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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1943

Page

7

Olsonville Pastor Urges Religion to Save World

Father Wilmaster of St Andrews presided at a Ro- meeting in Olsonville stressing God and religion as essential to guiding nations. He warned that without faith the postwar world lacks meaning and argued America’s government rests on religious principles. He urged prayers for soldiers and homefront effort to restore moral guidance.

Athens Messenger Athens, Ohio Slsonville Wilmaster St. Andrews Reh Yu Galvin

POMEROY Resident William Heines Dies at 76

POMEROY Staff Special William Heines age 76 died at home after an illness. Funeral at Peace Church tomorrow at two o clock with Rev Ralph Reuther officiating. Interment Grove Cemetery. Heines survived by his wife and many children, sisters, brother, and numerous grandchildren.

Pomeroy Liam Heines the Peace Church Ralph Reuther H Grove Cemetery Heines Ife Espie Eland Harry George Hemlock Grove Roy

Murray City Social and Personal Highlights

Murray City May 6. Mrs M R Lewis and Mrs Arthur Barnhill hosted a class social for Sunday School attendees with refreshments and games. Pvt Donald McGarra on brief furlough from Camp Livingston was home. Band Boosters announce a benefit party at the high school tonight at 8. First treaty between American forces and the Navajo was finalized in Gallup New Mexico on November.

Murray City M. R. Lewis Arthur Barnhill Robert Johnson Jerry Snyder Charles Collins Jim Alidhney Eugene Lauriskey Jean Rowland Gloria Bunting William Irvin Martha Robinson Ruth Koenig Eugene Snyder Pat Collins Betty Sapp Becky Kraft Mary Jo Giffin Mick Wooten Betty Hughes Mary Lou Koon Kathaleen Spencer Gerald Sorrell Jay Gears Norma Dupler Ralph Barber Dan Storer Bill Quinn Mary Sorrell Betty Wolfe Jack Hillyer Bill Wolfe Mardell Hillyer Barbara Mohney Blanche Brooker Eva Garner Rodney Wilson Junior Ducky Jean Martin Junior Sapp Peck Lanning Pvt Donald McGarra U. S. Army 3Rd Convalesccent Hospital Camp Livingston Band Boosters N. M

Martha Class Meets at Cook Home

The Martha Class of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. Rose Cook’s Poplar Street home in Nelsonville. Mrs. Bush presided, gifts were given to Mrs. Cook for her birthday, and the program included contests, a reading, and songs with Mrs. Lancaster at the piano. Dessert was served to 13 members and several guests.

Ladies Aid of U. S. Church Horbury Ben Hartman Anna McKnabb Daisy Currens Stella Slisher Velma Brown Ethel Cook Clara James Mary Bush Anna Darby Jennie Ayers Harvey Lanning Beverly Willoughby Gertrude Lear Columbus Lillie Worthington Dayton Emma Martin Sis Hashman New Pittsburg Harry Jonas George Neuman Buchtel Charles Hellyer Frank Hellyer Don Reynolds Toledo Elroy Short Joe Hellyer Harold Everett Williams Paul Dean Camp Straitsville John Withem Wm. Chivers Ruth Alice Tignor Jean Craft Nelsonville A. Z. Penrose Effie Jonas Lawrence McClelland Glouster John Shelton Harry Shuttleworth, Jr Detroit Lester Sorrell Patty Joe Johnnie Louis Sabo Neilsonville Gene Helyer George Potts Harold Potts McArthur Methodist Church Rose Cook Poplar St Bertha Nixon J. M. Hyde T. S. Bush Pete Shough Ball Mystery Victor Herbert Mable Lancaster J. D. Adamson Parker Sniffen Allison Jones Walter Wolf Dick Wolf Florence Cook Barbara Adamson

Athens Pastor to Speak at Lighthouse Tabernacle

The Rev. E. C. Kinney of Wesleyan Methodist Church in Athens will deliver the message Thursday evening May 6 at 7 30 at the Lighthouse Tabernacle corner Watkins and Poplar Streets. Public invited to attend.

Nelsonville E. C. Kinney Wesleyan Methodist Church Athens Lighthouse Tabernacle Watkins and Poplar Streets

Trimble Jacksonville Prom and Graduation Plans Highlight J-T Notes

J-T High School notes announce the Junior-Senior Prom set for Friday May 7. Eighth grade commencements for Trimble and Jacksonville will be held with the high school graduation on Wednesday May 26.

Trimble Jacksonville Roy Standiford Jacksonville A. B. Church Alva Shiffler Holiness Church Gilbert Courtney C. E Palmer Johnny Doughboy Kasler Dorothy Belle Vaughan J-T Dorothy Dayton

Eagles To Elect Officers Thursday

GLOUSTER The Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge No 468 will meet Thursday at 7 o clock to elect officers. At Sundays meeting several new members were initiated Leo King deputy grand worthy president of Springfield delivered the principal address and local members gave talks. Lunch followed the ceremonies.

