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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1946

Page

2

Nelsonville Churches Host Lively Easter Week Services

The Nelsonville area schedules a full weekend of religious activities. Rev Stuart Radford, Navy chaplain now stationed in Asia, will speak at the Church of Christ Sunday evening. First Methodist hosts multiple services with Lent sermons and youth fellowships, and Pilgrim Holiness will hold a 9:30 Sunday School and 10:30 worship led by Rev B A Awe.

Avy Nelsonville Welsonville Church of Christ Stuart’ Radford Navy Marine Corps Okinawa Tokyo Radford Mary Margaret Betts Harrisburg Presbyterian Church Frances Bennett L. E Evans Action For Life Christian Endeavor First Methodist Wm. M. George Pilgrim Holiness Pilgrim Holiness ‘Church B. A. Awe Lillian Kinsey

Church Life Update and Schedule at Nazarene Church

The Church of the Nazarene announces services led by Rev I H Arnott. Sunday School 9:30, morning worship 10:30, NYPS 6:45, preaching 7:30. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30. Interior redecoration to finish by Easter with a Sunday School rally planned. Cottage prayer meeting tonight at Hollis Shanner’s Elizabeth St residence.

Hollis Shanner Elizabeth St Church OF Nazarene Church of the Nazarene Adams Sr I. H. Arnott N.-Y-P.s

Youth Group Officers Hold Special Meeting

A special meeting of teachers and officers of the Young People department of the Church of Christ will be held in the pastor's study Friday evening at 7 p m for consideration of important matters. The general superintendent and the Christian education committee will also be in attendance.

Nelsonville Young People's Department The Church of Christ Christian Education Committee

Rheumatism Sufferers Promoted Rinol Relief

The ad touts Reiner's Rinol as quick comforting relief for rheumatism arthritis rheumatism lumbago and related pains. Free booklet offered. Price listed as $1.50 or four bottles for $5 through Clines and Athens Pharmacy.

Reiner Clines Athens Pharmacy

Six Chickens Stolen From Cooped Rear Home Onto Fairview

Lois Murray reports six white chickens stolen from a rear coop at 541 Fairview Street. The unlatched coop suggests the theft occurred about 1 a.m. Thursday as police investigate the incident.

Nelsonville Fairview St Lois Murray

Telephone Operators Honor Recent Bride

In Nelsonville the telephone operators held a covered dish dinner Tuesday evening honoring Mrs. Max Bumgardner a recent bride and Mrs. Lowell Hickman who will resign to join her husband. Gifts were given to each guest and the group enjoyed games and contests.

Nelsonville Max Bumgardner Lowell’ ‘Hickman Sylvia Matheny Emma ,Connor Charlotte Hubble Frances Stage Ruth Butt Norma Erwin Virginia Lee Lenora Hannas Vergene Bumgardner Lizzie Gathers

Martha Class Meats At Hyde Home Easter Program

Nelsonville report on the Martha Class of the Methodist Church meeting at the Hyde Home. Fifteen members and one guest answered roll call with an Easter quotation. Helen Largent and Mae Sisson performed solos before an Easter quiz. Refreshments followed.

Nelsonville J. M. Hyde Eva Davis Martha Methodist Church Hyde Home Miles Howe R. R. Stalter Davis Helen Largent Mae Sisson

Presbyterian 55 Officials Installed

Nelsonville officials for the Presbyterian Sunday School were elected and installed. Joe Hardy is superintendent with Leon ard Powell as assistant. secretaries include Mrs. Lloyd Evans and Miss Margaret Johnson heads children's department. Librarians are Billy Cooley Billy Bishop and Janie Krieg. Pianists are Billie Anni Bartoe and Mrs. Edith Stier. The new officers assume duties immediately.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Sunday School Joe Hardy Leonard Powell Lloyd Evans Charles Hoce Billie Anni Bartoe Janie Krieg Billy Cooley Billy Bishop Margaret Johnson Edith Stier's

Hi-y Leads Program at Nelsonville High School

The Hi- Club sponsored an assembly at Nelsonville High School on Wednesday April 3 led by Sidney Parker. John Jewett performed the lead song, flags were presented by Jack Oaksey and Bob North, and Charles Mechem read scripture followed by The Lord’s Prayer sung by Juan Bisnaugle. Janet Cope offered three piano numbers and Rev. Stuart Radford spoke as guest. Louise McDaniel and Helen Miner were announced for National Scholarship tests at 9 o’clock. Bolero Non was performed by the band under James Gilbert before the Alma Mater pledge and singing.

Peggy Green Nelsonvile I Nelsonville High School Sidney Parker John Inv Jewett Jacky Oaksey Bob North Charles Mechem Juan Bisnaugle Janet Cope Clar de Dunn Bill Ross Stuart Radford Japan J. K. Kinneer Louise McDaniel Helen Miner Natiral Honorary Society James Gilbert

Nelsonville Social Notes Celebrate a Birthday Gathering

Local residents gathered at Park Glenn home last Sunday to celebrate his birthday. Attendees included Harry and Mrs. Dishon Spencer and Mrs. Adams Hester Forbes Campbell and Frank Heleni Dishon Jo Ann Dishon Ed Glenn and Bill and Mary Van Almsick of Blacklick Ohio Joe Matheny and daughter Mary Park Glenn and daughter Mary Bell Glenn and George Jr Christy Bonnie Jeane Andrews and others. Park Glenn received gifts. Also noted are visits by Albert Dodds and family in Washington DC, Leighton Aumiller and Iva Hanning in Columbus, with Aumiller visiting as parent hosts and Hanning staying with Mrs. Beith.

