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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1951

Page

11

Church Group At Trimble Elects Officers

GLOUSTER The Methodist Youth Fellowship of Trimble elected for the coming year: Jayne Anne Jarvis president Nancy Johnson secretary Sally Carter treasurer Clarisa Lantz program planner music and critic al chairman Tonia Glaspy recreation leader Verla Stephenson A program by Clarice Lantz Jayne Ann Jarvis and Tonia Glaspy was presented Those present included Joyce Johnson and Rev and Mrs Franklin Cooley Plans were made for a bake sale in the Trimble city building Saturday May 5 at 2 pm.

Glouster Methodist Youth Fellowship of Trimble Jayne Anne Jarvis Nancy Johnson Sally Carter Clarisa Lantz Tonia Glaspy Verla Stephenson Clarice Lantz Jayne Ann Jarvis Joyce Johnson Franklin Cooley Trimble City

Seniors Have Class Exercise at Jacksonville-Tritble

GLOUSTER Class Day exercises for Jacksonville-Tritble seniors featured an program in the auditorium on Wednesday afternoon with greetings by Kathryn Anderson history by Jack Kempton music by the class girls prophecy by Barbara Penrod music by the class boys Can You Time by Dartie Fierce vocal duet by Patty Moleski and Joyce Sarina class will by Mary Lou Judson historian Patty Moleski and Leota Frwin music by class girls key presentation accepted by Larry Morrison junior class president closing song So Long The next activity of the commencement season will be the annual Junior Senior Prom held Friday evening May

Glouster Kathryn Anderson Jack Kempton Barbara Penrod Dartie Fierce Patty Moleski Joyce Sarina Mary Lou Judson Leota Frwin Larry Morrison

Gladys Visner Dead at 35

Gladys Visner Misner 35 died at her Millfield home after a two year illness. Born in Pekin County she lived much of her life in Athens County. Survived by husband Benjamin two sons Lee Yam and Vernice Geneva Misner and Anna Belle Vanparsons all of Millfield one brother Clauphin Stiers in the Army and stationed in Kentucky and mother Lettie Stiers Glouster. Funeral at Fast Millfield church Saturday 2 p.m. conducted by Rev Harvey Smith. Burial Nye Cemetery Chauncey. Friends may call at the Millfield home.

Glouster Gladys Misner Millfield Pe County Athens County Benjamin Lee Wi- Yam Vernice Geneva Misner Anna Belle Vanparsons Clauphin Stiers Army Kentucky Lettie Stiers Millfield Church Harvey Smith Nye Chauncey

Norris Rites Are Saturday

Charlee Wesley Norris 87 died at Sheltering Armas Hospital after a two month illness. He was the son of Rebecca Harrison and Levi Norris, a retired farmer of Federal valley. He lived with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Howard in Athens for 12 years and is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mound Hill Church with Rev. A N Maxwell officiating. Burial in Mound Hill cemetery. Friends may call at C F Wallace funeral home until noon Saturday.

Glouster Charlee Wesley Norris Armas Hospital Rebecca Harrison Levi Norris Federal Valley Lee Howard Athens Norris Mound Hil Church A. N. Maxwell Mound Hill Cemetery C.F. Wallace

Local Library Adds Fifty New Books in Glouster

Mrs J Anderson of Glouster announces fifty new volumes for the local library. The additions include two sets of reference works on general information seven volumes on senecal Weratare seven on biography completion and three westerns. Teen and children’s books will be announced soon.

Glouster Anderson Wiceraran

Last Minstrel Rehearsal Set For Monday Night

Hartford Duntette calls final rehearsal for the Big Grin minstrel cast this evening in the High School Auditorium to brush up for the show at the D T Auditorium. Monday evening rehearsal starts at 7 pm.

Glouster Hartford Duntette D-T Auditorium

Andrews announce birth of son Michael Vincent

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Andrews of Hollister announce the birth of a son on April 19 named Michael Vincent. Grandparents are Mrs Eva Moore of Tacoma Washington and Mrs Edith Andrews of Gloucester.

