Pomeroy Churches Plan Union Good Friday Service
Several Pomeroy churches schedule a union Good Friday service from 2 to 3 pm featuring Rev M Rompel of the Church of Christ and Rev Elizabeth Duffy Leifheit of the Methodist Church. Also listed are Good Friday seven last words speakers and candlelight communion. Easter services follow with baptisms planned and the Every Member Canvass continuing with strong early results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everal Pomeroy
Athens Area
Church of Christ
Bel M. Rompel
Methodist Church
Elizabeth Duffy Leifheit
Bradford family rejoices as son reported prisoner of war
A telegram from the Department confirms Lt. Bradford, a Columbus native and Middleport High School graduate, is now a prisoner of war in North Africa after serving in England and then Africa. His wife and family await word as news arrives of his status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jdleport
William Ford
Ence Bradford
North Africa
Any
Department
Bradford
Middleport High School
State University
Columbus
Ft. Sill
Okla
England
Africa
Robert Jence
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Community Notes from the Town Church and Local Social Events
Announcement received by Mrs Addie Neh front street details the marriage of George Carl Nford Jr to Margaret Campbell at Most Blessed Sacrament Church on April 10. Also reports Cpl Robson’s return to Forest NC, a birthday party for Betty Snyder hosted by Miss Etta Romine, and a list of guests and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Neh
George Carl Nford, Jr
Margaret On Campbell
Frank L. Campbell
Mostised Sacrament Church
Mumford
Carl Mumford
Juan Standley
Iss Betty Snyder
Etta Romine
Bryan Place
Iss Snyder
Rominenk
Carl Gans
Ed Snyr M
E. E. Romine
Erner
Joanna Warren
Ances Pickens
Jeanette Stew
Jeanette Snyder
Betty Ro‘ne
Frank Maguire
Earl Benny
J. J. Canterbury
Roy Howell
John Will Receives Honorable Army Discharge
Sgt. John Will completed one year in the Army and returned to Pittsburg California this week to receive his honorable discharge. He is a former Meigs County liquor official and is past the age limit. Will has worked with the Meigs County Ration Board during his wife's enlistment period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
John Will
Pittsburg
Cal
Will
Meigs County Liquorore
Meigs County Ration Board
Licensed To Marry POMEROY-Harold Loonis, Pomeroy license
County Probate Court reissues a marriage license for POMEROY Harold Loonis and Lo Stewart both of Pomeroy. Funeral services are held for Charles Town, age 24, at Enterprise United Methodist Church. Notice of Appointment announces Clarence H. ae of RP.D. Athens named administrator of Winnie Bryan estate. filing four months after March 31, 1943. Probate Judge Francis D. White urges compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harold Loonis
Pleasant
W. Va
Lo& Stewart
Enterprise United Tethren
Charles Town
Clarence H.ae
Rp.d
Athens
Ohio
Es- M Sf
Winnie Bryan
Ens Township
Athens County
Prancis D. White
Said County
First Presbyterian Church Holds Congregational Meeting
The annual congregational meeting of the First Presbyterian Church in Middleport was held on the first Wednesday of April. Elders W. H. Beeson and J. H. Grate were reelected. O. H. Stewart resigned as active elder. trustees M. Chambers and C. W. King reelected. numerous church officers and Sunday School staff reelected or chosen. the 1943 budget was unanimously adopted after reports from committees and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Presbyterian Church
H. L. Carr
W. H. Beeson
J. H. Grate
O. H. Stewart
Stewart
M. Chambers
C. W. King
Sunday Church
William Grate
Charles Bing
Arthur Lewis
Henry L. Carr
Alice L. Lama
Lillian Steiff
Louise Talbott Healy
Farie Erlewine
Hubert Taylor
Virginia Talbott
A. A. Dillard
Margaret Sauer
Carl Gilmore
R. M. Sherman
Eugene Grate
Dorothy Sauer
A. A. Diard
Vivian Middelton
Robert Chambers
Eleanor Huffman
Women's Association
Home Department
B.S.A. Troop
