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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1947

Page

4

Union firms cannot legally avoid Taft Hartley penalties

A press association analysis explains that neither unions nor employers can evade Taft-Hartley provisions. It notes Supreme Court rulings against bargaining away statutory rights, describes potential damages from unauthorized strikes, and warns that private no penalty bargains do not shield parties from unfair labor practice actions or third party lawsuits.

Washington Press-association Detroit United Automobile Workers Union CIO Ford Motor Car Company Supreme Court of the United States Congress Ford Motor Company National Labor Relations Board John L. Lewis Coal Miners Union

Medical Comment Column on Infantile Paralysis Origins and Impact

Dr. William A. O Briens Medical Comment describes poliomyelitis as an acute virus infection of the spinal cord and brain with possible weakness or paralysis. It notes higher impact on children, occasional adult cases, historical knowledge, variable fatality, early signs like neck stiffness, and the role of modern care and funding in reducing concerns.

Chilhood National Foundation For

The Rare Quality of Doctor Holzer in Southeast Ohio

The civic tribute in Gallipolis lauds Doctor Charles E. Holzer Sr for relentless public service, hospital building in a void, flood control, resource conservation, and historic restoration. It highlights his energy, self‑funded civic projects, national respect, and ability to mobilize influential aid without a profit motive.

Gallipolis Charles E. Holzer Ohio Holzer Doctor Holzer

Two Old Scapegoats Critique of Italian Plight

The piece attributes Italy's troubles to two historic scapegoats, Christopher Columbus and Niccolo Machiavelli, arguing the blame deflects from progress requiring direction and control. It cites Francesco Nitti's view while contrasting anti Semitic echoes and modern political cynicism.

Italy Francesco Nitti Christopher Columbus Niccolo Machiavelli Columbus America Machiavelli Mr. Nitti Nitti Hitler Germany

Come Unto Me Laborers for Rest Promise

A biblical verse from Matthew 11 28 urges weary souls to seek rest and relief from their burdens through faith and divine invitation. It echoes a spiritual call to find solace and renewal in Christ.

Matthew

Chandler treason trial eyed as potential legal precedent

Federal Court in Boston may rule this week in the treason case of Douglas Chandler, a Chicago native who broadcast Nazi propaganda from Europe. The trial could shape future treason charges and enforcement as postwar legal precedents are tested. Chandler, once a Baltimore-born journalist, was indicted in 1943 with Robert H. Best of Sumter, South Carolina, for aiding the enemy.

Washington Boston Douglas Chandler Adolf Hitler United States Chandler U. S Aaron Burr Allegheny River Burr Germany Italy Ezra Pound America Rome Mussolini Berchtesgaden Chicago Baltimore U. S. Navy New York Europe Berlin State Department Paul Revere Roosevelt Robert H. Best Sumter S. C

Athens Area Church Services Sunday Schedule

The Athens area church lists Sunday school at 9 30 am and morning service at 10 45 am with the lesson subject Love and the Golden Text from Jeremiah 9 24. An evening service is held Wednesday at 8 pm.

Sunday Mass Schedule With Benediction and Confession Times

The Rev. Fr. James M. McMahon presides. Sunday masses are at 8 9 and 10 a m with Benediction after the 10 a m mass. Confessions are Saturday 4 p m to 5 30 p m and 7 30 p m.

James M. McMahon

Bible School and Worship Schedule Details

Morning worship at 9:15 a.m. and 19:15 a.m. will feature Dr. D. W. Burt preaching on If I Had It to Do Over Again. Mrs. C. E. Heft directs the summer choir with Mrs. William Ruston as organist.

Bible School D. W. Burt C. E. Heft William Ruston

Worship Schedule and Sermon Topic

The worship service features a sermon on Precious Trials at 9 30 am. Sunday School follows at 10 20 am. Youth programs meet at 6 30 pm with an evangelistic service at 7 30 pm. Wednesday prayer and praise starts at 7 30 pm led by Pastor Rev. A R Ervin.

