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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1950
Page
8
Mason County health official R. O. Criss urges school lunch program staff to follow strict sanitation. He outlines hot water and chlorine methods for utensil sterilization, proper handling rules, and hygiene practices to prevent disease transmission in county cafeterias.
Civil suits entered in the Circuit Clerk's office include Fred Hudson versus George Yester for trespass on the case with 10000 dam ages. J R Schirmer versus William H Bardin for property debt of 1035. Lillie Rodgers versus George C Rodgers to divide joint property from a 1500 check. Verda McKeever versus Allan J McKeever in chancery cruelty. Audrey Wallace versus Alden Wallace divorce and alimony for cruelty. Maye C Wirtz versus Henry J Wirtz in chancery separate maintenance for cruelty. Kathleen Fisher versus Rolland Fisher in chancery divorce and alimony for cruelty. Gracia L Henley versus James E Henley in chancery divorce for cruelty.
Engineer of the local state road commission in Point Pleasant, G. C. Christian, is transferred to Moundsville for a similar post. Charles Boggs, ex Charleston district engineer, fills the Point Pleasant vacancy. Christian succeeds J. N. Wallis, who moves from Moundsville to Huntington.
Local church listings summarize Sunday schedules and sermons for multiple congregations including Trinity Methodist St. Rexrode, Presbyterian Landrum, Christ Church Episcopal, Evangelical United Brethren Capehart, Bellemead, Krebs Chapel, Main Street Baptist, Christian Science, Methodist Circuit, Mason County Lutheran Parish. Details cover worship times, Sunday schools, sermons such as Dangerous Opportunity and Heaven in Your Heart, plus youth and choir activities across Huntington area churches.
Lowell Allen was elected president of the Senior High School Thespians in a group vote on Wednesday. Alleen Ash is vice president, Marilyn Easley secretary, Jo Lou Keener and Joan Van Horn publicity and advertising chairs. Mrs. Edward Jackson becomes faculty adviser replacing Principal C H Withers.
Four landowners in Beech Hill face possible condemnation after Mason County Board of Education issued notices via Sheriff Morrison. The board seeks land of B C Wallis Etta Wallis Billa Nichols and J A Blaine for a new school and warned of court action if a reasonable price is not agreed.
Three reservists received orders to report for active duty. Clifford Stalnaker of 2610 Jackson Ave. is to report Sept. 26 for Army reserve examination. Lawrence Plants and Paul Icard are set to join the U.S. Air Force at Camp Campbell Ky. Oct. 5. Two July enlistees, Pfc Billy Hite Nebbergal and Pfc William W Gibbs, have completed basic training at Lackland AFB. Nebbergal is bound for a Keisler Field school. Gibbs will train at Scott Field.
Mrs Dexter Erwin hosted a New Haven gathering Monday evening for her husband with games and refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs Melvin Hood Mr and Mrs Harley Hendricks Pom eroy Dr Kathryn Poindexter Mr and Mrs Carl Gilmore Mrs E A Erwin Mr and Mrs Chester Erwin Middleport Mrs Charlies Weaver Eleanor Miss Oma Mae Roush Richmond Ind Mrs Robert Beach Covington Va Mr and Mrs Lester Dodson Mason and Betty Lieving New Haven.
Ordnance School PTA will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at the school. A new secretary will be elected because of the resignation of Mrs. Ruby Carder.
The WSCS of the Hickory Chapel Methodist Church sent five delegates to a seminar at Milton Methodist Church on Thursday. Attending were Mrs. John Marshall, Mrs. Charles Osher, Mrs. John Oliver, Mrs. William Humphrey and Mrs. Girard Fowler.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday at 7 30 p.m. in the American Legion building for a scheduled gathering and agenda planning.
Charley Harmon of Main Street is improving at home. Elza Peters of St Albans visited Mr and Mrs Emory Proffitt at 2211 Main Street. Tom Eads of Hickory Chapel is ill at his sister Emma Lawson’s home on Main Street. Mrs Otis Rainey of Bellmeade visits her husband working in Clarington. Mr and Mrs Jerry Atkison of Henderson have sold their five room cottage to Mr and Mrs Willard Lewis of Pickerington Ohio.
