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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1947

Page

7

Lay Readers to Assist At Church of Epiphany

In Nelsonville five lay readers join the Reverend F B Atkinson to read morning prayer at 9 30 Sunday the second after Easter. He will discuss the Book of Common Prayer its development use and relation to church services. Music by the male choir. Youth groups from several towns visit in the afternoon. Miss Ann Orwiler chairs assisted by Mrs Frank Cunningham. The evening dinner is by the Woman's Auxiliary.

Nelsonville Church of the Epiphany Episcopal F. B. Atkinson Mr. Atkinson Charles E. Poston Marietta Gallipolis Pomeroy Athens Chillicothe Logan Ann Orwiler Frank Cunningham Atkinson Irene Scudds Woman's Auxiliary

Nine Directors Named For New Hocking Valley Brewery

Stockholders meet in Nelsonville to form Hocking Valley Brewery with a 100000 dollar authorized capital and a nine member board. Directors include Lew Woods Dr Harry N Raden A B Wells Tom Price Fred H Wolf Anthony Palermo R J Asbeck Edward Paas Edward Alban. Permanent officers to be elected after code of regulations is prepared.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Jackson St R. J. Asbeck Asbeck Lew Woods Harry N. Raden A. B. Wells Athens Tom Price Logan Fred H. Wolf Anthony Palermo Edward Paas Edward A. Alban Columbus

Buchtel Alumni Group Plans Reunion Meeting

The Buchtel Alumni Association will meet Sunday at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs. Joe Wagner home to discuss the annual reunion and banquet plans.

Buchtel Joe Wagner

Two Men Fined for Disturbing the Peace in Nelsonville

N. E. Tye and Earl Barnhart were fined 10 dollars and costs each after arraignment in Mayor Oral Daugherty?s court for disturbing the peace following a reported altercation last Saturday night in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville N. E. Tye Earl Barnhart Oral Daugherty

Rummage Sale Friday in Nelsonville by DAR Chapter

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR sponsors a rummage sale this Saturday in the Coakley building on Fayette Street. Proceeds support chapter activities and local projects.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew DAR Coakley Fayette St

Services Announced At New Straitsville

In New Straitsville the Baptist Church Parish lists Carmel activities including Church School Study Worship with theme The Kingdom Strengthened and Enlarged Young People’s Society at 6 30 p m Evening Preaching Worship at 7 30 p m with the pastor’s sermon Prayer meeting Tuesday 7 30 p m Friday Young People’s meeting 7 30 p m Old Straitsville Unified Worship Church School and preaching service 9 30 a m with the pastor’s sermon.

New Straitsville Baptist Church M. Bowen Carmel—Church Young People’s Society Young People’s Meeting Old Straitsville

Esther Class meeting at Christian Church in Nelsonville

Mrs Vaughn Cox presided as host of the Esther Class gathering at the Christian Church. Mrs Edna Scott led devotion with scripture reading. Mrs Mable Johnson offered prayer. Mrs L E Evans read poems. Refreshments served to 19 members and three guests including Mrs Janette Russell of New Marshfield and Mrs Sarah Morrison.

Nelsonville Vaughn Cox Esther Christian Church Edna Scott Mable Johnson L. E. Evans Janette Russell New Marshfield Cox Sarah Morrison

The Way of Life Topic at Nelsonville Methodist Church

Services at First Methodist Church Nelsonville begin with Sunday school at 9:30 under Arthur Kennedy, worship at 10:30 with Rev. William M. George on The Way of Life. Youth Fellowships meet at 6 and evening service at 7:30 with Cast Thy Bread Upon the Waters as the sermon.

Nelsonville First Methodist Arthur Kennedy William M. George

Nazarene Church Publishes Weekly Services Schedule

NELSONVILLE The Nazarene Church on Adams St announces a weekly schedule. Sunday School 9:30 a m morning worship 10:30 NYPS 6:45 pm and preaching at 7:30 by Rev T H Arnott. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:00.

Nelsonville Nazarene Church Adams St NYPS T. H. Arnott

Michael Wayne Bartoe Rites To Be Saturday

Funeral services for nine month old Michael Wayne Bartoe, son of Mr and Mrs Maynard Bartoe, who died Wednesday night in an Akron hospital, will be held Saturday at 2 p m at the Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street, with burial at Carbon Hill.

Nelsonville Michael Wayne Bartoe Maynard Bartoe Akron Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St Carbon Hill

Youth Fellowship Paper Drive Saturday

The Intermediate Youth Fellowship of the First Methodist Church Nel sonville will hold a paper and magazine drive Saturday afternoon. Place papers on front porches or call 177 R if phones are in operation.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church

Services At Nazarene Church New Straitsville

New Straitsville services begin with Sunday school at 2 p m and preaching at 3 p m by Pastor Rev T H Arnott. A prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

New Straitsville Nazarene Church T. H. Arnott

Charles Maffin Dies in East

Charles R. Maffin dies in Boston on April 12. Funeral services were held in Boston with burial there. Survived by wife Margaret father Charles Maffin and brothers Gerald of Nelsonville and Clyde of Utica New York.

