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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1937

Page

6

Pastors Named to Ohio Wesleyan conference appointments

The Ohio conference of the Wesleyan Methodists announced ministerial appointments after a Victory camp session near Westerville. E. C. Kenney of Athens and Bakers Chapel was named, with another Sugar Creek pastor not yet chosen, and George W. Morse of Zanesville assigned. Special evangelists include Leslie D. Wilcox, W. C. Graves, Nellie Hamilton, W. C. Roberts, Monna M. Rogers, G. W. Calhoun, E. W. Cole, Walter Jeffries, and Eugene E. Reiber.

Ohio Wesleyan Methodists Athens Vicinity Victory Camp Westerville E. C. Kenney Nellie Hamilton W. C. Roberts Monna M. Rogers G. W. Calhoun E. W. Cole Walter Jeffries Eugene E. Reiber

Wesleyan Methodist Service Schedule Set

Wesleyan Methodist Church announces Sunday services at 10 30 a m following Sunday School at 9 30 a m The morning and evening services at 7 30 p m will be led by Rev E C Kenney The young people meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m led by Loraine Selby topic Nature Testifies of Its Creator Prayer meeting is Thursday at 7 30 p m with C E Knight Kenney has been pastor five years and is reappointed for another year by unanimous vote

Wesleyan Methodist Church E. C. Kenney Young People's Society Loraine Selby C. E. Knight Kenney

Bayliff to Speak at Methodist Church Sunday Service

Reverend Russell F. E. Bayliff, student pastor, will speak on "A More Excellent Way" at 10:30 a m with Sunday School at 9:15 a m. Mid week services follow Wednesday evening. Bayliff leads while Dr Seaman is on vacation.

Russell FE. Bayliff Methodist Church Bayliff Seaman

Union Class Meeting in Luhrig at Pilgrim Holiness Church

The regular Athens County Union Class meets at 2 p m Sunday in the Pilgrim Holiness Church at Luhrig. Church superintendent Amy West announced the event, with Mr Charles O Neil in charge.

Athens County Union Pilgrim Holiness Church Luhrig Amy West Charles O'Neil

Pastor Cecil Bailey To Speak At Alexander Church

The congregation of the Alexander Presbyterian Church on the Albany Athens Road will be addressed by the Rev. Cecil Bailey of Middleport on Sunday. Preaching services will begin at 11 a.m.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Albany-Athens Road Cecil Bailey Middleport

Dr William Martin to Speak at Good Shepherd Service

Dr William Martin of the Ohio University Philosophy Department will deliver the address at the morning prayer service at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Sunday at 10 30. The report notes that British elementary schools average 25 pupils per class.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church William Martin Ohio University Department of Philosophy

Albany Group Hears Judge Bale at Albany Baptist

Judge Fred G Bale former Columbus juvenile court judge will speak at Albany Baptist Church Sunday at 10 15 am. He is with the International Character Education Association of Cincinnati. Rev Ewing Walters invites the public and church members to hear him. Bale earned his LL B at Ohio State University. He was born and raised on a farm. A free will offering will be taken after the service.

Fred G. Bale Columbus Albany’ Baptist Church Judge Bale International Character Education Association of Cincinnati Ewing Walters Ohio State University

Be Still and Know Subject of Rev Burr Sermons

Rev. Beryl Burr preaches on Be Still and Know at four M E Churches Sunday. Services: Mineral at 9 30 Carbondale at 11 Salem at 2 30 and Connett at 7 30 p m. He leaves Athens Monday for vacation. Rev Myron Martin will lead services in his absence.

Beryl Burr M. E Mineral M. E Carbondale M. E Salem M. E Connett M. E Burr Athens Myron Martin

Richland M. P. Church Announces Weekly Program

Richland Avenue M P Church outlines Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and praise meeting at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 46 and Candlelight Communion at 7 45 Rev Ray Huff will speak on In Remembrance at the 7 45 p m service A midweek service is planned for Wednesday at 7 45 p m

Richland Avenue M. P Christian Endeavor Ray Huff

Marble varieties listed as Miles ringer fats knuckledown pug and purgatory

A historical note lists Miles ringer fats knuckledown pug and purgatory as distinct marble game varieties, naming them together in a regional compilation of marble lore.

