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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1943

Page

4

Holy Week Services Set by Nelsonville Churches

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church and Church of Christ announce Holy Week programs led by Rev. Lloyd Evans. Palm Sunday to Easter include daily services with choir, organ, sermons on Christ’s life, and special events such as The Seven Last Words and a Good Friday candlelight communion.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans Christ Simon Peter Judas Iscariot Pilate and Herod Mary the Mother of Jesus Dubois Church of Christ Fort and Short Sts L. E Evans Bicie School George Barrows Sigrid Lowe Faure Poment

Local Church Notices and Evening Services

Sunday evening services announced at various local churches. Revivals and evening gatherings listed for several congregations including Athens Notre Dame church and Westec ii church. Careful readers advised of dates and times for future events.

Fragmentary OCR Note With Names and Phrases

The readable fragments mention individuals with initials and ambiguous phrases. No clear event, date, or location is established. The text presents scattered names and terms lacking coherent narrative or verifiable context.

Choral Group to Be Featured in Upcoming Event

A local choral group will be featured in an upcoming event during April. Details on venue time and participating ensembles are to be announced by the cultural office.

Service Men of York District Honor Raymond Shaner

Raymond Shaner has received an honorable U S Army discharge due to age. He was discharged at Pillsbury Cal after service with a week visit in Nelsonville. He returns to Lansing Mich where he has worked three years and lives with sister Mrs Charlies Motsinger. Beatrice Jones learns her son Charlie FE Jones is promoted to corporal after enlisting January 1 at Fort Belvoir Va.

Nelsonvelle Raymond Shaner U. S. Army Pillsbury Cal Nelsonville Lansing Mich Charlies Motsinger Beatrice Jones Pvt Charlies FE. Jones Chri P Jones Imr Fort Belvoir

Nelsonville Vlasons Presented for Annual Inspection

Nelsonville lodge members gather for the annual inspection led by C D Crawford in the absence of J D Elliott. Dinner at 6 30 PM EWT includes conferring the master degree and presenting past master's jewels to C B Crawford and H H Harding. April 22 marks the ascent officer's birthday.

Nelsonville W. Denslow

Revival To Continue At Pilgrim Holiness Church

Nelsonville revival at Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestmat Street continues for three more nights. Evangelist Rev George Hawthorne will speak nightly and at 10 30 morning service on Sunday School at 9 30. Young People's Society meets at 7 with Ada Miller supervising. Children and worship services scheduled. event boosts church outreach and community attendance.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestmat St George Hawthorne Tom and Senday Ender Supervasen Ada Miler Evangelist Hawthorse Seog Petic Ea Ther

Meigs Funeral Held at Addison for Mrs Reeves Barter

The funeral for Mrs Meigs was conducted at Addison with a private interment. Mrs Conde Pacir Lee and James Reeves Barter were named as survivors. Meg Meigs was noted to have predeceased relatives, with percentages indicating shares or membership in a trust or estate.

Meigs Addison Betes Ane Conde Paci de Lee James Angeline Reeves

Belle Smith Services at Heme Galliams-Nee Belle Seat

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Belle Smith services at a location called Heme Galliams-Nee Belle Seat with references to a ceremony or burial. It mentions a residence or street name and several garbled phrases likely indicating attendees or associated families.

Belle Smith Heme

Vinten High School To Present Play

Vinten High School announces a school play with cast and dates to be announced. The production promises community entertainment and a look at student acting talents.

Vinten High School

FSA Supervisor Authorized To Prevent Slaughter of Cows

An FSA supervisor is empowered to intervene to avert cow slaughter amid county wide pressures. The notice references officials, procedures, and authority to halt imminent slaughter actions pending further review.

FSA

Gallipolis Social Notes and Local Departures Update

Gallipolis social notes recount years of Rangoon service by local teachers and missionaries from Judson College, with Mary Samuel leading a gift dedication over 85 dollars in offerings. Rest of the item lists residents returning from Hawaii, promotions at Camp Campbell Kentucky, Fort Knox commissioning, and several families' moves and visits in Gallia County.

Rangoon Burma Bustead Judson College Mary Samuel Thee S. May Fulton Reds Bdwards Dickimen Missionary Reeding and Literature DS Hetta Ube Trareday Holistom Mass Lorena

Broadwell Social Notes Chronicle Of Local Socials

Broadwell society page lists numerous residents and families hosting or attending gatherings. Mentions Penney, Jor Toesg, Frasca Paewes, Weaver of Clwsterful, White family, Remmett Hagges, Marte Atkey, Fines Mewe, Kincrestarl events, and various guests from Wem and Sumgar. The notes read like a community diary of visits, dinners, and social exchanges.

F Penney Xauaiea Amd Frasca Ch.idree Moy White Sue Say Bos Remmett Hagges Gap Ant Marte Sernié Satarhareens Lace Wiles Ant Ead Bol Wem Sumgar Vestees Nt Amt Mrs Wien Res Lee Ree Whiideeem ADD Om Apt Apt Nes Winnet Jeeem Atec Thera of Rother Paowes

Rock Springs Social Notes

Local social notes recount community gatherings and individual appearances from Rock Springs. The writeup lists residents attending events, visitors, and informal meetings with several names and small group activities noted throughout the week.

