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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1947

Page

7

Flower arranging workshop for Athens County garden clubs

A flower arranging workshop is set for Tuesday May 20 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Presbyterian Church. Guests include garden club representatives from Corning Logan Belpre Marietta and McConnelsville. Presenter is Mrs D W Van Patten of Dayton, with assistance from Mrs I E Clayton.

Presbyterian Church Athens County Corning Logan Belpre Marietta McConnelsville D. W. van Patten Dayton Ohio Association of Garden Clubs I. E. Clayton van Patten Clayton Thomas M. Wolfe Athens

Two OU Students of Music Present Sunday Recital at Music Hall

Ohio University School of Music to host a joint recital Sunday at 8 p m in Music Hall Auditorium featuring Dorothy Peoples and Elizabeth Krecker. Peoples will perform piano selections including Bach and Liszt works, while Krecker sings soprano with pianist Jean Hales accompanying.

Dorothy Peoples Elizabeth Krecker School of Music Ohio University Music Hall Chi Omega Sigma Alpha Iota Bach Liszt P. L. Peterson Krecker Re Eastman School of Music Rochester N. Y Oscar Seagle John Seagle St. Catherine's School For Girls Richmond Frederick Krecker Athens Sigma Alpha Iota Honorary Music Group Alpha Gamma Delta Peterson Presbyterian Church Jean Hales Mingo Junction

Cast Announced for University Play The American

The Ohio University Playshop reveals the cast for The American to be staged Monday and Tuesday at Ewing Auditorium at 8 pm Admission is free. Cast includes Larry Ward Kathryn Gottshall Terese Nelson Archie Greer Herbert Klier Zelda Reiben Margaret La Follette Margaret Ball Elaine Goldring Robert Potter Ed Kemp Robert Kuhnley Jeanne Roth Wanda Quest Constance Gram mer Susan Weimar Al Rinaldi George Wills Clayton Gottfried Roger Allen. Lorraine Nevuew adapts from Harry James novel and directs with Edward DeRobert as assistant.

Ohio University Playshop Ewing Auditorium Larry Ward Kathryn Gottshall Terese Nelson Archie Greer Herbert Klier Zelda Reiben Margaret la Follette Margaret Ball Elaine Goldring Robert Potter Ed Kemp Robert Kuhnley Jeanne Roth Wanda Quest Constance Grammer Susan Weimar al Rinaldi George Wills Clayton Gottfried Roger Allen Lorraine Nevuew Harry James Miss Nevuew Edward DeRobert Rome Perugia Italy

Mrs J R Harvey Hosts New England Women in Athens

Mrs J R Harvey hosted the Athens Colony of New England Women at 69 W State St with spring flowers and antique candelabra. Miss Delle Finsterwald presided, guests included Mrs Harry Cromley and Miss Minnie Kinnard. meetings pause for summer and resume in October. Mr and Mrs J W Lawrence of Lima visited Mrs Stella Lawrence at 41% Mill St, while Mrs Lawrence attended her niece Helen Doris Kincade's wedding in Columbus.

New England J. R. Harvey State St Athens Colony Delle Finsterwald Harry Cromley Minnie Kinnard J. W. Lawrence Lima Stella Lawrence Mill St

High School Style Show Showcases Teen Fashion

Chauncey High School hosted a style show in the new school gym featuring outfits modeled by co-eds Norma McCarley Eileen Davies and Burness Candoo. The event titled What the High School Girl Should Wear outlined grooming basics and featured post show discussion on posture color combinations and grooming led by Chauncey High School girls and OU home economics students.

Chauncey High School Xew Theodora Xanther Norma McCarley Eileen Davies Burness Candoo Miss McCarley Davies

Ladies Group in The Plains Plans May 27 Banquet

The Plains Ladies Auxiliary No. 8 met in the Community Room with Mrs. Fae Lovsey presiding. A luncheon was served. They will meet May 27 at the school to banquet the winning membership team captained by Mrs. Sylvia Wallace, with losses led by Mrs. Verna Tinkham, and plan to attend the district convention in Glouster.

the Plains Fae Lovsey Verna Tinkham Sylvia Wallace Glouster

D A C Contributes To Cancer Fund Luncheon

Mrs. A D Townsend and Mrs. Frank Harvey hosted the Daughters of American Colonists Fort Gower Chapter luncheon at the Cottage Tea Room. During the meeting chaired by Mrs. John Cross the chapter voted to donate five dollars to the Cancer Fund. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. N C Welch and Mrs. H C Carleton. Next meeting set for September in Marietta.

A. D. Townsend Frank Harvey Athens Fort Gower Cottage Tea Room John Cross Nelsonville N. C. Welch Middleport H. C. Carleton Pomeroy Marietta

Baker Neighborhood Farm Bureau Council Meeting Report

Mr and Mrs Roy Radford hosted the Baker Neighborhood Farm Bureau Council with Mrs Henry DePue leading a discussion on The Rural Church Refreshments were served to many couples including the Browns Bakers DePue Gillham Frost Jacoby Shaw and Ward The next meeting is at the Olin Bakers home on June 10.

