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Ohio
West Virginia
Mali
Westend
Athens
Truman Arms Move Aims To Restore Democratic Strength
The piece analyzes how removing price and building controls may win back voters before January 1947 and reshape party lines. It contrasts conservative and radical Democratic views on Truman’s labor stance and predicts a rising Republican tide through 1948 driven by anticipated investigations into wartime and prewar expenditures and alleged political allies.
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Washington
Truman
Democratic Party
Republican Congress
Republican Party
Congress
Lewis
White House
PAC
U.S. Treasury
Medical Comment on Thyroid Gland and Goiter Prevention
Dr. William A OBrien explains thyroid function and goiter causes noting iodine in soil and water as key. He urges iodized salt to prevent goiter and discusses surgery for lumps and cancer risk, plus metabolism effects and thyroid deficiency symptoms. The column closes with a reader question about a child’s crossed eye and cautions medical evaluation over home remedies.
Wages debate links to inflation in postwar economy
Labor circles push for higher wages while critics warn wage boosts without price relief will fuel inflation and risk profits. The piece argues price control failed and argues for production gains to absorb costs, warning of a slumping demand and eventual economic collapse if wages stay high.
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Robert Nathan
OPA
Poor Investment in Elms as Dutch Disease Spreads
The author warns elms face Dutch elm disease in the Middle West and urges homeowners to plant hard maples or other species. Experts say the fungus cannot be halted due to the large elm population, despite past spending. Time is running out for disease resistant elm cultivation.
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Middle West
Athens
Roosevelt
C.H.H
Inspiring Thought From J R Lowell
A short aphorism asserts that every person senses beauty is surpassed by a single kind act. The quotation credits J R Lowell as the source of this reflection.
Washington's economic brain trust plans key employment report
In a basement State Department room, twelve economists and aides form the president's economic brain trust. They prepare three important documents including a housekeeping report interpreting the Employment Act and outlining how to promote maximum employment and purchasing power under free enterprise.
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Washington
State Department
Agriculture, Labor and Industrial Organizations
Congress
Council of Economic Advisers
Edward G. Nourse
Brookings Institution
John D. Clark
Cheyenne
Nebraska College of Business
Standard Oil
Leon H. Keyserling
South Carolina
Wagner
Gerhard Colm
Germany
Budget Bureau
Walter Salant
OPA
Carl S. Shoup
William H. Stead
St. Louis Federal Reserve
Donald H. Wallace
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Robert B. Warren
Federal Reserve
Case
Pomeroy
New York
Frederick W. Waugh
Wilson Wright
Armstrong Cork
NAM
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Bertram B. Gross
Gallipolis Elks Lodge to Initiate 19 Members
Gallipolis Elks Lodge will admit 19 men into membership Monday night per Exalted Ruler Judge William H. Jones. New members include Dr. N A Martin Paul McNelaley Emmett Hoy Sylvan Gardner Don Rees Thomas G Lewis and others. A Turkey buffet luncheon follows with social committee members listed and dances planned for Christmas night and New Year’s Eve.
Gallia Precision Co. Opens in Gallipolis at 126 Third Ave
Gallia Precision Co. opens with welding, electroplating, and sharpening services at 126 Third Ave Gallipolis. Proprietor Claude E Swann announces the venture. Swann a Navy veteran, son of former Huntington mayor Claude V Swann, plans to live in Gallipolis with his wife and two children.
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Gallipolis
New Gallia Precision Co
Third Ave
Claude E. Swann
Swann
Claude V. Swann
Huntington
Mercerville
Pacific
Atlantic
Navy
Baptist Church Plans 125th Christmas Party in Gallipolis
Paint Creek Baptist Church marks 125 years in Gallipolis with an early 5 a.m. Christmas morning service. The event recalls 1821 as the area’s first community Christmas for colored residents and will include a decorated sanctuary, gift distribution, and candy and nuts for attending children.
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Gallipolis
Paint Creek
Riverside Study Club Meeting Tuesday Guests Present
Mrs L H Nelson hosted the Riverside Study Club on Tuesday with guests Mrs Anna Simmerman Mrs H W Mc Henry and Mrs Thelma Elliott. Phases of Russian life were presented by Mrs C W O'Brien and Mrs Herman Condee.
