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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1947

Page

3

Church Plans For District Announced

Pomeroy pastors reveal church services across denominations. Christian Science at 104 Mulberry Ave holds Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and morning service 10:45 a.m. Grace Episcopal led by Rev. Charles G. Baird at 10:30 a.m. United Methodist with 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. worship. Evangelical U B hosts 9:30 a.m. unified services and youth rally. Church of Christ offers Bible school 9:30 a.m. and evening service 7:30 p.m. Federated marks 100th anniversary with 9:15 a.m. Sunday school and special events.

Pomeroy Christian Science Society Mulberry Ave Grace Episcopal Charles G. Baird United Methodist Albert Bitters Board of Education WSCS Evangelical U. B L. R. Carmichael Enterprise—Unified Services Christian Endeavor Morning Star Carmel Church OF Christ William Sleasman Thelma Willcox Meigs County Forrest Bachtel Main Fourth Ave C. E. Shepard Wilbur Theobald L. D. Hartinger Arthur Skinner Bible.” Youth Fellowship First Baptist Church Charles M. Pomeroy Church OF Christ IN Christian Union Glenn Rader Ann Beveridge Syracuse Presbyterian

Middleport clubs attend church rites during National Business Week

Members of the Business and Professional Women's Club plan a 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at First Presbyterian Church Middleport with Dr. Homer G. McMillen delivering the sermon on facing the future overcoming worry. Also notes Heath Methodist rally Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. with WSCS meeting Monday.

Middleport Business and Professional Women’s Club First Presbyterian Church Homer G. McMillen William Grate Heath Methodist Church W. B. Moore Nan Moore Eader

Music Program Set at Federated Church Centennial

The Federated Church marks its 100th anniversary with a 3 30 p m vesper service and organ rededication. Organist Mrs Ben Neutz ling pianist Mrs Robert Hegnauer lead readings by Mr and Mrs Ralph Poston and music by Robert Hartley and the church choir.

Pomeroy Federated Church Ben Neutzling Robert Hegnauer Ralph Poston Robert Hartley

Injured Residents Recover From Falls and Surgery

Mrs. Carl Searles is healing from a fractured rib after a Monday fall at home. Oral Canter seeks recovery from a shoulder dislocation suffered at a fire this week. Chauncey Werner underwent an operation at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis this week.

Carl Searles Middleport Oral Canter Chauncey Werner Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Loyal Pals Club Meets to Aid Cleveland Home Barrel Drive

Middleport Loyal Pals of the Church of Christ met at Mildred Hawley's home to plan a barrel of fruit for the Cleveland Christian home. Fourteen members attended with Susie Taylor and pastor C E Shepard as guests. Alice Ieenhower led the peace themed program. prizes were won by Bessie Grueser Thelma Dill and Elizabeth Campbell.

Middleport Church of Christ Mildred Hawley Fourth Ave Mabel Hysell Miss Hawley Cleveland Christian Home Alice Ieenhower Edward French Susie Taylor C. E. Shepard Shepard

Memorial service for Amy Bowen draped charter at Meigs Temple

Meigs Temple No. 153 held a memorial service for Amy Bowen Tuesday evening at Woodman Hall. Pauline Gallagher, Florence Bush and Nora Kennedy draped the charter. Obituary read by Mrs Gallagher, with Genevieve Farmer and Clara Dilgard in song and Lillian Stieff on piano.

Meigs Temple No. 153 Amy Bowen Woodman Hall Pauline Gallagher Florence Bush Nora Kennedy Gallagher Genevieve Farmer Clara Dilgard Lillian Stieff Sylvia Burford Griff Russell Grand Temple Dayton Middleport Grace Downing Lenore Grate Teressa Autherson

Birthday party honors Mrs Beulah White Darst at Darst home

A Thursday evening party at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Darst celebrated the birthday of Mrs Beulah White Darst. Lincoln Street decorations were pink and white with streamers to the refreshment table and pink nut cup favors. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leo Russell Mr and Mrs Charles White Texanna R S White and the guest of honor.

