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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1951
Page
6
A column uses a car repair parable to urge faith in God through Jesus Christ. The author argues modern society is failing morally and spiritually, blaming materialism and racism, but stresses that God’s repair shop offers restoration without cost. Death is framed as a wreck repairable by faith.
The Nelsonville Christian Church choir directed by Carl Huprich with Sigrid Love on organ and Janet Cope Hutchins on piano presents the Nas ter cantata Victorious King by Nolte on Sunday at 5 30 a.m. The program features several duets and solos including Jesus Reigns and The Crucifixion, with performances by Julia Howe Joan Mallin Thelma Mallin Alno Jo Anderson The master Lies Asleep and other pieces. the finale All Hail the Risen King closes the concert.
An Athens Ohio drugstore advertisement promotes Soli seals as a supplement for nerves, stomach issues, skin, and better blood with Vita min Bi deficiency described. It warns frayed nerves and neuritis and offers 100 tablets for $2.50 plus 25c shipping and tax.
Nelsonville church notices list Easter sunrise services at 6 a m from several congregations including First Methodist and Epiphany Episcopal, with sermons such as If There Were No Easter and Paradise Restored. Other events include choir cantatas, Sunday school, and youth activities through April across First Methodist, Christian and Pilgrim Christan groups.
A bake sale sponsored by the New Straitsville PTA is set for Saturday at Rusoes Department Store from 11 a.m. to p.m. In Athens County Ohio probate matters, hearings are suspended until April 6 1951 at 9 a.m. for various estates including Bentley Boyles Gee Judy Manharter Sauk Sauk Wright Young and others with accounts filed and guardianships noted, interested parties may file exceptions before the hearing date.
In Nelsonville the high school vocal music department directed by Mrs. Paul Hughes presented an Easter program Thursday afternoon before weekend recess. The 75 voice choir performed the Easter Story in song and scripture alongside novelty numbers and solos. The eighth grade glee club also offered selections. The NHS Alma Mater opened the program, with a Call to Colors, Procession of Flags, Pledge of Allegiance, and the Star Spangled Banner led by Charlotte Daugherty and Arlene Rosser. Bill Carter served as master of ceremonies as townspeople attended.
New Straitsville basketball team members will be guests of honor at a banquet Saturday April 7 at 7 pm in the high school gym. Letters will be awarded. Sponsored by the Basketball Mothers Club. Ned Sherman Muskingum College athletics director will speak and show sports pictures. Comedy sketches by Eugene Clark follow. Tickets available from club members.
Funeral services for Anna Palmer 72 of Nelsonville and Athens County will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m at Stout funeral home conducted by Rev Paul Niswander Burial will be in Green lawn Cemetery Nelsonville She was the widow of James Palmer Surviving are a son Water Hickman Columbus four daughters Bertha Hunter Julie MacConaha Marie Cahill Sylvia Smith all of Columbus a step daughter Elizabeth Slaughter Zanesville one brother Stephen Inman Denver Town two sisters Rosie Lanning Nelsonville Sadie Lanning Roseville
Walter Lottridge 68 died Thursday at Meigs General Hospital after months of illness. He belonged to IOOF and Pomeroy Baptist Church. Survived by sister Mrs E R Steffy of Pomeroy and brother Pearl of New Hampton Town. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm at Ewing Funeral Home. Burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.
The adult choir of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints presents The Thorn Crowned King by Fred B. Holton on Easter Sunday at 7 p.m. at Jackson Street church. Soloists include Grace Robinet te, Helen Robinet te, Evelyn Robinet te, Ruth Ann Wolfe, Freda Buechler, and Charles Robinette with Marian Smith on piano.
A Cub Pack meeting is set at the Methodist Church Monday at 7 p.m. The study subject is Cubs All Over the World. Participants include Den one China two Scotland three Holland four Ireland.
