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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1950

Page

3

Frame House Fire Blazes Near Front Street

A rear room fire sparked by a coal box near an open grate threatened a small frame house on Front Street in Middleport. Firemen were alerted at 9:30 p.m. and recalled to the Harper home at 12:40 a.m. after the blaze reached the attic. tenant Blanche Harper described a crackling noise before flames exploded.

Middleport Blanche Harper Riva Crans Front St Lincoln Hamilton Sts Harper T. Neal

Elaine Hawley Birthday Observed in Minersville

Elaine Hawley marked her twelfth birthday at her parents home in Minersville with Mary Donna Hemsley and Jimmy Joe Hemsley attending. A large family party was planned but canceled due to illness. Pomeroy Deputy's Club members gathered at Vietta Springer’s home with attendees from Pomeroy Gallipolis Logan Marietta Syracuse Chester Reedsville Middleport and Reedsville.

Pomeroy Elaine Hawley Edw. Hawley Minersville Mary Donna Hemsley Jimmy Joe Hemsley Elaine the Daughters of America District 13 Vietta Springer Marjorie Woodard Caddie Wickham Doris Dorst Beulah Hook Elizabeth Lear Lillian Davis Gallipolis Vernie Congreve Esmle Sauer Logan Edith Wakely Marietta Lizzie Quick Freda Duffy Syracuse

Suit Seeks 7400 From Jones Estate Over Care

Marie Wilkinson files in common pleas court for 7400 against Thelma Lloyd Evans as executrix of the late Captain Tom W. Jones estate. She claims 6650 is unpaid compensation for nursing and housekeeping from Oct 25, 1945 to June 1, 1948, plus 750 for a diamond ring removed after Jones's death. She says 950 days were spent beyond housework and that a nurse’s pay was seven dollars a day.

Thelma Lloyd Evans

Meigs County Land Transfers

A series of land transfers recorded in Meigs County includes Russell and Mary Jones to Joe and Vertrese Gilliam for 40 acres at Salem and Maynard R. Satterfield to Coy and Lou Gilliam for 53 acres. others include transfers to Beasley, Christy, Dillon, Offut, Batey, Sheets, Rairden, Wolfe and Ours with parcels ranging from 5 to 125.38 acres across Salem Salisbury Chester Pomeroy Beverly Olive Sutton and related towns.

Russell Mary Jones Joe Vertrese Gilliam Salem Maynard R. Satterfield Coy Lou Gilliam Jennie Headley Beasley Clyde C. Beasley Salisbury Charles Russell Ethel Gooch Hattie Christy Chester Nelle Vadish Calvin W Wilma Jean Mayle Hobart Fern Dillon Pomeroy Robert Frankie McKelvey Opha Ruth Offut Benjamin Daisy Batey Beverly Roy Sheets L. A Alice Rairden Olive Carl Peggy Ours Charles Helen Wolfe Sutton

Gauls Host Flatwood 3-B Farm Bureau Meeting

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gaul entertained the Flatwood 3-B Farm Bureau Council as topics included rural telephone service school board meetings and rabies vaccination for dogs in the county. Mrs. Mildred Gaul spoke on a county home and community meeting in February with several neighbors present. a follow up gathering is set for April 1 at the Delbert Gaul home.

Chester J. M. Gaul Flatwood Farm Bureau Council Samuel Michael Athens Flatwoods Council Mildred Gaul Rollin Beards Mary Edna Morgan

Woman's Society meeting plans April mother and daughter banquet

The WSCS of the United Methodist Church met Tuesday at the Pomeroy church led by president Mrs. Dey Hysell. A mother and daughter banquet was planned for April. Mrs. Boney Mitchell led devotionals. Mrs. Harry Smith and Mrs. C. E. W. Downie presented a program on Japan. Members contributed items for Kwassui College in Japan. Hostesses Mrs. Baker Gordon and Miss Lucy Gibbs served refreshments in a Japanese theme.

Hawley Siblings Ill With Flu In Local Health Reports

Margaret Ann Hawley a high school junior and her sister Sharon Sue Hawley are listed as ill with flu. Mrs Grace Jividen is also reported ill with flu in local health notes.

