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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1937

Page

6

Test Farm Head Dies At Carpenter

Ernest C. Schwan former manager of the Southeastern Test Farm died at his Salem home on June 28 after 21 years in the post He leaves a wife and an adopted daughter He came to the U S from Germany at age 12 and had no relatives in this country Funeral services were held in Salem and Pittsburgh Pa Mrs G J Tewksbury Albany was among the local relatives attending the Pittsburgh burial Others attended from several area towns and counties.

Carpenter Ernest C. Schwan Salem Kittie Schwan United States Germany Pittsburgh G. J. Tewksbury Albany Leslie Hoffman G. B. Radekin Glenn Kendall Springfield Kenneth Turner Wilber Slater Frank Turner Middleport Alice Turner Columbus Dell Turner Bill Birchfield J. E E. E. Hull Malcolm Ula Jeane Hull Amelia van Develde Mount Vernon C. O. Whitlatch Karol Whitlatch B. A. Howery S. F. Howery Jim Stewart Carl Caster John Nicholson Harold Romine Dennis Romine Frank Farley Pataskala Kenneth Nichols John Shepeard Denver Rawlings Cleveland Edgar Combs Copley Alva Rawlings Oakley Wiseman E. A. George Mina Currey Cleo Campbell Alice Robbins Ida Campbell Athens G. M. Burke Elizabeth Hartinger William Thomas Boston Mass Blanche Jessie Carpenter Dave Farmer Iva Brown Sara Jones Charles McCall Lancaster J. L. Rawlings Mamie Webb Pomeroy Charleston W. Va H. N. Dudgeon Emma Dye

Saucy Anne Adams frock pattern for Misses sizes 10 to 18

Pattern 4429 offers a simple one piece panel frock with optional bodice ruffle and a jaunty sash. Choose voile dimity or lawn fabric in sizes 10 12 14 16 18 and mail 15 cents to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department for pattern 4429 with fabric yardage details.

Guy Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department W. 17Th St New York N. Y

Lemons to Preach in Athens and Redtown

Rev R O Lemons will preach at the Methodist Church Athens corner Stimson and Campbell Aves Sunday morning at 10 30 on The Nature of True Happiness. Sunday School at 9 30 led by W B Pruden. Sunday evening at 7 30 he preaches at Redtown Church on The Decision of Moses. Prayer meeting Friday at 7 30.

R. O. Lemons Methodist Church Stimson and Campbell Aves W. B. Pruden

Social Guests Visit Local Families This Week

A guest of her son D. W. Dye last week, Mrs. Matt Webb of California and Mrs. Ellen Martin were Saturday dinner guests of the Frank Vale family. Joe Rawlings and daughter from Steubenville are visiting Mrs. Exie Goodwin. Archie Tewksbury of Albany is spending a few days with Mrs. W. E. Reeves.

D. W. Dye Matt Webb California Ellen Martin Frank Vale Joe Rawlings Steubenville Exie Goodwin Archie Tewksbury Albany W. E. Reeves

Fortune Builder Horizontal Puzzle Clues

Crossword style clues indexed by numbers for horizontal and vertical entries with hints like who was the man in the picture and various word definitions across categories such as nouns adjectives and verbs.

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrison unfolds a chatty scene with Lillian about Phil Veritzen's interest in Queen Olga and Mary’s fate. The talk covers Olga's aging glow and a possible rekindled romance, while hints of a scheme to protect Mary surface amid plans to share her apartment and chaperone.

Ladies Group Holds Meeting At Reedsville

JOPPA The Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs. Jennie Landon at Reedsville for a business gathering. A noon potluck followed. Many locals attended including Mrs. Alice Barr Mrs. George Longsworth Mrs. Della Ruth and others. The next meeting is set with Mrs. A L Clary at Reedsville on Aug 4. Mrs James Barton died yesterday of pneumonia.

Joppa Ladies’ Aid Society Jennie Landon Reedsville Alice Barr George Longsworth Della Ruth Laura Ruth M. J. Benedum Jennie Mickle E. W. Pratt Opal Jamnita Ingram Helen Kibble A. L. Clary

Lectures on Bible At Wesleyan Church

Charles E. Putnam of Moody Bible Institute will lecture at First Wesleyan Methodist Church Pratt Street each evening at 7 30 pm through July 18. Sunday School starts at 9 30 am followed by preaching by Rev Eldon C Kenney. Mr Putnam will speak Sunday evening.

Charles E. Putnam Moody Bible Institute of Chicago First Wesleyan Methodist Pratt St Eldon C. Kenney Putnam

What's on the Air gon pind ba Education Program

The item lists performers Barry McKinley Carol Deis Quartet Mary Small Uncle Ezra Caballeros Bughouse Rhythm and Lucille Manners with a mention that thrushes sparrows and robins can reach about 25 years old.

Barry McKinley Carol Deis Mary Small Uncle Ezra Caballeros Bughouse Lucille Manners

Miss Brown To Report At Christian Church

Rev Neil Crawford will preach on Friends Do Make a Difference at 10 15 a m Sunday services at the First Christian Church Miss Odessa Brown will report on the Young People s Conference High School Christian Endeavor meets Sunday at 7 p m The Dillenbeck Melody Makers perform Sunday evening July 18 at 8 o clock The church interior has been recently painted.

Neil Crawford First Christian Church Odessa Brown High School Christian Endeavor Dillenbeck Melody Makers

Plains Rural School District Budget Hearing Notice

The tentative budget for The Plains Rural School District for 1938 will be open for inspection and a public hearing held at the superintendent's office in the High School building on July 19, 1937 at 8:00 P.M. The Plains Board of Education. Co. J. McCULLOUGH Clerk.

