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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1946

Page

4

Democratic renomination pressure for Truman in 1948 develops

David Lawrence reports both left and right wings urging Truman to yield the nomination if he cannot win reelection. Possible successors include Harry Byrd James Forrestal King and General Eisenhower with labor wary of a military president. Analysts foresee denials until after the 1948 conventions as party unity frays.

Washington Truman Democratic Party Henry Wallace Harry Byrd Virginia Senate Bricker Taft White House Interior King Wisconsin Navy James Forrestal General Eisenhower Eisenhower Congress

Subscription rates and terms for service listings

Subscription rates are listed for carrier and mail services with variances by location and duration. The notice mentions Ohio, overseas service men, and postal classifications with references to Athens Union Post Office and national representatives in Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland.

Mail Ohio Unio Athens John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

X Rays A Century After Roentgen Weighs Health Promise

Medical column marks Roentgen’s discovery on November 8 1895 noting X rays now universal in hospital exams chest radiography to screen tuberculosis and the rapid expansion of X ray use since 1896. Describes how X rays reveal body structures and industrial applications and ends with a Q A stating hypertension is more common but less serious in women than men.

Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen Roentgen Crooke the Messenger Clyde Bowman Chesterhill BUC

Post election reflections on new Congress and economic policy

The piece argues a new Congress must convene before promised government improvements appear and predicts possible tax cuts after cutting wasteful New Deal bureaus. It criticizes Truman era economies, praises Republican opposition, and muses on party blame for a coming business mood and policy shifts.

Congress National Defense Grover Cleveland Washington Taft Bricker Jenkins Congressional Truman Cio-Pac

Wise Silence Over Wallace Charge Divides Byrnes and Vandenberg

Secretary Byrnes and Senator Van denberg declined to comment on Henry Wallace's accusation that Vandenberg and the military push the nation toward war with Russia. Wallace called it his personal opinion, while the president and many Americans support a bipartisan foreign policy.

Byrnes Senator Vandenberg Henry Wallace Wallace Commerce Madison Square Garden

Those Handy Horrible Dollars

A critical blast denounces Soviet and allied governments for seeking loans from the United States while condemning American capitalists. The piece argues hypocrisy in foreign policy and calls out socialist regimes for dual stance on finance and ideology.

Mechanization reshapes American farming postwar era

Peter Edson reports that the Census of Agriculture shows a small rise in cultivated acreage but a third higher output than prewar levels with 10 percent less labor. Farm numbers fall as acreage grows and tractors rise to two million, hinting at a future of higher wages and broader mechanization.

Washington Census of Agriculture U.S. Census Bureau Bureau of Agricultural Economics Department U.S Sherman E. Johnson BAF

Vandenberg chides critics over UN funding stance

The United States funds half of the UN's operating costs despite Russian jabs about dollar diplomacy. Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg presents the American view, noting U.S. wealth share and urging peers to reflect on fairness and repayment.

United Nations Russia Molotov Sen Arthur H. Vandenberg Vandenberg United States Mr. Vandenberg

Athens Area Church Services and Activities

church school at 9 15 a m university class 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m sermon Cultivating an Uneasy Conscience by Rev Harold F Kellogg with Mrs Tom Andgian singing a vocal solo. other youth fellowships meetings weekly and church committees listed with times through Friday.

Harold F. Kellogg Tom Andgian Wesley Players Martzolff Kappa Phi Delta Sigma Theta

Sunday services outline with Adam and Fallen Man topic

Sunday school at 9 30 am and morning service at 10 45 am focus on Adam and Fallen Man. Golden Text Romans 5 17 emphasizes grace and righteousness through Jesus Christ. Wednesday evening service scheduled for 8 pm.

Adam Jesus Christ

Bible Study and Services at Local Church

Bible study at 9 45 a m. Worship and preaching at 10 30 a m by minister Edward White on What is a Christian. Evening service at 7 30 p m with Two Laws of pardon as the sermon subject. Midweek Bible study Wednesday 7 50 p m.

Edward White

Sunday Mass Timetable and Confession Hours

Sunday Masses at 8 9 10 and 11 a.m. Daily Mass 7 30 p.m. Benediction Sunday 3 p.m. Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Confessions Saturday 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Worship Schedule with Rev Pratt Leading

Sabbath school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m led by Rev Pratt. Young People Open Forum at 6 30 p m Evening worship at 7 30 p m with Rev Pratt. Young People Bible study and prayer Wednesday 6 30 p m Adult prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m led by Rev Pratt.

