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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1950

Page

10

Ten Scouts Advance at Logan Court of Honor

At Logan Junior High School Auditorium a Boy Scouts of America Court of Honor saw 10 scouts advance and 40 merit badges awarded by Judge Harley Meyer. Troop 153 won the Rotary plaque for outstanding district troop while other awards went to Jerry Linscott and Thomas Hudon for top Cub and Boy Scout honors.

Logan Boy Scouts of America Logan Junior High School Harley Meyer Henry L. Carr Cleveland Browns John Morgan Murray City Advancement Rotary Club Rotary Frederick Blume Charles Eaton Kiwanis Club Trohy Jerry Linscott Thomas L. Hudgon Dean E. Whitacre Robert Swain Larry Heft Terry Mink Charles Brown Jim Wise Joseph Murtha Richard Schorr Fred A. Daugherty Tom Hudson Raymond Sheets A. W. Prewitt Lancaster Frank Hess Columbus Valley Forge Hess Hocking Waldo Durant Albert Leonard Mr. Carr John Bond Arlie Brimner Harold Ruggles J. R. Hankison Vaughn A. Collins C. F. Rauch Claude Chrisman Jack Dougherty Jack Wherty

Founders Day Tea Honors Ten Past Presidents in Gallipolis

At a Gallipolis Founders Day tea of Washington School A ten past presidents were honored as their names were read and each received a rose from president Mrs. W. M. Elliott. Other brief business included recreation committee appointment, china purchase for PTA functions, and discussion on helping neighbors' children.

Gallipolis Washington School W. M. Elliott Wayne Booth Frank James Ben Bachus Hollis Wood George Lear J. E. Morrison Frances Shane Keith Sutter Raymond Gooch Robert Jenkins Marshall Boggs William McCain China PTA Erlene Saunders Charles E. Holzer, Jr Jack Davis

Hocking Hospital Admits and Births Report

Admitted: Mrs. Charles Smith Logan Route. Mrs. Paul Gustin Norfolk Va. Mrs. John Long Bay Route 1. Lawrence Wolfe Creola. Births: Mr. and Mrs. Allen Barnhart Logan Route 4 a son. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davis Cleveland a daughter. Dismissed: Mrs. Hal Phelps and son. Mrs. Charles Vollmer and daughter. C W Guthrie. Mrs. Clyde Evans and son.

Paul Gustin Norfolk John Long Bay Lawrence Wolfe Creola Allen Barnhart Logan Harold Davis Cleveland Hal Phelps Charles Vollmer C. W. Guthrie Clyde Evans

Circle Six Party Hosts Valentine TV Luncheon

Circle Six of the WSCS at the Methodist Church invited members to Mrs. Austin Harbarger’s home for a noon television party and pot luck lunch. The event featured the Ruth Lyons show, a business meeting, a book review, and a comic Valentine box activity with attendees reading and sharing valentines.

Rex Keller Sydney Rall Rall Edgar Hillyer Herbert Walker Emerson Crane Wilbur Lanning J. E. Struble Rebecca Struble Addie Tannehill Sydney Walker Mary Walker James Patton Kenneth Stuart Luther Kuhn Edwin Spackey Ben Humphrey Harley St. Clair Harr Swaim Floyd Hiles William Maffin Davis Harbarger Keller

Coplan Held in County Jail on Non-Support Charge

Charles Coplan 21 of Sugar Grove Route 1 is jailed on $500 bond awaiting grand jury after pleading innocent to non support of his pregnant wife Bessy He was arrested Thursday by Deputy Sheriff Roy Kelch and arraigned before Magistrate S B Whitehart. Unable to post bond he remained in the county jail.

Logan Charles Coplan Sugar Grove Bessy A. J. Waldron Coplan Roy Kelch S. B. Whitehart Caplan

Police Report Accident Involving Two Cars

Gallipolis city police investigated a minor two car crash involving Connie Saunders 54 of Northup and Betty Sullins 21 of 642 Fourth Ave One vehicle turned left while the other tried to pass police reported.

