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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1949
Page
11
A meditative note questions how scripture is interpreted and warns that "It is in the Bible so it must be true" can mask misreadings. It urges readers to align understanding with original meaning and live consistent with faith, not merely recite words.
The retiring city administration's last meeting was held Thursday night. At a Wednesday session, officials authorized payment of outstanding bills and accepted resignations of Musgrave Blessing and Bardin, with contracts allowing free entry to floodwall property. The flood wall fund shows $195 355.35 balance. pending receipts expected from liquor profits sheriff garbage theater taxes and licenses.
Cyrus Leport Jr and his brother Marvin were arrested in connection with the stabbing of William Graham, 29, of Leon. A dirk likely belonging to Cyrus was recovered by City Patrolman Ray McClure. Graham, an employee of Keystone Construction, is the son of Homer and Mrs. Graham of Leon. Cyrus had recently been released from state prison after a Mason County larceny sentence.
Mrs. Charles Hogsett Mason County home demonstration agent is ill at her father Ray Neals East Rainelle West Virginia home since Saturday and may be absent for several days according to the county agent's office.
At Main Street Baptist Church in Teays Valley the two day meeting elected Rev Don Taylor of St Albans as president succeeding last year’s head C H Withers. D W Rothgeb of Point Pleasant was chosen president and A L Neville of Hurricane secretary treasurer. The 1950 meeting will be at Mt Vernon Baptist Church Teays on June 6 7 with about 200 delegates from 35 churches across Putnam Mason and Kanawha counties.
The July schedule shows church school each Sunday at 9 40 a m and morning prayer at 11 a m by lay readers Dr Charles E Holzer Jr July 3 George F Bovie Jr July 10 and Dr William Kirk July 17 24 and 31.
Thieves entered through a cut window in the poolroom of the Twenty Second Street Bowling Center. They took $25 in change, cigarets, a razor, razor blades, candy, and gum, then ate bread, pie, and milk. They left $100 in currency and $15 in nickels untouched. The poolroom door and alley door were broken.
Marguerite Elizabeth Neal sues Burdell Neal for divorce in circuit court charging cruelty. They wed in 1932 and separated June 25 after Mrs Neal left with her four daughters to refuge with the Simpkins family on Lower Five Mile Creek. Burdell Neal was later shot by Ed Simpkins and treated at Point Clinic.
County agent W. C. Roberts accompanied Joe Emch livestock specialist and a group of 4-H boys on a tour of farms Friday. The visit trained the youths to represent Mason County at the regional cattle judging contest. Time and place of the regional meeting were not announced.
Dickie Walters of 714 Viand St. sustained bruises to the head and eye, a thumb injury, and a back strain while workers on Ripley Road attempted to lift a pole with an A Frame. The incident occurred at Keystone Construction Co. He received treatment at the Point Clinic and rested at home Thursday evening.
Price Construction Co. reports extensive work remains to finish the first floodwall section. A 24 foot culvert between Kanaquha Street and the Ohio River must be completed, Crooked Creek dredged with proper slope, and stone linings applied. The Jefferson Boulevard bridge awaits completion and a large east end fill remains from last year.
Mrs. Richard Andruk of 170 Park Drive hosted the bridge club on Tuesday. Mrs. C. L. Head won high score and Mrs. J. G. F. Johnson was second high. Refreshments followed for eight attendees including the hostess.
Mrs John Lewis was honored at a stork shower Friday evening at the home of Mrs George Casto in Henderson. Guests included a long list of local women and Miss Marie Barnette. Refreshments were served and the social evening continued.
Mrs William McCormick of 104 Pleasant Street hosted a card club gathering Tuesday evening with guests including Mrs Richard Peek and Mrs Ben Stout. Mrs William Cruickshanks won high score, Mrs Peek was second, and they received club prizes. Mrs R C Dilley received the consolation award. Other players included Mrs Frank Martin, Mrs Casby Meadows Jr, Mrs William Gygax, and Mrs Paul Icard. Refreshments followed.
