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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1940

Page

12

State To Try Coordinated Local Program In Hocking County

Logan A conference on adult education in Hocking County was held in the common pleas court room to plan a fall and winter program. Attendees included Supt Carr Principal Kirk Supt Dillion WPA staff and county education leaders from Ohio State University and county recreation. Hocking County was chosen as experimental ground to test a coordinated effort among churches schools and libraries.

D. W. Roudebush Clark L. Foster H. N. Nisonger Ohio State University Vero Pesano Hocking County

Plans for District i Jones Presiding at Methodist Conference

The Athens area churches schedule services for Sunday and next week. Rev Dr John W Danford returns to preach at First Methodist morning service. Dr Ira J Jones district superintendent will preside at Fourth Quarterly Conference Monday night. Rev Walter Martin to serve another year at Mansfield Free Methodist. Haydenville Methodist set Aug 29 community picnic. Rev D S Packard guest speaker at Meigs County Youth Rally in Pomeroy Church of Christ next Monday. Haydenville Charge week ahead: Haydenville 9:30 am united Sunday School and church. 7:30 pm praise service. Thursday 7:30 pm prayer and Bible study. Aug 29 picnic on church lawn. Buchtel 2 pm Sunday service. Murray City 9 am Sunday School, 10 am class, 7:30 pm worship with sermon “A Triplet of Graces”. Thursday 7:30 pm prayer. Jobs church improvements in prep for Sept 1 home-coming.

Athens Area John W. Danford First Methodist Church Ira J. Jones Walter Martin Free Methodist Church Mansfield Haydenville Methodist Church D. S. Packard Steubenville Meigs County Pomeroy Church of Christ Haydenville Methodist Church William E. Bancroft United Service Buchtel United Service of Church Murray City Jobs Vaughn Bort Dean Bort Louisville, O Charles Dwyer Father Bucholtz St. Louis Catholic Girard Youngstown Dwyer Reuscon Steel Company Miss Bort L. O. Bort Logan High School Louisville

Freddie Ray Meets Billy Gaston In Main Haydnenville Bout

Fight fans are promised a good show at Haydenville Community Hall this evening with Freddie Ray and Billy Gaston opposing for eight rounds. A semi final features Williams of Columbus versus Dick Gaston of Athens for six rounds. Three four round preliminaries complete the card.

Logan Haydenville Freddie Ray Billy Gaston Williams Columbus Dick Gaston Athens

Disposed Docket in Common Pleas Court by Judge Henderson

Three cases were dismissed from the docket in common pleas court Thursday by Judge Phil A. Henderson. Two matters involved Louise Belcher versus Linza Belcher, while the third was Linza Belcher against Frank Bell and Bennie Bell. Costs were paid by the plaintiff in each case.

Logan Social Notes Show Local Courting and Visits

Logan society notes record social visits and upcoming weddings in Ohio and nearby towns. Includes Isabel Work of Ohio University entertaining friends in Athens, Mrs. Toerner and others, D. B. Club at Church Street, Vaughn Bort and Charles Dwyer Jr. wedding plans in Girard, and gatherings by Mrs. Collison and others at Black Jack Camp.

Home Makers Club Picnic At Kachelmacher Park

A Home Makers Club picnic gathered at Kachelmacher Park at 5 pm with Mrs. Clarence Schempp, Mrs. Robert Mackey, Mrs. Paul Cruise, and Mrs. N. M. Brown in charge of arrangements. Mrs. John Toy of Columbus attended. September meeting set with Mrs. Paul Shaw of Rockbridge. O O Dillon of Washington visits his son Supt. Samuel H. Dillon and family at S Market St. Annual Monroe County reunion planned in Newark on Sunday.

D. B. Club Woodrow Blum Church St Nellie Blum Nellie Keller Maurine Jewett Carbondale J. G. Gilliam J. M. Cooley Albert Iles Pearl Watkins Adam Schaal Mike Hansel Watkins Kachelmacher Park Home Makers Club Clarence Schempp Robert Mackey Paul Cruise N. M. Brown John Toy Columbus Paul Shaw Rockbridge O. O. Dillon Washington, D. C Supt Samuel H. Dillon S. Market St Logan Newark Monroe County

Hocking GOP Plans Program at Logan Meeting

McKinley Republican Club members discussed campaign matters with Harold W. Larimer, chairman, and Representative Walter E. Brehm. Brehm praised Gov. Bricker's administration for a businesslike, economy driven approach and promised a state speaker at the next meeting planned for Kachelmacher Park.

