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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1950

Page

11

Meigs Ministers Hear School Chief Onchurch School ties

Middleport Ohio March meeting of the Meigs County Ministerial Association heard County Schools Superintendent O. O. Patterson discuss the value of church school cooperation. He urged integrated non conflicting programs and unity in home church and school activities. The note invited communities to plan calendars and highlighted an April 2 program at First Baptist Church on heritage and Easter traditions.

Middleport — County O. O. Patterni Meigs County First Baptist Church Middleport Athens County Ohio Clyde C. Beasley Jennie Headley Beasley Elmer E. Jacobs de Bonis Non Amariah Burchfield Hannah Mildred Davis Oscar Roy Davis Dorothy Dent Williams W.w.a Lovey J. Dent H. M. McKinley Daisey McKinley Clarence E. Badnell Ira Conley Rolland B. Conley Jessie McDonald Rosemary Jones Pearl Kayser John H. Kayser Mary J. Kayser Mable Saffol

Church and Village Notices From Albany Area Seeks Residents

The brief lists area church services for Chauncey Millfield and surrounding towns with pastors and service times, plus a public notice restricting dogs and chickens to owner premises from April 1 to September 1. It also calls for a street commissioner candidate from Albany.

Albany Edna Whiteman Wilase

Kerr Newspaperman Heads Ohio Association meeting

Lancaster Eagle Gazet te publisher R Kenneth Kerr is elected president of the Ohio Newspaper Association at the Columbus convention succeeding Roger H Ferger of the Cincinnati Enquirer. U S Senator Robert Taft and Gov Frank Lausche addressed editors and publishers.

Columbus R. Kenneth Kerr Lancaster Eagle-Gazette Ohio Newspaper Association Roger H. Ferger The Cincinnati Enquirer U. S Robert A. Taft Ohio Frank J. Lausche Taft Truman United Mine Workers Mr. Kerr Washington Court House Old Daily Herald Ohio Democratic Press Association Ohio Select E. C. Dix Wooster Record J. A. van Buren Cleveland Plain Dealer Roy D. Moore Canton Repository Ralph D. Henderson Columbus Citizen G. Gordon Strong Toledo Blade Frank W. Spencer Newark Advocate

Scrambled Service Versus True Worship

Don D. Tullis criticizes a disorganized worship service lacking preparation and unity. He argues wholesome worship blends sermon and music through rehearsal, discipline, and brotherhood, avoiding spurious spontaneity. The piece contrasts flawed practice with worship that inspires and unites across differences.

Don D. Tullis Eugles

Chauncey Zone Rally Held at Marshfield High School

Chauncey Zone Rally of Pilgrim Holiness Churches was conducted Monday in the New Marshfield high school auditorium with Marshfield and Carbondale churches hosting. N S Russell chaired. main speaker was Rev Charles Hook of Lancaster. Fifteen ministers attended among 12 of 14 district churches. 333 people represented.

Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness New Marshfield High School Marshfield Carbondale N. S. Russell Charles Hook Lancaster Chauncey, Luhrig New Marshfield Bethel Carl DeVault Chauncey Church Nelsonville Jay Stiles Luhrig Kenneth Chatfield Miles Hoon Virgil Lanning Greens Run Clifford Jolly Harry Dickerson Cleve Armbruster Harley Cartwright Athens Ray Pidcock Amy West Murray City Clyde Goss

Kitchen to Dayton for Niece Phyllis Bowman Wedding

Mrs H H Kitchen traveled to Dayton on Thursday to attend the wedding of her niece Phyllis Bowman, daughter of Mrs Yates Bowman, to Alvin William Wattenbarger at South Park Methodist Church at 7 30 Saturday evening. A reception follows at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Yates. Mrs Kitchen returns Sunday.

Middleport H. H. Kitchen Dayton Phyllis Bowman Yates Bowman Alvin William Wattenbarger South Park Methodist Church Arthur Yates Kitchen

Mrs. Elizabeth Willock Hanning Rites Held

The Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiated at the Chauncey Church of Christ funeral for Elizabeth Willock Hanning 40. Burial followed at W Union Street Cemetery Athens. She died after a heart attack in Mercy Hospital Columbus and is survived by husband Clarence and three sons.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Elizabeth Willock Hanning Charles Bradfield Helen Courtney Zenovia Courtney Lucille Sanders W. Union St Athens Hanning Frieda Porter Willock Mercy Hospital Columbus Clarence

Birthday celebration for Mrs Harry Russell noted

Mrs Harry Russell was celebrated on her birthday Thursday by many regulars at local restaurants who sent cards and gifts. Her sons Chester Russell of Indianapolis and Clifford Russell of Anderson telephone home to share greetings.

