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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1948

Page

6

Region 11 garden clubs plan flower show September in Middleport

The Region 11 garden clubs of Ohio will stage a flower show September 16 in Middleport at the Methodist Church hosted by Middleport clubs. Registration opens at 1 am with 38 clubs sending representatives and at least three flower arrangements each. Mrs. L. R. Storey of Huntington will judge and demonstrate.

Garden Clubs of Area Plan Garden Clubs Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Athens Gallia Meigs Hocking Vinton Morgan Washington Counties Middleport Dis Rigs L. R. Storey Huntington

Engagement of Faye Etheleen Gabriel to John Genter

Mr and Mrs John Gabriel of Athens announce the engagement of their daughter Faye Etheleen Gabriel to John Genter son of Mrs Genter and the late Co R Genter of Athens The wedding is planned for Sept 19 at the home of Mr and Mrs Clinton Sams 109 Sunnyside Drive

John Gabriel Athens Faye Etheleen John Genter Genter Co. R. Genter

Athens Area Church Weekly Services and Sermons

Sunday school at 9 15 a m and 9 30 a m on Wednesday with morning worship at 10 30 a m and 10 45 a m, sermons by Rev Harold F Kellogg and Edward White. Evening programs include Senior Hi Youth Fellowship and Bible study with topics Sub stance Greater Things for God and The Bible and Conscience.

Harold F. Kellogg J. E. Thackery Merrill Thomas Hathamar Nice’s Park WSCS God Edward White

Dr R E Main Addresses CCL Circle On Polio And Diseases

Dr Robert E Main guest speaker at the Federation CCL Circle meeting hosted by president Mrs Francis B Fuller at 117 Franklin Ave. A dessert course preceded the session. Four new members joined: Mrs George D Hunter Mrs William Matters Jr Mrs Virgil Baker and Mrs Danny Dew. Mrs William B Orr attended as guest.

Robert E. Main Federation CCL Francis B. Fuller Franklin Ave George D. Hunter William Matters, Jr Virgil Baker Danny Dew

OES Homecoming Dinner Set by Athens Chapter

Athens Chapter No. 175 Order of the Eastern Star plans a Homecoming meeting with a six o clock covered dish dinner at the Masonic Temple on Monday September 20. Three charter members Mrs Mary Bethel Mrs Emma Palmer and Mrs Emma Murphy will be honored. All Eastern Star members are invited. A bake sale by the chapter will be held Saturday September 11 starting at 8 00 a m in front of the Athena Theater. Jackie Deem daughter of Mr and Mrs John Deen has returned from Akron where she was employed this summer and will enter Ohio University as a freshman.

Masonic Temple Athens Order of the Eastern Star Mary Bethel Emma Palmer Emma Murphy All Eastern Star Order of Eastern Star Athena Theater Jackie Deen John Deen W. Carpenter Sr Akron Dwane William O'Regan Mary Helen Detroit E. R. Laughlin Long View Heights O'Regan School of Commerce University of Detroit J. A. Fuller

Mrs John Peck Joins Husband In 14000 Mile India Trip

Mrs John Peck formerly Zelia Frances Bolin Albany Route three and her son John Robert join husband in Bombay India after a 14,000 mile flight series. Mr Peck, employed with an aeronautical firm, made three long flights delivering aircraft from Miami and New York via Europe Africa Greenland Iceland Prestwick to London and finally to Bombay. They reside in Bombay at Jahu Beach Raiya Bungalo No 3 Gandhigram Road.

