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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1944

Page

16

Ida Allison Speaks For WCTU On Unity Against Drink

Miss Ida Allison addressed the WCTU meeting on We Press On Through Organization urging Christian unity to combat alcohol. She cited 1 350 000 barmaids and warned liquor as a historic threat to nations. Frances E Willard tea set for Feb 20 at 2 30 p m in First Methodist Church with Rev Kenney speaking.

Ida Allison WCTU Allison United States H. T. Farrar Ralph Woods E. C. Kenney Clyde Hines J. W. Hudson Frances E. Willard First Methodist Church A. E Wagner W. E. Clark H. T. Phillips Nelsonville Glouster

Mrs Fred Weber Elected President Of LLE Club

Mrs Fred Weber was elected president of the Lydia Lash Evans Club at the annual business meeting held at 16 Franklin Ave. Other officers named include Mrs G Houck first vice president Mrs Ross Wright second vice president Mrs Clarence Kelch recording secretary Mrs Glen Hanes corresponding secretary and Mrs Leland Stokes treasurer Roll call paid dues and a year plan was read by Mrs Edward Moran An attractive Valentine dessert was served by the hostess with Mrs Vernal Parks assisting The next meeting is planned for 1 to 4 pm Friday Feb 18 at Red Cross headquarters.

Fred Weber Lydia Lash Evans G. Houck Ross Wright Clarence Kelch Glen Hanes Leland Stokes Edward Moran Vernal Parks

Club Calendar Highlights Friday Meetings

Phi Mu Auxiliary meets 7 30 p m with Mrs L C Staats 310 E State St Current Events Club meets 7 30 p m with Mrs Williams 40 Grosvenor St leader Mrs Karl Witzler Past Chiefs Club meets 7 30 p m at Mrs H O Atkins 224 W Union St Saturday American Legion bake sale 9 a m at Carpenter Hardware Store S Court St Feb 5

Phi Mu L. C. Staats E. State St William Williams Grosvenor St Karl Witzler Chiefs Club H. O. Atkins W. Union St American Legion Carpenter Hardware Store S. Court St

Spring Coats Echo Seed Catalog Colors in 1944 Styles

Evoking seed catalog hues, this fashion feature reviews spring coat colors such as portulaca pink and African violet, notes coats in black with gold trim, and highlights popular shapes like half-coats, Chesterfield, and reefer. It also discusses companion coats and materials from wools to suede finishes.

Epsie Kinard New York New England

Six House Rules In Tidiness For Roommates

A reader offers six practical rules for women sharing a home amid housing shortages and wartime. Keep clothes and cosmetics in hampers and closets, discard used tissues, clean brushes, avoid lipstick stains on towels, empty cigarette stubs, and scrub the bathtub promptly to prevent delays for others.

Talk to Son In Service By Letters

An father offers guidance on daily letters to a son overseas. He urges keeping regular one sided conversations about everyday life, towns, jokes, family, and work. Emphasizes pride without sentimentality and avoiding nagging to prevent the son becoming a stranger.

Albany Missionary Band Plans New Year Program

Nineteen members and four guests of the Albany Missionary Band gathered at Mrs. Low ell Chase’s home on a Wednesday. Mrs. Clarence Vorhes led the discussion and the pastor Rev. Stephen Nenoff spoke on Does Praying Change God. Mrs. Lloyd Bolin read the scripture, Mrs. Curtis Young sang Just a Whispered Prayer, with guests Mrs. Alfred Foster and her Point Rock grandson, Clarice Bailey, and Barbara Bolin. The March meeting will be at Mrs. Howard Aylor’s home.

