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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1943

Page

6

Dinner Program Shapes Women’s Christian Council Meeting

The Women's Council of the Christian Church gathered Thursday for a 6 pm covered dish dinner followed by music readings and guest introductions. Nomination committee members were named for 7:30 pm, and Good Friday services along with a sacrificial luncheon were announced. Mrs Evans spoke on district secretary work and Miss Bertha Park urged spiritual maturity to guide youth through wartime horrors.

Women's Council of the Christian Church Isabel Courtney Peg Mitchell H. T. Phillips Mildred Banks L. B. McCune Fred Kiltan Evans Nelsonville T. E. Gibson Everett Person Charles Cameron Donaldson Bertha Park Woman's Christian Missionary Society

Kappa Delta Pi Dinner Tonight at Student Grill

Kappa Delta Pi will hold its annual semi formal banquet tonight at the Student Grill with about sixty members and guests attending. Dr. Frank L. Wright of Washington University will speak on Educational Leadership and the Post War World.

Kappa Delta Pi Frank L. Wright Wright Washington University St. Louis Missouri William C. Bagley Teacher's College Frances Dorsey Gertrude Finheit William Everson Virginia Peirman Mary Anita Geiger Patricia Nichols Barbara Reed Harold E. Sauer Constance Vollman Geraldine A. Chesmar Grace Leslie Loretta Cusick Jo Ann Naugle Laura Louise Caldwell

McKenney on Bridge Explains Six Diamonds Versus Six Clubs

Hiaria Pagin of New Haven Connecticut formerly of New York sent today's hand to McKenney. He concedes six clubs is easier but he and his partner bid six diamonds.

William FB. McKenney America

Bridge play odds and a clever diamond guess

Fapin wins the opening lead and, after a sequence of clubs and hearts, the declarer reasons East holds the ten of diamonds and plays the queen to force West’s king. Dummy’s ace then wins and the ten drops, making the hand teachable. Six clubs offers a simpler route by avoiding the diamond guess.

Fapin South Dummy East Fagin Declarer West

Women to retire wartime workers as servicemen return

NEA reports American Legion Auxiliary leader Mrs. Alfred J. Mathebat warns women to step down willingly when servicemen come home. She urges employers to reinstate men and avoid unemployment after war, praising the auxiliary's support for veterans and families.

NEA New York Johnny Alfred J. Mathebat American Legion Auxiliary Working Women of America Ruth Mathebat Auxiliary

Higley Study Club Meets at Terrill Home

Higley Study Circle gathered at Mrs. O. A. Terrill's 50 Maplewood Drive on a Wednesday afternoon. Mr. A. C. Anderson presented a paper on British Columbia to 12 members with a discussion to follow. Mrs. C. B. Dillon chaired in the absence of the president.

Higley Study Circle O. A. Terrill Maplewood Drive A. C. Anderson British Columbia C. B. Dillon Pvt Howard Pond Pvt. Pond H. L. Pond Mulberry St

Hobson Study Circle Holds Final Year Meeting

The Hobson Study Circle met at Mrs. Harvey Householder's home for the final business meeting of the year. President Mrs. L P Eblin led reports from officers and committees while Mrs. Mary Jennings and Mrs. David Hughes led the program. Mrs. Wilson Norris was named chair for arrangements for the annual dinner on May 4. Hostess duties in the social hour were performed by Mrs. James Householder.

Hobson Study Circle Mary Jennings David Hughes Wilson Norris James Householder

U C D Club Meets at Householder Home

The U C D Club gathered Thursday at Mrs H G Householder's home 11 N Lancaster St. Guest Mrs A A Chappelle of Middleport joined the group with hospitality by Mrs Edward Cole and Mrs C B Dillon. The next meeting will be in Mrs J R Harvey's club rooms 71 W Washington St on Thursday April 22.

