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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1948
Page
4
Delivery options available for The Messenger with postal and carrier rates. Ohio and West Virginia residents receive daily Sunday editions with monthly and yearly plans. regional rates vary. Entered at Athens Ohio as second class matter under act of 1915.
The piece questions if voters and Congress truly want government efficiency under Dewey. It notes patronage politics hinder reform, and warns that true efficiency would clash with party loyalty, public appetite for waste, and fears of a powerful central state.
CHAUNCEY The birthday anniversaries of Fred Sanders and his son Richard were celebrated Saturday night at their home in Trimble Heights. Ice cream and cake were served. Present were Bill and Nancy Sanders and daughter, Ralph and Jimmy Sanders, Chester Sanders and Ruth Ann, Jack Sanders, Richard, Don, and Fred Sanders.
Marcus Sterling sits near a gambling debt dispute with his wife Miriam while a seductive plan unfolds at Will Edgecraft Country Club Long Island Sound. Janet Weirhaven schemes to lure Marcus away using Miriam as bait as Bindle pressures for repayment. The tale ends with Sterling planning a getaway and a staged alibi.
The piece argues flood control should start with land-use reform in uplands and smaller tributaries, with main dams as a last resort. It cites Vanport flood losses and cites Voigt of the Izaak Walton League, and notes a Omaha land-use conference supporting educational adoption of soils and water management over costly mega-dams.
A Plains group led by Mr and Mrs Charles Cochran and Mr and Mrs Edward Foster and family will visit Old Man's Cave on Sunday for an outing and picnic dinner. The party includes Charles Cochran Jr Virginia Mae Carlos Wayne Teddy and Nancy Phillips along with other relatives.
Mrs Esther Goddard has returned home to Cutler Ohio after visiting The Plains with her foster son and daughter in law Ward Foster and their son Teddy She also visited Mr and Mrs Charles Cochran during the trip
Mrs. Florence Pendergrass Mrs. Alvira Shafer Mrs. Hattie Hamilton Mrs. Minnie Palmer Mrs. Nellie Brookins and Mrs. Marinda Cruikshank represented the Chauncey WCTU at the First Christian Church in Athens for county WCTU activities.
Miss Mona Beile Smith, employed in Columns, spent the weekend at the home of her grandparents, Rev and Mrs. Gus Grahamghere, in Chauncey.
A speaker argues that the Soviet Union may force a war on Western Berlin and urges immediate use of atomic bombs if war starts. He warns of unpreparedness for ground fighting, calls for a ready stockpile to destroy key Russian centers, and contends production has held steady while Berlin’s residents and German troops rely on scarce air support.
The Morristown Holiness Church schedules a Friday 7:30 PM cottage prayer meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Savage. Mrs Leon Lardes will lead the service.
Multiple local denominations list Sunday school times and services across Chauncey Millfield Trimble Greens Run Taylor Ridge and nearby towns. Preaching schedules include Gilbert Courtney Richard Wilcox Clarence Way and Ray Pidcock with evening events limited by camp meetings and trainings.
Bible school will be held Monday July 12 through Saturday July 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Local demonstrations and services led by various pastors include Rev. and Mrs. A. N. Maxwell at CHASE and FAIRVIEW, Homer Troyer, Mrs. Virginia Howard, Francis Hart, Mrs. Anna Thompson, Co. D. Arnold, Mrs. Lowell Tucker, and Clarence Rutter in several communities.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m prayer and praise at 10 30 a m WYPS at 7 p m preaching at 7 45 p m mid week prayer Wednesday 7 45 p m The Rev E Deeter is pastor.
Alexander Presbyterian Church announces morning worship at 9 30 a m and sermon at 10 30 a m titled Laodicea the Disgusting Church No evening service Vacation Bible School will run Monday through Friday next week Rev James L Hyde is the pastor
The Graham Chapel prayer band will meet at the home of Mr and Mrs O B Chapman with Mona Lee Green leading the gathering.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m youth service at 6 45 p m preaching 7 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m Rev N L Russell serving as minister
The notice lists church events with Sunday school at 1 45 p m and preaching at 3 p m led by The Rev N L Russell minister in East Canaan with times stated for the service.
A Sunday class is scheduled for 2 p.m. at Hope Mission near Sharpsburg. The event is hosted by the Athens County Union.
Sunday school at 2 p m and preaching at 2 30 p m led by Rev Guy Webb pastor in charge faith community provides regular worship hours for the day
The notice lists worship times: Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching service at 10 30 a m prayer and praise at 8 p m The Rev Roy E Deeter is the pastor.
