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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1940

Page

8

Rally Day Observances At Athens Churches

Rally Day activities planned at Athens Presbyterian Church and Church of God on Hocking Street with student programs at First Methodist Church. Presbyterian program 9:30 am with musical selections and talk by Mrs. Fred E. Luchs. sermon 10:49 by Rev. Luchs, topic Beams and Motes. Church of God program includes recitations and officer consecration led by Rev. E Nicholas. First Methodist offers university class by Rev. Theodore W. Shoemaker. Kappa Phi rose tea 8-5 pm. student fellowship hour and supper 5-6 pm.

Athens Presbyterian Church Church of God Hocking St Fred E. Luchs OerlIoch E. Nicholas First Methodist Church John Danford Theodore W. Shoemaker Kappa Phi

Haydenville Charge Services Announced For Week

The Haydenville Methodist Charge outlines a week of services led by Rev. William E. Bancroft. Haydenville Community Church holds a 9 30 am united service with Light for Life's Journey, plus 7 pm praise and Bible study.

Haydenville William E. Bancroft Murray City Buchtel Wallace

Alexander Church Service Moved to Albany Methodist Church

The Alexander Presbyterian Church will worship at Albany Methodist Church this Sunday at 10:45 due to interior redecorating. Albany Methodists offer use of their church, with Sunday School at 9:30 and Presbyterian worship to follow. At Harrisonville the Union Methodist Church holds Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p.m. and evening service at 7:30.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Albany Methodist Church Alexander Albany Methodists Harrisonville Union Methodist Church Presbyterian Church

Revival To Close At Pilgrim Church

Revival at Pilgrim Church Washington and Congress Streets ends Sunday night at 7 30. Sunday School begins 9 30 led by Floyd Easler. Evangelist Eddie Moran preaches 10 30. Youth meet 6 45 with services at 7 30. Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7 30. Ladies Prayer Band meets Thursday at 2.

Pilgrim Church Washington Congress Sts Floyd Easler Eddie Moran Ladies Prayer

Schedule Announced At Free Methodist Church

A prayer meeting will be held tonight at the Athens Free Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. Sunday services include Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and a preaching service at 10:30 a.m. led by Rev. Walter Martin. The prayer band meets Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. under Bertine Farley at the church.

Athens Free Bertine Farley

Reedsville Circuit Studies Revelations Sermons

The Reedsville Methodist Circuit announces sermon topics from the book of Revelations. Rev E L Miller leads preaching at Joppa at 9:30 and 11:00 Sunday School, with Church School at 10 and services at Long Bottom at 7:30.

Reedsville E. L. Miller Joppa Long Bottom Miller

Pleasanton Methodist Church Sunday and midweek services

Sunday school starts at 9 30 under Warren Graham. Worship service at 10 30 led by Rev Bernard Beughn. Mid week prayer and praise is planned Wednesday at 7 30.

Pleasanton

Methodist Churches Plan Morning and Evening Services

Richland Avenue Methodist Church schedules morning worship at 9 30 with a sermon Leanness and evening service at 7 30 led by Rev J H Baughn preaching on Things Sunday School meets at 10 30 Epworth League gathers at 6 30 A Bates Chapel service includes Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30 The Women’s Society of Christian Service is formed with officers and charter members named including Pearl Baughn Mary Maxwell and Mary Jones.

Richland Ave. Methodist Church Epworth League J. H. Baughn Bates Chapel Methodist Church Winifred Hooper Baughn Women's Society of Christian Service Pearl Baughn Mary Maxwell Mary Jones Eleanor Laziman Clarrette Hankle Carrie Atkinson Anna Secoy Kate Ator Cartie Burson Elma Blackwood Mae Blackwood Edith Faires Janette Clark

Meigs Youths to Attend District Rally in McConnelsville

About 75 youths from Meigs County will travel to McConnelsville on Saturday October 5 for District 14 youth rally. Delegations come from Athens Morgan Hocking and Washington Counties. Churches of Christ sponsor the event with the theme Christian Youth Building a New World. The Meigs Victory Band will play and gathering begins at 1 30 pm a banquet at 6 pm. Attendees for the banquet should notify Rev. D G Holman by October 3.

Bradbury Meigs County McConnellville Athens Morgan Hocking Washington Churches of Christ of Meigs Victory D. G. Holman McConnelsville Church

Rally Day Observed At Presbyterian Church

Rally Day at the Presbyterian Church marks a 9:30 am auditorium gathering with a one hour service including a vocal solo, cradle roll presentation, fellowship song, and a talk on Rally Day. The 10:45 am service features a sermon by Rev. Fred Luchs and the introduction of Miss Margaret Flory. Session meets after the service. Fellowship Suppers begin with a pot luck at 6 pm led by the Women’s Association.

