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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1949

Page

11

Displaced Latvian Family Arrives in Hocking County

The Voitiskia family of four arrives at the Ben Kline farm near Rockbridge after landing in New York and traveling to Columbus and then Logan. Rev Paul Varner says they speak rudimentary English and Russian, with a helper German touch. St Paul and St Matthew churches will host a pantry shower at 7:30 p.m. at the Kline farm cottage.

Logan Hocking County Ben Kline Rockbridge New York Columbus Lutheran World Federation Paul N. Varner Varner Voitiskia Rusthe Voitiskis Janis Voitiskis Olga Dzilis Dzidra St. Paul Church St. Matthew Church Kline Farm

Mrs. Lash Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. W. H. Lash aged 47 died Thursday at Hocking Valley Hospital after a week as a patient. Survived by husband, three daughters, siblings, stepmother and half-siblings. Funeral 2:30 PM Saturday at Evangelical United Brethren Church officiated by Rev. A. N. Grueser. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery.

A. N. Grueser Oak Grove Cemetery

Jobless List Stays Level in Logan County

Unemployment in Hocking County remained nearly steady with 38 new claims, down from 39 the prior week. Total unemployment last week fell to 514 from 540, a drop of over 100 since August 27, while Ohio statewide unemployment stood at 115,074 as of Sept. 24, down from 120,520.

LOGAN Hocking County Logan Buc Homer Schein Ohio Unemployment Bureau

Beer Truck Spill on Route 33 Near Sugar Grove

A Pico Wholesale Co. truck from Glouster spilled between 50 and 100 cases of beer after leaving Route 33 on a sharp curve near Sugar Grove. The truck struck a telephone pole and overturned into a adjoining field, causing extensive damage. Driver Vern Hall, 28, of Glouster, was uninjured according to state patrol.

Logan Pico Wholesale Co Glouster Sugar Grove State Highway Patrol Vern Hall

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits and Dismissals

Mrs. William Rafferty of Logan underwent surgery and was admitted to Hocking Valley Hospital. Mrs. Edward Reighard and her son from Nelsonville were dismissed. Johnny Largent of New Plymouth Route 1 and Mrs. John Mowery with daughter from Logan also listed. Mrs. Jeff Spalsbury and son noted. An automobile example notes crankshaft rotation of 30,000,000 revolutions after 10,000 miles.

Edward Reighard Nelsonville Johnny Largent New Plymouth John Mowery Logan Jeff Spalsbury

Logan church schedules outline weekly services

Local church notices list services and programs for First Methodist First Evangelical United Brethren First Presbyterian St Pauls Episcopal Trinity Lutheran West Logan Pilgrim Holiness American Lutheran Parish and area churches. Each entry details worship times Sunday school Holy Communion and midweek activities with pastors and dates.

First Scarlet Fever Case Reported This School Year

Logan Raymond Ogg 15 of New Plymouth Route 1 has been quarantined at home with scarlet fever. Dr H G Southard health commissioner notes this is the first county case since the school year began.

Logan—Raymond Ogg Garrett Ogg New Plymouth H. G. Southard

Pomeroy Couple Announce Daughter Candice Kay

Mr and Mrs Chester Hutton of Pomeroy Harrisonville Road announce the birth Monday of a daughter Candice Kay at Meigs General Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Ruthder and Robert Hunnel Great grandfathers Anthony Hysell and Tom Terrill The Huttons also have two daughters Beverly Ann and Sandra Jean.

Pomeroy Chester Hutton Harrisonville Road Candice Kay Meigs General Hospital Frank Ruthder Robert Hunnel Anthony Hysell Tom Terrill Huttons Beverly Ann Sandra Jean

Athens Area Church Services and Events

Multiple services and activities listed for Athens area churches including First Methodist and Athens-Richland Charge. Events cover Saturday evening student party Sunday worship World Wide Communion observances, speaker Mrs Swift of India, open houses, youth, choir and Bible study with varying times across Wesley Foundation and associated congregations. Community groups include SHYF, Nominating and interchurch youth choir activities.

First Methodist Priyamuda Chitambar Swift India Swift Shyf Charles F. Cooley Sigma Theta ‘Epsilon Wesley Foundation Wesley

Athens Church of God Sunday Schedule and Services

The Athens Church of God lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m sermon at 10 45 a m and missionary meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Edgar Burts home Prayer and Bible study run Wednesday at 7 30 p m Rev A R Ervin serves as pastor.

