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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1931

Page

10

Presbyterians Plan Services In City Sunday

City churches resume worship on Sunday with multiple congregations from Athens Presbyterian to Pilgrim Holiness and Church of Christ. Main services include morning worship at 10:30 with sermons by Rev. Wilcox and Rev. McNall, Bible School at 9:15, Young People meetings, and midweek services.

Athens Presbyterian Church A. Y. Wilcox Bible School Athens Methodist Episcopal Church C. M. Coulter Columbus North Broadway M. E Capital City Epworth League Athens Christian Church Pilgrim Holiness Church West Washington Congress Streets Ralph D. McNall Young People’s Society Herald Cornell Hooper Street Church of Christ Stimson Avenue

Mrs. Earl F. McCune to Sing at Nelsonville Service

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church in Neilsonville will hold a single morning service on September 18 with visiting soloist Mrs. Earl F. McCune of Cleveland. She is the daughter of local residents Charles and Pensyl and longtime choir member. Rev. Lloyd Evans will preach on Mind and Matter from Things seen are temporal, things unseen are eternal, aimed at youths entering school.

Neilsonville Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Earl F. McCune Cleveland McCune Charles Pensyl Lloyd Evans Jane Argore Rice Earl McCune

Substance As Topic In Church Lesson For Sept 13

The lesson sermon in Churches of Christ, Scientist centers on substance and wisdom. Bible verses from Proverbs extol instruction over silver and gold, while Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health states all substance and intelligence belong to God as eternal manifestations of divine Principle.

Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Bethany Church Drops Night Services This Week

In Pomeroy on September 11, Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church will not hold night services this Sunday. Sunday School starts at 9:15 a.m. and the morning service at 10:15 a.m., with Forest Run M. E. Church following at 1 p.m. and worship at 2 p.m. The Rev. Alonzo R. Stark will deliver the sermon at 10:20 a.m. from First Baptist Church Pom eroy. Bible School runs 9:30 a.m. with Aten Shain as superintendent. night service at 7:30 p.m.

Pomeroy Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church Forest Run M. E Alonzo R. Stark First Baptist Church Aten Shain

Bennington Returns to Broadwell Circuit for Second Year

The Rev. C. H. Bennington is reassigned to the Broadwell Circuit for a second year, serving five churches Broadwell Mt Liberty Mt Hermon Oak Hill and Dale. He conducts alternating Sunday services and will preach at Mt Liberty 11 a m and Broadwell 8 p m next Sunday. He will also preach at Mt Hermon Dale and Oak Hill on Sunday September 20.

C. H. Bennington Broadwell Mt. Liberty Mt. Hermon Oak Hill Dale Benmington

Services at Pratt Street Wesleyan Mission

Sunday services announced for the Pratt Street Wesleyan Mission in Athens with Sunday School at 2 p m, praise service at 3 p m, and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. Mrs Neve Cross leads a class and Rev BE Kenney is pastor. Prayer meetings set for Tuesday and Friday at 1 30 o'clock.

Pratt Street Athens Neve Cross BE. C. Kenney

Union Service to be Held at Nelsonville Church

A monthly Union Service for Athens County Christians will be held Sunday September 13 at 2 PM in the Pilgrim Holiness Church on Chestnut Street Nelsonville. Visitors from surrounding areas are expected and the public is invited.

Nelsonville Athens County Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street

Rev Mehl To Have Special Sermon Topic

POMEROY Ohio September 11 a service arranged for women will be held Sunday at 10 30 am at First Presbyterian and Peace Evangelical Church Theophil Mehl pastor will preach The Challenge of the Church of Christ to Womanhood Evening service topic Putting Away Childish Things The Middleport churches schedule features Rev Dr I Boyd Gay and Dr C H Stull with sermons prayers and Sunday School sessions continues through midweek events and a Young People's Rally Day planned for September 20

Tower Room Middleport Presbyterian Church I. Boyd Gay William Grate C. H. Stull Evangelism First Baptist Church Middleport F. C. Kreager H. M. Cross

Salvation Army Schedules Fourteen Meetings in Athens

The Salvation Army lists fourteen events for the coming week in Athens. Activities include street meetings at 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, a praise service at 8 p.m. Sunday, holiness services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday and 1:30 p.m. at Athens State Hospital, Rally Day at 2:30 p.m., and the Young People's Legion at 6 p.m. Mrs. Stone speaks at 7:45 p.m. Sunday. Weekday programs cover Sunbeams and Girl Guards, Plains meeting, Young People's Meeting, Corps Cadets, and a Friday holiness session.