Vernon Jones, circuit clerk at Point Pleasant, intends to return to his office for a half day Monday after being absent since Sept 5 due to a heart condition. The health issue prompted his extended leave.
Friday open house at First Methodist at 8 p m with a full weekend program including Sunday school at 9 15 a m and a sermon by Rev Harold F Kellogg on Is Religion Relevant Morning worship at 10 30 a m Evening gatherings include IYF at 4 p m and Vespers at 6 p m Youth activities run through SHYF 6 30 to 8 p m Weekday events feature Cub Pack 56 Boy Scout Troop 56 Wesley choir and church board and Bible school sessions with sermons The Name of Jesus and various inter church youth and community group meetings are listed with dates and locations.
Church school at 9 45 a m. Raily Day Oct 1. Family worship at 11 a m with When Our Fondest Wishes Let Us Down as theme. Grades 7 8 and 9 at 6 30 p m. HS Fellowship at 7 p m. Women's Association Group VII meets Monday others Tuesday. Parents joining Oct 1 baptismal service should call the minister.
Rec tory at 66 University Terrace hosts an open house for students Friday from 8 to 10 pm. Holy Communion at 7:30 am and 10 am church services, morning prayer and sermon at 9 am. Student cabinet at 2 pm at 64 University Terrace. Canterbury Club supper 6 pm. Parish house Holy Communion Thursday 7 am. Choir practice 7 pm. Church school and nursery at 9 am.
The Rev. A. R. Ervin, pastor, outlines a Sunday program with Sunday school at 9:30 a m and a sermon at 10 45 a m Evangeliastic service is at 7 30 p m A teacher's meeting is Tuesday at 7 p m and a missionary meeting at 1 p m at the parsonage A special missionary meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
Morning worship at 9 30. Sermon titled What Is Truth at 10 30. Evening service at 7 30. Midweek prayer Wednesday at 7 39. Pastor Rev. William A. Ervin leads the church.
The First Wesleyan Methodist church lists a 10:30 a.m. Sunday school and 11:15 a.m. morning worship led by Pastor E C Kenney. A 2 p.m. special service features Dr Andrew Johnson on Communism with an 7:30 p.m. evening service and WYPS at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Prayer service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and prayer band 2 p.m. Friday.
Sunday services list 9:30 a m Sunday school 10:30 a m junior church worship and NYPS meeting at 6 45 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. Wednesday prayer service 7 30 p m choir practice Friday 7 30 p m.
Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. Morning service at 10 45 a.m. Topic is Reality and the Golden Text Lo I come and I dwell in the midst of thee saith the Lord Zecharian 2 10 Wednesday evening service at 7 30 p.m.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m led by the Rev Frank C Cleveland evenings at 7 p m and a mid week prayer service on Wednesday at 8 p m a church business meeting is set for Friday at 7 30 p m
A Sunday church timetable lists Sunday school at 10 a.m Evangelistic service at 7 45 p m and holiness meetings on Sunday and Friday at 7 45 p m Bible study on Tuesday at 7 45 p m This compact notice outlines weekly worship and study times.
Lancaster Church of Christ outlines Bible study at 9 45 a m preaching at 10 30 a m evening service at 7 30 p m and midweek Bible study Wednesday 7 30 p m led by Edward White.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m pastor L A Robinson leads the church.
The Zion Free Will Baptist Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m followed by prayer. Evening service listed for 5 p m with Rev Fife as pastor.
A long essay contrasts the instinct to kill with the urge to rescue as seen in a Newfoundland saving a mastiff from drowning and in a soldier aiding a wounded enemy. It argues education and spiritual power can shift human nature toward helpfulness, urging choosing a peaceful Master who came to make alive.
Clark's Chapel offers Sunday school at 10 30 a m and preaching at 11 30 a m Rich Land Avenue holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Andrew Johnson will speak at the event Youth fellowship meets daily at 6 30 p m under pastor H L McDaniel
The sermon attention centers on Paul’s message delivered at 19 a.m. in Music Hall with William F. Schmidt noted as interim pastor guiding the event.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. on the WOOS hip University campus with Elder Norman Carr conducting the session.
The Rev. H. R. Cartwright serves as pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m YPS at 7 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and a guest speaker planned for Wednesday evening.
