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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1948

Page

4

FMCS Expands as Taft-Hartley Law Debuts

Washington reports the new Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service has handled 358 work stoppages affecting about 26 0 workers since Aug. 22 1947 to Feb. 11 1948. Director Cyrus S. Ching oversees a push to decentralize and settle disputes before strikes, using regional offices nationwide.

Washington New Look Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service FMCS Cyrus S. Ching Boston Street Railways WU. S. Rubber Co NLRB Ching Ashington

Subscription Rates and Church Services in Athens Area

The Athens Messenger lists carrier and mail subscription rates for various terms and formats. It also details Church of the Good Shepherd events for the third Sunday in Lent including Holy Communion services, church school times, adult study, and choir activities.

Church of the Good Shepherd Henry K. Sherill

Evening Mystery Escalates on Tophill Porch

Ann Bancroft endures a terror filled day as a rumored killer lurks in her circle. She recalls clues from a collapsing garden bridge and wax on new shoes while suspects shift to family friends and former lovers. Rush and Laurie rally as Ann awakens on a porch and learns Kelly Winston died in Okinawa.

Ann Bancroft Rush Ann Tophill Jake Kush Laurie Gay Hush Tommy Kinda Kelly Winten Rinda Gav Kelly Winston

Giving America Away Across Party Lines

A defender argues against high taxes and tax confiscation in peacetime, urging lower top rates, a broad tax base, and sustained private initiative. He blames government spending for debt and urges Congress to enact relief, warning Americans to resist “confiscation” and demand fiscal restraint.

Inaugural Lent Reflections From a Virginia Farm

A Virginia farmer writes of shunning politics during Lent while tending his spring chores. He muses on mimeographed handouts, garden work, and the curious use of political speeches as potential insect repellents, ending with doubts about berry planting and fertilizer.

Catoctin Blue Ridge Henry Wallace British Information Service Palestine F.D.R Harold Ickes Harold Mr. Truman Jackson Davy Virginia Washington Jefferson Jackson Wilson

Sam Simmons critiques New Deal age pension proposals and state of national indecision

In a column sympathetic to Kingfish Long’s plan, Sam Simmons argues that old age pensions attract more than Townsend at $50 monthly. He calls federal social security a fraud funded by taxes and IOUs, noting wartime spending and bureaucracy. He urges funding pensions through regular taxes with substantial benefits.

American Labor Party Congress New York City Kingfish Long Louisiana Long Townsend Uncle Sam IOU Vale of Tears

Racine OES Plans Bazaar Bake Sale Meeting

Racine OES To Meet Monday to finalize bazaar and bake sale arrangements. Members asked to bring sales tax stamps to the session.

Pomeroy Racine OES

Church Sunday School and Services Times

Pearl chapel holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m Pleasanton offers Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 7 30 p m Union lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a prayer service at 10 30 a m

Pearl Chapel Pleasanton UNION

New Marshfield Church of Christ Bible School Schedule

Bible school at 9:30 a.m. led by Charles Russell. Communion and preaching at 10:30 a.m. on the topic Christ and the Church with Homer H. Vian as minister.

New Marshfield

Alexander Presbyterian Church Services and Classes

The Alexander Presbyterian Church announces a church school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m with Rev James L Hyde pastor of the CE class at 7 p m and an evening service at 7 30 p m The theme for the day is The Growth of the Kingdom.

Alexander Presbyterian Church James L. Hyde

White's Chapel Church Service Schedule

Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m followed by prayer at 10 30 a m WYPS session at 6 45 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Rev Roy E Deeter midweek prayer meeting set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

White's Chapel Roy E. Deeter iPrayer

First Christian Bible School and Evening Services

The First Christian Bible school opens at 9 15 a m with a religious movie. Worship follows at 10 15 a m with Rev Joe B Maffett preaching An X Ray Examination. Kappa Beta sorority attends. Mrs C E Heft is chorister and Mrs William Ruston organist. Disciples Foundation supper at 5 p m DF Vespers at 7 p m CE 6 p m Don Graham. Tuesday Pastor class 3 30 p m Wednesday Meditations 6 45 p m Choir practice 7 p m CF Time out 7 p m Evangelism lecture 7 45 p m.

First Christian Bible School Joe B. Maffett Kappa Beta Sorority C. E. Heft William Ruston Disciples Foundation Don Graham

Central Ave Methodist Church Spring Services

The Central Ave Methodist Church lists a Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. E. G. Roess ner delivering Man's Desire for Leadership. The Board of Education meets at 6:30 p.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. with Man's Attitude Toward the Cross as part of Lenten services. Choir rehearsal follows at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Central Ave. Methodist Church E. G. Roessner Board of Education

Sunday church schedule with varied services

The listing shows Sunday activities 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. Evangeliatic participation appears noted.

