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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1945
Page
12
Nelsonville Nazarene Church Adams Street lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 10 30 Young People's meeting at 6 15 p m with preaching by the pastor the Rev T H Arnott on Sunday October 28
Supt D W Codding of Nelsonville and Supt E E Higgins of Gallipolis Schools exchanged letters after two Gallipolis school buses carrying players and band members were stoned on their way home from a football game near Nelsonville The Gallipolis paper printed parts of Higgins letter to help ease community tensions and stressed both schools disavow the incident and will pursue punishment of culprits The Nelsonville report also noted damage assessments and injuries while a separate dispatch says Robert McNeal 50 of Deanville was struck by a car on US 33 near Myers Crossing He was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens and the driver Charles Merritt Millfield remained at the scene
The Monroe Trio of New Plymouth will lead Sunday School opening and sing at First Methodist Church in Nelsonville on Sunday morning October 28. Sisters with two guitar players will assist, as Charles Walker, superintendent, assembles all classes in the sanctuary. Rev Wm M George will preach on Living the Christ Life. They also attend union services at First Presbyterian Church in the evening with Rev L E Evans of the Church of Christ delivering the sermon.
Mrs A G Cotton traveled to Chillicothe Wednesday to attend the funeral of her nephew Herbert Mattox age 58 who died of a heart attack He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Joe Mattox reared in Nelsonville Survived by wife two children Major Bob Matler stationed in Germany and a daughter Mrs Betty Morris of Middletown Percy Lawler’s 10 piece orchestra will furnish music for a Halloween dance by the Eagles at their Washington Street home in Nelsonville Saturday Oct 27 from 9 to 1.
Gallipolis police warned parents they will be held responsible for vandalism by youths during Halloween. Chief Leaper said pranks are harmful and may embarrass older residents. the note followed vandalism on First Avenue. Theodore Washington Jr, a Black youth, was arrested for loitering and was to appear before Municipal Judge Tuam Ho Jones to answer the charge.
Nelsonville church offers Bible school for all ages at 9:30, worship service with Rev. L. Evans sermon at 10:30, and Christian Endeavor at 6. Congregation joins union evening service at 7 at Presbyterian Church. Board of trustees meets Monday at 7 pm.
A white elephant sale after weekly prayer service at First Presbyterian Church raised a considerable sum. Birth announced for Denver Carter and Union Furnace wife Mrs Carter gave birth to a 7 12 pound son named Charles rankiis on Oct 18. Party honored Kay Cope’s fifth birthday with games, cake, ice cream and Halloween favors. Don Cavis and Leighton Aumiller families noted with overseas service and Pearl Harbor arrival news, Ensign Dick B Aumiller expected to Guam.
Gallipolis Blue Devils defeat Wellston 24-19 in a tense game highlighted by a wartime flag presentation to the high school for fallen hero Dick Yeager. Key plays included George Foster's early score, Bob White's 60 yard interception return, and a late 18-19 rally before Bill Johnson connected with Vance Johnson for the final TD.
Revival at the First Baptist Church in Nelsonville ran from October 8 to October 17, resulting in five conversions. The evangelist was Rev C H Tratter of Columbus. On Sunday October 28 services begin with Sunday School at 9 30 am led by superintendent Mrs Goldie Brunston. The pastor Rev B J Hall preaches at 10 45 with the theme Dawd Is a Little Smaller But God Can Use Him.
For the 23rd Sunday after Trinity the Church of the Epiphany announces morning prayer and sermon at 9 30. Church School will also be held at the same hour.
Members of the AME Church in Nelsonville announce services for Sunday October 28 at the Wyle Chapel Poplar Street with class meeting at 11 20 a clock noon. Mrs Mary Amos is pastor at the chapel and urges all members to attend.
Point Pleasant reports F Roush says inspections by construction reps on the proposed Baltimore and Ohio bridge across the Kanawha. Bids will go to Baltimore, with openings within two weeks. Work may start December 1 and take about a year to complete. The bridge would support heavy trains east of the Mississippi, boosting Mason County’s industrial outlook along the Ohio River division.
In Point Pleasant Capt John E Brown Jr, home from the Southwest Pacific, spoke by telephone after more than three years away, expecting discharge soon from Camp Meade. In Gallipolis Judge Warden sentenced George Casey and Ally Clark to prison terms after pleading guilty to theft charges. The article also notes a separate discussion about Native American feathered headdresses, clarifying they were worn by Sioux and Crow only in ceremonies or warfare.
The officer was promoted to lieutenant quickly and spent months in the Canal Zone before going to Australia three years ago. He spent the past two years on New Guinea with the Army utilizing his business skills in supply. He is expected to resume work with the telephone company after a short rest. PLAN SCHOOL CARNIVAL WILKESVILLE The annual Halloween carnival will be held at Wilkesville High School auditorium October 29, 1945. Two turkeys will be awarded as prizes. public is invited.
Pt Pleasant personals item notes Mrs William B Krebs has returned home to Charleston after discharge from McMillin Hospital. Visits planned for Divernon resident Mrs Jacob Watts with cousin Mrs C H Quillin in Highland Ave. Sgt William Cruickshanks arrives to visit his parents in Jefferson Blvd after European war service. Mrs J G F Johnson and son Joseph improving after several days illness with hives. Mrs George Sprenger and Mrs Laura Lewis visited State Senator Tom Jones's home in Middleport following his wife’s death. Attorney H Paige Bell Jr and wife of Spencer return home after visiting local relatives.
First Church of Christ, Kingtown, plans a revival in the courthouse on Sixth St starting at 7 15 p m Friday poster notices announce the event Rev 3 D Black pastor and evangelist Rev Preston Smith of Saltville West Virginia will lead sessions A section of seats will be reserved for colored people
Harold Marshall of Ironton Ohio was arrested during services at the Board Church Cooper District when he gave his true name Commodore Anderson. A search found letters for Marshall and deputies took him on a non support charge with his family listed nearby. Sunnyside Grade School beat Junior High 24 to 13 at the local stadium Thursday.
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