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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1947

Page

4

Catholic barrier to presidential bids sparks Farley Memoir debate

David Lawrence surveys James A. Farley memoirs on Roosevelt Mundelein and Catholic political limits. He argues the issue is a test of tolerance, recalling 1928 Alfred E. Smith and 1940 hopes, and notes Farley’s push for a Catholic candidate despite Roosevelts’ caution.

Cardinal Mundelein Chicago Mr. Roosevelt Farley Roosevelt Henry Wallace Harry Truman Wallace White House United States al Smith Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Republic Jim Farley Franklin D. Roosevelt Alfred E. Smith

Medical Comment: Bathing beaches pools and child birthmark query

Dr. William A. O'Brien discusses beach and pool safety antiseptic use chlorination types of pools and proper hygiene for bathers. He answers a reader question about removing a purple birthmark on a nine year old with surgery possible if not too deep and suggests cosmetic options.

American oil firms face Soviet barrier in Middle East test

A large order tests American enterprise as U S oil companies expand in Arabia. Fortune praises development for 50 million Middle Easterners, presenting a clash of free enterprise versus communism and a potential path to democracy or continued poverty. Strong signals density suggests enterprise could meet responsibilities.

Russia Europe Asia United States Middle East Arabia Fortune Magazine

Year Round Auto Check Urges Safer Roads Through Licensing

Ohio police leaders support a year long mechanical inspection system to certify car safety. They argue inspections of brakes tires lights and other parts should occur annually with a small fee, paired with driver education and ongoing road safety campaigns for real impact.

Ohio Chiefs of Police Association State Highway Patrol Cincinnati

20 to One era of Soviet military power warned

Lt. Gen J Lawton Collins warned that Soviet forces could deploy about 300 divisions with 10,000 war planes immediately while the U S could field around 4,000 aircraft in an emergency. He noted U S overseas forces would be outnumbered, recalling Pearl Harbor to illustrate underestimation risks.

J. Lawton Lightin Joe) Collins U.S Soviet Union Army of the United States Pearl Harbor Japan

True rest as harmony in duty and struggle

A quotation attributed to R. W. Robertson redefines true rest as harmony found in duty and the struggle, not in torpor or refusal, framing rest as conquering within effort and peace through duty.

R. W. Robertson

Encouraging Items Highlight Culture and Debt

The country’s best selling novel is Gentleman's Agreement by Laura Z Hobson about social anti semitism. Life With Father set a record run for a play surpassing Tobacco Road. Finland has paid another installment on its World War I debt.

Laura Z. Hobson Father Finland

Dauntless Air Travelers See Crashes Amid Rising Air Traffic

Reports describe a May 29 crash at LaGuardia New York that killed over 40 people. A June 1 Maryland crash and a June 13 Virginia crash followed. Despite disasters the Air Transport Association notes one domestic airline set an all time weekly record beginning June 13, 12 percent above the May 29 week and 7 percent above the June 6 week.

LaGuardia Field New York Maryland Virginia Air Transport Association

Off My Sea Chest critiques Navy social caste in memoir

Peter Edson reviews Lewis H. Conarroe's Off My Sea Chest, a memoir from a Philadelphia Mainliner now an officer. The book lampoons Annapolis elitism, rank privileges, and petty grafts, citing phrases like Rank Has Its Privileges and stories of priggish officers, sail lockers, and misused shipboard funds.

Washington U.S. Navy Lewis H. Conarroe Philadelphia Navy Annapolis Emily Post J.g Conarroe Turkey Princeton Priggish R.H.I.P

Community church services and schedules in Athens area

Athens area churches announce Sunday and midweek services across several parishes. St Pauls Catholic lists masses at 8 9 and 10 am with confessions Saturday afternoons and evening. Church of the Good Shepherd describes Trinity week morning prayer 930 am and sermons by Rev Sydney J Browne with church activities Tuesday through Wednesday evenings. The Good Shepherd topics include What is Your Reputation and Whats Right With The Church.

