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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1942

Page

5

WCTU County Convention Held Here

Athens county W C T U convention featured Rev. G C Reed of McArthur urging action against liquor’s evils. Reports and devotions followed. officers for 1942 43 were elected. Athens Garden Club and Woman's Relief Corps announced meetings and programs.

WCTU G. C. Reed McArthur Athens County W.C.T.U Athens America Thomas BE. Sexton Frank Thomas Amesville Lucy Wharton Blanche Starkey Nelsonville Fannie Williams Glouster Thomas Spencer H. T. Farrar BE. C. Kenney Bernadine West Howard Romine Starkey Williams County Flower Mission Lulu Bingman Court House F. E. Luchs FE. A. Brown F. E. Lachs

Mothers must face total war and sacrifice for victory

A wartime column argues total war affects all citizens. It warns that husbands and fathers may be drafted, forcing women to work in factories or leave children with relatives. The piece urges mothers to accept hardships and prepare to change their comfortable lives to support the war effort.

Friday Club Meetings Highlight Local Social Schedule

The Friday Current Events Club meets Friday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Charles R Kinnison at 308 Highland Ave led by Mrs Anna E White. The 6 0 M and H Circle gathers Friday at the home of Mrs Harry Wallace The Plains with Mrs Henry Frost assisting. The Daughters of Union Veterans host a social Friday at Mrs Blanche Dean on Second St. The Ladies Auxiliary of the N A L C meets Friday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Ben Dickens at 251 1 2 Richland Ave. The Child Study Club holds a business session Friday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Fred Brown 101 Elmwood Place.

Charles R. Kinnison Highland Ave Anna E. White H. Circle Harry Wallace the Plains Henry Frost Daughters of Union Veterans Blanche Dean Second St N.A.L.C Ben Dickens Richland Ave Ooo Child Study Club Fred Brown Elmwood Place

Nabby Lee Ames DAR Luncheon Hosted by Eastwood

The Saturday meeting of the Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the DAR will be a luncheon at 1 p m at the Eastwood. Dr James Patrick from Ohio University will speak.

Nabby Lee Ames the Daughters of the American Revolution Eastwood James Patrick Ohio University

Workman Reunion Reelects Officers at Murray City Gathering

The Workman Worrick reunion met Sunday September 6 at Gilbert Randolphs home in Murray City. Officers Neya Worrick Randolph president and Matilda Workman secretary treasurer were retained. Dinner was served at Dixon Hall from a long table with garden flowers and a large American flag. Attendees included Harold Branson various Workman family members from New York Belford Howard McKeesport and Gloster among others. The next reunion will be hosted by Arthur Howard in Canton.

Workman-Worrick Gilbert Randolph Murray City Neya Worrick Randolph Matilda Workman Dixon Hall Harry Randolph William Farmer Harold Branson Imogene Branson Sear Faithful Leslie Simpson Prude Starks Thomas Workman Maxine Workman Edwin Branson Augusta Hale Walter Hardin Fredrick Johnson Robert Wakefield Neval Milligan Samuel Workman James Workman Leo Chandler Frank Branson Elsie Hardin Louise Workman New York N. Y Hermon Howard Belford Howard Margaret Branson Alice Dotson McKeesport Arthur Howard Ruth Howard Glouster John West John Howard Charles Workman Charles Thompson the Plains William Workman Randolph Hardin Caffton Canton

Girl Reserves Board Plans Tea Dance at Athens High

Athens High School Girl Reserves held its first meeting of the year with a pot luck supper after the four o clock session. Lois Dixon was elected president for the upcoming term. other attendees included Dea McKinstry, Mary Pierce, Martha Smith, Kathleen Lavelle, and several others.

Girl Reserves Athens High School Lois Dixon Dea McKinstry Mary Pierce Martha Smith Kathleen Lavelle Lois Shields Anna Mae Keever Wanda Quest Joan Armstrong Annabelle White Mary Connett

Benefit Bridge Raises Funds for War Bond Drive

The American Legion Auxiliary hosted a benefit bridge at the Legion home to finance war bonds and defense stamps. Dorothy Hutchins won the $50 bond, with Raymond Connett and Clarence Laughlin earning men’s and women’s defense stamp prizes, and door prize went to Jesse Camp. About $75 was raised to support bond purchases.

