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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1942

Page

6

Hobson Study Circle Reviews Robert Harper Book

The Hobson Study Circle met with Mrs. Clarence Wyckoff at 51 Maplewood Drive Tuesday evening. President Mrs. P. Eblin led the business session as twenty members answered roll call with summer reads. Mrs. Carl Ferguson, Mrs. Mary Jennings, and Mrs. James Householder formed the program committee for the year. Helen Chapman reviewed The Road to Baltimore by Robert S Harper. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Harvey Householder.

Hobson Study Circle Clarence Wyckoff Maplewood Drive P. Eblin Carl Ferguson Mary Jennings James House

Annual Wolfe Reunion at Concord Church 1942

Descendants of George Wolfe who settled in Ames Township Ohio in 1797 gathered at Concord Church on Sunday Oct 4 1942. Riley G Wolfe 87 eldest member and Maureen Kay seven weeks old were honored. dinner on a long table under the trees followed by a church program. Officers re elected and plans set for Oct 1943. Members from West Virginia Columbus and Ohio attended.

George Wolfe Ohio Westmoreland Indiana County Concord Church Orville Boudinot Riley Wolfe Concord Cemetery Ames Township Athens County Riley George Wolfe George P Eliza Wilkins Wolfe Riley G. Wolfe Maureen Kay Ruth Sayre Welch Norman C. Welch R. G. Wolfe Grace Gladyce Wolfe Merrill R. Atkinson Logan W. Va Troy Wahneta Wolfe Janice Wolfe Oburn Pierce Beatrice Wolfe Columbus Mildred Howard West Virginia

Radio Program at Women's Council Broadcast

The Women’s Council of the First Christian Church held a Thursday meeting with a song service. A Christmas bazaar was set for December 9 during the business session. Reports from group leaders and the vice president were heard. Mrs. Roy Cline led the devotional from Psalms. The program, “In Lands Afar,” featured a radio broadcast with reports from world missionary stations, noting wartime internments. The meeting ended with silent prayer.

Women's Council The First Christian Church Roy Cline H. T. Phillips William Williams

Eastern Stars At War Bond Booth Schedule

Members of the Eastern Stars will sell War Bonds and War Stamps at the Court St booth this week. The lineup includes Mrs. Flossie Kiltan and Mrs. Ada Koons on Friday from 1 to 5 p m. Saturday features morning Mrs. Aletha McClain and Mrs. Hattie Webb, afternoon Mrs. Nora Atkinson and Mrs. Alma Hudson, and evening Mrs. C L Dow and Mrs. Edward Cole. Monday 1 to 5 p m brings Mrs. Earl Funk and Mrs. P L Wamsley. Tuesday lists Mrs. C E Atkin son and Mrs. R C Alexander. Wednesday has Mrs. James Earich and Mrs. E M Biddison, and Thursday ends with Mrs. Frank Cross and Mrs. Ernest Glazier.

Eastern Stars Court St Flossie Kiltan Ada Koons Aletha McClain Hattie Webb Nora Atkinson Alma Hudson C. L. Dow Edward Cole Bond Earl Funk P. L. Wamsley C. E. Atkinson R. C. Alexander James Earich E. M. Biddison Frank Cross Ernest Glazier

One Woman to Another Soap Making Reprint

A reprinted soap making recipe advises using old grease not fit for government collection. Melt grease, soak with lye solution, mix borax and ammonia, then set in granite pans to dry for about three weeks. The process yields eight large bars of smooth white soap that does not injure hands.

Uncle Sam

Hairpin Shortage Signals Wave Era in Hair Fashion

New York stylists predict a shift from curl pins to waved hairdos as a 1943 restriction reduces pins to one package per woman. The era features longer forelocks, short backs, and deep soft waves all over, with reuseable pins guiding pincurls and uniform looks for women in various outfits.

