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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1947

Page

5

Birthday party honors Mr William Sickels on Route One

Mr and Mrs Pard Lightfritz entertained a group of friends and relatives at their New Marshfield Ohio home for the 84th birthday anniversary of Mr William Sickels. Guests included W G McWhorter and son Bill Lima Roy Shaw Aniapolis Donna Beveridge Columbus William Brooks and daughter Phyllis Mineral R E Summers Albany Lena Lightfritz and children Sueann Bill Clinton Carbondale Dessie Fields Ray Sickels and children Arthur Marvin Joy George Beveridge and sons Bill George Jr New Marshfield.

William Sickels Pard Lightfritz Route One New Marshfield Ohio W. G. McWhorter Bill Lima Roy Shaw Aniapolis Donna Beveridge Columbus William Brooks Phyllis Mineral R. E. Summers Albany Lena Lightfritz Sueann Clinton Carbondale Dessie Fields Ray Sickels Arthur Marvin Joy George Beveridge George, Jr

Athens Women Attend Columbus Meeting on Camp and Hospital Services

Social and Personal notes from Athens report Mrs. Ellen Biddle and Mrs. Hunter Hope among Athens County Camp and Hospital Council members in Columbus for a Central Buckeye Community Services committee session to plan entertainment and comforts for Chillicothe Veterans Hospital patients. The council coordinates county efforts to avoid duplication. The piece also notes a Gordon Club tea honoring five new members on June 23 and Troop 2 members Janice Harrison and Betty Lambert leaving for Camp Wakapomika near Newark for a week.

Ellen Biddle Red Cross Hunter Hope Roger Connor Athens County Camp Chillicothe Veterans’ Hospital Gordon Club G. E. McLaughlin Franklin Ave Lawrence Ebelin Jerome Semske James V. Rice E. H. Gaylord Foster Harmon Janice Harrison Sunnyside Drive Betty Lambert Woodard Ave Camp Wakapomika Newark

Athens Area Church Services and Calendar of Events

Sunday masses listed with times 8 9 10 and 10 am Daily masses at 7 30 p m Benediction Sunday 3 p m Confession Saturday 5 6 and 7 8 p m Sunday school 9 30 Morning service 10 45 with Is The Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force The Golden Text Hebrews 1 10 The Rev Joe B Maffet preaching Stewardship Sunday sermon Such As I Have Pledges to church work for new fiscal year Sunday 9 15 Church school Morning worship 10 30 The Fallacy of Delayed Judgment sermon by Rev Harold F Kellogg IYF 4 30 SHYF 7 15 election of officers Vacation Bible School Monday 9 00 12 00 Pop In for summer students Wesley Players Open House 8 p m Upper Room Hour Wednesday 8 p m Eager to Believe the Best minister message Thursday 7 p m Delta Sigma Theta Friday 6 30 p m MYF Ice Cream Social on lawn and movie in Boy Scout room

Bible School Joe B. Maffett Harold F. Kellogg IYF Wesley Players Delta Sigma Theta Boy Scout

Church of the Good Shepherd Sunday Services Note

Third Sunday after Trinity services announced with church school at 9 30 a m and morning prayer and sermon by Rev Frederic B Atkinson Cincinnati at 9 30 a m No Holy Communion celebration Thursday indicated

Church of the Good Shepherd Frederic B. Atkinson Cincinnati

Churches Sponsor Local Bible School

Sponsored cooperatively by the churches of Athens a Vacation Bible School opens Monday June 23 at 9 am and runs two weeks Morning sessions run 9 to 12 noon The faculty will be volunteer workers from Athens churches All children of Athens are invited to attend in Kindergarten for four or five year olds Primary Junior or Intermediate

Churches of Athens

Methodist leaders attend Indiana regional student conference

The Rev. Donald H. Allen and Mrs. Dorothy Williams attended a Regional Student Leadership Training Conference June 9 to 14 at Epworth Forest Indiana under the General Board of Education of the Methodist Church. Attendees included Joy Gears Loren Ridge Ray Sturm William Hunt and Ray Kellogg from local Wesley Foundation.

