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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1946

Page

2

West School Equipment Slated for Auction Saturday in Nelsonville

West School's displaced equipment to be sold at public auction Saturday from 3 to 5 p m. at the West building Nelsonville items include desks, seating, gas ranges, ovens, a variety of furniture and art objects. Proceeds support the board of education as rooms in the building are leased to William Brooks Shoe Co.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio West Nelsonville Ee W. Nay Melsonville Phildeon Ton St Aiylie Prane Board of Education William Brooks Shoe Co

Sick Fund Indigent Care Seeks Community Help

The Indigent Sick Fund provides medical care to the needy with city matching support. Community Chest officers urge sponsorship to sustain services funded by gifts, donations, and Christmas activities, noting civic duty to aid underprivileged and improve the program.

Parkers Snipfen Anavan Es Hick Community Chest

Nelsonville Nazarenes Begin Revival Meetings

Nelsonville Nazarene Church on Adams Street lists revival services led by Rev. T H Arnott with Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship 10 50 NYPS at 6 15 and preaching at 7 p m Revival meetings run at the church Tuesday led by evangelist Rev Russell Bowman from Tuesday night onward.

Nelsonville the Nazarene Church Adams St T. H. Arnott Russell Bowman

Church of Christ Plans Sunday Program

Nelsonville area church announces Sunday events at Barrows School building. Morning worship at 9 30 with special choir music led by Miss Sigrid Love. The Week of Ministry observance opens with Rev L E Ev e preaching on A new Destit Christian Youth Fellowship meets at 6pm for devotional and social hour at Jane Fire 32a Adams St. Evening service at 7 with the sermon An Early Soul Winner.

Nelsonville B' Hle Chri Sanday Barrows Sigrid Love L. BE Eve Wil Desit Christian Youth Fellowship Jane Fire Adams St

Fighting Case Dismissed After Hearing in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville an assault and battery case was dismissed after an oral hearing due to insufficient evidence. The defendant West pleaded not guilty as witnesses appeared but the charges were withdrawn and the case closed with no recovery of funds or assets.

Nelsonville W. FP Phisse West

Mayor Speaks To BP and W Women's Club

Mrs Helen DeVore chaired the Public Affairs program in sorority rooms. Linda Tharp sang God Bless America. Major Oral Daugherty spoke on civic duties and supporting city officials. Mrs Ruth Daugherty led the business session. Miss Margaret Johnson sang during devotions.

Women's Club Mrrs Helen DeVore Linda Tharp DeVore Oral Daugherty Ruth Daugherty Jackson Margaret Johnson

Nelsonville Social Notes at Mission Tea Gathering

The 3ary Society of the Church of Christ met at Mrs. Lancaster’s home for its annual Missionary Tea with hostesses Mrs. Mary A. Ray Adeline Ray and Verna Hand. Special guests included Mrs. Doris Jack Mrs. Beatrice Adamson and Mrs. Curtis Daugherty.

Nelsonville 3Ary Society of the Church of Chris Lancaster Mary A. Ray Adeline Ray Verna Hand Doris Jack Beatrice Adamson Curtis Daugherty Ethel Wallace Sarah Morrison Mara Morris Maggie Betts L. E. Evans Rose Weigand

Meeting After Service At Nelsonville Church

The Camp and Conference Group will hold a brief business meeting in the study of the Church of Christ after the morning service on Sunday. Announcement has been made.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

Murray City Notes Reflect Community Visitors and Milestones

Murray City notes list numerous visitors and family updates across the region. Names include Steve Sabo, John Sabo, Walter Laumskey, Eugene and Lester Packard, Leslie Le, Andy Le, Donald Darby, Willard Darby, Rosalie Darby, Chester Mich, John Abahazie, Sandy Abahaze, Edgar Els, A Smiley, Mary Smith, Jimmie Hickman, and many others visiting relatives and staying with local families. The column mentions a hospital operation for Mrs. Laumskey, and frequent weekend visits among neighbors and relatives from Athens, Newark, Columbus, Zanesville, and Barbe.

Steve Saboardesville Laumskey Donald Willard Darby Berton Darby Rosalie Chester Mich John Abahazie Columbus Sandy Abahaze Edgar Els A. Smiley Barbe Charles Hills James Evans Vermel Lambert Adrian Bateman Huth Short Nelsonville Bob Armstrong Tom Smyth Louis Howath Frank Athens R. D and Airs Sandy

First Baptist Church Rally Planned Sunday

Nelsonville commuity rally at the First Baptist Church on Sunday led by Pastor the Rev B Z Hall. Mrs. Goide Brurston will lead Sunday School at 2:50 am followed by a testimony meeting. Preaching at 7:45 pm. theme The World at its Worst Needs the Church at Its Best. Music by the choir directed by Preston Dexter with Topsail as pianist.

Nelsonville B. Z. Hall Goide Brurston Preston Dexter Topsail

GOP Opens Offices In York Trustee Room

NELSONVILLE Republicans have opened campaign headquarters in the room used by the York Town trustees in W Washington. Dave Burnell will supervise the operation and distribute literature to supporters and workers.

GOP York Nelsonville — Republians York Townsip W. Washington Dave Burnell Wieriors

First Methodist Church Announces Services in Nelsonville

The Rev. William M. George will preach at morning and evening services at First Methodist Church in Nelsonville. The morning sermon at 10 30 o'clock is titled The Greatest Work in the World's. the evening topic is The Gospel's Power.

Nelsonville William M. George George

Revival Begun at Connett Methodist Church

Revival services at Connett Methodist Church began October 6 and run for two weeks. Services start at 7 30 pm each night with special singing. Evangelists are Rev. Troy Fields and Rev. Gail Monks. Public invited, announced pastor Rev. Phyllis LeMasters.

