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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1954

Page

8

Athens Area Church Services and Activities Summary

Church school for all ages led by Dr. John M Versterg with the theme Grace Enough For Me. Choir soloist Arminda Kimes and Mrs Carl Nessley director Prof Al Jen Kresge organist. IYF at 6 p.m. Senior Ki YF at 7 p.m. Official board retreat at 7 p.m. Wesleyan foundation retreat this weekend at Canters Grove. Girl Scouts Monday 3 45 p.m. Chillicothe district WSCS Wednesday registration 9 30 a.m. Sanctuary choir rehearsal Wednesday 3 45 p.m. Trinity class picnic Friday 6 p.m.

John M. Versterg Arminda Kimes Carl Nessley Aljen Kresge IYF Wesleyan Foundation Canters Grove Chillicothe WSCS Trinity

Organ Reverie and Weekly Church Schedule

Weekend and weekday church activities listed include organ reverie Saturday at 7 p.m. Bible school at 9:15 a.m. Worship at 10:15 a.m. with sermon titled To the Work by Joe B. Maffett. Choir directed by William Brophy and organist Mrs. William Ruston. YF Banquet at 5 p.m. Girl Scouts events, junior chorus Wednesday 6 p.m. Senior choir Wednesday 7 p.m. Deborah class meet at Mrs James Parich home Thursday 2:30 p.m. County men's meeting Chauncey Thursday 7:30 p.m.

Joe B. Maffett William Brophy William Ruston Deborah James ‘Arich Chauncey, Ursday

Church Schedule of Services and Activities

Holy Communion at 8 and 8 am. Church school grades 1–12 at 9 30 am. Nursery and kindergarten at 10 30 am. Service at 10 30 am. Canterbury supper at 5 pm. Girl Scouts on Monday at 4 pm. Boy Scout Troop 54 meets Monday at 7 pm. Executive committee Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Holy Communion and breakfast Thursday at 7 15 am. Choir rehearsal at 6 45 pm.

Curtis Brown Featured as Guest Vocalist and Evangelist

Sunday school at 9:04 am and worship at 10:30 am with Curtis Brown as guest vocalist and The Rev. Howard Sweeten as guest speaker for NYPS at 6:45 pm. Evangelistic service at 7:30 pm, prayer service Wednesday 7:30 pm, intercession hour Saturday 6:30 pm led by minister Drell H. Goff.

Curtis Brown Howard Sweeten NYPS Drell H. Goff

Church Services and Pastor Ira L. Shanafelt Schedule

Sunday school at 10 am worship at 11 am evangelistic service at 7 30 pm mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm The Rev Ira L Shanafelt is the pastor.

Ira L. Shanafelt

Appointment notice for Opal Keith as Administratrix

Opal Keith of Giouster Ohio is named administratrix of the estate of William R Keith Sr deceased of Giouster Athena County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated September 7 1054 Roger J Jones Srk 1030th Probate Judge of said County.

Opal Keith Giouster Ohio William R. Keith Athena County Roger J. Jones, Srk

Executrix Appointed in Ohio Estate Proceedings

Notice announces Juanita Bailes of Athens Ohio appointed Executrix of Thomas G Bailes deceased with venue Athens City Athens County Ohio dated August 21 1954 Probate Judge Roger J Jones Sr. Also notice for Clinton Poston of 115 Bethesda Street Barnes Fine appointed Act or with the Will annexed of Elmer L Posten deceased Athens County Ohio with four months to claim dated September 1954 Probate Judge of said County Obie claime

Juanita Bailes Athens Otto Thomas G. Bailes Athens County Ohio Roger J. Jones Said Clinton Poston Bethesda Street Barnes Fine Elmer L. Posten

Notice of Appointment of Administrator for Batchelder Estate

Paul E. Batchelder of 175 S Sandusky Tiffin Ohio has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of John Ephriam Batchelder deceased late of R D No 3 Albany Lee Township Athens County Ohio Dated September 8 1954 Roger J Jones Sr Probate Judge

Paul E. Batehelder Sandusky Tiffin Ile John Ephriam Batchelder Albany Ohio Lee Township Athens County Roger J. Jones, SR Said

Parole Hearing Notice for Floyd McWilliams Case 10741

Case in which Floyd McWilliams prisoner at Ohio Penitentiary Columbus, originally from Athens County, convicted January 1953 of conveying articles into jail to aid an escape. serving 2 to 4 years. Eligible for a hearing before the Pardon and Parole Commission on or after November 1, 1904. Parole and Record Clerk R. G. Fogle signs.

