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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1946

Page

6

OU Dads Day Weekend Lineup Includes Show and Game

Ohio University previews its Dads Day events with open houses at fraternities, a 7 30 p m variety show and movie on Saturday night, and fathers of football players watching the OU Dayton game from the players bench while wearing their sons numbers. Athena Queen selection and performances by Glee Club and acts fill the program.

Ohio University Ou-Dayton O.U Dads of Ohio University Joanne Duke Bob Irvin Athena Dad Father

Garden Club Meeting Moved to 29 Park Place

The Athens Garden Club November meet is moved to Mrs. T. R. Bid at 29 Park Place on Monday November 18 at 2 30 p m. A tea will honor Mrs. Thomas M Wolfe newly elected president of the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs whose two year term follows her service as Regional Director and Programs and Speakers chair. The Ohio Association counts over 11000 members in federated clubs. the election occurred in Cincinnati October 24 and 25.

Garden Club T. M. Wolfe Athens Garden Club T. R. Bidwill Park Place Thomas M. Wolfe Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Wolfe Association Ohio Association Cincinnati

Shower Planned for Mr and Mrs Cecil Calvin in Albany

A bridal shower for Mr and Mrs Cecil Calvin to be hosted by Mr and Mrs Eldon Dailey in Albany on Saturday night November 16. Friends and relatives of the couple are cordially invited.

Cecil Calvin Margaret Barnette Eldon Dailey Albany Cord Lally

Verity and Arnfield Married in Athens Ceremony

Grace Verity of Athens and Kenneth Arnfield son of the late John Arnfield of Syracuse wed Nov. 2 at the First Methodist Church parsonage in Athens. Rev. Harold F. Kellogg presided. The couple will reside at Marietta Avenue Athens after a Niagara Falls wedding trip. Grace formerly worked at the Athens Home Telephone Company and Kenneth is employed with Rend-Mar Coal Company Corning.

Grace Verity Athens Kenneth Arnfield John Arnfield Syracuse N.Y A. C. Verity Fisher Station First Methodist Church Harold F. Kellogg Rolland Dinsmore Joan Marquis Margaret Grubb Athens Homeelephone Company Arnfield Rend-Mar Coal Company Corning

Athena Delphian Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Mills

Mrs. Ss. E. Mills hosted thirty Athena Delphian Club members at 18 Maplewood Place. President Mills led the gathering as Mrs. E. T. Heellebrandt reviewed Wake of the Red Witch by Gail and Roark, followed by refreshments served by the hostess.

Athena Delphian Club George E. Mills Maplewood Place Mills E. T. Hellebrandt Gail and Roark

Mrs Totman Hosts Tuesday Needle Club Meeting

Mrs W W Totman welcomed fifteen members to the Tuesday Needle Club at her Athens Route Three home. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Elmer Poston Mrs L B McCune and Mrs W A Reading. Guests included Mrs Roy Robinson and Sue Clark. The next meeting will feature a Christmas party at Mrs Harry Risley 60 N High St. The Plains Visitor notes Pvt Gerald Edward Tinkham of Fort Knox Ky visited for the weekend with his wife and son.

W. W. Totman Needle Club Athens Elmer Poston L. B. McCune W. A. Reading Roy Robinson Sue Clark Robinson Harry Risley High St Plains Gerald Edward Tinkham Fort Knox, Ky

WIA Auxiliary Elects Officers

WIA Auxiliary met at 69 Shannon Ave the home of Mrs. Clinton Chadwick on Tuesday evening plans were made for a Christmas dinner on December 22 at a location to be designated by the committee Mrs. J W Kelley chaired the meeting electing Mrs J W Kelley as president Mrs Clinton Chadwick as vice president and Mrs Davies as secretary-treasurer A referendum on a proposed amendment to the Auxiliary constitution was voted on The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Walton Davies on December 22.

Phi Chi Delta Girls Knit Christmas Kits for Europe

Actives and pledges of Phi Chi Delta met at the Presbyterian Church with Bea Johnson presiding. Jean Zafio gave devotions as the group formed circle teams to assemble Kiddie Kits for war torn Europe, including knitted caps and scarves and stuffed toys for overseas children. Patronesses Miss Connett and Miss Olsem attended.

Phi Chi Delta Presbyterian Church Bea Johnson Jean Zafio Wartorn Europe Miss Connett Olsem

Naomi Bible Class Elects Officers at November Meeting

About 34 members attended The Plains Methodist Church Naomi Bible Class gathering at Hawkins and Buffington confectionary. Thelma Linscott presided as president. officers named for the coming year are Carrie Nida president Dorothy McDonald vice president Walter McDonald secretary and Don Nida treasurer. December meeting set at Harold Winfordner home. Announcement included birth of son Paul Byron Rydzak in Columbus with links to Verity and Wingett families.

