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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1940

Page

8

Pastors Announce Varied Programs for Next Week in Athens

Athens area churches outline revival services and sermons for Sunday through November 10. Pilgrim Church hosts Rev C E Zike of Akron and Church of the Nazarene hosts Rev M L Garrett of Laingsburg Mich. Ohio University Baptist events include Fellowship Hour and talk by Rev DeWitt Baldwin. First Methodist features Rev Dr John W Danford on Hide and Seek. First Presbyterian invites sermon on What Chance Has Christianity To Survive. First Christian presents Dreams Disillusionment and Reality.

Athens Area Pilgrim Church Congress Washington Sts Church of the Nazarene C. E. Zike Akron M. L. Garrett Laingsburg Mich First Methodist Church John W. Danford Ohio University DeWitt Baldwin Board of Foreign Missions Baldwin F. E. Luchs First Presbyterian Church I. J. Cahill First Christian Church

Feature Chalk Artist At Wesleyan Church

Rev. Donald Fisher of Fargo conducts revival services at First Wesleyan Methodist Church through Sunday. Marion College Varsity Quartet from Marion Indiana performs Friday to Sunday night with chalk artist Omas Russell delivering sermon illustrations. Sunday School meets 9 30 am Franklin Maerker superintendent. Wesleyan Prayer Band meets Friday at 2 pm. Junior Missionary Band led by Mrs T H Farrar meets Saturday at 2 pm.

Donald Fisher Fargo First Wesleyan Methodist Church Marion College Marion Ind Omas Russell Franklin Maerker Wesleyan Prayer T. H. Farrar

Church of Christ Schedule At 6 Stimson Ave

Bible study classes at the Church of Christ 6 Stimson Ave will meet at 9 45 a m Sunday The Ohio University class will be led by Kenneth C Ward Lulu Ward will direct the Primary Department The adult class under Pearley Gaskill will discuss Christ as the Good Shepherd Worship begins at 10 15 with a singing program led by Bernard Cashin A Communion service is held at 11 o'clock Announcement of the Thursday evening Bible study topic will be made during the Sunday morning service

Church of Christ Stimson Ave Ohio University Kenneth C. Ward Lulu Ward Pearley Gaskill Christ Good Shepherd Bernard Cashin

Luchs Announces Sermon on Christian Survival at Athens Church

The Rev. F. E. Luchs will deliver the sermon What Chance Has Christianity to Survive at Athens Presbyterian Church at 10:45 am this Sunday, outlining faith prospects and church resilience.

F. FE. Luchs Athens Presbyterian Church

Big Chief A Medicine for Every Family Member

An advertising notice promotes Big Chief as a general tonic made from roots and herbs. It claims to stimulate appetite aid digestion and relieve occasional constipation for the whole family. Bold claims and period tone mirror early 20th century patent medicine ads.

Tonto Snake Oil Liniment for Neuralgia and Strains

Tonto Snake Oil Liniment to be used with Big Chief Tonic. Promoted for neuralgia pains stiff neck from drafts muscular cramps stiffness soreness from exertion exposure fatigue mosquito bites frost bites back chest thrust minor sprains and strains tendons.

Central Methodist Church Announces Week of Services and Events

Central Avenue Methodist Church schedules a 9 15 unified service under Floyd Wolfe with Reverend Stanley Jeffery preaching Noahs Ark and the Modern Deluge. Evening topic The Church in a Democracy with choir led by David Flanagan. Epworth League meets at 6 and 7 30 service. Chicken supper Oct 31 5 30 at church basement.