The Albany Baptist Circuit lists services at Albany Bible School Morning worship 9 30 a m YPM 6 30 p m South Canaan Bible School 9 45 a m Prayer meeting 10 45 a m YPM 7 p m Evening worship 8 p m Midweek prayer meeting Friday 8 p m Carpenter Bible School 9 30 a m Prayer meeting 10 30 a m No preaching service Thursday 8 p m The Rev John I Snedden pastor.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with prayer and praise at 10 30 a m WYPS meets at 7 p m and preaching service at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting follows Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by The Reverend Roy E Deeter the pastor
Preaching Saturday at 8 p m Sunday school at 9 a m and preaching again at 10 a m The Rev Roy E Deeter is the pastor for these services.
The notice lists worship at 9 30 a m 10 45 a m YPM at 7 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m YPM on Saturday 7 p m The Rev Charles Hill serves as pastor
Sunday school at 10 a m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m. Cottage prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The Rev. Herbert Harris serves as pastor.
Jehovah's Witnesses announce study sessions for the week. Sunday at 7:30 p m a study titled Answering the Foes of His Government. Tuesday at 7:30 p m a study Divine Prom ises of Blessing. Thursday at 7:30 p m Services meeting and ministry school.
Alexander Presbyterian Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with no choir rehearsal this week. Pastor James L Hyde leads services.
Pleasanton and New Marshfield announce church services with church school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 7 30 p m The Rev H Lafferty leads Union church school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 9 30 a m in Sunday schedule
In Carbondale Dowler Ridge Connett Salem and Carbondale towns Sunday school times 9 30 a m YF meetings evenings preaching services midweek prayer services announced by Rev Dennison LeMaster and Rev Phyllis LeMaster Roberta Binder to lead singing and special preaching at Carbondale location as Thursday prayers noted.
A compact listing of church groups with pastors, service times, and schooling. Chauncey Churches Temple hosts combined Sunday school at 9 30 a m with evening preaching. Millsfield Chauncey Methodist and other congregations show varied hours and midweek events.
Albany Methodist Church services listed with Sunday school and preaching times. Pearl Chapel and Townhouse classrooms and prayer meetings noted. Temple Snowville sites include Sunday school sessions and midweek prayer meetings. W H Marshall is named as pastor.
Strouds Run Wesleyan Methodist holds Sunday school at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 p.m. with guest speaker Rev Harry Ward. The Rev Roy Deeter is also listed in the program.
Robert W. Bibbee identified by police as the assailant of the Rev and Mrs Shifler at their Fifth Street home was bound over to the grand jury on a 10000 appearance bond after a preliminary hearing before Justice S A Simmons.
CHAUNCEY W. G. Davis the school superintendent will be in Columbus Saturday for a meeting of the executive committee of the Ohio Exempted Village Superintendent's Association. This is Davis fourth year as a committee member.
The Chauncey Dover High School band travels to Logan for the Hocking County fair band contest. Last year the group won first prize in its class at the fair.
Dorotha C. Skipper filed for divorce custody and relief in Athens County Court of Common Pleas Ohio Cause No. 19742. Hearing set on or after October 14 1950. Attn Harold J. Rose attorney.
Mrs Clara Coon of Chauncey is in Marietta Os teopathic Hospital after major surgery on Monday. Visitors include Hattie Sapp and Earl Sapp of Athens, Dr Mary Brown Moore and Anna Pierce from near Chicago, Luther Cruikshank family at 53 Main St, and other Chauncey residents with brief mentions of guests William Smith and Doris Eisenaugle along with Wiley Hisenaugle family.
Annual homecoming at Trimble Church of Christ scheduled for Sunday includes church school a morning sermon by Pastor Gilbert Courtney a noon basket dinner and an afternoon program at 2 30 with special music and short talks.
CHAUNCEY The fiftieth anniversary of Millfield Church of Christ will be observed with a week's service starting Sunday and concluding Oct. 1 Former ministers of the church will speak each night The choir will sing under the direction of Richard Wilcox, pastor.
Mrs. Edna Carter, sister of Mrs. Guy Sapp of Chauncey, died at her Black Fork Ohio home. Funeral services and burial occurred Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Sapp and daughter Mrs Milford Perry and four children attended.
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