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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1941

Page

8

Red Cross drive in Hocking County boosts totals

The Hocking County American Red Cross drive reports city and county results totaling 1244.52 with 889 members in the city and 230 in the county. Logan cites 154 city members contributing 1005.07 and county readers 239.45 with 230 members as Dr. Rauch praises the campaign for higher cash and member totals than last year.

Logan Hocking County the American Red Cross William T. Clapp South Logan Gore Rockbridge Ewing Union Furnace Enterprise Webb Summit Scotts Creek Gibisonville Carbon Hill South Bloomingville Laurelville Jobs Murray City State Highway Department Charles F. Rauch

Murray City to Buy Two Busses for School Transport

Murray City Board of Education opened bids for two 54 passenger busses at a special meeting. Contracts were awarded to Logan and Nelsonville agencies. Delivery is set for about June 1. The board also contracted with private owners to transport pupils this year.

Logan Murray City

Change Services at United Brethren Church

Unified services will be discontinued at the United Brethren Church the first Sunday in January with the Dec 28 service as the last under this program. Returning to the old schedule, Sunday School will begin at 9 00 and public worship at 10 15.

Logan United Brethren Church

Benton School Bonds On Sale For New Gym

Benton Township plans to sell bonds on December 27 to fund a new gymnasium at South Bloomingville High School. The project, approved by voters in November, is estimated at 37 000 dollars and work is expected to start in late February.

LOGAN Benton Township South Bloomingville High School

Union Furnace Farmers Institute Planned for January 8 9

Union Furnace Farmers Institute will be held January 8 and 9 in the gymnasium. Two state speakers Howard EF Hamlin and Mrs Herbert White will address the event with Union Furnace schools contributing to the program. The three session institute begins with an evening session on January 8 and two sessions on January 9. Logan news notes Victor Nixon to report for a south camp transfer from Fort Bragg to Augusta Georgia. Don Phillips reports he is safe in New York with the Navy. his brother Robert at Camp Shelby will be home for Christmas.

Union Furnace Union Furnace Farmers Institute Howard EF Hamlin Herbert White Union Furnace Schools Logan Victor Nixon South Burr Nixon W. Hunter Ft. Bragg N. Carolina Augusta Georgia Don Phillips Clarence Phillips South Logan New York Navy Hawaii Robert Camp Shelby

Sea Scouts Meet At Episcopal Church Under Blume Direction

Logan Sea Scouts gathered Thursday evening at the Episcopal Church led by Dr. Fred W. Blume. A number of boys showed interest in the program alongside existing members.

Logan—Sea Scouts Episcopal Church Fred W. Blume

Resignation Shrinks Auditor Office in Logan

Staff at the office of Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald shrinks after the resignation of Mrs. John Donahue who had served since the start of his term nearly three years ago in Logan.

Logan Kenneth R. Fitzgerald John Donahue Donahue Fitzgerald

Logan Social Notes and Holiday Gatherings

Tuesday book club at the White House hosted by Mrs. Harden featured dinner at 6 30 with candle lit tables and miniature trees. The Delta Theta Tau Sorority Christmas party included gifts skit and lunch with a reindeer sleigh centerpiece.

Delta Theta Tau Sorority Henry Adcock Joan Wright John R. Roberts Mildred Struble

Three Choirs feature in Methodist Sacred Concert

Logan reports a Methodist Church sacred concert featuring Adult Youth and Junior choirs under Mrs Allen Adams and Mrs Anna Clark. Program includes congregational singing readings lighting and a 9 o'clock opening with orchestra, followed by the Little Shepherd pageant and White Gifts for the children's home and aged home. Santa Claus will attend.

J. G. Cole John Lee

Seek 300 Guards for State Plants

Gallipolis report shows HM H Sands of the Ohio State Employment Service seeking 300 plant guards at once. Applicants aged 28 to 50, 5 feet 8 inches tall, good condition. pay 70 cents per hour for 40 hours with potential overtime. Guards stationed at private Ohio plants. uniforms provided. State representative to accept applications in Pomeroy. Huber promoting widely.