Central Avenue Methodist Church Floyd Wolfe Stanley Jeffery Epworth League Betty Chandler Jeader David Flanagan Claris Beebe Plains Methodist Church Clarks Chapel Methodist Church

Services Resumed At Hebbardsville

The Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville restarts its Sunday program with Sunday school at 10 am and morning service at 11 am led by Rev. Louis Campbell. In Harrisonville the United Sunday School meets at 9:30 am at the Methodist Church and the evening Presbyterian service starts at 7:30 pm. Several youths from both churches plan to attend the Athens Presbytery Fall Rally at the Athens Church Sunday afternoon and evening.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Louis Campbell Harrisonville Union Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Alexander Athens

Distinction Sermon at Church of God Hocking Street

Sunday morning services at the Church of God on Hocking Street begin at 9 a.m. with Rev. E Nicholas delivering The Distinction. A 6:30 p.m. youth meeting includes a spiritual birthday service, and the 7:30 p.m. evening sermon covers Before or After. Midweek service is announced for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Church of God Hocking St E. Nicholas

Plan Missionary Services on Sunday

LOGAN Services Sunday at the First Church of God in Logan corner of W Front and High Streets will be missionary observance across all services. Sunday School opens at 9 with preaching at 10 30. Evening services at 7 include special singing. Tuesday cottage prayer, Friday missionary meeting at 7 with song practice at 6 30. The club offers a circulating library of religious books and free literature open to the public.

Logan First Church of God W. Front High Sts

Graham Chapel Schedule Announced for Sunday Services

Services at Graham Chapel Church begin with Sunday School at 9 30 a m under Mrs Kate Chapel. Preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday evening by Pastor Rev Melvin Mitchell.

Graham Chapel Kate Chapel Melvin Mitchell

Mt Zion Church Sunday Services Schedule

Mt Zion Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and BYPU at 6 30 p m Preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m services listed for the day.

Revival Series Led by Rev M L Garrett at Nazarene Church

The Rev M L Garrett evangelist of Laingsburg Michigan begins revival meetings at 7 30 p m Sunday at the Church of the Nazarene, continuing through November 10. Cecil Cox superintendent directs activities with classes for all ages. Garrett preaches at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m New York State Youth Prayer Service will convene at 6 30 p m.

M. L. Garrett Laingsburg Mich Church of the Nazarene Cecil Cox Garrett N.Y.P.S

Christian Science Lesson Topic in Athens Church

The Athens Christian Science Church will read a Sunday lesson sermon titled Probation After Death. The Golden Text from Galatians 6 9 urges not to weary in well doing and to reap in due season. Philippians 3 13 14 and a passage from Science and Health discuss pressing toward the prize, perfection through spiritual battle, perseverance, and not fainting.

Christian Science Church Athens Jesus Mary Baker Eddy

Salvation Army Schedules Bible Study and Services

Major W. W. Hinshaw announces a Bible study on the Book of Revelations starting Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the Army Hall. Sunday School led by Lieut. Howard Burr at 9 45 a.m. church services at 11 00 a.m. Mrs. Hinshaw will preach. Y P L meets 6 30 p.m. street services 7 00 p.m. Evangelical services 7 30 p.m. in the Army Hall with Major Hinshaw preaching.

W. W. Hinshaw Salvation Army Army Hall Howard Burr Y.P.L Major Hinshaw

McArthur Episcopal Services Announced

The Rev. Robert G. Purrington will be celebrant and preacher at a Holy Communion service in Trinity Church McArthur on Sunday October 27 at 10 45 a m Church school meets at 9 30 Mr Thomas will be the preacher at the 10 30 service in Good Shepherd Athens conducted entirely by Ohio University students

McArthur Robert G. Purrington Holy Communion Trinity Episcopal Church Thomas Good Shepherd Church Athens Ohio University

Purrington To Speak At Nelsonville Church

The Rev. Robert G. Purrington will celebrate Holy Communion at Epiphany Episcopal Church Nelsonville on Sunday October 27 at 9 o clock. David Spencer lay reader will assist at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Athens during the same service.

Robert G. Purrington Holy Communion Epiphany Episcopal Church Nelsonville David Spencer Epiphany Church Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Athens

Churches To Observe Five Special Sundays

In Gallipolis four Protestant churches sponsor the We Go to Church campaign. The five Sundays are Family Sunday on Nov 17, Good Neighbor Sunday on Nov 24, Communion Sunday on Dec 1, Youth Sunday on Dec 8, and Bible Sunday on Dec 15. The plan aims to fill church pews and include an every home canvass by organization representatives.