H. G. Householder Lancaster Street A. A. Chappelle Middleport Edward Cole C. B. Dillon Elson Hedges J. R. Harvey Washington St

Milton Geiger radio drama on WOUB features Civil War tale

Ohio Universitys WOUB aired In the Fog a Civil War ghost story set near Gettysburg directed by Dale Engle of Logan who also narrated. Cast included John Metzger Al Fiering Sidney Epstein and Lee Perkine with Jack Gossman handling sound effects Jane Coldren musical interludes Ernestine Beebe and Dick Mitchell news readers. WOUBs Playshop Tuesday April 13 shifts to 15 minutes of popular music 15 minutes of symphonic music and 15 minutes of world and campus news broadcast by Dee Edwards and Dick Mitchell. Located at 550 on the Dial the station will air a 45 minute program starting at 7 30 p m Tuesday.

Milton Geiger Ohio University WOUB Gettysburg Dale Engle Logan John Metzger al Fiering Sidney Epstein Lee Perkine Jack Gossman Jane Coldren Ernestine Beebe Dick Mitchell

Club Calendar Sees Multiple Local Group Meetings

PRIDAY Group Five of the Women's Council of the Christian Church meets Friday at 7 30 p m with Mrs C B Beverage 35 EF Carpenter St Leader Mrs L E McCune. Rebecca Morris McKee chapter of US Daughters of 1812 meets at Mrs L E Carpenter 53 May Ave Friday 7 30 p m. Progressive Class Richland Avenue Methodist Church meets Friday 8 p m with Mrs Carrie Burson leading devotions. Hamlyn Club meets with Mrs Clyde Littler 14 Stewart St Friday 7 30 p m. Pallas Club meets Saturday April 10 at Mrs C D Hopkins 24 Morris Ave Mrs T R Biddle reviews Paul Revere and the World He Lived In by Esther Forbes.

Priday Women’s Council of the Christian Church C. B. Beverage EF. Carpenter St L. E. McCune Rebecca Morris McKee U. S. Daughters of 1812 L. E. Carpenter May Avenue Richland Avenue Methodist Church Carrie Burson Hamlyn Club Clyde Littler Stewart St Pallas Club C. D. Hopkins Morris Ave T. R. Biddle Paul Revere Esther Forbes

Real vs promised in Christ Science sermon in Ath ens

The Christian Science Church in Athens will preach a Sunday lesson titled Are Sin Disease and Death Real. The golden text from Psalms calls for God to bless and shine His face on all nations. The citations compare Jesus healing narratives with Science and Health to question the reality of evil.

Christian Science Church Athens Earth Mary Baker Eddy Jesus John God Science and Health

Nenoff to Preach on The Game of Life at Albany Baptist

The Rev Stephen Nenoff will preach The Only Guide for Perilous Days as the sermon at Albany Baptist Church Sunday at 11 am The day also includes Sunday school at 10 am Young People Forum at 7 pm led by Monajane Leadinghouse and an 8 pm evangelistic service with special musical numbers and testimonies Bible study and prayer meeting are set for Wednesday at 8 pm

Stephen Nenoff Albany Baptist Church Young People’s Forum Monajane

Easter Plans Set for Albany Baptist Church Service

The Rev. Stephan Nenoff leads the Missionary Band for the Easter Sunday service at Albany Baptist Church to honor Christ's resurrection. Junior and Senior Choirs, a Men's quartet, and solos by Alfred Lindsay feature the music. The pastor will preach the message. Planning roles include Music by Mrs. Cline, Mrs. Ayler, and Mrs. Lindsay. Scripture by Mrs. Bolin and Mrs. Luckett. flower arrangement by Mrs. Bean and Mrs. Trainer.

Stephan Nenoff Albany Baptist Church Alfred Lindsay Howard Cline Howard J. Ayler Lloyd Bolin Nelson Luckett Charlies Bean Frank Trainer

Strouds Run Church to Elect Officers at April Meeting

Strouds Run Church will hold its annual business meeting Thursday evening, April 15, to elect officers. Sunday School is at 2 p m, Bible study at 3, preaching services at 4 p m, and a prayer meeting will follow.

