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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1941

Page

2

Nelsonville Churches Plan United Revival and Union Service

Nelsonville churches announce a joint Sunday service at First Methodist with a 7 00 p m union evening worship and a 6 00 p m Young People service. The Pilgrim Holiness Church on Chestnut Street holds nightly revival through next week at 7 00 p m led by Evangelist D E Snow with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m.

Nelsonville First Methodist Wm. Martell George Young Peoples Prince of Peace Pilgrim Holiness Chestnut St D. E. Snow Snow L. E. Evans Church of Christ Methodist Church

Nelsonville City Bowling League tightens race

In the Nelsonville City League Mechems swept three wins over Wolf Bowling to pull within one game of joint leaders Neimans and Brooks Shoes. Hod Cope led with a 547 line. In the Brooks Shoe League the Woodchucks face Woodpeckers early and the Termites bowl the Weasels late.

Nelsonville Mechems Wolf Bowling Neimans Brooks Shoes Hod Cope Woodchucks Woodpeckers Termites Galvin Brooks Davis Howe

Plains Man Fined Five Dollars In Mayor Dew Court

Nelsonville George Melton Thompson of The Plains pleaded guilty to failing to stop at a sign in Mayor C G Dew’s court. He was fined five dollars and costs after an affidavit by the State Highway Patrol. Five intoxication arraignments Thursday ended with five dollar fines and costs for Frank Maffin Lorenzo Chilcote Norman Koon Henry Miller and Alfred Matheny all from Floodwood Nelsonville and Deanville respectively.

Nelsonville George Melton Thompson the Plains C. G. Dew State Highway Patrol Mayors Court Frank Maffin Floodwood Lorenzo Chilcote Norman Koon Deanville Henry Miller Alfred Matheny

Plan Meeting at Coe's Chapel Sunday

A Sunday afternoon meeting at Coe's Chapel is planned for 1 30 o clock. Scioto Valley Conference ministers will attend. Rev Cecil F E Mender of this city and former pastor of the church is expected to be present. Preaching and special music are on the program. A large turnout of current and former members is anticipated.

Nelsonville Coe's Chapel Scioto Valley

Nelsonville Sophomore Class Dance Draws 68 At Event

The Nelsonville High School Sophomore Class held a dance with the Seelbach orchestra providing music. Soloists included Margaret Barron Becky Rosser and Kather Juniper. Chaperons were Miss Fierce Mrs Boyd and Mr Washburn Miss Jackson and Mr Campbell.

Nelsonville Seelbach Nelsonville High School Margaret Barron Becky Rosser Kather Juniper Miss Fierce Boyd Washburn Miss Jackson Campbell

Revival Continues at Wesleyan Church Events Set

Sunday School at Wesleyan Church meets at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m The revival services continue all week led by evangelist and song leader Rev Thomas Russell Children meet for Bible Study at 9 30 Saturday morning under teacher Mrs H T Farrar

Wesleyan Church Thomas Russell H. T. Farrar

Revival continues at Salvation Army with events this weekend

Revival service continues at the Salvation Army until Sunday evening. Miss Jean Prahl will relate her life story Saturday night. Sunday School starts at 2 30 p m and the YPS meeting at 3 40 p m Sunday.

Soldier to be released from Camp Roberts at age 29

GLOUSTER-Ewart Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Henry of this city, will be released next from Camp Roberts California due to his age of 29. He has served seven months in the army and was over 28 when inducted at Detroit where he was employed.

Glouster Ewart Henry John Henry Camp Roberts Calif Detroit

Senior Jitney Lunch Held at High School

The senior Jitney Lunch at the High School was successful with Harriet Locke heading the senior committee. Mothers Mia Edward Sharp and several mothers aided, including Mrs. Landon Shafer Mrs. Roy Sayers Mrs. Letha Deer and Mrs. Glen Thomas, while Harry Bilimes served hot dogs.

