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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1943

Page

9

Nelsonville Pastor Urges Religion to Save World

Nelsonville Reverend Father Kelley urged the community to keep religion in national life saying God governs through government and that American boys fight for freedom. He spoke to the Rotary Club on God and government noting war time demands and the role of religious faith in shaping a just society.

Athens Messenger Athens Nelsonville Father Will- Kelley St. Andrews Arch Rory Club Elley yGalvin Ar Pic

Omeroy Resident Dies at 76 in Pomeroy

Iliam Heines aged 76 died after a long illness. Funeral at Peace Church at two with Rev. Ralph Reuther. Interment Grove Cemetery. Survived by widow, children Espie land Harry George Roy William Flo Faye, two sisters Katie Sattas Steubenville Lena, brother Edward Minersville, and many grandchildren.

Pomeroy Iliam Heines the Peace Church Ralph Reuther H Grove Cemetery Mr. Heines Espieland Harry George Hemlock Grove Roy Kenton William Perrell Flo Strickland Faye Dawson Belle, W Katie Sattas Steubenville Lena Edward Minerslie

Murray City Social and Personal Notes Trimmed

Murray City hosts a class social honoring Sunday School groups with a long guest list and refreshments. Local Army Pvt Donald McGarra visits on furlough from Camp Livingston as the U S Army deploys. Band Boosters plan a benefit party at Murray City High School tonight at 8 o'clock. First treaty between American forces and the Navajo Indians signed near Gallup New Mexico in November 1846.

Murray City Band Boosters Gallup, N. M

Martha Class Meets at Cook Home

NELSONVILLE The Martha Class of the Methodist Church met at Mrs Rose Cook s home on Poplar Street Tuesday evening. Miss Bertha Nixon led allegiance to the flag and Mrs J M Hyde conducted devotions. Mrs T S Bush presided at the business session and gifts were given to Mrs Cook in observance of her birthday anniversary. The program featured Miss Florence Cook with contests and a quiz and Miss Miles Howe reading House Cleaning. Music was provided by Mrs Pete Shough singing He Knows and Ah Sweet Mystery of Life with Mrs Mable Lancaster at the piano. A dessert was served to 13 members and guests including Mrs J D Adamson Mrs Parker Sniffen Mrs Allison Jones Mrs Walter Wolf Mrs Dick Wolf Miss Florence Cook and Miss Barbara Adamson.

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 Donald McGarra U. S. Army 3Rd Convalescent Hospital Camp Livingston Ladies Aid of U. S Horbury Harvey Lanning Beverly Willoughby Gertrude Lear Columbus Lillie Worthington Dayton Emma Martin Sis Hashman New Pittsburg Ben Hartman Harry Jonas George Neuman Buchtel Charles Hellyer Frank Hellyer Don Reynolds Toledo Dan Wolfe 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 Gene Helyer George Potts Harold Potts McArthur Martha Methodist Church Rose Cook Poplar St Bertha Nixon J. M. Hyde T. 8. Bush Miles Howe Pete Shough Ball Mystery Life 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 Athens Wesleyan Methodist Church will deliver the message Thursday evening May 6 at 7 30 at Lighthouse Tabernacle corner Watkins and Poplar Streets in NELSONVILLE. The special service invites public attendance.

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

Prom plans and graduation dates at JJ-T High School

The JJ T High School notes announce the Junior-Senior Prom for Friday night May 7 and the eighth grade commencement for Trimble and Jacksonville on Wednesday May 26. Baccalaureate sermons will be delivered by Rev. Standiford and Rev. Shiffler, with graduation exercises led by Rev. Courtney and Rev. Palmer.

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 at Glouster Lodge

Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge No. 468 will meet Thursday at 7 PM to elect officers. This week’s meeting followed initiations with Leo King of Springfield delivering the principal address. Lunch was served after ceremonies.

Glouster Order of Eagles Lodge No. 468 Leo King Springfield

Nelsonville Native Doan Elected TB Association Director

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

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

Glouster Social Notes Details Club Meeting and Local Visits

Glouster notes cover the Senior Progressive Study Club meeting hosted by Mrs. Sam Dunette with papers by Mrs. Bryson and Mrs. Watkins and a candy reception. Also reported are Methodist Choir practice plans for Mother's Day, and visits from Everett Leadbetter and the Clayberger family, plus Pvt. James H. Welling’s return from furlough and relatives visiting Jacksonville and Chillicothe for VA duties.

Methodist Gordon Hotel Everett Leadbetter Moundsville W. Va William Leadbetter Remai Charles Clayberger Columbus Glouster Clayberger Esta Cunningham James H. Welling Camp Chaffee Ark Ed Welling Jacksonville

Kiwanis Club Plans May 18 Visit by Lieutenant Governor

Kiwanis Club met Tuesday at the Hotel Gordon dining room for a 6:30 dinner and songs. Plans were made for an May 18 meeting when Lt Governor Floyd Pflaff will make his official inspection and a ladies night program was planned to accompany his address.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon Floyd Pflaff

Chalfant Couple Visit, Clair Prepares for Army Training

Mr and Mrs Clair Chalfant visit his parents at Trimble. Clair completed his final Army exam and will report for training at Fort Benjamin Harrison on May 1. They plan to Lima Friday for a few days and Clair departs May 11. Mrs Chalfant will visit Salina to seek work.

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

Final Activities of High School Start in Glouster

Glouster high school seniors near final weeks as Navy tests pass then medicals. Juniors set May 20 for Prom and a Junior play Hot Copy. Senior Class Day on May 14. Honors listed include omitted honor roll names and spelling A plus recipients. French song recital planned.

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 You Kenneth Price Byron Andrews Suzanne Colbert Jerry Ginnan Joan Ginnan Ronnie Smith Miss McKee Bobby 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. Evangelist Rev. Mrs Helen W. Tatmann of Circleville leads the services with the Dickerson sisters of New Plymouth providing special music each evening. Sunday services begin at 1 45 PM. Pastor Rev. Harry Dickerson leads the church.

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

Geary Heads to Hospital for Minor Friday Surgery

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

Glouster Lawrence Geary University Hospital Jeffrey Manufacturing Co Keith Nelson Jerry

Jacksonville pupils plan final tin can drive

GLOUSTER The Jacksonville grade school pupils begin their last two weeks tin can drive on Monday. In the past two weeks they collected and turned in 661 pounds of tin and will hold one more drive before ending the school year.

Glouster Jacksonville

Will Meet Friday GLOUSTER-At the Past Mat rons meeting

A meeting is set for Friday evening at 7 30 in the Masonic Hall. Roll call responses will be 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

The Gloucester bus to Anchor Hocking Glass Co in Lancaster departs depot square Glouster at five each weekday morning starting Friday. The route adds Gloucester to the Murray City to Lancaster circuit which has operated for weeks.

Glouster Anchor Hocking Glass Co Lancaster Depot Square Murray City

Hollister Seniors Present No Bride for the Groom Play

Hollister High School senior class will stage No Bride for the Groom Friday at 8 p m in the high school auditorium with a 1 p m matinee that day. Faculty sponsors back the production and students pay a small admission.

Glouster Hollister High School

Rummage Sale Planned by W. E. A. Review in Nelsonville

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

Nelsonville W. E. A. Review Batie Hocking St

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