Glouster Laurence Andrews Hollister Michael Vincent Eva Moore Tacoma Wash Edith Andrews

Visitors of Hollister couple host Delaware guests

Visitors of Mr and Mrs Laurence Andrews of Hollister were Mr and Mrs Ralph Jackson and their sons Douglas and Joel of Delaware and Mr and Mrs William Andrews near Giouster.

Laurence Andrews Hollister Ralph Jackson Douglas and Joel Delaware, D Wiliam Andrews Giouster

Bake Sale Saturday at Economy Store in Glouster

The Alter Rosary Society will hold a bake sale at the Economy Store on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Proceeds support parish activities.

Glouster Alter Rosary Society Aim

Glouster Area Church Services Featured in News

The Jacksonville EUB and numerous Glouster area congregations publish their weekly schedules. Rev. W H Mathias leads Jacksonville EUB with services and Sunday school at 9. Preaching at 7 30 p m. Other churches list pastor names, service times, Sunday school, youth activities, and midweek prayer meetings across Jackson, Trimble, Millfield, Fern dale and surrounding towns.

Hake Sale Set By Jacksonville Church Class

The Glouster The Witling Workers of the Jacksonville Methodist Church will hold a hake sale at Mrs. Hortie Mambo's home Saturday at 2 p.m. The class will meet in their room tonight at 7 p.m. for a meeting and social.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Church Hortie Mambo

Local Families Visit During Weekend in Harrisonville

Mrs Bertha Hinds and son Larry and the Dusenberrys of Zanesville were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Obert Markin. Grace Carr and families visited relatives, while Dana Williams and Faye Cotteriland-sori returned home after West Virginia travels. Sgt Paul Hennesy visiting grandmother Emmet May hues and cousin Dean Blackwood, JP, was noted. Dee Clark stayed with grandparents and uncle Ernest Carr, and Mike Epple hosted Wellston visitors. Additional gatherings included Julia Graham Albany with Dean and Ernest Morris families, and Earnest Carr’s kin attending F and AM lodge inspection. Galvin Epple and family noted Norfolk assignment. Arthur Woodward Cohagibus and Charles Ball visited Elza Welsh.

Harrisonville Bertha Hinds Larry Dusenberry Zanesville Obert Markin Grace Carr Dana Williams Trenton Faye Cotteriland Sori Penny West Virginia Paul Hennesy Puerto Rico Emmet Mayhues Dean Blackwood Dee Clark Ernest, Carr Robert Epple Mary Epple Wellston Mike Epple Raymond Cotterill Jennie Orville, Whittington Julia Graham Albany Ernest Morris Erset Morris Canton Earnest Carr Fart Eugene Atkins F&am Lodge Middleport Galvin Epple Mike Apple

They Only Fade Away In Final Words On Duty And Life

General MacArthur’s speech and reflections echo the idea that veterans and civilians who served nobly do not truly die but fade into a lasting memory. The piece contrasts active service with retirement, urging calm faith, inner resources, and purposeful living as one nears the end of life and shifts to a different stage.

General MacArthur Congress Charles Kingsley Browning

Area Church Services and Weekly Schedule Notes

A detailed listing of church services, classes, convocations, and social events across multiple days. Includes Holy Communion times, sermons by Rev. Phil Porter and Rev. Clarold F. Kellogg, confirmation classes, choir rehearsals, vesper services, Sunday school times, and district conferences. Local groups such as Boy Scouts and Christian Endeavor hold activities. noted retreat at Barker's Cabin and various youth programs.

Joe B. Maffett Christian Endeavor High School Interchurch Youth Boy Scouts

Sunday Church Schedule and Sermon Topics

A dense listings page shows Sunday school times and worship services across multiple churches. Notable items include Rev Edward D Grandeberry delivering No Escape, and sermons on Probation After Death and Thy Will Be Done. Also listed are midweek Bible studies, choir rehearsals, and pastor names across Athens Carbondale Connell Townhouse Temple Pearl Chapel Snowville and other congregations.

