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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1953

Page

8

Road Marker Dedicates Johnny Appleseed Site

In Nelsonville Ohio a Johnny Appleseed roadside marker was unveiled on Route 33 near the Hocking Canal site. Officials from the State Highway Department and Ohio Garden Clubs attended along with local leaders and the Nelsonville High School Band. The marker honors Johnny Appleseed John Chapman 1774 1845 and promotes roadside beautification.

Nelsonville Johnny Appleseed Ohio John Chapman Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Wilbur Gurmhauser State Department of Highways Starr Windsor Max Farley State Highway Department T. M. Wolfe Elwood Upton J. L. Evans Farley Windsor Hocking Garmhauser Wolfe Garden Clubs of Toledo Ohio River J. M. Hyde

Nelsonville church notices list weekly services and speakers

A local church column lists services for multiple congregations in Nelsonville. Details include sermon titles such as I Am Not Alone Defender of the Faith A Sound of Gentle Stillness and Ascension Sunday meditations with scheduled Sunday School worship and youth activities across First Presbyterian First Methodist Pilgrim Holiness Church of God and Epiphany through midweek programs and special speakers.

Christian — Fort and Short Sts J. A. Long Christian Youth Fellowship Chi Rho First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Defender of the Faith Ene First Methodist Jefferson St Marshall Dasher Columbus Pilgrim Holiness Chestnut St Raymond Simpson Robert Gastin Church OF God South Haydenville Forrest Burd C. S Ludwig Church OF the Epiphany Episcopal Paule Hannaford B Young Episcopals

Mayor Fines Driver in Nelsonville Plea

Vivian M. Kirkendall, a Nelsonville resident, pleaded guilty at arraignment in Mayor Arthur Kennedy’s court to driving without a license. She was fined five dollars plus costs by the state patrol charged with the offense.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol Vivian M. Kirkendall Arthur Kennedy

SEO Council To Study Tourist Possibilities

The Southeastern Ohild Regional Council will meet next Friday at Hope to discuss Southeastern Ohio Recreational and Tourist Possibilities. Johnny Jones of Columbus News will speak and a color movie will be shown.

Southeastern Ohild Regional Council Hope Southeastern Ohio Johnny Jones Columbus News

Nelsonville Chapter 72 CES Attends Sunday Worship

The Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter 72 CES will attend morning worship at First Methodist Church. Members gather in the church west hallway at 10 15 a m Sunday morning.

Eudora Chapter 72 CES First Methodist

Twig 2 Mount St Mary Hospital Guild May Meeting Canceled

There will be no meeting of Twig 2 of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild during May.

Twig Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild

Nelsonville Class of 1918 to Meet for Reunion Plans

The 1918 class of Nelsonville High School will gather at Mrs. Lou Allen’s home, 106 Madison Street, Monday at 7:30 p.m. to advance plans for a class reunion tied to the upcoming annual Alum ni Association banquet and meeting.

Nelsonville High School Lou Allen Madison St

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR Meeting Notice

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs E E ll Fayette Street with Mrs Kar son Colwell and Mrs Gay Aumil ler assisting hostesses Annual reports will be given and there will be no guests

Elizabeth Zane Dew Dar E. E. Ll Fayette St Karson Colwell Gay Aumiller

Past Matrons and Patrons Dinner Held in Eudora

Mr and Mrs W R Dixon and Mr and Mrs Joe Hardy hosted a May dinner for the Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter at the Masonic Temple. Fifteen guests were served a steak dinner with iris and spring flowers, blue birds favors, nylon flowers in Eastern Star colors, and blue bird vase centerpieces with yellow roses assisted by Mrs Ethel Moore.

W. R. Dixon Joe Hardy Eudora

Twenty Seven Attend BP Business Church Meeting at Miss Love Home

Twenty seven members and guests gathered May 11 for the Business and Professional group of the Christian Church at Miss Sigrid Love’s home. Mrs. Inez Courtney led the business session with group singing and the Lord's Prayer. Reports highlighted program numbers by Miss Sue Powell including piano solos by Donna Hammond and Joyce Fisk, vocal duets by Shirley Byers with Rosalie Hartley and by Michele with Glenna Lou Shafer, readings by Mrs. Catherine Figgins, and accordion pieces and a reading by Miss Stephenson. Refreshments followed.