Floyd McWilliams Ohio Columbus Athens County Pardon and Parole Commission R. G. Fogle Parole and Record Clerk Lotw

Notice of Coal Bids by East ormy Local Board of Education

Notice is given that bids will be received by the East ormy Local Board of Education in Carbon Hill Ohio at noon October 4 1954 for furnishing lump coal for Marine schools Carbon Hill Murty Green Elementary Gore Ebb Summit Enterprise and Owl treated stoker coal for West Logo. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

East Ormy Board of Education Carbon Hill Ohio Murty Green Elementary Gore Ebb Summit Enterprise Owl West New of Education

Hem and Haw: A call to forward action against hesitation

In this essay by DON PD, the writer condemns habitual critics named Hem and Haw who delay progress in community, politics, religion, and war. He urges readers to quit their influence and pursue forward steps toward liberty, law, and righteousness.

Florida Smith and Jones Hem Haw Bliss Carmen Sin

Church Schedule With Sermon and Meetings

Church services and groups listed for Sunday and weeknights. Morning worship at 10 30 in the sanctuary followed by a sermon Is Religion Booming The MYF meets at 6 30 pm and Sunday evening fellowship at 7 30 pm. Weekly study of Revelation and Commission on Membership and Evangelism meet Monday at 7 30 pm. First Quarterly Conference Wednesday at 7 30 pm with Dr Carl Hickey presiding.

Commission On Carl Hickey

Sunday services and lesson theme at local church

The schedule lists Sunday school at 9 90 a.m. the morning service at 10 45 a.m. with Matter as the lesson topic and the Golden Text from Joshua 24 16. A Wednesday evening service is set for 7 30 p.m.

Sunday Church Services and Timetable

Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m missionary meeting Tuesday at 8 p m prayer for Thursday at 6 p m the Rev R E service Wednesday at 7 30 p m YF school 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m Kelchner pastor.

R. E Kelchner

Fvangelistic United Brethren Church Services

Preaching at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs R FE Life 6 N Shannon Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Elma Tucker White Hall led by Rev Paul Stackman pastor

Faithful Service Plans at Local Church

The church announces two services and a sermon titled The Faithfulness of God by Rev Roger M Rice Jr. Church school meets at 9 30 am with worship at 10 45 am. Teacher meetings are set for Wednesday and Thursday at 8 pm in the church office.

Roger M. Rice, Jr

Church Schedule Details for Sunday Services

Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m BTU at 7 p m evangelistic service at 8 p m mid week prayer on Wednesday at 7 30 p m choir rehearsal at 8 30 p m led by Reverend John I Snedden pastor.

John I. Snedden

Prayer meeting and service notice at local church

Service from 2 to 4 pm and a prayer meeting at 7 30 p m led by the Reverend Bertine Farley founder and pastor, inviting community participation.

Bertine Farley

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church Services Schedule

The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church lists a 10 30 a m evangelistic service and a 7 30 p m prayer meeting on Wednesdays. The Rev N L Russell is the pastor.

St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Mass Schedule

The church lists daily masses at 7 7:30 and 8:30 am and Sunday masses at 8 9 and 10 am. Confessions are offered 3 to 5 and 7 pm. Rev. Fr. Jan B. Kish serves as pastor.

ST. Paul’s Jan B. Kish

Sunday church services and prayer schedule

The notice lists a Sunday school at 9 30 a m devotional at 11 a m service with deacons in charge at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m.

Church Notices Schedule Bible Study and Worship

The notice lists Bible study at 9 45 a m worship at 10 30 a m and a sermon titled For Sale Cheap. Wednesday Bible study at 7 30 p m.

Church OF Christ

Evangelistic Service at Assembly of God October 3

The Assembly of God hosts evangelistic services at 7 30 p m daily except Saturday with Sunday school. The Rev Edward Richardson serves as pastor.

Assembly OF God Evangelistic Edward Richardson

Jehovah's Witnesses Bible Study and Meetings Schedule

Jehovahs Witnesses announce Bible study Sunday at 2 30 p m and Tuesday at 7 30 p m a service meeting and ministry school Friday at 7 30 p m

Jehovahts Witnesses

Church Event Schedule Summary

Worship Sunday service at 10 45 a m Sunday school at 9 45 a m YPM Friday at 7 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m Willing Workers Wednesday at 9 30 a m

South Canaan Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

Bible school begins at 9 45 am worship service at 11 am. Prayer and Bible study on Thursday at 8 pm led by The Rev. Roland P Globig pastor.

