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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1953
Page
8
A father tests his son with a world map jigsaw to teach geography and responsibility. The boy explains that fixing the individual first, as Christ did, can heal the world, since changing one person at a time solves the grand riddle.
Gallia churches announce Easter plans with a First Presbyterian cantata Loving Triumphant at 4 p.m. and sunrise service at 6 30 a.m. led by youth groups and Dr N Howard Foster. Grace Methodist schedules an 7 30 p.m. card anthem service featuring multiple solos and a Galilean Easter Carol by the Girls Ensemble. St Peters Episcopal holds a christening during the Easter service at 7 30 p.m.
Easter observances fill morning at multiple churches led by Rev. L. H. Stebbins and others. Services include sunrise prayers, sermons on resurrection, cantatas, Holy Communion, Sunday schools, and choir performances. A baptism and church reception accompany Paint Creek Baptist.
LOGAN The soldiers relief commission will meet Monday per Vaughn A Collins Hocking County service officer. His March report lists 18 public records requests two life insurance applications one headstone three military service allotment applications 14 medical and dental outpatient treatment requests two widow pension claims 16 compensation and pension claims. Collins conducted 187 interviews and sent 108 correspondences. Total annual compensation and pension increases reached 3349 dollars.
The State Highway Patrol reports Charlies D. Branson 26 Rochester Mich charged with excessive speed and fined 15 dollars plus costs in Municipal court before Judge William H. Jones. Robert H. Stewart 20 Gallipolis posted 50 dollar bond for appearance at 11:45 a.m. Friday.
Mrs. Leroy McClure of Logan Route 2 welcomed a son. Admitted is Mrs. Mildred Armstrong of Mc Arthur. Discharged are Mrs. Roy Barber of McArthur, Mrs. Robert Graves of McArthur, A. EF. Huff of Bay Route 1, Jesse Kitchen of South Bloomingville.
Mrs John Ord, 69, of Mason was admitted to Holzer Hospital Thursday evening after a fall at her home. She sustained a cut on the lip and possible fractured tibia.
Multiple probate notices list appointments of executrix or administrator for estates in Athens County Ohio. Flossie J Zimmerman Wilda Hunter D H Sams Clara A Batley Minnie H Cline and John F Newcomb named as fiduciaries with four month claim periods. Dates range 1933 to 1954.
Notice to executors heirs and creditors that the Inventory and Appraisement for Minnie H. Cline deceased has been filed. Hearing set for April 15, 1933 at 9 a.m. Interested parties may file exceptions before five days prior to the hearing.
Gauge readings for multiple rivers and locks show rising water through the district with times and values. Movements note creditor and boat entries with specific timestamps and vessel names across several locks and rivers.
Holzer Hospital notes report births for Mr and Mrs Merrill Evans of Gallipolis and Mr and Mrs Frank Rutherford of Gallipolis, each with a son. Admissions list includes Ziba Midkiff of Chester medical, Patty Yeager Point Pleasant medical, Charles Eugene Poe Jackson surgical, Paris Miller of Vinton medical, and others.
George O. Stevenson of Seneca Illinois, 35, was fined ten dollars plus costs by acting mayor Dean J. Collison after state highway patrol found mud flaps missing on his trailer.
Logan Ohio March welfare cases fell to 38 active cases plus four medical only cases from February's 46 cases. Total welfare expenditures for 117 people were 2205.44 with medical costs 303.02, compared to February totals of 2695.15 and 672.50 respectively.
Richard H. Holl of 479 Main St. assumed command of the 546th Engineer Fire Fighting Company in Pusan Korea. The unit protects the Pusan area and is part of Korean Base Section supplying UN forces. Holl is a Logan High School graduate who attended Carnegie Tech before joining the Army in 1951.
New Marshfield lists Sunday school 9 30 am morning worship 10 30 am MYF meeting Tuesday 7 pm at Harry Lowsey home WSCS Wednesday 2 pm at Mrs Kinnard’s devotion led by Mrs Hayman Union reports 9 30 pm Sunday school 7 30 pm evening worship MYF combined with New Marshfield Tuesday 7 pm prayer service Wednesday 7 30 pm Pleasanton notes Easter program follows Sunday school 9 30 am prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm Rev Kenneth D Frazier listed
In Canaanville and Guysville worship schedules include morning services at 9 10 a.m. and 9 30 a.m. with membership and baptism. Stewart offers a sunrise service at 6 a.m. and Bible study at 7 p.m. with no evening service this week led by The Rev. Harold W. Mowery.
