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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1949
Page
10
DON D. TULLIS reflects on progress in Cleveland linking the demolition of outdated structures to the rise of bigger institutions and a universal gospel. He argues sectarianism, race prejudice, and narrow churches must fall, while baseball aids racial understanding and a new communal house is planned by the Supreme Architect.
Gallia County and Gallia Academy schedule a full Boys and Girls Week starting Sunday with activities led by Rotary Club organizers. County and city students will participate in government takeovers, tours to local sites, field events, music day, and a closing dance at the Elks lodge with a queen from each school.
Athens County invites bids at the Court House Athens Ohio until May 4 1949 for First Line Tires and Tubes and various 900x20 10 ply and 7 50x24 items. Delivery by May 15 1949. 2000 Tons No 46 Limestone and other tonnages to be spread as directed by the County Engineer. All materials to meet state highway specs. Bids security 10 percent guaranteed and conditioned on contract execution. Ralph Elliott clerk county.
Meigs and Gallia county reserve officers were placed on active status for the first time since World War II under a national program. The Headquarters 2703 D Infantry Training Battalion is led by Lt. Col. Eddie L. Howery. The January meeting convened at Lafay ette Post in the city building with Capt. David W. Strouse and Sgt. M. F. Butler assisting. Regular May and June meetings will be on the first, second and fourth Thursdays, with the next two set for Pomeroy. Additional officers named include Capt. Leo Vaughan, 1st Lt. George R Beattey, Capt. Howard I. Neal, Capt. Paul Myers and Capt. Lawrence Bastiani, assigned to Port and Gallia posts. A Portsmouth camp June 4–5 offers attendance credit, base pay and mileage.
Four people including Florence S Baldman Martin B Sheline Ruth Mattox and Charley Johnson pleaded not guilty to armed robbery and were bound over to the grand jury in 500 bond each. Sheriff George Ehman deputies made the arrest. Plaintiff Emory Gordon of Plain City says he was robbed of 400.
Admissions list at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis includes Homer McGhee Oak Hill Mrs Emil Parish Jackson John Waugh Jackson Mrs W G Sibley city Henry Shate Herbert Sheets city Robert Noble city. Births reported for Mrs Eugene Emmert Wellston a son and Mrs Charles Bier hup Wellston a son and Mrs Harvey Duncan Hogsett a son. Discharges include Henry Shate John Waugh Mrs James Snodgras Mrs Clive Fitch Terry Denny Mrs Lot Brafford and son Mrs T K Owens William H Robinson and William Miller.
Notice announces Mary Helen Rose of Athens Ohio appointed Administratrix of the estate of W W Lee deceased of Athens County. Dated April 11 1949 by the Probate Judge.
The Pomeroy Exempted Village School District Meigs County Ohio invites sealed proposals for football field grading and drainage. Bids due May 9 1949 at noon local time with readings at 7 30 PM in the high school auditorium. Documents available April 22 from architect William J Davis Athens Ohio. The board may accept any bid in whole or part and reserves right to waive informalities. Irving Searr Jr Clerk 4 15 1949 Meigs County Ohio
Grace Methodist led by L A Donnally offers worship at 10 a.m with a sermon Can You Be Counted Out Children attend 10 30 a.m and 11 a.m adult classes Nursery care 10 00 11 00 Junior and intermediate classes 11 15 Youth Fellowship 7 p.m Junior choir 3 45 p.m Grace Guild dinner Monday 6 p.m Executive committee WSCGS meeting Wednesday 2 p.m New officers invited Grace choir 8 p.m First Presbyterian led by Linson H Stebbins holds Sunday school 9 30 a.m worship 10 30 a.m with The Master Calls Youth Boys and Girls Week Trustees 7 45 p.m Junior choir 3 30 p.m Mid week service 7 30 p.m Supper for junior and adult choirs Thursday 5 30 p.m Adult choir follows St Peter Episcopal Sunday school 9 30 a.m Morning prayer and sermon 11 a.m First Baptist Bible school 9 15 a.m worship 10 30 a.m Rev Wal ter Keisler Huntington City Mission guest minister Pre service prayer 7 15 p.m Youth groups 6 30 p.m Keisler to speak 7 30 p.m evangelistic service Judson Four sing Bible school officers 7 30 p.m Monday prayer meeting 7 30 p.m Youth choir 3 30 p.m Adult choir 7 30 p.m Nursery during Bible school and worship hours.
Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative defeated a trespass damage suit brought by Hazel M. Houser and Elizabeth F. Houser in common pleas court Jackson County. Plaintiffs claimed unlawful entry and tree removal causing $1000 in damages. jury waived, judge Fred W. Everett Jr. ruled for the cooperative.
Rivermen log multiple boats passing through the Gallipolis locks with times for Rankin Lehigh Solvay Ernestine Omar Bayless and Semet. Kanawha River entries show CG 52004D Marmet Juanita other counts. Midnight gauge 18.1 to 18.8 feet at Gallipolis rollers 5.06 feet at Kanawha Falls.
