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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1948

Page

15

Weekend guests and baseball moves noted in shade Ohio

Weekend visitors included Mrs E G Angell and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Krenth of Shade with Mr and Mrs Richard Angell of Philadelphia. W G Polster returned to Coolville after wintering with son George in Hamilton. Margaret Summers of Glouster danced in a revue by Dorothy Kishler at Junction City auditorium. John Murray of Union Furnace, a right hand pitcher with two pro seasons, joined the Durham team in the Piedmont League.

E. G. Angell Kenneth Krenth, Shade Richard Angell Philadelphia W. G. Polster Coolville George Hamilton Margaret Summers Marshal Summers, Glouster Dorothy Kishler Junction City Auditorium John Murray Union Furnace Durham

Athens area church services and subscription rates

The notice lists home delivery subscription rates by carrier and mail for Athens area readers, with prices by week, month, and year. It also details church schedules across multiple groups including MYF SHYF Westminster Foundation and St Pauls Catholic services with mass times, events, and clergy.

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Charlottes Schemes Strain Family Ties In London Visit

In a tense scene, Charlotte strains relations with Aunt Helen and Aunt Alice over Patience’s whereabouts and freedoms. Helen forbids Patience’s visits, while Charlotte defends Patience’s desire for fun and independence, hinting at hidden family history and plans. The chapter ends with unresolved accusations and a foreshadowed revelation.

Charlotte Patience Patsy Helen Aunt Helen Alice Miss Helen Aunt Alice London Miss Alice Mother Estelle

Wallace Defends Soviet Policy in Iowa Speech

Henry Wallace attacks U S foreign policy as insane and defends Soviet tactics in Iowa. He accuses Truman and Vandenberg of war manipulation while blaming bipartisan guilt on others and contends the Soviet Union must expand only under external threat. The piece contrasts Wallace’s stance with Lausche’s gubernatorial challenge to party bosses.

Henry Wallace Moscow Hitler Munich Truman Arthur H. Vandenberg Senate Foreign Relations Committee Iowa Wallace U.S Stalin Europe Baltic States Balkans Poland Hungary Czechoslovakia Italy Greece France Philadelphia Inquirer

Traffic Woes Spur Athens Council Parking Ban Plan

Athens City Council moves to halt parking on many antiquated streets to ease two way traffic. Widening, while costly and tree loss concerns arise, is hoped to follow. Washington Street near the school block cited as intolerable by residents and parents.

Athens W. Washington St

Stassen Struggles as Ohio Delegates Lag in Ballot Count

Early ballot counting shows Governor Stassen failing to gain momentum in Ohio. His entry drew few delegates while more cautious voters register their choice, signaling weak support for his candidacy.

Stassen Ohio

Steel wage price clash muddles a steel price cut

U S Steel plans a $25 million yearly price cut while CIO Steelworkers push higher wages. Analysts cite Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing steel prices rose about 40 percent since 1939, yet consumer costs outpaced steel gains. The dispute centers on costs, wages, and consumer impact as investors hesitate to expand capacity.

Washington U. S. Steel Corporation Truman Council of Economic Advisers Departments of Justice and Commerce CIO Steelworkers’ Union Bureau of Labor Statistics Department of Commerce U.S U. S General Electric U. S. Steel

Local Society Notes From Athens County

Mrs. C. H. Bartlett of Nelsonville attended the national Shrine convention in St. Paul. Mrs. Jeff Harrison of The Plains hosted a week dinner for her daughter Frances with guests Mr. and Mrs. Dave Aleshire and daughters, Elaine Whitlatch, Gladys Sherwood, and others. Murray City students Katherine Coburn Ruth Penn Lorena Frazee and Kate and Paul Shelton entered a state music contest in Columbus. A Spencer Hollow infant, 14 months old, fell ill after drinking coal oil.

