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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1941

Page

3

New Moose Home for Glouster Lodge Dedicated Sunday

Glouster Lodge No. 1197 Loyal Order of Moose will dedicate its remodeled home this weekend. Public room openings start today from 10 am to 4 pm, with a Sunday banquet at 8 pm and a dance for members guests and visiting members. The celebration committee includes H L Kittrell O L Bailey John Shumway Carl M Pico L R Faires W O Bailey David Powers Richard Guinther and Homer Strohmeyer.

H. L. Kittrell O. L. Bailey John Shumway Carl M. Pico L. R. Faires W. O. Bailey David Powers Richard Guinther Homer Strohmeyer

Home-Coming Day Planned by Glouster Church

Glouster Methodist Church announces an elaborate home-coming starting Friday with a 6 p.m banquet at the high school gym. Rev. D L Browning of Columbus and Rev. J L Landsitle of Zanesville will speak at events. tickets are on sale. The Church of Christ outlines morning and evening sermons and youth meetings with midweek Bible study at 7:30.

Glouster J. A. Thomp

Band Boosters Sponsor Barr Brothers Circus Show

Glouster High School Band Boosters Club sponsors the Barr Brothers Circus and Wild West Show on Saturday evening on South High Street near the Dutch Zimmer Service Station. The event is a community fundraiser featuring a family friendly vaudeville style circus with acts and demonstrations.

Glouster Glouster High School South High St

Idle Way Fire Suppressed by Sulphur Candle Smoke

Local firemen were alerted at 11 30 Thursday night to Idle Way near the High Street Bridge after boys at the B M Bowling Alley reported smoke from Burns property. Firefighters forced entry and found the smoke produced by sulphur candles Burns had lit before leaving.

Glouster Idle Way John Burns High St. Bridge Burns

Special Services Begin at Trimble Church of Christ

Evangelist C. W. Rock of St. Clairsville will start meetings at the Trimble Church of Christ on West Side next Sunday. Bible study at 9:15 a.m., preaching at 10:15, and Lord's Supper at 11:15, with evening services at 7:30 throughout the week. Rock's first Trimble meeting features talks on God’s Building and Christ’s Mission in the World. Additional topics include Why Am I a Member of the Church of Christ and What the Bible Reveals.

Glouster C. W. Rock St. Clairsville Trimble Church of Christ West Side Evangelist Rock Trimble Church Christ Church of Christ

Haydenville Charge Program Is Announced For Week

The Haydenville Charge Churches led by Rev. William E. Bancroft announce services for the week beginning Sunday September 14. Haydenville holds 9:30 a.m. worship followed by Sunday School and a 7:30 p.m. praise service. Thursday 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting. Murray City schedules 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. class meeting and 7:30 p.m. worship with Thursday 7:30 p.m. prayer. Buchtel lists 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. worship and 7:30 p.m. praise with Tuesday 7:30 p.m. prayer and a 9:30 a.m. service. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. worship and Friday 7:30 p.m. praise.

Haydenville William E. Bancroft Murray City Buchtel Aioe Ree

Union Class To Meet At Asbury Methodist

Services at Asbury M. E. Church near Guysville begin with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m led by Rev M E Mitchell. The Athens County Union Class meets at Graham Chapel at 2 p m with other services including 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 class meeting and 7 45 p m worship conducted by the same pastor.

Asbury M. E Guysville M. E. Mitchell Athens County Graham Mitchell

Buchtel Methodist Church Hosts Homecoming Program

The Women’s Society for Christian Service of Buchtel Methodist Church sponsored the home-coming. Mrs. Lewis Unkel led the group behind the success. Special song by Mrs. Connie Barnhill of Murray City and singing by Howard Farmer of Murray City. New choir includes Mr. Crate Morrison and Mrs. Georgia Tippie of Chauncey.

Buchtel

Seattle Population Growth 1930 to 1940

Seattle, Washington, the 22nd largest city in the United States, shows a population increase from 365,583 in 1930 to 366,847 in 1940 reflecting modest growth during the decade.

Seattle Wash United States

Glouster Contract Club Hosts Tuesday Session

Mrs. Fred Bur diss was hostess to her Tuesday Contract Club in Jacksonville this week. Miss Mary Chute, Miss Faye Lantz and Mrs. Ray Leake were guests with Miss Lantz receiving guest prize. Mrs. Harold Cornwell won high score and Mrs. L. R. Faires second. Other members playing included Mrs. Shumway, Bailey, Andrews, Williams, McAllister, Williams and Allen. A refreshment was served at intermission.