Uncle Sam New York

Sigma Pi Dance Informal Rush Event Saturday Oct 10

Sigma Pi hosts an informal rush dance on Saturday October 10 from eight to eleven thirty o'clock. Mr. Frank T. Gibbs has returned to Apple Creek as head supervisor at the Institution for the Feebleminded after a week with his mother Mrs. George W. Gibbs and aunt Mrs. John B. Cross. He will leave October 14 to report for military service at Fort Hayes.

Sigma Pi Frank T. Gibbs Apple Creek Institution George W. Gibbs John B. Cross West Union Street Gibbs Fort Hayes

Love and peril at the Greenwich Village hideaway

Carolyn Brixton reacts as Spencer asserts the gangster faces death or life imprisonment. Nurse Whitlock restrains her as Carolyn disputes love for the man and prepares for questions later. The scene ends with a plan to resume discussion tomorrow and Carolyn awaiting further steps.

Carolyn Miss Whitlock Carolyn Brixton Marion Morton Greenwich Village Charles Spencer Secret Service Spencer Madge Graham Dicky Whitlock Marion

Higley Study Club Meets Friday at Volwiler Home

Higley Study Club held a meeting at the Volwiler residence 13 North May Avenue under president Mrs. Cc. E. Atkinson. Mrs. R. D. Williams delivered a paper titled The People of Canada as the program.

Higley Volwiler Higley Study Club A. T. Volwiler May Ave Cc. E. Atkinson R. D. Williams Canada

Ohio University reception at First Christian Church tonight

Students and church members will gather for a reception at First Christian Church after the Ohio University football rally, beginning about 8 30 p m. Also notes on local club gatherings and church activities including Albany Grange, Women's Council meeting, and anniversaries.

Ohio University First Christian Church

Church activities fill Athens area schedule this week

Dr. Edwin A. Brown of First Methodist preaches on Strength as the Strength of Ten at 10 30 Sunday. Various church events include Bible study Wednesday, youth groups, Women’s Society meetings, a rummage sale, student mixer, Rose Tea, student vespers with Dean Voigt, Wesley Players open meeting, rushing parties, and Wesley Foundation activities.

Edwin A. Brown First Methodist Church Marilyn Covert Brown Woman's Society of Christian Service Woman's Society Wesley Foundation Shoemaker Jesus Kappa Phi Irma Voigt Wesley Players Delta Sigma Theta

Rutland Church To Have Home Coming Anniversary

Rutland Church of Christ will mark its 113th anniversary with a Home Coming on Sunday October 11. Bible School starts at 10 am followed by communion. Morning service features music short talks and roll call. Dinner in the basement at noon families bring baskets. Afternoon service at 2 pm includes song service devotions memorials and greetings from members and visiting ministers.

Rutland Meigs County

Rally Sunday Planned at Pilgrim Holiness Church

A Sunday School rally is set for October 11 at 10 a.m. at Pilgrim Holiness Church in New Marshfield. Rev. Waldeck of Glouster preaches at 2 p.m., Mrs. Blanch Slay leads the song service, and Pastor Rev. Music will preach at the 7:30 p.m. service.

Pilgrim Holiness Church New Marshfield Waldeck of Glouster Blanch Slay Music

Hoon Preaching at Tuppers Plains Church

At the Tuppers Plains Church of Christ Rev Miles FE Hoon will lead Bible School at 9 30 a m and worship at 7 30 p m. The sermon title is The Year of Jubilee.

Tuppers Plains Church

Laymen in Charge At Church of God

Laymen will lead services at the Church of God 21 Hocking St Sunday in pastor Rev Thomas E Sexton’s absence while he conducts a two week Urbana revival. Ray Ramsey the Sunday School superintendent will speak at 9 30 on The Prepared Home and Mrs Wayne France will lead the 7 30 evening service. Wednesday prayer meeting will be led by Mrs Paul Ayers. All evening services begin at 7 30 during fall and winter.

