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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1947
Page
4
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Washington report outlines battles over labor laws with President Truman likely to veto the bill. House and Senate Democrats split on reform as Republicans push a softer Senate measure and the left wing press signals a veto. Adjournment near July 1 risks no new labor law this session.
The Athens area church lists a full week of activities including Friday 6 p.m. Boy Scout dinner. Saturday 10 15 a.m. church membership training. Sunday church school 9 15 a.m. University class 9 30 a.m. Morning worship 10 30 a.m. with Rev Harold F Kellogg sermon The Christian Duty of Progress. afternoon IYF choir vespers 4 30 p.m. SHYF 7 15 p.m. Tuesday 7 30 p.m. church board of education and Wesley players. Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Upper Room Hour 8 45 p.m. WF social council. Thursday 5 30 p.m. Young married couples picnic Kappa Phi pledges 8 30 p.m. Delta Sigma Theta 9 p.m. Friday 3 30 p.m. WF Pop In and party at 8 p.m.
The piece notes sharp growth in Sales Tax and other tax receipts by early April, comparing 1947 figures to 1946 and arguing for continued investment in permanent improvements. It warns against pinch-penny limits while stressing ample reserves, infrastructure needs, and the duties of state government to spend for public institutions and future prosperity.
A reflective critique argues that loud threats of war miss the real battle waged by ordinary soldiers and diplomats. It presses for nonviolence, arbitration, and solution through agreement to avoid renewed conflict and global estrangement.
Peter Edson reports from Washington on the Hartley bill the House Labor Committee drafted to curb unions. Hartley predicts swift passage with a veto showdown likely before the Senate tones provisions down. He argues the bill will curb labor leaders and limit strikes amid a peak contract expiry season.
The text argues that patient effort in reasoning and sincere appreciation of human nature provide a remedy to modern troubles. It emphasizes steady study, disciplined thought, and moral understanding as antidotes to despair.
The Plains Church of the Nazarene and related Chauncey parishes list sermons and services. Otto Davidson, Mrs Davidson, Andrew McKinney and other pastors preach at 10:30 and 7:30 p m. Sunday school 9:30 a m per church, with midweek and youth meetings noted.
In a reflective plea The Messenger voices a self described rugged citizen offering to be a GOP candidate for president. He vows frugal policy, dismisses critics as custard pie imps, and pledges to hire others while living frugally with free goods and no presidential salary. The piece preserves a period voice and satirical tone.
Radio schedule roundup lists NBC CBS ABC and MBS prime time offerings for New York and Saturday with a mix of concert dramas comedies mysteries and talk shows including Lavalle Young Brice Irma Fat Man FBI Meet the Press and Judy Canova plus special segments on world affairs and local interest programs.
Chauncey Dover Township clerk Guy Osborne, who suffered a heart attack at his Jacobs Avenue home two weeks ago, was taken to Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens. His mother Mrs Myr tle Osborne remains in unchanged condition, officials report.
Mrs Julia Mingus, 93, longtime Dover Township resident, is ill at her Sand Ridge home. Her condition remains serious.
Albany Methodist charge lists church school at 9 30 a m with Mrs Lida Young and evening service at 7 30 p m J K Crabtree preaches at 10 45 a m Prayer and praise at 8 p m Townhouse service 9 30 a m church school 10 30 a m Mrs Omia Ingram Snowville church school 9 30 a m preaching 10 30 a m by The Rev Mr Phillips or assistant
The Graham Chapel Evangelical A B presents Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. preaching at 10:30 a.m. led by Pastor Rev Roy Deeter. A prayer service is held at 7:30 p.m.
McDougal Sunday school at 10 a m and the fourth quarterly conference of Logan circuit scheduled for April 25 at 7 30 p m with district superintendents in charge.
Morning worship at 9 15 a m with Rev Joe B Maffett preaching on All This And Heaven Too Disciples Foundation events include supper at 5 p m vesper service 6 p m Christian Endeavor 6 p m and a church assembly to Chauncey Tuesday 7 p m Recreation night and choir practice on Wednesday 7 p m
The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church announces Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. YPS at 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Rev. O M Awe will preach at both services. Prayer meeting at the church Wednesday 7:30 p.m. and at the parsonage Friday 7:30 p.m.
The Wesleyan Methodist church lists morning worship at 10 30 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m The Rev E C Kenney is pastor WYPS broadcasts and prayer services are on Tuesday at 7 30 p m Thursday at 7 30 p m and Friday at 2 p m.
At 10 a m worship service and 11 a m congregational meeting with Elders Arthur T. Stuart and Perry G. Coe presiding. Annual reports from church officers Women’s Association Christian Endeavor and Bible School. Election of trustees and Athens Presbytery meeting report. Christian Endeavor Westminster Fellowship at 7 30 p m.
