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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1951

Page

8

Youngsters' Fishing Rodeo Set for Aug 25 in Gallia

Gallipolis organizers announce a children’s fishing rodeo August 25 in the Chickamauga Creek basin from 9 am to 2 pm. Jim Myers says free lemonade, food by VFW Auxiliary, and prizes include rod and reel for top weights and top fishers under eight. Cash prizes are off this year. entrants may win only one major prize. Volunteers will stock prizes, care for health and safety, and film the event for the conservation association.

Gallipolis Jim Myers Chickamauga Creek Merrill Saunders The Conservation Association Mary Akers En | Scouts Max Tawney Joe Cook Canter’s Cave Conservation Department

Man Fined and Jailed for Drunken Driving

Calvin Williams of Lower River Road Gallipolis was fined 50 dollars and costs and sentenced to five days in county jail for driving while intoxicated. Vesta Drummond Kananga Marshal Drummond Gallipolis and Wayne Wright Columbus were each fined five dollars and costs by Magistrate Grover on intoxication charges. Arrests were made by the sheriff's office.

Gallipolis Calvin Williams Lower River Road Maurice Vesta Drummond Kananga Marshal Drummond Wayne Wright Columbus Grover Sheriff's Office

Rites Sunday for First War Casualty in Gallipolis

Cpl. Russell Dean Stewart 21 will be honored at 2 p.m. Sunday at Grace Methodist Church. He is the first Korean War casualty buried locally, killed in action Sept 8, 1950. Survivors include mother Mrs. Ella Reed Stewart and several siblings. Burial at Pine Street Cemetery after services.

Gallipolis Lafayette American Legion Russell Dean Stewart Grace Methodist Church Corporal Stewart Ella Reed Stewart Fourth Ave Bidwell- Porter School Charles Stewart Bobby Korea Army Eugene Air Force Fort Benning Richard D Charles R Dayton Esther Bush Betty Dougan Columbus Frankie Sally Billy L. R. Donnally Pine Street Cemetery

Grace Methodist and Other Churches in Gallipolis

Grace Methodist led by L A Donnally offers church school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with the sermon Wilt Thou Be Made Whole. First Baptist with W H Green and D R Loomis provides Bible school at 9 15 a m worship at 10 30 a m, sermon The Place of Prayer and Faith in Evangelism, nursery through services, youth meetings at 6 30 p m, pre service prayer at 7 15 a m, gospel hour at 7 30 p m with sermon Lord I Believe. First Presbyterian led by Rev Linson H Stebbins holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m, Rev Hugh Davis of Jackson guest speaker Tuesday at 7 45 p m trustees meeting. Saint Peter's Episcopal with Rev K C Wilson rector of school holds worship at 9 30 a m.

Grace Methodist L. A. Donnally First Baptist W. H. Green D. R. Loomis First Presbyterian Linson H. Stebbins Hugh Davis Jackson Saint Peter’s Episcopal K. C. Wilson

Truck Hits Gas Pumps and Light Pole on Route 35

A truck struck another vehicle then hit two gas pumps and a light pole near Jackson on Route 35 at noon. Drivers were John A. Miller and James A. Barnhouse. gas pumps owned by Ben Johnson and Texaco. No injuries or estimated damage. Patrol also reports three overload arrests: Haymond Plaugher, Otis Cottrill, and Wallace Onimus, with fines and costs. Arraignments set in municipal court.

Gallipolis Jackson State Highway Patrol John A. Miller James A. Barnhouse Wellston Ben Johnson Texaco Co Haymond R. Plaugher Salem W. Va Otis R. Cottrill St. Albans Wallace Onimus Philadelphia

River Traffic Gallipolis and Kanawha River Report

Inland river traffic reports show multiple boats moving up and down the Kanawha and surrounding streams with times from dawn to afternoon. Vessels listed include Camella H Down Louis iana Leila Solway Keystone Juanita Semet Resolute Chris J. T. Hatfield and others with gauge readings and falls at Kanawha Falls.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Locks Camella H Louisiana Leila Kanawha Solway London Keystone Juanita Marmet Semet Resolute Chris Winfield J. T. Hatfield Cornell Montgomery Orlenian Rankin Sohio State Peace Shannopin Castle Bonnie Cook Cherokee Lehigh Patriot Ohio Kanawha Falls

Births and admissions at Holzer Hospital

Birth announcements note Mrs. Charles Lee of Jackson a son and Mrs. William Vance of Gallipolis a son plus several other birth notices. New admissions include Mrs. Donald Kuhn Ironton Viola Adkins Oak Hill Harland Martin Gallipolis Stephen Blaine Gallipolis Ferry Luther Fitch Crum W Va Ada May Akers Oak Hill Robert Rice Point Pleasant and more. Discharges list Sherry Markham James Waugh Mrs Ernest Sheets Mrs Effie German Donald Newell Ralph Chennault Gerald Glass Sidney Campbell Mrs Ora Channell.