Donald H. Allen First Methodist Church Dorothy Williams WSCS First Church Epworth Forest Webster Lake Indiana General Board of Education The Methodist Church North Carolina Oklahoma New Jersey California Wesley Foundation Miss Joy Gears Murray City Loren Ridge Canton Ray Sturm Shinnston W. Va William Hunt Springfield Ohio Ray Kellogg Athens Allen Perrysburg Cecil Smith Smith First Methodist

Class of 1912 Reunion Draws Ohio University Alumni

Ohio University Class of 1912 held a reunion during Commencement weekend in Athens with 15 members nine relatives and guests attending. Activities included dinner at Hotel Berry a campus concert a breakfast at Hotel Berry and class photos at the north gateway. Out of town attendees listed along with local members and guests.

Ohio University Athens Hotel Berry Fred Wheaton Northwood University Bessie M. Gorstene Harry L. Ridenour Baldwin- Wallace College George E. Evans Etta Ayers Utica Gertrude Bartlett Sonora Delma V. Elson Youngstown Harry Mitchell Amy C. Evans Portsmouth Anna L. Jones Ironton Frank H. Palmer Columbus B. M. Beatty Mary Powell London C. Ray Ridenour New Lexington Berea Earl Mast Hazel Rigby East Liverpool W. R. Cable H. L. Dunlap M. D. Hughes George Evans Margart Davis Clara W. Rose Wilmington Beth Cable Charles Wheaton H. R. Wilson

Relief Corps Reports on GAR Encampment in Columbus

Mrs. Flora Murphy reported on the 81st encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic held in Columbus June 8 to 12. The Athens Women’s Relief Corps met at 69 West State Street. Ida Lucas presented Ohio GAR banners to the auxiliary. Local representatives were John R. Bennett and John H. Grate. A flag memorial program followed and refreshments were served. The corps planned a summer picnic at Vinnie Woode’s in Albany on Friday July 18.

Anthony Padden John W. Niggemeyer Steubenville Ohio Catholic Women's Club Athens St. Paul's Catholic Church Bloomsfield Holy Name Cathedral Albert Bettiwell Lawson Ave Flora Murphy Grand Army of the Republic Columbus Athens Women's Relief Corps State St Ida Lucas GAR Ohio Gar Women’s Relief Corps Auxiliary John R. Bennett Waynesfield John H. Grate Atwater Vinnie Woode Albany

Andrew Pavlish Dance Revue at Schine’s Athena Theater

Colorful Spring Dance Revue features pupils from Athens and Nelsonville at Schine's Athena Theater. The program blends old and new styles from tap to ballet and jazz with performances by a large cast led by Bonnie Brookins and John Smith among others. The show opens at 8 36 p m with the accompanist Mrs Frank L Harvey.

Andrew Pavlish Schine Athena Athens Nelsonville Pat Rooney Bill Robinson John Raod Larry Scrivens Ronnie Scrivens Dennis White Ronnie Wycoff Delbert White Karen Davis Nanna Patricia Cain Nancy Ann Howell Kay Jones Joyce Patterson Billie Sisson Carlene Tom Mary Carolyn Webster Carolyn McQuaid Charlotte Prater Judy Rowe Nona Gayle Sayres Barbara Codding Ruth Ann Tolliver Linda Cain Dixie Lee Dixon Tanya Lynn McMannis Janet Keplar Jeannine West Donna Mae Jones Barbara Culp Lynn Gardner Sally Midkiff Jane Midkiff Carrie Fierce Mary Grinstead Mary Kay McDonald Mercedes Taylor Sandra Taylor Joy Ann Bryson Mary Alice Banfield Shirley Ann Byers Rosalie Hartley Patricia Locke Nancy Sue Smith Connie Conley Ruth Koon Roberta Jean Barstow Deanna Ginnan Mary Jean Ginnan Jane Ann Jarvis Ann Putt Anderson John Smith Nancy Brooks Norma Jean Dry Nancy Rosser Frank L. Harvey

Round About Town: The Fear of Being Different

A columnist reflects on a speech against racial intolerance and recalls the discomfort of being different as a child. The piece contrasts adult rhetoric with the unease many feel when faced with diversity in audiences.

