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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1944
Page
6
Notice announces funeral arrangements for a deceased local resident. Details include date and time morning services at a county location with a focus on obituary notices and related arrangements.
Miss Nelle Foster daughter of Prof and Mrs R A Foster of Woodward Ave wins the three state Hour of Charm district contest in Cincinnati taking the $100 prize and a path to the national event. She is an Ohio University graduate and music teacher at N Northwood Junior High School near Cincinnati.
On station WCOL Columbus Monday at 11 30 a m five women spoke about rationing and civil service work. Mrs Charles Schuster Sr of Columbus described engineers supply depot duties while Mrs Schuster Jr of Athens, a cashier at A and P, explained ration usage and shopper tips. Mrs Schuster Jr won war stamps theater prize.
Mr. Rome Mage of Carbondale has returned home after a month in White Cross Hospital Columbus where he received treatment for a foot fracture suffered Oct 29. He is able to be around on crutches. Egg yolk storage tip advises covering yolks with cold water in the refrigerator to keep them fresh for several days after using whites.
Approximately 120 members and guests attended the McGuffey Society meeting at Ohio University Fine Arts Building. President Blanche Phillips led with community service reports, a five dollar donation to magazine and soldier aid, Red Cross support, and a scholarship fund. The program featured quartet numbers, readings, and poems including Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight and The American Flag. Rev E C Kenney delivered the guest address praising McGuffey readers and urging discipline and thrift amid postwar concerns. The next meeting is at the Oko University Museum on March 27.
Higley Study Circle met in the Faculty Women’s Club with Mrs. A. C. Anderson hosting. Officers named were President Mrs. C. E. Atkinson Vice President Mrs. J. R. Gentry Secretary Mrs. P. F. Wamsley Recording Secretary Mrs. C. W. Gross Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Llewellyn Cramer Treasurer Mrs. John Wooten, and Mary Williams chairs the program. The club voted a donation to the Red Cross and heard about Fletcher General Hospital Cambridge. Next meeting hosted by Mrs. Ori Carpenter at 103 W. State St. 60¢.
Mr and Mrs Charles Lonas hosted a Sunday dinner at 80 Stimson Ave honoring grandson Jerry Hawk on his fourth birthday. Guests included Bernard Lonas Beverly Dee Van Meter Henry Hawk and Mrs Lonas. Jerry and Mrs Hawk remained until Wednesday when Jerry’s father Mr Hawk joined them before returning home Wednesday evening.
Madge Graham hides her daughter Faith as Major Hugh Grantland and his Chinese companion seek sanctuary at the Graham farm. The pair conceal oilskin bundles, a tense departure looms as Hugh refuses Madge’s help with a heavy bag and a dangerous journey upstairs unfolds with lingering questions.
Progress reports show growing demand for a symphony orchestra this season. Miss Roach notes many favor a full concert series and hopes substantial support could bring one here. Door prizes went to Mrs. Clark Williams and Mrs. L. A. Hamilton. Early subscribers include a long list of local residents and business names.
The Past Chiefs Club meeting with Mrs Charles Mills on Grosvenor Street was postponed to Friday March 10. Current Events Club gathers at Cottage Tea House Friday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Emmett Rowles as hostess and dues to be collected. Dr Charles Dambach of Ohio University will speak on Wild Lifes and Land Development at Athens High School Little Theater Friday at 8 p m. The public is invited. Christine Dorsey of Columbus visits Albany relatives. Master Set Robert Hawk on furlough visits from Camp Gordon Johnston. Twin daughters of Mr and Mrs Armour W Skinner celebrate first birthday. Baptismal and consecrational services held at Albany Methodist Church. James J Simpkins visits Camp Blanding with family.
The Athens area churches publish their weekly schedules including sermons topics such as The Kingdom of God is Yours and How This World Will End. Services, Sunday School times, youth programs, and weekday events are listed for Airine Christian Pearl Chapel Methodist Chesterhill and other nearby churches with notes on page activities and a coming revival beginning March 5.
The 11 o clock morning service features Junior Church led by Miss Viola Nelson with helpers Mrs. L. C. Mitchell, Mrs. F. B. Dilley, and Mrs. A. C. Anderson. Nursery care for children aged two to sixth grade. Soldier and Sailor Fund donations to Mrs. G. E. Mills at 18 Maplewood and calls to call Mrs. Roger Jones with addresses of men in service. Inner Fellowship devotional with Car lene Ross Saturday at 7 p.m. Student Class taught by Dr. J. R. Gentry Sunday at 10 a.m. Entertainment supper at 5 p.m. Vesper talk by Dr. Arthur Katona at 6 p.m.
Bible School at 9 15 a m Communion and worship at 10 15 a m with the Esther Class in charge Christian Endeavor meets at the Presbyterian Church Sunday evening Church Board meets Wednesday March 8 at 7 30 p m Women’s Council Thursday March 9 at 7 30 p m with Group 2 in charge of program
Central Methodist Church emphasizes Lent across services. Sunday School at 9 30. The 10 30 worship features a sermon The Power of Hope by the pastor. Evening service presents Zion Baptist Church singers and old spirituals with a second sermon Deceived by the self deceived.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship 10 45 with the lesson sermon on Man The Golden Text from Genesis 1 27 emphasizes creation in God's image A Wednesday 8 p m service includes Bible Study at 9 45 a m Bible reading and exhortation at 10 30 and a 11 10 Communion service
Sunday School 9 45 a m and morning worship 10 30 a m are listed with evening service 7 30 p m and prayer meeting 7 30 p m on Wednesdays. Rev William T Ward opens a revival Wednesday March 8 with nightly services at 7 30 p m and music by Mt Zion Choir.
Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. followed by worship service at 11 a.m. at Alexander Presbyterian Church.
In Los Angeles a judge granted a divorce to a young woman who said her husband objected to her smoking mocked her clothes ridiculed her friends and forced her to look down as she walked so she could not see other men. The judge ruled this cruelty and argued modern husbands face higher demands for tolerance and respect than in Grandma's day.
The notice lists church activities: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. with morning worship at 10:15 a.m. including Holy Communion and a rededication service with a dedication offering. Prayer services are at 7 p.m. Sundays and Thursdays, plus sacraments at 9:30 a.m. and preaching at 3 p.m. by Elder William P. Vickroy of Columbus.
The church announces a 9 30 a m Sunday school morning service and an evening service at 7 p m with Holy Communion and rededication. A prayer service is planned for Wednesday at 7 p m.
Millfield Methodist Church School at 9 30 a m and prayer service Wednesday 7 p m Jacksonville Methodist Morning worship dedication with Holy Communion and offering for Methodist Overseas Relief Church School to follow Thursday 7 p m Carbon dale Prayer Band for service men Saturday 7 p m Bible School Sunday 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m evening worship 7 p m Midweek prayer Wednesday 7 p m choir rehearsal at parsonage Thursday 7 p m
Revival services begin Sunday night at 7 in Murray City led by evangelist Rev. Ray Pidcock with Monet and Edna Dickerson as singers.
The New England Presbyterian Church holds Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. with communion services at 10:30 a.m. The schedule emphasizes morning religious rites for parishioners and visitors.
Carpenter Baptist Church holds a morning study and worship at 9 a m with preaching worship focusing on the theme Supreme Power.
Rutland Baptist Church announces Sunday activities with School at 10 15 a m and Evening Worship at 8 p m the theme titled An Age Long 1.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 led by Rev Stephen Nenoff speaking on How the Earth Will End.
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