Beulah White Darst Thomas Darst Lincoln St Leo Russell Charles White Texanna R. S. White

Twin City Card Club Meets at Bernice Darst Home

The Twin City Card Club held a meeting at the home of Mrs. Bernice Darst. Members discussed club activities and planned upcoming events with attention to hospitality and routine duties.

Twin City Card Club Bernice Darst

Pep Rally Sparks School Spirit In Parking Lot

A pep meeting and rally was held in the high school parking lot Thursday evening by the Junior and Senior High Schools. A large bonfire burned as students sang and shouted school yells. Football players were treated to refreshments by the Downtown Coaches at Stark Pharmacy.

Pomeroy Stark Pharmacy

Birth of a Son for Mr and Mrs Wolfe

Announcement of the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Albert R. Wolfe on Monday October 6. The baby weighed six and a half pounds and the family is residing with Mrs. Wolfe's mother in law Mrs. Harry Wolfe of Dorcas. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wolfe and Mrs Mayme Hartenbach. Mr. Wolfe works as a radio service man for a firm in New Orleans Louisiana.

Middleport Albert R. Wolfe Wolfe New Orleans

Junior-Hi Jamboree Explores Christian Adventuring

At First Baptist Church a Junior-Hi Jamboree themed Christian Adventuring featured laymen and pastors from Marietta, Rio Grande and nearby communities discussing adventures in Mt. Pleasant worship fellowship music world outreach recreation and related topics. Luncheon and the evening banquet were provided by the church women and by the Golden Rule and Zeta Chi classes.

First Baptist Church Mt. Pleasant Marietta Rio Grande

Fourth Birthday Anniversary of Susie Pullen Celebrated

Susie Pullen daughter of Mr and Mrs James Pullen celebrated her fourth birthday with a party on Saturday. Boys and girls received balloons and candy favors and shared cake and refreshments with the honoree. Guests from Pomeroy and Middleport included Benny Wilson Pam Hobstetter Carolyn Bradford Carolyn Wilson Roger and David Bush John McMurray Ruth and Paul Shepard Marcus and Judson Pomeroy John Lyons III Jim Bill Hobstetter Bill Gibbs Bill Anderson Tom Anderson Eric Chambers Sandra Brewington Rick Cluff James Hood Judy Butcher Christine Beaver Janice Hauck Eddie Jena and Jeannette Crooks.

Susie Pullen James Pullen Pomeroy Middleport Benny Wilson Pam Hobstetter Carolyn Bradford Carolyn Wilson Roger David Bush John McMurray Ruth Paul Shepard Marcus Judson Pomeroy John Lyons, III Jim Bill Hobstetter Bill Gibbs

Marriage Announcement for Kathryn Russell and Glen Evans

Miss Kathryn Russell daughter of Mrs Anna Belle Russell of Bradbury and Mr Glen Evans son of Mr and Mrs Clay Evans were married at the Christian Church in Covington Kentucky on September 27. The bride a Middleport High School graduate wore a brown two piece gabardone ensemble with brown accessories Attendants were Mr and Mrs LeVaughn Barlow of Springfield brother in law and sister of the bride Mr Evans attended Pomero y High School and works with Fleming Jobb coal dealers Mrs Evans works at Jimmys Pastry Shop Middleport They are living with Mr Evans parents until their new home is ready.

Kathryn Russell Anna Belle Russell Bradbury Glen Evans Clay Evans Christian Church Covington Middleport High School LeVaughn Barlow Springfield

Local residents seen in and around Wellston

Henry Beach released from Martz Clinic after hand treatment. Riley Klees improves from a lamp accident causing a nose gash requiring five stitches. Riley is son of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Klees. Mrs. Jeannette Waddell returns to Charleston after visiting Minnie Beverage and Colleen Waddell. D. S. Harold visits Wellston. Mr. and Mrs. George Moore in Columbus visiting daughter Geralt Wieslestein. Mrs. Richard Karr of Marietta and Mrs. Ancil McKinney of Athens attend Co R Karr birthday event. Mrs. William Hawley and Mrs. Robert Durst in Columbus. White Rose Lodge members meet at Woodman Hall then dessert at Mary Jane Coffee Shop hosted by L D Diles, Irvin Davies, and Lester Boice.