ST. Paul’s James M. McMahon Harold F. Kellogg Church Board of Education

Morning Worship Services at Local Bible School

Bible school at 9 15 a m morning worship at 10 15 a m The Rev Joe B Maffett to preach Lost One Dime Mrs C E Heft summer choir director Mr and Mrs Burton Bidwell will sing at the service Board of elders meeting after the service Executive committee of the Women s Council meets at the church Tuesday 7 30 p m

Joe B. Maffett C. E. Heft Burton Bidwell Women's Council

Worship and Evening Service Times Advised

The record lists morning worship at 10 45 a m with the Rev Frank Cleveland pastor in charge and an evening service at 7 30 p m indicating regular church services for the day.

Evening Tent Sermons by Edward J. Cain At Ohio Ave

Bible study at 9 45 am worship 10 30 am Evangelist Edward J Cain preaches The Lord's Supper Evening service at the tent on Ohio Ave at 7 45 pm sermon titled Answering the Lord's Prayer.

Edward J. Cain Ohio Ave

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church Services Announced

Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m with Rev Edmund of Frankfort Indiana to deliver the sermon Mrs Wells to sing Closing Beech Grove Camp meeting services at Beech Grove one mile east of Nelsonville dismissed at 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m Children’s hour Saturday 9 30 a m Prayer and praise Wednesday 7 30 p m

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Edmund Frankfort Ind Bible School Wells Beech Grove Nelsonville

Community notices for church events and pastor

Sunday school at 2 p m preaching at 3 p m Union prayer band Tuesday 2 p m Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m Pastor the Rev J W Grant

Union J. W. Grant

Sunday church schedule and ward officer listed

Sunday school at 10 a m. Morning worship at 11 a m. Salvation meeting at 7 30 p m. Bible study Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Home League Thursday at 7 30 p m. Holiness meeting Friday at 7 30 p m. Major Ruth Ward, officer in charge.

Salvation Home League Ruth Ward

Church Services and Pastor Schedule Listed

Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 evening service at 7 30 p m The Rev E C Kenney pastor to preach at both services WYPS Tuesday 7 30 p m Midweek prayer service Thursday 7 30 p m Prayer service at the church Friday 2 p m

E. C. Kenney

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Morning Service

The South Canaan Baptist Church announces a 9:45 a.m. Bible school and a 10:45 a.m. morning service led by pastor Rev. Andrew G. Pratt.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Andrew G. Pratt

Worship Schedule and Pastor Details

The notice lists worship times including 9 30 a m service with sermon on Approaching the Bible Sunday school at 10 20 a m YPM at 6 30 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer and praise service at 7 30 p m The Rev A R Ervin is the pastor.

A. R. Ervin

Church Services and Meeting Schedule

Central Ave Methodist Church outlines a morning worship at 9 30 a m with a sermon How the Christian Can Live in a Modern World. Evening worship at 8 p m features How God Saved An Ancient King. A Board of Education meeting is set for 7 p m and a midweek service is planned for Wednesday at 8 p m.

Central Ave Methodist Church Board of Education

Daily Vacation Bible School Closing at Orbiston

Closing exercises of the Daily Vacation Bible School at Orbiston will be held Sunday evening at 7 30 by the Rev Mr Maxwell missionary of the American Sunday School Union. Attendees list include Chase Emmett Hulbert Diamond Lowell Tucker Frost C D Arnold Ilesboro Ralph Boyer Mound Hill Virginia Howard Mt Carmel Francis Hart Orbiston J B Carsner Sugar Creek Ann Thompson Lahoma Jenkins Pleasant Valley and others with sessions starting from 9 to 10 a m.

Congo Lahoma Jenkins Pleasant Valley Orbiston Maxwell American Sunday School Union

Bible School and Services Schedule

Bible school at 9 30 a m led by Eldon McDaniel YPS meets at 7 p m Evening service at 8 p m Choir practice at 7 p m Wednesday Union service for youths and adults at 8 p m

Salem Sunday School and preaching services schedule

Salem hosts a 9 30 a m Sunday preaching service and 10 30 a m Connell preaching service. Mineral and Dowler Ridge services follow with 8 pm sessions. Bible School closes Friday July 11 at 7 30 pm with sixty children to receive certificates. parents and public invited.