C. H. Bartlett Nelsonville Athens Shrine St. Paul Minn Jeff Harrison the Plains Frances Dave Aleshire Marie and Evelyn Elaine Whitlatch Gladys Sherwood Katherine Coburn Ruth Penn Lorena Frazee Kate and Paul Shelton Murray City Columbus Walter Spencer Spencer Hollow

Rabies prevention and public health notes

The article explains rabies in humans and animals, focusing on symptoms and the importance of prevention. It cites New York State data from 1943 to 1946, highlights mass vaccination for dogs, and stresses public health roles and individual precautions after bites or exposures. It also includes a reader question about leg fatigue and a doctor’s cautious opinion on possible arterial disease.

New York State Chautaqua County

Judge Miller Seeks State Supreme Court Nomination

Judge Lewis H. Miller of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, including Mason County, runs as a GOP candidate to succeed himself on the state supreme court. He, praised for fairness in Mason Jackson Roane and Calhoun counties, would bring new blood to a court long dominated by Neely supporters and akin to Oliver Wendell Holmes in impact.

Lewis H. Miller Fifth Judicial Circuit Mason County State Supreme Court High Court Miller Mason Jackson Roane Calhoun Oliver Wendell Holmes

First Wesleyan Methodist Services and Activities

Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship and Mothers Day program at 10 30 a m featuring Mother Home and God by Rev E C Kenney. Evening service at 7 30 p m with Rev Oscar King of the Ohio Temperance Conference as guest speaker. WYPS meeting Tuesday 7 30 p m Thursday mid week prayer service 7 30 p m.

First Wesleyan Methodist E. C. Kenney Oscar King The Ohio Temperance Conference

Central Ave Methodist Church Service Schedule

The Central Ave Methodist Church announces morning worship at 10 30 with the sermon Building Christian Homes by Rev Elmer G Roessner pastor An evening service at 8 o clock titled The Ascension of Christ A Bible study and prayer session at 8 p m on Wednesday Choir rehearsal at 7 p m on Thursday and a 9 30 a m Sunday School session

Central Ave. Methodist Church Christian Homes Elmer G. Roessner

Alexander Presbyterian Church Services Schedule

The church offers a Sunday program with a school session at 9 30 a m. Morning worship at 10 30 a m titled As One Whom His Mother Comforteth Evening worship at 7 45 p m with A Great Kingdom Torn in Two led by Rev. James L Hyde pastor.

Alexander Presbyterian Church James L. Hyde

Church Services Schedule Led by Rev Frank Cleveland

Sunday school at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 10 45 a m led by the Rev Frank Cleveland Evening services BYPU 6 30 p m led by Herper Saunders Mothers Day program 7 30 p m in charge of Mrs Katherine Payne sermon to follow Ladies Aid Society Mothers Day afternoon 4 30 p m open to public in charge of Mrs Gertrude Strickland

Frank Cleveland BYPU Herper ‘Saunders Katherine Payne Ladies’ Aid Society Gertrude Strickland

Worship and Sermon Schedule at Local Church

The Sunday program includes worship at 9 30 a m with Rev A R Ervin as pastor. Sunday school classes 1 and 2 in the annex at 9 30 a m. Youth program meeting 10 30 a m. Evangelistic service 6 30 p m. Wednesday service 7 30 p m with sacred ordinances of the Lord s supper and feet washing at 7 30 p m.

A. R. Ervin

Bible Study and Worship Times at Elders Church

Worship services listed include 9 45 a m study 10 30 a m sermon The Greatest of These Evening worship at 7 30 p m with minister Edward White The midweek Bible study is 7 30 p m on Wednesday

Edward White

Cowilville Congregational Church Services and Events

Bible school at 9 30 a m with Lloyd Bolin Youth Fellowship at 7 p m Evening service at 8 p m special Mothers Day service with women of the church in charge Wednesday Youth Bible study at 6 30 p m Prayer service at 7 30 p m Adult Bible study at 8 p m Rev Andrew G Pratt pastor COOLVILLE CONGREGATIONAL Sunday school at 9 45 a m Worship at 11 am The Christian Family led by Rev Edwards H Dickinson pastor