Hatfield Kentucky hostess entertained Mrs. Dana Bradshaw while Mrs. Virginia Skidmore and her son Bill visited. Hopemont Sanitarium saw Mrs. Ed McGuffin and family, plus Miss Margaret McGuffin as a patient. Other guests included Clarksburg and Greenwich residents visiting relatives, with Holzer Hospital noted for a Fisher patient and multiple weekend plans across Winfield Ripley and Jackson areas.
Admissions list includes Jesse Nance Huntington Kathy Marie Koester Mrs Floyd Chaney Vinton William Slade Arbuckle Mrs C Earl Luiter Wellston Mrs Jerome Mahle Wellston Doll Spires Wellston Mrs Gus R Doughins Grimms Landing Births reported for Mrs Cecil McCorkle Oak Hill a daughter Mrs Lester Johnson Mason W Va a son Mrs Roger Wright city a son Discharges include Mrs Troxie Scott Mrs Hiram Hill Mrs Waldo Clark Mrs Earl Ghroming Mrs Charles Farrell Mrs Charles Holstein Mrs Harold Ferrell Mrs Herman Sisson Basil Whittington Mrs Shelby Roberts William Machir Kathy Marie Koester Jesse Nance and Chester Jacobs
State Highway Patrol reports two accidents near Gallipolis. A cow owned by Miriam Whitney on Route 2 was killed after being struck by James Hill from Fairfield County. A haul away truck driven by Lydon Guess sideswiped Mildred Sargent near Route 35, causing heavy property damage. Albert Rhodes was fined $5 and costs for a stop sign violation.
Funeral services for Jerry F. Goode Jr. 25 will be at Paint Creek Baptist Church with Rev. B R Davis officiating. Goode died at Chillicothe Veterans Hospital after serving as a Seabee cook in World War II. He was born in Pt Pleasant West Virginia and survived by his parents a brother an aunt uncle and grandparents. Military rites will be by American Legion Lafayette Post No 27 and burial is in Pine Street Cemetery.
Grace Methodist and several churches list worship times with guest preacher Rev. F. W. McDermott of Rio Grande, choir plans, and Sunday school schedules. Adalaide Burnette to sing "A Voice in the Wilderness" as E. Ray Bailey leads church school. Other congregations note morning prayers at St Peters Episcopal and Bible study, sermons, and choir activities at First Baptist, First Presbyterian.
Area churches announce Sunday school times worship and sermons. The Rev Harold F Kellogg leads Declaration of Dependence at Albany and individual schedules include Vacation Bible School and midweek services. July 4 sermon The Flag Is Still There by Rev Joe B Maffett.
The notice outlines how to place ads with payment by cash or mail, standards for word count and line usage, privacy for advertiser identity, and deadlines for changes. It also covers free three to five day insertions, minimum 3 lines, and the requirement to include references by mail or phone.
Sunday school at 9 30 am worship and communion at 10 30 am with theme This Do in Remembrance Wednesday at 7 30 pm WFS choir rehearsal Friday evening at church James L Hyde is pastor
Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 45 am led by pastor Rev Frank C Cleveland. Evening service at 7 30 pm. Midweek prayer service Wednesday 8 pm. Earl Cooper leads. Deacon board and trustee meeting Saturday 8 pm.
The listing notes Sunday Masses at 8 9 10 and 11 a.m. Confession is Saturday from 4 to 5 30 p.m. The pastor is The Rev Fr James Mc Mahon.
Sunday school at First Wesleyan Methodist 9:30 a.m. worship 10:30 a.m. evangelistic services 7:30 p.m. Rev E C Kenney pastor. WYPS Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer 7 p.m. Athens Pilgrim Holiness church 10:30 a.m. YPS 6:45 p.m. evangelistic service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer 7:30 p.m. Rev R D Brown pastor.
The Rev. Fred Luchs preaches at Sunday school at 9 45 a m and service at 11 a m titled Between the Testaments with focus on biblical themes at the local church.