The Christian Church Sigrid Love Inez Courtney Sue Powell Donna Hammond Shirley Byers Rosalie Hartley Larita Kay Rosemary Koker Mae Koker Bessie Stephenson Michele Glenna Lou Shafer Jean Shafer Mother Love Catherine Figgins Joyce Fisk Lou Allen Miss Stephenson

Dance at Post Home Sponsored by VFW Auxili ary Unit

The auxiliary unit of VFW Post 3467 hosts a Saturday night dance at the Post Home. Vic Joyce and his orchestra provide music for dancing starting at 9 p.m. Proceeds buy dishes for the Post Home.

Nelsonville VFW Post 3467 Vic Joyce

Retired Miner James H Kennison Dies at 76

James H Kennison 76 a Murray City resident for 50 years died Thursday at home after a long illness He leaves a daughter Mrs Glenna Shutt leworth a grandchild two great grandchildren a brother Leslie of Murray City and sister Mrs Jesse Sensabaugh Mt Vernon Ohio Funeral services are Sunday at 1 p m at the Murray City home with burial in Murray City Cemetery

Nelsonville James H. Kennison Murray City Glenna Shuttleworth Leslie Jesse Sensabaugh Mt. Vernon Ohio Burns

Mount St. Mary Hospital Admits and Discharges

The Mount St. Mary Hospital lists admissions for Miss Mary E. Walker Athens Mrs Augusta Roberts Glouster Route 1 Mrs Margaret Johnston Nelsonville and discharges including Miss Jeri French Nelsonville and Mrs Rachel Bowers Nelsonville Others noted include Mrs Mary Showers Murray City Minnie Kennard Jackson Mrs Leslie McManaway Trimble Fred Nida The Plains and Mrs Charlies Boggs Carbondale with son and Mrs Eldon Brown Logan Route 1 with daughter.

Mary E. Walker Athens Augusta Roberts Glouster Margaret Johnston Nelsonville Mary Showers Murray City Minnie Kennard Jacksonville Leslie McManaway Trimble Jeri French Rachel Bowers Kathleen Hartley Fred Nida the Plains Charlies Boggs Carbondale Son Eldon Brown Logan

Sunday church programs and weekly schedule

Sunday services include church school at 9 15 a.m. and a sermon by Dr John M Versteeg at 10 30 a m with consecration of the official board and installation of new officers of Methodist Men. WF supper and activities 5 7 p m. The week features Cub Pack at 7 p m Monday Wesley Choir 6 40 p m and Kappa Phi program senior farewell 7 p m Tuesday. Wednesday WF pop in 3 p m Boy Scout Troop 56 potluck supper court of honor. Thursday Sanctuary Choir 7 p m Sigma Theta Epsilon 7 15 p m Martzolff Class 7 30 p m Friday Trinity Class potluck supper 6 p m.

Ty of God John M. Versteeg Wesley Kappa Phi Sanctuary Sigma Theta Epsilon Martzolff Trinity

Albany Methodist Charge Activities and Worship Times

Albany Methodist Charge lists church services and programs at Albany Pearl Chapel Snow Ville Townhouse Temple with worship at 9 30 am church school at 10 3 am and 10 am prayer meetings 8 pm weekly. The Rev William H Covert is the pastor.

Albany Methodist Albany — Church PEARL Snowville Townhouse Temple— Church William H. Covert

Salvation Army Sunday Schedule Overview

Salvation Army announces weekly timetable with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning service at 11 a m. Young People's Legion meets at 6 15 p m, Tuesday children's meeting at 4 p m, Wednesday Women's Home League at 2 p m, Saturday open air service at courthouse, and evening meetings nightly at 7 45 p m.

