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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1951

Page

9

Men of Yesterday by Don D. Tullis in Jaffrey Center

The piece honors Rev Laban Ainsworth and Amos Fortune as archetypes of community service in early Jaffrey Center New Hampshire. It contrasts their era with today noting a quiet village, aging congregations, and a call to rekindle confident faith amid modern distraction.

Jaffrey Center New Hampshire Laban Ainsworth Amos Fortune Africa America Ainsworth Bunker Hill

New Cage Coach Chosen At School Board Meeting

In a third special meeting this month the POINT PLEASANT board appointed three new high school coaches. Edward Morton becomes senior high head basketball coach, William Garrison heads Wahama junior high sports, and Robert Hardman leads Hannan High athletics.

Point Pleasant Board of Education Mason County Edward Jackson Jack Morton Parkersburg William Garrison Wahama Robert P. Hardman Hannan High Kenneth W. Shaffer West Virginia University Senior High Bob Adkins Parkersburg High School WVU Garrison Sistersville School Wahama Junior High Hardman Glenville State Teachers College West Virginia Lavenia Jackson J. G. F. Johnson Howard Schultz Willard Hesson Charles G. Jones Guy Ray Robert McGlathlin Garrett Green

Construction At Hospital Progressing

POINT PLEASANT Construction on the $750,000 addition to the Lakin state hospital is partially completed and ready for use. Dr. S. O. Johnson says the new physicians' duplex is occupied and the nurses home will be finished next week. The medical center and women's dormitory will take months longer. The women employees' dormitory will house about 55 workers. Remodeling on permanent buildings includes painting interiors and adding twins and grill work by Leach and Son Construction Co.

Point Pleasant Lakin State Hospital S. O. Johnson Johnson Leach and Son Construction Co Huntington Dr. Johnson

Fellowship Meeting At Beech Hill Methodist Church

A fellowship gathering is planned at Beech Hill Methodist Church in Point Pleasant on Sunday July 29 starting at 1 30 p m Special singing will be offered by the Davis Quartet of Dunbar the Teays Valley Quartet and the Vaught Memorial Youth Choir Henderson Speakers include Rev J Jones Dunbar and Rev Rufus Casto local pastor All circuit members are invited.

Point Pleasant Beech Hill Methodist Davis Quartet Dunbar Teays Valley Vaught Memorial Youth Choir Henderson J. Jones Rufus Casto Charge Methodist Church

Admission and discharge notes from Point Clinic

The report lists admissions for Mrs. Charles Decker of West Columbia for surgery and Bartow Pearson of Gallipolis Ferry for medical care, plus Jerry Atkinson of Point Pleasant for medical treatment. Discharges include Mrs. John Rice of Point Pleasant Route 2 and Mrs. Leonard Biffle of Point Pleasant, along with Miss Opel Roberts of Gallipolis Ferry.

Charles Decker West Columbia Bartow Pearson Gallipolis Ferry Jerry Atkinson Point Pleasant John Rice Leonard Biffle Opel Roberts

Assault Charged in Point Pleasant

Hoy Jones Jr. was arrested Thursday on an assault and battery warrant issued by Ardenis Jones. His trial is scheduled for August 13.

Point Pleasant Hoy Jones Jr Ardenis Jones

Henderson Methodist WSCS Meeting Friday Evening

The WSCS of Henderson Methodist Church will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the church basement. Hostesses are Mrs Minnie Johnson and Mrs Judy Rainey.

WSCS Henderson Methodist Church Minnie Johnson Judy Rainey

Train Wreck Charged Boy 14 Sentenced

A 14 year old boy charged with train wrecking and probation violation was sent to the state reformatory for boys after a special hearing. The youth admitted placing slag on the rail with a cable bond. no injuries occurred. Police and officials gathered from B and O and county agencies for the investigation.

Point Pleasant Baltimore and Ohio State Reformatory Lewis Miller Mason Circuit Court Ernest Hesson Hesson B&o Ernest Chapman J. A. Ashcraft Mark Harshbarger T. F. Yost T. L. Morrison R. C. Dilley C. R. Smithers

Farmland Bride Weds Pvt. James Daugherty In Open Church Ceremony

Miss Juanita Marie Austin of Point Pleasant Route 2 wed Pvt. James Frederick Daugherty of Point Pleasant Route 2 in a Tuesday 8 p.m. Trinity Evangelical United Brethren Church ceremony. Attendants included sister Virginia Austin. best man Pvt. Dorsel L. Dunlap of Fort Bliss. Guests wore pastel dresses. reception held at the bride’s home with a three tiered cake. The couple plans to reside with the bride’s mother after a short wedding trip.

