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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1947

Page

4

Diplomats and politicians weigh postwar fashion and policy

Secretary of State Marshall jokes about striped pants while planning European aid timing. Eisenhower prepares for Columbia University post and a 30 day leave. Lovett mocks a foreign spokesman’s garbled speech, noting a loan. Bowles’ seven point program faces limited congressional support amid inflation. Stassen signals a humanitarian liberal Republican platform with no named rivals.

Robert A. Lovett OPA Chester Bowles Europe Congress Harold E. Stassen

Athens Area Church Services Schedule

Church school 9 15 a m University class 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m sermon by Rev Harold F Kellogg What Good Does Religion Do Senior High Sunday School and Youth Fellowship wiener roast at Lake Hope 1 30 p m Wesley Foundation events daily including supper skit vespers choir rehearsal and meetings Church Board of Education Tuesday 9 30 p m Wesley Players Tuesday 7 30 p m County WCTU Convention all day Wednesday luncheon 12 00 m Upper room 7 30 p m Wednesday Church Choir 7 p m Thursday society meetings Delta Sigma Theta Kappa Phi Student party Friday 8 p m Christian Science services Sunday school 9 30 a m morning service 10 45 a m lesson subject Matter Golden Text I John 5 21 Wednesday 8 p m service

Harold F. Kellogg Lake Hope Wesley Foundation Charles Cooley Church Board of Education Wesley Players WCTU Delta Sigma Theta Kappa Phi Kountry Karnival

Happy and War Reporter Face Off in Cozy Brooklyn Flat

Happy, a cheerful secretary, discovers Steve Landers, a war correspondent, is her new employer after he bursts into her rain-soaked apartment. He clashes with her cat Timmy, tests their wary dynamic, and she questions his drinking and mood. The pair spar over boundaries as the scene hints at a fragile partnership and shared city life.

Washington George C. Marshall Army Happy Brandon Steve Landers Happy Steve Timmy Brooklyn Kate Callahan Kate New York Aunt Kate Hollywood Timmy In Her Arms. “I’m Sorry, Mr. Landers

Heed Them Warns Military Leaders on Global Threats

The piece argues that dismissing warnings from top military officials risks repeating past underestimations of danger. It traces fears from 1940 41 to present and contends other nations exploit aggression while Americans mix pacifism with indifference, making the U S a potential prize for conquest.

Pacific Europe Far West America

Serious Times in World Affairs Hint at Rising Tensions

The piece discusses Secretary of State Marshall's tough stance in the UN, Russia's vetoes, and dangers from Greece Palestine and Korea. It notes the risk of atomic war, doubts about Russia's modern air force and bombs, and argues for preparedness amid stalled arms control prospects.

George C. Marshall United Nations Assembly UN Security Council Russia United Nations Greece Palestine Kenney New York United States Germany

Soviet War Prevention Efforts Fail to Impress

The text notes efforts over Italy occupation, the Pan American treaty conference, and actions in Korea and Japan aim to avert war, and expresses desire for Russia to match similar restraint, yet evidence suggests otherwise.

Italy Korea Japan Russia

Pressure grows for Truman to call a special Congress session

Lawrence's Dispatch outlines how a special session could be set for December with a 30 day notice, discusses risks of delaying the Marshall plan, and notes Congress will not commit beyond one year while European rehabilitation remains uncertain.

Washington Truman Congress United States Brazil America Europe

Athens woman visits Glouster friends and new car agency

Mrs Adda Koons of Athens visits friends in Glouster. Reese and Gwillym Williams of Glouster start a new Dodge car agency with Reese leaving for Detroit to fetch a new automobile. Miss Edith Chute of Carbon Hill visits Mr and Mrs Robert Chute of Athens.

Reese Gwillym Williams Glouster Dodge Detroit Edith Chute Carbon Hill Robert Chute Athens

Sunflower Makes 17 Inch Diameter in Gallipolis Garden

Ten years ago in Gallipolis Mrs. Clara Stephens of Old Ryger grew a sunflower that reached 17 inches across in her garden.

