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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1947

Page

6

Ohio Garden Clubs Convene 17th Annual Convention in Columbus

The Ohio Association of Garden Clubs meets June 12 13 at the Seneca Hotel in Columbus with the Garden Clubs of Columbus as host. Athens area members plan to attend. Registration starts 9 30 a m Thursday with fees 1 for members 2 for non members. Speakers include Henry Pree Virginia Cavendish Anne B Wertsner and Mrs Frank E Garry. Mrs Thomas M Wolfe will deliver the President s Message. Karl Magilowski of the National Audubon Society will speak on Saguaroland Arizona. A Garden Tour Friday closes the program.

Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Seneca Hotel Columbus Garden Clubs of Columbus Garden Club Athens Henry Pree Cleveland Virginia Cavendish Huntington W.va Anne B. Wertsner Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Frank E. Garry Montgomery Thomas M. Wolfe Seneca Ball Room Karl Magilowski National Audubon Society Saguaroland Arizona

Imes to Graduate From DeVilbiss High School

William R. Imes son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur B Imes will graduate from Thomas A DeVilbiss High School at class commencement exercises on Friday June 13 at 10 am in the Colony Theater Toledo He is a former Athens High School student and football team member The Imes family previously resided at 127 Franklin Ave Athens before moving to Toledo where Mr Imes works as a McBee Sales representative Also noted nurses convention attendees and Bremen teachers returning home for summer vacation.

William R Billy”) Imes Wilbur B. Imes Athens High School Thomas A. DeVilbiss High School Colony Theater Toledo Imes Franklin Ave Athens McBee Billy Athens High

Friendship Class Picnic At Roadside Park

The Friendship Class of the Nazarene Sunday School planned a picnic at Roadside Park after a meeting led by vice president Lulu Guess. Attendees included Virginia Cochran Anita Glass Nancy Phillips Betty Brown Lulu Guess Clarice Metcalf Betty Lou Guess and Mrs Ray Shafer. Lucille Guess is president and Virginia Cochran secretary. Regular Athens Chapter No 175 Order of Eastern Star meets Monday at 7 30 p.m with initiation and birthday anniversaries.

the Nazarene Sunday School Lulu Guess Ray Shafer Roadside Park Nancy Phillips Virginia Cochran Anita Glass Betty Brown Clarice Metcalf Betty Lou Guess Lucille Guess Athens Order of Eastern Star

Summer Graduation In Athens And Nearby Suburbs

Mr and Mrs Thomas J Tully and daughters from Bexley visited Athens for the Athens Senior High School commencement. Their niece Beverlee Bolin belongs to the graduating class. Margaret Tully studied at a junior college in Washington DC for three years. Virginia Tully will graduate with Bexley High School senior class next Tuesday.

Thomas J. Tully Margaret Virginia Bexley Athens Athens Senior High School Beverlee Bolin John W. Bolin Margaret Tully Washington, D.C Bexley High School

Frances Noble Returns From University Of Missouri

Miss Frances Noble a junior in the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri Columbia Mo spends her summer vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs H B Noble 83 Grosvenor Street They drove to Columbia last weekend and returned last Tuesday Theta Sigma Phi journalism honorary sorority member at Missouri University.

Frances Noble School of Journalism University of Missouri Columbia H. B. Noble Grosvenor St

Thelma Ruth Parker Weds J P Williams Jr in Cleveland

Mr and Mrs Delph Parker announce the marriage of their daughter Thelma Ruth to Mr J P Williams Jr at Covenant Methodist Church Cleveland. The ceremony was conducted by Dr A B Prasse with Grace Fultz as bridesmaid and Al Matuski as best man. The couple will reside at 3375 E 102nd St Cleveland after a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and nearby points.

Delph Parker Route Four Athens Thelma Ruth J. P. Williams Covenant Methodist Church Cleveland A. B. Prasse Grace Fultz al Matuski Niagara Falls N. Y 102Nd St

Former Athens Girl Jean Rogers Weds Richard Dennelly

The marriage of Jean Rogers daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Rogers near Jeffersonville and Richard Dennelly son of Mr. Frank Dennerly Cedarville was held at the Linning home in Cedarville with 35 guests. Rev H H Abels officiated. The couple's reception followed.

Athens Jean Rogers Richard Dennelly Wilbur Rogers Marie Woolley Jeffersonville Jean Frank Dennerly Cedarville Inlaw Floyd Linning H. H. Abels Robert Donnerly Linning Home

Sunday church schedule with Rev. Roy Deeter preaching

The notice lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m prayer service at 10 30 a m and Children s Day and preaching services combined at 8 p m The Rev Roy Deeter is the pastor indicated for the church event

Roy Deeter

Stewart Pilgrim Holiness Service Next Weekend

Stewart Pilgrim Holiness hosts a Saturday 7 30 p m service with guest speaker Rev Agnes A Beaver of Leon West Virginia The Rev Helen W Tatmann is pastor and Sunday school begins at 10 a m

Agnes A. Beaver Leon W. Va Helen W. Tatmann

South Canaan Baptist Bible School and Prayer Service

The schedule lists Bible school at 9 45 a m led by Carl Graham and a prayer service at 10 45 a m conducted by The Rev Andrew G Pratt pastor.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Carl Graham Andrew G. Pratt

Commencement notes mix of graduations and local chatter

June commencement remarks focus on inter racial relations and citizenship as Athens High School seniors prepare for life. Norma Jean Dry sings, and a recovering student is noted. Ohio University couples graduate, a father speaks at the class acceptance, and artist Mary McCune Black wins a water color prize. Lancaster and Athens visitations and local church notices follow.

