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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1952

Page

14

Point Pleasant Girls Learn American Folk Dance at School

Point Pleasant Junior High students study square dancing under Mrs. Mildred Garrison. They focus on round, contra, and square dances and some become callers. A Nov. 12 assembly caps the unit with singing calls and a trip to the tri county folk festival at Pomeroy on Oct. 25 featured seven participants.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant Junior High School Mildred D. Garrison Kentucky Virgil Siders Pomeroy Vera Hall Delores Barnette Sue Keener Shirley Pullins Emer Kay Grueser Kay Clark Mildred Goff Mrs. Garrison

Christmas Seal Sale Opens Nov 17 in Mason County

Mason County will launch the 1952 Christmas Seal drive on November 17 with sheets delivered to homes. Proceeds fund 1953 TB control work by the Mason County Tuberculosis Association. The red double barred cross, based on the cross of Lorraine, marks the emblem used since 1902 and by 3000 affiliated associations.

Point Pleasant D. N. Connors Mason County Mason County Tuberculosis Association Lorraine Connors Berlin United States National Tuberculosis Association NTA Conners

Two New Polio Cases Reported in Mason County

Two more polio cases were reported in Mason County within two days. Phyllis Joan Bush of Gallipolis Ferry was admitted to Morris Memorial Hospital Milton for a mild polio case. Ronnie Lee Hughes, three, of Ashton, is under observation for acute polio at Morris Memorial. Virginia Lee Ripley of Liberty Street was also admitted for polio treatment. her father, A. R. Ripley, is district manager of Southern States Cooperative.

Point Pleasant Phyllis Joan Bush Harold Bush Gallipolis Ferry Morris Memorial Hospital Milton Ronnie Lee Hughes Walter Lee Hughes Ashton Virginia Lee Ripley A. R. Ripley Liberty St Mr. Ripley Southern States Cooperative

Weekend visitors and local social notes in Murray City area

Weekend visitors include Ted Campbell and several Campbells from Newark and Buchtel visiting Clel Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Nixon. Junior Class play attendees, multiple local residents visit relatives and friends in Lancaster Logan Barberton Nelsonville Columbus. Residents also host and visit family across Murray City New Lexington Athens and Circle Hill.

Orbiston Ted Campbell Russell Campbell Delbert Campbell Newark Virgil Campbell Murray City Ralph Campbell Buchtel Clel Campbell Raymond Nixon Henry C. Shaffer Helen Bookman Steve Sorrell Adrienne Sorrell Charles Sorrell Barberton Effie Spencer Logan Woodrow Wilson Nelsonville William Kincade Dayton Pat Sorrell Mary Self New Lexington Elizabeth Roberts Harold Carpenter Andrew Ego Columbus Emma Nixon Jack Bookman Clayton Bookman French Irvin Athens Tommy Wilson David Jones Eber Poling Clarence Banfield, Sr

Joliette Rebekah Lodge Inspects

Cutler Joliette Rebekah Lodge held its annual inspection on October 22 with Dorothy Atkinson from District 53 as inspecting officer. Details mention visits by Mrs. James Landers and Mrs. Eva Landers with local families in Zanesville and Marietta.

Marietta Oyland Kee Niagara Falls Arthur Buell New York Lyle Basim

Crosses Attend Funeral for Mrs Emma Cross in Akron

Mr and Mrs Andrew Cross attended the funeral of his aunt Mrs Emma Cross who died in Akron. Graveside services were held Thursday at Ravenswood. Numerous relatives gathered for the family observance.

Letart Falls Andrew Cross Cross Emma Cross Akron Ravenswood WSCS The Methodist Church R. H. Crow T. H. Crow Pomeroy Mayme Holmes Mabel Norris Edna Pew Middletown Helen Bill Pew Parkersburg Hazel Stobert Baltimore John Stobert Elson Spencer Earnest Elson Mason Clinic Harry Spencer C. E. Powell Earnest Adams Cecil Hill Columbus Business College Julian Hill R. E. Grimm J. D. Roush Kasper Sayre Antiquity A. R. Sheets Eleanore Rosetta Mr. Sheets C. E. Sheets Blue Lake Monroe Sheets Dana Peoples J. D.roush Ralph Hay

Weekend guests and local gatherings in Carbondale area

Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Ovid Scott of Columbus visiting Mr and Mrs George Barber. Dinner guests at Mr and Mrs Allison Cox included the Coxes, Joyce, Alfred Ernshaw of Columbus, and Mary Bender of Nelsonville. Wylie Frisby treated for a finger injury at Mount St Mary Hospital. Rose Leaf Temple 228 met with 22 members, gifts given to those with birthdays, a gift to ill Mrs Mary Lowry.

