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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1940

Page

8

Reverend Gilbert Courtney Marks 25th Year as Pastor

The Athens district observes a centennial Chauncey Church of Christ celebration with Rev. Gilbert Courtney marking 25 years as pastor. Delegations from area churches attend. Sunday resumes regular Episcopal services in Hocking Valley led by Rev. Robert G. Purrington. Preachers Rev. Danford and Rev. Lindis address Methodist churches in observance of Conference Sunday.

Gilbert Courtney Marks Athens Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Athens Christian Church Hocking Valley Robert G. Purrington John W. Danford First Methodist Church of Lakeside Fred E. Lindis Athens Presbyterian Church Central Ave. Methodist Church

Resume Services at Episcopal Churches in Hocking Valley

The fall schedule resumes Sunday under Rev. Robert G. Purrington. Wendell P. Thomas Jr. will read morning prayer and sermon at St. Pauls Logan and Trinity McArthur. Purrington will celebrate Holy Communion at Good Shepherd Athens and preach at Epiphany Nelsonville. Two Communion services at Good Shepherd Athens 8 AM and 10 30 AM with sermon.

Hocking Valley Robert G. Purrington Wendell P. Thomas, Jr St. Paul's Church Logan Trinity Church McArthur Purrington Good Shepherd Church Athens Epiphany Church Nelsonville Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Baltimore

A Tried People Is Church of God Topic

The Church of God on Hocking Street schedules a 9 30 a m Sunday service with Rev Nicholas preaching A Tried People The young people meet at 630 p m led by Mrs Bean followed by an evening service at 730 p m with Enlarging Our Vision by Gods Binoculars The midweek service Wednesday evening will study the Third Epistle of John

Church of God Hocking St Nicholas Carlos Bean John

Rev Hoon Announces Two Sermon Topics

The Tuppers Plains Church of Christ schedules Bible School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 7 30 p m with Rev Miles E Hoon speaking on A Man of Little Stature The Orange Church of Christ also sets Bible School at 9 30 and Rev Hoon to preach at 10 30 on Secret Allies of Christianity

Tuppers Plains

Nazarene Church Plans Sunday Services and Meetings

The Church of the Nazarene will hold Sunday School at 9 30 led by Supt Cecil Cox. At 10 30 Rev Floyd Hanchel will preach and again at 7 30 p m. NYPS meets at 6 30 p m. A prayer meeting at 7 30 p m on Wednesday. Choir practice Friday at 7 30 p m.

Church of the Nazarene Cecil Cox Floyd Hanchel N.Y.P.S

What Has the Church to Offer at Athens First CRC

At 10 15 a m Sunday the Rev J J Cahill will discuss the mission of the church as the helper of humanity in today s complex life under the topic What Has the Church to Offer Representatives of the congregation will take part in anniversary services at Chauncey Christian Church Sunday afternoon and evening

Athens First Christian Church J. J. Cahill Chauncey Christian Church

Missionary to Speak at Mt Zion Church

Mt Zion Baptist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 45 led by Rev James P Crabl of Rendville Interim B Y P U meets at 6 30 p m On September 15 Rev R H Wilson from Cleveland a decade African missionary will preach and share experiences with local natives

Mt. Zion Baptist Church James P. Crabl Rendville B.Y.P.U R. H. Wilson Cleveland Africa

Revival to Open at Asbury Church

NEW PLYMOUTH The Asbury M E Church will hold evangelical services beginning Sept 15 under the direction of Evangelist fax Good of Columbus. The meetings will feature music by the evangelist and his troupe of musicians.

New Plymouth Asbury M. E. Church Evangelist

Tent Meeting Opens in Lathrop under Watt Walker Direction

A tent meeting begins in Lathrop at 7 30 p m Tuesday September 10 under the direction of Rev and Mrs Watt Walker. Services will be held each subsequent Tuesday at the same hour.

Lathrop Watt Walker

Rev Dr Danford to preach at 10:30 next Sunday

The Rev Dr John W Danford of First Methodist returns from the Annual Conference at Lakeside to lead the morning service at 10 30 with the sermon Why Pray This observance aligns with the national Sunday of prayer September 8 The choir will sing Have Mercy O Father and organ selections include Adagio Andante and Moderato The mid week service is Wednesday at 7 30 pm and Sunday School Board meets at 7 pm.

