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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1939

Page

7

Luchs to Return from Europe for Sept 10 Homecoming

Rev. Fred E. Luchs and Mrs. Luchs will arrive home Sunday morning September 10 and he will preach at Athens Presbyterian Church. Luchs traveled from June 27 as one of ten Protestant ministers representing America in the International Preaching Mission with stops in London Berlin Paris and Dundee Scotland. He notes English hosts including Lord and Lady Astor Lord Davies Lord Charmwood and the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Fred E. Luchs Presbyterian Church Athens Luchs Europe America London Berlin Paris Dundee Scotland The Messenger Lord Lady Astor Lord Davies Lord Charmwood Lincoln

Central Ave Methodist Church Labor Day Sermons Planned

The Central Ave Methodist Church schedules a unified 9 15 a m service with The Need for Brotherhood and a 7 30 p m sermon on Methodism and Labor for Labor Day observance. The evening service installs the new official board and Epworth League hosts Clarks Chapel and The Plains youths at 5 p m before a united fellowship hour. The official board meets Friday at 7 30 p m and Miss Claris Beebe leads Thursday prayer at 7 30 p m.

Central Ave. Methodist Church Epworth League Clarks Chapel Plains Methodist Churches Claris Beebe

Quartet To Sing at Methodist Service

The summer quartet of Alice Maccombs Mary Ann McKay John Grekila and Fred McKay will sing Rock of Ages at First Methodist Church on Labor Day Sunday 10:30 a m. Dr William G Seaman will preach The Crooked Shall Be Made Straight. Senior Epworth League meets 6 30 p m and mid week service 7 30 p m. Rev Russell E Bayliff will preach Sunday morning at Grandview Methodist Church Columbus Ohio. Ohio Annual Conference of the Methodist Church convenes in Delaware starting Tuesday Sept 5 and continues through the week. Seaman and Bayliff will leave Tuesday morning to attend all sessions.

First Methodist Alice Maccombs Mary Ann McKay John Grekila Fred McKay Buck Miss McKay William G. Seaman Epworth League Russell E. Bayliff Grandview Methodist Church Columbus Ohio The Methodist Church Delaware Seaman

Haydenville and Logan Services Announced

LOGAN Regular preaching service at the Logan Church of God Friday evening at 7 30. The church is at 519 E Hunter St. South Haydenville Church of God announces Sunday School at 9 30 led by Herbert Campbell. Mary Wahl leads the preaching service. Young people meet at 6 20 p m and evening worship at 7 30. Mid week prayer Thursday at 7 30 and unity meeting Sunday in Corning at 2 p m.

Logan Logan Church of God E. Hunter St South Haydenville Corning

Nelsonville Gospel Meeting Planned at Independent Holiness Church

The Independent Holiness Church on Watkins and Poplar Streets in Nelsonville plans a series of gospel meetings from November 19 through December 3. Rev. Albert Selbee presides with Mabel Call as Sunday School superintendent. special sessions led by Rev. W. W. Hankes and Rev. Sallie Hankes of Ashland, Kentucky are expected. Regular services include Sunday School at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with a 2 30 p m class meeting. midweek prayers and classes on Tuesday and Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Nelsonville W. W. Hankes Sallie Hankes Ashland

Churches of God Meet in Corning

Unity meeting of the Church of God will be held in Corning on Sunday September 3 at 2 pm. Rev J B Diggins is pastor of the church hosting the event. Speaker will be Rev Harvey Wright known as the singing cowboy with special singing planned.

Corning Church of God J. B. Diggins Harvey Wright Wright Cowboy

Schedule Announced For Albany Methodist Church Program

Albany Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m church service at 10 30 a m and Epworth League at 7 p m The service will be held at Snowville at 2 30 p m and at Pearl Chapel at 8 p m Sunday School will be held at Pearl Chapel at 9 30 a m.

Albany Methodist Church Epworth League Snowville Pearl Chapel

Rev Lineberger to Lead Two Homecoming Services

The Rev L O Lineberger will preach for the last time this conference year at Haydenville 9 30 a m and Murray City 7 30 p m Sunday Sept 3 The Jobs Methodist Church hosts an all day homecoming with a large anticipated crowd.

L. O. Lineberger Haydenville Murray City Jobs Methodist Church

Tent Meeting Opens In Athens Monday

The Ath ens County Holiness Tentmeeting Association holds its annual gathering at the Fair grounds starting Monday night. Evangelist Rev. James Siders leads interdenominational services each evening at 7 30.

Athens Athens County Fairgrounds James Siders

Regular services at New Plymouth Presbyterian Church

The notice announces regular services to be held at the New Plymouth Presbyterian Church on Sunday September 3 led by Pastor J. M. Stewart.