Pratt Rev. Pratt

Redtown Free Methodists Weekly Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Roy Strausbaugh superintendent preaching at 10 30 a m evangelistic service at 7 p m midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m Rev J W Grant is pastor

Redtown

Sunday services and film event at local church

Sunday school 9:45 a m and morning services 9 and 11 a m with Jesus Way With Men theme and Rev Fred Lachs. At 7 p m Swiss film Marie Louise, Oscar winner 1945 original screenplay. WF high school group to attend. Monday 7 p m Boy Scouts. Tuesday 1 p m annual church bazaar with high school group selling candy. choice supper 4 7 p m.

Jesus Fred Lachs Marie Louise

Central Ave Methodist Church Servicesand Programs

The Central Ave Methodist Church schedules morning worship at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with sermons titled Will the Dream of World Peace Come to Pass in This Generation and A Christian Strategy for a Pagan World. Rev. Elmer G. Roessner will lead both services. An 7:30 p.m. evening service features a sermon on the same themes. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. mid week Bible studies on The Way of the Blessed Life. Official board meeting 8:15 p.m.

Central Ave. Methodist Church School Elmer G. Roessner

Unified worship and Sunday school services listed

Sunday program includes 9 30 a m worship and Sunday school with a sermon by Mrs John Farley Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with Mrs Farley delivering the sermon Music by a men s trio Bible study and prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m in the Junior Assembly rooms Raymond Atkins directing

John Farley

Athens Pilgrim Holme Service Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 YPS at 6 30 evangelistic service at 7 30 cottage prayer Friday 7 30 at the parsonage mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 at the church

Athens

Athens Free Methodist Sunday Schedule and Services

The Rev. J. W. Grant leads services at Athens Free Methodist Church with Sunday school at 2 p.m. preaching at 3 p.m. and Thursday prayer service at 7:30 p.m.

Athens

Wesleyan Methodist Sunday Union Class in Athens County

A Sunday gathering hosted by the Wesleyan Methodist church occurs at 2 pm in Athens County Union Class. The event invites local congregants to participate in prayer and study in a community setting.

Wesleyan Methodist Athens County

Newtown Holiness Church Schedule

Newtown holiness church holds worship at 10 45 a m with preaching by Rev Helen W Tatmann pastor Evangelistic service at 7 p m Mid week prayer service is Wednesday at 7 p m.

Newtown Holiness Helen W. Tatmann

Stewart Pilgrim Holiness Service Schedule

Stewart Pilgrim Holiness church lists Saturday at 7 30 p m a sermon by pastor the Rev Helen W Tat mann and Sunday school at 10 a m.

Stewart Pilgrim Holiness Helen W. Tatmann

Bible School and Worship Services at Local Church

Bible school at 9 15 a m led by superintendent E A Davis. Worship service at 10 15 a m features a sermon by Rev Joe B Maffett on Values That Last. Disciples Foundation Fellowship Supper at 5 p m and vesper service at 6 with Pauline Fierce in charge. Christian Endeavor at 6 with Patty Ayers leading. Wednesday evening choir practice and Hobby Night for university students. Official board meeting at 7 30 p m.

Bible School E. A. Davis Joe B. Maffett C. E. Heft W. M. Ruston Disciples Foundation Fellowship Pauline Fierce Christian Endeavor Patty Ayers

Church notices at Good Shepherd parish events

The service schedule lists morning prayer and sermon by Rev. Sydney J. Browne at 10 30 a m on Sunday for the 271st Sunday after Trinity. Activities include church school, a Tuesday executive committee meeting, Thursday Holy Communion and Coffee Club, choir rehearsal, and Women’s Auxiliary at Mrs J T Merwin’s home.

Church of the Good Shepherd Sydney J. Browne J. T. Merwin

Church Activities Schedule Promotes Weekly Worship

A church announces morning worship at 10 30 with Pastor Rev E C Kenney and an evening service at 730. Men and Missions lead the evening service. WYPS meets Tuesday at 7 to attend Union services. Mid week prayer Thursday 730 and Friday 2 p m prayer service.

E. C. Kenney

Local church announces fall turkey dinner and services

Morning worship at 10 45 a m led by the Rev Frank C Cleveland in Columbus. Evening services by BYPU at 6 30 p m with preaching at 7 30 p m. Thursday includes annual fall turkey dinner at 5 p m.

Frank C. Cleveland Columbus BYPU

Sunday Worship Schedule At Salem Church

Sunday school at 9 30 a m junior church at 10 30 a m worship service also at 10 30 a m with the Rev C R Stouffer of Salem delivering the message evangelistic meeting set for 7 30.

