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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1942

Page

2

Nelson Hurls Five-Hitter as Eagles Crush Carbon Hill

The Eagles beat Carbon Hill 7-2 for their seventh straight Twilight League win. Nelson pitched five hits allowed, while Brooker went 3-for-3 and Powell pulled off a game turning double play. Tonight they face Brooks Shoes.

Cvtacebaen Carbon Hill Ate Woodson Waigman Eusauvessen McManaway Pto Snow Eagles Whyte Tomlinson Copeland Nelson Danes Brooker Powell Brooks

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Notation Missing From 19th Century Inmate Report

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First Methodist Church Announces Services in Nelsonville

Nelsonville church services listed with Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 led by Rev Wm M George on Spiritual Priorities Union service at 7 30 with Rev Lloyd Evans of the Presbyterian church delivering sermon All are invited Also Mrs Earl Weiss hospitalized at Ciberton Hospital Logan for observation

Nelsonville First Methodist Church Arthur Kennedy Wm. M. George Union Methodist Church Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church

Former Nelsonville Resident Dies in New York

Charles H. Terry, 71, of 242 Twelfth Ave Columbus a retired civil engineer, died last night in St Anthony's Hospital after a long illness. A native of New York state he lived in Nelsonville area 40 years. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Lilian Arthur and Mrs J P Smith and two sons C F Terry and C H Terry. Funeral services and cremation set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Cook & Son chapel.

Nelsonville Charles H. Terry Twelfth Ave Columbus St. Anthony's Hospital New York State Lilian Arthur J. P. Smith C. F C. H. Terry Seattle Wash Cook & Son Chapel Terry

Mechem-Fuller Nuptials Held In Wisconsin

Dr Mary Elizabeth Mechem professor at the University of Minnesota wed Lieutenant Frank LaVern Fuller U S N at Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church in a ceremony attended by Lt Raymond Hull and Dr Amy Peterson. The couple will honeymoon on Lake Michigan Drive and return to university duties in fall.

Wisconsin Nelsonville Green Bay Wis Sturgeon Bay Mary Elizabeth Betty) Mechem Walter Sh. Mechem Frank LaVern. Fuller F. D. Fuller Detroit John R. Hoesman Amy D. Peterson U. of Minnesota Raymond M. Hull Washington, D. C Sturgeon Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co Peterson Fuller Hull U. S Naval Conversion Service Peninsula

Pilgrim Church Sets Missionary Service With Mrs Soltero Speaker

Nelsonville reports a special Missionary Service at the eng Holiness Church on Sunday August 23 with speaker Mrs Nettie Soltero of Old Mexico. Rev B A Ave returns from the District Conference at Springfield to resume duties. Services begin with Sunday School at 9 30 Morning Worship at 10 30 and Young People at 6 30 followed by the Missionary Service at 7 30.

Nelsonville Eng Holiness Church Nettie Soltero Old Mexico B. A. Ave Springfield Young Peoples

Carrolls welcome William Joseph born August 20

Mr and Mrs Everett Carroll announce the birth of an eight and a half pound son named William Joseph. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Fink.

Nelsonville Everett Carroll William Joseph John Fink

Nelsonville court fines man for intoxication charge

Bill Davis was fined 50 dollars and costs in Mayor Oggs court for intoxication and was committed to Athens County Jail until payment. Jo Ellen named child of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wolfe born Thursday morning at the Cherrington Hospital in Logan. Notice to executors and heirs of several estates about inventories and appraisements filed, hearings set for August 1942 with deadlines for exceptions. Probate Judge Francis D. White announces.

Nelsonville Bill Davis Ogg Athens County Jo Ellen Tom Wolfe Cherrington Hospital Logan Laura G. Smith Thomas BE. Copeland Alice M. Smith Tioma Francis’ D. White

Nelsonville Social Notes Picnic and local visits

Nelsonville residents gather for the Retta Howe Sunday School class picnic at Mrs. Flossie Whitmore's home with 15 members and a guest, Elizabeth Dean, sharing a covered dish dinner. The note lists numerous local and visiting relatives and friends returning from trips to Buckeye Lake and Columbus.

Nelsonville Retta Howe The Methodist Church Flossie Whitmore Buchtel Road Elizabeth Dean

Navy Lt. Commander Lowry Transferred From Cincinnati to Chicago

Point Pleasant reports Lt. Commander E. F. Lowry of the Navy Medical Corps has been transferred from Cincinnati to Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. McNeill of Hickory Chapel just returned from Cincinnati where they spent a week with Mrs. Lowry, who is their lovely daughter.