Gallipolis Charles Huber American Legion Post HM. H. Sands Ohio State Employment Service Logan Ohio State Unemployment Service Pomeroy Meigs Gallia Huber

Chaplain Rev George Sagen To Return On Furlough

Rev George Sagen, stationed at Fort Bragg as an army chaplain, will arrive home on furlough Saturday and attend both morning and evening services Sunday at First Baptist Church.

Gallipolis George Sagen Fort Bragg First Baptist Church

Logan Huff and Elizabeth Johnston Tie Marriage License

Logan Vernon Huff age 21 United States Army of Logan and Elizabeth Jane Johnston age 22 beautician of Logan obtained a marriage license Thursday. Funeral services for Mrs. Louella Hammon were held at the residence on South Mulberry Street this afternoon with Rev. Stanley W. Wiant officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan James Vernon Huffman United States Army Walter Huffman Elizabeth Jane Johnston Sidney Johnson Louella Hammon South Mulberry St Stanley W. Wiant Oak Grove Cemetery

Marion Township youth injured dragging logs

Homer Kline son of Mr and Mrs Sam Kline of Marion Township sustained a fracture of the right leg on Wednesday while dragging logs with a team of horses. A limb struck and fractured the leg.

Logan Homer Kline Sam Kline Marion Township

Telegram from son Harry Evans at Pine Camp Texas

Roscoe Evans receives a telegram on Thursday saying he will see his son Saturday. The message states Harry Evans is stationed at Pine Camp Texas.

Logan Roscoe Evans Harry Evans Pine Camp Te Xy

Hartman crushed finger while hauling ties in Scotts Creek

Logan Clarence Hartman a Scotts Creek farmer was hauling ties on Tuesday when a heavy timber struck his left hand crushing the middle finger.

Logan Clarence Hartman Scotts Creek

Logan Recreation Shines Wins Three In League Action

Second shift bowlers led Logan Recreation with John Walsmith posting a 242 high. Logan Recreation defeated Kiwanis Club three games to none while Shines beat Gasco three games to none in Wednesday action.

LOGAN John Walsmith Logan Recreation Kiwanis Club Shines Gasco Dean Roberts Seer Columber Gasco— Cassii Clapp Eee Patton Ween Ae Doe

Tolbert to Return to Westfield Furniture Plant

Jackie Tolbert will soon return to Westfield Connecticut to resume work in a furniture factory. He has been in Logan for several weeks after the plant moved from New Jersey. Tolbert formerly worked at the Logan Manufacturing company.

Logan Jackie Tolbert Westfield

Christmas Play by United Brethren Church Choir

The United Brethren Church choir directed by Miss Grace Orr presents the Christmas play The Little Shepherd Sunday at 7 30 p m. Cast includes Harold Griffith Lawrence Griffith George Freeman Floyd Beougher Melvin Heft B F Carpenter Robert Hugh Dick Price Marjorie Henderson Pauline Cheshire Ervin Huston Kenneth Iles with directors Albert Elick and Ralph Walker.

Ervin Huston Kenneth Iles Albert Elick Ralph Walker

Plan Holiday Program At Logan On Monday

Sunday School begins at 9 15 in the First Church of God on S Culver Street with graded and international uniform lessons. Rev Mary Wahl leads 10 30 preaching session followed by a 6 evening rehearsal for the Christmas program. Evangelistic services at 7 feature a sermon by the pastor. The Christmas program is set for Monday at 7 and a prayer meeting follows Wednesday at 7.

Christian Endeavor West Logan Pilgrim Holiness Church Floyd Thompson W. E. Appleman Young Peoples Society Martha Blackford Appleman Logan Church of God S. Culver St Mary Wahl

Christmas Cantata At Guysville Church

The R C Green announces Sunday services for Guysville Canaanville and Stewart including cantatas. A Christmas cantata by the young people's choir of Guysville and Stewart is set for Tuesday Dec 23 at 7 30 p m with songs by Mattie B Shannon and music by Fred B Holton.