John W. Danford First Methodist Church Methodist Church Lakeside Father Galbraith Mendelssohn Schumann Handel Ross Wright Woman's Society of Christian Service

To Feature Music At Pilgrim Church

Mr and Mrs W T Stone of Maysville Kentucky and the Lowe sisters of Portsmouth will present a musical program Sunday morning at Pilgrim Church Congress and Washington Streets Sunday School begins 9 30 am under Floyd Kasler superintendent preaching at 10 30 am The young people meet 6 45 pm evangelistic service 7 45 pm Rev H F E Osborn conducts The midweek prayer service is Wednesday 7 45 pm The Ladies Prayer Band meets Thursday 2 pm in the church

W. T. Stone Maysville Lowe Sisters Portsmouth Pilgrim Church Congress Washington Sts Floyd Kasler H. F E. Osborn Ladies Prayer

McArthur J B Church Schedule Announced

Rev. Dale Van Meter issues Sunday timetable for McArthur United Brethren Circuit. Fairview Church hosts Sunday School at 9:30 and preaching at 10:30. Pleasant Valley School at 1:30 with 2:00 preaching. Harkins Chapel Sunday School at 2:00 and prayer at 2:30. Zion Church 9:30 Sunday School and 10:30 Bible reading. Sept. 15 preaching at Harkins Chapel and Zion Churches.

Mcarthur United Brethren Dale van Meter Fairview Pleasant Valley Harkins Chapel Zion Church Zion Churches

Rev Luchs To Speak At Central Methodist Church

Conference Sunday services at Central Methodist begin 9 15 a m with a unified service directed by Floyd Wolfe newly elected church school superintendent The Rev Fred E Luchs pastor of Athens Presbyterian Church will preach at 7 30 p m The Plains and Clarks Chapel churches hold church school as usual but the preaching service is omitted

Methodist Church Central Avenue Floyd Wolfe Fred E. Luchs Presbyterian Church In Athens Plains and Clarks Chapel

Purrington To Preach In Epiphany Church Nelsonville

The Rev Robert G. Purrington will read morning prayer and preach at Epiphany Episcopal Church Nelsonville at 9 Sunday morning. It begins a series of services led by Ohio University student layreaders under his supervision who plan to enter the Episcopal ministry.

Nelsonville Robert G. Purrington Epiphany Episcopal Church Epiphany Church Ohio University Episcopal Church Purrington

Thomas Will Read Sermon at McArthur Church

Wendell P. Thomas Jr. will return to Trinity Episcopal Church to read morning prayer and deliver a sermon at 10 45 Sunday. The event opens Trinity Church fall service schedule with Thomas continuing in charge under Rev. Robert G. Purrington who directs services.

McArthur Wendell P. Thomas Jr Trinity Episcopal Church Trinity Church Mr. Thomas Ohio University Robert G. Purrington

Free Methodist Services Planned

The Free Methodist Church will hold a prayer meeting tonight at 7 30, Sunday School at 9 30 a m, preaching by Rev Walter Martin at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m The Prayer Band meets at 1 30 p m Tuesday at the church led by Bertine Farley

The Free Methodist Church Walter Martin Bertine ‘Farley

Bradbury Circuit Bible School Plans and Centennial Service

The Bradbury Bradford and Dexter Churches of Christ announce a Bible School on Sunday at 9 30 with the theme Inviting Others to Worship God A 10 30 preaching service at Dexter features Rev J P Miller on Building a Wall Around the Lords Vineyard A 1 30 Centennial program at Chauncey Church of Christ celebrates the pastor Gilbert Courtneys twenty fifth anniversary A 6 30 Christian Endeavor at Bradford with regular services at 7 30 evening and meetings at Bradford Tuesday and Dexter Thursday

Bradbury Churches of Christ of the Bradford Dexter J. P. Miller Lord's Vineyard Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Christian Endeavor

Man is the subject of Sundays Christian Science lesson

The Christian Science Church at 8S Congress St Athens will read a lesson sermon on Man as the subject this Sunday. The Golden Text is Romans 8 16 17 Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit that we are the children of God and heirs with Christ. Sunday service starts 10 45 a m and Sunday School for young people under 20 meets at 9 30 a m.

Christian Science Church Congress St Athens God Christ

OU Students To Lead Services at Logan

Wendell P. Thomas Jr. will read morning prayer and sermon at St. Pauls Episcopal Church Logan at 9 15 a m Sunday. He is an Ohio University student preparing for the Episcopal ministry and regular lay reader at Trinity Church McArthur. Beginning next Sunday OU students will lead morning prayer and sermon at St Pauls each Sunday as they pursue ordination.

