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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1952

Page

6

Columbus Physician Joins Holzer as Surgery Specialist

Dr. Thomas W. Morgan 32 from Columbus assumed duties as surgery specialist at Holzer Hospital and Holzer Clinic. He arrives from Ohio State Medical Center where he was resident surgeon and director of surgical laboratories, with prior posts at St Francis Hospital and Army medical service.

Gallipolis Thomas W. Morgan Columbus Holzer Hospital Holzer Clinic Wayne B. Foster Morgan Dorothy Ann Annlizabeth Susan Lee Second Ave Ohio State Medical Center St.Francis Hospital Dr. Morgan Thomas E. Morgan Johnstown Dorothy Ann Dayton Storrs Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing Boston University

Six Gallia County properties change hands for 60500

Six properties in Gallia County totaling about 60500 were transferred with deeds recorded yesterday. Purchases include a 55 acre farm on Lower River Road from W E and Rose J Richie to Bert H and Stilla R Roush for 20000 and a 62 acre parcel on Route 35 in Gallipolis Township from Carrie A Wells to Robert T and Mayme Smeltzer for 10000. Additional transfers include a Gallipolis Township tract to Frankie Patrick Voreh for 9000, a Garfield Avenue property bought by Charles and Juanita Neal for 9500, a Grape Street sale to W E and Rose Richie for 7500, and a 1 quarter acre on Route 7 in Clay Township from Catherena and Virgil R McCarty to Carroll and Mae Williams for 4500.

Gallipolis Gallia County County Recorder Ohio Township W. E. and Rose J Richie Bert H Stilla R. Roush Lower River Road Carrie A. Wells Robert T. and Mayme Smeltzer Gallipolis Township Roy Y June Grose Frankie Patrick Voreh Charles Juanita Neal Marlin G. Kerns Garfield Ave Oscar Madge Baird Grape St W. E Rose Richie Clay Township Route 7 Catherena Virgil R McCarty Carrol and Mae Williams

Panel Truck Demolished After Gallipolis Crash

A 29-year-old man from Waterloo Route 1, Steve Bartosh Jr., was treated at Holzer Hospital after losing control of his panel truck on Route 141 four miles west of Gallipolis. He suffered facial lacerations and back bruises. injuries described as not serious. District patrol noted the vehicle demolished.

Gallipolis Steve Bartosh, Jr Waterloo Holzer Hospital State Highway Patrol Bartosh

Saint Peter's Episcopal Morning Prayer and Church School Meetings

Saint Peter's Episcopal lists morning prayer at 9 30 with sermon by Rev. Richard H Ash and a Tuesday teacher training meeting at 7 30 p.m. in the minister's home 433 First Ave. Grace Methodist notes 9 30 Sunday school and 10 30 worship with sermon by Rev. P M Niswander. First Baptist lists W H Green as pastor with 9 45 Sunday school and 10 30 worship plus youth fellowship at 6 30 and gospel hour at 7 30. First Presbyterian notes Linson H Stebbins as pastor with Sunday School at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 and choir practice Friday at 7.

Saint Peter's Episcopal Richard H. Ash First Ave Grace Methodist P. M. Niswander Bill George First Baptist W. H. Green Young Peoples Fellowship First Presbyterian Linson H. Stebbins

Chickens Stolen From Rio Grande Area Farm

J. E. Coyle reports 70 New Hampshire Red chickens stolen from his Route 35 Rio Grande area farm Wednesday night. Deputy James Baldwin investigated. value placed at $70 total, $1 per bird.

Gallipolis J. E. Coyle Route 35 Rio Grande Coyle James Baldwin Baldwin New Hampshire

Central Ave Methodist Church Services in Athens

The Athens area church posts weekly events led by Edward D Brandeberry with sermons by Dr John M Versteeg at 10 30 a m on Sunday Morning church school runs 9 15 to 9 30 a m for children and youth and 9 30 a m adult classes Circle II hosts a picnic Thursday at 6 p m Circle I meets 7 30 p m at Mrs W H Pratt home Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting WF open house Friday evening Senior High VF meets 6 45 p m Tuesday at Arminda Kimes home. communion vesper 7 30 p m choir rehearsal Thursday 6 45 p m.

