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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1950
Page
6
Essay contrasts easy versus hard answers using Daniel Webster and modern examples. It argues easy path to avoid responsibility leads to hardship, while those who give hard answers and face challenges save others, citing Jesus of Nazareth as example of choosing difficult path over easy one.
Wayne B. Foster Holzer Hospital administrator announced on the Point Pleasant Rotary Club that Howard Andrews superintendent of the Philip Sporn plant was named a new Holzer trustee, joining Sen. E. Bartow Jones. Foster urged Mason County to support the hospital, noting one seventh of last year's patients were from the county and that locals own the hospital since 1949.
The third annual Dairy Day will be held June 30 at West Virginia University Morgantown campus. Sponsored by the university dairy department the extension service experiment station power companies and USDA agencies the event begins at 11 a.m. in Reynolds Hall with talks on the future of dairying and new dairy practices followed by afternoon tours and demonstrations on pastures silage irrigation milk equipment cleaning and dairy labor-saving devices. Mason County Agent W C Roberts asks interested dairymen to contact him at once.
At 11 am on Thursday Betsey Watson swore out an assault and battery warrant against her husband Charles Watson. Thirty minutes later she paid his $10 fine before Magistrate Bobby Gene Steele posted a $500 bond on a peace warrant hearing set for June 30. A. E. Click signed the warrant.
The West Virginia State Medical Society visiting Charleston held a convention program at Lakin State Hospital arranged by the kin staff. The clinic outlined ecology related topics for attendees.
Raymond Smith of Robinson District was fined ten dollars and costs by a local magistrate for fishing without a license. Conservation Officer Miles Darst signed the charge.
A caution advises never cleaning an engine with gasoline even when cold due to risk of vapor ignition from an undetected electrical short.
Point Pleasant youngster Robert Fowler, 11, tops the Messenger carrier race with 171 points after delivering first and second order books from Point Pleasant. The seventh grader earned a two day Cincinnati trip and competes for an Havana Cuba flight as prize money accrues. Fowler is active in 4-H, church choir, and Ordnance football.
Church listings from Pt Pleasant. Multiple denominations with service times, schools, Sunday school, worship, and midweek events. Includes Lutheran St Mark Upper Flats Episcopal Christ Church Parish and others with ministers and local venues.
American Legion Post 23 will hold a general election Monday at 7 30 p m in the Legion building to fill posts for commander adjutant finance officer a board of trustees and two governors Commander Clarence Cox expects a full turnout of about 300 members.
Four Point Pleasant youths from Troop 261 and 251 will attend the American Boy Scout jamboree at Valley Forge starting June 30. Oliver Eschenaur will serve as senior patrol leader, Clare Lee Cottrill as troop scribe, George Lamp as troop member, and George Smith as patrol leader. More than 40 000 scouts are expected, with about 7000 from abroad. Sponsors include Main St. Baptist Church and the local Methodist Church along with local businessmen. They leave June 28 after selection for high merit.
Pt. Pleasant notes an Illahee Farm Woman's Club gathering at Mrs. Howard Garland's home. Members viewed cooking and housekeeping demonstrations, followed by a potluck dinner for attendees including Mrs. Garland Mohr, Mrs. Garland Bostic, Mrs. Lyle Austin, Mrs. Reginald Archer, Mrs. I. V. Blain, Betty Rigsly, and Mrs. Bonnie Lester.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at the Legion building. Marilyn Easley will give a report on Girls' State at Jacksons Mill. A program is planned for a visiting chapter.
About 80 Kiwanis members and guests attended a Thursday dinner at the County 4 H Recreation Center. The program prepared by Mason County farm women was directed by Mrs Howard Garland and featured music and sketches.
Mrs. Vernon Miller, president, announced the Volunteer Firemen’s Auxiliary will disband. If remaining dues are not requested, the money will be donated to the Volunteer Fire Department first aid unit.
Mrs Warren T King and daughters Mary and Phoebe Douglas expected to arrive in Point Pleasant next week. They will reside at 1007 Main Street. Warren T King, Chamber of Commerce Managing Director, took the post in January and moves from Lynchburg Virginia with his family. Mary recently completed her sophomore year at William and Mary College. Phoebe is a high school junior.
