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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1947
Page
4
Subscription rates announced for weekly and Sunday editions. Local carrier price 260 a week. Mail rates Ohio West Virginia vary by term with one year nine dollars and other options listed. Foreign rates available on request.
A Nelsonville community editorial urges fast action to raise 200000 for a Mount Saint Mary Hospital, a 100 bed area facility sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis. The piece argues now is the time to fund a regional hospital, noting nearby towns and improved services, with backing from local leaders and the Sisters.
A biblical quotation from Matthew 7 16 asks whether people bear grapes or figs from thorny bushes. The line emphasizes discernment by outcome values.
A biblical line from Psalms 19 10 extols value surpassing gold and honey. The verse highlights the sweetness and desirability of divine law over earthly riches and treats.
A compact reflection on choosing the best company for the mind by surrounding oneself with top books and enduring truths. It encourages cultivating discernment and focusing on high quality ideas to guide life and habit.
A reflective line suggests personal growth and discovery through reading. It implies readiness influences when one finds what is needed in a book or bookish resources. The sentiment emphasizes books as sources for guidance and fulfillment.
National affairs report surveys official and unofficial estimates showing nearly 25 percent of produced food is wasted in the United States, amounting to about five billion dollars yearly. It details breakpoints from farm to consumer, noting storage, transport, and processing losses, with examples from 1942 1943 including cabbage fields and meat stock concerns.
Mrs E R Lama of Nelsonville hosted a Halloween dinner for her daughter Catherine Jeane on her fourth birthday. Miss Mabel Poston also entertained the ladies of the Needle Club in Nelsonville.
Miss Ruth Carson led the Willing Workers class of the Presbyterian Church on a moonlit hike to the bungalow of Mr and Mrs Hal M Woods.
Mrs Ralph P Jennings and Mrs J S Sherrard entertained at Mrs Jennings home with an afternoon of bridge where Mary Jo Twiss assisted.
Logan junior club members were entertained at the White House with Miss Catharine Stoughton as hostess. Mrs. Claude Chrisman gave a book review during the event.
Mrs. D A Rannells of Logan received a signed photograph from her cousin John Howard a movie star.
Mrs Clarence Butts and Mrs Miles Howe entertained the Martha class of the Methodist Church at a Halloween gathering.
John C. Mraz was elected first vice commander of Murray City’s American Legion Post 420 signaling continued leadership in local veterans affairs. The vote occurred at the post’s annual meeting, confirming Mraz’s new role within the organization.
Mrs. Helen Fretz spoke to the Sayre Study Club at the home of Mrs. W. H. Jewett, sharing remarks in a community gathering.
Nina O'Dell and Catherine Carter of Gallipolis entered the selection for the Fall Festival queen. Mrs L W Iley served as hostess to a group of ladies in honor of Mrs Nellie Gentry's birthday anniversary.
Mrs. Harry Eastman of Logan served as hostess for the E Z Bridge Club gathering, welcoming members and presiding over the card session.
Senator Robert A Taft of Ohio advocates free discussion of national issues within the Republican Party stressing open debate on policy matters.
Lawrence's Dispatch argues the Interstate Commerce Commission must raise rail rates to cover higher costs from coal and steel, while wages and price controls fuel a cycle of inflation. It claims government actions push unions and industry into a creditable but costly new normal, harming workers as real wages erode.
NBC-8 Paul La valle melody at nine, People Are Funny at nine, Waltz Time at nine thirty, Bill Stern's eighth anniversary at ten thirty. CBS-8 Fanny Brice at eight thirty, The Thin Man at nine thirty, FBI in Peace and War at nine thirty, It Pays To Be Ignorant at ten, Spike Jones Revue at ten thirty, Ned Dearborn safety talk at eleven fifteen. ABC- The Fat Man at eight, This Is FBI at eight thirty, Break the Bank at nine, boxing at ten Jack Crawford versus Jimmy Carollo, MBS-8&8 Burl Ives, Leave It to the Girls at eight thirty, In formation Please Edward J. Glynn at nine thirty, Meet the Press at ten George H. Earl.
