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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1947

Page

4

Buen Publisher Weekly Rates and Editorial Credits

The notice lists the Buen edition publication details from 1896 to 1929 with publishing credits to John V. Webb and the Associated Press. It also states subscription rates for weekly carrier delivery and mail within Ohio and West Virginia, including 1 year 9.00 and other partial terms, plus foreign rates on request and classification under the 1918 act.

Buen John V. Webb Ohio West Virginia

Timmy the cat defends Happy from rattlesnake

In a Sundown scene Happy and George face a rattlesnake by the creek as Timmy the cat springs into action. George and Happy discuss love with Happy asserting Timmy is her family and rejecting marriage. George asks for a yes to marry, then leaves to return soon with an answer.

Timmy Happy George

Food shortages and price fears dominate national debate

A front page essay recalls meatless and poultry free days, rising price trends, and wartime aid to Europe. Critics question whether U.S. aid and government spending serve American workers or foreign interests, highlighting tax, payroll, and Communist accusations.

the Messenger Europe A.P Dispatch United States James Richards Dem. So. Car Herter Committee France Russia

Quotes and reflections on policy and history

The excerpt cites John L. Lewis praising tech improvement as policy and notes riots in India after independence. It reflects wartime victory sentiment and laments past cheer for V-J Day, ending with Job 19 23 longing for written words.

John L. Lewis UMW Job

Farm Policy Proposal Aims at Guaranteed Prosperity for Farmers

A team of 200 Agriculture Department economists presented a broad long range plan to Congress to begin Jan 1 1949. The program seeks sustained abundance with fair prices and an income parity for farmers, funded by a comprehensive omnibus bill. It calls for price supports, conservation, research, rural living improvements, and a national agriculture controlled economy to ensure cheap food and stable production.

Washington Department of Agriculture Senate House Committees On Agriculture Claude Wickard Congressional Clinton Anderson America

Nelsonville notes and social items from old issue

Mrs. R. H. Jackson of Nelsonville travels to New Orleans to represent Ohio Women s Auxiliary at the American Legion Convention. The Willing Workers Class meets at Mrs. Frank Murphy s home. Mr and Mrs H H Townsend host dinner announcing the marriage of their daughter Enid to Donald William Hibbard.

R. H. Jackson Nelsonville New Orleans American Legion Convention Ohio Nelsonville Christian Church Frank Murphy H. H. Townsend Enid Donald William Hibbard

Bridge Party Honors Mrs. J. H. Koch at Home of Kochs

Mrs. George Troyer Koch hosted a bridge party at her parents home Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cooksey. The event honored her mother in law Mrs. J. H. Koch who was visiting from New Jersey.

George Troyer Koch Homer Cooksey J. H. Koch New Jersey

Birthday Dinner for Mr Tippie At Mill Field Home

A birthday dinner honoring Mr. Tippie was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs John Tippie in Mill field.

Mr. Tippie Mrs John Tippie Millfield

Lucy J. Law Elected President of Local Christian Endeavor

Lucy J. Law was elected president of the Christian Endeavor Society at Chauncey Christian Church. The election signals ongoing youth leadership within the church community.

Lucy J. Law Christian Endeavor Society The Chauncey Christian Church

Delores Cheetham Celebrates Tenth Birthday Party

Mrs. Arthur Cheetham of New Straitsville hosted a party for her daughter Delores to mark her tenth birthday with a group of visiting youngsters in attendance.

Arthur Cheetham New Straitsville Delores

Halliday couples return from eight thousand mile western trip

Mr and Mrs W R Halliday of Dexter and Mr and Mrs H C Halliday of Washington D C completed a four week journey through the West and South covering about 8000 miles with travel by rail and road.

W. R. Halliday Dexter H. C. Halliday Washington D. H

Wednesday Contract Club Dinner Meeting Itinerant Host

The Wednesday Contract Club held a dinner meeting at the home of Mrs. Ben Fultz Sr. The item notes a social gathering hosted by a local club and a named hostess in a residential setting.

