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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1947
Page
4
The notice lists weekly carrier rates at 2 shillings per week and mail rates for Ohio and West Virginia with yearly, half year, and quarterly options. It notes foreign subscriptions on request and mentions second class matter under a 118 act.
Lawrence's Dispatch analyzes how unions like the International Typographical Union seek to avoid penalties under the Taft-Hartley Act. It warns that proposed work conditions and boycott or strike tactics could be misconstrued as illegal acts and outlines risks to collective bargaining under current law.
Dr. William A. O'Brien discusses air disinfection in hospitals noting no single method eliminates airborne infections. Ultraviolet barriers, chemical disinfection and ventilation offer the best chance, with UV lights used in operating rooms to reduce risk. Dust and improper air conditioning also affect disease spread. sunlight exposure can cause itching without cancer danger per the article's Q&A.
Opinion urges transferring custody of county child welfare and the Children’s Home from the Child Welfare Board to the County Welfare Department. Proponents claim full time paid staff, centralized oversight, and potential federal funding, with safeguards if the plan fails, including possible reversal. Ecclesiastes cited to underscore uncertain outcomes.
A local advertisement lists several resorts including Sheltering Arms Holzer and Greenlawn promising quiet atmosphere skilled nurses room service and permanent residency options. It urges readers to write for reservations and notes admission is easy. The piece playfully invites drivers to consider a stay after Labor Day amid safety tips.
Secret Service veteran Michael F. Reilly describes wartime presidential protection in a new book. He recounts armored cars trains and a reinforced Pullman armored rail car and discusses costs and river camouflage ideas rejected for safety reasons. He also notes political hints about Ohio and a wary view of U S tolerance remarks.
Mr Archie Bahr of Oberlin Ohio returned home after a two week visit with his brother C W Bahr Olen Hostetter of Dayton visited over the weekend and planned to return to Wright Patterson Field on Sunday Several local families from Richmond Athens Bashan Columbus and Dera Pa were observed visiting or hosting in the area
GallipolisMiss Gladys Mae Reese daughter of Mr and Mrs D William Reese Bidwell wed Mr James Gillmore Southard son of John Southard and the late Mrs Southard Columbus in Grace Methodist Church Attendants Nevolene Cremeens maid of honor Harold Rudolph best man and ushers Harold Fife Steele Fisher and John Dexter Mrs Southard a Gallia Academy High School graduate worked at Holzer Hospital The groom a Columbus high school graduate recently discharged from the Army
Gallia County Farm Bureau Co op adds expanded grinding and mixing facilities a new hammer mill a corn crusher and a one ton upright mixer. A fluorescent lighted office new rest rooms and a drinking fountain were installed, according to manager Kay Quickel.
Reuben Canaday, native of Gallipolis, died at the home of a daughter in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. He formerly operated a meat market in East Liverpool. A brother, James Canaday of Xenia, survives. He attended his brother Scott Canaday’s funeral in Rutland two months ago.
Patients admitted include Mrs. Donna Lewis Rio Grande Timothy Davis Oak Hill Ronald Farney Gallia Doris Marie Bush Bidwell Mrs Elias Tucker Crown City and Mrs K B Hart Logan W Va A daughter was born to Mrs Thurman Denny Bidwell Discharges include Mrs Richard Young and daughter Mrs Morris Burnette and son Mrs Alva Boggs and daughter Mrs John Tracy Mrs Ashton Hayth Jackie Coleman and William Farney
GALLIPOLIS The American Legion plans to select the top two softball league teams to travel to Columbus to see the Red Birds in a game after its Wednesday night meeting.
A common pleas court entry dismisses with prejudice the civil case of Ida Arraington against William H. Jones as administrator of the estate of Hattie Finigan.
Fred Webb of Riverton Kentucky an electrical engineering student at Transylvania College Lexington visits his sister Mrs Arnold Dickerson in Gallipolis Ohio.
With canning season at its height tomatoes sell for 50 cents per bushel and green beans for 90 cents per bushel in the Gallipolis area as shoppers stock up for preservation.
