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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1948
Page
4
Jay Franklin compares the Republican National Convention to a blurred TV image and notes conflicting factions, shifting favorites, and a focus on winning office. He contrasts the lack of clear aims with the spectacle of banners, music, and money, concluding the outcome hinges on November voter support.
Rates specify weekly carrier payment of 35 cents and advance payment options. Local Ohio and West Virginia mailings differ by carrier availability, with yearly, half yearly, and quarterly terms. Foreign rates available on request. paper entered in Athens Ohio as second class matter.
Jessica waits as Tom returns from the hospital and Doris confronts the affair’s crack. Doris suspects Lucy is the downtown girl, while Jessica defends her actions. Tom confirms the girl is Lucy, leaving Jessica stunned as he retreats to his room.
In periods of high activity profits can mislead. meat packing shows profits are a small part of revenue. In 1947 seventy percent of U S meat business earned about 3.5 cents per dollar, after costs, with by products included. The piece extols free enterprise efficiency and rising living standards. It also notes airline safety records since 1930 as achievements in service and discipline.
A poll suggests Americans blame manufacturers and retailers for high living costs. The piece argues profits are a small share of prices, with wages and taxes far larger. It notes retailers’ margins are tight and some chains profit less than two cents per dollar.
The National Safety Council awarded 24 air lines for flawless 1947 safety records. All 24 completed the year without a passenger or crew fatality. Two carriers have logged over a billion passenger miles since their last fatal crash. One began service in 1929 and has had no fatal accidents since.
A survey of skin itching sources describes eczema scabies lice hives and allergy related itch plus conditions like winter itch and itching after bathing. It notes diagnosis challenges for severe lasting itch and dismisses a general cure for gallstones.
Sam Simmons argues the US and its Berlin force face daily Russian insults and threats of harsher moves. He warns of prisoners and Siberian labor, then imagines war plans against Moscow and Petrograd, urging decisive action to avoid perpetual subservience and totalitarian doom.
POMEROY The Opera house lot at Pomeroy was sold ten days ago. Alfred Elberfeld and A R Knight owners of Pomeroy Motor purchased two lots in the sale conducted by Edison Hobstetter administrator of the Lyons estate and president of the Pomeroy National Bank. Deeds not yet transferred and sale amount not disclosed.
Sunday services at 9 15 a m with Sunday school and 10 30 a m service featuring Rev Harold F Kellogg sermon Rebuilding in the Face of Difficulty Music by the church choir and Inter Church Youth Choir SHYF ice cream social on church lawn Tuesday evening Upper Room Hour Wednesday 7 30 p m Being Alive Unto God.
The Rev Pruden will be guest speaker at Sunday services at 9 30 a m and 10 30 a m with an Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m A cottage prayer meeting is set for Friday 7 30 p m at Mrs Pidcock on Pratt Street with Mrs Farrar in charge Rev O M Awe is the pastor
Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 10 45 with Christian Science lesson sermon and Golden Text from Isaiah 2 5 Wednesday service at 7 30 pm. The notice lists times for religious services and lacks additional events.
Sunday activities include junior church at 9:30 a.m and worship at 10:30 a.m NYPS gathering at 6:45 p.m and evening preaching at 7:30 p.m Wednesday prayer service also at 7:30 p.m.
Daily vacation Bible school demonstrations scheduled at multiple locations with teachers and leaders listed. Children’s Day Program set for Friday June 25 at 8 p.m. with Rev A N Maxwell and Anna Mae Washburn in charge.
The Rev N L Russell will preach at 3 P M following Sunday school at 1 45 P M
Union church offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m children day program and an evening worship service at 8 p m led by Rev Dale Armstrong pastor.
Sunday school is at 9 30 a m and preaching at 8 p m by the Rev Joe B Maffett of Athens in a church service notice.
Mrs. Guy Graham of Athens writes about Corky a beloved cocker spaniel killed in a hit and run. She condemns the driver as ruthless and hopes the responsible person stops to reflect before harming others.
The second in a series of folk and square dance programs will be held at the Masonic building Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight with no admission charged.
Church school at 9 45 a m morning service at 11 a m with When Religion Goads Us To Action theme. Trustees session guilds and music committee meet after service. Sunday 7 p m WF hosts for Presbyterian members of 1951 high school class. Officers meeting Tuesday 7 p m.
