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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1942

Page

12

Hocking County Boy Scouts to Train for Civilian Defense

Logan division leaders stressed the importance of the Boy Scout movement at a quarterly district meeting held at the Elks rooms. 42 scouts will be chosen for special training as messengers in the Civilian Defense program. a new cub pack was reported at West Grade School. the sustaining campaign aims for 600 dollars from Logan and Hocking counties with meetings set for April 29 and team captains being selected.

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

Bread Cast on Water Returned in Hocking

Five months ago an rural Hocking County family received aid from the Extension Service. Now the rehabilitated family offers to help others by renting an acre of land and plowing it if seeds are supplied by the service. The seed will be furnished.

Logan Hocking County Extension Service

Window Breaker Strikes Logan Again After Gap

After a two week lapse the window breaker reappeared in Logan Tuesday night shattering a window at the Harry Nihiser residence 421 Lincoln Ave. Clarence E Spencer 21 coal miner Nelsonville and Glenna C Wade 18 at home Buchtel obtained a marriage permit Wednesday.

Logan Logan @gain Harry Nihiser Lincoln Ave Clarence E. Spencer Nelsonville Edward Spencer Glenna C. Wade Buchtel Luther Wade

Logan Social and Club Notes Highlight April Gatherings

Logan society circles report a busy slate of gatherings including Mrs. E O Pettit hosting a Delphian Chapter lunch at Pritchards and an afternoon program on The Lure of Gold. Bridge clubs meet at multiple homes with high scores counted. Members travel to Newark for Knights Templar inspection and others receive family letters from Ft Clayton. Regular sorority and club events promise future meetings at Pritchards and local homes.

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

Mrs Judson Shriner hosts Tuesday Contract Club

Mrs Judson Shriner entertained the Tuesday Contract Club at her North St home. Three bridge tables played for high scores to Mrs Clarence Schempp, Mrs Clinton Webb and Mrs Clarence Blosser. guest award to Mrs Charles Achauer. Refreshments closed the evening. in two weeks Mrs John R Pierce will host.

Bridge Club John R. Pierce Logan J. E. Frasure J. R. Hankison Earl Roberts Six Suit Bridge Club Alfred Carpenter South Logan Anthony Toerner Carpenter Toerner W. D. Bassett Fred Burchfield W. D. Braddock Richard Cremean Shawnee Chester Appleman Meredith Gano Frank Fox Gano Fox Appleman Raymond Jones Ernest Miller Anthony Stroupe Harry Goodlve Edward Leach Judson Shriner North St Clarence Schempp Clinton Webb Clarence Blosser Charles Achauer Achauer Clarence Salts Arch Bangert

Logan Churches Announce Sunday Service Programs

Logan churches list Sunday sermons and activities with multiple congregations scheduling 10:30 a.m. services and 7:30 p.m. evening programs. Rev. Wiant opens Life After Death series at Methodist Church. Nazarene, Pilgrim Holiness, Church of God and Trinity Lutheran each outline speakers and times. Sunday School times and youth events noted.

Local Residents Seek Munitions Plant Jobs

Logan Leo Kessler traveled to Sandusky Thursday to seek work in a munitions plant. Richard Milne went to Sandusky Wednesday for employment at a similar facility. Mrs Cyril Sherlock returned from White Cross Hospital to her parents in Columbus after a major operation with improved condition. Mrs Earl Steward,W Hunter Sr reports a letter from Private Donald Steward with the AEF in North Ireland noting traffic runs opposite to American practice.

Logan Leo Kessler Sandusky Richard Milne

Logan Starcher Radioman with Bomber Squadron

Logan Charles Starcher son of Mr and Mrs Ralph 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 his training.

Paul L. Collison North St Ft. Clayton Panama Canal Zone Dayton Flying Cadets Logan Ambrose Primmer Rockbridge Ft. Hayes Ft. Bragg North Carolina

Wood carver Logan Dupler has national contest piece

Logan Dupler of Enterprise earned national recognition as one of his carved wood pieces was accepted in a national contest. The model was displayed 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. Ropes handling demonstrations were given and first aid training planning was announced. Delmas Woodgeard named treasurer as representatives from Rockbridge Union Furnace Haydenville and Logan attended.

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

Police Chief Warns Of Trash in Alleys

Logan police chief Lew Reynolds warned on Thursday against dumping ashes bottles and other trash in alleys. Residents reported broken glass and sharp ashes damaging tires of motorists.

