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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1947

Page

4

Classified Notice on Subscriptions and Rates

The notice lists paid in advance subscription rates for Ohio West Virginia and overseas delivery. Rates include yearly and half yearly options with carrier weekly payments and mail subscriptions. It notes second class matter, foreign rate quotes on request, and nominal obituaries and thank you cards.

Ohio West Virginia Unio West Min J Westigine Athens John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Truman clash over NLRB independence vs executive control

A national dispatch argues the National Labor Relations Board is Congress created and independent, not an executive agency. It cites Humphrey's Executor v U.S. and Taft-Hartley Act provisions, noting Congress cannot micromanage daily operations while presidential interference was not contemplated.

Washington Truman Congress Supreme Court of the United States National Labor Relations Board Mr. Truman Senate White House Supreme Court Federal Trade Commission Commission Joint Congressional Labor Committee Congressional Committee Congressional Committees

Rheumatoid arthritis overview and patient guidance by Dr OBrien

The article explains rheumatoid arthritis as a long term inflammatory disease with fluctuating onset and progression. It notes higher prevalence in women, common early adulthood, possible triggers, and the need for physician support, patient self management, and functional treatment to reduce deformity and pain.

India and Pakistan face daunting independence era challenges

The editorial admires India and Pakistan as sovereign states breaking from Britain yet warns of revolutions and deadly religious strife. It highlights corruption, hunger, and Communist influence as major dangers, while urging honest governance, social reform, and global goodwill for a peaceful future.

India Pakistan Great Britain London Asia Indus Mohammed Ali Jinnah Reserve Bank of India Reds Dominions United States New York Herald-Tribune

Getting the Cows in a Summer Afternoon

A country lad returns the herd from distant pastures after a swim break. He scouts woodchuck dens hornets nests partridge broods and a sunlit granite ledge before guiding Shep and the cows along the pasture lane to the barnyard.

Shep The Boston Herald

Quotation Snippets on Angling War and Knowledge

A collection of quotes on angling by Isaak Waiton, and on atomic weaponry by Hiroshima mayor Shinso Hamai, plus remarks from Charles F. Kettering. The passages blend leisure, war lessons, and the idea that knowledge grows from proper questioning.

Hiroshima Shinso Hamai

Argentina’s Rio stance tests Peron era reforms

In Rio de Janeiro at the Inter-American Conference the Argentine delegation's behavior draws close scrutiny as Washington notes a shift in policy toward Peron. Truman reshapes the diplomatic team replacing Spruille Braden and George Messersmith with Norman Armour and James Bruce in Buenos Aires.

Washington Rio de Janeiro Brewster-Hughes Abe Brazil Rio Juan T. Peron Mexico City Argentina United Nations Japan Germany Peron Chapultepec San Francisco United States U.S Truman Spruille Braden George Messersmith Braden Messersmith George Marshall Norman Armour James Bruce Buenos Aires

Perry county court notes reflect probate actions and arrests

Perry County court records show M. E. Hynus appointed probate officer with a $300 yearly salary. Guardianship filings include Mary A. Barton and Leonard Oscar Snyder cases, with appraisals and inventories for estates of Ida Eppley and Ora Carver. Several arrests and verdicts noted, including contempt fines, non support, and peace bond actions. multiple marriages licenses and real estate transfers also recorded.

New Lexington A. S. McGonagle M. E. Hynus Perry County L. E. Crowley Roseville Stephen D. Larzelere Leonard Christian Cora Leonard Malissie R. Fletcher Mary A. Barton Junction City Nellie M. Drumm Leonard Oscar Snyder Thornville James S. Staley Mary Wiggins Ida J. Eppley Sayre H. F. Pickens M. O. Smith Mary Andrew George Lemity Ora Carver Thorn Township W. A. Hite Jr Benton Eppley William McCanish EF. W. Drinkwater Margaret Bickley, Jr Harry O. Crossan Jim Ford Marsh Ford Elmer Moore Frank Armentrout Rogers Justice of the Peace Leonard Elman Ernest Kettle John D. Davis Kettell Earl Ramsey Petie Forquer Somerset Francis Wanda Glass Near Corning Euman Catherine Ault Betty Bowen Crooksville James Batstone Cliff Garnet Jenkison Leo Lanning Mathews Grand Jury

Shawnee Couple Wed in Intimate Phillips Home Ceremony

Richard T. Phillips of Shawnee and Miss Ethel Van Metre of Zanesville wed at the Phillips home with only immediate family present. Rev. E. B. Thomas officiated. The couple plans a Columbus residence after a trip, as the groom is employed there.