Point Pleasant notices list Mrs. Evelyn Perry returning home from visits to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Stillwell in Gallipolis and plans to travel to New Egypt New Jersey. C R Perry is back from Holzer Hospital after several weeks as a surgical patient. Guests stay at 2323 Mt. Vernon Ave include Marion Peringer Clifton Forge Virginia.
Admission notes from Holzer Hospital record patients including Harry Handley Point Pleasant Jerry W Nichols Wellston Wauneta Mayes Gallipolis O McGraw Mason City James Mount Bladen H W McHenry Gallipolis and several women and children named Mary L Wilks Gallipolis William Wade Saunders North Floyd Cremeens Elmer Taylor Charles Kuhl Louise Roe Herman Sims wife son and others listed.
Church notices list multiple worship services Sunday school and sermons led by various pastors including Dr. George Wilson Rev J B Maffett Rev E C Kenney and Rev Fred Luchs with times from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Youth groups Boy Scouts and choir rehearsals also appear along with summer program changes and upcoming picnics at Rock Cave.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m Worship at 10 45 a m Men s Day program at 3 p m in charge of Carl Bell The Rev Frank Hale of Springfield will speak The Rev Frank C Cleveland is the pastor.
The Church of the Good Shepherd offers Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and Morning Prayer with instruction at 9 a m on Sunday in the weekly service timetable.
The Rev. H. R. Cartwright leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m at the Athens Pilgrim Holiness church.
The Athens Church of God lists Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. sermon titled Divine Relationship at 10:45 a.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Teachers meeting at parsonage Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Missionary meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Pastor Rev. A R Ervin.
Bible study at 9 45 a m Preaching at 10 30 a m Speaker from Mari etta at evening service 8 p m Bible study Wednesday 6 p m
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Holiness meeting at 11 a.m. Sunday evangelistic service at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday Bible study at 7 30 p.m. Friday Holiness services at 7 30 p.m.
The Plains church holds worship at 9 30 a m and 10 30 a m with a Sunday evening service at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m led by Elder D V Cummings. Nelsonville Zion's League meets Friday at 7 30 p m with Pastor Elder D O Norris.
Kilvert Church of God hosts worship at 10 30 am with youthful progressive ministry and a 7 pm prayer meeting on Wednesdays Winnie Tabler presides as superintendent Poston Methodist Church holds Sunday school at 10 am led by Phill Weekley with worship at 7 30 pm and a cottage prayer meeting at his home on Wednesday 7 30 pm The Rev Herbert Harris leads New England Presbyterian with Sunday school at 9 am preaching at 10 am Professor J R Gentry presides at hymn sing at 8 pm.
Albany Methodist Charge lists services and Sunday school times at Albany Townhouse Temple Pearl Chapel and Snowville. W H Marshall is the pastor.
The Athens Free Methodist Church announces a morning worship at 10 30 am and an evening preaching service at 7 pm. A prayer meeting led by Pastor The Rev L A Robinson is set for Thursday at 7 30 pm.
The Alexander Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday activities with a 9 30 a m school session and a 10 30 a m worship. Theme is One Who Speaks As Never Man Spoke. No choir rehearsal. Pastor James L Hyde.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m Junior church 10 30 a m Worship service 10 30 a m NYPS 6 45 p m Evangelistic service 7 30 p m Annual church meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Choir practice 7 30 p m Drell H Goff minister
The Plains Church of God schedules an Evangelistic service at 10 30 a m and a Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m with Mr and Mrs Raymond Kelchner of Palatka Florida speaking and singing at both services on Wednesday evening
Public address It Is High Time To Awake Sunday 7 30 p m Bible study Living Up To The Name Sunday 8 30 p m Bible study Tuesday 7 30 p m Service meeting Thursday 7 30 p m
Sunday school at 2 p.m. worship service and prayer meeting details. Friday prayer meeting noted.
Mineral Carbondale and Connett churches schedule Sunday school at 9 30 a m Morning worship 10 30 a m Carded items include Bible school Monday prayer Thursday YF sessions and evangelistic service Rev Dennison La Master leads Salem notices report by Mrs Ralph Williams and Rev Phyllis LeMaster
The Albany circuit lists Bible school at 9 30 am Worship at 10 30 am YP Choir Thursday 8 pm Albany Bible school YPM 7 pm Evening worship 8 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 pm South Canaan Bible school 9 30 am Prayer meeting 10 30 am YPM 7 pm Friday 8 am No preaching service Rev John S Snedden pastor
River traffic shows multiple boats traversing the Gallipolis Locks and Kanawha River with up or down movements and times from morning to evening. Dams readings indicate water levels near 18.0 upper and 14.6 lower feet. Kanawha Falls at 4.54 with rollers at 16 feet. Robert A. Queen sues James E. Fuller in common pleas court claiming $2800 on a cognovit note.
