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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1953

Page

8

Wahama FHA Float Wins Parade Honors at Mason County Show

The Wahama Future Farmers of America float won first place in the harmonized parade of floats at Harmon Park for the Mason County Farm Youth Show. Second place went to Hannan Future Homemakers with good grooming as the theme. Point Pleasant FFA took third with a 25th anniversary motif.

Point Pleasant Wahama Future Farmer's of America Mason County Farm Harmon Park Hannan Future Point Pleasant Future Farmers of America FFA Trailblazers 4-H Club Hannan Fha Mary Hyer Marjorie Cappelari Manford Blessing Hoyt Jiiden Point Pleasant High School Wahama R&a Motor Company Mason County Motor Company Somerville Motor Company Farmers Truck and Implement Company Gallipolis Judy Motor Sales W. C

Township 544 Students Enrolled in GLOUSTER Trimble Schools

GLOUSTER Trimble Township Schools report 544 students enrolled on the first day of classes. The high school has 139 students, Jacksonville Elementary 200, Hollister Elementary unknown. About 20 children from Holy Cross parish and 10 from Glouster township attend Corning St Bernard's Parochial School. Bus transportation is paid by the parish. Some students from the lower end of Trimble Township will attend the new parochial school in Athens.

Glouster Trimble Township T. C. Porter Jacksonville Hollister Holy Cross Catholic Church Corning St. Bernard's Athens

Holiday guests and service members among Glouster notices

Social notes record visitors from Columbus Dayton Akron Zanesville and Mansfield at several homes around Glouster including Ormes Leroys Strausbaughs and Haskins. Military man Phil Carter MMFN on 30 day leave and USS Wedderburn duty appear with several hospital and travel updates and upcoming Korea deployment hints.

Charles Orme Jacksonville E. K. Peugh Zanesville Dean Peugh Michael Tommy A. B. Orme Delmar Orme Columbus Nell Hillyer Glouster Wesley Strausbaugh Dicky Dayton Roy Strausbaugh Redtown Joe Morrison U. S. Navy Edson Haskins Haskins C. E. Hasof Trimble Curt Henderson Abilene Texas William Zimmers A. J. Zimmerman Pauline Zimmer Richard Silver Lake Ohio Robert Kinney and Sons White Cross Hospital Flossie Bernard Dale Fuller Lewis Bernard Gon. David Charles Bernard Fred Harper Raymond Robinson Phil Carter MMFN Emmett Carter Korean Korea Wedderburn Grace Sayre Robert Liddington Akron John William Southard Don Allhouse Eddie Sanders Myron H Uis Lee Barberton William H. Forsbach Joseph R. Culp Chillicothe Henry Forsbach Herman Kempton Cliff Brooks Lillian Louise Leonard Leach Ann John Wandling David Susan Alien the Plains Guy Dehmann H. Kem Mansfield

Reverend Gould Speaks At West Virginia Conclave

The Rev Gould executive secretary of the West Virginia Council of Churches and the Rev Alvin C Young pastor of Trinity Methodist Church Point Pleasant are scheduled to speak at two sessions of the county Sunday school convention at Heights Evangelical United Brethren Church today. The convention opened at 2 p.m. and a second session was to be held at 3:30 p.m.

Point Penne van Gould West Virginia Coen” of Churches Charleston Alvin C. Young Trinity Methodist Church Point Pleasant County Unday Heights Evangelical United Brethren Church

Dance Saturday at Glouster Moose Lodge

Glouster Moose Lodge hosts a dance for members and guests at the local lodge from 2 to 12 p m Music by Dick Moody and his orchestra is featured confirming a lively community event without further details.

Glouster Glouster Moose Lodge Coe Seeem Dick Moody

Eagles Lodge to Host Round and Square Dance Night

Eagles Lodge No. 468 plans a round and square dance Saturday from 8 30 p m to 12 p m in the Eagles Hall for Eagles members and families. Music provided by the Rhythm Makers.

Glouster Eagles Lodge Eagles Line Rhythm Makers

Traffic light installed at Trimble intersection to curb accidents

A new GLOUSTER-A traffic light went up on Route 13 at Trimble near Route 280 after multiple accidents. The Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co installed it as Mayor Dennis Addington works to improve enforcement since the device began operating.

