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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1942

Page

10

Presbyterian Officials To Be Installed

Ordination of elders and installation of trustees will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Logan at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Cecil Harding Jones will lead with a sermon titled Things Missed. A 3 p.m. session meeting and new member reception follow. high school fellowship meets at the manse at 6:30 p.m. The church grounds host meditation Tuesday noon to 5 p.m. by ministers association open to all.

Presbyterian Church Bernard L. Hughey

Defense Stamp Sales Continue in Schools

Logan schools report defense stamp sales totaling 258.95 for the week under Supt. G. E. Carr. No bonds included this week. Average weekly sales have stayed above 250 since the program began with Junior High 115.90, Senior High 41.70, West Grade 57.80, Central Grade 33.15, and East Grade 10.40.

Logan Supt G. E. Carr

church services and revival update for several congregations

Lutheran Church holds Sunday service at 11 a.m. Bible study and communion at 7:30 p.m. Mary Wahl preaches at Church of God at 10:30 a.m. on In the Shadow of the Cross. Evangelistic services led by Wahl at 6:30 p.m. West Logan Pilgrim Holiness lists Sunday School at 9:30 with Floyd Thompson as superintendent and preaching at 10:30 by W E Appleman. Zelma Appleman oversees the youth meeting at 6:30 p.m. with pastor preaching at 7:30 p.m. Revival meeting recently concluded successfully.

Lutheran Church Mary Wahl Church of God Wahl West Logan Pilgrim W. E. Appleman Zelma Appleman Young Peoples

Tender contracts to several Rockbridge teachers

Logan reports that continuing contracts were tendered to Rockbridge schools faculty at a Good Hope Board of Education meeting Wednesday evening. Recipients include Supt. C. W. Jones D. W. Tucker Elmer Risch Opal Wylie Jannette Wharton high school Mrs. Kerwood Martin Berdena Dupp ER Wayne Squires music instructor.

Hospital notes from Logan area entries

Mrs. Kermit Davis of New Straitsville was admitted to Cherrington Hospital for an appendicitis operation. Mrs. Harry Moe of Buchtel and son returned home. Russell Bertram of Greendale, after four weeks of treatment for typhoid fever, also went home Wednesday.

Beulah Harden Files Divorce Action Against Donald Harden

Beulah Harden sues for divorce from Donald Harden alleging neglect after a marriage on December 31 1940. The complaint seeks alimony expenses a divorce decree and restoration of Beulah Dawson's maiden name.

Logan Beulah Harden Donald Harden Beulah Dawson

Logan Firefighters Learn Gas Detection and Burns

Logan auxiliary firemen attended a Thursday night lesson on detecting various gases and treating injuries from gas burns. Fire Chief Roy Stall Smith and Harley Ellinger demonstrated masks and explained that protection targets fire gases, not battlefield poisons, listing war gases and their odors for detection. Next Thursday at 7 30 p m the training continues at the Engine House with equipment studies and hands on use.

Logan Delta Theta Tau social notes from James Block meet

Delta Theta Tau Sorority met in new quarters in the James Block on E Main St with Mrs. Henry Adcock presiding. Announcement of a senior pledges part on April 19. Pledge assignments to Grace Smith Ella Louise Hammon Mary Elizabeth Eberst. A shower for the new rooms set for April 22. Card shower planned for a Gamma Phi Chapter member in Flint Michigan out of a three year cast due to an auto accident.

Gamma Phi Flint Michigan Eileen Rutherford Joan Wright Verdena Lemon Richard Brandt Eva Jane Edson Grace Smith John Roberts Adcock Help Thy Neighbor Mildred Struble Verneda Lemon St. Clair Mrs. Adcock Elizabeth Heinlein Madge Wright Marguerite King Marjorie Brandt Blossers

Campbell Visit in Logan from Washington D C Family Arrives

Mr and Mrs James Campbell and daughter Peggy Ann of Washington D C arrived in Logan Thursday for a visit through Sunday with Mr and Mrs Alfred B Campbell and family and Mr and Mrs William Lloyd.

Logan James Campbell Peggy Ann Washington, D. C Alfred B. Campbell William Lloyd

Three County Teachers Affected by Ruling

Logan report notes Ohio Supreme Court upholding the Continuing Contract Law. Ward Township teachers Adrian Turner Adrian Blosser and Sylvia Thorne who served over five years in Hocking County schools sought contracts from Ward Rural Board and sued after the board failed to tender. Judge Phil Henderson awaited the high court decision before acting locally.