Presbyterian Church School Fred Luchs Margaret Flory Women's Association

Christian Church Guild Meeting in Athens Neighborhood

The Guild of the Athens Christian Church met Tuesday at 90 May Ave home of Mrs. C. T. Flowers. A potluck supper followed the business session. Devotional leader Mrs. Marilyn Porter spoke on I Will Build My Church. Program leader Mrs. Thelma Robinson discussed Shifting Populations with help from Mrs. Mildred Wanless and Miss Ethel Beekman in a dialogue on Stewardship of the Land. Seventeen members and three guests attended.

Guild of the Athens Christian Church C. T. Flowers Marilyn Porter Thelma Robinson Mildred Wanless Ethel Beekman Bertha Beverage Ardith Westfall Freda Ballinger

Good Stewards Topic At Pomeroy Church Service

Pomeroy Church of Christ Bible School starts at 9 30 a m led by superintendent R C Steffy. Worship follows at 10 30 a m with Rev B H Morris preaching on the subject Good Stewards.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Church of Christ Bible School R. C. Steffy B. H. Morris Good Stewards

Chesterhill Church Announces Weekly Services Plan

The Rev. G C Nutter announces preaching at Chesterhill at 11 a m and 7 30 p m at McDougal for evangelistic services all week. Sunday School at Amesville starts 9 30 a m. Sacramental services and preaching will be at Amesville Church Sunday Oct 6 at 9 30 a m.

G. C. Nutter Chesterhill McDougal Amesville

Revival and Family Night Led by Circuit Pastors

The Bradbury Bradford Dexter Circuit announces services with Rev J P Miller at Bradbury 10 30 am sermon. Bible School 9 30 am on wealth topic. Christian Endeavor Bradford 6 30 pm. Dexter revival 7 45 pm Evangelist O W Williams from McArthur presents Our Greatest Need. Family Night follows. Meigs County Church of Christ youth hold wiener roast Rock Springs Fairgrounds 7 30 pm. Youth rally October 5 1 30 pm in McConnelsville with groups from Athens Morgan Hocking and Washington counties.

Bradbury-Bradford-Dexter Circuit J. P. Miller Bradbury Christian Endeavor Bradford Dexter O. W. Williams McArthur Church of Christ Youth of Meigs County Rocksprings Fairgrounds Middleport Boy Scouts McConnelsville Athens Morgan Hocking Washington

Christian Science Lesson Subject Revealed in Athens Church

The Athens Christian Science Church will read the Subject of Reality as the Sunday lesson sermon. The golden text cites Luke 12 32 and the citation from 1 Thessalonians 5 21 is included. A passage from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy notes that reason directed correctly corrects corporeal error and that sin sickness and death vanish with scientific harmony.

Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy

Parks to Return to College in Arkansas

Wilbur F. Parks resumes studies at Harding College Searcy Arkansas after closing summer evangelistic work in Southeastern Ohio. He will preach morning at 10 15 and evening at 7 45 with Bible study sessions led by Kenneth C Ward Lulu Ward and Pear ley Gaskill. Bible study Thursday Oct 3 at Mrs Esta Hughes Hastings Addition.

Church of Christ Stimson Ave Kenneth C. Ward Lulu Ward Pearley Gaskill Wilbur F. Parks Ohio Harding College Searcy Ark Esta Hughes Hastings Addition

Nazarene Church Announces Weekly Services and Meetings

The Church of the Nazarene led by Superintendent Cecil Cox will hold services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m led by Rev Floyd Hondell The N Y P S convenes at 6 30 p m with the Women s Foreign Missionary Society meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m Youth and adult prayer groups meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m Choir practice is Thursday night.

Church of the Nazarene Cecil Cox Floyd Hondell N.Y.P.S Women's Foreign Missionary Society

Two-Week Revival Opens at Pomeroy

A two week revival campaign opened Thursday night at the Pomeroy Salvation Army Hall under Major W. W. Hinshaw. Miss Florence Bromley of Meadville Pennsylvania led the services and will speak each evening next week. A prayer meeting precedes each evangelistic service at seven o clock.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Salvation Army Hall W. W. Hinshaw Florence Bromley Meadville

Spencer to Preach at Nelsonville Church

David Spencer will preach at Epiphany Episcopal Church Nelsonville during the 9 a m morning prayer service The Christian Ministry will be the sermon topic Bishop Hobson has scheduled his visitation for Sunday December 8 The service will be held at the evening hour.