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Gallipolis
L. H. Nelson
Riverside Study Club
Anna Simmerman
H. W. McHenry
Thelma Elliott
C. W. O’brien
Herman Condee
Grimm Pleads Guilty to DWI in Gallipolis
Lee Grimm of Portsmouth pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in Gallipolis. Municipal Judge W H Jones fined $50 and costs and suspended his license for six months.
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Gallipolis
Lee Grimm
Portsmouth
W. H. Jones
Grimm
License Granted for Gallipolis-Wed Between Hoschar and Osler
A marriage license was issued to Howard W. Hoschar age 27 a painter from Kaylong West Virginia and Helen Irene Osler age 21 from Vinton by Probate Judge John Howell.
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Gallipolis
Howard W. Hoschar
Painter, Kaylong
W. Va
Helen Irene Osler
Vinton
John Howell
Christmas Dance Guests at Rio Grande College
Guests at the Rio Grande College Christmas dance at Community Hall included the Rev. F. W. Glenister the Rev. F. W. McDermott and William Lewis. Chaperones were Mrs. O. Porter Mrs. Northcutt and Miss Stevenson.
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Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
Community Hall
F. W. Glenister
F. W. McDermott
William Lewis
O. Porter
Northcutt
Miss Stevenson
Mrs Angell Dies at 65 in Gallia County
Mrs Lewis R Angell, 65, died unexpectedly Wednesday at her Neighborhood Road home from a cerebral hemorrhage. Survived by husband and four children Harley Angell Elmer L Angell of Columbus May Angell Blazer of Cheshire and Jeanette Blazer. Funeral by Rev Earl Cremeens at Mina Chapel at 2 pm Friday. Burial at the chapel.
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Gallipolis
Lewis R. Angell
Harley Angell
Elmer L
Columbus
Claude Blazer
May Angell
Cheshire
Jeanette Blazer
Earl Cremeens
Mina Chapel
William Petrie Dies at Home Near Crown City
William Petrie, 82, died at his home near Crown City Wednesday. The body is at F. L. Stover’s funeral home this afternoon for viewing. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Friday at Good Hope Church with Rev. Harding officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Surviving are his wife Carrie, a son Leslie, a grandson William Dent Petrie of Crown City, two brothers John of Alexandria and Edward of Rodney, and a sister Mrs. Jane Ashworth of Milton W Va.
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Gallipolis
William Petrie
Crown City
F. L. Stovers
Good Hope Church
Mr. Harding
Carrie Petrie
Leslie
William Dent Petrie
John
Alexandria
Ohio
Edward
Rodney
Jane Ashworth
Milton
W. Va
Mrs. George Lear Named YWCA Chapter Chair
Mrs. George Lear was named chairman of a committee to organize a YWCA chapter in Gallipolis. She was joined by Mrs. Helen Laura district executive secretary, and fellow organizers Mrs. Joe Penfold Miss Ethel Young and Mrs. Frank Lyons in discussions about the Y and the Girl Reserves.
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Gallipolis
George Lear
YWCA
Helen Laura
Lear
Joe Penfold
Ethel Young
Frank Lyons
Mrs W H Schwartzwalder Hosts WSCS Christmas Dinner
Mrs W H Schwarzwalder and Mrs Pa Bradley will entertain the Mt Zion W S C S with its annual Christmas turkey dinner at the hosue. Members are asked to bring a dish to accompany the turkey and a small gift for exchange.
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Gallipolis
W. H Schwarzwalder
Pa Bradley
Mt. Zion W.S.C.S
Student Nurses To Be Honored at Dance
Holzer Hospital student nurses will be honored at a Christmas dance at the Elks Hall Friday night. Hostesses include hospital school of nursing alumnae, District 14 members and associate members.
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Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
the Elks Hall
The
Hospital School of Nursing
District 14
Pembroke club hosts annual Christmas party
Mrs. N. A. Martin was hostess at the Pembroke club Christmas party Tuesday. Mrs. Gilbert Bush presented a Christmas story while club president Mrs. Robert Thomas led the meeting.
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Gallipolis
N. A. Martin
Pembroke Club
Gilbert Bush
Robert Thomas
Miss Ecker to Spend Holidays in Pleasantville
Miss Margaret Ecker, a Pleasantville New York high school teacher, will arrive Sunday to spend the holidays with Mr and Mrs H B Ecker and Mr and Mrs E E Hatfield.