Albany Missionary Band Lowell Chase Clarence Vorhes Stephen Nenoff Lloyd Bolin Curtis Young Alfred Foster Point Rock Clarice Bailey Barbara Bolin Howard Aylor

Athens area religious listings and schedules

Multiple local churches announce service times and programs for the coming week. Athens Area Services lists morning and youth classes at 11 with Miss Agnes Eisen, pastor in study afternoons. Phi Chi Delta initiation at 5 and dinner at 7 with Mrs. Fred Luchs speaking. Inner Fellowship Saturday 7. Sunday student class at 10 taught by Miss Flory. Log Cabin Capers fellowship at 5 and vesper at 6 with Mrs. Luchs reviewing Our Daily Bread. Christian Science and Church of God services follow regular hours including Sunday School and midweek services, with Poston Church listing 10 a.m. Sunday School and 7 p.m. preaching by Mrs. Bertine Farley.

Agnes Eisen Manse Phi Chi Delta Fred Luchs Flory

Holy Communion Services and Church School Schedule

Holy Communion at 8 a.m. followed by Church School at 9 30 a.m. A second Holy Communion with a sermon by the Rev. Robert G. Purrington at 10 30 a.m. All are invited to attend the service.

Church School Robert G. Purrington

Church Schedule with Dr Brown Theme and Potluck

Church activities include a 9:30 a m student class aligned with Dr Brown 9:45 a m class meeting worship at 10:30 a m Dr Browns theme A Lovers Quarrel With the World student vespers 5:45 p m fellowship 6:45 p m Hath amar potluck supper Monday 6 30 p m Official Board Tuesday 7 30 p m midweek service Wednesday 7 30 p m Wesley Foundation party Friday 8 30 p m.

Church School Dr. Brown Hathamar Wesley Foundation

Sunday Schedule of Church Services

Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m young peoples service 6 30 p m evening service 7 30 p m evangelist sermon by Rev E C Kenney prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m

Young Peoples E. C. Kenney

Bible School and Church Activities Schedule

Bible School at 9:15 a.m. worship and communion at 10:15 with Mr. M. T. Vermillion as speaker. High School Christian Endeavor to meet Chauncey Church of Christ youth Sunday evening. All attendees to be present Sunday morning to arrange transportation. Church Board meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

M. T. Vermillion Chauncey Church of Christ

Weekend church schedule with Rev. O W Awe preaching

Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m with the pastor the Rev O W Awe preaching at both services prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p m

O. W. Awe

Evangelist Rev J E Webb to Speak at Richland Ave Church

Evangelistic and Bible class services to be conducted by Rev J E Webb of Oakmont Pa at 482 Richland Ave. Services scheduled for 7 30 each evening at the church.

J. E. Webb Oakmont Richland Ave

Bible Study and Communion Service Schedule

Bible study at 9 45 a m readers gather at 10 30 a m for reading and exhortations and a communion service at 11 10 a m.

Mrs Anna Morris to Speak at Nazarene Church

Mrs Anna Morris president of the missionary society of the Central Ohio District will speak Sunday morning at 10 30 at the Church of the Nazarene on W State Street. Her home is Ironton.

Anna Morris The Missionary Society of the Central Ohio District Church of the Nazarene W. State St Ironton

Pitfalls of Love in a Restaurant Espionage Trap

In a east side restaurant Charles Spencer plans to trap an espionage gang holding Marion Morion captive. Madge Graham warns Marion's fiancé Ronald Brixton and sister Carolyn as Milner and Stephen Redfield scheme to entangle them. Noel Veritzen spots danger as Milner and Redfield plot.

East Side Charles Spencer Secret Service Marion Morion Madge Graham Ronald Brixton Marion Carolyn Stephen Redfield Madge Mary Veritzeen Milner The Lansfield Noel Veritzen Mary Steve Redfield Noel Lillian Testor Redfield Ronald

Plains Latter Day Saints Sunday School Schedule

The Plains Latter Day Saints announce Sunday School at 9 30 a m and sacrament service at 10 45 a m with preaching by Elder Billings at 3 p m Also preaching on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7 30 Church School at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 15 with a sermon by the pastor Prayer services are held Sunday and Thursday at 7 p m.

