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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1947

Page

2

Sermon Topics Named For Church Services

Announce ment lists topics for Sunday and Wednesday services at South Haydenville Church of God starting Jan 5 at 7 30 p m. Topics include The Church In the Gospel Day The Kingdom of God Do We Look For a Future Earthly Kingdom of God The Last Age of Time The Last Hope of Mercy Christ's Second Coming and What Will Follow The Two Resurrections The Kingdom of God A Spiritual Kingdom The Binding and Loos ing of the Dragon Our Future Home Will Not Be This Earth and The Two Covenants the Old and New.

Haydenville Church of God Earth

Glouster Vicinity Pastors List Services for Sunday

Glouster area churches announce schedules for Sunday services and activities. The Rev. Eugene Brown leads Glouster Methodist programs including church school at 9 30 a m and church at 10 30 a m with youth fellowship at 6 p m and evening sermon subject to be announced. A special 30 00 fund drive supports a county wide temperance program in high schools.

Glouster Eugene Brown Brown Glouster Church of Christ Daniel K. Teater

Club Official Is Scheduled for Program

Mrs. Ray W. Davis, vice president of the South East District Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs, will speak at Hyperion Club's annual meeting and luncheon tomorrow. Luncheon at the Colonial at 1 30 p m followed by a program at Mrs. W. H. Hyde's home.

Nelsonville Ray W. Davis Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Hyperion Club W. H. Hyde

Prestons Entertain Guests In Chauncey Dinner

Mr and Mrs Clark Preston of Chauncey hosted a turkey dinner at their E Main Street home with a gift exchange. Attending were Mr and Mrs William Lindley Mr and Mrs Charles Smith Mrs Eva Kelley Columbus Mr and Mrs William Smith and son John Nelsonville Mr and Mrs A L Preston Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Clark Preston and son Bobby.

Chauncey Clark Preston E. Main St William Lindley Charles Smith Eva Kelley Columbus William Smith John Nelsonville A. L. Preston Bobby

Mrs. Wahneta Exenkamper Hosts Class Party

GLOUSTER Mrs. Wahneta Exenkamper, a Jacksonville Methodist Sunday School teacher, held a party for her class after church on Sunday evening. A gift exchange followed and refreshments were served to Inez Kempton, Linda Lee Exenkamper, Shirley Davis, Kathryn Miller, Hermalene Sikorsky, Rae Miller, Dana Miller, and Barbara Hanson.

IOOF to Install Officers in Glouster Encampment Meeting

Glouster Encampment IOOF will hold installation ceremonies for officers recently elected for the coming year on Monday at 7:30 p.m. H. M. Bennett of Athens will serve as installing officer.

Glouster IOOF H. M. Bennett Athens

Schools Reopen After Two Weeks Off in Ohio Districts

Glouster schools Jacksonville Trimble Rural District Elementary and High School and Trimble Township schools at Hollister and McLeish resume classes Monday after a two week vacation as crews clear backlogs and prepare for the new term.

Glouster Jacksonville-Trimble Trimble Township Hollister and McLeish

Trimble Ladies Host Primary Department Party

Trimble Misses Hazel Raber and Jo Ann Gooding hosted the Primary Department of the Church of Christ in Trimble on Saturday with Janet Earich and her junior class as guests. Refreshments were served to numerous Primary and Junior members, with several adults in attendance.

Gary Morison Monty Jan Blower Homer Carter Neil McCune Pansy Byers Roberta Border Yvonne Sharp Jane Grandy Mona Joan Ray Anna Bill Heiser Alberta Morrison Lucy Harvey Janet Earich Hazel Raber Joanne Gooding

Dale Sawyer Dies at Age 26 in Redtown Ohio

Dale Sawyer 26 son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Sawyer died at his grandparents home in Redtown after months of illness. He is survived by his parents two brothers Rodney and Paul two sisters Beverly and Dorothy and grandparents Harlin Martin Jacksonville and D M Sawyer Redtown. Funeral services set for Greens Run Church of Christ Sunday at 2 pm with Rev Gilbert Courtney officiating. Burial Nye Cemetery Chauncey.