Logan Wendell P. Thomas, Jr St. Paul's Episcopal Church Mr.Thomas Episcopal Church Ohio University Trinity Episcopal Church McArthur St. Paul's Church

Alexander Church Plan Includes Sunday School and Services

The Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville will assemble for Sunday School at 10 a m with morning worship at 11 o clock. The Harrisonville Union Sunday School meets at 9 30 a m and the evening service at 8 o clock at the Presbyterian Church.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Harrisonville

Carthage Presbyterian Schedule Is Announced

The Carthage Presbyterian Church under Rev. H. E. Warner will hold Bible School at 1 30 p m followed by worship at 2 30 p m with a sermon on Why Go to Church The Christian Endeavor meets at 8 p m

Carthage Presbyterian Church H. E. Warner Christian Endeavor

Salvation Army To Begin Bible Classes

The Salvation Army will start Bible classes at 7 30 p m Friday at the Salvation Army Hall led by Major W W Hins shaw. The classes will be held every Friday evening with The Book of Revelations as the subject and are open to all interested in Bible study.

Salvation Army Hall W. W. Hinshaw

All Day Service Planned at Glouster Bethel Mission

Glouster announces an all day meeting for Sunday September 8 at the Bethel Mission. All are invited to bring lunch baskets and spend the day in service at the church gathering.

Glouster Bethel

Jobs Reunion and Homecoming Draw Large Local Attendance

The tenth annual Jobs home coming was held at the church on Sunday with a large, well attended gathering. A talk by Bobby Lee, a former Jobs School teacher, was enjoyed. Many relatives and neighbors from towns including Murray City, Columbus, Cleveland, Detroit, and St Louis attended family reunions and visited the gathering at the Matheny home.

JOBS Bobby Lee Lee Jobs School Joshua Matheny Matt Kanode Fred Deishire Logan Dan Mathmeny Julia Robinson Sallie Riggs Murray City Ada Gears Jack John Longstreth Mary Donson LaHugh Joe Harden St Louis Will Harden Iola Harden Durant Mich Swyers Troy A. Tannahill Detroit Lester Cook Sandra New Pittsburgh Kate Winchell John Aghue Callie Winchell George Patton Barbara Patton Sadie Saylor Emma Banfield Mary Snedden Columbus Mary Cusick Wellsburg W. Va H. E. Saylor James Hanna Frank Skillicorn Frank Ed Hudlin Janet Arthur Hanna Arthur Ralph Hanna Ruth _ Eiskonen Phyllis Eiskonen Bess Rummer Leo Swyers Johnanna Swyers Cleveland George Brown James Check Check James Powell Jack Garner Toledo Effie Bateman Will Barden St. Louis Harry Showalter Nora Wion Dorothy Sowers Roscoe Campbell William Mackie Millfield Caroline Keeton Eck Schoonover Deanville William Dumock Obetz Junction Louis Lowes Teddy Carbon Hill Howard Keeton Betty Louise Greens Run Ted McClure Michigan Frank McClure Charles Russell Elia Shaffer Athens Pearl Raye Henry Johnson Frank Easterling Margaret Marjorie Sand Run Mary Crabtree Nelsonville Henry Sowers Walter Smith Lester Kinnison Carl Turn

Downington Personal And Social Mention

Preaching services planned at the undenominational church Sunday at 7 30. Hazel Townsend spent time in West Virginia visiting Wilma Jewell. Dean reunion held in the park. Miss Blanch Graves of Arkansas visited uncle Gath Townsend and family. Mrs. Eldon Brickles is ill. Pearl Williams and mother of Charleston W Va were guests of Mrs Hattie Hanning. Clayton Howell from Canton visits his mother. Mrs Dora Jewell goes to Athens to resume work at the state hospital. Mr and Mrs William Goad Middletown visited relatives John and Mrs Clark. Mr and Mrs Frederick Dixon and son Bobbie visited Pom ery Sunday. Various residents hosted and visited relatives in Clarksburg Canton and Cecil.

Clayton Howell Canton Neva Howell Dora Jewell Athens State Hospital William Goad Middletown John Clark Frederick Dixon Land Bobbie Victor Brown Pomeroy Oral Freeman Emily Burbridge Clarksburg W. Va Ernest Morris Cecil and Ersel Morrris Canton, O Ancel Burbridge

Ward-Warner and Eberts reunion attracts over a hundred

Dundas notes cover a large Ash Cave gathering with Ward family members and guests. James Ward of CCC Camp Bowling Green hosted Charles Burdock visiting his parents, and Robert Ward returned from Camp Madison Marion on leave. Funeral services for Vance DePue were held in McArthur with burial in Hamden Cemetery. Mrs. Christian shopped in Chillicothe and the DePue party toured Niagara Falls and Ontario Canada.