Point Pleasant W. Va E. F. Lowry Navy Medical Corps Cincinnati Chicago S. H. McNeill Hickory Chapel

Logan Sunday Schedule at Church of God

The Logan Church of God hosts 9:15 a.m. Sunday service followed by 10:30 a.m. sermon by Rev. Mary Wahl. A 6:30 p.m. Young People's meeting runs 6:30 to 7:15 followed by 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic service led by the pastor. A Wednesday prayer meeting is at 7:30 p.m. A teacher training class and Bible study group are planned with Bible certificate awards for those completing the course on Sept. 2.

Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health Logan Logan Church of God Mary Wahl Wahl

Carder Preaches at Zaleski Tent Meetings

An old fashioned tent meeting began last Sunday at Zaleski and will run through next week. Evangelist Rev. James Carder of New Marshfield leads the revival with song leaders Rev. Ruth Nuby and Margie Rowan.

Zaleski James Carder New Marshfield Ruth Nuby Margie Rowan

Barnett Announces Sermon Subjects for Sunday

The Rev. L. E. Barnett pastor of the New Marshfield Church of Christ says Sunday sermons will be Built on the Bible and Love for the Unlovely. Bible School meets at 10 a m and Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m.

L. E. Barnett New Marshfield

Dean Gamertsfelder To Lead Presbyterian Services

Dean W. S. Gamertsfelder will lead the Presbyterian Church services at 11 o'clock Sunday morning. Professor F. L. Shoemaker will speak on the topic At the Fork of the Road.

Dean W. S. Gamertsfelder F. L. Shoemaker

Stauffer To Conduct Alexander Church Services

John Stauffer will conduct services at the Alexander Presbyterian Church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock after Sunday school at 10 o'clock.

John Stauffer Alexander Presbyterian Church

Shoemaker Announces Sermon Topic The Sneer

The Rev. Theodore W. Shoemaker of the Wesley Foundation will preach at First Methodist Church next Sunday at 10 o clock. His sermon theme is The Sneer. Sunday School classes meet after worship with Dr. E A Hansen teaching the Men's Class. Shoemaker leads the Wednesday service at 7 30 p m.

Theodore W. Shoemaker Wesley Foundation First Methodist Church E. A. Hansen

Plan Home Coming for Carbondale Charge

The Carbondale Charge hosts a Sunday home coming at Birch Hollow Grove on August 23 with all day services and a singing program. A basket dinner is planned at noon and the afternoon speaker is Rev. Melvin Mitchell of Athens. Rev. Carroll Chesser invites all to attend.

Carbondale Birch Hollow Grove Melvin Mitchell Athens Carroll Chesser

Rev Brown to Lead Wilkesville Church Service

The Wilkesville M. E. Church announces a regular Sunday service led by Rev. Brown on August 30 at 8 p m. The public is invited to attend.

Scouts Gather 3000 Pounds Scrap Metals in Campaign Start

James Hall reports that four Boy Scouts from Trinity church troop collected 3000 pounds of scrap metal on opening day of the campaign. The collection will continue on successive days.

Foint Pleasant James Hall Trinity Church

Church Services Schedule for several local congregations

Pastor Charles E. Palmer announces services for the Jacksonville Charge with morning worship at 9 and Church School at 9 30. Young People’s service is Sunday at 6 50 with Thursday prayer at 7 30. Trimble holds Church School at 9 30 on Sunday. Millfield Church School at 9 30 Sunday and midweek prayers at 7 30 Wednesday. Chauncey Church School Sunday 9 30 and preaching at 7 30 p m. The Plains Centennial program Saturday at 8, Church School Sunday 9 30, morning worship 10 15. A basket dinner with services follows Sunday afternoon and a Thursday prayer service at 8.

Jacksonville Charles E. Palmer Trimble Millfield Chauncey Church Plains

Apostolic Church Plans All Day Meet at Pleasant Hill

The Apostolic Church of Richland Ave plans an all day meeting on Sunday August 23 at the Tom Beatty farm in Pleasant Hill. Sunday school starts at 10 am with a basket dinner at noon followed by preaching and singing in the afternoon.

The Apostolic Church of Richland Ave Tom Beatty Pleasant Hill

Ll O Clock Communion At Church Of Christ

Song service and Bible study begin at 7 30 Sunday morning followed by preaching at 10 15 Communion at 11 am and evening service at 7 30 Also services Wednesday evening at 7 30.

