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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1953

Page

9

Bulldogs Drop Opener to Marietta 5-3 on Local Diamond

Marietta built two big innings to defeat Athens High School 5-3. The Tigers scored three in the third and two in the sixth off Dennis White and Wendell White, while Athens rallied with three in the fifth highlighted by Jack Kollister’s bases loaded double. Denny White allowed three early runs then Wendell White suffered the loss. Athens tallied three runs in the fifth to tie it, but Marietta answered with four combined hits in the fifth and sixth. The Bulldogs host Chillicothe tomorrow at two, with Bill Barnes slated to start for Athens aiming for his third win.

Marietta Athens High School Tigers Dennis White Wendell White Bulldogs Athens Jack Kollister Bob Mathews Jeromy Dow Jim Guseman Denny White Ing Denny Wendell Chillicothe Cavaliers Bill Barnes Rankin Burtin Wagner D. White W. White Tolson

Logan Chieftains Fall 4-0 Despite Outhitting Lancaster

Logan Chieftains outhit Lancaster four to three but drop a 4-0 decision as Jack Lemon goes the distance for Logan with three hits allowed. Lancaster builds two runs in the second and adds another in the third before finishing with four in the fifth. Lemon and Roberts handle Logan’s battery while Kemper yields four walks and one hit batsman.

LOGAN Logan Chieftains Lancaster Jack Lemon Larry Roberts Lemon Kemper Lape Roger Frisinger Buck Inboden Bob Thomas Hull McIntorf McInturf Chieftains

Reds Pound Falcons in 15-3 Win Under Ares

Charleston Reds defeated Wahama White Falcons 15 to 3 at Bachte Stadium. Wahama started with Van Matre, Roush and Hesson on the mound and had six fielding errors, while Earl Robinson doubled for two RBIs and Ducky Van Matre, George Oliver, and others contributed hits. Wahama's only big inning came in the fourth for three runs. The loss marks Wahama’s second of the season as Coach Ralph Sayre’s team hosts Point Pleasant next.

Mason Charleston Reds Wahama White Falcons Seda Falcon Earl Robinson Ducky van Matre George Oliver van Matre David Roush Jack Hesson Ralph Sayre Falcons Point Pleasant Charleston Dawson Russell Roush Hesson

ABC Top LO Intact As 120 Teams Fail

The American Bowling Congress tournament sees 120 teams in action with 80 booster and 40 regular divisions. Pfeiffer Beers of Detroit leads the Golden Jubilee meet with 3181 pins as 120 teams fail to crack the top 10 standings.

ABC Pfeiffer Beers Detroit

Penn Relays Open At Franklin Field With 3500 Entrants

The 59th Penn Relays opened at Franklin Field with 3,500 entrants for a two day track and field carnival. The event features an international flavor with participants from Finland Sweden and Jamaica among others.

Philadelphia Penn Relays Franklin Field Finland Sweden Jamaica

West Mansfield Coach Robert D. Smith Resigns

Bellefontaine report states high school basketball coach Robert D. Smith of West Mansfield High School resigns on Thursday and says he has no definite future plans.

Bellefontaine Robert D. Smith West Mansfield

Notice to Executors on Inventories Filed in Estates

Legal notice to executors administrators surviving spouses heirs and creditors that inventories and appraisements have been filed for multiple estates including Ida Auflick John Bajns Ruth Cook Elza G Gibson Charlie C Hoffman Aithea Hurter Dale Keirns Fred Lewis Grace G Roberts James Alderman Rossetter George M Whiteman Mattie Young Leonard Zimmerman and others Hearing set for April 30 1953 at 9 am in court. Interested parties may file exceptions up to five days before the hearing.

Ida Auflick John Bajns Ruth Cook Elza G. Gibson Charlies C. Hoffman Aithea Hurter Dale Keirns Fred Lewis Grace G Roberts James Alderman Rossetter George M. Whiteman Mattie Young Leonard Zimmerman John F. Newcomb

Ohio cycle test entries top ninety in Lebanon race

Approximately 90 riders from 14 states and Canada signed to appear Sunday for the sixth annual four star motorcycle race meet sponsored by the Dayton Motorcycle Club. The races will be at Lebanon Raceway with expert amateur and novice riders competing for $1000 in purses.

