Real estate commissions spark debate on anti trust law
The piece argues that unions fixing service rates are lawful while real estate salesmen setting uniform commissions may violate anti trust statutes. It questions government aims under the Truman administration, notes decades of fixed 5 percent real estate commissions, and warns of wider business implications and potential political backlash in 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Truman
Truman Administration
Federal Housing Administration
Home Owners Loan Corporations
United States
Medical Comment on Painful Shoulders and Treatment
Dr. William A. O'Brien explains causes of painful shoulders including tendinitis bursitis and torn tendons. He outlines treatment from heat and exercise to anesthetic aided movement and immobilization with arm taped to bed. A follow up note discusses tear duct dilation in infants and its effect on tearing and sight.
Socialism critique of Bevin and Fort Knox plan
The letter criticizes Ernest Bevin for proposing to redistribute Fort Knox gold to rebuild devastated areas. It questions Britain's use of a wartime loan and warns that scattering gold could crash the American dollar. The writer frames Bevin's idea as socialism and defends U S rescue role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bevin
England
America
Fort Knox
Mr. Bevin
Uncle Sam
Liberty and economy clash in democratic governance
In a critique attributed to Norman Thomas, the text argues democracy must sacrifice some economy and efficiency to preserve liberty. It condemns state and business groups for pursuing profits over true economy, urging restraint and highlighting risks of autocracy, taxation, and public projects that threaten freedom.
Caution to Motorists on Pedestrians Emphasized by Chief Grogan
Chief Grogan urges all drivers to slow for pedestrians especially schoolchildren. He warns that pedestrians have the right of way and drivers must yield at all times to ensure safety on streets and corners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grogan
Federal probes spark hush over Harness charges
Rep. Forest Harness reports criminal probes into War Department FSA State and Agriculture actions accusing propaganda to sway Congress. Justice remains silent and agencies deny any policy changes while Housing remains at war, Rep. J. Iavits notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Forest A. Harness R
Ind
Harness
Publicity and Propaganda Committee
House Committee
War Department
Federal Security Agency
Department of Justice
Congress
FSA
State Department
Department of Agriculture
Harness Committee
Justice Department
Justice
Church Services at Athens Area Church Schedule
The Church of the Good Shepherd and related groups announce a full slate of services and activities. Holy Communion and sermon by Rev Sydney J Browne at 10:30 a.m. Sunday masses 8 9 and 10 a.m. with benediction after the 10 a.m. mass. Confessions Saturday 4 to 5 30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rev James M McMahon pastor. Morning worship 10:30 a.m. sermon Now We See Darkly. SHYF 7:15 p.m. Various meetings and classes including Evangelism Upper Room Hour Martzolff class WSCS executive board luncheon and Wesley Foundation retreat at Camp Indianola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Good Shepherd
Sydney J. Browne
James M. McMahon
Harold F. Kelley
Francis Bean
Shyf
Hathamar
Fairgrounds
Kellog
Martzolff
WSCS
N. S. Welk
Wesley Foundation
Camp Indianola
Westminster Fellowship
Women's Association
Irving
J. E. Barker
Bible Study and Services With Edward White Minister
Bible study at 9 45 am and worship at 10 30 am feature sermon All Things Work Together For God Edward White minister will speak at both services An evening service at 7 30 pm offers sermon Zeal Without Knowledge Bible Study Wednesday at 7 30 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward White
Sunday and midweek religious meetings list
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Holiness meeting at 11 a.m. Open air meeting Union and Court Streets 7 15 p m Salvation meeting 7 45 p m Sun beams Tuesday 2 30 p m Bible study Tuesday 7 45 p m Junior Legion Thursday 2 30 p m Holiness meeting Friday 7 45 p m Open air meeting Court Street Saturday 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Court
Junior Legion
Court St
Roessner Preaches Two Sermons on Barrier Breaking Theme
The Rev. E G Roessner will lead morning worship at 9 30 and evening service at 7 30 with sermons titled Contrary Winds and Christ Breaks Down All Barriers Prayer service is Wednesday at 7 30 followed by an official board meeting Board of Education gathers at 6 50 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
E. G. Roessner
Sunday services at First Church with Rev. Frank Co. Cleveland
Sunday school at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 10 45 a m Evening service at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Rev Frank Co Cleveland with schedule details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Co. Cleveland
Wesleyan Methodist Schedule and Church Services
