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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1947

Page

4

Truman pressure on new NLRB members sparks debate

The National Dispatch reports rumors that President Truman warned three new National Labor Relations Board appointees about reappointment and signaled his executive control over the agency. Analysts compare this to historic White House interventions and discuss implications for Congress and the Taft Hartley law’s joint committee on labor relations.

Washington Truman National Labor Relations Board Labor Relations Board Congress International Association of Machinists Senator Ball Minnesota NLRB Congressional Committee White House Coolidge Mr. Truman Roosevelt Treasury Department Bureau of Internal Revenue Bureau of Internal Revenue To Furnish To A Joint Committee of Congress Joint Congressional Committee On Internal Revenue Joint Committee Joint Committee On Internal Revenue Bureau House Senate United States Joint Congressional Committee

Diabetes School At Hamot Hospital Draws Big Crowds

Dr. William A. Obriend column notes Hamot Hospital in Erie Pennsylvania hosted a diabetes school. Over 300 attended each of five sessions, with six doctors and a dietitian teaching via lectures demonstrations movies and Q and A. The program aims to educate patients, families, and even teachers about diabetes management and prevention of complications.

Hamot Hospital Erie George F. Stoney

Hollywoods International Role in Film Trade Clash

American producers face Britain tax shifts that could slash overseas profits. The Soviet press questions Hollywood influence as Britain and France waver. Experts like Eric Johnston push for more realistic American life in films to counter political and economic tensions.

Britain Trad France Hollywood Great Britain America Eric Johnston Motion Picture Association of America Europe Russa

Travelers Cite Widespread Auto Travel Gripes of 1947

A 2000 mile summer trip highlights poor restaurant service and high food prices across travel stops. Waitresses disappoint while filling station attendants remain courteous, suggesting self-employment incentives influence service. Roads are crowded, housing expanded, and new highways with safety features are under construction.

Ohio

Who Can Be Against Us If God Is For Us Romans 8 31

A concise reflection on Romans 8 31 declaring that if God supports believers no opposition can prevail, emphasizing faith and divine protection. The verse offers reassurance and bold spiritual resolve for readers facing trials or opponents.

Public Relations Group Critiques Hughes Probe Practices

Washington report shows American Public Relations Association critics calling Johnny Meyer’s Hughes publicity work irksome for focusing on liquor and women. Members debate ethics at a lunch meeting while avoiding direct quotes, noting industry expenses often include drinks and no fixed drink limit.

Washington Howard Hughes Capitol American Public Relations Association APRA Johnny Meyer Hughes Meyer

William Penn Quote About Temptation and Prayer

A concise note emphasizes resisting evil as more valuable than many formal prayers, reflecting William Penn's view on virtue over ritual.

William Penn

Sunday church activities and services listed countywide

The Athens area and nearby towns publish a schedule of church events. Activities include Sunday school at 9 15 for children and youth, morning worship with sermons by Dr Don D Tullis, and youth fellowship in the evening. Additional churches list school times, superintendents, baptisms, midweek prayer meetings, and pastors.

Don D. Tullis J. E. Thackrey Carl Nessley Harold Cunningham

Sunday services and meetings led by Harry Olmsted

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Holiness Message at 11 a.m. Open Air service at 7:15 p.m. Salvation Message at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday Bible study at 2:30 p.m. Sun beams at 7:45 p.m. Thursday Junior Legion at 2:30 p.m. Friday Holiness meeting at 7:45 p.m. Saturday Open Air Court St. Envoy Harry Olmsted of Springfield will deliver all messages.

Salvation Junior Legion Harry Olmsted Springfield

Episcopal Church Service Notice at Good Shepherd

The Church of the Good Shepherd announces Holy Communion at 8 am on the twelfth Sunday after Trinity. There will be no Sunday morning prayer service or Thursday Communion.

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

Central Ave Methodist Church Services: Dignity of Ownership

The Central Ave Methodist Church holds morning worship at 9 30 with a sermon titled The Dignity of Ownership the eighth in a Ten Commandments series. Evening worship follows at 8 with The Requirements of Veracity the ninth in the same series. Pastor Rev Elmer G Roessner.

