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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1946

Page

4

Labor vs Government Clash Over Miners Union Fine

David Lawrence notes the 3.5 million dollar fine against the United Mine Workers signals a broader test of federal authority over labor groups. He questions the Norris La Guardia act limits and predicts Supreme Court ruling will shape government reach, while John L. Lewis faces mounting pressure to resume work and seek terms with private owners.

Washington Justice Goldsborough United Mine Workers Judicial Branch John L. Lewis Norris-La Guardia Lewis Goldsborough Miners’ Union Supreme Court of the United States Congress Supreme Court

Vitamin B Complex Not Essential For Mental Power Says Study

Drs. Guetzkow and Brozek report that lack of vitamin B complex does not impair mental performance in healthy adults. In a 41 day diet, then staged depletion, eight men showed no mental decline, suggesting that B complex is physical health matter, not mental. A reader question affirms age is not a barrier to pregnancy.

Harold Guetzkow Josef Brozek University of Minnesota Guetzkow Brozek

Subscription Rates and Delivery Details Then and Now

Rates list for paid in advance subscriptions by carrier or mail in Ohio West Virginia and outside areas. Includes 1 year 13.00 6 months 6.50 3 months 3.25 1 month 1.25 with carrier 25c weekly and overseas requests. Ohio and West Virginia delivery unavailable areas 9.00 5.00 3.00 1.00. Entered at Athens Ohio Second Class Matter. Advertising rates on application. Nominal obituary and card of thanks charges apply.

Ohio West Virginia Westirginia West Athens Eerie John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Labor unrest and the scapegoat of John L. Lewis

An editorial argues the coal strike exposes a broader labor problem rooted in law and collective bargaining. It condemns scapegoating of John L. Lewis, urges holding union and employing groups responsible for contracts, funds, and public impact, and calls for careful legislation protecting rights while safeguarding the public.

John L. Lewis John Congress Lator The Charleston Gazette

Freedom of the College Press Freedom of the College Press

President Everett Case of Colgate University abolishes faculty censorship of the student newspaper. The move marks a hundredth anniversary of Colgate's first paper, whose editor was expelled over an early editorial. The piece argues faculty supervision often acts as censorship and hopes the idea spreads to inspire responsible student journalism.

Everett Case Colgate University Case

Public duty and rights cited in historic quotes

A quotation juxtaposes sacrifice for public safety with the the idea that all men have unalienable rights including life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The text references the call of country and foundational Jeffersonian rights.

Jefferson

Iceland Fish Trade Shifts as Russians Seek Control

Peter Edson reports on Iceland's postwar fishing economy tied to wartime luck and new buyers. A Russian mission offered higher prices and oils, challenging U S and British access while Keflavik airfield talks hung in the balance and Iceland faced political upheaval.

Iceland Norway Denmark England United States Europe Keflavik U. S Reykjavik Althing Germany

5th Milestone Reached By Resident of Millfield

Chauncey William Wemmer, long-time Millfield resident, celebrated his 85th birthday last week. Family gathered at daughter Elizabeth Patton's home for a social evening with cakes by granddaughters Helen Sanders and Betty Patton. The Wemmer family includes wife and husband at a daughter’s home, a son in Toledo, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Chauncey William Wemmer Millfield Chidren Elizabeth Patton Helen Sanders Betty Patton Athens Wemmer Grover Patton Fred Wemmer Toledo Woodrow Patton Keith Wemmer Jack Wemmer Bill Wemmer Charles Sanders Sandra Joe Sanders Craig Lulu Barr

Friendship Bible Class To Have Annual Party

The Chauncey Friendship Bible Class of the First Church of Christ will meet in Athens on Wednesday December 11 at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Bennett. Dinner at 6 30 p m followed by a business meeting and program led by Helen Courtney. Dorothy Daugherty will lead devotions. A gift exchange is planned. Class Teacher Pearl Henry announced.

Chauncey Friendship Bible First Church of Christ Athens Arthur Bennett Helen Courtney Dorothy Daugherty Pear Henry

Cline Transferred to Charleston in Naval Service

Chauncey E. Cline, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Cline of Chauncey, has been transferred to Charleston South Carolina to take his ship. He has served since last June.

Lawrence E. Cline George Cline Chauncey Charleston S. C

Mother Ill Samar Wheeler family urged to The Plains

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Wheeler of Dawes West Virginia were called to The Plains due to the serious illness of Mrs. Wheeler's mother Mrs. Riley Keeton who suffered a stroke last Thursday.