The Wesleyan Methodist church lists Sunday services at 9 30 a m 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with Rev E C Kenney preaching at each. WYPS meets Tuesdays at 7 30 p m and midweek prayer is Thursday at 7 30 p m with a Friday 2 p m prayer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School
E. C. Kenney
Charleston Trades Groups Oppose Telephone Rate Hike
Twenty two locals of the Charleston West Virginia Building Trades Council petition the state public service commission to deny Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. a rate increase. They argue the company pays no privilege taxes like gas, electricity, or water, but the commission will decide based on income sufficiency to cover expenses and provide dividends, replacement, and growth related upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Building Trades Council
State Public Service Commission
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Gancanien
Public Service Commission
Commission
Church School Study Worship and Sermon at 9 30
Church school begins at 9 30 a m with John Rawlings as superintendent and an all ages class in session. The preaching worship features a sermon by the Rev Charles J Bowen of New Straitsville on Have You Learned the Meaning with an adult sermon on Earning and Spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rawlings
Charles J. Bowen
New Straitsville
Sunday School Schedules Across Town
A list of church or Sunday school sessions with start times and leaders including Emmett Hulbert Mrs Lowell C D Arnold Ralph Bayer Mrs Virginia Howard Francis Hart J B Carsner Mrs Anne Thompson Mrs Lahoma Jenkins and Mrs Pearl Woods across multiple locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Sunday School Union Chase
Emmett Hulbert
Diamond
Lowell
Frost
C. D. Arnold
Ilesboro
Ralph Bayer
Mound Hill
Virginia Howard
Mount Carmel
Francis Hart
Orbiston
J. B. Carsner
Sugar Creek
Anne Thompson
Congo
Lahoma Jenkins
Pleasant Valley
Pearl Woods
Stewart Pilgrim Holiness Church Services
Sunday school is at 9 30 a m with preaching Thursday at 7 30 p m by Rev Helen W Tatmann pastor reading from a local church notice with timing and speaker details
East Canaan Pilgrim Sunday Service Schedule
Sunday school begins at 2 p.m. followed by preaching at 3 p.m. led by the Rev. N. L. Russell, minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Canaan
N. L. Russell
Sunday church schedule with Rev. N. L. Russell
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 on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. led by The Rev. N. L. Russell.
New Marshfield Methodist Church Services Summary
Sunday school at New Marshfield 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m Connett Sunday school and Junior church 2 p m Mineral preaching 7 30 p m Dowler Ridge preaching Tuesday 8 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Connett
Mineral
Dowler Ridge
First Christian Sermon by Rev Joe B Maffett
The Rev Joe B Maffett delivers the First Christian sermon at 10 15 a m with Bible school starting at 9 15 a m. church services and program details are listed as the weekly schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe B. Maffett
Bible School
Weekday and Weekend Church Services Announced
Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 10 30 am with Rev Lester Standley preaching NYP at 7 pm led by Mr and Mrs Sam Munn Jr preaching at 730 pm Standley Wednesday prayer service at 730 pm Cecil Cox leading Dr C Warren Jones general missionary secretary to speak at Jackson Zone Meeting Tuesday September 9
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Standley
NYP
Sam Munn, Jr
Standley
Cecil Cox
C. Warren Jones
Jackson Zone
Worship Schedule and Sermon at Local Church
The church announces a 9:30 a.m. worship service with a sermon titled Faith With Works. Sunday school follows at 10:20 a.m. Youth program at 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. A. R. Ervin is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Ervin
Sunday Schedule of Services and Meetings
Sunday school at 2 p m Preaching by The Rev A C Poland at 3 p m Prayer band Tuesday at 2 p m Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Poland
Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church Services Note
The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church holds worship at 10 30 a m and evangelistic service at 6 30 p m with Rev O M Awe speaking at both. A prayer meeting is scheduled Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Pilgrim Holiness
O. M. Awe
Albany Methodist Charge and Temple Church Schedule
Church school times and superintendents listed for Albany and Snowville. Celestia Williams to preach at Albany and Temple. worship, praise, and midweek services noted. MYF Thursday and 8 pm events included. Wayne Chase leads Snowville church school with 8 pm prayer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Methodist Charge
Church
Robert Hartman
Celestia Williams
Temple Church
G. K. Crabtree
Albany — Church
Lida Young
Snowville—Church
Wayne Chase
Church Schedules and Leaders in Coolville Hockingport
Sunday school times at Coolville Torch and Hockingport are listed. The Rev. William Huffman leads Coolville programs while the Rev. D. O. Blake heads Hockingport activities with preaching and prayer services scheduled across the week.
