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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1946

Page

4

The Messenger Publishing Co. Athens Ohio Edition Details

Publication history and rates for The Messenger Publishing Co. Athens Ohio with staff roles, membership affiliations, and subscription prices. Includes frequencies, overseas considerations, and obituary charges. National reps listed. second class matter status noted.

Athens Ohio Frederick W. Bush THE Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush Mgr Charlies H. Harris West Virginia John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

One Man Legislation and Petrillo’s Lea Act Fallout

The Lea Act was ruled unconstitutional by a Chicago federal court, allowing James Petrillo to continue controlling musician employment and strike actions. The decision cited Fifth and Thirteenth Amendment issues and warned that broadcasters face arbitrary, segregated regulation under the act. The piece calls for fair labor laws benefiting all and urges Congress to address the legislative flaw.

James Caesar Petrillo American Federation of Musicians United States Chicago Petrillo U. S Walter Labay Labay Lea Congress

Inflation strains teachers and public workers in inflation era

The piece argues inflation hurts fixed incomes, especially teachers and government workers. It criticizes unions for demanding large wage increases, cites Truman wage policies, and urges businessmen to push budgets to reflect living costs. It notes slow government action and the need for prompt, balanced relief.

Washington St. Paul Mann America Truman Federal Congress

Luxury Taxes on Divorce in Nevada Sparks Debate

Reno officials attack a proposed measure to double the marriage license fee and add a five dollar divorce tax. The piece argues the tax mirrors a luxury tax on goods and notes Nevada's popularity as a quick divorce state. It compares this to New York taxes on race bets and suggests Reno's economy could benefit.

Reno Nev Nevada New York

Optimistic Economists Clash Over Price Controls

Government economists predict that lifting price controls will slow the recovery, contradicting Henry A Wallace who argues controls provoke a boom and bust. He may cite his own Commerce Department experience to challenge the economists and defend his wage claim.

Henry A. Wallace Wallace Commerce Department

Duty to humanity linked to Christian revelation

Phrasing reflects a missionary ethos: humanity's duty is defined by revelation and aligned with Christian progress as asserted by Sydney Smith.

Sydney Smith

House rules fight looms as 80th Congress convenes

Peter Edson reports Republican leaders fear the 80th Congress could undo key reforms from the reorganization act if it adopts the old rules. The battle centers on July 1 1946 rule changes, with potential losses to streamlining and shifts in committee power.

Washington House Joe Martin 80Th Congress Congress John Rankin Mississippi Carl Vinson Georgia Armed Services Wright Patman Texas Everett Dirksen Charlie Halleck

Athens Area Church Services and Activities

Worship services at 9 and 11 a.m. feature Dorothy Peoples playing and a theme on The Contribution of Religion to Cooperative Living. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Junior church at 11 a.m. supervised by Carolyn Crawford. nursery supervised by Mrs. Donald Johnson and the girls of Phi Chi Delta. Westminster Fellowship meets 7 p.m. Tuesday group activities include a Christmas program hosted by Group 1. Executive board meets 1:45 p.m. and restoration gifts due to O. O. Mantz by Sunday evening.

Dorothy Peoples Carolyn Crawford Donald Johnson Phi Chi Delta Westminster Fellowship O. O. Mantz Women's Association

Sunday Services Highlight The Lesson Theme

A Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a morning service at 10 45 a m present God The Only Cause And Creator as the lesson theme with the Golden Text from Acts 4 24. An evening service is scheduled for Wednesday at 8 p m.

Roessner Preaches At Church Services And Bible Study

The church schedules morning worship at 9 30 with Fruits of Christianity and evening worship at 10 30 with Why Study the Bible The Rev Elmer G Roessner will preach at both services Wednesday 7 30 Bible study and prayer on Peacemakers Official board meeting at 8 15 p m.

Elmer G. Roessner

Church Services and Meetings Schedule

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Holiness meeting at 11 a.m. Evening service with Commandant Lee Gaugh D D Lima as speaker. Tuesday Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Women's Home League meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Friday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Lee Gaugh D. D Lima Women's Home League

Bible school and church schedule at Methodist Church

Morning services begin 9 15 a m with Class 6 taught by Prof M T Vermillion. Worship at 10 15 a m with Rev Joe B Maffett on The Unfinished Sermon. Beta Theta Pi attends. Youth Meet 2 30 p m at Chauncey. Evening vesper 6 p m MU Hawkins Ohio University speaks on The Challenge of Freedom. Christmas Play Chains 7 30 p m.