Athens County Ohio Merrill E. Brooks A. H. Brooks Harvey Calhoon Laura Calhoon Helen T. Clayton Emile S Clayton J. E. Williams John L. Cook Bessie M. Cooper C. E. Cooper Clyde E Cooper Andrew C. Allen Mary A. James Eric Bridgewater, Jr D B.nw.w.a Sadie Williams Iva L. Kempton Rollo W. Loeffler Kenneth W Loeffler Ernest Loeffler Clarence McCall Hattie Sapp Stover Ralph Coe Bessie Walters Adamd Woodworth Marie Young Mary Abdella Preston Edward Lee Abdella William Barnhill Helen Barnhill Robert E. Selby Clarence Raven L. G. Worstell, Jr Virginia Hicks Carsey R. W. Finsterwald Guar Desta Colmer Donna V. Curdie Robert Curie Willam B. Bentley Bank of Athens NBA Mahala E Griffin Dian Central Ave Walton E. Davies A. L. Adams Ios Dean W. S. Gamertsfelder Ohio University Raymond Meredith W. H. Pratt Edward D Brandeberry Paradise John M. Versteeg C. R. Whitehome Arminda Kimes

Slow Me Down Lord Prayer Critique by Don Ded Tullis

Essay laments speed worship in modern life. It contrasts rapid travel and media with quiet faith urging readers to slow down. The piece recalls Kittyhawk and early aviation to illustrate escalating pace and calls for reassessing education religion and daily worship.

Kittyhawk

Sunday Schedule at Local Church

Sunday school at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 10 45 a m BTU at 6 p m No evening services in August Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m The Rev William D Mosley Jr is the pastor.

BTU William D. Mosley, Jr

Bible Study and Worship Schedule

Bible study at 9 45 am worship at 10 30 am evening at 8 pm Wednesday Bible study at 8 pm Harold J Stanley is the minister.

Harold J. Stanley

Athens Piavrim Holiness Church Service Schedule

Evangelical worship at 10 30 a m and a full evening service at 7 30 p m with a midweek prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by pastor Rev N L Russell.

Parish Weekly Services And Schedule

The Rev. Fr. Jan B Kish serves as pastor. Sunday masses at 8 9 and 10 am daily masses at 7 and 8 am rosary at 7 pm confessions Saturday 4 30 to 5 39 pm and 7 30 pm Sunday school at 9 30 am morning service at 10 45 am with Love as the lesson focus and I John 4 8 as the Golden Text Wednesday service at 7 30 pm

Jan B Kish John

Church Services And Sermons Schedule

The Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal offers morning prayer and sermon at 9 am with Rev Joe B Maffett. First Christian hosts Sunday Bible school at 9:15 am and worship at 10:15 am with sermon Why Call Me Lord by Rev Maffett. The First Church of God lists Sunday school 9:30 am Ralph Leach supervisor and morning worship 10:45 am with evangelistic service 7:30 pm and prayer Wednesday 7:30 pm led by Rev G M Taylor.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Episcopal Lord Joe B. Maffett C. E. Heft William Ruston Interchurch First Church OF God Ralph Leach G M. Taylor

Vacation Bible School Program At New England Presbyterian

Sunday 9 30 a m final program by Daily Vacation Bible School children and instructors Mervin Hess Princeton Seminary and Louise Thyar Kansas City Kan Sunday school 10 30 a m

NEW England Presbyterian Mervin Hess Princeton Seminary Louise Thyar Kansas City Kan

Kilvert Church of God Worship Schedule

Kilvert Church of God hosts worship at 10 30 am with L M Kemmy of Athens preaching joined by Frank Bolis of Cutler leading song service. Sunday service at 7 pm by YPM im and Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm.