Gallia County Ohio State Highway Patrol opened a new weighing station in Kananga, checking 55 trucks for overloads. Four drivers were arrested and fined. loads were reduced before departure. One accident caused minor damage with two vehicles involved near Cheshire and Jackson.
Miss Martha McMaster director of Holzer Hospital nursing and Miss Naomi Evans Gallia County health nurse and OSNA District 14 president left Wednesday for Cedar Point Ohio for the annual Ohio State Nurses Association convention. Friday they will be joined by Holzer Hospital students Barbara Caldwell and Jane Stebbins. Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Anna Lee Smith and Lt J H Godfrey in Henderson North Carolina on June 3.
Three men from Chesapeake Mi nard Hamlin Averill Scarberry and Lawrence Brammer face grand jury review when the panel convenes Friday June 30 Indictments will also be sought against Lando Cragg Robert I Crimes Sherman Jilton Bob Burns Henry Burnette Charles Saxton and Cecil Mehl Sheriff George Ehman lists jurors Millard Call D W Saunders G R Phillips Elsie Lakin Ruby Williams Clyde Harrison Joy Stevers Henrietta Church Raymond Roush Elizabeth Stewart Brady Boster Raymond Pope Lester Richards Marcella Green Erma Webster and Leo Shaver with C H Hineman excused from service.
Grace Methodist pastors announce Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m with Bill George singing The Lord Is My Light Youth Fellowship 6 p m Fairyland Brownie Troop Tuesday 7 p m Girl Scout Troop 2 Wednesday 3 30 p m WSCS picnic 6 p m First Baptist offers Bible school 9 15 a m worship 10 30 a m broadcast 10 45 a m sermon Loving a Living Lord Nursery care Youth groups 6 30 p m Prayer 7 15 p m St Peter s Episcopal holds 9 30 a m prayer and sermon 10 45 a m Sunday school Choir 7 30 p m Wed Presbyterian worship 10 30 a m and Sunday school 9 15 a m
Gallipolis city manager J Roy Bartlett inspected a Wallace and Murray carnival ride at Ep ling Field and refused to permit operation after five people were injured the previous night. He was joined by Chester Leaper police chief and a state building inspection inspector from the department.
Miss Ann Miller represents Gallipolis this week at Girls State hosted by Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.
Miss Janet Bailey presents the second of two piano pupil recitals at Grace Methodist Church. The event follows a Thursday showing at the same venue.
Mr and Mrs Robert L Roberts hosted friends at 15 Court Street after their June 16 wedding officiated by Rev Philip Scott. The bride Phebe Ann Pitchford is the daughter of Otis and Mrs Pitchford of Patriot. The groom Corbett Roberts is from Gallia and they are both Gallia Academy graduates. The bride worked at First National Bank since 1949 and the groom is with Bischoff Machinery Co.
Oscar Elkins of St Paul visits Gallia County after 13 years, guests include sister Mrs Adam Meal and sister Mrs Ed Lear of Columbus. Numerous locals attend Ironton Chapter Eastern Star inspection. Jinx Farley of Washington DC visits aunt Mrs Robert Ball. Community updates cover ill Harry Wood, two week Athens visit by Mrs Robert D Thomas and children, Ruth Fiske summer plans in Granby Mass, Murphysboro visitors, Buckeye Rural Electric Co op manager in DC, Mexican tour by four Misses Worman Maddy Alban Rothgeb, Gail Russell district Farmers Home Administration meeting in Mari etta.
The Buckeye Sheriff's Association advised Sheriff George Ehman to watch for an organization selling advertising in a yearbook titled the Ohio Minor Courts Association. The group uses names of police sheriffs and municipal courts to lend legitimacy.
An old health ad promotes The Miracle Vitamins With Iron Solu Seals for nerves stomach skin and blood. It claims relief from frayed nerves neuritis and improved sleep. Sold at Quick's Drug Store 100 tablets 2.50 with mail orders 25 cents wrapping postage and sales tax required.
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