Edward D. Grandeberry Annawards Ross Brickies E. State St S. J. Scott S. Lancaster St

Sunday School and Services Schedule with Pastors

Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 10 30 am evening service 7 30 pm prayer and praise Wednesday 7 pm missionary meeting Thursday 7 30 pm Rev R E Kelehner pastor Sunday school 9 30 am prayer and praise 10 30 am WYPS 6 45 pm preaching 7 30 pm Rev EW Cole pastor prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm Rev Roy E Deeter pastor Sunday school 0 30 am Wilbur Dodd superintendent rural tire service 7 pm guests Trey Grange members

Bishopville Church Rathten Brooks MY. Carmel Free Methodist Sunday School Hazel Kimble Pidter Be FL. Mowry Missionary . Society In Charge BTU Bop Trinity Rural Life Clarold F. Kellogg Lancaster Mile Huguette Contamine France Board of Trustees Wesley FC. Kenney No i Russell J. A. Robinson Mares King Trev A. R. Ervin Carbondale Sunday School Connett Charles Buckley Mineral Salem Sunday School Phyllis LeMaster R. E. Kelehner EW. Cole Roy E. Deeter Wibur Dodd Inipn Rural Tire Service Trey Grange Kilvert Church OF God

Church Sunday School and Devotional Services

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints holds Sunday school at 10 am in Wout radio hall on the Ohio University campus with Elders R. G. Hill and O. L Foreman presiding. Morning devotional at 10:45 and evening services at 7 pm are led by Blanche Washington Missionary Society.

Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints Wout Ohio University R. G. Hill O. L Foreman Washington Missionary Society

Bible Study and Services Listings Across Churches

Albany area and South Canaan list Bible study at 2 p.m with the topic Who Are Christ s Children and Bible texts Psalm 45216 and Isaiah 34. Carpenter Bible School 9 30 a m Worship 10 30 a m YPM 6 30 p m Rev W H Marshall leads 7 30 p m mid week prayer service 7 30 p m. South Canaan shows Bible school 9 30 a m prayer 10 45 a m YPM 7 p m and Friday 8 p m mid week prayer meeting Rev John Snedden pastor.

Millfield Ferndale Devol J. H. Elias Devel Glouster Church OF Christ Daniel K. Teater Christ Carpenter—Bible School Albany Bible School W. H. Marshall South Canaan — Bible School John Snedden

Local Church Services and Meetings Across Canaanville and Area

Worship times vary by church with Sunday school at 9 30 or 10 am and worship at 10 45 am or 7 30 pm. WGUS and STROUDS RUN groups report prayer meetings on Thursdays. New officers to be installed at WSCS. The Rev Herbert Harris and Rev Gegrae Habirt are listed as pastors.

Canaanville Guysville Stewart WSCS Frederick W. Haley

Organization of 4 H Topic At Ames Meet

Members of Amesville 4 H clubs and parents met at the Ames Bern School for a club organization session with a pot luck supper for over 85. County Agent Ross Wright outlined summer plans including adviser and officer conference boat trip on the Ohio River Go to Church Sunday June 24 summer camp county fair August 19 23 and a July Grange Farm Bureau cooperative picnic.

Amesville Ames- Bern Ross Wright Denzil Robinson Olan Koehler Dianne Hamilton Ohio The Grange and Farm Bureau

Resident of Stewart Dies Thursday

Mrs. Julia Aletha Richardson 62, former Stewart resident, died Thursday morning in Marietta. Brief services Sunday at 1 p.m. in Dounda and McClure funeral home Marietta, 3 p.m. at Stewart Methodist Church with Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiating. Burial in Troy Baptist Cemetery. Born Coolville Sept. 28, 1888, daughter of Grant Russell and Lucy Warren Russell. Survived by husband Ralph R. Richardson, son Robert of Marietta, four grandchildren, two brothers, three sisters. numerous relatives. She lived in Stewart before moving to Marietta in 1944.