Carbondale George Barber Ovid Scott Columbus Allison Cox John Cox Joyce Alfred Ernshaw Arthur Bender Mary Nelsonville Wylie Frisby Mount St. Mary Hospital Mary Hall Rose Leaf Temple Mary Lowry

Notioning Gossip Through Faith And Community

Athens church lesson warns against rumors that harm reputations and nations. It urges compassion and truth over gossip, citing biblical examples and calling for daily kindness toward all races and peoples. Church schedule lists services and youth activities through the weekend.

University Club Schedule and Sermon at Local Church

The notice lists a university student party Friday at 8 p.m. and various church activities. Bible school Sunday 9:15 a.m. student class 9:30 a.m. morning worship 10:30 with Rev. Joe Maffett preaching When God Forgets. YF at 6 p.m. vesper later snack hour. Monday Interchurch Youth 7 p.m. Tuesday Girl Scouts. Wednesday Junior Chorus 6 p.m. Senior Choir 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts 6:30 p.m.

University Joe Maffett Interchurch Cub Scouts

Chesterhill Nazarene Sunday School and Evening Services

Sunday school at 9 30 a m followed by preaching with evening service at 7 30 p m The Mint community church schedule notes services and preaching times for Chesterhill Nazarene church and local venue The Mint.

Chesterhill Nazarene the Mint

First Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Ruth Ellen Sands speaker. Worship at 11 a m sermon What Is the Church by Rev Roger M Rice Jr. Westminster Foundation supper 5 p m vespers 6 p m fellowship senior high 7 p m. Scout Troop 55 Monday. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 6 30 p m. Communicant class Saturday 10 a m.

Maxwell Ferguson John M. Versteeg Commission On Finance Wesleyan Service Guild WCTU Kappa Phi Sigma Theta Ohio Methodist First Presbyterian Ruth Ellen Sands Roger M. Rice Westminster Foundation Communicant

Wesleyan Sunday Services With Visiting Ministers

The First Wesleyan Methodist announces a Sunday school at 10 30 a m followed by an 11 15 a m service led by Rev E C Kenney A 7 30 p m service features Rev C E Knight A Tuesday service will feature visiting minister Rev Claude Scott

FIRST Wesleyan Methodist E. C. Kenney C. E. Knight Claude Scott

New Marshfield and Pleasanton Methodist Church Schedule

The Rev Kenneth D Frazier is listed as pastor for New Marshfield and Pleasanton churches with Sunday school at 9 30 a m MYF at 6 30 p m preaching 7 30 p m and mid week and prayer services on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

New Marshfield UNION Pleasanton Kenneth D. Frazier

Consecration service schedule for Methodist Evangelistic Committees

The notice outlines a church day with a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and a 10:15 a.m. consecration service led by Superintendent Floyd Linscott. MYF meets at 6 p.m. with an evangelistic service at 7:15 p.m. featuring Miss Erma Porter and Miss Wilda Clift. Prayer meeting is Thursday at 6 p.m led by S. A. Steel the minister.

Floyd Linscott Erma Porter Wilda Clift A. Steel

St Pauls Roman Catholic Masses And Confession Schedule

The Rev Fr Jan B Kish is pastor. Sunday masses are 8 am 9 am 11 am and 16 am. Daily masses at 7 am and 8 am. Confession on Saturday from 3 to 4 pm and 7 30 pm.

ST. Paul’s Jan B. Kish

Athens Church of the Nazarene Weekly Services

The Athens Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday school at 9:45 with Cecil Cox as superintendent and Junior Church and Worship at 10:30. NYPS at 6:45 followed by Evangelistic service at 7:30. Wednesday prayer at 7:30 with board meeting. Thursday choir practice at 7:30 led by minister Drell H. Goff.