Church of Christ

Visitor's Day at Church of God Observed Sunday

The Church of God holds Visitor's Day on Sunday with morning and evening services announced by the evangelism committee. The morning sermon is titled Running the Race and the evening sermon Bowing Down to Idols.

Church of God Committee On Evangelism

Mitchell to Preach at Graham Chapel

Services at Graham Chapel begin with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m The Young People’s meeting is Sunday evening at 7 30 followed by a sermon at 8 20 by the pastor Rev Melvin E Mitchell

Graham Chapel Melvin E. Mitchell

Church of Nazarene Sunday Schedule Detailed

Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. morning worship at 10:30 a.m. NYPS meets at 7:15 p.m. Evening service at 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. Church events outlined in weekly program.

Church of the Nazarene NYPS

Bradbury and Rutland Preaching Schedule Announced

The Rev. George 8. Koch announces preaching services at Bradbury Sunday morning and at Rutland Sunday evening.

Bradbury Rutland George 8. Koch

Berea Class Holds Meeting in Union Furnace Church

UNION FURNACE The Berea Class met at the Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening with Mrs. Don Iles, Mrs. John Cromblet, Mrs. Charles Lowery, Mrs. Rudolph Sutton, Mrs. Dan Rhein scheld and Mrs. Walter McGhee in attendance. The Missionary Society met Wednesday at United Brethren Church led by Mrs. Amanda Bickle with Bible readings and questions by several members. Personal notes mention travels, illnesses, family visits and weekend gatherings among local residents, including trips to Columbus and Circleville and a birthday dinner for John Robert Trobridge.

Union Furnace Berea Presbyterian Church Don Iles John Cromblet Charles Lowery Rudolph Sutton Dan Rheinscheld Walter McGhee the Missionary Society United Brethren Church Amanda Bickle Sellars McGuire Gertie McVey Bennington Ruth Bryan Smith A. J. Sellers C.H. Bennington O. H. Bryan Dallas Worthman Harry McVey J. R. McGuire Frank Smith John Bickle Odessa Groves Columbus Ella Cramble Clyde Dishennet James Bickle Canal Winchester Lois Arthur McQuaide Charles Clark Robert Fricker Ernest Murray John Cramblet Lawrence Cramblet John Murray Lancaster Blanche Wolfe Nora Duffey Bert Wolfe Logan Marion Anthony Dan Jones Joan Robert Trobridge John Robert Trobridge Howard Trobridge Mary Jeanne John Robert Harrold Weed Juanita Hazel Allberry Alice Bob Buckeye Lake Brent Geiger Charles Fuller New Plymouth

Gallia County Livestock and Grain Values Reported

A county report filed with the county auditor lists holdings by category including 2486 horses or mules valued at 169 170 dollars and 580 cattle and bulls valued at 259 951 dollars. Also shown are feeder cattle 158 681 dollars 4380 sheep and lambs 23 814 dollars brood sows 17 865 dollars and more.

Gallipolis Count

WSCS Meeting and Community Visitors at Hemlock

The WSCS gathering at the Davis home in Hemlock included devotionals led by president Mrs Glenna Williams. Alissa Berry and Laura Powell won contests before lunch hosted by the evening’s hostess. Several locals and visitors were noted in activities and travel between Zanesville Londonderry Columbus and other towns.

Blanche Straushaugh Ronnie Columbus S. T. Conn Harry Davis Nina Glenna Zanesville Forrest Dennis Corning

Plans Made for Holzer Graduation Exercises

Holzer Hospital Training School plans the graduation of 11 student nurses on Thursday Sept 8. Principal speaker will be Rev. Lewis Weber Gishler from Muncie Indiana, former pastor of First Presbyterian Church. Hospital staff nursing faculty and as many nurses as possible will attend as a unit.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Lewis Weber Gishler Muncie Ind First Presbyterian Church

Nelsonville War Bond Drive Launches in Community

A War Bond and Stamp campaign has opened in Nelsonville with a booth at Preston's Store. Each Saturday since August 8, local clubs have sold stamps. Organizers Mrs. C. J. Ailstock and Mrs. Roy Mullins led the first day. the American Legion joined on August 15. The schedule lists Garden Club, Catholic Ladies, American Legion Auxiliary, and Calmenis Ladies through October with alternating groups to sponsor drives.

Nelsonville Preston C. J. Ailstock Roy Mullins Booth American Legion James Odenthal Garden Club Catholic Ladies American Legion Auxiliary Catholic G Legion Auxiliary Calmenis Ladies

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