Shawnee Richard Phillips Richard T. Phillips Ethel van Metre Zanesville J. van Metre Crooksville E. B. Thomas East Fultonham Bob Davis Columbus Phillips Shawnee High School Kathleen Demko Tom Mellencamp James Lynn Harold Baitley Bobby Bridgeport Ohio Herber Coon Darlington R. F. Hillis Billy Donald Jones Sheila French Nelsonville D. C. Jones Tommy Johnston Rusty California L. H. Copenhaver John Lines New Lexington Josephine Davis J. L. Davis Owen Craig Frank Paulus Margaret Gibbon Jake Fitch Charles Dishon, Jr Lancaster William Ricketts Ginger Mantell Marlene Dishon William Humphrey Helen Brooks Tiffin the Purgeon Tom Pritchard Detroit Joe Bennett Mr. Pritchard Hopkins

Community Visitors Fill Straitsville Area with Weekend Guests

A long list of visitors and relatives from Akron Columbus Canton Barberton Wellston Indiana Cincinnati New Lexington Newcomerstown Nelsonville and Shawnee spent the weekend with local families including the Prices Stobbs Davises and Rollins. A birth was announced for Rickey Lee with grandparents named Wade and Fannie Martin.

New Straitsville T. J. Price Joe Blankenship Vicky Charles Evans Delaware Blanche Edna Price Old Man's Cave James Stobbs Akron Josie Stobbs Harold Martin Rickey Lee Chester Wade Ralph Holmes Barberton William Rollins Charlene Davis Charles Welch Columbus George Davis Francis Fox Shawnee Judith Dishon Indiana William Dishon William Bird, Jr Cincinnati George Mick Matheny Nelsonville Bob Jewett Bruce Sie Righter Jeanie Cindy Velma Jewett Florence Hayes Paul Don Beulah Angle Robert New Lexington Clarence Mellencamp Mary Evelyn Canton Nell Mitchell Frank Spicer Ermel Williams Paul Webb Raymond Roscoe Gary Russell Thompson Malta Robert Grandy Newcomerstown Bud Grandy Myrna Wallace

Death notices and family visits in Langsville area

Miss Alice Miller 82 died at home August 6 and funeral held August 9 at Rutland Methodist Church. Survived by three brothers J L Miller Rio Grande R W Miller Parkersburg W A Miller Langsville and two sisters Daisy and Ethel Miller at home. Numerous relatives and visitors including Ernest Piper Frank Braley Robert Miller and W A Miller attended or visited from Columbus Harrisburg Circleville Parkersburg Granville Athens Aurora Ill. Ladies Aid met with Lena Pickens. local residents and families hosted gatherings and birthday celebration for Carl Miller.

Langsville Elwood Kennan Columbus C . Kennan Alice Miller Rutland Methodist Church J. L. Miller Rio Grande R. W. Miller Parkersburg W. A. Miller Daisy Ethel Miller Ernest Piper Frank Braley Harrisburg Robert Miller Circleville W. Miller Athens Ella Sidenstricker Miller Sisters W. H. Webb Granville Ohio Cora D. Webb Pomeroy Miller Maynard Davis Charleston Frances McKnight Aurora Ill L. E. Entsminger Ladies Aid Lena Pickens C. C. Bolin Joe Carl Miller Rutland Martha Harmon William Harmon

Birthday Parties and Club Elections in West Columbia

Aug eight gatherings honored Peggy Trew and Jim Circle with a surprise party at Lon and Sara Dickens home. A church picnic followed Aug ten at Rocksprings Fairground with numerous attendees. West Columbia C E Society elected officers for the coming year including Lawrence Stewart and Jane Johnson in leadership roles.