New Plymouth Presbyterian Church J. M. Stewart

Carbondale Holds All Day Church Meeting Sunday

An all day church gathering led by Rev. Harry Dickerson and Rev. Ray Pidcock will occur in Carbondale on Sunday. The program includes a baptismal service observance of the Lord's Supper and a foot washing ceremony.

Harry Dickerson Ray Pidcock Carbondale

Man as Subject of Christian Science Lesson in Athens

The Athens Christian Science Church will read the Sunday lesson titled Man as the subject. The golden text, God created man in his own image, appears alongside Biblical citations from John and Genesis and a passage from Science and Health contrasting material sense with spiritual sonship.

Christian Science Church Athens Jerusalem Jesus Mary Baker Eddy

Mt Zion Mission Plans Conference Services

Mt Zion Mission at The Garden will hold Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m followed by the quarterly conference led by Rev H E Harwood and Rev P E Millersport.

Mt. Zion Mission the Garden H. E. Harwood P. E. Millersport

Shade Evangelistic Meeting Continues

The revival continues at the Townhouse near Shade with Rev. Parry Lucas in charge and evangelist W. B. Pruden. Special musical programs are offered.

Shade Parry Lucas W. B. Pruden

Labor Day Observance in Glouster Details

Glouster stores and the post office will close all day Monday for Labor Day. Mail service will pause on city and rural routes though trains will still dispatch mail. The American Legion will lead the Old Settlers Parade in Jacksonville on Sept. 4, with Legionnaires meeting at 9 a.m.

Glouster American Legion Jacksonville Legion Hall GHS Alumni Association

Mary Dominico Succumbs at Home

Mrs. Mary Dominico, 69, died after a two year illness at her west Glouster home Wednesday night. Survived by children Martha Coveila Mary Jennice Nick Dominico Christine Hamilton and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral at Holy Cross Church Saturday 9 am Father E E Yocke officiates burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Holy Cross Catholic Church E. E. Yocke Calvary Cemetery

Methodist Church Services Announced

Rev F G Boroff announces Sunday September 3 at GLOUSTER Sunday School at 9 30 Morning worship with a sermon Immortal Love Evening sermon The Fear of the Lord Is Clean Epworth League leaders Alice Jean Keith and Glenna Morris 6 30 C E societies meet 6 30 Rev Martin returns from vacation will preach morning and evening at Church of Christ Bible School 9 a m Lords Supper and sermon announced

Martin C. E

Nancy E Price Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Nancy E Price age 76 wife of the late Henry Price died Thursday evening after a lingering illness. Survived by daughter Mrs Enoch Bickley son James Price and brother John Murphy all of Glouster. She leaves sixteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM in the Methodist Church with Rev F G Boroff officiating, burial in Glouster Cemetery.

Glouster Nancy E., Price Henry Price Enoch Bickley James Price John Murphy Methodist Church F. G. Boroff

Social Notes and Local Happenings in Glouster

Catholic Ladies Study Club met in the church hall with 21 members and 2 guests. Mrs. George Vermaaten presided. Readings included The Mission and Loss of a Bet. Hostesses were Mrs. John White and Mrs. Will Wolf. guests Miss Mary Franken and Mrs. Freda Sanders. Also notes on a Trimble picnic honoring Mrs. Elsworth Eddy, birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. George Truex, and local travels of Foster Harry and Bob Thompson with The Columbus Citizen. H. A. Rogers took steps to obtain driver licenses due Sept 5.

Catholic Ladies Study Club George Vermaaten Joe Wolfe T. A. Noon Lucille Joseph Kate Bartels John White Will Wolf Mary Franken Freda Sanders Columbus Mesdames Sam Kamento Jimmy Covella A. H. Chute H. H. Bailey Joe Covella Leo Smith George Mudrie Alfred Healey Tom McAllister Nugent Gingerelli John R. Clark Clare Wells Josephine Hedfelt Margaret Stocklein Edna Raber Trimble Elsworth Eddy C. L. Koons Margaret Cradlebaugh Hazel Mrs Eddy Foster Harry Bob Thompson Glouster Logan George Spang Mr. Spang H. A. Rogers Marietta

Old Cadet Band To Play Sunday Concert

Jacksonville announces the Kearns Cadet Band of 25 years ago will present a Sunday concert in the grove on September 3 at 8 p m. Joe Kearns leads the band and the program includes Scoutmaster March Refuge Arcadia Overture The Iron Count Overture Encore Overture May Flowers Overture Raggy Trombone and March Vamps. The concert is dedicated to former resident John R Koch.

Jacksonville Kearns Grove John R. Koch Refuge Arcadia Joe Kearns

Glouster Amusement Corp Plans First Anniversary

The Glouster Amusement Corporation marks its first anniversary with celebrations Saturday evening at Palace and Crawford Theaters. Louis Martin, general manager, led the takeover of the Palace on September 1, 1938 and secured Crawford Theater in October.

