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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1947

Page

4

Kaiser asks RFC to scale down debt for California plant

Lawrence's Dispatch analyzes Henry J. Kaiser's proposal to cut RFC debt by about 35 million dollars on a wartime steel plant in California. If reduced to about 55 million with a new 80 million mortgage, Kaiser pledges to expand capacity and lower prices, arguing similarity to government surplus property sales and seeking government underwritten competition.

Washington Henry J. Kaiser Reconstruction Finance Corporation California Mr. Kaiser RFC Kaiser Company Kaiser U. S. Steel Corp

Public Forum Letter on US Aid and Europe Policy

England resident in the United States argues in a public forum that US loans and gifts to devastated Europe boost democracy and American exports. He contends restored Europe fuels demand for US goods, notes loan convertibility effects, and defends US policy on coal and Fort Knox gold. He closes by contrasting prosperity in the US with Europe's wartime destruction. The writer signs as A. H. J. Muirhead, Sept 9, Guysville, Ohio.

USA England Europe West Russia Empire Fort Knox Uncle Sam Ta Claus A. H. J. Muirhead Guysville, O

Tough Luck in 1948 election speculation text

The piece argues that continuing inflation and inaction help the Democrats lead in the 1948 race. It cites Truman as an incumbent benefiting from price controls ending. It notes Taft and Dewey as flawed Republican contenders and signals public discontent with postwar world injustices.

Food Prices and the Law of Supply and Demand

The piece argues food price rises are inevitable and linked to supply shortages caused by government policy. It blames Truman administration do-gooders and political meddling for limiting domestic supply, warning that prices, taxes, and shortages will not be easily ended by protests or decrees.

Washington America

The Tragedy of Socialism in the United States and Britain

A critique arguing socialism erodes wealth and incentives. It credits American wealth creation to individual initiative and private enterprise, while condemning Britain's Labor policies for red tape, restricted progress, and stalled industrial recovery. The piece portrays socialism as expanding poverty and bureaucracy.

United States England

National science limits hinder guided missile progress

The President's Scientific Board reports that trained personnel, not funds, cap research and development. It notes the Army guided missiles program is only about three quarters staffed and warns universities face salary gaps that deter talent. Despite more science students, teachers remain scarce.

Washington U. S Air Force U.S America AAF

Awakening to Mistakes Ends Recuring Suffering

The quote notes that unconscious error hides in false beliefs and does not alter outcomes. Suffering and mistakes persist until one becomes aware of the underlying cause and character shaping the fault.

Mary Baker Eddy

Council Meeting Weighs Obstructions on Court and Union Streets

Athens city council discusses obstructions on newly paved Court and Union streets. Mrs. Ella Hale Tuck returns to Oberlin after visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Berry and her brother Guy Hale of Athens. O F Pilcher F P Magee and attorney J W Darby of McArthur travel to Athens on business with McArthur Savings and Loan Co.

Union Athens Ella Hale Tuck Oberlin E. C. Berry Guy Hale O. F. Pilcher F. P. Magee J. W. Darby McArthur McArthur Savings and Loan Co

Elite Club entertained by Mrs Waldie in New Straits ville

Mrs Clois Waldie of New Straits ville hosted the Elite Club at her home ten years ago, providing hospitality and a social gathering for members.

Clois Waldie New Straitsville

Nelsonville considers storm sewer on Myers Street

The Nelsonville city council moves to build a new storm sewer on Myers Street to address a severe storm water problem. Rolland S. Jones of Athens caught a five pound bass on vacation at Ellsworth Michigan, the largest in the 11 mile chain of lakes for the summer.

Nelsonville Myers St Rolland S. Jones Athens Ellsworth Mich

Informal Dedication Dance for McBee Co Building

About 700 friends, employees and officials attended a dance and dinner on the second floor of the new McBee Co building during its informal dedication.

McBee Co

Athens Area Church Services and Youth Activities

Wesley Foundation Council hosts a four day retreat at Camp Indianola from Thursday to Sunday. Senior High Youth Fellowship holds a box supper at Miriam Clippinger's home Saturday at 5 30 p.m. Church school Sunday 9 15 a.m. Morning worship 10 30 a.m. The Rev Harold F Kellogg speaks on The Virtue of Venture. Official board picnic at Fairgrounds or church if rain 2 p.m. Senior High Youth Fellowship at Connie Koehler's home 22 Palmer St 7 p.m. Wesley Foundation pop-in Monday through Friday 3 to 5 p.m. next week.

