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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1949
Page
5
Don D P Tullis argues that small transgressions from everyday people and institutions are as dangerous as big crimes. He contrasts big hogs who rob banks and commit violence with little hogs who overcharge, cheat tax, and erode trust, urging vigilance against hypocrisy and subtle corruption.
Gallia Academy High School held commencement with Principal Harold Brown awarding honorary keys. E E Higgins presented diplomas as 94 graduates participated. Phoebe Ann Pitchford received the scholarship key, Barbara Cardwell and George Wilson shared the music keys, and Bill Joe Johnson earned the athletic award.
Gallipolis sends word that Bastiani has been elected president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce after a Wednesday night vote. He is a war veteran and previously served as the group's vice president. new officers include Lee Mootz as first vice president James Houck as second vice president Austin Cotton as secretary and Irvin Folden as treasurer. Directors named were Joe Stiles Bill Potter Burt Hanson Dr J Gordon Gilbert William Jones and Alva Shoemaker. Installations set for June.
Gallipolis reports the resignation of City Patrolman Lawrence Lundy who had been suspended for neglect of duty. Lundy previously served as deputy sheriff in Harlan County Kentucky, as a marshal in Rio Grande, and as a plant guard at Mason County ordinance works during the last war.
Charles Nelson of the Ohio Medical Society spoke at a Gallia County Medical Society dinner at the Lafayette Hotel. He reviewed important state and national bills affecting medical men and outlined strategies to oppose harmful measures and support beneficial legislation. Dr. N. H. Foster presided.
Gallipolis Gun Club members met to announce the club house will sit on the hill area near Buck Ridge Road. Pine logs will be bought from Clyde Warner for construction. President Robert Queen said members meet Sunday at ten to plan the trap site next week and secure logs promptly.
Grace Methodist lists Sunday services at 10 and 11 with youth, girls and Boy Scout activities, junior choir, and Vacation Bible School starting Tuesday. ST Presbyterian led by Linson Stebbins offers 9:30 Sunday school and 10:30 worship with midweek and choir activities. First Baptist features Bible school, worship at 10:30, Youth groups, and Beukema speaking with vacation Bible school May 30 to June 10.
Athens Ohio adopts Ordinance 1040 prohibiting parking at multiple streets and times, designating West Washington Street as a one way, and restricting loading times. Violations incur fines from five to twenty five dollars. GALLIPOLIS: Donald Thomas fined for illegal driveway use. Bernard Guibber fined for speeding.
Gallipolis reports show Fred J. Petty of Muncie Indiana fined 10 dollars for speeding after arraignment before Justice Maurice Grover. Harliss Cline of Tornado West Virginia also fined 10 dollars for no driver's license. Owen Clark of Wellston cited for defective brakes and to appear before Mayor Ralph Clark. William J. West of Wellston ordered to appear for no chauffeur's license.
Guyville Methodist charges announce worship at 9 30 a m and 11 a m with sermons on Memorial Day Thoughts and The Wells Our Fathers Dug Sunday school at 10 30 a m led by Mrs T M Crawford and Mrs W B Spear Women’s Society of Christian Service meets Thursday Guyville services include 10 a m Sunday school and 8 p m worship led by Harvey H MecPheron.
Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 10 30 am YPM at 7 pm worship at 8 pm ee prayer at 7 pm Rally Day May 29 features Rev Aubrey Mitchell of Corning as speaker.
Mrs. W. M. Elliott Mrs. George Lear Mrs. Harold Mackenzie and Mrs Roy White will be captains for Poppy Day Saturday in Gallipolis. Leaders were named by Mrs. Garrett Sheets poppy chairman of the American Legion. Poppies will be sold on the streets by junior members of the legion auxiliary.
Holzer Hospital records show admissions including Mrs. Dallas Moss Northup J F Clendenin Point Pleasant and many other named patients from local areas. Discharges include Larry Willis Elza Morris Rosaline Meadows Frankie Farrar Carl Lynch and others.
A dense list of weekly church services across Athens area denominations including Memorial Day sermons by Rev Harold F. Kelloge and Rev Sweney J. Browne. Activities include Sunday school mornings and evening services, youth groups, choir practices, Bible studies, and memorial observances with multiple churches and locations named.
The notice outlines church activities including Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 am evangelistic service at 7 30 pm led by pastor Rev FE C Kenney with WYPS Tuesday at 7 90 pm and Wednesday prayer and praise at 7 pm.
Bible study at 9 45 am and worship at 10 30 am with a sermon about Some Lessons From Romans 12 The sermon Believing a Lie is also noted Wednesday Bible study at 7 30 pm Edward White minister ship 10 30 am YPS 6 pm evangelistic service prayer at Bolle kin's home Friday 7 30 pm
St Pauls Roman Catholic lists Sunday masses at 8 9 10 and 11 am with confessions on Saturday from 4 to 5 30 pm. Reverend Father James Mc Mahon serves as pastor.
The Rev A RK Ervin leads worship at The First Church of God with sermon services at 9 50 a m and Sunday school at 10 30 a m.
A local notice lists events: Baptismal service at White's Mill at 10 30 am Thursday prayer and Bible study at 3 pm and 7 40 pm Bates Memorial Day services Sunday at 2 pm open to veterans.
Sunday school at 9 30 am. L H Chase worship at 10 30 am. YM at 7 pm. Worship at 8 pm. Wednesday prayer at 8 pm.
Sunday worship at 11 am with Sunday school at 9 50 am. Youth fellowship and adult Bible study at 4 45 pm. Preaching at 7 20 pm led by Rev Nico LeMaster. Salem youth fellowship at 7 pm and evangelistic service at 7 pm led by Rev Phyllis LeMaster.
Worship and Sunday school times listed for Hockport, Coolville, and Little Hocking. Pastor Rev. C Lockwood leads Sunday school at 9 30 am with youth programs, prayer meetings midweek, and evening worships. Events include YF YPM gatherings and WSCS officer installation and board meeting.
Jehovahs Witnesses announce a public address titled Humanity at the Crossroads. Sunday service at 2 pm, Bible study sessions Sunday evening at 4:15 pm and Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 pm. Location: 191 West Washington Street.
The Rev. Samuel Petit, pastor, leads a 10 30 am service at Strouds Run Wesleyan Church.
The Rev. Charley Hill serves as pastor at Graham Chapel with Sunday school at 9:90 a.m. and preaching at 10:30 a.m. and again at 2:00 p.m.
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