Mt Vernon Indiana guests visit Henderson and Charleston families. Henderson and Belle mobile club members plan weekend fishing near Rupert. Dr Frank Long of Columbus arranging to move office to Columbus after ten years here. Local residents host and visit relatives in Bellemeade Indiana Huntington and Pittsburgh.
Janet Persons ten, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Person of Murray City, was quarantined to her home by county health officials due to scarlet fever.
A detailed notice lists multiple area church activities including Sunday school times 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 10:15 to 11 a.m. events span Westminster Foundation dinners vespers and youth programs led by pastors Kellogg Maffett Ervin Vermillion and McGarity with film showings, rummage sale, and lay meetings through midweek.
A church schedule lists Wednesday evening service at 7 30 p m with Ever lasting Punishment as the sermon subject and the Golden Text Romans 6 16. St Pauls Roman Catholic parish announces Sunday Masses at 8 9 10 and 11 a m with confessions Saturdays 4 to 5 30 p m led by Rev Fr James Mc Mahon.
The schedule lists New Marshfield Sunday school 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m youth service 6 45 p m preaching 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30 p m East Canaan Sunday school 1 45 p m preaching 3 p m The Rev N L Russell is the minister.
Mount Zion Baptist conducts worship at 10 45 a m with evening services and a sermon at 7 30 p m led by pastor the Rev Frank C Cleveland.
The First Wesleyan Methodist Church lists worship at 7:30 p.m. followed by an evangelistic service at 7:50 p.m under Pastor Rev. E. C. Kenney. Tuesday WYPS meets at 7:30 p.m. and a Wednesday prayer band holds a midweek prayer service at 7 p.m.
Burlingham community is invited to Sunday preaching at 7 30 p.m. led by Pastor Rev. Joe Maffett.
Sugar Creek at 10 a.m. Oscar Fulls leads. Chase at 10 a.m. Merrill Chase. Orbiston at 9:30 a.m. J. B. Carsner. Diamond at 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Lowell Tucker. Mound Hill at 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Virginia Howard. Frost at 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Faye Matlack. Fairview at 2 p.m. Margaret Washburn.
The Alexander Presbyterian Church hosts a 9 30 a m Sunday school session with the title The Simple Story of Creation. A Friday choir rehearsal is held at Pastor James L Hyde's home.
The notice lists Sunday school at 1 30 p m led by Clifford Ruth followed by a 2 30 p m business meeting and communion service with Dr George Eilson district superintendent at Shade Methodist Church.
Mineral and Salem congregations announce Sunday school at 10 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Salem hosts YF at 6:45 p.m. Quarterly conference with Dr. George Wilson at 7:30 p.m. Connett holds Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. YF and adult Bible study at 6:45 p.m. Prayer and praise at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Phyllis LeMaster serves as pastor.
Public address From Scarcity To Plenty at 2 p.m. followed by Bible study at 3 15 p.m. on Tuesday. Another Bible study at 7 30 p.m. on Tuesday. Thursday service meeting at 7 30 p.m. Location listed as 191 West Washington Street.
Sunday school starts at 9 30 with L H Chase. Morning worship at 10 30. Evening service at 6 30 with evangelistic meeting at 7 30.
Kilvert Church of God announces Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 10 30 am and evening programs YPM at 7 pm Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 pm Rev Logan serves as pastor.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Holiness meeting at 11 a.m. Salvation meeting at 7 45 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday Torch Bearers at 7 30 p.m. Thursday Home League at 7 30 p.m. Friday Holiness meeting at 7 30 p.m.
Sunday school at 2 p.m. Preaching at 3 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m. The Rev L A Robinson is the pastor.
Edward White, minister, leads Bible study at 9 45 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m. The sermon The Inspiration of the Bible and the evening service at 7 30 p m feature the sermon Little Things. Wednesday Bible study is at 7 30 p m.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship service 10 30 a m NYPS at 6 45 p m evangelistic service 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer service 7 30 p m Friday choir practice 7 30
The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church schedules worship at 10 30 a m and evangelistic service at 6 45 p m on Sundays with a 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting The Rev R D Brown is the pastor.
Graham Chapel schedules Sunday events with Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and prayer and praise at 7 30 p m The Rev Roy E Deeter serves as pastor.
Union announces weekly program with Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 6 30 p m preaching at 7 30 p m and midweek prayer meeting and Bible study at 7 30 p m on Wednesday.
Pleasanton hosts a Thursday morning prayer meeting at 10 30 and an evening Bible study at 7 30. Attendees gather for worship reflection and study in the church.