Bible School Joe B. Maffett C. E. Heft William Ruston Arthur Long G . Corrine Clutter Mony Interchurch Esther William Connett Athens

Bible Study and Worship Services This Week

Bible study at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 30 a m with spreading the gospel sermon Eve service at 7 30 p m with Christianity a New Religion sermon Ed ward White minister leads midweek Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m

Edward White

First Wesleyan Methodist Church Schedule Honors 17th Anniversary

The First Wesleyan Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m with Communion to mark the 17th church anniversary. Evening evangelistic service follows at 7 30 p m led by pastor Rev E C Kenney. WYPS airs Tuesday at 7 30 p m and midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

First Wesleyan Methodist E. C. Kenney

Mt Zion Baptist Services Schedule

Mt Zion Baptist church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship 10 45 a m evening service 7 30 p m and Wednesday prayer service 8 p m Earl C Cooper leads the midweek service with Rev Frank C Cleveland in charge of morning worship.

MT. Zion Baptist Sunday School Frank C. Cleveland Earl C. Cooper

Local church Sunday schedules listed across towns

The notice lists Sunday school times for Salem Connett Mineral Albany Town House Temple Pearl Chapel Snowville and a 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic service in Salem with Rev Dennison LeMaster and Rev Phyllis LeMaster at the Albany Methodist Charge.

Salem Connett Dennison LeMaster Mineral Central Ave. Methodist Church Athens Phyllis LeMaster

Sunday Service Schedule for Church Events

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Open air service at 7 p.m. Farewell service for Lieutenant Palmisano at 7 45 p.m. Bible study at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday. Friday service at 7 30 p.m.

Palmisano

Sunday church services and schedules across several towns

Listings show worship and Sunday school times in Hockingport Coolville Little Hocking Whites Chapel Methodist Kilvert Church of God and WYPS with pastors Rev O C Lockwood and Rev Roy E Deeter. programs include MYF YPM prayer and preachers.

Strouds Run Wesleyan Mission Service Times

Sunday school at 2 p.m. preaching at 3 p.m. led by the Rev. Roy Deeter. Prayer meeting Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Strouds Run Wesleyan Mission Roy Deeter

Jehovah's Witnesses Bible Study Schedule

Bible study on Israel titled Seven Times meets Sunday at 7 30 p m. A second study Tuesday at 7 30 p m. A service meeting is Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Jehovah's Witnesses Israel

Everyday Religion The Lame Shall Leap

Prophet writes that National Physically Handicapped Week is a Christian program uniting government and churches to aid and employ the physically impaired. He cites Congress backing the objective of employing qualified disabled workers and urges churches to lead in lifting the lame to work across all sectors of society.

Christ Congress

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Services and Gatherings

The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church lists Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 10 30 am YPS at 7 pm evangelistic service at 7 30 am daily prayer and Friday evening events. A cottage prayer meeting is hosted at Mr and Mrs Pearl Love in Union with Rev Harley Cartwright leading worship at 10 45 am on a lesson themed Un reality and Proverb 12 5. Wednesday service at 7 30 pm.

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Young Peoples Rally Beenary Pearl Love Harley Cartwright

Athens Free Methodist Community Meeting Details

The Athens Free Methodist Church announces a community meeting this Saturday at 7 30 p m with Rev N L Russell as speaker. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m. Bible study on Tuesday at 7 30 p m and a prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Rev L A Robinson.

Athens

Church Schedule and Minister Drell H. Goff

Sunday school at 9 30 a m junior church 10 30 a m worship service 10 30 a m communion and sermon NYPS 6 45 p m evangelistic service 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer 7 30 p m board meeting 8 30 p m Thursday choir practice 7 30 p m minister Drell H Goff listed as pastor

First Methodist R. B. Wilson Jehovah's Witnesses First Evangelical United Brethren A. N. Grueser Junior Christian Endeavor Curt Charlotte Davis Drell H. Goff

Community church schedule and pastor contact

New Marshfield and Union and Pleasanton churches publish weekly services with Sunday schools at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m for New Marshfield. Union offers YF at 7 p m and midweek prayer at 8 p m. Pleasanton lists Sunday school 9 30 a m and Thursday prayer meeting 7 30 p m led by Pastor Kenneth Chatfield.

New Marshfield UNION Pleasanton Kenneth Chatfield

Community Schedule List of Morning and Afternoon Events

Local listings show event times across multiple venues including Orbiston Mt Carmel Sugar Creek Chase Frost Mound Hill and Fairview. Participants include J B Caraner Francis Hart Oscar Fulks Merrill Chase Mrs Leonard Petty Mrs Virginia Howard and Margaret Washburn with start times ranging from 9 30 am to 2 pm.

Orbiston J. B.caraner MT. Carmel Francis Hart Sugar Creek Oscar Fulks Chase Merrill Chase Frost Leonard Petty Mound Hill Virginia Howard Fairview Margaret Washburn

Bible School and Worship Schedule With Snedden Pastor

Bible school at 9:30 a.m. YPM. Evening worship at 7 p.m. with the message What No God. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. John I. Snedden is pastor.

