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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1946

Page

2

Nazarene Preaching at The Plains Church Sunday

Rev J N Lakin will preach Sunday morning and evening at The Plains Church of the Nazarene. N Y P Sr and Jr meetings at 6 15 p m led by Selah Shrieve, Mrs Goldie Gibson, and Mrs Ada Lakin. Sunday School at 9 30 led by Mrs Carrie Channell.

Nazarene Chauncey J. N. Lakin Psaster Plains Church of the Nazarene N.Y.P End Jr Selah Shrieve Goldie Gibson Ada Lakin Carrie Channell

Easterling Anniversary Dinner Hosts Returns of Servicemen

Akron Sunday dinner guests gathered to mark the 12th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Easterling and welcome servicemen Henry Sowers Mickey Easterling from the Navy and Johnnie Davenport Tom Sowers from the Army. Relatives from Hocking Valley attended including the Easterling Davenport and Sowers families.

Akron Howard Easterling Frank Easterling Easterlings Margaret Marjorie Mev Easterling Robert Easterling Betty Jim Mary Ellen John Devenport Jeannie Jimmie Raymond Henry Sowers Tom Sowers Mickey Easterling U.S. Navy Pacific Johnnie Davenport U. S. Army Europe Sowers Easterling Davenport Hocking Valley Harley Hoff Gene Wiseman Thomas Wiseman Cpl Floyd Champ Greendeo Barberton George Clemens Cannelsville Carrie Wolfe

Eagles Plan Dance in Nelsonville Club Night

Nelsonville reports the Eagles club will host their usual Saturday dance with Madison and his band providing music. Dancing runs from 9 to 1. Also noted are notices of appointments and various estate matters including final accounts and guardianships with court scheduling and filing deadlines.

Nelsonville Esb Madison Eagles

Nelsonville Social Notes Honor Tucker Jay’s Birthday

Mrs. G. L Tucker hosted a social evening honoring her daughter Tucker Jay with games and contests. Guests included Cora Smith Loita Allen Mad eline Kapple Kate Goendr Louise Warren Thelma Loifer Belva Val and others, while several send gifts in her absence.

Nelsonville G. L Tucker Tucker Jay Cora Smith Loita Allen Madeline Kapple Kate Goendr Louise Warren Bond Belva Val Thelma Loifier Tucker Sarah Jane Joyee Anne Donna Sue Bea Skiver Richard Josie Wolfe Della Campbell Marian Barney Chine Ellis Leta Taylor Grace Jeffrey

Appointments and Notices Listed in Local Church and Courthouse

Ep iscopal services announced for Septuagesima Sunday February 7 at 8 50 AM in Nelsonville. Guest pastors Otto Deucker and Ivan Kisau at near Carbondale File Grim Holiness Church Sunday 2 PM. Court notices include appraisements filed for hearing February 5 1948 at 4 AM with Francis D White as judge and related inventory records. interested parties may appear before the court.

Bae George Wo Marshall Janey Wo Marshall Firet Arreunt Acre Tralee Benjamin Black, Sr Benjamin Black, Jr Fran Chauncey Otto Deucker Ivan Kisau Filegrim Holiness Church Carbondale Finopeten Coort Francis D. White

Christ Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Sermons

The church lists Bible School at 9, morning worship at 10 50 led by the choir with a sermon by the Rev L E Evans on He Holdeth Thy Hand. Christian Endeavor meets at six. Evening worship at seven features congregational singing special music and a sermon titled A Return Home.

Nelsonville Clude Bible School L. E. Evans

Nazarene Services Announced in Nelsonville

Nazarene Church in Nelsonville announces Sunday programing with Sunday School at 9:30 am morning worship at 10:30 am preaching by Pastor Rev. TF Arnol at 7 pm. Services emphasize welcoming parishioners.

Nelsonville Church of the Nazarene Adams Ss Arnoi

Hollister Teams Up for Exhibition Against Columbus Quintet

Hollister to meet a Columbus independent squad in an Athens County League style charity game. Floyd Cooper coaches Columbus, Gerald Forbes leads Hollister with players Mope Henry G Forbes Andrew Hardy Christman Kovach and others. Proceeds support Hollister athletic fund, tip-off at 7 o clock.

Holliste Hollister Columbus Floyd Cooper Gerald Forbes Nelsonville Mope" Henry G. Forbes Andrew Hardy B. Christman

Gettysburg Address Heard at Trimble Church Revival

Report from Trimble Church revival notes students led by Faye Mohinler and Richard Waha performing the Gettysburg Address with combined choirs. Rev Maffett leads sermons and music nightly as events continue through Sunday. Relatives and out of town mourners attend a death and funeral in Chauncey with attendees from Columbus and Cleveland.

