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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1944

Page

6

Shower Honors Miss Alice Mae Robinson Before Her Wedding

Miss Alice Mae Robinson guest of honor at a Begg home shower hosted by Mrs. Harry Begg Mrs. Arthur Briggs and Mrs. Ralph Dupler. A dessert course and a white lily wedding cake accompanied a presentation of a china set. Guests listed include Mrs. John Cline Mrs Tom Biddle Miss Bernadine Farrel and others. The couple wed at First Christian Church later tonight with Sgt. John L. Palack.

Begg Alice Mae Robinson John L. Palack Harry Begg Arthur Briggs Ralph Dupler

Endeavor Society Tea Plans at First Christian Church

The Christian Endeavor Society of the First Christian Church invites parents to a Sunday tea at 4 pm featuring a varied musical program including vocal solos duets and ensemble pieces with instruments. Participants include Betty Ann Bartlett Marguerite Bartlett Dona June Smith and several others. Officers listed are Donna June Smith president Mabel Lee vice president Ruth Beverage secretary and Betty Ann Bartlett social chairman. Goo Bishop Hobson of Cincinnati attended confirmation services and stayed with Dr. and Mrs. Merwin before departing. Edith McBee returned from Marion after attending Mrs. H. L. French’s funeral and the French family formerly resided in Athens.

Christian Endeavor Society First Christian Church Betty Ann Bartlett Marguerite Bartlett Dona June Smith Rae Mae Wendlekin Virgena Dabritz Ruth Beverage Dorothy Stalder Beverly Davis Dorothy Lasher Mary Ann Sarver Ellis Marie Shafer Alice Vercoe Mary Eslocker Mary Maffett Barbara Elkins Betty Sexton Marilynn Porter Lyndall Woolley Ned Cameron Donna June Smith Mabel Lee Bishop Hobson Cincinnati Church of the Good Shepherd J.T. Merwin North Hill

Girls Glee Club Plans Charity Concert at Athens High

The Athens Junior High Girls Glee Club under Miss Clara Kuenzli will perform a spring concert in the Athens High School auditorium on Wednesday night May 16. Proceeds will benefit Fletcher General Hospital in Cambridge. The list of members includes Laura Anderson Flora Armburster Betty Ayers Thelma Bailey Zoe Baird Ruth Blaker Beverlee Bolin Phyl is Bolin Delores Cassels Barbara Chesser Jan Clark Miriam Clippinger Dorothy Clutter Irma Connett Winifred Connett Eula Colley Florine Conner Virginia Cottingham Jackie Deem Esther Farley Marie Farley Alma Gloeckner Susanne Gooding Donna Green Mary Hanning Ann Hammerle Kathryn Hawk Carolyn Herbert Connie Herbert Marjory Johnson Theresa Josten Patty Kern Connie Koehler April Kinsel Louella Littler Marjory McConkey Jean Herbert Shirley Miller Carrol Nessley Ellen Nichols Marilyn Poling Ann Rowels Patsy Roher Margaret Scott Carrol Schivener Iva Vance Joan Vance Betty Wagner Patty Wagner Barbara Whittington Lyndall Wooley Betty Whitlatch Marion Vanity Iva Starkey Janet Young Hazel Pierce Rose Mary Palmer Maxine Moore Emma McCrum Louise Buck Thea Parestides Beverly Bactis Mary Varnes Mary Maffett Lou Davies.

Athens Junior High School Clara Kuenzli Athens High School Fletcher General Hospital Cambridge Laura Anderson Flora Armburster Betty Ayers Thelma Bailey Zoe Baird Ruth Blaker Beverlee Bolin Phylis Bolin Delores Cassels Barbara Chesser Jan Clark Miriam Clippinger Marjory McConkey Jean Herbert Shirley Miller Carrol Nessley Ellen Nichols Marilyn Poling Ann Rowels Patsy Roher Margaret Scott Carrol Schivener Iva Vance Joan Vance Betty Wagner Patty Wagner Barbara Whittington Lyndall Wooley Betty Whitlatch Marion Vanity Iva Starkey Janet Young Hazel Pierce Rose Mary Palmer Maxine Moore Emma

CMC Hosts Hobo Skate as Rushees Attend

CMC entertained 31 rushees at a hobo skate at the Rollercade Tuesday evening. Couples wore overalls and plaid shirts with pigtails. highlights included the rat race and grand march.

Churches mark Family and Mother’s Day nationwide observances

Multiple congregations outline services for Family Day and Mother’s Day across Athens. Programs include Bible School at 9:15, worship at 10:15, choirs, solos, and multiple sermon topics. Notable speakers include Rev. Joe B. Maffett and Dr. E. A. Brown with varied auxiliary events and church meetings through late May.

Nazarene Church to host Argentine missionary speakers

The Rev and Mrs Cochran missionaries from Argentina will speak at the Church of the Nazarene on West State Street Thursday night May 18 at 8 pm. The Rev Cochran served as pastor in the Ohio District before entering the mission field ten years ago.