Francis McAllister Les_ Williams Andrew Alen

Past Matrons Meet This Evening at Masonic Hall

A business meeting of the Past Matrons Association is called for this evening at 7 30 in the Masonic Hall. Mr and Mrs Edward Bell announce the birth of daughter Margaret Ann at home on Wednesday Sept 10 maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fred Brown local.

Masonic Hall Edward Jack) Bell Margaret Ann Fred Brown

Mothers Club of Jacksonville Meeting Honors Guests

The Mothers Club of Jacksonville met at Martha Kloh’s Trimble home on Wednesday evening. Enid Cox led a program on Hours Adolescents Keeps with a Margaret Park paper on When Teen and Middle Age Meets. Lena Burdiss read a poem. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Barrett and Hilma Chalfant, married Aug. 24 at Canal Winchester, plus many local residents and relatives.

Mothers Club of Jacksonville Martha Kloh Trimble Enid Cox Margaret Park Lena Burdiss Alpha Morrisson Paul Barrett Hilma Chalfant Canal Winchester Church of Christ Margaret Brunton Fern John Helen Fierbaugh G. B. Courtney Isabel Courtney Chauncey Lena Leake Doris Cordray Greens Run Eva Gooding Joanne Planche Antle Dorothy Lee Ocie Sharp Yvonne Nira Bailey Niel Shirley Lewis Clark Lewis Kasler Lucy Harvey Terry Gertrude Rainey Jessie Chalfant Florence McCune Laura Addington Pearl Christman Fern Johnson Margaret Mates Alice Forgoress

New Pastor To Serve Broadwell Charge

Reverend E. R. Robinette is the new pastor for the Broadwell LL. B. Charge moving to the parsonage at Mt Hermon with wife and daughter Norma. He comes from the Blanchester Charge on the Hillsboro district after a four year tenure and previously served there. He will serve Mt Hermon Broadwell Fairview Oak Hill and Mt Liberty with services announced for Sept 14 and Sept 21.

E. R. Robinette Broadwell LL. B Norma Mt. Hermon Robinette Blanchester Hillsboro Fairview Oak Hill Mt. Liberty

Bowling Set to Open Season with Women’s League

Women will bowl the first league game of the season this evening at the B and M Bowling Alleys. Men's League action starts next week, followed by the Mixed League.

Glouster

Rally Day and Promotion Observed at First Methodist

In Athens area First Methodist plans Rally Day at 9 30 a m with certificates for punctuality and promotions. Rev John W Danford will preach at 10 30 a m on Our Perspective in this World. Choir led by J E Thackery, solo by Joan Woolley, piano by A R Kresge. Midweek service Wednesday 7 30 p m. Woman's Society of Christian Service meets Friday 1 and 2 with topics on The Power of Woman in the Local Church. District meeting Thursday at Lancaster features Glora Wysner and Prof Howard Hamlin. University Wesley Foundation events Sunday 9 30 class and 7 30 open house. Student Council at 9 p m. Open houses and hikes planned for Methodist students next week.

Methodist John W. Danford J. E. Thackery Calcott Joan Woolley A. R. Kresge Beethoven Schubert Schreiner Dr. Danford Woman’s Society of Christian Service John Dowler A. A. Nellis Michael Kreider L. C. Staats Woman's Society of Christian Service Chillicothe District First Methodist Church Lancaster Howard Hamlin Glora Wysner Africa Theodore W. Shoemaker Wesley Foundation

Dr Stephen Nenoff to Speak at Albany Baptist Church

Dr Stephen Nenoff of Philadelphia will deliver two sermons at Albany Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening. He is a writer editor world traveler and lecturer known for peace work. The talks include How God Saved Me from Death as a Spy and Does the Bible Reveal What’s Ahead for the World. A forum will follow each service led by Rev Thomas H Hubbard.

Stephen Nenoff Philadelphia Albany Baptist Church Nenoff Thomas H. Hubbard

Victory Day Program at First Christian Church

The First Christian Church announces Victory Day on Sunday September 28 to celebrate redecorating and the start of the year’s work. Activities include a morning sermon by Gaines M Cook, an afternoon open house, a devotional vesper, and an evening music program led by Mrs Thelma Robinson. A Workers Conference is set for Wednesday at 7 30, and a student reception planned for Friday September 19. The Rev Frank Donaldson is pastor.

First Christian Church Gaines M. Cook Ohio Christian Missionary Society Thelma Robinson Frank Donaldson

Everson to Speak on The Ark of Safety at Town House

Sunday School opens at 9 30 a m with The Ark of Safety sermon to follow at 10 15 by Rev Sydney C G Everson. Temple and Albany Methodist services also listed with morning classes and evening messages.