Harriet Locke Mia Edward Sharp Landon Shafer Roy Sayers Letha Deer Glen Thomas Harry Bilimes

Nelsonville High School Carnival Plans Unfold

Plans for the Nelsonville High School carnival are announced. A skit called Promotion Day at Hickory Corners will be presented by Grace and Mildred Roberts. General admission covers the amateur show and the crowning of the king and queen. Ping-pong shuffleboard and skill games are offered. Proceeds fund the Outstanding Boys and Girls award program.

Nelsonville Hickory Corners Grace Mildred Roberts

Nelsonville Circle of Ruth’s Society Meets in Church Parlors

The Nelsonville Circle of Ruth’s met at the First Presbyterian Church parlor with 25 members and guests for a potluck dinner. Mrs. Ellis H. Hudson of Athens spoke on her work in Syria, followed by a Thanksgiving themed program and prayers for missionaries.

Nelsonville Ruth First Presbyterian Church John Lloyd Fevans Ellis H. Hudson Athens Margaret Johnson Frank Lowrey Mary H. Kessinger Evans

Thanksgiving Bridge Dinner and Club Meetups Mentioned

Mrs Corwin Cookson hosted a covered dish dinner for her bridge club with high scores by Mrs Frank Jackson Mrs Kate Edington and Miss Catherine Spencer. The M C T Club plans a 7 30 pm meeting at Mrs Charles Hellyer home Adams St. Mrs Stanley Dew and brother H R Thompson Cincinnati sister Mrs C R Toy Columbus visited Fort Fustis Va and Washington. Mrs Mary McCune Cleveland is recuperating at home after surgery.

Corwin Cookson Bridge Club Frank Jackson Kate Edington Catherine Spencer M. C.T. Club Charles Hellyer Adams St Stanley Dew H. R. Thompson Cincinnati C. R. ‘Toy Columbus Fort Fustis C. K K. Roy Jr Washington Mary McCune Cleveland

Bridge Club Honors High Scores in Wednesday Session

Mrs Garret Bennett hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club with substitute players Mrs John Lawson Mrs R R Stalter and Mrs Harry Kelly Jr. The high scores went to Mrs Harry Kelly Sr Mrs L P Rice and Mrs Harry Kelly Jr.

John Lawson R. R. Stalter Harry Kelly Jr Garret Bennett Wednesday Bridge Club Harry Kelly Sr L. P. Rice

Mrs Allen Riley Hosts Thanksgiving Luncheon

Mrs Allen Riley entertained Thursday with a 1 PM luncheon. Seated at the well-appointed table were Mrs G W Lax, Mrs Stella Betts, Mrs Erma Cook, Mrs Sylvester Davis, Mrs S S P Kelch and Mrs Margaret Galvin. Mrs Riley was assisted by her daughter Mrs Edward Green.

Allen Riley G. W. Lax Stella Betts Erma Cook Sylvester Davis S&s. P. Kelch Margaret Galvin Riley Edward Green

Schedule for First Church of God Activities

Sunday School convenes at 9 15 a m. Preaching at 10 30 a m by Rev Mary Wahl pastor Young People meet at 6 30 p m Revival services begin at 7 p m with Rev C N Watson evangelist Revival continues through Sunday November 16

First Church of God Mary Wahl C. N. Watson

Army Street Service and Salvation Army Schedule

The Salvation Army plans a street service in front of the courthouse Saturday at 7 PM. Sunday services include Sunday School at 9:45 AM and an 11 AM worship. C. C. Bean speaks at the 7:30 PM Sunday service. Bible Study is Tuesday evening under Major Hinshaw.