Chauncey Glenn Wheeler Dawes W. Va Plains Wheeler Riley Keeton

Chauncey Auxiliary to UMW Plans Christmas Party

Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers in Chauncey will hold its annual Christmas party after the December 17 meeting at the K of P building. Dinner is planned and a fifty cent gift exchange will take place. Birthday anniversaries will be observed, announced Mrs. Lucille Showalter, press reporter.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers K. of P Lucille Showalter Axuiliary

Chauncey Resident Visits in Mason Ohio

Mrs. Elizabeth Simmers of Chauncey spent a week in Mason visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Leo Ormont and enjoyed dinner at the home of Mrs E L Mosher. Before leaving she visited nephew Denzil Lester in Middletown, son of Logan Lester formerly from Chauncey.

Chauncey Elizabeth Simmers Mason Ohio Leo Ormont E. L. Mosher

Millfield Residents Visit Lancaster and Columbus

Millfield residents Bertha Sanders Elizabeth Patton Elizabeth Robinett Lucille Sanders and Helen Sanders visited Lancaster on Friday. Mrs Pattons mother W H Wemmer joined them to Nelsonville for the day. On Thursday Bertha Sanders Ida Hill Lucille Sanders Edith McDaniel Adda Hawk of Nelsonville toured Columbus.

Chauncey Bertha Sanders Elizabeth Patton Elizabeth Robinett Lucille Sanders Helen Sanders Millfield Lancaster Nelsonville

Condition Is Favorable After Chauncey Appendectomy

Jerry Lee Cline youngest son of Mr and Mrs George Cline Chauncey had an appendectomy at Sheltering Arms Hospital and is reported in favorable condition.

Chauncey Jerry Lee Cline George Cline Sheltering Arms Hospital

Garden club district meeting set for Rutland church

Mrs James Titus regional director of garden clubs announces a district meeting on December 11 at the Methodist Church Rutland with Victor Reis as speaker. Registration starts 10 30 p m Members of Albany Community garden club should call Mrs Frank Radcliffe to offer rides and bring lunch. Coffee provided by Rutland club.

Albany James Titus Garden Clubs Methodist Church Rutland Victor Reis Albany Community Garden Club Frank Radcliffe Rutland Club

Local Gatherings Report From Rock Springs and Nearby towns

Residents and relatives visit over Thanksgiving weekend with figures including Leo Smith and Phillip Collins from Syracuse. Families in Pomeroy Marietta Columbus Corning Youngstown join care plans and illness notices for Kate Weyers and Henry Bailey, with several extended visits to John Hartung and Amos Leonard families.

Leo Smith Phillip Collins Syracuse Nettie Collins Norman Russell Pomeroy Jewell Curtis Mary Carol Pomeroy Kate Weyersmiller Henry Zeisler Youngstown Henry Bailey Richard Hartung Marietta Jerrold Hartung Columbus John Hartung James Snowden Corning Arnold Snowden Lizzie Rathburn Anna Reuter Amos Leonard Newark Jean Ann Taylor William Grueser Harry Smith

Freight Rate Boost Slated for January

The Interstate Commerce Commission plans a January 1 rate increase for rail and water freight. The average rise will be 17.6 percent over the June 1946 level, adding about 1.0 billion dollars to annual transport costs, though below the 19.6 percent request by Class One railroads.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Father Shot Accidentally At Columbus Dump

Ralph Payne, 28, was killed by a .32 caliber bullet at a suburban Columbus dump while shooting at tin cans with his father Thomas Payne 58 and brother Stanley 16. Sheriff Deputy Joseph Sigrist said the revolver was discharged accidentally by the victim's father.

Columbus Ralph Payne Payne Thomas Payne Stanley Joseph Sigrist

Palestine Government Rounds Four Relief Planes

The Palestine Government prepared four relief planes to aid about 800 would-be immigrants stranded after their vessel was halted on the island of Syria, in the Dodecanese near Rhodes. The Jewish Agency reported most passengers were rescued, but at least eight were missing. The ship’s port of origin remained unknown.

Jerusalem Palestine Holy Land Syriaa Dodecanese Rhodes

Death Claims Noted New York Actress Laurette Taylor

Private funeral services will be held Wednesday for Laurette Taylor age 62 noted actress who died Saturday night. Miss Taylor came out of retirement in 1944 to play The Glass Menagerie which closed several months ago. Her performance in that play won her the 1945 award for Best Actress of the Year.

New York Laurette Taylor Miss Taylor

Hebrew leader Adolph Rosenberg dies in Cincinnati

Adolph Rosenberg, 65, president of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, died Friday in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Adolph Rosenberg The Union of American Hebrew Congregations

Steel Agent Appointed at Ashland Division

The American Rolling Mill Co. announced on Saturday the appointment of Clarence G. Roll as purchasing agent of its Ashland Kentucky division.