Dorothy Hutchins Central Ave American Legion Auxiliary Legion Raymond Connett Clarence Laughlin John McElroy Wilma Dupier Jesse Camp Auxiliary

Lydia Lash Evans Club Meets for Civilian Defense Brainery

The Lydia Lash Evans Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John Jagers. After a brief business session, members answered roll call with current events on civilian defense. Mrs. John Dowler presented a paper on Mental Armament for Civilian Defense. On behalf of the war effort very little light refreshments were served.

Lydia Lash Evans John Jagers John Dowler

Athens Civilian Defense Chief Attends Cincinnati School

D M. Goddard of 51 State Street Cincinnati represents the Athens Civilian Defense organization at a two day civilian Defense School. The Cincinnati program is run by the U S Army Chemical Warfare Service Staff of Purdue University with classes on war gases mask drill decontamination and protection of vital works. Goddard is chief air raid warden in the Athens unit.

D M. Goddard State St Cincinnati Athens

New School Hours Bring Extra Time For Athens Families

In Athens, families adjust to later start and lunch times with a 25 minute morning lee way and a 12:45 p.m. lunch deadline extended to one o'clock. The shift promises relief as households adapt to the new timetable and possible quiet routines emerge.

Athens

Wedding Guests Arrive for Pierce Smith Nuptials

Miss Alice Pierce and Serjeant Leonard W. Smith wed at Presbyterian Church at 7 30 tonight. Guests include Mr and Mrs Howard Moritz and son Gibson of Hudson, Mr and Mrs James McClanahan, Mr Gi ead, Mr and Mrs T K Owens, Jackson, Miss Margaret Lee Watson Cleveland, Mr and Mrs J Brannon Dover, Mrs F B Walker Athens, Mr and Mrs John Bobo Lancaster, and Mr Robert Wasserman Toledo.

Alice Pierce Leonard W. Smith Presbyterian Church Howard Moritz Gibson Hudson James McClanahan Giead T. K. Owens Jackson Margaret Lee Watson Cleveland J. ©. Brannon Dover F. B. Walker Athens John Bobo Lancaster Robert Wasserman Toledo

Footbath and Massage Techniques For Tired Feet

The article describes a simple relief routine for overworked feet: a two minute hot water footbath followed by two minutes in cold water. It adds walking exercises on toes heels and outer soles and basic circular rubbing motions for ankles and calves to ease tension.

Not Many Strong Are Chosen at Athens Church

The Rev. Dr. Edwin A. Brown preaches on Not Many Strong Are Chosen at 10 AM. The First Methodist Church will feature two anthems The Lord Is Exalted and I will arise and go to my Father with Ruth Ann Grover solo.

Edwin A. Brown First Methodist Church West Harker Ruth Ann Grover Bubeck Guilmant Edith Miller Dr. Brown Woman's Society of Christian Service General Society Ross Wright

Rendville Plans Big Emancipation Day Celebration

Rendville will host a large Emancipation Day celebration and homecoming on Saturday September 19. The event features an ox roast, speeches, music by a 60 member Corning High School Band, and a carnival drawing attendees from across Ohio. The organizing committee is led by Bert Croner, with Major Fountain and Cecil Butler assisting.

Rendville Corning High School Ohio Bert Croner Major Fountain Cecil Butler

Leather Necks OK For Gods But Not for Girls

Advice column outlines daily skin care for women over twenty, stressing regular use of a cleansing and softening cream. It describes proper facial massage, application techniques, and night regimens to prevent dryness and achieve a clearer, smoother complexion.

Sermon and October Plans at First Christian Church

Rev. Frank Donaldson will preach It Is the Spirit That Giveth Life at 10:15 after 9:15 church school. An October devotional vesper, personal evangelism class, and World Brotherhood World Communion Sunday observance on the first Sunday in October are planned with the signification of global Disciples of Christ unity.

