Athens Presbytery Session Sees Wide Representation
Athens Presbytery met in Nelsonville with most congregations present except three. J E Patterson retired as moderator and Rev Lloyd Evans was elected moderator. Rev H E Collyer was elected stated clerk and Rev Cecil Bailey was released to Cleveland Presbytery. The constitution will be revised at Gallipolis and a Young People camp conference is planned at Lake Chute in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens Presbytery
Presbyterian Church
J. E. Patterson
Lloyd Evans
H. E. Collyer
McConnelsville
Cecil Bailey
Middleport
Cleveland
Athens
Gallipolis
D. D. Breckenridge
Watertown
Presbytery
Lake Chute
Ohio
Amesville
Benjamin Andrews
Synod of Ohio In Christian Education
United States
Westminster Foundation
Presbyterian
Miss Shannon
Ohio University
Jack Meister
Churches Ask Closing Of Business Places
In Nelsonville six churches will join for a three hour Good Friday service from 12 noon to 3 p.m. They request local businesses and social gatherings to voluntary close for one hour or part of an hour during that period. Rev. Lloyd Evans and Rev. Dwight Plymire chair the observance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Lloyd Evans
Dwight Plymire
Funeral services for Mrs Jessie House
Funeral services for Mrs Jessie House will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist Church in Buchtel conducted by Rev Line berger. Burial will be at Greenlawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Jessie House
Buchtel
Lineberger
Greenlawn
Republicans Meet Nelsonville McKinley Club Meeting
The McKinley Club of York Township will gather at 7:30 this evening at the Legion Building to discuss party matters and local issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
McKinley Club
York Township
Legion Building
Pocahontas Benefit Set for Nelsonville Evening
The Degree of Pocahontas will hold a benefit Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Red Men’s Hall in Nelsonville to raise funds for a cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Pocahontas
Nelsonville Mayor Urges Good Friday Church Services
Nelsonville Mayor C. G. Dew commends planned church led Good Friday observances and urges all citizens to attend a three hour service at the Presbyterian Church from 12 to 3 on April 15 honoring the suffering and death of Jesus. The service is sponsored by local ministers and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
C. G. Dew
G. Dew
Religious Drama Draws Large Nelsonville Audience
Nearly 500 people attended Dorothy Clarke Wil son's drama The Things That Are Caesar s Sunday evening at the Church of Christ Men s Auditorium. A seven member cast portrayed Junius Dr Robin Gardiner Justus Rev Leland Goodman Lucius Paul Whyte Gaius a woman Arlene Betts a girl Wilma Scott and officer Everett Woody. Roger Wolf of the high school faculty directed the play.
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Nelsonville
Dorothy Clarke Wilson
Caesar
Church of Christ
Junius
Robin Gardiner
Justus
Leland Goodman
Lucius
Paul Whyte
Gaius
Hugh Webb
Arlene Betts
Wilma Scott
Everett Woody
Roger Wolf
James B. Dunn Dies in Floodwood Home
Nelsonville notices report James Bass Dunn age 76 died Monday evening at his Floodwood residence. Funeral at Floodwood Church Thursday at 2 pm with burial at Greenlawn. Survived by wife Rose four sons two daughters and half brother Geo Dunn of Wellston.
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Nelsonville
James Bass Dunn
Floodwood
Greenlawn
Rose
Geo. Dunn
Wellston
Leavenworth Prison Expands Farm Colony Idea
The federal penitentiary at Leavenworth Kansas plans the largest development of the farm colony concept for prisoners.
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Federal Penitentiary
Leavenworth, Kan
Nelsonville Young People discuss God and the Universe
Joan Rider led a Sunday discussion for the Young People's League on God and the Universe. Jimmy Arnold oversaw the worship service with Easter hymns and the Selbee Brothers singing Ivory Palaces. Sam Howe handled special music. No meeting is planned for next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Joan Rider
Young People’s League
God and the Universe
Jimmy Arnold
Selbee Brothers
Ivory Palaces
Sam Howe
Revival services continue at Pilgrim Holiness Church
Nelsonville reports revival services started last Friday night with Rev and Mrs Shank and the Radio Gospel Singers. Pastor Rev B A Awe will speak a few nights followed by Rev Steen of Junction City for the rest of the week. Services nightly at 7 30 with invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Band Boosters Meet At Nelsonville High School
Band Boosters Club convenes tonight at 8 in the high school band room. Solicitors for band uniforms should finish their lists by the meeting if possible.
