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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1951
Page
11
A reflective prose piece contrasts human prayer as a one way collision with God and urges listening for divine guidance. It likens prayer to Santa Claus requests and underscores receptiveness over demanding outcomes. The author references biblical figures and mythic prompts to argue for quiet humility before the divine.
Local churches list Sunday schedules with times for Sunday school worship and youth programs. Multiple congregations note sermons, choirs, and special subjects such as The Reality of Our Faith and The Lord's Supper. Weekday circles, youth groups, and prayer meetings are also shown.
Carl Lee Snow of the US Navy who served in Korea visited his relatives in Prattsville and nearby towns. The piece lists numerous extended family visits across Meigs, Albany, Columbus, Athens, and Chillicothe, plus new birth announcements and recovering relatives, naming many families and locations.
Community notes from Wilkesville detail committee meetings with Public Utilities Commission members and local fundraising and social events. The piece lists attendees, family visits in Cincinnati and Columbus, hospital trip for Catherine Bishop, fence construction plans, and club activities including the Study Club election of Clara Phillips as president Mildred Wells as vice president and Louise Weitz as secretary treasurer. Financial note shows a $391.66 debt owed to Lawrence Niggemeyer in a Common Pleas filing.
Long article traces the Walker family’s roots in Athens County from Archibald Walker and his descendants. It notes early New England Quaker influence, business ventures in the Hocking Valley, medical practice by Dr. Ema Walker, and connections to the Barld family and local institutions.
New York parties and Athens County residents appear in a list of property transfers totaling multiple acres. Items include parcels in Dover, Tray, Lee, Mineral, and Athens Townships with buyers and partial ownership details and approximate acreage.
The season brings square-end neckties in taffeta jersey and traditional weaves as stylish additions for women. With minimal sewing they convert into belts and accessories, and can even form hats using veiling, wire, and a tie knotted into a bow.
Muriel Lawrence argues that pressuring children with grades drives poor work and fear of failure. She cautions against valuing money, status, and power over personal growth and self discipline, urging parents to foster initiative and reading and to realign goals away from mere outcomes.
Corning residents gathered at the William Ansel home for a Young Married Couples class reception. Attendees included Lueila Bails Kathleen Kinnear various others as well as the absent Rev. Dale Farness. Funeral notices mention John White Té who died after a two year illness with services planned at Rendville Church.
Murray City Ohio obit for Earle V Irvin 61 businessman and clerk of Ward Township Board of Education who died of a heart attack at his home Thursday evening Surviving spouse five daughters and five sons several siblings and grandchildren Funeral planned Sunday 2 pm at Murray City Methodist Church burial Greenlawn Cemetery details given for visiting hours after 3 90 pm Saturday
Mrs Mary Jane Johnson 78 of Point Pleasant died near here Thursday night at her brother George Cot trill s home in Stewart Born near Letart West Virginia she had lived in Point Pleasant ten years Her husband C A Johnson died in 1924 and a daughter Margaret in 1925 She is survived by a sister Mrs Beastrice Rive of Flat Rock West Virginia Funeral services will be held Monday at the family home in Point Pleasant with burial in Montgomery West Virginia Friends may call after 7 pm Friday at the White funeral home in Coolville and at the residence before Point Pleasant Saturday morning
An informal bash at the Rosé home to honor Helier Haggy's birthday features games and refreshments. Guests include Marilyn Der Cotundus visiting from Arthur Ore and Mrs Chester, with many relatives and neighbors like Rosemary Roe, Janet Orr, Tyler and Sylvester Dangnty, and others spending weekends or evenings with local families in Bellevue W Va, Dexter, Oak Grove Me, and Cleveland area.
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