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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1947

Page

2

Rededication planned for Cutler Hall and Holy Week film shows

Ohio University's Cutler Hall will be rededicated October 18 and 19 after restoration to early American style. A pageant and costume ball are planned, with a student committee and five standing committees formed. Also, an 18 year old film King of Kings will be shown during Holy Week across Athens County with proceeds aiding local ministerial activities.

Ohio University Cutler Hall Northwest Territory H. G. Stalder N. College St Vincent Jukes John C. Baker Cecil B. DeMille Athens County County Ministerial Association Fred Luchs Ministerial Association Fred Kempton Athens Schine Athena Theater Nelsonville Glouster Chauncey Millfieldhursday

Local Option Groups Examined at Berry Hotel Dinner

John O Hagan and William J Kelch urged thorough study of local option actions as Athens County eyes movements. Ohio Taverns Inc said to be fully active with 140 inspectors across 88 counties set for Civil Service certification this year.

John O'Hagan Berry Hotel Ohio Taverns Inec William J. Kelch State Department of Liquor Control Athens County Clay E. Hicks Hio Taverns O'Hagan Thomas A. Edison Germany Hicks Ohio al Capone Dutch Schultz Kelch Cleveland Clifford Gerard Liquor Department Columbus Buzz-saw Spebsqsa

Dairy Service Unit To Meet In Athens County

The Athens County Dairy Service Unit committee will convene Monday at 7 30 p m in the Civil Service room of the Federal Building. County Agent Ross Wright notes discussion will focus on production testing and artificial breeding. OSU animal husbandry expert R R Starbuck will join the meeting.

Athens County Dairy Service Unit Civil Service Room Federal Building Ross Wright R. R. Starbuck Ohio State University

Ohio University Spring Recess Begins

Athens depopulates as 5000 students depart for the universitys annual spring recess. Recess originally set to end April 6 was extended to April 8 to avoid Easter Sunday travel and ensure a timely return to class.

Athens Ohio University

Pilgrim Holiness Plans Two Services

Chauncey church prepares two Sunday services led by Pastor Ray Pidcock and assistant Hiram Mingus at 10 30 a m and 7 p m Sunday school at 9 30 a m Young People meet at 6 15 p m Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7 p m Cottage prayer Friday at Myrtle Simpson home High St

Chauncey Pilgrim Church Ray Pidcock Hiram Mingus Young Peoples Meeting Cottage Meeting Myrtle Simpson High St

License hours stated for 1947 auto tags

David Johnson deputy registrar announced remaining hours to obtain 1947 auto license tags. The bureau will be open in City Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday, then 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, with Monday night extending to a late hour.

David Johnson

Weather Switch Brings Clear but Cold Athens Friday

Athens enjoyed blue skies and sun but temperatures remained frigid with 33 at 10 a.m. and a low of 16 overnight. The high Thursday reached 34 as reported by weather observer Mrs. C. N. France.

Athens C. N. France

Shade Carnival Tonight at Shade School

A Spring Carnival will be presented at Shade school tonight beginning at 7 30 p m according to Mrs D B Dougan president of the PTA.

SHADE the Shade D. B. Dougan PTA

Dean Voigt to preside NADW convention banquet

Dr Irma E Voigt dean of women at Ohio University will preside at the NADW convention banquet at the Neil House Columbus Sunday The convention runs March 28 to 31 and about 700 deans and counselors of women students are expected to attend The NACW is a department of the NEA The theme Developing the Human Resources of Democracy will be introduced in joint sessions Friday Governor Thomas J Herbert will host a reception Friday afternoon for delegates

Irma E. Voigt Ohio University National Association of Deans of Women Neil House Columbus United States NACW National Education Association Council of Guidance and Personnel Associations Deans’ Association Thomas J. Herbert

Church of Christ Calls for Strong Easter Attendance

CHAUNCEY The Church of Christ Parish pushes higher attendance across services with Easter targets of 150 in Bible school at Trimble and Chauncey. The Trimble church will host a post Easter series with Rev. Frank Roberts as guest speaker. Sunday schedule lists services at Trimble Chauncey Greens Run Millfield and Taylor Ridge with CYF meetings at 6.

Chauncey Church of Christ Trimble Frank Roberts G. B. Courtney Richard Wilcox Greens Millfield Taylor Ridge

Church of Nazarene Schedules Two Sermons and Meetings

The Church of Nazarene in Chauncey will host two sermons by Pastor J. N. Lakin at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m on Sunday with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and youth meetings at 6 15 p m The midweek prayer service is set for Wednesday night.

