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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1938

Page

6

Out-of-Town Speakers and Singers in Athens Churches

Several out-of-town speakers and singers will appear in Athens church services next week. Rev. C. C. Caudell of Middletown will address a unity meeting of the Church of God at the Fairgrounds Sunday at 2 PM. The M E Church marks University Student Sunday with a special program. A Presbyterian fellowship supper is set for Wednesday night.

Athens C. C. Caudell Middletown Church of God Fairgrounds Methodist Episcopal Church Presbyterian Church

Communion for Women Sunday at Church of the Good Shepherd

The Episcopal Church women from the local parish and college students will hold a two service communion at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Oct 2. The event funds the United Thank Offering for missionary work at home and abroad with recent ingatherings between 800000 and 900000 dollars. The rector Rev Robert G Purrington will preach on the offering. An open house for student activities is planned for 55 E State St Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Episcopal Church Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd United Bank Church of the Good Shepherd Robert G. Purrington E. State St

Church of Christ Bible Study and Services Announced

The Church of Christ at 6 Stimson Ave lists a Bible study on Christ's Baptism Our Example at 9 45 a m Sunday, a preaching service at 10 15 a m by M C Clouston Are We in the Faith What Faith, communion at 11 a m, and an evening sermon at 7 45 p m The Faith of the Gospel.

Christ Church of Christ Stimson Ave M. C. Clouston

Sunday Dedicated to Students by Church

The first Methodist Episcopal Church in Athens observes University Student Sunday at 10:30 AM. Russell E. Bayliff will preach on The Little Things in Life. College students usher and join affiliate membership as many make the church their home. Organist A R Kresge plays Burdett and Tombelle selections. Choir directed by J E Thackeray performs Jesus Still Lead On.

University First Methodist Episcopal Church Athens Russell E. Bayliff A. R. Kresge Burdett and Tombelle J. E. Thackeray Jesus Shelley

Church and student events listed for the week

An Epworth League meeting Sunday at 6 30 p m led by Paul Hudson on The Realm of Ambition. Dr Seaman leads Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m. Foreign Missionary Society gathers Friday at 2 30 p m and Saturday at 2 p m. Home Guards meet at the church. Sunday University Student Class at 9 30 a m taught by Dr Seaman, Home Hour and Fellowship Supper 5 to 6 p m, Vespers at 6 p m.

Virginia Christman Epworth League Paul Hudson Seaman Foreign Missionary Society Home Guards

Bradford Evangelistic Services Begin Revival at Bradbury Church

The Bradford Church, part of the Bradbury Bradford Dexter Circuit, under Pastor J P Miller, opens a revival Sunday with Evangelist Rev W Hayes Miller, father of the pastor. Rally Day includes a children’s program and 30 voice choir. Worship at 10 30 a m and 7 p m with Sunday School at Bradbury and Bradford at 9 30 a m C E at Bradbury 1 p m led by Robert King and at Bradford 6 p m led by Mrs Jessie Russell.

Bradford Church Bradbury-Bradford-Dexter Churches of Christ J. P. Miller V. Hayes Miller Elwood Ind Bradbury Church Bradbury Robert King Jessie Russell Bradford W. Hayes Miller

Caudillo Addresses Fairgrounds Meeting

The Church of God on Hocking Street opens at 9 30 am under Mr John Bailey with morning worship at 10 30 am The afternoon at Athens Fairground features a unity meeting at 2 pm Rev R C Caudill of Middletown will speak The Young People session at 6 30 pm covers Sin and its Remedy and the evening service at 7 30 pm focuses on The Peace of God

Church of God Hocking St John Bailey Hocking Valley Athens R. C. Caudill Middletown Caudill

Christian Science Lesson Announced for Athens Sunday

The Athens church will read the Christian Science subject unreality this Sunday with the golden text from Job 15 31. The lesson includes Isaiah 41 10 and a Science and Health passage explaining that where God is evil is nothing and spiritual reflection reveals heavenly tints.

