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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1951

Page

6

Rotary All-Sports Event Honors Wahama Students

Wahama celebrated an all sports night with a banquet in the school gym honoring athletes managers cheerleaders and seniors. Rotary President Clyde Foley opened the program and Rev George Werrick delivered the benediction. Coach Ralph Sayre spoke briefly and letters were awarded to Dick Dotson Frank Martin Jim Barton John Kelly Ken Smith Glen Roush and Jack Sprouse. A tribute honored ten graduating seniors including Sam Boston Fry Bob Sayre Harold Toneel Ray Pickens Dick Dotson Frank Martin Bob Roach and Bill Powell.

Rotary Wahama Ohio University Clyde Foley George Werrick Poley Ralph Sayre Dick Dotson Frank Martin Jim Barton John Kelly Ken Smith Glen Roush

Miss Humphreys Tells Of Danish Rural Life

Miss Gertrude Humphreys, WV farm women leader, spoke at Mason County Farm Women's Clubs spring luncheon about her Denmark trip with ACWWW delegates. She noted UN support, Marshall Plan impact in Europe, and that rural U.S. life is easier, urging appreciation. Names of attendees and organizers listed.

Miss Humphreys Point Pleasant Gertrude Humphreys Mason County Farm Women’s Clubs Southside Women of the Women of the World West Virginia Denmark United Nations Belgium England France Holland Humphreys United States C. P. Stout Mason County Alden Capehart Jerry Atkinson Atkinson Ray Crank C. E. McCulloch Mason County Farm Women's Council Stout A. P. Roush State Homes Commission Hiacee Farm Women's Club

April Mt. Pleasant Social Notes Local Club Drama

The Mountain Climbers 4-11 Club met in April at the school with Miss Barbaraert leading devotional and Miss Joan Hatfield and Miss Fay Smith assisting. Randell and Charles Wayne Garland spoke on Washington trip. reading “On the Farm” by Louis Tyler. Nominating and auditing committees named. Rev Rexrode gave a devotional, sang, and Dr. Glassman and Miss Sayre contributed, followed by refreshments.

Mountain Climbers 4-11 Eye Barbaraert Joan Hatfield Fay Smith Lewis Harper Randell Charles Wayne Garland Washington Louis Tyler Board of Education Eugene Sterrett Richard Johnson William Miller Jesse Abel Princee Milton Burdette Eunice Beller A. E. Hartenbach Elaine Rouse Ruth Hunter Zelda Knapp D. Rexrode Jesus God Rexrode Dan Glassman Irene Sayre North Point Pleasant School

Presbyterian Women Luncheon and Assembly Talk at Church

Mr C R Schurman presided at the Presbyterian women luncheon and business meeting held at the Church on Wednesday. Mrs Eugene Sterrett spoke on the church assembly training school and Mrs Thomas Bur dette led religion education. Attendees included Mrs Louis Gateson Mrs A L Reostter Mrs Ray Somerville Mrs Justin Johnson Mrs C R Schulman Mrs T A Beckey Mrs James Adie Mrs John Kay Mrs Clara Goodwin Mrs Peter Steenbergen Jr Mrs Minnie Linders Mrs Robert Rice Mrs Hamilton Johnson Mrs Jahr Oshel Mrs R B Rothgeb Mrs Filstin Mrs Rayond Alten Mae Rhoades Mrs John and Mrs Thomas Burdette Mrs James McComb Mrs Vo Toney Miss Nora Somerville and Miss Elia Howard.

C. R. Schurman Eugene Sterrett Assembly Training School Ginnan Thomas Burette Louis Gateson A. L. Reostter Ray Somerville Justin Johnson C. R. Schulman T. A. Beckey James Adie John Kay Clara Goodwin Peter Steenbergen Minnie Linders Robert Rice Hamilton Johnson Jahr Oshel R. B. Rothgeb Filstin Rayond Alten Mae Rhoades John Thomas Burdette Jame McComb Vo £, Toney Nora Somerville Elia Howard

Central School PTA Approves Equipment Repair Plan

The Central School PTA met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Howard Garland presiding. The repairs and parts for the auditorium equipment were ordered and would be shipped within a few days. M Clarke and Ted Stevens were appointed by the organization.

