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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1953
Page
8
A listing of worship services across Point Pleasant and nearby communities outlines church names and pastors, weekly Sunday school times, worship hours, and midweek meetings for Methodist, Baptist, EUB, Presbyterian, Christian Science, and other denominations.
Joe F. Burdett announces a plan to build a new 1,036,000 fireproof ward at Huntington Astate Hospital to house up to 90 patients. Legislature previously appropriated 1,000,000 for fireproofing. aim is replacement of aged Ward Building 4 after the Thanksgiving Eve fire that killed 17. Preliminary drawings ready in two weeks with contract decisions about three months later.
Realty man and real estate broker Patterson spoke to the Point Pleasant Rotary Club at the Moose Home on GI and farm loans. Harley Hartley presided as attendance contests showed a tie with two weeks left. Groundwork begun for a Charleston Senators Night as local groups back the baseball game event.
West Virginia Supreme Court rules osteopaths have the same rights as MDs to practice medicine and surgery. The 3-1 decision reverses a Wyoming Circuit Court ruling and sends the case of Oceana osteopath Glenn E. Cobb back for further action. The case began in Wyoming County where the Medical Licensing Board and doctors sought to restrain Cobb.
FFA members James Stover Rob ert Ferguson and advisers Wayne Hart Ernest Kay Clifford Dunn depart POINT PLEASANT for the annual state convention in Jackson July 17 21. Gov William C Marland and National FFA president Jimmy Dillon slated to speak.
Admission records show Margaret Hayman admitted for surgery. Released Mrs. J M Casto of Leon, per clinic notes.
The District Brotherhood of the Evangelical United Brethren Church will meet Sunday at 2 p.m. at Jebs Chapel church, announced Rev.oe Eckels.
Carterly meeting of the State Council of Carpenters is set for Saturday at 10 p m at Carpenter's Hall 2017 Main St Point Pleasant announced by M E Bowling business representative.
The Ladies aid of Oak Grove Church sponsor an old fashioned festival Saturday evening at the board school. Proceeds support church activities and community programs.
Sixteen children were examined at the well-baby clinic held at the county health department this week under the sponsorship of the Point Pleasant Junior Woman's Club. Dr. Franklin Shaeffer, Holzer Hospital pediatrician, conducted the examinations with nurse Watkins and Nettie Grimm assisting, joined by club representatives Mrs. Lawrence Foreman, Mrs. Dale Roush and Mrs. Homer Heard.
Richard Pierce returns to the Navy base at Elizabeth City North Carolina after spending a leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Roy Pierce. Several families visit relatives and friends in Sharpsburg including Opal Drengass and son Kenny from Zanesville Vern Harris Ira Bennett Colum bus and Rex North visiting Joe Collett Hobart North Gladys Lee Jennie Leoffler. Recent dinners at the Roy Pierce home include Richard Susie Tolson Howard Parsons David Parsons Roy Pierce Jr Ray Pierce and Ray Jr with a Bailey Park outing with Arnold Deal. The Methodist Church homecoming is scheduled for August.
James Stover of Leon Route 1 will represent Point Pleasant Future Farmers of America in the state FFA public speaking contest at Jackson's Mill Saturday at 8 p.m. He won local Kanawha Federation and regional events with a speech on 25 years of FFA progress titled Today Silver Tomorrow Gold. He graduates in 1953 and seeks the state farmer pin at the July 17-21 convention.
Columbus report outlines five proposed amendments to Ohio’s constitution for 1953 and 1954. One measure, in the 1954 election, would set four year terms for state officials and legislators. The 1953 proposals include bonds for highway construction, a State Board of Education with governor-replaced appointment power, militia service for all citizens, and repealing dead-wood constitutional sections. The omnibus amendment aims to replace the convention voters rejected last November.
Mr and Mrs George H Overholt of Ohio River Road marked their golden anniversary with a reception at the Episcopal parish house hosted by their children Mrs Edward Newell of Mt Vernon Ohio Mrs Cleo Vaught and Ellis Overholt of Point Pleasant. About 125 people attended as St Monica Guild served and decorations featured yellow gladioli yellow roses and a four tier gold iced cake. The Overholts wed July 14 1903 in Lorain Ohio and have lived in Sharon Pa Youngstown Ohio and Point Pleasant since 1919. Their grandchildren Marjorie and George Overholt Newell and Mrs Donald Cockrell were noted.
The Carpenters Auxiliary met at Carpenters Hall where outgoing president Mrs. Luther Holley installed new officers. They planned the state carpenters convention to be held here Saturday and will serve a 1 p.m. dinner at the Moose Home. Next meeting is July 28 at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Lena Minturn's home. Attendees included Mrs J W Kapp Mae Plants Lene Minturn Wirt Robbins Frances Clark Edward Johnson Margaret Stover.
