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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1947

Page

4

Investigating Hughes Contracts and Senate Conduct

The piece reviews the Hughes wartime aircraft contracts hearings led by Senator Ferguson and colleagues, noting a failure to produce concrete fraud evidence and suspect motives around Senator Brewster and Pan American Airways. It contrasts public opinion with the defense and argues for clearer pretrial preparation and accountability in wartime spending.

Ferguson Hughes Howard Hughes Senator Brewster Senate United States Pan- American Airways Elliott Roosevelt John Meyer Roosevelt Elliott Meyer Senate Committee Congress The Boston Herald

Church Plans Announced by Pastors

Chauncey area churches schedule services with varied times. Listing includes Chauncey Methodist Millfield Methodist Chauncey Church of Christ Greens Run Trimble Taylor Ridge and other congregations with details on church schools morning worship and special programs.

Nelsonville studio opened by Vinton Roby for Hawaiian and Spanish guitar

Vinton Roby opened a teaching studio in the K. of P. Building in Nelsonville to offer Hawaiian and Spanish guitar lessons. The Heath Methodist Church pipe organ, damaged by January floods, remained under repair. Chauncey-Dover schools hired T. R. Hamilton and C. R. Howard as repairmen.

Vinton Roby K. of P Nelsonville Heath Methodist Church Chauncey- Dover Board of Education T. R. Hamilton C. R. Howard Chauncey-Dover

Inflation Probe Seen As Futile Spin For Voters

The piece argues Attorney General Clark will chase a pointless inflation investigation, likening it to a long loop that reveals no single culprit. It suggests prices reflect a wider spiral involving business, labor, and consumers, with the dollar losing value over a decade.

Clark William Odom Pilot Odom Mr. Clark

Sugar Act shifts control of U S sugar industry

Peter Edson notes that the 1948 Sugar Act, signed by the president, tightens government oversight beyond New Deal levels. He traces the bill’s drafting by industry interests, with White House and departmental approval, and describes Cuba’s push for a larger U S market share and the eventual compromise involving a 50 000 tonne addition and the Philippine deficit.

Washington United States White House State, Agriculture and Interior Departments Congress Ramon Grau Cuba State Agriculture U.S Clinton Anderson U.S. Beet Sugar Association Robert H. Shields Florida Louisiana California Philippines Anderson

Athens Area Church Se r vices Highlight Lesson on Probation After Death

Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m explores probation after death with the Golden Text from first Corinthians 15 19 20 The message promises Christ rising from the dead overtones of eternal hope Wednesday evening service follows at 8 p m.

Christ

Church of the Good Shepherd Service Notes

Eleventh Sunday after Trinity morning prayer and sermon led by Rev Syd ney Browne rector at 9 30. Church school kindergarten will not meet. No celebration of Holy Communion Thursday.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Sydney J. Browne

Albany Methodist Charge Snowville Church Services

Albany Methodist Charge lists Snowville services with 9:30 a.m. church school led by Wayne Chase and 8 p.m. Sunday communion by Rev. Robert S. Phillips. Albany church school 9:30 a.m. led by Mrs. Lida Young with 10:30 a.m. preaching. Temple and Town House also show 9:30 a.m. church schools with respective superintendents.

Albany Methodist Charge Snowville — Church Wayne Chase Robert S. Phillips Albany—Church School Lida Young MYF Robert E. Hartman Temple —— Church

Central Ave Methodist Church Service Schedule

The Central Ave Methodist Church lists morning worship and sermon at 9 30 a m titled The Call to Discipleship and evening worship at 10 30 a m with The Sun of Righteousness. a prayer service is Wednesday at 8 p m The Rev Elmer G Roessner is pastor

Central Ave. Methodist Church Elmer G. Roessner

Nazarene Church Service Timetable and Pastor

The Nazarene church lists Sunday programs including junior church at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. NYPS at 7 p.m. evening service at 7:30 p.m. A Wednesday missionary service begins at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Drell H. Goff is the pastor.

