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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1948
Page
4
Established 1825 The Messenger Publishing Co publishes weekday afternoons with a Sunday morning edition. Rates list carrier and mail options by region including Ohio West Virginia and foreign subscriptions. Entered at Athens Ohio Post Office Second Class Matter under Act of 1915.
A broad listing of services and events across multiple churches. Highlights include Sunday worship with Rev Harold F Kellogg Mother’s Day Message, evening youth programs, interchurch choir rehearsals, bake sales, rummage, baptisms and meetings throughout the week at various church groups and locations including the Good Shepherd Church and St Luke's Episcopal Church in Marietta.
The piece critiques Henry Wallace for praising Soviet expansion and blaming U.S. leaders for war clouds, arguing his stance mirrors Communist propaganda. It contrasts Wallace’s Iowa speech with Democratic candidate dynamics, noting voters’ independence from party bosses and the lure of cross‑machine politics.
Athens City Council halts parking on many antiquated streets to ease two way traffic. Widening remains the needed solution though costly, with attention to preserving trees and public ground. Washington Street near the school block is cited as intolerable in winter. widening could become Project Number One.
Early ballot tallies show Governor Stassen failing to gain momentum as more cautious voters register their choice, yielding few delegates and signaling a weak start to her Ohio campaign.
The United States Steel Corp plans a $25 million annual price cut while CIO Steelworkers push for wage gains. Government economists critique, noting steel prices rose 40 percent since 1939 and wage costs climbed, yet consumer needs for food and clothing are driven higher. investors doubt expansion.
Weekend guests of Mrs F G Angell and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Krenth Shade were Mr and Mrs Richard Angell of Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs W G Poister returned to Coolville after wintering with their son George at Hamilton. Margaret Summers of Glouster joined a dance revue by Dorothy Kishler at Junction City auditorium. John Murray of Union Furnace, a righthander with two pro seasons, joined the Durham team in the Piedmont League.
Mrs C H Bartlett of Nelsonville represented Athens Shrine at the national Shrine convention in St Paul. Mrs Jeff Harrison of The Plains hosted a birthday dinner for her daughter Frances with guests including Mr and Mrs Dave Aleshire and daughters Marie and Evelyn Elaine Whitlatch and Gladys Sherwood. Murray City students Katherine Coburn Ruth Penn Lorena Frazee and Kate and Paul Shelton entered a state school department music contest in Columbus. The 14 month old daughter of Mrs Walter Spencer of Spencer Hollow was ill after drinking coal oil.
The article explains rabies as a deadly disease with no effective treatment after symptoms appear. It discusses transmission from domestic and wild animals, notes New York state cases in foxes cattle and dogs, and promotes dog vaccination and preventive public health measures. It also urges individuals to seek care if bitten or licked by an unfamiliar animal.
Judge Lewis H. Miller of the Fifth Judicial Circuit seeks re election as a GOP candidate to the state supreme court. He notes the court’s Neely majority and argues Miller would bring fresh blood. Miller has 20 years of circuit experience in Mason Jackson Roane Calhoun counties and is praised as fair and impartial. He references past Democratic and Republican contest outcomes. The piece ends with a local Baptist church note and service times.
The Rev. Fred E. Luchs leads services at 9 and 11 am with inter church singers and the church choir. Westminster Fellowship meets at 7 pm Monday for Boy Scouts with Carl Sylvester as scoutmaster. Activities include meetings, speaker Christine Landsear on The Colony System and a Mothers Supper with Rev. Harold E. Kellogg.
Sunday services include 9:30 am Sunday school 10:30 am worship and Mothers Day program with Rev E C Kenney and 7:30 pm evening service with Rev Oscar King guest speaker. Weekday events WYPS Tuesday 7:30 pm and midweek prayer Thursday 7:30 pm.
Church schedule lists worship at 9 30 a m and 10 30 a m with Rev Elmer G Roessner preaching Building Christian Homes sermon Evening service at 8 pm The Ascension of Christ Wednesday Bible study and prayer service at 8 pm Thursday choir rehearsal at 7 pm.
The Alexander Presbyterian Church holds morning worship at 10:30 with the sermon "As One Whom His Mother Comforteth" and evening worship at 7:45 featuring "A Great Kingdom Torn in Two" by Pastor Rev. James L. Hyde. A church school starts at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday masses at 8 9 and 10 a.m. with Benediction after the 10 a.m. mass. Confession on Saturday from 4 to 5 30 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. The Rev Fr James McMahon is the pastor.
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 in charge of Rev. Frank Cleveland. Evening BYPU at 6 30 led by Herper Saunders. Mothers Day program at 7 30 in charge of Mrs Katherine Payne with sermon to follow. Ladies Aid Society Mothers Day event Sunday at 4 30 in public, led by Mrs Gertrude Strickland.