A. R. Ervin

Church Services Outline Ten Commandments Series

The morning worship at 9 30 a m and 10 30 a m features sermon topics The Sanctity of Speech and Holy Day Or Holiday the third and fourth in the Ten Commandments series The Rev Elmer G Roessner will preach at both services Prayer follows.

Elmer G. Roessner

Sunday religious service schedule at local church

The notice lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and a prayer service at 8 p m led by Reverend Roy Deeter as pastor.

Roy Deeter

Camp meeting sets schedule with Sunday schools and sermons

The notice lists Sunday school times for Coolville Little Hocking Hockingport Torch Decatur and St John the Baptist as 9:45 9:30 9:30 9 9:30 and 8 am respectively. No preaching during the camp meeting lasting until August 10 with camp services at 7 30 pm. Pontifical mass next Sunday August 10 at 10 am by Rev Father Francis J Connor.

Coolville Little Hocking Hockingport TORCH Decatur ST. John the Baptist R. C. Lodi Township Francis J. Connor

Alexander Presbyterian Church Schedule Today

The Alexander Presbyterian Church offers morning worship at 9 30 with sermon Christ Our Passover and the Lord s Supper. An evening service at 8 includes sermon A Tricky Patriarch. Young People meet at 7 30. Pastor Rev James L Hyde Albany.

Alexander Presbyterian Church School James L. Hyde Albany

Church Service Times Announced for Week

The schedule lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m Children's service at 10 30 a m Youth service at 6 45 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m Rev N L Russell serves as minister.

N. L. Russell

East Canaan Pilgrim Sunday Service Notice

The East Canaan Pilgrim announces Sunday school at 2 p m with preaching at 3 pm led by the Rev N L Russell minister.

East Canaan

Albany Methodist Charge Morning Services and Bible Study Details

Albany Methodist Charge lists church school at 9:30 a.m. with sermons by the pastor on The Ear Marks of the Born Again at 10:30 a.m. Bible study and prayer at 8 p.m. Thursday. Townhouse and Temple churches schedule school and services with pastor Rev. Robert L. Phillips delivering The Three Falls. Snowville hosts church school at 10 a.m. and a midweek prayer service on Wednesday. evangelistic service Sunday features Rev. Robert L. Phillips.

Albany Methodist Albany—Church Lida Young Townhouse—Church Robert Hartman Temple— Church J. K. Crabtree Merel Galloway Snowville—Church Wayne Chase Robert L. Phillips

Church Services and Activities Schedule Across Parishes

The notice outlines Sunday school at 9:15 or 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. at multiple churches with sermons by Rev. Don Allen and Rev. Sydney J. Browne. It lists youth meetings, choir performances, fellowship suppers, midweek sessions, and midweek prayers at Athens Pilgrim Holiness and Church of the Good Shepherd, including times and locations.

Don Allen Warren Carl Nessley Shoemaker Farm

Carpenter Church School and Worship Service

Carpenter-Church introduces classes for all ages at 9 30 a m led by John R Rawlings. A preaching worship follows at 10 30 a m with Rev Charles J Bowen of New Straitsville presenting the sermon theme Safe and Sure Leadership.

Carpenter — Church School John R. Rawlings Charles J. Bowen New Straitsville

Local church Sunday services and events

NEW MARSHFIELD Sunday school at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 30 a m led by the pastor CONNETT Sunday school and junior church at 2 p m CARBONDALE preaching Tuesday at 8 p m led by The Rev Phyllis LeMaster pastor

New Marshfield Connett Carbondale Phyllis LeMaster

Bible Study and Sermons by Edward White

Bible study at 9:45 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. Edward White will speak on The Friend of God. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. sermon topic The Sect Everywhere Spoken Against. Bible study Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Edward White