Park Glenn Harry Dishon Spencer Adams Hester Forbes Campbell Frank Heleni ‘Dishon Jo Ann Dishon Ed’ Glenn Bill van Almsick Blacklick Joe Matheny Mary Nelsonville Bell Glenn George, Jr Christy Bonnie Jeane Andrews Glenn

Corning Churches Announce Services for Sunday

Corning churches publish their weekly schedule with details for Church of God and United Brethren services. Rev. Cromlish and Rev. Riebel lead sermons on virtues and faith, with Sunday School, prayer meetings, and special music by the Girls Glee Club of Corning High School.

Corning Churches of United Brethren Church W. E. Riebel Charles H. Woodruff Philos Mae Rodgers Alice Brown Earnest Weaver

Episcopal Morning Prayer Service in Nelsonville

The Church of the Epiphany in Nelsonville will hold Morning Prayer with a sermon on Sunday morning April 7, the 5th Sunday in Lent, at 9 30 a.m. A potluck supper follows on Monday evening April 8 at 10 p.m. in the church basement.

Nelsonville

Revival To Start At Mc Leish Church Near Glouster

An old fashioned revival opens Monday April 8 at 7 30 o clock at the Mc Leish Church near Glouster Rev M L Kimmy of Athens will be evangelist with special music and Rev Charles Wachenschwanz of Nelsonville is the pastor The Daughters of George Club meeting is moved to Monday at 7 30 at Mrs Sophia Hintons home

Nelsonville McLeish Glouster M. L. Kimmy Athens Charles Wachenschwanz Daughters of George Club Sophia Hinton Swartz Mineral Glouster Mission M. L. Timmey

Junior Study Club Meets at Angle Home

GLOUSTER The Junior Progressive Study Club gathered at Mrs. Robert Angle’s home Monday evening. Mrs. Charles Emory read a paper on Virginia. Candy was served to a list of members and guests, and the next meeting was set for April 1 at Mrs. Ray Leake’s Main Street home.

Glouster Progressive Study Club Robert Angle Virginia Charles Emory Edna Binderbasin Helene Binderbasin Ben Vaughan William Rauch Willis Blower Roger Kittle Eugene Jones Ray Leake W. R. Balderson, Jr Eugene Brown Frances Thomas Main St

Trimble To Protest Depot Closing

Trimble villagers plan a mass meeting at the mayor's office Saturday at 7 00 PM to protest the closing of the NLY.C.R.R. depot. M E Christman says petition signatures hinge on attendance and that the protest will be filed with Ohio Public Utilities Commission.

Glouster Trimble Nly.c.r.r Public Utilities Commisssion of Ohio M.E. Christman Commission Utilities Commission Ny.c.’S

Glouster Shower Honors Thompson Nuptials in Hollister

Mr. and Mrs. Reece Thompson of Hollister held a miscellaneous shower for their son Alvin Thompson and wife Mary Catherine Kennedy, married January 8 in Shawnee. Guests listed include many local families as lunch was served and gifts presented to the couple.

Reece Thompson Hollister Alvin Thompson H. B. Daughterty Anna Y Lou Delilah Lydia Byers J Wanda Minnie Cooper Betty Edna Conway Henry Adams James Brown Eli Westfall Howard Westfall

Fire damages Wilson property at Backus residence

Firefighters report a blaze at the Bill Backus residence in Welsonville Grosvenor Morris property causing about $10 damage. Fire Chief Dana Winden said responders were summoned Thursday afternoon and investigators suspect a bird nest near the porch corner as a possible origin.

Welsonville Bill Backus Grosvenor Morris Wilson Dana Winden Backus

Son of Bliss McNamee Arrives in Panama Canal Zone

St Sgt Sam McNamee and his wife have arrived in the Panama Canal Zone where they will spend the year of his enlistment, the message sent to his parents in Nelsonville confirms.

Nelsonville Bliss McNamee Sam McNamee Panama Canal Zone

Churches Announce Week of Services in Glouster Area

Rev Eugene Brown of Glouster Methodist Church lists Sunday events starting with Church School at 930 with C A Bingman in charge and a 1030 sermon My Yoke is Easy. YMFL at 6 then 7 service The Day Is Far Spent. Prayer Wednesday 7. WSCS rally at Logan Tuesday 930. Budget drive before year end. Choir to sing The Old Rugged Cross.

Glouster Eugene Brown Brown Ws.c.s Logan James Simcox Old Rugged Cross Charles Caffrey Jacksonville Millfield Methodist Church Trimble Jacksonville Methodist Church The Plains Millfield Glouster Church of Christ Delmar Gladden Daniel Teater Athens Y.P.S.C.E Millard Kasler Bishopville Church of Christ W. D. Robinson Delver First Baptist Church of Glouster Wiley Harris

Funeral services for John Wells in Homer Township

Funeral services for John Wells a prominent farmer of Homer Township Morgan County are set for Saturday at 2:00 PM at Mountville Methodist Church Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery The deceased is survived by daughter Mrs Clyde Harper formerly of Glouster now in Kent and son Alden Wells of Ravenna plus other community acquaintances

Glouster John Wells Homer Township Morgan County Mountville Methodist Church Maplewood Cemetery Wells Clyde Harper Kent Alden Wells Ravenna

West Rites Wednesday Infant Son of West Funeral

Funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel R. West were held in Corning Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Wallin E. Reibel officiating. Interment followed at Oakfield Cemetery, with Gail E. Wallace in charge. Mrs. W. D. Witham and her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ayers of Athens, visited Columbus Saturday and spent time with Don Busby and family, Harold. They returned home Monday.

Corning Samuel R. West Wallin E. Reibel Oakfield Eritery Gail E. Wallace

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