Homecoming and church services in Athens district
Morning Bible school and homecoming events with a basket dinner at noon. Afternoon greetings from district churches followed by a 2 p.m. sermon by The Rev. Joe B. Maffett of the First Christian Church in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe B. Maffett
The
First Christian Church In
Athens
Sunday Services and Union Class Session at Athens Church
A church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a prayer service at 10 30 a m. The Athens County Union Class meets Sunday September 14 at 2 pm led by The Rev Roy Deeter pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Union
Roy Deeter
Ipastor
Miller Family Has Reunion in Rising Park
In Lancaster Ohio Rising Park hosted the Miller reunion on August 31 with a noon dinner. Attendees included Chester and Charlotte Dildine with Charles, Bruce Daniels of Linworth. Fred Miller of Powell. Ralph Miller and Everett. Chester Miller of Marion. Branch Miller and Rich ard of Parkersburg. Millard Brooks and Jack of Worthington. Lowell Zeigler. Fannie Frost. Elsie Miller of Flora. James Heaton near Pomeroy. Roy Knapp and Grace Miller of Kirkpatrick. Ralph Campbell and John Campbell of Columbus.
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Lancaster, O
Rising Park
Miller
Chester Dildine
Charles
Bruce Douglas
Linworth
Ohio
Fred Miller
Powell, Ohio
Ralph Miller
Everett
Chester Miller
Marion
Branch Miller
Richard
Parkersburg
W. Va
Millard Brooks
Jack
Worthington
Lowell Zeigler
Stewart
Fannie Frost
Elsie Miller
Flora
James Heaton
Pomeroy
Roy Knapp
Grace Miller
Kirkpatrick
Ralph Campbell
John Campbell
Columbus
Shawnee Welcomes Rev Raymond Moore to Shawnee Methodist Church
The Rev. Raymond A. Moore, a Steubenville native and Emory theology graduate, arrives in Shawnee with his wife and nine year old daughter Eula Jean to lead the Shawnee Methodist Church. They will reside in the parsonage. Mrs. Moore, Union College graduate, has taught in several states including a current high school post in Lithonia Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Raymond A. Moore
Steubenville
Shawnee Methodist Church
Candler School of Theology
Emory University
Eula Jean
Moore
Lithonia
E. B. Thomas
East Fultenham
Marjorie Treadwell
Hillsboro
Ohio
Marion Abram
Bexley
Peggy Woods
Cleveland
Joe Gaffney
Marcia Woods
Kendrick Redfern
Dotty
Columbus
Nelle Bird
Bobby McGrew
Elyria
J. N. McGrew
Harold McGrew
Labor Day
Louise McGrew
David Turnbull
Harry Baker
Walter Fioura
John Bigrigg
Charles Black
John Norris
Willard Norris
Frank Davis
New Lexington
Jacqueline
Gayle Lesher
Dayton
Austin Nicholas
Lowell Cady
Toledo
Oliver
Bill
Ansel Peyton
Newcomerstown
Elmer Phillips
Charles Bright
Barberton
Joees Hopkins
Margaret Hop- S
Corning Area Church News Highlights Services Weekly
The Corning area articles list pastors and schedules for Methodist, Church of God, St Bernard, and Evangelical United Brethren churches. Activities include church school at 9:30 a m, worship services, prayer meetings, masses, choirs, and council meetings with some changes to Philo Class and choir practice times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corning
Frank Beuscher
Church OF God
Aubrey Mitchell
ST. Bernard
J. L. Riley
Evangelical United Brethren
Frank Robinson
Marian Mace
Joan
Council of Administration
Philo
Retail Sales Up Across Ohio 1947 District Gains