Pythian Sisters to Hold Regular Meeting and Sale

The Pythian Sisters Leon Temple No. 54 meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the F Hall. A white elephant sale will be held with Mrs Erma Bur dette, Mrs Betty Hill and Mrs Cladys Thomas as hostesses.

Pythian Leon Temple No. 54 F Hall Erma Burdette Betty Hill Cladys Thomas

WSCS Meeting at Mrs. Henderson's Home

The WSCS of the Vaught Memorial Methodists Church will meet today at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Herbert Henderson on Winfield Road.

WSCS Vaught Memorial Methodists Church Herbert Henderson Winfield Road

Carpenters Auxiliary Meeting at Mrs Roobing Home

The Carpenters Auxiliary will meet at the home of Mrs Wirt Roobing 513 Main St on Monday at 7 pm.

Carpenters Auxilary

Family News From Ohio and West Virginia

Mrs Donald Smith of Martford is a surgical patient at Holzer Hospital and daughter of Mrs B Harper of 97 Vineyard Street Wilbur Ord of Akron visits his parents Mr and Mrs John Ord of Gallipolis Ferry John Ord recently discharged from Ronceverte Hospital to his home in Gallipolis Ferry

Donald Smith Martford Holzer Hospital Smith B. Harper Vinnd St Wilbur Ord Akron Ohio John Ord Gallipolis Ferry

Athens area church services and events agenda

A dense list of Sunday through Friday religious activities across Athens churches. It covers Sunday schools, worship services, guest speakers, youth classes, choirs, fellowship suppers, elections, evangelistic services, and midweek prayer meetings led by various pastors and church groups. проч

Athens Church of God Sunday Services and Study

The Athens Church of God lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 43 a m with Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m led by Rev Marco King Also noted is Bible study Sunday at 2 p m on Who Are Christs Brethren Differentiation of the Natural Man from the New Creation Texts include Matthew 25 31 46 and Luke 14 25 38 Pastors Rev A R Ervin and Rev Frank Cleveland. Evening service 7 p m Mid week prayer Wednesday p m.

Christ Jesus Marco King A. R. Ervin Christ

Weekend church schedule and guest speaker notices

The listing outlines church services and programs for Holy Communion Morning Prayer Sunday school and youth activities at First Wesleyan Methodist and Church of the Nazarene. It notes guest speaker Dr Harvey S Galloway and minister Drell Goff with midweek prayer and choir practices across multiple days.

Church OF the Nazarene Harvey S Galloway NYPS Drell Goff

Guatemala Missionary to Speak at Friday Service

Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Warren Bentz as superintendent. The Rev Buza Guatemala missionary will speak Friday at 7 39 p m and show pictures. The Rev A N Maxwell is pastor.

Warren Bentz Buza Guatemala A. N. Maxwell

Bible Study and Services Schedule with Edward White Speaker

Bible study at 9 45 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m Saturday evening service at 7 30 p m with Edward White as speaker during both services Mid week Bible study on Wednesday at 7 30 p m YPM Friday at 6 30 p m with church activities in listed times

Edward White

Sunday worship and services at local church

The Rev. TL. A. Robinson presides as pastor with Sunday school at 9:30 am and worship at 10:30 am. Evening preaching at 7:30 pm and Thursday prayer meeting scheduled for the evening.

TL. A. Robinson

Church of Jesus Christ Sunday School At WOU Ratio Hall

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. in WOU ratio hall on the University campus. Elders R. G. Hill and D. F. Poremam preside.

Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints R. G. Hill D. F. Poremam

Music Hall Lutheran Assembly Service Notice

Worship at 19 a.m. theme Christ Come to Us led by William Schmidt inter priest. Solo Thus Saith the Lord. Anthem Forest Schesventer. Sunday school and church school at Alexander Presbyterian 9 50 a.m. Worship 10 30 a.m. theme The Aim of the Christian Life led by Rev James L Hyde pastor.

