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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1951
Page
11
A consolidated listing of Sunday school times morning worship and sermons across Athens area churches including Central Avenue Methodist Richland Avenue Methodist First Methodist Athens Ecclesia Bible study and multiple smaller charges with services led by Rev. Brandeberry Rev. Martin Dr. Versteeg and other local pastors. Also notes midweek prayer meetings and special events at several congregations.
The church lists Sunday worship at 10 30 a m and a 6 30 p m evening service with a 7 30 p m Prayer and Praise on Wednesday. The Rev R E Kelchner serves as pastor.
Athens First Church of God holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m sermon at 10 45 a m evangelistic service 7 30 p m prayer meeting led by Henry Leach Wednesday 7 30 p m Women s prayer and missionary meeting Thursday 1 30 p m recreation at 23 Hotling St pastor Rev A R Ervin Athens Free Methodist holds Sunday school 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m preaching 7 30 p m prayer Thursday 7 30 p m Rev L A Robinson Church of the Nazarene has Sunday school 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m NYPS 6 45 p m evangelistic service 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer 7 30 p m Thursday choir practice 7 30 p m Drell H Goff minister
Church bulletin notes a 10:30 am service at New England Presbyterian led by Charles Sheppard, with the minister listed.
Graham's Chapel Bible Christian announces an a.m. Young People's meeting a Pe Wership and an 8 p.m. service led by Rev. Coats Hill, pastor.
Episcopal Church announces Sunday 9 am Holy Communion and sermon by rector Rev. Phil Porter Jr. at Church of the Good Shepherd.
First Presbyterian notes no worship in August with services resuming September 2. Jehovahs Witnesses announce public address The Truth About the Trinity Sunday 7 pm and Bible studies on Daniel prophecy and Subjection to superior authorities with meetings at 191 W. Washington St. First Wesleyan Methodist lists Sunday school 10 30 am morning worship 11 15 am with Rev Yorton Clark and guest Rev W C Hotchkiss and choir, evening service 7 30 pm, midweek prayer and Bible study with Rev Harold J. Stanley at 8 pm
Strouds Run Wesleyan Mission posts Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m led by Pastor Roy Deeter.
Worship at 10 30 a m YPS service 7 p m Evangelistic service 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m led by The Rev N L Russell.
Sunday services include Bible school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 7 p m evening service at 8 p m midweek prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8 p m. Direction by Jack Clemens a Bob Jones University student with the pastor Rev John I Snedden absent.
Don D. Tullis argues in a religious meditation that war is a sin against motherhood and humanity. He pictures Korean war orphans crying "Omonee" as evidence of wartime devastation, urging a worldwide female-led crusade for peace and protection of children.
Local church announcements listing Sunday school at 9 30 a m for Carbon dale Connett Salem Dowler Ridge and Carbonda le with morning worship at 10 30 a m for Carbon dale Basket lunch at noon Service at 2 00 p m Special singing and guest speaker The Rev Phyllis LeMaster pastor
A reunion for Tabler and Jenkins families will be held at Cutler Grove on August 26. The program is to be conducted by Mrs. Mable Mayle.
The notice lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and communion at 10 30 a m with Harry Love serving as superintendent.
Logan notes 120 children attended the annual Brownie and Girl Scout event at Rachel Macher Park. Leaders directed marching, singing, and pantomimes of Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood. A light lunch of chocolate milk and 200 hot dogs was provided at the shelter house.
The Happy Valley 4-H Club girls gathered August 8 at Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Inboden’s home. Dolores Sniff, president, led a business meeting and planned a sunshine box for Mrs. Dan Blackstone who broke a hip. Present were Dolores Sniff M Sue Poling Marilyn and Carolubenmire Nellie Huffer Shirley Wilson Ruth Inboden Rose Marie Ledford and adviser Mrs. Doug Ledford. Guests included Bobbie and Tommy Inboden Randy Nixon Janet Daubenmire Ihe Ledford and Scottie Ledford. Lena Ledford provided refreshments.
Mrs. Winifred Engle left for Mt Gretna Pennsylvania to visit her son Dale Engle a Mt Gretna Playhouse summer stock member and Ohio University graduate. After the season ends they will travel to New York City for a brief visit before Mrs. Engle returns to Logan.