Roy Radford Baker Neighborhood Farm Bureau Council Henry DePue Harold Brown Olin Baker Frank Gillham Leo Frost Harry Jacoby Clarence Shaw Bernard Ward

WSCS Calendar and Local Gatherings Report

Club notes list Friday meetings at Richland Avenue and Central Avenue churches with leaders and potluck events. DAR Nabby Lee Ames Chapter meets Saturday with a book review. families attend a Pratt's Fork potluck dinner and extended relatives visit Athens and Lancaster homes.

Nabby Lee Ames Dar Gordon Gray Carl Ferguson Clyde Colburn Pratt Fork Wilbur Colburn Dayton Glen Bean Betty Jo June Ronnie Sandra Linda Lancaster Carl Colburn Carlene Larry Kenny Warner Lincoln Gunther Georgia Fred Colburn Colburn Union St Athens Ray Rorick Catherine Route Two Boyd Potter

Dependency in County Above State Average Highlighted

Loretta Cusick of Ohio University told Athens members of the Ohio League of Women Voters that Athens County support for public assistance is about twice the state average. Her study from 1936 to 1945 covered 317 families and found welfare for children lagging behind aid for the aged. The meeting at the Faculty Women's Club was presided over by Mrs. Victor Goedicke with Miss Myrtle Dunbar also taking part.

Athens County Loretta Cusick Ohio University Athens Ohio League of Women Voters Faculty Women's Club Victor Goedicke Myrtle Dunbar State Welfare Department

Fashion Pan in Manhattan Showcases Year Round Style

A brisk overview of spring fashion in New York highlights year round wearability from furs and raincoats to Claire McCardell summer dresses. The piece notes Celanese fabrics, pearl jewelry trends, gray tones, and West Coast chic influences amid Fifth Avenue window displays.

New York Fifth Avenue Claire McCardell Nettie Rosenstein California Islands

Yellow is Taboo for Gray Hairs Fashion Tip

Alicia Hart advises avoiding browns tans and yellows that emphasize gray hair during color transition. She recommends strong opposite colors such as navy blue dark blue greens and very dark gray to balance tones and suggests black with pink at the neckline and rosy makeup for flattering contrast.

Alicia Hart

Athena Delphian Club Seeks Picnic Hostess

Mrs. E De Hellebrandt of 153 Morris Ave chaired a meeting where Mrs. G E Wells presided. Members discussed reviewing Apple Jack for Breakfast by Helen and Alfred Campbell and planned the annual picnic with Mrs. C B Nye of 6 Marietta Ave as hostess.

E. E. Woodworth Helen and Alfred Campbell Athena- Delphian Club E. de Hellebrandt Morris Ave G. E. Wells C. B. Nye Marietta Ave

Albany Methodist Charge Activities Schedule

Albany and surrounding churches list weekly programs including church school times led by Mrs. Lida Young and Mrs. Omia Ingram, MYF, mid week prayer and bible study, and Sunday preaching by Rev. Phillips and Rev. Deeter. No evening service due to baccalaureate at the high school.

Albany Methodist Albany Church Lida Young MYF Francis Stone Church Omia Ingram Phillips Temple—Church

Weekend church schedule posted for services

Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Sunday School at 10 a m Sunday Holiness meeting at 11 a m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Tuesday Bible study at 7 30 p m Thursday Women s Sewing class at 7 30 p m

Richland Ave Apostolic Gatherings

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Young peoples meeting at 7 p.m. Evangelistic services at 7 30 p.m. Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.

Richland Ave Apostolic Sunday School Young Peoples Meeting

Athens Area Church Weekly Services and Activities Schedule

Friday 8 p.m. WF wiener roast tonight. Sunday 9:15 a.m. church school and University class. 9:30 a.m. morning worship. 10:30 a.m. sermon When Spring Comes to the Soul by Rev. Harold F. Kelloge with IYF and choir. 4:30 p.m. WEF supper and 5 p.m. vespers. SHYF 6:30 p.m. meet for picnic. Tuesday 7:30 p.m. WEF administrative officers. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Upper Room Hour led by Mrs. Delta Edwards. WF publicity 8:45 p.m. Thursday 9 p.m. Delta Sigma Theta.

Wiener Harold F. Kelloge WEF Delta Edwards Delta Sigma Theta

Church of the Good Shepherd Weekend Schedule and Events

Morning prayer and sermon by Rev Sydney J Browne at 10 30 a m with church school kindergarten Final offerings to the Presiding Bishop s Fun for World Relief Thursday 6 30 p m choir rehearsal Women s Auxiliary 7 30 p m at Mrs Frank Reed home

Church of the Good Shepherd Sydney J. Browne Women's Auxiliary Frank Reed

Sunday Mass Schedule and Confession Times

The notice lists Sunday masses at 8 9 10 and 11 am daily masses at 7 30 pm Benediction Sunday at 3 pm and Wednesday at 7 30 pm Confession Saturday 5 pm to 6 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm.