Ben Fultz

Miss Carolyn Smith Hosts Junior Shakespeare Club

Miss Carolyn Smith of Pomeroy entertained members of the Junior Shakespeare Club at her home.

Carolyn Smith Pomeroy Shakespeare Club

Induction and events at Athens High School noted

Dwight Riley presided at the Hi-V induction ceremony at Athens High School with Dan Bardin as master of ceremonies. The Pre-School Mothers Club held a meeting at Mrs. Edith Josh’s home.

Dwight Riley Athens High School Dan Bardin Edith Josh

Byrnes Book Sheds Light on Russo American Tensions

Lawrence's Dispatch reviews James F Byrnes new book saying it reveals gaps between public and insider knowledge on US Russia relations. It argues for full public disclosure of documents to reduce confusion and urges patient firmness rather than bluster in policy.

Washington James F. Byrnes Russia United States U.S Moscow America Byrnes United Nations Assembly Yalta Yalta Conference Europe

Bring the Bodies Home or Leave Them at Rest

Letter from Lara Place of Coolville urges using 177 million for bringing soldiers home only if burial spaces are preserved. He argues the government would impose rationing to push Europe policy and asks to trust God to guide any spending for righteous peace.

the Messenger Europe U. S Lara Place

Church schedule and rites at Athens area congregations

Sunday schedule at the Athens area churches includes worship services at Saint Pauls and lectures at the University Class. The Rev Harold F Kellogg presides with a sermon The Church Nurturer of Souls. Various youth and campus groups meet through Friday with masses and confessions at St Pauls led by Rev Fr James M McMahon.

ST. Paul’s James M. McMahon

Wesleyan Methodist Church Service Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. Morning worship at 11 30 a.m. Evangelistic service at 7 30 p.m. Rev. E C Kenney preaches. WYPS meets Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Mid week prayer service Thursday at 7 30 p.m.

First Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School E. C. Kenney

Athens Nazarene Sunday Schedule and Pastor

The Athens Nazarene church announces Sunday events with services led by Rev. Drell H. Goff. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Junior church and worship at 10:30 a.m. NYPS at 7 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m.

Athens Nazarene Drell H. Goff

Salvation Army Weekly Schedule Of Meetings

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Holiness meeting at 11 a.m. Open air at Court and Union Streets 7 15 p.m. Salvation meeting 7 45 p.m. Tuesday Sun beams 4 p.m. Bible study 7 30 p.m. Wednesday Girl Guards 4 p.m. Thursday Junior Legion 4 p.m. Ladies Home League 7 30 p.m. Friday Holiness meeting 7 30 p.m. Saturday Open air at Court House 7 30 p.m.

Salvation Army Court and Union Sts Salvation Meeting Sunbeams Girl Guards Junior Legion Ladies Home League Holiness Meeting Court House

Mt Zion Baptist Church Worship and Evening Service

The Mt Zion Baptist Church holds worship at 10 45 am and an evening service at 7 30 pm. The Rev Frank Co Cleveland is the pastor.

MT. Zion Baptist Sunday School Frank Co. Cleveland

Sermon At Morning Service On Atonement Doctrine

The sermon centers on the doctrine of atonement with the Golden Text from I Corinthians 1 18 about the cross as the power of God for the saved. It notes a morning service at 10 45 a m and a Wednesday evening service at 8 p m.

Lutheran Service and Communion at Good Shepherd

Lutheran services and Holy Communion held at 4 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Athens led by Rev. Luther Mohrohoff.

Church of the Good Shepherd Athens Luther Mohrohoff

Uplifting Christ sermon at Bible church services

Bible school at 9 15 a m morning worship at 10 15 a m sermon topic The Uplifting Christ. Mrs C E Heft chorister and Mrs William Ruston organist. Disciples Foundation Fellowship Supper 5 15 p m Vespers 6 15 p m CE 6 p m Monday Mrs Williams group Women's Council meets with Mrs Clarence Wyckoff 51 Maplewood. Wednesday Choir 7 p m OF Time Out 7 p m Friday Youth Chorus 4 10 p m Russ and Marion Blowers

Bible School C. E. Heft William Ruston Disciples’ Foundation Fellowship Williams Women's Council Clarence Wyckoff Maplewood Russ and Marion Blowers

First Presbyterian Services and Activities Schedule

Sunday services at 9 and 11 am with Dr H H McConnell as speaker. Sunday school at 9 45 am with Mrs Evelyn Lachs teaching Young Couples Class. Junior Church at 10 45 am. Westminster Foundation Fellowship Supper at 5 pm with Dr McConnell on Evangelism and Youth. Vespers at 6 pm. Monday Visitation Instructional Conference Supper at 6 15 pm. Boy Scouts at 7 pm.