Nelsonville Charles Maffin Gerald Maffin Boston Mass Charles R. Maffin Maffin Margaret Gerald Clyde Utica N. Y

Christian Church Youth Lead Evening Service

Youth of the Christian Church will lead the Sunday service at 7 30 p m with Charles Mechem presiding The discussion topic is God and I Are Partners Lois Ann Ray Ella Jane Shaner and Jimmy Pritchard speak Billy Jane Foughty is song leader Jane Hickman gives scripture and Judy Betts offers prayer

Nelsonville The Christian Church Charles Mechem God Lois Ann Ray Ella Jane Shaner Jimmy Pritchard Billy Jane Foughty Jane Hickman Judy Betts

Schedule Announced By Christian Church

Nelsonville church announces Bible School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with choir anthem and sermon titled Christian Progress by Pastor L E Evans. Christian Youth Fellowship begins at 6 30 p m.

Nelsonville The Christian Church Christian Progress L. E. Evans Christian Youth Fellowship

Bartlett Community Notices and Obituary Reminders

Funeral services were held Sunday at Westerville for Mrs Lloyd Burgess formerly of Bartlett. The Burgess family, once Bartlett residents, was represented by multiple relatives. Various local meetings and social events are listed for April including Grange gatherings and a Methodist church service at Wilson Chapel.

Bartlett Westerville Lloyd Burgess Betha Goddard Worthington Burgesses Harold Rudolph Paul Ross Howard Hobson Harold Goddard Bartlett Grange Washington County Pomona Grange Whipple Grange

Pantomime Planned by Chase Sunday School

The Chase Sunday School will stage a pantomime at The Diamond Church this Sunday at 8 o clock. Special music and singing will accompany the performance and the public is invited.

Nelsonville Chase Diamond Church

Scout Troop 39 Hikes to Cave and Plays Games

Corning Scout Troop 39 led by Assistant Scout Master W J Tedrow hiked three miles east of town to a cave Sunday afternoon for dinner and games. Members present included Bill Wright Jimmie Williams Bob Harmon Kenneth Harmon Tommy Spence Brant Tedrow and Jerry Tedrow.

Corning W. J. Tedrow Bill Wright Jimmie Williams Bob Kenneth Harmon Tommy Spence Brant Jerry Tedrow Evangelical United Brethren Church New Lexington Minnie Mason Columbus Rodger Mason and Sons Charles Woodruff Lorana Woodruff Willard Max Barnes Vinton John Booth Point Pleasant W. Va Everett Booth West Columbia Commercial Club Corning High School Patty Vanway Patty Shaw Eunice Jenkins Luella Dunlap Vivjean Hardy Mary Briggs Ruth Ann Ford Carol Dunlap Bergen Roof Mate R. W. DeCrow Jr Bethesda DeCrow

Bend Chamber of Commerce Reads Constitution at Wahama

The Bend Chamber of Commerce constitution and by laws were read Monday night at Wahama High School. Secretary Donald Roush announced they had been approved by the board on April 10. Also noted, Michelangelo painted Sistine Chapel frescoes about 50 years after their 1483 completion under Pope Sixtus IV.

New Haven Bend Chamber of Commerce Wahama High School Donald Roush Michelangelo Sistine Chapel Sixtus IV

Classified Ad Policies and Payment Rules

The Messenger outlines ad submission deadlines and payment terms for classified ads. Ads must be received by 10:00 a m to appear the same day, with Sunday edition ads accepted by 3:00 p m Saturday. Cash is required for all Card of Thanks In Memoriam Obituaries and political announcements.

Cattle and Hog Prices Slide at Athens Weekly Sale

Market report from Athens Livestock Sales shows varied cattle prices with some top lots at $25, while most beef values fall versus last week. Hog prices rose with 159 lb hogs at $20 and larger weights from $23.75 to $24.05, sows $18.40 to $18.60.

Athens B. G. Chapman

Livestock Market Report Shows Broad Price Drops Across Hogs Cattle

Hog prices fell with 250 to 275 pound ranges at 22 50 and 300 to 3850 pounds at 21 50 while sows declined to 16 50 17 75 and stags at 15 00. Cattle and calves totaled 300 with steers and heifers up about 50 and bulls near 17 00. Sheep remained scarce and steady.

Athens Township 1946 financial report and poultry prices

Annual financial report from Athens Township Ohio for year ending 1946 lists general funds receipts and payments including taxes, licenses, and road maintenance. It also notes poultry and butter price figures from the period and certifies accuracy by Township Clerk Dwight H. Rutherford.

Athens Township Athens County TMG Athens Ohio Dwight H. Rutherford Visces Dices Saas Thaotoer Coke Kgi Iva Ee Cke Ee

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