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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1944

Page

6

Dr Werner to Speak at Ohio University Sunday

Dr Eric Werner renowned composer of Symphony Requiem will headline a program titled Wandering People and Wandering Tunes. The event at Ohio University Music Hall Sunday at 3 PM is sponsored by the Hillel Foundation and open to the public. Werner, Austrian born, came to America in 1938 joining Hebrew Union College Cincinnati as musical director.

Eric Werner Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Eugene Goossens Hillel Foundation Ohio University Music Hall America Hebrew Union College Cincinnati University of

Chief Grogan Speaks on Youth Policing at Mothers Circle

Chief J B Grogan addressed the Mothers Circle at 17 Riverside Drive on police problems with youth. He urged youth organization involvement and parental responsibility, noting no serious rise in delinquency in Athens and offering police cooperation. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Selma Williams and Mrs Beatrice Peoples. 15 members and a guest attended.

J. B. Grogan C. R. Morrison Riverside Drive Francis White Grogan Athens Boy and Girl Scouts Police Department Selma Williams Beatrice Peoples Clara McKibben

Community club and society notices for Friday events

A collection of local group meetings and social gatherings listed for Friday and Saturday. Includes the Past Chiefs Club at Mrs. Charles Mills Grosvenor Street, Women's Club with Mrs. Guss Van Nest on Sunyside Drive, and various events at Ath en s High School, the Church of God home on House Street, Richland Avenue church, and the First Methodist WSC S with Miss Pearl Mason. Also a Saturday Pallas Club meet at 32 Sunnyside Drive.

Chiefs Club Charles Mills Grosvenor St Gasco Guss van Nest Sunnyside Drive Church of God Wayne France House St Pallas Club H. J. Jeddeloh

Mexican Jade Is Hobson Program

Hobson Study Circle met Tuesday to hear “Finding Jewels of Jade in the Mexican Swamp” with Mrs. Clarence Wyckoff explaining jade gathering and experience. The group of sixteen met at 152 Morris Ave. Mrs. James Householder led the session. two guests attended and a dessert course was served. the club donated five dollars to the Red Cross.

Hobson Study Circle Clarence Wyckoff Car Morris Ave James Householder Harold Lee Eva Crumley R. D. Chapman Red Cross

Dinner for Dancers Dinners Honor Tomorrow's Dance Concert Dancers

The O U Dance Club hosts a dinner this evening for Miss Jane Dudley Miss Sophie Massow and Mr William Bales in the Zeta Tau Alpha House. A party will follow for Miss Grace Leslie and Miss Ava Smith from the Ohio University staff who traveled to Van Wert and Kened Ohio for Spots of Friends.

O. U Grace Leslie Ava Smith Ohio University van Wert Kened Ohio

British Visitor Gapes At American Fashion Frills

Rosette Hargrove, former Paris fashion writer and NEA war correspondent, visits the United States on leave. She contrasts wartime English clothing rationing with lavish New York displays, noting no coupons and plentiful choices, while British rules curb adornment and cosmetics remain scarce.

Rosette Hargrove Paris NEA England United States

Dudley Maslow Bates Dance Concert Saturday Night

Dudley Maslow Bates present a modern dance program at 8 30 PM Saturday in Ohio University Memorial Auditorium sponsored by the OU Dance Club. The trio uses piano and record accompaniment from Bach to Sonny Terry with costumes and props. Miss Muriel Schochen urges that modern dance is virile and educational. Tickets available at Memorial Auditorium box office tomorrow evening.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium O. U. Dance Club Sonny Terry Dudley Maslow Mr. Bales Richard Muriel Schochen

Miss Pearl Mason To Speak Tonight At Church Meeting

Miss Pearl Mason formerly a missionary in China will address the Women's Society of Christian Service at a general meeting tonight at 7 30 p m at the church. She is at home on furlough and touring the United States and has impressed listeners with her understanding of Chinese people and China’s political problems. Visitors are welcome.

Pearl Mason China Women's Society of Christian Service Miss Mason United States Circle Nine Wesleyan Service Guild

Miss Anna Pearl McVay Announces Return From New York Visit

Miss Anna Pearl McVay of Hebbardaville has returned after a three month stay in New York. She visited friends in Jackson Heights and Riverside Drive and attended social events hosted by Wadleigh High School and Columbia University. On the trip she stayed with Mrs Charlies Ea kin in Pittsburgh and with her grand niece Ann Gillilan at Bryn Mawr. Mrs L M Gillilan remains East visiting her daughter Eliza beth Gillilan in New York. Rev Elmer Dent, known to Athenians, is convalescing in Presbyterian Hospital New York. Rev and Mrs Dent, previously in Florida, spent the winter in New York.

Anna Pearl McVay Ziba Hebbardaville New York Howard Charter Jackson Heights Riverside Drive Miss McVay Wadleigh High School Columbia University Charlies Eakin Pittsburgh Ann Gillilan Bryn Mawr L. M. Gillilan East Elizabeth Gillilan Elmer Dent Presbyterian Hospital

Rutland Baptist Church Service Schedule

Rutland Baptist Church outlines a 10 15 a m Sunday School and an 11 a m preaching service on the theme Giving Life. An evening preaching service follows with the Life Power theme.

