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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1947

Page

4

Federal power over liquor sales rests with states under Twenty first amendment

The article argues Congress lacks authority to regulate intoxicating beverages and that federal power is limited to aiding states or enforcing Twenty first amendment policies. It cites Brandeis and the Young’s Market decision, asserting states may monopolize liquor trade and regulate advertising, with change only via constitutional amendment.

Washington Congress Senate Commerce Committee Federal Trade Commission Supreme Court of the United States Brandeis California United States

Medical Comment on Infantile Paralysis Care

Dr. William A. OBrien outlines hospital and home care during paralytic outbreaks of infantile paralysis. He emphasizes centralized community organization with National Foundation support, bed rest for suspected cases, signs on day five to fifteen, and the role of reeducation and multidisciplinary team care in recovery.

National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis

Monopoly in News? A Study Questions Paper Concentration

The article discusses a report claiming daily newspapers in most communities are supplied by a single paper, sparking debate on monopoly and freedom of representation. It cites Fortune magazine’s Paducah case, argues consolidation reflects economics, not censorship, and notes the high costs of sustaining daily newspaper service.

United States Fortune Magazine Paducah Sun Democrat

Look Closer Home We Should End Bickering With Russia

The article argues Americans should stop endless protests with Russia over world affairs and favor decisive action. It compares diplomatic lip service to Japan’s ignored apologies, urging less talk and more action to counter perceived Russian deprivations and isolation.

Peron Government Considers U.S. Propaganda Counsel

Edward S Fenton of New York says Argentina plans to hire an American public relations expert to run a U S propaganda campaign. The deal, not signed, involves a multi year contract with figures discussed but not fixed. Possible tactics include travelogue films and student letter exchanges to improve cultural understanding.

Washington Juan D. Peron U. S Edwards Fenton New York Peron Don Oscar Ivanissevich Bennos Aires Casa Rosada Perona U.S

Warned on Postwar Struggles and Freedom at Home

The piece argues for priorities at home over foreign meddling. It urges tackling public works, debt repayment, physical development, and domestic issues first, noting a divided American stance rarely succeeds and suggesting Russia should handle its own affairs without Western interference.

Car Operated After Crash Injuring Eight Near Brosia

Deputy Sheriff Toral Morrison arrived at a Sunday highway accident near Brosia where eight people were injured. A new convertible overturned and occupants were trapped briefly before being freed. Most survived. Willis brothers suffered the worst injuries. Owner of the car is Gene Erwin of Huntington. Burdettes are from Leon.

Point Pleasant Toral Morrison Brosia Morrison Holzer Hospital Willis Willard Richwood Charleston Gene Erwin Set Paul F. Thomas Huntington Charles Arthur Burdette Arthur Burdette Leon Guy Burdette

Options Taken Near Buffalo By Company

Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation reportedly exercised options on several hundred acres at Buffalo Putnam County near Route 35 25 miles east of Point Pleasant The land is believed to be bought for a plant and housing for employees A Charleston paper foresees a bright county outlook including a proposed plant at Eleanor and possible underground coal gas capture plans

Point Pleasant Buffalo Putnam County Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation Messenger Winfield Charleston Eleanor

Births and discharges noted at Point Clinic

Mrs Charles McCray and infant Judith Kay were discharged to their Beckley home. Billy Hughes from Gallipolis Ferry admitted for medical care. A daughter seven pounds eight and a half ounces born Saturday to Mr and Mrs John Wheeler of West Columbia. A son eight and a half pounds born Sunday to Mr and Mrs William Craig of Rob ertsburg. A son Robert William Jr eight and a quarter pounds born Aug 4 to Mr and Mrs Robert William Oliver of Hogsett, their first child. mother formerly Miss Vonna Mae Burris.

Point Pleasant Charles McCray Judith Kay Point Clinic Beckley Billy Hughes Gallipolis Ferry John Wheeler West Columbia Betty Jane Gardner William Craig Robertsburg Robert William, Jr Robert William Oliver Hogsett Vonna Mae Burris

Mrs Susan Hawley Hospitalized After Accident

The Rawlings Coats ambulance transported Susan Hawley, a Cheshire resident, to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis on Sunday for treatment of a possible hip fracture.

Middleport Rawlings- Coats Susan Hawley Cheshire Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Damage Suit Brought After Auto Collision in Brosia

Vance Grimes of Robertsburg has filed a damages suit after a Saturday night collision at Brosia involving Gerald Hill. An attachment was sued in a local magistrate’s court against Hill’s car. both vehicles lost their left front wheels in the crash.

