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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1938

Page

6

Evangelistic Services Mark Athens Churches Week

Evangelistic services fill the Athens area program with revivals and sermons. The Church of God revival ends tonight. Nazarene Minister Rev Neil Hutchinson preaches on Bargain Counter Religion Sunday. Townhouse M E Church revival begins Sunday led by Rev Richard Black. Wesley Foundation marks 25th anniversary at First M E Church with Dr William G Seaman preaching The Church and College.

Athens Church of God Neil Hutchinson Nazarene M. E Townhouse Richard Black Wesley Foundation William G. Seaman

Probation After Death Focuses Christian Science Lesson

In Athens on Sunday the Christian Science Church will read the lesson sermon titled Probation After Death. The golden text declares God will judge every work and secret thing, good or evil, from Ecclesiastes 12 14 and James 1 12 offers the promise of the crown of life to those who endure temptation. The Science and Health passage notes storms in truth’s waters, the cross, and the crown won through bearing it.

Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy

Barberton Minister In Athens Sunday

Barberton pastor Rev. George Hawthorn will preach at Athens Wesleyan Church Sunday at 7:30 p m with choir music and Hawthorn playing accordion. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a m. Reverend E C Kenney to preach at 10:30 a m.

George Hawthorn Barberton Wesleyan

Pilgrim Church Announces Sunday and Wednesday Services

Pilgrim Church at Washington and Congress Streets lists Sunday School at 9:30 led by Superintendent Dave Jackson, church service at 10:30 with Rev. H. E. Osborn, youth meeting at 6:45 led by Norma Hartman, evangelistic service at 7:30, and a mid week prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7:30.

Pilgrim Church Washington and Congress Sts Dave Jackson H. E. Osborn Norma Hartman

Christian Science Sunday Services and Meetings Notice

Athens location at 158 Congress St. and Pomeroy at 210 E. Main St. Sunday Services at 10 45 A M Sunday School at 9 30 A M Testimonial Meeting every Wednesday at 7 30 P M You are invited to attend these services.

Athens Congress St Pomeroy E. Main St

Editor Will Speak At Episcopal Church

Rev. Smythe H. Lindsay will read morning prayer and preach at the 10 30 service at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. He is publicity director of the Diocese of Southern Ohio and editor of the Episcopal Church Evangelist. His visit aids Rev. Perrington and celebrations of Holy Communion in Logan and Nelsonville.

Smythe H. Lindsay Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Holy Communion Lindsay Diocese of Southern Ohio Episcopal Church Evangelist Ohio Living Church Associated Press Athens Robert G. Purrington Logan Nelsonville

Salvation Army Sunday Topics in Athens Revival

Salvation Army revival services in Athens led by Com. L Gaugh from Lima begin Friday with The Revival Key and Saturday with Jesus Concern for the Straying. Holiness meeting Sunday at 11 for Crossing Jordan. Sunday School at 9:45 on Dangers in the Wilderness. Young People Legion meets 6:45 on Do We Appreciate the Jew. Sunday night 7:45 Which Way Shall We Turn. Services through Oct 30 at 92 W Union St 7:45 with Adjutant and Mrs William Hillis in charge.

Salvation Army Athens Com. L. Gaugh Lima Jesus Jordan Gaugh Union St William, Hillis

Valley of Indecision to Be Jenks Subject

The Valley of Indecision will be the sermon topic of N W Jenks, pastor, at the morning worship at 10 30 at The Plains Church of God. Sunday School will meet at 9 30. Evening service at 7 30 will feature The Life of Contentment. Mid week prayer and praise is set for Wednesday at 7 30 pm.

Missionary Convention At Pilgrim Church

A two day missionary convention will be held at Pilgrim Church on Thursday and Friday October 27 and 28 at 7 30 p m Rev O L King and his wife returned missionaries from the West Indies will lead the conference.

Pilgrim Church O. L. King West Indies

Watkins To Preach Here At Church of Christ

Rev. Damon D. Watkins will deliver sermons at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 6 Stimson Ave. He will speak on Why a Disciple Became a Christian and A Program for the United Church. Communion will be observed at the morning service. Bible study at 9:45 a.m.

