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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1939

Page

7

Former Resident of Dover Township Dies on Monday

Carl E. Southerton 56 a native of Chauncey died Monday at his home in Parkersburg West Virginia after a long illness. He was a barber and had run several shops. Survived by wife Addie a daughter Ruth and his mother Florence Southerton. Funeral was Thursday at St Xavier's Church with burial at Mt Olive Cemetery Parkersburg. Clara Southerton of Sand Ridge attended.

Chauncey Carl E. Southerton Parkersburg W. Va Edward Florence Southerton St. Xavier's Catholic Church Mt. Olive Cemetery Addie Ruth Avery St Clara Southerton Sand Ridge

Veterans Auxiliary Inspected By Camp 78 Leaders

Chauncey E F Sprange former Camp 102 commander will inspect Athens County Camp 78 at a Monday meeting in the American Legion Building Athens J E Smith of New Lexington will lead the inspection Sarah Runkles department chief of staff will inspect Ladies Auxiliary No 68 Mrs Katie Horn Salem is president and F H Staffinger Chauncey is Camp 78 commander A banquet at 7 PM precedes the inspection.

Chauncey E. F. Sprange Marietta Athens County American Legion Athens J. E. Smith New Lexington Sarah Runkles Katie Horn Salem F. H. Staff

Travelers Return From Clover Farm Omaha Trip Win

Chauncey H. O. McDaniel of Millfield won a Clover Farm trip to Omaha Nebraska in a flour sale. Harry Hogue of Consolidated Flour Mills led the local party including McDaniel Herman Fierbaugh Klingenburg and Wade Kimble. They traveled six days by motor via Southern and Northern routes and visited mills and Boys Town.

Chauncey H. O. McDaniel Millfield Clover Farm Omaha Neb Harry Hogue Consolidated Flour Mills Herman Fierbaugh Greens Run Joe Klingenburg Athens Wade Kimble New Lexington

State Farm Bureau Field Meet Draws Thousands at Columbus

The statewide Field Meet at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus Tuesday drew several thousand attendees. From Athens County the delegation included Mr. and Mrs. David M. Sawyer, Dorothy Sawyer of Redtown, Mrs. Celia Boudinot, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Boudinot and children of Millfield, and Don Cannon, his son Nyle Cannon of Greensburg.

Chauncey Farm Bureau State Fairgrounds Columbus Athens County David M. Sawyer Dorothy Sawyer Redtown Celia Boudinot Allen Boudinot Millfield Don Cannon Nyle Cannon Greensun

Kathleen Phillips Taken To Marietta For Appendectomy

Kathleen Phillips, daughter of Frank Phillips of Chauncey now Ath ens, was taken Wednesday to Marietta hospital for an appendectomy. Her mother Mrs. Mary Hanning will stay briefly with her, and visitors included Mrs. Charles Crum and Mrs. Gwendolyn Banfield and daughter Minnette of Chauncey.

Chauncey Kathleen Phillips Frank Phillips Athens Marietta Hospital Mary Hanning Charles Crum Gwendolyn Banfield Minnette

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey social activity includes Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hamilton and relatives visiting Wellston for dinner at Dean Hamiltons. Chauncey guests Mrs. Carol Mingus and companions at the Keirns in Hooper Ridge. Elizabeth Koenig and son Leonard of Murray City visited Isabel Bradfield. other locals hosted or visited relatives in Columbus Catlettsburg and Chauncey.

Chauncey Thomas Hamilton Ray James ‘Duffee Athens Wellston Dean Hamilton Carol Mingus Hiram Jr Land Lavella Mingus Vera Bridgewater Cecil Keirns Hooper Murray City Isabel Bradfield Charles H. Courtney Gilbert Courtney Effie Robinson Columbus Beulah Robinson Robert Hixson O. M. Russell Catlettsburg

Bible Class Meets at Converse Street in Church Event

Nell Brookins hosted the Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ on Wednesday afternoon at her Converse Street home. Martha Shafer led the meeting and Bess Johnson gave the lesson with a contest awarding Shafer and Johnson. Mrs Vira Shafer attended for the first time since illness. refreshments were served. Next meeting will be at Mrs Jean Rankin's home in two weeks.