Gallipolis Good Neighbor

Rev. Lee Post to Lead Torch Baptist Sunday Service

The Rev. Lee Post of Mineral Wells West Virginia will conduct services at Torch Baptist Church on Sunday October 27 at 11 am after the 10 o'clock Sunday School session.

Lee Post Mineral Wells W. Va

Logan-Robert Cook to lead Morning Prayer at St Pauls

Logan-Robert Cook will read the service of Morning Prayer and preach at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Logan on Sunday October 27 at 10 30 am.

Logan Robert Cook St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Hide and Seek To Be Methodist Topic

The Rev. John W. Danford of the First Methodist Church will preach at 10 30 Sunday on Hide and Seek. The choir will sing two anthems and organist A R Kresge will perform. Senior Epworth League meets at 6 00 pm, with lessons on How War Comes. Student activities include a University Class at 9 30 am and a Wesley Foundation party at 8 00 pm with a Tacky Treasure Hunt. Reverend Baldwin will visit campus next week.

John W. Danford First Methodist Church J. E. Thackeray Lord Woodman Andrews A. R. Kresge Stebbins Bonnet Seely Epworth League John Haller T. W. Shoemaker DeWitt Baldwin Board of Foreign Missions Baldwin Wesley Foundation

Haydenville Charge Church Services Announced

The Haydenville Charge of the Methodist Church reports a 9 30 a m united service with sermon by Rev William Bancroft and a 7 p m praise service. A Halloween party featuring Jamison the Magician is set for 8 p m Tuesday in the community hall.

Haydenville Methodist Church William Bancroft Jamison Murray City Buchtel Church

Sin Against Love Topic at Albany Methodist Services

Rev Sydney C G Everson and other pastors announce Sunday services on Oct 27 at Town House Church Temple Church and Albany Church. Sunday School times 9:30 or 10 a.m. preaching at 10 11 or 7:30 p.m. Sermon titles include The Sin Against Love Architects of Fate The Interrogating Jesus and study of The Four Gospels.

Sydney C. G. Everson Nees Albany Town House Jesus

Students To Conduct Services at Good Shepherd Church

Ohio University students led by W P Thomas Jr will run the 10 30 service at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church on Oct 27 Other services include holy communion at 8 and church school at 9 30 am The preacher is Mr Thomas and the service will be taken by David Spencer Wayne Myers and Roy Welke

Ohio University W. P. Thomas, Jr Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Mr. Thomas David Spencer Wayne Myers Roy Welke

Sermon Subject For Pomeroy Church

Pomeroy Church of Christ announces services by Pastor B. H. Morris. Bible school begins at 9:30 a.m. with R. C. Steffy as superintendent. Worship at 10:30 features the sermon subject The Duty of a Prophet and an Evangelist.

Pomeroy Church of Christ B. H. Morris R. C. Steffy

Army Sunday School Hour To Be Changed

Pomeroy Salvation Army Sunday School will be held at 2 o clock instead of the usual time due to evangelical services in the Christian Church led by Dr B R Laken associate pastor of Cable Tabernacle Indianapolis There will be no Sunday evening services.

Pomeroy Salvation Army Christian Church B. R. Laken Cable Tabernacle Indianapolis

Values of Religion and Vision Sermons at Glouster Church

Rev A Thomp son will speak at Glouster Methodist Church Sunday morning on The Value of Religion in Our Lives and in the evening on Obeying the Vision. Sunday School starts 9 30 a m Epworth League 6 p m and evening worship 7 p m. The 7 30 p m Poston Community Church service will be led by Rev Robert G Purrington.

Glouster A. Thompson Methodist Church Epworth League Poston Community Church Robert G. Purrington

Crocodile Farming and Otter Training Across Asia and Africa

In Zululand crocodiles are farmed in an enclosed river stretch with eggs gathered daily from sandy banks and sold to naturalists worldwide. In China and India otters are trained to catch fish and drive them into nets for harvest.