Glouster Trimble Trimble Village Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Dennis Addington

West Columbia social notes run across many towns

Mrs Albur tis Young and Mrs Ben O Roush attended a cooking party in Point Pleasant. Several residents visited relatives in Middleport and Huntington while Pvt Sammy Fry and Pvt Clifford Martin spent weekends with families at Fort Knox. Births include Patty Lou daughter of James Young and wife Betty Fetti and a daughter for Leo Young.

West Columbia Alburtis Young Ben O. Roush Herman Kirby Point Pleasant Charles Roush Dick Young John Miller Middleport Lonie Harrs Toledo Harrs Addie Edwards Clifton Lawrence Stewart Barbara Walker Sammy Fry Fort Knox Alah Fry Sam Eads Etta Linda James Lee Hoy Roush James Lee, Jr Frank Casto Jess Lyons Ralph Mahoney Lester Stewart Pam Mason Edgar Arnott Bob Wright Neville Millstone Road Leo Young Lois Ann Booth Huntington Eugene Russell Lawrence Russell Ray Brumley Bennie Leota Martha Lou Bill Young W. J. Ferguson Clara Hoyt Ferguson Racine Ralph Sayre Herman Knapp New Haven Willard Roush Akron Clifford Martin Cecil Martin Bert Neal Marie St. Albans Bill Ohlinger Glen Cartwright Helen E. Roush

Sixteen Sixteen Weekend Visits and Moves

Mr. and Mrs. Ray North of Cincinnati spent the weekend here with her mother Mrs. Irene Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cardwell have moved to the Longhenry farm near Minerton. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Spires of Columbus visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Devault. Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Mahaffey of Barberton W Va spent the weekend here with Mr. and Mrs. William Mahaffey. Mr. and Mrs. George Queen of Columbus spent the weekend here with Mr. and Mrs. Walter McGinnis. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Newman and Miss Mayme Bishop of Columbus spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John Bishop. Mr. and Mrs. John Mahaffey visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tillis of Chillicothe.

Ray North Cincinnati Irene Jackson Jim Cardwell Longhenry Farm Minerton Willie Spires Columbus Walter Devault Emmet Mahaffey Barberton W. Va William Mahaffey George Queen of Walter McGinnis Harold Newman Mayme Bishop of John Bishop John Mahaffey Roy Tillis Chillicothe

UMW Local 648 Plans Saturday Meeting

United Mine Workers of America Local 648 will meet Saturday at 1 p.m. at the IOOF Hall. Secretary Rolland Higgins announced the gathering.

UMW Glouster United Mine Workers of America IOOF Rolland Higgins

Church News of Glouster and Nearby Faith Services

The notice lists numerous church schedules across Glouster, Jacksonville, Hollister, and surrounding towns. It details Homecoming, Bible school times, worship, sermons by pastors such as Rev Miles E. Hoon and Rev W E Crace, and additional activities like prayer services, youth groups, and midweek meetings. Names include Ed Moore, Blanche Bonar, Edward Phelps, and church leaders across Methodist, EUB, Church of Christ, Nazarene, Free Methodist, Seventh Day Adventist, and Jehovahs Witness congregations.

Oakdale Tor Miles E. Hoon Ed Moore Jacksonville Wayne Fowler W. E. Crace Hollister Blanche Bonar Edward Phelps Glouster Methodist R. S. Lawrence Bert Byers Edith Zinn

Crooksville events include style show and tea at Methodist

Crooksville Crooksville club to host a style show and autumn tea at the Crooksville Methodist on Wednesday evening Sept 16. The Crooksville council authorized Mayor Harold Anderson and Clerk James G Driggs to sign a street name signs contract with Gledhill Road Machinery Co of Galion up to 1000 dollars.

New Lexington Crooksvile Business and Professional Women's Club Crooksville Methodist Crooksville Roseville Ohio State Penitentiary Somerset Somerset Lions Club Reed Stoneburner Post Office Saudia Main Street Robert Don Nash Ford William T. Hermey Corning

Look Out for Life In Everyday Religion by Don D Tullis

A meditation on living vs dying urging self surrender to avoid selfishness. The sermon-like piece warns against trivial pursuits and urges readers to seek LIFE connected to eternity rather than frittering away time in pebbles or mere busyness.

