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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1952
Page
8
Mayor Wadley reports June collections at 100.50 mostly fines and costs. Council adopts 1953 expenditures at 12 500 not counting water and sewer funds. Fire protection contract with Dover Township set at 50 per fire run. Damages from gas line work prompt request to gas company for 132 to cover repairs.
Church notices list Chauncey area services. Greens Run Trimble Taylor Ridge Chauncey Millfield and related Bible school times. Mr Courtney and Mr Mohler to lead sessions. Methodist Rev Lester Covert worship at 10 30 a m.
The Friendship Class of Chauncey Church of Christ met at Mrs. John Dunlevy home Wednesday night with Irene Davis presiding. Margery Bennett led devotions and refreshments were served to attendees including Mrs. Opal Poling Mrs. Irma Roberts Mrs. Dorothy Daugherty Mrs. Rowena Simpkins Mrs. Lawrence Mitchell Pauline Daugherty Irene Davis Mr. and Mrs. G B Courtney John Dunlevy and guest Mrs. Dorothy Parmiter.
Helen Sanders hosted two tables of bridge Monday honoring Mrs. Margaret Simpkins on vacation from Dayton. Simpkins received high score while Helen Earich of Trimble took second, Elizabeth Willis of travel third, and Betty Patton of Athens placed low. Dessert was served to Margaret Simpkins Christine Brown Helen Earich Betty Patton Grace Border Bertha Sanders Lizzie Patton and Elizabeth Willis.
A roundup of Alfred area church and family events includes youth outings at Bailey's Lake, visits by the Grove and Bentz families, and multiple gatherings around July Fourth. Local 4-H plans a July ice cream social. the Alfred Church sermon titled The Garden of the Soul is noted along with upcoming services and meetings.
Mrs. Pearl Rutledge of May Avenue returned from a visit with relatives in Ohio Indiana and Illinois. She was accompanied by her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harry Stevens of Pineville West Virginia. They called at Mt Sterling Indiana Rensselaer and Rock Island Helen Rutledge Earl Hansford Warren Hineback Chanute Field George Stevens Dayton and Robert Hutchins. The Stevenses stayed overnight Tuesday before returning to Pineville Wednesday.
Delores Muzio daughter of Mr and Mrs L D Muzio has won a Bank of Athena scholarship. A Chauncey Dover High School 1952 graduate she ranked third in her class and was active in dramatics chorus FHA Club yearbook associate editor and honor society she plans to enter Ohio University this fall.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith hosted a family reunion at their Carbon Hill home. Attendees included Emmett Sharp and Barbart Trimble, Ellsworth Byer, Delmar Lenigan, Joe Sharp, Jake Collins, Ray Cavin, Pearl Lenigan, Alyce Smith, Margie Miller, Milt Cooksey, James L. Gross, Amos Lenigan, Jim Hunter, Connie Hoover, Bonnie Moody, Eddie McNutt, Donna Sue Kasler, and others from nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Keith Glendenning formerly of Athens announce the birth of a daughter Rita Jean at Marietta Memorial Hospital on July 9. The Glendenning family now has four children.
Following a Millfield Church of Christ board meeting, Chauncey hosts a parish-wide gathering of the official boards from the five Millfield churches next Tuesday at 3 pm.
Mrs J L Wolfe announced a church social Friday at 7 p.m. at Community Hall for the Day ton Crawford and Gerald Crawford couples. Local families and service members from various towns visit, travel and celebrate births and hospitalizations, with many households hosting and hosting guests during July and early summer.
Social notes from Bashan record a birthday party for Mrs. Holter with guests listed, plus many Sunday visits and weekend stays across Ohio towns including Beav er Falls, Morn ing Star, Baltimore, Columbus, and Clio. The long roster names families like the Morarity, McDole, Torrence, Lee, and McKay households among others.
The Board of Public Affairs in Chauncey adopted meter readings by Water Works Superintendent Junior Dowler. Mailings to customers will occur by the 10th each month, with due dates on the 15th. Payments will be accepted only at the water works plant on set days. Six new meters arrived and will be installed, with a similar six monthly until all 69 subscribers are billed by usage. A public drinking fountain near the post office may be installed if the village council funds it. All board members agree.
Mr. and Mrs. George Adkins Lancaster spent the weekend with relatives at Morristown. Sandra Smith vacationing two weeks with grandparents Dan Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Johnson guests of Everett Russell Chesterhill. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sayre and daughter Shirley back from California. Ida Hill Norwalk visiting Miss Olive Brookins. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Matheny and son Larry Cleveland visiting Mrs. Elizabeth Robinette. Robinette and Mathenys visited relatives in Laurelville and Logan. Harry Doddroe Columbus guests of James Mullins. Mae vie Josephine and Larry returned home after two weeks with grandparents. Jimmy Lowry spending week with grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. James Mullins and Mrs. Jessie Fulton and Mrs. Loretta Byers returned from Barberton Ohio.
Washington reports congressional complaints the armed forces are overloaded with a chair corps of non fighting men. Secretary Lovett announces an advisory committee to study economical use of military manpower and practical reallocation.
Mrs. Bessie Strong of Athens visited relatives with sister Mendal Jordan and family. Several families including the Holliday and Castor households enjoyed lawn picnics with Wilson, Wiseman, Star key, Fontell Spencer, and Steve. Other guests included Lewis Smith family, Lyle Frederick children, Ralph Davies of Albany, Spurlock home hosts, Fern Gillogly visitors from Columbus, and Westina Crabtree acknowledged.