Rock Springs

Holzer Hospital News Brief

Fragmentary report from Holzer Hospital notes a patient, Mrkemes, at a cost of 33 dollars with related medical entries. Mentions Ward, Fasten, and Mendon with unclear details.

Rowe

Pt Pleasant Area Social Notes and Meetings

Mrs Barks of Henderson hosted the Ladies Art Society of Concord Baptist Church. A brief business session was led by Mr Barry Childers as president. A birthday surprise was planned for Mrs Childers and Mrs Mervin Chapman who coordinated floral efforts. A potluck supper followed with a list of attendees. The next meeting will be at Mrs Chapmas home in April.

Point Pleasant Barks of Henderson Ladies Art Society of Comcord Leonard Byas Mae Messick Marie Childers George E. Byas George Wilson Society Chapmas Sotess

Trinity Methodist Easter Plans Announced

Trinity Methodist reveals Easter schedule with services and events for the coming week. The note outlines evenings of prayer and related services, inviting parishioners to participate across church activities.

Trinity Methodist

Mason and Cabell Counties Enter Contests for War Loan Drive

Mason County and Cabell County start a friendly contest to boost Second War Loan contributions. Chairman C R Weissenburger leads Mason County with goals to top West Virginia counties. A plaque will honor outstanding Mason County service, and WSAZ will broadcast the campaign Sunday evening.

Point Pleasant Mason County Cabell County Cr. Weissenburger West Virginia Homer Geddhart Huntington Weissenburger WSAZ Region No. 3 Grace Roush Charles Proctor A E Thomas James B. Couch R. P. Bell Reta Beale T. Stribling Peek Shanta Wereeter New Haven

Tomato Plant Service Promises Market Gains for Growers

Readable text outlines a tomato plant service offering up to thousands of plants to growers with anticipated boosts to national food resources and income. It mentions latest south region prices around 3.50 and orders to be placed via Triple A office, with charges and delivery details ambiguously noted.

Ciiften H Club Te Present Program

Clifton note in clipped text indicates Ci es EE Cyd to power the piers and a 7:20 PM start tonight with acts by De gles and MEL Dacst mentioned in readable fragments.

Ciiften Clifton

Mason Man Advances To First Lieutenant Point Pleasant

Local report notes Mason Man, a teen, advances to the rank of first lieutenant amid a wary wartime environment. Details remain scarce due to damaged text but outline military progression and proceedings in Point Pleasant.

S H McNeill Dies at Home in Mason

Samuel Henry McNeill 76 died at his Hickory Chapel home after several weeks illness. He attended a local livestock sale last Saturday. Funeral at Hickory Chapel Methodist Church Sunday 2 PM with Rev Chalmer F. McCutchen. burial in Suncrest Cemetery. He leaves two daughters and a son, plus four grandchildren, and long service as Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance secretary treasurer. He was a Democrat and former Brick Church member.

Point Pleasant Samuel Henry McNeill Hickory Chapel Hickory Chapel Methodist Church Chalmers F. McCutchen Presbyterian Church Suncrest Cemetery M. W. Stribling J. E. Hunter J. C Beard George W. Windon Lucian Staats J. Milton Lewis George W. Somel C . P. Musgrave W. W. McCombs W. L. Poling W. D. Steele E McElfresh R. W. Eschenaur Reba Elizabeth Oshe John Lamevel McNeill Point Plessant McNeill Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company of West Virginia Comperny Mason Cab

Hartford Methodist Church to hold pre Easter services

A series of Pre Easter services will be held at Hartford Methodist Church from April 19 to April 25 led by Rev. W. C Stearnes. The observance aims to prepare the congregation for Easter with focused prayers and readings.

Point Pleasant Hartford

Cold Snap Harms Orchards in Point Pleasant Area

Ruttencutter, orchards son, said yesterday that peaches and apples were not in our records during the recent cold spell. No injuries reported yet, but damages feared in early fruit.

Ruttencutter Orchns

Hospital Admissions Listed From Gallipolis Area

Enters Hospital at Gallipolis Today lists Keith Reiker of Sixt observation and E L McKinney from Jeffe home, Mrs George Kenny and son George Thomas, and Mrs Edward Jackson returning home in Country Chariot. Mrs William Graham moved to her home in Club Addition but Douglas Sherril will remain in hospital care for days.

Point Pleasant Keith Reiker E. L. McKinney McKinney Jeffe George Kenny George Thomas Mason Edward Jackson Jason Edward William Graham Ned Douglas Sherril Remy

Three Youths Called to Air Corps

Three youths from West Virginia were called to air corps service. Jimmy Lovell from Lev Roberts and another local lad were inducted at Parkersburg and sent to the training center for further assignment.

Air Corps Jimmy Lovell S Lovell Lev Roberts J Roberts Parkersburg Westinia Gumia Chariotisvi

Arrest record from city court shifts focus

A man identified as Paul was arrested in the city and charged with a crime. He was released yesterday after initial processing at the precinct.

Easant Paul Pees Krodel

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