Methodist Church M. T. Vermillion Joe B. Maffett Beta Theta Pi C. E. Heft William Ruston Chauncey Southern Christian Institute Disciples Foundation Russell Blowers Dean Muriel Hawkins Ohio University James Cabella Dana Barnhill Women’s Council Esther

Church Mass Schedule and Confession Times

Sunday Masses at 8 9 10 and 11 a m Daily Mass 7 30 p m Benediction Sunday 3 p m Wednesday 7 30 p m Confession Saturday 5 to 6 p m and 7 to 8 p m

Church Services and Sermon Schedule

The Rev. Albert R. Ervin leads worship at 9 30 a m with the sermon titled A Church In Action. Sunday school follows at 10 20 a m Evangelistic service is at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study also at 7 30 p m.

Church In Action Albert R. Ervin

Church Services Include Morning Sermon by Rev. Frank C. Cleveland

Morning worship at 10 45 with Rev. Frank C. Cleveland speaking. Evening BYPU at 6 30 with preaching at 7 30 continuing religious activities.

Frank C. Cleveland BYPU

Morning appointment list from several locales and individuals

The slate shows various 9 30 to 10 a m appointments with names like Emmett Hulbert Diamond John Hooper Mrs Clarence Frost Mrs Willis Con kle Clarence Rutter Mrs Bert Carpenter Maude Thomas J B Carsner Mrs Anne Thompson and the Rev A N Maxwell on a missionary note with multiple locations including lesboro Mt Carmel Orbis ton and Sugar Creek.

J. B. Carsner Sugar Creek Anne Thompson A. N. Maxwell

Wesleyan Methodist Service Schedule and Pastor

The Wesleyan Methodist church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m and evening evangelistic services at 7 30 p m with Pastor Rev E C Kenney preaching at both services WYPS meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m mid week prayer Thursday at 7 30 p m and a prayer service Friday at 7 00 p m

Wesleyan Methodist E. C. Kenney

Athens Free Methodist Sunday Services

Athens Free Methodist schedules two services with Sunday School at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 p.m. led by pastor J. W. Grant.

Church School and Youth Meeting Schedule

Church school at 9 30 a m with G C Gorby as superintendent and lesson Paul Admonishes the Churches. Prayer service follows. Young People's Society meets at 7 30 p m.

G. C. Gorby Paul Young People’s Society

Albany Methodist Charge Service and school listings

Albany Methodist Charge announces church school sessions at multiple locations with appointed superintendents including Mrs Lida Young and Mrs John Ingram. preaching times are scheduled by Rev Mr Phillips and Rev Robert L Phillips with Sunday MYF meetings and midweek prayer and Bible study.

Albany Methodist Albany——Church Lida Young Phillips Eileen Buck Townhouse John Ingram Temple—Church J. K. Crabtree Pearl Chapel— Church James Reeves Snowville— Church Wayne Chase Robert L. Phillips

Bible Study and Worship Services Listed

The schedule lists Bible study at 9:45 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. and an evening service at 7:30 p.m. Minister Edward White will preach at both services. Wednesday Bible study is set for 7:30 p.m.

Edward White

Red Town Free Methodist Sunday Services Schedule

Red Town Free Methodist holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Roy Strausbaugh as superintendent. Worship and preaching follow at 10 40 a m led by pastor W Grant.

Red Town Roy Strausbaugh W. Grant

Sunday Worship Schedule at Local Church

Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Preaching service at 10 30 a m led by Reverend Roy Deeter. Prayer service at 7 30 p m.

Church Services Announced With Rev Agnes Beavers

In worship at 10 45 a m the Rev Agnes Beavers delivers the message A mid week prayer service is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church Services Schedule

The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church lists worship times including a morning service at 10 30 a m a Young People service at 6 30 p m an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m and a cottage prayer meeting Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs John Van Ness Sand Ridge.