Worship and sermon at 9 30 a m led by Rev A R Ervin pastor Sunday school classes 1 and 2 in annex at 9 30 a m YPM at 10 30 a m Evangelistic service at 6 30 p m Sacred ordinances of the Lords supper and feet washing at 7 30 p m Wednesday service at 7 30 p m
Bible study at 9 45 a m worships at 10 30 a m with The Greatest of These Evening worship at 7 30 p m on The Qualifications of Elders led by minister Edward White Wednesday features a mid week Bible study at 7 30 p m
Bible school at 9 30 a m led by Lloyd Bolin Youth Fellowship at 7 p m Evening service at 8 p m includes a Mothers Day service led by church ladies Wed Youth Bible study at 6 30 p m Prayer at 7 30 p m Adult Bible study at 8 p m Rev Andrew G Pratt pastor Sunday school at 9 45 worship at 11 The Christian Family preached by Rev Edwards H Dickinson pastor Albert Conklin leads the Coolville Congregational Sunday worship
Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m with Adam and Fallen Man as the lesson subject and the Golden Text If thou return to the Almighty thou shalt be built up thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles Job 22 23 Wednesday evening service at 7 30 p m.
Sunday school 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m evangelistic service 7 30 p m led by the Rev O M Awe pastor Monday Young People's Zone Rally 7 30 p m Wednesday worship 7 30 p m speaker the Rev Mr Posey
Sunday morning services include Sunday school at 9 30 a m junior church at 10 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m The NYPS gathering is at 6 45 p m with an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Midweek worship is Wednesday at 7 30 p m and Thursday features an invitation band at the parsonage starting at 7 p m
The record lists appointment times for multiple individuals and places, including Chase at 10 am with Homer Troyer, Diamond at 10 am with Mrs. Lowell Tucker, Frost at 10 am with C D Arnold, McLeish at 9 30 am with Clarence Rutter, Mound Hill at 9 30 am with Mrs. Virginia Howard, Mt Carmel at 9 30 am with Francis Hart, Orbiston at 9 am with J B Carsner, Sugar Creek at 10 am with Mrs. Anna Thompson, and Fairview at 2 pm with the Rev A N Maxwell.
The Rev. N L Russell will lead a Sunday school at 2 p m and preaching at 3 p m at East Canaan Pilgrim Church.
Worship times listed include Sunday school at 9 30 a m children services at 10 30 a m youth service at 6 45 p m preaching at 7 30 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m The Rev N L Russell is the minister.
Bible school at 9 30 a m Communion and preaching at 10 30 a m led by Charles Russell The Rev Homer H Vian serves as minister
The Rev. Phyllis LeMaster serves New Marshfield as pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 30. Dowler Ridge offers 9 30 Sunday school and preaching. Carbondale hosts preaching at 7 30 p m and Connell evangelistic meeting at 7 30 p m led by Rev Charles Hook.
Sunday school at Pearl Chapel 9:30 a.m. with evening preaching at 7:30 p.m. Pearl Chapel morning services at 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Pleasan ton also holds Sunday school at 10 a.m.
Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with prayer at 10 30 a m WYPS at 7 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m led by Rev Roy E Deeter pastor Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m
A union class meeting is scheduled Sunday at 2 p.m. at East Canaan Pilgrim Holiness Church in Athens County. Attendees from the community and church groups are expected to participate and discuss ongoing classes.
Morning Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. followed by preaching at 10:30 a.m. Evening prayer service at 8 p.m. conducted by Pastor Rev Roy E Deeter.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. conducted by Clifford Ruth. Sermon to follow by the Rev. Earl Cowen marking the day.
Saturday Neighborhood Council at 7 30 p.m. Sunday worship at 9 30 a.m. The Rev Edwards H Dickinson is pastor. Sunday school at 10 45 a.m.
Charlotte clashes with Aunt Helen and Miss Alice over Patience’s whereabouts and party plans. Charlotte defends Patience’s right to fun while Helen and Alice warn of consequences. The scene ends with a tense standoff and a tease of further trouble to come.
State approved well baby clinic held first time in the American Legion Hall McArthur Health Commissioner Dr H G Southard announced. Clinic will run each Tuesday 1 to 4 pm with Dr Evelyn Ball as examining physician. Infants receive full physical exams first immunizations and mothers receive guidance on care diet and vitamins.
In Kano Nigeria a kabob on a skewer replaces the American hot dog. It features chunks of meat set on a stick and roasted over a coal fire, becoming a popular street snack in the city.
A detailed listing of radio station lineups across NBC ABC CBS and local networks for Friday May 7 including Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Charleston Parkersburg and Marietta. Entries cover news music sports dramas comedies and variety programs with time slots from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM and include program titles hosts and channel tags.
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