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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1940

Page

5

Athens Nelsonville to issue delinquent tax bonds for relief

Ohio Emergency Board to loan 25000 to Athens County to support relief efforts through tax delinquency bonds issued by Athens and Nelsonville. The plan combines 53000 from state and local sources to cover relief debt while seeking WPA projects for 1000 jobs, amid looming 1941 budget constraints and new county officials.

Athens Messenger Athens OHTO Nelsonville Athens County Board of County Commissioners Gibson State Emergency Board Charles Stratton H. G. Householder Milton Nuzum Dale Ziggafoos Ray Bobo John Hope Harry Dust Claudis Chappel City of Safety Service Bart Davidson Foster Cornwell C. G. Dew Stratton Davidson Surplus Marketing Administration Elect Hope Bobo Dust Chappel

Wedding Set After Sunday Church Service

A wedding will take place in the Church of God on Hocking Street after Sunday worship. Miss Irene Dixon of Vincennes Indiana will wed Mr G O Johnson of Ebensburg Pennsylvania with the ceremony conducted by Mrs E Nicholas. Revival services run nightly at 7 30 led by Rev Harvey F Pingoun through next week.

Church of God Hocking St E. Nicholas Irene Dixon Vincennes Ind G. O. Johnson Ebensburg Nicholas Dixon Church of God At Athens

Conrath Bean Chapter 37 DAV to Meet at Armory

The Conrath Bean Chapter No. 37 of Disabled American Veterans will meet at the Armory on Monday evening Nov. 25 and then on the second and fourth Mondays each month. Ernest McGraner, commander, announced the schedule. Refreshments will be served next Monday.

Conrath Bean Ernest McGraner

Teacher in Japan to Speak Here Sunday

At the Presbyterian Church the Rev. Fred Luchs will speak Sunday at 10 45 a.m. on the subject because Miss Amy Robinson who has been in Japan teaching at the Golden Gate College Nagoya will discuss religious and social conditions in Japan

Presbyterian Church Fred Luchs Amy Robinson Japan Golden Gate College Nagoya

Masters Meet at Masonic Hall Tonight

Athens Council No. 15 of the Royal and Select Masters will hold a special meeting at the Masonic Temple tonight at 7 30. Harold S. Davis announces the meeting and states the Royal and Select Master Degrees will be conferred on a class of candidates. Visiting companions are welcome.

Athens Masonic Temple Harold S. Davis Davis

Morris To Preach at Pomeroy Church Service

At Pomeroy Church of Christ Bible School meets at 9 30 with worship at 10 30. The sermon titled What Does it Mean to be a Christian will be preached by Rev. B H Morris with baptismal service after the morning worship.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Church of Christ Bible School B. H. Morris

Hospital Notices from Sheltering Arms and Local Residents

At Sheltering Arms Marion Coon age 45 The Plains underwent an operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital last night for amputation of his right hand crushed in a truck mine accident. Marjorie Dee Henry daughter of Mrs J C Henry 204 E State St released from the hospital today she had an emergency appendectomy last Friday night. Mrs Lois Ruth and infant son of Shade were released from the hospital yesterday.

Marion Coon the Plains Sheltering Arms Hospital Marjorie Dee Henry J. C. Henry E. State St Lois Ruth Shade

How To Go To Sleep Claim

How To Go To Sleep promises quick rest but offers questionable remedies. The advert touts a kidney laxative and soft water as cures for disturbed sleep and urinary issues while urging readers to purchase Bukets from Cline Pharmacy with a 25 cent refund claim.

Cline Pharmacy

Mayor Fines Two Men On Driving Charges

Dana Bliss Kelly of Plains City C was fined ten dollars and costs by Mayor Cliff Cornell of Athens for speeding on Route 33 near Athens. Francis Hibbard of Athens Route 5 was fined ten dollars and costs for unsafe operation of his automobile.

Dana Bliss Kelly Plains City Athens Cliff Cornell State Highway Patrol Francis Hibbard Cornell

Plan Benefit Party at Athletic Club Tonight

A benefit party for the Athletic Club is set for tonight at 8 o'clock. The event will be held at 191 W. Washington St with proceeds supporting the club's activities.

Athletic Club Washington St

Form New Women's Division at Albany

The Albany Methodist Church moves to establish the Women’s Division of Christian Service with a charter meeting at 2 p m on Thursday November 28. The event includes the Charter Ritual Service and invites all Ladies Aid and Class 99 members to participate.

