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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1953

Page

7

Injuries Treated at Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville

A series of injuries from home, school, and work were treated at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Jane Little, Bertha Ashby, Alta Windle, Jack Hanning, Cecil Lyons, Donald Kern and others received care for head cuts, sprains, a dislocated shoulder, a thorn in the eye, and back strains after incidents on Thursday and Wednesday night.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Haa Jane Little Herbert Little Madison St Central Grade School Bertha Ashby Water Works City Hall Alta Windle Jack Hanning Canal St Cecil Lyons Poston Station Donald Kern Logan

Nelsonville Area Church Services Brief

Local churches report schedules for Nelsonville area congregations. Fort and Short streets service times include sermons and Sunday School, with midweek choirs, youth groups, and special observances across First Methodist, Wesleyan, Pilgrim Holiness, Epiphany, and Presbyterian parishes.

Birth and admissions at Mount St Mary Hospital notes

Mr. and Mrs. Marion Wachell of New Floodwood welcomed a daughter. Admitted: Miss Dolores Darby of Glouster, Ronald Hewlett of Nelsonville, Mrs. Homer Skiver of Haydenville. Dismissed: W. D. Wolfe of Nelsonville and Harry Thompson of Doanville.

Marion W'achell New Floodwood Dolores Darby Glouster Ronald

A Hussell Jr Dies at Home in Point Pleasant

Alfred William Hussell Jr., 32, died at his parents residence in Point Pleasant Route 1 from a heart attack. A WWII Air Force veteran born September 11, 1921, he leaves four sisters and one brother. Funeral at Crow Funeral Home Sunday 2 pm with burial Lone Oak Cemetery. Veterans may meet at the American Legion Hall Sunday at 1 pm for military rites.

Point Pleasant Alfred William Hussell, Jr Point Pleasant Route Au Mason County Alfred Hussell Jennie Boone Hussell U. S. Air Force Panama Anna Castner Steubenville Velma Osher Edna Taylor Kingsville Katherine Terry Andrew Hussell Crow Funeral Home O. H. Carder Huntington Lone Oak Cemetery Viand St American Legion Hall Husseil

Nelsonville CWF Social Notes Evening at Aller Home

Mrs. Glenn Aller hosts Group 1 of the Christian Church CWF at her Nelsonville home this evening. Mrs. Cecil Morman leads the devotions and Miss Sigrid Love presents the program for the evening.

Nelsonville Glenn Aller C.W.F. of the Christian Church Cecil Morman Sigrid Love

Martha Class Meets At Mrs Voigt Home

Members of the Martha Class of the First Methodist Church will gather Tuesday at the home of Mrs Hattie Voigt with Mrs Sadie Wilson assisting. Mrs Wesley Hawk will lead the devotions as the hostess presents the program.

Nelsonville Martha First Methodist Church Hattie Voigt Voigt Sadie Wilson Wesley Hawk

Presbyterial Meeting Set in Logan with Sauer Speakers

The fall meeting of the Athens Presbyterial district will be held in Logan on Monday at 1 p m. Guests Mr and Mrs Francis Sauer will speak. the Presbyterial supports them in Jullundur India. Mrs Sauer is a nurse and Mr Sauer teaches in United Christian schools run jointly by Methodist and Presbyterian churches. The event is open to all interested.

Athens Logan Francis Sauer Jullundur India Sauer United Christian Schools Methodist Presbyterian

Group 2 To Meet Woman's Christian Fellowship Leaders

Group 2 of the Woman's Christian Fellowship will meet Monday evening at the Madison Street home of Mrs. Gertrude Ray. Mrs. Edith Patton leads, and Mrs. Virginia Rowland will deliver the devotional with Mrs. Nelle Johnson presenting the program.

Woman's Christian Fellowship of the Christian Church Edith Patton Madison St Gertrude Ray Virginia Rowland Nelle Johnson

Women’s Society Meeting At First Methodist Church

WSCS of the First Methodist Church plans a 7:30 p m Monday gathering in the church social rooms. Mrs Leonard Myers will discuss The Rural Mission of the Church. A color film titled Winning the Americas for Christ will be shown with Carlin Newton Circle 2 hosting duties.

Woman's Society of Christian Service The First Methodist Church Leonard Myers Americas Carlin-Newton Circle 2

Mt Sterling and Harlan guests visit Edwin Johnsons

Mrs. D. E. Starr of Mt. Sterling and Mrs. Dina Boggess of Harlan Kentucky were guests Monday of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Johnson in this town.