William Schmidt Forest Schesventer Alexander Presbyterian Church James L. Hyde

Rest A While by Don D. Tullis

A reflection urges relaxation amid busy life. The author cites a boy and his dog Tobias to illustrate rest, contrasting tireless effort with the need for faith and quiet moments. He likens Jesus seeking solitude and encourages trust in God as antidote to exhaustion and stress.

Jimmie Tobias Toby O.K John

Bible school and worship schedule across towns

South Canaan Albany Carpenter Pearl Chapel Snowville Temple Town House list a.m. worship, Sunday schools, YPM, prayer meetings directed by Jones and Bob Jones University students pastors Rev. John Snedden and Rev. W. H. Marshall noted with times and days across multiple locations.

South Canaan—Bible School Jones University Albany—Bible School Bob Jones University Carpenter—Bible School John Snedden

Sunday church services with Rev. Charles Hill details

Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 11 am accompany YPM at 7 30 pm and worship at 8 pm led by the Rev Charles Hill with service notices showing a full day schedule at the church.

Charles Hill

Sunday church services and schedules listed

The notice lists multiple churches with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. worship at various times, song festivals and evangelistic services. Names include Rev Charles Hill Rev George Halbirt Don ald Terry Richard D De Witt Rev Roy E Deeter and locations NEW MARSHFIELD PLEASANTON UNION CHAPEL WYPS with midweek prayer and preaching times.

Charles Hill George Halbirt New Marshfield Pleasanton Donald Terry Union Chapel Richard D. de Witt

Area Church Schedules and Pastors Listed in Local Notices

Local church notices list Sunday school at 9 30 am across Salem Mineral Connett and Car Bondale with evangelistic services Monday and Wednesday prayer times. Pastors include Rev Isabell Keiffer Rev Dennison LeMaster Rev Kenneth Frazier Rev Frank Coakley and Rev Phyllis LeMaster with Maynard Sayre and Dr H H Wagner among speakers. Practical Bible Training School speaker Joe B Maffett to begin Wednesday at 7 30 pm.

Salem Isabell Keiffer Mineral Connett Dennison LeMaster Carbondale Kenneth Frazier Frank Coakley Phyllis LeMaster Maynard Sayre H. H Wagner Binghamton N. Y Practical Bible Training School

Church Schedule and Services Across FEDERAL VALLEY

A roster of weekly church activities lists Sunday school at 9 30 am and 10 30 am worship followed by an evening service at 7 30 pm. Midweek events include a Wednesday prayer and missionary service at 7 30 pm and a Thursday class Six pot luck supper at 6 pm with Mr and Mrs Glenice Lenigar. The Rev R E Kelchner presents a public address on critical times at 7 pm and Bible studies on stabil ity and permanence during world change at 8 15 pm and another on the author of life on Tuesday at 7 30 pm. Service meeting and ministry school are on Thursday at 7 30 pm. Cottage prayer meets Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Happy Stitchers meet Tuesday at Mildred Cooper's home. The Rev Herbert Harris is pastor. FEDERAL VALLEY preaches Saturday at 7 30 pm, Sunday services at 9 am and 10 am led by The Rev Roy E Deeter.

Trinity Rollin H. Walker Wesley Choir Wesley Board of Education Sigma Theta First Christian Bible School Joe B. Maffett Dwight Robinson C. E. Heft William Ruston Interchurch Cless Jesus F. L. Shoemaker Westminster Foundation Edward D. Brandeberry Bishop Belle White Mrs. W. W. Thomas Hudson Ave Canterbury Club Albany Pearl Chapel Snowville Temple Townhouse W. H. Marshall Glenice Lenigar R. E. Kelchner Mildred Cooper Herbert, Harris

Churches list local services and sermons in Pt Pleasant area

The notice lists multiple Pt Pleasant churches with ministers, service times, Sunday schools, youth fellowships, and sermon topics across Trinity Methodist Evangelical United Brethren Christ Episcopal Krebs Chapel Main Street Baptist Christian Science Presbyterian and more. It also covers Mason County Lutheran Parish churches in St Pauls New Haven Zion Broad Run Luther League St Marks Flats and St. Marys.

