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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1950

Page

10

Gallia County Campaign Rumors Stir in Gallipolis

In Gallia county the ballot period opens with rumor and petition activity. Democrats may nominate a county auditor and perhaps a commissioner as Republicans debate candidates including Halley Daniels Bailes and Grover with petitions circulating in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis The Board of Elections Gallia County Ton Daniels Halley A, Johnson Harry

Old Meigs County Homestead Chronicle of the Price Family

A detailed historical portrait of Henderson Price and the Price family of Meigs County Ohio. It covers the 19th century origins, the 1875 construction of a grand Portland home, rival farm life, and generations of Price descendants including Abner, Gayle, Ernestine, and Clyde.

Orpah Class Meeting in Glouster Nets March of Dimes Gift

The Orpah Class of the Methodist Sunday School met at Mrs. Thomas Williams Jr. home on Maple Street Friday evening. They voted a March of Dimes contribution, led devotions by Mrs. Adda Blower, and after a brief program, served refreshments to numerous members and a guest. Prizes in games went to Mrs. John S. Blower and Mrs. William G. Hughes.

H. A. Rogers John Devol Karl Bodenbender Willis Blower Edith Eveland Loretta McLaughlin Mabel LeFever William G. Hughes Harold Vaughn John S. Blower

Bus Collision Sparks Citations In Gallipolis

A passenger bus and a truck collided near the police station on Second Ave. in Gallipolis. The truck driver, John Ward, was cited for unsafe operation. No injuries to three or more passengers reported. another minor accident involved Harold Broyles and Lloyd W. at Route 588 with no injuries or serious damage.

Gallipolis Second Ave John Ward Ye Woodard Tne James E. Pleasant Harold Broyles Lloyd W. Wg Chillicothe Road Dairyman Gallipolis State Institute

River traffic at Gallipolis and nearby locks notes busy day

Kept moving downstream and upstream vessels on the Ohio and Kanawha rivers. The list records boats such as Dolle down Bruce up Jones down Semet down along with Marmet and Winfield movements and river levels at several gauges. Legal notices follow including petitions from The First Wesleyan Methodist Church of Athens Ohio to sell real estate and a partition suit filed by Guy Hawk in Athens County Ohio.

Gallipolis Dolle Bruce Jones Semet Kehna Ernestine Rand Kanawha Sullivan Shirley Marmet Solvay Winfield Peace Penn Patriot Price Rowe Tenera Kanawha Falls Point Pleasant Wilbur Hawk Freda Hawk Wilder Galveston Texas Guy Hawk Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Lodi Athens Ohio Company

Oscar Thomas Last Rites Are Saturday

Oscar Thomas died Wednesday at his Kyger area home. Services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Old Kyger Baptist Church with Rev. A M Perry officiating. Interment will be Gravel Hill cemetery. He was born in 1864, survived by two daughters Bessie Thomas and Elizabeth Darst, a brother Isaiah Thomas, and a sister Fannie Halfhill. His wife Amanda Darst preceded him in death.

Gallipolis Oscar Thomas Kyger Old Kyger Baptist Church Mr. Thomas Pete and Angeline Armstrong Thomas Kgger Amanda Darst Bessie Thomas Elizabeth Darst Grove City Issiah Thomas White Oak Fannie Halfhill Cheshire A. M. Perry Gravel Hill Cemetery

Grace Methodist Youth Day and Church Activities

Grace Methodist led by minister L A Donnally holds Youth Day with the theme Youth Advances Through Faith. Youth Fellowship at 7 p m, Junior Choir Monday 3 45 p m, various Girl Scout and Brownie meetings, Grace Choir Wednesday 7 30 p m, and a Wednesday executive committee gathering at 2 p m. St Peters Episcopal with K C Wilson as rector features morning prayer at 9 30 a m and church school at 10 45 a m followed by a talk by E H Davidson on Church and College Work. First Baptist led by W H Green offers Bible school 9 15 a m worship 10 30 a m youth groups 6 30 p m and evangelistic service 7 30 p m with Judson Four and Miss A Halley. sermon There Is No Difference. First Presbyterian with Rev Linson H Stebbins holds Sunday school 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m Young Peoples Meeting 5 45 p m Westminster Club 6 30 p m mid week service 7 30 p m and choir practices Thursday and Thursday evening.