The schedule lists a sunrise prayer meeting at 6 30 a m with youth leadership followed by communion and a Sunday school rally. A baptism for children is planned, then an Easter missions offering. Morning worship at 10 30 a m and reception of new members in the evening at 7 p m with preaching by The Rev Lena Brandenburg.
The notice lists Sunday school at 9 30 am led by Superintendent Ralph Leach, a Faster program by the children at 10 30 am, evening service at 7 30 pm, and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm. The Rev G M Tayler is the pastor.
Athens Ecclesia invites residents to Sunday at 2 p.m. for a Bible study titled Faith and Work led by minister Leonard Tucker. A brief gathering follows the study.
Albany Methodist shows Sunrise service 6 30 a m Sunday School 9 30 a m Easter program 10 30 a m Monday Boy Scouts 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30 p m Friday film Reaching From Heaven 7 30 p m Pearl Chapel worship 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m Snowville Sunday school 10 a m Prayer meeting 8 p m Townhouse Sunday school 10 a m Rev William H Covert is pastor.
The schedule lists Sunday school at 9 30 am, communion and worship at 10 30 am, and a preaching service at 8 pm led by Reverend Max Williams the pastor.
The church lists a full Holy Week schedule starting Friday with 7 30 p m Good Friday worship The Turning Point and Saturday 7 p m organ vespers Easter music followed by a Union sunrise service at 6 30 a m Sunday includes CYF breakfast 7 30 p m Bible school 9 15 a m morning worship 10 15 a m preached by Joe B Maffett with Resurrection Facts theme Nursery for children Choirs led by William Brophy and Mrs Dwight Robinson Intermediate group Easter Eve worship 7 30 p m Baptismal service Monday Interchurch Youth 7 p m Tuesday Boy and Girl Scouts Wednesday Christian Women's Fellowship meetings General and Executive notices and Easter services including Knights Templar sunrise breakfast 7 30 a m and Easter service 10 30 a m with And the Life Everlasting ministerial sermon and music by Sanctuary Choir plus Miss Clara Davis piano. Baptismal service 3 p m in the chapel for children Junior Hi 6 p m Senior Hi MYF 7 p m. Weekly WSCS White Breakfast 9 a m with organ meditations 7 45 p m finances and 7 45 p m meeting. Boy Scout Troop 56 7 p m Thursday Sanctuary Choir 7 p m Kappa Phi Sigma Theta 7 15 p m Dr John M Versteeg minister.
The church schedules Sunday 9:30 am Sunday school and 10:40 am morning worship with the Easter message Tomb or Temple. Evening gospel at 7:30 pm titled The Power of His Resurrection. Mid week prayer and study on Wednesday 7:30 pm and Thursday choir rehearsal. Rev. John L. Snedden pastors the church.
The schedule lists worship at 10 30 a m and preaching at 7 30 pm with the Rev Paul Rice district superintendent as speaker Communion will follow A prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 pm led by the Rev L A Robinson pastor
The Rev. Fr. Jan B. Kish serves as pastor with Sunday Masses at 8 30 a m and 10 a m. Daily Masses are 7 a m and 8 a m. Confessions are Saturday at 3 00 p m 4 00 p m and 7 30 p m.
The notice lists Bible study at 9:45 a.m. worship at 10:30 a.m. with the theme The Lost Christ. A youth class at 7, evening service at 8 on The Thief on the Cross. Wednesday Bible study at 8 p.m. Thursday men’s training at 8 p.m. Harold J. Stanley is the minister.
Easter program by the children at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 15 a m morning worship at 11 a m YF at 6 30 p m film The Man Who Forgot God at 7 30 p m Prayer and praise service Wednesdays 7 30 p m Pastor R E Kelchner leads.