Donald Kuhn Ironton Viola Adkins Oak Hill Harland Martin Gallipolis Stephen Blaine Luther Fitch Crum W. Va Ada May Akers Robert Rice Point Pleasant Maude Stewart Sharon Sturgill Pearl Walton Wellston James Richard Ward Jackson Kate Roller Morgantown Leslie Smith Sherry Markham James Waugh Ernest Sheets Effie German Donald Newell Ralph Chennault Gerald Glass Sidney Campbell Ora Channell

Local social notes record visits and family events

Miss Marie Rupe visits Hebbardsville grandfather Bert Rupe and aunt Dora Mark. Families in Ansonia, Ann Arbor, Worthington, Baltimore, San Bernardino, and Harrisonville host guests, reunions, and a new baby girl. Grange camp attendance, Make-It Club meeting, and extension work feature among community notices.

Faye Jordan Mendal Jordan Dwaine Melva Faye Jordan Francis Queen Maude Dorsey Jordan Clay Jordan Mae Dwelly Lavern Jordan Mary Jeffers Ed Marshall Norma Joy Patty Leslie George Millersrt Leonard Kittington Baltimore Joy Marshall Whittington Chester Spencer Stephen San Bernadino Calif A. R. Caster Earl Starkey Grange Deputy Reed Jeffers Granville Stout Sheltering Arms Hospital Howard Stout Albany Dwelly Harrisonville Wastine Crabtree

Church Services and Sermons In Athens Area

Local church schedules list First Christian and First Methodist services with sermons titled Happiness in the Inner Spirit and Have You Heard From God Lately. Trinity class church school times and multiple midweek activities including Boy Scouts finance and prayer meetings are provided. Rev Joe B Maffett and Dr John Versteeg are among speakers. WF radio committee events noted.

First Methodist Today Maxwell Ferguson Trinity John Versteeg Boy Scouts

Athens First Church of God Service Schedule

The Athens First Church of God lists Sunday activities including Sunday school at 9 30 a m sermon at 10 45 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m led by Hen Leach Women s prayer and missionary service Thursday at 1 30 p m Young people ice cream social recreation at 23 Hocking Street Rev A R Ervin is pastor.

Hen Leach Hocking St A. R. Ervin

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Service and Meeting Schedule

The Athens Pilgrim Holiness group will hold a 10 30 a m evangelistic service and a 7 30 p m prayer meeting on Wednesday under minister The Rev N L Russell. A 3 p m gathering at Nelsonville High School Auditorium features an address by C W Zahnow titled Distressed Humanity's Only Hope.

Athens Pilgrim Holiness N. L. Russell Nelsonville High School C. W. Zahnow

Athens Free Methodist Schedule Highlighted By Speakers

Bertine Farley leads the ship service at 10 30 a m with preaching. Guest speaker W B Pruden appears at 7 30 p m. Thursday features a 7 30 a m prayer meeting led by Rev L A Robinson.

Athens

First Presbyterian Announces August Pause Worship Shift

The First Presbyterian church cancels all worship services and Sunday school for August with services resuming on September 2.

First Presbyterian

Wesleyan Methodist Church Service Schedule

Sunday school starts at 10:30 a.m. Worship at 11:15 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Yorton Clark is the pastor. Wednesday features a mid week prayer service at 7:30 p.m.

First Wesleyan Yorton Clark

Sunday Service and Bible School Schedules Listed

Sugar Creek at 10 a.m. Phillip s Weekly and Bible school program 7 30 p m. Orbiston 9 30 a m Vance Glancy Chase 10 a m Ernest Woodyard Fairview 2 p m Marian Gainer Frost 10 a m JC D Arnold

Sugar Creek Phillips Weekly Orbiston Vance Glancy CHASE Ernest Woodyard Fairview Marian Gainer FROST JC. D. Arnold

Plains First Church of God Sunday Schedule

The Plains First Church of God announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m and youth fellowship at 6 p m with evening service at 7 p m. Prayer and praise service is held Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Rev R E Kelchner.

the Plains First Church OF God R. E. Kelchner

Strouds Run Wesleyan Methodist Service Schedule

The Strouds Run Wesleyan Methodist Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m The Rev Roy Deeter serves as pastor.

Strouds Run Wesleyan Methodist Roy Deeter

Sunday Worship and Sunday School Schedule Listing

The schedule lists morning services for CAMPANVEL at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:00 a.m. GUYSVILLE notes Sunday at 9:30 a.m. worship at 10:00 a.m. and STEW ART with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11:30 a.m.

Poston Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Sunday school at 10 am and evening service at 7 30 pm. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm. Tuesday group Happy Stitchers meets at 7 30 am. The Rev. Herbert Harris serves as pastor.

Poston Herbert Harris

Graham's Chapel Bible Christian Church Service Schedule

The Graham's Chapel Bible Christian Church lists a 10:30 am service with a young people's meeting at 7:30 pm and worship at 8:00 pm led by Pastor The Rev. Charles Hill.