Miss Iris Mowry Miss Bartell Hamilton and her mother Mrs Dee Hamilton returned to Logan after an auto trip through Virginia They followed Skyline Drive visiting Charlottesville Virginia Beach Williamsburg and Norfolk Their return route took them through the Great Smokies via the Blue Ridge Parkway with a stop at Gattonsburg Indian reservation and Knoxville Tennessee.
Miss Helen McCombs and her brother Ralph McCombs entertained a group of friends Wednesday evening at their Ebenezer Ridge home. Helen, a painter from New York, Ralph, a The Voice of America arranger, spend summers there. Attending were Mrs. George Cunningham of Lancaster, Mrs. Bertha Smith, Miss Menette McCray, Miss Mary McCray of Logan, plus Miss Emma Becker, Miss Sara Rockhold, Miss Byrd and Miss Annie e of Logan.
The Ohio Conference of the Evangelical Church approves merging with the United Brethren Church. Steps toward merger were completed at the Evangelical church annual convention. The four United Brethren conferences in Ohio will finalize their side later this summer.
The Mound Hill Christian Church held its annual homecoming on Sunday August 12 drawing a large crowd. Rev John Snedden of Albany preached the sermon and joined in vocal numbers with his wife. Pastor A N Maxwell and his wife assist, Sunday school is led by Supt Warren Bentz. A mixed quartet organized by the church has received praise. The church sits on a high hill overlooking Federal Valley and was founded years ago by Rev W J Warrener.
Utica residents Mr and Mrs James F Bricker and daughter Virginia Bricker along with Harry Friend from Akron visited Mrs Bricker's brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J H Hengshaw. Durflingers from Columbus stayed with Miss Merle Danford in Trimble then toured Ohio University and Lake Hope Lodge. James Phillips and Merle Danford visited Arthur Phillips and attended the Whitaker auction in McConnelsville.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ansel hosted dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Baker Rheinscheid of Logan. Several households shared visits, including Joe Hanna Donnolo of New York and Miss Ellen Trocchio of Rockbridge with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hansley Jr. and Tim. Many others spent days with or called on friends including Ann Hicks, Luther Blum, Arnett Griffith, and Tena Ellinger among first names and towns like Newark, Columbus, Zanesville, Lancaster, and Delaware.
Dr and Mrs John E Frank of Pittsburgh visited his parents Mr and Mrs C H Frank. Others including Mr and Mrs Dan Jones hosted picnics and visits in Canal Winchester Columbus and Haydenville. Numerous families from Columbus Lancaster Athens Radcliff attended gatherings with local residents and relatives.
The Messenger warns of one possible incorrect classified insertion and urges readers to check ads on the first night printed. Cash is required for all cards of thanks in memoriam obituaries and political notices. 15 cents per line with a three line minimum. ads due by 6 p.m. the prior day. Sunday ads by noon Saturday. multiple day ads charged per appearance.
Local notice promoting Kelch Appliance at 183 North Lancaster with ample parking. Advertising services offered for television radio Hoover sweepers safes and service. Encourages readers to call 0242 or visit office to place ads, promising certain results with minimal spend.
At the home of her parents in Trimble Miss Janet Earich of Dayton hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Hoy J Seckinger Shirley Kay Heiser. Games were played with prizes awarded to Clarys Lantz Barbara Penrod and Diana Ginnan. Refreshments were served to the honor guest hostess and several others including Mrs Charles Johnson Mrs Roger Dillon Mildred Jones Julianna Kochis Joanne Gooding Anne Heiser and Mary Jane Ginnan.
Salable hogs 3000 with barrows and gilts steady to 15 higher. best weights 23.10 to 25.00. Cattle and calves: about steady with grassy cows and light yearlings. baby beeves 31.50 to 33.50. utilities 23.00 to 28.50. canners 16.00 to 21.50. Sheep 400 with lambs and ewes trading steadier to weak. mix of utility to choice lambs 20.00 to 32.00 and light feeders 25.00 to 27.00. ewes 5.00 to 15.00.
Cincinnati market notes show U S consumer graded eggs with large 62-68 percent, medium 57-30, wholesale grades 55-60, current receipts 38-45, U S B large 46-58. Poultry figures list broilers farm run 27-31, heavy hens 24-26, light 21-22, old roosters 17-18. Butter prints and butterfat vary, potatoes range 1.40-4.25.
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