Carr
Palm Sunday Services At Simpson Methodist Church
The Simpson Methodist Church holds Palm Sunday rites with baptisms and new member admissions during the 10:30 a.m. service. Adults and children will join by confession or transfer, with probation for the youth class. Special music includes Norman Foss solo and Palm Sunday devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Foss
Jesus
Nobel Rompel
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Earl Titus
Lord
City Schools Report Weekly War Stamp Sales
Middleport reports weekly war stamp sales across three buildings totaling 186.65. Central Building top seller Pearl Reynolds 26.25, Frecker 18.05. total 94.25. Pearl Street Building Leo Kennedy 22.55, Alvira Jones 9.00. total 38.15. High School totals 54.25 with Fowler 19.25 and Parks 11.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Central
Pearl Reynolds
Flossie Frecker
Pearl St
Leo Kennedy
Alvira Jones
M. H. Fowler
Susan Parks
Easter Egg Drive for Meigs County Children’s Home
Uncooked and uncolored eggs are requested for the wards of Meigs County Children’s Home and Cleveland Christian Home. Donors should place their names on each egg. The Young Adult Class and Junior Girls’ Class will supervise the Sunday program at 9 15 am at the Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County Children's Home
Cleveland Christian Home
Church of Christ
Burford
Wiley
Pomeroy Grange Meeting Rescheduled for Friday
The Rock Springs Grange meeting moved from April 9 to Friday evening at 8 o'clock in the Grange Hall. Also noted is a life raft claim and a war bonds sale offering five bonds at 37 dollars and fifty cents each to fund one raft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rock Springs
Grange Hall
Racine High School Sets Final Upcoming Events
Racine High School prepares for baccalaureate services on May 9 led by Rev. T T Shelton and commencement on May 14 with Dr Robert Leonard Tucker as speaker. The last honor roll lists seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen with names including Mary Spencer Mildred Talbot Nora Wolfe Dorothy Powell and David Sayre. The war stamp sale totals $985 50 for six weeks of fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Racine High School
Marjorie Boyd
Isabel Cecil
Eleanor Gainer
Betty Hoback
Thelma Ours
Mary Spencer
Mildred Talbott
Donna Wilcoxen
Alice Bradford
Ethel Brewer
Mildred Byers
Marie Gainer
Dorothy Holter
Addalon McKenzie
Marjorie Wolfe
Mildred Brewer
Dorothy Powell
Eugene Roush
Lois Sayre
Blendena Tatlor
Nora Wolfe
Mary Middleswart
David
David Sayre
Bootie Lee
Buddy Simpson
T. T. Shelton
The
Baptist Church
Robert Leonard Tucker
Indianola M. E. Church
Columbus
Two Middleport Boys Given Flight Training
Charles Robert Roush son of Mr and Mrs Lee Roush completed first flight training at John Carroll University Cleveland and is assigned to Ohio State University for further training in the U S Naval Air Corps Charles Asa Bradbury son of Mr and Mrs C P Bradbury completed similar training as a naval cadet at Ohio University Athens and has been called to Detroit for further tests and assignment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Charles Robert Roush
Lee Roush
John Carroll University
Cleveland
Ohio State University
U. S. Naval Air Corps
Charles Asa Bradbury
C. P. Bradbury
Ohio University
Athens
Detroit
Presbyterian Church Plans Palm Sunday Services
Palm Sunday worship will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Middleport and the Presbyterian Church in Syracuse, conducted by the Rev. Henry L. Carr. Services feature Lenten Meditations in Prayer and Song during the scheduled morning and evening hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Syracuse
Henry L. Carr
Graham Chapel Services Schedule Update
Graham Chapel Church begins Sunday with Sunday School at 9 30. Preaching at 10 30 by Pastor Rev Melvin E Mitchell. Evening service at 7 o clock, slow time, led by the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Chapel
Melvin E. Mitchell