Salvation Army Court House C. C. Bean Major Hinshaw

Glouster Veterans Attend Methodist Armistice Day Service

Glouster Frank McCann Post American Legion plans to join the Glouster Methodist Church Armistice Day program at 10 30 there is church school at 9 30 with Paul Bingman in charge M M LeFavor chorister Mrs J H Elias pianist Youth Fellowship meets at 6 Sunday evening worship at 7 Official Board to meet Monday at 7 30 Prayer service Wednesdays at 7 Also Church of Christ sermon topics such as Such as Man Can Bear Is It Cement or Mud Elder Vian to lead Sunday School at 9 with Elder Wallace in charge Communion in the forenoon and services end at 11 a m Evening Young People and Juniors meet at 6

Glouster Frank McCann Post American Legion Glouster Methodist Church Paul Bingman M. M. LeFavor J. H. Elias Methodist Billy Figley Church of Christ C. B. Tigner Vian Wallace

Glouster High Enters Defense Savings Contest

Glouster High School has officially entered a Ohio Defense Savings contest run during Football Week November 3 to 8. The school competes for prizes totaling 1162.50 in Defense Stamps with the band leading the program while items can be turned into Defense Bonds worth 1550.

Glouster Glouster High School Defense Savings State Committee Cleveland Thomas W. Figley Ohio Ohio Oil Company

Young Sailor Enjoys Life at Great Lakes Naval Station

Gerald Brunton, son of Mr and Mrs James Brunton of this city, enlisted in the navy on Oct 20 and reports from the U S Naval Training Station Great Lakes that he likes the service. He describes bunks in the dormitory and frequent floor thuds as sailors move in their hammocks during active duty.

Glouster — Rankin Gerald Brunton James Brunton Navy U. S. Naval Training Station Great Lakes

Glouster Lodge Elects Officers for Year

Glouster Lodge No. 607 F and A M chose Ernest Byers as worshipful master W H Stahl senior warden D J Pickard junior warden Ernest Jones secretary FE Bryson treasurer R C Gatchel senior deacon Carl Wright junior deacon Thomas Williams Sr tyler John S Blower trustee at Wednesday evening election Refreshments were served after the meeting.

Glouster Glouster Lodge Ernest Byers W. H. Stahl D. J. Pickard Ernest Jones FE. K. Bryson R.C. Gatchel Carl Wright Thomas Williams Tyler John S. Blower

Jacksonville Charge Program Announced

Church School will be held at the Jacksonville Methodist Church Sunday morning at 9 a m with prayer service following Epworth League service at 6 p m and evening preaching at 7 with Miss Mary Lee Henry Zanesville as speaker her topic The Image of God or The Child of the Devil Trimble Methodist Church morning worship at 9 30 sermon by Miss Henry Church School at 10 Millfield Methodist Church School at 9 30 followed by worship service with pastor Rev Charlies E Palmer prayer service Wednesday 7 Chauncey Church Church School Sunday 9 30 prayer service 7 p m Plains Methodist Church Church School 9 30 a m prayer service 7 p m Sunday and Wednesday nights

Jacksonville Charlies E. Palmer Chauncey Church Plains Methodist Church

Householder to Speak at Revival Services

Revival services begin at Zion Mission United Brethren Church in Pratts Fork on Sunday November 16 at 7 30 p m. The Rev Herbert Householder of Junction City will lead each evening services follow the pastor.

Zion Mission United Brethren Church Pratts Fork Herbert Householder Junction City

Meigs County Class Meet at Tuppers Plains Church

The Meigs County Class meet will be held at Tuppers Plains United Brethren Church on Sunday November 16 at 2 p.m.

Meigs Tuppers Plains United

Glouster Social Notes Highlighted Bridge Club and Local Weddings

Glouster notes report Mrs Charlie Patton hosting her bridge club with Mrs Francis McAllister as high scorer and Mrs Vernon as high guest. The piece covers local birthdays, a marriage announcement for Miss Bernarda Woods to Robert McCutcheon, and a 14th birthday chicken dinner for Miss Mary Elizabeth Cheney along with several Sunday visits and family updates.

Harold Kittrell Thomas Williams, Jr Francis McAllister John Shumway Harold Cornwell Fred Burdiss Emmett Andrews Andrew Allen W. O. Bailey Mary Elizabeth Cheney Harry Cheney Main St John Popley Dorothy Marie Long Island City N. Y Joseph Cheney Nancy Ann Jennie Cheney

Glouster Legion Plans Armistice Day Service

Frank McCann Post members will meet at the legion hall Sunday morning at 7 o clock and march to the Methodist Church for a Armistice Day sermon by Rev J A Thompson at the church.

