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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1944

Page

6

Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club Meets At Jones Home

Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club met at 35 Grosvenor St with president Mrs. R W McKinstry presiding. Mrs Joseph P Trepp elected president for the year with Mrs P O Nichols as vice president. other officers remain. Twenty one members attended and Miss Edith Humphrey of Hockingport was guest.

Pi Beta Phi Rolland S. Jones Grosvenor St R. W. McKinstry Joseph P. Trepp P. O. Nichols Gordon Gray Rachel Armstrong H. G. Stalder R. H. White Edith Humphrey Hockingport Jones Wheatley Link Suchel Armstrong

Nurse Advises Old Fashioned Foot Bath

An article by Mary Beard of the American Red Cross urges home care to prevent colds in spring. It describes a traditional foot bath with mustard, hot drinks, and rest, plus steps to avoid chilling and rules for warming the patient safely.

Mary Beard American Red Cross

Personal News From Local Residents

Mr and Mrs D E Marquis returned from Bradenton Florida where they spent the winter and Mrs Sam Riggle and sister in law Mrs Eileen Russell came back from Columbus after visiting relatives and attending a Tommy Dorsey and Gene Krupa show. Mrs F G Hoodlett was Tuesday guest of her brother and sister in law at 52 W State St.

D. E. Marquis S. Shafer St Bradenton, Fla Sam Riggle Inlaw Eileen Russell Columbus Tommy Dorsey Gene Krupa F. G. Hoodlett New Marshfield A. D. Townsend W. State St

Mrs Gibson Hosts Child Conservation League Meeting

The Child Conservation League met Tuesday evening at 9 N May Ave hosted by Mrs Thomas E Gibson. Members discussed garden ideas and heard reports on cannning methods from Ohio Fuel Gas Co. Mrs H T Phillips led a talk on Sunday the Child and Play while refreshments were served. Next meeting will be at Mrs A W Boetticher Athens Route One.

Child Conservation League Thomas E. Gibson N. May Ave John Hoon Ohio Fuel Gas Company H. T. Phillips Pearl Helwig Fred Fenzel A. W. Boetticher Athens

McDougal WSCS Meet Includes Quilting and Potluck

The McDougal WSCS gathered at Mrs. Clinton Brown's home in Athens on March 22 with quilting as the day’s main activity and a noon potluck. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ace Kasler and many others, along with the hostess Mrs. Nellie Brown. Also announced is the birth of Judith Ann to Pfc and Mrs. Russel Carsey on March 27 at Sheltering Arms Hospital, with grandparents and great grandparents listed.

Carbondale John Landis Woodrow W. Blum R. M Blum Patricia Madison Wis J. O. McCoy R. A. Morris Marlyn Sue Barbara Lucille Athens Matilda Hansel Nellie Blum Waldo Goldie Brooks Logan Joe Landis Barbara Jean Judy Ann Toledo Jack Landis Nelsonville McDougal Wscs Clinton Brown East State St. Athens Ace Kasler Jennie Minear Frank Howell Daniel Opal Brown Anna Matteson Emma Everett Lennie Hixson Ethel Mingus Maud Pfc Russel Carsey Judith Ann Sheltering Arms Hospital Herbert Burke Central Ave Wichita Falls Texas Angie Wallace Shade Elwood Buck Michael Burke Stewart

Unwanted Children a-FRIDAY War Time Foster Care Need

War heightens need for foster homes as families split by draft and hardship increase. Agencies urge women to host children temporarily, offering $25 to $35 monthly plus clothing and medical care. Foster parents should be healthy under 60, financially able, and provide love and religious guidance.

Carol Berman New York Agnes Davis United Campaign Children's Service Bureau Brooklyn N. Y Children’s Service Bureau

Church Services Fill Holy Week Across Athens Area

A lengthy church bulletin lists services for multiple congregations including First Church with Junior Choir, Sunday School at 9 45 and baptism of children, and Good Friday and Easter programs. Mt Zion Baptist and First Wesleyan Methodists present Palm Sunday rites, Holy Week candlelight services, and special music. Other churches including Carbondale Bible School Millfield Methodist Amesville Methodist and Presbyterian communities schedule sermons, Holy Week events, and baptisms.