Logan Juniors Play Tie on Thursday

Logan juniors in the American Legion League tied 3 to 3 in five innings at Chieftain Field. Beeman Mowery, a southpaw, held the opposing side, while Glenn Mowery pitched for John Buchan an’s team. New signings included five left-handers as the baseball committee pursues lefthanders. another game is set for next Monday at 5 30 p.m.

Local families listed in community notice

Mrs Clarence Hay brow and granddaughter Miss Gracie Gerrard and Dr Joseph Sciliskey of Danville Illinois Mr and Mrs Louis Williams and son Eddie Lee Lancaster and Mrs Emma Lemon and family and Lloyd Nut ter of Logan.

Clarence Haybrow Gracie Gerrard Joseph Sciliskey Danville, Til Louis Williams Eddie Lee Lancaster Emma Lemon Lloyd Nutter Logan

Joint church picnic at Willow Lake cabin near Ebert McBroom

Men and Women Bible Classes of St Matthew Lutheran Church held a joint picnic at the Ebert McBroom cabin near Willow Lake Wednesday evening. After dinner a social hour followed. Mrs Frank Mosure chaired the arrangements committee.

St. Matthew Lutheran Church Ebert McBroom Willow Lake Frank Mosure

Queen Elizabeth Views High Speed Lathe at Factory Visit

In Britain mirroring American trends, machine-tool production is key to defense. Queen Elizabeth examined a high speed lathe through an eyepiece during a tour of a tool and gauge factory, underscoring the sector's importance.

Britain America Queen Elizabeth

Property Improvements in Logan Residence District

Logan A quarter square bounded by Main and High Streets saw recent painting activity within the last month. Properties include those owned by John W. McBroom Miss Elizabeth Collison Harry Heinlein and Harry J Stevenson.

Logan John W. McBroom Elizabeth Collison Harry Heinlein Harry J. Stevenson

Local Red Cross Chapter Urges NBC Drama on First Aid

Logan residents are asked to note a National Broadcasting Company dramatization on first aid life saving and accident prevention at 12 15 Sunday afternoon. The program aims to promote safety on farms and at home and is sponsored by the local Red Cross chapter.

Logan Red Cross National Broadcasting Company

Map of County Shows Ownership of Land

Logan WPA generated map shows Hocking County land owned by state and federal government. Francis Lynn and James R. Smoot discussed the map at the extension service. The study notes public lands are present but not as high as in some counties. Logan Jacob Gleason killed a large black snake entangled in a mower blade.

Logan Hocking County Extension Service WPA Francis Lynn James R. Smoot Jacob Gleason Green Township

Logan Hills Country Club Loss Sparks Rematch Talk

Members of the Hock ing Hills Country Club traveled to Jackson on Thursday and were defeated 30 to 21. A return match is being organized.

Logan Hocking Hills Country Club Jackson

4-H Club Delegates Attend Camp Ohio from Logan County

Pauline Schaffer and Wayne Ball represent Logan Hocking County 4-H clubs at Camp Ohio this week, showcasing leadership and youth development efforts. The visit aims to build skills, share projects, and strengthen youth programs across the region.

Logan—Hocking County Pauline Schaffer Wayne Ball

150 Year Old Clock Attracts Office Attention

A clock said to be more than 150 years old, owned by Miss Irene Irwin, draws notice in County Auditor E. D. Keeler’s office. It features wooden wheels and iron weights and, despite age, is noted as an excellent time keeper. The inscription states Bristol, Connecticut as its origin.

Gallipolis Irene Irwin E. D. Keeler Bristol Conn

Mootz Jr. Returns Home After Brain Abscess Treatment

John Mootz Jr. returned home from Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore last night after several weeks of treatment for an abscess near his brain. He is convalescent.

Gallipolis John Mootz, Jr Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore

Soul as lesson sermon topic at Athens Church

The Christian Science Church in Athens will read a lesson sermon on Soul this Sunday. The golden text from Psalms highlights declaring what God has done for the soul. The Bible offers guidance from Matthew 7 7 8, and the Science and Health passage notes Soul's infinite resources for happiness and blessing humankind.

Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy

Meigs Class Meeting Set at White's Chapel

The Meigs County Class Meeting will be held at White's Chapel Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. H. Paul Middough, superintendent, announced the plans.

Meigs White's Chapel Pomeroy Meigs County H. Paul Middough

Downer to Preach at Nelsonville Church

Samuel F. Downer will read the morning prayer and deliver the sermon at Epiphany Episcopal Church in Nelsonville on Sunday at 9 o'clock. It will be the last service until the fall schedule resumes on September 8.

Nelsonville Samuel F. Downer Epiphany Episcopal Church Epiphany Church

Do You Believe in Signs Do You Believe in Signs

The Rev John W Danford of First Methodist Athens returns from vacation to lead the 1030 Sunday service on Do You Believe in Signs The choir sings Jesus Still Lead On The adult Sunday School meets at 930 with all departments together The Fourth Quarterly Conference is Monday Aug 19 at 730 with Dr Ira Jones presiding Reports from departments will be given Dr Danford leads the midweek service at 730

John W. Danford First Methodist Church Athens Jesus Shelley Ira Jones Danford

Plan Special Music At Nazarene Meeting

At the Church of the Nazarene Sunday services begin with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Cecil Cox is superintendent. Rev. Floyd Hondell, pastor, will preach at 10:30 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. The NYPS presents a musical program at 6:45 p.m. Mrs Cabeen, Women’s Missionary Society president, announced a meeting Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. Youth and adult prayer groups meet Wednesday at 7:45 p.m.

Church of the Nazarene Cecil Cox Floyd Hondell NYPS Cabeen Women's Missionary Society

Services Announced At McArthur Church

The Rev. Robert G. Purrington will read morning prayer and preach at Trinity Episcopal Church in McArthur on Sunday at 10 45 a m During August the Sunday morning services at Trinity Church will be in charge of Mr Purrington.

Purrington To Speak At Logan Services

The Rev. Robert G. Purrington will read the morning prayer and preach at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Logan at 9 15 a m Sunday He will lead the August Sunday morning services at the church care of St. Paul’s during the month

Purrington Logan

Singers Announced at Marshfield Programs

The Rev. Lester Barnett of New Marshfield Christian Church will preach Sunday morning on What the Gospel proposes and evening on Where Art Thou. Misses Josephine Estep and Helen Estep will duet, Miss Donna Beveridge will sing, Miss Peggy Hood will sing in morning. The Young Peoples meeting is at 7 p.m. Miss Martha Frost leads with a winter officers discussion.

Lester Barnett New Marshfield

Gods Care of People Lesson Topic

Gods Care of His People will be the lesson at Bible School services in the Bradbury Brad ford Dexter Circuit at 9 30 Sunday morning. No regular preaching due to the absence of Rev J P Miller who will return the following Sunday. Youth rally for all Church of Christ young people of the county at Pomeroy Church of Christ Monday night Aug 19 with speaker Rev Daniel S Packard of La Belle View Church of Christ Steubenville.

Pomeroy Bradbury-Bradford-Dexter J. P. Miller Church of Christ Pomeroy Church of Christ Daniel S. Packard la Belle View Church of Christ Steubenville

Strickland To Speak On World Crisis at Dyesville Church

Rev. F. G. Strickland will preach at Dyesville Community Church on Saturday evening and Sunday morning and evening, addressing topics tied to the current world crisis.

Strickland F. G. Strickland Dyesville Community Church

Parks To Preach at Saturday Services

At the Church of Christ on Stimson Avenue Bible study begins at 9 45 a m George Henderson will speak at the morning worship at 10 15 followed by communion Wilbur F Parks will preach Saturday evening August 17 at 8 p m on Teaching Methods of Jesus A church business meeting will follow the evening service

Church of Christ Stimson Ave George Henderson Wilbur F.parks Jesus

Music Arranged for Wesleyan Methodists

The Wesleyan Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Rev E C Kenney will preach at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Special music is arranged for services. The Young People’s service is Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The Wesleyan Prayer Band meets Friday at 2 p m.

