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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1941

Page

8

Chauncey Children Host Party Placed by Their Teachers

Chauncey Church School Primary Department girls and boys attended a party in the Church Parish House on Wednesday hosted by teachers Eva Ferrer Mrs Jennie Jackson Margaret Jackson Analee Vore and Ruth Fiske. They joined in last Sunday's Children's Day program with games songs rhymes balloons ice cream and cookies for guests Flora Belle Cruise Neva Cottrn Nancy Smith and many members attended.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Church Church Eva Ferrer Jennie Jackson Margaret Jackson Analee Vore Ruth Fiske Flora Belle Cruise Neva Cottrn Nancy Smith Bobby Jackson Dickie Jackson Edna Mae Seiber JoAnn Watkins Sally Ferrer Susie Ferrer Elaine McKibben Donna Russell Shirley Russell Bobbie Cunningham Sharon Cunningham Donald Schrappe Ann Schrappe Susie Vore Rita Simpkins Donnie Simpkins Richard Boling Donald Daugherty Bobby Daugherty Carolyn Daugherty Charlie Fiske Joan Fiske

Sermons and Picnics Mark Guysville Circuit Week

Reverend R C Greene selects The Greatest Vale in Life for Sundays worship at 9 30 am in Canaanville with Church School at 10 30. Father s Day picnic in church yard at noon and evening services at Guysville. Epworth League ice cream social hosts Saturday evening. Stewart tea next Tuesday in church basement. Canaanville church to add new basement with furnace and fan installed by L E White of Athens. Williams of Athens secures building contract. completion aimed for August.

R. C. Greene Guysville Stewart L. E. White Athens Williams

Golden Wedding Observed by Lefflers in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Edward Leffler of Chauncey celebrated their golden wedding with four generations present. Guests included extended family from Chauncey Circle Hill Columbus Greens Run and Greens Run areas. Gifts cakes from Omar Company Carl Leffler Santford Bentley and Thomas Hamilton were noted.

Chauncey Edward Lefffier Webster Cunningham John Tippie Forest Walter Hartley Walter Jr Norma Jean Garnet Joy Henry Alonzo Hollis Tippie Carolyn Kay Samuel Savage Wanda Sue Freddie John Edward Ralph Dean Pierce Circle Hill Henry Leffler

Class Plans Shower for Miss Sarah Thomas

The Chauncey Friendship Class of the Church of Christ sponsors a miscellaneous shower at the Church Parish House Friday night for Miss Sarah Thomas. She will marry Harold Brown of Pontiac Michigan, formerly Chauncey, in a ceremony on Saturday June 21. Members of the Men's Women's and Friendship Classes are invited. Refreshments will be served.

Chauncey — Friendship Church of Christ Church Sarah Thomas Harold Brown Pontiac, Mich Chauncey

Federal relief commodities available in Chauncey Saturday

Federal relief commodities will be distributed in Chauncey at the Robinson Building Converse Street on Saturday June 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. Clients are urged to call promptly to collect their commodities.

Chauncey Robinson Building Converse St

Staffingers Bid Farewell With Friendly Chauncey Sayings

Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Staffinger, selling property on Converse Street Chauncey, plan to move to Lakeland Florida. Local hosts honor them with multiple dinners and a surprise farewell gathering at their Chauncey home. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. William Horn Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Champlin Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sapp and family and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mullins and Chauncey. Also present were Herbert H. Thompson and Carl Jameson both Marines on furlough from Paradise Island North Carolina.

Chauncey F. H. Staffinger Converse St Lakeland Florida William Horn Salem Staffinger Lewis Champlin Horn Arthur Sapp Arthur, Jr Mill St N. Converse St Mabel Cage Herbert H. Thompson Carl Jameson U. S. Marines Paradise Island N. C Clarence Mullins

Delegates Chosen for State Encampment at Zanesville

Chauncey Mr and Mrs John MecConaha and Mr and Mrs F H Staffinger of Athens attended a special Athens County Camp meeting. They received credentials past commanders and officers to serve as two delegates and two alternates for the state encampment June 15 to 18 in Zanesville. The camps expect strong representation.

Chauncey John MecConaha F. H. Staffinger Athens County Zanesville

Chauncey Church of God Offers Sunday Services

Chauncey Services Sunday include Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 and 7 30 by Pastor Clarence Way youth meeting at 6 15 p m led by Howard Pennell at Chauncey Church of God.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of God Clarence Way Young People’s Meeting Howard Pennell

Chauncey Residents Share Visits and Employment News

Miss Isabel Courtney returns from a Detroit visit with Mary Helen and Frances Harvey and Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Madek. Merritt Martin from Chauncey works in Geneva Ohio.