Central Ave Methodist announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m with the sermon Mutual Dependence Evening services at eight p m featuring Stop Look and Listen The Belle White Class plans a wiener roast at Nice's Park this Friday led by Rev William J McGarity
Bible school at 9 15 a.m. Morning worship at 10 15 a.m. Mrs Do Heft chorister Mrs William Rus ton organist. Sermon subject The Drama of the Tower by Rev Joe B Maffet minister. Married Monday peoples class meets M.
The schedule lists a morning worship at 10 30 a m and an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with WYPS broadcasting Tuesday 7 30 p m. Mid week prayer meets Thursday 7 30 p m led by Reverend E C Kenney as pastor.
The Rev. A R Ervin will lead a worship service titled Godliness with Contentment at 9 30 a m. Sunday school follows and YPM is at 10 30 a m with an Evangelistic service at 6 30 p m. A Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m closes the week.
Zion United Brethren church holds homecoming with Sunday school at 10 a.m. service at 11 a.m. a basket dinner follows at noon and a second sermon at 2 p.m. by Rev. E. H. Martin conference superintendent. Rev. Guy Webb is the church pastor.
In Mineral Sunday school runs at 10 a.m. Morning worship is at 11 a.m. In Salem the Youth Fellowship meets at 7 p.m. and preaching follows at 7:30. Connett also posts a 7:30 p.m. Wednesday preaching. The Rev. Phyllis LeMaster is the pastor.
A Pleasanton Sunday program lists a Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a preaching service at 11 a.m. The Rev. Dale Armstrong serves as pastor.
Morning worship at 10 45 led by Rev Frank C Cleveland. Potluck dinner at 1 30. Woman's Day program at 3 with choirs from Gallipolis Glouster Nelsonville Rendville and Athens. Social hour open to public. No evening services Sunday.
Harvey H. McPherson leads morning worship at the Guysville charge with sermons on Friendly Places to Worship Children. Cana nville holds 9 30 service and 10 30 Sunday school with Mrs T M Crawford superintendent. Guysville conducts 10 am Sunday school and 11 am worship with Children sermon. Stewart conducts 10 am Sunday school with Mrs W P Spears superintendent and a Children day program at 7 30 pm featuring 4 H club night and Youth Fellowship Tuesday.
The Rev. Mr. Posey preaches at Sunday services 9:30 a m Sunday school 9:30 a m worship 10:30 a m youth service 6:45 p m and preaching 7:30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p m led by The Rev N L Russell minister.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m followed by an evangelistic service at 10 30 a m and evening services at 8 p m on Sundays and Saturdays led by Rev Frank Bowling of Portsmouth Baptismal rite is at 2 15 p m Sunday at the Sadie Hawk Bridge conducted by Rev Roy E Deeter pastor.
The Plains Methodist announces Sunday services with Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m The Rev M Donald Weller is pastor All 4 H Club members are welcome to attend the service Prayer service is at 7 30 p m Thursday.
The Reverend Roy E. Deeter leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m and prayer and praise at 10 30 a m A preaching service is at 8 p m with the Reverend Edmond Life of Parkersburg W V in charge
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kenny visited Puritan hosts Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Eberts. Chillicothe visitors included Mr. and Mrs. James Ward and Mrs. Ruth Ward. Mrs. Clarence Hughes remains ill and was examined at Holzer Hospital. Bernard Ratcliff and Mrs. Peck from Kentucky visited D. M. Stewart and Delver Quick’s household, with Stace Peck of Radcliff staying a few days.
A detailed list of radio station call letters and frequencies across Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Parkersburg and more with a nightly schedule of programs from 6:00 pm to midnight including news, sports, music, quizzes, dramas and variety shows.
A dense broadcast listing shows a full day of radio programming with varied shows, dramas, music, talks, and news segments across CBS and MBS networks. Notable entries include Frank Merriwell drama, Archie Andrews, Abbott & Costello, Dancing and music blocks, and special segments like Farm and Home, Speaking of Song, and The MBS Musicale.
A dense broadcast grid lists daily time slots from 6:00 to 12:00 with show titles and networks including Abe Newscast Abe Dance Time CBS Music MBS East West, sports, quizzes, dramas, and variety programs featuring names like Jack Beall Harry Wismer Ross Dolan and Kay Kyser.
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