Nazarene Drell H. Goff

Methodist Church Schedules in Coolville Area

Sunday school times at Coolville and neighboring towns list services across churches. Rev. Amos Hoover leads Coolville parish with 8 p.m. sermons and midweek prayer. Little Hocking Torch and Hockingport hold 9:30 and 9:30 a.m. Sunday schools, 10 a.m. preaching, and 8 p.m. prayer meetings. Decatur hosts 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. preaching.

Coolville Amos Hoover Little Hocking Hockingport D. O. Blake Decatur

Pearl Chapel Methodist Charge Services and Schedule

Pearl Chapel Sunday schools at 9:45 a.m. and Pleasanton and Union churches hold morning sessions. Union offers Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and a preaching service at 10:30 a.m. Pearl Chapel ends with an evening sermon at 8 p.m.

Pearl Chapel Pleasanton UNION

Alexander Presbyterian Church Worship Schedule

The church holds morning worship at 1:30 a m with the theme The Wedding Garment The Christian Endeavor meets at 7 30 p m Evening worship follows at 8 p m with The Children of Israel presented by Rev James L Hyde pastor.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor the Children of Israel James L. Hyde

Albany Baptist Bible School Schedule and Services

Albany Baptist outlines a full week of activities with Eldon McDaniel as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 a m youth service at 7 p m evening service at 8 p m mid week service for youth and adults Wednesdays at 8 p m Reverend Andrew Pratt serves as pastor.

Albany Baptist Bible School Eldon McDaniel Andrew G. Pratt

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Sunday Schedule

At 9:45 a.m. Carl Graham is superintendent for Bible school. A prayer service is at 10:45 a.m. led by The Rev. Andrew G. Pratt, pastor.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Carl Graham Andrew G. Pratt

Mt Zion Baptist Sunday Services Schedule

The Mt Zion Baptist Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening services at 7 30 p m The Rev Frank C Cleveland is the pastor.

MT. Zion Baptist Sunday School Frank C. Cleveland

Graham Chapel Sunday Services Schedule

Graham Chapel posts a Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 30 a m a preaching service at 10 30 a m and a prayer service at 8 p m The Rev Roy Deeter is the pastor.

Graham Chapel Roy Deeter

Event Schedule at First Christian Bible School

The First Christian Bible school hosts a 9:15 a.m. Bible study session followed by Lord's supper and meditation by the elders at 10:13 a.m.

First Christian Bible School

Sunday and Holiness Meetings Led by Lt Rummel

Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Holiness meeting at 11 a.m. feature The Galatian Admonition led by Lt. Glenna Rummel. Open air at Union and Court St. at 7:15 p.m. Salvation talk Lost and Found by Lt. Rummel at 7:45 p.m. Sunbeams meet Tuesday 2:30 p.m. Junior Legion for all ages Thursday 2:30 p.m. Bible study and Holiness Meeting Tuesday 7:45 p.m. Friday 7:45 p.m.

Glenna Rummel Union and Court St Salvation Rummel Junior Legion

Church Schedule with Choir and Youth Activities

Church service begins at 9 15 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m A mixed quartet of Mrs Francis Bean Mrs Ralph Woods Joe Thackery and James Cassell will sing Senior Hi Youth Fellowship meets at 7 15 p m in the church Up per Room Hour Wednesday at 8 p m led by Harold Cunningham

Francis Bean Ralph Woods Joe Thackery James Cassell Harold Cunningham

Church Schedule and Sermons With Edward White

Bible study and worship services listed with sermon topics The Power of Influence and Names of Gods People Edward White is the minister Services at 9 45 am 10 30 am and 7 30 pm on Sunday Wednesday Bible study at 7 30 pm This item reads as a church notice with timing and leadership details.