Henry Beach Martz Clinic Riley Klees Riley Harlan Klees Jeannette Waddell Charleston Minnie Beverage Colleen Waddell D. S. Harold Wellston George Moore Columbus Gerald Eislestein Richard Karr Marietta Ancil McKinney Athens Co. R. Karr S. Third Ave William Hawley Robert Durst

Barn Dance and Shower For Mr and Mrs Hartung

A barn dance and shower for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hartung is planned tonight at the home of Hall Frost with public invitations extended.

Flora Donald Hartung Hall Frost

Meigs Women Fall Ill After Logan Luncheon

Meigs County women who attended a Logan luncheon this week fell ill on return, blamed on possible food poisoning. A physician treated several. Logan women also reported stricken with at least one hospitalized.

Middleport Meigs County Logan

Military Rites Arranged by Veterans Committee in Pomeroy

The Disabled Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars appointed a committee to coordinate burial of returned war dead. Contacts include Edward H. Reuter and Edgar Van Inwagen in Pomeroy, Edward Evans in Pomeroy, Frank Turner in Carpenter, Russell Wickline in Racine, and Leonard Jewell in Pomeroy. Relatives may arrange burials through the committee.

Pomeroy Disabled Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars Edward H. Reuter Tel Edgar van Inwagen Edward Evans Frank Turner Carpenter Russell Wickline Racine Leonard Jewell

Grange Booster Night Plans and Program Highlights

POMEROY Chester Grange observers Booster night on September 30 with Worthy Master Carl Kautz hosting guests. The program features readings by Mrs. Della Windsor, a piano duet by Dorothy Holter and Betty Lou Genhiemer, talks on The Purpose of the Church and School and Grange in the Community, a piece on When Dad went to the Cry in Practice Doctor by Harry Lodwick, and a humorous reading by Mae Mora. An October 14 literary program invites patrons to submit questions for the lecturer's question box on agriculture rural living and education.

Pomeroy Chester Grange Carl Kautz Della Windsor Dorothy Holter Betty Lou Genhiemer Grange Elma Reuter Dad Harry Lodwick Mae Mora

Pennsylvania Pastor Engaged by Church

The Rev. William Sleasman of Somerset Pennsylvania has been engaged as pastor by the Pomeroy Church of Christ Congregation to succeed James Walker who resigned to continue his school work at Capital University in Columbus Ohio.

Pomeroy William Sleasman Somerset, Pa Pomeroy Church of Christ Congregation James Walker Capital University Columbus

Funeral Rites Held For Arter Infant

Funeral services were held Wednesday for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Arter of Philippi West Virginia She died five hours after birth Will Daniels of the Chester Road

Pomeroy Harry Arter Philippi W. Va Will Daniels Chester Road

Meigs County Residents Attend Conservation Show

Rep. Benjamin F. Turner Mrs. Turner Dr. George Lasher F J Reed and L S Powelson were among Meigs County persons at the conservation demonstration on farms near Brownsville Ohio recently, Mr Turner reports.

Pomeroy Benjamin F. Turner Mrs. Turner George Lasher F. J. Reed L. S. Powelson Meigs County Brownsville Ohio Turner

Birth Announcement for VanInwagen Son in Bradbury

Middleport reports Mr. and Mrs. Emmett VanInwagen announcing the birth of a son on Wednesday October 8 at their Bradbury home. The mother is the former Freda Beach and the maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beach.

Middleport Emmett VanInwagen Bradbury VanInwagen Freda Beach Henry

John Beeson Named First Trumpet in OSU Band

John Beeson, engineering student at Ohio State University, has been assigned first trumpet in the OSU Band. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Leo Beeson of Sixth Ave Middleport.

Middleport John Beeson Ohio State University Leo Beeson Sixth Ave

Early Bird Lay-Away Plan for Christmas Gifts

An offer highlights a lay-away option for Christmas gifts for early shoppers. It promotes paying in installments with storage at the store and a deadline to claim items before the holiday season.

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