Wesley Foundation Council Camp Indianola Miriam Clippinger N. May St Harold F. Kellogg Fairgrounds Connie Koehler Palmer St Wesley Foundation

Church Schedule and Services Note

The Church of the Good Shepherd lists Saturday 7:30 p.m. choir rehearsal. On the 15th Sunday after Trinity service at 10:30 a.m. with morning prayer and sermon by Rev. Sydney J. Browne. Church school kindergarten at 10:30 a.m. and Holy Communion Wednesday at 8 a.m.

Church of the Good Shepherd Sydney J. Browne Church School

Church Schedule Messages with Pastor Rev A R Ervin

Worship service with sermon by the pastor at 9 30 am Sunday school at 10 30 am YPM at 6 30 pm evangelistic service at 7 30 pm choir practice at 9 pm boys hobby craft in the annex Monday 7 to 9 pm missionary meeting at Mrs Raymond Atkins home Tuesday 7 30 pm prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm Rev A R Ervin pastor

Raymond Atkins A. R. Ervin

Stimson Avenue Church of Christ Services Schedule

Bible study at 9 45 a m worship at 10 30 a m sermon topics Humility and Is Man Wholly Mortal Edward White preaches evening service at 7 30 p m Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m

Stimson Avenue Church OF Christ Edward White

Mt Zion Baptist Church Service Schedule

Mt Zion Baptist announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m The Reverend F C Cleveland is pastor A concert by The Love Zion Baptist Men’s Chorus is set for 3 p m Carl Bell serves as general chairman

MT. Zion Baptist Sunday School F. C. Cleveland Love Zion Baptist Men’s Chorus Carl Bell

Coolville Congregational Worship Schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Bert Conklin. Morning worship at 11 a m with infant baptism and reception of members. The Rev Edward H Dickinson is the pastor.

Coolville Bert Conklin Edward H. Dickinson

Frost Centennial Congregational Meeting Notice

Neighborhood council at the home of Mr and Mrs Watson Ladd Saturday 7 30 p m Morning worship 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m Mrs Hermon Linton superintendent

Watson Ladd Hermon Linton

Coolville Methodist Charge Weekly Schedule

Sunday school times at Coolville and Torch Church along with preaching services and prayer meetings. William Huffman in charge at Coolville. Hockingport features a speaker Rev Moats from Parkersburg and pastor Rev Amos Hoover.

Coolville William Huffman Hockingport Moats Parkersburg Amos Hoover

Albany Methodist Charge and Town House Temple Schedule

Albany Methodist Charge lists church school at 9:30 a.m. with Mrs. Lida Young as superintendent and a worship service at 10:30 a.m. The MYF meets at 7 p.m. and midweek prayer and Bible study is Thursday at 8 p.m. Town House follows with church school at 9:30 a.m. and a praise service at 10:30 a.m. Temple offers church school at 9:30 a.m. under J. K. Crabtree and a praise service at 8 p.m. Snowville presents church school at 10 a.m. with Wayne Chase as superintendent and a mid-week prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8 p.m., led by Rev. Robert L. Phillips.

Albany Methodist Albany—Church Lida Young Town House Robert Hartman Temple—Church J. K. Crabtree Snowville—Church Wayne Chase Robert L. Phillips

New Marshfield Methodist Church Services Schedule

Sunday school times at New Marshfield and Dowler Ridge listed with preaching at 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker Reverend G. Thompson at Dowler Ridge. New Marshfield also hosts 7:30 p.m. preaching with Pastor Rev Phyllis LeMaster.

Carbondale Dowler Ridge G. Thompson New Marshfield Phyllis LeMaster

Church Services Schedule Mention Sub stance Lesson

The notice lists morning service at 10 45 a m with Sub stance the sermon topic and the Golden Text from Romans 1 20. Wednesday evening service at 8 p m.

Bible School and Worship Schedule for Sunday

Morning worship at 10 15 a m conducted by the Rev Joe B Maffett with sermon titled Our Greatest Need Bible school at 9 15 a m Prof M T Vermillion in charge Christian Endeavor fall supper for young people at 6 p m speakers Beverly Davis and Marilyn Hoon choir practice set for Wednesday at 7 p m

Bible School M. T. Vermillion Joe B. Maffett Christian Endeavor Beverly Davis Marilyn Hoon

Roessner Preaches at Church Services Series on Spirit

The Rev. Elmer G. Roessner will preach at morning and evening worships with sermons on Cultivating The Presence of God and Born of Four. Bible study and prayer follow Wednesday at 7 30. Reception of new members and adult choir rehearsal listed.

