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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1947

Page

4

Inflation Spiral and Trade Balance Threaten Global Democracies

The piece argues the inflationary cycle from postwar wage gains erodes production in Britain and the United States. It cites wage and price controls, union pressures, rising steel and automobile prices, and a pending recession as exports slow. It warns shortages, reduced demand, and potential unemployment unless production per hour rises and prices fall.

Washington Britain America Truman John L. Lewis

Prevention of deformities in poliomyelitis care

Dr. William A. O Briens Medical Comment Column notes orthopedists aim to reduce deformities in polio patients through early treatment and Kenny method insights. Reconstructive care should begin when conservative therapy fails. complete muscle restoration is rare and rehabilitation, wheelchairs, beds, and self support training are crucial parts of modern care including potential psychiatric support.

Wallace H. Cole University of Minnesota Billig

Occupation policy brings Japan toward democracy and rebuilding

The United States aims for a eleven nation peace conference to draft a Japan treaty while MacArthur guides democ ratic education and reconstruction. The plan eliminates militarists, punishes war criminals, and uses the Emperor with caution as occupation policy reshapes industry and suppresses the black market.

United States Japan Far East Missouri Tokyo Bay America MacArthur U.S Commodore Perry Europe Korea Russia

Fire Safety: Imminent Seasonal Hazards Warned

The piece warns of summer and early fall fire hazards in towns forests and farms. It stresses careful disposal of cigarettes matches and campfires and urges water soaking and dirt burial to extinguish fires. It calls for grass fire laws firebreaks clean barns and rubbish-free properties to protect lives and property.

Truman economic report eyed by business and public

Peter Edson analyzes President Truman's mid year economic report calling it a practical, fact based assessment for business and unions. It highlights risks from possible crop failures coal wage settlements housing costs and foreign policy while noting Congress ignored key recommendations and progress on social programs.

Washington Truman Congress Taft Joint Congressional Committee Capitol Treasury

Stockport Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Weddings

Multiple Stockport residents and guests are noted visiting relatives in Columbus Marietta Zanesville and Newark. A double ring wedding at North Methodist Church in Stockport united Elma Marie James and Henry O Schrader with a reception at Beechwold Tavern.

J. Gale Gage Freeman Cheadle Harry McCoy Ellen McCoy Ellen Carole Malcolm Cheadle Donna Mary Joe Cheadle Oil City Ada Osborn Zanesville Helen Faires Betty Hood Cambridge Bonnie Archer Scott French Louisville Clarence Williams Nelda Stockport Methodist Church J. G. Gage Lucy Wade Columbus Charles B. Harrison North Methodist Church Juanita Scott Stockport Richard Arnold Beechwold Tavern Schrader

Poston Ladies Club Picnic and Community Notices

The Ladies Club met at Buckeye Lake on July 13 for a basket lunch with members including Mrs. Ollie Hillyer and others. They held a July 25 gathering at the school house and celebrated Effie Conkey’s birthday. Church activities are announced for Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 8 p.m. Prayer meetings occur Thursday at the church and Tuesday at various homes. Mr. and Mrs. Moorehead visited from Canton. he fell ill and was admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital last week.

Poston Buckeye Lake Ollie Hillyer Marlyn Mary Adams Evelyn Evelyn Smathers Flossie Douglas Effie Conkey Mable Hunter Ethel Mae South South Susan South Jim Bruce Chauncey Poston Community Church Moorehead

Bones Found Near Indian Burial Site In Ohio Valley

A Ravenswood man reports finding a human thigh bone near a large stone tomahawk while blackberry picking on a hillside, suggesting a possible ancient Indian burial site in the Ohio Valley area.

St Bernard’s Church Homecoming Picnic Planned in Corning

The St Bernard's Church annual Homecoming and Picnic will be held Saturday evening August 30 on the school grounds with parish men and women running stands. The CYO will manage the fish pond and the public is invited.

Corning St. Bernard's Church CYO David G. Cox Athens Doctor's Hospital Columbus David Cox Glouster Henry Winnenberg Rose Ann Musick Children’s Hospital Corning Cyo Catholic Youth Organization New Lexington New Lex Pool Bob Siemer William Campbell Bill McCabe Bernard Indenbeisen Bill Rosemarie Siemer Rita Rose Ann Clifford Rosemary and Germaine Rocks Joe Madeline Peg Reiner Pat Teal Helen Joe Stenson Moxahala Ray Knott Ted Knott Richard Duffy Alvin Schottenstein Alvin Walters John W. Rocks Charles H. Woodruff Wellston Portsmouth Vinton Lawrence Daugherty Fostoria Joan Edwards Congo Malcolm Ross Rendville Rosemary Rocks Rose Regina Stenson Jack Stenson B. J. Souders Dena Johnson Mary Lou Banevich Macon Dwight Bell al Preest Toledo Carl W. Hgrmaey Grace Ann Kocks John Kocks Shirley Wright Grant Hospital John W. Tierney Jack Tom Mike Stanley Banevich Canton J. R. Stallings Charles Banevich

Education official Miller Receives State High School Certificate

The Ohio Department of Public Instruction awards a state high school certificate to Assistant County Superintendent Charles E. Miller of Athens County for his notable work in area schools. Kenneth Vermillion of Chesire is elected clerk of the Athens County school board. F H Sands departs after over three years. Ed R. King, U S aviation reserve, returns to duties at Vinton County National Bank after Camp Knox duty.

State Department of Public Instruction Charles E. Miller Athens County Department of Education Miller Ohio Ed R. King U. S. Aviation Reserve Corps Camp Knox Vinton County National Bank Kenneth A. Vermillion Cheshire F. H. Sands

Local men join Citizens Military Training camp in Indiana

In Glouster, Robert McClain, Ben Douglas, Robert Carter, Robert Wolf and Howard Dobson left for several weeks at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Disappearance of Harlan Mills from Gallipolis prompted river front searches until Mills reappeared. A gas well on the Arthur Konsonskia farm in Lodi Township produced 0.5 million cubic feet after 10 hours with 25 quarts of nitroglycerine and 700 pounds rock pressure. G M Kyle of Ohio Fuel Gas Co won July sales awards for gas refrigerators.

Glouster Robert McClain Ben Douglas Robert Carter Robert Wolf Howard Dobson Citizens Military Training Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind A. D. Townsend Arthur Konsonskia Lodi Township

Radio Highlights Listings for Wednesday and Thursday

New York radio listings show NBC CBS ABC and MBS schedules for Wednesday and Thursday. Notable shows include Pat O'Brien Lynn Barr Eddie Albert and Paul Whiteman along with Robert Q Lewis Eve Arden and Willie Piper across networks plus navy band and Scarlet Queen features.

New York NBC Gramps Tex and Jinx Pat O’brien Lynn Barr CBS Robert Q. Lewis ABC Paul Whiteman Beulah Eddie Albert MBS Johnny Madero Fred Waring van Damme America Col Humphrey Flack Nelson Eddy Eve Arden David Rose Orchestra Arthur Godfrey House Party Suspense Lawhver Tucker Tom Breneman Galen Drake Willie Piper Heart's Desire Navy Band Martin Block Scarlet Queen Family Theater

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