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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1948
Page
4
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Viewed historically, American leadership of democratic forces rose suddenly after abandoning isolation. The text warns against statism, praises equality and freedom, and argues the United States should lead by example through free enterprise and individual opportunity rather than coercion. It emphasizes managing government power and maintaining moral values to uplift global standards.
National Affairs column notes U S resistance to extending Marshall Plan aid to Franco regime after brief O Konski amendment defeat. It highlights Soviet propaganda claims, Madrid visits by U S officials, and Franco's consolidation of power including a 1947 plebiscite approving his succession.
A leader of a major retail group calls for price stability and restrained profits amid inflation fears. The piece warns against assuming a return to prewar prices and notes potential inflation from large defense spending, urging cooperation among government, industry, labor, and consumers to prevent runaway costs.
A dense OCR of a radio schedule lists programs and performers including Dinah Shore Show CBS Meet the Press Abbott & Costello Mind Your Manners and Archie Andrews Drama. It notes various time slots and station affiliations with multiple entertainment and variety programs throughout the day and night.
Doctor Edwin P. Jordan explains two primary methods to gain weight: reduce activity or increase food intake, with emphasis on higher calorie foods, balanced nutrients, and gradual increases in meal size. He suggests extra meals and snacks and cautions against neglecting fruits, vegetables, milk, and eggs.
The most important step is to identify the cause. Common causes include infection, sinus problems, and allergy.
In peaceful times a retailing spokesman stressed basic truths often overlooked amid confusion. The brief comment points to enduring principles guiding commerce and public life despite unsettled conditions.
A scrambled OCR list outlines daytime and evening radio programs with times and host or show names. It includes music time religion news sports comedy variety and stage shows across multiple networks and eras.
W. Earle Heinlein as executor sold 78 percent of Swan township land to W. H. and Lena McDaniel. Eugene V. Clipner sold 120 acres in Harrison to Shelby and Hattie Helton. Grover and Ethel Sowers sold 44.10 acres in Addison to Walter A. Schroeder. Charles O. Hutt sold 97.0 acres in Richland to Stella Hutt. P. C. Atkinson sold 140.58 acres in Harrison to G. P. Wills. George W. Dennis and others sold 4.75 acres in Swan to Earl D. Ellis. George W. Dennis sold 0.75 acre in Swan to Gusta M. Ellis.
The church outlines its Sunday schedule with morning worship at 10:30 and classes at 9:15 9:30 a.m. A guest speaker Dr Walter H Lillard of the International Refugee Association in Austria speaks during morning prayers. Weekly events include youth fellowships, auxiliary meetings and committee sessions.
Bible school at 9:15 a.m. Worship and Holy Communion at 10:15 a.m. Minister Rev. Joe B. Maffett. Mrs. C. E. Heft chorister and Mrs. William Ruston organist. Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity attends. Disciples Foundation supper at 5 p.m. Charles Gurney and Ann Dresher. Musical vespers at 6 p.m. Marianne Sarver leads Christian Endeavor at 6 p.m. Helen Edgar. Monday council group meets 7:30 p.m. with Mrs J A Wharton 57 Franklin. Wednesday DF Time out 7 p.m. Stewardship lecture 7:45 p.m. Thursday Deborah Class 7:30 p.m. with Mrs Elmer Radford 57 Sunnyside.
The notice lists events at Westminster: Loyalty Sunday Service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Fred E. Luchs. 1948 financial pledges. Westminster Foundation supper at 5 p.m.. Vespers at 6 p.m. with speaker Dr. Leon Sanborne of the Ohio State WF. Westminster Fellowship at 7 p.m. on the topic How the Four Gospels Vary by Mr. Luchs. Monday Boy Scouts at 7 p.m.. Saturday Youth Fellowship at 7 15 p.m.
A list of times and names for various chase events and appointments across multiple locations. Entries include Homer Troyer at 10 a.m., Mound Hill with Mrs Virginia Howard at 9:30 a.m., Mt. Carmel with Francis Hart at 9:30 a.m., Orbiston 9:30 a.m. J B Carsner, Sugar Creek 10 a.m. Mrs Anna Thompson, Frost 19 am. C D Arnold Diamond 9:30 a.m. Mrs Lowell Tucker, Mc Leish 9:30 a.m. Clarence Rutter, Fairview 2 p.m. A N Maxwell.
Capt and Mrs Sherman Haines and other local families visit relatives in Martins Ferry and Cheshire. The first spring river showboat docks at Gallipolis for a one night performance. Local residents join in welcoming guests to the Athens Northwest Territory celebration.
The Obstinate Family a playlet was presented at Albany High School with cast including Martha Cline Lloyd Bolin Mary Frances Goldsberry Clyde Hooper Emma Wood Paul Mendlehall Elva Throckmorton and Ernest Dixon. Miss Joy Cutler soprano and Mrs Frances Ruggles Hizy pianist from Ohio University School of Music performed at Denison University recital. Mrs Ola Hill Harmony Hill visited sister Mrs Arthur Swart Chauncey.
John Swanson, greens committee chairman, announced the regular Athens Country Club golf course is now open for use. The alternate course was not in use by the regular course.