Chauncey Plains Church of the Nazarene J. N. Lakin

Dover Clerk Confined To Home by Illness

Chauncey Guy Osborne Dover Township Clerk, recovering from a recent heart attack, is confined to his Jacobs Avenue home. His mother Myrtle Osborne, bedfast for seven months, remains unimproved. Mrs Pearl Miller of The Plains visited Myrtle Osborne on Wednesday.

Chauncey Guy Osborne Dover Township Jacobs Ave Myrtle Osborne Pearl Miller the Plains

Chauncey Methodist Announces Service Times

Chauncey Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m are announced. Mid week prayer service is set for Wednesday at 7 p m. Pastor Carl Wetherell leads Chauncey Methodist Church.

Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Church Carl Wetherell

Death of I Fk Graham Attributed to Own Action

Fletcher F Graham 63 committed death by own action by hanging at his home 92 Grosvenor Street Thursday noon according to Coroner John H Elias Found hanging from the stairway by Geraldine Powell 15 He had been ill for years an oil driller before retiring 15 years ago He was born near Bartlett Washington County lived in Athens 20 years He was a Wesleyan Methodist Church member His wife Irene died August 1945 and daughter Margaret Barr died February 1946 Survived by three brothers Willard Arthur Lowell and a sister Mrs Hattie Daven Funeral at Dowler and Ferguson Saturday 2 pm Rev E C Kenney Burial in West Union Street Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home any time

Fletcher F. Graham Grosvenor St John H. Elias Geraldine Powell Kenneth Powell Wesleyan Methodist Church Irene Margaret Barr Willard Mt. Vernon Arthur Florida Lowell Burley Idaho Hattie Daven Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home E. C. Kenney W. Union St

Coleman Rites Are Saturday

Mrs. Louisa Coleman 83 lifelong Athens County resident died at her daughter’s Crooksville home Wednesday. Body to be taken to another daughter’s The Plains home for calling. Funeral Saturday at 1 30 p m at Mrs Huston’s residence conducted by Rev J N Lakin Nazarene Church. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Chauncey Louisa Coleman Athens County Jane Poling Crooksville Etta Huston the Plains Huston J. N. Lakin The Nazarene Church Greenlawn Cemetery

Two Sermons Planned At The Plains Church

CHAUNCEY Charles Caffrey, pastor, will preach Sunday at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m in The Plains Methodist Church. Sunday school is 9 30 a m and Meth odist youth Fellowship meets 6 30 p m. Thursday night prayer service features Dorothy Cade. Good Friday service at 7 30 p m with sermon by the pastor. Easter Sunrise service at 6 30 with choir music and pastor sermon.

Chauncey Charles Caffrey Plains Methodist Church Methodist Youth Fellowship Dorothy Cade

Morristown Holiness Services Announced

Andrew McKinney will preach Sunday at 10 30 a m and 7 p m in the Morristown Holiness Church. Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Young Peoples meeting at 6 15 p m. Tuesday night prayer service and cottage prayer meeting at 7 p m.

Chauncey Andrew McKinney Morristown Holiness Church Young Peoples

Sermons Announced By Athens Minister

CHAUNCEY A. R. Ervin of the Athens Church of God will preach Sunday at 2 30 p m in The Plains Church of God The Sunday school meets at 1 30 with the lesson Jesus Lays Down His Life announced for study

Chauncey A. R. Ervin Athens

Combined Services Planned for Sunday Chauncey Church of God

Sunday 9:30 a.m. services at Chauncey Church of God led by Pastor Clarence Way. A Thursday service is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Mrs. Tania Cowdrey 54 Dies in Columbus Area

Mrs. Tania Cowdrey 54 died last night at her daughter’s home in Columbus. Widow of Charles A. Cowdrey she was born in Tyler County West Virginia and lived near Hockingport 45 years. Survived by two daughters two brothers three sisters and six grandchildren. Body to Spencer funeral home funeral arrangements incomplete.

Russell L. Bailey Coolville Guy L Cuyahoga Falls Floris Toronto Martha Cole Susan Galbreath Lulu Brumbaugh Akron Spencer Funeral Home

Funeral services for McKibben infant in New Marshfield

Funeral services for Thomas McKibben infant son of Mr and Mrs Carl McKibben were held at Hoodlet funeral home Friday at 9 30 a m. Burial followed in New Marshfield Cemetery. He is survived by several brothers and sisters.

New Marshfield Thomas Carl McKibben Hoodlet

Special meeting to confer Entered Apprentice degree

Paramathia Ledge 25 F and AM will hold a special meeting Saturday at 7 30 p m to confer the Entered Apprentice degree on a class of candidates. Visitors are welcome announced Raymond W Webb worshipful master.

F&am Raymond W. Webb

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