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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1948
Page
4
The notice details home delivery by carrier at 25c per week with annual and semiannual rates, and mail subscriptions for Ohio and West Virginia or outside delivery regions with varied yearly and monthly pricing. It also notes the newspaper being entered in Athens Ohio as Second Class Matter under the 1915 act.
An Egyptian Air Force claim of bombing Tel Aviv sparks debate on UN legitimacy and Arab-Israeli conflict. The author urges American action including naval presence, lifting arms embargo, and recognition to defend Israel and deter Soviet-backed expansion, warning against long war and regional instability.
The list details weekend services at the Athens area church with times for prayers Sunday school and morning service led by the Wesley Choir under Ray Sturm, a sermon by Rev. Harold F. Kellogg on What Is God Like, SHYF Lake Hope trip, Kappa Phi installation, WFF supper and vespers, and midweek activities including Upper Room Hour led by Mr. Cunningham. First Church Choir to Columbus May 28 for Bishop H Lester Smith tribute. STIMSON Avenue Bible study and worship services with The Cost of Discipleship and The New Testament Church sermons with Edward White. midweek Bible study at 9:45.
Jessica Gordon elopes with Yankee soldier Tom Blake and travels to Akron to stay with his family. The couple faces a tense welcome from Tom’s mother in a stark home as Jessica struggles with her new life and uncertainty about their future. This excerpt ends with Jessica crying while Tom urges calm and a meal.
A sharp critique of Missouri unemployment compensation reveals widespread improper claims draining the fund. The piece notes wartime payouts, industry layoffs, and acall for public vigilance against abuses that threaten aid to truly unemployed workers.
The author argues the so called decline in morals reflects women’s improved economic position rather than actual immorality. He notes women own property and work, while men’s behavior remains unaltered. He urges men to raise their own moral standards to match the new expectations.
National Affairs column notes the Atomic Energy Commission moves to demystify fission. With 3 000 unclassified papers released and 50 60 volume sets planned, AEC aims to publish readable material, supply a writers source book, and promote public exhibits from Monsanto and Brookhaven to the Museum of Natural History, signaling growing public understanding and cautious optimism about living with the atom.
The Nelsonville High School Band earned first prize for marching and playing in a parade by the American Legion Convention held in Logan. Mr and Mrs Clemente Menchini and son Renzo of Pomeroy planned a five month visit to Italy starting in June to Bagni de Lucca, birthplace of the mothers.
Dr. M. D. Worley and Dr. H. R. Nye of Athens attended the 41st convention of the Ohio Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons held in Marietta.
Mrs. W. Horte Gibson returns to Logan after a week in East Liverpool with her son and daughter in law Charles Gibson and his wife.
Twenty five years ago the Rev. W. F. Schake of Pomeroy left to assume duties at a Lutheran church in Columbus. His parents, who had been with him the past year, returned to their Greenville home.
Edna Howell daughter of Mr and Mrs A V Howell of Pomeroy and Ohio University student earned a scholarship at Clark University Worcester Massachusetts for academic excellence.
Mr and Mrs J A Drake return to their Chauncey home after visiting Bucyrus where they were guests of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs E L Saf fell and family.
Gladyse Brewer of Zaleski visited her uncle John Brewer and his family in New Marshfield during a recent guest stay.
A short quotation from Colossians 2 21 warns against touching tasting or handling certain matters. The verse emphasizes caution toward physical engagement with worldly things.
A terse ancient line declares that the voice of the people is the voice of God. The saying attributes divine authority to collective opinion, reflecting Hesiodic era ethics and civic belief.
The article explains hemorrhoids as enlarged anal veins, common in 30s and 40s, caused by constipation, coughing, childbirth, or strain. It notes internal piles may be treated by injection or surgery, while external piles cannot be injected, and advises addressing underlying causes.
Shade Methodist announces Sunday School at 10 am with Clifford Ruth leading and worship and sermon by Rev. Earl Cowen following the Sunday school session.
The Rev. N. L. Russell will lead Sunday school in the afternoon with a 3 pm preaching service announced by the church.
The Church of the Good Shepherd marks Trinity Sunday with Holy Communion at 8 a.m. followed by church school classes at 9:30 a.m. An adult study class and morning prayer with a sermon by Rev. Sydney J. Browne occur at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Nursery is available at 10:30. Thursday Holy Communion at 7 a.m. Women's Auxiliary at 7:30 p.m. Friday choir rehearsal at 6:30 p.m.
A series of morning and afternoon meetings listed by location and participant. Notable times include 9:30 and 10 a.m. with participants such as Homer Troyer Diamond Mrs. Lowell Tucker and Virginia Howard, plus Arthur N Maxwell at Fairview 2 p.m.
Worship and Communion at 9:15 and 10:15 a.m. led by Rev. Joe B. Maffett. Mrs. C. E. Heft and Mrs. William Ruston serve as chorister and organist. Disciples Foundation supper and vespers at Bank's cottage and CE outdoor vespers at Mrs. Golda Cameron's home. Wednesday features DF Timeout at 7 p.m. and midweek devotionals at 7:45 p.m.
