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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1943

Page

6

New Officers For Women's Council

The Women’s Council of the First Christian Church elected officers at the annual meeting. New president is Mrs Frank Donaldson with Mrs D B Sidders as first vice president and Mrs H T Phillips as second vice president. Recording secretary is Mrs A N Johnson and corresponding secretary Mrs Robert Bullock, treasurer Mrs William Connett. The group adopted a new state council constitution and planned a memorial service for June 10.

Women’s Council of the First Christian Church Frank Donaldson D. B. Sidders H. T. Phillips A. N. Johnson Robert Bullock William Connett

Social Program at Martzolff Class at First Methodist

The Martzolff Class social meeting Thursday night featured devotions from This Changing World led by Mrs. J. M. Ruth. Miss Georgia Hickman presented the treasurer's report as 30 calls were reported. nominating committee progress was given by Mrs. P. B. Burns. Mrs. J. W. Hudson led the program with a reading on Women of the Bible, featuring Lott's wife Eve and Mary Magdalene. Ruth Ann Grover sang two solos with accompaniment by Marjorie McClure. Hostesses were the group led by Mrs. Warren Ross.

J. M. Ruth Martzolff First Methodist Church Georgia Hickman P. B. Burns J. W. Hudson Lott Eve Mary Magdalene Ruth Ann Grover Marjorie McClure Warren Ross

Maecenas Club Closes Year With Readings At Barker Home

The Maecenas Literary Club held its final meeting of the year at Mrs. Ralph Barker’s home on Tuesday afternoon. President Mrs. Ed Dupler led the session, and a year’s work was reviewed by Mrs. E. D. Cooley. Two readings by Mrs. J. W. Hudson were presented, and refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. E. W. Bingman.

Maecenas Literary Club Club Ralph Barker E. D. Cooley Ed Dupler Fox Holes J. W. Hudson E. W. Bingman

Off Duty Fashion Brightens Hollywood Wardrobes

Bright new street-length dresses designed for off duty wear replace strict work outfits in Hollywood. Styles feature brash color, applique motifs, and figure flattering skirts. Notable outfits include Marguerite Chapman’s spun rayon ensemble with white and green felt decorations and a dirndl jumper worn by Betty Rhodes in Salute for Three.

Hollywood Marguerite Chapman Betty Rhodes

The Robe review and Bible School talk at church

A review notes Lloyd Douglas novel The Robe follows Marcellus the tribune who crucified Jesus and finds transformation through the robe from Calvary. Diana becomes Christian, they face death in the arena, and the story ends with their peaceful belief. A Bible School session at Alexander Presbyterian Church will be led by Eugene Cottle on Consciousness of God’s Presence.

Lloyd Douglas Marcellus Rome Jesus Calvary Minoa Jersalem Pilate Demetrius Diana Alexander Presbyterian Church Eugene Cottle Athens

Missionary Will Tell About Five Years in India

The Rev. Ralph Cook, a Kansas City missionary in India for five years, speaks at the First Church of the Nazarene Tuesday May 15 at 8 pm. He describes dangers faced, discusses India independence, and praises England's role while noting local beliefs. The India District's progress is highlighted and the public is invited.

Ralph Cook Kansas City India First Church of the Nazarene Floyd Gale Cook Mr. Gandhi England

Athens Colony Hosts New England Dinner

Athens Colony New England Women closed the calendar year with a New England boiled dinner at 71 12 W Washington St. Officers distributed year books and read national colony reports. National conference set for May 17 in Syracuse. Hostesses were Mrs C E Atkinson Mrs Arthur Boyles Sr and Miss Delle Finsterwald. A new member from Ripley WV attended. Next meeting in October.

Athens Colony New England Washington St C. E. Atkinson Delle Finsterwald Syracuse N. Y Arthur Boyles, Sr John Talbott Ripley W. Va

One Woman to ANOTHER One Woman to ANOTHER

Mrs. J. E. Barker of Route Five shares her home canning success using two lard cans and four slats for jars. She canned over 300 quarts last year from her garden ingredients and uses a two burner stove in an out kitchen. She follows Ball canning book guides and suggests sending ten cents to Ball Brothers Company for the booklet.