Salvation Army Young People’s Legion Women's Home League Court House

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church Weekly Schedule

The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m led by Reverend L Russell pastor.

Athens Pilgrim Holiness L. Russell

Backsliding and Escape Themed Bible Study Schedule

Bible study at 9 45 am worship 10 30 am theme Backsliding Its Causes and Results. People's class at 7 pm evening service theme The Way of Escape. Wednesday Bible study 8 pm conducted by minister Harold J Stanley.

Harold J. Stanley

Grahams Chapel Bible Sunday Schedule

Grahams Chapel Bible presents Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 10 30 am preaching at 8 pm The Rev Max Williams serves as pastor at the church.

Grahams Chapel Bible Christian Sunday School Max Williams

Jumblies, Faith, and Life Lessons in a Circular Rhyme

A reflective essay by Don D. Tullis argues that fanciful poems reveal human truths about thinking, marriage, and faith. It cites Jumblies from a popular culture piece and contrasts secular success with enduring reliance on God. The piece warns against pride and urges prayerful trust.

Don D. Tullis Saturday Evening Post Jumblie Hardy Byron

Athens Jehovah’s Witnesses Public Address and Meetings

Public address scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m. followed by Bible study at 4 15 p.m. A Tuesday 7 30 p.m. Bible study is listed. A Friday 7 30 p.m. service meeting and ministry school are also noted.

Athens Jehovah's Witiesses

Central Ave Methodist Plans Week’s Activities

Sunday includes Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Walton E Diaines and child care at 10 30 a m with Mrs Dow Pinvelli and Mrs Robert Cooley. morning worship at 10 30 a m with Rev Edward D Firandeberry sermon How Do You Feel. Circle II meets Monday 7 30 p m at 88 N Shafer St. Prayer meeting is Wednesday 7 30 p m and Friday features Belle White class dinner at 6 30 p m.

Central Ave Walton E. Diaines Dow Pinvelli Robert Cooley Edward D. Firandeberry Jamies McMullen N. Shafer St Belle White

Sunday School and Services With Morals and Immortals

The notice lists Christian Science activities including Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and morning service at 10:45 a.m. with the lesson subject Morals and Immortals and the Golden Text Romans 8 6. A Wednesday evening service is at 7 30.

Christian Science

SOUT CANAAN BAPTIST SERVICE NOTES

Morning worship at 9 45 a m followed by a message at 11 a m by The Rev Roland P Globig pastor of the SOUT CANAAN BAPTIST church the timetable appears in the church notice.

Sout Canaan Baptist Bible School Roland P. Globig

Albany Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

The Albany Baptist Church lists a Bible school at 9 30 a m an evening gospel service at 8 p m mid week services on Wednesday young people at 7 p m and a Bible study and prayer service at 8 p m led by Pastor The Rev Roland P Globig.

Albany Baptist Bible School Roland P. Globig

Torch Baptist Sunday Schedule and Preaching Service

Torch Baptist announces Sunday school at 10 am led by Cyrus Jonees superintendent. Preaching service follows at 11 am with speaker P. Ryan.

Torch Baptist Sunday School Cyrus Jonees P. Ryan

Methodist Charge Do Dougall Church Schedule Update

Sunday school 10 vanoe 7 15 p.m. Mrs Brad leads. One meeting 8 aa worship Thursday. Ariberty pininday school 9 30 a.m. Worship 19 30 a.m. Carbon Hill Sunday school 9 30 a.m. Baccalaureate 7 30 p.m. Wednesday 7 30 p.m. prayer meeting. The Rev Herbert Harris is pastor.

Methodist Dougal Vanoe Bradleader Abierty Pininday Carbon Hill Herbert Harris

Athens Church of the Nazarene Service Schedule

The Athens Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday school at 9:30 am junior church at 7:30 pm worship service at 10:30 am NYPS at 8:00 pm evangelistic service at 7:30 pm and Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm. Church board meeting follows. Reverend Drel H. Goff ministers the church.

