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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1947
Page
4
Lawrence's Dispatch analyzes how President Truman's foreign aid and Marshall plan policy risk political backlash for either party. It notes wage control and inflation tensions, party contrasts on wartime powers, and the potential labor response if wage increases are restrained.
Bible school at 9 15 a m worship at 10 15 a m with Thanksgiving sermon Boulevards of Blessing by Rev Joé B Maffett Disciples Foundation supper at 5 15 p m Vespers 6 p m speaker Dr Israel Knox CE 6 p m Joe White leads Bring canned food for baskets Monday Married Couples class 7 30 p m at Mrs Howell 101 N Lancaster Tuesday Covered dish supper Young Matrons Group Mrs Marvin Phillips in charge Wednesday Union Thanksgiving service at high school 7 30 p m
Cam and Joel confront jealousy and love as Joel confesses deep feelings. Cam accepts, they kiss, and at the Dean's table the future begins to unfold with visible warmth between Cam, Joel, and the family, promising a happy day ahead.
The Columbus Dispatch reports that in the first nine months the U S sent 113.6 million dollars in goods to Soviet Russia, with at least 40 percent as lend lease and UNRRA donations likely never repaid. The bulk of shipments included locomotives machinery tools construction equipment vehicles and fuel.
An unsigned editorial argues that democracy improves when officeholders act as if to serve a single term. It condemns fearful leadership and organized minor ity clamor, praising doers who keep promises for long-term town needs like Athens. It notes minority voices fade once needed projects succeed and one-term officials are urged to stay.
A quotation attributed to Addison emphasizes that perfect justice reflects divine nature, and the peak of human virtue is to strive for utmost clarity of ability, revealing man’s glory through disciplined effort.
Kiplinger’s Magazine bases its 1960 outlook on the Twentieth Century Fund study America’s Needs and Resources. It envisions war avoidance, ongoing strikes, poverty, and crime at home, a 155 million U.S. population, 60 million workers, a 35 hour work week, and a living standard about one third higher than 1940.
The author critiques a national Chamber of Commerce effort to educate the public on economic conditions, arguing funding is small beside government spending and that calm, fact-based discussion would be better. He laments unions and coal operators yielding too easily and urges resistance to repetitive pro free enterprise rhetoric.
Quote attributed to Bishop Patrick stating peace comes from the Christian temper, describing it as the great kindness of religion that brings settledness of mind and internal consistency.
Frances Boosenger hosts a birthday party in Nelsonville. E L Church leads Current Events Club. Emma Battin introduces Irma Stanfield on Red Cross work. C F Greisheimer departs for a two week hunting trip near Chillicothe. E J Jones Sr and Dr R L Berger read at the Readers Club at Dr and Mrs E W Chubb home.
Miss Rose Thornton of Pomeroy, a student nurse at St. Joseph Hospital, received a prize for the best essay in a Parkersburg contest. Mrs. Dana Fuller was guest of honor at a surprise shower and housewarming at 117 Franklin Ave in her new home. Mrs. Homer Dorman hosted a one o'clock luncheon and shower for Mrs. Paul Beckley. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. William Smiley as high scorer and Mrs. Don Peden as low scorer.
The Good Shepherd church offers Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and morning prayer with a sermon at 10 30 a.m led by the Rev. Sydney J Browne. A Girls Friendly Society induction is at 3 p.m. Thanks giving Day includes Holy Communion at 9 a.m. only.
Morning services at 9 and 11 a.m. feature Dr. Margaret Shannon secretary of the Women's Division of Presbyterian Churches as speaker. Westminster Foundation supper at 5 p.m. Vespers at 6 p.m. Youth Choir at 6:30 p.m. Westminster Fellowship follows. Monday includes Boy Scouts at 7 p.m. and an 8 p.m. Bible lecture by Rev. Harold Kellogg on How to Appreciate the New Testament. Saturday hosts Junior High School party.
Sunday school at 2 p.m. preaching at 3 p.m. led by Rev L A Robinson. Prayer band on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m led by pastor Rev O M Awe Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Friday cottage prayer meeting with Mr and Mrs Isaac Palmer The Plains at 7 30 p m
The notice lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m Junior church at 10 30 a m Worship service at 10 30 a m with the Rev C C Rinebarger preach ing NYPS at 7 p m Evangelistic service and music at 7 30 p m and Wednesday service also noted.
Sunday school 10 a m Holiness 11 a m Open air Court and Union St 7 15 p m Salvation 7 45 p m Tuesday Sun beans 4 p m Bible study 7 30 p m Wednesday Girl Guards Junior Legion 4 p m Friday Holiness 7 30 p m Saturday Open air Court House 7 30 p m Albany Methodist Charge lists services at Albany Town House Temple Snow Ville with church schools leaders and worship times.
COOLVILLE Sunday school at 9 45 am worship 7 30 pm. Wednes day prayer meeting 7 30 pm. TORCH Sunday school 9 am quarterly conference 10 30 am with Rev H E Bright speaker. HOCKINGPORT Sunday school 9 30 am prayer and praise 7 30 pm Rev D O Blake in charge.