Nelsonville Christian Ministry David Spencer Epiphany Episcopal Church Hobson

Time Change for McArthur Church Services

Trinity Church McArthur announces the morning service moved to 10 45 to allow Church School at 9 30. W P Thomas Jr will preach on The Christian Ministry at the 10 45 service. It is St Michael and All Angels Day. Ohio University students will help by traveling Sundays to teach in Church School.

Mcarthur Trinity Episcopal Church W. P. Thomas, Jr St. Michael and All Angels Trinity Church Ohio University

Deaf evangelist Grace Haney to preach at Bethel Mission

Miss Grace Haney a deaf mute evangelist will preach at 7 30 p m Saturday at the Bethel Mission Glouster The public is invited.

Grace Haney Bethel Mission Glouster

Chauncey Church Women Meet for Quilting and Potluck

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church held an all day quilting and potluck at the church on Wednesday. Three guests attended including Mrs Rosa Dickerson of Detroit and the new minister and his wife Reverend and Mrs Palmer. Members present were Mrs Lydia Spearry Mrs Elizabeth Harvey Mrs Mary Dew Mrs Bessie Nicholson Mrs Nell MacConaha Mrs Myrtle Pidcock and Mrs Bertha Border.

Chauncey—Ladies Aid Societ M. E. Church Rosa Dickerson Detroit Palmer Lydia Spearry Elizabeth Harvey Mary Dew Bessie Nicholson Nell MacConaha Myrtle Pidcock Bertha Border

Church of Christ To Hear Rev Courtney Services

Rev Gilbert Courtney will lead services at Greens Run 9 30 a m Chauncey 10 30 a m and Trimble 7 30 p m Sunday Sept 29 Glaze Thompson speaks at Taylor Ridge 9 30 a m and Millfield 10 30 a m Homecoming plan targets Oct 6 at Trimble and Oct 13 at Greens Run with Greens Run and Trimble churches organizing.

Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Greens Run Trimble Glaze Thompson Taylor Ridge Millfield

Revival in Chauncey Church Led by Rev Harvey Pinyoun

Revival services are in progress at the Church of God in Chauncey with Rev. Harvey F. Pinyoun in charge. He also plays trombone and provides special music at nightly services at 7 30. Rev Clarence Way is pastor of the church.

Chauncey Church of God In Harvey F. Pinyoun Clarence Way the Church

William Oliver and Betty Hardy Wed in Greenup KY

William Oliver and Betty Hardy were married in Greenup Kentucky on Monday September 2. The ceremony was performed by Mr. and Mrs. Luke Hardy of The Plains. The newlyweds, both of Converse Street, plan to make Barberton their home after their wedding this week.

Chauncey Thomas Oliver Converse St William Oliver Betty Hardy Luke Hardy the Plains Greenup Barberton

Wesleyan Methodist Services Announced

Wesleyan Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Franklin Maerker. Pastor Rev E C Kenney will preach at 10 30 a m and again at 7 30 p m for an evangelistic sermon. Weekday activities include youth services Tuesday, prayer meeting Wednesday, prayer band Friday, Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society Friday evening led by Mrs T H Farrar, Junior Missionary Band Saturdays led by Mrs Farrar. Home-coming planned for Sunday Oct 6.

Wesleyan Methodist Church Franklin Maerker E. C. Kenney Elmer Spencer Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society T. H. Farrar

Communion Services At Good Shepherd Episcopal Church

Two Holy Communion services at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church on St. Michael and All Angels Day. The 8 a.m. service is spoken, the 10:30 a.m. service features choir and a sermon by the rector. Church School opens at 9:30. Episcopal Student Club supper at 6 p.m. at 52 Woodard Ave. Plans for the year to be discussed. Choir rehearsal Friday at 7 directed by Newman W. Powell.

Holy Communion Good Shepherd Episcopal Church St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Woodard Ave Newman W. Powell

Chauncey District Socials Visit and Family News

Mrs. Jack Burge and Mrs. Bernard Mellinger of New Floodwood visited Chauncey Tuesday with Mrs. Rhoda Oliver. Darrell Moore and son Darrell Jr. of Dayton arrived to visit his parents in Lower Plains and hunt with brothers Wendell and Melvin. Lena Koon and family of Deanville visited Reeves in Chauncey. Chester Sanders and family of Millfield visited Fred Sanders in Trimble Heights. Florence Pendergrass of Ellis Avenue is ill. Neil Tippett returned to near Keystone West Virginia after visiting Chauncey with his Chauncey parents on Mill Street.