Salvation Army Athens Athens State Hospital Young People's Legion

Church Plans For Reunion Day At Hooper Ridge

Home-Coming Day will be observed Sunday September 20 at the Hooper Ridge Church of Christ in Chauncey. Bible School opens at 9 30 a m led by Mrs Gertrude Keefer. Rev M E Hoon will deliver the 10 30 am sermon. A basket dinner follows at noon. Afternoon program resumes at 1 30 with Rev G B Courtney speaking and other talks and music. Former members and all in the community are invited.

Chauncey Hooper Ridge Church of Christ Gertrude Keefer M. E. Hoon G. B. Courtney Church of Latter Day Saints Wales Mills L. D Creola A. B. Kirkendall Vinton County New Plymouth Mt. Pleasant Starr Locust Grove Asbury Center Chapel Ebeneer P. A. Harlan J. J. Hynes St. Sylvester’s Catholic Church Zaleski

Time Is Changed for New England Service

Night services at the New England Presbyterian Church move to 7 30 PM this week and Sunday School meets at 9 30 AM. Reverend Taylor preaches at Amesville 10 30 AM with Sunday School at 9 30 AM. No night service at Amesville. Church of God in Hocking Street holds 10 30 AM service with 9 15 AM Sunday School and 1 PM jail service. Young People's meeting at 6 30 PM followed by 7 30 PM night service. prayer meeting Wednesday night.

Amesville New England Presbyterian Church A. M. Taylor Amesville Presbyterian Church Taylor Church OF God Hocking Street Athens County Frederick Brown Sant Arnett Church of Christ

Methods for charting 1932 total solar eclipse

Dr. Frederick Slocum of Wesleyan University outlined eclipse charting methods to American Astronomical Society members. The total solar eclipse is scheduled for August 31, 1932, across New England.

Delaware U.R New England American Astronomical Society Frederick Slocum Wesleyan University

African film To Be Shown Sunday Night

The Rev Paul BE Kemper attends the Columbia conference with no Sunday services planned. Sunday School and Epworth League meet as usual. Church of Christ hosts Get Acquainted Day at 9 am with a Lord's Supper and sermon on education. Night program features South Africa wildlife films by C H Richards at 7 30. Public invited.

South Africa C. H. Richards

Geddes Sermon Series Continues at First Presbyterian

Logan Sept 11 The Rev H L Geddes continues a fall winter sermon series at First Presbyterian Church with Sunday morning topic Gods Command to Joshua. Evening service will cover The Value of Human Personality. Several clergy attend annual conferences.

Amos L. Heyde St. John’s Church Enterprise

Famous Speakers Will Address Teachers Here

Noted speakers from New York and Chicago will address the Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association convention in Athens on October 29 and 30. Sept. W. G. Searberry, secretary of the association, met with Athens schools superintendent W. W. Ankenbrand. A dinner meeting for school people of Southeastern Ohio will follow September 25 at Rogan's Hotel in Wellston at 6 30 p m.

New York Chicago United States Athens Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association W. G. Searberry Wellston Schools W. W. Ankenbrand Southeastern Ohio Wellston Rogan’s

Legion Day Celebrations At Western and Southern Offices

September 12 designated Legion Day at local Western and Southern Life Insurance branch offices. Company veterans who recently qualified will be decorated and welcomed into the Veterans Legion.

Western and Southern Life Insurance Company Veterans’ Legion

Miracles and Missionary Experiences in Acts 14

The lesson notes that missionary work often accompanies remarkable healings and wonders, yet the record emphasizes the power of God behind miracles. It recalls pagan reactions to displays believed to be divine, such as offerings to Jupiter, while Paul and Barnabas redirect attention to the true message and healing through Christian faith.

