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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1941

Page

2

Attacks on Merits of Ohio Coal at Nelsonville Meeting

At Glouster Ohio Coal Foundation meeting William B Morris warns that federal plans for a St Lawrence Waterway could erase about 15 million tons of mined coal annually. The foundation campaigns against the project and supports policing coal trucks to curb inferior imports. A proposed tax on coal trucks in major cities aims to curb indiscriminate sales and protect Ohio industry.

Ohio Nelsonville Ohio Coal Foundation Glouster Wiliam B. Morrig St Lawrence Akron United Mubber Unit Ohio Coal Associon Springfield Dayton Zanesville Columbus Coal Foundation Morris

Return Red Cross materials to chest chairmen

During the recent Community Chest drive many solicitors carried Red Cross applications. Some workers failed to return cards and material to the chest chairman. Wilbur D. Mender announced the request that all persons retaining any Red Cross material turn them in at once to Ralph W. Parke at the Peoples Bank. The foundation urged policing of truckers after delivery limits. The Coal Foundation aims to boost production and cooperate with industry. The next Foundation meeting will be in Gloucester on Sunday afternoon, June 8, at 2 o'clock.

Eiomystic American Red Cross Wilbur D. Mender Red Cross Ralph W. Parke Peoples Bank Itt Coal Foundation Glouster Sun

Church Plans Special Anniversary Services in Nelsonville

NELSONVILLE The Church of Christ members plan Sunday services to observe the churches 101st anniversary. In each Bible School department, all teachers above primary will teach the lesson from Acts 24 4. Special envelopes were distributed for birthday gifts. At the morning service 21 graduates from the high school will receive a Bible. The congregation joins the annual baccalaureate at the high school at 7 30. The morning sermon theme is What I Owe to the Church.

Nelsonville Church of Cnet Bible School Ben Bethy Onison

Swimming Pool Set to Open Friday for Season

The local pool will open at 1:00 PM this Friday and will run 1:00 PM on weekends, with weekday hours at 4:00 PM during school terms. Supervisors Carl Campbell and George Abraham will oversee pool operations along with Miss Dorothy Lowden. renovations and tickets indicate strong public interest following warm weather.

Semaras Alle Ering Ponte Ae School Rendimens Gay Carl Campbell George Abraham Dorothy Lowden

Wedding Bells Ring for Elizabeth Westbrooke and David Moore

Logan notes report Miss Elizabeth Westbrooke of Logan married Indianapolis native David Moore in Gore Church with a single ring ceremony. Relatives and friends from Columbus and Logan attended. The bride wore powder blue net, gardenias, and a matching hat. Roberta Westbrooke was bridesmaid. A reception followed at the bride’s home.

Eleanor Woodard Logan Texas Co Indianapolis Chai Jaring John Rasph Lowry Garvin Charles ‘Thurness Marcia Judy Kay Columbus Ronaldemon Estella Owens Sarkersburg United Brethren 2 Gore Elizabeth Westbrooke C. V. Wentsbrooke David Moore George Moore Cecil Harding Jones First Presbyterian ‘Church Marcia Thurness Walter Prather Marjorie Brandt Prather Roberta Westbrooke Ohio University Alice Christine Beattie New Straitsville John Moore Y Charles Thurness Bac Decent Conacre Mreming Decease Zonesvie AMOR Brown Walter Av Brown Gordon Bush Davin Duran Gene Carvey Fiat Tial Ted Evelyn D Walls Guargian Carmaering Weller Toe ‘Wilson Clarence Wieny Theo Asem

Community event notes and church gathering details

Evening services begin at eight with Hubert Lappen leading discussions. A church club on W Hunter Street hosts speakers from local churches of Christ, with plans extending as long as attendance and interest permit. Residents and out of town members attended, including Drs Clarence and City, Edward White, Blosser, and Thomas Bender, while Flora Deana Callon Gaffin and Mrs. Gaffin hosted local guests.

NannsAin Hubert Lappen Churches of Christ Willnes W. Hunter Ciear Piay Blosser Laurent "Nigh Acares Ses T. Dotson Pleasion Clarence Ant City Edward White J Blosser Thomas Bender Flora Deana Callon Gaffin Coimbun

Athens Area Church Services Begin After Conference

The Rev. Dr. Jonn W. Dantor, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Athens, returns from the Ohio Annual Conference in Columbus to lead Sunday morning worship at 10:30. Music features A. Tereng organist and selections by Richmond, Ramen, Clausaman, Simper, and MaryAnn Teeney. Dudley Back and Senior High Epworth League plan gatherings, with a festival on the church lawn Thursday evening at 3.2 blocks.

Jonn W. Dantor Methodist Athens Ohio Columban Felock A. Te Rengeg Richmond Ramen Bibl Ini Aur Wil Miwon Teevice Circe Mra Row Wright Chareh Lawn Ursaay

Preach on National Emergency and Church Theme Marked by Fund Drive

The First Christian Church asks each member to contribute a day’s income for an international emergency fund. Reports indicate four missionaries aboard an Egyptian steamer were sunk by a Nazi raider. Pastor Rev. Frank Donaldson will preach Sunday on The National Emergency and the Church. Musicals and special choir parts are planned for the service and a women’s group meeting is set for Thursday June 5 at 7 30 p m.