Worship Schedule At Local Church

The Rev. A. R. Ervin pastors a weekly schedule with a 9 30 a m worship and sermon on Christian Love Sunday school at 10 20 a m YPM at 6 30 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study at 7 30 p m.

A. R. Ervin

Sunday church services led by Rev. Frank C. Cleveland

The schedule lists Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. morning worship at 10:45 a.m. with Rev. Frank C. Cleveland as pastor. Evening service follows at 7:30 p.m.

Frank C. Cleveland

Wesleyan Methodist Sunday Schedule and Sermons

The Wesleyan Methodist church lists services with Rev. E. C. Kenney preaching at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. morning worship, and 7:30 p.m. evening evangelistic service. WYPS airs 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Midweek prayer is Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Prayer service Friday at 2 p.m.

Wesleyan Methodist E. C. Kenney

Transformed Disciples Sermon at Central Ave Methodist

Central Ave Methodist Church schedules morning worship at 9 00 and 10 30 with the Rev E G Roessner preaching on Transformed Disciples. Evening service at 8 00 features a sermon weighed and found wanting. Mid week service Wednesday 8 00 led by D L Jones and Youth Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 00.

Central Ave. Methodist Church School E. G. Roessner D. L. Jones

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church Week Schedule

The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church posts a Sunday service lineup with Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m YPS at 6 30 p m and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m A prayer meeting is scheduled Wednesday at 7 30 p m and a cottage prayer gathering Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Clyde Webster in Waterloo Forest Reservation.

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Clyde Webster Waterloo Forest Reservation

Alexander Presbyterian plans worship and pastor call meeting

The church holds a 9:30 a.m. worship service and congregational meeting to consider calling Rev. James L. Hyde as regular pastor. Rev. Dr. W. S. Gamerts felder of Ohio University will moderate at 10:30 a.m.

Alexander Presbyterian Bible School James L. Hyde W. S. Gamertsfelder Ohio University

Church Schedule Promotes Rev Goff Sermons

The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday services including Sunday school at 9 30 a m junior church and worship at 10 30 a m NYPS service at 7 p m and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m The Rev Drell H Goff will preach at both services.

Church OF the Nazarene Drell H. Goff

Bible School and Evening Worship Schedule at Local Church

Morning worship at 9 15 with Rev Joe B Maffett preaching Bearing Life s Burdens. Mrs C E Heft chorister and Mrs William Ruston organist. DFF supper at 5 and vespers at 6. Christian Endeavor 6 in charge of Katherine Hawk. Monday 7 30 Womens Council meets Mrs Bardin. Union Youth Meet for city youths addressed by Lexington Ky pastor. Tuesday 7 m Kappa Beta actives. Wednesday 7 p m choir practice.

Bible School Joe B. Maffett C. E. Heft William Ruston Christian Endeavor Katherine Hawk William Williams

Sunday Service Schedule With Choir and Sermon Topics

One service each Sunday at 11 am ongoing through autumn with choir singing Oh My Soul this Sunday and Why We Drink as the sermon topic. WFF hosts an ice cream social Friday evening at the rear of the Manse. Sunday at 4 pm an outdoor picnic for college students. WF high school group meets at 7 pm for Bible discussion. Wednesday features an all day Rummage Sale in the church basement. Leave articles Tuesday and Friday at 4 pm. Snack Hour at 4 pm and Open House at 7:30 pm.

Stimson Avenue Church of Christ Services and Sermons

Bible study at 9:45 a m and worship at 10:30 a m with Let Us as the sermon subject. Evening service at 7:30 p m with The Spirit of Christ as the sermon topic. All sermons by Edward White. Wednesday Bible study at 7:30 p m.

Christ Edward White

Lutheran Sunday Service in Athens at Episcopal Church

The Lutheran Sunday service begins at 4 p.m. at the Episcopal Church in Athens. Rev. Luther H. Mohroff of Pomeroy will preach using Luke 24 50 51 and present Christ's Ascension as the sermon theme.

Episcopal Church, Athens Luther H. Mohroff Pomeroy Christ

Sunday Services Include Lesson Sermon on Manifestation

Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m features the lesson titled Meals and Immortals and the idea text Romans 8 19. Wednesday evening service at 8 p m continues the study with prayers and readings.

Bible School and Services Schedule at South Canaan

Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. led by Carl Graham. Bible school at 9:30 a.m. Superintendent Eldon McDaniel. Young peoples service at 6:30 p.m. No Sunday evening service due to baccalaureate. Wednesday Union Mid-week service for youth and adults at 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.

Bible School Eldon McDaniel Young Peoples Baccalaure Eare Union South Canaan Carl Graham

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