Naomi Dorothy Cade Mark Jenkinson G. D. Nannah Carl Knowlton Dow Nida John Slater Sam McClelland Fred Nida Louise Skinner G. A. Kovalick Hubert McDonald Floyd Linscott Elva Cooper Grant Michael Harold Winefordner Gaynelle Welch Ray Michael C. J. McCullough Ruth Warner Virginia Hawkins Charles Caffrey Henry Evans Francis Lee Melvin Talbert Walter McDonald George Bean Harold Henrry Ed Buffington Paul Tipton Harry Tipton John Rydzak Columbus Paul Byron White Cross Hospital A. C. Verity Athens Dora Wingett Earl F. Verity Grove City

Husbands Are Now Partners

A family expert tells New York audiences that men are transforming from tyrants to supportive partners in home life. Modern husbands help with children and chores, tolerate wives' outside interests, and take pride in their wives' accomplishments beyond the home.

New York Janet Fowler Nelson Grandpa

Minear Chapter OES Officers Elected at Guysville Meeting

At the Minear Chapter Order of Eastern Star in Guysville officers were elected for the coming year led by Worthy Matron Sophronia Summerfield and Worthy Patron Walter King. Installation set for December 13 at the Masonic Hall.

Minear Order of Eastern Star Guysville Sophronia Summerfield Walter King Julia Richardson Ralph Richardson Freda Bean Bertha Hayes Bertha Scott Christine Byron Masonic Hall

Ohio University School of Music Recital Sunday Evening

Ohio University students present the first public recital of the season in Music Hall Sunday November 17 at 8 p.m. Featured pianists violinists sopranos and an organ solo include Mary Suttle William Gromko Esther Krupnick Veda Gardner Rachel Twente and Eileen Price with accompanists Carolyn Mobus Nadine Sparre and Robert Price.

Ohio University School of Music Music Hall Mary Suttle Flora Chiarrappa Pinto DeForest W. Ingerham Wieniawski Estelle Krupnick Ingerham Robert Price Veda Gardner C. C. Robinson Puccini Carolyn Mobus William R. Longstreet Beethoven

Club calendar and social notices list community meetings

The page lists club events for Friday and Saturday including Current Events Club at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Nelson McDaniel at 24 Poplar St and multiple WSCS circle meetings on Friday November 15 at various homes. Also notes Nabby Lee Ames chapter DAR event, a rummage sale at Clarks Chapel WSCS, and Bible school and worship service with Prof. A C Anderson speaking.

Nabby Lee Ames Dar Cottage Tea House Mary Stalder America Clarks Chapel WSCS

Bible Study and Evangelist Preaching Schedule

Bible study at 9 30 a m followed by preaching and communion. Preaching at 7 30 p m by Evangelist W Davies.

W. Davies

Community church services at Wales Mill L D S Church

McArthur community announces Sunday services at 7 30 p m conducted by the Wales Mill L D S Church with the usual worship and gathering.

Mcarthur Wales Mill L.D.S

Athens area church schedule and events list

The notice details weekly church programs at various Athens area congregations. It lists services, classes, choirs, sermons, youth groups, social events, pledges, and installations across multiple days with names such as Marilyn Covert Harold F Kellogg George Herd Orman McDonald Keith Henry Fred Lachs and Harry Lackey.

Church Services and Meeting at Local Methodist Church

The church offers 9:30 a.m. morning worship and 10:30 a.m. sermon on The Meaning of Prayer. At 2:30 p.m. the Athens County Quarterly Conference with Dr. Harry Bright presiding. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. on Confessing Christ Before Men. Rev. Elmer G. Roessner preaches at both services. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Midweek service and Bible study. Thursday 7:30 p.m. WSCS annual meeting in the social hall.

Athens County Quarterly Conference of Methodist Churches Harry Bright Elmer G. Roessner WSCS

Religious Services and Times Listed for Athens Pilgrim

Sunday Masses at 8 am 9 am 10 am 11 am Daily Masses at 7 30 pm Benediction Sunday 3 pm Wednesday 7 30 pm Confessions Saturday 5-6 and 7-8 Young People service 6 30 Evangelistic service 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 at the church

Athens Pilgrim Holiness

Church Schedule and Services for Redtown Free Methodist

Sunday school starts at 9 30 with Roy Strausbaugh as superintendent. Morning services 10 30 with Rev Bowen on Personal Doing. Bible school 9 30 and young peoples service 6 30. Evening service 7 30 themed The God of Small Things. Prayer meeting Friday at Frances McNutt home. Also listed are local appointment times for various members and congregants.

Redtown G. C. Gorby Mr. Bowen Bible School Christ God of

Sunday Schedule Includes Sermon by Rev Roy Deeter

Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m by the pastor the Rev Roy Deeter. Prayer service scheduled for 7 30 p m.

Roy Deeter

Poston Saturday Evening Christian Rally

Saturday at 7 30 p m a Christian rally is scheduled with Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 7 30 p m on the following day.

Church of the Good Shepherd Weekly Church Schedule

The Church of the Good Shepherd lists services and activities for the week led by Rev. Sydney J. Browne and Pastor Rev. Joe B. Maffett. Church school, youth classes, Canterbury Club, coffee club, choir rehearsals, altar guild, Bible school, and Disciples Foundation events are scheduled along with evening vesner services.