Beach Etiquette From Teens Shares Gentle Rules

Two teen girls offer beach etiquette tips emphasizing modest swimsuits and nonpublic displays of affection. They urge avoiding overexposure and powder, recommending lotion, frequent hair washing, and pink lipstick to glow outdoors.

Local Church Announces Sunday Services and Sermon

The church schedules worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 20 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m YPM at 6 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting with a study on Personal Evangelism The Rev A R Ervin pastor will preach at Sunday services.

A. R. Ervin

Church Services Schedule With Sermon Topics

Church services listed with 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m sermon topic two portraits 8 p m worship sermon topic false and true worship Rev Elmer G Roessner to preach midweek service Wednesday 8 p m

Elmer G. Roessner

Oreville and Otterbein Church Services Schedule

Oreville hosts Sunday school at 9 a.m and worship at 10 a.m. Fellowship Sunday school at 9:30 a.m and worship at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Otterbein holds Sunday school at 9:30 a.m led by The Rev Earl W Miller as pastor.

Oreville Otterbein Earl W. Miller

East Canaan Pilgrim Holiness Service Schedule

Sunday school at 2 p m preaching at 3 p m led by Rev N L Russell minister scheduled for East Canaan Pilgrim Holiness church with times and leadership noted.

East Canaan

Redtown Free Methodist Tent Evangelism Schedule

The Redtown Free Methodist church posts Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and evangelistic services each evening at 7 30 p m in the tent seeking weekly attendance and outreach.

Redtown Free Methodist Sunday School

Community Church Services and Bible School Schedule

Bethany Methodist holds a children's service Saturday at 8 p.m. Torch Methodist offers Sunday school at 9 a.m. and preaching at 10 a.m. Alexander Presbyterian hosts Bible school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. with speaker Rev. Don Tullis.

Alexander Presbyterian Bible School Don Tullis

Albany Baptist church service and activities schedule

The Albany Baptist Church lists Bible school at 9 30 a m with Eldon McDaniel as superintendent Morning worship at 10 30 a m Y P S at 7 p m Evening service at 8 p m Choir practice on Wednesday at 7 p m and mid week prayer service at 8 p m The Rev Andrew G Pratt is the pastor.

Albany Baptist Bible School Eldon McDaniel Andrew G. Pratt

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Service Schedule

The notice lists the South Canaan Baptist Bible School with a 9:45 a.m. study, Carl Graham as superintendent, and a 10:45 a.m. prayer service led by The Rev. Andrew G. Pratt, pastor.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Carl Graham Andrew G. Pratt

Boring Chapel Sunday Schedule Readied

The Rev. Gerry Webb leads services at Boring Chapel with Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and a prayer service at 7 30 p m in the church program.

Boring Chapel Gerry Webb

Mrs Lakine wins double prizes at Rose Show in Columbus

Mrs. Dan Lakine took first prize for a yellow rose arrangement and third prize for a floral display at the Rose Show held Sunday in the Neil House Columbus. Roses came from Mrs. Moser's garden who also placed third with red roses. This marks Lakine's second year winning both awards.

