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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1947

Page

4

Ford ties union to no-suit pact under Taft Hartley

In a landmark contract Ford Motor Company and the United Automobile Workers CIO bind the union not to sue for two years in exchange for a six month probation on wildcat strikes. The agreement, backed by an impartial umpire, aims to curb unauthorized work stoppages while preserving due process and labor peace.

Washington Ford Motor Car Company United Automobile Workers Union CIO Ford Company Committee On Study National Labor Board

Medical Comment on Infant Anemia and Nutrition

Dr. O'Brien explains infant anemia stems from infection and poor nutrition. Treatments restore blood, treat infection, correct nutrition. iron turnover requires diet rich in iron and protein. vitamin C and folate play roles in specific cases. He notes contact lenses do not cause eye cancer but urge proper fitting and monitoring.

Faulty Education Shortfall in Civics Highlighted by Washington Trip

A report on 29 Messenger carriers visiting Washington argues that youths show little knowledge of civics and history. The official notes ignorance of the Declaration of Independence, Senate, White House history, and the Constitution, calling for education focused on citizenship.

Washington Senate White House Constitution FBI Bureau of Engraving Smithsonian Institute America

Expense accounts reveal lavish spending linked to Elliott Roosevelt

John Meyer expense records show entertainments at Romanoff's and El Morocco Club plus Waldorf Astoria bills for Col. Elliott Roosevelt between 1943 and 1944. Roosevelt denies girls were for him while acknowledging Meyer paid a $576 hotel bill. The piece questions wartime contracts amid lavish spending as war raged.

John Meyer Col Elliott Roosevelt Meyer Howard Hughes Senate Romanoff’s la Maze Club Mocambo Club el Morocco Club Copacabana Club Waldorf-Astoria Henry Kaiser Army Navy

Truman Urges River System Development as National Wealth Plan

President Truman calls river system development the major opportunity of our generation to boost national wealth. He frames waterway projects as essential to economic growth and prosperity.

President Truman

Kearns Pushes to Curb Petrillo Power in Entertainment

The House Labor Subcommittee led by Rep. Carroll D. Kearns opens hearings in Los Angeles on restraining union influence and costs in entertainment. Kearns aims to negotiate limits on broadcasting by school orchestras, recording royalties, and movie soundtracks, with fall sessions if talks fail. He argues progress and tech advances could boost employment, while exposing union rules that hinder work. Cecil DeMille testimony about a star’s wardrobe delay illustrates the costs of union restrictions.

Washington House Labor Carroll D. Kearns Los Angeles Kearns James Caesar Petrillo Musicians’ Union Petrillo U. S Hollywood Congress Supreme Court Cecil DeMille Paramount

Presidents doubt anyone can fill their chairs

James Farley former post master general insists presidents face a tough succession as new leaders are questioned on capability and public support despite optimism from aides. He notes the difficulty of matching prior incumbents’ stature and influence in a changing political landscape.

James Farley

Athens Area Church Services and Sermon Series Note

Church school in all departments at 9 15 a m then sound movie Journey Into Faith Morning worship at 10 30 a m Dr John Kilmer guest preacher Mrs Francis Bean soloist Harold Abmyer to organ for three Sundays Youth Fellowship 7 15 p m Upper Room 8 p m Harold Cunningham Midweek service 8 p m Sermon topics Sanctity of Authority and Sanctity of Life Rev E G Roessner to preach both services Reception of members shown as part of morning service

John Kilmer White Cross Hospital Columbus Francis Bean Beethoven Harold Abmyer A. R. Kresge Harold Cunningham E. G. Roessner

Debtor and Roman Officer Sermons at Local Church

Bible study at 9 45 a m worship 10 30 a m sermon subject I Am Debtor by Edward White minister Evening service 7 30 p m sermon topic The Conversion of a Roman Army Officer Bible study Wednesday 7 30 p m

Edward White

Sunday worship and services at local church

The notice lists a 9:30 a.m. worship service led by Mrs. Ralph Pinkerton, Sunday school at 10:20 a.m. YPM at 6:30 p.m. evening worship at 7:30 p.m. led by Mrs. Wayne France, and a Wednesday 7:30 p.m. prayer and praise service. The Rev. A. R. Ervin is the pastor.