Gallipolis Clara Stephens Old Ryger

Fishermen Return After Week on Potomac River

Judge C F Rowland J J Woolley Harvey C Baker A E Whaley and Frank Lowrey completed a seven day fishing trip on the Potomac River reporting a peaceful outing and good catches with tales of breezy weather.

C. F. Rowland J. J. Woolley Harvey C. Baker A. E. Whaley Frank Lowrey Potomac River

Mrs Clyde Haskins Elected President of American Legion Auxiliary

Mrs Clyde Haskins has been elected president of the Glouster chapter of the American Legion Auxiliary. The leadership post will guide local auxiliary activities and community service efforts.

Clyde Haskins American Legion Auxiliary Glouster

Duty and Reward Align in Every Effort Say Mildmay

A quotation notes that every duty brings distinct delight and compensation, denial yields recompense, thought yields reward, and a cross bears a crown. It asserts pay follows performance as effect follows cause, attributed to Mildmay.

Mildmay

Sam Simmons Says on Russia and War

Sam Simmons argues the United States should not bow to Russia and predicts we could defend, even strike, without an atom bomb. He warns against Soviet trespass on small nations and urges bold action to hasten victory for humanity if war is required.

Russia United States Vishinsky United Nations Poland Korea Japan Iran Turkey Greece

Worship Service Schedule with Sermon Topic

The notice lists a worship service at 9 30 a m with Sunday school at 10 20 a m Y P M at 6 30 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and a sermon on The True Value of Things in the Light of Eternity The Rev A R Ervin is the pastor Choir practice is at 9 p m and a prayer meeting occurs Wednesday at 7 30 p m

A. R. Ervin

Central Avenue Methodist Church Weekly Services

Rev. Elmer G. Roessner preaches at morning and evening worship with topics Finding the Path of Life and Need of Diligence. Bible study and prayer Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Youth and adult choir rehearsals on schedule.

Central Avenue Methodist Church Elmer G. Roessner

Athens Free Methodist Sunday Schedule and Services

The Athens Free Methodist Church lists a Sunday school at 2 p.m. and a preaching service at 3 p.m with Rev. Leroy Hiett. A prayer band meets Tuesday at 2 p.m and a prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m.

Athens

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Worship and Prayer Schedule

The Athens Pilgrim Holiness church announces worship at 10 30 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m weekly prayer meetings Wednesday and Friday 7 30 p m cottage prayer at the home of Mr and Mrs Clyde Webster Friday 7 30 p m

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Clyde Webster

Church Services Schedules Across Town

Listings show New Marshfield Methodist Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Connett offers Sunday school and Jr. Church at 2 p.m. Carbon­dale hosts Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Otto Davidson. Salem preaches at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Phillis LeMaster. Dowler Ridge holds preaching at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

New Marshfield Mineral Connett Carbondale Otto Davidson Salem Phillis LeMaster Dowler Ridge

Albany Methodist Charge and Nearby Church Schedules

Albany Methodist Charge lists church school at 9 30 a m led by Mrs Lida Young MYF at 6 30 p m mid week prayer meeting Thursday at 2 min Town House service school 9 30 a m led by Robert Hartman Sermon by Rev Robert L Phillipy 9 30 am Temple church school 9 30 a m J K Crabtree sermon by pastor 10 45 am Snow Ville church school 10 am Wayne Chase prayer and praise 8 p m Wednesday prayer meeting 8 p m

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

Sunday School Times At Pearl Pleasanton And Union

Local churches list Sunday schools at Pearl Chapel 9 45 a m Pleasanton 10 a m Union 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m prayer service 10 30 a m preaching service 7 30 p m

Pearl Chapel Pleasanton UNION

Sunday School Schedules Listed for Numerous Churches

The American Sunday School Union lists start times at multiple churches including Diamond Mound Hill Biston Mount Carmel Ilesboro Sugar Creek Frost Chase Congo Pleasant Valley and others with various leaders such as Mrs Low ell Tucker Mrs Virginia Howard J B Carsner Francis Hart Ralph Boyer Mrs Anne Thompson Mr C D Arnold Emmett Hul bert Mrs Lahoma Jenkins and Rev A N Maxwell in charge.

