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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1946

Page

4

National Labor Reform Urged Amid Rising Public Pressure

The nation presses Washington for action on labor strife as strikes threaten recovery. The Wagner Act is blamed for worker coercion and stalled talks, with calls to amend laws, end closed shops, and restore balance between unions and employers. John L. Lewis and miners face union limits while public opinion favors government intervention.

Washington Congress Supreme Court of the United States National Labor Relations Board America John L. Lewis

Subscription rates and notices from Athens Ohio paper

The notices list Associated Press rights and subscription prices for domestic and overseas readers. Rates include 1 year 13.00 in state. 9.00 to 10.00 for other regions. several shorter terms. overseas service requires a request letter. Entered as second class at Athens Ohio Post Office.

Ohio Obio Athens

Shoulder Dislocations And First Aid Methods

Medical column explains how shoulder dislocations occur and how to manage them safely. It covers injury mechanisms, signs, immobilization, reduction cautions, and post-reduction care, including limits of home attempts and when surgery may be advised. It also notes possible complications with fractures and guidance on rare radioactive iodine goiter treatment inquiries.

UN General Assembly backs anti discrimination call

The General Assembly adopted a resolution urging immediate steps to end religious and racial persecution amid objections from Russia and Ukraine. Iraqi delegate quotes argue no member favors persecution, while US and Georgia Klan issues highlight hypocrisy and scrutiny of America’s democracy by observers worldwide.

UN General Assembly General Assembly Russia Ukraine Britain Palestine Spain Argentina Yugoslavia Poland United States Georgia Eugene Talmadge United Alions Gene Bilbo America

Remember the Postman and the Holiday Parcel Load

A nostalgic critique compares Americans’ holiday shopping with overburdened postmen. It argues that late shipments cause chaos, urging shoppers to mail and buy early to spare clerks from overwhelming burdens during Christmas.

Post Office

Father drives hat prices down with eight dollar forty five ceiling

Mamma and her market basket fight rising costs but Father scores a win as a hat maker caps prices at 8.45 dollars, down from as high as 15 dollars. The piece lauds Fathers indifference to high priced millinery and hopes the trend continues.

Mamma Father

Old-timer recalls pup love and ukulele nuisance

Walter Lippmann warns the atomic race is on and predicts the human race will lose it. The reminiscence contrasts a bygone neighborhood nuisance with global fears of nuclear war.

Walter Lippmann

Railroads push ICC decision in Pullman sleeping car sale

Peter Edson explains five key railroad cases before federal courts and the ICC. Railroads seek ICC approval to buy and operate Pullman sleeping cars, aiming to influence the Supreme Court case on the same issue. The backdrop is a 1944 antitrust ruling and a 1945 district court sale of Pullman sleeping-car service for 75 million dollars.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Congress U.S ICC Pullman Company Jacob Aronson New York Central Supreme Court Innto Pullman, Inc Philadelphia U.S. District Court Department of Justice

Rocky Mountains Age Cited by Geologist

A geologist states the Rocky Mountains are about 60 million years old. The claim invites reflection on mountain formation and landscape longevity.

Rocky Mountains

Birthday Party Honors Shawnee Merie Thompson

Shawnee Merie Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Thompson, was honored at a home birthday party at age nine. Refreshments, games, and prizes featured, with attendees including Alice Brunton, Larry Gemin hardt, Sue Ellen Thomas and many others. Sunshine Workers Class met at Methodist Church with a Christmas exchange planned.

Merie Thompson Clifford Thompson Alice Brunton Larry Geminhardt Sue Ellen Thomas Robert Lee Burton Harley Phillips Tommy Gibbons Charles Brooks Clarence Thompson Lucille Smith Ruth Leavers Sunshine Workers The Methodist Church Margaret Hopkins Peggy Burns Keenan Earlene Johnson Nancy Blamer Ginger Montell Rose Marie Sarvis Moselle Browning Billy Jean Daugherty Eileen Garlinger Carol Hughes Mellany Craig Marion Craig Rita Kopis Virginia Kopis Marjorie Sorrell Helen Brooks Charlene Peterson Nancy Colvin Garnet Colvin Susie Peyton Miss Hopkins Abe Barnes William and Ralph New Earl Thomas Sue Ellen Sam Barnes Edward Hopkins Margaret Dickie Richard Hopkins Charles Bright Charldene Robert Bennett Barberton Oliver Cooper Wadsworth Ohio Mae Cooper Jack Lessers Dayton Austin Nicholas Lester Weaver Lancaster Florence Bath Lela Norris Clara Treadwell Columbus Mary Treadwell Margaret Collins David Nelle Simmers Toledo Illinois Thomas Hodgson, Jr Logan Tom Pritchard