Isabel Courtney Chauncey Detroit Mary Helen Frances Harvey Alexander Madek Merritt Martin Geneva Ohio

Reedsville Methodist Activities Schedule

The Reedsville Methodist Circuit lists Sunday services at Bethel with Church School at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30. Lawrence Chapel offers Church School at 1 30 and preaching at 2 30. Tuppers Plains has Church School at 9 30 and preaching at 8 p m.

Reedsville Bethel Lawrence Chapel Tuppers Plains

Rev. Fred E. Luchs Sermon at Presbyterian Church

The Rev. Fred E. Luchs will speak Sunday at 10 45 AM at the Presbyterian Church on the topic Prophets or Fortune Tellers.

Union Class Meeting At White Chapel June 15

Meigs County Union class meeting will be held at White Chapel on June 15 at 2 p m.

Meigs County White Chapel

Catholics in English speaking regions total over 45 million

Census figures show 15,925,950 Roman Catholics in the British Empire and 29,273,022 in American possessions, totaling more than 45 million in English speaking countries.

British Empire

Bats Navigate Wires With Blindfolded Precision

Bats possess ultra sensitive wing sense organs that allow them to fly through a crowded, wire‑tailed room without brushing a single wire.

Corning Social Notes and Club Activities Report

Corning Legion plans Fourth of July celebration with a fireworks display to headline the event. Golden Rule Class of United Brethren elects officers, and Thea Chapter of Glouster hosts Sunflower Chapter Eastern Star with a mock wedding, gifts, and potluck lunch. Congo Chatter Box 4-H Club met at Congo Church with 20 members, outlining business, recreation, and project work.

Corning American Legion Post Legion Hall United Brethren Church Kate Hardy Hannah Rodgers Lulu Dunlap Thea Glouster Sunflower Eastern Star John Blower Edna Dew Marjorie Cannon Dew Eldon Hill Ruth Deshler Miller Thea Chapter Congo Congo Church Helen Black

Flowers son receives commission at Ohio State University

Mr and Mrs James A Flowers attended the military services at Ohio State University where their son Jimmie was commissioned as second lieutenant He will report for duty in Oklahoma on July 9 and will receive a BA in commerce on June 16.

Hemlock James A. Flowers Ohio State University Jimmie Oklahoma Jack Williams Harry Davis Robert Allen Camp Shelby Central High School Washington, D. C Lance Marshall Barbara Sue Fostoria Florence Sanders Lester Thimmes Zanesville Francis Lunning Elyria John Powell Maude Peltier Amory Wis Gladys Faires Lester Thimmel Elzora Hook Cora Camp Leota Sanders P. B. Osenbaugh Hollis Franklin Carolyn Mary Lois Bill Osenbaugh Robert Jewels Columbus Anna Shula Don O.osenbaugh Cleveland George Vanhorn Verna Russell Brown Corning Homer Tharp Martha Belle Rheba Lou Gerald Tharp Judy Jane Mansfield Catherine Rush Barberton Opal Simon Thea Sally Girard Eldon Tharp Arden Morgan Clarence Whitmer Logan John McCoy Osborne Darley McCoy James McCoy John

Birthday party and church social plans across two groups

Methodist Class 13 held a birth day party with a six o clock potluck at the social rooms. Plans followed for a wiener roast and hamburger fry at Ida way Park on Tuesday June 24. The program featured a mock wedding for September birthdays with listed participants. The event drew 26 attendees including Joan Edwards and Isabel Murray from Congo. Later the Philos Class of United Brethren Church planned an ice cream sale for June 18 and a July 10 Buckeye Lake picnic with a noon meet at Lambert's store.

Methodist Church Mary Roof Idaway Park Mary Spence Lora Longley Myrta McCoy Fern Post Elizabeth Grey Gertrude Spence Thelma Frasure Grace Gaitten Cecil Bell April Showers Mable Dunlap E. C. Hardin Joan Edwards Isabel Murray Congo Janie Jacobs Columbus Virginia Lamb Philos United Brethren Church Margaret Schlingerman Louise Wemmer Lu Brown Alice Brown Lambert Buckeye Lake Isabel McLain Ruth Latta Lena Fenneken Mae Rodgers Persis Wilson Mary Baxter Nora Lambert Alice Mae Wilson

Busy Bee 4 H Club elects officers at first meeting

The Busy Bee 4 H Club held its inaugural meeting on Wednesday June 11 at Mrs A D Howell s home. Officers elected include Georgianna Fisher president Geraldine Anderson vice president Jean Powell secretary treasurer Roberta Fisher news reporter and Martha Fisher recreation directors Lois Powell also serves as director.