Baptist Secretary To Speak At Pomeroy Church
Dr. W. H. Bowler of the Ohio Baptist Convention will preach at First Baptist Church in Pomeroy on Sunday April 18 morning and evening. He previously directed promotion for the Northern Baptist Convention and spent years as a home missionary in western states. Services include 10 30 morning 7 30 evening with a 9 30 church school and 6 30 young people's devotional. Prayer service Wednesday at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
W. H. Bowler
Ohio Baptist Convention
First Baptist Church
Ohio
Bowler
Northern Baptist Convention
West
Happy Helpers 4 H Club Reorganizes Under New Advisor
POMEROY The Happy Helpers 4 H Club of Darwin met Monday evening April 13 and reorganized with Miss Ethel G Blackwood as advisor. Eileen Blackwood was named president Betty Bollinger vice president Jean Lee secretary and treasurer Opal Sinclair news reporter and Donna Stanley recreation leader. Can ning was chosen as this year's project. The club enters its fourth year with Blackwood as advisor Refreshments were served by Miss Lee Next meeting set at Betty Bollinger home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Happy Helpers 4-H Club
Darwin
Jean Lee
Ethel G. Blackwood
Eileen Blackwood
Betty Bollinger
Opal Sinclair
Donna Stanley
Canning
Miss Blackwood
Miss Lee
Three To Be Received By Federated Church
POMEROY three young people will be received into the Federated Church this Sunday by Confirmation. They are Evelyn Fick Dorothy Fisher and Jennie Sue Esselstine. The public is invited. At six o'clock these youths will be guests of the Young People's League at a supper and social. At seven thirty a confirmation class reunion will follow. All church confirmants are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Federated Church
Evelyn Fick
Dorothy Fisher
Jennie Sue Esselstine
Young People's League
Mrs. Violet George Dies Near Rutland
Mrs. Violet George 26 wife of Roy George dies at home near Rutland after a Thursday passing. Survived by husband a five year old son Junior her father Bert Modispaugh mother Mrs Bina Barett three brothers and one sister. Funeral is Sunday at 1 PM at Morgan Center Church with burial at Pine Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Violet George
Roy George
Rutland
Junior
Bert Modispaugh
Bina Barett
Morgan Center
Pine Grove
Death of Paul Brown in Washington D C
Mr and Mrs G A Jenkins of Syracuse report the death of their grandson Paul Brown age 20 of Washington D C He is the son of Mrs Brown formerly Faye Jenkins of Syracuse and nephew of Mert Wiggins of Minersville The family notes the loss in Syracuse where the story is filed
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Pomeroy
G. A. Jenkins
Syracuse
Paul Brown
Washington, D. C
Brown
Faye Jenkins
Young Brown
Mert Wiggins
Minersville
Pomeroy Personalities and Local Visits
Ensign Rose Thornton of Newport Rhode Island visits her parents on Harrisonville Road. Ruth Thornton, student nurse at St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg arrives Friday to visit her sister Rose. Anthony Schaefer of Youngstown spent Wednesday in town. Mrs Marvin Swan Betty Hood leaves for Southern Pines North Carolina where her husband serves in the Army. Albert Van Cooney sustains a fractured arm and other injuries in a mine accident at Bailey Run Mine on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Thornton
Newport
R. I
Pat Thornton
Harrisonville Rd
Ruth Thornton
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
W. Va
Anthony Schaefer
Youngstown
Marvin Swan
Betty Hood
Southern Pines
N. C
Army
Albert van Cooney
Bailey ‘Run
Episcopal Palm Sunday observances at Grace Church
Grace Episcopal Church will bless and distribute palms at the 10 30 service with Rev Charles G Baird preaching on The Palm Sunday Procession A 9 am communion service is set for Sunday A Lenten service with communion occurs Thursday night Holy Baptism will be held Easter Eve at 4 pm and confirmation instructions are offered every Monday at 7 pm
