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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1947

Page

7

Faculty Wives Club Hosts January Tea Social

The Social Side notes the Faculty Wives Club meeting at the Women's Faculty Club on a Wednesday afternoon for a January tea and social hour. Mrs. J. R. Morton presided and a social committee list includes Mrs. E. Class co chair man and others.

Faculty Wives Club Club Oh Women's Faculty Club J. R. Morton E. Class J. R. Gentry F. B. Dilley F. B. Gullum Maurel Hawkins Rush Elliott H. R. Wilson V. Goedicke A. A. Nellis

Novel Bridge Club Holds Second Meeting At Barr Home

Mrs Don Barr hosted the Novel Bridge Club at 184 N Lancaster St for its second gathering. The twelve members formed three bridge tables and swapped books alphabetically after dessert, a monthly reading exchange shared by all.

Don Barr Novel Bridge Club N. Lancaster St

Mrs J B Maffett Hosts Business Women's Class Meeting

Mrs J B Maffett hosted the regular meeting of the Business Women's Class at her home 58 Columbia Ave Tuesday evening. Mrs E Riley presided as president. Miss Ethel Beekman gave a devotional on The Christian Way of Living and Miss Ida Allison reviewed Simple Living by Wagner. Refreshments were served by Mrs Maffett with help from Mrs H M Downard.

First Christian Church J. B. Maffett Columbia Ave E. Riley Ethel Beekman Ida Allison Wagner Maffett H. M. Downard

AAUW Meeting Features Dr. Mary Hissong Speaker

Ohio University senior women attended an AAUW gathering in Lindley Hall Lounge where Dr. Mary Hissong discussed shaping knowledge into positive action. About 80 members and seniors heard university officials and committee chairs report on community projects, UN outreach, art programs, and holiday philanthropy.

Mary Hissong Ohio University American Association of University Women Lindley Hall Clyde Hissong

OU Music School Recital Set at Music Hall

Ohio University's School of Music will present a formal recital on Sunday January 12 at 8 p m in Music Hall. Performers include Harold Abmyer Ardath Hansen John Kimnach Rose Gelfand Janet Ingerham Bernadine Bower Arlene Bibbee Ernest Mariani Robert Bird and Carolyn Mabus Estelle Krupnick with Dorothy Peoples. Rev Harold F Kellogg and Rev Dr John W Danford assist in church mission duties. Mrs Charles Wood is at Cleveland Clinic for surgery Room 348.

Ohio University School of Music Music Hall Harold Abmyer Ardath Hansen John Kimnach Robert Price Rose Gelfand Janet Ingerham Dorothy Peoples Bernadine Bower Arlene Bibbee Ernest Mariani Robert Bird Carolyn Mabus Estelle Krupnick Harold F. Kellogg First Methodist Church John W. Danford Dayton Methodist Church Danford

New Spring Overblouse Takes Fashion Spotlight

The spring fashion wave centers on the overblouse worn over the suit, a bold trend that flaunts its length and drapes the hips. It pairs with monotones or prints, featuring stripes and Daliesque motifs, showing off shirt tails outside and a dramatic torso silhouette.

Diet and Exercise Plan for Quick Slimming Results

A seven day New Year diet installment by Alicia Hart emphasizes exercise to boost fat burn and target figure faults. Suggested daily activities include fifty scissor kicks and fifty palm-to-floor touch-downs, with caution to avoid excessive exercise that increases appetite. The Sixth Day menu features a low fat breakfast and lunch with toast, cottage cheese, salad, and fruit, followed by roast beef dinner and unsweetened tea or coffee.

Alicia Hart

Willing Workers Meet at Cope Home on Quilt Making

The Willing Workers gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Lloyd Cope land to piece a quilt top. Mary Starling, Jennie Morrison, and Frances Cope won contest prizes during the social hour. Attending were Ora Copeland, Lena Starling, Catherine Copeland, Frances Copeland, Margret Ogg, and the hostess, with guests Polly Davis, Raymond Ogg, and Chester Copeland. The next meeting is Feb. 13 at Mary Starling’s.

Lloyd Copeland Polly Davis Jennie Morrison Mary Starling Frances Copeland Ora Copeland Lena Starling Margret Ogg Catherine Copeland

Perry announce birth of daughter Georganne at Sheltering Arms

Mr and Mrs George H Perry of 438 Richland Ave announce the birth of a daughter Georganne on December 27 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. The baby weighed eight pounds five ounces. They also have a daughter Patricia Ann, age nine. Grandparents are George O Perry and Mrs Walter Troesch of Toledo and Mr and Mrs M L Kimmey of Athens. Georganne was born on her grandfather’s birthday anniversary.