The Young People’s Society of Kanauga Methodist Church will serve chicken sandwiches and refreshments on the lawn between the Kanauga post office and the Ralph Walker home at 7 p m Friday. Proceeds aid church improvements.
Gallia County records show easements granted to Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. by multiple property owners across Green, Springfield, Guyan, Clay, Huntington, Morgan, Centerville, and Harrison Townships. Additional transfers include numerous parcel trades such as 108.41 acres Green Township Martha Janey to John Carroll and 100.25 acres Springfield Township John Carroll to Martha Janey, with payments and affidavits noted in Cheshire and Centerville locations.
Dorothy Lewis of Bidwell announces concessions are open for the Emancipation Celebration on September 20. Those wanting space for sales or displays should notify her.
Gallipolis Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters announce an annual picnic at Chickamauga Park at 6 p m Thursday September 4 with a basket lunch per lodge officers.
Mrs Charles Switzer returned from Huntington after funeral services for her cousin Mrs Claren Peoples former supervisor of music in Cabell County schools and organist and choir director at Highlawn Presbyterian Church.
Mrs Carrie Mc Elhinny and daughter Mrs Caro line Helsley, with her son Dunbar Helsley, of Columbus, are guests of Mrs Frances Dunbar Caldwell, sister of the host, in Gallipolis.
Gallipolis Locks gauges show Ohio River levels at 11.6 feet with seven feet of roller run and river traffic movements listed. Notable passages include the Somet at 7:20 p.m. and several boats moving up or down the Ohio and Kanawha with times ranging from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kanawha Falls at 2.36 feet and multiple vessels named with destinations on both rivers.
The WSCS met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Clyde Harrison's home with scripture by Mrs Clara Carson. Several members and visitors attended, a refreshment of watermelon cakes and tea was served, and the next meeting is planned for Sept 17 at Mrs Walter Rife's home. Numerous local residents and relatives were noted in visits and recent travels.
A dinner on August 15 at Mr. and Mrs. Edward Galbreath home celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. All children attended except two grandsons and one great granddaughter. Numerous relatives and neighbors joined the host and hostess, with several guests visiting through the afternoon and evening.
Relatives from Carbondale attend funeral services for Pete Frisby of Barberton. Weekend visitors include Herb Ely and son Don from Massillon. Rev Burl Burr attended an annual Birch Hollow Grove picnic on Aug 10. Rev Phyliss Lemaster filled services at the Methodist church. Betty Barber returns to Columbus after a two week home vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Myers and son Ray and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Sheets and children Larry and Carolyn, Crown City, spent the weekend in Akron visiting relatives.
Sam Simmons argues price hikes reflect food and clothing costs with meat, sausage and other items showing large gains. Liquor taxes rise, education and housing costs vary, while real estate taxes and utilities in West Virginia stay largely steady. He cites wasteful spending as a key factor keeping living costs high.
Four men Glenn Pratt Ath ens Walter Oakley Lower Plains Worley Giffin Athens and John Vincent Chauncey were hurt in a state fall while cleaning up the Beaumont mine. The Priscilla Club of Logan held an all day picnic at Mrs. Neilson E Dowler's home with members Charles Lenkis Harry Wright Ben Geslin Emma Tucker Theodore Geslin C E Laurer Jacob Kleinschmidt Emma Kleinschmidt Margaret Hartman Barbara Weiss Minnie McCarthy and guest Mrs Fred Stracke mother of Mrs Dowler.
Ten years ago Roger Jones Jr John M Jones and Richard Acomb all of Athens won special honors at the Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Mrs James W Fisher then Ruth Fisher of Athens lived with her husband in Shanghai and her sisters Naomi Womsley and Dorothy Parmiter of Athens had not heard from her in two months. Fred H Beckler an Athens contractor submitted the low bid of 76000 for the Carpenter Street improvement project.
Radio schedule items show NBC programs across prime time including Frances Langford and Nelson Eddy, Eve Arden, Dave Rose. CBS offers Suspense Double Ugly and Man Called X. ABC features Willie Piper Town Meeting and Mr President. MBS presents Let's Go to Movies Block Party and Family Theater World of David Lee.
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