Graham’s Chapel Bible Christian Sunday School Young People's Meeting Charles Hill

Never a Chance in Living by The Spirit of Life

A columnist argues failure is not fate citing examples from history and everyday figures. He contrasts indolence with effort and urges reliance on the Spirit of Life and divine will to overcome obstacles. The piece opposes excuses about not having a chance and praises persistent striving.

Cravens Lincoln East Tennessee Mountains Leroy Wilson American Telephone and Telegraph Company Jesus Nazareth Christ

Albany Methodist Charge Weekly Services and Schedules

Albany Methodist Charge lists Sunday services at Albany and Pearl Chapel with Sunday school times and worship, plus Snowville Townhouse Temple Whites Chapel Wesleyan Wyps midweek prayer and praise. Pastors William H. Covert and The Rev Roy E. Deeter preside at designated churches.

Albany Methodist Albany Pearl Chapel Snowville Townhouse Temple William H. Covert

Dexter Dexter Star Garden Club Hosts Annual Picnic

Social notices list many local visits and gatherings. Dexter Star Garden Club plans its annual picnic at Mrs Emma Romine's home while Star Grange visits Hemlock Grove Grange. Various families in Columbus Rutland and Dyesville join in dinners, social calls, and church group events.

Dexter Star Garden Club Emma Romine Star Grange Hemlock Grove Grange Robin Love Columbus Lillian Minor Francis Minor Geraldine Thomas the Plains Ward Nicholson Harvey Erlewine Joetta Kay Jess Nelson Max Nelson Carol Halliday Washington, D. H Ross Halliday Gladys Enoch Wilmington Halliday Norman Will Mary Will Frank Young Patty Rutland Joe Austencamp Pearl Adkins Huntington Ray Nicholson Andy Hatfield Max Smith Glen Turner Myrta Nicholson Dyesville Ernest Nicholson James Nicholson Ross Amos Fin Felden Athens Patty Pierce Beech Grove John Weaver George Calhoun Wilkesville Albert Caster Ronald Lauren Hoffman Owen Old Dexter Ladies Aid Dexter Church

Methodist Charge Schedule and Pastor in Carbondale

The Rev. Phyllis LeMaster leads services in Carbondale with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Youth fellowship at 6:45 p.m. Prayer service 7:30 a.m. Wednesday preaching 7:30 a.m. Mineral and Dowler Ridge also list Sunday schools at 9:30 a.m. Salem 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Mineral features youth fellowship 7 p.m. and preaching 7:30 p.m. Thursday prayer service at 7:30 a.m.

Connett Dowler Ridge Salem Mineral Carbondale Phyllis LeMaster

Albany Baptist Circuit Daily Schedule and Pastor

The Albany Baptist Circuit lists worship and Bible school times across Albany and South Canaan with midweek prayer meetings. The Rev. John J. Snedden serves as pastor and oversees services including morning worship at 9 30 a m and evening worship at 8 p m on various days.

Albany Baptist Circuit Albany—Bible School Carpenter South Canaan—Bible School John J. Snedden

Union Chapel and Pleasanton church services listed

The notice lists Sunday school and worship times for New Marshfield and Pleasanton churches. Kenneth D. Frazier is named in the document.

Jehovah's Witnesses Public Meeting Schedule

Public address titled How Long Would You Like To Live at 3 p.m. includes Bible study Vision of the Time of the End at 4 15 p.m. Love Essential to Eternal Life at 7 30 p.m. Thursday service meeting and ministry at 7 30 p.m.

Jehovah's Witnesses

Kilvert Church of God Holds Weekly Services

Kilvert Church of God schedules morning service at 10 30 a.m. and evening worship at 7 p.m. daily activities include a Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m. with additional evening sessions.

Christian Sunday Service Schedule Listed for Church

The notice announces regular worship activities with Sunday school at 9 30 a m Communion at 10 30 a m and preaching at 8 p m led by The Rev Joe B Maffett at the church.

Airline Christian Joe B. Maffett

First Hearing For Cochran Is Today

Nine subpoenas for Gallia County residents were served in connection with the preliminary hearing for Carl Cochran charged with manslaughter in McArthur. Cochran surrendered after a two day manhunt following Okey McCarty’s death at Holzer Hospital. The hearing before Alden C. Wenham will be conducted in Elk Township with James R. Freeman of Vinton County as state’s attorney.

Gallipolis Gallia County George Ehman Carl Cochran McArthur Cochran William Brown Vinton County Okey McCarty Holzer Hospital McCarty Alden C. Wenham Elk Township James R. Freeman

Second Youth Held After Auto Race

Gallipolis city police report the arrest of the second juvenile Thursday engaged in an automobile race on Second Ave and Vine St Wednesday night. Paper was invented about 190 A D and soon came into common use as a cheap substitute for silk in scrolls.

Gallipolis Second Ave Vine St

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