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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1942

Page

10

Hacking Page Ten Campaign To Raise Funds Planned

Vice Chairman G E Carr stressed the Boy Scout movement at a quarterly district meeting in Elks rooms. 42 Scouts will be trained as messengers in Civilian Defense. partial messenger training continues. A new Cub Pack forms at West Grade School. Court of Honor at the high school praised. Sustaining campaign set for 1942 with $600 goal for Logan and Hocking County. workers meet April 29. team captains to be chosen.

S. H. Dillon Advancement Harley Meyer B. W. Wright Clarence Blosser Harry J. Stevenson Logan Hocking County

Bread Cast on Water Returned in Hocking

A rural Hocking County family aided by the Extension Service five months ago now offers help to others. They report another nearby family, destitute due to illness, and propose to plow and plant an acre if seeds are supplied by the service. The seed will be furnished.

Logan Hocking County Extension Service

Window Breaker Returns to Logan Shatters Lincoln Ave Window

After about a two week lapse the window breaker reappeared in Logan Tuesday night. A window at 421 Lincoln Ave the residence of Harry Nihiser was shattered.

Logan Harry Nihiser Lincoln Ave

Marriage permit issued to Spencer Wade couple in Ohio

Logan Clarence E. Spencer 21 a coal miner of Nelsonville and Glenna C. Wade 18 of Buchtel, daughter of Luther Wade and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Spencer obtained a marriage permit on Wednesday.

Logan Clarence E. Spencer Nelsonville Edward Spencer Glenna C. Wade Buchtel Luther Wade

Logan Social Notes Highlight Local Club Gatherings

Logan residents hosted Delphian Chapter events at Pritchard's Restaurant and home on E Main. Anna Wellman spoke on The Lure of Gold. Mrs. J E Frasure and Mrs. Hankison topped bridge scores. other groups held scavenger hunts and social sessions at various local homes.

Logan E. O. Pettit Logan Delphian Pritchard E. Main St Anna Wellman W. W. Keynes Harry Wright E. M. Martin Emma Westenhaver

Tuesday Bridge Club and Tourist Book Club Gather

Mrs. Judson Shriner hosted the Tuesday Contract Club at North St. for three tables of bridge with high scores awarded to Mrs. Schempp Webb Blosser and guest award to Mrs. Achauer. Mrs. Eberst hosted the Tourist Book Club at N Wood St with a Windswept reading and refreshments offered to members and guests. Next meetings set for Mrs. Pierce and Mrs. Jones.

Six Suit Bridge Club Alfred Carpenter South Logan Anthony Toerner Carpenter Toerner W. D. Bassett Fred Burchfield W. D. Braddock John R. Pierce Judson Shriner North St Clarence Schempp Clinton Webb Clarence Blosser Charles Achauer Achauer Clarence Salts Arch Bangert Charles Eberst N. Wood St Hugh Meldrim Glendale Cal John Lee Mary Ellen Chase Harley Eliinger Howard Kirk James Winters Marion Allen Rudolph Hankison George Eberst Francis Roberts Huston Don Fesler Cuyahoga Falls Cecil H. Jones

Marriage Announcement for Helen Nihiser and Fred Gribble

Announcement on Easter Sunday morning notes the marriage of Miss Helen Marie Nihiser daughter of Mr and Mrs DPD E Nihiser Logan Route 1 to Fred Gribble son of Mr and Mrs Charles Gribble New Philadelphia The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev E B White at United Brethren Church They were unattended The bride wore a white jersey dress with kelly green accessories and a gardenia and yellow rose shoulder corsage

Helen Marie Nihiser DPD

Columbus Bridge Event And Easter Visit Plans

Mrs M H Cherrington and Mrs Edgar C Paul joined a Columbus bridge tournament that evening. Dr and Mrs John Simiele returned to Norfolk Va after spending Easter with Dr and Mrs Victor Simiele and guests included Mr and Mrs L E Foley of Columbus. Governor Worthington Chapter DAR will meet Friday at 2 30 at Miss Minette McCray's Market Street home.

M. H. Cherrington Edgar C. Paul Columbus John Simiele Norfolk Victor Simiele Simiele L. E. Foley Worthington D.A.R

Logan Churches Announce Sunday Service Programs

Logan churches map Sunday services with multiple sermons and themes. Rev Wiant opens Life After Death series at 10:30 a.m. in Methodist Church and 7:30 p.m. revival, with time changes for spring and summer. Additional notes cover Nazarene, Pilgrim Holiness, Church of God revivals, Epworth League speaker, and Trinity Lutheran services.