Christian Science Church Athens God Mary Baker Eddy

Revivals Arrive at Independent Holiness Church Nelsonville

The Independent Holiness Church at Watkins and Poplar Streets in Nelsonville will host revival meetings from November 6 to November 20. Rev. Albert Selbee announced weekly Sunday services and weekday class and prayer meetings on Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. A men's prayer meeting also takes place at 7 p.m.

Independent Holiness Church Watkins and Poplar Sts Nelsonville Albert Selbee

Time of Ingathering Sermon at Airline Church of Christ

The Airline Church of Christ near Albany will hold a preaching service titled The Time of Ingathering next Sunday at 10:30 with the minister presiding. Bible School is scheduled for 9:30 prior to the service.

Airline Church of Christ Albany

Revival to Open at Bradford Church October 2

Reverend V. Hayes Miller of Flora Indiana will lead a two week revival at the Bradford Church beginning Sunday morning October 2. He is the father of Rev. J. P. Miller, pastor of the local church.

Bradford V. Hayes Miller Flora Ind Church of Christ J. P. Miller

Presbyterians Plan Supper and Service in Athens

The Presbyterian Church in Athens hosts a Sunday 10 30 sermon titled Youth and Adult Look at Each Other. A quartet will sing Mendelssohn pieces How Lovely Are Thy Messengers and But the Lord Is Mindful of His Own. A fellowship potluck supper is set for Wednesday at 6, the third in a four part series, followed by a Session meeting at 8 with Holy Communion scheduled for Oct 9.

Presbyterian Church Athens St. Paul

Pilgrim Church Announces Sunday Service Program

Pilgrim Church Washington and Congress Streets schedules Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with Dave Jackson superintendent in charge. Sermons at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. by Rev. H. E. Osborn. Young People's service at 6:30 p.m. led by Miss Norma Hartman. Evangelistic services at 7:30 p.m. Regular church activities begin.

Pilgrim Church Washington and Congress Sts Dave Jackson H. E. Osborn Norma Hartman

Fields To Preach At Memorial Mission

The Rev. Fred Fields will preach at the Rine Memorial Mission at Baker's Settlement Sunday at 7 30 p m. Sunday School at 9 30 a m conducted by Supt A L Snedden. Prayer and praise at 10 30 a m. A mid week prayer meeting will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Fred Fields Rine Memorial Mission Baker's Settlement Supt A. L. Snedden

Haydenville Church of God Announces Services

Haydenville plans an all day unity meeting at the Athens Fairgrounds on Sunday October 2 with Rev R C Caudill guest speaker. Regular Sunday School begins 9 30 a m and preaching 7 30 p m with special singing and youth activities. Midweek prayer is 7 30 p m on Wednesday.

Haydenville South Church of God Athens Fairgrounds R. C. Caudill Middletown

Secrets of Christian Will Be Huff's Topic at Richland Church

The Rev. Ray Huff will preach on Three Secrets of a Christian at 7 30 p m Sunday at Richland Ave Methodist Protestant Church. Sunday School is at 2 30 a m, class service at 10 30 a m, Christian Endeavor Society at 6 30 p m, and a mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Ray Huff Richland Ave. Methodist Protestant Church Christian Endeavor Society

Holman To Preach at Orange Church Sunday

TUPPERS PLAINS Services at the Orange Christian Church Sunday October 2 begin with Sunday School at 10 a m The pastor D G Holman will preach at 11 a m and the observance of the Lords Supper will close the morning worship He will also preach in the evening at 730 Rev Neil Crawford of Athens conducted the Local Church Conference Thursday evening September 29

Tuppers Plains Orange Christian Church D. G. Holman Neil Crawford Athens

Church of God Opens Fall Revival Monday

The Church of God on Hocking Street will start its Fall Revival Monday night October 3 with services daily at 7 30 p m Evangelist Rev O O Boggess from Wheeling West Virginia will deliver messages aided by his charts The church is located where Hocking Street meets Mill Street signposted on the south side of Mill Street

Church of God Hocking St O. O. Boggess Wheeling W. Va Mill St

Bible School and Worship at Pomeroy Church of Christ

At Pomeroy Church of Christ services on Sunday October 2 include Bible School at 9 30 a m and a morning worship service at 10 30 a m The sermon topic is A Vision of Service.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Church of Christ

Natives Build Stilts to Raise Granaries in Siberia

In Siberia native communities construct granaries on elevated stilts to keep them above deep wintersnows ensuring storage remains accessible through harsh conditions.