Today Holiness meeting at 7 45 p m. Saturday open air at Court House 7 30 p m Sunday school 10 a m divine worship and parade of Girl Guards and Sunbeams 11 a m open air at Court and Union Sts 7 15 p m salvation meeting 7 45 p m Monday Torch Bearers Youth meeting 7 30 p m Tuesday Sunbeams 4 p m Bible study 7 45 p m Wednesday Girl Guards 4 p m Thursday Junior Legion 4 p m Ladies Home League 7 30 p m
Sunday school at 9 45 worship at 11 with theme Who Hears the Call High school group meets at 7 pm at the Manse In Mr Luchs absence Dr Don Tullis handles pastoral duties Monday Boy Scouts 7 pm Westminster Foundation Sunday supper 5 pm Vespers 6 pm Wednesday snack hour 7 30 to 9 30 pm Friday quiet hours for study refreshments served Saturday Innerfellowship 6 45 pm Forum Ba incomplete text
The First Wesleyan Methodist Church schedules Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. worship at 10:30 a.m. An Evangelistic service follows at 7:30 p.m. led by Pastor Rev. E. C. Kenney. Tuesday features a missionary service with guest speaker Sarah Elizabeth Job returned from Africa. Thursday hosts a mid week prayer service at 7:30 p.m.
The Rev. Frederick A. Immelt leads worship and communion at 10 30 a m with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and an evening service at 7 30 p m all on the last service before conference.
Central Ave Methodist Church announces services at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m featuring A Pastor s Farewell to His People with Rev Elmer G Roessner The choir led by Mrs John Van Dyke performs at 8 p m Bible study and prayer service are set for 8 p m Wednesday Choir rehearsal planned Thursday
Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning service at 10 45 a m with Soul and Body as the lesson sermon subject. The Golden Text is What agreement hath the temple of God with idols for ye are the temple of the living God II Corinthians 6 16. Wednesday evening service at 7 30 p m.
Worship service at 9 30 a m with classes 1 and 2 in annex and Sunday school at 9 30 a m. YMP at 10 30 a m and Rev A R Ervin pastor leads at 6 30 p m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m with Missionary Society in charge.
The notice lists church events including Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with Rev Posey as guest speaker Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Rev O M Awe.
Sunday masses at St Pauls Roman Catholic Church are at 8 9 and 10 a.m. Benediction follows the 10 a.m. mass. Confessions are Saturday from 4 p.m. to 5 30 p.m. and at 7 30 p.m. The Rev Fr James McMahon serves as pastor.
The notice lists services at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. junior church and worship and NYPS at 10:30 and 6:45 p.m. Preaching 7:30 p.m. Wednesday missionary service at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Drell H. Goff is the minister.
The ship schedule lists 10:45 a.m. for evening worship at 7:30 p.m. with the Rev. Frank Cleve land as pastor. BYPU at 6:39 p.m. led by Her pel Saunders. Breakfast served at 8:30 a.m. at the church.
The Rev Phyllis LeMaster presides at Sunday school 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m and a baccalaureate at the high school In Dowler Ridge preaching Tuesday 8 pm Conn ert Wednesday 7 30 pm
Bible school at 9 30 am led by Carl Graham. Morning worship at 10 30 am with the Rev. Andrew G Pratt as pastor.
Albany church services list morning school at 9 30 worship at 10 30 with speakers Lyda Young and Francis Stone in Albany Townhouse Temple Snowville church school at 9 30 10 30 praise service and Bible study with J K Crabtree Belle Fought and Robert Hartman Wayne Chase leads evangelistic service closing conference year with the sermon Lord to Whom Shall We Go by Rev Robert L Phillips.
The notice lists worship times with Bible study for youths at 6 30 p.m. prayer service 7 p.m. and adult study 8 p.m. at the church led by Pastor The Rev Andrew G Pratt with no evening service on a Wednesday.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m with children's service at 10 30 a m Youth service at 6 45 p m Preaching at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by the Rev N L Russell.
The notice lists Bible school at 9 30 a m followed by communion and preaching at 10 30 a m with Charles Russell and the Rev Homer H Vian as minister.
Pearl and Union report Sunday school at 9 45 a m and 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Pleasanton lists Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching times.
The Rev. Roy E. Deeter serves as pastor. Sunday activities include Sunday school at 9 30 a m prayer and praise at 10 30 a m WYPS at 7 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m. Wednesday features a prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.
Graham Chapel schedules Sunday services at 9 30 a m for Sunday school 10 30 a m and 8 p m for the two evangelistic services Saturday features an 8 p m evangelistic service with the Rev Frank Boling preaching the notice lists the times and preacher aligned with the church calendar.
The church presents a Sunday schedule with a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. worship featuring "The Lake Door." An evening service at 7:45 p.m. offers "A Wicked King and a Wickeder Queen" led by Rev. James L. Hyde.
A poem about a tranquil Ohio village. The speaker longs for home at Laurel Cliff, praising a white church, nearby parsonage and schoolhouse, and cherishing memories from childhood while wandering from Mexico to Rome. Mrs Evelyn Ti pher is mentioned in passing.
A list of radio station call letters and frequencies serving Ohio and nearby states includes NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 980 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHIKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.
A dense listing of 1:00 News Report through 12:00 Dancing Continued outlines a full day’s radio lineup. It includes news, music, comedy, drama, sports, and variety programs from networks ABC CBS MBS and others, naming shows and hosts like Lowell Thomas, Fulton Lewis Jr, Ed Murrow, Jack Smith, and Bill Stern.
A dense listing of daytime through late evening radio and TV programs across NBC CBS ABC and related networks. It names shows like Mind Your Manners Frank Merriwell Drama Archie Andrews Drama Abbott & Costello The Life of Riley Truth or Consequences The Grand Ole Opry and NBC Symphony with assorted hosts bands and special segments.
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