Diamond Lowell Tucker Mound Hill Virginia Howard Orbiston J. B. Carsner MT. Carmel Francis Hart Ilesboro Ralph Boyer Sugar Creek Anne Thompson Frost C. D. Arnold Chase Emmett Hulbert Congo Lahome Jenkins Pleasant Valley A. N. Maxwell

Haning Sunday School and Preaching Service Schedule

The notice lists activities for Sunday with a 2 p m Sunday school and a 3 p m preaching service. No additional context or locations are provided.

St Paul’s Roman Catholic Masses and Confessions

Sunday masses at St Paul’s Catholic Church are at 8 9 and 10 a m with Benediction after the 10 a m Mass. Confessions are Saturday from 4 to 5 30 p m and 7 30 p m. The Rev Fr James M McMahon is the pastor.

ST. Paul's James M. McMahon

First Christian Bible School and Evening Services

The schedule lists morning worship at 9 15 conducted by Prof M T Vermillion as superintendent. Rev Joe B Maffett preaches at 10 15 with the sermon “The Changing and the Changeless.” Fellowship supper at 5 p m and vesper service at 6 p m led by John Kirkpatrick. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 p m for junior and senior high students.

First Christian Bible School M. T. Vermillion Joe B. Maffett Disciples Fellowship Vesper Service of Disciples Foundation John Kirkpatrick Christian Endeavor

Church Schedule at Logan Church Begins Zone Convention

The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday services with Sunday school at 9 30 a m junior church and worship at 10 30 a m Sermon by the minister NYPS gathering at 7 p m Evening meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m Zone Sunday school convention set for 2 30 p m and 7 30 p m in Logan church.

Church OF the Nazarene NYPS Logan Church

Open-air Services With Rev Florence Bromley

Community notices list open-air meeting at Court House on Saturday 7 30 p m and again at Court and Union Streets 7 15 p m with Salvation meeting 7 45 p m led by Rev Florence Bromley Sunbeams meet Tuesday 4 p m and special children sessions Thursday 4 p m also led by the same minister

Court House Florence Bromley Union Sts

Methodist Charge and Torch worship schedules

Coolville and Hockingport churches publish weekly services. Coolville Methodist Charge lists Sunday school 9 45 a m preaching 11 a m and Wednesday prayer 7 30 p m Torch class has 9 a m Sunday school and Tuesday prayer 8 p m William Huffman leads Coolville. Hockingport led by Rev D O Blake with 10 30 a m Sunday school 9 30 a m preaching and 8 p m prayer and praise.

Coolville William Huffman Hockingport D. O. Blake

Graham Chapel Sunday Services Schedule

Graham Chapel announces Sunday activities with Sunday school at 9 30 a m Evangelistic services at 10 30 a m and 8 p m The Reverend D V Snyder will preach at both services.

Graham Chapel D. V. Snyder

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Schedule

South Canaan Baptist announces a morning service at 9 45 a m led by superintendent Carl Graham with a 10 45 a m worship featuring guest speaker Blane Farley.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Carl Graham Blane Farley

East Canaan Pilgrim Sunday Services Notice

The Rev N L Russell will preach at 3 p m after Sunday school at 2 p m in East Canaan Pilgrim church offering afternoon and evening worship.

East Canaan N. L. Russell

Athens Presbyterian Weekly Schedule Highlights

Sunday school at 9 45 a m and church service at 11 a m with sermon Hidden at Home. From next Sunday services at 9 and 11. Westminster Fellowship H S meets Cottingham Cabin at 7 p m with transport from church at 6 30 p m. Foundation supper at 5 p m and vesper at 6 p m. Boy Scout meeting Monday evening and choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 p m.