Lebanon States Canada Dayton Motorcycle Club Lebanon Raceway

Funeral services for Mrs Nelle Peugh in Glouster

Funeral services for Mrs. Nelle Peugh who died Monday at Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville were held Thursday at Glouster Church of Christ with Mrs Jo Lavonne Alderman singing two numbers and Rev Daniel K Teater delivering the eulogy. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.

Glouster Nelle Peugh Bethesda Hospital Zanesville Glouster Church of Christ Jo Lavonne Alderman Marcella Brown Daniel K. Teater Maplewood Cemetery

Cunningham kinfolk visit spans Tuesday to Thursday

Mr and Mrs Dean Cunningham of Columbus visited Dean Cunningham's father S A Cunningham and Miss Esta Cunningham on Tuesday and Wednesday, returning home Wednesday evening. Mrs F D Kinney spent Wednesday and Thursday with her father Grant Wallace and with Miss Esta Cunningham.

Dean Cunningham Columbus

Pastor calls deacons meeting in Glouster church

The Rev. Frank C Cleveland of Glouster First Baptist Church invites deacons and trustees to a meeting in the church auditorium on Sunday at 5 p m.

Glouster Frank C Cleveland Glouster First Baptist Church

Funeral Services Held For C. M. McDonald In Glouster

The Rev. Joe Mc Donald conducted funeral services Thursday afternoon at the John S Blower funeral home for C. M. McDonald who died Monday morning. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.

Joe McDonald John S Blower C. M. McDonald Maplewood Cemetery

Eagles Dance by GLOUSTER MOHAWK Aerie 1034

Fre e dance in Jacksonville hosted by GLOUSTER MOHAWK Aerie 1034 FOE invites Eagles and guests. Music supplied by Cline and Wendells Rhythm Makers for Saturday night event.

Glouster Mohawk Aerie Foe Jacksonville Cline and Wendells

Athens Area Church Services

Sunday schedule includes church school at 9 15 am worship at 10 30 am with The Mills of God Grind Slowly by Dr John M Versteex nursery care junior church and families welcome. Evening options 5 to 7 pm WF supper and vespers junior senior Hi groups meet.

Everyday Religion Shopkeepers era

A column reflects on father son bonds likening a father to a shopkeeper guiding his son. The father supplies moral garments and guidance for honest living, faith in God, and character. The son’s path tests virtue, endurance, and integrity, judged by the son’s merits.

Sunday church events and meetings schedule

Church school at 9:15 am and worship at 11 am with a sermon by Rev. Roger M. Rice Jr. Nursery care, Westminster Foundation supper at 5 pm, vespers at 6 pm with a talk on Our Bible by Jane Long, retiring president. Deputation to Cashtoc on Wednesday. Spring planning retreat Friday afternoon to Sunday morning. Talk it over Monday 4 pm and Sunday 9 pm. Westminster Fellowship seniors and juniors meet in the Boy Scout room. Monday Boy Scout Troop 55 at 7 pm. Wednesday choir rehearsal at 6 30 pm.

Roger M. Rice Westminster Foundation Jane Long Westminster Fellowship Boy Scout

Weekly church activities for Disciples of Christ youth group

Friday and Saturday mark area youth events for the Disciples of Christ followed by Sunday services with guest Harry E. Smith of Cleveland Ohio. The program includes Bible school at 9 15 am morning worship at 10 15 am with a dinner at noon for C youth and evening vesper services at 6 pm. Continuous weekday activities include Interchurch Youth on Monday Boy Scouts Tuesday Girl Scouts Senior chair at 6 30 pm and a teachers dinner Thursday.

Disciples of Christ Area Harry E. Smith Cleveland Ohio Christian Missionary Society Joe B. Maffett William Brophy William Ruston Christian Youth Fellowship Interchurch Boy Scouts Girl Scouts

Sunday Schedule of Church Services and Meetings

Sunday includes Holy Communion at 8 am and a morning service at 10:39 am with church school sessions for various ages. Canterbury Club supper at 5 pm features Capt. William Paddock. Weekdays list study groups, prayers, and choir rehearsal led by The Rev. Phil Porter Jr. rector.