Athens area church notices list Friday 8 p.m. WF open house and Sunday services with guest speakers Rev T W Shoemaker of New Lexington and Joe B Maffett, plus church school for children and youth, senior high activities, vespers Tuesday, choir rehearsal Thursday, interchurch youth Monday, and midweek choir and committee meetings.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship service at 11 a m sermon Christ Is Ours by Rev Roger M Rice Jr infant baptism postponed to Sunday July 20 scout troop meets Monday 7 15 p m session meeting 7 p m at church office Monday
The schedule lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m focusing on Sacrament the Golden Text Psalms 116 12 13 asks What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me I will take the cup of salvation and call upon the name of the Lord Wednesday evening service is at 7 30 p m.
Sunday school runs 9 30 a m with Walton E Davies as superintendent Child care hour 10 30 a m directed by Mrs A L Adams Morning worship at 10 30 a m features the sermon It Must Be New by Rev Edward D Brandeberry Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting at 7 30 p m
The Rev Fr Jan Kish presides as pastor with Sunday masses at 8 9 and 10 am and daily masses at 7 and 8 am. Rosary at 7 pm and confessions Saturday 430 to 530 pm and 730 pm.
A church announces its weekly services with Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. A prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m led by Pastor The Reverend L A Robinson.
The Rev. N. L. Russell presides at Athens Pilgrim Holiness with Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.
The First Wesleyan Methodist outlines Sunday school at 10 30 a m morning worship at 11 15 a m evening service 7 30 p m Mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m led by Rev Yorton Clark The First Church of God lists Sunday school 9 30 a m morning worship 10 45 a m evangelistic service 7 30 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30 p m led by Rev G M Taylor
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd invites worshipers to a Sunday morning service at 9 am followed by a sermon. Members and guests are welcome to attend in the parish hall.
Bible study on Sunday and Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Service meeting and ministry school on Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Location 191 Washington St. Details list recurring weekly religious study and worship events.
Bible school sessions run daily with a Young People meeting at 7 p.m. A Daily Vacation Bible school program is planned at 9:39 a.m. A mid week prayer meeting and Bible study convene Wednesday at 8 p.m. Rev. John I. Snedden serves as pastor.
The notice lists services at South Canaan Baptist Church with morning worship at 9 45 a m Bible study and mid week prayer meeting Thursday 8 p m led by Pastor The Rev John I Snedden.
A collection of quotes on overcoming handicaps and adversity. Churchill. Ford. Darwin. Pearson. Oakes and Jesus are cited as examples of facing obstacles rather than blaming others. The message urges persistent effort to master challenges and warns against sheltering youths from hardships.
The notice lists Sunday services for Guysville Methodist with 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. worship, and Canaanville as 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:20 a.m. worship. Stewart offers 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11:25 a.m. worship with a midweek service Wednesday at 8 p.m. Rev. Harold Mowery is the pastor.
New Marshfield and Union and Pleasanton Methodist churches list Sunday school at 9 30 with superintendents G N Sidders Nancy Pierce and Hollie Woodruff. Services include 10 45 preaching and 8 p m prayer midweek services led by pastors Harry C Trover Kenneth D Frazier.
Rates Sunday school at 9 30 am. Class meeting at 10 30 am. Clarks Chapel preaching 9 30 am Sunday school 10 30 am Richland Ave Sunday school 9 30 am preaching 10 30 am and 7 30 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm H L McDaniel minister.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m communion service 10 30 a m NYPS at 7 p m preaching 7 30 p m prayer meeting 7 30 p m Wednesday cottage prayer meeting Saturday night at James Rutter home Rev Lena Brandenburg pastor
Morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 30 a m YF at 6 30 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Prayer and praise Wednesday 7 30 p m Missionary meeting Thursday 7 p m at Mrs R L Pinkerton home Rev R E Kelchner is pastor.
Sunday schedule lists Baptist Sunday school at 10 am led by superintendent Cyrus Jones followed by an 11 am preaching service with speaker G P Ryan.
A listing of Sunday school times morning services and midweek activities for Coolville Decatur Hockingport Little Hocking Torch Albany Pearl Chapel Ple Townhouse Snowville and notes Rev William H Covert and Rev C E Ratcliff as pastors.
Sunday school times and worship services listed for Chesterhill Amesville and Sharpsburg with prayer and youth group times. Includes Monday evening MYF and Thursday night prayer service.
The New Marshfield Church of Christ announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m Lord s Table at 10 45 a m a message at 11 a m Junior King s Shepherds meet at 6 30 p m Senior King s Shepherds at 7 p m Evening worship at 8 p m led by minister J H Homer.
The church schedules worship at 9 30 a m with a short children service followed by Sunday school at 10 30 a m Daily Vacation Bible School begins July 21 for all children in the community.
Kilvert Church of God holds a children’s day program at 2 p.m. in Kilvert Park near the church. The program is directed by Winnifred Tabler of Broadwell.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m Prayer and praise at 10 30 a m WYPS at 7 p m Preaching service at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 The Rev E Deeter pastor
The Rev. Roy E. Deeter leads services with Sunday school at 9 a.m. and preaching at 10 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 8 p.m. Church events take place on Saturdays at 8 p.m. Local readers are invited to attend.
Services set for 10:30 a.m. led by Howard Flan ders, with R. L. Phillips assisting. Additional details not provided.
Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. worship at 8 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting at 8 p.m. The Rev. Herbert Harris serves as pastor.
Sunday school at 10 am with morning worship to follow. Prayer meeting Sunday at 8 pm. Preaching Thursday at 8 pm by Rev. A N Maxwell, pastor.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m and an evening preaching service at 8 p m led by the Rev Max Williams pastor.
The Ohio Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars opened its 32nd annual encampment in Cleveland amid a likely contest for state commander. Incumbent Harold M. Cole of Lisbon would normally assume the post without opposition, but the Northern Ohio District drafted John F. Chaffey of Cleveland as a candidate at its February meeting.
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