Glouster Frank McCann Post American Legion Legion Hall Methodist Church J. A. Thompson

Clay Bird Shoot Planned At Sportsmen's Club

A merchandise clay bird shoot is scheduled Sunday at 1 30 PM at the Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club grounds near Bishopville. The shoots have proven popular and the public is invited to attend and participate.

Sportsmen’s Club Glouster Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club Bishopville

Weber Will Preach At Church of God

The Church of God at 21 Hocking St hosts a 9:30 a.m. devotional led by the Primary Department with Rev. Charles V. Weber of Los Angeles speaking on A People for His Name. Evening songs feature the male quartet and congregational duets as Rev Weber preaches Why Is the Sin Against the Holy Spirit Unpardonable. A revival meeting draws large crowds and the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society plans a November 8 convention with speakers from southeastern Ohio.

Church of God Hocking St Charles V. Weber Los Angeles Weber Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Church of God Ohio

Tuppers Plains Church Holds Night Service

The Tuppers Plains Church of Christ will host Bible School at 9 36 and the preaching service at 7 30 p.m. The sermon topic is Faith in a Person.

Tuppers Plains

Standing up to Our Task sermon at Athens First Methodist

The Rev Dr John W Danford announces next Sundays 19 o clock Unified service at Athens First Methodist with organ pieces by Ferrari Barbian and Bach and choral numbers including O Savior of the World and O Holy Father The Wesley Foundation quartet performs and a Boys and Girls worship session is planned The program lists several church and foundation activities through Friday with meetings, talks and vesper services.

John W. Danford First Methodist Athens Ferrari Barbian Bach Goss Wesley Foundation Holy Father Palestrina A. L. Vandeveer Methodist Youth Fellowship Kappa Phi H. E. Benz E. C Hawaii Kappa Ph Vandeveer Danford Martzolff WSCS E. W. Chubb Mary G. Noss Theodore W. Shoemaker Wesley

Campaigner to Speak at Athens Church on Emergency Million Drive

Hugh T. Holland Jr. pastor of Hazel Green Christian Church will address First Christian Church Athens Sunday at 10 15 am. He promotes the Emergency Million Campaign by the Disciples of Christ to raise one million dollars for education and missionary work amid national defense needs. Holland cooperates with Hazel Green Academy and serves as chaplain.

Hugh T. Holland, Jr Christian Church Hazel Green First Christian Church Athens Disciples of Christ United States Holland Hazel Green Academy Kentucky Academy

Christian Church to Hear Guest Speaker Sunday

Hugh T. Holland representing the Emergency Million Campaign will speak at First Christian Church Sunday at 10 15 a m. The choir will sing The Song of Triumph and Dorothy McBride with Jean Axx will sing a duet. Church School is at 9 15. Evening service at 7 p m features Rev Frank Donaldson on The Christian's Cross.

Hugh T. Holland Dorothy McBride Jean Axx Frank Donaldson P. B. Sidders James Earich Thomas Gibson Christian Endeavor Intermediate Endeavor Quadrangle Club

Methodist Churches Schedule With Mrs Bean Speaker

Richland Ave Methodist Church invites Mrs L C Bean as guest speaker for the 7 30 p m evening service. Church School and youth groups meet in the afternoon and mid week prayer follows. Revival services begin Sunday 7 30 p m at Bates Methodist with The Modern Official Board. New hymnals will be dedicated at the first service.

Richland Ave

Reedsville To Honor Elderly Residents

The Reedsville Methodist Circuit schedules Sunday worship at Joppa Long Bottom and Reedsville Church with Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching at 11 at Long Bottom and 7 30 evening service at Reedsville. A special Sunday evening program honors elderly residents with hymn singing by the Reedsville Choir and a Junior Chorus performance followed by a short pastor’s sermon. Bible Class is set for Tuesday evening at the church.