Dundas A. E. Christian Ward-Warner and Eberts Ash Cave James Ward CCC Bowling Green Charles Burdock Edward Ward Edgar Christian Columbus Robert Ward Vance DePue Athens W. W. Tinker Funeral Home McArthur Hamden Cemetery Chillicothe S. H. DePue Garnett Woolweaver Niagara Falls American Falls Fort Niagara Buffalo Orchard Park N. Y Ontario Canada

Raricks Visit Plains Hosts At Renfro Barn Dance

Chauncey Earl and Grace Burchfield hosted Newark visitors Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rarick en route from a vacation trip. They toured Cumberland Gap and Norris Dam in Tennessee and joined Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Thompson at Renfro Valley Cabins for the barn dance.

Chauncey Earl Rarick Newark Grace Burchfield Wendell Moore Lower Plains Cumberland Gap Norris Dam Tennessee W. O. Thompson Renfro Valley Renfro

Chauncey Visit Highlights Chauncey Guest List

Miss Sara A. Jones of Ashland Kentucky and Virginia Johnson with Milton Sites of Ironton spent Sunday in Chauncey as guests of Mrs. Mary Meinhart Converse Street. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Evan Morgan Sr The Plains and Robert Mosely Nelsonville.

Chauncey Sara A. Jones Ashland Virginia Johnson Milton Ironton Mary Meinhart Converse St Evan Morgan the Plains Robert Mosely Nelsonville

Notable Anniversary Observed At Chauncey Church On Sunday

Rev. Gilbert Courtney announces the centennial and home coming program at Chauncey Church of Christ with services led by Rev. Orville Williams and Rev. J. A. Long. Open house marks 25 years in ministry. Dinner for ministers and wives includes gatherings at Parish House. Youth and adult processions feature regional ushers and choirs.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Andrew Simpkins Orville Williams Floyd Nye Dan Johnson Carl Shafer Guy Brookins Paul Fiske Lord Clifford Shafer Russell Johnson Hodge Leiber, Jr Charles H. Courtney William Watkins J. A. Long Robert Nye London England Courtney C. L. Johnson Columbus Christ Gaines Cook Cleveland Taylor Ridge Trimble Greens Run Millfield

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey District social items report a seriously ill young daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Chalfant at their Chauncey home. Local families including Gilbert and Dennis Childress in Toledo and Hazel Childress in Akron visited relatives over weekend and Labor Day. Rosemary Gloeckner of Athens returned home after visiting her sister Mrs Lawrence Shields in Lower Plains. Isaac McHarg and family hosted guests from New Marshfield Road at Lower Plains. Morrison tent meeting drew Ruth Bowen and others. George Gabriel Jr hosted Charles Conner and son Jimmy of Corning for Labor Day at Lower Plains. Reynolds Lenigar and George Lenigar of Columbus joined Mr and Mrs James McHarg of Lower Plains. Chester Mays with Juanita Bowen of Gallipolis spent weekend with Bowen parents. Walter Gabriel from the CCC Camp near Nelsonville spent weekend at his Lower Plains home.

Chauncey Charles Chalfant Gilbert Dennis Childress Toledo Hazel Childress Akron Russell Childress Rosemary Gloeckner Athens Lawrence Shields Lower Plains Isaac McHarg New Marshfield Road George Gabriel, Jr Ruth Bowen Chester Bowen Gladys Gabriel Eileen Bullock Morrison George Gabriel Labor Day Charles Conner Jimmy Corning Reynolds Lenigar George Lenigar Columbus

Honor Daughter at Birthday Affair

Russell Childress entertained relatives honoring their daughter Hazel Childress on her birthday. A chicken dinner and picnic supper followed with home made ice cream and cake. An attractive birthday cake was presented by the honoree's mother. Present were Doris Beverage Carbondale Mrs Agnes Garrett and son Lawrence Walbridge Mrs Bess McGrath Nelsonville Mrs Darrell Hartley and children Lois and Johnnie Toledo Paul Helen Louise Mary Alice Hartley Toledo Gilbert Dennis and Hazel Childress Toledo and Mr and Mrs Russell Childress and family near Chauncey.