C. R. Stouffer Salem

Local schedules list morning chase and court arrival times

Morning times for various defendants and witnesses are listed as follows: Chase at 10 a.m. for Emmett Hulbert. Mound Hill at 9 30 a.m. for Mrs Bert Carpenter. Frost at 10 a.m. for Mrs Leonard Frost. Sugar Creek at 10 a.m. for Mrs Thompson. Orbiston at 9 a.m. for J B Carsner. McLeish at 9 30 a.m. for Clarence Rutter. Ilesboro at 10 a.m. for Mrs Willis Conkle. Mr Carmel at 9 30 a.m. for Mrs Thomas Diamond. 9 30 a.m. for John Hoop.

Thomas Diamond John Hoop

Albany Methodists New Albany Church School Schedule

Albany Methodist and several churches list Sunday school start times at 9:30 a m with Lida Young James Dixon Oscar Crabtree Wayne Chase and James Reeves named as superintendents. Sermons or meetings follow, including Rev Robert L Phillips preaching at Snowville and Pearl Chapel at 2:30 p m.

Albany Methodist Albany — Church Lida Young Townhouse — Church James Dixon Temple — Church Oscar Crabtree Snowville Wayne Chase

Athens Charge Services and Events List

At New Marshfield preaching and Sunday school times set for 9 30 and 10 30 a m. Clarks Chapel hosts Sunday school 10 30 a m preaching 11 30 a m picnic dinner. Richland Ave offers Sunday school 9 30 a m MYF 6 30 p m preaching 7 30 p m led by Rev D W Burt.

Athens New Marshfield Union Clarks Chapel Richland Ave D. W. Burt

Alexander Presbyterian Bible School Service Schedule

The Alexander Presbyterian Church lists a Bible school at 10 a.m. and a worship service at 11 a.m. with Prof. J. R. Gentry preaching on "We Would See Jesus." The Westminster Fellowship Christian Endeavor meets at 7 30 p.m.

Alexander Presbyterian Bible School J. R. Gentry Jesus

Asbury M. E. Sunday ServiceAnnounced

Asbury M. E. holds Sunday school at 1 p m with Howard Flanders as superintendent. A preaching service is scheduled for 2 p m led by the Rev Phillips.

Asbury M. E Howard Flanders Phillips

Public Forum criticizes Republican era and praises New Deal progress

A reader castigates the GOP and praises F D Roosevelt for wartime recovery and New Deal programs. He cites CCC camps, road building, parks, and farm prices to contrast with Hoover and Hoover era hardships. He warns against postwar Republican revival and urges support for veterans and social programs.

R. B. Carson Roosevelt CCC Carson Hoover Republican Party Mr. Carson

Local Church Services Schedule Contains Preaching and Sunday School

Decatur and Coolville host Sunday sessions with morning preaching at 11 a m in Decatur and 9 45 a m Sunday school plus 7 30 p m preaching in Coolville W C Whitlatch leads the young people's meeting at 6 30 p m The Rev W C Dennis serves as pastor.

Decatur Coolville W. C. Whitlatch Young People W. C. Dennis

Church School Study and Worship Theme

Church School at 9 30 a m led by G C Gorby with The Church Reaches Out as theme. Prayer service follows. Young People’s Society meets at 7 30 p m.

G. C. Gorby Young People’s Society

Sunday church schedule announced with Rev Roy Deeter

The notice lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching service at 10 30 a m conducted by Rev Roy Deeter pastor. Prayer service is set for 7 30 p m.

Roy Deeter

Sinai Peninsula Trade Route Through Ages

The Sinai Peninsula has served as a crucial trade link between Africa and Asia since ancient times, shaping commerce and cultural exchange across civilizations.

Sinai Peninsula Africa Asia

Letter from Dorothy Yoho Defends The Plains School

Dorothy Yoho of Athens R D 2 defends The Plains School in a published letter. She praises students from first through second grade, urges roofing the playground, supports inside toilets, and asks for more cooperation over criticism while noting alumni back the school.

the Messenger Plains

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David Lawrence National Dispatch William A. O'Brien William A. O'Brien, M. D Peter Edson Athens Area Church Services First Methodist Christian Science Stimson Ave Church OF Christ Saint Paul's Albany Baptist By Galbraith NEA Service, Inc M. Reg. U Marge Hocking ST Church OF God Episcopal MT. Zion Baptist Nazarene American Sunday School Union the Public Forum Public Forum Shaw Harding Coolidge F. D. Roosevelt Pomeroy Veterans Byrd Congressman May Garson USA Coolville Methodist Carpenter First Baptist Graham Christian Dorothy Yoho Athens, R. D
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