George H. Perry Richland Ave Georganne Sheltering Arms Hospital

Club Calendar Features Local Meetings and Socials

Friday events include Past Chiefs Club with Mrs. Harry Wilson and hostess Mrs. Matie Pritchard at Franklin Ave. Saturday sees Pallas Club at 2 30 p m with Mrs. M E Twiss 261 E State St. Athens Bird Club gathers Jan 11 at 8 p m hosted by Mr and Mrs Thomas M Wolfe Utah Place. Also note Pvt Paul E Williams in Honolulu on route to Yokohama and reconnecting with classmate James Bobo. Visitors welcome at Bird Club. Board tips advise bulletin boards for kids pin up art to protect walls.

Chiefs Club Harry Wilson Franklin Ave Matie Pritchard Athens Bird Club Thomas M. Wolfe Utah Place Viola Nelson Honolulu W. Leo Williams Shade Pvt Paul E. Williams Hawaii Yokohama Japan James Bobo Pearl Harbor Navy Yard

Winter Robin Sightings and Family Christmas Notes

Mrs. Bart Davidson reports seeing a robin in her backyard at 90 Grosvenor St amid winter snow. The letter recalls a 13 month old in Toledo and a Christmas trip through Arizona to St. Louis, with weather and travel details and a quip about winter forecasts from the Old Farmer’s Almanac.

Currier and Ives Robin Bart Davidson Mr. Robin Grosvenor St South Bud” Resch Mary Lou Cindy Toledo Arizona California Oklahoma St. Louis

Mrs R Jones Hosts Amere Needle Club Meeting

Mrs Robert H Jones Jr of 26 Church Street hosted an Amere Needle Club meet on Thursday afternoon. Fifteen members and two guests attended. After a business session led by president Mrs Walter E Musgrave, the afternoon focused on sewing. The next meeting is set for Thursday January 23 at Mrs Everett Lewis residence.

Robert H. Jones, Jr Church St Amere Needle Club H. C. Godfrey Jack Parfitt Walter E. Musgrave Everett Lewis

Mistress of Inn Opens at Ewing Hall

Ohio University Players stage Carlo Goldoni’s Mistress of the Inn at Ewing Hall for a three night run. Directed by Easter Yahya, the cast features Laine Laffie as Mistress Mirandolina and Bob Kuhnley as Marquis of Forlipopoli with Darwin Close, Dave Neuhaus, Margaret Hall, Becky Caldwell, Carolyn Mobus, and Shirley Zwelling in key roles.

Carlos Goldoni Ohio University Players Ewing Hall Easter Yahya Mistress Mirandolina Laine Laffie Marquis of Forlipopoli Bob Kuhnley Count Darwin Close Cavalier Dave Neuhaus Margaret Hall Becky Caldwell Servant Carolyn Mobus Page Shirley Zwelling

January Meeting of Alexander Church Women

The Women's Association of Alexander Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Harold Brown's home in Albany with twenty members and three guests. Mrs. P. M. Lax led the business session. nominating committee members were named. missionary program and various readings and prayers were shared. the next meeting at Mrs. Martha Stuart's home will include officer elections.

Women’s Association Alexander Presbyterian Church Harold Brown Albany P. M. Lax Mattie Webb Grace Lynch Francis Allen Martha Stuart Hattie Webb Carolyn Clutter

Imitation Star Peter Lind Hayes Belongs To Stage Not Screen

Hollywood talk with Peter Lind Hayes reveals he uses mimicry to earn a living on stage and in clubs but seeks a real character role on film. He argues imitators lack lasting fame and cites examples from Barrymore to Crosby while noting his own wish to play John Barrymore. He recounts personal family news including a Navy discharge and a newborn daughter Marilyn Marie born January 5 in Lancaster Hospital.

Gene Handsaker Carmen Miranda Roosevelt Churchill Cantor Bogart Peter Lind Hayes Mae West Grace Hayes Peter Rascal John Barrymore Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Ronald Colman Lionel Barrymore Lew Ayres Lana Turner Haymes Como Sinatra Bing Crosby Bette Davis

Athens Area Churches Schedule Weekly Services and Activities

The Athens area lists Friday worship at 8 p m and a Saturday married couples supper at the First Methodist. Sunday morning features church school at 9 15, University class at 9 30 and worship with communion at 10 30 led by Rev Harold F Kellogg. Various youth fellowships choirs and speakers fill the day with events through the afternoon and evening. Albany and Snowville also detail church schools services midweek prayer and Sunday sermons led by local pastors.