Don D. Tullis Robert Louis Stevenson Stevenson Gladstone Jesus van Wyck Brooks Italy America

Gainer Family Reunion and Local Visits Compile Busy Weekend

The Gainer reunion gathered at the Orry Gainer home with many relatives from Akron, Hebron, Letart, Racine, and beyond. Guests included the Stout, Gainer, Buckley, Ours, Theiss, and Brinker families, plus several Missouri and West Virginia visitors. Additional weekend activity featured Donna Jean White staying with a Wooster sister, and numerous local familial calls to Pomeroy, Columbus, Glouster, Athens, and other towns.

Hebron Velma Foors Johnstown Juanita Woodyard Huntington W. Va Vinnie Roberts Kenneth Roberts Loretta Belle Ermal Scheckengost Parkersburg Dean Brinker Betty Carlton Charles Bush Racine Virgil Norris Letart William Gainer Gary Ind Jud On Albany Ralph Milton Circle A. H. Bailey Donna Jean White Leo Eddy Wooster Wesley Morrison Dunbar Ralph Ballard Jesse Haggy Alvin Haggy Pomeroy Eddie Griffith Columbus Arthur Orr Eldenser St. Louis Charles Theiss Blithe Theiss Mike ‘Theiss Dorcas Marilyn Martha Orr Eddie Griffiths Richard Reuter Carl Lee Carol Charles Larry Sylvester Doughty Glouster Frank O'Neil Rices Landing Thomas McKay J. C McKay Clyde Salser Oak Grove John Long Charleston Effie Torrence Linnie Swan Long Bottom Charles Spencer F. Cobb Lawrence Irene Watson Cincinnati Alva Whittinger Alexander, Ky Dara Rose Bertha Dyes Wadsworth Roy Lee Athens Clint Orr Jack Sarden Wolf Pen Russell Bailey Middleport Buern Duncan Murl Carson Galena Hermanson Wryette Arthur Morarity Albert Shultz Hemlock Grove Home Webster Ker Allen Or Mary McKay

SOUTH CANAAN BAPTIST SERMONS AND SERVICES SCHEDULE

The South Canaan Baptist church lists a 9 45 a m prayer service and an 11 00 a m gospel service plus an 8 p m evening service. Bible study and prayer meet Thursday at 8 p m led by Pastor Roland P Globig.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Roland P. Globig

First Baptist Church Service Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 in the morning and morning worship at 10 30 with Apostolic Power as the message. Baptist Training Union at 6 30 in the evening followed by an evangelistic service at 7 30 with What Are You Waiting For as the message. Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7 30. Pastor is Rev John I Snedden.

First Baptist Sunday School Apostolic Power Baptist Training Union John I. Snedden

Federal Valley Preaching Saturday and Sunday Services

The notice announces religious services led by Pastor Roy E. Deeter with preaching on Saturday at 7 30 p m and Sunday schedule including Sunday school at 9 a m and two sermons at 10 a m and 7 30 p m plus 2 p m praise and prayer meeting.

Federal Valley Roy E. Deeter

Albany Baptist Bible School and Worship Schedule

Albany Baptist lists morning worship at 9 30 a m with The Jericho Road topic at 10 30 a m Mid week service on Wednesday evening Bible study and prayer at 8 p m led by Pastor The Rev Roland P Globig

Albany Baptist Bible School Jericho Road Roland P. Globig

Seventh Day Adventist Schedule at Local Church

Sabbath school on Saturday at 10 a.m. covers Christ's Ministry in the Heavenly Sanctuary Now. Worship at 11:15 a.m. on The Advent Hour. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. C. R. Spangler is the minister.

Heavenly Sanctuary R. Spangler

Albany Methodist Charge Weekly Schedule and Pastor

Albany Methodist Charge lists church school times at Albany and Snow Ville with MYF and worship services. The Rev. William H. Covert is named as pastor overseeing Temple Townhouse Pearl Chapel and Sunday and Thursday prayer meetings.

Albany Methodist Albany — Church Temple Pearl Chapel Snowville William H. Covert

Jehovah's Witnesses Hold Services in Athens Area

Public addressing event titled Happiness in a World of Gloom. Sunday 2 30 p m service 3 45 p m Bible study Tuesday 7 30 p m and Friday 7 30 p m service meeting and ministry school at 191 W Washington Athens area church announces times for Bible study and ministry activities.