Kilvert Church OF God L. M Kemmy Athens Frank Bolis Cutler

Bible School and Worship Schedule Announced

Bible school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 30 am YPM at 7 pm Mid week prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday at 8 pm led by The Rev John I Snedden pastor.

John I. Snedden

Social Security Office Hours Set at Gallipolis

Portsmouth SSA announces special office hours next Thursday at the Gallipolis unemployment office for filing retirement or survivors benefits under the Social Security Act. Manager John R. Chatfield said hours run 1 pm to 3 pm with Elliott P. Goslee on hand to accept claims and answer questions.

Gallipolis Portsmouth Social Security Administration John R. Chatfield Portsmouth Elliott P. Goslee

River Traffic and Lock Reports From Gallipolis and Kanawha

Navigation update lists boats with directions and times on Gallipolis Locks and Kanawha River routes. It records vessels such as Semet Kenna Lee Ernestine Simpson and others, with up or down movements and exact times, plus gauge readings at Kanawha Falls and river sections.

Gallipolis Semet Kenna Lee Ernestine Simpson Kanawha Lelia London Shirley Coast Guard Marmet Solvay Winfield Criss Gravel George G Lehi Dixie Criss Jr Invader Blazer Indiana Rand Necomilin Hatfield Schotain Kanawha Falls

Births at Holer Hospital Note List

Mrs Paul Casto Linworth has a daughter. Mrs Leander Miller Jackson has a daughter. Admitted: Joseph Jones Gallipolis Kenneth Carrol Wyant Harrisonville H E Haning Albany Connie Spaulding Cheshire Victor Love Point Pleasant Oliver Mercer Jackson Mrs Leander Miller Jackson Mrs Glen Shelton Oak Hill Jewell McManus Wellston Mrs John Gilliland Wellston Db Mrs Billy Grabeil and baby Mrs Ernest Crawford Mrs William Correll J R Douglas Edward Goodrich

Joseph Jones Gallipolis Kenneth Carrol Wyant Harrisonville H. E. Haning Albany Connie Spaulding Cheshire Victor Love Point Pleasant Oliver Mercer Jackson Leander Miller Glen Shelton Oak Hill Jewell McManus Wellston John Gilliland Billy Grabeil Baby Ernest Crawford William Correll J. R. Douglas Edward Goodrich

Sunday and morning worship times for multiple churches

Listings show Sunday school and worship times for Coolville Decatur Hockingport Little Hocking and Storch churches. Times include 9:45 am 10:45 am 10 am 9:30 am 10:30 am 10 am 8 pm and a Thursday iPrayer service at 8 pm. Pastor is The Rev. C. E. Ratcliff.

Coolville Decatur Hockingport Little Hocking Storch C. E. Ratcliff

Sunday church schedules and leaders listed

New Marshfield Union and Pleasanton churches announce Sunday school at 9 30 am with appointed superintendents G N Sidders Mrs Nancy Pierce Hollie Woodruff and Rev Kenneth D Frazier Also YF groups meet at 7 pm and mid week prayer services on Wednesday or Thursday led by Charlotte Mace and others with preaching at 10 30 am in Pleasanton and 8 pm prayer services.

New Marshfield G. N. Sidders Charlotte Mace UNION Nancy Pierce Pleasanton Hollie Woodruff Kenneth D. Frazier

Church Schedule for Sunday and Midweek Services

Morning worship at 9 30 with Sunday school at 10 30. Youth fellowship at 6 30. Evangelistic service at 7 30. Prayer and praise Wednesday at 7 30. The Rev R E Kelchner is pastor.

Church Schedule and Picnic Notices

The church week lists morning worship at 9 30 with communion at 10 30. Choir rehearsal is Friday evening. The Women’s Association plans a family picnic Thursday at 7 p m hosted by Mrs. Carlos Lynch. James L Hyde is the pastor.