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Gallipolis
Margaret Ecker
Pleasantville, N. Y
H. B. Ecker
E. E. Hatfield
English Club Hosts Evening With Miss Maye Davis
Miss Maye Davis entertained the English club on Tuesday night with Miss Jane Davis as assistant hostess and Mrs. Victor Niday leading the program.
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Gallipolis
Maye Davis
Jane Davis
Victor Niday
Thieves Loot Simmons Dry Cleaning Establishment
Gallipolis police investigate a burglary at Simmons Dry Cleaning Tuesday night where 70 pairs of trousers vanished. The thieves may be the same as those who hit Attorney John E Halliday Buckeye Building and Loan Co and Miller Brothers office, taking between seven and eight dollars and scattering file records.
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Gallipolis
Simmons
Floyd Simmons, Jr
John E. Halliday
Buckeye Building and Loan Co
Miller Brothers
Thurman OES Elects Officers in Thurman
Eastern Star officers installed in Thurman led by Ruth Parkins as worthy matron and Elias Jones as worthy patron. New appointees include Alice Wiseman associate matron Howell Evans associate patron and others across secretary treasurer conductress and chaplain roles. Retiring matron Mrs Lloyd Owens received a past matron jewel. Paul Parkins sang a solo at the ceremony.
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Gallipolis
Eastern Star
Thurman
Ruth Parkins
Elias Jones
Alice Wiseman
Howell Evans
Mayme Williams
Jane Williams
Pearl Northup
Maxine Evans
Edna Perry
Ella Mossman
Marshal
Margaret Thomas
Mildred Wickline
Ada
Mary Davis
Ruth
Cecelia Jenkins
Esther
Marie Richards
Martha
Miriam Allen
Electa
Sadie Jones
Billy Lloyd
Sentinel
Lloyd Owens
Paul Parkins
Funeral Rites Today for Barbara Tobin
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. at Ebenezer church in Gallipolis for Mrs Barbara Evans Tobin widow of John Tobin of Rio Grande. Burial follows in Ebenezer Cemetery. She leaves a daughter Mrs Elmer Bailey of Marion two brothers David and Charles Evans of Wood county and four sisters Mrs Will Clark Rio Grande Mrs Bertha McCumber Vinton Mrs Maude Shaffer and Mrs Iva Richards Detroit.
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Gallipolis
Ebenezer Church
Barbara Evans Tobin
John Tobin
Rio Grande
Ebenezer Cemetery
Elmer Bailey
Marion
David
Charles Evans
Wood County
Will Clark
Bertha McCumber
Vinton
Maude Shaffer
Iva Richards
Detroit
FASTEETH powder secures false teeth for confident wear
An advertisement claims FASTEETH alkaline powder helps dentures stay firm, reducing wobble when talking or eating. It promises no gummy taste and comfort, and urges buying at drug stores for a confident fit.
Neglect of Duty Charged in Divorce Suit
Gallia County Common Pleas Court hears a divorce petition by William R. Clonch against Doris Clonch alleging gross neglect of duty and wilful absence for over three years. The couple married Oct. 13, 1928 in Gallipolis and have no children. Robert Betz represents the plaintiff.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Police Arrest Driver Charged With Intoxicated Driving
Gallipolis police arrested Lee Grimm of Portsmouth on an intoxicated driving complaint Tuesday afternoon. He posted bond and was to appear in municipal court at a time to be determined, according to the police department.
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Gallipolis
Lee Grimm
Portsmouth
Kildare Club to Meet Friday at Mrs Robinson’s Home
Gallipolis residents learn the Kildare Club will be entertained by Mrs Clyone Robinson at her Second Street residence Friday night with members gathering for the event.
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Gallipolis
Kildare Club
Clyone Robinson
Second Street
Merriman Hosts Ladies Bible Class Gift Exchange
Mrs A K Merriman will host at her home at 7 30 p m Friday for the Presbyterian Church Ladies Bible Class gift exchange with Mrs Mary Ewing assisting as hostess.
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Gallipolis
A. K. Merriman
The
Presbyterian Church
Mary Ewing
Christmas Entertainment at Kyger Methodist Church
Christmas entertainment will be presented at Kyger Methodist Church at 7 30 p m Friday evening.
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Gallipolis
Kyger Methodist Church
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WSCS
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Thurman Oes
Barbara Tobin
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Bliss
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