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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1950
Page
13
A reflection on money as a tool not a god. Iago and Burns frame money as security yet a bursting purse can corrupt. true wealth lies in mind, spirit, and acts of kindness. The piece contrasts material gain with moral integrity and celebrates inner riches over riches of the purse.
About 150 Republicans from Roane Cabell Mason and Wood counties attended the opening district rally at a Point Pleasant junior high school to hear congressional nominee Hubert S Ellis and other speakers. Ellis urged registration and voting while criticizing national policy and praising McCarthy era actions.
The Interstate Utilities Co serving Mason and Clifton said no further approvals could be made for furnace and space heating installations. All applications received after August 16 will be registered by the company for further consideration.
William Thomas Likems 65, a Bell County native and brother of H G Likems, died in a taxicab en route to an old Townsend place on Route 17 near Point Pleasant Illinois. He had heart trouble and took a pill before the return trip. Dr. Eschenaur pronounced him in the cab. Survived by wife Ida Burnhan Likems, a son Grant Riverside, two daughters Ruth Fairbanks and Virginia Tarizek, a brother Jesse Mazone, and half brother H G Likems. Body sent to Chapman funeral home and to Illinois Friday morning.
NEW PLYMOUTH NEW PLYMOUTH Marion Frantz of Columbus spent a week end with his parents Mr and Mrs Earle Frantz Warren Cremean of Columbus visited his parents Mr and Mrs J C Cremean Mrs Ethel Wallet of Somerset became ill while visiting here and was taken to the hospital for treatment Mr and Mrs Earle Heinlein returned home from Euclid They were accompanied by their son when they spent an evening with Mr and Mrs Bryan Cassell Hamden Mr and Mrs Earle Heinlein ro Mr and Mrs Treadley Heinlein spent part of their vacations at Niagara Falls Canada Born to Mr and Mrs Everett Dickens a daughter at Mount St Marys Hospital Nelsonville F O Stout spent a week visiting relatives in Oklahoma Anna Heinlein
The Pt Pleasant church page lists Trinity Methodist Presby terian Christ Church Episcopal Evangelical United Brethren and other congregations with service times sermon topics youth groups and midweek prayers. Highlights include Oak Hill Male Quartet guest conduct and annual conference opening at Vienna Church Parkersburg.
A Harmon Park project committee met at Harmon Field to prepare for a weekend cleanup on the premises. Volunteers will cut and burn uprooted stumps, clear debris, and move dirt to a south side dip. Concrete donated for restroom work will be poured August 20 to 26, with planning led by Pete Steenbergen and savings noted by D W Rothgeb.
West Virginia University extension landscape architect T D Gray spoke at Mrs. Jess Brown's home on road walk ways entrances and building problems and lawns with shrubbery and flowers. He also demonstrated at Gerald Road's new home. a noon sack lunch followed.
Mrs. O. L. Easley, president of the Woman's Club, announces an executive committee meeting to be held Monday evening at her home. New committees include White citizenship, Wilfong health and safety, Musgrave community service, Connors music and art, Stanley child welfare, Schirmer American home, Sterrett garden, Durst literature.
The Church of the Nazarene held a Thursday evening picnic at Harmon Field with about 100 attendees. Activities included softball, horseshoes, bubble gum blowing, and rolling pin throwing for children.
Twenty two of twenty five expected from Point Pleasant depart for medical exams in Charleston with three exemptions for marriage or past service discharge. Names include David W. Comstock and Joseph Daniel Thomas. Clarence F. Harmon released on discharge. A second draft set for August 23 includes Mason and Putnam County men. A stray line notes Stonewall Jackson’s dyspepsia diet.
Church listings detail services across two congregations First Wesleyan and Church of the Good Shepherd. Highlights include Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. plus evangelistic and prayer services on midweek evenings.
Morning worship at 9:15 and 10:15 with the Rev Miles Hoon preaching Sunday morning. Joe B Maffett serves as minister.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Holiness meeting at 11 a.m. Evangelistic service at 7 45 p.m. Bible study Tuesday at 7 45 p.m. Holiness meeting Friday at 7 45 p.m.
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and morning service at 10:45 a.m. The lesson sermon centers on Mind with the Golden Text from Daniel 2 20 21 praising God. Wednesday evening meeting follows at 7 30 p.m.
Bible study at 7 30 p m with topic Equipping the New World Organization. Bible study Tuesday at 7 30 p m on The Lord s Return. Service meeting and ministry school Thursday at 7 30 p m.
The column lists worship times and activities for several churches including Albany Temple and Pearl Chapel. Events include Sunday schools at 9:30 to 10:50 a m, worship services mid-morning, and weekly prayer meetings on evenings. The notice names pastor W H Marshall and details a reunion on August 27.
Morning worship and communion at New Marshfield Conren school at 9 30 a m union church school at 9 30 a m evening communion at 7 30 p m Pleasanton church school at 9 30 a m communion service on August 27 at 9 30 a m led by the Rev H H Larferty pastor
The notice lists the weekly schedules for Mineral Connett Salem Carbondale Guyville Canaanville and Stewart churches including Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship times ranging from 8 a m to 11 a m plus YF meetings Bible study prayer services and pastor details for several congregations. An all day meeting at Birch Hollow is noted for one church.
Bible study at 9 45 a m worship at 10 30 a m sermon topic The Life of Christ evening service at o clock sermon topic Mans Teaching vs Gods Teaching mid week Bible study Wednesday at 8 p m Edward White minister.
The schedule lists a Young People service at 10 30 a m Evangelistic service at 7 p m and a prayer meeting at 7 30 p m with The Rev H R Cartwright pastor A Thursday Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m led by The Rev L A Robinson pastor.
The item lists Winchester Model 43 banks for sale at a sport shop. The fragment references a dog with spring fever and a generic prompt about an inexpensive Want Act, yielding unclear details.
Morning worship at 9 30. Sermon titled This Grace Also at 10 30. Choir rehearses Friday evening at the church. James L. Hyde is the pastor.
Sunday school times and worship services listed for COOLVILLE CENTENNIAL IRELAND ALBANY CARPENTER SOUTH CANAAN BAPTIST. Pastors named include Rev Edwards H Dickenson and Rev John I Snedden. Sermons titled Proof of Identity and Hell Where and What Is It.
Sermon at 10 30 a m Homecoming and picnic dinner at noon Sunday school after picnic Prayer meeting Friday 7 30 p m Roy Deeter pastor Young people's meeting 10 45 a m Evangelistic service 8 p m Charles Hill pastor Sunday school 10 a m Worship 7 30 p m Cottage prayer meeting Mrs Martha Riser home 7 30 p m Wednesday Herbert Harris pastor Plains Church of God ship 10 30 a m Evening service 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m
Recent visitors included Mr and Mrs Homer Abbott with their guests from Columbus Mr and Mrs Paul Martin and son Butch and others plus extended visits by Mr and Mrs Wesley F Ward and family. The group also visited Reese Station Chesire Addison area and Addison resident Mr Ed Thompson.
Cincinnati hog and cattle markets show price hikes for barrows sows and steers with variable demand. Hog opening activity up to 60 cents higher on select weights, cattle firmness steady to slow, feeders and calves moderate, sheep lambs mixed with limited receipts and steady tone.
Buyer pays $100 for a Plymouth 2-door in good body condition and running order. Contact for details on make model and location.
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