NYPS Drel H. Goff

New Marshfield Pilgrim Holiness Sunday Services

The Rev. James Bobo leads New Marshfield Pilgrim Holiness Church offering Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m Young People's service at 7 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and prayer at 7 30 p m.

New Marshfield James Bobo

First Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule and Meetings

Church school classes at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Nursery during worship at 11 a.m. Worship and sermon by Rev. Roger M. Rice Jr. at 11. Young People spring rally of Athens Presbytery at 2:30 p.m. Westminster Foundation picnic at Old Man's Cave meet at 1:30 p.m. Talk It Em Session Wednesday 4 p.m. College age Sunday class 9 a.m. at the House. JHF Sunday 7 p.m. Session 7 p.m. Trustees 7 p.m. Monday Scout Troop 55 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church Babylon Roger M. Rice, Jr Athens Presbytery Westminster Foundation Old Man's Cave of Trustees

Sunday and midweek church notices across three towns

NEW MARSHFIELD Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching canceled due to high school baccalaureate YF canceled Tuesday for commencement Prayer meeting Thursday 745 p m UNION Sunday school 930 a m preaching 1045 a m Mid week prayer service Wednesday 745 p m PLEASANTON Sunday school 930 a m Mid week prayer service Wednesday 745 p m Rev Kenneth D Frazier pastor

New Marshfield UNION Pleasanton Kenneth D. Frazier

Church Services and Bible Classes Schedule

Community notices list Sunday school times and worship services across area churches. Rev. Cc E Ratcliff is named as pastor at Torch church with morning worship and Sunday school times provided.

St Paul’s Roman Catholic Masses and Confession Schedule

The Rev. Fr. Jan B. Kish is pastor. Sunday Masses at 8 9 10 and 11 a.m. Daily Masses at 7 and 8 a.m. Confessions Saturday at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

ST. Paul’s Jan B. Kish

Plains Church of God Service Times and Pastor

The Plains Church of God lists worship at 10 30 am Evangelistic service at 7 30 pm and youth fellowship at 6 30 pm with E Kelchner as pastor.

First Baptist Church Athens Service Schedule

The Rev. John I. Snedden leads worship with the message That The World May Believe. Sessions include Baptist training union at 10:30 a.m. and Evening evangelistic service at 6:30 p.m. Midweek prayer and Bible study on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

First Baptist Sunday School Southern Baptist Convention Baptist Training Union John I. Snedden

Mt Zion Baptist Worship and Memorial Day Service

The Mt Zion Baptist Church lists morning worship at 10 45 a m Evening sermon at 7 pm Wednesday prayer service at 730 pm Choir rehearsal Friday at 8 pm and a Memorial Day service on May 24 The Rev Niles D Barden is speaker and Rev William D Mosley is pastor.

MT. Zion Baptist Sunday School Niles D. Barden William D. Mosley

Sunday schedule at Athens Richland churches

The bulletin lists Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. at each church and an all day Union meeting at Clark's Chapel. The Rev. O C Hall is the speaker at 10:45 a.m. followed by a basket dinner at noon, a community sing at 1:30 p.m., and movies at 7:30 p.m. H L McDaniel is the pastor.

Athens Richland Union Clark’s Chapel O. C. Hall H. L. McDaniel

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Service Schedule

The Whites Chapel Wesleyan church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m prayer and praise at 10 30 a m WYPS at 7 p m preaching by the Rev E W Cole at 7 30 p m and midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m Rev Roy E Deeter is the pastor.

Whites Chapel Wesleyan V. E. W. Cole Roy E. Deeter

Plains Church Schedule Promotes Sunday Worship

The Plains church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m and a Wednesday prayer meeting. Lena Brandenburg serves as pastor.

the Plains Church OF the Nazarene Lena Brandenburg

First Church of God Weekly Schedule Published

The First Church of God lists a Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Ralph Leach as superintendent. Morning worship follows at 10 45 a m and the evening service at 7 30 p m A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Rev G M Taylor serves as pastor.