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Preaching at 10:30 a.m. by Mrs. Bertine Farley. Evangelistic service at 7 p.m. with Rev. E. W. Cole. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. Cottage prayer Friday at 7 p.m. at Clarence Bernard's home.
The Coolville Methodist church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and 10 30 a m at Hockingport with preaching at 9 30 a m and 7 30 p m The Rev W C Dennis is pastor and Sunday services include 10 45 a m at Coolville.
The schedule lists a Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning service at 10 45 a m with the Doctrine of Atonement as the lesson and the Golden Text from Isaiah 59 20. A Wednesday evening service is at 8 p m.
Church schedule lists morning service at 9 35 a m and 11 a m, afternoon canvassers visiting absent members, choir presents Realms of Glory, Lake Hope retreat, Westminster Fellowship at the Manse 7 p m, Boy Scout meeting Monday 7 p m, Veterans Wives Club spaghetti supper at church Tuesday 6 30 p m.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Young People meet at 7 p.m. Evang elistic service at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7 30 p.m.
Sunday school at 9 30 junior church 10 30 worship service 10 30 NYPS at 7 evening worship 7 30 The Rev Drell H Goff leads Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30.
The church offers morning worship at 9 30. Sermon titled Gods Purpose in Creating Man by Rev Elmer G Roessner. Quarterly Conference at 6 45 pm. Evening worship at 8. Sermon by Dr Harry Bright Chillicothe district. Wednesday prayer 8 pm. Youth choir rehearsal Thursday 7 pm.
The Episcopal Church hosts Lutheran worship this Sunday at 4 p.m. led by Rev. Luther Mohrhoff with a sermon titled An Apostolic Ad monition upon Hebrews 13 1 9. Lutherans invited to attend.
Eldon Mc Daniel serves as superintendent at 9:30 a.m. YPS meets at 6:30 p.m. Evening service follows at 7:30 p.m. Sermon titled The Beast King and the False Prophet delivered by Rev. Andrew G. Pratt. Combined young people and adult service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Sugar Creek 10 a.m. Mrs Anna Thompson. Mound Hill 10 a.m. Mrs Bert Carpenter. McLeish 9 30 Clarence Rutter. Frost 10 a.m. C D McDonald. Chase 10 a.m. Emmett Hulbert. Or biston 9 a.m. J B Carsner. Mt Carmel 9 30 a.m. Mrs Maude Thomas. Hesboro 10 a.m. Ralph Boyer. Diamond 9 30 a.m. Low ell Tucker. Congo 10 a.m. the Rev A N Maxwell.
Church of the Good Shepherd notes Second Sunday after Easter services at 10:30 including morning prayer and sermon by Rev. Sydney J. Browne. Regional youth rally at Church of the Epiphany Nelson Ville 3:30 led by Rev. Frederic B. Atkinson and Irene M. Scudds. Meetings include regional church school teacher’s meeting Monday 7:30 with Irene Scudds speaking.
Morning worship at 10 45 a m led by Rev Frank C Cleveland features The One Man Who Stood For God as the sermon subject. Evening service at 7 30 p m with sermon God Wants A Man. A Men s Day program at 2 p m led by Carl Bell with a men s chorus.
The Church of God lists worship at 9:30 a.m. with a sermon on Temptations. Sunday school begins at 10:20 a.m. YPM meets at 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic service follows at 7:30 p.m. A prayer meeting and Bible study are Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. A. R. Ervin is the pastor.
The schedule lists 9:45 a.m. Bible study and a 10:30 a.m. worship with Edward White delivering the sermon Analysis of the Christian Life. An evening service at 7:30 p.m. features the sermon Public Sentiment. A Wednesday Bible study is set for 7:30 p.m.
Athens Free Methodist sets Sunday events with Sunday school at 2 p m preaching at 3 p m featuring Roy Strausbaugh as guest speaker A prayer meeting is scheduled Thursday at 1 30 p m for parishioners and community members alike.
Bates-Preaching and several churches announce Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m. MYF at 6 30 p m. Evangelistic services at 7 30 p m. Clergy include the Rev Mr Wirth and M T McDonald pastor at New Marshfield Union Clarks Chapel Pleasanton Richland Ave and other venues.
Stewart Pilgrim Holiness Saturday evening service at 7 30 p m features guest speaker Rev L R Roberts district superintendent of Pilgrim Holiness churches of Ohio.
South Canaan Baptist lists Bible school at 9 45 a m with Carl Grae ham as superintendent Morning worship follows at 10 45 a m
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