Cecil Cox Drell H. Goff

Jerseyville Methodist Sunday Schedule and Pastor

The Jerseyville Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. MYF at 7 30 p.m. and a Wednesday prayer service and Bible study at 8 p.m. The Rev R L Haine is the pastor.

Jerseyville R. L.haine

Church Events Schedule With Sermon and Talk

The notice lists a church week with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and 9 a m services including a sermon and corner stone ceremony at the new church at 4 p m Canterbury Club supper at 5 p m Thursday Holy Communion at 10 10 a m choir rehearsal at 6 45 a m and Saturday a rummage sale at City Hall led by Reverend Phil Porter Jr pastor.

New Church City Hall Phil Porter, Jr

Sunday schedule listing worship and prayer meeting times

The notice lists Sunday school at 9:30 am worship at 10:45 am and a 7:30 pm prayer meeting led by The Rev George Halbrit.

George Halbrit

First Baptist Bible School Meeting and Evangelistic Service

At 37 N Court St the First Baptist church holds a Bible school organization meeting at 9 30 a m and an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m led by Reverend John I Snedden pastor for the congregation and community audience.

First Baptist Bible School Organization N. Court St John I. Snedden

South Canaan Baptist Schedule and Clergy

South Canaan Baptist lists worship at 9 45 a m with a 10 45 a m mid week prayer meeting and Bible study on Thursday at 8 pm The Rev John I Snedden leads the church activities and services.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School John I. Snedden

Bible Study and Worship Schedule

Bible study at 9:45 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. with theme Fighting for Christ. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. with theme The Way of Salvation. Bible study Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Harold J. Stanley serves as minister.

Christ Harold J. Stanley

Kilvert Church of God Evangelistic Service Leaders

Evangelistic service at Kilvert Church of God features morning and evening roles by Rev. Mr. Mitchell of Corning and Frank Bolis of Cutler leading songs.

Kilvert Church OF God Mr. Mitchell Corning Frank Bolis Cutler

Sunday Service Schedule with Rev Max Williams

The notice lists church events starting Sunday with Sunday school at 9 30 a m followed by prayer and praise at 10 30 a m and preaching at 7 30 p m led by the Rev Max Williams.

Max Williams

New Marshfield Holiness Church Activities

The New Marshfield Holiness church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. Wednesday prayer service also at 7 30 p m. The Rev James Bobo is the pastor.

New Marshfield James Bobo

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Service Night Speaker

The Rev. George Poole will speak at Sunday services at 7 30 p m. A midweek prayer meeting is planned for Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by pastor The Rev N L Russell with services at Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church.

Athens Pilgrim Holiness George Poole N. L. Russell

Plains Church of God Service and Choir Schedule

The Plains Church of God lists worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. YF at 6:30 p.m. and evangelical service at 7:30 p.m. Monday choir practice at 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer and praise at 7:30 p.m. Thursday missionary meeting at 7 p.m. The Rev. R. E. Kelchner is the pastor.

Plains Church OF God R. E. Kelchner

Albany Methodist Charge Services and Schedules

Albany Methodist Charge lists Albany Church with worship at 10:45 a.m and a 9:30 a.m. service plus YF at 6:30 p.m. Monday Boy Scouts at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday prayer at 7:30. Pearl Chapel has 9:30 a.m. worship and 10:30 a.m. church school with Friday choir at 8 p.m. Snowville church school 10 a.m. worship at 8 p.m. Thursday and prayer at 8 p.m. Temple church school 9:30 a.m. and prayer at 8 p.m. Townhouse church school at 10 a.m. The Rev. William H. Coveyt is pastor.

Albany Methodist Albany — Church Pearl Chapel Snowville — Church Temple— Church Townhouse— Church William H. Coveyt

Church Services and Schedules Across Four Towns

The notice lists weekly church activities with times for Chesterhill Amesville Sharpsburg and Poston. It includes Sunday school worship and prayer services, plus Wednesdays and a pastor named The Rev H D Frazier.

Local church schedule listings for McDougal Liberty and Carbon Hill

Sunday school times listed for McDougal Liberty and Carbon Hill with worship services. Friday youth meeting announced for McDougal, Rev. Herbert H. Harris referenced in connection to the service.