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Pomeroy
Grace Episcopal Church
Charles G. Baird
Pomeroy Church of Christ Evening Revival and Study Schedule
The Pomeroy Church of Christ will begin a 9:30 a.m. Bible school with the topic Peter and John in Gethsemane led by Arthur Beaver. Morning worship at 10:30 includes Lord's Supper. Evangelistic service at 8:00 p.m. sermon The House of Prayer and A Great Revival. Prayer meeting Friday at 8:00 p.m. New Testament Church study continues. all interested invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Church of Christ
Gethsemane
Arthur Beaver
Robert Parker
House of Prayer
Rutland Choir to Perform Easter Music at Palm Sunday
The Rutland Methodist Church choir will present Easter specials on Palm Sunday, featuring the cantata Victory by Sanderson and Open the Gates of the Temple by Jack Warner. Holy Week services will be held nightly with visiting churches providing special music. The Women’s Easter Market is set for Saturday, April 24 at Rathburn Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Rutland Methodist Church
Sanderson
J. L. Buckley
Methodist Church
Rathburn
Reedsville Circuit Announces Sunday Services
The Rev. E. L. Miller outlines Sunday programs for Bethel Lawrence Chapel and Tuppers Plains with Sunday School at 10 o clock and 1 30 pm plus sermons at 11 and 2 50 and 8 pm Holy Week services begin Tuesday at 8 pm led by the church youth through April 25 in Reedsville Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
E. L. Miller
Bethel
Lawrence Chapel
Tuppers Plains
Schedule announced for Albany Methodist services
The Albany Circuit of the Methodist Church released service times. Albany hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Pearl Chapel holds 2:30 p.m. Sunday School with 3:15 p.m. sermon. Snowville, Temple, and Townhouse also list services and Sunday Schools. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Tompkins moved from N Third Ave to Seyfried property on S Second Ave, vacating Mygatt property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Methodist Church
Charles P.taylor
Don Young
Pearl Chapel
Snowville
Temple
Townhouse
Middleport
E. R. Tompkins
Mygatt
N Third Ave
Seyfried
S, Second Ave
Philip Meinhart
Pomeroy
Holy Week Services At Episcopal Churches Outline
Holy Week services unfold across Athens Good Shepherd Church with Palm Sunday rites led by Rev. Robert G. Purrington at 10:30 and 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, a breakfast, and choir solos feature amid daily 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion and 8:30 a.m. prayers through Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Easter Eve baptism at 5:00 p.m. and two Easter Day Communions follow. Nearby St Pauls Logan and Trinity McArthur present Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter services led by Rev. Mason and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Shepherd Church
Athens
Robert G. Purrington
Mary Ruley
Faure
Episcopalian Students Church School
Hl. W. Roach
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Logan
Robert B. Mason
Cincinnati
Trinity Episcopal Church
McArthur
South Canaan Plans To Honor Service Men
South Canaan Baptist Church schedules Sunday School at 19 a.m and a preaching service where Rev Stephen Nenoff will address The Coming of Anti Christ. An all day service honors local service men and their relatives with further announcements to come in The Messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Canaan Baptist Church
Stephen Nenoff
South Canaan l
Evangelist Revival at Graham Chapel with Rev Hawthorn
Revival services begin Sunday evening April 18 at Graham Chapel Church with evangelist Rev George Hawthorn a Scotland native. Special music each night by Hawthorn an accomplished accordion player pastor Rev Melvin E Mitchell presiding services start at 7 oclock slow time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Chapel
George Hawthorn
Scotland
Hawthorn
Melvin E. Mitchell
Pre Easter Revival Dates At Wesleyan Methodist Church