Rutland Baptist Church School

Love's Fair Horizon drives secret plan on Long Island

Madge Graham seeks aid from Mrs. Ticer to shelter Major Grantland and Lee Chow while plotting a feint to mislead Shumway the taxi driver. The plan involves disguises and a Riverhead pickup, with Charlie Kent as the key contact, as they await further instructions from Grantland.

Madge Graham Sam Ticer Madge Long Island Farm Hugh Grantland Lee Chow Grantland Shumway Charlie Kent Sag Harbor

Irritability Of Patient Is a Trial

An analysis of how a sick man’s irritability tests a nurse. The piece contrasts professional objectivity with the home nurse’s sympathy, urging calm, respect for dignity, and quiet efficiency to avoid turning the sickroom into a battlefield. It explains masculine pride, dependence, and the need for understanding.

Bill

Model Tricks For A Distinctive Look From A Tiny Budget

Fashion model Florence Pritchett shares penny saving tricks from top styling, advising starting with an inexpensive dress and altering it to look expensive. She suggests accessories like chalky bead necklaces, under-statement collars, and creative fasteners such as curtain rings or antique coins to add distinction.

Alicia Hart Florence Pritchett John Powers Florence

Church School and Service Times for Amesville and Carpenter Baptist

Carpenter Baptist Church School at 9 a m with slow time followed by prayer service. Amesville Presbyterian Sunday School at 9 30 a m and church service at 10 30 a m with sermon Building a Fire by Rev Henry M Tenney.

Carpenter Baptist Church School Amesville Presbyterian Sunday School

Chesterhill Methodist Church Activities Outline

Chesterhill Methodist lists Sunday School at 10 a m and a church service at 11 a m Youth Fellowship at 7 p m Rev Horace Weaver of Malta reviews The Robe by Lloyd Douglas at church Thursday 8 p m Men's Forum set for Thursday March 16 8 p m Epiphany Nelsonville morning prayer and sermon at 10 30 a m Temple Methodist Sunday School at 10 30 a m worship service at 1 15 p m

Chesterhill

Athens Area Church Services and Activities

Local church notes a Friday 7:30 p.m. Women's Society meeting with Miss Pearl Mason a missionary to China. Sunday includes Church School at 9:30 a.m. University Class 9:45 worship 10:30 with Rev. Dr. Edwin A. Brown on God of All Comfort. Wesley Foundation fellowship 6 p.m. and student vespers with "Allies of the Truth" at 7 p.m. Midweek Lenten service Wednesday 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. Thomas B. Smith. Various anniversaries dinners and addresses listed. Bible School 9:15 a.m. worship and communion 10:15 a.m. Dr. E. A. Hansen speaker. Christian Endeavor 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic service Saturday, March 18 at 3:30 p.m.

U. S. Daughters of 1812 L. E. Carpenter E. State St W.S.C.S First Methodist Church A. T. Volwhler Pearl Mason China Women’s Society of Christian Service Edwin A. Brown Wesley Foundation Allies of the Truth Thomas B. Smith Albany Martzolff Ruth Driscoll J. R. Gentry Methodist Church Viola Nelson George Starcher Clark Dailey Women’s Association Bible School E. A. Hansen Christian Endeav

Sunday School and Worship Times At Local Churches

Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m with a lesson on Substance and Romans 1 20. Wednesday service at 8 p m. First Church of God worship at 9 30 a m with Rev J R Pirkey speaker on The Unity of Christian Thought. Sunday School 10 20 a m Young People 6 30 p m prayer 7 10 p m general services 7 30 p m mid week praise and prayer 7 30 p m.

First Church OF God J. R. Pirkey Alexandria Ind

Sunday School and open air services scheduled weekly

The announcement lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m open air service 10 45 a m holiness meeting 11 a m and evening meetings 7 15 p m 7 45 p m with weekday classes and corps meetings including Preparatory Class Soldiers meeting Sunbeams Junior Legion Home League Corps Cadet Class Torchbearers and prayer sessions. Guest speakers Glenna Rummel and Adjt Marian Patterson are scheduled for Sunday services. Blanche Washington Missionary Society marks its 35th anniversary Sunday at 2 30 p m with guest speaker Mrs Katie Luckadoo and choir from Second Baptist Glouster. The Good Shepherd Episcopal church notes Lent services Holy Communion 8 a m and daily prayers through Friday 4 30 p m with church school 9 30 a m and morning prayer 10 30 a m after which weekly prayers continue.

Holiness Salvation Soldiers Sunbeams Junior Legion Home League Glenna Rummel Pomeroy Holiness Meeting Adjt Marian Patterson Cincinnati Athens Corps Blanche Washington Missionary Society Katie Luckadoo Rutland Women’s Auxiliary of Providence Association Second Baptist Church Glouster Ora Viney Good Shepherd Episcopal Episcopal Church School

Sunday services feature Pearl Mason mission work guest

Morning worship at 10:30 with guest speaker Miss Pearl Mason, who served as a missionary in China. Evening service at 7:30 includes special music by the choir and the sermon The Spare Room by the pastor.