Bible School and Worship Schedule at Local Church

The church offers Bible school at 9 15 a m and worship at 10 15 a m with the subject Conquering Our Fears led by Rev Joe B Maffett Mrs C E Heft serves as chorister and Mrs William Ruston is organist Pi Beta Phi sorority plans to attend Installation of new church officers follows Disciples Foundation Fellowship supper at 5 p m hosted by Russell and Marion Blowers Vespers at 6 p m led by Robert Dowling Janice Wiggins will speak as National Planning Council delegate Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m for transportation to Trimble county wide meeting Choir practice Wednesday at 7 p m Hobby and Recreation night chaired by Doris Warren and Bob Beverage Thursday 2 p m Mrs Barnhills Women s Council meets with Mrs C F Cameron Mrs Swans group meets with Mrs D M Clutter at 7 30 p m

Harold F. Kellogg F. L. Shoemaker Trimble WSCS Wesley Kappa Phi Delta Sigma Theta Dean Voigt Bible School Joe B. Maffett C. E. Heft William Ruston Pi Beta Phi Sorority Disciples Foundation Fellowship Russell Marion Blowers Robert Dowling Janice Wiggins National Planning Council Christian Endeavor Hobby Doris Warren Bob Beverage Barnhill Women’s Council

Episcopal Church Morning Prayer and Activities Schedule

On the first Sunday after Epiphany the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd lists church school for kindergarten at 10:30 a m morning prayer also at 10:30 a m followed by an address by Roger Connor in a five part series by business and professional men. The choir rehearsal is Thursday at 6:30 p m and the Senior Altar Guild meets at 7:30 p m.

Episcopal Church OF the Good Shepherd Roger Connor

Sunday services and lesson focus announced

Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m with Sacrament as the lesson subject and the Golden Text The bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven and giveth life unto the world John 6 33 Wednesday evening service at 8 p m

Central Ave Methodist Church Sunday Schedule

The Central Ave Methodist Church reports morning worship at 10 30 with the sermon He Shall Not Fail by Rev Elmer G Roessner soloist Mrs John Van Dyke and WSCS installation of officers Evening worship at 730 with Forgetting The First Love Official Board Meeting Tuesday 730 Midweek service Wednesday

Central Ave. Methodist Church School Elmer G. Roessner John van Dyke WSCS

Salvation Army Weekly Schedule of Meetings

Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Sunday school at 10 a m Holiness meeting at 11 a m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Tuesday Bible study at 7 30 p m Women's Home League Thursday at 7 30 p m

Salvation Army Women’s Home League

Church of God Weekly Schedule and Sermon Topic

Morning worship and sermon titled Mastering Self at 9 30. Sunday school at 10 20. Young People's meeting at 6 30. Evening evangelistic service at 7 30. Prayer meeting and Bible study at 7 30 Wednesday. Pastor Rev. Albert R Ervin.

Church OF God Albert R. Ervin Helen W. Tatmann

Bible Study and Worship Services by Edward White

Bible study scheduled at 9 45 a m with worship at 10 30 a m Evening service at 7 30 p m led by minister Edward White speaks at both services Wednesday evening Bible study at 7 30 p m

Edward White

Wesleyan Methodist Worship Schedule Published

The Wesleyan Methodist church lists morning worship at 10 30 a m and an evening evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with Rev E C Kenney preaching at both. WYMB broadcasts include Tuesday 7 30 p m, mid week prayer Thursday 7 30 p m and Friday 2 p m prayer service.

Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School E. C. Kenney

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church Service Schedule

The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church outlines worship times with Rev. O M Awe speaking at both services. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m and a cottage prayer meeting Friday at the Riley home.

Wesleyan church weekly schedule features services and study

Sunday school at 9 30 a m junior church and worship at 10 30 a m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Hi N Y lecture at 7 p m Monday Christian service training at The Plains 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m

Wesley N. Y the Plains

Morning services led by The Rev. Fred Luchs

Early morning service at 8 50 a m Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 11 a m The Rev Fred Luchs will conduct both services.

Fred Luchs

How to safely replace a blown fuse

To safely change a blown fuse, ensure hands are completely dry then disconnect all cords and appliances on the circuit. Unscrew the dead fuse by the rim and replace with a new one.

South Canaan Baptist service and sermon details

The Sunday program lists South Canaan Baptist Bible school at 10 30 a m with Donald Mansfield as superintendent and the lesson Jesus Authority in Home and Church. Worship at 11 a m features sermon Be Not Afraid Only Believe by Rev Andrew G Pratt.