R. C. Green Guysville Canaanville Stewart Bethlehem Joan Chesser Nellie Ogg Jessie Simmons Helen Moore Lurene Buck Blanche Fuller Ramaga McCunealtos Olive Burk Margaret Hayes Garnette Klingenberg Eleanore Buck Cathrine Barrows Janice Chapman Eleanor Fuller Winnie Nuzum Richard Hart

Nazarene Sunday School to Receive Treats and Gift

Primary classes at 9:30 a.m. will receive booklets and the entire Sunday School will get treats. The pastor will preach a Christmas sermon at 10:30. Evening services feature a youth led program of songs and recitations, with choir music. A gift will be given to all attendees in remembrance of the Christ child.

Nazarene Church Christ Child

First Christmas Is Theme at Richland Church

The Richland Avenue Methodist Church sets evening service at 7 30 with the sermon The First Christmas Morn. Youth fellowship gathers 6 30, Church School 9 30, union service 10 15, with additional services 9 30 Union 10 30 New Marshfield and 11 30 Clarks Chapel.

Richland Ave Church School Union New Marshfield Clarks Chapel

Presbyterians Will Observe Communion and Baptism

The Presbyterian Church will hold child baptism and Holy Communion this Sunday at 10 45 a m. Parents seeking baptism for their child should contact the pastor Rev Fred E Luchs before Sunday morning The Rev Luchs will speak on For Unto Us a Child Is Born Mr and Mrs Luchs will host members and families Sunday and Monday evenings

Presbyterian Church Fred E. Luchs Luchs

Haydenville Church Christmas Services and Offering

The Haydenville Community Church will hold Sunday services at 9 30 a.m. and a 7 p.m. Christmas program for Sunday School. The White Gift Christmas offering for Worthington Orphanage and the Cincinnati Home for Aged will be taken during these services. No service on Christmas Day.

Haydenville Community Church Worthington Cincinnati Home For

Jobs Methodist Sunday School To Receive Christmas Treat

The Jobs Methodist Church Sunday School class will receive a Christmas treat at 9 30 am Sunday. A praise service is scheduled for 7 p m Sunday. There will be no service on Christmas Eve.

Jobs Methodist Church

Nativity Pageant At Athens First Christian Church

Christmas services begin with Church School at 9 15 am in Athens area church. White Gift drive supports Cleveland Christian Home for Children and Emily Flynn Home for Aged in Marion Indiana. Morning worship at 10 15 features communion and pastor sermon Emanuel God With Us. Evening program at 7 presents The Nativity pageant in six scenes with named participants and a concluding song and readings directed by Mildred Giesecke and others.

First Christian Church Cleveland Christian Home For Emily Flynn Marion Ind Emanuel God Bethlehem Virginia Segale Alice Maccombs Church School Jack Davidson Caesar Augustus Danny Watkins Richard Fox Phillip Fox Tom Davis Scribe Dickie Silvas the Taxpayers Dorothy Clutter Janet Young Sharon Oldfield Tony Wooley John Fee Linda Pedigo Mary Ted Neutzling Joseph Don Graham Jacquelyn Deems the Shepherds Danny Tolson Lynn Samford Dickie Garrett Billy Fee Sammy Henderson Earl Funk Mildred Giesecke Carlos Cameron Lucy Wharton Ralph Ulrich Jane Davis Holly Wreath Clara Davis Suzanne Tolson Lester Crawford Patty Lou Fitzer Jerry Tolson David Neutzling Patty Robinson Brownie Tribe Corinne Clutter Frank Watkins Shirley Henderson

Jacksonville Charge Schedule Announced by Pastor

The Jacksonville Methodist Charge releases the weekly schedule with Rev. Charles E. Palmer delivering the sermons. Jacksonville services include morning worship at 9, Sunday School at 9:30, Young People at 6, and Thursday prayer at 7. Millfield holds School at 9:30 and worship at 10:30 with a pastor sermon, plus Wednesday prayer at 7. Trimble has School at 9:30 and a 7 p.m. Christmas program led by the pastor. Chauncey features School at 9:30 and Sunday and Wednesday prayers at 7. The Plains conducts School at 9:30 and Sunday and Thursday prayers at 7.

