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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1950

Page

5

Community Church Life Seen As Failure In Unity Efforts

Dr. J Quinter Miller of New York City argues that church life in American communities represents a failure of Protestant unity efforts. He notes ecumenical goals amid local parish realities and cites a Federal Council commission warning on obliteration bombing and use of mass destruction weapons. The commission, led by Rt. Rev. Angus Dun, presented the report to the council.

Cleveland J. Quinter Miller New York City Miller Federal Council of Churches of Christ America National Council of the Churches of Christ Us.a Federal Council Angus Dun Washington

Ohio Woman Takes Honors In Chicago

Mrs. Margaret L. Pew of Coshocton Ohio won the reserve wheat championship at the International Livestock Exposition for her Thorne soft red winter wheat. Ohio also collected multiple class and breed honors including polled shorthorn and Berkshire awards and Duroc Jersey prizes.

Chicago Margaret L. Pew Coshocton Ohio Oakland C. B. Teegardin and Sons Ashville Berkshire Barrows Ohio State University Emerson Littlejohn Christiansburg Berkshire barrows—Littlejohn Ohio Duroc Breeders Association Jeffersonville Barrows Warner Grove Farms Greenville

Farm policy should be led by farm groups says Varian

Ohio farm leader Ioh Varian of East Canton urged state and federal agencies to quit farm policy making and for farmers to craft programs through general farm organizations. He warned inflation as 1951's top problem and opposed universal controls. John W. Sims echoed that increasing production and wider land use are needed to reduce hunger and avert war.

Columbus Ohio Ioh Varian East Canton Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Varian John W. Sims Federation Sims

Bankers Promote Public Education on Investments

The Investment Bankers Association brought two experts to its Hollywood Florida convention to launch an expanded public education program. Clifton W. Phalen of AT&T and Holgar J. Johnson of the Institute of Life Insurance spoke in a forum, stressing that 90 percent of good public relations relies on serving the public interest, with 10 percent in promotion.

Hollywood Fla Investment Bankers Association Clifton W. Phalen American Telephone and Telegraph Co Holgar J. Johnson Institute of Life Insurance

Mrs Stevens Dies at 75 in Columbus

Mrs Green Stevens aged 75 longtime Chauncey resident died in Columbus Monday after family moved there years ago. Tentative funeral arrangements are for Friday in Columbus with burial there. She is survived by her husband eight children Sarah Erma Marina Maurice Henry Elmer James and Harley. Several other relatives live in Chauncey area.

Chauncey Green Stevens Columbus

Community Club Social and Local Notices

Mrs Edna Rollins hosted the Jolly 12 Club at her Ewing Street home with prizes for Myrtle Wallace and Myrtle Wallace high, Mary Morgan second, Ruth Bell consolation, and Helen Sayre flower prize. Christmas meeting drawings, lunch served. Basket Ball Mothers Club plans Nov 29 box social and bazaar at the high school auditorium with entertainment and a door prize. Aaron Lee born to Mr and Mrs Jack Ross of Columbus, grandparents Mr and Mrs Howard Angle and Booty Ross. Ruth Ann Neal and Danny Forrester wed, now in Columbus. Carnation Club hosted by Nelle Mitchell with a six o clock dinner planned at Blosser's Logan on Dec 7. Dick Mills of Akron guests of Margaret Edwards and Amy Lanning. Gertie Mills returns to Akron.

New Straitsville Edna Rollins Jolly 12 Ewing St Dora Webb Helen Sayre Ruth Bell Mary Morgan Anna Kemper Myrna Angle Myrtle Wallace Wallace Morgan Bell Jack Ross Columbus Aaron Lee Howard Angle Booty Ross Ruth Ann Neal Danny Forrester New Straitsville High School Nelle Mitchell Carnation Club Methodist Hill Jose Stobbs Sue McQuade Hazel Heid Florence Huston Anna Frasure Ethel Wade Ivy Dishon Jean Williams

Ohio Highways Get 15 Million Dollars

The federal government allotted 15,716,658 to Ohio for road building. Major highways receive 6,166,871. secondary roads 3,741,632. urban highways 5,808,155. Funds must be used by June 30, 1954.

Washington Ohio Public Roads Bureau

Train Derailment Damages Cars East of Columbus

A Pennsylvania Railroad eastbound passenger train derailed about 30 miles east of Columbus between Granville and Newark. Twelve of thirteen cars derailed as five cars toppled onto their sides. No injuries were reported. The Pennsy train was bound from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh, traveling about 50 mph on Baltimore and Ohio tracks.

Columbus Pennsylvania Railroad Ohio Highway Patrol Pennsy Cincinnati Pittsburgh Granville Newark Baltimore & Ohio Railway Highway Patrol

Colleges Resume Or Postpone Start In Ohio

In Ohio most colleges resume classes today or tomorrow with several restarting on Wednesday December 4. Ohio University delays reopening to Monday. Institutions listing today include Ohio Wesleyan Baldwin Wallace Case Western Reserve Fenn Ashland Kent State Xavier Western College for Women. Others reopening Wednesday include Muskingum Ohio State Capital Mt. Union John Carroll Wittenberg Marietta Denison Wooster. Cincinnati Otterbein Bowling Green Heidelberg Oberlin resumed yesterday while Dayton remains closed today.

Columbus Ohio Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Baldwin-Wallace Case Institute Western Reserve Fenn College Ashland College Kent State Youngstown College Xavier University of Cincinnati Western College For Women Oxford Muskingum College Ohio State University Capital University Mt. Union College John Carroll University Wittenberg College Wed

Mays announce birth of son Kurtiss Edward in Glouster

Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Mays of 21 Summit St announce the birth of a son named Kurtiss Edward. Grandparents are Worthy Roberts of Glouster RFD and James Mays of Taylor Ridge. The couple also has two daughters, Elizabeth Jean aged three and Karen Ann at 15 months.

Glouster Blaine Mays Summit St Kurtiss Edward Worthy Roberts RFD James Mays Taylor Ridge

Four Ohio agents win distinguished service certificates

Four Ohioans were among 113 National Association of County Agricultural Agents members awarded distinguished service certificates at the 35th annual convention banquet. Recipients included Paul E. Haag of West Union 27 years G A Dustman of Wooster 30 years Or mann R Keyser of Canton 28 years and William W Montgomery of Washington County 28 years.

Chicago National Association of County Agricultural Agents Paul E. Haag West Union Adams County G. A. Dustman Wooster Wayne County Ormann R. Keyser Canton Stark County William W. Montgomery Washington County Association

William R. Rigney Visits His Family

Retired William R. Rigney stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky visited his mother Mrs Anna Rigney and sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Robert Stuckman and family for a weekend stay

Glouster William R. Rigney Fort Knox Anna Rigney Robert Stuckman

County Agent Develops Notable Agricultural Program

A county agent organized and implemented an outstanding county agricultural program, coordinating resources, methods, and outreach to boost local farming efforts and productivity. The initiative showcased effective leadership and practical extension work.

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