Central Ave. Methodist Church Elmer G. Roessner

Worship and Service Schedule at Local Church

The church calendar lists worship at 9 a.m with a sermon titled How to Worship, Sunday school at 10 20 a.m, YPM at 6 30 p.m, evangelistic service at 7 30 p.m, and choir practice at 9 p.m Prayer and praise service is Wednesday at 7 30 p.m The Rev A R Ervin serves as pastor.

A. R. Ervin

Evening worship and sermons at Edward White minister

Bible study at 9 45 a m worship at 10 30 a m sermon Why Stand Ye all the Day Idle Evening service 7 30 p m sermon What Must I do to be Saved Bible study Wednesday 7 30 p m Edward White minister

Edward White

Sunday and midweek services timetable

Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m with Mind as the lesson subject and the Golden Text from Psalms 119 137 144 Give me understanding and I shall live Wednesday evening service at 8 p m

Mt Zion Baptist Church Services Schedule

Mt Zion Baptist holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m led by Pastor Rev Frank C Cleveland and evening service at 7 30 p m.

MT. Zion

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church Service Schedule

The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church lists 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 and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m led by Reverend O M Awe the pastor.

Athens Pilgrim Holiness O. M. Awe

Sunday church schedule and leadership lineup

The schedule lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m junior church 10 30 a m worship service 10 30 a m Holy Communion and sermon NYPS service at 7 p m Mr and Mrs Sam Munn Jr in charge Evening service at 7 30 p m sermon Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 Esther Munn leader The Rev Drell H Goff pastor.

NYPS Sam Munn Jr Esther Munn Drell H. Goff

Wesleyan Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

The Wesleyan Methodist church lists services and programs: Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m evangelistic service 7 30 p m sermons at both services WYPS installation service Tuesday 7 30 p m mid week prayer Thursday 7 30 p m and Friday 1 p m prayer service at the church Rev E C Kenney is pastor.

Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School WYPS E. C. Kenney

Graham Chapel Sunday Services Schedule

The Rev. Roy Deeter presides over Graham Chapel with Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship service at 10 30 a m and a prayer service at 8 p m engage the community in spiritual activities led by Pastor Roy Deeter.

Graham Chapel Roy Deeter

Sunday Services and Schedule at Local Church

The Rev. N. L. Russell presides as minister with Sunday events including children at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services, youth at 6:45 p.m., preaching at 7:30 p.m. A Wednesday prayer meeting is at 7:30 p.m. with other activities listed.

N. L. Russell

Albany Baptist Bible School and services schedule

Albany Baptist holds Bible school at 9 30 a m with Eldon McDaniel superintendent Youth Fellowship at 7 p m and evening service at 8 p m Wednesday mid week service for youth and adults at 8 p m led by The Rev Andrew G Pratt pastor.

Albany Baptist Bible School Eldon McDaniel Andrew G. Pratt

Alexander Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

The Alexander Presbyterian Church posts a morning worship at 9 30 with a sermon at 10 30 titled The Source of Power. A young people meeting is at 7 30 pm followed by evening worship at 8. The Old Testament Story Hour titled A Nursery for a Nation is also listed. Rev James L Hyde is the pastor.

Alexander Presbyterian Church School James L. Hyde

Sunday church services and activities across towns

In Coolville and nearby towns,Sunday school times are set at 9:45 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. with worship at 11 a.m. Rev Amos Hoover pastors Coolville. Torch holds 9 a.m. Sunday school and 8 p.m. Tuesday prayer. Hocking Port offers 10:30 a.m. Sunday school and 9:30 a.m. preaching with 8 p.m. prayer and praise led by Rev D O Blake. Decatur lists 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and a Young People Bible class Monday at 8 p.m. Ward Layner in charge.

Coolville Amos Hoover Little Hocking Hocking Port D. O. Blake Decatur Young Peoples Ward Layner

East Canaan Pilgrim Sunday Services Note

Sunday school at 2 p.m. with preaching at 3 p.m. led by the Rev. N. L. Russell.