Bible Study and Worship Schedule with Sermons

The notice lists a church week with Bible study at 9 45 a m worship at 10 30 a m a sermon by Edward White on Five Important Chapters of the Bible song practice at 7 p m evening service at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday midweek Bible study at 7 30 p m.

Edward White

Athens Church of God Service and Sunday Schedule

Worship at 9 30 a m with Reverend A R Ervin pastor Be Faithful program for classes 1 and 2 in annex Sunday school 9 30 a m Young Peoples meeting 10 30 a m Evangelistic service 6 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30 p m

Athens

Wesleyan Methodist Church Weekly Schedule Surge

Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Rev E C Kenney pastor WYPS Tuesday 7 30 p m prayer service Thursday 7 30 p m

First Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School E. C. Kenney

First Methodist Church Week Schedule and Events

A schedule of services and activities including junior training at 9 30 a m and 10 30 a m on Saturday and Sunday school at 9 15 a m with a 10 30 a m Wesley Foundation service. guest speaker Lillian Hay of Nashville. evening events at Albany Methodist Church and various weekday meetings such as Hathamar Class dinner Adult training WCTU Lenten Meditations Upper Room Hour and Finance Dinner linked to Every Member Canvass.

First Methodist Wesley Foundation Lillian Hay Nashville Tenn Albany Methodist Church WCTU

Holiness Meetings and Youth Groups Schedule

A weekly schedule lists Holiness meetings on Friday and Sunday with Sun day school at 10 a.m. Lt Rummel leads an Open-air Court House event on Saturday. Major Ward and Salvation meetings appear in the evenings with Torch-Bearers youth group Monday and various activities Tuesday to Thursday including Illustrated songs by Adj and Mrs Barker Canada Sunbeams Girl Guards Songsters and Junior Legion.

Holiness Meeting Adj Fred Barker Canada Sunbeams Junior Legion

Sunday Services and Programs at Local Church

Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship 10 45 a m led by Rev Frank Cleveland pastor BYPU at 6 30 p m missionary program at 7 30 p m led by Herpe l Saunders.

Frank Cleveland BYPU Herpe l Saunders

St Paul’s Catholic Mass Times and Confession

Sunday masses at 8 9 and 10 a m with Benediction after the 10 a m Mass Confessions Saturday 4 to 5 30 p m and 7 30 p m Rev Fr James M McMahon pastor.

ST. Paul’s James M. McMahon

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Weekend Services Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 am led by Addie Riley. Morning worship at 7 30 pm. Evangelistic service at 7 30 pm with Rev O M Awe minister. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm.

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Addie Riley O. M. Awe

Sunday Service at Church of the Good Shepherd

The Church of the Good Shepherd hosts a Sunday service at 4 p.m. with guest pastor the Rev. Mr. Volbrect delivering the sermon.

Church of the Good Shepherd Mr. Volbrect

Kilvert Church of God Sunday School Lesson

Kilvert Church of God schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m with The World Mission of the Church led by Mrs David Tabler Prayer meeting is set for 7 p m on Wednesday.

Kilvert Church OF God The World Mission of the Church David Tabler

Sunday and Wednesday church services listed

Sunday school at 9 30 am morning service at 10 45 am with Christ Jesus as the lesson topic and the Golden Text from Psalms 45 2. Wednesday service scheduled for 7 30 pm.

Christ Jesus

Westminster Church Weekly Schedule and Choirs

Services at 9 and 11 a.m. feature the Senior high school choir at nine and Verse Speaking choir at eleven with the Women's Glee Club of OU singing anthems. Theme Christ Our Holy Answer. Rev. Fred Luchs pastor. Church school 9:45. Westminister Foundation supper 5, WF vespers 6, high school choir 6, Westminster Fellowship 7. Bachelor's Club meets at Women's Faculty Club after the university concert. Monday Boy Scouts 7, Deacons with Dr. Frohlick 7. Tuesday high school choir 3:30. Thursday church instruction class 7. Saturday children's choir 1, grades 3–6, Junior High Fellowship 7:15.

Women’s Glee Club Fred Luchs Westminster Foundation Westminster Fellowship Boy Scouts Board of Deacons Frohlick

Albany Methodist Charge Church Schedule

The Rev Robert L Phillips pastor at Albany and other churches list service times Church school 930 am worship 730 am sermon on The Stewardship of Christian Ministrations Bible study Thursday 730 pm MYF 630 pm Adams Stone advisor Temple Church school 930 am J K Crabtree Bible study and praise Sunday 730 pm Snowville Church school 10 am Wayne Chase mid week prayer 738 pm Evangelistic service Sunday 730 pm Nominating committee will meet with pastor at close of service.