First Christian Church Frank Donaldson World Brotherhood Disciples of Christ World Brotherhood of Man Jesus Christ

Revival Services By Rev C W Hatch At Church Of God

The Rev C W Hatch executive secretary of the Church of God World Service will lead revival meetings at the Church of God starting Sunday 9 30 am for two weeks with nightly 8 pm services. The revival features singing directed by Rev Thomas E Sexton and piano by Mrs Sexton and a male quartet.

C. W. Hatch Anderson Ind Church of God World Service Church of God Hatch Thomas E. Sexton

Albany M E Church Plans Home Coming Revival

The Albany M E Church at Asbury will close its revival with homecoming this Sunday. Sunday school at 9:30, preaching at 10:30, basket dinner at noon, afternoon services at 2 with preaching and music, and evening services at 8 led by the Cottrill sisters under Rev Melvin E Mitchell.

Asbury M. E Cottrill Sisters of Stewart Melvin E. Mitchell

Upside Down Apple Cake and Tinware Care Tips

A home recipe for Upside Down Apple Cake outlines mixing butter sugar eggs vanilla then flour milk and baking in a greased dish with apple slices and cinnamon sugar. Instructions cover cooling, serving hot with hard sauce or whipped cream and tinware care tips. A note announces a free moving picture show at Albany High School auditorium featuring Florida scenes by Hollis Townsend and Albany residents.

Albany Albany High School Florida Hollis ‘Townsend Cleveland

Hidden Door Chase Ends with Illusion in Night

In a tense New York apartment cut scene Madge and Harry pursue Carolyn and Lillian through Lilian’s room. Carolyn struggles as Dicky and Miss Whitlock restrain her while Madge and Dicky confront the danger of Marion’s espionage plot and a warning to keep the child safe.

Harry Lil Carol Lillian Carolyn Marion Dicky Miss Whitlock Underwood New York Madge Graham Lillian Underwood Marion Morton Secret Service Carolyn Brixton Madge Ronald

Matter as Lesson-Sermon Topic for Churches of Christ Scientist

The Sunday September 20, 1942 Lesson-Sermon centers on Matter with the Golden Text from II Corinthians 6 16 and cites Exodus 20 3-5 and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. It notes Christian Science against idolatry and belief in other gods and creators.

Churches of Christ, Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health

Albany Charge Methodist services and schedules

The Albany charge announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and church at 10 30 a m with additional sessions at Temple Town House Pearl Chapel and Snowville. Young People meet at 7 30 p m with evangelistic services at 8 p m and baptism at Wood Lake Sunday at 3 45 p m conducted by Evan Edwards. All members are invited.

Albany The Methodist Church Temple Town House Pearl Chapel Snowville Young People’s Meeting Wood Lake Evan Edwards

Wesleyan Methodist Services Announced

Following Sunday school at 9 30 the Rev E C Kenney will deliver the morning sermon at the First Wesleyan Methodist Church The pastor will also speak at evening services at 8 The choir will practice Sunday evening at 6 30 and prayer meeting will be held Wednesday night WYPS will meet Thursday evening

E. C. Kenney First Wesleyan Methodist Church WYPS

Everyday Religion Topic for Marshfield Church

Pastor L. E F. Barnett will preach on Everyday Religion and New Creatures in Christ Jesus at Marshfield Church of Christ. Bible School meets at 10 a.m. Sunday and Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p.m.

L. E F. Barnett Marshfield Church

Christian Scientists To Hold Services Sunday

POMEROY the Christian Science Society will hold Sunday services at 10 45 a m at 2104 E Main St in their rooms A testimony meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 pm at the same location The public is invited to attend.

Pomeroy Christian Secience Society E. Main St

Immortal 300 Is Rev Sexton Topic At Plains Church

The Immortal Three Hundred will be the subject of Rev. Thomas E. Sexton at The Plains Church of God Friday night at o'clock. Sunday School is set for 9 50 Sunday morning and a prayer meeting will be held Sunday evening at 8.