Miles Ringer Fats Knuckledown Pug Purgatory

Religious Leader Puzzle Clue Grid

The page presents a bilingual crossword style clue list on religious themes with horizontal and vertical entries. It includes definitions for terms such as leader, devoid, conscious, proprietor, finale, jinn, sea eagle, skillet, and more, plus a numerical answer key and cross-references for a historical puzzle.

Kin of Bashan Resident Undergoes Tuesday Operation

Mrs. A. H. Bailey learned her brother Dana Horton would be operated on Tuesday. Local social notes report visits among residents from Portland Long Bottom Reedsville Ches ter Chester Canton and Canton area plus a Canada fur farm stat. Quebec hosts 2408 of 7495 fur farms and Ontario has 1029.

Junior Allen Carson Chester Ruth Tucker Herman Carson S. A. Rairden Raymond Ervin Harlow Ervin Wreatha Frederick Albert Radford Canton Stanley Trussell Thelma Orr Sam Stobart Canada Quebec Ontario

Pastor E. Nicholas to Speak on A Burden at Church

The Rev. E. Nicholas of Church of God on Hocking Street will deliver the Sunday morning sermon at 10 30 o clock titled A Burden. Church school led by Robert Patterson starts at 9 30. Evening service at 7 30 features a song service led by Raymond Atkins and a sermon The Final Appeal.

E. Nicholas Church of God Hocking St Robert Patterson Ralph Pinkerton Raymond Atkins Carrie Sams Inez Atkins Dana Pinkerton

Langsville Personal Activities News Highlights

Local items show visitors and relatives stopping through Langsville and nearby areas. Linnie Grapes comes from near Columbus to visit the Grapes family. W. E. Wright visits here. Eleanor Taylor visits Columbus grandparents. Henry Norman and family visit relatives in Langsville. other travelers include B. E. Lyle, Max Miller, Mrs. Joe Swick, Ida Campbell, Wade Kennedy and families.

Langsville Linnie Grapes Columbus R. L. Grapes W. E. Wright Dale Eleanor Taylor B. M. Taylor Henry Norman Marietta B. E. Lyle Jackson Dale Wright Detroit Smith John Kennedy Xenia Wallie Kennedy Wade Kennedy Raymond Rife Elza Carpenter Katie Carpenter

Public Auction Notice for Athens Ohio Real Estate

Probate Court of Athens County Ohio orders sale of Lot 1389 at 142 Mill Street Athens on Aug 28 1938 at 2 pm. Property appraised at 2500 dollars must bring at least 1666 67 dollars cash terms. Emmett Keenan administrator of Ef fle M Graham deceased.

Probate Court Athens County Ohio Athens Mill Street Emmett Keenan Effle M. Graham

Marriage Meddlers Sequel: Lady Fair Helps Gangsters

Adele Garrison's tale continues with Lady Fair and Harry Underwood recounting how a risky message to gangsters was delivered without a hitch. The trio reflects on the danger faced, the bravery shown, and whether the fallout will be well received by Dicky-bird and Lil.

Harry Underwood Lady Fair Dicky-bird Lil Lillian

Harry Is Elected to Discipline Girls for Actions

In a dining room scene, Lillian and Madge urge Harry to deliver a firm talk to the girls about troubling conduct linked to orchestra men and gunmen. Mrs Underwood resists public involvement but agrees to back a strong message, while the orphaned nephews enjoy a brief laugh at the night’s events.