Albany Methodist Robert L. Phillips Albany—Church Lyda Young Stone Townhouse — Church School Robert Hartman Belle Fought Temple — Church J. K.crabtree Snowville Church School Wayne Chase

Missionary Schedule At Various Churches

The Rev. A N Maxwell leads services at multiple churches with volunteers and times listed: Mound Hill ten, Diamond ten, Frost ten, Chase ten, McLeish nine thirty, Mt Carmel nine thirty, Orbiston nine, Sugar Creek nine nineteen, Pleasant Valley two, Fairview two, with Mrs. Virginia Howard and others assisting.

A. N. Maxwell Mound Hill Virginia Howard Diamond Lowell Tucker FROST C. D. Arnold CHASE Homer Troyer McLeish Clarence Rutter Carmel Francis Hart Orbiston

New Marshfield Methodist Charge Serues Pastor LeMaster

New Marshfield Methodist Charge outlines sermons by Rev Phyllis LeMaster with preaching at 7 30 p m. Also listings for Connell Wednesday preaching and services at Bondata le Dowler Ridge and Dale Arm strong as speaker with times for Sunday school and worship across locations.

Phyllis LeMaster New Marshfield Connett Carbondale Dowler Ridge Dale Armstrong

Albany Baptist Bible School and Youth Fellowship Schedule

Albany Baptist lists weekly services with times for Bible School at 9 30 a m led by Lloyd Bolin Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m led by Sharon Vorhees Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m featuring a gospel team from First Methodist Church Athens Wednesday schedule includes Youth Bible study at 6 30 p m Prayer service at 7 30 p m and Adult Bible study at 8 p m led by The Rev Andrew G Pratt pastor.

Albany Baptist Bible School Lloyd Bolin Sharon Vorhees First Methodist Church Athens Andrew G. Pratt

South Canaan Baptist Church Schedule

South Canaan Baptist Bible school at 10 a.m. led by Carl Graham. Worship at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Andrew G. Pratt, pastor.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Carl Graham Andrew G. Pratt

Sunday church services schedule with Rev Russell minister

The notice lists Sunday activities including Sunday school at 9 30 a m children service at 10 30 a m youth service at 6 45 a m preaching at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m led by The Rev N L Russell minister.

N. L. Russell

East Canaan Pilgrim Sunday Services

The Rev. N. L. Russell will lead Sunday school at ? p.m. and preaching at 3 p.m. in East Canaan.

East Canaan

Graham Chapel Sunday Services Schedule

Graham Chapel lists Sunday events with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m led by Pastor Rev Roy E Deeter.

Coolville Methodist Charge Services and Schedules

The Rev. Amos Hoover pastors Coolville with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and Worship at 7 39 p m The Torch group holds Sunday school at 9 a m and Worship at 10 a m with Rev D O Blake speaker A Tuesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m led by William Huffman Hockingport lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Prayer and Praise at 7 30 p m with Rev D O Blake speaker

Amos Hoover Coolville D. O. Blake William Huffman Hockingport

Radio Station List Staffing and Frequencies

In Cincinnati and Columbus area markets this radio directory lists stations with network affiliations and band frequencies. It includes NBC WLW at 700 KC, ABC WCOL at 1230 KC, CBS WHLN S at 1460 KC, WCHS Charleston 580 KC, WPAR Parkersburg 1480 KGQ, WB S WHKC Columbus 610 KC, and WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSA4 Huntington CBS WHLNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta

Evening Radio Schedule Summary

Radio guide lists programs and hosts across networks from 6:00 to 12:00, noting music, drama, news, variety, and talk shows. Entries include personalities such as Lowell Thomas Ed Murrow Fanny Brice Dinah Shore Dinah Shore and teams like Abbott & Costello and Jack Benny.

Abe Newscoast Chs Abe-Weet Mbs-East Kiddies Mbs-West Abe United Nations Report Chicago Orchestra Dbs Lum & Abner Cba-West Abe Lowell Thomas Abe- Baste Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Mbs Abe Jack Smith Cbs Abe Abe Bob Crosby Abe Henry J. Taylor Kaltenborn Abe Ed Murrow Cbs Sports Lavalle Abe Fanny Brice Ebs Abe Burl Lvea Alan Dale Club Danny Thomas Das Billy Rose Mbae Abe Morgan-Ameche Mystery Theater Dhs Bull Stern Abe Spike Jones Cba Tex Beneke Abc-West Maupin Congress Frank Merriwell U. S. Navy Band Archie Andrews Abe Mary Lee Taylor Cbs Ozark Valley Folks the Meeks Abbott & Costello Ed McConnell Cbs Land of the Lost

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