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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1947
Page
4
Sam Simmons argues Britain’s labor government plans to ban advertising to cripple the press. He contends such moves shift ad dollars to newspapers, threaten free speech, and reflect a slide from socialism toward communism that could curb liberty.
Cam confronts jealousy and misunderstanding after a late affair with Joel tests trust at Dean Austin's house. A campus crisis unfolds as Cam asks Herbert to visit, seeking clarity and resolution.
Editor David Lawrence argues in United States News that true communists and socialists reside in Washington and in top unions and the Democratic party. He warns that Americans loyal to the U S risk capital face a movement toward government control and a planned economy, calling liberals the opposing force.
The Harriman Committee report says the European Recovery Program faces vast unknowns. Predicting costs and timing to 1951 is near impossible given variables like price levels weather coal output and Europe’s recovery pace. Estimates range from 12 to 23 billion dollars with third country aid adding to the total.
Washington debate over proposed military style censorship of civilian information continues. Rep. George H. Bender urges a full congressional investigation into regulations claimed to restrict government disclosures and threaten press freedom.
A column argues that European nations should limit import reliance on U S funds while noting the U S bears some cost. reasons include Europe’s needs unmet by U S production and third countries' limited long term credit. The text closes with quoted biblical verses.
George E Tifft Julius Fischer Henry Lancaster and L A Whit plus others prepared to attend a district home missionary conference of the Methodist Church. Farm Club winners include John Gift John P Coe Jr Nellie M Halbrit Lucile Dowler Mary Easterling Helen Kincade Helen Mansfield and Paul Mansfield. The Roach family and Mrs Ward family drove to Marietta. Catherine Kerr sang for the Social Literary Club at Mrs T D Haskins home.
Visiting at the Ford show and meetings in Columbus included Ray mond Ebersbach Frank Abbott Edward Archer and Clyde Millhorn all of Pomeroy J B Grogan spoke on Safety at the Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club Don C Peden addressed Athens High School football squad at their annual dinner Brewster Higgins named football captain Sylvia Schuler was guest of honor at a surprise party for Doa McKinstry at her home A miscellaneous shower was given for Mrs Jerry Welling Olive Bethel by Mrs Pauline Brown Glouster
Edgar Chapman Alberta Canada and sister Cora Booth Baltimore visited Mr. and Mrs. Carl Parkers last week. Thimble Club of the Methodist Church met at Mildred Cox home with next meeting at Carrie Bahr home. Nearby residents Clyde Millhone William Howard Pomeroy visited friends. Sherd Hostetter builds new barn with Bernard Bennett as contractor. Additionally Ray Whittington Mary Peck Rena Hayman Charleston and J. W. Parr visiting Rev. and Mrs. Wilson Bragg weekend. Lola Caldwell spent weekend with daughter and son-in-law Carrie Bahr.
The schedule includes Bible school at 9 15 a m worship at 10 15 a m with Rev Joe B Maffett, girls glee club, and multiple meetings and programs through the week. Holy Communion and confirmation services are noted at the Church of the Good Shepherd with Rt Rev Henry W Hobson and church school sessions listed.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m Morning service at 10 45 a m The lesson sermon titled Mortals and Immortals uses the Golden Text John 12 25 He that loveth his life shall lose it Wednesday evening service at 8 p m.
Church announces a 10 30 a m worship and 7 30 p m evangelistic service with Rev H K Sheets preaching A prayer service is set for Friday at 2 pm.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m junior church at 10 30 a m worship service also 10 30 a m NYPS at 7 p m preaching at 7 30 p m Wednesday Crusade service at 7 30 p m led by the Rev Drell Goff in charge
Preaching at 2 p.m. led by Rev. L A Robinson pastor. Tuesday prayer band at 2 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m.
Worship service at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 20 a m YPM at 6 30 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m led by Rev A R Ervin pastor Weekdays Monday to Saturday evangelistic service at 7 30 p m conducted by Rev A M Stouffer clear timetable for church activities and leaders.
All Lutherans in the Athens area are invited to a service at the Episcopal Church at 4 p m led by a student minister.
