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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1947

Page

4

House Bill Aims to Equalize Labor Power After Wagner Act

David Lawrence discusses the shifting view of labor relations with Congress taking aim at regulating unions and employers. He argues the Wagner Act entrenched government control, while a new House bill seeks to curb abuses, preserve liberty, and correct inequities by rebalancing economic power.

Washington House of Representatives House of Congress Supreme Court of the United States National Labor Relations Board Labor Board Congress John Lewis Miners’ Union Lewis

Cornzapoppin Rehearsals Under Way in Glouster

Glouster Lodge 1197 Loyal Order of Moose sponsors “Cornzapoppin” a local talent show for the Athletic Boosters Club and youth center. Rehearsals are underway for the May 12 13 performances at the High School Auditorium directed by Ora Dayton of Kansas City Missouri. A baby contest for ages one day to six years will be held on the final night with presentations at 8 11 p.m. Details to follow.

Glouster

Preaching Tour Fraud In Southern Ohio Charged

A 26 year old woman using 11 aliases was arrested in Toledo for obtaining money under false pretenses during a fraudulent preaching tour in southern Ohio. She posed as a minister's wife, used a forged Kansas City marriage license, and claimed inheritance funds to solicit hundreds of dollars from parishioners in Newark Sedalia Albany and Meigs County. Authorities say more warrants exist and total amounts involved exceed several hundred dollars.

Toledo Sergt Margaret Slater Women’s Bureau Joan W. Colvin Newark Ohio Sedalia Meigs County John M. Reeves Colvin

Athens housewife urges city cleanup and traffic fixes

A local housewife laments Athens conditions urging removal of eyesores such as the courthouse and worn city hall. She demands better traffic flow with widened streets and safer signals while questioning delays in installing proper lighting and crosswalk safety measures.

Readership Advises Curb On Red Light Rule At Athens Intersection

Athens traffic editor laments cluttered streets and rising car use by students and shoppers. Police note drivers ignore a no right turn on red sign at S Court and President streets, risking pedestrians. Authors urge adherence to directions to prevent delays, damage, or injuries.

Athens S. Court President Streets Court Street President St

Western power and reclamation funds in congressional dispute

Peter Edson reports House committees consider two bills and a proposed funding cut for Western reclamation projects. Western lawmakers pledge to resist reduced appropriations while Eastern leaders push higher power rates to curb government hydro projects.

Washington Public Lands and Appropriations Committees House of Representatives House Interior Department Bureau of Reclamation House Public Lands Irrigation and Reclamation Department of Interior Congress Truman House Subcommittee On Robert F. Jones Ohio Treasury West Oregon Homer Angell Washington State Walt Horan Henry Jackson Jones

Medical Comment Column on Otosclerosis and Care

Dr. William A. OBrien summarizes a 20 year otosclerosis study noting inheritance patterns and prevalence, with guidance on screening, prenatal care, and management. It reports that deafness is not inevitable, discusses hearing aids and lip reading, and cautions against habitual mineral oil use as a laxative.

Chauncey News Friends Visit At Cruikshank Home

Mrs. Luther Cruikshank of Chauncey on W Main Street is reported improved after illness. Her daughter Ruth Feuerhelm and Cheryl Lynn, visiting two weeks, have returned to Columbus. Many neighbors and relatives called at the Cruikshank home, including Virginia Risley and the Dunlaveys from Athens and others from Summitt Station and Nelsonville.

Chauncey Luther Cruikshank W. Main St Ruth Feuerhelm Cheryl Lynn Columbus Calirs Cruikshank Virginia Risley Sterling Dunlavey Athens Branch Carsey Phylis Nancy Kay Carsey Thomas Cruikshank Tommy Summitt Station Ohio Dorris Eisenaugle Wiley Marshall Smith Wonderland Minnie Palmer Nellie McDonald Grace Smith Nina Collins John Leta Tigner Raymond Nelsonville

Mrs Blower Hosts Birthday Dinner in Millfield

Mrs Garnet Blower hosted a Sunday dinner at her Millfield home honoring the birthday anniversary of her son in law Richard Powell. Attending were Mr and Mrs Clifford Dunkle Mr and Mrs Richard Powell Tommy and Barbara Blower Mr and Mrs Harold Blower all of Millfield.

Chauncey Garnet Blower Millfield Richard Powell Clifford Dunkle Tommy Barbara Blower Harold Blower

Chauncey Personal Notes From Local Visits

Chauncey residents report weekend visits with relatives in Parkersburg Athens Columbus The Plains Nelsonville and Lower Plains. The Dorcas Society will hold a business and social meeting at Mrs Lacey McNutt home in Chauncey Wednesday evening.