Glouster Glouster Amusement Corporation Palace Crawford Theaters Louis Martin Palace Theater Crawford Theater

Taken to Hospital After Heart Ailment

Howard Payton age 17 son of Mr William Payton was taken to White Cross Hospital Columbus Wednesday in the C F Wallace Son ambulance for observation and treatment of a heart ailment.

Revival Plans Across Four Churches This Week

Three Churches of Christ at Bradbury Bradford Dexter plan revival services with J P Miller preaching October 1. Helen Crawford to play harp for sermon themed Beyond Failure. Middleport Christian Church to join Friday night. Quarterly rally Sept 22 with Harold Deitch as speaker and a youth orchestra.

Bradbury Bradford Dexter Churches of Christ J. P. Miller Dexter Neil Crawford Crawford Bradford Church of Christ Rutland Bradbury Church Harold Deitch

Pilgrim Church Plans Sunday Services and Programs

Sunday School begins 9:30 a.m. under Dave Jackson at Pilgrim Church Washington and Congress Streets. Rev. H. E. Osborne preaches at 10:30 a.m. and at 7:45 p.m. evangelistic service. Mid-week prayer on Wednesday 7:45 p.m. Young people meet Thursday 7:45 p.m. led by Miss Norma Hartman.

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

Wesleyan Church List of Sunday Services

Wesleyan Methodist Church of Athens schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Franklin Maerker as superintendent. Rev E C Kenney preaches at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. No mid week services due to Athens County Union tent meeting at the fairgrounds beginning Monday night.

First Wesleyan Methodist Church of Athens Franklin Maerker E. C. Kenney Athens County

Unity Meeting At Corning Church Of God

The Hocking Valley Churches of God hold a unity meeting at the Corning Church Sunday at 2 pm with evangelist Rev Harvey Wright as speaker. Morning service at 9 30 features Bible Consecration. Evening service at 7 30 covers The Effects of Salvation. Mid week service Wednesday 7 30 led by Rev E Nicholas. Club youth meet at 6 30 pm.

Church of God Hocking St Churches of God In Hocking Valley Corning Church Harvey Wright E. Nicholas

Martin to Preach at Free Methodist Meet

Sunday School will be held at the Free Methodist Church Stim son Ave and Campbell St at 9 30 a m followed at 10 30 by a preaching service under the direction of Rev Walter Martin Prayer meeting will be held Friday at 7 30 p m The prayer band will meet Tuesday at 2 p m under Bertene Farley leadership.

Free Methodist Church Stimson Ave Campbell St Walter Martin Bertene Farley

Coolville Church Adds Afternoon Services

The Church of God in Coolville will hold Sunday School at 1:30 p m with E J Daughtery as superintendent. The afternoon service starts at 2 30 led by Rev E Nicholas of Athens. The sermon topic is Life s Transformation. Mid week service trains on Thursday at 7 45 p m.

Church of God At Coolville Coolville Mill E. J. Daughtery E. Nicholas Athens

Hold Tent Meeting At Hermon Ridge

Holiness tent meetings led by Rev. Inez George continue this week at Hermon Ridge northeast of Sharpsburg on Route 50. Evening sessions begin at 7 45 each day with an all day meeting and basket dinner planned for Sunday.

Hermon Ridge Sharpsburg Inez George Middleport

Church of Christ Announces Sunday Services and Activities

Bible Study at 9 45 Sunday on The Fruits of Righteousness. Morning worship at 10 15 led by Elroy McDonald with communion at 11. Evening service at 8 on According to the Pattern. Bible drill led by Dwight Gaskill. Wednesday service at 8.

Church of Christ Stimpson Ave Elroy McDonald Dwight Gaskill

Presbyterian Churches Plan Sunday Services

Alexander Presbyterian Church of Hebbardsville will hold a Sunday School meeting at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Harrisonville Presbyterian Church will have a union Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. in the Methodist Church and an evening service at 8 p.m.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Harrisonville Presbyterian Church Union

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Jeffery Logan Services Plan Gospel Meeting For Churches of God Albany Church Lineberger New Plymouth Mt. Zion Mission Plans Shade Evangelistic Meeting Mary Dominico Methodist Church Services Nancy Price George Truex Helen Dunnett Renton Lalla Dunnett JM. M. Truex Old Cadet Band Church of God To Hold Free Methodist Church of Christ Services Presbyterian Churches Richardson Baking Co Glouster and Marietta Ritzamerica N.E. CG. Pride Jacek Ios Libby Felber Wheaties California Idaho Vo. Doe Viking Swan Icans Frankfurters Cforve National Brands
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