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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1947
Page
4
Lawrence's Dispatch argues the 1937 wage and hour act creates work shortages and boosts costs. It contends overtime and 40 hour limits hinder production, urges flexible 44 hour permissiveness and partial shift planning to reduce unemployment and inflation. It warns unions may resist repeal but supports targeted reforms.
The project faces a crisis as Avis Vaughn learns Jeff Haverson plans to cast Madge Narney as a sister double to Avis in the film. Negotiations heat up over contracts, with Avis threatening to quit unless she remains tied to both parts. Jeff reveals a deeper marriage secret, unsettled by the star’s ultimatum and looming production delays.
A skeptical analysis argues that requests to limit foreign aid under the Truman administration are gaining support in Congress. It criticizes relief to Greece for failing to curb Communist guerrillas and questions surplus wartime goods allocation. The piece warns that official secrecy may hide bungling in Greece and doubts public support for further relief dollars.
The American Cancer Society Education Committee lists seven warning signs including non healing sores lumped areas changes in warts or moles persistent hoarseness indigestion or trouble swallowing unusual bleeding and bowel changes. It notes cancer often shows no early symptoms and urges prompt care though some signs may stem from other conditions. It also answers a question about hair tonics saying they have little value aside from scalp massage.
Rubber boats, popularized in World War II, are not new. Over a decade ago, John C. Fremont and Jim Bridger launched a rubber boat on the Great Salt Lake and planned exploratory voyages.
Ohio Chamber of Commerce officials oppose moving Employment Service and Unemployment Compensation to the Labor Department. They warn such a shift would bias policy toward labor and could raise costs, urging retention in a neutral independent agency to protect the $8 billion trust fund and fair public interests.
Washington reports that Britain could request roughly 10 billion dollars over four years under the Marshall Plan. The United States may provide about 5.8 billion, with Canada and other Americas contributing around 4.2 billion. Senate leaders fault past loans and press for exact country estimates in the president’s forthcoming message.
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts canvassed Nelsonville for toys to be sent to the Christian Church Toy Shop for reconditioning and distribution at Christmas. W. D. Mender led the toy collection and repair effort. Mrs. Allen Eichinger and Mrs. Clarence Curtis hosted for Mrs. Paul Frick. A candle-light piano recital by The Studio of Music pupils was conducted by Katherine Hartenbach and Sara Lee Rousy.
The Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Athens County elected Mrs. Lucy Weber of Amesville as president. A bridge dinner for 11 tables was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Milton E. Twiss. Prof. C N Mackinnon and his sister Miss Eleanor Mackinnon departed for Brockton Mass. Miss Berta McVey hosted the Gli Amiel Club for a social evening at her Logan home.
The Athens area church listings note Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 7 and 10 a.m. on Thursday, morning prayer, sermon, and executive committee meeting. Various events include the Prince of Peace Declamation Contest and Wesley Foundation activities, with services at First Christian and University classes at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday.
Morning services at 9 and 11 feature a sermonette on Following Stars with musical selections from Handel The Messiah by Janet Ingerham and Dorothy Peoples. Evening events include 6 30 p m Westminster Youth Choir and 5 p m Foundation supper and 6 p m Vespers with Verse Speaking Choir at 4 p m Friday Cub Pack meeting for boys 9 to 11 and parents. Saturday Children’s Choir grades 1 to 4 at 1 p m led by Mrs E H Gaylord. Junior H likely at 7 p m.
Morning worship at 9:15 a.m. followed by a 10:15 a.m. worship and a Christmas musical directed by Mrs C E Heft and Mrs William Ruston with pianist W C Fingerhut and 15 AHS boys assisting. Disciples Fellowship supper at 5:15 p.m. A play White Christmas at 6:30 p.m. and the Athens County Prince of Peace contest at 8 p.m.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m with children service at 10 30 a m Youth service at 6 45 p m Preaching at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Rev N L Russell is the minister
Sam Simmons argues that American labor leaders should learn from France where Soviet influence stoked strikes. He claims wage hikes drive costs up and urges holding or cutting prices to protect workers and the economy. He dismisses Communist influence as minor in the U.S. for now.
A devotional urging steady action and trust in God. It uses Hoyle’s rule take the trick to encourage seizing opportunities for education vocation and faith. The piece emphasizes honesty integrity prayer church involvement and loving relationships as essential moves in life.
Frost Saturday at 7 30 p m neighborhood council hosts at the home of Mr and Mrs Clair Linton. Sunday worship at 9 30 a m led by Rev Edward H Dickinson followed by Sunday school at 10 30 a m. Ireland Church hosts joint meeting at 7 30 p m Coolville Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 a m with pastor sermon Ireland Sunday school at 10 a m morning worship at 11 a m with pastor sermon.