Strouds Run

Carpenter to Preach at Mt Zion Baptist Church

Sunday School convenes at 9 30 a m in Mt Zion Baptist Church. The Rev C J Carpenter from Columbus will lead morning worship at 10 45. BYPU meets at 6 30 p m and the Rev Carpenter preaches again at 7 p m in the evening service.

Carpenter Mt. Zion Baptist Mt. Zion Baptist Church C. J. Carpenter Columbus BYPU

Pitfalls of Love and a Waiting Game

A tense sequence follows decoding a coded message from a collegiate gangster known as Big Tony. The narrator and Dicky race to interpret the taunting notes while authorities and family await a critical lead, with a plan to impersonate Lillian and uncover the conspirators. The stakes stay high as they anticipate further instructions from Tony.

Dicky Richard Lillian Halloran Tom Morton Tony Gus Mary Bertha Mama Pather Spencer Big Tony

Sequel Alert in Noel Lansfeld Hotel Plot

In New York Madge Graham stages a fake accident to push Mary Veritzen from a cast as espionage intrigue surfaces. Philip Veritzen plans to dismiss Stephen Redfield amid dangerous secrets while Madge and Spencer maneuver through a web of rival motives and a looming revelation. The cliffhanger ends with a call from Hal Meredith promising continuation tomorrow.

Lansfeld Noel Mary Veritzen New York Madge Graham Mary Madge Pier Philip Veritzen Lansfield Philip Stephen Redfield Charles Spencer Secret Service Nedfield Dr. Twichel Aily Spencer Katharine Birkett Madee Dicky

Look Who's Here at Westminster Players Tonight

Westminster Players perform the three act farce Look Who's Here at 8 15 in the basement Little Theater of the Presbyterian Church. Features include accordion music by Lou Carson and a vocal solo by Norma VanDerVort. Refreshments follow. public invited.

Westminster Players Presbyterian Church Lou Carson Norma VanDervort Jane Porter Inner Fellowship Wilfred Grenfell Labrador Mission Phi Chi Delta Presbyterian Ohio University Deanville

Pirkey To Preach At Church of God

Rev Jerald R Pirkey pastor of the Church of God will preach the second sermon in the Bringing Forth Good Fruit series at Sunday 9 30 unified service The young people group meets 7 pm to elect officers Evangelistic services at 8 pm with a sermon on The Fight of Faith

Jerald R. Pirkey Church of God Hocking St

Clouston to Preach at Church of Christ

C M Clouston evangelist announced today the Church of Christ at 6 Stimson Ave will hold Bible study at 9 45 a m preaching at 10 30 a m communion at 11 and a long service with preaching at 7 30 p m the sermon topic is Jealousy

Church of Christ Stimson Ave C. M. Clouston

Revival Continues at Free Methodist Church

The Free Methodist Church revival at Stimson Ave and Campbell St continues with Evangelist D. E. Heath preaching The Struggle for the Heart. A service is planned for Saturday evening and another regular service on Sunday per Pastor Rev. Mary Addis.

Free Methodist Church Stimson Ave Campbell St D. E. Heath Mary Addis

OU Glee Club To Sing At Methodist Service

The OU Glee Club will perform at a Methodist service with the Women's Glee Club of Ohio University directed by Mrs. Margaret Benedict. Dr. Edwin A. Brown delivers the sermon Youth and Tragedy at 10:30 Sunday morning.

OU Glee Club Edwin A. Brown Women's Glee Club Ohio University Margaret Benedict Methodist Youth Fellowship Deanue McPherson Joe Cox Dr. Brown Martzolff Woman's Society of Christian Service Horace Dewey China

Tuppers Plains Charge Schedule Announced By Pastor

The Rev. John Morgan released the list of services for the Tuppers Plains Charge of the United Brethren Church. Enterprise holds 9:30 a.m. preaching. Tuppers Plains has 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and 10:30 a.m. preaching. Lottridge offers 11 a.m. Sunday School and 11:45 a.m. preaching. Silver Ridge has 10 a.m. Sunday School and an 8 p.m. revival. Revival services begin tonight. all times are Eastern War Time.