Zululand China India

Revival begins at Pilgrim Church with Rev C E Zike

An evangelistic revival starts Sunday Oct 27 at Pilgrim Church Congress and Washington Sts led by Rev C E Zike of Akron. 9 30 morning event under Supt Floyd Easler with sermon at 10 30 by Zike. Young People meet 6 45, evangelistic service 7 30, daily next week with singing.

Pilgrim Church Congress Washington Sts C. E. Zike Akron Floyd Easler Zike

Meigs Charge Church Revival Plans and Schedule

Bradbury Bradford Rutland and Dexter Parish of Churches of Christ announces calendar events. Bible School at all four churches at 9 30 a m. Bradbury 10 30 a m preaching by Pastor L E Evans who leads revival. Baptismal services 2 30 p m at Middleport. Evangelistic services 7 30 p m Bradford with 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor. Last Evans series night Monday new member reception at Bradford. Halloween supper Wednesday in Dexter basement proceeds to church.

Bradbury Bradbury-Bradford- Rutland-Dexter Churches of Christ Bible Bradford L. E. Evans Middleport Church

Free Methodist Church Announces Services and Meetings

The Rev. Walter Martin announces Free Methodist worship with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and 7 30 p m led by the pastor. A prayer band meets Tuesday at 1 30 p m, in charge of Bertene Farley.

Free Methodist Church Walter Martin Bertene Farley

Sermon Topic Set At First Christian Church

The Rev. I. J. Cahill will present the sermon topic Reality at Sunday morning service at First Christian Church. The robed choir will sing the anthem Let There Be Light by Wilson during the service.

I. J. Cahill First Christian Church Wilson

Rally Day Planned At Jacksonville United Brethren Church

A Sunday School Rally and Cradle Roll Day will be held at the Jacksonville United Brethren Church with a goal of 185 attendees. A Women’s Missionary Advancement Day program starts at 7 p.m. featuring Miss Mae Rogers of Corning as speaker. Public invited.

Jacksonville

Ryans Entertain Many Guests Over Week End

Mrs Emma Ryan entertains relatives and friends at her Chauncey country home including Mahlon Bradshaw of Willoughby Mrs Louella Stahl and Mrs Ora Bradshaw of New York City The group shares a Sunday gathering with several Chauncey residents and guests from Elyria Willoughby and The Plains The Eisen couple return to Elyria followed by Mahlon Bradshaw to Willoughby Mrs Ora Bradshaw and Miss Louella Stahl depart for New York City after visiting Chauncey

Chauncey Emma Ryan Mahlon Bradshaw Willoughby Louella Stahl Pomeroy Ora Bradshaw New York City Bertha Lee Francis Lee the Plains Clarence Eisen Elyria Charles Ryan Wiley Ryan

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey events include Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hamilton dining with Hamiltons, multiple social gatherings with the Staffingers and Champlins, and a post meeting social at Athens County War Veterans. Weekend trips included Roy Poffenbarger and Thomas Savage to Kentucky and the Renfro Barn Dance. guests visited Lexington Ave. Chauncey and Columbus. Mrs. Rankin’s farewell party precedes her Akron move with the Mullen family.

Chauncey Dean Hamilton Wellston Thomas Hamilton Mound St F. H. Staffinger Lewis Champlin William Horn Salem Sherman Keasey Athens County Lexington Ave Perrin Steele Chillicothe J. P. Day Mary Lee Savage Dayton Quixie Rice Columbus Gladen Cobertson Loyal Women's Church of Christ Peter Rankin Converse St