Women's Association Carlos Lynch James L. Hyde

Bible Study and Services Schedule at 191 W Washington St

Church program announces Sunday and Tuesday Bible study at 7 30 pm and Thursday service and ministry school at 7 30 pm. Location listed as 191 West Washington Street.

W. Washington St

Bible School and Worship Schedule with Rev Snedden

Bible school at 9 45 am prayer meeting at 10 45 am and evening worship at 8 pm. Mid week prayer meeting and Bible study Thursday at 8 pm led by the Rev John I Snedden pastor.

Bible School John I. Snedden

McDougal Sunday Services and Liberty Hill Schedule

The notice lists religious services with times for McDougal Sunday school 10 a.m. preaching 11 a.m. and home coming, Thursday prayer meeting at 8 p.m. Liberty Hill Sunday school 9:30 a.m. preaching 10:20 a.m. led by The Rev. Herbert Harris, pastor.

McDougal Liberty Hill Herbert Harris

Church Schedule and Pastor Roy E Deeter Leadership

Sunday school 9 30 a m prayer and praise 10 30 am WYPS 7 pm preaching 7 30 pm prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm Rev Roy E Deeter pastor TzmatMlyi 3011 348 Sunday school 19 am prayer meeting 8 pm Bible study Thursday 8 pm with Rev Dale Berry Rev A N Maxwell

Roy E. Deeter TzmatMlyi Dale Berry A. N. Maxwell

Sunday Services Schedule with Rev Max Williams

Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 10 30 am and preaching at 8 pm led by pastor the Rev Max Williams.

Max Williams

Church Schedule Highlights for Albany and Nearby Towns

The page lists weekly church activities including church school at 9:30 am, worship services in Albany and Temple, and prayer meetings at 8 pm. Boy Scouts meet Monday at 7:30 pm. Pearl Chapel adds choir practice Friday at 8 pm and Snow Ville holds a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 pm led by Rev. William H. Covert.

Albany — Church Boy Scouts Temple Church Pearl Chapel Snowville — Church William H. Covert

Church Services and Schedule for McDaniel Pastorates

Preaching at 9 am with Sunday school follows at 10:30 am. Clarks Chapel holds Sunday school at 9:30 am and preaching at 10:30 am. Richland Avenue lists Sunday school at 9:30 am YF at 6:30 pm and preaching at 7:30 pm. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7:30 pm led by Pastor H. L. McDaniel.

Clarks Ichapel Richland Ave H. L. McDaniel

Church Schedule Announces Weekly Worship Services

Morning worship at 9 39 a m Sunday school at 10 30 a m Evangelistic service at 7 p m Prayer and praise Wednesday at 7 p m Rev R E Kelchner leads the program and is listed as speaker at each event.

Sugar Grove church schedule with interim leadership announced

George Claar, a layman from Sugar Grove, leads services while Pastor S.A. Steele is on vacation. Sunday school at 9:30 am, MYF at 10:15 am, evening service 6:30 pm. Prayer meetings held Sunday and Thursday at 8 pm.

George Claar Sugar Grove S. A. Steele

Birth announcement and social visits in Danville area

Mr and Mrs FE A Grate announce the birth of a daughter to their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Bill Lyons of Qwosso Michigan. Numerous relatives from Ohio and West Virginia spent time visiting family and attending dinners and get togethers in several towns including Danville Middleport Bend Wellston and Kerr.

Lanville Bill Lyons Qwosso Mich Paul Jeffers Bladen Dora Spires Gallipolis Calvin Spires Melvin Riggin Danny Columbus Bertha Doddrill Fwington Donald Strausbaugh Donna Ruth Sam Dyke Ruth Hewitt Wellston Charles Matheny Eister Matheny West Virginia Harry McGlothiin Union Furnace Middleport Bend Area Bob Knotts Camp Pendleton Calif Hicks E . (Grate Jack Davis Norma Jean Christine Davis Bangland W. Va Alice Spaulding Will Price

Bible Schools Graduation Is Tonight

Chauncey residents attend the Daily Vacation Bible School closing program at Millfield Church of Christ Friday at 7 30 p m. About 101 children and leaders will present songs and stories and display handicrafts. Relatives and friends are invited. The three groups held a picnic Thursday with the Junior group at Glouster roadside park.