Dan Lakine Neil House Columbus Roy C. Haddox Roy Jr Haddox Boston Mass Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Co Louise Price New York City George Rasp Elmwood Place U.S

Model Church Sermon Theme at Evening Service

Charles Cochran of New Martinsville West Virginia will preach at 10 30 a m on The Model Church The evening sermon at 7 30 p m will address Seven Blunders of the World Bible study meets at 9 45 a m and Wednesday at 7 30 p m for study and discussion

Charles Cochran New Martinsville W.va Model Church

Local Church Schedules and Meetings Across Communities

Athens Pilgrim Holiness holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 30 a m YPS at 6 30 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Cottage prayer Friday at Love home Union Children’s Bible Class Saturday 9 30 to 11 Albany Methodist Charge lists church school 9 30 a m sermon 10 30 a m MYF 7 p m midweek prayer 8 p m Townhouse Church school 9 30 a m Temple Church school 9 30 a m Bible study and prayer Sunday 8 p m Orval Whittington leads Snowville Church school 10 a m midweek prayer and Bible study 8 p m The pastor Rev Robert L Phillips to show film We Too Re ceive Sunday evening Stewart Pilgrim Holiness Saturday preaching by Rev Helen W Tatmann Sunday school 10 a m.

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Love Union Albany Methodist Albany — Church Lida Young Townhouse Robert Hartman Temple—Church J. K. Crabtree Orval Whittington Snowville Wayne Chase Robert L. Phillips Stewart Pilgrim Holiness Helen W. Tatmann

Newtown Holiness Mission Worship and Evening Service

The Rev. Helen W. Tatmann will preach at both services 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m. A mid week prayer service is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Newtown Holiness Mission Helen W. Tatmann

Sunday School and Prayer Meetings Schedule

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Preaching at 8 p.m. Cottage prayer meeting on Tuesday at Martin Chicki's at 8 p.m. Prayer meeting at the church Thursday evening.

Martin Chicki'’s

Oreton U B Sunday Services Schedule

Oreton United Brethren invites worship with Sunday school at 1 30 p m and preaching at 2 30 p m led by Pastor the Rev Gerry Webb.

Oreton U.B Gerry Webb

Sunday Service Schedule at Haning Church

The notice lists a Sunday school at 2 p.m. and a prayer service at 3 p.m. led by the Rev. Gerry. The terse schedule reflects a small church events card.

Church Weekly Schedule Led by Rev. E. C. Kenney

Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship service at 10 30 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m pastor Rev E C Kenney oversees. WYPS program Tuesday 7 30 p m mid week prayer Thursday 7 30 p m prayer Friday 2.

E. C. Kenney

Honor The Family Day Sunday Schedule

The notice lists Sunday services including Sunday school at 9 30 a m Junior church at 10 30 a m Worship service at 10 30 a m Sermon by the minister and offering for District Camp Meeting NYPS at 7 p m Evangelistic meeting at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m.

NYPS

Athens Free Methodist service schedule

Sunday school at 2 p m with preaching at 3 p m Union prayer band meets Tuesday at 2 p m Prayer service Thursday at 7 30 p m all events listed for the Athens Free Methodist church.

Athens Free Methodist Sunday School Union

Sunday Worship Schedule At Local Church

The Rev. F. C. Cleveland leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m with evening service at 7 30 p m pastor Rev F C Cleveland presiding in a full day of services.

F. C. Cleveland

Graham Chapel Sunday Services Schedule

The Graham Chapel lists a morning worship at 10 30 a m with a prayer service at 8 p m The Rev Roy Deeter is the pastor.

Graham Chapel Roy Deeter

Sunday church services and minister schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a m children service at 10 30 a m youth service at 6 45 p m preaching at 7 30 p m prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday service under the Rev N L Russell minister.

N. L. Russell

Burlingham Community Church Evening Service

Evening service at Burlingham Community Church at 8 p.m. with a sermon by the Rev. Gerry Webb. The Rev. Weber Thoma is the pastor.

Burlingham Gerry Webb Weber Thoma

Make This Home Recipe to Lose Ugly Fat Quickly

A simple at home fat loss recipe promises rapid weight loss with four ounces of Rennel Concentrate mixed in grapefruit juice, taken two tablespoons twice daily. The ad assures the method is easy, inexpensive and harmless, urging immediate use.

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