Elmer G. Roessner

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Worship and Meetings Schedule

The Rev. O. M. Awe pastor leads worship at 10 30 a m with YPS at 6 30 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting at the church. A cottage prayer meeting is held at the home of Mr and Mrs A P Hixson on Athens Route 3 Friday at 7 30 p m.

Athens Pilgrim Holiness A. P. Hixson O. M. Awe

Sunday church schedule lists baptism and prayer meetings

Sunday school at 10 a.m. baptism at the 211 Reservoir at 2 p.m. preaching at 7 30 p.m. night prayer meeting at the home of Mrs Riser at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday prayer meeting at the church Thursday 7 30 p.m.

Riser

Bible School and Services Schedule at Eldon Mc Daniel Church

Bible school at 9 30 a m with Eldon Mc Daniel as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 a m. Young People's Service at 6 30 p m. Evening service at 7 30 p m. Unified Service Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by Andrew G Pratt.

Bible School Eldon McDaniel Andrew G. Pratt

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Service Slated

South Canaan Baptist holds Bible school with Carl Graham as superintendent at 9 45 a m and a prayer service at 10 45 a m led by Andrew G Pratt.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Carl Graham Andrew G. Pratt

Alexander Presbyterian Church Services Schedule

The Alexander Presbyterian Church lists a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. morning worship, 7:30 p.m. young people's meeting, 8 p.m. evening worship, and an Old Testament story hour titled A Great Deliverance. Choir rehearsal is Wednesday evening at the church led by James L. Hyde.

Alexander Presbyterian Church James L. Hyde

Graham Chapel Sunday Services Schedule

Graham Chapel lists Sunday activities including Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m by Reverend D V Snyder a basket dinner and Athens County Union Class Meeting at 2 p m followed by an evening preaching service at 8 p m.

Graham Chapel D. V. Snyder Athens County Union

Sunday School Schedules Across Communities

The AMERICAN SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION lists class times for multiple locales with volunteers and teachers. Mound Hill MT Carmel Orbiston Sugar Creek Chase Frost Diamond Pleasant Valley Ilesboro Congo each host sessions around 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Rev Arthur N Maxwell is the minister in charge.

American Sunday School UNION Ralph Boyer Congo Lahoma Jenkins Arthur N. Maxwell

East Can AAn Pilgrim Sunday Services

The Rev. N. L. Russell will lead a Sunday school at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 p.m. at East Can AAn Pilgrim with the local minister presiding.

East Can Aan Pilgrim Sunday School N. L. Russell

Sunday church schedule listing services and preacher

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

N. L. Russell

First Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule

Sunday services at 11 a.m with sermon titled A Mighty Company. Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. Westminster Fellowship meets at Hope Farm Sunday 3 p.m. Recreation and supper follow. Vespers at 7 p.m. Boy Scout meet Monday 7 30 p.m. Women's Association executive meeting Tuesday 10 a.m.

First Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship Hope Farm Women's Association

St Pauls Roman Catholic Mass Schedule

Sunday masses at 8 9 and 10 a m with Benediction after the 10 a m mass Confessions on Saturday from 4 to 530 p m and 730 p m The Rev Fr James M Mahon pastor

ST. Paul’s James M. Mahon

Salvation Army Schedule with Florence Bromley Evangelist

Salvation Army announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and holiness meeting at 11 a.m. Evangelist Rev Florence Bromley leads open air meeting at Court and Union at 7 15 p m and nightly Salvation meetings Sept 14 28 at 7 45 p m Sunbeams meet Tuesday at 4 p.m. Junior Legion Thursday at 4 p.m.

Salvation Army Florence Bromley Openair Salvation Sunbeams Junior Legion

Wesleyan Methodist Worship Schedule

Worship services at 10 30 a m and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m led by Reverend E C Kenney pastor both services WYPS offers mid week prayer Tuesday 7 30 p m Thursday 7 30 p m and Friday 2 p m prayer service

Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School E. C. Kenney

Church Service Schedule and Sermon Topic

The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday activities including Sunday school at 9 30 a m junior church and worship at 10 30 a m with a sermon titled Half Baked People NYPS meets at 7 p m and evening service follows at 7 30 p m Prayer service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m

Church OF the Nazarene NYPS

Reverend E H Dickenson Leads 11 A M Service

The preaching service is scheduled for 11 o clock led by Reverend E H Dickenson, pastor, at the church.