Nelsonville Connett Methodist Church Troy Fields Gail Monks Phyliss LeMasters

Church Rites Of Corning and Nearby Services

Vicinity churches in Corning announce Sunday services at Methodist Church led by Rev. F Beuscher with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Worship at 10 30 a m including sermon Christ the Wonderful Youth Fellowship at 6 p m Evening Service at 7 p m Confirmation Class Tuesday 6 30 p m Prayer Meeting Thursday 7 30 p m First United Brethren Church with Rev Wallen E Riehel preacher Sunday School 9 30 a m led by C H Woodruff Youth Department Rally features solo by Miss Anna Belle Lanfrank sermon Brothers and Sisters of Jesus with music by high school class and C Harold Lamden Dedication of the Christian and United States flags in sanctuary Evening Worship sermon The Parable of the Wise Servants at 7 p m Sunday School Council meeting Tuesday 7 p m Study of Christian Stewardship Thursday 7 p m led by Mrs Roma Hawkins

Corning Methodist Church F. Beuscher Christ the Wonderful Youth Fellowship First United Brethren Church Wallen E. Riehel C. H. Woodruff Anna Belle Lanfrank Brothers and Sisters of Jesus C. Harold Lamden United States the Wise Servants Sunday School Council Roma Hawkins

Two Divorce Actions Are Filed in Meigs

Winnie Mayer sues Herman Mayer in Meigs Common Pleas Court on wilful absence grounds. John Henry Parfitt sues Cella Ann Parfitt alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty as grounds for divorce.

Pomeroy Meigs Common Pleas Court Winnie Mayer Herman P. Mayer John Henry Parfitt Cella Ann Parfitt Parfitt

Layman Sermon and Church Schedule at Glouster and Nearby

Layman Eugene Brown returns from a two week family trip to announce church services across Glouster and surrounding areas. Charles Johnson will deliver the message at Glouster Methodist. midweek prayer service leads choir practice with Elizabeth Gordon. Bible School and sermons scheduled at Glouster Church of Christ. Oct 25 Loyalty Sunday noted. Hooper Ridge hosts baptismal services after sermon in Jordan Creek. Glouster First Baptist hosts all day district church school and Baptist Training Union with multiple services and district officers listed. Methodist schedule adds Jacksonville Trimble Ghauncey Millfield Bishopville churches with varied church schools and worship times.

Glouster Tre Eugene Brown Doris Chambers Atd Elizabeth Gordon Glouster Church of Christ Bible School Delmar Gladden Daniel K. Teater Hooper Ridge Church of Christ Glouster First Rend~ville Pomeroy Ethel Riley E. A. Hampton Laura Ellen Scott Youth Fellowship Pam Trimble Charles Danford Ghauncey Bess Nicholson Millfield Joe Morgan Bishopville Church

Glouster Mission Announces Daily Revival Services

Glouster Mission begins a revival meeting Saturday evening led by Rev. Clarence North from Amesville and Rev. Ernest Williams from Trim Hig. Services are held each evening at 7 30 p m with Rev Mrs M L Kimmey of Athens serving as pastor.

Glouster Glouster Mission Clarence North Amesville Ernest Williams Trimhig M. L. Kimmey Athens

From Out-of-Town At Mrs. Dodson Rites

Funeral attendance list from Grace Dodson service shows diverse guests from Porterville New Lexington Bellaste Murray City Columbus and nearby towns led by J W Dodson Mary Dodson and Grace Donaghue with numerous relatives and friends including Dell and Cotter families among others indicating broad community ties in 1930s Ohio.

Beverly Claringtot Emmett Gladden Corning Mes Bid Vollmer McConnelsville Grace Donaghue Mary Thomas Elizabeth Thomas Eunice Donaghue Grace R. Donaghue Murray City Charlotte Cotter Columbus Titaser Dawes

Mrs Mary Kirby Heads Baptist Church Program

Mrs Mary Kirby led a mission program at First Baptist Church last Sunday. Scripture was read by Mrs Viney and Helen Leach offered prayer. Francene Clemmons read aloud, a duet by Benlathis and Ora Viney performed, choir selections followed, and Francene Clemmons gave a report on the National Baptist Convention in Atlanta.

Glouster Mary Kirby First Baptist Church Gi Viney Ilelen Leach Francene Clemmons Benlathis Ora Viney Rinford National Baptist Convention Atlanta

Local Union 648 Plans Meeting in Odd Fellows Hall

John King Jr secretary of Local Union 648 announces a Saturday meeting at Odd Fellows Hall at 1 p.m. The gathering will include an election of a checkwelshman.

Glouster John King, Jr Odd Fellows Hall

Cadets Welcome Visitors From Columbus to Culver

Mrs L E L Richardson accompanied by Dr and Mrs Harry LeFever of Columbus spent a weekend at Culver Military Academy in Culver Indiana with her sons Cadets Joe LeFever and Leonard Richeson.

Glouster L. EL Richardson Harry LeFever Columbus Culver Ind Joe LeFever Leonard Rircsor Culver Military Acadams

Sister Is Guest at Gloucester Visit

Mr and Mrs L E Richardson host a guest, the former's sister Mrs Arthur Sands of Newark, staying several days. They toured Portsmouth Thursday with Mr and Mrs R Gor ton, and Mrs Brunton joined them in Gloucester for the weekend. In Sydney Australia years ago, a gang of bandits built a brick wall thirty feet long and six feet high, leaving frames of twenty railway locomotives and part of a church.

Glouster L. E. Richardson Arthur Sands Newark Portsmouth R.gorton Sydney Australia

Difference In Lung Capacity Terms

A note explains that lung capacity refers to the total amount the lungs can hold, while lung capacity used in a phrase means the amount exhaled in a single breath. The wording clarifies terminology without altering medical meaning.

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