Mansfield Ohio March 15 1981 a prisoner from Cony confined in the Ohio State Re nters Mansfield admitted Athens County Case No 10377 serving a sentence of 3 to 20 years is eligible for a hearing before the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission on or after May 1 1951. Ohio Pardons Commission Athens Pa role and Record clk 8 16 20tw.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. Young People's meeting. Evening worship. Rev. Charles H. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Children meeting at 10:30 a.m. Preaching at 10:45 a.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Lodi Pilgrim Holiness preaching at 3 p.m. Halbrit, pastor.
Sunday school at 2 p.m. preaching at 3 p.m. by Rev. Robert Stratton conference president. Prayer meeting Friday at 7 30 p.m.
Easter program at Kilvert Church of God begins at 1 30 p m conducted by Kathleen Tabler with preaching at 2 30 p m by the Rev Mr Mitchell of Corning ensuring a double service with thematic remarks and guidance for attendees.
The WSCS of the Nelsonville Methodist Church gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs. Orlando Howson’s home with group singing led by Jean Howson on piano. Devotions by Mrs. Willa Brown. Mrs. Anna McClain led study chapters from "We Seek Him Together." Janet Howson helped host. refreshments served to 10 members. The April meeting will be at Mrs. Paul Niswan-Tr's home.
The Christian Women Fellowship of the Christian Church, led by Mrs. Dix Powell, will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at the church. Mrs. George Drach will present the program and the Young Matron's group will host the evening. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Matheny hosted guests last Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Matheny and daughter Esther from Charleston, W Va. Mrs. C. E. Washburn and daughter Helen are spending Easter at Wooster with Roy Washburn and family.
Mr and Mrs Thurman Breeze of Nelsonville Route 1 welcomed a daughter. Admitted were Zuretta Fick Clyde Rutter Herbert Eckies and William H Speelman, all of Nelsonville areas. Discharged were Jerry McTague Pauline Zygnski Carl Petitt Sandra Kay Cabinee and Alex Ross, with locations listed as New Lexington Buchtel Corning and Glouster Route.
A Tuberculosis Clinic conducted at Mount St Mary Hospital Health Center in Nelsonville drew 15 participants. Sponsored by the Tuberculosis and Health Associations of Hocking and Athens Counties, the event is funded by the Christmas Seal campaign and offers free small chest films to residents of the two counties.
Nelsonville program for the Berean Men’s Bible Class at the Christian Church seeks 50 in attendance at the 9 30 a m service Sunday. Pastor Rev J A Long will present the session with Harold Koker as president and E W Allen as teacher. A solo by Miss Shirley Streets is a special feature of the program.
A compiled notice lists multiple churches with service times and classes. Albany Baptist Circuit South, Albany Albany Sunrise, Pearl Chapel, Temple, Snowville and Townhouse churches show Bible schools Sunday worship and midweek prayer meetings. The Rev. W H Marshall is named as pastor at Townhouse.
New Marshfield announces Good Friday service at 7 30 p m and Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Ohio University Wesley Choir at 7 30 p m Union Chapel lists Sunday school 9 30 a m program 10 15 a m worship 11 a m and 7 30 p m prayer and praise with Richard D De Witt as pastor In addition there is a public address Conquering Fear in a Perplexed World Sunday 7 p m Bible study The Poor Lifted Up and Comforted Sunday 8 15 p m Bible study The Abolition of Death Tuesday 7 30 p m Serv ice meeting and ministry school
Multiple churches publish a busy Holy Week program with Good Friday at 7 30 pm Easter services including sermons by Rev Joe B Maffett and Rev Edward D Brandeberry sunrise and morning worship times, baptismal services and choirs. Local groups list youth and committee meetings throughout the week.