Church Canterbury Club William Paddock Phil Porter, Jr

Faithful Themes and Services at Evening Church

Bible study at 9 45 am worship at 10 30 am with the theme Faithfulness. A 2 30 pm song service and an 8 pm evening worship on the theme Three Philosophies of Religion. Preaching by Halley Smith. Midweek Bible study Wednesday 8 pm led by Harold J Stanley minister.

Halley Smith Harold J. Stanley

Church Schedule and Minister Drell H Goff

Sunday school at 9 30 am junior church and worship at 10 30 am NYPS at 6 45 pm evangelistic service at 7 30 am prayer service on Wednesday 7 30 pm Drell H Goff serves as minister

Drell H. Goff

Sunday Worship Schedule With Probation After Death Lesson

Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. morning service at 10 45 a.m. lecture on Probation After Death and the Golden Text from First Corinthians 6 14 God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power. Wednesday evening service at 7 30 p.m.

Wesleyan Church Service Schedule with Rev Kenney

The First Wesleyan Methodist announces Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am. Evening service is 7 30 pm with a mid week prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 pm led by Pastor Rev E C Kenney.

FIRST Wesleyan Methodist E. C. Kenney

Sunday and Wednesday Services and Prayer Meeting Schedule

Saturday 10 am service and Sunday 7 30 pm service announced as God s Beautiful Flag Salute It Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm led by C R Spangler minister with details for church schedule.

R. Spangler

Church Schedule and Pastor Name Noted

Morning worship at 10 45 am Evening sermon at 7 30 pm Prayer service Wednesday 7 30 pm Sunday school convention set for April 25 26 The Rev William D Mosley Jr serves as pastor.

William D. Mosley, Jr

Sunday church schedule and leadership noted

Sunday school at 9 30 am led by Ralph Leach superintendent. Morning worship at 10 45 am. Evening service at 7 30 pm with prayer meeting. Wednesday service at 7 30 pm led by The Rev G M Taylor pastor.

Ralph Leach G. M. Taylor

Worship Schedule with Messages at Local Baptist Church

The Rev. John I. Snedden leads services including a morning worship with the message When God Is Real at 7:30 AM, a 6:30 PM Baptist Training Union, an 7:30 PM Evening evangelistic service The Last Invitation, and a Wednesday mid-week prayer and Bible study at 7:39 PM.

Baptist Training Union John I. Snedden

Trimble High Hosts Square Dance Tonight

The Trimble high school senior class sponsors a square dance in the school gym this evening. The Buckeye Ramblers provide the music for the event.

Glouster Trimble High School Buckeye Ramblers

Kilvert Church of God Sunday Schedule and Service Details

Kilvert Church of God announces Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 30 am YPM on Sunday and a Friday prayer meeting at 7 36 am with preaching by Mrs IL M Kemmy of Athens.

Kilvert Church OF God Ll. M Kemmy Athens

Central Ave Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Friday 7 30 p m Belle White class social meeting. Saturday Girl Scout meeting. Sunday church school 9 30 a m Walton E Davies supt Child Care Hour 10 30 a m Mrs FR Morrison and Mrs James McMullen readers Morning worship 10 30 a m sermon Just A Private by Rev Edward D Brandeberry IMYF 1 30 p m to Spring Rally Circleville Monday WSCS 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30 p m Thursday district Women's meeting 9 39 a m Nel sonville Bishop class social meeting 7 30 p m

Central Ave Belle White Walton E. Davies FR. Morrison James McMullen Edward D. Brandeberry Spring Raily Circlevillle WSCS Nelsonville Bishop

Athens Free Methodist Order of Services

The Rev. L. A Robinson serves as pastor at Athens Free Methodist. Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. worship at 10:30 a.m. Evening preaching at 7:30 p.m. Zanesville Youth Balls on Monday at 7:30 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting at 7:40 a.m.