DUNDAS DUNDAS Weekend Guests and Thanksgiving Visits

Mr and Mrs A E Christian and daughter Sue spent a weekend in Columbus as guests of Mr and Mrs Gordon Christian. Mr and Mrs Sidney Leasure of Columbus visited Thanksgiving with her parents Mr and Mrs George Murdock and his parents Mr and Mrs John Leasure. Mrs Ed Goodrich is reported ill. Mrs James Ward spent Thanksgiving with her parents Mr and Mrs I L Gorham at Lakeview. Mr and Mrs Pearl Knox and Mrs Genola Magee went to Logan Monday. Mr and Mrs Harold Ghearing of Wellston spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Harry Easterling. Mr and Mrs Glen Kennard of Chillicothe spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs Zelman Kennard. Mr and Mrs Charles Morrison spent Thanksgiving with their daughter and Mr and Mrs Mace at Hope. Mr and Mrs William Molihon of Columbus are visiting his mother Mrs Emma Molihon.

Dundas A. E. Christian Sue Columbus Gordon Christian Sidney Leasure George Murdock John Leasure Ed Goodrich James Ward I. L. Gorham Lakeview Pearl Knox Genola Magee Logan Harold Ghearing Wellston Harry Easterling Glen Kennard Chillicothe Zelman Kennard Charles Morrison Mace Hope William Molihon Emma Molihon

Thanksgiving social draws out of town guests

The St Augustine Church Thanksgiving social brought many visitors from nearby towns including Mr and Mrs Thomas Montell Mr and Mrs Danny Daugherty Mr and Mrs Louis Halloran and John Burke from Columbus Mr and Mrs John Confiers of Logan Mr and Mrs George Wherle of Lorain Mr and Mrs Clarence Callahan of Somerset and their daughter Mary Evelyn from Cantori Also visitors from Logan included Mr and Mrs Harry Winefordner and Ms Mrs Charles Webb along with Mrs William Bell Local residents Charles Leamon moved home after surgery and Pvt Leon Davis and Pvt Martin Miller from Mississippi are on a 10 day furlough before overseas duty.

New Straitsville St. Augustine Thomas Montell Danny Daugherty Louis Halloran John Burke Columbus John Confiers Logan George Wherle Lorain Clarence Callahan Somerset Clarence Mollenkamp Mary Evelyn Cantori Rob Roy Walters Marvin Webb Tommy Hatem Jack Daugherty Robert Doris Dishon Liberty and Victory Circle WSCS William Smith Della Hoy Dick Dishon California Lawrence Duffy Burke Ewing St the Baptist Church Duffys Sam Arnett Frank J. Wallace N. 4Th St

Chester Grange elects officers for coming year

Officers named include Master Carl Kautz Overseer George Genheimer Lecturer Mrs Purley Karr Steward Dale Kautz Assistant steward Earl Dean Chaplain August Weber Treasurer Mrs Mary Genheimer Secretary Mrs Dc N Jones Gatekeeper Harry Holter Ceres Geraldine Wood Pomona Betty Dean Flora Betty Mora Lady assistant steward Martha Mora Executive committee Purley Karr Legislative agent C N Jones Pianist Dorothy Holter. Thanksgiving guests listed family and friends from Columbus Akron Coolville Parkersburg.

Chester Chester Grange Carl Kautz George Genheimer Purley Karr Dale Kautz Earl Dean August Weber Mary Genheimer Dc. N. Jones Harry Holter Ceres Geraldine Wood Pomona Betty Dean Flora Betty Mora Martha Mora C. N. Jones Dorothy Holter Floyd Ridenour Gerald Eiselstein Columbus Bernard Eiselstein Akron Gordon Ridenour Ronald Bailey Paula Joan St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg J. S. Bailey Charles Kincaid Coolville John Fox Ward Hayes Harry L. Bailey Grover Christy Thomas Minersville John Reuter B. K. Smith Lowell Beaver Ohio University Henry Beaver Betty Kimes Willard Pigott Long Bottom Rex Bailey

Polar bear wears natural life preserver in cold water

The polar bear is described with an oil skin layer, air-filled fur, and a thick outer coat acting as a natural life preserver to buoy him in water. The system notes this adaptation aids buoyancy and insulation in icy environments.

Zaleski Community Notes Share News of Weddings and Visits

Mr and Mrs Nelson Rothaar of Wapakoneta recently married spent a week with Mrs Rothaar’s parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Bighouse. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs Rothaar. Several local residents visited or were treated in hospitals in Columbus and Athens. Three carloads of about 3000 Christmas trees from the Zaleski State Forest were shipped to various cities this week.