Jehovah's Witnesses Fridny W. Washington

St Paul’s Catholic Parish Mass Schedule and Pastor

Sunday Masses at 8 9 and 10 with daily Masses at 7 and 8 p.m. Confessions on Saturday at 3 and 7 30 p.m. The Rev. Jan B. Kish serves as pastor.

ST. Paul’s Jan B. Kish

First Church of God Sunday Schedule

The First Church of God announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m A Wednesday prayer service also at 7 30 p m The Rev G M Taylor is the pastor.

First Church OF God G. M. Taylor

Alexander Presbyterian Church Service and Activities

The article lists church events at Alexander Presbyterian with a 9 30 a m school session worship at 10 30 a m a theme A Vision of Glory and a Friday choir rehearsal led by minister James L Hyde.

Alexander Presbyterian Church James L. Hyde

First Presbyterian Sunday Schedule and Sermon by Rev Rice

Sunday activities include Sunday school at 9 30 a m a 9 45 a m class and an 11 a m worship with the sermon Caution God at Work led by Rev Roger M Rice Jr Nursery care available in the basement Scout troop 55 meets Monday at 7 p m.

First Presbyterian God Roger M. Rice, Jr Scout

Strouds Run Church Sunday Schedule

Sunday school at 2 p.m. and preaching at 8 p.m. by the Rev. R. E. Kelchner at Strouds Run Community Church.

Strouds Run R. E. Kelchner

Plains Church of God Schedule and Pastor

The Plains Church of God lists youth fellowship at 10 30 a m Sunday and evangelistic service at 6 30 p m with midweek events including a Wednesday 7 30 p m missionary meeting and Thursday 7 p m meeting led by Rev R E Kelchner pastor.

THE Plains Church OF God R. E. Kelchner

New Marshfield Methodist Charge Activities Schedule

New Marshfield church calendar lists Sunday school 9 30 a m Youth fellowship Tuesday 7 30 p m Prayer meeting and Bible study Thursday 7 30 p m Union services 9 30 a m Youth fellowship Tuesday 7 30 p m Choir practice Wednesday 7 p m Prayer service 7 30 p m Bates church Sunday school 9 30 a m Worship 10 30 a m Business meeting after Basket dinner at noon Homecoming service 1 30 p m Evangelistic service 7 30 p m Pleasanton Worship 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m The Rev Kenneth D Frazier pastor.

Board of Commissions and Evangelism Glouster Church OF Christ D. K. Teater Youth For Christ Open Bible Forum Holy Cross Anthony Nickel Bishopville Church OF Christ Edwin Carpenter, Jr New Marshfield UNION BATES Pleasanton Kenneth D. Frazier

Kilvert Church of God Service Schedule

Kilvert Church of God lists Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 a m YPM Sunday at 7 p m and Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m with preaching by Mrs L M Kemmy Athens

Kilvert Church OF God L. M. Kemmy Athens

Athens Free Methodist Worship and Prayer Schedule

The Rev. L. A. Robinson leads worship at 10 30 a m and prayer meetings at 7 30 p m on Thursdays. The pastor is L A Robinson.

Torch Baptist Sunday Schedule With Speeches

The Torch Baptist Church holds Sunday school at 10 am led by Cyrus Jones, superintendent, followed by preaching at 11 am by G P Ryan, the scheduled speaker.

Torch Baptist Sunday School Cyrus Jones G. P. Ryan

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Worship and Prayer Meetings

The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church schedules an evangelistic worship at 10 30 a m and a prayer meeting at 7 30 p m midweek on Wednesday. The Rev N L Russell is the pastor.

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Service Schedule

The Rev. Roy Deeter as pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m and prayer service at 10 30 a m WYPS meets at 7 p m with preaching at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Roy Deeter

First Christian Church Youth and Women's Fellowship Schedule

The station lists a Friday 7 p.m. youth hay ride with meet at the church and wiener roast at the Allen home. Saturday 7 p.m. chimes and organ reverence. Sunday 9:15 a.m. Bible school and 10:15 a.m. worship with Joe B. Maffett preaching on Great Possibilities. Various meetings follow including Kick Off banquet at 5 p.m. Esther class at Mrs. Guy Gardner’s home Monday 7:39 p.m. WCTU county convention Tuesday. chair event Wednesday 6:30 p.m. committee meetings and 7 p.m. covered dish supper for business women. Thursday group meetings for Christian women's fellowship at 7:30.

