New Archbishop
Pictured archbishop McIntyre leads a diocesan reform as the city welcomes a new spiritual leader. The ceremony marks a milestone for the local church and signals ongoing church-state engagement.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1948
Page
7
Pictured archbishop McIntyre leads a diocesan reform as the city welcomes a new spiritual leader. The ceremony marks a milestone for the local church and signals ongoing church-state engagement.
Stockport notes report the Annie Gate wood Guild CCL meeting at Mrs. Harry McCoy's home with Mrs. James Locke assisting. Dr. C E B Northrup lectured on medicine and surgery progress. Numerous local residents and visitors are listed, with May 16 baccalaureate at the Methodist Church announced and class members named.
In Pennsville the Embree Guild of the CCL met at Mrs. Dorothy MelInturf’s home with thirty members and guests present. Mrs. Aubrey Ralph of McConnelsville led installation ceremonies. Also noted are obituaries and probate notices from Athens County, including executors Helen Hedden Roach and Emma Estella Haney and administrator Linscott, all dated May 1948.
The Vinton high school held commencement on May 12 for 21 graduates. Salutatorian Bettie Evans and valedictorian Brown Ewing received honors. The address was given by Rev. Glen E. Copeland of Springfield. Local residents visited relatives in Lewiston and Columbus. The Busy Bee 4-H Club will be advised by Beulah Cremeans. The Dietrichs announced a new son born April 30 in Kirkersville.
Advertises a knitting pattern for a sun-suit for 1 to 3 year olds. Includes a bib, panties, short sleeved cardigan and beach set. Requires 15 cents plus 1 cent postage, send name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger in New York.
The Bureau of Mines will dedicate its new synthetic liquid fuels laboratories and pilot plants in Bruce ton Pa next Friday. The project cost is listed at 3 500 000 dollars.
The article urges caution for those with May 19 birthdays to protect possessions and aims and to confront hidden threats. It notes a clever mind and determined action can bring rewards but may require quick changes and new associates. A child born that day may face fraud, yet can expose deceit.
Members of the OU track team join younger athletes in a Junior Olympics style event set for two age groups. Events include a 50 yard dash, 200 relay, 240 yard shuttle relay, broad jump, base brow for distance and six shot. Winners receive dual awards and a permanent school plaque will be planted per year.
Mr and Mrs Wil Iderson Sr attended Cincinnati Seminary graduation exercises with their family in tow. Barnett, their son in law, graduates as pastor from Richmond Kentucky and Ellen and Cecelia Ginnan work in Columbus. Several relatives visited Athens and Bishopville for Mother's Day weekend and church events. W Hoon of Bishopville was a Sunday guest at Fairview Street. Athletic Club and Willing Workers gather for meetings with nominations and supper plans.
A large audience watched Glouster High School seniors receive baccalaureate services led by Supt. DeLong and three ministers. Rev. Fr. Walsh gave the invocation, Rev. Freeman read scripture, Rev. Teater delivered the sermon, and musical solos accompanied by the staff filled the program.
Members of the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ are invited to an open meeting at Hooper Ridge Church of Christ on Thursday at 7 p.m. W. W. Wallace will lead song service and program. Each church should bring at least one musical number and report it to Mr. Wallace. Joseph Zavadsky of Greenup Ky. will speak on The Church Can Not Be a Denomination. A business meeting will follow with Hooper Ridge members serving refreshments.
Grant Teater of Springfield Illinois visits his son Daniel K Teater and daughter-in-law in Glouster with grandchildren Danny and Timmy. He was the first retiree under the Illinois state pension system from the Department of Agriculture after 37 years of service. He holds a governor’s meritorious service citation and has managed the greenhouse and flower gardens at the State Fair grounds in Springfield for several years.
Glouster Lodge 607 F. and A. M. will convene Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Ernest Jones, lodge secretary, says business of unusual importance requires a large attendance.
Jimmie Dennison Jack Bradley and Babe Faires spent Saturday night and Sunday on a fishing trip to Seneca Lake enjoying the outdoors and likely success with catches.
The Jacksonville Trimble PTA met in the grade building for a performances directed by Mrs. Gardner. Students from various grades performed songs poems and playlets. A traveling prize went to Mrs. Mary McMillan's room for most parent attendance. Officers for next year were named: Ann Paskievitch president Lucy Harvey vice president Captalin Roberts secretary and Maxine Heiser treasurer.
Mr and Mrs Rob ert Funk are the parents of a girl Kathy Sue born at Shelterl ing Arms Hospital Saturday. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Keith and Mr and Mrs William Funk of Glouster. Mrs Alice Keith of Corning is a great grand mother. Mrs Mary Meinehart 87 of Chauncey has been reported recently at her Converse Street home.
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