Middleport Harry Russell Chester Indianapolis Ind Clifford Anderson

Birthday Dinner Honoring Vernon Weber at Fifth Avenue Home

Mrs. Vernon Weber hosted a birthday dinner at their Fifth Avenue residence. Attending were the Webers and their son Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Baer and daughter Diane of Chester, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Milhoan, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Plummer.

Middleport Vernon Weber Fifth Ave Webers Dennis Paul Baer Diane Chester Lawrence Milhoan Will Plummer

The Plains School Bank Described in Balance Sheet

Mrs. Anna C. Rose of The Plains School writes The Silver Stream in Balance Sheet describing a school bank, savings habit development, advertising schemes, money making plans, banking theory and bookkeeping. Her work also appears in Social Science Magazine of Ohio Ohio Schools and National Education Journal.

the Plains Anna C. Rose Plains School

Dinner guests gather for Rutland family hosting

Mrs. William Huggins of Middleport and her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs Marion McGuire of Mingo Junction along with Mr. and Mrs Lester Bailey and their son Stephen Mr. and Mrs Richard Bailey and daughter Christine were dinner guests recently of Mrs Anson Jackson and Mrs Ethel Jackson of Rutland. Anson Jackson of Pittsburgh was also home for the dinner.

Middleport William Huggins Marion McGuire Mingo Junction Lester Bailey Stephen Richard Bailey Christine Anson Jackson Huggins Ethel Jackson Rutland Pittsburgh

Fleming Dinner Honors Pearl St. Branch Fleming Birthday

Middleport Fleming of Pearl Street was honored at a birthday dinner hosted by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ira Fleming of Rutland. Guests included Mrs. Fleming Mrs. Robert Roberts and sons Mike and Bobby of Pomeroy and Miss Noretha Fleming.

Middleport

Nelsonville Social Notes at Voigt Home

Mrs Hattie Voigt and Mrs Thomas Wilson hosted the Martha Class of First Methodist Church in Nelsonville at 292 West Washington Tuesday evening. Mrs Mabel Lancaster led devotions on We Are Gods Children and prayer, with Miles Howe presiding over business. Gifts and flowers were given to Mrs Wilson for her birthday as 18 members and two guests enjoyed dessert.

Nelsonville Hattie Voigt Thomas Wilson Martha First Methodist Church Y Voigt Washington Mabel Lancaster Miles Howe Voigt Wilson Elsie Uhrig Irma Wilson

Twig 3 Hosts Twig 3 at Mount St Mary Day

Twig 3 will meet Twig 3 of Mount St. Mary at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs J D Knight 71 W Franklin St The plain language sketch outlines an informal gathering in a private residence.

Twig Mount St. Mary J. D. Knight W. Franklin St

Mrs Hook Dies at 65 in Trimble Services planned

Mrs Leola Hook aged 65 died at 5 30 am Friday in Trimble after years of illness. She was born in Rockbridge Ohio and lived here 50 years. Survived by four sons Edward Lancaster Earl Tiffin Clifford Dayton and Delbert Toledo two daughters Hilda Williams and Icel Hollingshead Trimble three sisters Anna Knipe Lancaster Mary Poling Sparta Mich and Clara Ruth Grand Rapids Mich and three brothers Isaac Boyd Waltz Logan and Manfred Waltz Rockbridge. Funeral at Mission Church Sunday at 2 pm with Rev Helen Tatman Jacksonville officiating burial Hollister Cemetery.

Trimble Leola Hook Icel Hollingshead Anna Knipe Lancaster Mary Poling Sparta Mich Clara Ruth Grand Rapids Isaac and Boyd Waltz Logan Manfred Waltz Rockbridge Helen Tatman Jacksonville Hollister Cemetery

Services Planned For Marie E Keeney

Funeral services for Marie Ellen Sissy Keeney three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Keeney will be held Saturday at 3 pm at the family home in Deanville. The Rev J L Evans will conduct the service and burial will be at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Marie Ellen Sissy Theodore Keeney University Hospital, Columbus Deanville J. L. Evans Greenlawn

Dances Planned by Murray City Eagles at March 11 Start

Murray City Eagles sponsor round and square dances on Saturday nights starting March 11. Donald Grubb, entertainment chair, announces Townsend and His Ramblers will provide the music.

Murray City Murray City Eagles Donald Grubb Townsend His Ramblers

Birthdays Observed by Wilson Family in Ohio Visit

Mrs Evelyn Wilson and her son Virgil Wilson from Millfield traveled to Nelsonville on March 5 to celebrate birthday anniversaries with her twin sister Mrs Ethelyn Smith. They then visited Ill sister Mrs Tillie Vernon in New Straitsville and stopped at Burr Oak dam with brother William Dishon.

Chauncey Evelyn Wilson Virgil Wilson Millfield Nelsonville William Dishon Burr Oak Dam

Mother Is Visitor At Chauncey Visit

Mrs Elizabeth Ferrel of Chauncey spent Tuesday in Athens visiting her son Elmer Ferrel and his wife Mrs Ferrel.