Coolville E. H. Dickenson

Langsville Weekend Visits and Local Church Events

Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Davis and children visited relatives in Langsville with extended family joining in Charleston for a week. The Langsville Ladies Aid planned a future meeting with Mrs. Anna Miller and September 18. Wesley Chapel Church homecoming set for September 21 with a Friendly Four quartet from Charleston. Minor storm damage reported.

Langsville Maynard Davis Joe Sue Anna Miller Mont Entsminger Charleston William Harmon Wesley Chapel Guy Swadley Barbara Parkersburg Clair Nelson Frank Nelson Star Hall Labor Day L. Kennan Columbus J. T. Ledlie William Ledlie West Virginia Ethel Miller

Carpenter Baptist Church corn roast at Dye's pond

Thirty five youths from Carpenter Baptist Church held a corn roast at Dye's pond on Wednesday evening September 3. News notes include Gene Jeffers at the 4-H Congress in Columbus and several visits among local families including the Woodyards Cheadles Jeffers and Throckmorton family.

Carpenter Carpenter Baptist Church Dye’s Pond Gene Jeffers Columbus C. C. Woodyard Cincinnati William Cheadle Rex Linda W. E. Jeffers Mason Frank Throckmorton Chester Dailey New Haven W. Va Roy Wiseman Springfield H. C. Starkey Newton Woodyard Richard Reed Jeffers Keziah Dye

Sam Simmons Urges Preservation of Small Family Farms

Sam Simmons argues against barnyard modernism and excess wealth in agriculture urging support for small farms. He claims hard work yields results while big business aims for big gains and notes farm boy leadership as essential to national progress.

Twin birth and local visits noted in Laurelville area

Mr and Mrs Frank Bell welcomed twins on September 4, one infant died in Columbus. A boy and girl were born to Mr and Mrs Fred Wagner of Pleasant Ridge. Recent visitors included Cliff Armstrong and Jane Welliver of near Stoutsville. Several locals hosted and vacationed in Michigan and Canada.

Laurelville Frank Bell Rose Mary Beavers Columbus Fred Wagener Pleasant Ridge Hugh Poling Cliff Armstrong Jane Wellliver Stoutsville J. W. Congreve Tiffin McNeal Jean Shupe Miriam Shupe Margaret Hilliard Michigan Chester McDaniel William Jinks Paul Armstrong Frank Armstrong Orville Kempton Armstrongs Laurel Street I. J. Kohler Canada Celesta Hoy

Mrs. Orpha Ayers Sues for Divorce in Common Pleas Court

Mrs. Orpha Ayers files for divorce from Floyd Ayers of Glouster Route 4 in Common Pleas Court. She cites gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty, noting they married in 1925 and have two minor children.

Orpha Ayers Common Pleas Court Floyd Ayers Glouster

Radio Highlights on Friday Night

New York listings show NBC presenting Paul Lavelle melody at 8 and 8: Thirty minutes featuring the Third Horseman finale with remarks by Secretary Harriman and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. at 8:30. CBS offers Fanny Brice at 7:30 and The Thin Man at 7:30, Arthur's Place finale at 8, It Pays To Be Ignorant at 9 and Eileen Farrell concert at 9:30. ABC schedules Lone Ranger at 7:30, This Is FBI at 8:30, Break the Bank at 9 and Boxing with Archie Moore vs Bert Ly tell at 10. MBS features Burl Ives at 7, Leave It to Girls at 7:30, Bulldog Drummond at 8:30, Meet the Press at 9 and American Legion Commander O Neill.

New York NBC Paul Lavelle Melody Secretary of Commerce Harriman Douglas Fairbanks, Jr CBS Fanny Brice Eileen Farrell ABC FBI Archie Moore Bert Lytell MBS Burl Ives Bulldog Drummond Meet the Press American Legion O'Neill

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Lawrence By David Lawrence the Public Forum the Messenger Truman Mr. Truman Congress Taft Dewey By Douglas Larsen Athens Area Church Services First Methodist Episcopal Church OF God Frost Centennial Congregational Coolville Methodist Charge Christian Science Central Ave. Methodist Poston Albany Baptist Sam Simmons By Galbraith
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