Logan Hocking Ohio Supreme Court Adrian Turner Adrian Blosser Sylvia Thorne Ward Township Common Pleas Court Ward Rural Board Phil Henderson Supreme Court

Two Hocking Women Are Made Citizens

Mrs. Marie Barbara Baker of Washington Township and Mrs. Frances Singer of Logan were granted citizenship papers in common pleas court. The hearings were before Judge Phil Henderson with Elbert Scantland of Cincinnati representing the government at the examinations.

Logan Marie Barbara Baker Washington Township Frances Singer Common Pleas Court Phil Henderson Elbert Scantland Cincinnati

Nichols Arrested on Assault and Battery Warrant

George Nichols of Coonville was taken into custody by Deputy Sheriff Frank Larimer on a warrant from Magistrate Frank St. Clair. The charges of assault and battery were sworn by victim William Ong. Nichols will be arraigned before Magistrate St. Clair.

Tax official reviews personal returns in Logan visit

Logan-Howard Finley of the State Tax Commission spent Wednesday and Thursday in Logan to check county personal tax returns. He conferred with Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald and staff during the visit.

Logan Howard Finley Columbus State Tax Commission Kenneth R. Fitzgerald

Resignation Accepted of City Hall Custodian Newman

Theodore Newman, custodian at police headquarters and city hall, quit Thursday. He informed Director R R Loomis, and his resignation was accepted. He left the same day for Grovport to take a job at the new bomber field under construction there.

Police Chief Lew Reynolds Returns to Duty

Police Chief Lew Reynolds returned to duty Thursday morning after eight days absence due to illness, resuming leadership of the department.

Logan Lew Reynolds

Logan Church Plans Cottage Meetings Before Easter

Logan Church of God announces a pre Easter program with Good Friday services at 7 p.m. and Sunday March 29 Sunday School at 9 15. Rev Mary Wahl sermons at 10 30 In the Shadow of the Cross and 7 p m Facing the Cross followed by Young People at 6 p m and song practice at 6 30. Revival begins Easter Sunday night led by Evangelist J B Diggins of Columbus assisted by Rev Wahl.

Logan—Cottage First Church of God Mary Wahl Wahl J. B. Diggins Columbus

Student To Conduct Palm Sunday Services at Logan

Logan-Dale Ruble an Ohio University student preparing for the Episcopal ministry will lead the 9 a.m. Palm Sunday service at St. Pauls Episcopal Church Logan. Maundy Thursday April 2 at 7 30 p.m. features Rev Robert G Purring ton as preacher in a Lenten closeout service. Easter Day April 5 at 9 a.m. has Rev F B Atkinson of the Diocese of Southern Ohio in charge celebrating Holy Communion and preaching.

Logan Dale Ruble Ohio University Episcopal Church St. Paul's Episcopal Church St. Paul’s Church Robert G. Purrington F. B. Atkinson Southern Ohio

Ruble to lead McArthur services at Trinity Church

Dale C. Ruble will preach at morning prayer at Trinity Church Sunday. Mid week service continues at 7 30 p m with Ruble. Easter Sunday service at 10 45 a m features Rev F B Atkinson of Cincinnati. Bishop Hobson visits April 8 with a 6 p m dinner.

Southern Ohio Hobson Trinity Church

Blind evangelist to tell his experiences tonight at church

The Jacksonville Methodist Church hosts a program titled The Story of Jesus in Song tonight. Rev. Harry Fagan, who assisted in evangelistic meetings in five Jacksonville Charge churches, will share his life story including being almost totally blind from birth, his school days, and how he learned over 1200 gospel hymns.

Jacksonville Methodist Church Jesus Harry Fagan Charles E. Palmer Jacksonville Fagan School For the

Revival at Salem Methodist Church Continues

The Salem Methodist Church will extend its revival meeting for the next two weeks led by Rev. Carroll Chesser with evangelist Rev. Melvin E. Mitchell directing services at the church.