Rally Day at Chauncey Church of Christ

Chauncey Church of Christ will observe Rally Day on Sunday School Sunday October 27 at 930. Paul Fiske will instruct Everyman's Bible Class as part of outreach to boost attendance. A committee led by Carl Shafer and including Guy Brookins Floyd Nye Thomas Hamilton Paul Porter Denver Bricker Charles Daugherty Clint Courtney Dannie Johnson Woodrow Ferrer Andrew Simpkins and Lloyd Pendergrass will contact nonattending men.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Paul Fiske Carl Shafer Guy Brookins Floyd Nye Thomas Hamilton Paul Porter Denver Bricker Charles Daugherty Clint Courtney Dannie Johnson Woodrow Ferrer Andrew Simpkins Lloyd Pendergrass

Wiener Roast for Chauncey Community Planned

Chauncey WPA Recreational Center sponsors a community wiener roast at the Chauncey playground on Wednesday Oct. 30 from 8 to 11 p.m. Led by Loretta S. Ogg and William Hughes, the event features games music and speaking with entertainment by Recreation Center children. Attendees should bring their own food and all community members are invited.

Chauncey Chauncey Playground Chauncey Wpa Loretta S. Ogg William Hughes

Chauncey Students See Free Movies

Chauncey and Dover high school students were offered a free film at the World’s Fair event thanks to John Karr of Columbus. The screening of Explorers of the World is set for Tuesday October 29 in the high school auditorium with a small fee later donated to the band fund after expenses.

Chauncey Chauncey - Dover High School John Karr Columbus

Ton Jon Ton Jon No 3 Natural remedy claim

An advertisement promotes Ton Jon Ton Jon No 3 as a universal corrective for sleep disturbance, passage issues, itching, pain in the back legs and kidneys, and prostate trouble claiming it surpasses all other medicines. The pitch directs readers to contact the Ton Jon Health Representative at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store in Athens Ohio.

Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Athens, Ohio Ton Jon Health Quick’s Cut Rate Drug Store Union St Athens Ohio

Chauncey Churches Plan to Attend Area Conference

The Churches of Christ across five counties will hold their annual district convention in Beverly on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Guest speakers include Willard Wickster Gaines M Cook Elbert Starn Ida Lee Wolfe and William Edwards. A Youth Rally and banquet at 6 p.m. leads to three age-level conferences from 7 to 8:30.

Chauncey Churches of Christ (Disciples Athens Meigs Hocking Morgan Washington Beverly Willard Wickster Indianapolis Gaines M. Cook Cleveland Elbert Starn C. H. Hamilton Oberlin Ralph Valentine Charleston W. Va Ida Lee Wolfe William Edwards Africa Dan Johnson Martha Shafer Christine Brown the Chauncey Church Courtney Pettit Gertrude Rainey Fern Johnson Trimble Fred Leake W. N. Fierbaugh Greens Run Lela Welling Ray Leake Taylor Ridge Glaze Thompson Millfield Church Church of Christ G. B. Courtney Millfield L J. Cahill

Chauncey Dover High School Sophomore Party

Sophomore class of Chauncey Dover High School held an autumn party Wednesday night in the high school gym with 70 attendees. Ping pong dancing and games entertained guests as sandwiches doughnuts baked beans and cider were served. Earl Tarleton and Harry McMahen served as chaperons.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Earl Tarleton Harry McMahen

Revival Services Announced at Zion Free Will Church

Rev Guss Graham, minister at Zion Free Will Baptist Church in Chauncey Lower Plains, announces old time revival services led by Evangelist Reverend Shepard each night. Sunday schedule lists Sunday School 9:30, praise service 10:30, young people's meeting 7, preaching 7:45.

Chauncey Guss Graham Zion Free Will Baptist Church Lower Plains Shepard Zion

Dance To Benefit Dover Lunch Rooms Dance To Benefit

Chauncey Dover's lunchroom committee sponsors another old fashioned dance for the Dover Township Schools. The first event at the High School Gym drew a small crowd but netted only one dollar to help fund the lunchrooms serving children across the township.

Chauncey Chauncey Dover Dover Township

Chauncey Dover High Issues Grade Cards

Chauncey Dover High School distributed grade cards to students on Thursday. The action reflects the standard reporting cycle with officials noting student performance across subjects.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover High School

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