Gallipolis Connie Saunders Northup Betty Sullins Fourth Ave

Social News from Hemlock and Logan Families

Grace Russell attended a family dinner at the Stone home in Logan honoring Karl Robins who planned a Hawaii trip. She also visited Fannie Hansel and Mrs. J D Macklin a former local resident now in White Cross Hospital Columbus.

Margaret Higgins Josie Osenbaugh Mary Shula Rose Storts Roseville Laura Powell Ruth Bradley Anna Logan Isabelle Murray Congo Grace Russell Ford Frasure John Williamson New Straitsville Gerald Tharp Joan Tharp J.D. Macklin White Cross Hospital Mirs Glenna Williams

Church Calendar Notes with Local Congregations

Local church listings enumerate service times Sunday school worship and youth activities for Dundas Weaver Station Harkins Chapel Vinton Gore Circuit Oroville Otterbein St. Pauls Episcopal American Lutheran St Johns Jehovahs Witnesses Trinity Lutheran First Evangelical United Brethren First Presbyterian First United Brethren with a note on pumpkin etymology from old French pom pion.

Athens Township bids on trucks set for February 18 at office

Notices announce bids by the Trustees of Athens Township for a two ton dump truck with hydraulic lift and a 1941 Chevrolet truck with a 1947 motor, scheduled February 18 at 1 00 at the township office. Also a sheriff sale of chattel property in Athens County including a 1946 Dodge dump truck.

Trustees of Athens Townshi Athens Township John H. Gillette Bank of Athens Nba A Corporation Va. A. R. Linscot Lewis Meek Edith Meek N. Court St Athens Athens County Ohio Towit A. R. Linscott C. A. Daugherty George Bateman Dorothy J. Parmiter Roger J. Jones

Church Service Schedule at Athens Area

Athens area churches publish a busy schedule listing Bible school classes at First Christian and First Methodist. Activities include morning worship led by Rev. Joe B. Maffett, evening vesper services, youth groups, choir, and weekly meetings for Boy Scouts and WSCS. Special events feature The Stewardship Uplook lectures and Kappa Phi rummage sale at city hall.

First Christian Bible School Joe B. Maffett Arthur Long C. E. Heft William Ruston Inter Church Boy Scouts Maffett Clyde V. Scott Fred Lee Tom Womens’ Council Stong William Davidson Maplewood Davis E. E. Rathburn W. Union Scott E. State Miss Bank J. B. Maffett N. Congress

Church of the Good Shepherd Service Schedule

The Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal lists Sunday Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Church school 9 15 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon 10 30 a.m. Student Cabinet 5 p.m. Canterbury Club 6 p.m. Friday Woman's Auxiliary at Mrs Banks Elmwood 69. Thursday Holy Communion 7 and 10 a.m. Choir rehearsal 7 p.m. The Rev Phil Porter Jr officiates.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Episcopal Holy Communion Canterbury Club M. B. Banks Elmwood Phil Porter, Jr

Central Ave Methodist and Christian Science Services

Central Ave Methodist holds Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. and morning worship at 10 30 with sermon Our Need Of More Convinced Christians Evening service at 7 30. YF meets 6 p.m. official board meeting Tuesday 7 30. Bible study Wednesday 7 30. WSCS Thursday 7 30. Rev William McGarity is pastor. Christian Science offers Sunday school 9 30 and service 10 45 with lesson Soul and Psalms 66 8 9. Wednesday 7 30 service.

Central Ave. Methodist Sunday School WSCS William McGarity Christian Science Albany Baptist Circuit Albany—Bible School South Canaan—Bible School Carpenter—Bible School John I. Snedden Grace Methodist L. A. Donnally Youth Fellowship Scouts Grace Choir Girl Scouts

Church Schedule With Activities List

Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m junior church at 10 30 a m worship service also 10 30 a m NYPS meets 6 45 p m Bible Society offering Evangelistic service 7 30 p m Wednesday missionary service 7 30 p m Thursday Athens hosts S E NYPS rally devotional events listed for the week.