The combined Easter services at Pilgrim Church feature Rev. Drell Goff delivering the sermon. Sunday school at 9 30 am. Junior church at 10 30 am. Evening service at 7 30 pm. An Easter cantata by the choir and a Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 pm. Thursday a caravan leaves for Kankakee Ill to visit Olivet Nazarene College. Dreil H. Goff minister.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship service at 11 a m with sermon Can Christians Face Eternity Courageously J H forum and discussion at 630 p m Children will be baptized at the Easter service Sunday 11 a m Families desiring services should call the church
Evening services Saturday 7 30 p m Sunday school 10 30 a m Morning worship 11 15 a m Evening services 7 30 p m Guest speaker The Rev Robert Stratton Mid week prayer service Wednesday 7 30 p m Prayer band Friday 2 p m
The church lists an Easter program for children at 9 30 am and Sunday school at 10 30 am. An evangelistic service is planned for 7 30 pm, with a missionary meeting and prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 pm. A teachers meeting occurs Friday at 7 pm in the parsonage led by Rev A R Ervin.
In Salem, Sunday school at 9 30 am and an Easter program at 10 30 am. A Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 pm. In Connett, Sunday school 9 30 am YP at 6 45 pm, worship 7 30 pm with speaker Ralph Williams. Mineral features Easter program 10 30 am evangelistic service 7 30 pm led by Rev Dennison LeMaster. Arbon Dale offers Sunday school 9 30 am YF at 7 pm and preaching 7 30 pm with Rev Phyllis Le Master and an Easter program Friday 7 30 pm. Union sunrise service at 6 a m and Easter at Concord Church with Mound Hill and Zion Churches. Sunday school 9 30 am Communion 10 30 am Rev A N Maxwell pastor.
Schedule lists Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 10 30 am preaching at 7 30 pm and Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm led by The Rev L A Robinson pastor.
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd announces Easter morning services with Holy Communion and sermon at 7 a.m. and Holy Communion with sermon at 9 a.m.
The notice lists church services led by The Rev. W. L. Russell including a sunrise service at 6 a.m. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. YPS, evangelistic service at 7 p.m., and Wednesday prayer service at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. YPL at 6 p.m. Evangelistic service at 7 45 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday Corps Cadet Class at 6 30 p.m. Torch bearers at 7 30 p.m. Thursday Home League at 7 30 p.m. Friday Holiness meeting at 7 30 p.m.
Sunday school at 9:19 AM and evening worship at 7 PM. Cottage prayer meets Wednesday at 7 PM at the home of Mr and Mrs Phil James led by the Rev Herbert Harris.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints announces services at 7:19 am in the WOU Radio Hall, led by Elders D. F. Forman and R. G. HM, who preside over the gathering.
Worship and church school times are listed for several towns. The Rev. C. Lackwood is named as pastor. Sunrise services are scheduled at 6:30 a.m. in addition to morning worship and youth fellowship events.
Ireland and Coolville church notices outline service times for Easter morning and evening. Rev Edwards H Dickinson will deliver the sermon. dawn, Sunday school and prayer meetings are scheduled with specific start times.
The Easter program includes a Sunday 9:30 a.m. pantomime and Easter service and a 7:30 p.m. prayer and praise service. Midweek sessions occur Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Class Six meets at the home of Mr and Mrs Glenice Leniar. The Rev R F Kelchner is pastor.
Sunday school at 2 pm followed by preaching and Communion at 3 pm led by Rev. B Pyed E Luchs in New England Presbyterian Church. The schedule highlights a daytime observance with a focus on instruction and shared sacrament.
Preaching at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. at Clarks Chapel. Rich Land Ave holds Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and evening worship 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship presents the pageant A Rich Inheritance at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting also at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday led by pastor H. L. McDaniel. Athens Ecclesia meets Sunday at 2 p.m. Bible study asks If a Mar Die Shall He Live Again.
Easter sunrise services begin at 6 30 a m with Filling of the Cross and an Easter message by Reverend Roger Wyatt Barrett. The program includes singing by the Girls' Choir and other numbers.
The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints advertises a Friday buffet supper at The Plains High School at 6 p.m. On Sunday there will be Easter service and Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. Wednesday features a prayer meeting.
The church announces a 9:30 am Easter service and a 10:30 am morning worship. A choir rehearsal is scheduled Friday evening, with James R. Hyde listed among participants.
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