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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1950

Page

6

Christmas Guests From Columbus and Nearby Cities

Mr and Mrs William E Sprague of Columbus and their son, a junior at Ohio State University, visited Dr and Mrs John R Sprague in Morris Ave for Christmas. The list shows numerous visitors from Cleveland, Huntington, Lorain, Athens and beyond staying with local families over the holiday, including educators, performers, and relatives.

William E. Sprague Columbus Mr. Sprague John R. Sprague Morris Ave Sprague School of Medicine Ohio State University Bae. el Bonnie Herron White Cross Hospital L. Z. Herron May Ave Homer Brown Franklin Ave Mrs Willard Brown Lorain Everett Person Montrose Ave Person Sylvia Gilfilin Huntington W. Va Gilfilin Kenny Music Co Huntington O. E. Cullum Pearson Sam Scott Mineral Ee Ae Barry MacFadden Elwood Ind Mary MacFadden New Marshfield Ben Steed Jr Caltonia Newfoundland Barry MacFaddens Larry MacFadden Robert MacFadden Athens Maude Marks Grosvenor St Cecia Clark Utah William Crozier Chillicothe Eugene Skidmore Washington, D. C Oliver Walls Maxine Alma Rose John Dillinger Nelle Everett

Winter skin care tips for women with dry oily or combination skin

The article urges women to assess their skin type before winter care and recommends a sequence of cleansing cream, lotion, and targeted treatments. Dry skin should use a special overnight cream, while oily areas need less lubrication and should be dabbed away. The guidance stresses avoiding generic heavy creams and focusing on skin type for best results.

We The Women by Ruth Millett

A column argues wives cling to adolescence as adult life feels unrewarding, citing examples of obsession with youth, old flames, and family roles. Also notes Albany Methodist Church watch party Sunday evening at 6 p.m. with attendees bringing sandwiches and cookies.

Ruth Millett Bennett Somebody Albany Methodist Church

Barbara Ann Hope to wed Paul E. Batchelder in Greenup

The engagement announcement follows a bridge party at Cottage Tea Room. Barbara Ann Hope, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Hope of Athens, will marry Paul E. Batchelder of Shade, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Batchelder. The ceremony occurred Saturday at 4 PM in the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. J. Arthur DePew officiating. Barbara is a Ohio University sophomore and Zeta Tau Alpha member. Paul is an Ohio University electrical engineering graduate and Phi Kappa Tau member.

Barbara Ann Hope Paul E. Batchelder Cottage Alton Hope Athens Mr. Batchelder John E. Batchelder Shade J. Arthur DePew First Presbyterian Church Greenup

Fur buying tips from a craftsman guide cautious shoppers

The piece advises on evaluating real fur quality before purchase. Examine pelt matching color depth and hair fineness, check for natural patterns, avoid misleading coatings, feel for cleanliness, and test friction points and lining. Emphasizes guarding against inferior pieces and ensuring durable construction.

Harry Jay Treu

New Year's Eve Party Tray Idea By Gaynor Maddon

A period style kitchen column suggests a 12 cracker clock with raisins as numbers and celery hands for New Year’s Eve appetizers. It lists multiple quick bites from deviled ham chips to meat spreads, and offers tips for toothpick trays and a grapefruit holder.

Happy New Year to Fields of Love in Athens Area Service

1950 calendar contrasts with 1951 as speaker urges readers to abandon selfishness and pursue love of God and neighbor. He warns modern warfare and division threaten peace, proposes loving action as antidote beyond treaties, and imagines a world where the new year begins with shared labor and compassion.

Religious services schedule for multiple towns

Albany Pearl Chapel Town House Temple Snow Ville South Canaan Carpenter list bible school worship service prayer meetings and watch night services with pastors named Rev W H Marshall and Rev John I Snedden. New Year's Eve and midweek prayer times included.

Albany— Bible School Pearl Chapel Town House Temple—Bible School Snowville—Bible School W. H. Marshall South Canaan—Bible School Albany--Bible School Carpenter — Bible School John I. Snedden

Church Services and Sunday Schedule

TORCH worship service at 9 15 a m church school at 10 a m DE CATUR church school at 10 worship at 11 COOL VILLE church school 9 45 YF 6 30 worship 7 30 The Rev O C Lockwood is pastor.

Decatur Coolville O. C. Lockwood

Wesleyan Methodist Church Service Schedule

First Wesleyan Methodist presents Sunday school at 10 30 a m morning worship at 11 15 a m evening service at 7 30 p m The Rev E C Kenney is pastor Mid week prayer service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m Prayer band meets Friday at 2 p m

FIRST Wesleyan Methodist E. C Kenney

Bras Should Fit and Last: A Guide to Proper Fit

A detailed guide explains how to choose well made bras across price ranges by checking straps boning elastic stitching hooks and binding. It advises testing underband fit shoulder comfort and cup fullness to ensure no bulging crowding or discomfort and to select correct bust padding if needed.

Church Services and Schedules Listed

The notice lists weekly worship times for Clark Chapel Richland Ave and YPS with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and preaching at 11:30 a.m. Evening services include YF at 6:30 p.m. and Watch night at 8 p.m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. H R Cartwright and H L McDaniel are named pastors.