Logan Lew Reynolds

Grand Jury Calls Issued For Monday Testimony

Logan summonses issued to report Monday for testimony before the April Term Grand Jury. Prosecutor Harley Meyer said 20 cases are ready to submit. The jury's work is expected to be completed in one day.

Logan Harley Meyer

Robins Feast as Rain Soaks Worms in Logan

Heavy rainfall Wednesday night and Thursday morning washed worms into gutters, giving Robins an easy meal. The downpour disrupted normal foraging, leaving the birds with abundant prey and less effort.

Logan Robins

Mooney Seeks Republican Nomination for Representative

Logan reports former legislator L. P. Mooney will run in the August primaries for the Republican nomination for representative. Mooney served as representative from 1927 to 1932 representing Hocking County.

Logan L. P. Mooney Hocking County

Crops and Feed Loan rep to visit Logan on Tuesday

Logan field representative for the Crops and Feed Loan will be in Logan from 9 30 to 10 30 a m Tuesday April 14. Those wishing to contact him may do so at the Extension Service office. A local carrier forgets letters as his wife gave him two letters to mail and he found them still in his pocket one week later.

Logan Clarence Fealty New Lexington Extension Service

Athens Area Church Services and Student Activities

The First Methodist Church moves Sunday services to 10 o'clock with Rev. Dr. John W. Danford preaching The God of Our Faith next Sunday Grace Leslie to sing solo and a girls trio to perform Blessed are the Merciful The Methodist Youth Fellowship meets Sunday at 7 and midweek events at 7 30 and 8 15 The WSCS executive board meets Friday at 1 with a 2 pm general meeting Mrs. Charles G Matthews speaks on Americas Stake in Africa Theodore W Shoemaker will teach the Wesley Foundation class at 11 am Sunday A 6 pm musical program welcomes the public Kappa Phi hosts a faculty musical tea Sunday 3 to 5 The student council meets Sunday at 7 and the nominating committee meets Monday at 4

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 and Murray City Churches

Churches in Buchtel and Murray City announce Sunday services with Sunday School and preaching at specific times. United services occur at Haydenville Community Church with a praise service and midweek prayer and Bible study sessions.

Buchtel Methodist Church Murray City Methodist Church United Haydenville Community Church

Mt Zion Baptist Program Weekly Services Text

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 centers on Witnessing to the Living Christ BYPU meets at 6 30 pm Evening worship at 7 30 p m covers Declaring the Resurrection Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 8 p m

Mt. Zion Baptist Church J. T. Crabl BYPU

Diggins Leads Revival at Logan Church Services

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

Daughter for Mr and Mrs Harry Figley of Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Harry Figley of Nelsonville welcomed a daughter born Wednesday at Cherrington Hospital.

Logan Harry Figley Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital

Deputy Ill in Logan County Doctor Reports Flu

Deputy County Auditor Ralph Moorhead is ill with influenza in Logan County. Officials report he remains under care and is anticipated to recover.

Logan Ralph Moorhead

Pruden Will Conduct Town House Revival

Revival services at the Lodi Town House begin Sunday at 8 30 each evening led by the Rev Pruden of Athens. Singing will accompany the services.

Pruden Lodi Pruden of Athens

Dexter services set for Sunday preaching and Bradford meeting

Dexter Church of Christ holds a morning service Sunday April 12 and an 8 pm evening service at Bradford. George S. Koch serves as minister. Churches of Christ plan a 3 pm Sunday song service gathering at Reedsville for fellowship.

Dexter Dexter Church of Christ Bradford George S. Koch

Hoon To Speak at Tuppers Plains Church

Miles E. Hoon of the Tuppers Plains Church of Christ will deliver the sermon The Crowned Saviour at Sunday evening services at eight o'clock. Bible School is scheduled for 9 30 a.m.

Hoon Tuppers Plains Miles E. Hoon

Salvation Army Athens Corps Sets Weekend Services

The Athens Salvation Army Corps announces weekend services with 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.

Athens Salvation Army Corps

Asbury Methodist Church Services Near Guysville

The Asbury Methodist Church near Guysville begins with Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by preaching by the pastor the Rev. Melvin E. Mitchell.

Asbury Methodist Church Guysville Melvin E. Mitchell

Christian Congregation Will Meet on Sunday

The First Christian Church schedules a 9:15 a m Sunday school and a 10:15 morning worship with Rev Frank Donaldson delivering Bringing God Nearer. Miss Rhea Mae Wendelken will sing the alto solo. Evening service at 7 30 features The Power of the Gospel. Congregational meeting follows the morning service. Senior and Intermediate Endeavors meet at 6 p m and Quadrangle Club gathers at Kappa Beta House 57 Franklin Ave at 6 30 p m.