J. E. Barker Route Five Columbia Ave Athens

Local club calendar notes and family announcements

NALC Auxiliary meets May 14 at 7 30 p m with Mrs W H Allen 51 Stimson Ave bring quilt blocks Daughters of 1812 meeting postponed to June Progressive Class Richland Avenue Methodist Church meets Friday 8 pm G WS CS Central Avenue Church meets Friday 7 30 pm Group Five Women s Council Christian Church meets Friday 7 pm at church leader Mrs L B McCune McGuffey memorial services Friday 8 pm at Presbyterian Church Athens County William Holmes McGuffey Club directs N E Mills president public invited Mr and Mrs C A Wilkes announce birth of daughter Janet Alves at Sheltering Arms Hospital Thursday night funeral for Lane F Ely death in Wellston to be held Saturday at 2 pm E W T in Wellston

NALC W. H. Allen Stimson = Ave Daughters of 1812 H. L. Atkinson Richland Avenue Methodist Church Ws.cs Central Avenue Women's Council of the Christian Church L. B. McCune MccGuffey Presbyterian Church Athens County William Holmes McGuffey Club N. E. Mills

Christian Science Subject Announced in Athens Church

The Sunday lesson-sermon titled Mortals and Immortals will be read at the Christian Science Church in Athens with the golden text Henceforth know we no man after the flesh from II Corinthians 5 16. The correlative readings include I Corinthians 15 53 and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.

Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health

Tidd To Preach at Church of Christ

Evangelist C. C. Tidd will preach both morning and evening at the Church of Christ. Sunday services include Bible study at 9 45 a m preaching at 10 30 a m communion at 11 a m and a song service with preaching at 7 p m at 6 Stim son Ave.

Church of Christ Stimson Ave C. C. Tidd

Umbrella Ribs For Flower Sticks And Salvage Notes

A patriotic citizen offers salvage tips such as using old umbrella ribs for garden flower supports and drawing nails from crates for reuse. Also noted: Mrs Eldon Dailey and daughter Beth of Albany in Columbus for medical observation, and a food distribution order that increased milk and butter reserves by millions of pounds.

Donald M. Nelson Eldon Dailey Beth Albany Columbus Mt. Carmel Hospital

Pitfalls of Love in a Turbulent Call

A tense telephone conversation unfolds as Katharine, posing as a loyal wife, is coached by Ruth Hayes to extract crucial details. Katharine agrees to help if Ruth reveals the target address, leading to the moment Ruth demands Katharine write down Apartment 317 East Street.

Madge Katharine Ruth Hayes Myers Mrs. Bickett Ruth Adams East — Street

Sequel to Marriage Meddlers by Adele Garrison

A hotel suite scene in New York unfolds as Madge Graham, her father Charles Spencer, and Katharine Rickett confront a Ruthven linked espionage threat. Katharine must face Ruthven’s orders to protect her husband Jack Bickett while Katharine agrees to comply. The note hints at a continuation tomorrow.

Madge Graham Landsfield New York Charles Spencer Secret Service Katharine Rickett Ruthven Katharine Jack Ruth Ring Spencer Greenwich Village Roth Madge

Honor Roll Dedication At Plains Services

The Plains service will dedicate the Honor Roll of men and women in the service and the new American and Christian flags with guest speaker Prof. L. C. Staats of Ohio University. Other Sunday events include morning worship at Jacksonville, Millfield and Chauncey churches with Church School and MYF, plus a Thursday prayer service and board meeting. Scouting assistance noted.

Charles E. Palmer Jacksonville Trimble Millfield The

Richland Avenue Services Announced

Sunday School services at Richland Avenue Methodist Church will be held at 9 30 a m with preaching by the pastor Rev J K Price. Evening preaching at 745 p m and mid week prayer service Wednesday at 730 p m.

Richland Ave., Methodist Church J. K. Price

Nenoff To Preach At South Canaan Baptist Church

Rev Stephen Nenoff will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday at South Canaan Baptist Church. The sermon topic is Faith Blessed Family Life. Dedication of little children to the Lord will follow. Sunday School meets at 10 a.m.

Stephen Nenoff South Canaan Baptist Church

Hoon To Preach At Tuppers Plains Bible School

Rev Miles E Hoon will lead Bible School at Tuppers Plains Church of Christ Sunday at 9 30 a m Sermon for the evening worship at 7 30 p m will be Nicodemus the Pharisee positioned as the minister's subject and title for the service.

Tuppers Plains Church of Christ Miles E. Hoon Nicodemus Pharisee

To Install Leaders at Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian service Sunday at 11 o'clock will feature the sermon Moses the Leader. During the service Dean Laurence W Lange and Mr J W Kelly will be ordained and installed as elders. Dr A A Atkinson and Mr John Jagers will be installed as members of Session. Mrs E B Smith Dr H H Roseberry and Mr E A Cottingham will be installed as trustees.

Moses Laurence W., Lange J. W. Kelly A. A. Atkinson John Jagers E. B. Smith H. H. Roseberry E. A. Cottingham

Church of Nazarene Sunday Schedule

At the Church of the Nazarene Sunday school starts at 9 30 am with morning worship at 10 30 am. Evening services are at 7 30 pm and a Wednesday prayer meeting is scheduled for 7 30 pm.

Church of the Nazarene

Torch Baptist Church to Hold May 16 Services

Rev Filmore Cobb pastor of Torch Baptist Church will conduct services Sunday May 16 at 11 a.m. The event invites parishioners and local residents to attend and participate in morning worship.