Church of Christ Stimson Ave Damon D. Watkins United Church Watkins Athens First Christian Church Ohio University

To Conclude Revival At Church of God

The Church of God on Hocking Street finishes revival tonight with Rev. O O Boggess delivering the final sermon What Will the End Be Readers handed in questions will be answered. Church School starts at 9 30 am led by John Bailey with morning worship to follow Pastor E Nicholas will preach The Shadow of His Presence Young people meet at 6 30 pm Evening service at 7 30 pm led by Raymond Atkins with Go and Sin No More as the topic Mid week prayer and praise is set for Wednesday evening.

Church of God Hocking St O. O. Boggess John Bailey E. Nicholas Raymond Atkins

Anchor of Conviction Topic at Richland Ave Church

Rev. Ray Huff will preach on The Anchor of Conviction at Richland Avenue M. P. Church Sunday night at 7 30. Sabbath School begins 9 30 a m and a prayer service at 10 30. Christian Endeavor meets 6 30 p m with mid week prayer service on Wednesday.

Richland Ave. M. P Ray Huff Christian Endeavor

Presbyterian Church To Receive Members In Athens Service

The Presbyterian Church in Athens will hold a 10 30 a m service with new members admitted The oldest recruit is 91 year old John Allen A soprano Grafton Cheney of Lancaster Penna will sing Gloria by Buzzi Peccia The quartet will perform Rejoice in the Lord by Kotzschmar and Rock of Ages by Dudley Buck An informal reception for new members will follow on Wednesday evening

Presbyterian Church Athens John Allen Grafton Cheney Lancaster, Penna Buzzi-Peccia Kotzschamar Dudley Buck

Wesley Foundation Anniversary Celebration Week Planned

The Methodist Board designates Wesley Foundation Week Oct 23 to 30 to mark the 25th anniversary. Dr. William G. Seaman preaches at First Methodist Athens on The Church and College. Music by Lemmens Bach and Gluck. An orchestra is organized for junior high Sunday School.

Board of Education of The Methodist Church Wesley Foundation William G. Seaman First Methodist Church Athens Lemmens Bach Gluck Warren Elam

Pomeroy Church Plans Week of Evening Programs

Pomeroy Church of Christ schedules a week of evening services at 7 30 each night with topics Religious Education Stewardship Improving the Worship Service of the Church Evangelism World Canvass on Missions led by R C Steffy E W Peoples Mr Steffy Ellis Hysell Judge C E Peoples and ends with Sunday Bible School at 9 30 a m and Worship at 10 30 a m the sermon titled Prayer.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Church of Christ R. C. Steffy E. W. Peoples C. E. Peoples

Townhouse Revival To Start on Sunday

Rev Richard Black opens a two weeks revival series at Townhouse with a Sunday evening kickoff. Albany M E Circuit events include 9 30 a m church service at Townhouse 11 a m at Temple Epworth League at Albany 645 p m with Sarah Moehn in charge and 730 p m service at Albany, then Black returns to Townhouse to begin the revival.

Richard Black Townhouse Albany M. E Temple Epworth League Albany Sarah Moehn Black

Beech Grove Church Hosts Evening Sermon and Soloist

Rev Leona Thompson of Hollister will preach at Beech Grove Church Sunday evening. Special music features vocal solos by Blanch Slay of Glouster.

Beech Grove Nelsonville Leona Thompson Hollister Blanch Slay Glouster

Bradbury Bradford Dexter Circuit Schedule Details

Bradbury Bradford Dexter Circuit of Churches of Christ announces Sunday activities. Oct 23 Sunday School at 9 30 at all churches. Wilbur Pierce supervises Bradbury. preaching at 10 30. C E at Bradbury and Bradford at 6 p m. Dexter services 7 30 with the pastor’s sermon. Bradford welcomes 26 new members. McMillan spoke. Bradbury Orchestra played. Twelve baptisms occurred on Little Leading Creek after revival meetings.

Bradbury Bradford-Dexter Churches of Christ J. P. Miller Wilbur Pierce C. E Bradford Dexter McMillen Little Leading Creek

Sermon Topics at Mt Zion Baptist Church

Mt Zion Baptist Church at Carpenter and Congress Streets schedules Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 with Rev W A Brown preaching on Fellowship Through Christ BYPU at 6 30 and evening worship at 7 45 with the sermon Seven Steps to Seven Rewards focusing on spiritual fellowship and personal growth.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress Sts W.A. Brown Christ BYPU

Free Methodists Plan Services At Local Church

At the Free Methodist Church on Stimson and Campbell Sunday School is at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30. A preaching service will be held Friday at 7 30 p m and a Tuesday prayer meeting at 2 p m led by Mrs. Bertena Farley. Rev Walter Martin is the pastor.