The notice lists church services with 9:30 am Sunday school 10:30 am worship led by Rev. E G Roessner and 7:30 pm evening service on Paul. Quarterly conference at 8:15 pm. Wednesday Bible study 7:30 pm. Thursday choir 6:30 pm. Athens-Logan WSCS meets all day and is served at noon.
The notice lists Sunday masses at 8 9 and 10 a.m with Benediction after the 10 a.m. Mass. Confession is scheduled Saturday from 4 to 5 30 p.m and 7 30 p.m. The Reverend Father James McMahon is the pastor.
A sequence of religious events lists times for holiness meetings on Friday and Sunday, open air sessions at the court house, Sunday school at 10 am, Salvation and Bible study meetings, plus youth and girls groups on several weekdays at designated locations.
Bible study at 9 45 a m worship at 10 30 a m features song drill at 7 p m evening worship at 7 30 p m with Precious Memories and How We May Know We Are Saved by Mr Inman Wednesday mid week Bible study at 7 30 p m.
Cottage prayer at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Gilkey followed by Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. led by Mrs. Addie Riley and worship at 10:30 a.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. with pastor Rev. O M Awe.
Bible school at 9 30 am communion and preaching at 10 30 am led by Charles Russell with The Rev Homer H Vian as minister.
COOLVILLE with Mrs. Lizzie Wilson from Little Rock visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKeen. FHA girls accompanied by Miss Jessie Jeffers to Ohio University for a home freezing methods demonstration. Several residents host or visit friends and relatives including the Hendersons, Gorons, Sampsons, Holters, and Davises with dinner guests from Racine Guysville Columbus and Zanesville.
The notice lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m with the doctrine of atonement as the lesson and the one god one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus I Timothy 2 5 Wednesday evening service at 7 30 p m.
Worship at 10 45 a m led by Rev Frank Cleveland. Men’s Day at 3 p m with main speaker E L Nix of Columbus and Mt Vernon Ave branch post office superintendent and National Baptist Bible and Sunday School Congress member. Topic Hi Brother Going and Coming. No evening services.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m junior church 10 30 a m worship service also at 10 30 a m NYPS at 6 45 p m preaching at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m
Worship service and sermon at 9 30 a m. Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Evangeli listic service at 10 30 a m. Evening service at 7 30 p m led by Rev A R Ervin pastor YPM at 6 30 p m Week nights evangelistic meeting at 7 30 p m with Rev Marco King speaker.
The church schedules worship at 10 30 a m and an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Rev C Kenney. The notice lists the preacher and service times.
Worship hour on Richland Ave at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 20 a m Long Bee at Mechanics burg school at 2 30 p m Clark Chapel holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m Bates church holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m Preaching at 10 30 a m led by The Rev F A Immelt pastor
Albany Methodist Charge lists Sunday school 9 30 a m with Mrs Lydia Young and MYF at 6 30 p m led by Mrs Young and Mrs Dewey Stone. Wed mid week Bible study 7 30 p m. Townhouse preaching at 9 30 a m church school 10 30 a m led by Robert Hartman. Temple church school 9 30 a m preaching 10 45 a m prayer service 7 30 p m led by J K Crabtree. Snowville Sunday school 10 a m led by Wayne Chase mid week prayer service 8 p m. Rev Robert L Phillips pastor.
Mineral Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Dowler Ridge holds Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. worship at 10:30 a.m. Dale Arm strong. Salem hosts Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Connett preaching Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. led by The Rev. Phyllis leMaster.
Pearl Chapel Sunday school at 9 45 a m Pleasanton 10 a m Union 9 30 a m Prayer service at 10 30 a m Preaching service at 7 30 p m for the trio of churches with morning classes and evening worship.
The Rev Amos Hoover presides at COOLVILLE with Sunday school 9 45 a m worship 11 a m sermon by the pastor Prayer meeting is Wednesday 8 p m TORCH Sunday school 9 am Tuesday 8 p m led by William Huffman HOCKINGPORT worship 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m Prayer and praise 8 p m led by Rev D O Blake
Sunday school at 9 30 a m children services at 10 30 a m youth service at 6 45 p m preaching at 7 30 p m prayer meeting on Sunday evening the Rev N L Russell is the church minister scheduled services appear in a compact church notices format.
Sunday school at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 p.m. led by the Rev. N L Russell minister.
Patience Mond, raised by two maiden aunts, visits her twin sister Charlotte in London and clashes with her lover Paul Taylor. After a confrontation over Patience’s dress and intentions, she slaps Paul, rides home in tears, masks her outward change with powder, and returns to Aunt Helen and Aunt Alice with a guarded, censored day’s account.
Sam Simmons cautions the Italian vote as decisive for the fate of Western Europe and the survival of civilization beyond the Iron Curtain. He links a conservative win to hope for the Marshall Plan and urges Americans to stay informed as tensions rise across Europe and beyond.
County Nurse Nina Nelson reports a fox that bit 22 year old Freda Foley of Ewington has been found rabid. The incident highlights risk to residents and the need for caution around wildlife.
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