Ralph Pinkerton Wayne France A. R. Ervin

Centennial Neighborhood Council Meeting Notes

Centennial Neighborhood Council Saturday evening at the home of Bennett Wildman. Verdun Norman will be recognized as lay minister at the TRELAND recognition service. The Rev. L. Curtis Talmage will deliver the address. COOLVILLE Preaching service 8 p.m. in charge of Rev. E. H. Dickinson.

Centennial Neighborhood Council Bennett Wildman Centennial Treland Verdun Norman L. Curtis Talmage D. D Ceredo W. Va Congregational Church Coolville E. H. Dickinson

Church weekly schedules for Albany Townhouse Temple Snowville

Albany church services list Sunday and midweek events. Mrs Lida Young leads services at Albany Church school 9 30 am with 8 pm pastor preaching Midweek prayer and Bible study Thursday 8 pm MYF Sunday 7 pm Townhouse School 9 30 am led by Robert Hartman Temple 9 30 am school J K Crabtree Prayer and praise Sunday 8 pm Snowville Church school 9 30 am Wayne Chase prayer meeting Bible study Sunday 8 pm Rev Robert S Phillips pastor

Albany—Church Lida Young Townhouse — Church Robert Hartman Temple—Church J. K. Crabtree Snowville—Church Wayne Chase Robert S. Phillips

Church Notices for Small Towns Schedule

In Coolville Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p m In Little Hocking Sunday school at 9 30 a m Torch church offers Sunday school at 9 a m and a Tuesday prayer meeting at 8 p m In Ho ck ingport Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at the camp grounds through Sunday with services at 11 a m 2 p m and 8 p m led by Rev Amos Hoover pastor

Coolville Little Hocking Hockingport Amos Hoover Pasor

Albany Baptist Bible School and Evening Services

The Albany Baptist announces Bible school at 9 30 a m led by Eldon Mc Daniel A young people service at 7 p m and an evening service at 8 p m A combined youth and adult service is set for Wednesday at 8 p m The Rev Andrew G Pratt is pastor.

Albany Baptist Bible School Eldon McDaniel Andrew G. Pratt

Alexander Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

The church announces Sunday worship at 9 30 a m school 10 30 a m morning worship with theme This Grace Also YPM meets at 7 30 p m and evening worship at 8 p m with theme Jacob Becomes Israel The Rev James L L Hyde is pastor.

Alexander Presbyterian Church School Jacob Israel James LL. Hyde

Local Church Services Directory Entry

DOWLER RIDGE and SALEM listings show evening worship at Dowler Ridge and Mineral on 8 p m and 9 30 am Sunday school with 10 30 am preaching Birch Hollow Sunday all day meeting with Rev Phyllis LeMaster, pastor.

Dowler Ridge Salem Mineral Birch Hollow Phyllis LeMaster

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Service Times

South Canaan Baptist sets Bible school at 9 45 a m with Carl Graham and morning worship at 10 45 a m led by Rev Andrew G Pratt pastor preserving local church schedule details.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Carl Graham Andrew G. Pratt

Carthage Presbyterian Service Led by Rev Don D Tullis

Services at 2 30 p m with Rev Don D Tullis in charge at Carthage Presbyterian Church.

Carthage Don D. Tullis

Sunday Services and Midweek Prayer Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m with Spirit as the lesson subject and the Golden Text Teach me to do thy will for thou art my God thy spirit is good lead me into the land uprightness Psalms 14 10 Wednesday evening service at 8 p m.

Church announcements for Good Shepherd service and August schedule

The Church of the Good Shepherd conducts the tenth Sunday after Trinity morning prayer and sermon by Rev. Sydney J. Browne at 9 30. The church school kindergarten will not meet during August. There will be no Holy Communion on Thursday August 14.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Sydney J. Browne

Evening Evangelistic Services and Prayer Meetings Listed

The Rev. E. C. Kenney will preach at both Sunday services 10 30 am and 7 30 pm at WYPS. A midweek prayer service is scheduled for Tuesday 7 30 pm Thursday 7 30 pm and a Friday prayer service at the church at 1 pm.

E. C. Kenney

Bible School and Sermon Timings With Guest Preacher

Bible school starts at 9 15 a m for university students. Dr D Warren Burt will preach in the absence of Rev Joe B Maffett at 10 15 a m with the sermon titled The Church Triumphant.

Bible School D. Warren Burt Joe B. Maffett Church Triumphant

St Pauls Catholic Mass Schedule and Confession Times

Sunday masses at 8 9 and 10 a m with Benediction after the 10 a m Mass Confessions Saturday 4 to 530 p m and 730 p m conducted by The Rev Fr James M McMahon pastor.