Wolfe Returns to Hospital After Major Operation

Charles J. Wolfe, who came home two weeks after surgery at McGuire Hospital Richmond Va removing his right lung has been confined to bed most of the time since. He was taken by ambulance to Columbus Thursday evening and will travel by train to Richmond to re enter the government hospital.

Nelsonville Charles J. Wolfe McGuire Hospital Richmond Columbus Government Hospital

Wiley Chapel Sunday Services Listed

Nelsonville notices announce Wiley Chapel A M E Church services for Sunday School at 2 p m and Preaching Service with Holy Communion at 4 p m Reverend J J Jenkins states the sermon will be The Irrevocable Past.

Wiley Chapel Nelsonville J. Julian Jenkins

Vernon announces birth of Ronnie Joe Vernon

Mr and Mrs Robert Vernon of Columbus announce the birth of an eight pound son Ronnie Joe born December 26. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Edward Vernon of Columbus formerly of Jacksonville and Mr and Mrs Steve Molnar of Glouster Route 4.

Glouster Robert Vernon Columbus Ronnie Joe Edward Vernon Jacksonville Steve Molnar

Murray City Visitors and Travelers Report

Local residents and relatives are noted visiting family in Murray City and nearby communities. Names include Shelton Matthews Stencil Smart Carsner Bord Huston Thomas Shuttleworth Wolfe Bauer Hillyer Cupp Bryan Suttor Simons Shivers Wilson Hawk Loper Dixon and Dixie Lee.

Murray City John Shelton Don Matthews Salem Marion Shelton Barberton Willie Stewcil Detroit Tony Stencil James Smart Columbus Carl Carsner New Lexington Connie Barnhill William Bord Raymond Huston Jay Huston Grace Thomas Charles Shuttleworth Helen Wolfe Fort Wayne Ind Dan Wolfe Ina Bauer Thelma Gibson Albert Phillips Mary Dixon Edward Charles Dixon Nelsonville Frank Cloid Sam Cloid Oscar Hillyer Nancy Paul Cupp Newark John Bryan Gordon Suttor Willoughby Dorothy Simons Anna Simons Clarence Shivers James Shuttleworth Roger Wilson Portsmouth Clifford Wilson William Hawk Canal Winchester Ollie Loper Georgia Morrison Chauncey Harold Dixon Dixie Lee Dixon Billy Brooks

Gore Resident William Terrel Dies at 72

William Emerson Terrel, a Gore resident who owned and ran a local grocery for years, died Thursday at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus after a week-long stay. Survived by wife Catherine and three sons Waldo Robert and Dalton, all of Gore. Funeral services to be announced by Leonard Funeral Home.

Logan William Emerson Terrel Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Terrel Gore Catharine Waldo Robert Dalton Leonard Funeral Home

Epiphany Evening Rites To Be Observed Monday

In Nelsonville the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany holds Morning Prayer with sermon at 9:30 a.m. Sunday January 5. On Monday at 7:30 p.m. Epiphany Evening Prayer will be read and sung by Ray Ashby Robert Jack Dr. James Wilson and John Hannahs with special music and a choral response to We Three Kings.

Ray Ashby Robert Jack James Wilson John Hannahs We Three Kings

Bible School Schedules Regular Services at Christian Church

Superintendent George Barrows announces Bible School sessions at 9 30 a m Sunday. Morning worship at 10 30 includes Lord s Supper anthems and a sermon by the Rev L E Evans titled The Price of the Years. Christian Youth Fellowship meets at 6 p m with an evening service at 7 p m.