The Wesleyan Methodist Church hosts a pre Easter revival starting Sunday 9:50 AM with services at 10:30 AM. W Y P S meets Sunday evening. Rev E C Kenney speaks on Neglected Opportunities Sunday night. Beginning April 19 local ministers lead nightly 7 30 programs with topics Conviction Repentance Faith The New Birth The Crucifixion Regeneration Sanctification and The Meaning of The Resurrection. The pastor Rev Kenney closes the series Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Methodist Church
W.Y.P.S
E. C. Kenney
Wesleyan Church
Evan Edwards
Fred Fields
C. E. Knight
Ellmer Spencer
BE. C. Cole
L. E. Wilcox
Ohio
The
Kenney
Junior Choir Sings at Palm Sunday Service at Methodist Church
The Palm Sunday service at First Methodist Church will feature a sermon by Rev. Dr. E. A. Brown on “The Art of Being Good Church Members.” A baptism service for all ages and a reception for youth and adults are planned. The Junior Choir led by Mrs. A. L. Vandeveer will perform Hosanna with Ruth Alice Wright on piano, and the church choir will sing Awake Thou That Sleepest. The Sunday School Board meets Tuesday at 7:30 PM and the midweek service is Wednesday at 7:45 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Philip Peterson
Louise Rose
Peterson
Partridge
Fred Luchs
Robert Johnson
Larry Keenan
Theodore
Gerald Goodson
Albert
Cope Vickers
Joe Jagers
Henry Brown
Don Gammertsfelder
Laura Anderson
Patricia Minnis
Jacqualen Deem
Sally Hawkins
Carolyn Herbert
Ann Gentry
Ann Hammerle
Linda Pedigo
Ellen Nichols
Beverly Bolin
Nancy Smith
Lola Rose
Norma Miller
G. E. Mills
T. N Hoover
E. A. Brown
First Methodist Church
A. L. Vandeveer
Ruth Alice Wright
Easily Entreated Sermon at Coolville Church of God
The Rev John J Bailey will preach Easily Entreated at Coolville Church of God Sunday Service starts at 3 pm with Sunday School at 2 pm led by Rev F C Swearingen. The event highlights a peaceful afternoon of worship and study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Bailey
Coolville Church
Doctrines of Atonement Christian Science Lesson
The Athens church will read a lesson sermon on Doctrines of Atonement with the golden text from Galatians 1 3 4. Citations include John 10 7 9 and Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Church
Athens
God
Father
Jesus Christ
Mary Baker Eddy
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth
Science and Health
People's King sermon theme at First Christian Church
Rev Frank Donaldson will preach The People's King at Sunday morning service at First Christian Church. Miss Jane Coldren sings There Is No Death. Easter devotionals begin Sunday 7:30 pm focusing on scriptures about atonement. Holy Week notes prep: no New Testament Doctrine class. Friday 1:30 pm Women's Council luncheon by Mrs Roy Cline. A 5:30 vesper service accommodates business and professional women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Donaldson
First Christian Church
Jane Coldren
O'Hara
Church School
Roy Cline
Week of Services at Central Church Easter Observed
Central Methodist Church announces a week of services starting Sunday with candle liturgy on Good Friday eve. The schedule includes daily services, an early sunrise service, 9:30 Sunday School, 10:30 baptism and reception of adults, and Easter evening sacred music by the choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
Central Church
Torch Revs Services by Belpre Pastor on Sunday
Filmore Cobb, pastor of Torch Baptist Church in Belpre, will lead services at 11 a.m. Sunday April 18 following Sunday School at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TORCH
Filmore Cobb
Belpre
Torch Baptist Church
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Aii
Sis John
Douy
Uncle Sam
Presbyterian Church Plans Services
Baptist
Happy Helpers
George
Washington
Pomeroy Personals
Episcopal Church
Rutland Choir
Albany Methodist
Aoeliar
Josohn's Bakery
South Canaan
Wesleyan Methodist
Bailey
Donaldson
Yoas
Bennett
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