Torch Torch Filmore Cobb the Torch Baptish Church

Meigs County Union Class Meeting Date Set

The Meigs County Union Class Meeting will be held May 16 at 2 30 p m at the Methodist Church in Tuppers Plains. Endorses EWT time.

Meighs Meigs County Methodist Church Tuppers Plains

Reform Cleric to Speak at Wesleyan Church Sunday

The Rev Mills a former Jewish minister born in the Russian Polish area will address the Wesleyan Methodist Church Sunday at 7 30 pm He became a missionary to Jewish people under the American Board of Missions to the Jew Inc working from the Columbus Ohio branch The Sunday service schedule includes Sunday School at 930 am WYPS group meets Sunday evening at 630 and Wednesday night.

Sanford Mills Mills Wesleyan Methodist Church Russia Poland America American Board of Missions To the Jew, Inc Columbus, O

Subject Is Announced For Albany Baptist Church

The Albany Baptist Church announces Rev. Stephen Ne'noff will discuss What Are the Modern Charges Against the Bible at the evening service. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. Selma Nelson will speak at the Young People's Open Forum at 7 p.m. Home Coming Day is planned for June 6 with ongoing Revelation study at Wednesday Bible class.

Stephen Ne‘noff Albany Baptist Church Selma Nelson Young People’s

Albany Circuit Sunday services announced by Rev Charles P Taylor

The Albany Methodist Circuit schedules Sunday events with Albany at 10 a m Bible school and worship, sermon on The Gates of Hell Swing in and Outward Never, 8 p m Young People meeting led by Mrs Don Young. Pearl Chapel 2 15 p m Sunday School 3 15 preaching. Snowville 7 p m Young People meeting 8 p m message by the pastor.

Albany Charles P. Taylor Don Young Pearl Chapel Snowville

Schedule for Logan First Church of God Services

Logan’s First Church of God posts a Sunday School at 9 15 a m with devotions and a 10 30 a m sermon by Rev Mary Wahl. Evangelistic services are at 7 p m, prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m, revival meetings begin May 23.

Graham Chapel Service Set for 10 30 A M

The Rev. Melvin E. Mitchell will preach at Graham Chapel Sunday morning worship at 10 30 a m CWT. Sunday School is scheduled for 9 30 a m.

Melvin E. Mitchell Graham Chapel

Sunday services at Asbury Church announce 10 am Sunday School

Asbury Church will begin Sunday with 10 am Sunday School. Evening preaching is set for 7 30 by Rev. Melvin E. Mitchell, pastor.

Asbury Melvin E. Mitchell

Churches of Christ Salute You Service Times in Athens

A church notice from 6 Stimson Ave Athens Ohio lists Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with morning titled Proving Our Love and evening Gods Way Is Best Romans 16 16 Meanwhile the Churches of Christ salute you in a brief local religious notice

God Churches OF Christ

Religion Is Adventure Sermon at First Church Saturday Morning

Dr Fay Brown leads First Methodist Church sermon "Religion Is Adventure" at 10:39 Saturday morning with children cared for in the beginners and a story hour for younger pupils. Choir to sing "I Will Arise and Go to My Father" and Ruth Pfeiffer to perform "My Redeemer and My Lord."

Fay. Brown Odust Harker Ruth Pfeiffer My Redeemer Lord Dudley Buck Kay Sanborn John Dowler Carl Nessley First Methodist Church Harry E. Bright Lancaster

Christian Church Schedule and Ohio Missionary Convention

The First Christian Church class meets Sunday at 9 15 am with a 10 15 am weekly communion and a sermon by Rev Frank Donaldson titled The Kingdom of God and the Local Church. Scripture memorization class skips this Sunday and resumes May 23 at 7 30 in the Esther room. Junior Choir practices Thursday at 4 15 pm. Ohio State Missionary Society State Convention to be held in Zanesville on May 24 25 and 26.

First Christian Church Frank Donaldson Kingdom of God Esther Ohio State Missionary Society Zanesville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Women's Council Fred Kiltan R. D. Graham M. T. Vermillion Paraguay Fred Hughes Maecenas Club Mrs. Barker James Carmichael University Terrace J. Carmichael Marcia Green Raymond Davis Melvin Raymond John Carmichael Raymond Carmichael D. P. Carmichael Logans By Dee Lowrance NEA Mary Ann Seip Alexander Athens Messenger Ohio Wellston Lane F. Ely Tidd Adele Jack Bickett Plains Services Richland Avenue Services Nenoff South Canaan Hoon Church of Nazarene Broughton Albany Baptist Albany Circuit Logan Graham Asbury Church Stimson Athens, Ohio Evangelist Charm C. Tidd Woodsfield, Ohio Brown Betty Barretts Mechems First Church OF Christ Scientist Athens High School Auditoria Christian Science Charles WY. Winn S.B C.S.B Pasadena Cal
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