Nelsonville George Barrows Bible School Christian Church L. E. Evans Christian Youth Fellowship

Reverend William M. George to preach at First Methodist

Nelsonville church schedules Sunday services at the First Methodist Church Bible School at 9 30 a m Worship at 10 30 a m with Rev William M George delivering a sermon titled In Love With Life Youth fellowships meet at 6 p m Evening service at 7 p m with The Greatness of God as the sermon title.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church William M. George

Pilgrim Holiness Plans Sunday Services in Nelsonville

The Pilgrim Holiness Church on Chestnut Street announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m with a sermon by Rev Raymond Simpson Young People meet at 6 p m evangelistic service at 7 p m conducted by the pastor A cottage prayer meeting is held tonight at Mrs Don Bumgardner’s home Regular prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 p m at the church

Benjamin Allison Philippine Mission Churches of Christ Allison Inlaw Leslie Wolfe Philippines Bishopville Church of Christ Wiley Harris First Baptist Church Trimble West Side Church of God Jacksonville Evangelical United Brethren Church A. A. Green Christian Endeavor Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St Raymond Simpson Young Peoples Meeting Don Bumgardner

Nelsonville Bride Quietly Wed in Christmas Ceremony

Miss Emma Guy daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Guy near Millfield married Dallas Farrow son of Mr and Mrs John Farrow in the St Patrick s Rectory Buchtel with Fr Joseph Johnson officiating The couple wore wedding attire and roses and carnations featured in the flowers A reception dinner followed at the home of the bride s brother in law and sister with a host of relatives in attendance

Nelsonville Emma Guy Andrew Guy Millfield Dallas Farrow John Farrow St. Patrick's Buchtel Joseph Johnson Guy Elizabeth Horvath Glouster Eddie Guy Frank Truszka Detroit Horvath Edd Byers Mary Ann Josephine Esther Byers Andrew Byers Genus Yonkosch Mary Truzha Tom Truzha Dayton Velma Horvathh Louis Guy Andrew

Local Couple Announce Granddaughter's Marriage

Mr and Mrs C E Courtney of Columbus announce the marriage of their granddaughter Audrey Grace Rinehart to Lionel Lines both of Columbus The wedding occurred on Saturday December 21.

C. E. Courtney Audrey Grace Rinehart Lionel Lines Columbus

Christmas Dinner Guests From Miller Family

Mr and Mrs P N Miller hosted dinner with Elgan Miller and daughter Joyce Shelby Barber and Phyllis Howard Miller and sons Barney Russell Terry Tignor and son Terry Lee Lowell Miller and son Jack Richard Charles E Miller and son John and Gene Anderson Columbus.

P. N. Miller Elgan Miller Joyce Shelby Barber Phyllis Howard Miller Barney and Russell Terry Tignor Terry Lee Lowell Miller Jack Richard Charles E. Miller John Gene Anderson Columbus

Adkins Family Holiday Visit to Donnelville Residents

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Adkins and son Oscar Benton and Mrs. Josie Adkins were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Sharp of Donnelville. The group also called on the Chapmans and the Webbs of Mansfield, then stopped at the Bullocks in Columbus and George Adkins in Lancaster on the return trip.

Millfield Lewis Adkins Oscar Benton Josie Adkins W. Sharp Donna Mae Adkins Donnelville Sharp Jake Chapman Conda Webb Mansfield Floyd Bullock Columbus George Adkins Lancaster

Rev Walter Jeffries Announces Services at Wesleyan Church

Nelsonville church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m by Reverend Walter W Jeffries. Regular evangelistic service Sunday evening and children's service Tuesday at 3 30 p m followed by prayer meeting at 7 p m.

Nelsonville Wesleyan Methodist Church Poplar Watkins Streets Walter W. Jeffries

Nazarene Church confirms Sunday program in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the Nazarene Church on Adams Street lists a full Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m NYPS at 6 15 p m and preaching by Rev T H Arnott at 7 p m Regular prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7 p m. Millersport guests noted for the holidays include the Brooks family Arza Brooks and relatives from Buchtel details.

Millersport Nazarene Church Nelsonville Adams St T. H. Arnott

Straitsville Nazarene Services Announced

New Straitsville Nazarene Church schedules were announced by Rev. T. H. Arnott. Sunday School starts at 2 p.m., preaching at 3 p.m., and a prayer meeting follows. Prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m.

New Straitsville

First New Year’s Fine Given Nelsonville Man

Edward Cheeseman admitted guilt on a failure to stop for a stop sign in a Nelsonville court arraigned before Mayor Oral Daugherty. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs, paid promptly with this as the first arraignment of the New Year in the mayor’s revived term after illness.