In Coolville Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m. Torch holds Sunday school at 9 a m and prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m led by William Huffman. Ho ck Inport offers worship at 9 30 a m with Sunday school at 10 30 a m and a prayer and praise service at 7 30 p m led by D O Blake and pastor Rev Amos Hoover.
East Canaan Sunday school at 2 p.m. preaching at 3 p.m. led by the Rev N L Russell. South Canaan Baptist Bible school at 10 a.m. with Carl Graham. Prayer service at 11 a.m. led by The Rev Andrew G Pratt, pastor.
The Athens County Union Class plans a meeting at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in New Marshfield at 2 p.m. Local members are expected to attend and discuss church activities and community outreach.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 with God The Preserver of Man theme and Psalms 91 1 golden text Wednesday 7 30 p m church school 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m sermon Withheld Hospitality choir rehearsal 6 30 p m evening worship 7 30 p m Christmas carols sermonette If He Had Not Come Bible study 7 30 p m Thursday choir rehearsal 6 30 p m Rev Elmer G Roesener minister
Sunday masses at 8 9 and 10 a.m. with Benediction after the 10 a.m. mass. Confession on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 5 30 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. The Rev Fr James M McMahon is the pastor.
Morning worship at 10 30 am led by Pastor Rev E C Kenney Singspiration at 2 pm with Rev Mr Immert Evangelistic service at 7 30 pm Tuesday WYPS at 7 30 pm Thursday mid week prayer at 7 30 pm Friday prayer service at 2 pm
The Rev. A. R. Ervin preaches at 9 30 a m on the topic Taking Heed Lest We Fall Sunday school follows at 10 20 a m YPM meets at 6 30 p m Evangelistic service is at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting starts at 7 30 p m
Bible study at 9 45 a m followed by worship at 10 30 a m with sermon Such As I Have by Edward White minister Evening service at 7 30 p m with The Sufficiency of the Scriptures sermon Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m
Sunday school at 9 30 a m junior church 10 30 a m worship 10 30 a m NYPS 7 p m evangelical service 7 p m The Rev Drell H Goff minister Wednesday prayer service 7 30 p m
The notice lists a preaching service at 3 p.m. led by Rev. L. A. Robinson. Tuesday features a prayer band at 2 p.m. under Bertine Farley. Thursday hosts a prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Evangelical worship at 10 30 a m on Sunday and 7 30 p m with The Rev Stikefeather speaking both services Prayer meeting scheduled Wednesday at 7 30 p m according to church notices from Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church.
A Lutheran service is scheduled at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd at 4 p.m. today.
The Rev. Roy E. Deeter is pastor. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. Morning preaching at 10:30 a.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. led by the Rev. and Mrs. D. V. Snyder.
New Marshfield holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m with Ava Hamer evangelist. evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. Mineral hosts Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m. Connell presents a 2 p m song service. Salem schedules Young People meeting at 6 45 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m by Rev Phyllis Le master.
The Rev. Andrew G. Pratt, pastor, leads morning worship at 10:30 a.m. and Bible studies. Activities include Bible school at 9:30 a.m., youth meeting at 6:30 p.m., evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday youth Bible study at 6:30 p.m., prayer 7:30–8 p.m., and adult Bible study 8–9 p.m. Eldon and McDaniel assist.
The American Sunday School Union lists multiple schools with start times and leaders including Emmett Hul bert Diamond Mrs. Lowell Tucker Frost Co. D. Arnold McLeish Clarence Rutter Mound Hill Mrs. Virginia Howard Mount Carmel Francis Hart Orbiston J. B. Carsner Sugar Creek Mrs. Anne Thompson Pleasant Valley Mrs. Harry Cline Fairview Mrs. Gladys Tucker with Rev. Arthur N. Maxwell in charge.
Mt Zion Baptist announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m led by Rev Frank Co Cleveland BYPU at 6 30 p m with Herpel Saunders on The Relationship of Revelations to the Trend of Present Times Evening service at 7 30 p m features the pastor s sermon Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m led by William F Strick land
A rundown of radio stations with their call signs frequencies and networks including WSAZ Huntington NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus CBS WBNS Columbus CHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg WHKC Columbus MBOA Marietta.
A dense listing of radio programming across networks for Friday and Saturday December 12 13. It details hourly blocks featuring news sports dramas comedies music and talk shows with numerous program titles hosts and network affiliations across ABC CBS NBC and mbs. The schedule shows long blocks of entertainment including The Life of Riley The Grand Ole Opry and Kay Kyser College among others with varying repeats and special segments.
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