The notice lists services led by minister Drell H. Goff including Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. junior church and worship at 10:30 a.m. NYPS at 6:45 p.m. evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer at 7:30 p.m. indicating a church weekly timetable.
Schedule lists Bible study at 9 45 a m worship at 10 30 a m evening service at 7 30 p m and midweek Bible study at 7 30 p m for weekly church services.
The Graham Chapel lists Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and 8 p m Young People's meeting follows at 7 30 p m The Reverend Charles Hill serves as pastor.
GALLIPOLIS. The 2703 Infantry Training Battalion gathered at City Hall on Thursday at 8 p.m. for a Reserve officers training meeting. Members from Gallia and Meigs counties discussed staff officer duties as part of National Training for Reserve Officers and meet on the first and third Thursdays each month.
Congregational church holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m with Rev Edwards H Dickinson preaching Frost neighborhood council meets Saturday at 7 30 pm Sunday worship at 9 30 am Sunday school at 10 30 am and evening service at 8 pm
City police began a traffic check on Secon Ave in front of the station. A second lane will be added on an Ave above the Island View. The August effort marks the first of a July series with city police the sheriff's office and the State Highway Patrol joining in coordinated enforcement.
Gallipolis locks saw boats The Alice at 8 10 a m Jones down 6 15 p m. Kanawha River entries included Coombs down Market 12 30 p m George III down Winfield 11 15 a m and Doile down Winfield 12 30 p m. Other district boats listed with up or down movements and times. Upper gauge 15 3 feet lower 12 feet eight feet on rollers Kanawha Falls reading 3 31 feet and rising.
Common Pleas Judge Robert E. Betz traveled from Gallipolis to Athens Thursday afternoon to attend the Dodds' trial.
Gallipolis reports probate court Judge John W. Howell attended a district meeting in Athens called by state welfare director J Lamneck. The Nan E. Deardorff will was admitted to probate Thursday with Mrs Betty Cadot of Columbus named executrix.
The Rev. N. L. Russell to preach at New Marshfield with Sunday school at 9 30 am and worship at 10 30 am. Evening services at 6 45 pm and 7 30 am on Sunday, plus Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm. Canaan offers Sunday school at 1 45 pm and preaching at 3 pm led by the same minister.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m. A Pennsylvania Bible Institute graduate will speak at the evening service. YPS hosts 7 30 p m and 8 30 p m services.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 am with prayer and praise at 10 30 am. WYPS program airs at 7 pm followed by preaching at 7 30 pm. Wednesday prayer meeting starts at 7 20 pm led by The Rev Roy E Deeter, pastor.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m Young People's Meeting at 7 p m worship at 8 p m Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m Children's Day on July 3 at 2 p m
DOWLER RIDGE Salem Mineral Conne Carbondale assignments show Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. Mineral hosts evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Harley Garber and Rev. Dennison Peltier named as guest speakers. YF meetings and preach times noted at several locations.
Irene Howdyshell and Clyde A. Pavey wed June 18 with Rev. Van Pelt officiating. A June 19 birthday dinner honored Mrs. Howdyshell. attendees included numerous Rushville Bremen and Logan residents. Out of town relatives joined Ruth Ann Wahl funeral. Lake Hope outing reported. 4 H Club dresses project noted. camp plans discussed by W H Ford.
A plea of innocence was entered in the Ashville murder case as details of the investigation unfolded. The report notes the defendant denying involvement while authorities pursue leads in the case.
Market details show salable hogs around 20 21.75 per cwt with leaner hogs steady to slightly lower, cattle and veal prices mixed with sparse receipts, sheep and lambs steady to higher, Athens and Cincinnati listings for steers heifers cows stockers and milk cows, hogs by weight with 180-225 lb range at 21.60-22.15, poultry and butter prices cited along with potato and cheese grades and current wholesale values.
Dora Mae King of Coolville Athens County Ohio named Executrix of Nancy Davis estate. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated June 20 1949 Probate Judge Weld County Oregon?
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