Everson Town House Sydney C. G. Everson Temple Kingdom Albany Methodist

Kenney to Preach at Wesleyan Methodist Church

The Rev. E. C. Kenney will speak Sunday morning at Wesleyan Methodist Church following Sunday School. The choir meets for rehearsal Sunday at 6 p.m. and will sing at the evening service. A Wednesday prayer meeting leads to the monthly business meeting. The Prayer Band meets Friday afternoon with WYPS and the Bible Study Class gathers in the evening.

E. C. Kenney Wesleyan Methodist Church

Clouston to Speak at Church of Christ

C M Clouston will present the sermon Condemnation and the Way of Escape at the Church of Christ on Stimson Avenue. Bible study Sunday morning precedes services at 10 15. Evening services follow at 7 30 with Thursday Bible study and song drill at 7 30.

C. M. Clouston Church of Christ Stimson Ave

Christian Science Lesson Subject Announced in Athens

The Sunday Christian Science Church in Athens will read a lesson titled Substance. The golden text proclaims that visible things are temporal while unseen things are eternal. Biblical citations include Ecclesiastes on wealth vanity and the Bible note of vanishing riches. The Science and Health excerpt urges humility over wealth and cliques, valuing wisdom.

Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy

Richland Church Programs Set Week Schedule

Richland Ave Methodist Church will preach Knowledge Born of Experience at 7 30 p m Sunday. Church School starts 9 30 a m. Mid week prayer service is Wednesday 7 30 p m. Union Methodist Church holds 9 30 a m worship and 10 15 a m Church School. Clark's Chapel offers 10 15 a m Church School and 11 15 a m worship. New Marsh Field Methodist Church begins Church School 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m.

Richland Ave Union Methodist Church Clark New Marshfield Methodist Church

Sexton New Pastor Of Church of God

The Rev. Thomas E. Sexton becomes the new minister of the First Church of God at 21 Hocking St Athens. A native of Ashland Kentucky and former pastor in St Albans Welch Princeton and Atkins with 17 years in ministry he has held major roles in the Church of God including president of the West Virginia Assembly and chair of the Virginia Assembly Program Committee. Services Sunday include Church School 930 a m devotion 1030 a m subject The Greatest Thing in the World evangelistic service 730 p m subject Sirs We Would See Jesus.

Thomas E. Sexton Ashland St. Albans Welch Princeton W. Va Atkins First Church of God Hocking St Athens Church of God West Virginia Assembly The Virginia Assembly Christian Crusaders of Virginia Sexton Anderson College of Anderson Ind Jesus

Hoon To Preach at Two Churches Sunday

The Rev. Miles E. Hoon will preach at two churches on Sunday. At Tuppers Plains Church of Christ Bible School starts 9:30 a.m. with a 10:30 a.m. sermon on Stand by Christian Liberty. At Orange Church of Christ Bible School is 10 a.m. and preaching at 7:45 p.m. on One Who Was Not Ashamed.

Tuppers Plains

Sunday School Delay at Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian Church announces no Sunday School this Sunday due to renovation and redecorating. First service after renovations will be held Sunday September 14 with Rev. Fred Luchs speaking on What About Freedom of Worship. Sunday School resumes Sunday September 21 per Superintendent Shoemaker.

Presbyterian Church Fred EF. Luchs Shoemaker

Gale to Preach at Nazarene Services

The Church of the Nazarene offers Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Floyd Gale to preach at 10:30 a.m. and deliver an evangelistic message at 7:30 p.m. NYPS meets at 6:30 p.m. and a Wednesday prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.

Church of the Nazarene Floyd Gale NYPS

Sermons Scheduled at Central Methodist Church

The morning message Sunday at 9 15 is Making the Best of the Worst at Central Methodist Church. Evening service at 7 30 features What Next.

Central Methodist Church

J. T. Crable Preaches on A Timeless God at Mt Zion

Mt Zion Baptist Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m with worship at 10 45 a m The Rev J T Crable pastor will preach on A Timeless God Miss Jane Reynolds BYPU president will lead at 6 30 p m Evening service at 7 30 features Patient in Tribulation Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m

Mt. Zion Baptist Church J. T. Crable Jane Reynolds BYPU

Plans for Bible School at Pomroy Church of Christ

POMEROY Bible School to be held at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 30 a m at Pom eroy Church of Christ The sermon theme is A New Day in Christian Education.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Church of Christ

Miller Announces Reedsville Schedule

The Rev. E. L. Miller, pastor of the Reedsville Methodist Circuit, lists church services for Reedsville and Long Bottom. Sunday School at Reedsville 10 am and preaching at 11. Long Bottom Sunday School 9 am and preaching 7:30 pm. Bible Class at Reedsville and Joppa Thursday at 7:30.

E. L. Miller Reedsville Long Bottom Joppa

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