The First Wesleyan Methodist announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. with Mrs. Gilbert Knight as superintendent. The Rev. Charles Day, a missionary from South America, will speak at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. A mid week prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Sunrise service at 6 am in cooperation with Wesleyan and Pilgrim churches. Sunday school at 9:30 am. Easter offering for missions. Worship at 10:30 am with reception of members Easter sermon and Communion. Junior church at 10:30 am. NYPS 6:45 pm. Evangelistic service 7:30 pm. Wednesday prayer 7:30 pm. Board meeting after. Drell H. Goff, minister.
The Alexander Presbyterian Church announces a 9 30 am Sunday school with an Easter program followed by morning worship at 10 30 am A fastt er Communion service and choir rehearsal are planned Friday evening at the Manse Women s Association meets Thursday at 1 30 pm at Mrs Snider s home James L Hyde is listed as a contact
Morning events include a 6 30 am sunrise service a 9 30 am Sunday school and a 10 45 am morning sermon Baptismal services occur at 6 30 pm followed by Communion and Fellowship A midweek prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 pm led by Rev William D Mosley Jr pastor.
Church notices list services for Chesterhill Amesville and neighboring towns. Chesterhill and Amesville sites show Sunday worship and baptism times, Holy Communion on Thursday, and pastor H. P. Frazier referenced. Sharpsburg and Poston also noted with corresponding Sunday school and service times.
Morning worship and Lord's Supper at 9 45 with 10 45 sermon Christ Is Risen. Bible study and prayer on Thursday at 7 30 led by Pastor Rev Roland P Glohiz.
Sunday School at 9 30 am with a faster program to follow. Marie Dodds serves as Sunday school superintendent.
A religious notice announces services on Saturday at 10 a m and Sunday at 7 30 p m led by C R Spangier with the subject Christ Is The Answer at the local church.
The church announces Saturday 4 p.m. Holy Baptism and Easter Sunday Holy Communion with 9:30 a.m. church school and 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion and sermon. Weekly activities include Wednesday Men’s Club 7:30 p.m. Thursday Holy Communion 10:10 a.m. and choir rehearsal 6:45 p.m.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 am followed by morning worship at 10 30 am. Young People's Meeting on Sunday evening at 7 and Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 with preaching by Mrs key A Kemny of Aliens.
The notice lists Sunday school at 9 30 am morning service at 10 45 am with the topic Un reality and the golden text Thou art my lamp O Lord from II Samuel 22 29 Wednesday evening service at 7 30 pm.
Church school 9 30 am worship 11 am with Toward the Dawn sermon by Reverend Roger M Rice Jr Nursery available. Boy Scout Troop 55 meets Monday 7 pm. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 6 30 pm. Board of Deacons Wednesday 7 pm. Westminster Fellowship 7 pm. Board of Trustees Sunday 6 pm. Session Sunday 7 pm.
Central Ave Methodist lays out Easter activities including Girl Scouts at 10 a.m. and Easter program at 2 p.m. Sunday worship at 7 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with baptism and sermon “An Obvious Bargain.” IMYF leads 6 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meetings with leaders Mrs. James McMullen, Mrs. C. R. Morrison, and Mrs. Allen Weatherby. Walton E. Davies is general superintendent.
Easter sunrise services at 6 a.m. followed by breakfast in the church. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Worship at 10:45 a.m. The Lord's Table at 11 a.m. Young People's meeting at 6:45 p.m. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. Easter evening service features a play The Shadow of the Cross directed by Pastor James Horner.
Sunday worship begins with preaching and song at 10 am led by Pastor James Horner. Sunday school follows at 11 am with Harry Love as superintendent.
Sunrise service Sunday at 6 a.m. hosted by the youth. Mrs. Herman Humphrey to serve breakfast to choir members after the sunrise. Easter service includes Baptism of children at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. Floyd Linscott superintendent MYF at 6 p.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening led by Minister A Steele.
Sunday school times listed for McDougal Carbon Hill and Liberty Hill. Mornings feature Sunday school at 9:30 or 9:30 a.m. Worship services run at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer meetings occur midweek in several locations. Reverend Roy Deeter and Reverend Herbert Harris named as pastors or speakers.