First Church OF God Ralph Leach G. M. Taylor

Sunday and weekday church activities listed

Activities include Holy Communion at 8 a.m and 10:10 a.m, church school for grades two through 12 at 9:30 a.m, nursery through first grade at 10:30 a.m, morning service and sermon at 10:30 a.m. Canterbury Club Supper at 5 p.m. Monday junior study group at 4 p.m, Boy Scouts at 7 p.m. Wednesday Coffee Hour 3:30 p.m, Evening prayer 4:30 p.m, Woman's Auxiliary 7:45 p.m. Thursday Holy Communion 10:10 a.m, Freshman-Sophomore study group 4 p.m, Choir rehearsal 6:45 p.m, Scout Troop committee meeting 7:30 p.m.

Canterbury Club Juniornior Woman's Auxiliary

Asbury Methodist Service and Midweek Prayer Schedule

The Asbury Methodist service is at 10 30 am. A mid week prayer group meets at South Canaan Church on Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Howard Flanders is superintendent and R L Phillips is the pastor.

Asbury Methodist Sunday School South Canaan Church Howard Flanders R. L. Phillips

Church Services and Rev Harold Mowery Speech

Canaanville IMYF holds morning worship at 9 10 a m with 9 30 a m church school and 10 20 a m Thursday IMYF at the church Connie Spencer is president. Guysville church school 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m IMYF 6 p m mid week prayer 7 30 p m. Stewart Sunday school 10 a m. Baccalaureate sermon What You Are To Be You Are New Becoming by Rev Harold Mowery at Rome Canaan High School 8 p m Wednesday mid week prayer band 6 p m. The Rev Harold Mowery.

Canaanville Sehiool Connie Spencer Guysville Stewart Herrold Mowery Rome-Canaan High School Harold Mowery

Kilvert Church announces Sunday school and services

Kilvert Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m Sermon by Mrs L M Kemmy of Athens Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m with William Singer of Stewart leading song service YPM meets at 7 p m Sunday

Kilvert Chiurch L. M. Kemmy Athens William Singer Stewart

Wesleyan Methodist Church Weekly Services

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Rev Charles Carter of Marion Indiana is guest speaker. Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Rev E C Kenney leads.

First Wesleyan Methodist Charles Carter Marion Ind E. C. Kenney

Community activities and services schedule

Friday events include Junior choir at 6 p.m. and Mel-O-Dee at 6:30 p.m. University students gather at 8 p.m. Sunday features Bible school at 9:15 a.m. and morning worship at 10:15 a.m. with Joe B. Maffett preaching on He Opened His Mouth. Morning choir, organist, and nursery noted. Senior supper at 5 p.m. and vespers at 6 p.m. CYF high school leader George Drach. Monday has Business Women's Group at 6 p.m. Inter church Youth at 7 p.m. Tuesday Boy Scouts at 7 p.m. Wednesday Girl Scouts Senior chair at 6:30 p.m. and committees at 7 p.m. Thursday Cn meetings at 7:30 p.m.

Joe B. Maffett William Brophy William Ruston George Drach CYF Business Women’s Group Mildred Banks Interchurch Boy Scouts Girl Scouts

Alexander Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

The Alexander Presbyterian Church schedules morning worship at 10:30 with a 9:30 am Sunday school. Theme for the service is They Want to See Jesus. Choir rehearsal occurs Friday evening at the church. James L. Hyde is the pastor.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Jesus James L. Hyde

Jerseyville Methodist Church Schedule and Pastor

Sunday school begins at 10 am followed by worship at 11 am. MYF meets at 7 30 pm. Wednesday prayer service and Bible study start at 8 pm. The Rev R L Hanes is the pastor.

Jerseyville

Plains Methodist Service Schedule Edition

The Plains Methodist offers a 9 30 a m worship with the youth group in charge Sunday school at 10 15 a m Floyd Linscott serves as MYF superintendent at 6 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and a prayer meeting on Thursday at 7 p m Minister S A Steele presides over the services.

THE Plains Methodist Service Floyd Linscott S. A. Steele

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