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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1947

Page

4

Baruch Leads Fight for Strong Atomic Control in Senate

In a sharp clash over nuclear policy, Bernard Baruch of the U.N. discussions urges a treaty with no veto by any nation and with total international inspection. Russia, via Gromyko, resists. Truman and Byrnes back Baruch, warning that Senate ratification requires clear safeguards and a two thirds vote.

Washington Russia United States Senate of Bernard M. Baruch U.N Baruch U.S. Senate Gromyko America Senate Truman Byrnes Stalin

Penicillin and sulfa ointments in skin infections

Medical commentary discusses skin infection treatment with ointments. It notes penicillin skin applications cause reactions in about 15 percent, sulfa ointments in up to 35 percent, and that injections or oral use avoid these issues. Emphasizes cleansing, careful dressing, and consulting a physician. It also cites best practices and cautions for ointment use.

Donald M. Pillsbury Journal of the American Medical Association

Expendable Committee Opposes Un-American Activities Probe

The House Committee on Un-American Activities is criticized for vague evidence and overreach. The editorial urges abolition by the new Congress, arguing the panel threatens free speech, targets critics, and fails to prove its mission. It notes dangers of criminalizing communism and warns of past abuses.

House Committee On Un-American Activities Ernie Adamson Adamson Paul Revere Russia CIO Murray Congress House Un-American Activities Committee Martin Dies John Rankin Library of Congress Federal Bureau of Investigation Congressional Ku Klux Klan

Editorial Responsibility for New Republic Editor Henry Wallace

Henry Wallace who becomes editor of the New Republic is pressed by Bernard Baruch’s charge that a Washington story misidentified him as a government string puller in the coal strike. The piece argues editors bear responsibility for all that appears in their publication and warns Wallace against disavowing duties.

Henry Wallace The New Republic Wallace Farmer Bernard Baruch Washington Baruch Mr. Baruch

Let Em Smoke Marks Warns on Local Black Market Cigarettes

A wartime style suggestion argues against banning cigarette imports into Germany. It proposes sending only harsh sawmill sweepings wrapped as cigars to curb smuggling while hinting at broader economic impacts.

Germany

Army seeks unified peacetime command in omnibus bill

Peter Edson explains War Department aims for an omnibus bill to unify armed services and set peacetime structure. Key aims include central intelligence, research, and industrial mobilization with a force goal rising from 1 070 000 to 1 750 000. continuation of Selective Service and potential Air Force status decisions loom.

Washington War Department Army Navy Department of National Defense Central Intelligence Authority Central Research Organization Congress War Patterson Eisenhower General Staff Regular Army National Guard Organized Reserve Special Service Doolittle Roberts

American industry and cigarette trade on Europe

A fragment argues that expanding American industry would lift employment and make American cigarettes less desirable in Europe, suggesting a shift of economic leverage and market perception across the continent.

Europe

Athens area churches outline weekly services

A detailed schedule lists church school and morning worship times across Athens churches. It covers program themes, preacher names, youth activities, ministers, and midweek meetings at Central Ave Methodist Albany charges Snowville and other local churches.

Weekly Church Services Include Prayer and Sermon

The notice lists a morning service at 10 45 a m with God as the lesson subject and the Golden Text from Deuteronomy 6 4. Wednesday evening service is scheduled for 8 p m.

Israel

Stimson Church of Christ Bible Study and Services

Bible study at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with a sermon Loving the Lord Evening service at 7 30 p m with a sermon Who Wrote The Bible Both sermons by minister Edward White Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m

Central Ave. Methodist Church School E. G. Roessner Roessner WSCS Church School Board of Education Stimson Church OF Christ Edward White

Schedule of early morning meetings across towns

A list shows morning start times for multiple local engagements. Orbiston at 9:00 a.m. with J. B. Carsner, Diamond at 9:30 a.m. with John Hooper, Mt. Carmel at 9:30 a.m. with Mrs. Maude Thomas, Ilesboro at 10:00 a.m. with Mrs. Willis Conkle, Frost at 10:00 a.m. with Mrs. Clarence Frost, Mound Hill at 9:30 a.m. with Mrs. Albert Carpenter, Chase at 10:00 a.m. with Emmet Hulbert, Sugar Creek at 10:00 a.m. with Mrs. Anna Thompson, and the Rev. A. N. Maxwell as missionary.