Marietta Stewart Julia Aletha Richardson Dounda Coolville Grant Russell Chauncey Lucy Warren Russell Christ Than Church Minear Chapter Order of Eastern Star Guysville Ralph R. Richardson

How to answer classified ads in The Messenger

Written guidance on placing blind ads and paid notices including use of full box numbers. Advertisers should not reveal identities behind blind addresses. Three or six day ads may be adjusted by rate earned. cash with orders for cards of thanks memoriam obituaries and political notices.

Tore Cimeesnans AD Loc Wenecne Bos Echaninnn

Harold Goddard Auctioneer and Termite Control Ad

Harold Goddard Auctioneer located Bartlett Ohio offers termite control services with Marietta Chemical Products Co. contact W E. Dicken at 397 W Union St Athens for pricing and service information.

Harold Goddard Bartlett Ohio Marietta Chemical Products Co Priess W E. Dicken Union S Athens

Bad Weather Delays Crops In Meigs County Ohio

Warm rains and recent sunshine improve cabbage outlook while tomato plants remain in hot houses. Rain and cold spring along the Meigs County river front delay field work and push crop maturity later unless warmer weather returns.

Letart Falls Ohio Valley Meigs County

Old School Buildings Purchased for Salvage and Use

Pomeroy Guy Lee and Elbert Taylor bought the old Darwin Route 33 school buildings abandoned after Bedford Township moved to a new facility last fall. The structures will be wrecked for salvaged material. Lee plans to use the old Bedford Township townhouse near the site as a garage, with another nearby building slated for future town house use.

Pomeroy Guy Lee Elbert Taylor Darwin Bedford Township Lee

Ohlinger Improves After Heart Attack at Enterprise

Ed Ohlinger, who runs a filling station and grocery at Enterprise on Route 33, is showing marked improvement after a heart attack several months ago. A Monkeys Run native, he once ran a Logan grocery and worked in the railroad yards. He is brother to the late Martin Ohlinger of Nelsonville and uncle to Robert Ohlinger of Lancaster Street, Athens. The Nelsonville Ohlingers were long associated with the Ohlinger and Wolfe grocery in that city.

Pomeroy Ed Ohlinger Enterprise Route 33 Ohhlinger Monkey Run Logan Martin Ohlinger Nelsonville Robert Ohlinger Lancaster St Athens Ohlingers Ohlinger and Wolfe

Point Pleasant Man Dies at Hospital

Point Pleasant Harry Bruce of Madison Ave died at Holser Hospital at 12 45 a m after becoming ill suddenly. He was employed at Schultz Implement Co. Funeral arrangements are with Crow Funeral Home.

Point Pleasant Harry Bruce Madison Ave Holser Hospital Bruce Schultz Implement Co Crow Funeral Home

BASHAN BASHAN Visiting Guests and Sick Reminders

Visiting schedules span Belleville Parkersburg and Marysville with several households hosting and traveling. Mrs Darris Arnold returns from St Josephs Hospital after two weeks as a patient. Church notices list Kilvert Church of God and Loot Pilgrim Holiness services with Rev Maude Ellen Halbirt as pastor.

Pilgrim Holiness Sunday School Maude Ellen Halbirt

Markets Report From Cincinnati And Athens Apr 27

Livestock and poultry trading details from Cincinnati and Athens on April 27 show hogs at Cincinnati ranging to 32.75 for select weights, sows easing, cattle slaughter steady with steers around 35.00 to 37.50 and cows 16.10 to 04.00. Poultry and butter prices listed, with eggs and potatoes also noted. Athens hogs bring 24.95 to 22.40 per head, calves sold 41.26 to 47.70, and cows 26.75 to 80 with mears and heifers totaling 27. per head in some lots.

ATL Livestock Cincinnate Dept. Agr Prom Information Secatias Cincinnati U. S Athens Bom Toy

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