Chauncey Jack Burge Bernard Mellinger New Floodwood Rhoda Oliver Darrell Moore Darrell, Jr Dayton Harry Moore Lower Plains Wendell Melvin Moore Lena Koon Deanville Thomas Oliver Lawrence Reeves Springfield Chester Sanders Millfield Fred Trimble Heights Florence Pendergrass Ellis Ave Neil Tippett Keystone W. Va Sam Tippett Mill St

Loyal Woman’s Bible Class Hosts Chauncey Meeting

The Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ met Wednesday at Mrs. Thomas Hamilton's home on Mound Street. Mrs. Rankin led devotions, Mrs. William Hartley taught, and Mrs. Carl Shafer presided. A contest awarded prizes to Mrs. Shafer and Mrs. Hartley, with next gathering at Mrs. Rankin's Converse Street home and refreshments served.

Chauncey Peter Rankin Loyal Woman’s Bible Church of Christ Thomas Hamilton Mound St William A. Hartley Carl Shafer

Young People Plan Zion Church Society in Chauncey

Chauncey Mrs Vera Bridge water will meet with Zion Church youths in Lower Plains Sunday at 7 PM to organize a young people society. Pastor Rev Guss Graham of Chauncey will attend to assist and invite local youths to enroll.

Chauncey Vera Bridgewater Zion Church Lower Plains Guss Graham Zion

Choir Organized at Poston Church

The Poston Community Church organizes a new choir formed this summer with Miss Betty Storey directing and Miss Eleanor E. Gifford joining soon to assist music. Services are 7:30 p m Sundays with Sunday School at 10:30 a m. Rev. Robert G. Purrington to preach Sunday evening. rehearsals Thursday.

Poston Community Church Robert G. Purrington Betty Storey Eleanor E. Gifford Christ Church Neighborhood House Carbondale

Morning prayer and sermon at St Pauls Logan

Morning prayer and sermon to be read at St Pauls Episcopal Church Logan at 10 30 a m by Robert Cook who will be in charge of services for this winter The sermon title The Christian Ministry There will be no Holy Communion until October as Mr Purrington visited Logan for that service two weeks ago of his annual visitation to the Hocking Valley for Dec 8 Service will be held in Logan on that Sunday afternoon

Logan St. Paul's Episcopal Church Robert Cook Christian Ministry Purrington Hobson Hocking Valley

Hemlock Grove Church Bible School and Service With Rev Miles E Hoon

The Hemlock Grove Church of Christ holds Bible School at 9 30 a m then a 10 30 preaching service where Rev Miles E Hoon will discuss the topic A Personal Interview.

Hemlock Grove

Athens Methodist program announced for Sunday service

The First Methodist Church in Athens plans a 10:30 a.m. worship with Rev. Dr. John W. Danford preaching on Adding Something Extra. Choir will sing Fear Thou Not. bass solo Savior When Night Involves the Skies. organ pieces include Christe Redemptor Adagio and Maestoso.

John W. Danford First Methodist Woodman Warren Elam Shelley Matthews Bach Mae Danford Theodore W. Shoemaker University Kappa Phi Betty Allen Delta Sigma Chi

Crable To Preach at Mt. Zion Sunday Services

Mt. Zion Baptist Church schedules preaching by Rev. James T. Crable at 10 45 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. on Sunday. Sunday school begins 9 30 a.m. and BYPU meets at 6 30 p.m.

Crable Mt. Zion Mt. Zion Baptist Church James T. Crable BYPU

Recital attendees and social visits in Hemlock area

Attendance at a Corning recital by pupils of Alice Mae Wilson listed Mrs. Laura Hodgson Mrs. Jane Smith Mrs. Renetta Hodgson Mrs. Alice Tharp Mrs. Mary Hodgson and Mrs. Charles Kehl with Misses Mary Tharp Jean Tharp Alice Storts and Joan Tharp. Numerous relatives visited locals and traveled to Columbus Zanesville Mansfield and Drakes for weekend events and gatherings.

Paul Williams Arnold Williams Columbus James Landis Basil Clyde Cocke Don Juanita Keith Trimmer Mildred Hoops Vera Snowden Zanesville Bernard Hodgson Lois Charles Kehl Mary Hodgson Willis Brock Rex Carl Brock Mansfield John Kehl William Brock Drakes Brock Roxie van Horn Jack Donald John Martin Congo Bill Linscott David van Horn Millertown Dave Roberts Clarence Starling Andy Toki Chester Thorp Grace Russell Orville Sylvia Storts Anna Uhler Jane Smith Marietta Morris New Lexington Anna William Baughman Lena Stallsmith John Tobias Wilbur Williams Nelsonville Floyd Fuller Athens Jack Williams Lance Hodgson Muskingum River Gerald Eveland Nolan Williams Ted Orris Bob McCoy Shawnee

Logan Missionary Service Schedule at Front Street

Logan services begin Friday at 7 p.m. with a missionary program reviewing foreign and home fields. Sunday School starts at 9 a.m. followed by morning worship. evening services begin at 7 p.m.