Plains church Sunday schedule with guest speaker

The Plains church announces morning worship at 10 30 a.m. and Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. NYPS and junior services at 7 p.m. An evening preaching service with singing by the Young People's Chorus is at 7 30 p.m. Tine Roberts of Franklin Ohio will be the guest speaker. Monday and Tuesday preaching by Max Williams Lena Brandenburg pastor.

the Plains Church OF the Nazarene Young People’s Chorus Tine Roberts Franklin Ohio Max Williams Lena Brandenburg

Canaanville and Nearby Churches Weekly Schedule

The Rev. Harold Mowery presides as pastors oversee services at Canaanville Stewart and Guysville. Morning worship starts at 9 10 a m in Canaanville and 10 30 a m in Guysville. Sunday school begins 9 30 a m in Canaanville and 9 30 a m in Guysville with IMYF at 6 p m and Bible study at 7 p m midweek in Stewart.

Canaanville Guysville Stewart Harold Mowery

Lutheran Service and Panel Discussion Schedule

The Lutheran service begins at 10 30 a m in Music Hall with Interne Ambrose Netzer delivering a sermon titled What Are You Wearing A panel discussion follows at 6 30 p m moderated by Thomas Ludlum of the Speech Department

Hall Ambrose Netzer Thomas Ludlum

Mount Zion Baptist Church Service Schedule

Mount Zion Baptist Church holds worship at 10 45 a m led by Rev William D Mosley Jr BTU at 6 p m evening sermon at 7 p m prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m.

MT. Zion Baptist Sunday School William D. Mosley, Jr BTU

Sermon Theme At Local Church Morning Service

The Christian Science service at 10 45 a m features the sermon Ever lasting Punishment with the golden text Evil pursueth sinners but to the righteous good shall be repayed Proverbs 13 21. A Wednesday evening service follows at 7 30 p m.

Christian Science

Airline Christian Sunday Schedule

The schedule lists a Sunday school service at 10 a.m. Communion at 11 a.m. and preaching at 11 30 a.m led by Pastor James Horner. The item notes church activities and the named pastor for the service.

Airline Christian Sunday School James Horner

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Praise And Evangelistic Services

The bulletin lists worship events at Whites Chapel Wesleyan with a 10 30 am praise service and WYPS at 7 pm Evangelistic service at 730 led by The Rev Roy E Deeter pastor.

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Roy E. Deeter

Central Ave Methodist Weekly Schedule Reads Like Community Calendar

Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Walton E Davies with child care hour at 10 30 a m. Morning worship at 10 30 a m features sermon God of Holiness. IMYF at 6 p m in dining room. Bible Fellowship 8 p m Wednesday WCTU 2 p m Prayer meeting 7 30 p m.

Central Ave Methodist Sunday School Walton E. Davies Dow Pincelii James McMullen God of Holiness Bible Fellowship WCTU

Jehovah's Witnesses Schedule for Tuesday and Friday

Public address at 7 p.m. Bible study at 8 15 p.m. Tuesday service meeting and ministry school at 7 30 p.m. Friday location 191 W Washington St.

Jehovah's .Witnesses W. Washington St

Steubenville College to Present Fourth Poverello Medal

Steubenville College will award its fourth annual Poverello medal on December 7 at the Lions International. The Franciscan school says the honor goes to the Lions for an outstanding record of charitable social and civic activities in the spirit of St. Francis Poverello.

Steubenville, O Steubenville College Poverello Lions International St. Francis Poverello Lions

Free Methodist Prayer Meeting Notice

Free Methodist ice at 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m led by The Rev L A Robinson pastor.

Pt Pleasant Social Notes Club Meeting Postponed

The Pioneer Farm Woman's Club postpones the Tuesday November 4 meeting due to the election. The rescheduled gathering will be November 10 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Robert Durst's Charleston Road home with assistants Mrs M C Clark and Mrs Ethel Sayre.

Pioneer Farm Woman's Club Robert Durst Charleston Road M. C. Clark Ethel Sayre

Halloween Party at Hartford Methodist Church

Hartford Methodist Church hosts a Halloween party at 7 30 p.m. Friday with prizes for best costumes and categories for prettiest ugliest and most unique. Refreshments and games featured. sponsored by the Methodist Youth Fellowship.