East Canaan

South Canaan Baptist Church Service Schedule

The listing shows a morning worship at 10:45 a.m. led by the Rev. Andrew G. Pratt, pastor, with Bible school at 9:45 a.m. Carl Graham is the superintendent.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Carl Graham Andrew G. Pratt

Homecoming at Ireland Church in Coolville

Coolville residents announce a Sunday homecoming at Ireland Church with a noon basket dinner. Local visits include Dora Carothers returning from a three month trip to Roswell New Mexico Kansas City and Chicago. Names: Dora Carothers Mrs H C Pavish Delores Sams Carl Lock hard Hope Ann Lockhart Mrs Hope Walden Etta Leora Dunfee Clyde Hayes Laura Hayes Mary Gunder.

Coolville Ireland Dora Carothers Roswell N.M Kansas City Chicago H. C. Pavish Delores Sams Carl Lockhard Gilbert W.va Hope Ann Lockhart Hope Walden Laura Hayes Middletown Etta Leora Dunfee Clyde Hayes Dunfee Ralph Henry Larry Linda Winchester Skyline Drive Waynesboro Hawk's Nest Sky Line H. H. Chapman Jess Wilson Bishopville Doris Walden

Funeral Services Held for Walter Earl Smith in Hartford

Walter Earl Smith age 66 longtime Hartford resident died after a yearlong illness Funeral services were conducted at the family home Monday afternoon by Rev W S Fiber pastor of the Methodist Church with burial in Graham Station Cemetery He is survived by six siblings John Hudson Smith Hartford Grover Smith Parkersburg Charles A Smith Elea nor Mrs Walter Bulmer and Queen Smith Hartford and Mrs Hannah Taylor Toledo Ohio

Hartford Walter Earl Smith W. S. Fiber Methodist Church Graham Station Smith Great Bend John Hudson Smith Grover Smith Parkersburg Charles A. Smith Eleanor Walter Bulmer Queen Smith Hannah Taylor Toledo Ohio

Hartford Church Holds Picnic at Middleport Park

About 50 members of the Hartford Methodist Church Sunday School joined the annual picnic at Middleport Park. The Rev and Mrs W S Fiber are leading a Bible school each evening this week at Letart Methodist Church.

Hartford Methodist Church Sunday School Middleport Park W. S. Fiber Letart Methodist Church

Weekend and Weekday Visits Across Lancaster to Ravenswood

Social notes list guests and hosts from Charleston to Mason and Parkersburg. Families such as Chapman Eisenbarth Hayden and Dunlap hosted, while others visited relatives in Lan caster Ravenswood Charleston and Point Pleasant. Attendees include Paula Hayden Mary Ruth Fiber Helen Jenkins and many more from Wellsburg Marietta Parkersburg Wheeling and Toledo.

F. A. Chapman Paul D. Hayden Paula Boston Mass S. L. Dunlap Lancaster A. Keith McClung Ray Profitt Mason Kenova E. E. Eisenbarth Marietta Mary Ruth Fiber Marie Johnson Wellsburg Walter Bulmer Arthur Smith Parkersburg Elwyn Smith Dick Smith Benton Harbor Mich George Harper D. A. Smith Paul PD. Hayden Ravenswood M. L. Miller Point Pleasant Rupert Miller Dayton Eliza Metcalf Charleston George Lerner Bob Conner Mount Vernon Ohio M. R. Chapman Alta Roseberry Owen Roseberry Pt. Pleasant W. T. Stone W. C. Stearnes Libby Montana Stearnes Hartford Methodist Church W. T. Stones George Howell Girard Dorothy Stone Wheeling L. N. Stone Lily Jane Mildred Maxine Jubling Roanoke Walter Smith Charles Smith Wilbur Firbaugh Eleanor Walter H. Bulmer Milburn Bulmer Newark N. J Hannah Taylor George Mercer and Sons Freda Gibbs and Sons Toledo

Haydenville Church Group Outing Hosts Families in Logan

The Kings Daughters Sunday School class of Haydenville Methodist met at Rachelmacher Park Logan Monday with family and friends as guests. September outing planned at Mrs Perl McGathey's home. Attendees include many local residents from Haydenville Logan and Greenfield with visits to relatives and other towns.