The Jerseyville Methodist Church lists services for Easter weekend. Communion Friday evening, sunrise service Sunday at 6 30 a m, Sunday school at 10 a m, Easter worship at 11 a m, and MYF at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Rev R L Haines.
The Rev Roy E Deeter pastors Whites Chapel Wesleyan Church announcing Sunday school at 9 30 a m and prayer and praise at 10 30 a m WYPS prayer meeting is at 7 30 p m on Wednesday.
Sunday school rally at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 evangelistic service at 7 30 pm prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 led by Rev N L Russell pasta
The church schedules an 8 am sunrise service titled The Risen Christ and a 9:30 am Bible school followed by an evangelistic service at 7:30 pm. Mid week events include Wednesday Young People at 6:45 pm and Prayer and Bible study with a quarterly business meeting at 7:30 pm led by Rev. Roland P. Glo ig.
County officials and the city of Logan clash over a 1951 plan to share a radio transmitter for law enforcement. Multiple contract drafts failed to gain mutual approval, with the mayor unavailable for talks. The county seeks a final agreement ahead of an April 8 state commission meeting in Columbus.
Churches in Logan publish a busy Easter schedule with Holy Week services at St. Matthew Paul N Warner and St John Lutheran plus First Presbyterian First EUB Trinity Lutherans Salt Creek Valley Pilgrim Holiness Gore Charge South Haydense First Church of God and Gore details include sunrise services, sermons The Easter Victory and The Resurrected Christ on Earth, Sunday schools and choir rehearsals multiple parish gatherings and a sunrise service at Gore with Easter programs and prayer meetings.
Logan Patrolman Roy Kelch returns two young brothers from near the Logan theater after one boy leaves shaken by Boris Karloff’s Frankenstein marquee. The officer notes the film’s long lasting frightful effect, remarking that the monster still scares after 20 years.
March auto titles issued reached 728 as sales climbed from February. The report from Clerk of Courts Thelma Keyes notes 254 resale 207 used retail 144 used casual 68 new cars 19 conversions 11 replacements and 10 motor changes. Mortgage activity included 306 filings and 276 cancellations with total receipts of 934.80 dollars. Purchasers of new vehicles include numerous residents and local firms such as B and B Oil Co and Logan Farm Equipment Co.
The Hocking County Dairy Service Cooperative and Ohio Division of Animal Industry will sponsor area milk tests for brucellosis. The mobile laboratory will visit around June 1 and offer free blood testing for eligible cattle. The program is voluntary and reactors cannot be kept or sold. diseased animals cannot be sold for human consumption.
Gallia County Probate Judge John W. Howell, hospitalized at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati since March, was transported back to Gallipolis by ambulance yesterday after extensive bone surgery. He is in satisfactory condition but confined to bed for a period and will rely on crutches, not returning to his office for several months.
Lonnie Lucas a 30 year old musician from Point Pleasant was bound over to the grand jury on a larceny of money charge after a Sunday arrest near Gallipolis. Justice James A Johnson presided and Sheriff George Ehman reported the affidavit by John Smith. Lucas is free on a $300 bond.
Logan Joseph Lynch aged 63 with no address was fined 10 dollars plus costs in mayor's court for intoxication and sentenced to county jail when unable to pay. Roy Green from near Logan was fined 19 dollars plus costs for intoxication by Magistrate Elias Bright after a Wednesday arrest.
James Crace, 34, of Catlettsburg Kentucky, and Clark Hager, 49, Gallipolis Route 1, were fined ten dollars and costs for driving left of center and five dollars and costs for failing to register. The city police handled the cases.
Logan Cupid reports Hocking County Probate Court issued 12 marriage licenses in March 1953, up from eight licenses in March 1952. The records indicate steady growth in local nuptial activity.
Logan-Hocking County Health Department reports no new measles cases after an early week outbreak of 12. One physician treated 11 cases while health commissioner Dr H G Southard noted one additional case.
A minor accident involving a Route 328 auto and a school bus occurred early Thursday. No injuries were reported. The auto was driven by Ivan Rider of Union Furnace and the bus by Noah Robey of Logan Route 3, per sheriff’s office information.
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