Cochran Argentina South America Church of the Nazarene W. State St Ohio

Wesleyan Methodist Sunday Schedule With Mother's Day Service

The Wesleyan Methodist Church will hold a 9 30 morning Sunday School followed by a Mother’s Day service. Young men sing, children read as corsages honor oldest mother youngest mother and the mother with most children. Morning worship at 10 30. Young People meet 7 p m and evening service 8 p m. Prayer and praise 8 p m Wednesday followed by monthly church business meeting.

THE Plains Methodist Church Young People's Meeting Jacksonville

Christian Science Lesson Theme and Times

Christianity service notices list 10:45 a.m. service with Mortals and Immortals as the lesson subject and a Golden Text from I Corinthians 15 49. Also notes Wednesday 8 p.m. service and Snowville Methodist 8 15 p.m. prayer meeting on Wednesdays.

Christian Science

Love's Fair Horizon Sequel unfolds in Sag Harbor attic hideaway

Madge Graham leads a hidden passage escape with Major Hugh Grantland and an FBI man as four conspirators are kept under guard by farm workers. In the attic the group discovers Lee Chow, Junior, Roderick, Charlie Kent, and the aged ally, while Hugh calls a confidential meeting in the living room.

Hugh Grantland Sag Harbor Madge Graham Hugh Grantland F.B.I Madge Jim Katie Lee Chow Junior Roderick Charlie Kent

Church Services and Schedules In Several Congregations

Various churches list weekly events with times for Sunday School 9:30 to 10: a.m. preaching and worship services, prayer meetings, and youth activities. Churches include Chauncey Methodist Millfield Methodist Trimble Methodist Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Jacksonville Methodist Alexander Presbyterian with topics and special notes.

Chauncey Methodist Church Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints Church Earl Caldwell

Sunday Services and Programs Across Local Churches

New England Presbyterian holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m with a Mother’s Day program and a sermon on Faith of Our Mothers. Coolville Congregational lists morning worship at 10 a m led by Rev Edwards H Dickinson and Sunday School at 11 with young people at 7 p m. South Canaan Baptist showcases Sunday School at 10 30 a m and morning worship at 11 30 a m with Rev S Nenoff speaking on The Gates of Hades.

NEW England Presbyterian Sunday School Coolville Edwards H. Dickinson Young People's Meeting South Caanan Baptist Sunday School S. Nenoff Hades

Rutland Baptist Hosts Mother’s Day Rural Life Service

Special services Sunday honor Mother’s Day and Rural Life Sunday with vocal music and a sermon by Rev Charles J Bowen. Transportation will be provided to many shut ins. Harrisonville Grange members join morning service.

Rutland Baptist Charles J. Bowen Harrisonville Grange

Ireland Congregational Sunday School and Evening Service

Frost Congregational holds Sunday School at 10 30 a m and morning worship at 11 30 a m Rev Edwards H Dickinson delivers the evening sermon at 8 o clock in the Frost church with congregational services noted.

Ireland Congregational Sunday School Edwards H. Dickinson

Logan Church of God Mother's Day Program May 12 1944

On Friday May 12 1944 Logan Church of God hosts a Mother's Day program at 1 p.m. with songs and recitations and remarks by Pastor Rev W L Smith. Sunday school at 9 15 a m features the Mother's Day program and preaching at 11 a m Evangelistic services at 7 30 p m are led by a visiting minister The Rev Mary Wahl will conduct a revival at Haydenville through May 28 Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m Miss Edna Dalton leads the program conclusion

Joe B. Maffett Ava Smith Bertine Herron King Betz Mary Ann F. L. Shoemaker Philip Peterson Ohio University Phi Chi Delta Bethany Ridge Pollard Guy White Logan Church OF God Mary Wahl Haydenville W. L. Smith Edna Dalton

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Endeavor Society Edith McBee Marion H. L. French Zenners Floor Girls’ Glee Club C.M.C Nancy Packard Judy Schenz Jane Windisch Bernice Hearthrone Ruth Rowland Margaret Rowland Betty Beil Pat Kern Emma McCune Pat Jordan Betty Reeder April Mason V. McBride Sheltering Arms Hospital W. F. Schuler Morris Ave Robert McBride Cadiz Barry J Sgt. McBride Camp Howze Texas I. O. O.F. Hall Rebekahs Garden Club Athens Garden Club Isaac _E. Ash Sunnyside Drive W. S. Shepherd Ruth Armbruster S. Court St Camp Gordon Cpl Samuel Carradine Martin McCoy Tennessee Pearl Chapel Methodist Mechem Athens First Methodist E. A. Brown Wesley Foundation WSCS Mary Katherine Smith Salvation Army Holiness Salvation Meeting Sunbeams Junior Legion John G. Pollard Stewart Church OF Christ MT. Zion Baptist Sunday School Ladies Aid Society Pilgrim Holiness Carbondale — Bible School Earl Wachenschwanz Nazarene Church John Cochran Snowville Love's Fair Horizon Pitfalls of Love Adele Garrison Charlie Thers New York City Bertha Pratt Animal the Cline Pharmacy Co Millfield Methodist Church Trimble Methodist Church Phillips Albany Methodist Albany Baptist Young People’s Stephen Nenoff Alexander Presbyterian Graham Herbert Householder Kilvert Church OF Mcdougal Church McDougal Frost Congregational Miss Swank Logans Southland Mission Figuvi Harold's N. Court St Mabel Harris Mgr
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