D. E. Starr Mt. Sterling Dina Boggess Harlan, Ky Edwin Johnson

D T Orndoff Civic Leader Dies at 79 in Chesterhill

D T Orndoff, 79, prominent Chesterhill resident and former president of Waterford Community Savings Bank, died at his Stockport Route 3 home. A lifelong Southeastern Ohio worker and farmer, he was active in Masonic and Shrine orders. Survived by a sister and a brother, with funeral arrangements by Fawcett Stone.

Chesterhill D. T. Orndoff Stockport Orndoff Waterford Community Savings Bank Webb Lodge 252 F&am Beverly Marietta Scottish Rite and Shrine Cincinnati Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home

Military Mail Call welcomes service address submissions

The Messenger invites readers to submit military postal addresses for personnel in service. Include the service member’s hometown, complete address, and your name. Sample entry shows Pvt. John of New Marsh with unit and APO details in San Francisco, California.

the Messenger Athens Ohio New Marsh Signal Corps Proving ‘Company APO 2 San Francisco, Calif

Nelsonville Intersection Auto Mishap Injures Vehicles

Nelsonville police report a traffic mishap at Canal and W Washington Street Thursday evening. Drivers Roy Frederick Wichterman of Athens and Thomas R Cowie of Middleport were involved. Wichterman headed east and stopped for a light when Cowie’s car struck from behind, causing extensive damage to both vehicles.

Nelsonville Canal W. Washington St Everett Hewlett Roy Frederick Wichterman Athens Thomas R. Cowie Middleport Wichterman Cowie

Legion Targets Shoot in Meeker Run Area

In Nelsonville the American Legion Glenford Dugan Post 229 held a trap and target shoot in the Meeker Run area with prizes over 50 dollars. A strong turnout included out of town participants and another shoot is set for Sunday Oct 25 at the same location with added events. The post meets Mondays at 7:45 p.m. and urges member attendance.

Nelsonville Meeker Run American Legion Glenford Dugan Post 229 Warren Robinette Post

Local church conference set at South Bethel EUB Silver Ridge

Orange Township announces a three church meeting at South Bethel EUB Church Silver Ridge Saturday starting 7 30 p m conducted by Dr C M Bowman Wes terville conference superintendent Enrollment Sunday noted for 10 a m Rally Day set for Oct 18 with a school contest two month run Homecoming services to feature a song service at the Christian Church with the Christy family of Silver Ridge participating and other community activities surrounding it

Orange Township Tuppers Plains South Bethel Silver Ridge C. M. Bowman Westerville Floyd Christy Iowa Ohio New Lexington Garrett Christy Janet Snyder Christian Church Christy

Marietta College Football Player Slightly Improved

James D. Watson an 18 year old football player from Philo and member of Marietta College showed slight improvement Wednesday according to Mt. Carmel Hospital officials.

Columbus James D. Watson Marietta Philo Mt. Carmel Hospital

Signs That Point a Life Toward God

Everyday Religion discusses how living signs of character guide others more than written warnings. It warns against false appearances and urges choices that lead toward love, service, and peace, contrasting signs of greed with paths to the City of GOD.

Don D Tullis City of Things City of NO Things State Penitentiary City of God

Hamden Social Notes from a Busy Weekend

Hamden notes show Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Waters hosting a yard picnic for son William on Navy leave with many neighbors and relatives visiting, plus residents attending college and regional events. Rex Shifflett returns home from Korea, Donald Oberholzer visits from Glenview, and William Waters travels to Norfolk after a visit home.

Ray Harkins Dayton May Harkins Shirley Rinehart Ruth Murdock William Young Ohio University Richard Buehler Thomas Horner Willmington College Judith Barron Rio Grande College Rex Shifflett U. S. Army Korea John Shifflett Church Street Donald Oberholzer U. S. Navy Air Corps Glenview Carson Oberholzer William Waters U. S. Navy Norfolk Harvey Waters Otto Dearth Bill Albany George Burns Linda Litteral Ashland Eberts Charles Salmons Canton James Salmon Martha Newman John Harris Floyd Buskirk John Salts D. M. Bryson Jennings Fout Middleport Rebecca Wooten Welliston E. T. Burns Hamden Charles Davis Lesmi Mr. Davis George Geiger Lancaster Charles John Bobo James Frey Laurelville R. D. Stiver Holzer Hospital Gallipolis James Milligan Louise Burchett Curars Ake

Family neighbors gather for weekend visits in Rossmore

Easter weekend in Rossmore West Virginia saw Strongs Run residents Dorwe and Frances Knox host and visit relatives. Bennie and Kenneth Knox were joined by Kenneth and Bennetta Knox as Mrs. Paul Brown hosted guests. Other visits included Forrest Farley Garnet Curry Harve Ferrell and Robert Brooks. Kenneth Knox and Ross Baker also visited McArthur recently.