Bible School Jesus George van Dyke Young People’s Fellowship South Canaan Baptist Bible School Donald Mansfield Andrew G. Pratt Carpenter Baptist Church Church G. C. Gorby United Group of Churches, Granges Columbia School Carpenter Baptist Church

Pleasanton and surrounding churches Sunday schedule

Churches in Pleasanton Athens County and nearby areas publish Sunday activities including Sunday schools at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. preachers at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. MYF sessions in the evening and union services announced with Zion U B and Carpenter Baptist Church hosting a United group service at 7:30 p.m. The Rev JM T McDonald leads the Athens County union event.

Pleasanton Bates Clarks Chapel Richland Ave New Marshfield Union JM. T. McDonald Athens County Union Zion Church Lower Plains

Religious Service Times Noted in Weekly Schedule

Worship service at 10:45 a m led by Rev Frank C Cleveland pastor with an evening sermon at 7 30 p m mentioned in the church schedule.

Corning Church Services and Schedules

Local church notices list Methodist pastor F Beuscher with services at 9:30 Sunday school 10:30 worship sermon Paul the Debtor. Evangelical U B with W E Riebel sermons It Is Written Gods Stop Sign. Church of God Rev Mitchell with 9:30 Sunday school 10:30 worship 7 p m. St Bernard priests Riley and Sullivan Low mass 8 a m high mass 10 a m.

Hollister U. B Crooksville Philo Otterbein Brotherhood A. T. Pettit New Lexington Church OF God Mr. Mitchell ST. Bernard Riley Sullivan Father Riley Father Sullivan

West Side Church Plans Sunday Bible Study and Service

The West Side Church of Christ will offer Bible study at 9 30 a m followed by preaching and communion. An evening service at 7 p m will feature song and preaching.

Trimble West Side Church of Christ

Schedule of Services and Simultaneous Meetings

The list shows church and community meeting times with names of attendees and locations. Emmett Hulbert and Mrs Clare Frost lead sessions at Frost and MecLeish hold 9:30 to 10 a.m. others meet at Sugar Creek Orbiston Mt Carmel Ilesboro Diamond Ilesboro with appointed superintendents John Hooper and Ralph Boyer. The Reverend A N Maxwell is noted as missionary.

Weekend Services Announced by Local Church

Services Saturday at 7 30 p m with Rev Helen W Tatmann delivering the message Sunday school at 10 a m offering spiritual guidance and community fellowship through the church program.

Helen W. Tatmann Sunes ‘Day School

Worship Schedule With Helen W. Tatmann Speaking

The worship service at 10 15 a m and an evangelistic service at 7 p m feature Rev Helen W Tatmann as speaker. A prayer meeting is planned for Wednesday at 7 p m.

Graham Chapel Sunday Schedule

Graham Chapel lists Sunday activities with morning services at 9 30 and 10 30. The sermon is by Rev Roy Deeter and a prayer service is scheduled for 7 30 in the evening.

Roy Deeter

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W. W. Patton Susan Blair Eileen Bridgewater Earl Bridgewater Robert Dennis D. M. Downard Robert W. Hollingsworth Robert E. Main Eileen Phillips James van Nostrand Woodrow West Sara E. Jones Roy E. Hawk Macil Via Dean Irma Voigt Hawk Miss Via Sara Jones Dean Irma E. Voigt Athens County E. E. Shipman Alvin W. Jones Chillicothe Irvin Quick Robert W. Marquis Columbus Jean Voigt Louise Field Lydia E. Pinkham West Cross Bros Frank H. Cross W. Union St. Athens S. Court St Athens, Ohio OU Music School Cleveland Clinic Charles Wood Forest St Cleveland George Perry Pallas Club M. E. Twiss State St Mrs. Brown Hollywood Gary Cooper Arthur Goodin Forrest Meighen Milton St Akron William Heighen Navy Robert Lewis Meighen Thomas B. Smith Lincoln Ave Pleasantville Marilyn Marie Lancaster Hospital Rev. Smith Albany Methodist Church Athens Area Church Services First Methodist Albany Methodist Albany—Church Lida Young C. Williams Townhouse—Church John Ingram Mr. Phillips Temple— Church J. K. Crabtree Pearl Chapel James Reeves Snowville—Church Wayne Chase Phillips Troy Coats Marion Albany Baptist Christian Science Stimson Ave Pilgrim Holiness O. M. Awe Carroll Riley Nazarene Ranch's Bakery Athens Charge MT. Zion Baptist Frank C. Cleveland Church News of Corning West Side Church American Sunday School Union Stewart Pilgrim Holiness Newtown Holiness Mission Graham Vicks VA ACME Telephone Union St Ann Harding Roy del Ruth Fifth Avenue Monogram Yi Exalt the Cline Pharmacy McKee Drug Co
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