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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1948
Page
4
The notice outlines weekly carrier payments and prepaid options, with prices for in office and mail subscriptions. Rates vary by region: Ohio and West Virginia carrier zones, other U.S. regions, and foreign inquiries. The text notes post office classification and address details for Athens, Ohio.
The piece argues President Truman will be crushed by any Republican nominee in 1948. It claims his policies inflated prices, attacked unions, purged liberal advisers, and misgoverned domestically and abroad. It warns of eroding Democratic strength outside the South and possible Republican gains in five Southern states.
Ann Bancroft faces a mystery at Teephill as wax on her pumps hints at a plot to push her down the ravine stairs. A letter about a collapsing garden bridge, dated May 3 and May 30, ties to Luke’s death and raises fear that an accident was not accidental. Rinda and Rush attend a picnic plan as secrets lurk, with danger looming over the ravine and its treacherous steps.
A brief critique argues that consumer resistance misreads inflation effects. Many households faced cold winters and scarce food due to high prices and limited incomes. The writer warns that reliance on government security could falter as economic control remains weak.
A young British mother and wife of a U.S. GI rejects pioneering life in Sikeston Missouri. She told London papers Sikeston is a hick town of 8,000 with intrusive gossip and lacking basic amenities. She prefers returning home to Britain amid America’s crowded ways and old-fashioned plumbing contrasts.
Harry A. Hess complains that a typeset error mangled his Public Forum letter in The Messenger. He notes his contention that pacifist groups like the Fellowship of Reconciliation misled people before World War II and argues for immediate Universal Military Training to prepare for future crises.
The Rev. Amos Hoover is pastor. Coolville: Sunday school 9 45 a m worship 11 00 a m Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30 p m Torch: Sunday school 9 00 a m Tuesday prayer meeting 7 30 p m William Huffman. Hockingport: worship 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m Prayer and praise 7 30 p m led by Rev D C Blake.
Kilvert Church of God holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m with lesson The Fellowship of Christian Believers led by Mrs David Tabler Prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 p m
Clark's Chapel holds worship at 9 30 a m with speaker Mr Willburg. Sunday school begins at 10 20 a m.
Washington race to catalog U S exports spurred a sweeping but impractical request by Congress. Mundt’s broadened mandate would tally hundreds of items, firms, and unfilled orders at potential cost of $500000 and months of work, yielding three feet of material left untouched.
The American Sunday School Union lists multiple Sunday class times and leaders in various locales. Frost at 10 a.m. with C D Arnold, Chase at 10 a.m. with Homer Trayer, Diamond at 10 a.m. with Mrs Lowell Tucker, Mound Hill at 9 30 a.m. with Mrs Virginia Howard, Mt Car Mel at 9 30 a.m. with Francis Hart, Orbis Ton at 9 a.m. with J B Carsner, Sugar Creek at 10 a.m. with Mrs Anne ee, Pleasant Valley at 2 p.m. with Mrs Gladys Tucker, McLeish at 9 30 a.m. with Clarence Rutter.
The Rev. Phyllis LeMaster presides as pastor. Salem Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. Worship and sermon follow at 10:30 a.m. Mineral offers a young people's service at 7 p.m and preaching at 7:30 p.m. Connell conducts Wednesday preaching at 7:30 p.m.
The writer considers possible column topics from meteor events to Wallace's presidential candidacy and church influence on schools. He dismisses science, markets, and vice reform as explosive or unfit, promising a future forceful piece after soul-searching.
Detailed schedule of church activities in Athens area including Intermediate YF party at 7 p.m. and Choir-Official Board party at 8 p.m. Saturday juniors class 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 9:15 a.m. worship 7:30 p.m. Rev Harold F Kellogg sermon Is Forgiveness Acceptable in Christ and Our Persistent Questions series. Kappa Phi pledging service 3 p.m. Senior High YF Silent Auction 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Board of Education 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Lenten meditations breakfast 7:15 a.m. Upper Room Hour 7:30 p.m. Thursday Membership Committee 7:30 p.m.
Services at 9 and 11 am with Every Man on the Damascus Road led by Rev. Fred Luchs. Verse Speaking Chair directed by W. M. Tillson. Westminster Foundation supper at 5 pm, vespers at 6 pm, High School Group at 7 pm. Weekly activities include Boy Scouts, Wom en's groups, church instruction for seventh grade, and Junior High Fellowship on specified evenings.