Grace Methodist Girl Scouts ST. Peters Episcopal K. C. Wilson E. H. Davidson Ohio University Ohio First Baptist W. H. Green Tor Bible Westminster Club Frank C. Cleveland Columbus Ora Viney BTU West Side Church OF Christ Trimble Cecil Dotson New Matamoras Jacksonville H. H. Lafferty Trimble Methodist Mr. Lafferty Seventh Day Benjamin Lowery Oakdale Church Ava Hamer Concord Mr. Mathias Hollister Glouster Church OF Christ Daniel K. Teater Young People’s Church Hooper Ridge Church OF Christ Mr. Teater Bishopville Church OF Christ Hemlock Main ST Church OF Christ Spencer Ridge Roy Strausbaugh Young People’s Meeting MT. Carmel Glouster Methodist John Devol Rch Carl Nessley Interchurch Carl Roberts Council of Church Women

Ordination Service Set at First Presbyterian Church

Gallipolis reports an ordination service at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Linson H. Stebbins presiding Two deacons J W Potter Jr and Charles Hanniger will be re installed Edwin E Higgins superintendent of schools will be ordained to elder ship Two elders Miss Clara Worman and John L Evans to be installed Trustees Carl Myers and William H Janes to be installed.

Gallipolis First Presbyterian Church Linson H. Stebbins J. W. Potter Jr Charles Hanniger N. A. Martin Edwin E. Higgins Clara Worman John L. Evans Carl Myers William H. Janes

Automobile and Truck Collide Near Bridge

A motorist attempting to avoid a car collided with an oncoming vehicle north of the Silver bridge Wednesday night, according to State Highway Patrol. Vehicles involved belonged to Russell Vaught, 20, Northup, and Paul Wells, 20, Gallipolis Route 1, who drove a truck.

Gallipolis Silver Bridge State Highway Patrol Russell Vaught Northup Paul Wells

Social Security info session at Gallipolis post office

Philip E. Mitchell, SSA field representative, will attend the Gallipolis post office between 1 and 2 pm Thursday to help filing retirement or death benefit claims under Old Age and Survivors Insurance. Also, W. E. Atkinson of Columbus has been named administrator of Jane Elizabeth Burns Alsopaugh's estate. creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated January 16, 1950.

Gallipolis Philip E. Mitchell Social Security Administration W. E. Atkinson Wilson Avenue Columbus 5 Ohio Jane Elizabeth Burns Jane Elizabeth Burns Alspaugh Glouster John F. Newcomb

Notice of bids for road equipment by Canaan Township trustees

The Trustees of Canaan Township Ath ens Co will receive sealed bids by 10 a.m. February 4, 1950 at the township town house for a motor grader not less than 31 hp with enclosed cab electric starter and rear axle drive and 13.00 x 20 tires or 10.00 x 20 etc. Trade in includes Warco motor grader and Ford dump truck and both may be inspected. The board reserves the right to reject any bids.

Trustees of Canaan Twp Athens Co Canaan F. O. B. Canaonville Ohio Warco Sie L. DI Ger

City commission denies First Ave carnival site

Gallia County columnist argues the city commission refused to grant permission for the American Legion to use First Ave opposite the park for a carnival. He criticizes sensational reporting and urges a friendly conference to foster goodwill and civic progress. He emphasizes his views are personal.

Dann O. Taber City Commission American Legion First Ave Legion Paul Revere

Wilkesville Honor Roll Listed by Grade One Through Twelve

Wilkesville Schools announce the first semester honor roll ending January 13. Students across grades one through twelve, including Ralph Cardwell and Linda Comer in grade one and Doris Schilling in grade eleven, are named for academic distinction.