Juanita Marie Austin Marvin Austin Mr. Austin Point Pleasant James Frederick Daugherty Roy Daugherty Reynald Lockhart Trinity Evangelical United Brethren Church Otis Randolph Virginia Austin Pvt Daugherty Dorsel L. Dunlap Fort Bliss Texas Point Pleasant High School Citizens National Bank U. S. Army Camp, Pickett D. C. Purdy Mary Stephenson

Special Program At Heights Evangelical Church July 29

Miss Irena Cole, missionary teacher at McCurdy School Santa Cruz NM, will speak at Sunday School hour. Lakin Hospital Choir directed by Everett Winston performs an hour of hymns anthems and recitations at 8 pm with accompanist Mrs Geneva Webster. Mrs Hale Blessing sponsors invites all to attend.

Heights Evangelical United Brethren Church Irena Cole McCurdy Santa Cruz New Mexico Cole E. Ray Cole Memorial Church Charleston Lakin Hospital Everett Winston Geneva Webster Robert Green Lakin State Hospital Miss Cole Hale Blessing Women's Society of World Service

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Greer at Hogg Street

Mrs. Robert Greer of Hogg Street was honored with a birthday dinner at her home on Wednesday. Attending were Robert Greer Mrs. Harley Powell grandson Terry Georgianna Hudson Nitro and Elmer Van Meter and family from Clifton.

Robert Greer Hogg St Harley Powell Terry Georgianna Hudson Nitro Elmer van Meter Clifton

Dinner honors Hauck staff in Charleston District

Wendell L Halley Burdette Adda representative of National Life and Accident Insurance Company and Mrs Halley attend a dinner at the Farmers Hotel Gallipolis to honor Billy Hauck's staff which led the Charleston District in a four weeks campaign Special guests include manager Mr O J and Mrs Lilliving, Charleston, and home office supervisor Grady of Nashville Tenn

Wendell L. Halley Burdette Adda National Life and Accident Insurance Company

Rainey Return From Visit To Bellemeade Home

Miss Linda Rainey of Bellemeade returned home Thursday after visiting her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Charles King of Dunbar. The Kings accompanied her to her home. Mrs Otis Rainey of Belle visited recently with her sister.

Garvice Nicholson Jasper Ala W. J. Stanford Mt. Vernon Ave Stanford Point Pleasant Philip Sporn Don Cheesebrew Bellemeade Harry Woomer Eddie Henderson Niagara Falls Quebec Montreal Canada Linda Rainey Charles King Dunbar

Pt Pleasant Churches Schedule Stacked in Community Note

Local church listings for Pt Pleasant cover Trinity Methodist and EUB facilities, Christian Science and Church of Christ services, Baptist, Episcopal, Presbyterian and Methodist congregations. Details include Sunday schools, worship times, youth groups, prayer meetings, mission activities, and special sermon topics across multiple neighborhoods and parishes.

Area Church Services Today and Weekly Schedule

Wesley Foundation open house at 8 p.m. Sunday with Sunday school at 9 15 a.m. Worship at 10 25 a.m. sermon topics include Religion is the Chief Concern by Dr John M Versteeg and How To Grow Old by Rev Joe B Maffett. Various youth and choir activities run through the week led by church officers and the Rev N L Russell.

Wesley Foundation Trinity John M. Versteeg Charles Poston Wesley Choir Clark Williams Boy Scout Troop 56 Joe B. Maffett

unday church schedule highlights weekly services

Sunday school begins 9 30 a m with Walton E Davies as superintendent Morning worship at 10 30 a m featuring Living Untroubled by Criticism by Rev Edward D Brandeberry Pastoral relations committee gathers at 11 30 a m Evening worship at 7 30 p m with an audio visual Liquid Lore Tuesday board of trustees meets 7 30 p m Wednesday mid week prayer meeting 7 30 p m Guy Pierce leads Circle one meets at 7 30 p m Thursday Circle one holds 7 30 p m at Mrs W H Pratt 87 Central Ave Circle two meets 7 30 p m at Mrs Pearly Clark 21 Brown Ave

Walton E. Davies Edward D. Brandeberry Board of Trustees Guy Pierce Circle One W. H. Pratt Central Ave Pearly Clark Brown Ave

Clark's Chapel and Rich Land Ave Church Schedule

The notice lists worship times at Clark's Chapel and Rich Land Avenue with Sunday school at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m., preaching at 10:30 or 11:30 a.m., youth fellowship in the evenings, and midweek prayer meetings. H. L. McDaniel is named as pastor.

Clark's Chapel Richland Ave H. L. McDaniel

Stewardship sermon by Dr George E Hill at Ohio University

Sunday school at 9 15 am worship at 11 am with sermon on stewardship by Dr George E Hill professor of education at Ohio University Senior High youth meet at 7 pm No church services or Sunday school during August.