Busy Bee A. D. Howell Georgianna Fisher Geraldine Anderson Jean Powell Roberta Fisher Lois Powell Martha Fisher

Vacation Church School at First Methodist Athens

Vacation Church School begins next Monday at 8 30 registration at the First Methodist Church Athens. Classes run 9 to 11 10 daily through Friday with a Saturday picnic on June 21 and a June 25 notebook display. Dr John W Danford leads worship Mrs Vandeveer directs pages Miss Maccombs is pianist and the Rev Ted Shoemaker runs recreation. Senior Epworth League activities include a 6 45 Sunday meeting and a Friday ice cream social to raise funds for summer institute.

First Methodist Athens A. L. Vandeveer Ted Shoemaker John W. Danford Alice Maccombs Vandeveer Are the Merciful Hiles Kreckel Guilmant Rogers Epworth League Danford Summer Institute

Christian Science Service Announced in Athens

The Christian Science Church in Athens announces a Sunday service on the topic God the Preserver of Man with the golden text from Deuteronomy 33:27. The lesson-sermon includes James 1:27 and Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health passages on purity and spiritual life.

God Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy

Logan Church Observes Father's Day Programs

The First Church of God Sunday School will observe Father's Day at 9 15 with a prepared program and a special invitation to every father. Preaching at 10 30, Young People at 7 pm, Evening Worship at 7 30, and Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Children Day observed June 22.

Logan First Church of God

Marshfield Church Schedule Announced

The New Marshfield Church of Christ posts a Sunday schedule for June 16 with morning service at 10 30 led by Pastor L E Barnett on The Prodigal Son and an 8 pm evening sermon titled Christ s Sermon on His Own Ministry Bible School convenes at 9 30 am.

New Marshfield

Pomeroy Church of Christ Bible School Plans Sunday Meet

The Pomeroy Church of Christ Bible School will gather Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The worship service follows at 10:30 with the sermon titled The Power of God.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Church of Christ Bible School Power of God

Train Schedule Fragments for Eastern Lines

The notice lists multiple passenger train services for Baltimore and Ohio Chesapeake and Ohio and New York Central lines with daily and except Sunday operations. Times shown include arrivals and departures such as Eastbound No 4 Diplomat daily and No 12 Daily, and Northbound Central runs, indicating schedule details for various routes.

Baltimore & Ohio Diplomat National Limited Wwe Averse Chesapeake & Ohio NEW York Central South NEW York Central North

Sermon on Fatherhood at First Christian Church

The Rev. Frank Donaldison will preach Fatherhood at Sunday morning worship. The choir will sing Let There Be Light. Children's Day program set for Sunday at 7 30 p.m. Finance committee and any interested in church repairs meet Friday June 13 at 8 30 p.m. Women vote on constitution by laws and officers of new council tonight at 7 30. Congregational hymn sing planned for Sunday evening June 22. Selections may be sent to J Fred Kempton. Higley Bible Class sponsors program with many out-of-town attendees.

Frank Donaldison First Christian Church Women’s Council J. Fred Kempton Higley Bible Class

Children To Present Sunday School Program At Pratt St Wesleyan

Pratt Street Wesleyan Methodist Church schedules a full weekend of activities for children. Sunday School begins 9 30 morning service 10 30 led by Rev E C Kenney. Evening program 7 30 with choir practice at 6. Wednesday prayer 7 30 led by Leo Shields. Friday Prayer Band 2 and Wesleyan Young People Society Bible study night. Saturday 2 pm children meeting to prepare for Children's Day program.

Pratt St. Wesleyan Methodist Church E. C. Kenney Leo Shields Wesleyan Young People’s Society

Albany Methodist Schedule Announced

Albany Methodist announces Sunday activities with a 9 30 a m Sunday School and 10 30 a m worship led by Rev Sydney C G Everson on Earth Bound or Heaven Bent. Bible School ends Friday at 8 p m with handiwork program. Bi weekly Pearl Chapel services at 2 p m feature The Seed and the Sower. Snowville Sunday School at 2 p m and 3 p m sermon on Gods Garden at bi weekly service.