Pearl Mason China

Church Services Announced With Rev Awe

Morning worship at 10 30 and evening service at 7 30 led by the Rev O M Awe at both services A prayer meeting is scheduled Wednesday at 7 30 p m for church members and attendees

Church of Christ Bible Study and Worship Schedule

The Church of Christ announces a Bible study at 9 45 a m and preaching at 10 30 on the topic Life What Is It plus a Communion service at 11 19 a m reflecting a Sunday observance.

Church OF Christ

Wesleyan Methodist Worship Schedule Shared

The Wesleyan Methodist church lists services: morning worship 10 30, Young People’s Service 6 30 p m, evening service 7 30, and Wednesday prayer and praise 7 30 p m.

Graham Chapel Sunday Services and Sunday School

Graham Chapel holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Townhouse Methodist offers worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:30.

Rev Walters to Lead Week of Meetings at Albany Baptist Church

The Rev. Walters pastor of Spencer Ohio will conduct a week of meetings at Albany's Baptist Church starting March 13. He is a well known Bible teacher.

Ewing Walters Walters Spencer, O Albany Baptist Church

Albany Methodist to Host Dr Norris Speakings Sunday

Albany Methodist announces Sunday worship with Dr Lester S Norris executive secretary of religious education in Cincinnati to speak at 9 30 a m in Sunday School and 7 30 p m during evening service all teachers and leaders are asked to attend both meetings a prayer meeting is scheduled Thursday at 7 30 p m

Albany Methodist Lester S. Norris Cincinnati Norris

Local church activities and services listed for Plains area

The Plains churches plan a busy week including Plains Church of God worship at 10:30 led by Miss Grace Goldsberry with Miss Ethel Reese speaking at 7:30. Plains Latter Day Saints hold School at 9:30 and preaching at 10:45 with Elder George Howdyshell. Plains Methodist School at 9:30 followed by services and picture sermons by Rev. Robert Phillips. Special meetings begin March 13 with Rev. Ewing Walters from Spencer Ohio as speaker.

S. Nenoff Ewing Walters Spencer, O Albany THE Plains Methodist Church Robert Phillips

Methodists Describe Sunday Services and Bible Studies

OCAHNCEY METHODIST Church School at 9 30 a m offers prayer service and Bible Study on Sunday and a prayer service and Bible Study Wednesday at 7 p m MILLFIELD METHODIST Church School 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 15 with sermon by pastor and prayer service Wednesday at 7 p m

Ochauncey Methodist Church Millfield Methodist Church

Methodist church services listed for Trimble and Jacksonville

Morning worship at Trimble Methodist at 9 30 with sermon by pastor Church School follows Jacksonville Methodist offers Church School at 9 a m with prayer service then prayer service Thursday at 7 p m

Amesville Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

The Amesville Methodist Church lists services at 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 and WSCS meets Wednesday 7 30 p m A program on World Government is set for Thursday March 9 at 10 a m 1 30 p m and 7 30 p m.

Amesville Methodist Church WSCS

Community church services and schedules listed

Card of religious services across several churches scheduled through the week. Carbonale prayer band for servicemen Saturday 7 pm with a board meeting to follow. Bible School Sunday 9 30 am. morning worship 10 30. evening worship 7. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7. choir at parsonage Thursday 7. Coolville Congregational Sunday School 10 30. Young Peoples 7. evening 8 with Rev Edward H Dickinson. Ireland Congregational Sunday School 10 am. Frost Centennial Sunday School 10 30 slow time. morning worship 11 30. Trinity McArthur Holy Communion 10 45 am with Rev Robert G Purrington celebrant and preacher. St Paul’s Logan Evening Prayer 7 30 pm with Rev Purrington. Litany and address by Rev Purrington Thursday.

Carbondale Coolville Frost Centennial Trinity McArthur Robert G. Purrington ST. Paul’s Logan Robert G. Purerington Purrington

Sunday schedule includes worship and evangelistic services

Sunday School at 9 15 a m morning worship 10 45 a m young People's meeting 6 15 p m evangelistic services 7 p m in charge by the Rev Mary Wahl Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p m

Young People Mary Wahl

Also Mentioned on This Page

PAC F Ane Salley Hay Dr. Werner Mothers’ Club Athens High School Richland Avenue Hobson Britain Board of Trade WPB Dudley-Maslow- Bates Miss Pearl Mason N. Y Love's Fair Horizon Equel Adele Garrison Mrs. Ticer Bertha Charlie Bridgehampton Riverhead Sapphira Mrs Eee Sam and Jerry Jim Mary Beard Florence Prichett Nelsonville Temple Methodist Woriship Athens Area Church Services First Methodist Christian Science Salvation Army MT. Zion Baptist Central Methodist O. M. Awe Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School Graham Chapel Townhouse Big Bamby Rauch's Bakery Albany Baptist Alexander Presbyterian Plains Trimble Jacksonville Methodist Church School Ireland Congregational Sunday School Logan Church OF God Ailane the Cline Pharmacy
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