Chauncey Funeral Attends Robison Relative Guests

Out of town relatives gathered Monday in Chauncey for Albert Robinsons funeral. Attendees included Birdie Brunton and Goldie Robinson Glouster Mr and Mrs S L Sterner and daughter Nellie Robinson Columbus Mr and Mrs Everett White Mrs Ada Ayler Albany Mr and Mrs Austin Flemming Mr and Mrs F P Linscott Federal Mr and Mrs Harlan Linscott Mr and Mrs Lawrence Myers Mr and Mrs Clyde Kasler Mr and Mrs Harry Keifer Mr and Mrs Arza Linscott Mr and Mrs John Howard Mr and Mrs Carol Wooley Hooper Ridge Mr and Mrs Cecil Antle Concord Mr and Mrs Mur Johnson Mrs Earl Carpenter and son Athens Mrs Gladys Brown Bremen O.

Chauncey Albert Robinson Birdie Brunton Goldie Robinson Glouster S. L. Sterner Nellie Robinson Columbus Everett White Ada Ayler Albany Austin Flemming F. P. Linscott Federal Harlan Linscott Lawrence Myers Clyde Kasler Harry Keifer Arza Linscott John Howard Carol Wooley Hooper Ridge Cecil Antle Concord Mur! Johnson Earl Carpenter Athens Gladys Brown Bremen

PTA Installs New Officers at Meeting

The Pomeroy Syracuse PTA met Tuesday evening with Mrs Mayme Holmes in charge. Earl Foit was installed as vice president and Rachael Mee-Bride as secretary. Mrs Lawrence Heiner spoke on organizing a Junior Red Cross in the Syracuse school. Mrs Herb Ewing attended. Mrs Clara Lochary presented a musical program by the school children.

Pomeroy Syracuse Parent- Teacher Association Mayme Holmes Earl Foit Rachael Mee-Bride Lawrence Heiner Red Cross Meigs County Herb Ewing County Clara*Lochary

Five elected to Meigs County Agricultural Conservation Association

Five men were elected Wednesday evening as members for the coming year. Edson E. Roush of Racine was named chairman, Harley B. Pickett of Pomeroy vice chairman, Herbert E. Shields of Letart Falls regular member, Ways W. Chase of Albany first alternate, and Howard W. Bolton of Carpenter second alternate.

Pomeroy Meigs County Agricultural Conservation Association Edson E. Roush Racine Harley B. Pickett Herbert E. Shields Letart Falls Ways W. Chase Albany Howard W. Bolton Carpenter

Cherry Blossom Time Reported in Middleport Yard

Mr. and Mrs. Gale Hysell of Broadway report their cherry tree is in bloom with fragrant blossoms though no leaves yet, signaling cherry blossom time in Middleport.

Middleport Gale Hysell Broadway

South Eastern Ohio superintendents hold Wellston meeting

M W Essex, president of the City and Exempted Village Superintendents of South eastern Ohio, convened a meeting of the organization in Wellston Thursday evening.

Middleport M. W. Essex Ohio Wellston

Nelsonville Church Set Sunday Service with Sermon

Morning prayer and sermon by Sam F. Downer will lead the 9 am service at the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Nelsonville. Offering envelopes for the coming year are with Lilian Barber, secretary of the Executive Committee. A note on gasoline combustion states air needs per gallon equals air in a 10 by 12 by 12 room.

Sam F. Downer Episcopal Church of the Epiphany Nelsonville Lillian Barber

Rally Day at First Methodist Church Athens

First Methodist Church in Athens plans a Rally Day with activities across all departments starting 9:30 a.m. including Church School, morning worship led by Dr. John W. Danford, Epworth League and Wesley Foundation events. The program features music by Virginia Christman and choir, plus organ pieces.