ST. Paul’s James M McMahon

Church Services Schedule Noted for Sunday

Morning worship at 10 45 a m led by Rev Frank C Cleveland pastor in charge Evening services at 7 30 p m listed for the day with full timetable and church leadership included.

Frank C. Cleveland

Nazarene Church Schedule of Services and Study

The Nazarene church lists Sunday programs with Sunday school at 9 30 am junior church at 10 30 am worship at 10 30 am NYPS Bible study at 7 pm and evening service at 7 30 pm A Wednesday prayer service is at 7 30 pm led by Sam Munn.

Nazarene NYPS Sam Munn

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church Service Schedule

The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church announces worship at 10 30 a m and a 7 30 p m prayer meeting with Rev O M Awe as pastor.

Athens Pilgrim Holiness O. M. Awe

Local Church Services and Homecoming Schedule

Pearl Chapel offers Sunday school at 9 45 a m with a noon basket dinner and a 2 p m homecoming program. Pleasanton and Union churches list morning Sunday schools and worship times with Union also holding an evening preaching service at 8 p m.

Pearl Chapel Pleasanton UNION

Pontifical Mass Marks 102nd Church Anniversary

Sunday mass at 7 a m followed by pontifical mass at 11 a m celebrating the church dedication. The Most Reverend John King Massie D D bishop of Steubenville will offer the mass with The Rev Francis J Connor pastor in charge of St John the Baptist Lodi Township.

ST. John the Baptist Lodi Township John King Massie Steubenville Francis J. Connor

Church Service Schedule With Rev Russell

Sunday school at 9 30 a m children's service at 10 30 a m youth service at 6 45 p m preaching at 7 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Rev N L Russell minister

N. L. Russell

East Canaan Pilgrim Sunday Schedule

Sunday school at 2 p m and preaching at 3 p m announced by The Rev N L Russell minister for East Canaan Pilgrim Church.

East Canaan

Graham Chapel Service and Evening Prayer Schedule

The notice lists a morning worship at 10 30 a m and an evening prayer service at 8 p m led by TheRev Roy Deeter pastor.

Athens Free Methodist Church Announces Services

The Athens Free Methodist church lists Sunday School at 1 30 p m and preaching at 2 p m by Rev C A Poland new pastor Prayer Circle meets Tuesday at 2 p m and prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m.

C. A. Poland

Local social notes from Athens area brisk with visits and events

Zaleski and Cleire James travel to Washington DC for a ten day visit with niece Mrs Ormand Demorest. The McKibben family hosts guests including Mrs H L Atkinson and Mrs Ida Lemley with others visiting through midweek. A forestry picnic is planned at Camp Light with cooking led by Mrs Fred Ogle. Helen McKibben plans a three week stay at Chauncy NY. Mrs Merida Pierce injured her hip and is hospitalized in Holzer Gallipolis. Local residents visit relatives in Circleville Chauncey and Dundas.

Zaleski Albert James Cleire James Ormand Demorest Washington, D.C Laura Hooper Columbus James McKibben McKibbens H. L. Atkinson Athens Merrill Logan W. Va Ida Lemley Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Sid Thomas Circleville Thomas C. E. Vansky R. H. Thomas Lily McKibben Chauncey Ralph

Local social notes from Porter area and relatives visit

Porters Hanley Kerns and Hunt ington guests of the Bushes. Mr and Mrs Ray Grover traveled to Columbus to see Mrs Clair Jones in hospital. Mrs Tom Daniels visits her mother in Mt Holley NC. Ralph Palmer of Columbus visits J A Brothers family. Mrs Harry Wagner a surgical patient at Holzer Hospital. Mrs Louie Roush and grandson James Hollingshead dine with Anna Topping. Cars go to Jackson. Frank Miller and Columbus pair visit Buzz Roush. Anna Topping visits East Bank WV. Johnnie Duncan returns from Children's Hospital Columbus after a cast change. Arthur Topping family visits his mother. Topping returns to Columbus. Carol Roush visits Mrs Wilbur Ward. Edward Orians, Clinton Karg, Howard Jones and spouses dine with Buzz Roush. One tank car of liquid oxygen holds 750000 cubic feet.