Albany Methodist Sunday School Sydney C. G. Everson Bible School Pearl Chapel Snowville

Free Methodists Plan Quarterly Meetings

The Free Methodist Church schedules a quarterly gathering with services on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday activities. Rev. H. J. Gaumer of Woodsfield will lead all services including a love feast and Lord’s Supper on Sunday morning at 10 30. Sunday School begins at 9 30 with an 7 30 evening service.

The Free Methodist Church H. J. Gaumer Woodsfield

Children To Meet at Pratt Street Church

A short program by church children will be presented at Sunday School 9 30 at Church of God 21 Hocking Street. Morning worship follows at 10 30. Dora Cunningham speaks at Young People's service 6 30 p m. Evening evangelistic services begin 7 30. Mid week prayer and praise Wednesday 7 30 p m.

Church of God Hocking St Dora Cunningham

Children Day Service at Stewart Pilgrim Church

A Children s Day service is planned at Stewart Pilgrim Church on Sunday evening at 8 o clock. The event invites local families to attend and participate in the service.

Services at Clarks Chapel Sunday by Dr J H Baughn

Dr J H Baughn pastor will lead Sunday services at Clarks Chapel at 11 15 a m Church School opens at 10 o clock all are welcome to attend.

Clarks Chapel J. H. Baughn

Vacation Bible School Opens at Harrisonville Church

The Harrisonville Daily Vacation Bible School begins Monday morning June 16 at 9 30 with sessions five days a week for two weeks at the Presbyterian Church. Classes run 9 30 to 11 30 daily and include worship study play and handicraft led by the pastor with assistance from Mrs Campbell and Mrs Grace Skinner. All children and youth in the community are invited.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Louis Campbell Harrisonville Union Presbyterian Church Campbell Grace Skinner

Clouston Preaches at Church of Christ Service Schedule

At the Church of Christ morning worship begins at 9 30 with song and Bible study C M Clouston delivers the sermon The Passover at 10 15 Communion follows at 11 Evening service starts 7 with song and a 7 30 sermon The Incorruptible Midweek song drill and Bible study set for Thursday 7 30 at the home house

Church of Christ C. M. Clouston Ome House

Fields To Speak at White Chapel Church Program

Sunday schedule lists 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. sacrament and sermon by Elder E W Cole 2:30 p.m. Meigs County Union Class 4:30 p.m. baptismal and sermon by Rev Fred Fields at White Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Church.

White Chapel

Church of Nazarene Announces Sunday Schedule

The Church of the Nazarene will hold Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Lloyd Hondell will preach at worship services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. The NYPS will meet at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday at 7:45. youth and adult prayer groups are to meet at the church.

Church of the Nazarene Lloyd Hondell NYPS

Richland Church Plans Ice Cream Social and Father’s Day Service

Richland Avenue Church invites on Saturday evening for an ice cream social with homemade ice cream and cake on the church lawn. An evening worship service will feature a Father’s Day message at 7 30. The Bates Church holds Church School at 9 30 and worship at 10 15.

Richland Ave Unified Church Bates Church

Services at Lodi Town House Sunday June 15

The Lodi Town House hosts services Sunday at 7 30 with Rev John Pollard delivering the sermon. Sunday School starts at 9 30.

Lodi Town House John Pollard

Services at Graham Chapel Church Schedule

Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m followed by a class meeting at 10 30 a m The Rev C C Bean of Athens will oversee services at 7 45 p m

Graham Chapel Gaham Chapel C. C. Bean Athens

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Lefflers Ney Cline Pharmacy Dial Athens, O Reedsville Methodist Isaly Isalys Chrys Charles Frazee, Jr Valley Center Kansas Corning Social Notes Sunflower Chapter Mary Grey Dunlap San Diego Texas Harriet Levion Jane Jacobs Jessie Pettigrew Athens Area Church Services Christian Science Service Logan Church Marshfield Richardson Baking Co Donaldson Albany Methodist Free Methodists Bancroft William E. Bancroft Haydenville Buchtel Murray City Pratt Street Stewart Church Stewart Pilgrim Church Clouston Fields Church of Nazarene Richland Church Lodi Civille Athens Corner 2Nd and Lancaster Sts Graham Cracker Rauch's Bakery Bennett
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