Wilkesville Ralph Cardwell Linda Comer Judith Gray Barbara Jarvis Paul Kinkead Francis Knox Larry Kruskamp Elza Lambert Shelby Maynard Lorna Nelson Annabel Ogdin Peggy Sayre Bonnie Sorrell Wanda Sorrell Reva Spires Merlyn Strausbaugh Johnny Straten Judith Taylor Joan Thacker Jimmy Watters

Grass Fire Halted On Kanauga Property

Gallia The fire department and Deputy Garland Nibert put out a grass fire on the Amanda Bean property in Kanauga. Winds drove the blaze toward an ornamental pine grove and shrubs, with officials suspecting a rubbish fire on the neighboring Kris Kringle Village property as the possible start.

Gallipolis Garland Nibert Amanda Bean Kanauga Kris Kringle

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Noted at Holzer

Halter Hospital notes admit Allen Lewis Peniel and others including Mrs. Jessie Brookins Jackson and Patricia Ann Evans Oak Hill. Discharges include Gerald Wagner Claude Woodruff and several others.

Allen Lewis Peniel Jessie Brookins Jackson Kaaron Kelton Pomeroy Patricia Ann Evans Oak Hill Larry Richard Brumfield Crown City Edwin Schwinke Gerald Wagner Claude Woodruff William Vaught Clarence Boster William Cousins William Houck Homer McMillan

Gold digger digs for 40 million in downtown Miami

George B. Mobley, 83, digs a 20 foot hole in Miami seeking 40 million dollars in gold. He shows spectators an 1858 blue glass Mason jar and an 1853 wine bottle, says pirates hid gold in old springs, and demonstrates a water filled divining rod. Previously he sought 4 million in Green Cove Springs and spent 3800 on the venture.

Miami Mobley Green Cove Springs Fla H. H. Humphreys Jacksonville

Langsville Social Notes Record Ills and Meetings

Mrs. Lawrence Carpenter visited her father Thomas Price of Carpenter who remained in ill health. The Langsville Council met January 20 at Mrs. W. C. Harmons home with another session planned February 17 at Mrs. Harmons and at Mrs. C. R. Pierces. Visitors include Vivian Hysell of Maysell Run with Dolores Pierce, Rita Cain of Rutland with Carol Ledlie, and Mac Powell of Decumseh Michigan with Mrs. Raymond Johnson of Wellston visiting Mrs. Ella Sidenstricker. Richard Lewis of Columbus visited his in laws, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Harman.

Langsville Lawrence Carpenter Thomas Price Carpenter Carol Pierce Aus Hysell Melvin Clark W. C. Harmons C. R. Pierce Vivian Hysell Maysell Run Dolores Pierce Rita Cain Rutland Carol Ledlie Mac Powell Decumseh, Mich Raymond Johnson Wellston Ella Sidenstricker Richard Lewis Columbus W. C. Harman

Prattsville WSCS Meet At Woodrums In Prattsville

The Putnam WSCS gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Junior Woodrum's home with ten members and visitors. Mrs. Margaret Daugherty led devotions while refreshments were provided by the hostess and Mrs. E C Allen and Mrs. Clay Woodrum. Several local families hosted guests and visited relatives in the area.