Hartford Hartford Methodist Church Methodist Youth Fellowship

Legion Auxiliary Pot Luck Hat Contest At Legion Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary held a pot luck supper at the Legion Hall with chrysanthemum and ivy decorations. Members wore self trimmed hats and prizes were awarded for funniest, most unusual, cutest, and most appropriate hats. A future benefit canasta bridge party and Legion banquet were planned with co chairmen Mrs Carroll Kennedy and Mrs Staats, plus a committee for the banquet. Attendees included Mrs Clifford Durst Mrs Dallas Wilfong and others.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Marjorie Waldie Clifford Durst Dallas Wilfong O. Frederick Staats W. S. Waldie Vernon DeWeese Lonnie Noble Frederick Norris Harry Berkley Owen Roseberry Frederick Staats Carroll Kennedy Bonnie Waldie

New Haven Girl Scout Leaders Named At Lions Meeting

New Haven Lions Club sponsors a Girl Scout unit selecting Mrs. Paul Powell and Mrs. Chester Curry as leaders. The scout committee includes Mrs. Roy Jones and others. numerous members and applicants attend and apply for membership. A sewing club gathering in Hartford plans a November covered dish dinner with many guests listed. Halloween party chaired by Luther League held with prize winners named. Auxiliary plans Halloween event with White Falcon Boosters. Obituary notes Mary Catherine Ohlinger 10 dies. services at Broad Run Lutheran Church. New Haven residents featured in social items and visits.

New Haven New Haven Lions Club Paul Powell Chester Curry Roy Jones E. L. Stein Earl Caldwell J. L. Stewart Wallace Stewart Lions Club R. C. Riggs Janet Carmack Nancy Marquis Carol Hennon Patricia Curry Sewing Club N. O. Wein Bend Sewing Club Hartford W. T. Stone A. B. Woodrum Phil Wolpert Martha Juling L. J Bob McGlothlin James Marquis Patty Point Pleasant Ohlinger Broad Run Phil Batey John Dyer West Virginia University A. D. Hume West Virginia Robert McGlothlin Bo McGlothlin Earl McGlothlin Mallie Mettler Martin Hoffstetter Raverswood

Pt Pleasant Churches List Services and Schedules

A compiled guide to church services in Pt Pleasant and surrounding areas listing denominations, pastors, and weekly worship times. Includes Methodist, Baptist, EUB, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Christian Science, Lutheran parishes, and youth activities with specific Sunday and midweek timings.

Birth Notices for Gibson and Moore Families

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Gibson of Bancroft welcome a daughter born October 30. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Moore of Mr. Vernon Avenue welcome a daughter born October 29.

Dennis Gibson Bancroft Dale Moore Vernon Ave

Last Services Held For Daniel Beegle

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. at Dorcas Church for Daniel Beegle 89 who died Tuesday at his Racine home. He was a cousin of Grant and Sherman Beaver of Leon. Interment followed at Wolfe-Dye Cemetery in Great Bend.

Point Pleasant Dorcas Church Daniel Beegle Racine Beegle Grant Sherman Beaver Leon Wolfe-Dye Great Bend

Committee Named For 1953 Farm Youth Show

At a Farm Youth Show general committee meeting, a new committee was appointed to study details of the 1953 show. It will report December 2 after considering a machinery display and other reorganization issues.

Point Pleasant

Manslaughter Charged In Fatal Auto Game

Florida man Joe Henry Jones, 29, charged with manslaughter after a collision during a game of chicken. The Florida Highway Patrol said he drove toward another car, which collided and killed the other driver. Each party had a young woman companion present.

FT. Pierce Fla Joe Henry Jones Florida Highway Patrol

Lick Skillet Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

The Plains figures Rev Lena Brandenburg and Ada Broadbent visited Mrs Harold Smith. Anna Lepershack visits Lexington. Van O Torrence and Harry Brown were Racine visitors. H D Butcher family stay in Mineral Wells guests of Violet Life. Thurston Clark weekend in Parkersburg to see relatives.

Lick Skillet Lena Brandenburg Ada Broadbent the Plains Harold Smith Anna Lepershack Lexington van O. Torrence Harry Brown H. D. Butcher Mineral Wells W. Va

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