Orbiston J. B. Carsner Diamond John Hooper McLeish Clarence Rutter Mt. Carmel Maude Thomas Ilesboro Willis Conkle Frost Clarence Frost Mound Hill Albert Carpenter Chase Emmet Hulbert Sugar Creek Anna Thompson A. N. Maxwell

Redtown Free Methodist Sunday Schedule and Meetings

The Redtown Free Methodist Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Roy Strausbaugh as superintendent The class meets at 10 30 am An evangelistic service is at 7 pm on Sundays A prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 7 pm A cottage prayer meeting is Friday at 7 pm at the home of Floyd Brooks.

Redtown Free Methodist Sunday School Roy Strausbaugh Floyd Brooks

Baby Bath Advice and Home Nurse Booklet Offer

Daily bath tips emphasize washing baby's head and body with soap and water, drying thoroughly, and using warm olive oil for scaly scalps. Remove all soap traces and crease areas to avoid irritation. Reader Service booklet by a registered nurse offers more home care guidance. send 25 cents for Booklet No 81, Practical Instruction for the Home Nurse, Athens Messenger Reader Service, 243 W 17th St New York.

Athens Messenger W. 17Th St New York N. Y

Local church schedules worship and prayer services

Morning worship at 10 30 a m Evening evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Rev E C Kenney pastor Mid week prayer Thursday 7 30 p m Friday prayer 2 p m

E. C. Kenney

Preaching Service With Prof Wilfred J Smith Speaks

Sunday program includes 11 a m sermon by Prof Wilfred J Smith and 9 30 a m Sunday school with Dr Hiram Roy Wilson addressing the Cless Class.

Wilfred J. Smith Hiram Roy Wilson Cless

Weekend Church Schedule Highlights

The notice lists religious programs with times for Friday prayer 7 30 p m Sunday school 10 a m holiness meeting 11 a m evangelistic service 7 30 p m and Tuesday Women’s Club 7 30 p m.

Athens Free Methodist Schedule of Services

Sunday school at 2 p.m. preaching at 3 p.m. Prayer meeting on Thursday at 7 30 p.m.

Athens Free Methodist

Graham Chapel Sunday Services Schedule

Graham Chapel lists Sunday events with a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, a 10:30 a.m. sermon by pastor Rev. Roy Deeter, and a 7:30 p.m. prayer service.

Graham Chapel Roy Deeter

Alexander Presbyterian Bible School and Youth Meeting

Bible school at 10 a.m. and Young Peoples Christian Endeavor session at 7 30 p m announced by Alexander Presbyterian Church for Sunday activities.

Alexander Presbyterian Bible School Young Peoples Christian Endeavor

Prohibition Debate Sparks Church Versus Saloon Critique

Leonard Tucker from Athens laments church drift toward material showmanship and accuses a so called shekel ministry of turning houses of worship into compete with saloons. He argues consecration requires cost and criticizes financially driven church appeals dated December 31.

the Messenger Christ Jesus Shekel Leonard Tucker Athens

Church School and Service Timings at Good Shepherd

The Church of the Good Shepherd schedules a church school kindergarten with Holy Communion and sermon at 10 30 a m on Thursday choir rehearsal at 6 30 p m.

Church of the Good Shepherd

Mt Zion Baptist Sunday Services Schedule

Mt Zion Baptist schedules Sunday activities with Rev Frank Cleveland leading morning worship at 10 45 and evening service at 7 30 following a 9 30 Sunday school session.