Middletown American Rolling Mill Co Clarence G. Roll Ashland

Greek Ambassador Dies in Plaza Hotel Collapse

Greek Ambassador to the United States Cimon Diamantopoulos, 59, collapsed at the Plaza Hotel in New York while speaking with Greek leaders and died before aid arrived.

New York Cimon Diamantopoulos United States Plaza Hotel

Community notes from New Straitsville and nearby

Local residents A P Martin and C Sargent with their families visit New Straitsville. Barberton guests Paul Hayes and several households share events. Church groups host cantata and turkey dinners as high school band joins Santa Claus parade. Social clubs including WSCS Kit and Kin Klub Pythian Sisters and Red Men report meetings and prizes with January gatherings planned.

New Straitsville A. P. Martin Clarence Sargent Liberty Circle WSCS Jean William Ewing St Garnet Peart Genivieve Hartman Mabel Ambrose Anna Flossie Lillico Sue McQuade Charolete Roscoe Elia Ward Twillia Donley Mary Morgan Edna Rollins Myrtle Wallace Alice Angle Ruth Bell K. of P. Hall Logan Ford Frasure Muskingum River Independent Order of Red Men Colonial Hall Thurman Thompson Frank Spicer Robert Lloyd Margaret Thompson

Laurel Run Laurel Run Friendly Neighbor Club Notes

Mrs Charles Wood hosted the Friendly Neighbor Club on December 5 with contests and prizes for Mrs Herman Bumgardner Mrs Arthur Todd Mrs Donald Campbell Mrs Millard Patton and Mrs Lawrence Wolfe A noon potluck served for members including Mrs Everett White Mrs Donald Campbell and others The next meeting will be a Christmas party December 19 hosted by Mrs Millard Patton at Mrs Clarence Patton’s home Several members and relatives were noted visiting relatives in Akron Columbus Lancaster and with Mrs Bob Stewart’s family in Lancaster The Rev and Mrs Simpson visited the Whites and others in recent days

Herman Bumgardner Arthur Todd Donald Campbell Millard Patton Lawrence Wolfe Everett White Warren Sowers Clarence Patton Charles Patton Charles Wood and Son Gary Wayne Charles Wood Margaret Akron James Sowers Columbus Bob Stewart Algere Non Todd Simpson Mile Lard Patton Stanley Price Lancaster

Murray City Fire Destroys Home of John Houser

Fire sweeping the residence of Mr. John Houser in Murray City left the structure a total loss while Houser was away. The notice lists numerous local residents visiting relatives and attending events in nearby towns including Toledo Columbus Glouster Nelsonville and Orient with several business and social visits noted.

Murray City John Houser Houser Maggie Richey Prichard Peacock Toledo Charles Hoffman Silas Nicholls the Plains Hoffman Lester Lewis Trimble Clarence O'Neil Marguerite Kerekes Columbus Betty Sabo Warren Darby Orient Emma Tippie Elroy Short Harry Gosney Zaneseville Dora Spencer Bessie Lovett Lena Keeton Goldie Hoffman Pythian Sisters Emmett Short Nelsonville Frank Hillyer George Reynolds Mundy Logan Oscar Hillyer

Evening radio highlights from NBC CBS ABC and MBS schedules

NBC 8: John Hodiak in Wings to Glory at 8 30 Howard Barlow concert 9 Naum burg winners in Voorhees concert 10 Contented concert 10 30 I. Q. quiz CBS 7 30 Bob Hawk quiz 8 30 Joan Davis 9 Radio Theater 10 Joan Fontaine Last of Mrs Cheney 10 30 Sweeney and March comedy ABC 7 30 Lone Ranger 8 30 The Fat Man 9 Dark Venture 9 30 Rumpus Room 10 30 Fantasy in Melody MBS 8 Mysterious Traveler 8 30 Gregory Hood Cases 9 30 Guy Lombardo 10 30 Broadway Talks Back

NBC John Hodiak Howard Barlow Naumburg Voorhees I. Q CBS Joan Davis Radio Theater Joan Fontaine Mrs. Cheney ABC MBS Guy Lombardo

Also Mentioned on This Page

David Lawrence National Dispatch William A. O'Brien William A. O'Brien, M. D NEA Freedom OF the College Press Brooke Peter Edson Friendship Bible Class UMW Funny Business Hershberger By Galbraith MEA Service. Inc T. M. Rec U.S Pat Laurel Laurel Run Friendly Neighbor Club
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