South Canaan Baptist Church Roland P. Globig

Bible School and Prayer Schedule at Local Church

Bible school at 9 30 am Gospel service at 8 pm Prayer and Bible study on Wednesday at 8 pm led by The Reverend Roland P Globig pastor at the church.

Roland P. Globig

Church Schedules and Meetings Across Several Towns

Albany Methodist Church lists services and church school at 9 30 am and 10 45 am with a picnic at Southeastern Experimental Farm in Carpenter and Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 pm WSCS at the church Thursday 0 pm Temple Church school 9 am worship 9 50 am prayer 7 0 pm Snowville church school 10 am worship 8 pm Reverend Franklin Norris speaker Pearl Chapel Church school 10 am Townhouse Church school 9 30 am with Pastor William H Covert.

Albany Southeastern Exrimental Farm Carpenter Temple Snowville Franklin Norris Pearl Chapel Town William H. Covert

Chesterhill Amesville Methodist Charge Weekly Services

The Rev. Kenneth D. Frazier leads the Chesterhill Amesville Methodist Charge with AMESVILLE worship at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school, plus mid week prayer meetings. SHARPSBURG holds worship at 8:45 a.m and Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. First Carterly conference set for Tuesday.

Chesterhill Amesville Carterly Conference Sharpsburg Kenneth D. Frazier

New Marshfield Church Schedule and Clergy Note

The New Marshfield church lists church school at 9 30 am worship at 10 30 am MYF sessions on Tuesday at 7 30 pm Union church school at 9 30 am worship 7 30 pm prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm Bates church school 9 30 am MYF Wednesday 7 30 pm Pleasanton church schedule notes Carroll Chesser is the pastor.

New Marshfield UNION BATES Pleasanton Carroll Chesser

Evangelistic Service and Prayer Meetings Led by Lena Brandenburg

A church notes schedule lists events including an evangelistic service at 7 p.m. and a 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting. Morning ship may suggest travel details. Wednesday evening cottage prayer meets. Saturday evening services led by Pastor Lena Brandenburg.

Shade Sunday Services and Worship Schedule

Shade church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Clarence Creamer and worship at 11 a.m. MYF meets after, with a prayer service at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Pos ton church lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. Philip James as superintendent and a prayer service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Evan Edwards is the pastor.

Shade Clarence Creamer Poston Philip James Evan Edwards

Sunday services schedule for three towns

Canaanville holds Sunday school at 9:30 and preaching at 10:30. Guysville offers Sunday school at 9:30 and preaching at 10:30. Stewart lists Sunday school at 9:30 and evening preaching at 7:30.

Canaanville Guysville Stewart

Guysville Community church events schedule

The Guysville Community announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 8 p.m. A prayer meeting and Bible study are held Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Edmond Life is the pastor.

Guysville Community Sunday School Edmond Life

Kilvert Church of God Sunday Schedule and Prayer Meetings

Kilvert Church of God announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a prayer meeting on Friday at 7 30 p m Mrs L M Kemmy serves as preacher at the YPM at 7 30 p m for youth programs.

Kilvert Church OF God L. M. Kemmy

Vanderhoof Baptist Church Weekly Services

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. and a meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday. The Rev. Clayton W. Green serves as pastor.

Vanderhoof Clayton W. Green

Alenander Presbyterian Choir and Service Schedule

Alenander Presbyterian announces Sunday Bible school at 9 30 am with no worship service. Adult choir meets Friday at 8 pm YF and junior choir rehearse at 7 30 pm ahead of weekend activities.

Alenander Presbyterian Bible School

Grahams Chapel Bible Christian Service Times

The Grahams Chapel Bible Christian lists Sunday schedule with a 10 30 a m preaching service and an evening worship at 7 30 p m.

Grahams Chapel Bible Christian

Airline Church of Christ Worship Times

The Airline Church of Christ schedules worship at 9 30 am and Sunday School at 10 30 am on Sunday.

Airline Church OF Christ

Mrs Irene Jackson Travels and Injury Report

Mrs Irene Jackson of Cincinnati traveled to Canada this week with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ray North. The son of Mr and Mrs Bud Welch broke his shoulder in a bicycle fall last week. Mrs Irene Jackson attended a convention in Columbus on Friday and Saturday of last week.