Plains Rural Plains Board of Education Co. J. McCullough

Christian Science Lesson Announced for Athens Church

The Christian Science Church in Athens will read a Sunday lesson on Sacrament July 11. The golden text cites Revelation 7 13 14 about white robes washed in the blood of the Lamb. Exodus 12 26 27 and a Science and Health passage discuss worship of Spirit over matter.

Christian Science Church Athens Israel Egypt Mary Baker Eddy

Christ the Savior to Be Seaman's Topic at First Methodist

Dr. William G. Seaman pastor of the First Methodist Church will preach at 10 30 a m Sunday on Christ the Savior. Organ selections include Prelude An dante Allegro Maestoso. Epworth League Institute attendees are at Lancaster Campgrounds. Mid week service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Home Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 p m. Sunday School for summer students at 9 15 a m Rev Bayliff in charge. Prof George W Starcher to speak at vesper service Sunday at 6 with Stories of the Stars.

William G. Seaman First Methodist Church Rogers Guilmant God Home Missionary Society Bayliff George W. Starcher

Hocking St Church Announces Power to Move Program

The Hocking Street Church of God releases Sunday activities with Rev E Nicholas delivering Power to Move at 10 30 am Church School at 9 30 am led by Superintendent Robert Patterson Young People meet at 7 30 pm in the junior room with A Story in Scripture and Song Christian Crusaders assemble at 6 30 pm in the main auditorium Evening service at 7 30 pm features a song program and the message From Indifference to Decision or The Three Great Questions Mid week service continues Wednesday at 7 30 pm.

E. Nicholas Hocking St Church of God Robert Patterson Christian Crusaders

Reedsville Church Holds Fourth Quarterly Conference

Reedsville The Fourth Quarterly Conference of the Reedsville Church will meet at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with Dr. R. B. Foster district superintendent preaching and leading the business session. A basket dinner follows on the parsonage lawn. Church School is at 9:30 a.m. Rev. A. L. Clary will preach at Long Bottom Church at 8 p.m. An official board meeting follows the service.

Reedsville R. B. Foster A. L. Clary Long Bottom

All Cartoons and Films at Athena Theater Saturday

Saturday program at Schine's Athena Theater features an all-cartoon matinee with five Mickey Mouse and Silly Symphony shorts plus color cartoons The Pied Piper of Hamlin Mickeys Good Deed Lullaby Land Building a Building The Mad Doctor Also shown are Oh Doctor Cinema Circus and Riding On Air with other comedy shorts The Singing Marine stars Dick Powell Hugh Herbert and Allen Jenkins will headline Sunday Monday night

Schine Athena Hamlin Edward Everett Horton Horton Martha Raye Bob Burns Alice Faye Ritz Brothers Lee Tracy Leo Carillo Boris Karloff William S. Hart Pete Smith Joe E. Brown Warner Dick Powell Hugh Herbert Allen Jenkins

Chick Carter Band Booked for Buckeye Lake Crystal Ballroom

The Chick Carter Band is booked for a week at Buckeye Lake Park's Crystal Ballroom starting Monday night. The Dixie Rhythm Boys and sepia group headline with vocal and comedy acts by Nitwit Hooker and Tweedlum Beard. Earl Weyeth and his orchestra continue in the Crystal Ballroom shell through Sunday night.

Chick Carter Dixie Rhythm Boys Buckeye Lake Park Crystal Ballroom Nitwit” Hooker Tweedlum” Beard Earl Weyeth Shell

Good Shepherd Church Sermon By Rev. Clarke On Sunday

The Sunday morning sermon at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church will be titled The Good News of Hell Fire by Rev. L. W. Clarke. Holy communion is at 8 o clock and morning prayer and sermon follow at 10 30.

Hell L. W. Clarke Good Shepherd Episcopal Church

Sharpsburg Families Hold Many Reunions

Fourth of July gatherings in Sharpsburg brought numerous family reunions. The Aldrige, White, Carsey, Kerns, Grimes, Bardin, and Strode families joined relatives from Athens, Amesville, Columbus, Coolville, Chesterhill, Clarksburg, and Bartlett. A funeral occurred for Mary Kille in Zanesville. an all day religious meeting and dinner was held near Plantsville.

Harry Aldrige Earl White Wes Carsey Joe Athens White Coolville Della Mae Elmer Frank Dale Mary Billy Mildred Smiley Rev Campbell John Kerns Columbus Janet Thompson Amesville Clarence Kerns Plantsville Leota Strode Lucille Carsey Della Mae Aldrige Mary Lawrence Alta Grimes Lillian Bardin Elsie Kerns B. E. Walker Vera Strode C. T. Strode Floyd Grimes Grimes

Burr Will Speak at Four M. E. Churches

Rev. Beryl Burr will preach next Sunday at four Methodist churches with services at Carbon Dale 9:30 am Mineral 11 am Connett 2 30 pm and Salem 8 pm He will also speak Thursday at 7 30 pm at Dowler Ridge Church.

Beryl Burr Carbondale M. E Mineral Connett Salem Dowler Ridge

Huff Sermon Promises “The Art of Living” at Richland Ave Church

Rev Ray Huff will preach on The Art of Living at the evening service at 7 45 at Richland Ave M P Church. Sunday School starts at 9 30 and the praise meeting at 10 30. Prayer meeting is set for Wednesday evening at 7 45.

Ray Huff Richland Ave

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