Logan Stanley W. Wiant Methodist Church Epworth League Church of the Nazarene Sunday School D. W. Miller Co. B. Clendenen

Logan Kessler and Richard Milne Seek Work in Sandusky Munition Plants

Leo Kessler left Thursday for Sandusky to seek munition plant work. Richard Milne went Wednesday to Sandusky to take a munitions job.

Logan Leo Kessler Sandusky Richard Milne

Logan story of surgical recovery and wartime letter

Mrs Cyril Sherlock returned home from White Cross Hospital Colum bus to her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Kleinschmidt. Doctors report her condition improved after a major operation. In Ireland Mrs Earl Steward W Hunter Sr notes a letter from Private Donald Steward with the AEF in North Ireland describing traffic moving opposite to the American plan.

Ireland Logan

Starcher Serves as Radioman With Bomber Squadron

Logan Charles Starcher son of Ralph and Mrs Starcher of North Street serves as a radioman with a bomber squadron at Barksdale Field Louisiana.

Logan Charles Starcher Ralph Starcher North St Barksdale Field

Logan Ambrose Primmer Assigned to Ft Bragg Training

Logan Ambrose Primmer of Rockbridge, who was inducted two weeks ago at Ft Hayes, has been assigned to Ft Bragg North Carolina for training.

Logan Ambrose Primmer Rockbridge Ft. Hayes Ft. Bragg North Carolina

Logan Dupler's Wood Carving piece in national contest

Enterprise artist Logan Dupler had a carved piece accepted in a national contest. The model is on display at the Carnegie Institute.

Logan Jay Dupler Enterprise Carnegie Institute

Logan Firemen Hold Fourth Drill Meeting

Logan Auxiliary firemen held their fourth training meeting Thursday night with Fire Chief Roy Stallsmith in charge. First aid training will be taught by Cc. R. Eberst. ropes handling demonstrations were led by Chief Stallsmith with Okley Hysell assisting.

Logan — Auxiliary Roy Stallsmith Cc. R. Eberst Logan High School Stallsmith Okley Hysell Delmas Woodgeard Rockbridge Union Furnace Haydenville Logan

Police Chief Warns Against Alley Trash Dumping

Logan police chief Lew Reynolds issued a warning against dumping ashes bottles and other trash in alleys after complaints of broken glass and sharp ashes damaging motorists tires.

Logan Lew Reynolds

Grand Jury Calls Issued for Monday Testimony

Logan summonses issued for the April Term Grand Jury to convene Monday. Prosecutor Harley Meyer states 20 cases are ready for submission and it is expected the jury will complete its work in one day.

Logan Harley Meyer

Robins Feast as Heavy Rain Floods Worms

Heavy rainfall Wednesday night sent night crawlers and angle worms to the surface. Thursday morning gutters overflowed with worms, letting robins enjoy an easy meal with little effort.

Robins Happy As Logan Robins

Mooney Seeks Republican Nomination for Representative

Logan report says L P Mooney former legislator will seek the Republican nomination for representative at the August primaries. Mooney served from 1927 to 1932 representing Hocking County.

Logan L. P. Mooney Hocking County

Crops and Feed Loan Rep to Visit Logan

Logan hosts Clarence Fealty a field representative for the Crops and Feed Loan from 9 30 to 10 30 a m Tuesday April 14. Contact at the Extension Service office to arrange a meeting or obtain information.

Logan Clarence Fealty New Lexington Extension Service

Mailman Misplaces Couple Letters in Pocket

A local carrier forgot two letters entrusted by his wife as he left for the post office. One week passed before he realized both letters remained in his pocket unread and unsent.

Logan

Athens Area Church Services Put Next Sundays Start at Ten

The First Methodist Church switches worship to 10 o clock with Rev. Dr. John W. Danford preaching The God of Our Faith Grace Leslie solos and a girls trio sing Blessed are the Merciful Youth Fellowship meets 7 pm and mid week service 7 30 Official Board meetings 8 15 WSCS executive 1 pm Friday general 2 pm Charles G Matthews speaks on Americas Stake in Africa Wesley Foundation class at 11 am Dine A Mite 5 15 pm vespers 6 pm musical program 3 5 pm faculty tea Kappa Phi musical tea 3 5 pm student council Sunday 7 pm nominating committee Monday 4 pm.