God Edward White

Tuppers Plains EUB Church Services Schedule

Sunday school 9 30 a m at Tuppers Plains with picnic at Parkersburg West Virginia preacher 7 30 p m final sermon before conference Lott Ridge guest Rev C E White 11 a m prayer service Thursday 8 p m South Bethel Sunday school 9 30 a m

Tuppers Plains City Park Parkersburg W.va Lottridge C. E. White South Bethel

Religious services schedule with Rev Russell listed

Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. children's services 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. led by The Rev. N. L. Russell.

N. L. Russell

Weekend church meeting ends with basket dinner

Mt Olive Community church held an all day gathering with devotions and a noon basket dinner. The WSCS group met in the church basement for rag rags and quilts and ten members with three visitors attended.

Long Bottom Mt. Olive Community Church Irma Connolly Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens H. D. Kevan Los Angeles Calif P. L. Dinsmoore Vincent E. W. Swan Linnie Vivian Lawrence Parkersburg Hospital WSCS Methodist Church Lena Hensley Minerva Pryor Helen Benson St. Petersburg Fla A. F. Swan Charles Hensley P. M. Bon Effie German Morgan Yates Cleveland

Chauncey Woman Recovers Satisfactorily After Surgery

Mrs Carl Shafer of Chauncey, who had major surgery last Saturday at Shelter ing Arms Hospital, is reported to be making a satisfactory recovery.

Chauncey Carl Shafer Sheltering Arms Hospital Ance W. W. Palsley K. K. Tyler Lee Columbus

Sunday Worship and Prayer Services at Local Church

The Rev. E. C. Kenney will preach at morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. Evening evangelistic service follows at 7:30 p.m. WYP services are Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Mid-week prayer is Thursday at 7:30 p.m. A Friday prayer service is at 1 p.m.

E. C. Kenney

Community church notices and services schedule

Local church notices list Sunday services at Carbondale 9 30 am Sunday school 10 30 am Rev John Elexa to preach Connell town 2 pm Sunday school and Junior church Evangelistic service 7 30 pm Dowler Ridge homecoming with all day services Preaching Tuesday 8 pm New Marsh Field preaching 8 pm Rev Phyllis LeMaster pastor

Carbondale John Elexa Connett Dowler Ridge New Marshfield Phyllis LeMaster

Sunday Church Schedule with Rev. N L Russell

Sunday school at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 p.m. by the Rev. N. L. Russell at the local church.

Crosby Hymns Highlight Corning EUB Service

The Corning Evangelical United Brethren Church plans a 7:30 p.m. Sunday program of Fanny Crosby hymns with Mrs. Sarah Wright on piano and Mrs. Francis Belle Spence as reader. Soloists include E. C. Haskins, Mrs. Ruth Harper, and Eliza Murray.

Corning Fanny Crosby Corning Evangelical United Brethren Church Sarah Wright Francis Belle Spence Mildred Ferguson Lois Swisher

Trimble West Side Church Rites Listed

Evangelist C. M. Clouston announces Trimble West Side Church of Christ services for Sunday with Bible study at 9:30 a.m. followed by preaching and Communion. The sermon by the pastor is on "God's Plan." Additional Bible study sessions are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and Thursday at 8 p.m.

Trimble C. M. Clouston Trimble West Side Church of Christ

Jacksonville EUB Church Schedule and Activities

Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 a m Youth fellowship at 6 45 p m Prayer service at 7 30 p m Holy Communion during worship WCTU meets Monday 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Hollister EUB schedule includes Sunday school 9 30 a m Prayer service 10 30 a m Worship 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m

Jacksonville EUB WCTU Hollister Eub

Service at 7 30 P M with Rev Helen Tattman guest speaker

A local notice announces an evening worship at East Millfield at 7 30 PM featuring guest speaker the Rev Helen Tattman.

