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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1941

Page

3

State Orders Change Made in District GLOUSTER

Attorney General office letters confirm the transfer of pupils in the northern section of Trimble Township from Hollister Schools to Glouster Schools takes effect immediately rather than after 30 days. The county board acted on a petition with 109 signatures out of 130 affected, and residents cannot protest post transfer.

Glouster Rimble Township Hollister Athens County Board of Education Board of Education

Children To Give Music For Church Service

Special services at the Methodist Church will feature music by Worthington Children's Home youths. Rev J L Morrell will speak for the home at 10 30. Morning worship at 10.30 Bible School 9. Morning sermon topics include Dead to the World and Home Sweet Home by C B Tigner. Evangelist A P Ferrell from New Albany will start meetings at Oakdale A C Church Sunday 7 30 using illustrated charts.

A. P. Ferrell Oakdale A. C New Albany

Loyal Girls Meet for Saturday Church Event

The Loyal Girls Class of the Church of Christ will meet Saturday at 2 o clock. Cynthia Lou Vernon will entertain at the home of her grandmother Mrs Kate Vaughn on Front Street.

Glouster Church of Christ Cynthia Lou Vernon Kate Vaughn Front St

Special Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Meeting

A special meeting of the Marcellite Rebekah Lodge is set for Saturday evening from 7 30 to 8 30 at the LO OF hall. All members are urged to attend.

Glouster Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Lo.o.f All

Missionary Society Meets at First Baptist Church

The GLOUSTER Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church met Thursday with Mrs. Gladys Viney presiding. Scripture was read by Mrs. Myrtle Warren and a prayer given by Mrs. Rosa Williams. Mrs. B. Morris chaired the program “Our Gifts” by Mrs. Anna Mayle. A solo by Mrs. Ora Viney and a prayer benediction followed. Next meeting is October 9 at the church.

Glouster — Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Gladys Viney Myrtle Warren Rosa Williams B. Morris Anna Mayle Ora Viney Williams

Vaughan Home Hosts Weekend Guests in Trimble

Glouster society notes report Sunday supper guests at the Isaac Vaughan home in Trimble. Attendees from Columbus included Ralph Antle, Howard Antle and three children Gene Jack Gloria Harry Donna and Glenford Antle. Harry Donna and Glenford Antle also visited over the weekend. Mrs. George Thomas of Columbus visited Sunday night and Monday at the Vaughan and Antle homes.

Vaughan Isaac Vaughan Trimble Ralph Antle Howard Antle Gene Jack Gloria Harry Vaughan Donna Vaughan Glenford Antle Columbus Harry George Thomas G. L. Antle

Local Notes Highlight Community Movements and Visits

Ernest Williams returns from Cleveland after a coal scale committee meeting with operators and UMWA officials. Feathers visits from San Bernardino to attend Bishopville Church Home-Coming. Various residents travel, study, or visit relatives including the Beshara, Danford, Weaver, Roberts and Taylor families with activities in Cleveland, Oxford, Richmond and Columbus.

Ernest Williams Hunterdon Cleveland George Bernarda Danford C. F. Danford Trimble Western College, Oxford Western Glee Club Frank Weaver Warren Edward Ray William Herb Ivan Pedicord Athens County Athens

Cemetery Work in Glouster Prompts Community Cleanup

Residents and owners gather at Glouster cemetery to revive the site. Volunteers bring mattocks and shovels to uncover tomb stones and clear debris, with plans for restoration and maintenance by local groups.

Joel Latur

Meigs County Inter Church Conference Planned at Pomeroy

Plans are under way for the Meigs County Inter Church Conference at the Federated Church in Pomeroy on Thursday Oct 30. Five counties Hardin Madison Muskingum Perry and Meigs sponsor a week of one day conferences to explore leadership education and church programs led by the Ohio Council of Churches. Dr Arthur E Cowley of Walnut Hills Baptist Church Cincinnati will speak on The Church in the World Today with leaders to discuss weekday religious instruction youth work women's and men's work and adult education. The program begins 1 30 p m with an 8 p m closing address by Dr Cowley and separate group dinners at 6 p m. The Meigs County Ministerial Association organized the committee with Mrs Charles G Baird Mrs Ralph Kuether Mrs C E W Downie Rev W Luther Tracy Rev i e C Zundel and Rev Nobel M Rompel.

Pomeroy Meigs County Federated Church Hardin Madison Muskingum Perry Meigs Ohio Council of Churches and Religious Education Arthur E. Cowley Walnut Hills Baptist Church Cincinnati Inter-Church Meigs County Ministerial Association W. H. Thompson Charles G. Baird Ralph Kuether C. E. W. Downie W. Luther Tracy Ie C. Zundel Nobel M. Rompel

Nida Held After Grand Jury Indictment

Ralph Nida age 36 is held to await grand jury on three counts breaking and entering destruction of property and menacing. He is ordered to stay out of town abstain from liquor and pay damages. Nida damaged homes of his former in laws while under liquor and was bound over to court on a 1500 bond.

Nida Harry Vaughn Ernest Vernon

Pythian Sisters Sponsor Sept Party in K of P Hall

Will give party to benefit on Saturday September 27 at the K P Hall. Pythian Sisters invite the public to attend.