Henderson Mt. Union Beech Hill Pine Grove Leon Bast C. Gane Mason County

Local Residency Notices From Point Pleasant Area

Mrs Hugh Leach of Point Pleasant is listed as a son while Mrs Randall Hogsett Jr of Hogsett is listed as a daughter. Admitted Geraldine Smith of Hogsett appears among hospital records. Mrs A D Nutter Jr of Point Pleasant is released.

Hugh Leach Point Pleasant Randall Hogsett, Jr Hogsett Geraldine Smith Eireary A. D. Nutter, Jr

Parole Granted for Ernest Evans in Hocking County Case

Ernest Evans, convicted in Hocking County on a non support charge, has been granted parole effective May 28. Evans is listed as an inmate at London Prison Farm. Additional Nelsonville news appears on page 41.

Logan Ernest Evans Hocking County Fivans London

Minstrel Show Delights Nelsonville Audience at High School

Nelsonville crowd fills the high school auditorium for a two night minstrel by the Business and Professional Women's Club. Spenny Steenrod introduces the show, with the high school band directed by James Gilbert opening a 15 minute program. Proceeds go to the Elizabeth Knox Scholarship Fund and the Senior High School Girls project.

Nelsonville Spenny Tiny” Steenrod James Gilbert Doris Pergrin Betsy Shumaker Ruth Daugherty B&pw Club Hospital Fund Elizabeth Knox B&pw

Pearl Oliver Injured in Collision at Viand and Third

Pearl Oliver sustained a broken pelvis after his car collided with John A. Wilson’s vehicle at the Viand Street and Third Street intersection. Oliver was admitted to Holzer Hospital after being removed from the overturned car. Charles Oliver, a passenger, was treated for bruises and shock and released the same evening. Woodrow King also suffered minor injuries. Wilson, Norman Snodgrass, and Harry Lasley accompanied by State Police investigators D M Harshbarager and D G Wilson assisted, with Wilson serving as county clerk.

Point Pleasant Pearl Oliver John A. Wilson Viand Third Oliver Holzer Hospital Wilson Viand St Third St

Hunter Dies Aged 82 At Nelsonville Home

Nelsonville mourns William Hunter 82 a former resident who died Thursday at a son Lawrence’s home near Cleveland. He leaves five sons Lawrence Paul George Thomas Leo, three daughters, a brother Jesse, twenty two grandchildren seven great grandchildren two great great grandchildren and his wife. Funeral Sunday 2 p m at granddaughter Ruth Knight’s home 682 Walnut St Nelsonville by Rev Walter Shafer. Burial in Buchte Cemetery. Friends may call after Saturday morning at Walnut Street address.

Nelsonville William Hunter Lawrence Cleveland Hunter Paul George Thomas Leo Hunter Harry Miller Dayton Louretta Moore Roy Seenes Walbridgee Jesse Hunter Athens Va Hunter Dent Ruth Knight Walnut St Walter Shafer Buchte

Mother Goose Program Set for Tuesday at School Auditorium

Nelsonville hosts a Mother Goose Nursery program featuring the Old Woman who lived in the shoe and other familiar characters. The show, directed by Mrs. Lois Wood and assisted by Mrs. Jo Ann Hughes, will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday with a small admission fee.

Nelsonville Fayette St Mall Lois Wood Girls’ Physical Education Jo Ann Hughes

Hi-Y meeting features Trooper Dilley at school

Trooper Rob ert C Dilley was guest speaker at the Hi Y Club at Senior High School. He spoke on The State Police of West Virginia. Jimmy Thorn presided as plans were laid for spring baseball. Miss Della Jacobs from Staten Island visited her sister Mother Lidwina at Mount St Mary Hospital in Nelsonville.

