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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1948
Page
6
Family and friends hosted a surprise birthday dinner for Mrs. Oscar Andrews of New Marshfield. Attendees included Nell Andrews and multiple Andrews family members along with friends. A cake from her daughter Nell highlighted the celebration.
The U S Navy Band under Lt Cmdr Charles Brendler played a full program in Athens featuring both band and symphonic works. Highlights included Mignon Overture, Grainger tunes Molly on the Shore and Londonderry Air, Harmonica Player, and Harold Brasch on Euphonium. Encore followed, audience applause, and a late reception honored the director before a tour to Lexington Kentucky.
Mrs Floyd Wolfe hosted Circle No 3 of Central Ave WSCS at Albany Methodist charge. Florence Van Dyke led devotionals. Lena Smith admitted as new member. Elmer G Roessner guest. Prizes awarded to Lena Smith and Hazel Morrison. Guests and members listed. corsages given. refreshments served.
Saturday worship and choir rehearsal at 12 45 p m Sunday service led by Dr Harry E Bright district superintendent speaking on The Great White Way Evening events include WEF supper at 5 p m and vespers at 6 p m with Dr Hiel Bol linger guest speaker Senior HiYF at 7 30 p m Nominating committee meets 7 30 p m Wednesday WSCS rummage sale all day Upper Room Hour at 7 30 p m Martzolff Class at 7 30 p m Friday WF Pop In at 3 30 p m
Miss Beryl Cone and Mrs. H. C. Dorman with son Charles spent Easter vacation with sister Mrs. F. C. Fountaine of Manhattan Kansas and her family. They returned to Athens on Tuesday after visiting several historical spots. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pugh of RD Albany hosted relatives including Tracy Whaley Edward Pugh and children Larry and Lorna, Maynard Coates and daughters Sherry Ann and Darla Dea of Chase. Mrs. Ardath Llewellyn, Mrs. Eana Goff, Mrs. Elsa Stephenson, Mrs. Wilma Morgan, Mrs. Reba Withers, Rev. Miles E. Hoon attended the 25th annual PTA conference in Marietta on April 1. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Main return Friday from the Ohio State Medical conference in Cincinnati. Mrs. Alva Hanning of Willow Brook Cabin Court has returned from a visit in Oklahoma City with former Athenians Ernest Norris, who ran a grocery and service station on Richland Ave. Mrs. W. S. Bell of 226% W. Washington St. returned from Columbus after visiting daughter Betty McClanahan who is seriously ill but improving at St. Francis Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Dent Dailey announce the birth of a seven-pound daughter Sandra Kay on March 13. Grandparents are Mrs. Catherine Collins of New Marshfield, Fred J. Dailey of Hooper St. Athens, and Mae Thomson of La Otto Ind. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Andrews of New Marshfield.
The list shows service times at multiple churches or communities including Mound Hill, Chase, Diamond, Frost, McLeish, Orbiston, Sugar Creek, Pleasant Valley and Fair View. Names linked to each time include Mrs. Virginia Howard Homer Trover Mrs. Lowell Tucker and others with The Rev. A N Maxwell noted as minister in charge.
The Rev Amos Hoover leads COOLVILLE with Sunday school at 945 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Quarterly Conference at 230 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 730 p.m. TORCH Sunday school 9 a.m. Tuesday prayer at 730 p.m. HOCKINGPORT worship 930 a.m. Sunday school 1030 a.m. Prayer and praise 730 p.m led by Rev D O Blake.
The notice lists Sunday school at 9 30 am children's services at 10 30 am youth service at 6 45 pm preaching at 7 30 pm and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm Led by The Rev N L Russell minister.
The church schedules Sunday at 9 30 a m a lesson titled A Prophet Among Exiles led by John Rawlings then worship at 10 30 a m with Lord s Supper and a sermon Room for a Guest by the Rev Charles J Bowen.
Pearl Chapel lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Pleasanton Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching service at 10 30 a m Union Sunday school at 9 30 a m and prayer service at 10 30 a m
Sunday school at 9 30 a m prayer service at 10 30 a m WYPS at 6 45 p m preaching at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m The Rev Roy E Deeter is pastor.
The Alexander Presbyterian Church holds a morning school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m with The Great Treasure and an evening service at 7 45 p m presenting The Jealousy of a Rejected King led by minister Rev James L Hyde.
Bible school at 9 30 a m followed by communion and preaching at 10 30 a m led by The Rev Homer H Vian with Charles Russell listed as a participant or speaker in the program.
