweek activities.

Albany Temple Pearl Chapel Snowville Richard E. Jarvis

Sunday church schedule notes guest speaker illness

Sunday school at 9 30 a m with no morning worship due to illness of the guest speaker. Wednesday features prayer and Bible study at 7 30 p m. Local church timetable reflects adjusted services.

Church Services and Choir Schedule Mentioned

The schedule lists worship and sermon at 10:30 a.m. Youth service at 6:45 p.m. Evangelistic service at 7:36 p.m. Mid-week service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Junior and senior choir rehearsal Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Intercession hour Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The Rev. C. L. Wooten mentioned.

C. L. Wooten

Gospel Church announces weekly schedule and pastor

The Gospel Church lists Sunday school at 2 p.m. preaching at 3 p.m. Sunday services include a Tuesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m. The Rev Ber tine Farley serves as pastor.

Gospel Church Bertine Farley

Sunday Homecoming Service With Basket Dinner

All day homecoming service with basket dinner. Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Preaching services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m led by Rev Lawrence Souders pastor.

Lawrence Souders

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Area Mom Trate Chapel OF the Air John D. Jess Wath Federal Valley MT. Zion Florida First Baptist Church E. State ST Chas, £. Magruder Memorial Auditorium John M. Versteeg Wesleyan Service Guild Chillicothe First Church Lancaster H. Dowell Miller Westminster House Robert Trout Grand Park Blvd Christian Leadership WSCS Wesley Choir Music Hall Kappa Phi First Christian Church Sanctuary Christian Science Duane Saylor Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints Evangelical United Brethren Plains First Baptist Kilvert Church OF God M. L. Kimmey Guysville Community John Pollard ST. Paul’s Catholic First Presbyterian Christ Lutheran Church OF Albany Baptist Church For All All Athens and Athens County Ministers Association The Athens Machine Co Ohblo the Bank of Athens National Banking Association Athens, Obie Buckeye Cafeteria N. Court Gt Obie Charm House N. Court &T Helen Andrews B&b Sinclair Ee Looe Bud” Williamson Battrell Gas Beckley's Athens, Ohio the Cline Pharmacy Co Commonwealth Telephone Co Athens, Ohie Cornwell the First National Bank Nelsonville, Ohbie Foster's Drug & Jewelry Nelsonville, Oho Harris Furniture Store Your One Stop Outfitters Hoft Automotive Service E. Carpenter St Henry & Son Garage Mercing Chauncey, Ohio Bowman's Dept Chauncey, Ohio Brooks Shoe Co Nelsonville, Ohio Brown's Pure Oil Service N. Court St Car Rad Bakery Houck & van Dee, Inc. Insurance of All Basil Cullison Texaco the Plains Buck Auto Supply Complete Tire Service Roger Dean Lake Automobile Service Decker's Welding Stimson Ave Huffman Transportation Service Jackson's Grocery Chauncey Jimmy's Restaurant W. Union Elmer Jones Realty, Inc Better Homes Commbus Road Kyle Lamborn Darrell Tom and Francis Fuller G. H. Martin & Son Hichland Ave Milldeck's Court St Stimson & Palmer Sts Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co Royal McBee Corp Gilbert Shannon Firestone Athena Chie Stanley's Shoe Store Steppe’ S Beauty Salon Stout Farm Sunset Motel Sunnybank Suttons Pure Oil State Street Young Graham's Chapel Bible Christian Jehovah's Witnesses
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