John Peck Husband India Bombay Zelia Frances Bolin Albany Route Three John Robert Peck Faye Steinmetz Bolin Hollywood Miami Fla South America Ascension Island Africa Egypt Arabia New York City North Atlantic Europe Orient Greenland Iceland Prestwick Scotland Ireland London Clock Tower St. Pauls Cathedral Tower of London Rome Italy Athens Greece Damascus Syria Arabian Desert Bashra Iraq Sharia Persian Gulf Arabian Sea Mrs. Peck and Jahu Beach Raiya Bungalo No. 3 Gandhigram Road

Notable Personal Moves and Home Visits Reported

Dr and Mrs James P Porter of Danville Illinois return home by car after a trip. Dr Porter retires as head of Ohio University psychology in department. Dr Edwin W Chubb emeritus dean returns home from Chau tauqua New York. Edward McPherson becomes head coach and athletic director at Boys Industrial School Lancaster. Mrs McPherson becomes English teacher at Carroll Junior Senior High. The Porters, Krecker, and Wilson families are noted with addresses in Lancaster and nearby towns.

James P. Porter F. H. Krecker N. Congress St Danville H. R. Wilson Berry Hotel Porter Krecker Ohio University Edwin W. Chubb S. Court St Chautauqua N. Y Edward McPherson A. D. McPherson Boys’ Industrial School Lancaster McPherson Carroll Main St

Local Sunday Services and Paint Creek Baptist Anniversary

American Sunday School Union and several churches schedule 9:30 to 10 a.m. services with various leaders. The Paint Creek Baptist Church observance in Gallipolis marks its 114th anniversary as pastors and congregations plan to travel by bus after morning worship.

Frank Cleveland Paint Creek Baptist Church Gallipolis

Sunday Services and Meeting Schedule at Local Church

The schedule lists Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. morning worship with a sermon titled Take Your Choice. High School Westminster Fellowship meets at 7 p.m. A Church School faculty and Board of Christian Education meeting is set for Monday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Fred E. Luchs is the pastor.

Westminster Fellowship Church School Board of Christaan Education Fred E. Luchs

Sunday church schedule with multiple services listed

Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m evangelistic service 7 30 p m Rev E E Edwards to preach at both services prayer band Tuesday 2 p m YWPS Tuesday 7 30 p m mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m

E. E. Edwards

Church Schedule And Meetings For The Week

Sunday school 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m young peoples service 7 p m evangelistic service 7 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m cottage prayer at the home of Mr and Mrs Sam Frost Hebbardsville Friday 7 30 p m Rev R D Brown is pastor.

Young Peoples Sam Frost Hebbardsville R. D. Brown

New Marshfield Methodist Charge Services Schedule

The Rev Phyllis LeMastier leads New Marshfield Illlustrated sermon 9 30 a m at New Marshfield The rest of the charge features Carbon Dale Dowler Ridge Connett preaching and homecoming service with Elaine McKinney Youth Fellowship and evangelistic service in the evening. The schedule lists morning worship Sunday school and midweek services across the charge.

New Marshfield Phyllis LeMastier Carbondale Dowler Ridge Mr. Thompson Elaine McKinney Connett

Church news brief at Good Shepherd parish

The Church of the Good Shepherd observes 16th Sunday after Trinity with Holy Communion at 9 30 am. An executive committee meeting is set at the church at 7 30 pm Tuesday led by Pastor The Rev Sydney J Brown.

Church of the Good Shepherd Sydney J. Brown

Church Schedule for Sunday and Weekday Services

Sunday school at 9 30 junior church at 10 30 worship and NYPS prayer at 10 30 and 6 45 evangelistic service at 7 30 prayer service Wednesday 7 30 cottage prayer Friday 7 30 all events follow Church of the Nazarene listed times.

Church OF the Nazarene

Sunday Church Schedule with Rev. L A Robinson

Sunday school at 2 p m. Preaching services at 3 p m and 7 30 p m led by the Rev L A Robinson. Prayer band Tuesday at 2 p m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 p m.

L. A. Robinson

Albany Church Schedule of Services and Youth Election

W H Marshall pastor with Albany church school 9 30 am preaching 10 30 am Youth Fellowship 7 30 pm election of officers. Town House church school 9 30 am prayer 10 30 am Temple church school 10 am prayer 8 pm Pearl Chapel church school 1 30 pm preaching 2 pm Snowville church school 9 30 am preaching 8 pm.