Nelsonville Edward Cheeseman Oral Daugherty

John Stocklen Returns Home From Cleveland Hospital

John Stocklen has come back to Nelsonville from a Cleveland hospital. His condition is reported to be much improved.

Nelsonville John Stocklen Cleveland Hospital

Pilgrim Church Services in Chauncey

The Rev. Ray Pidcock will preach Sunday at 10 30 a m and 7 p m at the Pil grim Church Chauncey Sunday school 9 30 a m and Young People service 6 15 p m Wednesday night service and cottage prayer meeting Friday 7

Chauncey Ray Pidcock Pilgrim Church

Purchase of Property Reported at Chauncey

Chauncey resident Davie Tittle has purchased property on West Main Street from Mr and Mrs Lewis McWilliams. He and his stepfather John McConaha plan to make the home there.

Chauncey Davie Tittle W. Main St Lewis McWilliams John McConaha

Clifford Wade Spends Furlough at Chauncey

Clifford Wade of the Army Air Corps spent an eight day furlough with his wife Lenore at Sugar Creek and his parents Mr and Mrs James Wade in Chauncey. He has been transferred from Topeka Kansas to Greenville South Carolina.

Chauncey Clifford Wade Army Air Corps Lenore Sugar Creek James Wade Topeka Kas Greenville S.C

Church of God Plans Sunday Services in Chauncey

The Church of God in Chauncey schedules a combined Sunday School and church service with Pastor Clarence Way. Preaching Sunday at 7 30 p m and a prayer service Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Chauncey Clarence Way Church of God

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Sunday Services

Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m lead by Andrew McKinney. Mrs McKinney hosts a youth meeting at 6 15 p m. A church service is planned Tuesday at 7 p m and a cottage prayer meeting Thursday at 7 p m.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Andrew McKinney

Millfield Aid Society to Meet Friday at Mrs Blower Home

The Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Church of Christ will hold a Friday night meeting at the home of Mrs. Harold Blower. Mrs. Hazel Earich will conduct the business and program.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Millfield Church of Christ Harold Blower Hazel Earich

Charles L. Davis Observes 86th Birthday Anniversary

Nelsonville notes Charles L. Davis aged 86 at 49% West Columbus Street on December 29 birthday. He is reported to be recovering satisfactorily from a heart ailment.

Nelsonville Charles L. Davis Columbus St

Palmer student spends holidays with Chauncey family

Miami University student Chauncey resident Chauncey Austin Palmer stayed at his parents home on Mill Street during the holiday season. He traveled to Cleveland to visit his brothers and sisters and planned to return by Sunday.

Chauncey Austin Palmer Miami University Isaac Palmer Mill St Cleveland

Wade Family Visit to Chauncey and Pomeroy

Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Wade and daughter Anna Wavalene, along with Mrs. Anna Wade, visited Chauncey and spent Saturday in Pomeroy Ohio.

Chauncey Adrian Wade Anna Wavalene Anna Wade Pomeroy, Ohio

Church of Christ Announces Services in Chauncey Greens Run Millfield

The Church of Christ parish lists sermons by Gilbert Cortney at Trimble Chauncey 9 30 a m 10 30 a m and Richard Wilcox at Greens Run Millfield 9 30 a m 10 30 a m Taylor Ridge service at 2 p m by Richard Wilcox A conference and board meeting will be held at Chauncey Monday at 7 p m.

Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Trimble Richard Wilcox Greens Run Millfield Taylor Ridge

Church of Nazarene Announces Sunday Services

The Plains Church of the Nazarene pastor Rev. J. N. Lakin will preach Sunday at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday School meets at 9 30 a m and Junior and Senior N Y P at 6 30 p m

Chauncey J. N. Lakin The Plains Church of the Nazarene N.Y.P

Methodist Services Announced by Pastor CHAUNCEY

Pastor Charles Caffrey of The Plains Methodist Church lists Sunday events including Church School at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. He will lead revival meetings nightly from Jan 12 to Jan 26 at 7 p.m. with a sermon at 7:30 p.m. each day.

Chauncey Charles Caffrey The Plains Methodist Church

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