Salem Methodist Church Carroll Chesser Melvin E. Mitchell

Dotson to Speak at Bearwallow Services

The Churches of Christ in the cooperative movement meet at Bear Wallow on Sunday March 29 for morning and evening services. H. T. Dotson of Tuppers Plains will preach at both services.

Churches of Christ In the Cooperative Movement Bear Wallow H. T. Dotson Tuppers Plains

Salvation Army Corps Announces Weekend Services

The Athens Salvation Army Corps announces services this weekend including a 7 30 p m Saturday salvation meeting and Sunday activities with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and a holiness meeting at 11 a m.

Salvation Army Corps Athens Salvation Army Corps

Mitchell To Preach Sunday at Asbury

Asbury Methodist Church near Guysville will hold Sunday School at 10 a.m. with preaching by the Rev. Melvin E. Mitchell at 11 a.m.

Mitchell Asbury Asbury Methodist Church Guysville Melvin E. Mitchell

Athens Area Church Services Highlight Holy Week Activities

Next Sunday 10 15 unified service at First Methodist Church baptisms reception for membership training and confession of faith and church letters. Holy Week services Tuesday to Thursday at 7 30 with a playlet on Wednesday and Holy Communion on Thursday. Good Friday noon to 2 at First Church with pastors from Central and Richland Ave Churches.

First Methodist Church Church School E. W. Chubb A. L. Vandeveer Janice Harrison David White Lewis Ondis Methodist Vandeveer Betty Thomas Charles Wise Donald Bingman E. E. Cole J. H. Baughn Central Richland Ave

Everson To Preach At Three Churches

The Albany Methodist Circuit plans Sunday activities with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and 2 p m at Albany and Town House churches. Rev Sydney C G Everson will preach Make Jesus King at 10 15 a m. Temple Church service at 3 p m sermon Pilot Before Christ. Evening sermon Jerusalem the Golden at 7 30 p m. Holy Week events include The Apostle's Creed Wednesday Christ Our Passover candlelight Thursday and Friday services.

Town House Jerusalem

Mockery on Parade To Be Cole's Topic

Central Methodist Church schedules Sunday morning service at 10 30 with Mockery on Parade as the theme. Evening service presents The Unshaken God. Good Friday candle light communion at 7 30. Junior Choir to provide special music. Easter baptisms for children with parents and adults, then reception of new members by letter or confession of faith.

Central Methodist Church

Time Is Changed for Sugar Creek Services

The Sugar Creek Union Sunday School will meet at 10 a.m. Sunday. Previously the school met at 2 p.m. The Rev. Evans will preach at the morning services following Sunday School.

Sugar Creek Services Sugar Creek Union Evans

Pollard to Preach at Lodi Church Service

The Lodi Church schedules Sunday school at 10 am and Sunday evening preaching by Rev. John Pollard of Stewart at 8 pm. Wednesday prayer services are held each week.

Lodi John Pollard Stewart

Nazarene Sunday Schedule Details

Nazarene Services Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with Rev Floyd Gale sermon. Evening evangelistic services at 7 30. Choir practice at 6 p m. N Y P S at 6 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Church of the Nazarene Floyd Gale N.Y.P.S

Donaldson To Speak On King of Kings Palm Sunday Sermon

The Rev. Frank Donaldson of the First Christian Church will deliver King of Kings as the Palm Sunday sermon with the choir performing Hosanna and Ruth Phillips singing The Palms. Services start at 10 15 after 9 15 Church School, with an 7 30 evening sermon The Servant King.

Frank Donaldson First Christian Church Ruth Phillips

Reality Subject for Athens Christian Science Lesson

The subject Reality will be read as the church lesson in Athens this Sunday with Luke 6 45 as the golden text from the Bible. Included are Ephesians 4 13 and science and health passages stressing unity faith perfection and reality as the lasting eternal truth.

Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health

Richland Circuit Plans Holy Week Services and Easter Baptisms

The Richland Ave Methodist Church schedules Church School at 9 30 a m and worship at 7 30 p m on Sunday March 29. Union worship at 9 30 a m and 10 30 a m at other churches. New Marshfield holds 9 30 a m Church School and 10 30 a m worship. Clarks Chapel 10 15 a m Church School and 11 30 a m worship. Evangelistic services continue through Holy Week ending with a reception of members and baptisms on Easter morning. Union service with other Methodists at First Methodist on Good Friday noon to 2 p m.