Point Pleasant Robert C Dilley Dilley State Police of West Virginia Jimmy Thorn New Yorker Visiror Nelsonville Della Jacobs Staten Island N. Y Lidwina Mount St. Mary Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Darty Smith Frank Payton Bert, Gibbs Nancy Scally Donna Eleanor Weaver Hattie Webb Bill Scites Phil Johnson Whitey Bum‘garner Ralph Rottgen Jack Cowie Ed Belsho Leonore Snider Dana Lewis Jo Knapp Selah J. Powell Doris Fields Mary Roush Rosena McFarland Bonnie Tucker Garnet Shirley Verda Gill Elizabeth Click Phyllis Williams Homer Johnson George Johnson Harry Vickers Alonzo Dickens Gerald Johnson George Arrington Mason Brackson Clarence Adkins Howard Rayburn Lester Adkins Virgil Adkins John Cullen James Cook C. B Thom Robert Roush W. EF. Fletcher Leonard Watterson Orlando Wallis John Watterson Fred Pelley Lawrence Kelly George Keener Harry Staats Bernard Lieving Ray Thompson Ideuln Roush Adrian Lathey Howard Roush Alden Roush Elenor Sayre Clarke Sayre H. E. Ord George Rairden Perry Sayre Ernest Rairden Everett Bissell Thornton Burgess B. .O. Blain Eric Nystrom Jerry Atkison Walter Grinstead Douglas Roush Bert Roush Glen Thompson Harold Lewis Arnett Rowah Jay Kelster Ira Blain M. J. Lilly W. E. Roberts H. E. Beckelheemer J. B. Winper Ivan Bush Nannie Johnson Vica Roush R. Cc. Darst John A. Kay Gerard Fowler Marshall. Fowler John Marshal Lester Foreman Gay Casto Rose Hassell Lucy Rice Ross Roush David Kay Elmer Newberry Charlies Hogsett Charles Roberts W. E. Kirk Milton Lewis Lawrence Mattox Harold Spencer Charles Folesong James Lewis Dana Durst Warren T. King Peter H. Steenbergen Virgi Siders Lee Otis Blain Reginald Archer Howard Garland John Gil J. A. Blain Janice Tyler Brookie Henry Dork Yester Mary Frances Blain Barbara Northup Ngmed Eee Lewis Henry Louise’ Matthew Joan Toa Janice Hatfield Pat Henry Doris Yester Louise Janice Roger Fr Man L A. Blain Isalemne Matier Mra Howard Garland William Matthew Ralph Freeman Tyler Schurman Entral School PTA Paught Wscs Morgantown Helr Edward Jackson West Virginia University Jackson Annabelle Yarbrough Marilyn Easley Sandra Jones Marianne Peoples Robert Summer Athens Area Church Services First Methodist Christian Science First Presbyterian Central Ave. Methodist Pilgrim Holiness N.L. Russell Church OF God Ecclesia Baptist Frank Cleveland Church OF the Good Shepherd First Wesleyan Methodist BE. ¢. Kenner Mound Hill Christian Lancaster Music Hall Lutheran Assembly Don D. Tullis Albany Baptist Circuit Albany Methodist Charge Grahams Chapel Bible Christian East Canaan Yisram Roy E. Deeter Carbondale Methodist Charge Concord Burlingham the Plains First Church OF God Jehovah's Witnesses Poston Federal Valley Roy E Deeter Pt. Pleasant Churches Trinity Methodist S. D. Rexrode Beethoven Methodist Youth Fellowship King of Shelley Evangelical United Brethren F. H. Capehart Asbury College Christ Episcopal W. C. Bowie Episcopal Youth Fellowship Lakin KREBS Donald Lockhart Presbyterian Pioneer Methodist C. E. Haney Vaught Memorial Wim. Hunter Trooper Dilley Majestic Theatre Allan Iy Lane Rho Lack Sack Flying Disc Man Orpheum Theatre Johnny Carpenter and Alyn Lockwood Badman High Seas Whitmore Nelsonville-Buchtel Road
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