Athens Pilgrim Holiness John van Ness Sand Ridge

Bible Study and Communion Services Schedule

Bible study at 9 30 a m followed by Bible reading exhortations and Communion Services at 7 30 p m with Richard White in charge.

Richard White

Torch Preaching and Sunday Services at Local Church

The Rev. W. C. Dennis is pastor. Services include Torch-Preaching at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Deca tur-Preaching with Sunday school at 10:00 and 10:30 a.m. Regular church activities outlined for the day.

Decatur W. C. Dennis

Athens Charge Clergy Lists Sunday Services Across Parishes

The Rev. I M T McDonald leads preaching across the Athens Charge with schedules including New Marshfield MyF and Union Sunday schools at 9 30 a m plus services at Clarks Chapel Richland Ave Pleasanton and Bates. Morning and evening gatherings span 9 30 a m to 7 30 p m with MYF at 6 30 p m.

Athens New Marshfield Union Clarks Chapel Richland Ave Pleasanton Bates Im. T. McDonald

Church activities schedule notes guest speaker and meetings

The Chillicothe church week lists services led by Dr. Harry E. Bright at 10 30 a m with new members received. Various youth fellowships, WFF meals and vespers, WF executive council meetings WSCS luncheon, Wesley Players and other committees run through Friday.

Harry E. Bright Chillicothe WF Executive Council WSCS Wesley Martzolff

Church of the Good Shepherd Advent Services Schedule

Morning prayer and sermon by Rev. Sydney J. Browne at 10:30 a m. Church school for kindergarten also at 10:30 a m. Confirmation service Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Rt Rev Henry W Hobson. Thursday Holy Communion at 7 a m with Hobson celebrant. Coffee Club at 7 30 a m. Junior Altar Guild at 4 30 p m. Women’s Auxiliary at 7 30 p m at Mrs Wilfred J Smith’s home.

Church of the Good Shepherd Sydney J. Browne Henry W. Hobson Southern Ohio Hobson Women’s Auxiliary Wilfred J. Smith

Church Schedule With Sermon By Rev Dreill H Goff

Sunday school at 9 30 a m Junior church at 10 30 a m in new room Worship service at 10 30 a m sermon by Rev Dreill H Goff Evening meeting at 7 p m Evangelistic service 7 30 p m Mid week prayer 7 30 p m Wednesday

Dreill H. Goff Hi. N

Morning worship and candlelight service at church

Morning worship at 11 a m and Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Rev Edwards H Dickinson. Candlelight service titled The Light of the World presented by the Young People group under Mrs R S Henderson at 7 30 p m.

Edwards H. Dickinson R. S. Henderson

Special Evening Service With Restora tion Fund Pictures

Bible school at 10 a m. A special 7 30 p m service replaces the usual 11 a m service to show moving pictures of Restora tion Fund work. No Christian Endeavor meeting.

Bible School Christian Endeavor

Weekend Services With Rev Helen Tatmann Schedule

The text lists religious services including Saturday at 7 30 p m with preaching by Rev Helen Tatmann pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 a m and prayer service on Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Helen Tatmann

Church Services List for Sunday

Asbury M E Sunday school at 1 p m led by Howard Flanders superintendent. Athens County Union Class meets at 2 p m with Rev Roy Deeter in charge. Evening service at 7 45 p m with Rev Mr Phillips pastor.

Asbury M. E Howard Flanders Athens County Roy Deeter Mr. Phillips

Local families share Thanksgiving visits across Ohio towns

Porter family vacationed in Cincinnati with sons Harold and Farris Cottrell. Miss Maxine Neal of Ohio University spent Thanksgiving with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Neal and Billie. Neal Hughes of La Rue visited aunt Mrs. Clyde Cramer. John Harper and daughter Carol of Columbus stayed with Mrs. S. C. Halley. Myron Halley and sons Dick and David joined Thanksgiving at the Halley home near Marion. John Lee of Gallipolis and Mrs. L. A. Lawless hosted Sunday. Mrs. Max Eno of Bidwell visited Mrs. Clyde Cramer. Mrs. Anna Topping stayed with her sister Mrs. Luie Roush at Mills.