Madge Lillian Harry Underwood

Japanese Sculptor Finishes Four Ton Heroic Statue in WPA Project

Yoshimatsu Onaga, a 45 year old Japanese sculptor, completed a four ton Indiana limestone statue of an American athlete after three years and seven months of work. He lived frugally, often unpaid, and will receive no payment as the work is owned by the U S government. He views the piece as his to die for, stating he did it because he wanted to and likes it.

Allen Martin United Press Philadelphia W.pi Yoshimatsu Onaga WPA Onaga United States Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Paris Eur Ope Mary Curran Miss Curran Washington John G. Johnson Pennsylvania Museum of Art New York

Portland Social and Personal News Items

Portland society notes mention visitors and relatives from Pittsburgh Huntington and Paw Paw as well as travels to Tiltonville Cleveland and Letart. Families featured include Price Siders Lee Larson Jewett Roush and assorted kin with trips to see Dr Louis Lee Prof John Lee and other relatives.

Portland Harry Price Pittsburgh Anna Price Eugene H. Gross John Ed Paw Paw W. Va Abner Price J. A. Siders Huntington S. J. Lee Charles Robert Tiltonville Louis Lee Cleveland John Lee Asa Harbor Eloise Siders John Ray Larson Letart Earl Jewett Willow Grove Ella Roush Leland Leonard Siders

Al Katz Ends Stay At Buckeye Sunday

Al Katz and his Kittens wrap up a week at Buckeye Lake Park Crystal Ballroom with Buckeye patrons and Trude Burke performing. Deb Lyon and his orchestra, featuring Marie Du Pre, take over the Crystal Ballroom for a week beginning Monday. Barton's Society Circus closes its third week with two free Sunday shows.

Ohio al Katz Kittens Buckeye Lake Park Crystal Ballroom Katz Trude Burke Shell Deb Lyon Paul Specht Lyon Marie du Pre Barton's Society Circus Park

Sugar Creek Social And Personal Mention

Sugar Creek reports several local residents attending homecoming at Chase on Sunday. The M. E. Church Ladies Aid met Aug 3 with sixteen members sewing on a project. Cottage prayer at John Hashman’s Thursday night. Harold Sycks moved to Sheltering Arms Hospital for a leg injury from Poston No. 6 Mine work. A. R. Bradbury and Ashby Bradbury with Wilbur McLean visited Cynthia Alasky Sunday. Sugar Creek 4 H Club met with adviser Lenna Bradbury. sixteen members spoke briefly. Next meeting Aug 18. Lucille McLean and Nellie Irene Adkins in Athens Wednesday. Anna Vargo of Canton visiting after father Frank Fograssy’s death. Joe Zachary, Chicago, visiting home. Joe Lively ill. Mary Kollister ill at home.

Sugar Creek Chase Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church John Hashman Harold Sycks Sheltering Arms Hospital Poston No. 6 Millfield A. R. Bradbury Clear Fork W. Va Ashby Bradbury Wilbur McLean Cynthia Alasky 4-H Club Lenna Bradbury Lucille McLean Nellie Irene Adkins Athens Anna Vargo Canton Frank Fograssy Joe Zachary Chicago Joe Lively Mary Kollister

Athena Picture Meet the Missus Stars Broderick and Moore

Helen Broderick and Victor Moore headline the Athena release Meet the Missus at the Athena. The comedy satirizes contest mania as Moore handles housework while Broderick enters every contest, winning national recognition and heading to Atlantic City for finals. Anne Shirley co stars in a romantic role with Alan Bruce, William Brisbane and Frank M. Thomas in the cast.

Athena RKO Radio Victor Moore Helen Broderick Anne Shirley Two Masters Moore Miss Broderick America Atlantic City Alan Bruce William Brisbane Frank M. Thomas Joseph Santley

Tuberculosis Toll Rising in Capetown Community

Dr. Shadlick Higgins the Medical Officer of Health reports tuberculosis claims many lives in Capetown among native and European residents. He notes the European death rate in Capetown is twice that of the Union overall.

Capetown Shadlick Higgins Union

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