Salem Connett Mineral Dowler Ridge

Zion Station Sunday Service Notes

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Preaching by Pastor Rev. Weber Thoma at 8 p.m.

Zion Station Weber Thoma

Worship Service and Community Events Schedule

Worship in Schine's Athena due to interior painting with 11 a m Sunday school at 9 35 am. Westminster Fellowship guests Donald Gamerts felder 96 Morris Ave at a picnic supper. Jackie Deem to speak on National Youth Assembly Grinnell Iowa. Boy Scout meeting Monday evening. Divine worship at the church July 20. Mrs Mary Jennings now chairman Restoration Movement.

Schine Athena Westminster Fellowship Group Donald Gamertsfelder Morris Ave Jackie Deem National Youth Assembly Grinnell Iowa Mary Jennings Restoration Movement

Pearl Chapel Methodist Charge Sunday Services Schedule

Pearl Chapel Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by James Reeves with preaching at 10 45 a m Pleasanton Sunday school at 10 a m Union Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Mrs Austin Romine with a 10 30 a m prayer service and 8 p m preaching by the pastor

Pearl Chapel James Reeves Pleasanton Union Austin Romine

TUPPERS PLAINS CHRISTIAN SERVICE NOTICE

Bible school and Communion service at the usual hour with preaching service at 8 p.m. at Tuppers Plains Christian Church.

Tuppers Plains

Sunday church services with Rev. Gerry Webb preaching

Haning hosts Sunday activities at 2 p.m. with a Sunday school session followed by a preaching service at 2 30 p.m. led by Pastor Rev. Gerry Webb.

Haning Gerry Webb

Redtown Free Methodist Sunday Services and Events

Sunday school at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m UPM meets Wednesday at 6 p m prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m led by The Rev J W Grant pastor

Redtown Free Methodist Sunday School J. W. Grant

Alexander Presbyterian Worship Schedule and Sermon Topics

Worship services at Alexander Presbyterian Church feature morning sermon at 10 30 a m on The Good Life and an evening service at 8 p m with sermon titled Abraham the Pioneer. Evening program begins with YPM at 7 30 p m.

Alexander Presbyterian Abraham the Pioneer

Sunday Services Schedule Led by Rev Russell

Sunday school at 9 30 a m children service at 10 30 a m youth service at 6 45 p m preaching at 7 30 p m led by the Rev N L Russell minister at the church

N. L. Russell

Coolville Congregational Sunday Services Schedule

Sunday worship at 9 30 a m led by Rev Edward H Dickinson from Rio Grande. Sunday School at 10 30 a m. Evening worship at 8 p m. United Youth Group meets at 7 p m.

Coolville Edward H. Dickinson Rio Grande United Youth Group

Neighborhood Visits Highlight Summer Social Notes

Mr and Mrs Rolla Mathews of Columbus visit Mrs Libbie Burson. Athens couple call on Mr and Mrs Milton Ashworth. Milwaukee guests stay with Friesse and Burson families. Attendees include Josephine Blaizer’s cousins from Lancaster and Seaman Lewis Gibson from Norfolk for a weekend. Several locals travel or host, including a 58th wedding anniversary celebration and moves near The Garden.