Irene Jackson Ray North Cincinnati Canada Bud Welch Columbus D. FE. Wood Homer Sowers Metta Thorn W. A. Bridges Washington Clara White Owen Carmichael Athens Bridges White WY. Scott London Oscar Gunder Paul Mecklem Pauline Rochester Roy Gordon Gordon Hinziman Cox’s Mill W. Va Meriam Bibbee

Social Notes From Coolville Gatherings and Visits

Coolville community notes record Youth Fellowship meeting at Rev and Mrs. Herman Clarke home with devotions and games and refreshments for multiple young attendees. WSCS September gathering hosted by Mrs Alfred Russell with many members present. Metta Thorn to host October. Local ministers and other residents are noted visiting relatives and hosting guests across Coolville and nearby towns.

Coolnville Herman Clarke Ann Bailey Phyllis Rheta Cody Terry Root Sheila Clark Ann Day Kenny Wines Coolville WSCS Alfred Russell Mre . H. Chapman

Michigan Leads in White Sodium Chloride Production

Michigan tops states in salt production with white sodium chloride output. Lower Peninsula layers show extensive sooty deposits across regions.

Michigan Lower Peninsula

Apple Grove Notes Busy Social Roundup and Local Movements

Apple Grove reports a holiday gathering for Miss Louise Parr. Miss Mariene Clark starts work in Columbus at Dollar Federal Savings and Loan. Neighborhood updates include visits by the Haymans and Shields, Parkersburg shopping trips, and relatives visiting from Gallipolis and Strasburg. A note recalls the 1543 Japanese contact by white Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Webster and other family news from Terre Haute and Washington camps.

Cleveland Mrs. Webster George Donahue Mr. Webster Mt. Alto W. Va Mariene Clark Columbus Dollar Federal Savings and Loan Association Apple Grove Louise Parr Florence Hill Fanny Varian Erma Hill Velma Quillen Lina Hayden Verrice McClintock Etta Shields Lilla Stover Freda Evans Inez Jill Ora Hill Opal Zerkie Doris Hensler Marie Norris Donna Hayman Edna Baker Eloise Baker Jane Hill Donna Hill Betty Carpenter Roberta M Thaxton Naomi Stobart Beverly Joe Stobart Jessie Neighior Mabel Roush Bertha Robinson Ellen Sayre Wade Hayman Gallipolis Thursy H. E. Shields Marlene Roy Buck Sue Ann Parkersburg Eugene Webster Japan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Area Church Services First Methodist Geople Shepherd Church OF the Nazarene Said County Helen Hawk East Hocking D. Carbon Hill Public Utilities Commission OF Ohio New York Central Railroad Company Hebardville Aing Eeerd E.S.T South Front Street R. H. McGraw Blanche Henry Fred Dean Nida Don PD Tullis Central Ave. Methodist Christian Science United Brethren First Presbyterian First Baptist Pilgrim Holiness N. L. Russell MT. Zion Albany Baptist Albany Methodist Charge Methodist Charge NEW Marshield the Plains Church OF the Nazarene Cottage Lena Brandenburg Shade- Poston Guysville Methodist Charge Albany Methodist Church Wm. H. Covert Coolville Social Notes Mrs. Chapman Ethel Kincade Louella Smith Julia Deeter Mabel Kincade Larmina Burdette Bess Taylor Leona Chapman Ellen Friend Hauzel Parrish Fluella Norman Ella Tilton Mary Belle Cody Mary Bentz Hattie Alden Henderson McDevitt Marie Poot Mire Lewin Counts Congregational Church Counts Congregational Christianal Churches McWhorter, W. A Apple Grove News C. H. Blaine Strasburg, Va William Sharpnack Elwood Backus Terre Haute Fred Backus C. S Sayre Athens Appliance & Television Co Sylvania Television Washington St Beasley-Mathews, Inc The Athens Machine Co Bank of Athens National Banking Association Athens, Ohio Beckley Butler Brothers Dept N. Court St Buck Auto Supply van Dyke Buckeye Cafeteria Court St Charm House Helen Andrews Ss. N Chapman Cline Pharmacy Obie Commonwealth Telephone Co Able Color Service Company Cor Rad Bakery Farley W. Unter St the First National Bank Nelsonville, Ohio F. Dr Katherine Figg Shop Gandee Music House of Henry & Son Gene Chauncey, Utie Teday Sturdey Houck & van Dyke, Inc. Insurance Huffman Transportation Service Lees Long Jeffrey Chnson Funeral Home Run Nelsonville Katie Chaencey Kyle G. H. Martin & Son Richland Ave the McBee Company Millbeck's Bardin Bros. Company Stanley's Shoe Store Steppe's Beauticians, Inc Stout Farm Supply Sunnybank Greenhouse Monts Davis Tippett's C. F. Wallace Funeral Home Young's Refrigeration Keith Zimmerman
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