Sunday services start with Sunday school at 9 15 a m and university class at 9 30 a m. A rededication of the pipe organ features a guest organist at 10 30 a m. Evening events include Senior Hi VF at 7 30 p m and Wesley Foundation Fellowship Supper at 5 p m with Vespers at 6 p m. Monday through Friday list weekly WSCS activities and Wesley groups with meetings potlucks choirs boards rummage sales and social gatherings. notable items include Delta Sigma Theta pledges, Wesley Players, Kappa Phi, and UN study group events.
Church of the Good Shepherd lists morning prayer and sermon by the rector at 10 30 a m church school kindergarten also at 10 30 a m holy communion Wednesday 8 a m Thursday 7 a m choir rehearsal 6 30 p m
Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Holiness meeting and open air at 7:15 and 7:45 p.m. on Union and Court Streets. Weekday activities include Sun beams Bible study and other youth groups. Girl Guards and Junior Legion. Ladies Home League. Friday holiness meeting. Saturday open air at the Courthouse.
The Hocking Street Church of God lists worship at 9 30 a m with the sermon Unchanging Faith in Our Un changing God Sunday school at 10 20 a m YPM at 6 30 p m and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with The Final Prayer Meeting Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Rev A R Ervin serves as pastor.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m evangelistic service 7 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m cottage prayer Friday 7 30 p m at home of Mr and Mrs Lafollette young people's zone rally at New Pittsburg Monday 7 30 p m
Sam Simmons reflects on the rise of home shops in American homes and the savings from DIY repairs. He argues social changes limit domestic help and warns that self-reliance could replace public officials in a future of widespread socialization. He recalls past community aid and contrasts it with present dependence.
The program lists a 10:45 a.m. sermon on the doctrine of Atonement with the Golden Text from I Corinthians 1:18. A Wednesday evening service is scheduled for 8 p.m. and includes the same religious focus.
Morning worship at 9 15 a m with sermon by Rev Virgil Sly of United Christian Missionary Society. Delegates depart church at 2 p m for district convention. Fellowship supper at 5 15 p m CE at 6 p m led by Mary Barnhart. Wednesday prayers and choir meet at 6 45 p m and 7 p m. Thursday groups meet 6 p m 7 30 p m with Mrs Burt McCune Gibson Day. Youth choir Friday at 4 10 p m.
The Central Ave Methodist Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m with the topic Jesus of Nazareth Adult choir rehearsal and evening worship at 7 30 p m led by the Rev Elmer G Roessner Bible study and prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p m and choir rehearsal Thursday at 6 30 p m
The church lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. VP meeting at 6 30 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
The Athens Free Methodist Church lists a Sunday program with Sunday school at 2 p.m. and a preaching service at 3 p.m. led by the Rev. Cecil Arise. A prayer band meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. and a prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m.
Alexander Presbyterian Church schedules an annual homecoming and anniversary celebration with two services at 10 30 a m and 2 p m and a basket dinner at noon. The Rev James L Hyde serves as pastor.
Albany Baptist lists Bible school at 9:30 a.m. with Eldon McDaniel. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. led by Pastor Rev. Andrew W. Pratt. Youth service at 6:30 p.m. Evening evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Ewing Walters of South Baptist Church Flint Michigan. Wednesday service at 7:30 p.m.
South Canaan Baptist holds Bible school at 9 45 a m with Carl Graham and morning worship at 10 45 a m featuring Rev Ewins Walters pastor of South Baptist Church Flint Michigan as speaker.
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 led by The Rev Roy Deeter.
Sunday school times listed for Pearl Chapel Pleasanton and Union churches. Pearl Chapel 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and 10:45 a.m. preaching. Pleasanton 10:00 a.m. Sunday school. Union 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. prayer service with 7:30 p.m. preaching.