Jacksonville Chauncey — Church The Plains—Church School

Clouston To Preach At Church of Christ

Services at the Church of Christ 6 Stimson Ave begin with song and Bible study at 9 30 a m Sunday C M Clouston will preach at 10 15 a m and the Lord s Supper observed at 11 a m Praise services and apostolic teaching follow at 7 p m The Wednesday meeting on Dec 24 at 7 p m will discuss The Origin and Observance of Christmas s It Christian It

Church of Christ Stimson Ave C. M. Clouston Meeting House

Virgin Birth Topic Delights Albany Baptists

The Rev. Thomas H. Hubbard will preach on "The Virgin Birth" at 10 30 morning worship. In the 7 30 evening service the Sunday School children directed by Mrs. Eldon McDaniel present a pageant "The Star" with two toy band numbers.

Thomas H. Hubbard Albany Baptist Church Albany Church Eldon McDaniel Star

Program announced for Zion Mission at The Garden

The Rev. Herbert Householder will preach at Zion Mission at The Garden Sunday at 10 30. Sunday School begins at 9 30. Music for the service will be provided by singers from Junction City.

Herbert Householder Zion Mission the Garden Junction City

Christian Science Lesson Topic At Athens Church

The Sunday lesson in the Christian Science Church of Athens centers on Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. The golden text cites God power unto God from Psalms 6 11, with Job 3 25 and Eddy’s Science and Health noting that a sick body stems from sick thoughts and fear.

Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy

Santa to Appear at Plains Church Christmas Program

Two Christmas services at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in The Plains feature a candlelight service on Sunday December 21 at 7 pm with white gifts for the king and a reading by Donna Gabriel. Monday at 7 30 pm presents Santa's Secret a three act play with Santa portrayed by Burt Bryant and readings by several local residents, followed by a pantomime Oh Little Town of Bethlehem and a Santa visit for children. Public invited.

Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints the Plains Donna Gabriel Elaine Overly Barbara Bryant S. A Burt” Bryant Santa Ellen Channing Ruby Tinkham Mary Jo Channing Shirley Tinkham Billy Williams John Gabriel Bonnie Overly Blair Bryant Florence Overly Billy Parry

Methodists Feature Music of Christmas at First Church

The First Methodist Church hosts a Christmas service with Miss Joan Woolley singing the soprano solo in We Have Seen His Star. Rev Dr John W Danford preaches The Great Fulfillment as part of a series. Infant baptisms, child baptisms, and new members on confession of faith and by letter follow the service. A Christmas program by church children ends the day, with carols sung from the balcony and Junior High Dramatic Club participants. No midweek service next Wednesday and no worship classes until Jan 4.

Joan Woolley First Methodist Church John W. Danford A. L. Vandeveer

Plan Entertainment At McDougal Church

A Christmas program will be given at the McDougal Church Sunday night at 7 30. Readings a play music and a pageant will comprise the program. Sunday School will be held at 10 Sunday morning and an indoor picnic will be held at noon. In the afternoon a rehearsal for the evening program will be held.

McDougal Church

Strouds Run Bible School and Christmas Program Schedule

Bible School at Strouds Run will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. followed by preaching at 3. The Christmas program will be given at 7 30 p.m. Sunday evening instead of the afternoon as previously announced.

Bible School Strouds Run

Episcopalians Join for McArthur Dedication Service

Good Shepherd Athens and Trinity McArthur plan a joint dedication at Trinity on Sunday December 21 at 10 45 a m to unveil a new altar. Good Shepherd members will travel to McArthur for the service and trinity will use the altar for future worship. Midnight Christmas plans include a choir rehearsal at Good Shepherd and a service at 11 p m on December 24 with organist Dale Ruble. St Paul Logan will host a 9 a m Christmas Eve service and 11 30 p m midnight mass. Epiphany Nelsonville has no Dec 21 services. Christmas Day Holy Communion is set for 9 a m.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Athens Trinity Church McArthur Good Shepherd Church H. W. Roach Holy Communion Dale Clayton Ruble Logan St. Paul's Episcopal Church St. Paul's Church F. B. Atkinson Epiphany Church Nelsonville

Services Announced For Albany Methodist Churches

Albany Methodist and Temple Methodist announce Sunday School at 9 30 a m and 10 a m. The bi weekly preaching service at Albany at 10 15 a m features Why the Chimes Rang told by Rev Sydney C G Everson and The Christmas Song. The 7 30 p m Christmas service at Albany features Rev Emerson with Epworth League assisting and a White Gift for Worthington Children's Home.