Prattsville Putnam Wscs Junior Woodrum Margaret Daugherty E. C. Allen Clay Woodrum Clyde West Henry Harkins George Dearth C. D. Copley Cincinnati H. A. Lockwood Roberta Hamden Mace Walter Ward Athens Junior Thompson McArthur Cash Zimmerman Roland Cecil Mace Columbus Luster West Allen Chillicothe Bundy Perry H. F. Dearth Ann Cliffie Ralph F. R.coe Edna Dearth

Installation Planned At Grange Meeting

Trimble Grange will hold an installation ceremony Saturday at 8 p m Mrs Miller and the Albany Grange installation team will conduct the rites Visitors from nearby Granges are invited and a local committee will provide sandwiches coffee and pies to members and guests

Glouster Trimble Grange

Mrs McDonald Hosts 500 Club Meeting in Glouster

Mrs. O. A. McDonald welcomed members at her Front Street home for a 500 club gathering with two tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs. Vern Lamborn first, Mrs. Jessie Hill second, and Mrs. T. A. Noon third. The hostess served a salad course to eight ladies including guest Mrs. Sara Williams.

Glouster O. A. McDonald 500 Club Front St Vern Lamborn Jessie Hill T. A. Noon Lizabeth Ley Sara Williams Irene Morris Thomas Vaughn

Funeral Services Set For Nicholas Hartley

Nicholas Hartley, 75, died at 12:30 a.m. Thursday at his home in Jacksonville. He is survived by his wife Dora a son Frank of Columbus a brother William Hartley of Glouster and two grandsons. Funeral services will be held at his Jacksonville home Sunday at 1 p.m. the Rev Gilbert Court ney officiating. Burial will be in Maplewod Cemetery. Friends may call at the home.

Glouster Nicholas Hartley Jacksonville Dora Frank Columbus William Hartley Gilbert Courtney Maplewod

Benefit Dance For March Of Dimes In Jacksonville

GLOUSTER Mohawk Aerie F O E Jacksonville plans a public benefit dance at Eagles Hall on Saturday at 7 30 p m Admission is a voluntary contribution Ralph Mc Daniels orchestra will provide music Proceeds go to the March of Dimes fund

Glouster Mohawk Aerie F.O.E Jacksonville Eagles Hall Ralph McDaniel

Last March of Dimes game night at Moose Hall

The final event of the March of Dimes drive will be held Friday at 7 30 p.m. in Moose Hall. Dr C F Patton leads the committee in directing the games and activities for the fundraiser.

Glouster Moose Hall C. F. Patton

Church Doings in Glouster Area Weekly Schedule

Glouster churches publish Sunday school times worship services and sermons led by pastors including Rev Frank C Cleveland Rev H H Lafferty Rev Daniel K Teater and Rev W H Mathias. Midweek prayer meetings Bible schools and youth activities noted across multiple congregations in Glouster Hollister and surrounding areas.

Mrs. Palmer Rites Planned Sunday

Mrs. Alice Palmer 72 of Trimble died Wednesday at home. Survived by sons Arthur Trimble and Lawrence Gloucester Route 3, daughter Irene Herbst Gloucester Route 3, sister Isabel Thomas. Funeral at Trimble West Side Church of Christ Sunday 2:30 p.m. Rev. Thomas Butterfield officiating. Burial Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call at Trimble home.

Glouster Alice Palmer Trimble Bert Arthur Lawrence Irene Herbst Isabel Thomas Corning Trimble West Side Church of Christ Thomas Butterfied Columbus Maplewood Cemetery

Correction on Figley’s service at Glouster and Centerbury schools

A Thursday correction clarifies that Thomas W. Figley was employed as superintendent of Centerbury schools for five years and had served as head of Glouster schools for thirteen years, not nine.

Glouster Thomas W. Figley Centerbury Schools Glouster Schools

Illness Reported for Elizabeth Barrett in Trimble Home

Mrs Elizabeth Barrett was reported critically ill Wednesday at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Frank Goodwin Trimble.

Glouster Elizabeth Barrett Frank Goodwin Trimble

Lodge to Meet Glouster Trimble Lodge Degree

Trimble Lodge No 557 F A M will meet Monday at 7 30 p m Carl Willis worshipful master announces one candidate will receive the Master Mason s degree refreshments will be served

Glouster Trimble Carl Willis

Area Church Services Overview

Christian Science offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m with love as the lesson subject and Jeremiah 31 3 as the golden text. Nazarenes present Sunday school 9 30 a m junior church 10 30 a m worship 10 30 a m NYPS 6 45 p m evangelistic 7 30 p m prayer 7 30 p m. Mt Zion Baptist holds Sunday school 9 30 a m devotional by Missionary Society 11 a m and evening service 7 30 p m with discussions on interpreting the Bible to young people and building on the rock. mid week prayer 8 p m Wednesday.