The New Marshfield circuit lists Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and morning service at 10:30 a.m. Dowler Ridge offers Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and preaching at 10:30 a.m. New Marshfield holds a preaching service at 7:30 p.m. led by The Rev. Phyllis LeMaster.
The Coolville and Torch church calendars outline Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and 9 a.m. respectively with worship services at 7:30 p.m. and 10 a.m. Torch holds a Sunday school at 9 a.m. worship and communion, a 10 a.m. service, and a Tuesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Hockingport lists a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and a worship service.
A local union class convenes in a Lodi townhouse for a scheduled meeting today. Leaders discuss community issues and recruit members in the Athens County area.
Worship services at 9 and 11 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:45 led by Dr. H. H. Roseberry. Junior Church at 10:45 with Bonnie Jean Miller. Dinner at 5 p.m. hosted by Rev. John Miller. Westminster Fellowshipteen group at 7 p.m. and a discussion at 8 p.m. on How We View Religion by Dr. E. A. Hansen. Boy Scouts meet Monday 7 p.m. Deacons meet Tuesday. Young Adult Party on Wednesday at John Jager’s home.
The notice lists Sunday masses at 8 9 and 10 a.m with Benediction after the 10 a.m mass. Confessions are offered Saturday 4 p.m. to 5 30 p.m. and from 7 30 p.m. on. The Rev Fr James M McMahon is the pastor.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m Cradle Roll Day Junior church at 10 30 a m Worship and NYPS at 10 30 a m Mrs Esther Gale Munn speaks Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Rev Drell H Goff leads prayer Wednesday at 7 30 p m
Bible study at 9 45 a m and Sunday worship at 10 30 a m with the sermon Keep Thyself Pure led by minister Edward White. Evening service at 7 30 p m on Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth and Wednesday Bible study at 7 30 p m.
The schedule lists an 11 a.m. service with Rev. B. R. Smith as speaker and a 2:30 p.m. homecoming sermon by Rev. Wingo and the choir. A basket dinner is served at noon. Rev. Frank C. Cleveland serves as pastor.
A church service is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. led by the Rev. Helen W. Tatmann.
Special services announced for Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday with Leslie Wilcox as speaker. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Roy E Deeter.
Albany Methodist charges list church school times at 9 30 am with Mrs Lida Young worship at 10 30 am on stewardship for the lost MYF at 6 30 pm Snowville church school at 10 am Wayne Chase evening message 7 30 pm with film The Man Who Forgot God mid week service Wednesday 7 30 pm Townhouse church school 9 30 am Robert Hartman praise service 10 30 am Temple church school 9 30 am J K Crabtree praise 7 30 pm Arthur Crabtree Rev Robert L Phillips pastor.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m followed by children service at 10 30 a m Youth service at 6 45 p m preaching at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m The Rev N L Russell serves as minister.
Sunday school at 2 p m followed by preaching at 3 p m conducted by Reverend N L Russell the local minister and pastor officiating at the church service.
A Stewart Pilgrim Holiness service is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. in the church hall. Members are urged to attend for prayers and worship.
Members of the Women's Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren Church will assemble in the parsonage Tuesday at 7 p.m. with Mrs. Nellie Anderson as leader. Refreshments will be served.
Drusilla, a glamorous free spirit, leads a party to Sundown as Happy and George drift between irritation and attraction. A sunlit mansion, tea dances, and a pending confession set the mood for a lazy spring afternoon that ends with unspoken feelings and a long road home.
Dr. William A. O Briens Medical Comment outlines tonsillitis features in children aged five to 15, with rare cases in infants and the elderly. It describes symptoms fever chills throat swelling and difficulty swallowing, epidemic spread via carriers infected milk, and treatments including bed rest fluids ice therapy sulfa drugs and penicillin injections.
A reflective line notes the rarity of citizens who can identify and describe their local congressman accurately, hinting at civic awareness and engagement.
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