Dorcas Society Chauncey Lacey McNutt

Ladies Aid Meet Slated at Chauncey Methodist Church

The Ladies Aid Society will meet on Wednesday at the Chauncey Methodist Church for their planned gathering.

Ladies Aid Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Chauncey Methodist Church

Radio Highlights Eastern Standard Time Network Lineup

New York listings show NBC CBS ABC and MBS broadcasts with hosts and programs across evening and daytime slots. Notable items include Berle and Andy comedies, Lantern in the Dark, Boston Symphony finale, Rex Maupin Orchestra, and Dr. Christian drama with midweek and Wednesday schedules.

New York NBC Milt Berle Amos and Andy Red Skelton CBS San Antonio Tex Eee Taft and Ives ABC Boston Symphony Rex Maupin Museum of Modern Music Hoosier Hop MBS the Falcon Congress U.s.-Canada Aiz Jack Berch Farrell Robert Q. Lewis Godfrey Kate Smith Hunt Hunt the Whistler Tom Breneman Tommy Bartlett Bobby Doyle Henry Morgan Jackie Hill

Women of the Moose Meeting Changed in Glouster

The Women of the Moose No. 244 will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Glouster replacing Thursday. The Homemakers Committee led by Mrs. Mary Muerth will run the program after the business meeting and a potluck lunch will be served.

Glouster Women of the Moose No. 244 Homemakers Committee Mary Muerth

Robert Jewell Weds Miamisburg Woman in April Ceremony

Robert Jewell son of Mrs Aldred Jewell formerly of this city and Bernice Crabtree of Miamisburg were married Saturday April 12 in the Methodist Church at Miamisburg. Jewell works at the National Cash Register Company in Dayton.

Glouster Robert Jewell Aldred Jewell This City Bernice Crabtree Miamisburg Methodist Mr. Jewell National Cash Register Company Dayton

Moody Family Visit Highlights Local Guests

Moody family hosted Sunday visitors at their Bishopville home including J M Watkins from Akron, Miss Margaret Williams and Billy Williams from Wilmington, Cora Wess and Homer Wess from Corning, Icel Lewis from Detroit, Mary Shepard Lizzie Smith Carol Yount, T D Lewis and Lula Williams, all locals.

UC Students Propose New Words for Dictionary

Cincinnati news notes UC students in a vocabulary class advocating changes to the dictionary. Proposed terms include Bottle-neck ear-danger geer bobby-soxer snafu super-duper stymied with meanings expanding beyond their original contexts.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Navy Army

Miss Jauchius and Dr Webb wed in Cincinnati ceremony

Miss Mary Lou Jauchius married Dr Shelton L Webb in a Saturday afternoon wedding at the Chapel of Bethesda Hospital School of Nursing Cincinnati. Attendants wore green and rose gowns and tulip bouquets. The couple, debutantes and graduates, plan to reside in Louisville then California for internship at California Hospital Los Angeles.

Mary Lou Jauchius Shelton L. Webb Bethesda Hospital School of Nursing Cincinnati H. L. Janchius the Plains Aldis L. Webb Knoxville Tenn Aldis Webb Ard Haven Janchius Marty Martens Gladys Janchius Columbus Hilda Spring Denvertown Bernard Schafer Dr. Webb Orville Moore Mason Lloyd Spring Susan Kreitzeiger Bethesda Hospital Glouster Cincinnati Bible Seminary Webb College of Medicine University of Cincinnati Louisville United States Public Health Department California California Hospital Los Angeles

Park Swings To Be Added In Glouster

Ralph Hines chair man of the Park Committee reports the park slide was installed last Thursday. Swings will be installed Thursday weather permitting. It will take days for concrete to harden and the swings be ready by Tuesday or Wednesday next week. Installations start 8 30 a.m. and end about 3 30 p.m.

Glouster Ralph Hines Hines

Freeman Conducts Two Sunday Worship Services

The Rev. A. G. Freeman of Ironton pastor of the First Baptist Church led two Sunday services here. At 11 am he spoke on A Fixed Heart and at 7 30 pm he discussed Prove All Things Hold Fast to That Which is Good.

Glouster A. G. Freeman Ironton First Baptist Church

Rothwell Meeting Planned at Mrs Ed Ley Home

A Rothwell meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Ed Ley.