First Christan Church Eporte Thenization Franm Donaldson G. Fryatt Mountford

Home Coming Plans at Tuppers Plains Sunday

Home Coming at Tuppers Plains United Brethren Church set for Sunday June 2 with Sunday School at 10 am. Union worship led by Rev D Vause Snyder at 11 am, basket meal at noon, testimony meeting at 1 pm led by Rev F C Koster. Long service at 2 pm directed by Mrs Marx and Mrs Eskew, Dr P E Wright conference superintendent to speak at 2:90 pm, children’s program at 7:30 pm directed by Mrs Mary Shields.

Tuppers Plains United Brethren Church D. Vause Snyder Aail F. C. Koster Marx Eskew P. E. Wright Mary Shields

Memorial Program at Alexander Church Ends in Early Hours

Memorial service at Alexander Church will begin at 8 with a tribute to the pastor. Readings by ine and zane rena and others will mark the ceremony with carats of remembrance and procession details not fully clear in the fragment.

Alexander Church Zane

Sunday Program at Pratt St Methodist Church

Sunday School begins at 9 30 am at Pratt St Wesleyan Methodist Church with Rev E C Kenney delivering the morning message at 10 30 and an evening service at 7 30 Choir rehearsal is at 6 pm Sunday Mid week prayer meets at 7 30 pm Wednesday Friday after noon prayer at 2 pm A children day is planned with Mrs Theodo Farrar organizing Saturday events W P S meets Friday at 7 30 Bible study follows Transportation for Sunday attendees will be provided from 8 am if contact Bernice Victory Camp near Galena runs that weekend May 30 June 1 All young people invited to attend

Pratt St. Wesleyan Methodist Church E.C. Kenney Norman Bernice

Ancient and modern thought at Athens church service

An Athens Christian Science service featured readings on Mesmerism and Hypnotism, with Bible verses including Proverbs 21 30 and Deuteronomy 8 1. The lesson cites Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures arguing against belief in any power other than God.

Athens Moses Israel Mary Baker Eddy

Plan for Summer Bible School at Central and East Buildings

Ministers and workers plan a Summer Bible School from June 16 to July 3. Meetings occur at the Central School Building and the East Building with local faculty. Miss Helen Chapple to be principal. A course for high school pupils will be offered this year.

Elschvalle Helen Chapple

SHS Camera Club Plans Summer Film Program

Nelsonville SHS Camera Club met Tuesday evening and planned summer motion picture filming of the Soap Box Derby in Athens next month. The group also discussed buying motion picture equipment with a next meeting set for Tuesday, June 2, in the recreation room.

YN. H. S. Camera Club Nelsonville SHS. Camera Club Athens

Free Methodist Salvation Army Program Announced Schedule

Lieut Howard Burr to lead Sunday services at Free Methodist Salvation Army church with Sunday School at 7 45 morning worship at 7 0 6 15 Young People s union 7 religious street services 17 30 evening worship 1 90 Book of Revelation reading 6 30 Hobby Class and prayer meeting Friday. Pastor Walter Martin noted.

Lieut Howard Burr Burr Walter Martin

Church Plans Night Services and Week Schedule

The Church of the Nazarene under Cecil Cox plans nightly services with Rev Floyd Hondell preaching at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm The NYPS convenes at 30 pm Women s Foreign Services may meet next week at the Orange Church of Christ An 8 pm Missionary Society meeting is set Tuesday Quayout India Youth and adults Wednesday Lord Thursday Good Tidings Peace Peas pastor Seay will speak on Naaman the Leper Sunday School at 10 am Charles Walburn to sing

Amn Church of the Nazene Cecil Cox Floyd Hondell NYPS Orange Church of Christ Ae Missionary Society Alles Eaay Seay Bok Hoon Quayout India Reaver Groupe Naaman Charles Walburn

Preacher H E Harwood to Lead Mt Zion A B Church

Rev H E Harwood of Millersport will preside over Mt Zion A B Church last quarterly meeting of the conference year. An all day service with a basket dinner at noon and a 1 30 pm service honoring soldiers follows Sunday School at 9 30 am. Rev Daniel Grim is pastor.

Mt. Zion A. B H. E. Harwood Millersport Daniel Grim Tor Tere Zion UB Gareden Grim

Presbyterian Baptism Service Announced

A local church invites members to a Sunday morning service at 10:30 featuring infant baptisms for families wishing to have their children baptized. Call Rev. Fred Luche Reese to arrange for participation and church installation attendees.

Clare Thea Fred Luche Reese Toaraervitg-Cebeers Chuech Wisl

Marshfield Church of Christ to hear on Christian character

Barnett will speak Sunday morning on Build Inga Christian Character at Marshfield Church of Christ. Evening service at 8 o clock addresses Wresting the Scriptures.

Marshfield

Lodi Townhouse to Host Sunday Services

Preaching will be at the Lodi Townhouse on Sunday at 7:30 pm led by the Rev. John Pol ard of Stewart. Sunday School is scheduled for 9:30 with the same venue.

Lodi John Polard of Stewart

Scouts Plan Field Activities Saturday in Yellonville

Four patrols of Troop 66 Boy Scouts will hold field activities Saturday with patrol tenders to provide details. At Monday’s meeting training begins for Parkersburg Krea Camporee on June 7 8 and those attending must join the scheduled patrol sessions. Scoutmaster W D Mender notes the case of Lewis Wagner versus C L Karr administrator was settled and dismissed in Logan common pleas court.

Yellonville Troop 66 Boy Scouts Parkersburg Scouta W. D. Mender Logan Lewis Wagner C. L. Karr Common Pleas Court

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