Glouster Order of Eagles Lodge No. 468 Leo King Springfield

Nelsonville native Doan elected TB association director

Dr. Charles A. Doan of Columbus was named a director at large of the National Tuberculosis Association for a two year term ending in 1945. The announcement came at a board meeting held in St Louis Missouri. Doan is a native of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Charles A. Doan Columbus National Tuberculosis Association St. Louis Doan

Glouster Social Notes and Local Personal Items

Glouster social notes record the Senior Progressive Study Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Sam Dunette with program talks on South America relations and birds. The Methodist Choir plans Mother’s Day practice at Gordon Hotel. Various residents visit, travel or relocate, including Everett Leadbetter, Charles and Mrs Clayberger, Pvt James Welling, and Nellie LaFollette moving to Chillicothe VA duties.

Glouster Methodist Gordon Hotel Everett Leadbetter Moundsville W. Va William Leadbetter Remai Charles Clayberger Columbus Clayberger Est Miamisburg Alfred Willeke Elsie Welling Athens John Withem Welling Nellie LaFollette Chillicothe R. L. Phillips Jacksonville Veterans Administration

Kiwanis Club Plans May 18 Inspection Night

Kiwanis Club met Tuesday evening at Hotel Gordon dining room for a 6:30 dinner and Kiwanis songs. Plans include a May 18 meeting with Lieutenant Governor Floyd Pflaff for an official club inspection and a ladies night program alongside his address.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon Floyd Pflaff

Chalfants Plan Army Enlistment Visits and Training

Mr and Mrs Clair Chalfant stay with Elza and wife at Trimble after Clair completes his Army entrance exam. He reports for training at Fort Benjamin Harrison May 1. They visit Lima Friday then Clair leaves May 11 for Fort Harrison. Mrs Chalfant goes to Salina seeking work.

Glouster Clair Chalfant Elza Chalfant Trimble Clair Fort Benjamin Harrison Lima Fort Harrison

Final Activities of High School Start in Glouster

Glouster high seniors near finish with exemption sheets signed. Navy tests completed by Byers McGee and Cox ahead of medicals. Junior Prom set for May 20 and junior play Hot Copy to be announced. Senior Day May 14 curtains needs and French song recital Friday.

Glouster Glouster High School Robert Byers Jack McGee David Cox Edwin Carpenter Dorothy Burris Martha McDonald Eloise Roberts Rolland McCreanor Juanita Tigner Anna Mae Strohmeyer Billie Stahl Glenna King Billy van Hall Mary Ann Yount Richard Williams Au Clair de la Lune Barcarolle Bonjour Belle Rosine Frere Jacques Madelon la Marseillaise Peggy Gamwell Kenneth Price Byron Andrews Suzanne Colbert Jerry Ginnan Joan Ginnan Ronnie Smith Miss McKee Robby Trasin Miss McCann Zaner-Blosser Freddie Morris Tommy Pappas Betty Skinner Wanda Harding Max Goodman Judy Ann Vernon Sharon Gamwell Barbara Jean White

Revival in Progress at Pilgrim Holiness Church Murray City

An old fashion revival meeting is under way at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Murray City with Rev. Mrs Helen W. Tatmann of Circleville as evangelist. The Dickerson sisters of New Plymouth provide special music each evening. Services Sunday afternoon begin at 1 45. Pastor is Rev. Harry Dickerson.

Murray City Pilgrim Holiness Church Helen W. Tatmann Circleville Dickerson Sisters New Plymouth Harry Dickerson

Geary to Undergo Minor Surgery Friday Morning

Lawrence Geary entered University Hospital on Sunday for a minor operation scheduled Friday morning. He works at Jeffrey Manufacturing Co. Mrs. Keith Nelson and son Jerry visited over the weekend with Mrs. Geary and her sons.

Glouster Lawrence Geary University Hospital Jeffrey Manufacturing Co Keith Nelson Jerry

Ends Tin Can Drive At GLOUSTER School

Jacksonville grade school pupils begin final two weeks of tin can drive. In the past two weeks they collected 661 pounds of tin and will conduct one more drive before ending the school year.

Glouster Jacksonville

Will Meet Friday GLOUSTER-At the Past Mat rons meeting

The Past Matrons unit will meet Friday evening at 7 30 in the Masonic Hall. Roll call will be answered with Spring Verses. Hostesses are Mrs Isabel Vernon Mrs Bulloch and Mrs Patience Wallace.

Glouster Masonic Hall Isabel] Vernon Bulloch Patience Wallace

Bus for Lancaster workers leaves at 5

For Anchor Hocking Glass Co. Lancaster workers a weekday bus departs from Depot Square Glouster at 5 AM. The bus has run from Murray City to Lancaster for weeks and will now include Glouster in the circuit starting Friday.

Glouster Anchor Hocking Glass Co Lancaster Depot Square Murray City

Hollister Seniors To Stage Play At School Friday

Hollister High School seniors present "No Bride for the Groom" at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium with a Friday matinee at 1 p.m. Admission charged at the door. faculty sponsors the production.

Glouster Hollister High School

Nelsonville W E A Review rummage sale set May 8

The W E A Review will hold a rummage sale Saturday May 8 at the Batie building on Hocking Street. Sale opens at 10 o clock a m.

Nelsonville W. E. A. Review Batie Hocking St

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