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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1955

Page

3

Pastor Dale H. Ratliff Publishes The Challenge of Christ

The Rev. Dale H. Ratliff releases The Challenge of Christ a 13 sermon collection published by Exposition Press New York and distributed nationwide and locally. Foreword stresses service over self and credits wife mother and Evelyn Fick of Pomeroy for manuscript work. Ratliff a Florida native earned a 1949 Centre College BA and a 1952 Presbyterian Theological Seminary BD.

Dale H. Ratliff Pomeroy Federated Exposition Press New York Mr. Ratliff Presbyterian Lee Seminary Louisville, Ky

D. J. Hensler Dies at 55 in Wilkesville

Dallas J. Hensler 55, carpenter of Route 1 Wilkesville, died unexpectedly of a heart condition on Thursday morning. Survived by wife Grace two sons Clayton of Athens and John Paul at home a daughter Mrs. Millie Ruth Coen at home a sister Mrs. Elizabeth Brannon of Radcliff and two brothers Thomas Hensler of Racine and Edgar Hensler of Columbus. Funeral service set for Sunday 2 p.m. at Columbia Chapel with Rev. Russell Woltz. Burial in Caster Cemetery Point Rock. Friends may call at Strong and Son Funeral Home Wilkesville until Saturday morning and then at the family residence.

Wilkesville Dallas J. Hensler Grace Clayton Athens John Paul Millie Ruth Coen Elizabeth Brannon Radcliff Thomas Hensler Racine Edgar Hensler Columbus Russell Woltz Columbia Chapel Caster Point Rock Strong and Son

Famous Trichologist Promotes Home Hair Growth Method

Oklahoma City report outlines a June 18 demonstration in Athens Ohio at Berry Hotel 2 PM to 9 PM. D Russell Collins of Collins Hair and Scalp Experts Inc discusses scalp disorders causing hair loss and offers a money back guarantee if no progress in 30 days. Examinations are free with no appointment.

Athens Ohio Berry Hotel Oklahoma City D. Russell Collins The Collins Hair and Scalp Experts, Inc Colling Collins Hopeless Ca Collins Firm Emj Aszes Coll.rs Dominic

Busy Bee Class and Haveing Circle Plan Summer Work

Two groups from First Baptist Church met this week to organize summer activities. The Busy Bee Class gathered at the church for a Bible quiz and balloon bursting contest, while the Love-Joy Circle met at Mrs. Raymond Laman's home for devotions and project planning.

Middleport First Baptist Church Haveing Circle Raymond Laman Second Ave

Meigs County 4-H Activities Highlight Local Involvement

Mrs. Marie Houck and Mee James Meredith serve as club counselors for Meigs County 4-H activities. A dessert course was provided by the hostesses.

Marie Houck Mee James Meredith

Senior Youth skating party announced by church

POMEROY The Senior Youth Fellowship of the Federated Church plans a skating party Friday evening. They will meet at 6 45 p.m. at the church and then depart for the rink.

Pomeroy the Federated ‘Church

Women’s Group Met at First Church for Study Session

Group 1 of the Women’s Association of First Church met at the church last night with Mrs. Probasco serving as devotional leader. Lowell Probasco presented material from The Book of Hebrews and refreshments followed from a table centered by arrangement. Min. Roscoe Fife was welcomed.

Middleport Women's Association First Church Rger Lowell Probasco Roscoe Fife

Gardner Family Reunion Draws Relatives to High Street Home

Relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Gardner on High Street for a family reunion Sunday. Attending were the Gardners son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bill J. Shoun of Johnson City Tennessee, and Mrs. Gardner’s sister.

Middleport Fred L. Gardner High St Gardner Bill J. Shoun Johnson City Tenn Mr. Gardner

Fragmentary obituary fragment lists family names

The text lists several family names and relatives including Edward Wises Edward and Marilyn Mrs Faye Janchius Clifford C Whactfs Martha of Columbus Walter rffs East Fultonham Alfred Morrises and son Alfred Jr of Row commonfragments indicate a broader obituary context.

Ters and Brothers Edward Wises Edward Marilyn Faye Janchius Clifford C. Whactfs Martha Collumbus Walter Rffs East Fultenham Alfred Morrises Alfred Jr Row Common

Widdleport Personals and Local Social Notes

Widdleport notices list Harvey Allen of White as ill while his son visits Bethesda. Martha Sargent accompanies them to New York for an extended stay. Mrs. Marion Allensworth returns home to Mill Street after surgery at Holzer Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Diles and Mrs. Florence Bush were in town.

Zanesville Harvey Allen White Bethesda Martha Sargent New York Marion Allensworth Holzer Hospital Mill St L. D. Diles Florence Bush

Wolfe announces birth of son Dennis in Akron

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Wolfe of Akron announce the birth of a son Dennis born June 5. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Curtis Wolfe of Chester. The couple also have a son Howard Eugene age three.

Pomeroy Lloyd Wolfe Akron Dennis Curtis Wolfe Chester Mrs. Wolfe Howard Eugene

Rifle Private Roy F. Riffle Serves in Germany

Private Roy F. Riffle of Racine Route 2 serves in Germany with the 2nd Armored Division. He is a member of the 57th Tank Battalion and entered the Army in July 1954 after completing basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky.

Racine Roy F. Riffle Lena E. Riffle 2Nd Armored Division Germany Riffle 57Th Tank Battalion Army Fort Knox

Langsville Social Notes Show Wide Circle of Visiting Friends

Local residents welcome friends and relatives visiting from nearby towns and states. The list includes Frank Woods of Nebraska, Ida Ogden of Danville caring for a ill neighbor, and numerous guests from Angola New York Dexter Danville Dunbar West Virginia Logan Logan Columbus Toledo Akron Urbana Vinton Coolville Toledo. A brief note mentions Elmwood rest home care and a reference to nutrition concerns in global agriculture.

Langsville Frank Woods Meigs County Nebraska Ida Ogden Danville Elmer Nelson Weyland Cleland Angola N. Y Flora McClure Dexter Clyde Hampton Herskell Wheeler Louis Parsons Dunbar W. Va Earl Berdnice Ledlie Berdnard

Granddaughter of Lilah Bush Graduates at Ohio University

Martha Ann Bush, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Fretba oese, is guest of her daughter Lowell Probasco during commencement at Ohio University. William Melvin of Kitte Hill attends ceremonies. he is a former Middleport School principal and Ashland College faculty member. The Cook family travels to Cleveland to visit relatives and Columbus to see Grace Cook Bishop. Jolie Ann Probasco returns from Charleston. Thursday visitors include Mrs L Roush, Mrs Cunningham and children Jon Betsy and Allen.

Lilah Bush Fret Ba Oese Martha Ann Lowell Probasco William Melvin Kitte Hill Ohio University D. Diles Melvin Middleport School Ashland College Homer E. Cook Cleveland Jx. Cook Grace

Federated Church Picnic Set for July 10 at Rock Springs

Rev Dale H Ratliff announced the annual Fed erated Church Sunday school picnic will be held Sunday July 10 at the Rock Springs Fairgrounds.

Pomeroy Federated Church Rock Springs Fairgrounds Dale H. Ratliff

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