Glouster Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Glouster Board Meeting Rescheduled to Monday

The Glouster Board of Public Affairs moves its monthly meeting to Monday September 29 from the originally set Saturday September 27.

Glouster Glouster Board of Public Affairs

Pilgrim Church Announces Weekly Schedule

The Pilgrim Holiness Church on Congress and Washington Streets lists activities for the week. Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning service 10 30 a m Young People 6 30 p m Evangelistic service 7 30 p m Prayer and praise Wednesday 7 30 p m Prayer Band Thursday 2 p m.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Congress Washington Sts

Athens Area Church Services and Wesley Foundation Activities

The First Methodist Church holds a 10 o'clock unified service with Rev. Dr. John W. Danford preaching on The Youth Who Arrived. Solo and anthems, organ pieces, youth and ladies groups meet throughout the week. Delta Sigma Chi mixer at 7:30 tonight. Kappa Phi rose tea Sunday 3 to 5. vesper speaker Dr Sinar Hansen at 5:45 and rushing party Thursday evening at 7.

First Methodist Church John W. Danford Sara Jones Kramer Johnson Matthews Lebanon Shure Surette A. L. Vandeveer Youth Fellowship Epworth League O. L. Wood Girls’ Missionary Society W. M. Bryant WCTU Danford Wesley Foundation Delta Sigma Chi Kappa Phi Sinar Hansen Robert Price Jean Crawford

Homecoming Planned for Plains Latter Day Saints Sunday

The Plains Branch of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will hold its annual home-coming next Sunday September 28. Former residents and friends from nearby towns are expected to attend. A prayer service starts at 9 a.m. with an 11 o'clock service to follow. A basket lunch is planned at noon in the church yard, then another service.

Plains Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints The

Salvation Army Schedule of Evening and Sunday Meetings

Program announced for Salvation Army events at the Courthouse. Major Hinshaw speaks at 11 a.m. Sunday holiness meeting and 7 p.m. prayer meeting with Mrs. Hinshaw. Grace Haney deaf evangelist leads Tuesday service at 7:30. Thursday 9 a.m. salvation meeting precedes clothing distribution. Home League meets 7 p.m. with Mrs. Hinshaw in charge.

Salvation Army W. W. Hinshaw Hinshaw Salvation Meeting Grace Haney Home League

Plan Special Music At Central Church

The Central Methodist Church will hold a 9 15 Sunday morning service themed The Power of Prayer. Florence Marjory Harvey and Mrs Johnson will provide special music on piano organ and chimes. An evening service will feature a theme titled Perils That Come Through Worship.

Central Methodist Church Florence Marjory Harvey Johnson

Wesleyan Rally Plans Special Music and Services

The Wesleyan Methodist church schedules a Sunday rally at 9 30 a m led by Supt F M Maer ker with special music arranged. Rev E C Kenney will deliver morning and evening sermons while the choir sings Sunday night. Mid week services continue and WYPS and Bible Study Class meet Friday at 7 30.

Wesleyan Methodist Supt F. M. Maerker E. C. Kenney

Sexton Preaches at Church of God Service Notes

At the First Church of God 21 Hocking St Thomas E Sexton is pastor Church School meets 9 30 am morning devotion 10 30 am subject Rebuilding Jerusalem Evening worship 7 30 pm subject Passing Through the Valleys

Church of God Hocking St Thomas E. Sexton Jerusalem

Victory Day at First Christian Church Sunday

Victory Day program opens with Sunday School at 9 45 a m at the First Christian Church with Rev Frank Donaldson pastor Gaines M Cook of the Ohio Christian Missionary Society will preach at 10 15 am Music includes Virginia Segale soprano solo Like as a Father Pitieth His Children and the anthem Unto God Give the Glory The church hosts an open house 2 4 pm with devotionals 4 30 pm and a 7 30 pm musical service featuring Thelma Robinson arranged program and multiple solos and choral pieces led by Rev Donaldson

First Christian Church Frank Donaldson Gaines M. Cook Ohio Christian Missionary Society Virginia Segale Marilyn Porter Cook Thelma Robinson Lord Jesus Jesus Dorothy McBride Alice Maccombs Lena Adams Bruce Tolbert Kk. M. Rice Jim Hart Donaldson

Reedsville Circuit Services Announced

Reedsville circuit schedules for Sunday September 28 include Joppa preaching at 9 30 and Church School at 10 30. Reedsville Church School at 10 o clock and preaching at 11. Long Bottom church School at 9 30 and preaching at 7 30. board meetings at Lawrence Chapel and Tuppers Plains for fall campaigns. Bible Class at Reedsville Church on Tuesday September 30 at 7 30.

Reedsville Joppa Long Bottoms Lawrence Chapel Tuppers Plains Bethel Reedsville Church

Church of Christ Observes Communion

The Church of Christ at 6 Stimson Ave holds Sunday services with a 10:15 a.m. sermon by C. M. Clouston titled Why Halt Ye Between Two Opinions. A 9:30 a.m. praise service and Bible study precede communion at 11. Evening services begin 7:30 p.m. and Thursday light Bible reading is planned at the church house.