Fred E. Luchs Interchurch Don Tullis Westminster Fellowship Carl Sylvester Women’s Association Lloyd Bolin Ladies of the Church Andrew G. Pratt Coolville

Episcopal Good Shepherd Church Schedule and Events

Sunday after Ascension services include Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and Morning Prayer at 10:30 a.m. Church school at 9:30 a.m. Youth conference at St. Luke's in Marietta at 4 p.m. Weekday activities include Thursday Holy Communion at 7 a.m. and Women's Auxiliary at 7:30 p.m. Friday choir practice at 6:30 p.m.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Sydney J. Browne Church School St. Luke's Episcopal Church Marietta

Sunday Service Schedule and Lesson Topic

The notice lists Sunday activities at 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 45 a m morning service with the lesson Adam and Fallen Man and the Golden Text If thou return to the Almighty thou shalt be built up Job 22 23 plus a Wednesday evening service at 7 30 p m.

Adam Man Tabernacles

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church Service Schedule

The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church lists Sunday programs with a 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m morning worship and 7 30 p m evangelistic service led by Pastor Rev O M Awe. Monday features a Young People's Zone Rally at 7 30 p m Wednesday invites worship at 7 30 p m with speaker Rev Mr Posey.

Athens Pilgrim Holiness O. M. Awe Mr. Posey

Nazarene Church Weekly Schedule

The schedule lists Sunday activities including Sunday school at 9 30 a m junior church and worship at 10 30 a m NYPS at 6 45 p m and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Wednesday worship at 7 30 p m Thursday invitation band at 7 p m at the parsonage

Nazarene

Schedule of Central Ohio Auctioneers and Receivers

A list of auction start times and contact names across multiple locations including Chase Homer Troyer Diamond Mrs Lowell Tucker Frost C D Arnold McLeish Clarence Rutter Mound Hill Mrs Virginia Howard Mt Carmel Francis Hart Orbiston J B Carsner Sugar Creek Mrs Anna Rae Fairview Rev A N Maxwell with start times from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Scheduled events appear in a regional notice.

East Canan Pilgrim Sunday Service Times

The Rev. N L Russell will preach at 3 p m after a Sunday school at 2 p m at East Canan Pilgrim.

Sunday church schedule and minister listed

The notice lists Sunday services including children's 9:30 a.m. youth service 6:45 p.m. preaching 7:30 p.m. and prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Rev. N L Russell is the minister.

N. L. Russell

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Service Schedule

Bible school at 9 30 am led by Carl Graham. Morning worship at 10 30 am conducted by the Rev. Andrew G Pratt with him as pastor.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Carl Graham Andrew G. Pratt

Bible School and Services at 9:30 and 10:30

Bible school at 9 30 a m communion and preaching at 10 30 a m led by Charles Russell with the Rev Homer H Vian as minister.

Bible School Charles Russell Homer H. Vian

New Marshfield Methodist Charge Inaugurated

The Rev. Phyllis LeMaster named pastor at New Marshfield with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m Dowler Ridge holds 9 30 a m services and Carbondale preaches at 7 30 p m Connett evangelistic meeting at 7 30 p m led by Rev Charles Hook

Phyllis LeMaster New Marshfield Dowler Ridge Carbondale Connett Charles Hook

Pearl Chapel and Pleasan ton Sunday Services announced

Sunday school times listed for Pearl Chapel 9 30 a m and 9 45 a m with preaching at 7 30 p m and 10 45 a m Pleasan ton offers Sunday school at 10 a m with no preaching shown in the record.

Pearl Chapel UNION Pleasanton

White's Chapel Wesleyan Church Services Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a m prayer service at 10 30 a m WYPS at 7 p m preaching at 7 30 p m led by pastor the Rev Roy E Deeter Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m

White’s Chapel Wesleyan Sunday School Roy E. Deeter

Union class meeting announced for Sunday in Athens County

A class meeting is scheduled for Sunday at 2 p m at East Canaan Pilgrim Holiness Church in Athens County. The gathering invites members of the Union class to attend and participate in the session.