Free Methodist Church Stimson Ave Campbell St Bertena Farley Walter Martin

Nazarene Evangelistic Service and Sunday School

The Church of the Nazarene at W State and Walker Streets hosts Sunday School at 9 30 under Cecil Cox with cradle roll observed and a building fund drive for 100 this week. The pastor preaches at 10 30 on The True Reason Why a Revival is Scarce and again at 6 45. Evangelistic service at 7 30 features Bargain Counter Religion Sold Out Down the River with special music led by Edith Hutchinson as society president.

Church of the Nazarene W. State Walker Sts Cecil Cox Edith Hutchinson

Reedsville Program Announced by A L Clary

On the Reedsville M E Charge pastor A L Clary announced Sunday Oct 23 services at Beth el 11 am Lawrence Chapel 2 30 pm and Tuppers Plains 7 30 pm The first Quarterly Conference for the year will be held at Long Bottom church on Nov 6 at 10 am

Reedsville M. E A. L. Clary Bethel Lawrence Chapel Tuppers Plains Long Bottom

Rev Holman to Preach at New Marshfield Church

Rev D G Holman will preach at New Marshfield Christian Church on Sunday morning October 23 at 10 30 and in the evening at 7 30.

Marshfield New Marshfield D. G. Holman New Marshfield Christian Church

Glouster Alumni Shut Out Tom Cats On Rainy Field

Glouster alumni football beat the Tom Cats 4 0 on a rain soaked field Thursday afternoon. Safety scoring dominated as two safeties contributed to the final tally with limited action in the second half. McAllister Bryson and Clark starred on offense while Henry blocked a punt for the alums.

Glouster Tom Cats Clark McCreanor Pough Bingman Bryson McAllister Kemeter Ley Rothery Mathews Duncan Henry Lewis McAllister D. Trasin L.E. H. Bind Bas'n N. Roberts L.T

Wedded Half Century Frazier Anniversary Event

Oakdale PTA presents program Sunday at Oakdale School for the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Richard Frazier. A basket dinner will be served at noon and all are invited to attend.

Oakdale Parent- Teacher Association Richard Frazier

Charles Wharff, 82, Dies at Trimble

Charles Wharff, 82, died this morning at his Trimble home after a several week illness. Funeral services will be Sunday at 1 PM at Wallace and Son Funeral Home, with interment in West Union Street Cemetery in Athens. Rev. Gilbert Courtney will officiate. He leaves a wife and two children, Nellie Penrod of Mineral and Harry Wharff of Toledo, and a brother, Hugh Wharff of Stewart.

Glouster Charles Wharff Trimble Wallace and Son West Union St Athens Gilbert Courtney Wharff Nellie Penrod Mineral Harry Wharff Toledo Hugh Wharff Stewart

Scouts Plan Attendance at Ohio U Wayne Game

Glouster Boy Scouts from troop 72 will attend the Ohio U Wayne football game Saturday afternoon. Eligible scouts include senior patrol leader David Morris and patrol leaders Richard Williams Arthur Mathews Harold Andrews. Meeting point is the Church of Christ at 12 45.

Glouster Ohio U.wayne David Morris Richard Williams Arthur Mathews Harold Andrews Marvin Atlas Gene Skinner Harold Hickman Dick Morris Carl Pickering Phil Faires Babe Faires James Shears James McCance Church of Christ

Class to Meet Glouster Builders

The Hollister U. B. Church builders class will meet with Rolan Fierce Saturday afternoon at two o'clock.

Glouster Hollister U. B Rolan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Messenger M. E. Service Barberton Pilgrim Church Services Christian Science Societies Episcopal Church Richardson Baking Co Glouster and Marietta Rev Damon Watkins Huff Ford Mercury Fred R. Beasley Pomeroy Church Bradbury Circuit Mt. Zion Church Nazarenes Clary Broughton Glouster Grads North Court Street Eve Fiveface Fatig Quick’'S Colgate's Magnesia Bayers Asc Lax Lucky Tiger Soc Mennen Shave Hollingsworth Candy Gardenia Eau de Cologne Colgate & Palmolive Kotex PET Pak Quick's
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