Sunday church services in Corning area revealed

The Corning area churches list Sunday schedules for Methodist Church of Frank Beuscher 9:30 a.m. school 10:30 worship a talk Seek and Ye Shall Find Give and It Shall Be Given unto You no evening service Wa ter Works Park New Lexington picnic Tuesday Church of God Frank Aubrey Mitchell 9:30 a.m. school 10:30 worship 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting Wednesday St Bernard Fr J L Riley 7 a.m. 9 a.m. masses Evangelical United Brethren Wallin E Riebel unified service 9:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. music and admin council meetings Women’s Society World Service Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Girls Choir Wednesday 6 p.m. adult choir 7 p.m. prayer Thursday 7:30 led by Wilma Gibbs.

Corning Frank Beuscher WSOS Water Works Park New Lexington Church OF God Aubrey Mitchell ST. Bernard J. L. Riley Evangelical United Brethren Wallin E. Riebel Unified Service Faith Altman The Council of Administration Women's Society of World Service Ruth Latta Wilma Gibbs

Straitsville Parish Announcements At Baptist Church

In New Straitsville Carmel Church schedules a 9 30 a m school session with a 6 30 p m Young People Society and 7 30 p m sermon by Rev Mr Brown on Light houses The Young People Study Class meets Tuesday at 6 30 p m and a 7 30 p m prayer service follows Old Straitsville Church holds a 9 30 a m session with no preaching worship as the pastor serves at Carpenter First Baptist Church

New Straitsville Baptist Church Carmel—Church School Young People’s Society Mr. Brown Old Straitsville — Church

Nazarene District Institute Attendees to Columbus Camp Grounds

Ten youths will attend the Nazarene District Institute at Columbus Camp Grounds, following the Sunday schedule with worship and district events listed. The church week includes Sunday school at 9 30 a m junior church 10 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m with Mr Goff Bible study NYPS at 7 p m evening service 7 30 p m and midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m.

Goff Nyps Bible Study Nazarene District Institute Columbus Camp Grounds

Mt Zion Baptist Sunday Schedule and Services

Mt Zion Baptist presents Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m led by pastor Rev Frank Cleveland in charge Evening services begin at 7 30 p m.

MT. Zion

Prattsville Homecoming and Social Notes

Prattsville Putnam chapel homecoming set for August 10 announced by Rev C C Lockwood. Local residents and visitors including Richard Martin, Arthur Martin, McArthur. Delbert Pearse guests include Gertrude Driscoll Ardeth Westfall Doris Mitchell and sons Billy and Jimmy Albany. Forrest Dearth and families visited Wellston Jackson area. Doris Mace spent Friday with aunt Mrs Walter Ward McArthur. Nelie West returned to care for ill sister Mrs Webb Watson in Frankfort. Martha Anne Allen visited with Jean Dearth Lu Ann Martin visiting grandparents Aaron and Martin. Edna Dearth stays.

Prattsville Putnam Chapel C. C. Lockwood Richard Arthur Martin McArthur John Martin Delbert Pearse Gertrude Driscoll Ardeth Westfall Athens Doris Mitchell Billy Jimmy Albany Forrest Dearth Frank Coe James Mace Guy Tedrow Stewart Doris Mace Walter Ward Anna Clements Maude Pearse Doris Wellston and Jackson Lester West Chillicothe William West Nellie Webb Watson Frankfort Martha Anne Allen Jean Dearth Lu Ann Martin Aaron Martin Edna Dearth

Community News Roundup From The Plains And Doanville

Sarah Morgan improves after illness as local families visit relatives across nearby towns. Doanville shifts as Johnnie Hamilton sells property and plans relocation. Memorial and social visits include Hustons, McGees, Phillips and Cochran families with updates on enlistment in the U.S. Army.