Town House Methodist Church Sydney C. G. Everson Temple Methodist Church Word of God Emerson Albany Methodist Epworth League Worthington

Chester Circuit schedule for Christmas services announced

The Chester Methodist Circuit led by Rev. James D. Taylor releases a Sunday plan for December 21 with Pine Grove morning worship at 9 15 and church school at 10 15 Alfred church school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 Minersville church school at 9 30 and evening worship The pastor will preach on The Christmas Gladness Several churches plan Christmas programs.

Chester Methodist Circuit James D. Taylor Pine Grove Alfred Minersville

Church of God Plans A Christmas Play

The Church of God invites the public to morning services where Rev. Thomas E. Sexton will preach on "Peace in Time of War" and to Sunday night for the annual Christmas drama "Ye Who Set by the Fire" presented as the Christmas play.

Thomas E. Sexton Church of God

Central Methodist Church Plans Christmas Program

The Central Methodist Church will host a Christmas program Sunday at 10 15 in the morning with the theme Jesus Is Safe The Primary and Junior Church will present an evening program at 730 featuring music recitations and gift distribution.

Central Methodist Church Jesus

Christmas Program at Pilgrim Church Schedule

A Christmas service is planned at Pilgrim Holiness Church on Sunday morning at 9 45 featuring songs readings scripture and a short sermonette. Evening events at 7 30 combine Young People's Society with the usual service including Christmas Topics and a Choralogue. A midweek prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30. Pastor Rev Helena M Saneholtz leads the congregation.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Young People’s Society Helena M. Saneholtz

Murray City Choir Plans Christmas Cantata and Treats

The Murray City Methodist Church will host a Christmas program during Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. The choir will present a Christmas cantata at the evening service, and a program for the Cincinnati Home for Aged residents will be part of both services.

Murray City

White Gift Service at Wesleyan Methodist

Sunday services begin at Wesleyan Methodist Church with Sunday School at 9 30 and morning worship led by Rev E C Kenney The children’s Christmas program and white gift service follow Sunday evening at 7 30 A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday night and WYPS meets Friday at 7 30

Wesleyan Methodist Church E. C. Kenney WYPS

Barnett To Preach At New Marshfield Church

The pastor L. F. E. Barnett will lead Sunday morning and evening services at the New Marshfield Church of Christ. Subjects are Christ Crowded Out and Jesus the Light of the World. A program on Christmas Eve and a watch night service on New Year’s Eve are planned.

L. F E. Barnett New Marshfield Church

Christmas program at Buchtel Church Sunday at 2 p.m

Buchtel Methodist Church will present a Christmas program this Sunday at 2 p.m. with a treat for children at the Sunday School. A praise service follows at 7 p.m. Sunday and a prayer service is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23.

Buchtel Methodist Church

Mitchell to Preach at Asbury Services

Services at the Asbury Methodist Church near Guysville begin with Sunday School at 9 30 am followed by a Christmas message at 10 30 am by Pastor Rev Melvin E Mitchell. The Stewart Pilgrim Church announces a Christmas program for Monday evening December 22 at 7 15.

Mitchell Asbury Asbury Methodist Church Guysville Melvin E. Mitchell Stewart Pilgrim Church

Man credits TON JON for relief from prostate trouble

W C Ellis of Stockport near Marietta Ohio reports 15 years of urinary and stomach distress improved after taking TON JON as advertised. He endorses the medicine and urges others with similar problems to try it, noting quick relief and he describes the herbal remedy as the best medicine money can buy.

W. C. Ellis Stockport Marietta Ohio TON Jon Quick’s Athens

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