The text lists a Sunday timetable with Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching service at 10 45 a m and a prayer service at 8 p m led by Pastor Rev Roy E Deeter.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m with unreality the subject of the lesson and the Golden Text Let not him that is deceived trust in vanity for vanity shall be his recompence Job 15 31 Wednesday evening service at 7 30 p m
Church schedule lists worship at 9 30 a m 10 30 a m with sermon Keeping the Easter Spirit Alive by Rev Elmer Roessner Evening worship at 7 30 p m The Victorious Christ Wednesday Bible study and prayer at 7 30 p m Thursday choir rehearsal at 6 30 p m
At 11:00 am a service titled The Story of the Empty House led by Rev. Fred Luchs. Westminster Foundation supper at 5 pm followed by Vespers at 6 pm. Westminster Fellowship at 7 pm. Monday activities include Boy Scouts at 7 pm Jr Hi Fellowship at 7 15 pm.
Morning worship at 10 45 a m led by Rev Frank C Cleveland. Evening BYPU at 6 30 p m with Herpel Saunders leading and sermon at 7 30 p m. Mid week prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
The Rev Phyllis LeMaster presides at MINERAL Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m Dowler Ridge holds Sunday school and preaching at 9 30 a m Dale Armstrong leads Tuesday preaching at 7 30 p m Salem hosts Youth Fellowship at 7 and an Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Monday Evangelistic service also at 7 30 p m Connett hosts Wednesday preaching at 7 30 p m New Marshfield and Carl Bondale feature Thursday preaching at 7 30 p m
Bible school at 9 30 am led by Lloyd Bolin. Worship at 10 30 am with the Rev Andrew G Pratt as pastor. Youth meeting at 6 30 pm. Evangelistic meeting at 7 30 pm. Wednesday youth Bible study 6 30 pm prayer service 7 30 pm and adult Bible study 8 pm.
The East Canaan Pilgrim church advertises Sunday school at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 p.m. led by the Rev. N. L. Russell.
Worship at 9 15 a m and 10 15 a m features pastor Rev Joe B Maffeta with Zeta Tau Alpha attendees. Special music by Mrs Dwight Robinson and violin by Mrs C C Mitchell, plus John Kirkpatrick on Rise Glorious Conqueror. Disciples Foundation supper at 5 p m Vespers 6 p m CE 6 p m. Monday Boy Scouts 7 p m Tuesday Kappa Beta installation. Wednesday Time-out 7 p m choir practice 7 p m Stewardship lecture 7 45
A series of weekly church events listed including Holiness meetings Friday and Sunday services, open-air gatherings at the court house, Sun day school, Salvation and Torch Bearer sessions, and youth and girls groups on various days. The schedule notes times from 4 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. across Friday to Thursday.
Sunday school at 9 30 am junior church and worship at 10 30 am led by Rev D H Goff pastor NYPS at 6 45 pm with The Meaning of the Sacraments preaching at 7 30 pm Monday church board 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer service 7 30 pm Thursday invitation band 7 pm at the parsonage
Bible study at 9:45 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. Song drill at 7 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. The New Testament Church led by Edward White with weeknight evangelist Clifton Inman speaking at 7:30 p.m.
Worship at 9 30 a m led by Jack Atkins. Sunday school classes 1 and 2 at 9 30 a m. YPM at 10 30 a m. Evangelistic service 6 30 p m led by Rev A R Erwin. Evening service 7 30 p m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.
Sunday school at 2 p.m. Preaching by the Rev L A Robinson at 3 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. Thursday prayer band at 2 p.m. Prayer meetings at 7 30 p.m.
South Canaan Baptist holds Bible school at 10 a.m. led by Carl Graham. Prayer service follows at 11 a.m. with Rev. Andrew G. Pratt serving as pastor.
Mrs Wright credits Rennel grapefruit juice recipe for shedding excess weight after trying many preparations. She reports lasting energy and improved health, saying her druggist recommended Rennel and she would not be without it. The ad describes four ounces of liquid Rennel to mix into a pint bottle with undetailed steps.
The church posts a schedule for First Sunday services morning prayer sermon by Rev. Dr. Jordon Liu of Chungking China at 10 30 am and nursery class. Monday features Festi val of the Annunciation with Holy Communion at 7 am. Altar Guild meets 7 30 pm. Thursday includes Communion at 7 am. Woman's Auxiliary 7 30 pm at Mrs Sydney J Brownes home. Friday Choir rehearsal at 6 30 pm. Regional Church School teachers meet at Grace Church Pomeroy at 30 pm. Rev Syndney J Browne serves as pastor.
The notice lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m led by the Rev 0 M Awe and an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. Wednesday features a prayer meeting.
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