John I. ‘Snedden

South Canaan Baptist Church Service Schedule

The South Canaan Baptist Bible school hosts morning worship at 9 45 a m with We Should See Jesus as the message and evening service at 7 30 p m led by Reverend John Snedden pastor A Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m is also scheduled and YPM events are listed.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Jesus John 1 'Snedden

Shade Methodist Sermon and Dedication Service

The sermon and dedication service led by Dr. George Wilson district superintendent Sunday at 3 p m will dedicate two new Sunday school rooms. A communion service follows.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Service and Choir Rehearsal

The article notes a church school at 9 30 a.m. morning worship at 10 30 a.m. and a choir rehearsal Friday evening at Pastor James L Hyde s home. The items reflect a small Sunday schedule and a subsequent choir activity.

Alexander Presbyterian Church James L. Hyde

Sunday church schedule with multiple services

Sunday school at 9 30 am. Preaching service at 10 30 am. Young people's service at 7 15 pm. Evening service at 7 45 pm.

Mrs Kate Sinclair Injured in Fall at Home

Mrs Kate Sinclair of E Main Street sustained a broken arm and three ribs from a stairs fall Thursday afternoon. She received treatment at home and is convalescing.

Pomeroy Kate Sinclair E. Main

Digest of Game Laws and Orders Released for Free

The 1949 Digest of Game Laws and Orders of the Wildlife Council is available at the clerk of courts office. Copies are free, says Clerk of Courts Virgil Brown.

Pomeroy The Wildlife Council Clerk of Courts Sai Clerk of Courts Virgil Brown

Middleport Area Sees Local Moves and Visits

Local residents relocate to new apartments in Gallipolis and West Columbia while others visit family in Columbus Athens and Nelsonville. Nursing graduates Betty Koehler and Rachel Malone moved into Second Ave. Gallipolis and are employed at Holzer Hospital. Carla Owen sustains a foot injury at Middleport High School missing marching duties for weeks.

Marion van Meter Carlena Allensworth Charles West Columbia Fisher C. E. Parker Gladys Mowery Charles Yost Patricia McKinney Athens Betty Koehler Lewis Koehler Rachel Malone Ironton Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Second Ave Carla Dame Owen Middleport High School Gerry Pullen Columbus Christobel Pierson Hillscothe

Mason Clinic Notes Births and Discharges Listed

John Warner of Rutland and Olaf Peterson of Rutland are noted on Sept 23 and Sept 27 respectively. Mrs Walter Jones of Point Pleasant and Mrs Louise Robinson of Letart Route 2 are listed on Sept 23 and Sept 24. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Donald McKenzie of Pomeroy on Sept 26.

John Warner Rutland Walter Jones Point Pleasant Louise Robinson W. Va Olaf Peterson Donald McKenzie Pomeroy Letart

Benefactor's Wife Adelaide Rosenwald Dies in Beverly Hills

Private funeral services will be held today for Adelaide Ray Rosenwald 80 widow of Julius Rosenwald famed philanthropist and merchant in Beverly Hills California. The Rosenwald name marks a long legacy in American commerce and philanthropy.

Beverly Hills Calif Adelaide Ray Rosenwald iJulius Rosenwald

Area Bankers Hear Address At Coshocton

Coshocton hosts Group Seven of the Ohio Association meeting with 200 bankers from eight central counties. C N Sutton executive vice president of The Richland Trust Co urged broader public services and better trained staffs, defending private banks and stressing personal responsibility. New officers elected include Edison Hobbstetter as president and C H Koch as vice chairman with W B Decker as secretary treasurer.

Coshocton C. N. Sutton Onto Bankers Association Sutton Richland Trust Co Manafield Ohio America Athens Belmont Guernsey Hocking Meigs Monroe Morgan Muskingum Noble Perry Washington Phillip Weller George Hobatetter Nelsonville F. L. Thomas Dean Kasler Edward Moore Amenville Airman C. H. Koch Union Savings Bank Bellaire W. &. Decker Flist Trust & Savings Bank Zanesville

A T Thexton Dies at 68 in Corning

Arthur T. Thexton 68 retired railway yardmaster died after a brief illness at his Corning home. Born in England he lived in the United States 64 years and served 45 years with New York Central. Survived by wife Mary, daughter Mrs. Walter Baker, three sisters, a granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Sunday 2 pm at Corning Methodist Church. Burial Maplewood Cemetery New Lexington.

Corning Arthur T. Thexton England Thexton United States New Yorkentral Mary Walter Baker Edith Nichols Isabelle Thomas Alice Palmer Trimble

Police Chief Denies Two Extortion Charges in Lancaster

Lancaster police chief Sam H. Hutsler 38 pleaded innocent to two extortion counts tied to a department dispute. The cases were sent to the October Grand Jury after affidavits alleging he allowed a subordinate officer to take kickbacks from two Lancaster merchants selling to the police department.