Thomas E. Sexton Plains Church of God

Home Coming at Garden Church

The Garden Church hosts a Sunday home coming after Sunday School at 10 30 in the morning with a basket dinner at noon A special program is planned for the afternoon Guests should bring their own table service

Garden Church

Union Class Meeting at Center Point This Sunday

The Union Class Meeting at Center Point is scheduled for 2 30 Sunday afternoon. The event invites members to attend and participate in the gathering at Center Point.

Center Point

Church Services and District Conference Schedule

The Jacksonville Charge led by Pastor Charles E. Palmer announces services in multiple communities. Jacksonville hosts morning worship at 9 and Young People at 6 30, with a Thursday prayer at 7 30. The Plains offers church school at 9 30, morning worship at 10 15, and prayers Sunday and Thursday at 7 30. Trimble and Millfield follow with church schools at 9 30 and Millfield adding a Wednesday prayer at 7 30, Chauncey has church school at 9 30 and a 7 30 Sunday preaching service. The Chillicothe District Conference convenes at Logan on Tuesday September 22.

Jacksonville Charles E. Palmer the Plains—Church Trimble Millfield Chauncey—Church Chillicothe Logan

Logan Church of God Sunday Schedule

The Logan Church of God announces a Sunday program starting with Sunday school at 9 15 for all ages, morning worship at 10 30, and Young People at 6 30. Children's meeting 6 30 to 7 15 followed by evangelistic services at 7 30 led by Rev T Mitchell with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30. Public invited to all services.

Logan Church of God T. Mitchell

Revival Services At Bethel Church

Revival services announced by pastor E. L. Miller for next week include Tuppers Plains preaching at 9 30 Sunday morning with Sunday School at 10 30 Lawrence Chapel church school at 1 30 and preaching at 2 30 Bethel revival services Sunday evening and each night through the week at the same time

Reedsville E. L. Miller Tuppers Plains Lawrence Chapel Bethel

Church of Christ Sermon Announced

Church of Christ at 6 Stimson Ave announces services next week. Long Sunday service at 9 30 morning with preaching at 10 15 on Things Needful. Communion at 11. Sunday evening preaching at 7 30 on Hope. Bible study Wednesday at 7.

Church of Christ Stimson Ave Munion

Revival in Progress At Nazarene Church McArthur

A revival is in progress at the Nazarene Church in McArthur with nightly services at 7 45 open to all. Special workers include Reverend James Carter and Ruth Nuby. An all day meeting begins Sunday at 2 o clock in the afternoon.

the Nazarene Church McArthur James Carter Ruth Nuby

Bible Discourse at Presbyterian Church Sunday Service

The Presbyterian Church hosts a 11 am service with the theme What the Bible tells us in times like these. The Ohio University Women's Glee Club directed by Mrs. Margaret A Benedict will sing Dearest Lord Jesus by Bach.

Presbyterian Church Women's Glee Club Ohio University Margaret A. Benedict Dearest Lord Jesus Bach

Rutland and Bradbury Preaching Services Set

George S. Koch, minister, announced preaching services at Rutland Church Sunday morning and at Bradbury Sunday evening.

Rutland, Bradbury Services Rutland Bradbury George S. Koch

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Garden Club J.T. Merwin North Hil B. F. Cutler Woman's Relief Corps Washington St E. D. Cooley Lydia E. Pinkham Shams Broughton Quick’'S Cut Rate Drug Athens, Ohio Workman Girl Reserves Board Dean B. Copeland Butler, Pa Prof and _ C. M. Copeland Morris Ve D. M. Goddard Defense School Athens Area Alicia Hart Christian Services Albany M. Bk Harry Underwood Girl Christian “Science Albany Charge Wesleyan Methodist Services Marshfield Christian Scientists Rev. Sexton Jacksonville Charge Services Logan Church of God Services Bethel Church Nazarene Church Fiakorn Logan's College Shop
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