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Nelsonville
Holy Week Services Set At Nelsonville Churches
Holy Week schedule announced for Nelsonville include First M E Church events tonight at 6 45 training class at 7 30 sermon by pastor Wednesday 7 30 sermon Thursday 7 30 baptismal and Holy Communion services all members urged to attend Friday 7 pm membership training class and Good Friday worship noon to 3 pm at the Presbyterian Church with participation by all city ministers and churches
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
M. E
Presbyterian Church
Personal visitors attend birthday gathering in Nelsonville
Captain Henry A Crawford and Captain Price of Cleveland visited Mrs Flossie Crawford in Nelsonville on Sunday. Mrs Frank O Mara spent Monday in Columbus. Relatives and friends gathered at Lucius Eckels home for Mrs Eckels birthday with a noon dinner and social afternoon.
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Henry A. Crawford
Capt
Price
Cleveland
Nelsonville
Crawford
Flossie Crawford
Frank O'Mara
Columbus
Lucius Eckels
R. E. Allen
Walter Campbell
Logan
Mary Eckels
Mabel Eckles
Arthur Moore
Jimmie Shriner
Newark
William Mullins
Cambridge
Loren Poole
Minford
T. J. Allison
Kenneth Welker
Oak Hill
Paul Ludlow
Sarah Shiers
Garrett Fellore
Omelia Noel
New Carliile
Arthur Martin
Gallipolis
Northup
Evan Evans
A. J. Clark
Wilbur Alban
Thurman
W. E. Clark
Wanda
Mareena Clark
Hamilton
Andrew Chute
Chute
Glouster
Andrew
Cecelia
Mary
Bobby
US Upper Leather Exports Worth Over 18 Million
The article states that upper leather exports from the United States have an approximate annual value exceeding 18 million dollars. It notes the significance of the leather trade and its contribution to the national commerce.
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United States
Plan Music For PTA At Rio Grande
The Rio Grande PTA meets Thursday night April 21 in the high school with a music program supervised by Professor Suitor. Faculty Club members met for games in the high school building led by County Agent R R Starbuck, with light refreshments afterward.
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Rio Grande
Parent-Teacher Association
Suitor
R .R. Starbuck
Garnet Kirby
Briggs Kirby
W. A. Lewis
Donald Carter
Cleveland
Flora Carter
Marie Fowler
Mercerville
Victor Fowler
Thornville
W. A. Clark
Bay City
Mich
Florida
J. E. Crites
Helen McCall
Georgianna Reiland
Columbus
Georgianna McCarty
Street safety call from Southeast Ohio Motor Club official
H N Burgett, secretary of the Southeast Ohio Motor Club, warns that overloading cars endangers street and highway safety. Registrar Frank B Dilley leaves OU meetings in Cleveland. Bodley family and Guy H Brown attend opening day Chicago Cincinnati baseball game. Snowfalls noted with six inches in Athens two decades ago. Hazel Pennybacker travels to Cincinnati after visiting Maud Fenzel. women’s purses described with tassels of silver and gold.
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H. N. Burgett
Southeast Ohio Motor Club
Frank B. Dilley
Ohio University
National Association of Collegiate Registrars
Cleveland
J. W. Bodley
Guy H. Brown
Cincinnati
Church of Christ Holds Holy Week Services
Holy Week services began Monday evening at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville with Rev. Leland Goodman delivering Spiritual Recovery. A gospel song service preceded the sermon and seven people came forward for the invitation followed by baptism.
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Nelsonville
Church of Christ
Leland Goodman
Graduation Set For Class of 48 In May
GLOUSTER High will graduate 48 students in May with 24 boys and 24 girls receiving diplomas. Baccalaureate Sunday May 22 features the Girls Glee Club and Fr. Kessler as speaker. Commencement Friday May 27 includes valedictorian Anne Weymaeler and salutatorian Richard Swart with speakers Mary Chute and William Peugh. Theme centers on the Northwest Territory and the ordinance of 1787.
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Glouster
Fr. Kessler
Anne Weymaeler
Richard Swart
Mary Chute
William Peugh
Northwest Territory
Easter Services at New Pittsburgh Church Full Day
Murray City reports special Easter services at New Pittsburgh Church on April 17. The day begins with a sunrise prayer at 6 a.m. followed by Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. preaching by Rev. Charles Hook at 10:30 a.m. A 2 p.m. praise service closes the day with special music across all services. An extreme condition note states a person may live 72 days without food but only about a week without water.