Siberia

Chauncey Methodists Honor Pastor and Wife at Reception

Chauncey M. E. Church hosted a reception Wednesday night for Rev. Robert Lawrence and Mrs. Lawrence who return to the circuit for another year. Congregational singing accompanied by Miss Frances Howard preceded talks by Rev. Lawrence and Sunday School superintendent Thomas Buckley. Light refreshments followed as attendees listed include several named couples and guests from Jacksonville.

Rinda Hixson Bessie Nicholson Dora Speelman Effie Fennell Ella Devore Ruth Freeman Lizzie Harvey Nell Jordan Frances Howard Jacksonville

Communion Services Set At Chauncey Church Of Christ

Chauncey Church of Christ holds Sunday services October 2 with Church School at 9 30 a m Communion at 10 30 followed by devotion and worship led by Julia Johnson Young People Society meets Sunday night led by Betty Jane Courtney Lois Ann Shafer to lead discussion Elizabeth Rupe to read a poem Julia Johnson in charge of social life Indiana college registrations Amesville freshmen Reba Dickson and Thomas Bailey attended Anderson College and Theological Seminary Rathburn reunion October 2 at Moundhill program led by J D Parmiter and J Louis Winner

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Andriew Simpkins Dan Johnson Julia Johnson Young People's Society Betty Jane Courtney Lois Ann Shafer Elizabeth Rupe Indiana College Amesville Reba Dickson Earl Dickson Sharpsburg Thomas Bailey L. M. Bailey Torch Anderson College and Theological Seminary Anderson Ind Dickson Ames-Bern High School Bailey Troy High School Coolville Elizabeth Anderson College Moundhill J. D. Parmiter J. Louis Winner

Nazarene Youth Rally Planned in Nelsonville Friday

Reverend Drell Goff to lead the Southeastern Zone Rally of Nazarene Young People at Nelsonville Friday night Oct 7. Goff, newly elected zone president, will oversee the meeting and present a banner. Reverend C. B. Clendenin of Logan will speak. special music and large attendance expected.

Chauncey Drell Goff Plains Nazarene Carrie Channell Southeastern Zone the Nazarene Young People’s Societies Nelsonville Goff C. B. Clendenin Logan

Mrs Patton Hosts Needle Club in Chauncey

Mrs Lizzie Patton entertained nine members and four guests of her needle club Wednesday night. Next meeting set with Mrs Elizabeth Robinett. Guests included Mrs W H Wem mer Mrs Eleanor Sharick Mrs Lucille Sanders and Mrs Garnet Blower. Also notes of Esther Class change in Chauncey.

Chauncey Lizzie Patton Needle Club Elizabeth Robinett W. H. Wemmer Eleanor Sharick Lucille Sanders Garnet Blower Bertha Sanders Eda Heffkin Mabel Mingus Helen Sanders Ilda Hill Kathryn McDaniel Viola Sanders

Condition Favorable for Chauncey Resident After Surgery

Mrs Hershall Bescoe Chauncey underwent major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens last Monday. Her condition is reported favorable. Bescoe has had three operations in two years.

Chauncey James Mackie Grant Hospital Columbus Millfield Hershall Bescoe Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Bescoe

Athens Rally Day Music Cast Includes Two Local Singers

Kenneth Thress a 13 year old boy soprano from Zanesville and George M. Hanes bass appear in the Christian Church Athens Rally Day programs. Hanes is principal of the Buchtel Schools. Both have previously performed on church programs.