Margaret Ann Hawley Sharon Sue Hawley Grace Jividen

Community church notices and Kaiser car production

Middleport churches list services at Heath Methodist First Baptist and First Presbyterian with sermon topics and activities. Syracuse Presbyterian speaks on The Quest for Eternal Life. Bartlett Grange to meet with candidate initiation and a potluck. Kaiser-Frazer starts production of new Kaiser cars in Detroit.

Heath Methodist W. B. Moore Jesus Sally E. Schaaf Emma Jane Buell Carolyn Clark Julie Ann Mitch Ida Lee Hartley Patricia, Kennedy Carol Bachtel Christ First Baptist Charles M Pomeroy Baptist Youth Fellowship The Pomeroy Baptist Association Racine First Presbyterian Homer J. McMillen Syracuse Presbyterian— Church Homer G. McMillen Kaiser Production Detroit Kaiser-Frazer Corp Kaiser

Adult immaturity and world peace call for growth

In a baptism of rhetoric Don D. argues adult immaturity fuels conflict. He cites political leaders and war as evidence that strength lies in inner maturity. He urges world and religious leaders to grow up for peace. Church listings follow with services at First Methodist and First Christian detailing times and topics including Lent services and youth activities.

Paul Congress K.K.K

Church Services Schedule Lineup in Athens Richland Area

The Rev. H. L. McDaniel leads Sunday services with morning Sunday schools at 9:30 and preaching at 10:30 in Athens Richland area. Clarks Chapel offers 10:30 Sunday school and 11:30 preaching. Richland Ave hosts 9:30 Sunday school 10:30 preaching and 7:30 p.m. youth fellowship with a Wednesday 7:30 prayer meeting.

Athens-Richland Clarks Chapel Richland Ave H. L. McDaniel

Albany Baptist Circuit services and leadership

The notice lists worship times at Albany and South Canaan churches. Rev. John I. Snedden is the pastor. Albany Bible school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m. YPM at 6 30 p m. South Canaan Bible school 9 45 a m prayer 10 45 a m YPM 6 30 p m evening worship 7 30 p m midweek prayer Thursday 7 30 p m.

Albany Baptist Circuit Carpenter Albany—Bible School South Canaan—Bible School John I. Snedden

Carbondale Methodist Charge Weekly Schedule

The Rev. Phyllis LeMaster serves as pastor for the Carbondale Charge with Salem and Mineral churches. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Bible study 7 p.m. YF 6:45 p.m. Evangelistic service 7:30 p.m. Mes sage at 7:30 p.m.

Salem Carbondale Connett Mineral Phyllis LeMaster

Church Services and Schedules in Albany Area

Local denominations list upcoming service times for multiple churches. Rev. W. H. Marshall leads White Chapel Wesleyan with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m plus WYPS at 7 p m. Rev. Roy E. Deeter oversees regular midweek prayer and preaching at Wyps and connected sites.

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Roy E. Deeter

Sunday Services Announced At Local Church

Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching service at 11 a.m. YPM gatherings at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. preaching services at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Charley Hill to lead the evening service.

Chariey Hill

Church Services and Notices for Week Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a m Junior church at 10 30 a m Worship service at 10 30 a m NYPS at 6 45 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m Friday choir practice at 7 30 p m The Rev Drell H Goff pastor

Drell H. Goff

Lancaster St Church of Christ Service Times

The Rev. Edward White serves as pastor at Lancaster Street Church of Christ with Bible study at 9 45 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m Wednesday midweek Bible study at 7 30 p m reflecting regular weekly schedule.

Lancaster ST. Church OF Christ Edward White

Sunday School Schedules Across Sugar Creek Area

Local notices list multiple churches with Sunday school times including Sugar Creek Frost Mound Hill Chase Orbis Ton Mt Carmel Fairview and names of organizers or teachers such as Phillip Weekly C D Arnold Virginia Howard Lois Woodyard J B Carsner Frances Hart Marion Gainer and Arthur N Maxwell missionary.

Sugar Creek Phillip FROST D. Arnold Mound Hill Virginia Howard Chase Lois Woodyard Orbiston J. B. Carsner MT. Carmel Frances Hart Fairview Marion Gainer Arthur N. Maxwell

New Marshfield Methodist Charge Worship and Meetings

The item lists church activities for New Marshfield and Pleasanton. New Marshfield holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m while Pleasanton reports Sunday school at 9 30 a m with no worship service. Midweek prayer meetings are noted with Wednesday 7 30 p m and Thursday 7 30 p m respectively. The Rev Kenneth Chatfield is named as pastor.