Logan Front St

Evangelist W F Parks to Speak at Sunday Services

Evangelist W. F. Parks will preach at the Longstreth and Monday Schoolhouse at 12 30 p m Sunday. Communion services will be held then. The evening service will be omitted.

W. F. Parks Longstreth

Meet Saturday Glouster Kings Heralds of Methodists

Kings Heralds of the Methodist Church will meet Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock in the church basement.

Methodist Church

Glouster Water Project to Start Next Week

The WPA funded reservoir project in Glouster begins Monday under the Board of Public Affairs. It will add a 200,000 gallon capacity, new water mains, five hydrants, and street lighting on S High Street with a total cost around 32,398 and WPA share of 11,817. James Morris of Jacksonville will supervise, employing 40 workers initially rising to 100.

Glouster WPA Glouster Board of Public Affairs S. High St Braun St Corporation James Morris Jacksonville Morris

Glouster Social Notes Built from Week of Visits

Mrs. Jane Donaldson of Columbus visits with her brother and sister in Glouster and travels to Cincinnati. Akron visitors Robert Kinney and Russell Coey join locals for several days of squirrel hunting. The Faires household and guests from Akron spend the week near the Muskingum River, with additions later. Local residents travel to Columbus and Athens for events and visits.

Jane Donaldson Columbus W. R. Balderson Baldersons Cincinnati Robert Kinney Russell Coey Akron William Zimmer Locust St C. G. Faires Guy Faires Muskingum River Lester Faires Co. E. Duncan Barberton F. D. McCarty Emily Jonas Marcella Garnet Pico Mary Foley T. W. Figley C. E. Williams John Bulloch C. A. Bingman A. A. Gessell Iva Pedicord Athens W.C.T.U

Tom Cats Open Season Against Malta and McConnelsville

The Tom Cats face the Big Reds of Malta and McConnelsville in their league opener at eight o'clock in the new stadium. Both teams weigh similarly and a large delegation is expected. The crowd will enjoy band Glee Club concession girls and cheerleaders with gates opening at 7 30.

Glouster Tom Cats Glee Club

Rally Day at Church of God Planned at Hocking Street

The Church of God on Hocking Street schedules a morning service at 9 30 with a surprise pastor Rev E Nicholas message Builders. A Rally Day program follows with recitations exhortations officer consecration pupil promotion and a closing sermon. Evening service at 7 30 with song service topic The Increase. Midweek service at 7 30 Wednesday features a member led talk.

Hocking St. Church of God E. Nicholas

Rev Calvin Nicholas to Fill Pulpit in The Plains

The Plains Church of God in New Lexington will host Rev Calvin Nicholas delivering the sermon on Sunday September 29 at 7 30 p m local time. He will lead services as guest preacher for the evening gathering and preach on faith and community.

Plains Chauncey Calvin Nicholas New Lexington Plains Church of God

Glouster Youth Wins West Point Prep Appointment

William Peugh son of Mr and Mrs E K Peugh of Glouster has received an appointment to the West Point prep school at Fort Monroe Virginia He is currently at Langley Field VA preparing for entrance exams He graduated from Glouster High School in 1938 with high standing throughout his schooling

Glouster William Peugh E. K. Peugh West Point Fort Monroe Langley Field United States Army William

Plan Benefits for High School Band

Two benefit bridge parties will be held Thursday at the L. E. Richardson home with all proceeds to the PTA finance committee for GHS band uniforms. Afternoon session starts at 2 00 PM and the evening at 8 00 PM. four-person tables should reserve by Tuesday. Light refreshments and high score prizes. If successful, weekly events may follow.

Glouster L. E. Richardson PTA Finance Committee GHS

Announcement of Methodist Church Services in Glouster

Rev. J. A. Thompson, pastor, announces Sunday School at 9:30 led by superintendent John S. Blower. Morning worship at 10:30 with sermon The Living Church. Epworth League at 6:30 and evening service at 7:30 featuring The Living Scriptures. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7:30.

Glouster J. A. Thompson The Methodist Church John S. Blower Living Church Epworth League Thompson Living Scriptures

Chauncey Club Meeting Tonight Hosts Named

Mrs Ruth Bridge water and Mrs Grace Stalder will co host the Past Noble Grands Club's meeting at 7 30 tonight. The gathering is at the home of Mrs Bridgewater on High Street Chauncey.

Chauncey Ruth Bridgewater Grace Stalder

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