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Murray City
New Pittsburgh
Charles, Hook
Meddlers Mary and I hear a blackmail plan unfold
In a restaurant booth Mary and I observe a couple plotting a scheme tied to Dicky’s money. The man taunts the woman with a promised payoff while she denies any cash has changed hands. The pair hint at a trump card as the scene ends with plans for later talk.
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Mary
Dicky
Madge
Mike
Mon Oncle
Build Your Own College Background
This 32 page self education guide urges readers to enrich their cultural background at home. It advocates exploring subjects like music theater psychology and reading lists to engage in meaningful conversations and personal growth. Send 10c to The Athens Messenger Home Service for a copy with name address and booklet title.
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Peggy
Jack
Tschaikowsky
Greta Garbo
Athens Messenger Home Service
Sixth Ave
New York
N. Y
Chase Circle Plans May Meeting After Easter Gathering
The Chase Circle of Ruth held an all day meeting at Mattie Coates home with an Easter dinner for 24 members and 13 visitors. A future meeting on May 5 at Wilda Martin’s home was planned with an entertainment committee and a handkerchief exchange.
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Chase
Ruth
Mattie Coates
Belle Oberholzer
Lenna Oberholzer
Grace Woodyard
Phyllis Douglas
Audra Sauters
Ruth Woodyard
Mary Chase
Alberta Woodyard
Ruth Carbaugh
Edna Gilkey
Emma Robinson
Florence Robinson
Minta Chase
Wilda Martin
Pauline Martin
Ida Haning
Ruth Martin
Hattie Savage
Gedna Martin
Maud Martin
Vergene West
Lola Goodwin
Bernice Graham
Lola Morrison
Lola Winebrunner
Edith Smith
New Cheer Sisters
Worley West
Columbus
Mildred Haning
Don
Clarence Karr
Pomeroy
Frances Haning
Hoyt Haning
Robert Coates
Parkersburg
Fred Smith and Sons
Elmer Goldsberry
Glouster
C. E. Hoyt
Laurelville
Chase Church
Glouster Sets Annual Exhibit Day and Night School
Glouster announces April 28 as the date for the annual Exhibit Day and Night School. Work from first through twelfth grade will be displayed with each pupil represented by a poster or project. An afternoon program with music and talks is planned, with evening classes operating in regular order, shortened.
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Glouster
Social Notes From Glouster and Surroundings
Glouster Thea Chapter O E S shifts to 7 30 pm for summer schedule. Loyal Workers Class of Hollister A B Church to meet Wednesday with Leona Thompson hosting. Albert and Bill Andrews of Derthick visit relatives in Athens. Chute couple marks 25th anniversary with family gathering of about 40.
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Glouster
Thea
H. F. Kittle
Leona Thompson
Loyal Workers
Hollister A. B. Church
Mrs. Alta Stockdale Dies in Glouster at 45
Mrs. Alta Stockdale, 45, died Monday afternoon after a three year illness. Born in Morgan County, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Carr, she came to Glouster from Zanesville in 1919. Survived by husband Charles, son Charles Harvey of Columbus, two sisters Mrs. Frank Campbell of Roseville and Mrs. Harry Holland of Chillicothe, and brother Tom Carr of Ringgold. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Glouster
Alta Stockdale
Washington trip as Athena Brick seeks loan aid
Mayor C. G. Dew, Victor Oakley, C. D. Shafer and John P. Kelso left for Washington to confer with RFC officials regarding the Athena Brick Corporation loan application.
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Nelsonville
C. G. Dew
Victor Oakley
C. D. Shafer
John P. Kelso
Washington, D. C
RFC
Athena Brick Corporation
Glouster Joins Athens Parade for Northwest Territory Day
Glouster residents joined the Athens Northwest Territory celebration parade. L. E. Richardson’s Richleaf Baking float featured Miss Barbara and Sonny Richardson. J. W. Galloway and ROTC members rode, Bob Emerich served as sign bearer, and Glouster Boy Scouts marched. School children rode two Hollister and two Greens Run buses.
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Glouster
Athens
Northwest Territory
L. E. Richardson
Richleaf Baking Company
Barbara
Sonny Richardson
J. W. Galloway
R. C. Galloway
Bob Emerich
Hollister
Greens Run
Miss Vorhes to Sing at Passion Week Service
Miss Marjorie Vorhes will be soloist at the Presbyterian Church this evening for a 7 o clock Passion Week service. The adult choir directed by Brooks Franks will sing and Rev. Lloyd Evans will preach on The Commands of Christ in a 40 minute service.
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Nelsonville
Church of Christ Choir
Roy Nolte
Marjorie Vorhes
Presbyterian Church
Brooks Franks
Lloyd Evans
Christ
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