George E. Hill Ohio University

Sunday Worship Schedule and Service Times

Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 10 30 am evangelistic service at 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 pm Drell H Goff

Drell H Goff

Salvation Army Weekly Schedule of Services

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Evangelistic service at 7 45 p.m. Tuesday Bible study Thursday Home League at 2 p.m. Friday Holiness meeting at 7 45 p.m.

Salvation Army Home League Holiness

Sunday and weekday worship times listed for Edward White church

Bible study at 9 45 a m worship at 10 30 a m evening service 8 p m Wednesday mid week Bible study 8 p m Friday young people's meeting 7 p m Edward White worship 8 45 a m Sunday school 9 15 a m

Young People's Meeting Edward White

Graham's Chapel Bible Christian Service Schedule

The Rev. Charles Hill serves as pastor at Graham's Chapel Bible Christian. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m Young people's meeting at 7 30 p m and worship at 8 p m on the same day.

Graham's Chapel Bible Christian Sunday School Young People's Meeting Charles Hill

Kilvert Church of God Weekly Schedule

Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m with worship at 10 30 a m. Youth program meets at 7 p m. Friday features a prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.

Kilvert Church OF God

Albany Methodist Charge and Local Church Services

The notice lists Sunday and midweek schedules for multiple churches in Albany Snowville Pearl Chapel and Athens area. It names Rev. Kenney as pastor and includes Sunday school times and worship or evening services for several congregations such as Albany Methodist, Temple, Town House, Pearl Chapel, First Wesleyan, and Athens Pilgrim Holiness with times.

Lbany Methodist Albany Temple Town House Snowville Pearl Chapel

The Peoples Greatest Need Public Address Schedule

Public address at 7:30 p.m. titled The Peoples' Greatest Need follows a Bible study at 8:15 p.m. on The Spirit the Organization and the Word. Tuesday features Operations and Gifts of the Spirit at 7:30 p.m. Thursday offers a service meeting and ministry school at 7:30 p.m. A Bible study on Where Will ey in the Resurrection occurs at 2 p.m. linked to Phil.

Organization

Prayer Meeting Thursday at 7 30 PM Led by Rev L A Robinson

The notice lists a prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday led by The Reverend L A Robinson pastor at the local church.

Sunday religious services and midweek meetings schedule

The notice lists Sunday worship at 9 30 a m with a 10 45 a m sermon and 7 30 p m evangelistic service. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. Thursday features a women’s missionary meeting at 1 30 p m and a young people’s recreation at 7 p m.

Women's Missionary Meeting Young People’s Recreation

Morning prayer and sermon at nine a.m.

The Rev. Phil Porter serves as rector delivering morning prayer and sermon at 9 a.m. in the church.

Phil Porter

Sunday and midweek church schedule across four towns

COOLVILLE and DECATUR and HOCKING PORT and LITTLE HOCKING list Sunday schools at 9:30 to 10 a.m. Bible study and service times vary. Torch features preaching at 9 15 a.m. with Rev C E Ratcliff in charge.

Coolville G. M. Wilson Decatur Hockingport Little Hocking C. E. Ratcliff

Local Church Schedule Listings

Bible school sessions held at South Canaan Albany and Carpenter locations with morning worship YPM and evening services. The Rev John I Snedden serves as pastor with mid week prayer meetings on various days and times.

South Canaan—Bible School Albany Carpenter—Bible School John I. Snedden

Sunday and midweek church services listed for multiple congregations

Mineral, Connett, Dowler Ridge, Salem, and Cabondale churches show Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Prayer services at 7:30 p.m. midweek. Connett adds youth fellowship and preaching at 7:30 p.m. Salem observes Wednesday prayer, Cabondale lists baptismal service at 2 p.m.

Mineral Connett Dowler Ridge Salem Bondale

Religious services schedule across three towns

NEW MARSHFIELD Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. worship at 10:30 a.m. Thursday prayer service at 8 p.m. UNION CHAP Sunday school 9:30 a.m. evening worship 7:45 p.m. Wednesday prayer service 8 p.m. PLEASANTON Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Thursday prayer service 8 p.m. Kenneth D. Frazier, pastor.

New Marshfield Union Chap Pleasanton Kenneth D. Frazier

Sunday School and Worship Notices for Local Churches

Sunday school at MT ZION CHRISTIAN at 9 30 a m with Charles Woodyard as superintendent. Sunday school at May nard Sayre with superintendent. Warren Bentz leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Worship at 8 p m conducted by The Rev A N Maxwell pastor.

MT. Zion

Church Schedule with Pastor Rev. Herbert Harris

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Evening worship at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday cottage prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m. The Rev Herbert Harris serves as pastor.

Herbert Harris

Chesterhill Methodist Sunday Schedule Highlights

Sunday service details show a 9 45 am Sunday school session followed by worship at 11 am at the Chesterhill Methodist church.

