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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1933

Page

5

Ministers Return to Pulpits After Vacations

Revs Reed Downs and A Y Wilcox resume duties at First Church and First Presbyterian Church this Sunday in Edinboro and Marietta Ohio Univer sity preparations continue for the Art Conference. Downs will speak on a labor Day meditation and Wilcox joins worship as Rev C M Coulter delivers the final lecture on the problem of forming. School meetings and morning services mark the week.

Reed J. Downs Edinboro A. Y. Wilcox Athens Sand Marietta First Church First Presbyterian Church Ohio Universy Athen Mace Metrist C. Mf.eeulter Wilcox Downs

Circuit Rider Tales From Old Bethel Church

ALOS Saunders recounts Lydia Waterman and Dr. Luther Waterman lineage in a Sun day write up about Bethel Church history. The piece notes the 1824 log church, 1854 main building, 1904 remodeling by Captain Campbell, and the pioneer circuit rider tradition reaching as far as Athens. Bethel’s evolving charges and its 109 years of community influence are highlighted.

Old Pioneer Bethel Church Asher Waterman Luther Waterman Jacob Humphrey Shepherd Humphrey Hockingport G. K. Campbell Coolville Tuppers Plains Bethel Lawrence Circuit Reedsville Charge

Install Officers for Gallipolis Societies

Sunday worship at First Pres by Epworth and Ladies Aid Society groups as they elect officers. Wilbur M. leads ceremony with installation planned for Sept. 8 at 7 30 p m. sermons titled The Hidden Morning and The Bird Wings will be preached. An outdoor Tuxis Club picnic on church lawn follows the service.

Wilbur M. FE Epworth Men's Home Ladies’ Ald Society Wilare W. W. Duff Tuxis Club

Sermon Notes on Psalms and Matthew With Science Text

The text outlines a sermon in a Church of Christ setting referencing Psalms 135 13 Matthew 6 19 and a science book cited as Science With Key to the Scripture by Baker Eddy. It discusses enduring lordship faith treasures and moral cautions about sin theft and sensual pleasures.

Church of Christ Beth Mortoom

Fille Worship and Are Listed Sunday Service

Sunday holiness service and song sermon led by arer at 11 o'clock. A Young People meeting and regular gathering follow, conducted by Mrvives and others.

Arer Re & T

Fragmentary OCR Note from Ohio Newspaper

A fragmented OCR line from Ohio mentions unclear terms and names in a brief notice. The legible content is minimal with no clear event, date, or action to identify.

Young People Plan Sunday Services and Plays

POMEROY Sept 8 Evening prayer and services at Grace Episcopal Church led by Rev L W Clarke at 7 30. Church School at First Presbyterian and Peace Evangelical at 9 00. Morning sermon Becoming a Neighbor by Rev Theophil Mehl at 10 30. Young People rally at Peace Church at 2 30 and evening worship at Presbyterian Church at 7 featuring Janey by the Young People. Joint council at Pace Church Tuesday and Federated Circle Wednesday. Confirmation Class at Evangelical Church Saturday Sept 16 at 9 am.

First Presbyterian and Peace Evangelical Church Theophil Mehl The Peace Church Presbyterian Church Janey ePace Federated Circle Evangelical Church

Gloucester M E Sunday School Schedule and Conference Plans

Glouster M E church outline includes Sunday services with Sunday School at 9 30 a m communion 10 30 a m Epworth League 6 30 p m and evening worship 7 30 p m Trimble and Pisgah Sunday Schools also listed with times. The annual conference gathers in Columbus next Wednesday at 9 30 a m with Bishop Edwin H Houghes presiding and over 700 ministers expected.

Glouster David Jonathan D. C M. E Epworth Jacksonville Millfield Trimble Pisgah Church of Christ Christian Endeavor W. H. Stahl Vera Kinney Dorothy McCance Ferndale Church

Salvation Army Holds All Regular Services

The Salvation Army will conduct its usual services this weekend starting with a 7 pm Courthouse Square service on Saturday, a 8 pm gospel praise in the Hall, a 10 am street meeting Sunday, and a holiness meeting in the church. Evening service at 7 30 pm features gospel speaking and singing. Sunday School at 2 30 pm and Y P L at 6 15 pm.

Salvation Army Courthouse Square

Bible School and sermon at Alexander Presbyterian Church

Bible School at the Alexander Presbyterian Church on the Athens Albany Road starts at 10 o clock. The Rev. Howard E. Warner will deliver the sermon titled How Important Is the Church The session board of trustees and the Cabinet of the Woman's Auxiliary will hold a special conference Sunday night at 7 30

Bible School Alexander Presbyterian Church Athens- Albany Howard E. Warner Woman's Auxiliary

Church Plans At Middleport

Middleport Meigs County plans outline a Sunday at First Baptist with 9 15 morning service led by Dr. Mc Naught of Columbus and 6 30 evening B Y P A sessions themed Running Away. Middleport Church of Christ features Loyalty to Christ at 9 15 and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 with a 7 30 sermon by Rev Edward Russell from Los Gatos Calif and Meigs County native returns home. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30.

Middleport First Baptist Church Dr. McNaught Columbus F. C. Kreager Middleport Church of Christ Fred I. Gardner Christ Christian Endeavor Edward Russell Los Gatos Calif Meigs County

Elders and Trustees Meet at Athens Presbyterian

Elders and trustees of the Athens Presbyterian Church will meet on Wednesday September 13 at 7 p m for a thorough fall and winter work review. The session follows Synod guidance from its June Oxford meeting requesting church conferences on September 13. Rev L W Clarke to conduct morning prayer and services at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Sunday.

Athens Presbyterian Church Oxford Churches of Synod L. W. Clarke Hervices Good Shepherd Episcopal Church

Installment Tax Payments Urged in Ohio by Officials

Rep E D Haefner and Hugh Jenkins urged legalizing installment tax payments before the Joint Legislative Taxation Committee. Mahoning County has collected taxes by installments since 1930, with higher delinquent payments and flexible amounts credited to bills. The bill would authorize any county treasurer to implement the system.

Columbus Joint Legislative Taxation Committee E. D. Haefner Youngstown Hugh Jenkins Mahoning County Haefner and Jenkins Haefner

Woman Dies In Birth Room At 109 In Kentucky

Mrs. Mary Helton aged 109 died near Barbourville Kentucky in the same room where she was born on Indian Creek. She had one serious illness and prior to death tended to household duties rejecting modern living despite comfortable circumstances. She lived her life within miles of her birthplace.

Barbourville Mary Helton Indian Creek Helton

Evangelist James T. Maffin Holds Tent Meeting Near Chesterhill

Evangelist James T. Maffin of Marion conducts daily services in a large tent two miles south of Chesterhill on the Joe Nagle farm. Services are at 8 PM daily and 10:30 AM 2 PM and 8 PM on Sundays.

Chesterhill James T. Maffin Marion Joe Nagle

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