Shade Rolla Mathews Columbus Libbie Burson Robert Caheen Athens Milton Ashworth Jack Freisse Jack Wilhelm Milwaukee Wisc Clarence Friesse Herbert Robert Burson Friesse Josephine Blaizer Albert Ben Hooper Glouster Hooper Charles Wingette Walter Smith Clyde Smith Emmet Cross Smith Janus Clark Dublin Ind Earl Cowen George Fulton

Albany Methodist Charge Morning Services and Church Schools

Albany Methodist Charge announces service details with Mrs. Lida Young leading the 9 30 a m worship at Albany Church school The intermediate MYF directs the Sunday service under Mrs Francis Stone and Mrs Sarah Wiseman A midweek prayer meeting and Bible study is set for Thursday 8 p m at Townhouse Church school 10 30 a m led by Robert Hartman Sermon by Mrs Clestia Williams at 9 30 a m Temple Church school 9 30 a m J K Crabtree sermon by Mrs Clestia Williams 10 45 a m Prayer meeting and Bible study Sunday 8 p m Denver McVey Snowville Church school 10 a m Wayne Chase midweek prayer service Wednesday 8 p m Services Sunday evening The Rev Robert L Phillips pastor.

Albany Methodist Albany—Church School Lida Young MYF Francis Stone Sarah Wiseman Townhouse Church Robert Hartman Clestia Williams Temple — Church J. K. Crabtree Denver McVey Snowville— Church Wayne Chase Robert L. Phillips

Sunday church service schedule with Rev Roy Deeter

Sunday school at 9 30. Preaching at 10 30. Prayer service at 8. Rev Roy Deeter is pastor.

Roy Deeter

East Canaan Pilgrim services scheduled Sunday

Sunday school at 2 p.m. preaching at 3 p.m. by The Rev. N. L. Russell at East Canaan Pilgrim Church.

East Canaan N. L. Russell

Golf cap leads Athens Country Club event in 25th year

Ernest Gross topped the afternoon stakes at Athens Country Club with a net 33 as Judge Johnson and Dick McKige Stry followed. Miss Irma Finley joined Athens County Public Health Department staff in Guysville overseeing Rome Carthage and Troy Townships while the Berean Bible Class beat Murray City 7 to 5 in 10 innings at Nelsonville. Chauncey post office upgrades included new delivery windows money orders and 150 lock boxes.

Ernest Gross Athens Country Club Judge Johnson Dick McKige Stry Irma Finley Cincinnati Athens County Public Health Department Guysville Rome Carthage Troy Townships Berean Bible Murray City Nelsonville W. Cupe J. Cupe Chauncey Post Office

Legion and city seek funds for new municipal building

Ten years ago the Lafayette Post of the American Legion and the Gallipolis City Commission pushed a $40 000 municipal building with WPA help sought. A campaign for the Fresh Air Camp at Strouds Run was supported by the Glenford Dugan Post. A sharp shooter from Athens scored 194 in an Eastern Small Bore Rifle Contest. Athens asked the city to appropriate at least $2 000 for Northwest Territory anniversary preparations.

Lafayette Post Amereican Legion Gallipolis Glenford Dugan Nelsonville Stroud Lousis Tyroler Athens Claude Westfall Camp Albert C. Ritchie Cascade Northwest Territory

Radio Highlights and Saturday Listings for Major Networks

Friday night radio schedules across NBC CBS ABC and MBS feature programs from The Fat Man to Mystery Theater and Boxings match Georgie Abrams versus Steve Belloise. Saturday lineups include morning kids shows farm and home programs and evening dramas across NBC CBS ABC and MBS with a range of performances and public affairs.

New York NBC Paul Lavalle CBS Lewis Little Show Eileen Farrell ABC FBI Georgie Abrams Steve Belloise MBS Burl Ives Bulldog Drummond Meet the Press Claude Pepper Ed McConnell Omaha Oklahoma Vaughn Monroe Malone Barry Gray Girl Scouts Hawaii Mighty Casey

Also Mentioned on This Page

David Lawrence National Dispatch Collier's James A. Farley Democratic National Committee Heckler Aucey William A. O'Brien Dauntless Air Travelers Peter Edson Athens Area Church Services Christian Science Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Sydney J. Browne First Methodist MT. Zion Baptist Frank Cleveland Stimson Ave Church OF Christ Athens Free Methodist Salvation Army Church OF God Albany Baptist NEW “Marshfield Methodist Charge New Marshfield Graham By Galbraith NEA Service, Inc T. M_ REG U. S
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