YMCA Backs East Liverpool Youth Center Effort

The East Liverpool YMCA and Junior Chamber of Commerce report a joint youth recreation project with 712 memberships issued through June. The center operates five days weekly for lunches and after games, featuring a 65 by 25 foot room, a 60 by 25 foot activity area, and a jukebox. Membership costs 1.00, non members pay ten cents, and smoking is prohibited.

YMCA East Liverpool Junior Chamber OF Commerce

Ella Grimes Weds Robert E Schilling in Springfield

The marriage of Ella Grimes to Robert E Schilling was held March 27 at the Lutheran Church parsonage in Springfield Ohio with Rev Paul Pfieffer officiating. Attendants included Matthew Waters Thelma Mortz and Sherman Crabb. The bride wore an orchid suit with yellow accessories. The couple resides at 147 W Columbia St Springfield.

Garfield Grimes Chauncey Ella Robert E. Schilling York St Springfield Ohio The Lutheran Church Paul Pfieffer Matthew Waters Thelma Mortz Sherman Crabb Springfield Metallic Casket Company Mrs. Schilling Columbia St

The Right Way to Handle a Dinner Engagement with a Cold

On a dinner engagement day with a cold at the sneezing stage you should call the hostess to explain your illness and apology. Then, when you recover, return her hospitality. It is permissible and advisable to break the engagement to avoid spreading illness.

Palm Sunday at Church Announces Choirs and Sermon

On Saturday at 3 30 p m Junior Choir practice and Sunday Bible School at 9 15 a m, morning worship at 10 15 a m with Pastor Rev Joe B Maffett preaching the Palm Sunday sermon Crucified by Stupidity. Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m led by Ned Cameron. Wednesday 7 p m Senior Choir practice and 7 30 p m board meeting.

Edwin A. Brown Sergeant Wedeking Mt. Zion Church Joe B. Maffett Christian Endeavor Ned Cameron

Unreality Topic Featured in Lesson Sermon

The service at 10 45 warns against unreality in faith with a lesson sermon and the Golden Text from Jeremiah 3 23 stating salvation is only in the Lord our God. Wednesday service is at 8 p m.

Israel

Church of Christ Bible Study and Services

The Church of Christ schedules a Bible study at 9 45 a m, Bible reading and exhortation at 10 30, and communion service at 11 10. The timings are listed for weekly worship.

Love's Fair Horizon Sequel Unfolds With Coast Guard Intercept

In a vehicle bound for Easthampton, Madge Graham helps Shumway hide a wet rug tied to Major Hugh Grantland and Lee Chow after a tense roadside encounter with Coast Guard officers. The guards question Shumway and Madge, then release them as they pursue clues about hidden evidence.

Shumway Madge Graham Easthampton Madge Major Hough Grantland Lee Chow Hugh Richard Graham Sag Harbor Montauk Road Coast Guard

Worship and Evening Services At Local Church

The church schedules worship at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with a prayer meeting Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs John Cornell 98 N Shafer St.

John Cornell N. Shafer St

Sunday School and Evangelistic Services Schedule

Sunday School at 10 a.m. final session. Young People's Open Forum at 7 p.m. Evening evangelistic service at 8 p.m. The Rev S Nenoff speaks on Why the Blood of Christ is the Foundation of the Christian Faith. Solo by Alfred Lindsey and testimonies. Prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Young People S. Nenoff Alfred Lindsey

Pre-Easter services outline at three church events

Time shows worship at 11 a.m. with sermon "Something for Nothing" and midweek services at 8 p.m. The pastor speaks, Dr E A Brown and Rev G C Reed are scheduled to preach on successive evenings. Good Friday services run 2 to 3 p.m. with representatives from three churches leading.

E. A. Brown First Methodist Church Athens G. C. Reed McArthur Methodist Church

Alexander Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule and Meeting

Alexander Presbyterian announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. The Women’s Association will meet Thursday April 6 at 2 p.m. at the home of Miss Anna P. McVay.

Alexander Presbyterian Sunday School Women’s Association Anna P. McVay

Sunday church services and sermon topics

AIRLINE CHRISTIAN Sunday School at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m sermon subject Who is My Neighbor Pearl Chapel Methodist holds services at 8 p m Friday Saturday and Sunday Snowville congregation joins Pearl Chapel for Sunday evening worship South Canaan Baptist worship at 10 30 a m with The Rev S Nenoff speaking on The Source of Our Eternal Life

Airline Christian Sunday School Pearl Chapel Snowville South Canaan Baptist Sunday School S. Nenoff

Graham Chapel Sunday Services Schedule

Graham Chapel conducts Sunday School at 10 30 a m its final session then holds a preaching service at 11 a m and a prayer service at 7 30 p m all in the same day.