W.H. Marshall Albany Church Town House Temple— Church Pearl Chapel Snowville

Sunday Schedule at Local Church

Worship at 10 30 a m Sunday services include youth service at 6 45 p m preaching at 7 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m Reverend N L Russell serves as minister.

Res N. L. Russell

Homecoming Sunday Church Schedule

Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m A basket dinner follows at noon The afternoon features service and special singing led by the Rev Carroll Chesser pastor

Carroll Chesser

White's Chapel Wesleyan Schedule of Services

The Rev. Roy E. Deeter leads White's Chapel Wesleyan with Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. morning prayer and praise at 10 30 a.m. YWPS at 7 p.m. preaching at 7 30 p.m. Athens County Union Class at Graham Chapel 2 p.m. Mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 p.m.

White's Chapel Wesleyan Sunday School Athens County Graham Chapel Roy E. Deeter

Promotion Sunday Worship Program Announces Speakers

Combined Sunday school and worship service at 9 30 a m with Donald Weller pastor speaking. Evening worship at 7 30 p m with sermon. Prayer service scheduled Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Donald Weller

Sunday School Start With Baptism Service Planned

Marie Dodds serves as superintendent for a Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Worship and baptism of children will follow, conducted by Dr. Lester S. Evans general presbyter for Athens Portsmouth and St Clairsville Presbyteries.

Marie Dodds Lester S. Evans Athens Portsmouth St. Clairsville

Sunday's church schedule with Rev Roy Strausbaugh

Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching service at 10 30 a m led by the Rev Roy Strausbaugh prayer and praise at 8 p m Athens County Union Class meeting at 2 p m with pastor Rev Roy E Deeter the schedule notes times and speakers.

Roy Strausbaugh Athens County Union Roy E. Deeter

Alexander Presbyterian Church Services Notice

Church school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m with sermon The Pardoning Christ Choir rehearsal Friday evening James L Hyde pastor

Alexander Presbyterian Church James L. Hyde

Free Will Baptist Sunday Service Led by Pharaoh Jones

Sunday school at 2 p.m. followed by a preaching service with Pharaoh Jones in charge. The announcement notes the Free Will Baptist gathering and the scheduled order of worship.

Haning Free-Will Baptist Sunday School Pharaoh Jones

Weekly Church Schedule Highlights

The church offers a Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 8 p.m. and a youth meeting on Friday at 7 30 p.m.

Homecoming Sunday Services With Basket Dinner

Pastors H. L. McDaniel Bates and Rich Land Ave churches announce Sunday activities. Sunday school at 9 30 a m under Mrs Frank Phillips Mrs Sid Allen and George Maxwell oversee classes. Afternoon program follows noon meal. Parishioners invited to 7 30 p m service and midweek prayer meetings.

H. L. McDaniel Clark’s Chapel Frank Phillips BATES Sid Allen Richland Ave George Maxwell

Union church weekly schedule and meetings

Union Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship service at 10 30 a m youth meeting at 7 p m prayer meeting Friday at 8 p m.

Athens Church of God Service Schedule

Worship service with sermon at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 30 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with subject What is Your Life Prayer meeting and Bible study on Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by Rev A R Ervin pastor

Athens

Saint Pauls Catholic Mass Schedule and Confession Times

St Pauls Roman Catholic Church lists Sunday masses at 8 9 and 10 a m with Benediction after the 10 a m mass. Confession is offered Saturday 4 p m to 5 30 p m and 7 30 p m. The pastor is Rev Fr James McMahon.

ST. Paul's James McMahon

Cincinnati Woman Loses 35 Pounds With Rennel Concentrate

Mrs. John Reuss of Cincinnati reports losing 35 pounds after using Rennel Concentrate. She credits her doctor’s approval and urges others to try the inexpensive weight reduction method with liquid Rennel mixed in grape fruit juice, taking two tablespoons daily.

John Reuss Armory Ave Cincinnati Ohio Rennel Renner

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