East Millfield Helen Tattman

Unlisted Straitsville Parish Announces Evening Services

New Straitsville Baptist Parish releases announcements for Carmel Church School at 9 30 a m Young People Society at 6 30 p m Preaching worship at 7 30 p m with Unquestioned Authority by Reverend Bowen Young People Study Class Tuesday 6 30 p m Prayer and praise Tuesday 7 30 p m Study Class Friday 6 30 p m Choir rehearsal 8 p m Friday Old Straitsville Unified worship 9 30 a m theme A Mighty Presence.

New Straitsville Old Straitsville

Birth of Chauncey Area Boy for Simpson Family

Mr. and Mrs. Chester Simpson announce the birth of a ten and a half pound son born Aug. 12 at their home near Chauncey. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Howard Simpson of Millfield and Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Bullock of Bailey Run near Chauncey.

Chauncey Chester Simpson Pauline Bullock Howard Simpson Millfield Blaine Bullock Bailey Roun

Krus kamp injured in car accident at Alice

Word from Ewing ton notes George Kruskamp son of Mr and Mrs Ben Kruskamp of Alice was badly injured in a car crash and rushed to a local hospital for treatment. Other briefs mention a knee wound from a fork during threshing, a barn fire at Ora Bairds, uninsured loss, and several residents recovering or visiting friends.

Ewington George Kruskamp Ben Kruskamp Alice L. B. Terry Mr. Terry Jasper Coen

Evans named administrator of Inez J. Evans estate

William B. Evans of 546 West Washington Street Nelsonville Ohio appointed administrator of the estate of Inez J. Evans deceased in Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred Dated August 2 1947 Francis D White Probate Judge of Athens County Ohio

William B. Evans West Washington Street Nelsonville Ohio Inez J. Evans Athens County Francis D. White

Notice of Hearing for Parole and Probate Inventories

A parole hearing for Glen M. Romine, inmate at Ohio Penitentiary since 1946 embezzlement sentence, set for on or after October 1. Probate items list multiple estates with inventories filed mid July 1947 and a hearing scheduled August 25, 1947 at 9 AM. objections due five days before.

Lasse Ino Glen M. Romine Ohio Penitentiary Columbus Athens County

Elections Clerk Resigns. Emmett Riley Appointed

Captain J. B. Allen of the Athens County Board of Elections resigns as clerk and is replaced by Emmett Riley a former county auditor. Riley assumes duties immediately and is named to the vacancy left by Allen.

J. B. Allen Athens County Board of Elections Emmett Riley

Probate Judge Johnson Takes Two Week Vacation

Major Sam Johnson of Athens County probate court left for a two week vacation in St. Clair Michigan. Probation Officer Alderman and deputy clerk Miss Davis were to manage the office during his absence.

Sam Johnson Athens County St. Clair Mich Miss Davis

Radio Highlights Friday Schedule Across Networks

NBC offers Time Place and Tune at 7:30, Abe Lyman waltzes at 8:30, Mystery Theater at 9, and Ramona at 10:30. CBS features Gordon Macrae at 7, Arthur's Place at 8, Mor ton of the Movies at 8:30, Eileen Farrell at 9:30. ABC runs The Fat Man at 8, Break the Bank at 9, The Sheriff at 9:30, boxing at 10 with Randik vs Vigh. MBS presents Burl Ives at 7, Leave It to Girls at 7:30, Bulldog Drummond at 8:30, Meet the Press at 9 with Sen. Claude Pepper.

New York NBC Abe Lyman CBS Gordon Macrae Morton of Eileen Farrell ABC Anton Randik Ernie Vigh MBS Burl Ives Bulldog Drummond Sen Claude Pepper

Open House Held at Farm Residence Near Pleasant Hill

Lewis Riley who moved from The Plains to a nearby farm hosted an open house Monday night for members of the Friendly Class of The Plains Nazarene Church. Mrs. Stella Darnell is the teacher.