First Presbyterian H. H. McConnell Evelyn Lachs Westminster Foundation McConnell Visitation

Bible Study and Worship Schedule

Bible study at 9:45 am followed by worship at 10:30 am with student speaker Robert Leach on The Power of God. Evening service at 7:30 pm features student speaker Robert Mather with The Christian Pilgrimage. Wednesday Bible study at 7:30 pm.

Robert Leach God Robert Haver

Athens Church of God Announces Weekly Schedule

Worship service at 9 30 a m with topic Holiness Sunday school at 10 20 a m Young People meeting at 6 30 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Missionary meeting Tuesday 7 30 p m led by Mrs Edgar Burt Wednesday Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Rev A R Erwin is pastor.

Athens

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church Services Schedule

Athens church announces worship at 10 30 a m evangelical service 7 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m cottage prayer meeting Friday 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Selby Cox.

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Selby Cox

Church of the Good Shepherd Service and Activities

Sunday worship at 10 30 a m with mourning prayer service church school and kindergarten Holy Communion Wednesdays at 8 a m and Thursdays at 7 a m Choir rehearsal at 6 30 p m Altar Guild activities listed

Church of the Good Shepherd

Central Ave Methodist Church Announces Sunday Schedule

The Central Ave Methodist Church lists a church school at 9 30 a m and a morning service at 10 30 a m with an address by Professor F L Shoemaker.

Central Ave. Methodist Church F. L. Shoemaker

Graham Chapel Weekend Services Schedule

The Graham Chapel offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m with a preaching service at 10 30 a m and a prayer service at 7 30 p m The Rev Roy Deeter serves as pastor.

Graham Chapel Roy Deeter

Alexander Presbyterian worship schedule and events

Worship at 10 30 a m with Uses of Adversity as the theme Christian Endeavor at 7 p m Evening worship at 8 p m Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 30 p m

Alexander Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor

Albany Baptist Bible School and Services Schedule

Albany Baptist announces a Bible school at 9:30 a.m. led by Eldon Mc Daniel. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Youth at 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening sunset, 7:30 p.m. Friday Bible class at 7:30 p.m.

Albany Baptist Bible School Eldon McDaniel

Albany Methodist Charge Schedule and Sunday Sermon

Albany Methodist Charge lists services at Albany plus temple and Snowville locations. Robert Hartman leads the Albany service with church school at 9:30 a.m and worship at 10:30 a.m. The Sunday sermon is The Stewardship of Witnessing.

Albany Methodist Charge Townhouse Robert Hartman Temple— Church J. K. Crabtree Albany—Church Lida Young Snowville Wayne Chase R. L. Phillips

Air Line Christian Sunday Service Schedule

The Air Line church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 7 45 p.m led by Reverend Joe B Maffett.

AIR Line Christian Sunday School Joe B. Maffett

New Marshfield Methodist Circuit Worship and Meetings

Sunday schedule lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Young people's meeting at 7 p.m. Preaching at 7:30 p.m. Dowler Ridge service held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

New Marshfield Mineral Salem Dowler Ridge

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Schedule

Sunday schedule lists Bible school at 9 45 a m with Carl Graham leading prayer service at 10 45 a m.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Carl Graham

Coolville Methodist Charge Service Schedule

The Coolville Methodist charge lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m. A prayer meeting follows Wednesday at 7 30 p m. TORCH groups meet with Sunday school at 9 a m and prayer Tuesday at 7 30 p m led by William Huffman. HOCKING PORT features Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 7 30 p m with Amos Hoover as pastor.