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 at 10 15 a m Sunday at Town House Methodist Church with the theme The Biblical Doctrine of Sin Sunday School at 9 30. Temptation is the text at Temple Methodist Church at 11 a m Sunday School starts at 10. Albany Methodist Church hosts a 7 30 p m service with The Four Square Life sermon. Sunday School 9 30 and young peoples meeting at 6 45 p m.

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

Lost Opportunity Theme at Presbyterian Church Sermon

The Rev F E Luchs will preach The Lost Opportunity at 11 in the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. Dean W S Gamertsfelder will give the final lecture in the living religions series at 9 45 in the Church School. Members are asked to inspect the renovated church Friday evening April 17 at 7 30 and the Class will present the program. Group II holds an all day meeting and lunch at Mrs J P Porter home 165 N Congress St Wednesday April 15.

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

Richland Circuit Schedule for Sunday Services

Richland Ave Circuit Methodist Church plans church school at 9:30 a.m. and evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Union-Worship follows at 9:30 with Church School. New Marshfield holds Church School at 9:30 and preaching at 10:30. Clarks Chapel offers Church School at 10:15 and public worship at 11:15.

Richland Ave The Methodist Church New Marshfield Clarks Chapel

Sexton Announces Revival Topics at Church of God

The revival at Church of God on 21 Hocking St directed by Rev. Thomas E. Sexton lists weekend topics: The Choice of Life Friday, The Three Hopeless Cases and the All Sufficient Christ Saturday, A Return to Pentecost Sunday 9 30 morning The Closed Door Sunday 7 30 night.

Church of God Hocking St Thomas E. Sexton

Revival under two evangelists at Free Methodist Church

The Free Methodist Church located on Stimson and Campbell Streets will host Sunday School at 9 30 a m with worship to follow. Evening revival services with two evangelists are scheduled for 7 30 each night led by Pastor Mary Addis.

Free Methodist Church Stimson and Campbell Sts Mary Addis

Revival at Mineral Methodist Church in progress

Revival services led by evangelist Rev Melvin E Mitchell continue at Mineral Methodist Church through next week under the direction of pastor Rev Carroll Chesser.

Mineral Methodist Church Melvin E. Mitchell Carroll Chesser

Are Sin Disease and Death Real in Christian Science Service

The Ath ens church will read a lesson sermon on Are Sin, Disease and Death Real. The Golden Text says the prayer of faith shall save the sick and the Lord shall raise him up. Correlative passages cite Matthew 12 22 and Science and Health pp 234 452 on healing and control of evil thoughts.

Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health

Broadwell Charge Announces Sunday Services and Events

The Rev E R Robinette outlines Sunday schedule for Mt Hermon Oak Hill Broadwell and more The Enterprise Church banquet on Friday April 10 at 8 p m The Broadwell Charge quarterly conference set for Tuesday April 14 at 8 p m in Dale Church Dr C M Bowman of Westerville to preside The public is invited and officials urged to attend.

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

Clouston Set to Preach at Church of Christ on Sunday

A church service itinerary lists a 9:30 a.m. song service and Bible study at the Church of Christ 6 Stimson Ave. C. M. Clous ton will deliver the 10:15 sermon To the Unknown God followed by 11 o clock Communion. Evening service at 7:30 features Caesar and Christ. Wednesday service also at 7:30.

Church of Christ Stimson M. Clouston God Caesar and Christ

Nazarene Services at Athens Church schedule

The Athens Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 9:30 with Rev. Floyd Gale preaching at 10:30 and 7:30. A pastoral vote will follow the morning service. NYPS convenes at 6:30 with a Wednesday prayer meeting 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 members names Dave Tucker as president and William Kraft as vice president, Ned Mathias secretary, Jack Stevens and Don Tucker recreation leaders, Joe Trocchia news reporter, and an advisor to be chosen. The Enterprise Victory Club aims for livestock projects with 20 members led by Floyd Walker, Kenneth Ties president, Lou Daubenmire vice president, Otto Shaw secretary, Billy Risch treasurer, Jake Hahn recreation leader, Hobart Blosser news reporter. A Gibbonville meeting on April 14 seeks 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 Hobart Blosser Gibisonville

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