Clarks Chapel Richland Ave H. L. McDaniel

Bible Study and Services Schedule

Subjection to the Higher Powers study Sunday at 7 30 p m. Love Essential to Eternal Life study Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Service meeting and ministry school Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Edward White to Speak at All Services This Week

Bible study at 9 45 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m with Edward White as speaker. Mid week Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m YPM Friday at 6 30 p m.

Edward White

Athens Free Methodist Sunday Services Schedule

The Athens Free Methodist Church lists Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. R. B Maxwell will preach and administer the Lord's Supper with assistance from the Rev. L. A. Robinson.

Athens

Sunday schedule at First Methodist Church

The church lists activities for Sunday and weeknights. Morning worship at 10 25 features Rev Harold F Kellogg delivering a New Year sermon The Meaning of Providence. Junior and JH membership classes and choir rehearsals fill the week.

First Methodist James Cassell Trinity Providence Harold F. Kellogg Pa Jae

Sunday church schedule with Rev Frank Cleveland

Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m led by Rev Frank Cleveland pastor. Evening service at 10 p m with candlelight. Communion and watch meeting observed. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m.

Frank Cleveland

Salem and nearby churches weekly schedules

Salem holds Sunday school at 9 30 am and a Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 pm. Connett lists Sunday school 9 30 am and preaching at 7 30 pm conducted by Rev Dennison LeMaster. Mineral reports Sunday school 9 30 am preaching 7 pm and a Thursday prayer service at 7 pm led by Rev Phyllis LeMaster.

Salem Connett Dennison LeMaster Mineral Phyllis LeMaster

Church Services and Rector at 64 University Terr

Sunday services include Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Church school and nursery at 9 morning prayer and sermon also at 9 Thursday Holy Communion at 7 a m and 10 a m Choir rehearsal at 7 p m Executive committee meets at 64 University Terr The Rev Phil Porter Jr rector

University Terr Phil Porter, Jr

Sunday Church Schedule For Parish Eight Services

The schedule lists Sunday activities including Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and a missionary meeting on Tuesday at 1 30 p m at the parsonage A R Ervin is the pastor with teachers and prayer meetings also at the parsonage on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

Sunday services and quilting group listed for church

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. Cottage prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Mr and Mrs Floyd Bennett home. Tuesday Happy Stitchers quilt group meets at Elizabeth James home. The Rev. Herbert Harris.

Floyd Bennett Elizabeth James Herbert Harris

Church Schedule of Services and Choir Practice

Sunday school at 9 30 a m junior church 10 30 a m worship service 10 30 am NYPS 6 45 p m evangelistic service 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer service 7 30 p m Thursday choir practice 7 30 p m Drell H Goff minister.

NYPS Drell H. Goff

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Service Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a m prayer and praise at 10 30 a m WYPS at 7 p m preaching at 7 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m Rev Roy F E Deeter is the pastor

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Roy FE. Deeter

New England Presbyterian Sunday Services Schedule

The New England Presbyterian Church holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and church service with Communion at 10 30 a m each Sunday.

NEW England Presbyterian Sunday School

Christian Science Lesson and Golden Text Theme

Church schedule lists Sunday service at 10:45 a.m. with Christian Science lesson and golden text from John 16 13. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and a potluck postponed to late January. Worship at 11 a.m. with Rev. Fred E. Luchs on How The Bible Came To Be. Session meets after service. Deacons meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. Sunday school teaching staff meet Thursday at 7 p.m.

Fred E. Luchs HSF

Pleasanton and New Marshfield Church Services

Church services listed for Pleasanton Union Church and New Marshfield Church with school sessions at 9 30 a m and worship or prayer times in the evening 7 30 p m Pastor H H Lafferty leads the Pleasanton service.

Pleasanton Union New Marshfield

Alexander Presbyterian Church Christmas Spirit Service

The church offers a school at 9 30 am and morning worship at 10 30 am with the theme The True Christmas Spirit Carries On. The choir will rehearse Friday evening at the pastor James L Hyde's home.

Alexander Presbyterian Church James L. Hyde

Sunday church services with guest speaker Charles Hashman

Sunday school at 2 p.m. preaching at 3 p.m. by Charles Hashman of Nelsonville as guest speaker. Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Charles Hashman Nelsonville

Sunday church services and pastor schedule

Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. YPM at 7 p.m. worship at 7 30 p.m. Saturday service 7 30 p.m. The Rev. Charles Hill is pastor. Lode Pilgrim Holiness holds 3 p.m. services led by the Rev. George Halbirt.

Charles Hill George Halbirt

Bible church announces worship and events week schedule

Bible school at 9 15 a m worship at 10 15 a m with Reverend Joe B Maffett preaching You Dont Know the Half of It Mrs C E Heft directs singing and Mrs William Ruston at organ CE devotional and watch night party 8 to 12 at Mrs Gold Camerons home Interchute Youth Monday 7 p m Esther Class at Mrs Muriel Spauldings home Tuesday 6 30 p m Boy Scouts Wednesday 6 30 p m choir 7 50 p m committee

Bible School Joe B. Maffett C. E. Heft William Ruston Gold Cameron Esther Muriel Spaulding

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