Athens

St Paul’s Roman Catholic Masses and Confession Times

Sunday masses are at 9 10 and 11 am with daily 7 am mass. Confession on Saturday at 9 pm. Other listed times include 4 pm and 7 30 pm. Rev Fr Jan B Kish serves as pastor.

ST. Paul’s Jan B. Kish

Canaanville MYF Schedule and Evening Prayer Service

Morning worship at 9 30 with church school at 9 20 in Guysville and Ew art notes worship at 10 25 and 10 30. IMYF meets 6 pm and Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 pm at the home of William Spears. The Rev Harold Mowery is minister.

Canaanville Guysville Ewart William Spears Harold Mowery

Sunday and church schedules listed for multiple towns

In Coolville Decatur Hockingport Little Hocking and Torch churches offer Sunday school times from 9:45 to 10:30 am with morning worship at 10:45 am in Coolville and 9:30 am in Hockingport. Hockingport also lists preaching at 7:30 pm and MYF activities, with Bible study on Thursday. The Torch church notes Sunday school at 10 am and Rev C E Ratcliffe as pastor.

Coolville Decatur Hockingport Little Hocking C. E. Ratcliff

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Services and Schedule

Sunday school 9 30 am prayer and praise 4 30 pm WYPS 7 pm preaching 7 30 pm prayer meeting Wednesday 1 3 pm led by the Rev Deeter pastor

Whites Chapel

Sunday church services listed for week with Rev James

Sunday school at 9 39 am morning worship at 4 30 pm YPS at 7 pm pay rent service at 7 30 pm the Han Swart Wednesday service at 7 30 pm The Rev James

Han Swart James

Sunday Services Schedule At Local Church

The Sunday school at 1 20 p m and preaching and evangelistic service at 2 36 p m are announced. A mid week prayer meeting is planned for Wednesday at 7 p m. The Rev R L Phillips serves as pastor and Howard Flanders is noted as superintendent.

Howard Flanders R. L. Phillips

Plains Church of God Evangelistic and Prayer Services

The Plains Church of God announces services with a 6:30 am evangelistic service and a 7:30 am prayer and praise service on Wednesday. Kelchnner is pastor.

the Plains Church OF God Kelchnner

Alexander Presbyterian Church Service and Events

Church school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 30 am with theme Gods Seedtime. Friday choir rehearsal at the Manse. Thursday and Friday events include a potluck and program at the church. James L Hyde is the pastor.

Alexander Presbyterian Church James L. Hyde

Evangelistic Services Scheduled Across Community

The notice lists services at 10 30 am and 7 pm in Chatfield with NYPS and junior services at 7 pm. Evangelistic service at 7 20 p m led by Pastor Lena Brandenburg.

Chatfield

Sunday school and worship times listed for several churches

Chesterhill AMES VILLE worship and Sunday school times. Sharpburg worship and Sunday school. Poston Sunday school and worship times. Wednesday prayer services and a pastor named H. D. Frazier are listed.

Albany Methodist Charge Service Schedule

Albany Methodist churches list weekly activities including Church school at 9 6 am worship at 10 45 am with Rev Kenneth I Marsh MYF 7 pm and worship with Rev Mr March. Monday Boy Scouts 6 3 percent. Wednesday meeting WSCS 2 pm Mayer meeting 8 pm. Temple notes Saturday youth service 5 pm Sunday school 10 am worship 11 am prayer meeting 5 pm. Townhouse worship 9 30 am church school 10 30 am. Pearl Chapel church school 10 am Snowville church school 16 am prayer meeting Thursday and A.

Albany Methodist Albany Church Kenneth I. Marsh Mr. March Boy Scouts Mayer WSCS Pearl Chapel Snowville

New Marshfield Church Schedule and Pastor Details

Sunday school at New Marshfield and Pileas Anton at 9 30 am. YF events on Tuesday evenings at 7 30 pm. Union church offers Sunday school at 9 30 am and a pastor led preaching at 7 20 pm. Mid week prayer service Wednesday 7 20 pm. Rev Kenneth D Frazier listed as pastor at Pileas Anton and New Marshfield locations.