Zaleski Nelson Rothaar Kathleen Bighouse Wapakoneta Joseph Bighouse Rothaar Rothnar Charles Collins Minnie Sharp Sidney Woodrow Thomas Athens Nelle O'Leary Frederick Newdick McArthur Vanderford Charles Klingenberg Joan Charles Jr Walter Carl Mary Katherine Columbus Harold Ross Cincinnati Ross Warren Ross Homer Chapman Zaleski State Forest

Local Notes Highlight Ills and Visits Across Syracuse

Mrs. Van Johnson remains in critical condition after a stroke at Holzer Hospital. Others include Mrs. Irving Karr Jr ill with asthma, Mrs. Margaret Diddle and grandson Lewis Flanagan III returning from Columbus, and Florence Harden visiting Detroit relatives. Whetstone family death in Mt. Airy prompted return, Ferrells visiting from Cayford, W V. Winebrenners hosting in Huntington, Boyd Hatcher convalescing, Weaver couple buying a Racine area farm, Captain Franklin Rizer buying a new car after California trip, Bartels visitors from Cincinnati, Asbury Methodist Church held Thanksgiving service, Fred Crow II visiting Columbus, and C E Peoples of Pomeroy visiting sister Annie Adams and niece Margaret Neuman.

Margaret Diddle Lewis Flanagan III Columbus Florence Harden Detroit Clarence Whetstone Ernest Wingett J. E. Carleton Mt. Airy N. C Otto Whetstone Corbett Ferrell Cayford W. Va Charles Winebrenner Marietta Grace Winebrenner Huntington S. R. Winebrenner Boyd Hatcher Harold Weaver Racine Franklin Rizer California William Bartels Cincinnati Emmett Bartels Asbury Methodist Church Fred Crow, II C. E. Peoples Pomeroy Annie Adams Margaret Neuman

Radio Highlights Return of Little America To Air Networks

New York reports Little America resumes on the networks for a third time around Christmas or later, tying to Admiral Byrd's Antarctic expedition. Networks may use their own crews or newspaper reporters. Ted Collins misses Kate Smith schedule this week due to medical rest.

New York Little America Antarctic Richard E. Byrd Byrd Kate Smith Ted Collins Kate

Rutland Garden Club Hears Red Cross Speaker

Mrs. Howard Cummins, former American Red Cross recreation worker, spoke at Rutland Garden Club with Mrs. L de Heiner hosting. Officers for 1946 1947 were installed by Mrs. James Titus as Corsages awarded to Mrs. Paul Winn, Mrs. Whitney Ingraham, and Mrs. Cecil Bolin. A district meeting was voted for December 11 with Victor Reis as speaker at the Methodist Church.

Rutland Howard Cummins American Red Cross Ruteland Garden Club L. de Heiner Cumming James Titus Paul Winn Whitney Ingraham Cecil Bolin Victor Reis Columbus Methodist Church Cummins C. E. Blakeslee Frankie Gaylord Frankie Gaylord, Members Mesdames Don Anderson, F. A. Bean Scott Cansaday T. J. Chase BE. D. Colwell Carl Denison William Folan Blaire Giles W. C. Harman P. A. Jiiden Cash Johnson Russell Little Floyd Thomas A. A. Rawlings Roush Selah Sidenstricker Seota Barrett Joe Swick Paul Swick Howel Denney Barrett Clifford Might Benjamin Barrett Clayton Barrett Goldie Shenefield Beulah Denney Everett Coy Giles Smith Thomas Osler Cora Welker Wendell Barrett Homer Modispaugh Sarah Frost Mike Hankerson Racine Sidney Hankerson

Thanksgiving Guests Visit Dexter Notables

Mr and Mrs W R Halliday hosted Thanksgiving visitors including Fred Sinclaire and son Fred from Washington DC and Dwight Mutchler from Chicago along with Carol Halliday in Washington H and other relatives. Kenneth McKinney drove Homer West to Ravenswood for residence and Archie McKinney moved to George Pritt farm. Hersil McKinney of Helena visits with S P McKinney family. Ruth Davis ill last week. Mr and Mrs Guy Glaze with Alonzo Glaze.

Dexter W. R. Halliday Fred Sinclair Fred Washington, D. C Dwight Mutchler Chicago Carol Halliday Washington D. H Elmer McCaskey Grass Run Douglas Danny Athens Billie Perery Salem Wade Hallie Day Lee Martin Columbus W. R. Amos Kenneth McKinney Homer West Ravenswood Archie McKinney George Pritt Hersil McKinney Helena S. P. McKinney Wade Ruth Davis Guy Glaze Alonzo Glaze

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