C. M. Clouston Church of Christ Stimson Ave Church House

Continue Revival at South Canaan Church

The Albany Baptist Church morning service at 10 30 will study Outside the Gate with communion to follow. Evening services at 7 30 will present The Sufficient Man. South Canaan Baptist Church evangelicals continue nightly 7 30 except Monday led by Rev. E M Shelton Georgia radio singer and speaker.

Albany Baptist Church South Canaan Baptist Church E. M. Shelton Georgia

When Man Meets God Sermon At Presbyterian Church

The Rev. Fred Luchs will deliver the Sunday morning sermon at 10 45 at the Presbyterian Church with the topic When a Man Meets God. Sunday School starts at 9 45 with Prof. R A Foster leading the Young Married Couples Class on The Literature of the Bible.

Fred Luchs Presbyterian Church R. A. Foster

Congregation Debates Heating Plant at Alexander Presbyterian

Sunday School at 10 a m at Alexander Presbyterian Church precedes a congregational meeting to decide on a new heating plant for the church.

Alexander Presbyterian Church

Cornerstone Laying Planned for Canaanville Church

The cornerstone of the Canaanville Methodist Church will be laid Sunday at 2 p m. Trustees and stewards are urged to attend. Morning worship starts at 9 30 with Church School at 10 30. The Rev R C Greene leads services and the sermon is The Test of Christian Faith.

Canaanville Methodist Church Canaanville Guysville Church School Stewart R. C. Greene

Presbyterian Group To Have Hike Tonight

Westminster Fellowship sponsors a hobo hike for Presbyterian students on Friday night September 26 at 8. Students should wear old fashioned clothes and meet at the church. Hike leads to a hillside with food and recreation provided. Mrs. E. H. Hudson speaks at Student Class Sunday on Life With the Bedoins. A Mexican Fiesta Supper at 5 p.m. features Jean Barricklow as chair and George Anderson as master of ceremonies. Vesper hour includes Mrs. Fred Luchs reviewing The Keys of the Kingdom by A. J. Cronin.

Westminster Fellowship Presbyterian Preference E. H. Hudson Bedoins Jean Barricklow George Anderson Fred Luchs A. J. Cronin

Christian Science Lesson Subject Set for Athens Service

The Athens church will read the Christian Science lesson sermon on Sunday with the golden text from Isaiah 65 17 and cited Bible passage Romans 8 28. It also includes a passage from Science and Health asserting Truth Life and Love as laws annihilating error and death.

Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy

Mary Addis To Speak To Free Methodists

Rev Mary Addis pastor at the Free Methodist Church 16 Campbell St invites attendees to Sunday School at 9 30 am with preaching services at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm Prayer meeting scheduled Friday at 7 30 pm

Free Methodist Church Campbell St Mary Addis

Plan Home Coming at Luhrig This Sunday

The Rev. Hook announces a home coming and all day meeting at Luhrig Church this Sunday September 28. Rev. Miller of Chillicothe will be guest speaker with special music planned.

Luhrig Church Hook Miller Chillicothe

Everson to Preach At Albany Methodist Church

Albany notices announce two sermons by Rev. Sydney C. G. Everson at Albany Methodist Church. The 10 15 a m service covers The Christian Imperative and the 11 a m service covers The Great Commission. Ambassadors for Christ closes the day at 7 30 p m with Sunday School at 9 30 a m.

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

Mt Zion Church Sunday Schedule and Activities

Mt Zion Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 directed by Mr Charles Workman superintendent Morning worship at 10 45 with theme What It Means to be Good BYPU at 6 30 with Youth and Its Vocation Ohio University student from Cleveland to lead 7 30 evening worship Victorious Christianity Prayer service Wednesday 8 p m Blanche Washington Missionary Society meets Thursday 8 p m.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Charles Workman BYPU Ohio University Cleveland Blanche Washington Missionary Society

Graham Chapel Plans Oct Reunion and Home-Coming

Graham Chapel Church announces an Oct reunion with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and class meeting at 10 30 a m Services lead to a home coming basket dinner on Sunday Oct 5 Rev Melvin E Mitchell serves as pastor.

Graham Chapel Melvin E. Mitchell

Nazarene Church Sunday Services in Athens

Sunday School 9 30 led by Cecil Cox superintendent. Morning worship 10 30 and evangelistic service 7 30 with Rev Floyd Gale pastor in charge. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30. W M S meets October 3 at 7 30.

Athens Church of the Nazarene Cecil Cox Floyd Gale

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Isaly Rauch’'s Bakery Plan Meigs County Church Conference Ralph Nida Pilgrim Church Ohio Ite Norman Dean Athens Area Church Services Central Church Sexton ATLAS Christian Church Reedsville Circuit Services South Canaan Church Beaco F. J Beasley CO Canaanville Church Presbyterian Group Luhrig Dept. N American Merat Institute Chicago Ambassadors For Christ Albany Methodist Church Mt. Zion Church Nazarene Services Barbara Ann Richardson Baking Company Llow American Meat Institute Lett Council of Foods and Nutrition of American Medical Association
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