The church holds worship at 9 30 a m and 10 30 a m with evening service at 7 30 p m conducted by the Rev G Genheimer missionary to South Africa Prayer service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
Mt Zion Baptist schedules morning worship at 10 45 a m with Rev F C Cleveland pastor Evening service at 730 p m Wednesday midweek prayer service at 730 p m led by William Strickland
Bible study at 9 45 am worship service at 10 30 am sermon Five Ways a Christian Should Look Evening service 7 30 pm topic Israel's Deliverance a Type of Salvation Kenneth B Adams speaker Evangelistic service 7 30 pm Monday through Friday
Sunday 10 a.m. Divine service parade Sunbeams and Guards 11 a.m. Mrs George Baggs speaker. Open air Court and Union 7 15 p.m. Salvation meeting 7 45 p.m. Major George Baggs Tuesday Sunbeams 4 p.m. Bible study 7 30 p.m. Wednesday Girl Guards 4 p.m. Thursday Junior Legion 4 p.m. Friday Holiness meeting 7 30 p.m. Saturday Open air Court House 7 30 p.m.
The list shows 10 a m and 9:30 am appointments led by local residents including C D Arnold Diamond Emmett Hulbert IlesboroMrs Willis Conkle Clarence Rutter Mrs Virginia Howard J D Carsner Sugar Creek Mrs Anne Thompson CON GO Mrs Lahoma Jenkins Pleasant Valley A N Maxwell Fairview 2 pm with The Rev A N Maxwell in charge.
Sunday school times listed for Pearl Chapel at 9 45 a m Pleasanton at 9 30 a m and Union at 9 30 a m Preaching services set for Pleasanton 10 30 a m and Union 7 30 p m
The schedule lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and a prayer service at 7 30 p m with the Rev Roy Deeter as pastor keeping weekly worship times in the church program.
The Rev. N. L. Russell, minister, leads Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 p.m.
The Rev. Charles J. Bowen leads Baptist Church Parish in New Straitsville with Carmel and Old Straitsville listings. Morning worship at 9 30 a m and 10 30 a m respectively, evening preaching at 7 p m, and a 6 p m young people gathering. Thursday events include 6 p m youth meeting 6 45 p m choir rehearsal and 7 p m prayer service plus 8 p m study class. Themes include You and Little Foxes and Divine Care.
The notice lists events at Wesley Foundation including open house Friday at 8 p m Sunday school 9 15 a m morning worship 10 30 a m sermon Prayers by Rev Harold F Kellogg pastor a supper and vespers 5 p m Senior High Youth Fellowship 7 30 p m Wednesday Upper Room hour 7 30 p m Come Double class dinner and party Friday 6 30 p m Mid year institute Saturday 9 am.
Sunday masses at 8 9 and 10 a.m. with Benediction after the 10 a.m. mass. Confessions Saturday 4 p.m. to 5 30 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. The Reverend Father James M McMahon pastor.
Coolville Albany Albany Methodist Charge Town House Temple Snowville churches show Sunday school times worship services prayer meetings and midweek Bible studies led by various pastors including William Huffman D O Blake Mrs Belle Fought and Rev Robert L Phillips.
The Rev. N. L. Russell serves as minister. Sunday school at 9 30 a m children services 10 30 a m youth service 6 45 p m preaching 7 30 p m prayer meeting. Wednesday service at 7 30 p m.
Sunday school at Mineral and evangelistic meeting times listed. Salem young people meeting at 7 and preaching at 7 30. Dowler Ridge and Connett hold Tuesday and Wednesday services. New Marshfield hosts song service Thursday.
Church school at 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m The Tares in the Wheat. YPS 7 p m evening worship 8 p m The Judges of Israel Prayer meeting Wednesday.
Dr. William A. O'Brien warns carelessness with heat ing appliances and running cars in closed garages leads to carbon monoxide poisoning. It explains how CO binds to hemoglobin, symptoms like severe headache and breathing difficulty, and notes preventive steps such as proper vents, tight gas tubing, open garage doors, and keeping windows slightly open.
A dense schedule of radio programs for Friday November 14 and Saturday November 15 lists news reports, dramas, comedies, musical variety shows, sports, talk and quiz programs across networks including CBS ABC NBC and MBS. Notable names include Red Barber Fulton Lewis Jr Ed Murrow Jack Smith Kay Kyser and Archival figures like Abbott and Costello and The Grand Ole Opry.
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