The Athens County Sing Spiration at Richland Ave Methodist church features congregational singing this Sunday at 2 30 p m. This community event invites locals to join in a shared musical worship gathering.
An all day meeting is announced at Luhrig Pilgrim Holiness Church. A basket dinner will be served at noon with Rev Williamson of Amanda scheduled to preach and Rev Floyd Thompson to minister.
Mrs. Robert Powell and two children of Athens were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Powell in The Plains. The visit highlighted local hospitality and family ties within the community.
Holiness meetings are scheduled Friday at 7 45 p m with Lt Rummel and a series of open air and salvation gatherings on Saturday Sunday. Weekday events include Torch-bearers Sunbeams Girl Guards Junior region and Ladies home league with Bible school mornings July 12 to July 23 at 9 30 a m all boys and girls invited.
Sunday school at 9 30 with Guy Pierce. Morning worship at 10 30 featuring the sermon What Men Live By. Evening services with special music at 8. Beile White Class bake sale at Carpenter's Hardware Saturday at 8. Ice cream social on the church lawn the evening of July 16. Rev. William J McGarity, pastor.
Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. features Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Communion message by Rev. Harold F. Kellogg on Reconciliation. On Wednesday, Upper Room Hour led by the minister at 7:30 p.m. with theme Treasures of Trouble.
A church lists its services including Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. with sermon and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. The Young People's Meeting is at 6:30 p.m. with another sermon at 7:30 p.m. on God’s Imitation. Wednesday prayer meeting is at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. A. R. Ervin presides.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m with Life as the lesson subject and John 5 26 as the Golden Text Wednesday evening service at 7 30 p m.
Union Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 8 p m prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m Pleasanton Sunday school at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m The Rev Dale Armstrong is pastor
Morning worship with Holy Communion at 9 15 a m followed by Bible school and sermon titled Time To Grow Up led by The Rev Joe B Maffett with Mrs C E Heft as chorister and Mrs William Ruston as organist.
Mrs Luchs teaches the parent class at 9 45 a m during Divine Worship. The sermon titled What Shall We Do With Them is delivered by the Rev Fred Luchs, minister.
On Sunday the morning schedule includes Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m There is no Sunday evening service The group will attend the Beech Grove Camp Meeting A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Rev O M Awe is the minister
Sunday school at 2 p.m. preaching at 3 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. led by the Rev Ralph Haines Prayer hand Tuesday 2 p.m Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p.m The Rev L A Robinson is pastor
Bible study at 9 45 a m worship at 10 30 a m features a sermon on Marks of Discipleship by Edward White. Evening service at 7 30 p m with Mr White on In Christ.
Holy communion at 8 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Rollin S. Polk Jr. Church school at 9:30 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon by Raymer McQuiston at 9:30 a.m. in the morning service.
Sunday masses are at 8 9 and 10 a.m with Benediction after the 10 a.m mass Confessions are Saturday 4 to 5 30 p.m and 7 30 p.m Rev James McMahon pastor.
The piece marks Shakespeare’s death on April 23 1616 and presents Oliver Cromwell as a rising counterpoint. It argues their eras shaped English and American life, praising Puritan ideals while urging moral renewal and higher standards in society.
The notice lists services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with WYPW on Tuesday at 7 30 p m Mid week prayer Thursday at 7 30 p m Rev E C Kenney is the pastor.
Bible school at SOUTH CANAAN BAPTIST at 9 30 a m led by Carl Graham. Prayer service at 10 30 a m conducted by The Rev Andrew G Pratt.
Salem Sunday school at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 30 a m Youth Fellowship at 7 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m The Rev Phyllis LeMaster is pastor at Mineral location services also on Wednesday at 7 30 p m
Zion L C B Church posts a Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m and a children's service at 8 p m led by pastor The Rev Guy Webb.
Sunday services at Guyville Canaanville include 9:30 a.m. morning worship and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school led by Mrs. T. M. Crawford. Guyville lists 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. morning worship with Youth Fellowship installation and camper reports from Lancaster Camp Ground. Stewart holds 10 a.m. Sunday school and 7:30 p.m. evening worship with Youth Fellowship Tuesday at 8 p.m. led by Juanita Enevolasen and Janice Linton as adult counselor, sermon titled First Things First by the Rev. Harvey H. McPheron.
Bible school at 9 30 a m Lowell Chase. Morning worship at 10 30 a m. Youth Fellowship at 7 p m. Evening service at 8 p m. Wednesday youth Bible study 6 30 p m. Prayer service 7 30 p m. Adult Bible study 8 p m. The Rev Andrew G Pratt minister.
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