First Methodist Church Athens Epworth League Wesley Foundation John W. Danford Virginia Christman Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Danford King’s Daughters Wesleyan Service Guild Bess White Oak St Home Missionary Society Rev. Jones Chillicothe

Bradbury Circuit Sets Sunday Services

Rev J P Miller presides over Bradbury Bradford Dexter Churches of Christ revival with Bible school at 9 30 a m led by Gibbs Light and Will. 10 30 a m sermon The Greatest Memorial. 4 p m baptisms at Judd Bradford farm. 7 15 p m Second Coming of Christ. Music by Charles Walburn and choir. Rededication at Rutland Christian Church in the afternoon. Christian Endeavor at Bradford and Bradbury at 6 p m.

Judd Bradford's Rutland Church Harrisonville Rd Christian Endeavor Bradford Bradbury Miller Christ Charles Walburn

Morse Chapel Rally Day Services and Schedule

Morse Chapel hosts Rally Day with services from 10 15 a m to 4 p m on Sunday and Church School at 9 30 a m The youth program is Tuesday at 7 30 pm Portland Church School at 9 30 am and service at 10 30 Sermon Christians on Trial Stlversville Sunday School 9 30 am service 7 30 pm Temptations discussion Bible Study Thursday at 7 30 pm St John second chapter Great Bend Sunday School 9 30 am

Morse Chapel Church School Portland Church Stlversville St. John Great Bend

Martin To Preach at Free Methodist Church

The Free Methodist Church at Campbell and Stimson will hold a prayer meeting at 7 30 p m this evening. Sunday School opens at 9 30 a m, with morning worship at 10 30 a m led by Rev Walter Martin. A Prayer Band meets Tuesday at 2 p m under Bertine Farley. Public invited.

Free Methodist Church Campbell and

Nazarene Church Announces Weekly Program Schedule

The Nazarene Church outlines its services with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Worship at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m under Rev Hondell The young people’s meeting is at 6 30 led by Mrs Denzel Jones A prayer meeting is set for Thursday night at 7 30

The Nazarene Church Hondell Young People Denzel Jones

Communion Service at New Marshfield Sunday

Communion service will be held at the New Marshfield Church of Christ after a Bible School at 9 30 a m The evening service at 7 30 features Rev L E Barnett on How an Anti Christ Was Saved The Endeavor Society meets at 7 p m Warlike Australian tribesmen battles are broken up by flying policemen who force the contestants to flee

New Marshfield Church of Christ Bible School L. E. Barnett Endeavor Society

Schedule at S. Haydenville Church Announces Times

Sunday School starts 9 30 a m with Sunday services at 10 45 a m. Young People meet 6 p m, special Bible Study resumes under the pastor. 30 minute song service opens 7 p m evening service with sermon by Mary Wahl. Prayer meeting 7 p m Thursdays. Evening services now begin 7 instead of 7 30.

S. Haydenville Church

Albany Baptist Church Announces Morning and Evening Services

Announce Services At Albany Baptist Church include Bible School at 9 30 a m B Y P U meeting at 6 45 p m and evening service at 7 45 o clock Carpenter Baptist holds Bible School at 9 30 a m followed by morning worship and communion service at 10 30 under Rev C C Stricklin pastor South Canaan Baptist Church Bible School classes at 9 30 a m

Albany Baptist Church Carpenter Baptist C. C. Stricklin South Canaan Baptist Church

Logan Church of God Holds Friday Services

Logan Church of God invites attendance every Friday at 7 p.m. at 116 S Culver St. Special Bible Courses are available and enrollment is open to all interested attendees.

Logan Church of God S. Culver St

Annual Sunday School Rally Day at Gore

The Otterbein United Brethren Church of Gore invites worshippers to its annual Sunday School rally on Sunday October 15. Devotions start at 9 30 a m with Sunday School and a 10 15 a m program featuring songs readings and an address by the county superintendent of schools.