Reedsville Joppa Long Bottom

Legion To Attend Central Services Sunday Program

The American Legion will join Central Methodist Church for an Armistice Day service Sunday at 7 30 in the evening with the pastor delivering When the Unknown Soldier Speaks and special music by Florence and Marjory Harvey on chimes and organ. Prayer services are set for Wednesday at 7 30 and the Bible study will follow the Sunday School lesson.

Central Methodist Church Lenora George Central Church American Legion Florence and Marjory Harvey

Youth Discuss Baptist Foundations at Mt Zion Church

Mt Zion Baptist Church plans a full Sunday program with J T Crable preaching on Amazing Grace at 11 a m. Sunday School at 9 30 a m B Y P U topic Is Has the Baptist Church Succeeded in Laying a Foundation on Which Youth May Stand the Stress of Today Mrs Blanche Russell is president Evening worship at 7 30 p m focuses on Spiritual Benefits Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 8 p m.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church J. T. Crable Baptist Church Blanche Russell

Poston Methodist Church to Reorganize Sunday

Sunday School at 9 45 a m at Poston Methodist Church. Morning service at 10 45 a m. Evening service at 7 30 p m. A business meeting follows to reorganize the church under Methodist Conference direction with officer elections and committee appointments for the next conference year.

Poston Methodist Church

Adam and Fallen Man as Lesson Subject in Athens Church

The Athens Christian Science Church reads the lesson sermon on Adam and Fallen Man with the golden text from Ephesians 4 22 23. Bible citations from Titus 3 3 4 and a Science and Health passage by Mary Baker Eddy emphasize mind healing and moral renewal.

Athens Mary Baker Eddy

Plan Cottage Prayer Meetings at S. Canaan

South Canaan Baptist Church begins weekly cottage prayer meetings with Thursday 7 30 evening Bible study. Two services at Albany Baptist Church Sunday feature sermons The All Sufficient Man at 10 30 and What Is the Gospel at 7 30. Invitations requested.

Albany Baptist Church South Canaan Baptist Church Homes of Friends

Miles Hoon Topic To Be A Divided Soul

Miles Hoon will preach at 11 am at the Orange Church of Christ with Bible School at 10 am. The sermon topic is A Divided Soul.

Miles Hoon Orange Church of Christ Bible School

Everson Preaches on Burden Bearing in Albany Services

Albany Methodist Circuit holds Town House Sunday School at 9 30 a m with sermon Burden Bearing by Rev Sydney C G Everson at 10 15 a m Temple Methodist Church offers The Rich Young Ruler at 11 a m during regular bi weekly service Sunday School begins 10 a m Albany School starts 9 30 a m Epworth League meets 6 45 p m and at 7 30 p m the pastor delivers The House of Pride.

Albany Town House Sydney C. G. Everson Temple Methodist Church Epworth League House of Pride

Gale Will Deliver Evangelistic Sermon

The Rev. Floyd Gale will lead evangelistic services at the Church of the Nazarene. Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. The NYPS meets at 6 30 p m Sunday and a prayer meeting is planned.

Church of the Nazarene Floyd Gale NYPS

Science Religion Theme for Presbyterian Service

The Presbyterian Church schedules a Sunday morning service at 10 45 with a Science and Religion theme. Dr C E Conyer continues his geography of the Holy Land lectures at 9 30 for the young married couples class. The Sunday School gathers for a ten minute service at 9 30. Sunday evening at 7 30 Professor Thomas Larrick speaks to young adults at the Manse on Church Architecture. Dean L W Lange addresses the high school group at 7 in their rooms. On Monday November 17 the men’s club starts a dinner series headlined by Carleton Calkins the cartoonist. The final March dinner will honor Dr Geoffrey Morgan formerly of Athens.

Witl Presbyterian Church C. E. Conyer The Holy Land Thomas Larrick Manseon Dean L. W. Lange Carleton Calkins Geoffrey Morgan Athens

Roush to Preach in New Straitsville Sunday

The Rev. L. L. Roush of Columbus will be the visiting pastor at the New Straitsville Methodist Church. Morning worship starts at 9 30 with Sunday School to follow. Evening service at 7 features hymn singing.

New Straitsville L. L. Roush Columbus New Straitsville Methodist Church

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