Wesleyan Methodist Church E. C. Kenney Wesleyan

Plan All Day Program At Ira Marshall Farm

The Apostolic Church will hold an all-day meeting and basket dinner at the Ira Marshall farm in Pleasant Hill on Sunday, August 18. Services start at 10 a.m. Visiting ministers from several cities will speak throughout the day. The public is invited.

The Apostolic Church Richland Ave Ira Marshall

Episcopal Church Set for Communion Service Week End

The Holy Communion will be celebrated at 8 o clock Sunday morning as the sole service at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. The Rev. Robert Purrington will be celebrant. During August the 10 30 service will be omitted but the church remains open.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Robert G. Purrington

Purrington to Lead Sunday Evening Service at Poston Church

The Rev. Robert G. Purrington will preside over the 7:30 p.m. service at Poston Community Church on Sunday evening, guiding worship and sermon duties.

Cahill to Preach at Christian Church in Athens

The Rev. I. J. Cahill, serving as pastor of the Christian Church in Athens for six months, will preach at the 10 15 o'clock morning worship. The choir performs the anthem How Lovely in Zion by Heyser and Glenn Dale will sing the tenor obligato.

I. J. Cahill Christian Church Athens Zion Heyser Glenn Dale

Sharpsburg revival draws capacity crowds in Ohio camp plan

The Sharpsburg meeting led by the Rev and Mrs Walker of Oklahoma draws full houses and is to lead the annual Ohio Camp Meeting at Beverly from August 18 to September 1, under the oversight of Rev Sam C Elsen.

Sharpsburg

Martin Returned to Free Methodist Church

The Free Methodist Church schedules a night prayer meeting at 7 30 followed by Sunday School at 9 30 with Rev Walter Martin preaching at 10 30 and 7 30. The Prayer Band meets Tuesday afternoon led by Bertine Farley. At Mansfield annual conference last week Rev Martin was returned to Athens for another year and will devote full time there.

Free Methodist Church Walter Martin Bertine Farley Mansfield Martin Athens

Joint Services Arranged For Two Logan Churches

Logan religious notices list a series of upcoming services. Methodist and Presbyterian congregations share a 10 30 a m sermon at the Presbyterian Church by Rev Stanley W Wiant, then Wiant preaches at the Methodist Chapel at 7 30 p m on The Great Necessities. Other churches including St Matthew Lutheran St Paul Episcopal Bethany United Brethren Enterprise Church Nazarene and Smith Chapel schedule morning worship and evening preaching with various topics such as The Secret of Security Walking in Galilee Divine Healing and The Love of Worldliness.

St. Matthew Lutheran Church Amos L. Heyde Ilesboro Robert G. Purrington St. Paul Episcopal Church Smith Chapel Methodist Church W. H. Marshall Galilee Talmadge C. Gregory Bethany United Brethren Church Enterprise Church Church of the Nazarene C. B. Clendenen

Attendance at Old Man's Cave slips behind 1939 totals

Ranger S. A. Reichley stated that July attendance rose at Logan's Old Man's Cave but the year to date trails 9,900 behind 1939.

Annual home coming at Longstreth on Sunday before Labor Day

Logan reports annual home coming scheduled at Longstreth Leisure Park. Monday residents will join Longstreth residents in the event as part of community activities before Labor Day weekend.

Logan Longstreth

High School Boys Reenact Battle at Fal len Timbers

Sixty high school boys will reenact the Battle of Fallen Timbers as part of the sesquicentennial pageant. Thirty will play American troops and thirty will portray Indians. The first rehearsal is set for Wednesday, August 21 at 10 a.m. in the high school gym.

Gallipolis Fallen Timbers

Officials Hold Picnic At Chickamauga Park

About 100 members of the county official family relatives and friends attended the annual picnic Thursday afternoon at Chickamauga Park. There was no formal program and impromptu games and contests preceded and followed the serving of the picnic supper.

Gallipolis Chickamauga Park

Jackson County Night Program At Riverside Amphitheater

Arrangements nearly complete for the Jackson County Night program at the Riverside Amphitheater Sunday night. Musical accompaniment, lights, and amplifier are being arranged and a large attendance is expected.

Gallipolis Jackson County Riverside Sesquicentennial

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