Coolville William Huffman Hockingport Amos Hoover

Sunday religious services and meetings listed for multiple churches

The notice lists quarterly meetings and service times for SUCCESS CIRCUIT U B Eden plus Zion and Haning churches. It notes Sunday school at various times and preaching services led by The Rev. Guy Webb.

U.B. Eden ZION Haning Guy Webb

Carpenter First Baptist Church Service and School Lesson

Carpenter First Baptist Church hosts a school session at 9 30 am with John Rawlings teaching The Creative Power of Faith. The preaching service follows at 10 30 am with Rev Co J Bowen speaking on Christ the Object of Faith and Love.

Carpenter First Baptist Church School John Rawlings Co. J. Bowen

Early Morning Church Schedules at Various Towns

The obituary or notice lists morning and afternoon service or event times for multiple locations. Names include Mrs. Virginia Howard, Francis Hart, Mrs. Low ell Tucker, Emmett Hulbert, C. D. Arnold, Mrs. Willis Conkle, Mrs. Anne Thompson, Mrs. Lahoma Jenkins, Mrs. Gladys Tucker, and Rev. A. N. Maxwell. Locations include Orbiston, Mound Hill, Mt. Carmel, Diamond, Chase, Frost, Ilesboro, Sugar Creek, Congo, Fairview, Pleasant Valley. Times range from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Orbiston Anne Thompson Congo Lahoma Jenkins Fairview Gladys Tucker Pleasant Valley A. N. Maxwell

Sunday church schedule and minister

A local church announces services: Sunday school at 9 30 a m children’s services 10 30 a m youth service 6 45 p m preaching 7 30 p m prayer meeting. midweek service on Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by The Rev N L Russell.

N. L. Russell

East Canaan Pilgrim Sunday Service Details

The notice lists East Canaan Pilgrim events with Sunday school at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 p.m. led by Reverend N. L. Russell, minister. The item reads as a church schedule fragment from a historical newspaper page.

East Canaan

Pearl Chapel Methodist Charge Service Times

Sunday school schedules listed for Pearl Chapel Pleasanton and Union. Pearl Chapel Sunday school at 9 45 a m Pleasanton 9 30 a m preaching 10 30 a m Union 9 30 a m Sunday school and 10 30 a m prayer service noted.

Pearl Chapel Methodist Pearl Chapel Pleasanton UNION

The Doctor Says on Hemophilia and Its Treatment

A medical note explains hemophilia as a hereditary bleeding disease with variable expression in males and females. It covers symptoms, joint bleeding, prognosis, and treatments including transfusions and thrombic powder derived from animal blood. The piece ends with a Q and A on malnutrition cure through diet.

Halloween in Gallipolis Promotes Safe Festivities

Sam Simmons notes Halloween excitement rising as children prepare for spooks and goblins. He urges considerate behavior, cites past vandalism, and praises city officials and schools for reducing window soaping while encouraging gifts for younger children and respect for ill neighbors.

Odd McIntyre Gallipolis Point Pleasant

Network Football Highlights for Saturday

Army faces Virginia Polytechnic at 1 45 p m on MBS followed by Michigan versus Northwestern at 2 45 p m on NBC. Illinois meets Minnesota and Texas plays Arkansas at 2 45 p m on ABC and CBS respectively.

NEW York Army Virginia Poly Michigan Northwestern NBC Illinois Minnesota ABC Texas Arkansas CBS

Radio Schedule Highlights NBC ABC MBS Weekly Lineup

NBC-8 presents Paul Lavalle orchestras and comedy with Can You Top This at 8:30 PM and Mystery Theater at 10. CBS-8 features Fanny Brice at 10 PM following Thin Man at 8:30 and Mark Warnen’s orchestra at 9. ABC-8 airs This Is Your FBI at 8:30 and Break the Bank at 9 with The Sheriff at 9:30. MBS-9:30 Information Please leads to Meet the Press at 10 and Date Night at 10:30.

NBC Paul Lavalle Bunny CBS Fanny Brice Mark Warnen ABC FBI

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