Lancaster Sam H. Hutsler L. F. Bauer Hutsler

Holcomb Enters Ohio State University Columbus

Everett Holcomb has entered Ohio State University in Columbus. W. R. Holcomb was to return home after two weeks in Sheltering Arms Hospital. Several Radekin and Nicholson family members were guests of James Nicholson. Glen May visited his parents. William Bable completed extensive home repairs. Radekin made a business trip to Greenville. Betty Radekin of Chillicothe vacationed with her parents. Distinct visitors included the Gheer and Alexander families and others from Millersport Columbus and Laurel Grange hosted by Mrs J E Radekin.

Point Rock Everett Holcomb Ohio State University Columbus W. R. Holcomb Sheltering Arms Hospital J. F. Radekin G. A. Radekin R. S. Vale Albert Caster Ray Nicholson James Nicholson Glen May Charles May William Bable Greenville Betty Radekin Chillicothe G. B. Radekin Charles Gheer Fernie Alexander Lucille Lawrence Turner Mamie Hartman Millersrt E. G. Nelson Paul Laurel Grange J. E. Radekin

Livestock and Market Prices From Ohio Valley Co Gallipolis

Sales at the Ohio Valley Livestock Co Gallipolis report include hogs 175-220 lbs 19.00-19.50 and lighter 16.00-20.00, cattle steers 16.00-23.00, heifers 15.00-22.00, veal tops 30.00, sows 12.00-18.00, bulls 14.00-20.00, milk cows 100.00-200.00, lambs 10.00-14.00, and sheep 6.00-12.00. Cincinnati poultry and butter prices follow with various wholesale to consumer ranges and potato quotes existing in the same report.

Cincinnate Livestock Cincinnati U. & Dept. Agr Gallipolis Ohio Valley Livestock Co

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Hocking Valley Hospital William Rafferty, Logan Church News of First Presbyterian Henry L. Carr Westminster Fellowship Harrington WCTU Vance Rannells ST. Paul's Episcopal Rollin S. Polk, Jr Woman's Auxiliary Trinity Lutheran Paul D. Holtzen Ladies Guild West Logan Pilgrim Holiness Earl Appleman Young Peoples Meeting St. Matthew Nain St. John Haydenville Church OF God Harity C. Morris Gore Eue Earl W. Miller Otterbein Oroville Fellowship OUR Logan Sandwich House Athens Area Church Services Central Ave Beebe Fred Luchs Jagers Women’s Association Ohio Synod Athens-Richland Clarks Chapel Richland Ave Carbondale Methodist Charge Albany Methodist Albany Temple Pearl Chapel Snowville Salvation Army Coolville Methodist Charge Hockingport Coolville George M. Wilson Little Hocking O. C. Lockwood Whites Chapel Roy E. Deeter Kilvert Don D. Tullis Christian Science Church OF Good Shepherd William S. Paddock Nazarene American Sunday School Union Graham Middleport Arlena Lyons Bechtel Ambus Julia Lyons Grimm Tucson Ariz Paul Difford O. E. Bechtel Miss Maude Tewksbury Marietta CES Charles Murray Zella Cross Lillian Steiff Evelyn Lewis Pearl Bunce Ralph Pratt Billing Butts he + Mason A. T. Thexton Murray City Snowfork Pythian K. of P. Hall Bert Anders John Donaldson the Plains Dale Reynolds George Reynolds Toledo Oscar Hillyer Viola Reynolds Andy Robson Robson Clarence Hayes Akron Frank Hillyer Ralph Hillyer Saginaw, Mich Edd Gilby William Gasney Emmett Short Paul Berry Michael Howard Craft Harold Potts Eanne Hamilton Mary Potts John Shelton Evertven Athens Junk CO North Shafer St Beasley & Mathews City Tire and Service Carpenter and Grosvenor Brown's Richland Harold Goddard Bartlett Kelch Myself Harold C. Onley Otto Cincinnati Produce Cincinnate Egos U.S. A Dina Goodings Market Richland Athens C. E. Schuster and Son Columbus Road Uhiman Kurl Poston Stewart R. D Walter Burson Fred Copeland Ernest Copeland Grace and Marie Dodds Karl Poston Carl James Rogaakl Guysville RD Rew Ward Jo Ann Sylvester Nan Plymouth Chevrolet SECA Jeep Motor Athens Willys CO Washington St Dial Gratam Grosvenor Street Imo Studebaken Gerald McKee May Ave Chauncey, Otle Easly Mathews Carpenter St Mercury Oldsmobile CLUB FORD Wilson Carr Chuck Donaldson Bob How
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