Sunday School and Services At Local Church

Sunday school at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 p.m. led by The Rev. N. L. Russell, minister.

Sunday schedule at First Church includes sermons and services

The program lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m with children's service at 10 30 a m youth service at 6 45 p m preaching at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Rev N L Russell serves as minister.

N. L. Russell

Athens Area Church Services

Local church listings show Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning service at 10 45 a m with the lesson subject God The Only Cause and Creator. Other services include Wednesday 8 p m and Sunday masses all morning plus daily mass at 7 30 p m. Confession is Saturday evenings and Bible school at 9 15 a m. Memorial Auditorium hosts a university baccalaureate sermon and Christian Endeavor at Lake Hope. Women’s Council meets Thursday at 7 30 p m with officer installation.

Bible School Memorial Auditorium Christian Endeavor Lake Hope Women's Council

Worship Service Schedule and Pastor Announcement

The weekly schedule lists a children's day sermon titled As Little Children at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 20 a m YPM at 6 30 p m and an Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m The New Testament ordinances are set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Rev A R Ervin is the pastor.

A. R. Ervin

Bible study and worship services led by Edward White

Bible study at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 30 a m with minister Edward White preaching on God Evening service at 7 30 p m features sermon Too Late Bible study resumes Wednesday at 7 30 p m

Edward White

Bible School and Community Vacation Bible School Schedule

Bible school at 9 30 a m led by Eldon McDaniel combines with a Children's Day program. YPS meets 7 p m and evening service 8 p m. Wednesday choir practice 7 p m. United mid week service at 8 p m with Rev Andrew G Pratt pastor. Community Vacation Bible School starts Monday 9 a m at Albany High School for ages 4 to 17 through June 20. Department superintendents listed for beginners primary junior and intermediate.

Eldon McDaniel United Andrew G. Pratt Albany High School Woodrow Barns Herman Cordray Alfred Lindsey Alice Reeves

Church listings outline weekly services and study groups

Albany church schedules list school and Bible study times with Mrs. Lida Young and Robert Hartman. Myf group meets 7 p m and midweek prayer and Bible study are Thursday 8 p m. Snowville lists Wayne Chase and Rev Robert Phillips scheduling Sunday preaching and Bible study on Wednesdays.

Albany—Church Lida Young Townhouse Robert Hartman Temple— Church J. K. Crabtree Arthur Crabtree Snowville Wayne Chase Robert Phillips

Lottridge United Brethren Church Service Notice

Athens County union class invites parishioners to attend a Sunday service at Lottridge United Brethren Church at 2 p.m. Local residents are urged to participate and welcome new attendees.

Athens County

Church Calendar: Services and Meetings Niche

Church schedule includes 9 35 a m Sunday school no adult class OU Baccalaureate 10 30 a m Memorial Auditorium Monday Boy Scouts Women's Association Wednesday church school 9 15 a m OU service 10 30 a m Memorial Auditorium IYF 4 30 p m SHYF 7 15 p m WSCS executive board 11 a m potluck noon WSCS regular meeting 1 30 p m Rev Harold Kellogg speaker Official Board 7 8 p m Wednesday 8 p m Upper Room Hour Thursday 7 30 p m Martzall Class meeting and silent auction

Church School Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Boy Scouts Women's Association Memorial IYF WSCS Harold Kellogg Martzall

Church Schedule Changes for Summer at Memorial Auditorium

The Church of the Good Shepherd announces Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and a University Baccalaureate service at 10:30 a.m. at Memorial Auditorium replacing the regular service. Beginning June 15 morning worship moves to 9:30 a.m. for the summer months.

Church of the Good Shepherd Memorial Auditorium

Central Avenue Methodist Sermon Themes and Services

The Central Avenue Methodist Church schedules morning worship at 9 30 with the sermon Christ Preeminent and evening worship at 10 30 with What the Imprisonment Did for St Paul Rev Elmer G Roessner to preach at both services Mid week service Wednesday at 8 Youth Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 p m An outline of weekly spiritual activities for the church community

Central Ave St. Paul Elmer G. Roessner

Sunday Schedule Highlights Honors The Graduate Theme

Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Honor the Graduate as the theme Junior church at 10 30 a m Worship service at 10 30 a m featuring Rev Drell H Goff speaking NYPS at 7 p m led by Bob Mahaffey Evening worship at 7 30 p m Monday 9 a m

Drell H. Goff NYPS Bob Mahaffey

Church Services With Pastor E C Kenney Schedule

Sunday school 9 30 morning worship 10 30 evening evangelistic service 7 30 p m Pastor Rev E C Kenney will speak at all services WYPS 7 30 p m Tuesday Mid week prayer 7 30 p m Thursday Prayer Friday 2 p m at the church.

E. C. Kenney

Church Schedule for Worship and Prayer Meetings

Morning worship at 10 45 am led by Pastor Rev. Frank C. Cleveland. Evening service at 7 30 pm. Prayer meetings set for Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday at 7 30 pm at the church.

Frank C. Cleveland

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