Bennie Knox Kenneth Knox Ross Baker McArthur

Local visitors connect with area residents in weekend gatherings

Mr and Mrs Pete Dodderer of Coolville visited Mrs Mamie Parker. Donna Durst of Tuppers Plains spent a day with Patty Deeter. James Dye, stationed at Bainbridge Maryland, spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs T F Dye. Bryl Griffin visited Mrs Nile Sanders in a Parkersburg hospital. Vern Buck and Eva Buck of New Cumberland visited Mrs Lolo Griffin and Wallace Baker. Mr and Mrs Vernon Reed spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Floyd Cain of Hockingport and Mr and Mrs George Reed. James Clark accompanied them home.

Joppa Pete Dodderer Coolville Mamie Parker Donna Durst Tuppers Plains Patty Deeter James Dye Bainbridge T. F. Dye Bryl Griffin Nile Sanders Parkersburg Vern Eva Buck New Cumberland W. Va Lolo Griffin Wallace Baker Vernon Reed Floyd Cain Hockingport George Reed James Clark

Lottridge Evangelical U B Prayer Services and Speaker

The Lottridge Evangelical United Brethren Church holds prayer services Thursday at 7 30 p m and Sunday school at 10 a m with service at 11 a m led by Dr C Bowman of Westerville who will speak and lead communion afterward The Rev Walter A Frost is the pastor.

Lottridge Evangelical UB C. Bowman Westerville Walter A. Frost

Seventh Day Adventist Sabbath Schedule and Talk Titles

Sabbath school Saturday at 10 a.m. features The Lord's Supper Its Setting and Significance. Worship 11:15. The Adventist Hour Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening 7:30 The Truth About the Devil. Mid-week prayer Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Pastor Rev. C R Spangler.

C. R. Spangler

Sunday School Times For Three Churches In Coolville Circuit

Coolville Congregational Circuit lists Sunday school at 9 45 am for Coolville IRELAND at 9 30 am and CENTENNIAL at 10 am with no services at all three churches until October 11.

Coolville Ireland Centennial

Central Ave Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 am communion service at 7 30 pm MYF meets in church dining room at 7 30 pm services. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm Circle One meets Thursday at 2 pm at the home of Mrs. D L Jones.

Central Ave Methodist Sunday School D. L. Jones

St Pauls Roman Catholic Masses and Confession Schedule

The Rev. Jan B. Kish serves as pastor. Sunday masses are at 8 9 and 10. Daily masses are at 7 and 8 p.m. Confessions are held Saturday at 3 and 7 30 p.m.

ST. Paul’s Jan B. Kish

Methodist Charge Clerks Chapel Service Schedule

Clarks Chapel holds a Communion at 9 30 am and Sunday school at 10 30 am. Richland offers Sunday school at 9 30 am Communion at 7 30 pm and a prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm.

Clarks Chapel Richland

Vanderhoof Baptist Sunday Services and Sunday School

The Rev. Clayton W. Green serves as pastor at Vanderhoof Baptist. Sunday school convenes at 10 am followed by evangelistic services in the morning and evening.

Vanderhoof Clayton W. Green

Poston Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Athens area church lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 7 30 p.m. Boy Scouts meet Monday at 7, Junior Choir Tuesday at Mrs Clyde Snider’s home, midweek prayer Wednesday at 7 30, senior choir Thursday at 7 with Rev Evan Edwards as pastor.

Poston Methodist Sunday School Clyde Snider Evan Edwards

Mt Zion Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

Mt Zion Baptist lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 11 a m and evening sermon at 7 p m Prayer service is Wednesday at 8 p m Rev William D Mosley Jr is the pastor

MT. Zion Baptist Sunday School William D. Mosley, Jr

Local Church Schedules Across Four Towns

Details of Sunday school times worship services and midweek studies for Coolville Decatur Hockingport Little Hocking Torch churches. Includes pastors exhorters and service hours across the week.

Church notices for New Marshfield Union Bates Pleasanton

Sunday school at 9 30 a m and communion at 2 p m in New Marshfield. Union holds 9 30 a m Sunday school and 10 45 a m communion with prayers at 7 30 p m. Bates adds 9 30 a m communion and 10 30 a m Sunday school. Pleasanton lists 7 p m communion and 7 30 p m evangelistic service.