West Columbia Lon Dickens Peggy Trew Jim Circle Dickens Alice Ferguson Gladys Marr Tommy Fry Wayne Kincaid, Jr Bob Lee Jimmie Sprouse, Jr Jimmie Bland Byron Fry Lorna Johnson Nellie Frye Sara Dickens Eddie Kincaid Junior McCoy Bob McDermitt Harold Bland Jean Ferguson Jane Foreman Eileen Fry Tib Dickens Wes Circle Marcus Weaver Jack Johnson Lewis Young Vernal Johnson Sara Tibby Dickens EUB Church Rocksprings Fairground Fairground Sam Fry Etta Lou Eads Frankie Roush Bobbie Stewart Mildred Decker Sammie Fry Patty Rast Linzie Stewart Doris Eads Eva Sprouse Shirley Roush Susie Cartwright David Roush Barbara Stewart Patty Decker Kenneth Stewart Paul Dodson Linda Eads Eva Marie Sprouse Charles Roush Leonard Roush Donna Ohlinger Fred Rast, Jr Everett Booth Lawrence Coleman Bennie Roush Lawrence Stewart Lester Foreman Fred Rast West Columbia C. E. Society Jane Johnson Lawrence Mac Stewart

Ohio Newspapers to Be Microfilmed for Preservation

The Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society will microfilm Ohio newspapers to preserve them as historic records. The program compresses a month’s output into a palm sized package with a page filmed every second, per Director Edwin C. Zepp.

Columbus Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society Ohio Edwin C. Zepp

Retired Cincinnati Treasurer William Muench Dies

William H. Muench aged 75, who retired in 1920 as treasurer of the Lunkenheimer Co., died yesterday in Miami Florida. He was a longtime Cincinnati figure and former company officer.

Cincinnati William H. Muench Lunkenheimer Co Miami Fla

Dean of Women seeks housing for freshmen at Ohio University

Dean of Women Voigt asked Athens residents with available rooms to contact her to provide space for the many women planning to attend Ohio University in the fall. The Athens businessmen defeated Nelsonville 71 to 52 in a university gym volleyball game. Athens players included Cameron, Horn, Kirkendall, Stailey, Lambert, Coen and Gardner.

Voigt Ohio University Athens Athns Nelsonville Businessmen Cameron Horn Kirkendall Stailey Lambert Coen Gardner

Powell Retires From Standard Oil and Travels West

William F Billy Powell of Nelsonville retires as a general salesman for Standard Oil Co. He and Mrs. Powell plan an extensive trip through the West. Isabelle Francis, niece of the Browns, is honored at a 13th birthday swimming party and buffet. Edith McBee, a missionary to China visiting Athens, advised not to sail due to fighting.

William F Billy) Powell Nelsonville Standard Oil Co Mrs. Powell West Isabelle Francis Louis I. Brown Edith McBee China Athens

Radio Highlights Schedules From New York Lineup

Wednesday and Thursday prime time radio listings show NBC CBS ABC and MBS programs. Highlights include Gramps Comedy Sketch District Attorney Beulah Eddie Albert skits and late musical features with Paul Whiteman and Meredith Willson.

New York NBC Gramps Summerfield Band Pat O'Brien CBS American Melody Meredith Willson ABC Paul Whiteman Eddie Albert MBS Johnny Madero N. Y Farrell Mrs. Barton Hunt Hunt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Associated Press David Lawrence National Dispatch Humphrey William A. O'Brien Independent Dr. Boteler Isaak Waiton Charles F. Kettering Peter Edson Mark L. Berry Edna T. Berry Imogene Batstone Marie Murphy Imogene Murphy Ernest P. Jones Newark Bessie I. Newell Nelson D. Johnson Virginia M. Ulrich Ashtabula Raymond W. Vegon Marilyn Davis Herman W Minnie R. Wolters C. S M. J. Barnes Jackson Township Fred V Mabel F. Gray Orbee H Edna M. Parson Corning Raymond Mary Altman Aubrey N Margaret Mitchel Clara J. Taylor William C. Taylor Grover C. Backus Margie C. Lafollette Paul A. Watts Harrison Township Raymond L Esther Mae Harvey Jesse and Nadine Skeens Jr By Galbraith É Grihavtte Fred Charlotte Skiver Ohio Bell Telephone
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