First Christian Christian Youth Fellowship Wiener Allen Joe B. Maffett Christian Youth Fellowship Guy Gardner W. State St WCTU Christian Women’s Fellowship

Church of the Good Shepherd Service and Meetings

Holy communion at 8 a.m. and 10 30 a.m. sermon. Woman's Auxiliary gathering at church. Thursday 10 10 a.m. Holy communion. Church school teachers meeting Thursday 7 30 p.m. The Rev Phil Porter Jr is the pastor.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Episcopal Phil Porter, Jr

Carbon Hill Methodist Church Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a m with a picnic to follow Worship at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday The Rev Herbert Harris is pastor

Carbon Hill Herbert Harris

Christian Science Service Schedules Lesson Sermon

The notice lists a 10 45 a m service with Sub stance as the lesson subject and a Golden Text from Psalm 119 89 90. A Wednesday evening service is at 7 30 p m with the same sermon focus and text.

Christian Science

First Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Sunday activities include church school at 9 45 a m with Maxwell Ferguson as superintendent and morning worship at 10 30 a m featuring Thine Is Forever sermon by Dr John M Versteeg. Weekday events cover Wesleyan Service Guild Monday at 7 30 p m, Circle meetings at 7 8 p m, Boy Scout Troop 56 Wednesday 7 p m and Sanctuary Choir Thursday evening.

Maxwell Ferguson John M. Versteeg Wesleyan Service Guild Arvilla Gladys van Dyke Jack Thornton

Poston Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Sunday school starts at 10 am led by superintendent Guy Gabriel. Worship at 7 30 pm. Scout troop 52 meets Monday at 7 pm. Junior choir practice Tuesday 7 pm at Mrs Clyde Snyder home. Midweek prayer service Wednesday 7 30 pm. Senior choir practice Thursday 7 pm. Evan Edwards is the pastor.

Poston Guy Gabriel Clyde Snyder Evan Edwards

Central Ave Methodist Family Worship Schedule

Sunday school for the family at 9 30 a m Worship at 10 30 a m MYF at 6 30 p m Evening service at 7 30 p m Mrs Pearl Clark leads the group at Central Avenue Methodist Church.

Central Ave Methodist Sunday School For Pearl Clark

Mt Zion Baptist Homecoming and Anniversary Service

The Mt Zion Baptist Church hosts its eighty first annual homecoming and church anniversary. Rev C J Carpenter of Rendville will speak at morning services and Rev W J Payton of Columbus will speak at 2 30 p m. Dinner is served at 12 30 p m. Rev William D Mosley Jr is the pastor.

MT. Zion

Church Services and Sunday School Schedules Nearby

Guysville and Canaan Ville report church services with sermons titled The Bottomless Pit. Stewart lists Sunday school hours and worship times led by various superintendents and the Rev Harold Mowery. The Wednesday meeting occurs at William Spears residence.

Guysville William Spears Harold Mowery

First Wesleyan Methodist Church Service Times

The church schedules Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Mid week prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. The Rev Ira L Shana served as pastor.

FIRST Wesleyan Methodist Ira L. Shanafelt

Sunday schedule for church activities listed

The notice outlines weekly services and events including Sunday school at 9 30 a m junior church at 10 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m NYPS at 6 45 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m missionary service Alabaster Opening and Wednesday meeting at 7 30 p m led by Drell H Goff minister.

Church OF the Nazarene Drell H. Goff

Plains Methodist Homecoming Services Schedule

Annual homecoming service at The Plains Methodist Church Sunday morning worship at 9 30 with Floyd Linscott as superintendent Sunday school follows at 10 15 am No evangelistic service a prayer meeting is planned Thursday evening for church members and attendees

THE Plains Methodist Floyd Linscott

Methodist Charge Services and Schedules

Coolville and De Kalb area churches listing Sunday school times Worship and study sessions. The Rev. Harold M. Hugus serves as pastor at Torch Church with weekly MYF Bible study and services.

Coolville Decatur Hockingport TORCH Harold M. Hugus

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