Otterbein United Brethren Church Gore Ruth Summers Ruth Saulters Jesus Dale Tucker Paul Hite Birdie Hite Phyllis Hite Queen Esther Letha Lu Gristwell Home Workers County Superintendent of Schools

Thomas Wil Returns to Trinity Church McArthur

W. P. Thomas Jr will return to Trinity Church in McArthur on Sunday after a brief absence for a minor nasal operation. He will be assisted by men from Ohio University studying for Episcopal ministry. Last week Charles Ayres led services as lay missionary in charge for Wayside Cathedral.

W. P. Thomas, Jr Trinity Church McArthur Episcopal Ohio University Charles Ayres Wayside Cathedral

Speakers Set for Poston Services October Schedule

Rev. Stanley Jeffery of the Athens County Ministerial Association announced October services at Poston Community Church led by Rev. Miles E. Hoon on Sunday next. Neil Crawford speaks October 22 and L. C. Butler of Nelsonville on October 29. All services begin at 7 30 p m with pastors supplied by the association to aid community religious life.

Stanley Jeffery Athens County Ministerial Association Poston Community Church Miles E. Hoon Neil Crawford L. C. Butler Nelsonville Poston Church

Richland Ave Church Reveals Sunday Schedule

Richland Ave Methodist Church lists events for Sunday Oct 15. Sunday School starts 9 30 a m. Prayer service at 10 30 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Evening sermon by Rev Baughn at 7 30 p m. Bible Study Class meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Richland Ave. Methodist Church Sunsday School Christian Endeavor Rev. Baughn

Mission Sunday Observed To Support Global Missions

Mission Sunday on October 22 honors missionaries worldwide and raises funds via the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. In the U S A 22 million Catholics participate, with funds split 40 percent to Home Missions, 9 percent to the Near East, and 51 percent to other mission fields including China India and Africa. The total missionaries in the field number 266 025 across priests sisters brothers and catechists.

Society For the Propagation of the Faith Pontifical Society Rome Celso Costantini Supreme Council Near East China India Indo-China Japan Oceania Africa Latin America West Indies Alaska Canada

Tie of Citizenship Subject at Coolville Church

The Church of God near the mill in Coolville hosts an afternoon program starting at 1:30 with a study hour led by E. J. Daugherty, followed by a 2:30 service led by Rev. E. Nicholas of Athens who will speak on The Tie of Citizenship. A mid week service is set for Thursday at 7:45 p.m.

Church of God Coolville E. J. Daugherty E. Nicholas Athens

Revival Meeting Sunday At Ewington Church

A revival meeting led by evangelist Frank Snyder will be held Sunday evening at Christian Union Church in Ewington at 7 30. George Belcher serves as church pastor.

Ewington Church Christian Union Church Ewington Frank Snyder George Belcher

Sulo Temperance Plans 47th Anniversary Service

The Sulo Temperance Organization of the Finnish Lutheran Church in Jacksonville will celebrate its 47th anniversary at the Redtown church on Saturday Oct 14. The program begins at 7 30 p m with speakers from Painesville Warren Fairport Harbor Conneaut and Ashtabula.

Sulo Temperance Organization Finnish Lutheran Church Jacksonville Redtown Painesville Warren Fairport Harebor Conneaut Ashtabula

Satan on the Run Theme at Pomeroy Church Service

The Pomeroy Church of Christ will hold worship Sunday with a 9 30 a m Sunday school and a 10 30 a m service focusing on Satan on the Run as the theme. The event takes place at the Pomeroy Bible School housed at the church.

Pomeroy Bible School Pomeroy Church

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Dover Township Carl Southerton Veterans, Auxiliary Isaac Wilson Chauncey District Bible PTA Nelsonville Church Goodson Victoria Coffee Bradbury Circuit Martin Albany Baptist Thomas Wil Richland Ave Pius XI the Missions Sulo Temperance Richardson Baking Co Glouster and Marietta National SRC Ota Cocomalt del Haven Libby Leadway Coffee del Haven Cocoa Freshway Coffee Felber LA Frontera New York Paul Caldwell U. S Jonathan Eastern Virginia National Brands Beh
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