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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1947
Page
4
The Messenger Publishing Co. announces Kederick Wotush as publisher with Gordon K. Bush as publisher and Jonn W. Webb as managing editor. Rates shown include home delivery 25 cents weekly and mail subscription options for Ohio, West Virginia, and elsewhere. Entered as second class matter in 1915.
The Hocking Valley gains four major developments Burr Oak Dam Columbus Southern Ohio Electric plant Mount St Mary Hospital and Ohio University growth. The dam will spark construction water access and trade. the Hamley Run plant will create jobs and industry. the Nelsonville hospital signals revival and new residents. Ohio University expansion boosts facilities and faculty.
The National Association of Manufacturers endorses its report More Housing at Less Cost, faulting high costs and restrictive codes. It cites old building laws in Ohio Indiana Wisconsin and 1500 to 1800 other cities, urging simpler standards stronger anti trust laws and less union restriction. The piece notes researchers Corwin Edwards and Miles Colean contributed, with Edwards a former DOJ antitrust official and Colean a Washington housing expert.
Congress criticizes Edwin W. Pauley for dual roles and oil and grain dealings. Reports reveal his close ties to the president and speculation about inside information on food policy and government purchasing.
Mrs. R. R. Johnson hosted the Friendship Needle Club holiday party with prizes awarded to Mrs. Dal Murphy and Miss Jessie Wilson. Phi Delta Theta's Christmas dance featured chaperons including Mrs. A D Morrison and several couples. Edith Stiers hosted a Tatting Club Christmas gathering in Nelsonville.
The Wesleyan Needle Club met with Mrs. Everett Lewis for a Christmas party. The Ohio theater overflowed with children admitted by bringing a can of food or toy for the Salvation Army. Athens Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star installed officers with Mrs. Ruth Funk matron-elect. Billie Hammerle led Scripture reading and joined seven Central Grade School children in Christmas carols at the Business and Professional Women's Society gathering.
Lawrence's Dispatch notes that the 60 day distillery shutdown did not cause mass unemployment. Distillery owners funded payrolls for about 50 000 workers. Final figures show 965 laid off with 551 placed, 414 still out of work, and critics argue for clearer truth on the impact and future plans.
A mid-1946 presidential commission warns education must have a public purpose and questions selective schooling. It suggests focusing on bright students and possibly extending free education to two years of college, raising concerns about regimentation and political influence.
Sunday school begins at 9 15 a m with James Cassell as superintendent. Worship at 10 30 a m features Rev Harold F Kellogg sermon Bringing Great Faith to Practical Issues. Youth Fellowships meet 7 30 p m Sunday and 6 p m Tuesday. Watch Night Service at 11 p m Wednesday replaces Upper Room Hour.
The notice lists the Church of the Good Shepherd schedule with Holy Communion and Morning Prayer on Sunday after Christmas at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Church School Kindergarten also at 10:30 a.m. Holy Innocents service at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning service at 10 45 a m feature Christian Science as the lesson sermon with the Golden Text. The verse from Isaiah 40 5 proclaims the glory of the Lord shall be revealed to all. A Wednesday evening service follows at 7 30 p m.
Presbyterian choir rehearsal at 7 p m and Sunday service at 11 a m with Holy Communion and baptism arrangements through Rev Fred Lachs. St Pauls Catholic masses at 8 9 and 10 a m with Benediction after the 10 a m mass and confessions Saturday 4 to 5 30 p m and 7 30 p m led by Rev Fr James M McMahon.
Sunday school at 10 a m Holiness meeting at 11 a m Open air on Court and Union St at 7 15 p m Salvation meeting at 7 45 p m Tuesday sun beams at 4 p m Bible study at 7 30 p m Wednesday Girl Guards and Junior Legion at 4 p m Bible study at 7 30 p m Friday Holiness meeting at 7 30 p m Saturday open air at Court House at 7 30 p m
The Nazarene church lists Sunday activities including Sunday school at 9 30 am junior church at 10 30 am worship at 10 30 am NYPS at 7 pm and Evangelistic service at 7 30 pm. The Union watch service replaces the regular Wednesday meeting.