Tuppers Plains United Brethren Church John Morgan Enterprise Lottridge Silver Ridge

Sins of the Saints Subject Preached Across Albany Circuit

Rev Charles P Taylor announces Albany Circuit services with Sins of the Saints as the preaching topic. Albany venues host Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m Pearl Chapel Snowville Temple and Townhouse feature 10 a m Sunday School with 11 a m sermons.

Albany Methodist Church Charles P. Taylor

Hoon to Preach at The Plains Church

The Rev Miles E Hoon will preach at The Plains Church of Christ this Sunday on The Mold of a Great Life. Services start at 7 30 p m with Bible School at 9 30 a m.

Hoon The Plains Church Miles E. Hoon Plains Church of Christ

Jacksonville Charge Schedule Announced

The Rev. Charles E. Palmer announced the Jacksonville Methodist Charge programs with church schools at 9 a.m., Junior League at 6:30 p.m., Senior League at 7 p.m., and first pre Easter services Sunday night at 7:30 in the U B Church. Week one services at the U B Church and week two at the Methodist Church. Special music Sunday evening.

Charles E. Palmer Jacksonville Jacksonville—Church U. B Methodist Trimble Millfield the Plains—Church School Chauncey—Church School

Revival Continues at Zion Baptist Church Minors Plains

The Zion Baptist Church revival in Lower Plains continues with daily services at 7 30 P M Preaching is by Budd Darst and the event invites all residents to attend for spiritual renewal.

Zion Baptist Church Lower Plains Budd Darst

Kenney to Preach on Christ's Advice at Wesleyan Church

The Wesleyan Methodist Church on Pratt Street will hold Sunday School at 9:30 followed by worship. At 7:30 Sunday evening the Rev. E. C. Kenney will deliver Christ's Advice to Youth. Youth groups meet at 6:30 Sunday and prayer meeting is Wednesday night.

Wesleyan Methodist Church Pratt St E. C. ‘Kenney

Church of Nazarene Schedule Announces Sunday Services

At the Church of Nazarene led by Rev. Floyd Gale Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 30 the sermon titled Their Faith NYPS meets at 6 45 p m and evening preaching at 7 30 Prayer evening also at 7 30

Church of the Nazarene Floyd Gale NYPS

Parish Preacher to Lead 11 A M and 8 P M Services

Rev. Melvin E. Mitchell pastor of Asbury Methodist Church will preach at 11 a m and 8 p m during Sunday services. Sunday School is scheduled for 10 a m.

Religious Certainty at First Christian Church Services

The First Christian Church conducts devotional meetings weekly in the Church School auditorium with four scriptural expositions including a morning sermon on Religious Certainty. The New Testament Doctrine class meets Sunday at 7 30. Choir directed by Jim Hart will sing. Officials meet Wednesday at 7 30 p at the church.

First Christian Church Church Jim Hart

Plan Sunday School At Pratts Fork

L Edmond Van Order of American Sunday School Union announced plans to reopen the Sunday School at Pratts Fork on Sunday morning April 11 at 3 p m EWT. The event is slated for Burlingham.

L. Edmond van Order Uni Burlingham Pratts Fork

Also Mentioned on This Page

Council Alexander Presbyterian Church Harry Hooper Frank Lawrence Pearl St Lima J. W. Lawrence McKenney West Pass Alfred J. Mathebet Higley Terrill Hobson U.C.D. Club Householder Athens Area Nenoff Albany Baptist Yder Paps Adele Katharine Ee Hal Meredith Clouston Taylor Jacksonville Charge Zion Baptist Revival New Athens, O Kenney Church of Nazarene Asbury Church Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Broughton Isaly Logans
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