Chesterhill

Amesville Methodist Worship Schedule Noted

Sunday services at Amesville Methodist Church with 9 30 am worship and 10 30 am Sunday school as listed.

Entry of Ewing Grange Wins Play Contest Honor

Logan Ewing Grange's Spending Mother's Prize Money directed by Thelma Mowery won top honors at the Granges one act play contest. A Goood Girl in the Kitchen by Marion Grange directed by Mary Leach was a close second and nearly a draw. Cast includes Frank Masure as Bill Higgens with praise for his performance. Other performances and interludes noted. state fair representatives named.

Logan Ewing Grange Thelma Mowery Marion Grange Mary Leach Laurel Valley Millie Morris John Annah Antioch Lawrence Kessler Edgar Hillyer Sydney Ball Zimmerman Columbus J. W. Doering Minnie Moore Jack Pickering

Logan Church Services And Schedules For August

Methodist R B Wilson leads morning worship at 10 30 with church school at 9 30 Junior church and nursery available Morning worship at Trinity Lutheran 10 30 with dinner and picnic Young peoples group at EUB church meets 9 00 Sunday school 9 00 worship 10 15 Missionary meetings and choir practices noted St Matthew holds 10 00 worship The Desolate Haunted House theme appears for St John and St Matthew Presbyterian assigns church school and worship times with August vacation for August services.

R. B. Wilson Trinity Lutheran Paul D. Holtzen Walton Club House Young Peoples Society A. N. Grueser Stoutsville Luther Heyde India ST. Matthew ST. John First Presbyterian Henry N. Carr

Court rules alimony and child custody in divorce case

The Court of Common Pleas orders Robert E. James to pay alimony for the child and $75 expense money to Garnet James. The plaintiff Garnet James is granted custody of the minor child during the proceedings.

Plains First Church of God Weekly Services

The Plains First Church of God announces worship at 10 30 am with evening services at 7 30 pm and prayer meetings on Wednesday at 7 30 pm led by Pastor Rev R E Kelchner. A missionary meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 pm at Mrs Glennis Lenigar home led by Rev Fred Carter.

Fred Carter Glennis Lenigar R. E.kelchner

Reserve Unit Heads to Fort Miles for Two Weeks Training

Logan men of the 472 AAAAW Battalion Battery B depart Saturday by bus to Columbus then train to Ft. Miles Del for two weeks of active duty training. After August 12 they return to Logan to resume inactive status. Maj. Frederick W. Blume and Supply Sgt. Waldo L. Durant have already left. 28 men including Harold J. Wyskiver will follow.

Logan Waldo L. Durant Harold J. Wyskiver Walter V. Applegate Paul Db. Heck John W. Oty John F. Buchanan William D. Bryan James H. Heinlein Michael C. Scaparrotti Fred B. Durant Albert B. Flick, Jr Foster R. Evans Robert D. Kuhn Richard O. Mautz James E. Moorehead Noel R. Mowery Glendon O. Smith Robert L. Tignor Charles W. Vickers Virgil B. Baker Earl W. Beal Joseph P. Kreig Harry J. Mosk Ralph O. Baker Orval C. Yates Albert L. Danison Gordon B. Hannigan Raymond F. Mohler Jack R. Sherman

July Checks For Children Show Decline

Logan reports July aid for dependent children totals 4879 dollars, down 1797 from last month under a new state welfare policy. The policy pays 27 dollars for the first child or caretaker and 18 dollars for each additional child if no other income exists. In households with other income, cuts reach as high as 50 percent. June payments of 6676 dollars were issued after delays awaiting funds. County Auditor Harry Smith paid June figures anticipating certification to cover four months starting June. If certification funds fail, payments for the following months are at risk. Seventy two cases received payments this month.

Logan State Welfare Department Harry Smith

Forrest Wolf Named Hocking County Jury Commissioner

Logan Forrest O. Wolf was appointed by Judge Harley Meyer to succeed the late Nelson DeLong as the new Hocking County jury commissioner. A Laurelville area farmer for many years, Wolf is affiliated with the Democratic Party.

Logan Forrest O. Wolf Hocking County Harley Meyer Mr. Wolf Nelson DeLong Laurelville Democratic Party

Case Dismissal in Hettinger Divorce Case

On motion of the plaintiff the divorce action of Jennie M Hettinger nee against Lawrence A Hettinger is dismissed without prejudice and without record.

Logan Jennie M Hettinger Lawrence A. Hettinger

Mrs. Doro thy Mitchell Passes Realty Exam in Point Pleasant

Mrs. Doro thy Mitchell passed the West Virginia state board real estate exam and will become a sales agent for Caldwell Agency in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Dorothy Mitchell State Board Caldwell

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