Christian Science MT. Zion

Plains Branch Church Schedule and Speaker

The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Plains lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m with Elder D W Cummings speaking the morning sermon Evening worship at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday mid week prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Zion's League meets Friday at 7 30 p m Nelsonville branch also noted with similar Zion's League timing.

Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints THE

Church and Community Services Schedule Blends Churches

Local church notices detail Holy Communion services at the Church of the Good Shepherd and joint youth activities. First Christian and Central Ave Methodist offerings include Bible school, sermons on death, youth choirs, and various midweek meetings led by Reverend Joe B. Maffett and Reverend William J. McGarity.

Worship services and church activities listed

In TorCH worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. In De Caturr Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. In Cool Ville Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. YF at 6:45 p.m. A Venetian singer from Parkersburg performs with a free will offering at 8 p.m. The Rev. O. C. Lockwood serves as pastor.

Decatur Coolville Parkersburg O. C. Lockwood

Sunday School Schedules Listed Across Several Churches

American Sunday School Union times posted for multiple churches including Orbiston at 9 30 a m J B Carsner Mt Carmel 9 30 a m Francis Hart Sugar Creek 10 a m Phillip Weekley Frost 10 a m C D Arnold Mound Hill 10 a m Mrs Virginia Howard Chase 10 a m Mrs Lois Wood yard Fairview 2 p m Marion Gainer.

Orbiston J. B. Carsner MT. Carmel Francis Hart Sugar Creek Phillip Weekley Frost C. D. Arnold Mound Hill Virginia Howard Chase Lois Woodyard Fairview Marion Gainer

Alexander Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

The church School meets at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 30 a m The theme is Unpopular Preaching Choir rehearsal is Friday evening under Pastor James L Hyde

Alexander Presbyterian Church James L

Strouds Run Wesleyan Methodist Mission Services

Sunday school at 2 p.m. preaching by the Rev. Lester Stanley of Athens. Prayer meeting Friday at 7:30 p.m. led by pastor Rev. Roy Deeter.

Strouds Run Wesleyan Methodist Mission Lester Stanley Athens Roy Deeter

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Weekly Services Schedule

The Whites Chapel Wesleyan Church lists 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 meeting at 7 30 p m led by Rev Roy E Deeter pastor.

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Roy E. Deeter

Albany Methodist Charge and Pearl Chapel Services

Albany Methodist Charge outlines Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Youth Fellowship leading the morning service at 10 30 a m Pearl Chapel holds Sunday school at 1 30 p m followed by worship at 2 30 p m Snowville schedules Sunday school 10 30 a m worship 7 30 p m and a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Townhouse announces Sunday school 9 30 a m Reverend W H Marshall is pastor.

Albany Methodist Albany Pearl Chapel Snowville Townhouse

Graham Chapel Schedule of Services

Graham Chapel lists a 10 a.m. preaching, 11 a.m. Young People meeting, and 7 p.m. preaching with the Rev. Charley Hill leading. The notice records a church event timetable for a Sunday schedule.

Graham Chapel Young People’s Meeting Charley Hill

Baptist Circuit Services Update and Evening Messages

Morning worship at 9 30 with the sermon Necessary Knowledge. Albany Bible school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 30 with Clean Every Whit. YPM at 6 30 and mid week prayer 7 30. South SD Art area school 9 45 with prayer 10 45 and YPM 6 30 evening worship 7 30 with Five Sins Against the Holy Spirit. Rev John L Snedden serves as circuit organizer.