First Methodist Church John W. Danford Grace Leslie Virginia Segale Alice Maccombs Lena Adams Methodist WSCS Charles G. Matthews America Africa Carl Roberts Theodore W. Shoemaker Wesley Foundation Kappa Phi

Services at Buchtel To Be in Afternoon

Preaching at Buchtel Methodist Church Sunday 2 45 p m. Sunday School 2 p m. Prayer meeting Tuesday 7 30 p m. Murray City Methodist Church preaching 7 30 p m. Sunday School 9 a m. Prayer Thursday 7 30 p m. Haydenville Community Church United services Sunday 9 30 a m. Praise service 7 30 p m. Class meeting Tuesday 7 30 p m. Prayer and Bible study Thursday 7 30 p m.

Buchtel Methodist Church Murray City Methodist Church Haydenville Community Church

Mt Zion Baptist Program For Sunday Services

Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m at Mt Zion Baptist Church with Rev J T Crab l as minister The 11 o clock worship will feature Witnessing to the Living Christ The BYPU meets at 6 30 p m and the 7 30 evening service covers Declaring the Resurrection Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 8 p m

Mt. Zion Baptist Church J. T. Crabl BYPU

Diggins Leads Revival At Church in Logan

Logan revival at the First Church of God on S Culver Street continues nightly under Evangelist J B Diggins. Services start 7 30 with singing. Sunday School at 9 15 a m and preaching at 10 30 by the evangelist. Evening program includes young people Bible study at 6 p m song practice at 6 30 and evangelistic services at 7 30.

Pruden to Lead Revival at Lodi Town House

Revival services to be held each evening at the Lodi Town House starting Sunday at 8 30. The Rev Pruden of Athens will oversee the services and there will be singing each evening.

Lodi Pruden of Athens

Local Couple Welcome Daughter Logan Figley

Mr and Mrs Harry Figley of Nelsonville announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday at Cherrington Hospital.

Logan Harry Figley Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital

Hoon To Speak at Tuppers Plains Church

Miles E. Hoon of the Tuppers Plains Church of Christ will deliver the Sunday evening sermon The Crowned Saviour at 8 oclock. Bible School gathers at 9 30 a.m.

Hoon Tuppers Plains Miles E. Hoon

Deputy Ill in Logan County Illness Report

Deputy County Auditor Ralph Moorhead is reported ill with influenza in Logan County.

Logan Ralph Moorhead

Dexter Church of Christ Service Schedule

Preaching service at Dexter Church of Christ Sunday morning April 12. Evening service at Bradford at 8 o clock. George S. Koch serves as minister.

Dexter Dexter Church of Christ Bradford George S. Koch

Churches of Christ to Meet in Reedsville Sunday

The Churches of Christ will hold a song service gathering in Reedsville this Sunday at 3 p.m. Parish members invite attendees to join the community musical event at the church in town.

Reedsville Churches of Christ

Salvation Army Athens announces weekend services

The Athens Salvation Army Corps lists a Saturday salvation meeting at 7 30 p m and Sunday activities including Sunday School at 9 45 a m holiness meeting at 11 a m and another salvation meeting at 7 45 p m for the weekend.

Athens Salvation Army Corps

Asbury Church Services Set at Guysville

Asbury Methodist Church near Guysville will hold Sunday School at 10 a.m followed by a sermon by Pastor Rev Melvin E Mitchell.

Asbury Methodist Church Guysville Melvin E. Mitchell

First Christian Church Plans Sunday Worship and Meetings

The Church School opens at 9 15 Sunday. Rev Frank Donaldson preaches at 10 15 on Bringing God Nearer. Miss Rhea Mae Wendelen sings alto. Evening service at 7 30 features The Power of the Gospel. Congregational meeting follows the morning service. Christian Endeavors meet at 6 p m and Quadrangle Club meets at 57 Franklin Ave 6 30 Sunday.

First Christian Church Frank Donaldson Rhea Mae Wendelken Kappa Beta House Franklin Ave

Everson To Preach At Three Churches

The Rev. Sydney C. G. Everson will preach Sunday at Town House Methodist Church at 10 15 a m on The Biblical Doctrine of Sin Sunday School at 9 30 a m. He will preach at Temple Methodist at 11 a m with text Temptation and Sunday School at 10 a m. Albany Methodist Church hosts a 7 30 p m service on The Four Square Life with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and a young peoples meeting at 6 45 p m.