MT. Zion

Carpenter First Baptist Church Service and Lesson

The Carpenter First Baptist Church conducts a Sunday school at 9 30 am with lesson The Word Made Flesh led by Supt G C Gorby. Worship and Lord s Supper follow at 10 30 am led by Rev Charles J Bowen.

Carpenter First Baptist Church G. C. Gorby Charles J. Bowen

Reedsville Golden Wedding Celebrants Host Open House

Mr and Mrs Frank Shumway celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home on Dec 30 with an open house from 2 to 5 pm for relatives. Local residents and visitors include Miss Bertie Lou Prince who had an appendectomy, and many relatives and neighbors sharing Christmas and holiday visits.

Reedsville Frank Shumway Bertie Lou Prince Reedsville-Long Bottom Road Parkersburg Hugh Davis Lois Leesburg P. H. Swain Akron Dessie Petty Athens E. E. Petty James Jeffers Pomeroy Robert Wallace Henderson Lee Wallace Dale Robinson H. W. Larkins Harold Dutton Ohio University August Kibble Chesterhill H. E. Kibble Eileen Riebel Emma Riebel Chester D. C

Ward, Swisher announce engagement of Geraldine Ruth Ward

Mr and Mrs Wesley F Ward announce the engagement of their daughter Geraldine Ruth to Mr Lowell E Swisher son of Mr and Mrs Leo Swisher Miss Ward is a senior at Middleport High School Mr Swisher is a Navy veteran with three years service

Wesley F. Ward Geraldine Ruth Lowell E. Swisher Leo Swisher Miss Ward Middleport High School Mr. Swisher

Japan 1947 outlook under MacArthur plans and reforms

General MacArthur warns that 1947 will test Japan's reforms as the new constitution takes effect May 3. Agrarian changes, labor empowerment, and a democratic parliament aim to loosen old bonds while Japan renounces war. Mass labor and peasant awakening push political shifts under Yoshida's government.

Japan MacArthur East Yoshida

CBS to launch cross section USA national interview series

CBS announces a 394 week national interview series titled cross section USA starting at 3 p.m. tomorrow with reports from Kansas Detroit Los Angeles and Washington. The lineup includes radio and TV programs with Dean Dwight Cooke moderating from New York and Hooper ratings showing Benny leading in listener share. The schedule lists various CBS ABC and NBC programs across afternoon and evening slots including sports boxing and mystery theater.

New York CBS USA Kansas Detroit Los Angeles Washington Dwight Cooke Hooper Jack Benny Benny Fibber Molly Bob Hope NBC National Farm and Home Baltimore Symphony Judy Canova Congress Country Journal New Time Philadelephia Orchestra Jean Sable ABC Metropolitan Opera Cleveland Symphony Korn

Philippines Compared with Arizona in Size and Population

The Philippines with 7083 islands covers about 114000 square miles roughly equal to Arizona. Its population is about 12000000, while Arizona holds around 435000 residents.

Philippines Arizona

Also Mentioned on This Page

David Lawrence National Dispatch William A. O'Brien Peter Edson Athens Area Church Services First Methodist Orman McDonald Emma McCune Tom Dowler Merrill Thomas Gary Ripley Hathamar Donald Allen Martzolff Kappa Phi Delta Sigma Theta First Christian Church Bible School Joe B. Maffett Co. E. Heft William Ruston Christian Endeavor Meeting Little Auditorium Pilgrim Holiness Young People O. M. Awe Albany Methodist Albany—Church Lida Young Phillips Francis Stone Leader Townhouse—Church John Ingram Temple—Church J. K. Crabtree Pearl Chapel—Church Mr. Phillips James Reeves Snowville—Church Wayne Chase Robert T. Phillips Christian Science American Sunday School Union WINTS Baby's Salvation Army the Public Forum Episcopal Glenn Babb By Galbraith Henry Paul Lavalle Alan Young Robert A. Taft Fanny Brice Ginny Simms Moore and Durante Ann Sothern Maisie FBI Julio Jiminez Roman Alvarez Burl Ives Bulldog Drummond
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