Anna Topping Luie Is Roush Mills

Q fever described as atypical pneumonia in 1940s battles

Dr. William A. O’Brien explains Q fever discovered in Australia in 1935 as a rickettsial infection causing pneumonia. It spread among troops in Italy Greece and Corsica during 1944 and 1945 with incubation about two weeks. Symptoms resemble influenza with fever chills headaches and chest pain.

Queensland Australia Italy Greece Corsica United States Journal of the American Medical Association U. S

Radio Highlights Begin Holiday Plans for Christmas Eve

New York networks outline a two hour Christmas Eve ABC program starting at 9 30 PM with a variety bill including Bing Crosby Paul Whiteman Henry Morgan Tom Breneman and others. CBS also plans a two hour Christmas matinee on Christmas afternoon at 4 with Don Ameche as host.

New York ABC Bing Crosby Paul Whiteman Henry Morgan Tom Breneman

TV Tonight Delights with Comedies and Boxing Card

NBC schedules Alan Young at 8 30 pm 9 People Are Funny 10 Mystery Theater Alias Best Man 11 30 Vanity Fair Part II CBS features Meredith Willson Time Fanny Brice Ginny Simms Moore and Durante Ann Sothern Maisie ABC offers Court of Missing Heirs This Is FBI The Sheriff boxing bout Marcel Cerdan vs Georgie Abrams MBS spotlights Burl Ives Love Story Theater Bull Dog Drummond and Spotlight on America

NBC Alan Young Mystery Theater CBS Meredith Willson Fanny Brice Ginny Simms Moore and Durante Ann Sothern Maisie ABC FBI Marcel Cerdan Georgie Abrams MBS Burl Ives Bulldog Drummond America

Church Rites At Corning Announced

Corning churches publish Sunday schedule details for three congregations. Methodist Church lists services and MisBibles drive. Evangelical United Brethren outlines Bible Sunday and midweek meetings. St Bernard Church notes Low and High Mass with Father J L Riley.

Corning

Jacksonville Services Reported for Sunday

Jacksonville vicinity pastors announce church services with a 9 a.m. Sunday School and 10 a.m. prayer service. Christian Endeavor at 6 p.m. led by Helen Anderson, followed by a 7 p.m. revival meeting. Rev. Alvin A. Green presides. Hollister Evangelical United Brethren Church holds Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Prayer service at 7 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 p.m.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Christian Endeavor Helen Anderson Alvin A. Green Hollister

Pfc Richard Miller Joins Snafu Snatchers Guard

Jacksonville native Pfc Richard Miller son of Mr and Mrs Pete Miller is assigned to the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron known as the Snafu Snatchers of the 13th Jungle Air Force. He arrived for overseas duty June 20 1945 after training at Sheppard Field and Lowry Field.

Jacksonville Richard Miller Pete Miller Miller Hollister High School Army Sheppard Field Tex Lowry Field Cal 13Th Jungle Air Force

Marriage of Miss Stotts Announced by Parents

Mr and Mrs G C Stotts Route 1 announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Emma to William O Lewis son of Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Chauncey. Guests of Mr and Mrs Cecil Antle included her father Gus Bailey of Detroit Michigan.

Millfield G. C. Stotts Route 1 Mary Emma William O. Lewis Frank Lewis Chauncey Cecil Antle Gus Bailey Detroit Mich

Local Social Notes From Creola And Logan

Mr. and Mrs. Wood row Gullett and daughter Willa Dean of Chelsea Michigan visited Mr. and Mrs. George Karns. Arthur Hoskins of Dunbar visited his sister Carrie Karns. People from here attended the funeral of Frank Thomason in Sunny. Mr. and Mrs. C P Karns were in Logan Tuesday. Lawrence Ellis of Logan spent a few days with Mrs Velma Karns.

Creola Woodrow Gullett Willa Dean Chelsea Mich George Karns Arthur Hoskins Dunbar Carrie Karns Frank Thomason Sunny C. P. Karns Logan Lawrence Ellis Velma Karns

Egg Stealers Punished in Henry VII Era

A note recalls that stealing eggs from a falcon's nest in England during Henry VII's reign carried a penalty of up to a year in prison and a heavy fine.

England Henry VII

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