New Marshfield UNION Pileasanton Kenneth D- Frazier

Carbon Hill Church Schedule and Leadership

Sunday school at 9 30 am worship service at 16 30 am Tuesday 7 30 pm quarterly conference led by Dr A son Wednesday 7 20 pm choir meeting led by The Rev Nerkert pastor in charge services and prayer meet Thursday 7 pm Mrs Peetee to preach session notes show church events and staff names.

Svar Hae Peetee Carbon Hill Nerkert Starsie Glouster Methodist Joan Devel Christ & the Answer Citcleville George Wilson

Sunday School and Worship Times Announced

The Rev Max Williams leads services with Sunday school details and worship times listed for morning and evening sessions.

Church Schedule Includes Rev Roy Deeter Pastor

Preaching Saturday 7 30 pm Sunday school 9 am preaching Sunday 10 am meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm Rev Roy Deeter listed as pastor.

Roy Deeter

Plains Methodist District Youth Rally details

The Plains Methodist notes a district youth rally in Chucleville at 9:39 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Floyd Lin Scott is the superintendent. A 3 p.m. prayer meeting is set for Thursday evening.

Oene Floyd Linscott Chcleville

Community Bible Study and Service Schedule

Public address outlines weekly gatherings with Bible study on Sunday at 3 p.m. and 4 15 p.m. Bi study at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday. A service meeting and fellowship school occur Friday at 7 30 p.m. all events hosted locally.

Angel Ridge Pilgrim Holiness Church Schedule

Sunday school at 9 am moray 11 am morning service and 7 90 pm evening service Thursday 7 pm prayer meeting Rev Harry Russell is pastor.

Angel Ridge Pilgrim Holiness Moray Harry Russell

Rally to be Held by Free Methodist Youth in Athens

A district Free Methodist Youth Rally is scheduled for Monday evening in Athens. The event, aimed at youth, will gather local pastors and families for prayer and fellowship.

BFE Glouster Free Methodist Athens

Athens Pilgrim Holm Worship and Evangelistic Service

Evangelistic service at 10 30 am led by Rev John Minsker with speaker role. Wednesday service at 7 30 pm features Rev N L Russell as pastor.

Athens John Minsker N. L. Russell

Torch Baptist Sunday School and Preaching Schedule

Torch Baptist hosts Sunday school at 10 am with Cyrus Jones as superintendent. Preaching at 11 am by G. P. Ryan.

Cyrus Jones G. P. Ryan

Senior Class Presents Play Our Hearts Were Young and Gay

Glouster High School seniors stage the comedy Our Hearts Were Young and Gay at 8 p.m. on Friday May 1 based on the book by Cornelia Otis Skinner and Emily Kimbrough. Cast includes Dean Collins Suzanne Colbert Elizabeth White and others with Betty M. Race directing. Admission will be charged.

Glouster C.O Glouster High School Cornelia Otis Skinner Emily Kimbrough Europe Dean Collins Suzanne Colbert Elizabeth White Barney Molnar Sabra Dunlap Ronald Jonas Donna Bragiin Livwd Dugan Fred Hedfelt Joan Gin

Career Conference Slated at Columbus

The Rev. John Devol, pastor at GLOUSTER, invites youths to a Christian Careers Conference at North Broadway Methodist Church in Columbus next Friday and Saturday. The event offers vocational counseling for Ohio Conference youth committed to or planning church service. Contact Devol by Monday to attend.

Glouster John Devol North Broadway Methodist Church Columbus Devol Ohio

Vother-Daughter Dinner Planned by Local Group

In Glouster the Pythias met at K of P Hall on Wednesday evening to plan a mother and daughter dinner. The event begins with a 6:30 p.m. dinner with meat provided and a potluck for the rest. Mrs. Harry Vaughn leads the dinner committee, with Mrs. Beulah Lee and Mrs. Dorothy Wallace on the entertainment committee.

Glouster Pythiaters P- Hall Anca and Daughter Harry Vaughn Es Ainner Beulah Lee Dorothy Wallace

Glouster Area Church Services Directory

Local churches list denominations and pastors with weekly schedules. Highlights include Glouster Methodist led by Rev. Joan Devel and First Baptist under Rev. Frank Cleveland, plus numerous meetings and youth activities across area congregations.

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