Golden Rule Class Meets at Durst Home

Middleport notes report the Golden Rule Class of First Baptist Church meeting at Mr. and Mrs. David Durst Jr. home. Rev. Charles Pomeroy led devotionals and dedication plans for an honor roll board on June 1. A bathinette was given to Mrs. Pomeroy. a salad course followed.

Middleport David Durst, Jr First Baptist Church Charles Edwards Willis Anthony Charles Pomeroy Pomeroy Harold Chase Frank Cheesebrew Daughn McKnight James Eads

Shower for Mrs. Parker Held in Rutland

A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs. Jean Parker at Mrs. Olive Ingerham’s home in Rutland on April 17. Attendees included a long list of local women and relatives, gifts were sent by others, refreshments were served, and the Parkers plan to move to Chester.

Glouster Residents Host Weekend Guests

Glouster residents hosted relatives from Barberton Columbus and Dayton over the weekend. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lowry and son Gerald with Alene Corne, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Meade on leave from Ft. Knox, and T. D. Lewis and family.

Glouster Robert Lowry Gerald Alene Corne Barberton Detroit Icel Lewis Jennie Jones O. K. Rogers Lee Columbus Pete C. A. Bingman Emmett Rogers Middleport Roy Bardon Parkersburg Hazel Harris Amesville George H. Campbell Herbert West Green Springs E. E. Munden Charlotte Cotter Tomni T. J. Brockett Boiling Springs Tenn Brockett P. J. Stanley

Glouster WSCS Meeting Announcement

Glouster Methodist Church announces a WSCS meeting for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church. The notice invites members to attend and participate in fellowship and planning.

Glouster WSCS Glouster Methodist

Luncheon Honored Virginia Cavendish As Flower Show Judge

Mrs Downing of N Second Ave hosted a Saturday luncheon honoring Virginia Cavendish landscape architect of Huntington and Spring Flower Show judge. Guests included Mrs Harry Carnahan Mrs L C Cavendish Mrs A A Dillard flower show chairman and Mrs Rodney Downing daughter in law.

J. B. Downing Second Ave Virginia Cavendish Huntington Harry Carnahan L. C. Cavendish A. A. Dillard Downing Rodney Downing

Meetings Set For Week At Local Societies

The Afternoon Circle of the WSCS at Mrs. R. A. Miller on S Third Ave meets this week. The P. M. Club gathers at Mrs. Charles Gross on Thursday evening. The WCTU convenes at Mrs. Raymond Saxton on Locust Street Friday evening.

WSCS Heath Methodist Church R. A. Miller S. Third Ave P. M. Club Charles Gross WCTU Raymond Saxton Locust St

Residents converge for Spring Flower Show weekend visits

Mrs. Margaret Croushore of Columbus visits her mother Mrs. Catherine Burns and sister Mrs. Walter Harris. Guests include Mrs. Carroll Swanson of Gallipolis with gardeners group. Mr. and Mrs. James Harley from Zanesville attend the show. Various relatives travel from Racine Charleston Beaver town Pomeroy and more to join events and meals.

Margaret Croushore Columbus Catherine Burns Walter Harris S. Second Ave James Harley Zanesville Ohio Elmer Dent Charleston Roy Sansbury Edwin Coats Ruth Wise Cecil Grogan Carroll Swanson Gallipolis Amateur Gardeners Club Mary Jane C. F. Hawkins Harry K. Mills Charles McMaster C. B. Smith Beavertown Mr. McMaster Mary Beaver George Hall Rutland Claude Durgee Williamstown Lewis Sauer Glen Chase Jack Dayton John Chase Patrick Loch John Talbott Healey Talbott Ripley W. Va Mr. Chappelle Edna Laing William Grueser Pomeroy Grueser Bernice Gilmore

Also Mentioned on This Page

NEA Service. Inc David Lawrence National Dispatch Glouster News Court St Solicitor Union College St Congress St Court President Carpenter E. State Russia Owen Brewster Maine George H. Earle Pennsylvania Peter Edson William A. O'Brien Journal of the American Medical Association U.S Chauncey News Mrs. Blower George Williamson George Jr Frank Kirkendall Lee Schoonover James Williamson Arthur Burchfield Lower Plains R. D. Graham Mary Stalder Tribe Church of Christ William Stalder Charlene Nelson L. D. Nelson Women of Moose Meeting Moody Cincy U Miss Jauchius Doctor Webb Rothwell Middleport Social Notes Mrs. Downing
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