New Marshfield UNION Pleasanton Kenneth Chatfield

Plains Church School and Zion’s League Schedule

The Plains church holds a school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m while Nelsonville hosts Zion's League Friday at 7 30 p m led by Elder D V Cummings pastor.

Christ of Latter Day Saints the Plains — Church Nelsonville Zion's League D. V. Cummings

Strouds Run Wesleyan Mission News Schedule

The Strouds Run Wesleyan Mission lists Sunday school at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 p.m. on Sunday, with a Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m led by The Rev. Roy Deeter.

Strouds Run Wesleyan Methodist Mission Roy Deeter

Jehovah's Witnesses Bible Study and Service Schedule

A community notice lists weekly activities for Jehovah's Witnesses with Bible study sessions on Sunday and Tuesday at 7 30 p m and a service meeting on Thursday at 7 30 p m located at 119 West Washington Street.

Jehovah’s Witnesses W. Washington St

Athens Church of God Sunday Schedule

The Rev. A. R. Ervin serves as pastor at Athens Church of God with Sunday school at 9 30 am sermon at 10 45 am evangelistic service at 7 30 pm. Tuesday sewing circle meets at 7 30 pm. Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7 30 pm.

Athens

Kilvert Church of God Weekly Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m Young People's meeting at 7 p m and worship at 8 p m Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p m

Kilvert Church OF God

Lower Plains Zion Baptist Church Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m. Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study also at 7 30 p m.

Lower Plains Zion Baptist

New England Presbyterian Seeks Sunday Services

Sunday school at 9 a m and preaching service at 10 a m with J R Gentry as guest speaker announced for the New England Presbyterian church setting the morning program.

NEW England Presbyterian Sunday School J. R. Gentry

Church of the Good Shepherd service and activities

The Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal lists Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Morning prayer at 10:30 a.m. Church school at 9:15 a.m. Nursery and Canterbury Club at 10:30 a.m. Student cabinet at 5 p.m. Tuesday confirmation at 7:30 p.m. Thursday Holy Communion at 7 and 10:10 a.m. Choir rehearsal at 7 p.m. The Rev. Phil Porter Jr. is pastor.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Episcopal Holy Communion Phil Porter Jr

First Presbyterian Sunday Schedule and Classes

Worship services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. with the topic The Time Which Never Comes. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. extended session 11 a.m. junior high 6:30 p.m. high school 7 p.m. Monday Boy Scouts 7 p.m. Tuesday youth groups 4:30 p.m. Wednesday church instruction class 7 p.m.

Methodist Church Interchurch Boy Scouts First Presbyterian

Central Ave Methodist Church Sunday Schedule

The Central Avenue Methodist Church announces services and meetings for the week led by Reverend William J. McGarity. Sunday morning worship at 10:30, Sunday school at 9:30, MYF at 6, evening worship at 7:30, and Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7:30, with Circle No. 3 meeting Monday at 7:30 with the Van Dykes at 17 Central Ave.

Central Ave

Athens Free Methodist Church Service Schedule

Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with worship at 10 30 a m Evangelistic service follows at 7 30 p m Thursday prayer meeting also at 7 30 p m The Rev L A Robinson serves as pastor.

Athens

Wesleyan Methodist Church Week Schedule

First Wesleyan Methodist worship at 10 30 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m Dr C W Butler guest speaker each evening Rev E C Kenney is the pastor Services begin 7 30 p m each night

First Wesleyan Methodist C. W. Butler E. C. Kenney

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Worship and Evangelistic Services

The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church schedules worship at 10 30 a m and evangelistic services with Rev H R Cartwright preaching at 7 p m and 7 30 p m. Community attendees invited to attend.

Religious Services Schedule for Several Towns

Worship times listed for Hockingport Coolville and Little Hocking with church school at various morning hours. MyF meeting at Myhocking church and evening worship at 7 30 each town. Church school times 9 45 in Coolville 10 a m in Little Hocking.

Hockingport Coolville Little Hocking

Alexander Church Announces Service Schedule

The Alexander church sets morning worship at 9 30 a m and evening service at 10 30 p m with the theme Prevailing Prayer The Rev James L Hyde leads the Friday choir rehearsal and related activities.

Alexander Ee Church James L. Hyde

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