Morning worship at 9 30 a m with a Thanksgiving sermon by Rev Edward H Dickinson minister Sunday school follows at 10 30 a m with Herman Linton assisting
A service is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd to honor community members and offer prayers. Locals are invited to attend this afternoon gathering at the church.
A speaker argues society is living in a moral ice age driven by fear of communism and material worry. He warns that frozen Christian ethics threaten justice and urges the church to blend universal law with universal love to revive character and conduct.
A list of worship times and classes from multiple churches. Emmett Hulbert Diamond Frost McLeish Mound Hill Mt Carmel Orbis ton Sugar Creek Pleasant Valley Fairview and Rev Arthur N Maxwell in charge. Bible school at 9 30 a m. Youth Service 6 30 p m. Evening service 7 30 p m. Wednesday Youth Bible study 6 30 p m. Adult prayer 7 30 p m. Friday Through the Bible Study Class 7 30 p m.
Bible school at 10 a.m. led by Carl Graham. Morning service at 11 a.m. Poston Sunday school at 10 a.m. Preaching at 7 30 p.m. Trimble Mission holds preaching at 2 p.m. Rev Helen W Tatman is minister.
Sunday masses offered at 8 9 and 10 a m with Benediction after the 10 a m service Confessions are Saturday 4 to 530 p m and 730 p m The Rev Fr James M McMahon pastor
Sunday services with adult class convocation on United Nations led by Miss Edith Wray. Morning worship features sermon Paths to Power by Rev Harold F Kellogg and church reception of members. WF choir performs. supper at 5 at Presbyterian Church. Wesley Players present Where Love Is. Week events include WF Council Monday 7, Intermediate Youth Fellowship Tuesday 7, Church Board 7:30, Wednesday Upper Room Hour 7:30 with Harold Cunningham leading.
The article notes a Sunday worship at 10 45 a m with the sermon Soul and Body as the lesson text and the Golden Text from II Corinthians 3 18. A Wednesday evening service follows at 8 p m.
Worship service at 9 30 a m led by evangelist A M Stouffer. Sunday school at 10 20 a m. Evening service at 6 30 p m with Pastor A R Ervin.
Morning worship at 10 45 a m led by Rev Frank C Cleveland pastor Evening service at 7 30 p m Wednesday mid week prayer service at 7 30 p m led by William Strickland
Bible study at 9:45 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. sermon Jesus at Lazarus Tomb by Kenneth B Adams. Evening service 7:30 p.m. The Heart of Man and the Gospel of Christ. Wednesday Bible study 7:30 p.m. First Wesleyan Methodist Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Rev E C Cole speaker. Evening service 7:30 p.m. Rev C E Knight guest minister. WYPS 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Mid week prayer 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Prayer 2 p.m. Friday.
The Central Avenue Methodist Church hosts morning worship at 9 30 a m with the sermon Give Thanks Unto God by Rev Elmer G Roessner pastor A quarterly conference is set for 6 30 p m with speaker Rev H E Bright and an evening service at 7 30 p m.
Sunday school at Coolville Congregational 9 45 a m led by Albert Conklin Morning worship at 11 a m with a Thanksgiving sermon VP meeting at 630 p m at the Methodist Church Monday Evening Religious Education Conference 730 p m at Ireland Church
Dowler Ridge Tuesday preaching at 7 30 p m Connett Wednesday preaching at 7 30 p m Carbondale preaching at 7 p m New Marshfield Sunday school at 9 30 a m Worship service at 10 30 a m
Sunday services include children at 9:30 a.m. and youth at 10:30 a.m. Evening preaching at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Rev. N. L. Russell serves as minister.
Sunday school times listed for Pearl Chapel 9:45 a.m. and Pleasanton Union 10 a.m. Evangelistic service at Union 7:30 p.m. Weekday preaching not specified.
The notice lists worship times including Sunday school at 9 30 a m prayer service 10 30 a m up 6 45 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer service 7 30 p m. The Rev Roy Deeter is the pastor.
Sunday services in the Baptist Church Parish are announced for Carmel and Old Straitsville. Carmel holds Church School at 9 30 a m with Lesson theme The Way of Love Young People Society at 6 p m Preaching worship at 7 p m with Good News theme A Young People meeting Thursday at 6 p m followed by choir rehearsal Union Thanksgiving Day service at 7 p m Old Straitsville Church School at 9 30 a m Lesson The Way of Love Preaching worship at 10 30 a m topic Sure Deliverance The Rev Charles J Bowen is pastor of this parish.
The notice lists a morning sermon at 10 30 a.m. and an evening service at 7 p.m with the Rev Carl Gilillan as guest speaker. The event details indicate a church service program and visiting preacher.
The Rev. N L Russell will preach at 3 p.m. with Sunday school at 2 p.m. at East Canaan Pilgrim.
The Rev Ray Pidcock will preach at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Stewart Pilgrim Holiness church the Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m weekly.
A detailed Friday November 21 radio lineup lists WSAZ Huntington and stations in Cincinnati Columbus Charleston Parkersburg and Marietta. Programs span news music sports drama comedy and features from 6 pm to 11:30 pm with NBC ABC CBS MBS networks and various local hosts.
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