Ohio retail sales and tax collections run markedly above last year with a 19 percent rise in sales tax receipts to date. Southeastern counties show double digit gains Athens 15 percent Gallia 25 Hocking 30 Meigs 15 Perry 18 with the district mirroring the state average. Prepaid sales tax receipts total 67 million 370 thousand 206 96 and other tax collections reach 74 million 852 thousand 873 17 as of August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Don H. Ebright
OiRio
Athens County
Gallia County
Hocking County
Meigs County
Perry County
Prices of poultry raise public outcry in Athens letter
Edward Sager of Athens writes to the Messenger arguing chickens fetch low prices while feed costs stay high. He notes feed at 5.15 per hundred pounds and chickens paid 21 cents per pound, with fryers at 68, roasters at 58 cents dressed. He urges buying direct from growers to save 10 to 15 cents per pound. Dated Sept 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Athens
Edward Sager
R.D
Rebekah lodge meets in Murray City. postmaster appointed
Mrs. Addie Tippett, Mrs. Blanch Huffman and the Misses Lena Wilson Hazel Lahugh and Margaret Cline attend the district Rebekah lodge convention in Murray City. A. G. Steinman reports that Ida Steinman has been confirmed by the Senate as permanent postmaster of Logan. Athens High School expects a freshman class of 125. Athens Township Farm Bureau plans its annual meeting with speakers A L Driggs Nettie Watkins Mrs F P Linscott Mrs Fred Finsterwald and Mrs O O Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Tippett
Blanch Huffman
Lena Wilson
Hazel Lahugh
Margaret Cline
Chauncey
Rebekah Lodge
Murray City
A. G. Steinman
Edwin D. Ricketts
Senate
Miss Ida Steinman
Logan
Athens Township Farm Bureau
A. L. Driggs
Nettie Watkins
F. P. Linscott
Fred Finsterwald
O. O. Baker
Unusual Hog Exhibited Across County Fairs and Local Notices
Don Doss of Albany exhibited a hog with eight feet at several county fairs. Athens County reports 320 candidates filed for city village and township offices. Nelsonville flower show is led by Mrs. Roy Snackenburg Mrs. W. W. Warren and Miss Clara Hill. Misses Helen Jackson Blanche Moorehead and Helen Shaw from Nelsonville visited Columbus for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Doss
Albany
Athens County Board of Elections
Roy Snackenburg
W. W. Warren
Clara Hill
Nelsonville
Women's Community Garden
Helen Jackson
Blanche Moorehead
Helen Shaw
Columbus
Radio Highlights on Friday Night Listings
New York radio lineup across NBC CBS ABC and MBS features Paul Lavelle at 7 30 and 8 30 times with The Fat Man This Is FBI Boxing Pete Mead versus Herbie Kronowitz and BurI Ives performances plus The Thin Man and Meet the Press among other programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
NBC
Paul Lavelle
CBS
Eileen Farrell
ABC
FBI
Pete Mead
Herbie Kronowitz
MBS
Burl Ives
Bulldog Drummond
James Roosevelt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lawrence
William A. O'Brien
Norman Thomas
Douglas Larsen
Peter Edson
J. K. Iavits
Athens Area Church Services
Episcopal
ST. Paul's
Christian Science
First Methodist
First Presbyterian
Stimson Avenue
Church OF Christ
Salvation Army
Central Ave
Mount Zion Baptist
Sam Simmons
India
Carpenter Baptist
Trimble
New Marshfield
Nazarene
Athens Free Methodist
Coolville Methodist Charge
Coolville
William Huffman
Hockingport
D. O. Blake
Orange Christian
Graham
Corning Area Church News
By Galbraith
the Public Forum
Rupp
Athens High School
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