Athens County East Canaan Pilgrim Holiness Church

Graham Chapel Sunday Services Schedule

Graham Chapel lists Sunday activities with Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and a prayer service at 8 p m led by Reverend Roy E Deeter pastor.

Shade Methodist Sunday School and Sermon Service

Sunday school at Shade Methodist at 10 a.m. led by Clifford Ruth. The Rev. Earl Cowen will deliver the sermon after Sunday school.

Shade Methodist Sunday School Clifford Ruth Earl Cowen

Weekend Church and Community Meeting Schedule

Saturday 7 30 pm Neighborhood Council meets. Sunday worship at 9 30 a m led by Rev Edwards H Dickin son pastor with Sunday school at 10 45 a m.

Edwards H. Dickinson

Well Baby Clinic Held in McArthur

State approved well baby clinic held at the American Legion Hall in McArthur on Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 4 o'clock. Health Commissioner Dr. H. G. Southard announced Dr. Evelyn Ball will examine infants, provide first immunization shots, and advise mothers on future infant care including diet, defect correction, and vitamins.

Mcarthur American Legion Hall H. G. Southard Evelyn Ball

Kabob replaces hot dog in Kano street fare

In Kano Nigeria a kabob on a skewer replaces the American hot dog. Meat chunks are spitroasted over coal to form a simple, portable meal popular with locals and travelers.

Kano Nigeria

Radio Programs Area Stations NBC WLW Cincinnati to NBC

A detailed schedule lists radio programs on NBC WLW CBS WCOL WSAZ WCHS and others for Friday May 7, with time slots from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. including news reports, musicals, dramas, comedies, talk shows, and sports, featuring hosts and programs such as Lowell Thomas, Jack Smith, The Beulah Show, The Lone Ranger, This Is FBI, Meet the Press, and The Grand Ole Opry among many listed stations and times.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington Cbs-Wbns WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta Abe Cbs Network Abc-East Abc- West Mbs-East Mbs-West Abe Ted Nations Cbs Jean McKenna Cbs-East Lum Abner Cbs West Aba Lowell Thomas Ebe Abe Basic Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Song Cbs Daily Mary Osborne Abe Bob Crosby Abe Henry J Tex Beneke Mbe Abe West Cbe Congress Hollywood Cbes Abe Pro Arte Alan Lomax Tomlinson the Country Journal The Hitching Post Orchestras of Nation Piano Playhouse Abe Lionel Hampton Nbe Cbs Sports Treasury Doc I. Q., Jr St. Louis Cbs Melodies NBC Symphony Abe Ted Barber Harry Wismer Abe Lance Cbe Jack Beall Ace Jane Cbs Melody Incorporated Abe Hawaii Abe Abe Burrows H. Carmichael Twin Life of Riley Ross Dolan Sinatra Abe Joan Davis Judy Canova Abe Vaughn Monroe Kay Kyser Basic Chicago Cbs Hayloft Ebs

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Athens Area Church Services First Methodist MYF Harold F. Kellogg Warren Dicken Margaret Wei- Shan-Chung IFY Martzolff Kappa Phi Delta Sig John Seay Scout Room Joe B. Maffett Disciples Foundation Martha Robertson Rex Hutton Scout Board Russell Blowers ST. Paul's James McMahon National Defense Renee Shann NEA Service, Inc Elizabeth Academy Roger Oxford Henley Frank Lausche Ray T. Miller Lausche America Peter Edson Edwin P. Jordan, M. D Sam Simmons By Galbraith MT. Zion Baptist Church OF God Stimson Ave Church OF Christ Albany Baptist Episcopal Christian Science American Sunday School Union Graham Chapel Centennial Congregational Frank Merriwell Archie Andrews Mary Lee Taylor Cbs Ozark Valley the Meeks Ed McConnell
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