Chauncey B. Maffett Trim-bie Faye Mohinler Field Church Min Sane An Anibox Richard Waha Rev. Maffett Auncey Char. Geta David Porkalab Cleve- Adams, Jr John Becker John Parker Congie Michael Columbus John Adams Waldo Adams Drakes Ohio Handa Cha David Pauline Handa Cleveland Dorothy Handat

The Plains Ladies Bible Class Meeting Notes

The Plains Church of the Nazarene ladies Bible class met at a member's home with Mrs. Margaret Adams leading devotion. The next meeting on March 21 at Mrs. Carrie Channell's home will include officer elections. Four guests attended and refreshments were served.

Chauncey Plains Church of the Nazarene Margaret Adams Carrie Channell Mars Bricker Mary Cabeen Darnell Airs Rose Lee Miller Bernades Nettie Grandy Elzina Wharton Selah Shrieve Ada Lakin Gertrude Cabeen Ella Locke Thelma Keeton Stella Darnell Lizzie Shafer

Dover Blue Devils Defeat Nelsonville Greyhounds 32 13

Chauncey Dover Blue Devils beat Nelsonville Greyhounds 32 to 13 in Chauncey on Monday night. The Blue Devils had improve steadily since early in the season, turning losses into a decisive win.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Nelsonville Gresounds Greyhounds Blue Devils Nelsonville

Garfield Grimes Improves After Illness

Chauncey Grimes condition improves after promaine poisoning illness. His daughter Ella Grimes of Newark and grandchildren Billy Allen Riley and Ella Lee Riley visited during the illness. The father recovers and relatives return home.

Chauncey Garfield Grimes Promaine Ella Grimes Newark Billy Allen Riley Ella Lee Riley Idten

Point Rock Notes Report Local Visits and Events

Point Rock notes list residents visiting relatives in Dyesville and Star Hall, family gatherings near Hammond farm, and kinship visits in Pomeroy Albany Akron Columbus and Fulton. Laurel Grange conferred degrees and a soup supper was served. The entry notes a 1924 first shortwave broadcast as a dated historical touch.

W. R. Holcomb Guy Roberts Ora Nelson Akron Columbus Fulton

Blue Lake News Notes from Blue Lake area

Mr James Melton convalesces after nose injury in auto crash. Edgar Wooten returns home with wife and children guests of Robert Wooten. Wootens four sons served in army. three back now Gordon Edgar Raymond. Billy overseas. Families hosting Wooten guests from Adamsville Westerville and spolis. Sergeant Erban Baldwin, Brisco Baldwin’s son, in India. Local attendance at Mae Blazier Bane funeral in Chillicothe. several families listed. Sunday School at Elizabeth Chapel 60. Brisco Baldwin superintendent. Influenza illness keeps Mrs C E Sheets at home. W Queen family moved to Lower River Road. William Harrington of Iowa visiting for Mrs Mary Harrington funeral. Howard Fellure and Curtis Harrington purchase farms near Mill Station. Raymond Buckner buys Fellure farm. Tobacco market activity up to 30 cents. peak before Christmas at 57 cents.

Blue Lake James Melton Edgar Wooten Robert Wooten Wootens Gordon Edgar Raymond Billy Gordon Wooten Wooten Adamsville Westerville Raymond Wooten Doris Milford Sheets Clyde Porter John Bane Elizabeth Chapel Brisco Baldwin C. E. Sheets W. Queen Lower River Road White Throne School Frank Leepers Farm Gallaton Lusher William Harrington Iowa Curtis Harold Harrington Mary Harrington Howard Fellure Oscar Rodgers Mill Station Raymond Buckner Bidwel Fellure Merriman Johnson Wiy

Revival To Close Sunday At Church Of Christ In Christian Union

The revival meeting at 206 Main Street will end Sunday night. Sunday School starts at 9 45 a m led by Howard Killingsworth with a 11 30 christening service to follow. Evangelists Rev and Mrs C E Monk of Portsmouth Ohio continue the meetings with their daughter Sherleyanna performing a song at each service.

Point Pleasant Church of Christ In Christian Union Main St J. P. Reefer Howard Killingsworth C. E. Monk Portsmouth Sherleyanna

National Officer of DAR to Visit Mason County Tea

Mrs. John Marshall of Clemson North Carolina will be guest of honor at a tea by Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter DAR at The Mansion House at 3 PM Sunday. She is first vice president general of the National Society DAR and cabinet member of Judith Young Talmadge. Local DAR hosts include Mrs Cyrus W Mall and Mrs Eugene Holcomb.

Point Pleasant John Marshall Clemson N. C Charles Lewis D.A.R Mansion House Marshall National Society Dar Judith Young Talmadge Talmadge Charleston Huntington Historical Point Pleasant Cyrus W. Mall Eugene Holcomb State Organization of Daughters of American Colonists A. Keith McClung Hartford Milton L. Miller Hall Halcomb

Mason Pastor Injured in Collision

The Rev Frank T. Cady rector of Christ Episcopal Church was injured in a collision between his car and a truck at 12th and Viand Streets in Point Pleasant. He was taken to Holzer Hospital with a shoulder injury described as not serious. no charges were filed against either driver. The truck belonged to Tri State Roofing Co and was driven by William Strickland of Falling Rock. State Trooper C A Hehle investigated.