Canaanville morning worship at 9 30 sermon In Touch With God Sunday school at 10 30 Mrs T M Crawford fourth quarterly conference Friday 8 p m finance and pastoral relations committee 7 30 p m Stewart Sunday school 10 worship 11 holy communion Sir Guysville Sunday school 10 a m evening worship 8 p m sermon Knowing God YF 7 15 p m Harvey H McPheron minister
In Hockingport and Coolville Sunday schools are at 9 30 and 9 45 a m respectively with no worship service due to the quarterly conference. Little Hocking holds Sunday school at 10 a m and the quarterly conference at 11 a m with worship at 7 30 p m led by the Rev O C Lockwood.
Logan High School reports seniors lead the fifth six weeks with 36.5 percent of the class on the honor roll, criteria require a B average and no grade lower than a C. Named seniors, juniors, and sophomores on the list include Don Ansel, Martha Christman, Alice Green, Neil Goss, Mary Lou Auker, Jean Haas, and Emanuel Kallas among others.
Mrs Mary Caroline Kennedy 76 widow of Joseph Kennedy died Wednesday night at Hocking Valley Hospital after a short illness. A Gore native she lived in Union Furnace since 1921. Survived by daughter Mildred Burrough Creola son Theodore Logan three brothers and three grandchildren. Funeral at Union Furnace Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev Beecher Morgan officiating. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery.
Logan Delphian Society members met at Mrs. Jay Nimon’s home for a one o’clock dessert luncheon. President J S Cherrington opened with a brief business session and introduced Mrs. E M Martin who spoke on The Vanishing Forests detailing historic virgin timber loss and need for reforestation. Attendees included Mrs. Paul Monks Mrs. James Barker Mrs. Martin Miss Mayme Wellman Mrs. J W Rochester Mrs. E G Hockman Mrs. E M Godfrey Mrs. Cherrington Mrs. Emma Barker Mrs. Nimon and guest Mrs. John Glenn of Nelsonville.
Mason WV April 22 23 26 surgeries for Mrs Sprouse Lyons Newland. Births include Walter Earl Tuttle Minersville OH and Harry Edward Rowley Mason. Discharges list Nita Cole and several area residents. Local church services from Albany Methodist Town House Temple Pearl Chapel Snowville White's Chapel Wesleyan Roy E Deeter pastor.
Girl Scout Troop 4 met after school Wednesday in the Hull building with Janet Snyder in charge of the nibble box. Members present were Irene Durant Ruth Blake Marilyn Meyer Janet Snyder Ruth Johnson Virginia Norris Shirley Jean Hoke Marjorie Lou Spence and the leader Mrs. M B Haney.
The notice lists worship times and activities for multiple area churches including First Methodist West Logan Pilgrim Holiness St Pauls Episcopal Jehovahs Witnesses Haydenville Church of God Gore Eue Circuit and Otterbein Oroville with services Sunday school morning worship and various midweek meetings and events.
LOGAN On each Monday throughout the summer months there will be someone at the Presbyterian Church farm at Union Furnace to supervise work on completing and improving the camp. A building is ready for painting and donations of cots mattresses or other furniture are sought through Rev Henry L Carr or Rev J L Evans.
Funeral services for Willie L. Huls 79 will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Shaw Davis funeral home Columbus. He died yesterday in Columbus. Survived by wife Maggie two daughters Mabel Stephenson Ora Carpenter three siblings Cora Wilbert Daisy Pearson and two brothers C. B. Huls Boyd Huls plus a grandson. Mr. Huls belonged to Para mythia Lodge of Masons Athens.
Admitted Elmer Bird Glouster Route 3 Mrs Frank Shaw Carbon Hill Mr and Mrs Max Collins Buch tel a son Mr and Mrs Ferman Lake Logan Route 3 a daughter Mr and Mrs Virgil Campbell Murray City a daughter Mr and Mrs John Mack Logan a daughter Dismissed Robert Cottrill New Plymouth Mrs Robert Juniper and son Nelsonville Route 2 Mrs Edward Banick and son Murray City William Bird New Straitsville
Shade Shade Lowell stage and son John visit Charles and Carl Bobo. Mrs Lois Stage with Robert and Mrs Coates travel to Marietta. George Brady and Donald Paul guests of Cowans. Carlos Cowan guests of the Revered Earl and John Cowan. A shower for Cletus Hart hosted by Perry family and Shumway. Floyd and Earl Williams weekended in Huntington. Florence King has a well drilled on her property. Mrs George Fulton.
Hocking County extension agent Harold D. Ruggles compares 1948 and February 1949 figures from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics showing more steers cans of milk hogs and bushels of corn are now needed to raise a $1000 loan. He cites 1939 and 1932 prewar years for context and urges cost cutting or increased production to preserve profit. Also notes attendance at Rushville Eastern Star inspection and a public notice from The Athens Home Telephone Company seeking rate schedule changes.
Edith Friedberg petitions for partition of multiple Ohio properties in Athens County deeds from 1890 to 1928. Guardians Eva Wilson Cook and Louis Cook, minors, must answer by June 18, 1940, or judgment will be entered. Attorney: R. W. Finsterwald.
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