Church of the Good Shepherd Weekly Schedule

The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church lists a seasonal weekly timetable with services at 8 am and 10:30 am on Sunday, church school, student cabinet and Canterbury Club events, and youth group. Weekday activities include Boy Scouts, Altar Guild, Coffee Hour, Women’s Auxiliary, Holy Communion, and choir rehearsal led by Rev. Phil Porter Jr.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Episcopal Canterbury Club Phil Porter, Jr

Albany Methodist Charge Weekly Schedule

The Albany Methodist Charge outlines services at Albany Pearl Chapel Snowville Temple and Town House with church school worship and prayers. The Rev. William H. Covert is the pastor. Services include 9 30 am worship 10 45 am church school and 6 30 pm MYF at Albany 9 am church school 10 30 am worship at Pearl Chapel and 8 pm prayer meeting at Temple.

Albany Methodist Albany Pearl Chapel Snowville William H. Covert

First Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Activities

The church calendar lists morning worship at 10 30 with Dr John M Versteeg preaching on Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory World wide communion Junior church for grades one through six Kappa Phi Rose tea 3 to 4 30 p m WF Fellowship supper and vespers 5 7 p m Junior Hi Fellowship 6 p m Senior Hi MYF 7 p m Monday Senior Girls Scout Troop 4 3 30 p m Cub Scout Committee CP at Wesleyan Service Guild 7 p m home of Mrs Homer Brown Circle 7 Thorn ton Circle 8 Jividen Circle 8 Mrs John McQuate Tuesday Wesley Choir 6 40 p m Wednesday WF pop in 3 p m Senior Girl Scout Troop 3 30 p m Cooperation Committee 5 15 p m Boy Scout Troop 56 7 p m Sanctuary choir 6 45 p m Social hour at Mrs B A Renken berger home Kappa Phi rush party 7 p m Sigma Theta Epsilon 7 p m Rummage sale all day Friday

Christian — Fort and Short Sts J. A. Long Chi Rho First Methodist Jefferson St. F Melvin Wentz Mary Goss Adams Stre Re Ana Sy Roy Over Tor NYPS Wesleyan Methodist Poplar and Watkins Sts Charles Hill Pilgrim Holiness Chestnut St Raymond Simpson Young Peoples Robert Gastin Church OF the Epiphany Episcopal Paul E. Hannaford Trinity Young Episcopals First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Our Lord First Methodist Mig John M. Versteeg Kappa Phi Wesleyan Service Guild Homer Brown Thornton Jividen John McQuate Wesley Choir B. A. Renkenberger Sigma Theta Epsilon

Jehovahs Witnesses Bible Study and Service Meetings

Jehovahs Witnesses announce Bible study on Sunday at 2 30 p m and Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Service meeting and ministry school held Friday at 7 30 p m at 191 West Washington Circle.

Jehovahs Witnesses Washington c

Wesleyan Methodist Rally Day Services Set

First Wesleyan Methodist outlines a Sunday 10 a.m. Rally Day service led by chalk artist Mrs. Leonard Draper with Sunday school and church, an evening service at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs Draper, and a midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 730 p.m. The Rev Ira L Shanafelt is pastor.

Wesleyan Methodist Leonard Draper Draper Ira L. Shanafelt

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Church Services Schedule

Sunday school begins at 9 30 am Worship service at 19 30 am Evangelistic service at 7 30 pm Pastors The Rev N L Russell and The Rev Roy E Deeter lead the congregations.

Whites Chapel Wesleyan N L. Russell Roy E. Deeter

Amesville and New England Sunday Services Listed

Sunday school hours at Amesville Parish 9:45 am and 9:30 am at New England. Communion services at 10:45 am and 10:15 am respectively. Carthage holds a 2:30 pm service under minister J. Mervin Hess.

Amesville New England Carthage Mervin Hess

Strouds Run Community and Kilvert Church Notices

Strouds Run Community holds Sunday school at 2 p.m. and preaching by Rev. R. E. Keichner. Kilvert Church of God schedules a Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m with Mrs L M Kemmy preaching.

Strouds Run R. E. Keichner Kilvert

Plains Church of the Nazarene Worship and Services

The Plains Church of the Nazarene holds worship at 10 30 with communion follow up. NYPS and Junior Service at 7 p m. Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at the church and Saturday night at the home of William Stalder led by The Rev Lena Brandenburg.

the Plains Church OF the Nazarene William Stalder Lena Brandenburg

New Marshfield Pilgrim Holiness services schedule

The New Marshfield Pilgrim Holiness Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 30 am YP service at 7 pm evangelist ser p m Wednesday evening prayer service at 7 30 pm Pastor Rehr McNutt leads the church in these sessions.