Point Pleasant Vance Grimes Robertsburg Brosia Gerald Hill Hill

Engagement Announced At Garden Club Party

Mr William Kwiatkowski returns to Pittsburgh after visiting his fiancée Miss Letty Jo McAulliffe. A party hosted by Capt and Mrs John Calloway and Mr and Mrs John Casey celebrated their engagement with a hayride to Garden Club Park New Haven and a wiener roast.

Point Pleasant William Kwiatkowski Pittsburgh Letty Jo McAulliffe John Casey Henderson John Calloway Garden Club New Haven Miss McAulliffe Gerald McAulliffee Peter Kwastkowski Linda Lou Harry Crump Harry Calloway Shelia Myra Alfred Austin Rex Casey Hiram Daugherty Beverly Kay Welby Casey Shirley Annajean Harry Flowers French Casey Sharon Janet Harry Serface Elizabeth Rhoades Ray Rhoades Walter Rhoades

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits Across Towns

Point Pleasant personals list Sunday visits by W C Bird of Jefferson Blvd to Kananga’s Maddy home. Mrs James K Thomas returns to Charleston after time with Roseberrys Old Town Creek. Berry adjures peacocks on Roseberry farm. Arnetts and Burnside trip through New England. E G Powell family of Morgantown staying with Goodwins Ohio St. then to Richmond Va. Elmore Mossman family returns from Indianapolis. Shawkeys move to Charleston South Hills for Veterans Administration work.

W. C. Bird Jefferson Blvd Frank Maddy Kananga James K. Thomas Charleston A. H. Roseberry Old Town Creek Miss Berry Roseberry Thomas Earl H. Arnett Emma Burnside New England States E.G. Powell Nancy Harry Morgantown Clara Goodwin Ohio St Thelma Indianapolis Jessie Mossman Justin Johnson John Shawkeys South Hills Veterans Administration

Indiana Visitor Returns Home After Indiana Visit

Earl Fowler of Anderson Indiana has returned home after several days with his sister and brother in Kanauga Mr and Mrs Frank Maddy He also visited brother Don C Fowler of Point Pleasant Route 1 Fowler a Mason County native moved to Indiana forty years ago.

Point Pleasant Earl Fowler Anderson Ind Frank Maddy Kanauga Don C. Fowler Mason County Mr. Fowler Indiana

Divorce Suit Filed in Circuit Court

Wanda Gay petitions for divorce from Drew C. Gay alleging cruelty in a 1946 marriage. The couple has a four month old child and Wanda sues by her next friend Katie Mayes.

Point Pleasant Wanda Gay Katie Mayes Drew C. Gay

Elder Douglas Honored At FFA Meet In Jacksons Mill

Mason County delegates attended the West Virginia state FFA meeting at Jacksons Mill. Gus R. Douglas Sr. received the Honorary State Farmers Degree from his son Gus Douglas Jr. Other honorees included Charles W. Hill and Melvin C. Markley. Delmer Parsons earned the State Farmer Degree. Billy Cullen placed second in public speaking.

Point Pleasant Gus R. Douglas Grimms Landing John R. Douglas Daisy Clendenin Anna Lee Roush FFA Jackson's Mill Gus Douglas, Jr John B. Cullen Letart Route 1 Mason County

Local Marriage Licenses Issued in Point Pleasant Area

Marriage licenses have been issued to Craig Lyman Johnson of Chicago and Letha Mae McMillin of Charles ton road James David Collins of Port Arthur Texas and Marie Filson Martin of this place Charles Edward Rayburn of Point Pleasant and Fanny Elizabeth Robinson of Henderson.

Point Pleasant Craig Lyman Johnson Chicago Letha Mae McMillin Charleston Road James David Collins Port Arthur Texas Marie Filson Martin Charles Edward Rayburn Fanny Elizabeth Robinson Henderson

Kimberly to repair Kimberly Carbondale road after contract pact

County commissioners and State Highway Department reached a contract last week to repair and improve the Kimberly Carbondale road. Local residents report a series of family and social visits, including Bonnie Wicks undergoing an appendectomy at Hocking Valley Hospital, and several residents visiting relatives.