Graham Chapel

New Marshfield Bible School to Lead High School Class

Mrs. Redempa Goodrich will teach the High School Class after the 10:30 preaching service on "The Good Samaritan" and again at 7:30 p.m. on "Humility" following the evening sermon.

Church OF Christ New Marshfield — Bible School Redempa Goodrich

Plains church and Latter Day Saints schedule

Plains Church of God holds worship at 10 30 with pastor preaching Vestibule Christians young people meet 6 30 and evening evangelistic service at 7 30 The Ordnances observed Thursday Plains Latter Day Saints Church School at 9 30 Sacrament services 10 45 with pastor preaching at 3 pm Plains Church School 9 30 worship 10 15 sermon by pastor prayer services Sunday and Thursday Young Peoples Friday 7 30 Chauncey Ist Church School 9 30 worship 10 30 prayer Sunday and Wednesday 7 pm

Holiness Salvation Meeting Junior Legion Ladies Home League Court W. Union Sts John Culver Plains Latter Day the Plains Church School Young Peoples Chauncey Ist

Trimble Methodist Church Sunday Services and Film Series

Trimble Methodist Church holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and evangelistic services at 7 30 p m with nightly showings throughout the week. The Rev Robert Phillips is the speaker presenting a sound motion picture series on The Life of Christ.

Trimble Methodist Church Robert §&. Phillips Christ

Jacksonville Methodist Worship Schedule Promoted

Jacksonville Methodist announces a farewell worship service at 9 a.m. followed by Church School. A prayer service will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. with church activities continuing in the week.

Jacksonville

Chesterhill Methodist Palm Sunday Services

The Chesterhill Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a.m. Palm Communion at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship meets at 7 p.m. On Easter Sunday new members will be received and children will be baptized.

Margaret Flory J. R. Gentry Ohio University Amesville Chesterhill Methodist Sunday School

Church Services Set for Week of Pre-Easter Worship

Church schedules include a 9 a.m. worship with a study, 10:15 a.m. Church School, and an evening service centered on The Great King. Each evening at 8 p.m. during the week features guest speakers and special music.

Revival at Long Bottom Week of Easter Services

Sunday School at Bethel 10 a m with preaching and quarterly conference at 11 a m led by Rev A J Kestle district superintendent from Portsmouth. Preaching at Lawrence Chapel 2 30 p m Sunday School 1 30 p m. Prayer meetings at Reedsville Joppa Bethel and Long Bottom through the week leading to Easter April 9.

Bethel A. J. Kestle Portsmouth Lawrence Chapel Reedsville Joppa Long Bottom

Shade Methodist Service Plan Includes Prayer Sunday

A church notice indicates Shade Methodist will hold a time of prayer and song on Sunday evening followed by a prayer service. The brief lists a church event with a service and communal worship.

Shade Methodist

Palm Sunday Services at Coolville Methodist Church

Rev T A Runnells announces Palm Sunday services starting with Sunday School at 9 45 am followed by morning worship at 10 45 and an eight o clock evening service. From April 2 to April 9 inclusive revival services will be held each evening at eight o clock with Rev Evan Edwards of Athens as evangelist.

Carbondale — Bible School A. L. Baldridge The Holy Land Coolville T. A. Runnells

Preaching Service by Rev. Frank Lovett at Parkersburg

A church notice announces the final preaching service at 11 a. m. led by the Rev. Frank Lovett, pastor from Parkersburg, with the last sermon offered to parishioners and visitors.

Frank Lovett Parkersburg

Logan Church Easter Revival Services Planned

Logan Church announces revival services starting Easter Sunday with Rev. Co B Tuttle and Rev C B Cromlish in charge assisted by the pastor. The Young People plan a pantomime before the 7 30 p m evening service and regular worship includes Sunday school 9 15 a m preaching 10 45 a m and 7 p m Young People 6 p m and Wednesday prayer 7 p m

Co. B. Tuttle C. B. Cromlish

Ration Book Four Improves Food Shopping Access

Government announces Ration Book Four replaces Book Three for food purchases while Book Three remains in use for shoe rationing and other occasional needs. The change aims to streamline controls and ensure supply.

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