Church of God Hocking St Thomas E. Sexton Urbana Ray Ramsey Wayne France Paul Ayers

Jacksonville Circuit Program Announced By Pastor Palmer

The program lists Jacksonville Church School at 9 am followed by a 6 pm junior league and 6 30 pm young peoples service then 7 30 pm evening worship with sermon by the pastor A Thursday 7 pm prayer service. Trimble Morning worship at 9 30 Church School at 10 Millfield Church School at 9 30 morning worship 10 15 The Plains Church School 9 30 Sunday and Thursday 7 pm Chauncey Church School 9 30 am Wednesday 7 pm prayer service.

Jacksonville Methodist Church Charles E. Palmer Jacksonville Church Trimble Millfield—Church the Plains—Church Chauncey—Church School

Bradbury Church of Christ Hosts Family Night

The Bradbury Church of Christ invites all local families to a Friday at 7 30 program with song service and devotional period in the church auditorium A recreational period follows in the basement and lunch will be served Each family should bring a covered dish

Bradbury Church of Christ

Rally Day Observed At Plains Church

Rally Day will be observed Oct 11 at The Plains Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Service begins 10 15 a m with a children's program. Sermon by S A Bryant on Building Our Lives follows the entertainment. All members and friends are invited.

Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints the Plains Children's Department S. A. Bryant

Church of First Christian announces weekly schedule

The Church School opens at 9 15 with nursery and primary classes in the new second floor quarters and intermediates in the social room. A 7 30 Sunday evening consecration for workers and a 7 30 Wednesday class on personal evangelism are planned, with Mr James Hart named music director and Mr Donaldson leading a student supper and reception events.

First Christian Church Faith James Hart Donaldson

Robinette To Speak At U B Churches

The United Brethren Churches announce services led by Rev. E R Robinette. Mt Hermon holds Sunday School at 10 am and preaching at 11 am with a Thursday prayer meeting at 8 pm. Haga offers 2 pm preaching. Broadwell provides 10 am Sunday School and 7 30 pm Christian Endeavor. Dale Oak Hill and Mt Liberty list 10 am Sunday School.

United Brethren Churches E. R. Robinette Mt. Hermon Haga Broadwell Christian Endeavor Dale Oak Hill Mt. Liberty

Resume Services at Rutland and Syracuse Churches

Morning services at Rutland and evening services at Syracuse will be resumed on Sunday. The Rev J L Buckley pastor of the Rutland Syracuse Methodist Churches announced today. Afternoon services will be held at Bethel with Bible School preceding each service.

Rutland Syracuse J. L. Buckley Rutland- Syracuse Methodist Bethel Bible School

Additional Church News to Be Found on Page Five

A brief notice informs readers that further church news and features appear on page five with related items and announcements for local congregations.

Presbyterian Church Program Announces Theme for Services

The Presbyterian Church will hold Sunday services at 11 o clock with the theme When Back Religion Meets Good Religion. Sunday School, led by superintendent Dr F L Shoemaker, begins at 9 45. Evening lectures open at 8 with The Jesus of History by Dr H T Houf and Wednesday men’s meeting starts at 7 to discuss plans for the men’s work.

Presbyterian Church F. L. Shoemaker H. T. Houf Presbyterian

Church of Christ Announces Sunday and midweek Services

The Church of Christ at 6 Stimpson Ave holds a 9 30 a m song service followed by Bible Study at 9 45 and preaching at 10 15 with the topic The Preachers Obligation Communion is observed at 11 a m The Sunday evening service is at 7 30 and Wednesday Bible Study at 7 30 with local worship planned.

Church of Christ Stimpson Ave

Bethany Church announces Sunday services schedule

Rev Guy H White pastor of Bethany Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 1 30 PM and preaching with union class meeting at 2 30 PM. Services emphasize parish activities and fellowship for the congregation.

Guy H. White Bethany Methodist Church

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