Church OF the Nazarene Bible Society Athens S. E. Nyps

Lancaster St Church of Christ Service Times

Bible study at 9 45 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m on Church Discipline by Edward White Evening service at 7 30 p m on John The Baptist by Mr White Wednesday mid week Bible study at 7 30

Edward White John the Baptist Mr. White

Mt Zion Baptist Worship and History Program

Mt Zion Baptist Church holds worship at 10 45 a m with Rev Frank Cleveland pastor A Negro history program is scheduled for 3 p m with area churches participating Baptizing and sermon at 7 p m Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m led by Earl Cooper

MT. Zion Baptist Sunday School Frank Cleveland Earl Cooper

Athens Church of God Sunday Schedule and Pastor

The Athens Church of God lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m sermon at 10 45 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and midweek meetings including teachers meeting 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer and study of the Book of Revelation led by Pastor Rev A R Erwin.

Athens

Athens Bible Study Schedule for Jehovah's Witnesses

The notice lists weekly activities at the Athens group with times for Bible study Be Rich In Good Works at 7 30 p m Tuesday, Men of Good Will study at 7 30 p m Thursday, and a service meeting at 7 30 p m.

Athens Jehovah's Witnesses

Gallia Academy Honors Society selects 11 students

Eleven Gallia Academy High School students were chosen for the National Honor Society at an assembly Thursday morning. Selected by the five present members were La Donna Ecker, Marjorie Halley, Eileen Wallace, Georgia Alderigi, Tom Crawford, Virginia Roach, Peggy Hamilton, Charlotte Preston, Jim Caldwell, Mack Lakin, and Loren Niday. The five present members are Richard Davis, president, Rachel Masters, Faye Neal, Merrill Grube, and Harriet Young.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School la Donna Ecker Marjorie Halley Eileen Wallace Georgia Alderigi Tom Crawford Virginia Roach Peggy Hamilton Charlotte Preston Jim Caldwell Mack Lakin Loren Niday Richard Davis Rachel Masters Faye ‘Neal Merrill Grube Harriet Young

Hospital Notes List of Discharges and Names

A series of patient notes from Holzer Hospital lists several individuals by name and town. Discharged names include Mrs Ralph Parry Nancy Schellenger Mrs Clarence Dewitt and others from Oak Hill Gallipolis Bidwell Point Pleasant and Cheshire.

Donald Herman Ryger James Gallagher Wellston Emanuel Perry Jackson Felix Goldstein Huntington H. C. Morris Bidwell G. O. Cheatwood Oak Hill Llewellyn Edwards Hurley Rife Cheshire Arthur H. Smith Gallipo le Paul Rife and Son Chesre Tom McNeal Hollis Farley Point Pleasant Roger Fitch Lanny Reapp Gallipolis Ralph Parry Nancy Schellenger Clarence Dewitt Stanley Bailes O. R. Henry Clarence Boster Paris Young Clarence Buck Velvie Stover George Copas F. E. Kerr

Dear Enemy: Enemies Steepen Resolve and Spark Growth

A columnist argues that enemies sharpen a person’s ambition and motives. He cites a staff applicant who claimed to have no enemies, noting that enemies test motives, push improvements, and propel progress, while friends may flatter and blunt effort. He concludes that both friends and enemies contribute to growth and even national self scrutiny.

America Russia Congress Wall Street

Church Schedules For Two Denominations In Athens

First Presbyterian and Athens Pilgrim Holiness list weekly services and times. The Presbyterian lineup includes Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m with a sermon by Mrs Fred Luchs or Rev Luchs, youth groups in evening, and a Tuesday program at WILS. Pilgrim Holiness shows worship at 10 30 a m Sunday, evening evangelistic service at 7 30 p m, and midweek pew service with Rev H R Cartwright as pastor.

First Presbyterian Fred Luchs Luchs WLW Athens Pilgrim Holiness Pew

Athens Free Methodist Schedule and Pastor

The Rev. L. A. Robinson serves as pastor for Athens Free Methodist Church. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m services. Thursday prayer meeting is at 7 30 p m.