Music To Be Featured at Christian Church Service

Music will be featured at Rally Day services at the Christian Church in Athens with delegations from New Marshfield Albany Chauncey Orange and other Athens and Meigs County communities attending. Kenneth Thress 13 year old boy soprano of Zanesville and George M Hanes bass principal of the Buchtel Schools will sing. Mrs Neil Crawford will play harp at each service. Services at 915 1015 3 00 and 745 am with Rev Neil Crawford preaching 1015 on Set the Church on Fire 3 pm Burning Hearts and 745 One Hundred Thousand Flaming Evangels A special Rally Day Luke s Gospel will be presented to attendees. Cornell to speak mayor Cliff Cornell to greet the 915 group with Dr E A Hansen teaching the Sunday School lesson. The musical program features The Prayer Perfect 915 sung by Business Women s Chorus 1015 The Holy City Thress sings We Praise Thy Glorious Name Mendelssohn If With All Your Hearts Walter Pahner Thais harp violin duet Crawford Segal 745 Anthem I Am Alpha and Omega baritone Wil liam LeMasters soprano Gladys Jones In Festive Mood harp organ Crawford Ruston.

The Christian Church Athens Kenneth Thress Zanesville George M. Hanes Hanes Buchtel Christian Church In New Marshfield Albany Chauncey Orange Athens and Meigs County Neil Crawford Thress Cornell Cliff Cornell E. A. Hansen Ervine J. Stenson Business Women’s Chorus the Holy City Harry Adams W. R. Waghorne Marilyn Davis Mendelssohn Walter Pahner Gladys Jones Crawford William Ruston

Sunday Church Services and Estate Notices in Athens County

Bates Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m Rev Ray Huff leads with Young People at 7 30 p m Ira Knight presiding Albany M E Circuit announces services 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m worship Pearl Chapel 1 p m Snowville 2 30 p m Notices appointing Eleanor B Henry administratrix of John Henry estate with four month creditors claim period Belle Fought executrix Floyd Fought Lenore K Losey administratrix Elizabeth Kern M D Hughes administrator of George B Climer estate dates September 1938 Probate Judge Louis Tyroler Athens County Ohio.

Bates Church Bates Ray Huff Young People’s Meeting Ira Knight Albany R. A. Black M. E. Circuit Pearl Chapel Snowville Eleanor B. Henry Athens Ohio John ©. Henry Athens County Louis Tyroler Said Belle Fought Floyd Fought Lenore K. Losey Columbus Elizabeth Kern M. D. Hughes George B. Climer George B. Clymer Said County

Rev Curtis Knight To Preach Sunday At Wesleyan Church

Rev Curtis Knight of Athens will preach at the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Athens as the regular pastor is absent. Sunday School meets at 9 30 a m with Everett Rosser in charge and 7 30 p m services feature Rev Everett Cole of Glouster. Special music accompanies all services with events for Young People Tuesday and prayer meetings Thursday and Friday.

E. C. Kenney Wesleyan Methodist Church Athens Curtis Knight Everett Rosser Everett Cole Glouster Wesleyan

Church of Nazarene Holds School Contest and Services

The Church of Nazarene Sunday School meets Sunday at 9 30 led by Cecil Cox with a men vs women contest as a feature. The pastor speaks on Divine Ownership at 10 30. Youth meet at 6 45 led by Edith Hutchinson. An evangelistic service is at 7 30.

Church of Nazarene Church of the Nazarene Sunday School Cecil Cox

Also Mentioned on This Page

Isaac Wilson Holiness Church Airline Goodson Chuck V. H. Miller Fields Memorial Mission Christian Huff Holman Orange Church Chauncey Methodists Lawrence Nazarene Mrs. Patton Esther M. E Erle Bridgewater High St George Hanes Christian Science Societies S. Congress St E. Main St Edith Hutchinson Vick Hershey J & J Pond Detrola Caldwell Pepsin Lucky Tiger Tonic Phillips Milk FITCH Quick 'S Cut Rate Drug Store
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