Chauncey Russell Childress Hazel Childress Doris Beverage Carbondale Agnes Garrett Lawrence Walbridge Bess McGrath Nelsonville Darrell Hartley Lois Johnnie Toledo Paul Helen Louise Mary Alice Hartley Gilbert Dennis Mrs

Osborne Family Attends Long Bottom Homecoming

Henry Osborne and Chauncey with grandson Bill Noble and Dane Osborne and Florence Ann Osborne visited Long Bottom last Sunday for a homecoming and to see friends not seen for 50 years. They formerly lived in Long Bottom and Tuppers Plains.

Chauncey Henry Osborne Bill Noble Athens Dane Osborne Florence Ann Vore Ridge Long Bottom Tuppers Plains

Chauncey Reeves Hosts Guests From Nelsonville and Toledo

Mr and Mrs Bert Reeves of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Edward Anderson from Toledo visited Chauncey on Thursday. Edward Jr and Marjorie Anderson joined their aunt Mrs Anderson who is Lawrence Reeves aunt.

Chauncey Lawrence Reeves Bert Reeves Nelsonville Edward Anderson Marjorie Edward, Jr Toledo Anderson

Courtney Reunion Elects Courtney as President for 1941

The Courtney reunion held on Labor Day at Rachelmacher Park Logan elected Chauncey John A Court ney of Galion as president for 1941 with Mrs Gail Keyes Columbus as vice president Jennie Courtney Chauncey as secretary and Mrs Allie Bingman Athens as treasurer A large gathering listed many Cortneys from Columbus Chauncey Galion Athens Nelsonville and Corning with plans for a 1941 reunion on Labor Day.

Chauncey John A. Courtney Galion Rachelmacher Park Logan Gail Keyes Columbus Jennie Courtney Allie Bingman Athens Lulu Courtney Alvira Shafer Ruth Cruikshank Betty Jane Courtney Dale Wharton Charles Courtney Ronnie Courtney Charlie Courtney Harvey Courtney John Courtney Mary Courtney Betz Nina Courtney Collins Floyd Courtney Ronnie Ruthie Cruikshank Jake Seibert Delores Whaley Claude Kiser Earl Wallace Bobby Norman Victor Grinstead Louis Vess Paul Theisen Paul Tyrus Marie All of Columbus Helen Courtney Sheaks S. S. Blackburn Donald Blackburn Raymond Powell Dann Rita Nina Collins John Bob Nelsonville Alice Bingman Anna Lee Channell Maurice Porter Sandra Lee Clinton Courtney Betty Louise Sands Gilbert Courtney Betty Jane Isabel Charles H Nell Brookins Thelma Jean Walter Wharton Walter, Jr Luther Cruikshank Leslie Cruikshank Florence Pendergrass Allof Chauncey Clifford Courtney Corning

Wemmer Family Weekend Visit Spans The Plains

Mr and Mrs George Wemmer spent the weekend at their home on The Plains and visited Mrs Wemmer’s daughter Mrs Oscar McGee and children Bobby Shirley and Betty Lou. They returned to Chard on Monday where Mr Wemmer has employment.

the Plains George Wemmer

Program to Resume Sunday Services at Poston Church

Regular Sunday evening services at Poston Community Church resume at 7 30 PM with Rev. Robert G Purrington leading the service.

Poston Community Church Robert G Purrington

Glaze Thompson Preaches in Greens Run and Millfield

Glaze Thompson will preach in Greens Run Church of Christ Sunday at 9 30 a m and at Millfield at 10 30 a m providing two local services.

Chauncey Glaze Thompson Greens Run Church of Christ Millfield

Morristown Tent Meeting Closes After Weekend Services

CHAUNCEY The Morristown tent meeting ended last Sunday night under Evangelist H O Ours and Pastor Rev Charlie Hook with Dorothy and Elaine McKinney assisting. Ours left for Morgan County to conduct another tent meeting. Cottage prayer gathering is set for 7 30 tonight at the Bullocks Bailey Run, with Rev Miller and Mrs Miller to preach and provide music Sunday. Dorothy and Elaine McKinney head to Casey Illinois for evangelistic work before returning to Intercession Bible College Florida for the winter.

Chauncey Morristown H. O. Ours Charlie Hook Dorothy Elaine McKinney Evangelist Ours Morgan County Napoleon Bullock Bailey Casey Ill Bible College Interesession, Fla

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