Athens

Latter Day Saints Radio Hall at Ohio University

Sunday schedule lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. in the radio hall and an Athens County Union class meeting at Athens Free Methodist at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Woun Radio Hall Ohio University Athens County Athens Free! Methodist

Athens Richland Methodist charge services schedule

The Rev. H. L. McDaniel, pastor, announces service times for the Athens Richland Methodist charge with Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. and preaching at 11:30 a. m. in Clarks Chapel and 7:30 p. m. at Richland Ave. Youth Fellowship is at 6:30 p. m. on Sundays and a Wednesday prayer meeting is at 7:30 p. m.

Athens-Richland Clarks Chapel Richland Ave H. L. McDaniel

Worship and church services listed for New Marshfield and Pleasanton

Sunday school times at New Marshfield and Union sites are 9 30 a m with worship at 10 30 a m YF at 6 30 p m and evening service 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30 p m Pleasanton offers Sunday school 9 30 a m worship 7 30 p m Thursday prayer meeting 7 30 p m The Rev Kenneth Chatfield is pastor.

New Marshfield UNION Pleasanton Kenneth Chatfield

Plains Church of God Sunday Services Schedule

The Plains Church of God outlines Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m with Mrs Ralph Pinkerton as speaker An evangelistic service is set for 7 30 p m with Jack Atkins as speaker A Wednesday prayer meeting is listed.

the Plains Church OF God Ralph Pinkerton Jack Atkins

Ander Presbyterian Church Services and Choir Rehearsal

The Ander Presbyterian Church holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with the theme The Girdle of Service Choir rehearsal is Friday at the pastor James L Hyde home.

Ander Presbyterian Church James L. Hyde

Graham Chapel Sunday Services and Meeting Times

The notice lists Graham Chapel activities with the Rev Charley Hill leading. Sunday school at 10 a m, preaching at 11 a m, young people’s meeting at 7 p m, and another preaching service at 7 30 p m.

Graham Chapel Young People's Meeting Charley Hill

Kilvert Church of God Schedule

Kilvert Church of God advertises worship times at 10 30 a m and 7 p m with an 8 p m service on Sunday. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p m requested attendance.

Church Service Schedule Cards

Sunday school at 2 p.m. Worship service at 3 p.m. Friday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Roy Deeter is pastor.

Roy Deeter

Congregational Church Services and Sunday School Times

Sunday school meets at 9 45 a m with Albert Conklin superintendent Morning worship at 11 am led by Rev Edwards H Dickinson minister Details reflect a historic Coolville Congregational schedule with service and leadership information

Coolville Albert Conklin Edwards H. Dickinson

Religious Services Announced by Federal Valley Church

The Federal Valley church schedules preaching at 7 30 p m on Saturday and 10 a m Sunday with Sunday school at 9 a m The Rev Roy E Deeter leads the services with a 7 30 p m Saturday sermon and a 10 a m Sunday sermon announced in the notice

Federal Valley Roy E. Deeter

Albany and surrounding churches schedule ahead

Albany Baptist circuit lists Bible school times and worship under headings Albany Albany South Can AAn Carpenter Albany Methodist Charge details Sunday schools worship and midweek prayer meetings at Snowville Pearl Chapel and Townhouse with pastors named.

Religious Meeting Times Highlight Local Churches

Carbonale and Salem churches list Sunday school at 9 30 a m and prayer or preaching services through the week The Rev Den ison Le Master and Rev Phyllis Le Master are named in service notices with youth fellowship and evangelistic sessions scheduled in the evenings.

Carbondale Salem Connett Denison le Phyllis le

Reorganized Church Activities Schedule and Leader

The Plains and Nelsonville notices list church services for the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Pastor Elder D. W. Cummings conducts Sunday school at 9 30 a.m worship at 10 30 a.m evening worship at 7 30 p.m with mid week prayer at 7 30 p.m Wednesday Zion's League meets Friday at 7 30 p.m.

Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints the Plains D. W. Cummings Nelsonville Zion’s League

Church Services Schedule for Coolville and Decatur

Coolville Methodist Charge lists worship at Coolville 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. plus Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Decatur offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Rev. O C Lockwood serves as pastor.