Albany Methodist Church Women’s Division Christian Service New Church Plan of Ladies Aid Sydney C. G. Everson Lester Cooley Temple Albany Don Young Epworth League Everson

Church of Nazarene Schedules Services and Meetings

The Church of the Nazarene announces a Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Cecil Cox. Pastor Rev Floyd Hanchel will preach at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. N Y P S meets at 6 30 p m with its president. Youth and adult prayer groups meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Church of the Nazarene Cecil Cox Floyd Hanchel N.Y.P.S

Christian Church to Host Sunday Worship Service

The Rev. I. J. Cahill of the First Christian Church will preach at the 10 15 morning worship service. The choir will sing the anthem Lovest Thou Me by Ira B Wilson.

I. J. Cahill First Christian Church Ira B. Wilson

Stars Promise Reward For Ambitious Hireability This Week

The Saturday forecast notes satisfaction and merit earned from past performances. Employers and dignitaries may notice earnest effort, bringing advancement, influential friendships, and personal popularity. People born on this day may see progress and a productive life aided by supportive power figures.

Boys Escape From Howard Hall Dormitory

Police were called to Howard Hall at 2 10 am when two boys escaped through a rear door from the girls dormitory. They entered via a door on East Union Street before fleeing.

Howard Hall Charles Maple Joseph McBride E. Union St

Communion at First Methodist on Sunday Schedule

A communion service will be held at the First Methodist Church Sunday at 10 30 in the morning led by Rev Dr John W Danford who will also teach the university student class at 9 30. The choir will sing a special anthem and a midweek service is planned for 7 30 p m Wednesday.

First Methodist John W. Danford Danford Theodore W. Shoemaker Wesley Foundation Interdenominational Foundation

Special Thanksgiving offerings at Churches of Christ

Special Thanksgiving offerings will be received at the Bible School hour Sunday at the churches of the Bradbury Bradford Rutland Dexter Parish Churches of Christ. Rev J P Miller is pastor and Wilbur Pierce Clarence Might Will Burford Norman Will are Bible School superintendents. Offerings go to the national headquarters in Indianapolis for state missions religious education Christian colleges higher education and Board of Social Education and Social Action activities. Preaching at Bradbury 1030 am Bradford 730 pm with a reception for new members to follow. Christian Endeavor meets Bradford 630 pm Bradford Wednesday 730 pm Dexter Thursday 730 pm.

Bradbury-Bradford-Rutland - Dexter Churches of Christ J. P. Miller Wilbur Pierce Clarence Might Will Burford Norman Will Indianapolis Board of Social Education and Social Action Bradbury Bradford Christian Endeavor Dexter

Plan Thanksgiving Program at Portland Church

A Thanksgiving program will be held at the Portland Church Sunday evening under Mrs Earl T Scott. A bank offering will be collected to reduce the church furnace debt. The public is invited.

Portland Earl T. Scott Church Furnace

Central Ave Church Sets Sunday Services and Meetings

Central Avenue Methodist Church announces a 9:15 a.m. unified service led by Superintendent Floyd Wolfe with the sermon What the Church Means to Me. Evening service at 7:30 features Life's Choices. Weekly activities include Epworth League 5:15 recreation and 6:15 devotion, Wednesday prayer at 7:30, and class meetings hosted by Lenora George Ethel Yoho and A. R. Hawk with dates noted for November 28 29.

Central Avenue Methodist Church Floyd Wolfe Epworth League Lenora George Ethel Yoho A. R. Hawk

Army Plans Open Air Salvation Meetings Saturday

Salvation Army announces a week of services led by Maj. W. W. Hinshaw starting Saturday with an open air meeting at the courthouse at 7 p.m. A Salvation meeting follows in the Army Hall. Sunday School at 9:45 and 11 a.m. service by Maj. Hinshaw, plus YPL at 6:15 and an open air at 7 p.m. A Salvation meeting at 2:30 p.m. Friday Bible Study at 7:30 covers Revelations.

Salvation Army W. W. Hinshew Army Hall Howard Burr W. W. Hinshaw

Free Methodist Church Schedule Announced

Rev. Walter Martin releases church timetable with Friday prayer 7 30 p m Sunday services at 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Prayer band gathers Tuesday 1 30 p m at Mrs Phillips 62 Stimson Avenue with Jertine Farley in charge.

Free Methodist Free Methodist Church Walter Martin

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