Kimberly State Highway Department Bonnie Wicks Bill Wicks Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Richard Syx Columbus York Township Lancaster Dan Hill John Chilcoate Herman Williams Janice Haydenville Jim Lauderback Minnie Griffin Paul Woods William Davis Crystal Sharpe Carl Lauderback Jimmie Hatfield Katherine Hatfield Willard Adams the Plains Robert Beckler Adda Hohenadel Nelsonville Hohenadel Edith Hardy Connett Lawrence L. Mitchell Kathleen F. Lanning Murray City Floyd Brown Dee Goodspeed Rosa Brown Bobby Dolman Ivan Dolman Robert Kennedy

Community Notes From Racine and Nearby Areas

Local families share weekend visits and gatherings across Racine Athens Piqua and Belle. Refs include Mr and Mrs David Eynon and daughter Phyllis Harrisburg PA, Rev DeLoss Smith heading to a Methodist convention in Lincoln NE, and a Youth Fellowship trip to Lancaster with WSCS members.

Racine David Eynon Phyllis Harrisburg Eynon Inlaw Reid Eynon William Stewart Jimmie Junior Stewart Belle W. Va DeLoss Smith Lincoln Neb Garen Roush Charlene Piqua Mr. Roush Arthur Roush Carrol Neigler Linda Robert Roush Barbara Jeane Athens Youth Fellowship Lancaster Sibyl Miles Institute WSCS Ralph Neigler Junior Forrest Arthur Druscilla Smith Dale Gideon Roush Letart Syracuse Park Morris Hardin Clark Jiiden Otis McClintock Holzer Hospital Gallipols Milton Houdashelt Pomeroy Carrol Neighler Syracuse Owen Watson Ella Watson

Local Visitors Call on Stump and Drain Families

Mrs Lena Blackford and daughter Freda and grandson Michel of Athens visited Mr and Mrs George Stump and Myers Stump and Mrs Agnes Drain. Mr Jess Blackford and son Dennis and Ruth Arnold stayed with Mr and Mrs Paul Arnold. Mrs Mary Galbreath and sons Arthur Frank and Bobby of Nelsonville visited Mrs Galbreath's parents Mr and Mrs Jake Stump.

Carbondale George Stump Myers Agnes Drain Lena Blackford Freda Michel Athens Jess Blackford Dennis Ruth Arnold Paul Arnold Mary Galbreath Arthur Frank Bobby Nelsonville

Local officials prepare Meigs poll supplies for primary

Judges of elections from Meigs County precincts gather in Pomeroy to obtain supplies ballots poll books for the upcoming primary. Eugene W Davis highway division engineer visits McArthur to survey the MacArthur Athens pike near Vinton Station to address a dangerous curve. About 50 55 members of Company L 166th Infantry Ohio National Guard depart for Camp Perry for two weeks of drills Captain W W Walsh leads with Lt Therale Shafer and Lt Frank W Dew assisting.

Eugene W. Davis Athens McArthur MacArthur-Athens Vinton Station Meigs County Pomeroy 166Th Infantry Ohio National Guard Camp Perry W. W. Walsh Therale Shafer Frank W. Dew

Meigs County Trustees Face Removal Plea in Court

Petitions signed by 10 percent of Meigs County voters seek removal of four trustees of the Meigs County Children's Home. Five charges are listed. The Middleport fishing club houseboat stranded on First Ave has become a popular site for youth slumber parties. Hugh Davis of Pomeroy, traveling in Europe, describes cities and living conditions in a letter home. An 18 hole medal play handicap tournament began at the Athens Country Club. the winner will receive the S. M. Johnson Memorial Trophy.

Meigs County Meigs County Children’s Home Common Pleas Court Middleport Fishing Club First Ave Hugh Davis Pomeroy Europe Athens Country Club S. M. Johnson Memorial

Radio Highlights Dense Evening of Network Listings

New York radio guide catalogs NBC CBS ABC and MBS prime time lineups with shows like Milton Berle Call the Police Studio One The Green Hornet Berkshire Festival The Green Hornet The Green Hornet and film series across day parts. Major stations assign multiple programs including The Adventures of the Falcon Real Stories from Real Life Words and Music and The Big Story with assorted times and hosts.

New York NBC Milton Berle Call the Police Fred Waring Philip Marlowe Sigmund Romberg CBS Big Town Mrs. North We, the People Studio One ABC Museum of Modern Music MBS Clevelandaires Arthur Godfrey Robert Q. Lewis Melody Hour Breakfast Club Tom Breneman Maggie McNellis Paul Whiteman Lone Ranger Eddie Albert Phil Silvers U. S. Marine Band Martin Block Johnny Madero

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David Lawrence National Dispatch William A. O'Brien Russia State Department United Nations Japan Peter Edson PT. Pleasant News Elder Douglas FFFA By Galbraith
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