Plains Sarah Morgan Dude Grandy Jim Dick Grandy Thomas Grandy Athens Ephriam Huston Edward Phillips Doanville Johnnie Hamilton Charles Savage Oscar McGee Betty McGee Columbus Ira C. Gilkey Pleasant Hill Charles Cochran Nancy Pearl Phillips Tiffin Ohio Betty Foster Ira Darnell Ruth Glass Edgar Slater, Jr Freddie Deanville Julia Thompson Robert Thompson U.S. Army New Jersey Sylvia Cochran

Church of Christ commends Athens residents for tent meeting conduct

Edward White, minister, commends the people along Ohio Avenue for their respect during tent meetings. He notes no vandalism or disturbances by children and praises the cooperation shown. The message appears in The Messenger's Public Forum dated July 29.

Church of Christ Ohio Avenue Edward White Athens

Hartford Gatherings And Church Group News From Hartford

Hartford social pages detail a dinner at Island View Inn Gallipolis honoring Mr and Mrs John Breem of Aruba Netherlands West Indies. Also notes Ladies Bible Class at Hartford Methodist Church hosting Youth Fellowship Club with named members and officers. Weekend guests include Mrs Jennie Stone Parkersburg and Mrs Harry Brown plus others. Virginia Carleton reports.

Hartford N. O. Wein W. T. Stone Island View Inn Gallipolis John Breem Aruba Netherlands West Indies Breem H. Juhling A. Keith McClung Dorothy Marie Stone Marilyn Closser Waynesburg Penna L. J Elzanna Johnson Margaret Crump Mary Ruth Fiber Donald Howard Herbert Crump Earl Dean Carol Knight John W. Kell W. S. Fiber James McKnight Richard Johnson Arthur Wayland Okey Laudermilk Mack Howard William McKnight Elizabeth Grueser Esther McKnight Bertha Jenkins Grace Knight Helen Riffle Andy Jennie Stone Virginia Carleton

Local News Highlights From Athens and Meigs Counties

Attorney M. D. Hughes resigns from the Athens County Red Cross to devote himself to law. Court Street concreting resumes under pressure from material delays. Syracuse educator D. B. Williams reappointed Racine High School examiner for two years. Meigs County to build a Shade River bridge near Vanclef’s fork. Pomeroy pre-dental student Marsh Shumaker is sixth in his family to pursue dentistry. Dana Nelson earns top algebra scores in state scholarship tests. Gilbert Smith pitches well as Shoemakers beat Carbondale 5 to 1 in Twilight League.

M. D. Hughes Athens County Red Cross Dana Nelson Columbia High School State Department of Education Meigs County Ohio University

Radio Highlights Listings by Network and Time

A compiled schedule of radio offerings for NBC CBS ABC and MBS across Friday and Saturday with program titles and start times including The Time The Place and The Tune Mystery Theater Fat Man This Is Your FBI Curtain Time Your Hit Parade Adventurers Club County Fair Cross Section USA Winner Take All Bill Goodwin Vaughn Monroe Wake Up and Smile Piano Playhouse Our Town Speaks Horse Races I Deal in Crime Famous Jury Trials Jackie Hill Say It with Music Luncheon at Sardi’s This Is Jazz Twenty Questions High Adventure and more.

New York NBC Paul Lavalle CBS ABC FBI MBS Congress Smiling EdgcConnell Bill Goodwin Vaughn Monroe Jackie ‘Hill Sardi’s

Also Mentioned on This Page

David Lawrence National Dispatch William A. O'Brien Peter Edson Athens Area Church Services Christian Science ST Paul’s Central Ave Graham Coolville Methodist Charge First Methodist Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Trinity Church School Sydney J. Browne Pilgrim Holiness O. M. Awe First Baptist Stimson Ave Corning Area Church News Straitsville Parish Nazarene the Public Forum the Messenger By Galbraith Court St State and Court Ringwald D. B. Williams Syracuse Racine County Board of Education Shade River Vanclef Marsh Shumaker C. D. Shumaker Pomeroy Shumaker Gilbert Smith Shoemakers Nelsonville City
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