Holzer Hospital Louie Roush James Hollingshead Mills Anna Topping Jackson Frank Miller Columbus Buzz Roush Eastbank W.va Johnnie Duncan Children's Hospital Arthur Topping Ruth Ann Jimmie Topping Edward Orians Clinton Karg Upper Sandusky Howard Jones Gallipolis Seymour Lawless

Sunday Visits and Illness Mark Genoa Notes

Mr and Mrs Henry Magee spent Sunday in Columbus visiting Mr Milligan who is reported very ill. Numerous calls and visits mark a weekend in Genoa area with relatives in Wellston Columbus Hamden McArthur Kentucky and Dayton.

Don Warner Chillicothe Gladys Blackstone Elizabeth Bishop John Smathers McArthur Selva Magee Chester Meeks Indiana Shade. Meeks Chester Stewart Kentucky D. M. Stewart George Loper Hamden Clarence Loper Dayton Alfred Loper Genoa Roof

Prattsville Families Attend Various Local Events

Mr and Mrs Otho Zimmer and children Nancy and Sonny of Columbus visited her parents the Ogles. Thirty two Green Valley 4 H members picnicked at Tar Hollow transported by Delbert Pearse. Funeral of Ella Brewer at New Marshfield attended by C S Clark. West Reunion held at Townhouse Grove with extended family.

Prattsville Otho Zimmer Nancy Sonny Columbus Fred Ogle Green Valley Tar Hollow Delbert Pearse Henry Harkins Clyde West John Andrews Donna Lee Martin McArthur J. W. West Nancy Andrews Billie Aaron Arthur Tommy May Charles West Townhouse Grove Edna Dearth

Civil service exam for Carbondale postmaster announced

The United States Civil Service Commission announced an exam in Athens on September 2 to complete the eligibles list for the fourth class Carbondale postmaster and other vacancies. Twins Herman and Harry Layne, Bristol in the Appalachian League, were sold to the Detroit Tigers. Meigs County treasurer candidate T Higgy sprained his ankle after a fall near Logan in front of a wallpaper store.

United States Civil Service Commission Athens Carbondale Pomeroy-Middleport Herman and Harry Layne Bristol Detroit Tigers T. Higgy Meigs County Clark and Kinstle Wall Paper Logan Higgy

Pomeroy Veterans Attend State and National Convention

Ten years ago two Pomeroy Disabled Veterans members B F Turner and Ed Reuter attended the state and national convention in Columbus. Turner was named chairman of the convention committee. Nine Gallia County school bus drivers received new all steel 65 passenger buses. The drivers named include Hadway Brooks John E Evans Webster Sheets Stanley Belville Norvin Carter Arthur Elliott Herschel Wititoe Chauncey Carter Otha Cremeens. A human leg was being hunted in the Hocking River by Athens County officers as a potential murder clue. Two boys who found the leg at University Terrace said they tossed it back and ran.

Pomeroy Columbus B. F. Turner Ed Reuter Turner Gallia County Hadway Brooks John E. Evans Webster Sheets Stanley Belville Norvin Carter Arthur Elliott Herschel Wititoe Chauncey Carter Otha Cremeens Hocking Athens County University Terrace

Radio Highlights Schedule Across Networks Friday and Saturday

New York listings preview NBC CBS ABC and MBS programs for Friday night and Saturday. NBC features Lavalle orchestra The Time the Place and the Tune and Waltz Time while CBS offers The Thin Man Arthur's Place It Pays To Be Ignorant and Eileen Farrell. ABC lists Lone Ranger Fat Man This Is Your FBI and Break the Bank. MBS presents Bulldog Drummond Meet the Press and Marty Drake. Saturday lineup includes Merriwell Home Is What You Make It Grand Central Station Vaughn Monroe Serenade and more across networks with children's shows and quiz programs listed.

New York NBC Paul Lavalle CBS Eileen Farrell ABC FBI MBS Marty Drake Frank Merriwell Storehouse of Music Robert Q. Lewis Vaughn Monroe Mr. Malone Sardi's Chicago

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David Lawrence National Dispatch William A. O'Brien United States Europe Western Europe Western Robert E. Wood Sears, Roebuck & Co Peter Edson Athens Area Church Services First Methodist Central Ave Stimpson Ave Church OF Christ Church OF God Coolville, Congregational Albany Methodist Charge Coolville Methodist Charge New Marshfield Christian Science Episcopal MT. Zion Baptist Pearl Chapel Methodist Charge Graham Chapel Roy Deeter Athens Free Methodist Dundas By Galbraith NEA Service U. S. Pat
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