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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1947

Page

4

Holloway plan in Navy training eyed for abuses

National Affairs reports on the Holloway plan used to fund college tuition and stipends for reserve officer trainees at Annapolis. Critics say it skews selections, leaves 1049 vacancies unfilled, and could grant a tight academy clique greater future control while failing to broaden wartime expertise.

Douglas Larsen Washington Navy Holloway Annapolis Jack Benny James I. Holloway, Jr

Subscription Rates and Delivery Terms

Prices for home delivery and mail subscriptions are listed with weekly carrier rates and annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly options. Rates vary by location including Ohio, West Virginia, and outside these states with foreign rates available on request. Entered at Athens Ohio Post Office as Second Class Matter under Act of 191%.

Ohio West Virginia Athens

Hollywood Mystery Ends With Avi Vaughn's Death

A novelist narrator recalls moving to Hollywood to write a mystery script while discovering a tangled love triangle with Jeff Haverson and star Avis Vaughn. A car crash on a canyon road reveals Avis dead, ending a high society glamour plot with a fatal twist and ongoing investigation.

Hollywood Jeff Haverson Oscar Craig Avis Vaughn Jeff Madge Narney Avis Lin Leyden Ravella Liz Art ‘Avis Ihe Art Avid Vaughn

Outlook for 1948

The 1947 economic peak saw higher spending and strong demand despite expected recession. In 1948 the outlook hinges on demand, purchasing power, and inflation risks as wage growth, savings, and credit shift, with supply gaps in durable goods and potential price and inventory excesses to watch. The Cleveland Trust Co. warns of wage price spirals, inventory overhang, and an imbalanced budget if excess money remains.

Europe Cleveland Trust Co

Truman Mixed Up On Washington Aids And Anti Trust Clash

President Truman appears confused about Washington developments as Averell Harriman proposed relaxing anti trust rules through limited immunities in a Walcott Bill. The dispute fuels delays to an anti inflation plan while Taft and others question the president's understanding and communication. The 1948 campaign atmosphere intensifies as the administration is seen as divided and reactive.

David Lawrence Washington Truman White House Averell Harriman Congress Harriman Robert Taft Ohio Taft Henry Wallace Wallace

AFL unions settle with prefab steel house firm nationwide

Labor groups and a prefab steel housing company sign a two year contract covering the United States and Canada. The deal enables production of up to 30 000 five room houses yearly at $7000 each, balancing union employment with advances in tech and consumer protection.

AFL United States Canada

Sam Simmons on Ruble Devaluation and Worker Impact

In his remarks, Sam Simmons discusses the post war ruble re denomination at ten old for one new, doubting the benefit to workers if wages and prices stay put. He argues thrifty savers lose nine tenths, and questions whether the Kremlin profits from currency reform and inequality shifts in satellite states.

Russia Kremlin Romania

Athens Council of Young People's Societies Formed

Marvin Fair led a group organizing the Athens Council of Young People's Societies to unite local church youth. The Tuesday Club met at the Hopkins home with Mrs. Anna K. Price discussing The European Situation. Dr John H. Berry was elected president of the Athens County Medical Society. The Standard Bearer's meeting hosted by Elizabeth and Amy Morgan featured a report by Mrs. J C Pickering.

Marvin Fair Athens Council of Young People’s Societies C. D. Hopkins Anna K. Price John H. Berry Athens State Hospital Athens County Medical Society Elizabeth Amy Morgan J. C. Pickering

Local social notices from Libby Hotel and Stewart gathering

The Relations Club was entertained at dinner at the Libby Hotel by Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Ingels of Gallipolis. The First Presbyterian Church Logan choir staged a surprise birthday for Dr. C. A. Gaffin after rehearsal. Dr. Blaine R. Goldsberry and Gordon K. Bush returned from quail hunting near Jacksonville New York. Mrs. W. G. Brill hosted at her Stewart home a surprise party for Mrs. Fred Charlton and Miss Christine Pinsterwald.