Baptist Circuit Bible School Albany—Bible School South SD Art Aie School John L Snedden Circuit Or

Jerusalem Church Services and Bible Study Schedule

The Jerusalem Church presents Bible study at 9 45 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m by Edward White. Evening service at 7 30 p m features Authority in Religion by Mr White. Midweek Bible study is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Jerusalem Church Edward White Authority In Religion Mr. White

Jehovah's Witnesses Public Schedule for Tuesday and Thursday

Public address titled Victory Over Death at 2 p.m. and Bible study sessions Preach the Word at 3 15 p.m. Freedom-Loving Witnesses at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday with a service meeting scheduled for 7 30 p.m. Thursday.

Jehovah's Witnesses Preach the Word Freedom-Loving Witnesses

Sunday church schedule with classes and events

Sunday school at 9 45 a m with no 9 a m service until mid February worship at 11 a m topic What Were the Prophets Trying to Tell Us second school session at 11 a m for grades one six nursery to kindergarten for preschoolers after worship JHS division meeting at 6 30 p m HS fellowship at 7 p m parent teacher pupil potluck at church Friday February 3 WF supper at 5 p m vespers at 6 p m

JHS

Sunday church services and meetings listed for multiple Athens area churches

Bates Chapel Clarks Chapel Rich Land Ave and Athens churches announce Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Preaching at 11:30 a.m. Athens Pilgrim Holiness holds worship at 10:30 a.m. and evangelistic service 7:30 p.m. The Rev H R Cartwright and Rev A R Ervin lead prayers Bible study and meetings through the week.

Church Schedule Listings by Town Names

Sunday school at Salem Mineral Connett and Carbon Dale at 9 30 a m YF activities prayer services evangelistic and preaching sessions noted with times and a Rev LeMaster in Carbon Dale detailed schedule entries

Salem Mineral Connett Dennison LeMaster Carbondale Phyllis LeMaster

Athens Free Methodist Sunday Services Schedule

The notice lists church events at the Athens Free Methodist Church with a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. worship, 7:30 p.m. evangelistic service, and 7 p.m. Young People meeting led by the Rev. L. A. Robinson.

Athens

Kilvert and Plains Church of God Service Times

Kilvert Church of God holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m YPM at 7 p m and prayer at 7 p m The Plains Church of God lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m and prayer meetings at 7 30 p m on Wednesday

Kilvert Church OF God

Probate Notices Suspended Hearing in Athens County

Probate Court of Athens County Ohio suspends hearing on listed estates until February 13, 1980 at 9:00 A M for publication and exceptions. Administrators and executors named include Bingman Boyles Burson Clark Edmundson Hopkins Kimes Hughes Walker Zimmerman Christy Finsterwald Brown McLeod Beveridge Crim Atkinson and others with first, final, or distributive accounts filed in 1949 1950. Interested parties may file written exceptions prior to five days before the hearing. John F Newcomb Probate Judge 1-13-50-3otw

Athens County Ohio Percy E. Bingman Wesley A. Bingman Nell A. Boyles Arthur F. Boyles, Jr Geraldine Whittington Herbert S. Burson Otis Clark Oscar Clark Mary A. Edmundson Lizzie Stedman Hackman R. C. Hopkins Charles D. Hopkins Paul E. Kimes Francis E. Kimes M. D. Hughes J. C. McGrath Wm. Parker Walker Sadie Tedrow Robert Zimmerman Leona Zimmerman Ada J. Christy Arthur Fitch Bean Delle Jordan Finsterwald Patricia Delle Coffman Floyd E. Dunfee Sidney I. Dunfee Alice L. Brown Anna Mae James Walter Robert Harold Donald Paul Edward Brown Nellie G. McLeod Billy Gene McLeod Floyd S. Beveridge Donna Jane Saylor Lucille Crim Shirley Elaine White Anita Lucille White Nora W. Atkinson Emery Art John F. Newcomb

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