Richland Ave Union New Marshfield Clarks Chapel First Methodist Church

Evangelistic Program At Rutland Baptist Church

Pre Easter evangelistic services run March 30 to April 4 at Rutland Baptist Church each evening at 8. Rev J L Buckley presides with Rev W W Crabtree leading singing and Rev George Koch delivering sermons. Services also in Bradford Sunday morning and Dexter Sunday evening. Rutland Church of Christ youth plan to reorganize the Christian Endeavor Society Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Rutland Baptist Church J. L. Buckley W. W. Crabtree George ,.A. Koch Church of Christ Bradford Dexter Rutland Christian Endeavor Society

Berridge Leads Old Fashioned Revival at Wesleyan Church

The Rev. J. Howard Berridge of Marion conducts an old fashioned revival at Wesleyan Methodist Church Pratt Street with services nightly at 7 30. He is a World War I veteran with the 30th Engineers in the chemical warfare service. Also taking part are Rev Eugene Reiber the chalk artist and song evangelist and Rev E C Kenney is the pastor.

J. Howard Berridge Marion Wesleyan Methodist Church Pratt St Berridge France 30Th Engineers Chemical Warfare Eugene Reiber E. C. Kenney

Easter Plans Outlined for Good Shepherd Church

Palm Sunday kicks off Holy Week at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church with two Holy Communion services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Rev. Robert G. Purrington preaches at the 10:30 service. Church School meets during the 10:30 service. Daily Holy Week services run March 30 to April 17 with 7 a.m. communion, 8:39 a.m. morning prayer, and 4:30 p.m. evening prayer. Holy Friday offers Ante-communion at 9 a.m. and a noon to 3 p.m. three hour service. Holy Baptism occurs on Holy Saturday with 7 a.m. communion and 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. prayers. Easter Day April 5 features two services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. with no Church School.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Holy Communion Robert G. Purrington

Services Listed for Reedsville Charge

The Rev. E. L. Miller announced Sunday schedule for the Reedsville Methodist Charge. Joppa preaching at 10 am with Church School at 11. Long Bottom Church School at 10 with preaching at 11. fourth quarterly conference at Tuppers Plains Sunday 7 pm led by District Supt. A. J. Kestle. Revival continues until Easter with various preachers.

Reedsville E. L. Miller Joppa Long Bottom Tuppers Plains A. J. Kestle

Revival Planned At Church Of God On Hocking Street

A church revival begins Sunday at Church of God 21 Hocking St under Rev. Thomas E Sexton. Morning topic The Triumphant Entrance and evening The Cleansing of the Tempt. Music directed by Raymond Atkins with Mary Hooper at the piano.

Church of God Hocking St Thomas E. Sexton Raymond Atkins Mary Hooper

Pilgrim Church Schedule Released for Week

At Athens Pilgrim Church Congress and Washington Streets Sunday School starts 9 30 a m. Morning worship with sermon and communion at 10 30 a m. Young people meet 6 30 p m Evangelistic service 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Rev Helena Saneholtz serves as pastor.

Athens Pilgrim Church Congress and Washington Sts Helena Saneholtz

Falls Township Farmer Taken to Cherrington Hospital

Samuel Strawn of Falls township was taken to Cherrington Hospital Thursday for observation and treatment amid ongoing ill health.

Logan Samuel Strawn Falls Township Cherrington Hospital

McDougal Sunday Services Schedule

McDougal Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. Sunday with a preaching service at 7 45 p m Sunday evening.

Holy Week Program Planned by Local High Schools

Holy Week will be observed in Logan area junior and senior high schools under Rev. Cecil Harding Jones. Beginning Tuesday March 31, assemblies occur at 9 am with Rev. Amos L Heydeni addressing seniors and Rev. Lynn Pittmann addressing juniors. On Wednesday both junior and senior high will hear speakers via public address system. Thursday features a 9 1 15 am gathering for both levels with Rev. Stanley W Wiant delivering the address and the Glee Club singing.

E. B. White Stanley W. Wiant Glee Club

Garden Council Weighs Program Leaders Named in County

Hocking County Garden Council executive committee met to plan this season's gardening program. Supt. Samuel H. Dillon heads the group and district leaders will be announced soon as bulletins and materials were reviewed.

LOGAN Hocking County

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