Bible school at 9 15 a m worship at 10 15 a m featuring Rev Herald B Monroe of Ohio Christian Mission ary Society as guest speaker Fran cis Willard Memorial Tea at 2 p m with Rev Harold Cunningham as speaker Disciples Foundation supper at 5 p m DF vespers 5 45 p m CE 6 p m Wednesday DF Time Out 7 Choir 7 p m Lecture series 7 45 p m led by Rev Joe B Maffett minister
Friday night Holiness meeting at 7 30 led by Lt Glenna Rummel on The Yellow Fire Open Air at the courthouse Saturday 7 30 p m Sunday school at 9 19 a m Holiness meeting at 11 a m Major Ruth Ward open air at Court and Union 7 15 p m Salvation meeting Lt Rummel topic The Son of God Monday Torch Bearers Youth Group 7 30 p m Tuesday Sun beams 4 p m Soldiers meeting 7 30 p m Bible study 8 15 p m Wednesday Girl Guards 4 p m Thursday Longster Brigade 3 30 p m Junior Legion 4 p m Ladies Home League 7 30 p m
Richland Avenue Methodist Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m Miss V Tippie is the speaker The Reverend Frederick A Im melt is the minister.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m with Mind as the lesson subject and the Golden Text Corinthians 2 16 Wednesday evening service at 7 30 p m
On the second Sunday in Lent Holy Communion is at 8 a.m. Church school at 9 30 a.m. An Adult Study Group meets at 9 30 a.m. Morning Prayer and a sermon by the Rev Syd ney J Browne are at 10 30 a.m. A church school nursery is available at 10 30 a.m. Friday evening features choir rehearsal at 6 30 p.m.
Church services listed with times for worship at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. featuring sermons "Man's Desire for Forgiveness" by Rev. Elmer G. Roessner, and evening choir and worship with "Creation of a Clean Heart." Midweek Lenten service set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Worship at 9 30 a m titled The Providence of God led by Rev A R Ervin Sunday school at 10 30 a m YPM at 6 30 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m
The schedule notes a 10 30 a m evangelistic service and 7 30 pm service led by Rev E C Kennee with a 7 30 pm WYPS gathering Tuesday and a Thursday prayer service.
The Athens Free Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 2 p.m. Preaching services follow at 3 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. led by Pastor Rev. L A Robinson.
The Rev. O. M. Awe leads a prayer meeting at 7 30 p m on Wednesday at Athens Pilgrim Holiness church. The event is hosted by pastor Awe.
The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday events including Sunday school at 9 30 a m junior church at 10 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m NYPS at 6 45 p m and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Wednesday features an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m.
Bible study at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 30 a m with Edward White presenting We Are Not Your Own Evening worship at 7 30 p m featuring The Holy Spirit and His Work Wednesday Bible study follows posted times and topics.
The piece argues against the superstition that happiness invites divine jealousy. It contrasts pagan and biblical views, praising a God who rejoices with and for people. It denounces knocking on wood and fear of success, affirming God as loving Father whose joy and sorrow accompany humanity.
Graham Chapel announces Sunday services with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m The sermon will be delivered by The Rev Roy E Deeter pastor.
White's Chapel announces Sunday services starting 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m prayer and praise WYPS at 6 45 p m preaching at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m The Rev Roy E Deeter serves as pastor.
At 10 30 a m the Alexander Presbyterian ship hosts Acquaintance with God led by Rev James L Hyde minister. CE 7 p m Evening worship follows with A Boy Prophet. Wednesday Choir 7 30 p m.
The Plains Church of God schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 30 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m led by pastor Rev Strother Williams Friday prayer meeting also at 7 30 p m.
Sunday school at 2 p.m. led by Rev. N L Russell. Preaching at 3 p.m. by missionary Sara Rooker from New Mexico, guest speaker.
The Red Town Free Methodist church lists Sunday school at 9:9 a.m. with preaching at 10:30 a.m. by Ralph Haines. Evening preaching at 7:30 p.m. with The Rev. L A Robinson as pastor.
A compact listing of radio stations with call letters and AM frequencies across Ohio and nearby areas. NBC WLW Cincinnati at 700 KC ABC WOOL Columbus 1280 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 540 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1480 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KO WMOA Marietta 1400 KO.
A detailed Saturday broadcasting grid lists programs from 1:00 to 12:00, including news briefings, music, drama, games, and talk shows across networks. Notable entries feature The Beulah Show, Jack Smith, Edward R. Murrow, Abbott & Costello, The Grand Ole Opry, and The Life of Riley, with varied times and repeat airings throughout the day.
Sunday masses at St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church are at 8 9 and 10 a.m. Benediction follows the 10 o’clock service. Confessions are Saturday from 4 to 5 30 and 7 30 p.m. The pastor is Rev. Fr. James M. McMahon.
Mt Zion Baptist church programs list a 10 45 a m ship service led by Rev Frank Cleveland and an evening BYPU session at 6 30 p m conducted by Herpes Saunders with the service noted.
Pearl Chapel holds Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Pleasanton hosts Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Union Church schedules Sunday School at 9:30 a.m and Preaching at 10:30 a.m. This brief church notices item lists multiple service times for local congregations.
The church offers a 10 30 a m ship service and a 6 45 p m youth service on day with a 7 30 p m prayer meeting led by Reverend N L Russell minister.
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