Chauncey Elizabeth Ferrel Athens Elmer Ferrel

Florence Bush Omitted From Pythian Sisters Convention Program

Mrs. Florence Bush past chief of the Pythian Sisters was omitted from the convention program distributed to District 11 members at the sep convention here.

Middleport Florence Bush Pythian Sisters District 11

Local residents on leave and travels from Middleport area

Fire Controlman 2c Robert Mattox and Mrs Mattox of Virginia Beach visit relatives in Middleport with Elmer and family. George Hayes and son George Linton III stay with Beach Street grandparents. Maude German departs for Columbus after staying with her mother. Miles Lesher recovers from illness planning Denver and possibly Middleport visit. Richard Bailey of Cheyenne, Wyo expected to visit relatives. Funeral for Sara Jane Johnson in West Columbia drew local relatives. George Meinhart and wife visited Columbus.

Robert Mattox John Mason Columbus Willis Grueser Chillicothe Fourthve Miles Lesher Edith McMaster Frank Rathburn Pasadent Calif Colo Lesher Middleport Ogden Utah Charles Harry McMaster Richard Bailey U.S. Army Cheyenne Wyo Sara Jane Johnson West Columbia Frank Booth George Meinhart

Markets Cincinnati Livestock Report

Cincinnati markets report salable hogs 3500 with mixed pricing across weights. Cattle and calves active with steady to slightly higher highs. heifers steers and bulls range from mid teens to mid-twenties per hundredweight. Veal calves and lambs noted with top prices reported and wide spreads across classes.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati

Prices for Poultry Butter and Potatoes in Cincinnati Markets

Cincinnati market report lists poultry classes with price ranges for heavy broilers heavy fryers heavy hens light old roosters and heavy stags. Butter wholesale prices per pound prints and fat content and potato prices cited with consumer and wholesale grades and current receipts for cases exchanged.

Cincinnati U.S. A U.S

Also Mentioned on This Page

Meigs Ministers Meeting Augustus P. Linscott Albert G. Mechem Emma Strong Elwood Mary Nelson Salem Gladys Murville Moore Clarence Strausbaugh Loedell Davidson Flora B. Davidson Gladys Pauline Moore Wilbur Samantha Robinson Glen Robinson Orange Nathan Dorothy Quickle Frank Virginia Kungle Letart Henry Swift Paul Gama Casci Harry Sallie Allison Ray Maggie Winebrenner Sutton Wei Frank Helwig Roman Rachel Popeluk Bedford Pearl W. Helwig Amanda J. Helwig Pomeroy Enterprise Eub Freeland Norris Board OF Education Aote Coun of P.O General Fund Feteria Fund L. W. Prater Ccseees Building Fund Balangee Ceeseeee County Board of Education Occes Sv Eeetae Ts S OLE Seeas Spheeresveesye Ccc Assessvsecass GRA Pikes Cos Lee Township C.e Tex Edna B. Whiteman Ees T Ctock SF Vos General Township Owen Church News of Seventh Day Adventist Benjamin Mowery Church OF God Clarence Way H. H. Lafferty Church OF Christ Richard Wilcox Taylor Ridge Morristown Andrew McKinney Trimble Mission Stewart the Plains Methodist Donald Weller the Plains Nazarene Lena Brandenburg NYPS W. D. Witham O. D. Pincelli Cdna Whiteman Newspaper Association Marshfield High School Middleport Social Notes Mrs. Hanning Mrs. Weber Branch Fleming Harold Goddard Bartlett Uhiman Gibbs and Radford West Carpenter St Marguerite Pearce Stroud’s Run Ora Bartlett Dial John Hartley DeSoto Plymouth Hudson Ford Athens Motor Sales Kroger Nelsonville Social Notes Marie E. Keeney Auto Service BROWN Yale Ti Court Algeo Motor Sales C. R. White Johnson Motors Johnson Chas Dode Pendergrass Pendergrass Hardware Duro Water Systems Co E, Schuster and Son Columbus Road Rt. 33 Stanson Advertising Dial Singer Singer Sewing Center Marietta H, Winters Meyers Water Systems Rowland Plumbing Armstrong COX Bros Straw’'S W. Washington Wave Enterprise Mahaffey Motor Service Elec Grice Neon Sales & Service Atkins Quality Signs Richland Ave William P. MacDonald Eee Venetian Blind Company N. Walters Kelley S. Congress ST West State St Dodge Athens Willys CO Washington St Wakefield Motors Studebaker Richland Ruth Baker Ten Hill Road Kh Uck Atta Athens Truck & Implement CO East State Street Daugherty C. A. Daug North Court Parkersburg Pike Firestone U. S. Royal Tires Tranfer Athens Auto Parts General Tire Buck's Auto Supply Athens Junk Company North Shafer and W. State Sts DR. Sedan Stude Sedan
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