Haydenville Kings Daughters Methodist Church Rachelmacher Park Logan Perl McGathey Homer Carter John Clouston Rosemary C. H. Patton Henry Ohlinger Nellie Louise Gertrude Ginther Nora Skiver Albert ‘Sparks Wilber Jacob Ginther A. J. Skiver Howard St. Clair Kerry Kenneth Chaffin Kenny Elmer Vancurren Harry Swain Bobby Nellie Allen L. J. Wyskiver Patty Bobby Spires Columbus Ralph Campbell Nelson Skiver Harry Mills A. E. Horn Lester Crothers Kate Fisher Mary Pomeroy Jacob Ohlinger Frank Ginther Middleport James Daugherty Ruth Ann Buchtel Roy Crothers

Shade Shade Officers Elected for Jerseyville Homecoming

Officers chosen for the next Jerseyville homecoming are C. E. Ruth president, Benson Cowan vice president, and Gladys Friese secretary. Attendees from Athens and surrounding areas include the Friese, Moler, Coe, and Fulton families, with plans and visits cited across several towns.

Shade Jerseyville C. E. Ruth Benson Cowan Gladys Friese Oscar Butts Lizzie Pauk Dayton Theo Moler Marion George Coe Will Seaman Harry Creamer Anna Mansfield Anna Mary Williams Marian Coe Athens Clyde Smith Verle Troila Jean Herbert Fulton Chillicothe Troila Farm Youth Council Bowling Green Freda Fulton Charles Slater Lancaster Buckeye Lake R. F. Perry J. H. Violet el Paso Texas Joan Friese Milwaukee Wis Jack Friese Clarence Friese Toledo A. C. Creamer Clarence Creamer Robert Bobo George Malloy George Fulton

Rifle clubs clash verdict at Margaret's Creek range

In a close match the American Rifle Club of Athens edged the Carbondale Rifle Club 466 to 461 on the local range at Margaret's Creek. Athens players Grub Taylor Mills and Woodruff contributed to the win. Also noted: Trumbull wheat was tested and deemed best for the area. Visiting relatives from Vincennes and Dayton concluded a visit with the Beckle family in Athens Route 3.

American Rifle Club of Athens Carbondale Rifle Club Margaret's Creek Grub, Taylor, Mills and Woodruff Trumbull Athens County Thomas Winning Vincennes Ind J. C. Duncan Dayton George Beckle

Nelsonville Legion Drum Corps tops state convention praise

The Nelsonville American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps earned high praise at the state convention in Columbus where Ward W. Hamm directed the corps and 13 year old Glendon Shriner from Logan served as drum major. County agent Fred C. Shafer urged Athens County youths to join the CCC noting 75 to 100 spots available in the next draft. Doctors Leo C. Bean H B Thomas Francis W. Shane and Raymond Allison bought property at 3rd and Locust Gallipolis to build a $40 000 Medical Arts Building.

Nelsonville American Legion Columbus Ward W. Hamm Glendon Shriner Logan Fred C. Shafer Athens County CCC Shafer Leo C. Bean H. B. Thomas Francis W. Shane Raymond Allison 3Rd and Locust Gallipolis

Radio Highlights: Friday Night Schedule Across Networks

NBC offers Time Place and Tune at 7 30 followed by Third Horseman Second in Food Series and Mystery Theater. CBS features The Thin Man Arthur's Place It Pays To Be Ignorant with late night boxing card. ABC presents Fat Man This Is FBI The Sheriff and Boxing match Charlie Fusari versus Joe Di Martino. MBS lists Burl Ives guest Lily Wall Real Life Story and Bears football telecast.

New York NBC Paul la Vaile Paul Whiteman Bill Stern CBS Q. Lewis ABC FBI Charlie Fusari Joe di Martino MBS Burl Ives Lily Wall Chicago Bears

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David Lawrence National Dispatch William A. O'Brien Douglas Larsen Peter Edson Beinor Taeasur Athens Area Church News First Methodist New Marshfield Mineral John Olexa Connett Salem Phyllis LeMaster Albany Methodist Charge Robert Hartman Temple—Church J. K. Crabtree Albany— Church Lida Young Snowville—Church Wayne Chase Robert L. Phillips Salvation Army Church OF God Stimson Avenue Church OF Christ Christian Science Nazarene Coolville Methodist Bible School By Galbraith NEA Service. Inc T. M. Reg U.S
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