Chauncey Millfield Church of Christ Chauncey Daily Vacation Glouster

Bridge Club Meeting Held at Helen Sanders Home

CHAUNCEY Thursday night Bridge Club met at Helen Sanders home with two tables in play. Elizabeth Willis won high score, Lizzie Patton second, Bertha Sanders and Francis Wallace low. Hostess served dessert to Grace Border Bertha Sanders Ruth Omen Lizzie Patton Francis Wallace Elizabeth Willis and Virginia Kozma. Next game will be at Francis Wallace's home.

Chauncey Helen Sanders Elizabeth Willis Lizzie Fatton Bertha Sanders Francis Wallace Low Grace Border Ruth Omen Lizzie Patton Francis Wallace Virginia Kozma

Guests Entertained by Kasgony Family in Millfield Event

Recent guests of Mr and Mrs John Kasgony Sr and daughter Fligabeth Millfield included Mr and Mrs John Kasronyi Jr and family. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs John Kasgony Sr and children Judith and son of Niles Ohio Mr and Mrs Anthony Farkas and children Carolyn and Jimmie and Mr and Mrs Joseph Meszaros Columbus.

Chauncey John Kasgony Fligabeth Millfield John Kasronyi Jr John Kasgony Hl Judith Niles Ohio Anthony Farkas Carolyn Jimmie Joseph Meszaros Columbus

Chauncey Church of Christ Board Meeting Planned

The Official Board of the Chauncey Church of Christ will meet Tuesday at 7.30 pm to discuss church matters and arrange upcoming activities.

Chauncey The Chauncey Church of Christ

Parish Wide Picnic Set At Millfield Sunday

The five Church of Christ parish Sunday schools from Chauncey Greens Run Millfield Trimble and Taylor Ridge plan a parish wide picnic at Millfield playground 3 p.m. to 5 20 p.m. then 3 30 p.m. supper at Millfield Church of Christ attendees bring table service and a parish night church service follows at Millfield Church.

Millfield Chauncey Church of Christ Muilfield Trimble Chauncey, Greens Run Taylor Ridge

Chauncey Church News Schedule for Hocking Valley Parish

Church services scheduled across Chauncey and surrounding areas include Greens Run Sunday School 10:30 am worship 9:30 am led by Rev Earl Mohier Chauncey. Tavior Ridge Sunday School 10:30 am worship 9:30 am led by Rev GB Courtney Trimble. Millfield morning worship led by lay members with evening in charge by Mohler and lay members first half hour. Courtney to speak.

Hocking Valley Church of Christ Greens Earl Mohier Chauncey Moher Tavior Ridge GB Courtney Trimble Courtney Millfield Mohler Courtney

Transport Gen Edgar T Collins Arrives with Two Ohio Men

The Gen Edgar T Collins docked in South San Francisco on Wednesday carrying two Southeastern Ohio servicemen. Cpl George R. Jones noted as Giouster and Cpl Jack D. Parsona listed as Buchte among the aboard.

San Francisco Edgar T Collins Southeastern Ohio George R. Jones Giouster Jack D. Parsona Buchte

Sixth Birthday Party Observed For Danny Wallace

Mrs Harley Wallace hosted a Wednesday afternoon party for Der son Danny marking his sixth birthday. Guests listed include Marilyn Dew Linda Schoonover Connie Perry Steven Hamer and many others with prizes awarded and ice cream cake and drinks served.

Chauncey Harley Walace der Son Danny Marilyn Dew Linda Schoonover Connie Perry Steven Hamer Lewis Hartley Rita Schoonover Kay Reynolds Jennie Rodgers Patsy Brooks Linda Poling Linda Cline Carol Ann Pennell Rudy Rodgers Kim Lindner Glenn

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