Coolville Decatur O. C. Lockwood

White's Chapel Wesleyan Sunday Schedule and Services

The notice lists White's Chapel Wesleyan Church events with 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 and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m led by The Rev Roy E Deeter as pastor.

White’s Chapel Wesleyan Sunday School Roy E. Deeter

River Traffic at Gallipolis and Kanawha Reports

Ohio River rise from .1 to 2 feet hourly then to 0.4 near Gallipolis locks with rainfall totals of one inch downstream and half inch in Kanawha Valley. Gauge readings show lower 29.7 upper 18.0 feet with Kanawha Falls at 29.7 and rollers at 102 feet. Listed boat movements include Martin Ogram Price Alice Sohio State Ernestine Peace on Ohio River and CG 50624D Marmet Merrill Rand Pennsylvan ia Lewis Titan Castle Ohio Republic Pittsby Rankin Weir Sturgis Hougland Dolle on respective times.

Gallipolis Ohio River Gallipolis Locks Kanawha River Kanawha Falls Martin Ogram Price Alice Sohio State Ernestine Peace Marmet Merrill Winfield Rand Pennsylvania Lewis Titan Castle Ohio Republic of Pittsby Rankin Weir Sturgis Hougland the Dolle

Rich Valley emergent theme in Gallia County business names

In Gallia County the term rich valley appears in three new enterprise names as optimism grows. The piece credits agricultural extension agents and regional leadership with promoting a prosperous image along the Ohio River valley to spur industry and economic renewal.

Rich Valley Ohio River Valley Southeastern Ohio

Three Men Fined After Patrol Arrests

Gallipolis report shows three convictions from state patrol arrests. In municipal court James O. Arrowood 23 of Gallipolis Route 1 was fined 15 dollars and costs for intoxication. Everett David Smith 40 of Northup was fined 15 dollars for driving on the wrong side of the road. Justice Maurice Grover fined Milton Bay Massie 20 of Northup Route 2 five dollars and costs for lacking an operator's license.

Gallipolis James O. Arrowood Everett David Smith Northup Justice of the Maurice Grover Milton Bay Massie

Concert Band Members Receive Letters Pins at Assembly

Gallia Academy high school band under H. O. Pepper awarded letters and pins to many members at Friday morning assembly. Names include Peggy Thomas Betty Corbin Bill George Gloria Swanson and Keith Thomas with a gold pin. Repertoire featured Magic Alley The Ambassador March Melodi Overture Serenade of the Bells and more.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy H. O. Pepper Ping Peggy Thomas Betty Corbin Bill George Gloria Swanson Bill Sutter Luella Hughes Eleanor Richards Lois Gooch Johnny Ecker Doris Powell Floyd Short Jimmie Johnson Gary Payne June Jenkins Margaret Allison Patty Saunders Carol Ball Mary Pickens Becky Johnson Jane Evevans Helen Folden Marilyn Alliso Georgia Alderigi Betty Null Loren Niday Bonita Bane Eileen Wallis Nancy Beard Rachel Masters Keith Thomas Epperson

Gallipolis Church Services and Schedules

Grace Methodist parish announces Sunday school 9 30 worship 10 30 with nursery care and varied youth programs. St Peters Episcopal holds morning prayer at 9 30 church school 10 45 and vestry meeting Sunday. First Baptist lists Bible school 9 15 worship 10 30 BYPU at 6 20 and evangelistic service 7 30 with sermon on Christian Brotherhood.

ST. Peters Episcopal K. C. Wilson First Baptist W. H. Green First Presbyterian Linson H. Stebbins Christian Brotherhood

Police locate boy’s parents in Bidwell case

Gallipolis city police found the boy said to be 12 to 14 years old who was reportedly apprehended by Fairmont West Virginia police. The father, Earl M. Roberts of Bidwell, advised he will travel to retrieve his son.

Gallipolis Fairmont W. Va Earl M. Roberts Bidwell

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