Chauncey Lewis Riley the Plains Pleasant Hill Plains Nazarene Church Stella Darnell

Kathleen Love Undergoes Minor Surgery in Marietta

Mrs Kathleen Love had a minor operation Wednesday at Osteopathic Hospital Marietta. She was accompanied by her husband Harry and her parents Mr and Mrs Willard Simonton of Chauncey. After surgery she was to be moved to her parents home for a few days.

Chauncey Kathleen Love Osteopathic Hospital Marietta Harry Willard Simonton

Trustee sale notice of Bailey real estate near Coolville Ohio

A trustee in bankruptcy will offer for sale on August 23 1947 at 2 pm the North half of the NE quarter of Section 34 Township 5 Range 11 Troy Township Athens County Ohio about 84 acres on Brimgton Ridge Road two miles north of Coolville The property sells free of liens with liens transferred to sale proceeds and $500 cash or certified check required at bidding and court confirmation will follow Harold J Rose Trustee in Bankruptcy for J E Bailey and Clara A Bailey July 25 1940 tw

District Court of the United States Southern District of Ohio J. E. Bailey Clara A. Bailey Coolville Ohio Troy Township Athens County State of Ohio Towit Qohio Company

Probate Court Suspends Hearings On Several Estate Accounts

Athens County Ohio probate records show suspension of hearings for publication and exceptions until September 2 1947 at 9 a.m. on multiple estates. Administrators executors and guardians filed first final distributive or subsequent accounts for Edward Blackford Frederick Freer Mary Wilcox Finch H. G. Gibson Winifred Goodin P. G. Hibbard Salome J Holmes C F Keller William F Mertz Lawrence Justice Morris Horace Parker Reeder Alice J Rogers Harry L Sayre Charles H Williams Anna L Copeland Edna M Olson Patricia Lou Hall Grant Warren and Grant Warren guardianship. Interested parties may file written exceptions before five days prior to hearing.

Athens County Ohio Dorothy A. Blackford Edward Blackford Frank C. Freer Frederick A. Freer Jessie Joy Finch Keirns Mary Wilcox Finch Wm. B. Morris Anna Gibson W.w.a H. G. Gibson D.b.a Baker W. Young Winifred Goodin Jessie M. Hibbard P. G. Hibbard A. F. Holmes Salome J. Holmes Charles F. Keller C. FE. Keller Edith G. Mertz Dan C. Rapp William F. Mertz Aris M. Morris Lawrence Justice Morris Hazel C. Reeder Horace Parker Reeder Harold J. Rose Alice J. Rogers Bess Sayre Harry L. Sayre George A. Coe Charles H. Williams Ethel Williams Anna L. Copeland Grant Warren Francis D. White

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David Lawrence National Dispatch Philip Murray CIO Murray House of Representatives West Virginia Onio West Nia West A Cca Ccm Joan W. Cullen Company Chicago Chauncey Area Chauncey Methodist H. H. Lafferty the Plains Methodist Charles Caffrey Millfield Methodist Chauncey Church OF Christ Gilbert Courtney Millfield Church OF Christ Dick Wilcox Greens Run Chauncey Church OF God Clarence Way the Plains Church OF God Chauncey Pilgrim Ray Pidcock Sand Ridge Pilgrim Mission Morristown Andrew McKinney Young Peoples Service Roy Strausbaugh Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist the Plains Church OF the Nazarene Lena_ Brandenburg Jesus NYP Peter Edson Athens Area Church Services Christian Science Episcopal Salvation Army Stimson Avenue Church OF Christ East Canaan Crosby Hymns E. C. Haskins Ruth Harper Eliza Murray Wallin E. Riebel Fielding Hawkins Trimble West Side New Straitsville Baptist Parish News Mesa Ora Baird Mr. Baird Homer McMillin L L. A. Parsons Yankee St Verna Woodall R. G. Fogle Marie B. Antle Marie Antle Ann Bendervick Alice R. Bougher Lucy M. Dyson John Glenn Cordelia Kane Lena Niggemeyer Charles Hoy Rodehaver
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