The Faith Gospel Church at Gallipolis Ferry will host an all day meeting on Sunday. A basket dinner is served at 12 30 p m and a singing program begins at 2 p m led by Freeland Norris of Racine.
American Legion Post No. 414 to gather at Legion Home Sunday at 1 p.m. for funeral services of Foster I Gibby, with members attending the ceremony and paying respects.
In Everyday Religion columnist Don D. Tullis urges that belonging to country, family, friends, community, church, and God replaces self centered isolation. He stresses duty tempered by love and concludes with Tennyson on love resolving the self through surrender to divine will.
Sunday schools at multiple churches with worship and Bible study times. Rev. John I. Snedden leads First Baptist Church. New Marshfield Methodist Charge and Union churches present varied services and youth activities. other churches Bates Pleasanton provide morning worship and evening programs.
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 with Life as the lesson subject and the Golden Text John 5 26 Wednesday evening service at 7 30.
The senior choir performs Saturday at 6 30 p.m. Bible school is Sunday at 9 15 a m Worship marks the third in a series titled Questions People Ask with the sermon Why Go To Church preached by Joe B Maffett Deborah class plans a church picnic Thursday at the church.
Walton Davies leads family oriented church school at 9 30 am Worship on Gods Purpose for Man at 10 30 am Evening service for all members Wednesday prayer meeting led by Stella Chandler at 7 30 pm Minister Owen W Plumiey serves the church.
Sunday school at 9 30 am worship service at 10 30 am evangelistic service at 7 30 pm choir practice at 8 30 pm District Camp runs at the District Center north of Columbus through Sunday 26 Drell H Goff
Bible study at 9 45 a m Worship at 10 30 a m theme In Memory of Me Evening worship at 8 p m theme Where Will You Spend Eternity Bible study Wednesday at 8 p m Harold J Stanley minister.
The Church of the Good Shepherd schedules a 10:30 a.m. morning service and sermon by William H. Olpp. A Scout troop meets Monday at 7 p.m. with Pastor The Rev. Phil Porter, Jr. leading.
The First Church of God lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Ralph Leach as superintendent and worship at 10 45 a m A Sunday school picnic is set for noon at State Hospital Grounds The service is at 7 30 p m and a prayer meeting occurs Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Rev G M Tayler is pastor
Sabbath school meets Saturday at 10 a.m. with theme The Cross in Prophecy and in the Teachings of Christ. Worship hour follows at 11 15 a.m. Mid week prayer service is Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. C R Spangler is pastor.
Sunday school led by Robert Sickles superintendent at 9 30 worship at 19 30 preaching at 7 30 prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 Rev L A Robinson is pastor.
Sunday school opens at 9 00 a m with worship at 11 00 a m Evening service follows at 7 30 p m Mid week prayer meeting with a business meeting after at 7 30 p m Rev F E Kenney serves as pastor.
The Rev. Fr. Jan B. Kish, pastor, leads Sunday masses at 8 nine and 10 oclock with daily masses at 7 and am. Confessions are Saturday at 3 and 7 30 p.m.
The notice lists an evening sermon at 7 30 p m by Rev William D Mosley Jr pastor and a 10 45 am ship event plus a musical program featuring local talent scheduled for July 26.
Church school at 9 30 a m Worship at 11 with sermon Christian Freedom by Rev. Mr Chester D Marquis Jr Nursery available in basement Scout troop 55 meets Monday at 7 p m.
Evangelistic service at 7 30 pm and prayer meeting at 7 30 pm led by Rev N L Russell pastor at the Athens Pilgrim Holiness ship with a 19 30 am note.
Albany Baptist schedules Bible school at 9 30 a m and worship at 7 30 a m with midweek services on Wednesday Young people meet at 7 p m for Bible study and prayer at 8 p m A special business meeting follows the prayer service Rev Roland P Globig serves as pastor.
The Rex hosts preaching at 8 pm led by Pastor Max Williams. A ship gathers at 10:30 am for a related event or service.
The Guysville Methodist Charge lists worship at 9 a.m. at Stewart with church school at 9:45 a.m. Prayer Band guest of Guysville Prayer Circle on Wednesday 8 p.m. Canaanville holds church school at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Smyt session Thursday 7 p.m. Rev. Harold Mowery serves as minister.
The Rev. William H. Covert presides over multiple congregations with scheduled church school times, worship services, and evening meetings. Albany and neighboring towns list activities including MYF and WSCS nights, Scout troop 50, and prayer meetings on weekly slots.