Preaching Saturday at 7 30 p m by Rev Helen W Tatmann Sunday school at 9 30 a m Watch meeting Wednesday at 8 p m Church notices page details events and timings for Stewart Pilgrim Holiness.
Morning worship begins at 9:15 and 10:15 with Rev. Joe B. Maffett preaching on Teach Us To Pray. Mrs C H Heft directs the choir and Mrs William Ruston plays the organ. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 p.m. with Dorothy Clutter as leader.
The schedule lists Bible study at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 30 a m with Spiritual Growth as the sermon topic A evening service at 7 30 p m covers The Language of Ashdod as the sermon subject Wednesday Bible study follows at 7 30 p m Edward White is the minister
The Rev. O. M. Awe will speak at morning worship and evangelistic service. Sunday Sunday school is 9:30 a.m. Morning worship 10:30 a.m. Evangelistic service 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. at the church.
Worship service at 9 30 a m features Symbols of the Bible sermon Sunday school at 10 20 a m YPM at 6 30 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m in charge of the missionary society led by Rev A R Ervin pastor
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship 10 30 evening evangelistic service 7 30 Rev E C Kenney pastor will preach at both. WYPS Tuesday 7 30 watch services Wednesday 9 to midnight Mid week prayer Thursday 7 30 prayer Friday 2 pm
The Albany Baptist Charge led by Rev. Andrew G. Pratt lists Albany Bible School at 9 30 a m with Eldon McDaniel and morning worship at 10 30 a m Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m An Albany Youth Meeting with Bob Jones University leaders is set for Saturday Dec 27 at 7 30 p m A watch night service is planned for Wednesday Dec 31 at 8 p m followed by a potluck lunch devotional South Canaan Bible School meets at 10 a m with a 11 a m prayer service Carl Graham leads the Bible school session
The schedule lists Sunday Sunday school at 9 30 a m prayer service at 10 30 a m Young Peoples Service at 6 45 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m The Rev Roy E Deeter is named as pastor.
A reflection on changing gifts from 1879 to 1948 contrasts with modern life. The author argues only love endures, citing Clara and Joe as timeless symbols. Love, not phones or cars, lifts happiness and conquers decay, inviting readers to fly above life’s obstacles with love.
Salem Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m Mineral preaching at 7 30 p m Connett preaching Wednesday at 7 30 p m Carbondale watch service starting at 8 p m
Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 10 45 a m prayer service at 7 30 p m Reverend Roy Deeter is the pastor and leads the church.
Jerseyville Methodist announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Pastor Rev. Earl Cowan.
Sunday school at 2 p m and preaching at 3 p m led by the Rev N L Russell minister with services announced for the East Canaan Pilgrim church in the afternoon.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m children's services at 10 30 a m youth program and evening prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by The Rev N L Russell.
Friday evening preaching service led by Rev. Helen W. Tatmann, pastor. The notice notes the time and the local church hosting the event.
A writer narrates a poisoning murder case linking Avis Vaughn Art Cleves and Jeff Haverson. Suspects Jeff Liz Leyden Holly Donn are analyzed with motives and opportunities while a discarded poison packet is discovered. The scene shifts to film studio life as Madge Narney tests rise.
Mrs Dale Miller had an appendectomy at Good Samaritan hospital. Families moved to farms owned by George Kennard heirs and the late Charles Drake place. Faye McDaniel from Columbus visits ten days with sister Mrs W C Woodyard. Several locals plus Martha Abel and Bob Graham toured Zanesville. Rebekahs held Christmas gift exchange and potluck. Larry Williams and Dorothy Goodwin earned Columbus magazine sales trips. Ally W S Marshall and Miss Peggy Price dined with Mr and Mrs Fred E Williams and G H VanFossen.
Radio programming grid lists stations WSAZ WLIB etc and a long schedule of shows and times across evenings and into late night with news, sports, dramas, comedies and orchestras on CBS NBC and ABC networks. The schedule includes multiple hosts, programs, repeats, and regional network ties.
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