Point Pleasant Frank T. Cady Christ Episcopal Church 12Th and Viand Sts Holzer Hospital Cady 12Th St Tri-State Roofing Company Wuria Strickland Falling Rock Yland St

Hoplite Funeral to Be Held Today in Amanda Ohio

Funeral rites for John Nicholas Hoplite 72 who died Monday at his home in Amanda Ohio will be held this afternoon at Concord Baptist Church south of Kanawha. The Rev L D Icard will officiate. Burial will be at Concord Cemetery by Chapman Funeral Home. He was a native of Pine Grove Mason County and moved to Ohio seven years ago. Survived by wife four sons four daughters two brothers five sisters and numerous relatives.

Adra Leonard James Ralph Avery Franklin Marcus McKinies Hoplite Amanda Myrtle Hayes Lancaster, Q Eula Ginver Point Pleasant Frank Hoplite Hogsett Walter Hoplite Logan May Litchfield Oma Eckard Beech Hill Eva Clench Kanawha Nine Mile Creek Minnie Martin East Liverpool Maggie Pickens Marietta

Hartford Youths Are Held to Grand Jury

Dencil Hudson and Robert Roush, Hartford youths, waived a hearing and were held to the grand jury on charges of break ing and entering the home of Mr and Mrs Donald A Smith in Hartford. State Patrolmen Coyner and Elphie said the pair entered the house on three occasions and used sinks bad gear but took little, mainly food and some silver change. On a fourth attempt they were stoped inside by the resident, who identified them.

Point Pleasant Dencil Hudson Robert Roush Hartford Donald A. Smith Coyner Elphie

Reverend Clarence Way to Preach at Chauncey Church

In Chauncey the Church of God will host Rev. Clarence Way for Sunday morning and night services. Sunday School at Point Pleasant, led by Mrs. Mervin Chapman, reports their home on Route 17 sold to Charles C. Mares, a retired farmer, while they keep their Redmond Road home and funeral home nearby. Mrs. Chapman notes plans to remain in Mason County. Charleston announced J H Finegold of the State Highway Commission resigns effective March 1 to return to private business in Wheeling.

Church OF God Chauncey Clarence ‘Way Church of God In Chauncey Point Pleasant Mervin Chapman Howard Pennell Route 17 Henderson Charles C. Mares Chapmans Redmond Road Mason County Chapman Fost Charleston J. H. Finegold State Highway Commission Finegold Wheeling

Wanted Hard of Hearing Individuals For Simple Test

Advertises recruitment of men and women who are hard of hearing for a “simple test” promising to restore hearing with a product called Ourine Ear Drops. Claims risk free trial and refund if not cured. contains dubious medical claims and sensational language.

County Agent Post To Be Filled Soon

The vacant County Agent position after A. F. Wilson's resignation is expected to be filled in about a month. C. C. Aneiderson, assisting part time since January, will continue temporarily while Franz Taylor returns from the Marines and rejoins state extension work within two to three months. County residents anticipate no break in services during the transition.

Point Pleasant A. F. Wil_son C. C. Aneiderson Mason County Jan. J State Anderson Putnam County Franz Taylor

Pt Pleasant Social Notes at Ohio River Road gathering

Mrs Peter H Steenbergen reviewed the San Francisco Conference organizing the UNO at the AATW meeting in Pt Pleasant home of Mrs J M Foglesong on Ohio River Road. Mrs John William Kirk spoke on Anatomy of Peace by Emery Reyes and Miss Emma Clark on Russian American relations. Hostesses and many ladies received refreshments.

Point Pleasant Peter H. Steenbergen San Francisco UNO AATW J. M. Foglesong Ohio River Road John William Kirk Emery Reyes Emma Clark Foglespang

Firemen Called To Zepp Home In Point Pleasant

Firemen were summoned to the residence of H. C. Zepp at 127 South Park Drive at 7 o clock Thursday evening. On arrival soot in the chimney had burned out and the crew checked for further danger before leaving. Two Mason County men discharged from Navy at Bainbridge Maryland Alfred Pearson F 1-c of Henderson and Si-c Charles R Cox 2509 Lincoln Ave.

Point Pleasant H. C.zepp South Park Drive Mason County Navy Bainsbridge Alfred Pearson Iof Henderson Charles R. Cox Lincoln Ave

California Awaiting Report on Sloane and Brown

California authorities received a report on Charles Emory Sloane and Helen Angels Brown who were arrested in New Haven and held for information about a car they drove. Sheriff Jesson said they could face charges for living together if not wanted in California. Wiley Coleman Jr.’s body from Fort Lewis West is not expected to arrive before Sunday or Monday.

Point Pleasant California Charles Emory Sloane Helen Angels Brown New Haven Jesson Wiley Coleman, Jr Fort Lewis West

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