Church of the Good Shepherd Trinity Sydney J. Browne Rectory Canterbury Club Harold L. Abmyer Myrta Ashworth Joe B. Maffett D. W. Burt Pauline Fierce Disciples Foundation C. E. Heft William Ruston Disciples Foundation Fellowship Vesner Christian Endeavor

Bible Study and Worship Service Schedule

Bible study at 9 45 a m. Worship and preaching at 10 30 a m with Edward White sermon The Lord s Day Evening service at 7 30 p m with The Two Covenants as the minister s subject

Edward White

Weekend church schedule with guest minister and soloist

Sunday services include 9:30 am Sunday school 10:30 am junior church and worship with Rev C R Stouffer guest minister and Prof Curtis Brown as vocal soloist. Evening services run Friday Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 pm.

C. R. Stouffer Curtis Brown

Evangelistic Service at Evening Hour in Local Church

Morning worship at 10 30 a m led by Rev E C Kenney pastor with preaching Evangelistic service scheduled for 7 30 p m.

E. C. Kenney

Athens Free Methodist Schedule

Sunday school at 2 p.m. preaching at 3 p.m. prayer service on Thursday.

Athens

Albany Methodist Charge Church Schedule

Albany area Methodist churches list service times and school lessons. Mrs Lida Young James Dixon Arthur Crabtree Wayne Chase and James Reeves are named as superintendents for various church schools and youth groups with preaching at different times. The schedule includes town house and Snowville locations with morning and evening gatherings.

Albany Methodist Albany — Church Lida Young James Dixon Temple— Church Arthur Crabtree Snowville— Church Wayne Chase Pearl Chapel—Church James Reeves

Church Sermon Schedule for Three Towns

Hockingport services at 9 30 a m led by Rev W C Dennis. Coolville services at 10 45 a m led by District Superintendent Bright. Little Hocking service at 7 30 p m led by Dr Bright.

Hockingport W. C. Dennis Coolville Bright Little Hocking

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Service

South Canaan Baptist announces a Bible school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am with the theme Starving at a Time of Plenty led by Pastor Andrew G. Pratt.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Andrew G. Pratt

West Liberty Church Services and Activities

Worship at 9 30 am with Rev A R Irvin delivering the message Sunday school at 10 20 am Evangelistic service at 7 30 pm led by Rev Irvin and the men’s trip Missionary Society meets Tuesday at 7 30 pm at Mrs Herman Cunningham’s home Midweek prayer service and Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 pm led by Raymond Atkins at the church

A. R. Irvin West Liberty Irvin Missionary Society Herman Cunningham Raymond Atkins

Reverend Cleveland Reserved for Evening Worship

Rev Frank C Cleveland will be guest speaker at evening services with BYPU at 6 30 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m in the church program.

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Men's Glee Club Jerry Zaden Wanda Quest Patsy Price Don Fritz Herb Zwelling Sad Sacks MUPB Jacky Russo Jack Sigman Vicks Court Athens, O Cross Bros Frank H. Cross W. Union St. Athens Ss. E. Mills Mrs. Totman S. Court St. Athens Sead Saaten Ea Times Daniel L. Martino Maggie Jiggs Bill McCutcheon Allen Galetovich Patty Witzler Jimmy Eblin Jimmy Neal Miller Wagner Vincent Jukes L. C. Mitchell State Highway Department Dayton WIA Auxiliary Phi Chi Delta Girls Ruth Millett Leta Gould Kate Copeland Carrie Decker Irene Wolfe Mabel Marquis Rauch's Bakery the Mutual Home & Savings Assn Washington St Athens, Ohio Nelson McDaniel Poplar St Wamsley D. B. Green Arden Place Vickers W. B. Cable E. State St Atkinson Earl Seigfred N. College Battin Laura Bailey Church St McDaniel Blanche Finsterwald Franklin Volwiler ooo _ Richland Ave Cash Alexander Presbyterian A. C. Anderson Trimble West Side Church OF Christ Community Services Athens Area Church Services First Methodist Marilyn Covert County Quarterly George Herd Lancaster Orman McDonald Keith Henry WF Publicity Council Kappa Phi Christian Science God Fred Lachs Harry Lackey Arthur Katona V. C. Vickers Westminster Fellowship Central Ave Saint Paul's American Sunday School Union Mound Hill Bert Carpenter Chase Emmett Hulbert McLeish Clarence Rutter Orbiston J. B. Carsner Ilesboro Willis Conkle Carmel Maude Thomas Diamond John Hooker Frost Clarence Frost Sugar Creek Anna Thompson Carpenter First Baptist Albany Baptist Graham Poston Bennett Episcopal Stimson Ave Nazarene Coolville Methodist Charge First Church OF God MT. Zion Baptist Frank C. Cleveland BYPU Logan, Ohio W. Union St the Cline Pharmacy Pablum Arrid Yodora Alka-Seltzer Magnesia Borden's McKee Drug Co Prescription Store of
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