New Marshfield

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Service With Guest Speaker

The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church offers worship at 10 30 a m and an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m guest speaker Dr Bob Phillips and the Rev N L Russell serve as pastor

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Bob Phillips N. L. Russell

Rally Day at First Church of God

Sunday school children lead the rally day program from 9 30 to 11 30 in the morning followed by an evening service at 7 30. Prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 led by Pastor the Reverend G M Taylor.

First Church OF God G. M. Taylor

Sunday and midweek church services listed in three towns

Sunday school times and worship schedules for Chesterhill Amesville and Sharpsburg include communion, with additional prayer and youth meetings. The Rev H D Frazier is named as pastor in the Sharpsburg notice.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Service and Activities

The Alexander Presbyterian Church hosts Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 10 30 am with communion. Choir practice Fridays in the evening. Women’s Association meets at Mrs Clyde Whitlatch home Thursday at 130 pm. The Rev James L Hyde is minister.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Women's Association Clyde Whitlatch James L. Hyde

Albany Baptist church service schedule announced

The Albany Baptist church lists a 9:30 am Bible school and a 7:30 pm evening gospel service. Mid week events include Wednesday services with Young People at 6:30 pm and Bible study and prayer at 7:30 pm led by Pastor Rev. Roland P. Gio.

Albany Baptist Bible School Roland P. Giobig

South Canaan Baptist announces midweek services and activities

The Rev Roland P. Globig leads South Canaan Baptist Church in morning worship and quarterly communion at 9 45 and 11 00. Bible study and prayer meet Thursday at 8 00 pm.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Roland P. Globig

Weekly church activities and services schedule

Friday 8 p m student gathering. Saturday 7 p m chimes and organ. Sunday 9 15 Bible school 10 15 communion Joe B Maffett preaching Sermon subject A Practical Command. Sunday afternoon Kapna Beta tea. 6 p m Vespers OU Students and Christian Fellowship for high school students. Monday 7 p m Interchurch Youth Choir 7 30 Esther Class meeting. Tuesday and Wednesday Girl Scouts. Tuesday 7 p m Boy Scouts. Wednesday 6 30 Junior and Senior Choir Committee meeting 7 p m.

Joe B. Maffett Christian Fellowship Interchurch Esther Boy Scouts

Church Schedule Details With Weekly Activities

The text lists a church weekly program including classes at 9 30 and 9 45 a mMorning Worship at 11 a m communion Senior High at 7 p m Junior High at 7 30 p m Westminster Foundation supper and vespers at 5 p m Girl Scouts Monday 3 45 p m troop 12 Boy Scouts Tuesday 7 30 p m Girl Scout troop 19 Wednesday 3 45 p m Mens Dinner Thursday 3 45 p m

Westminster Foundation

Athens Free Methodist Worship Times Announcement

The Athens Free Methodist Church lists worship at 10 30 with the District Superintendent Paul Rice at 7 30 and a minion service following. Prayer meeting is Thursday at 7 30 p m led by The Rev L A Robinson pastor.

Athens

Sunday School Rally at Church with Evangelistic Service

Athens church schedules include Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m and an evangelistic service midweek prayer meetings A rally is planned October 11 led by minister H Goff with a board meeting at 8 30.

Athens Church OF the Nazarene Worshire NYPS H. Goff

Grahams Chapel Bible Church Announces Sunday Schedule

The Rev. Trey Fields is guest preacher at Grahams Chapel Bible Christian. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with worship at 10 30 a m and preaching at 8 p m led by Pastor Rev Max Williams.

Grahams Chapel Trey Fields Max Williams

Evangelist Max Cohn Leads Evening Gospel Services

At the school auditorium, 9:30 am and 7:30 pm nightly through the 11th, Evangelist Max Cohn and gospel singer Mire Cy An headline sessions. Pastor Rev. John Snedden oversees the event.

Trne Max Cohn Evangelist Cohn Mire Cy An John Snedden

Plains Church of God Rally Day and Services Schedule

The Plains Church of God outlines events with times for Rally Day at 9:30 am Sunday services including Sunday school picnic at 12 noon Youth Fellowship at 6 30 Evangelistic Service at 7 am Prayer and Praise on Wednesday at 7 30 led by The Rev R E Kelchner.

Plains Church OF God R. E. Kelchner

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