Libby Hotel C. C. Ingels Gallipolis First Presbyterian Church Logan Dr. C. A. Gaffin Blaine R. Goldsberry Gordon K. Bush Jacksonville N. Y W. G. Brill Stewart Fred Charlton i Christine Pinsterwald

Proper food education for children and healthy lunch habits

The article urges early nutrition education for children and outlines a school based diet plan emphasizing pasteurized milk vegetables fruits whole grains and protein foods. It cautions against sweets and coffee for kids and endorses a balanced noon meal with vegetables fruit and a milk based dessert.

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Births

Syracuse notes Mrs John N Rollinson of St Simon Island Ga spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs John Bowen Edward Houdashelt of Cleveland spent a week with his parents Mr and Mrs William Houdashelt Mr and Mrs John Cowen of Shade visited Mrs Mary Karr Mr Laura Sayre returned from Martz Clinic A son born to Mr and Mrs Earl Hardin James McDonald of Columbus weekend with aunt Mrs Christiana Grim Robert Grim went to Columbus for work Mrs Irving Karr Sr hosted WSCS at Asbury Methodist Church Mr and Mrs Herschel Manuel guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Manuel at Racine Garden Club held a Christmas party at the Presbyterian annex. Mrs Fred Shumway Mrs Irving Jarr Sr Mrs Avery Roberts attended Forest Run Methodist services Mrs John Bailey of Forest Run visited Mrs Elien Baer Mrs Fred Crow Jr attended district Garden Clubs meeting in Athens Helen Underhill

Syracuse John N. Rollinson St. Simon Island John Bowen Edward Houdashelt Cleveland William Houdashelt John Cowen Shade Mary Karr Laura Sayre Martz Clinic Red Lisle Columbus Dana Winebrenner Paul Gibbs Huntington Avery Roberts Christiana Grim Theodore Hamm Garden Club Presbyterian Annex Earl Hardin James McDonald Robert Grim Irving Karr WSCS Asbury Methodist Church Herschel Manuel Harry Manuel Racine Fred Shumway Irving Jarr Forest Run Methodist Church John Bailey Forest Run Elien Baer Fred Crow, Jr Athens District Association of Garden Clubs Helen Underhill

Logan County births exceed deaths in November report

Hocking County recorded 44 births and 21 deaths in November, with 25 girls and 19 boys born, and 11 female versus 10 male deaths. The Logan area lists numerous local families welcoming sons and daughters, reflecting a busy month for births.

Harry C. Hartley Clyde W. Wahl Melvin A. Teal Logan Raymond M. Stover Charles E. Howard Robert Musick Arthur Carsey Grover C. Lewis John W. Maurer Robert B. Holloway Roy E. Dicken Forrest F. Brunney Herbert S. Harrigan Richard C. Jones Donald E. Stahr James R. Simcox Charles E. Emrick Ralph O. Stephenson Porter L. Ruff Darrious W. Thompson George E. Blosser Walter Klinbriel Robert L. Robertson Robert W. Cline Kenneth E. Brooks William E. Wachenschwanz Clinton S. St. Clair Charles E. Courtney Garnett E. Sayre John H. Campbell Charles R. Snider Charles A. Knox Lester L. Kinnison

Logan Woman Mahala Mae McCormick Dead at 81

Mahala Mae McCormick, 81, of Logan, wife of W. E. McCormick and mother of Sam McCormick and Ice Trout, died at home in the Dicken Addition. A Perry County native, she had lived in Logan many years. Funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday at Friendship Methodist Church Perry County conducted by Rev. Miranda Casto. Interment in nearby cemetery. Viewing at home until service time.

Logan Mahala Mae McCormick Everett Margaret Lutz W. E. McCormick Dicken Addition Perry County Ice Trout Columbus Sam Junction City Jane Kelley Lancaster Friendship Methodist Church Miranda Casto

Belpre and Sebring Visitors Share News of Families

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Coleman of Sebring visited sister in law Mrs. William Stethem. Mrs. W. F. Hawley spent a week in Cincinnati with granddaughter. Mrs. Harold Saunders of Richwood visited Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Fellows. Mr. and Mrs. Orland Branch of Belpre visited Branch’s sister Mrs. Fred Larkins. Mrs. Ella Packard of Belpre spent a week with brother W. F. Haverley. H. E. Hayes of Belpre died of a heart attack at home with Linnie Swan noted.