Barnabas Jupiter Paul Mercury

Marcus J. Newell Dies At Marietta Wednesday

Marcus J. Newell aged 45 a World War veteran died at home of his sister Mrs Henry Welch at Mt Liberty near Cutler on Wednesday at 830 pm He was born in Little Hocking son of Thomas Newell and the late Mrs Newell Surviving are his father a brother and five sisters Funeral services were held at Mt Liberty U B Church at 2 pm Wednesday with burial in the church cemetery

Charles Newell Dunham Township Linnie Weaver Ella Welch Anna Welch Effie Secoy Cutler Edith Meeks Stewart

Ervin Sisters Teach in Defiance and Cleveland Schools

Miss Elaine Ervin daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Ervin address 95 Fourteenth Avenue teaches European history and French at Defiance High School. Miss Sara Louise Ervin of the same address directs physical education at Thomas Jefferson High School in Cleveland.

Columbus Elaine Ervin Edgar Ervin Fourteenth Avenue Meigs County Defiance Defiance High School Sara Louise Ervin Cleveland Thomas Jefferson High School

Akron council to reject gas franchise over 18 cent supply

Akron councilmen indicated they will not agree to any new franchise offer by East Ohio Gas Company unless it recognizes the 18 cent gas supply at the city's doorstep. The stance signals potential negotiations or stalemate as terms are debated.

Akron U.R East Ohio Gas Company

McArthur ministers attend M E conference and church notices

McArthur M E Church cancels sermon as Rev W W Weiser attends conference. Local churches outline Sunday School times and services across McArthur worship centers including McArthur Presbyterian New Plymouth Wales Mills and St Sylvester's Catholic with schedule details and upcoming events for September.

Persevering Paul Returns to Lystra After Mob Attack

The narrative describes Paul and Barnabas facing derision and attempted slaughter as crowds reject their message. Despite threats, Paul recovers from being stoned and continues preaching in Derbe, then revisits Lystra Iconium and Antioch, demonstrating unwavering resolve amid opposition.

Paul Barnabas Antioch Iconium Lystra Derbe

Bids Sought for Limestone and Gravel Road Work

Rome Township seeks bids for crushed limestone and gravels to be laid on the bypass road to the Canton Township line near Harry Kodehaver residence. Bids due Sept 5 noon. trustees approval required and the board may reject all bids. W B Spear Clerk. 8-28-31.

Harry Kodehaver Canan Township Trustees of Rome Township W. B. Spear

Faith and Tribulation Teachings for the Disciples

The return aimed to confirm the disciples' faith and bolster them in their new experience. It also taught that entering the Kingdom of God requires enduring tribulations.

Auction of Athens real estate by Probate Court in 1931

Pursuant to an Athens County Probate Court order, on October 3, 1931 at 1:30 PM a public sale will occur at the Athens Court House door. The property at 254 East Bgate Street, known as two tracts in Lease Lot No. 46, Hudson's Addition, is appraised at 4500 dollars with cash in hand required. Guardian F. A. Lavelle represents Kate Griffin.

Athens County Ohio Athens East State Street Hudson’s Said Street H. M. Roach J. L. Duncan Pnr First Tract Bgate Street Aeman

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Presbyterians Wilcox Ing; Coulter Columbus Church Mrs. McCune Cleveland Singer Christian Scientist Church Bethany Church Bennington Mission Mehl Glouster Geddes Logan First Presbyterian Church Service WM. E. Gilroy D. D The Congregationalist Marcus J. Newell Marietta Mt. Liberty U. B Ervin Girls Gifford Pinchot Milford Charlie Pennsylvania Pinchot Edward Kottwitz Ortonville Minn Kottwitz South Dakota Councilman Firm Southeast Ohio Sunda McArthur M. E Capital Methodist Church Chas, C. Millikan Optometrist Millikan’s Jewelry Store Masonic Building Athens, O First Methodist Lenora Saylor Wesley Foundation F. A. Lavelle Guardian Kate Griffin First Presbyterian, Church Christian Science Congress Street First Christian Church Rev. Reed J. Downs Voos Southern Ohio Electric Co Bank OF Athens C. V. Strawn Supplice and Service N. Court St Safe Investments Wheaton Hardware Co the Security Savings Bank
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