Athens Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship H.S Cottingham Cabin Westminster Foundation

Church of the Good Shepherd Weekly Schedule

Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity service times include morning prayer and sermon at 10 30 a m church school kindergarten also at 10 30 am Holy Communion on Wednesday at 8 00 am choir rehearsal set for Thursday at 6 30 pm

Church of the Good Shepherd

Bible Services and Sermons At Local Church

Morning worship at 9 45 followed by service at 10 30 with Edward White preaching on Things To Hate. Evening service at 7 30 features Who Wrote The Bible. Wednesday Bible study at 7 30 p m.

Edward White

Evening Worship and Midweek Services Announced

Worship details include 10 30 am morning service with Rev E C Kenney preaching at both services WYPS holds a Tuesday 730 pm prayer meeting and a Thursday 730 pm service Friday 2 pm prayer session listed for the week.

E. C. Kenney

Alexander Presbyterian Worship Services and Installation

Worship services at 10 30 a m and 8 p m feature sermons titled A Blessing in Service and A Sanctuary In the Wilderness Installation of the pastor Rev James L Hyde set for Wednesday at 8 p m with Rev Homer C Mc Millen presiding to preach the sermon and present the Constitutional Questions Rev John Lloyd Evans to deliver the charge to the pastor and Rev Fred E Luchs to deliver the charge to the people

Alexander Presbyterian Church School James L. Hyde Homer C. McMillen John Lloyd Evans Fred E. Luchs

Sunday church schedule with Rev. N. L. Russell

The notice lists Sunday services including 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 and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m led by The Rev N L Russell each week at the church.

N. L. Russell

Albany Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

Albany Baptist Bible school at 9 30 a.m with Eldon Mc Daniel as superintendent Youth meeting at 6 30 p.m Evening service at 7 30 p.m Mid week service at 7 30 p.m The Rev Andrew G Pratt serves as pastor.

Albany Baptist Bible School Eldon McDaniel Andrew G. Pratt

Poston Church Schedule with Prayer Meetings

Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting at James Barnes home Tuesday evening and at the church Thursday evening.

Poston James Barnes

Medical Comment Column Explains Paralysis Agitans

Dr. William A. O’Brien describes paralysis agitans or Parkinson’s disease, its persistence, symptoms, and treatment options. He notes variability, the potential for partial relief with certain drugs and surgeries, warns against quack remedies, and urges thorough examination for accurate diagnosis.

William A. O'Brien

Nighttime Network Lineup Highlights Classic Shows

NBC airs Lavalle at 8 30 and Thea ter mysteries at 9. Bill Stern and Babe Didrikson close the night. CBS features Fanny Brice at 7 30 The Thin Man at 9 It Pays To Be Ignorant at 9 It Pays To Be Ignorant at 9 30 Eileen Farrell concert. ABC presents The Fat Man 8 30 This Is FBI 9 30 The Sheriff 10 Bout Tony Janero versus Tony Pellone. MBS offers Burl Ives 7 30 Leave It to Girls 8 30 Bulldog Drummond finale 9 Meet the Press.

New York NBC Paul Lavalle Bill Stern Babe Didrikson CBS Fanny Brice Eileen Farrell ABC FBI Tony Janero Tony Pellone MBS Burl Ives Meet the Press Robert R.young

Also Mentioned on This Page

Peter Edson Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Columbia University Ike Secretary of Commerce Averell Harriman Committee of 19 U. S Washinton Athens Area Church Services First Methodist Christian Science Peggy Dean Air Force Association Lawrence By David Lawrence Sam Simmons Church OF God American Sunday School Union Haning THE Salvation Army Coolville Methodist Charge Episcopal Stimson Ave Church OF Christ
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