Sydney C. G. Everson Town House Methodist Church Young Peoples

Lost Opportunity Theme For Sunday Sermons At Presbyterian Church

The Lost Opportunity will be the sermon theme of the Rev F E Luchs at the Presbyterian Church Sunday at 11 am. The final lecture of a world religions series by Dean W S Gamertsfelder is at 9 45 am in Church School. Friday April 17 members inspect the renovated church and discuss the year’s program at 7 30 pm. Group II all day meeting and bag lunch at Mrs J P Porter 165 N Congress St Wednesday April 15.

F. E., Luchs Presbyterian Church W. S. Gamertsfelder Cless J. P. Porter N. Congress St

Richland Circuit Sunday Services Planned

Richland Ave Church School starts 9 30 a m with evening worship 7 30 p m Union Worship follows Church School New Marshfield holds Church School at 9 30 a m then preaching at 10 30 Clarks Chapel offers Church School at 10 15 then public worship 11 15

Richland Ave The Methodist Church New Marshfield Clarks Chapel

Sexton Announces Subjects for Revival

The revival meeting at the Church of God on 21 Hocking Street continues under Rev. Thomas E. Sexton. This weekend’s topics include The Choice of Life on Friday The Three Hopeless Cases and the All Sufficient Christ on Saturday A Return to Pentecost at 9 30 Sunday morning and The Closed Door at 7 30 Sunday night.

Church of God Hocking St Thomas E. Sexton

Two Evangelists Conducting Revival at Free Methodist Church

The Free Methodist Church at Stimson and Campbell Streets will hold Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship service afterward The revival services with two evangelists continue at 730 p m each evening Pastor Mary Addis leads the congregation through the events.

Free Methodist Stimson and Campbell Sts Mary Addis

Revival Underway at Mineral Methodist Church

Revival services led by evangelist Rev Melvin E Mitchell continue through next week under pastor Rev Carroll Chesser at Mineral Methodist Church with services in progress.

Mineral Methodist Church Melvin E. Mitchell Carroll Chesser

Christian Science Lesson Sermon in Ath ens

The subject Are Sin Disease and Death Real will be explored in Ath ens church service this Sunday. The Golden Text from James 5:15 promises faith prayers heal the sick and forgiveness of sins. Correlates cite Matthew 12 22 and Science and Health passages stressing thought control to combat evil and disease.

Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health

Broadwell Charge Program Announced

The Rev. E. R. Robinette announced Sunday services for the Broadwell United Brethren Charge with Mt. Hermon Oak Hill Broadwell Sunday Schools and preaching times. A service and banquet will be held at Enterprise Church on Friday night April 10. The Broadwell Charge quarterly conference is set for Dale Church Tuesday evening April 14 with Dr. C. M. Bowman presiding.

E. R. Robinette Broadwell United Brethren Charge Mt. Hermon Oak Hill Broadwell C. E

Clouston To Preach At Church of Christ

A morning program at the Church of Christ 6 Stimson Ave begins with a 9 30 song service and Bible study. C M Clouston preaches at 10 15 on To the Unknown: God followed by 11 o clock communion and a 7 30 evening praise service. Wednesday service at 7 30 features Caesars and Christ topic.

Church of Christ Stimson M. Clouston God Caesar and Christ

Nazarene Services at Athens Church Sunday schedule

Sunday School begins at 9:30. Rev. Floyd Gale will preach at 10:30 and 7:30. Members urged to attend the pastoral vote after the morning service. NYPS meets at 6:30. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30.

Athens

Two New 4 H Clubs Formed

Logan reports the formation of two new 4 H clubs under James R Smoot. The Rockbridge club with 14 gardening focused members names Dave Tucker as president and William Kraft as vice president with Ned Mathias secretary treasurer and Jack Stevens along with Don Tucker as recreation leaders. Joe Trocchia serves as news reporter. The Enterprise Victory Club plans livestock projects with about 20 members led by Floyd Walker as probable leader and Kenneth Ties president with Lou Daubenmire as vice president Otto Shaw secretary Billy Risch treasurer Jake Hahn recreation leader and Hobart Blosser news reporter. A meeting is set for Gibsontown on April 14 at the school building to organize a boys club.

LOGAN James R. Smoot Rockbridge Enterprise Dave Tucker William Kraft Ned Mathias Jack Stevens Don Tucker Joe Trocchia Enterprise Victory Club Floyd Walker Kenneth Ties Lou Daubenmire Otto Shaw Billy Risch Jake Hahn Hoebart Blosser Giblsonville

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