Ella Packard Belpre W. F. Haverley H. E. Hayes Linnie Swan

Darl Stahr Dies at Home in Laurel Township

Carl Stahr 53 a farmer and sawmill operator in Laurel Township died at his Rockbridge Route 2 home after a long illness. Survived by wife Goldie. father Aaron. daughter Florence. three sons Donald Melvin and Kenneth. brother Lewis. half-sister Mary Woltz. half-brothers Charles Tucker William Tucker and Harry Tucker. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. in South Perry Methodist Church with burial Mt Olive Cemetery.

Logan — Carl Stahr Laurel Township Rockbridge Aaron Clara Fox Stahr Logan Aerie F.O.E Izaak Walton League Gibisonville Red Men's Lodge Goldie Eaton Ohio Florence Donald Logan Star Route Melvin Kenneth Columbus Lewis Mary Woltz Charles Tucker William Tucker Laurelville Harry Tucker Denver Colorado Charles Palmer South Perry Methodist Church Mt. Olive

Logan Brief Social Notes

Logan Mrs Hershel Prevost hosted 35 members of Queen Vashti Rebekah Lodge for a weekend chicken dinner in South Logan. Christmas pageant featured a Birth of Christ performance and Santa Claus appearance with a chorus finale.

Logan Hershel Prevost Queen Vashti Rebekah Lodge South Logan Christ Ford Kistler E. E. Allen Warner Lehmen Keith Schultz

Logan Couple Granted Divorce on Cruelty Finding

Logan Roy Rutter was granted a divorce from Fern Rut ter on findings of extreme cruelty. Court records filed December 17 cite custody of their minor child to the defendant with plaintiff’s visitation rights. they were married April 15, 1933.

Logan Roy Rutter Fern Rutter Common Pleas Harley Meyer

Dillon Speaker at PTA Meeting in Enterprise

Samuel H. Dillon county superintendent of schools spoke at a PTA association meeting in Enterprise on Tuesday evening.

Logan Samuel H. Dillon PTA Association Enterprise

Illness Forces Suspension Of Union Furnace School Events

Four scarlet fever cases at Union Furnace School halt all school activities for the week before Christmas vacation per Hocking County health commissioner Dr. H. G. Southard. Only school in the county affected. The County Vested Choir Christmas Cantata proceeds in Gibisonville at 7 30 with substitutions for Union Furnace performers.

Logan Union Furnace H. G. Southard Hocking County Gibisonville

Committee Business Turns Up as Surprise Birthday Party

Logan A surprise birthday party was held for Carl Doc Blosser Monday by members of the Eagles Lodge. The guest of honor was invited to “work on some committee business” and greeted by 100 voices with a birthday tribute in the lodge hall. A large cake with candles appeared and gifts included suede gloves and a silk scarf from the Eagles’ district supervisor and local aerie secretary.

Logan Carl “Doc” Blosser Eagles Lodge Doc Eagles Aerie

Radio Stations and Frequencies Listing

Area stations include WSAZ Huntington 930 KC NRAC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.

WSAZ Huntington NRAC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WMOA Marietta

Radio Schedule Highlights Evening Programs and Guests

A dense broadcast lineup lists daily shows across networks from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 a.m. featuring news, sports, comedies, dramas, variety programs, musical shows, and Kiddies Hour repeats with regional west repeats.

Abe Cebs Abc-East Abc-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Nbe Cbs Cbs East Lum & Abner Cbs West Abc Lowell Thomas Cbe Abe Basic Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Song Cbs Daily Abe Bob Crosby Kaltenborn Abe Ed Murrow Cbs Sports Marek Jack Paar Manhattan Music News Abc News Abc West Abe Kate Smith Mbs Nbec Abe Martin Block Paul Whiteman Lum Abner

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