Elder Billings

Chauncey Methodist Church Service Times

The Chauncey Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and evening services at 7 p m A Wednesday prayer service is scheduled for 7 p m at the church.

Chauncey Methodist Church

Millfield Methodist Church School and Prayer Service Schedule

Millfield Methodist Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m and a prayer service Wednesday at 7 p m.

Jacksonville Methodist Evangelistic Services Begin Sunday

A Jacksonville Methodist worship at 9:00 a.m. will feature a sermon by the pastor. Evangelistic services start Sunday evening at 7:30 with the pastor assisted by the Rev Evan Edwards and Mr Jackson of Athens.

Jacksonville Evan Edwards Jackson Athens

Albany Methodist Sunday Schedule and Prayer Meeting

Albany Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m and a prayer meeting on Thursday at 7 30 p m for parishioners and community members.

Albany Methodist

Airline Christian Sunday Worship Schedule

The church hosts a Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a services at 10 30 a m with the congregation invited to attend.

Sunday church services and events across several churches

Sunday School 9 30 a m Young People Open Forum Bible study 6 30 p m evangelistic service 7 30 with solo by Alfred Lindsey sermon by Rev Stephen Nenoff Dreams That Will Never Come True prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday 7 30 p m Pearl Chapel Methodist Sunday School 1 30 p m worship service 2 15 p m Pilgrim Holiness Carbondale Prayer Band for Service Men meets at church Saturday 7 Sunday Bible School 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m evangelistic service 7 p m midweek prayer worship 10 30 sermon Things That God Cannot Do Rev Stephen Newoff Snowville Methodist Worship 8 15 p m Torch Baptist 11 a m service led by Rev Frank Lovett Parkersburg

Church OF God Young People’s Meeting Alfred Lindsey Stephen Nenoff Pearl Chapel Methodist Pilgrim Holiness Carbondale Bible School Earl Wachenschwanz Stephen Newoff Torch Baptist Frank Lovett Parkersburg

Local Church Schedules and Pumpkin Chiffon Dessert

Church bulletins list Logan Church of God services including Sunday School at 9 15 a m and sermon at 10 45 a m with youth and children meetings at 6 15 p m evangelistic service by Rev C B Tuttle at 7 p m midweek prayer Wednesday 7 p m St Pauls Logan evening prayer led by Franklin Klohn Trinity McArthur morning prayers led by Dale C Ruble Epiphany Nelsonville morning prayers at 9 30 Pumpkin chiffon dessert recipe included with ingredients and steps Cpl John G Tall returned to Langley Field Va after ten day furlough with grandmother Mrs John Jewell and sister Mrs Wilson Gilbert. he is a mechanic in the Army Air Forces.

Logan Church OF God C. B. Tuttle Trinity McArthur Dale C. Ruble John G. Tall Langley Field John Jewell Wilson Gilbert Cpl Tall Army Air Forces

Survey Shows War Shortage Of Inexpensive Clothes

OCR survey finds a cotton textile shortage will worsen civilian clothing access into 1944. Housewives report difficulty finding sheets and overalls while work shirts and pants show gaps. experts push production boosts, rationing fears fade only with progress, and new controls loom. Also notes a Fort Knox trip by Cpl. Frederick Brown.

Ann Stevick Washington OCR

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LLE Club Sniffly VICKS Alicia Hart Logan Valentines Athens Area Services Christian Science Poston Bertine Farley Good Shepherd Episcopal First Methodist Church OF Christ Nazarene Church Adele Garrison Adams Plains Methodist Trimble Methodist Church Millfield Methodist Church Airline Christian Sunday School Albany Baptist South Canaan Baptist Snowville Rutland Baptist Hour of Christian Fellowship ST. Paul's Franklin Klohn Big Bamby Rauch's Bakery Frederick Brown Fort Knox Columbus Grace Brown New Orleans Genoeie WA. &. Department of Home Economics the Cline Pharmacy Athens, Ohio
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