The Coolville Methodist Charge lists Sunday services at Coolville with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 45 a m Decatur offers Sunday school at 10 am and Bible study Friday at 8 pm Hockingport hosts worship at 9 30 am Sunday school 10 30 am and evening service at 8 pm Little Hocking holds Sunday school at 10 am MYF at 7 15 pm and worship at 8 pm Thursday Bible study at 7 30 pm Torch shares Sunday school at 10 am The Rev H M Hugus is pastor.
Chesterhill and Amesville display Sunday worship and Sunday school times with midweek prayer, while Sharpsburg lists early worship and Sunday school. Pastor H. D. Frazier leads at Sharpsburg.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. supervised by Guy Gabriel. Worship at 8 p.m. Scout troop 52 meets Monday at 7 p.m. Women’s Group quilting all day at Mrs. Leslie Davis home. Junior choir at Mrs. Clyde Snyder’s home Tuesday at 7 p.m. Mid week prayer service Wednesday 8 p.m. Senior choir practice Thursday 9 p.m. Evan Edwards is pastor.
Owille Bibee superintendent announces services at Ireland Sunday School at 9 30 a m and noon preaching at Centennial with morning worship at 11 a m. Evening preaching at 8 p m and Sunday school at 9 30 a m.
The Kilvert Church of God schedules a morning ship at 10 30 am and youth prayer meetings Sunday at 7 pm. A Friday 7 30 pm prayer meeting features a preaching by Mrs L N Kemmy of Athens.
The Plains Methodist Church schedules worship at 9 50 am with Sunday school led by Floyd Linscott superintendent at 10 15 am an evangelistic service at 7 30 pm and a Thursday evening prayer meeting led by minister S A Steele.
The schedule lists a 9 45 a m prayer service an 11 a m morning gospel service an 8 p m evening gospel service and Thursday 8 p m Bible study and prayer led by The Rev.
The church schedules a 9 30 a m Sunday school at Alexander Presbyterian but no morning worship due to the pastor s illness.
Harley H. Danford aged 77 of Glouster Route 3 died in Sheltering Arms Hospital Thursday. Survived by two sisters Zella and Mrs J J Sisler, a brother Homer, nephew Vance Danford, and brother in law J J Sisler. Services at 3:30 Sunday at Wallace Funeral Home with burial in Bishopville Cemetery. friends may call Saturday.
The Oakdale Friendship Circle met at Bernice Lowery's home with Georgia Burns assisting. Plans were made for a Buckeye Lake trip in August. Prizes were awarded to Rosa Love, Faye Nott and Nel Hillyer. The next meeting will be at Martha Harry’s home with Madge Harry assisting. Refreshments served to members listed.
On Sunday a group of young people from Ishopville Church will travel to Butler Springs Christian Service Camp for a week long session. Attending are Roger Kasier John Smith Ronney Brady and Edwin Carpenter who will serve as Dean of Men and first aider. The group departs after morning worship. Jerry Ginnan starts at Kentucky Christian College and will lead the evening service in the pastor’s absence. Next Sunday another group will depart for the Service p.
Ohio sales tax collections and other state taxes on retail activity rose by 10 percent in the first half of this year versus 1952. In Southeastern Ohio the gains vary by county with Athens up 9 percent Meigs 13 percent Hocking 10 percent Gallia 7 percent and Vinton 7 percent.
Billy Skinner of Dayton spent a weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Skinner in Glouster, sharing time with family during his visit.
The VFW hosts its weekly dance in Jacksonville Hall this Saturday night. Philip Nader and his orchestra from Zanesville will play, with dance from 9 to 12. Public invited.
The Jacksonville Eagles host a round and square dance from 8 30 to 12 00 Saturday night with music by the Music Makers. The public is invited.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the FOE will serve sandwiches, hot dogs, and coffee during the Eagles' Dance Saturday night at the hall. Proceeds support auxiliary activities and local events.
The Marcellite Rebekah Lodge No. 401 will hold a meeting Saturday evening at the IOOF Hall.
Glouster and surrounding churches publish their weekly programs with times for Sunday School Morning Worship and midweek services. Notable entries include Glouster Church of Christ Frank Price preacher Sept 10 10 am with other ministries listed. Holy Cross Catholic Church mass times and novena Friday.
Foster I Gibbs 1008 Parkway died Wednesday of a heart attack at age 100 in Glouster Ohio He was a Columbus General Distribution Depot technician and WWII veteran In addition to his wife Sue he leaves five sisters Helene Pico Hoff man DeMollet McGuire and three brothers Lawrence Ambrose Gibbs and William Gibbs Funeral services will be at Wallace Funeral Home Glouster Sunday 2 p.m officiated by Rev DeVol and Rev Lawrence with American Legion Post No 414 in charge Burial is Maplewood Cemetery
Hugh Billingsley manager of the local Kroger Store is listed as a patient at Sheltering Arms Hospital after undergoing surgery Tuesday morning.
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