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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1946
Page
4
Louis Bromfield reflects on a German-Dutch reader’s letter condemning American wealth and life of plenty. The note portrays European envy for American security and freedom, while criticizing U S production, consumerism, and strikes as signs of moral decay and squandered fortune.
The notice lists paid in advance subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery in Ohio and West Virginia, with overseas options and foreign quotes on request. It notes second class matter status at Athens post office and mentions advertising rates and obituary charges where applicable.
In Gallia County a Rio Grande family including three children faced quarantine for scarlet fever by County Nurse Naomi Evans. The same household had been under quarantine for scarlet fever during the 1945 holidays.
Gallipolis brokers report strong Christmas turkey demand with prices up slightly from last year. hens bring 50 cents a pound live, heavy birds 40 cents, geese scarce at about 35 cents, ducks 30 to 35 cents, chickens 25 to 40 cents. producers stock turkeys from southern Ohio and northern West Virginia, many buyers opting for live birds and home dressing. John D. North notes a trend toward smaller birds and reveals historical efforts to move birds from farms to town, including herding at sunset.
A nationwide portrait shows generosity in postwar hardship. Mrs. Constance Moser and two children, Henry and his wife, and 8-year-old Johnny Lower spark aid from readers. Donations flood in from Chicago to Massillon and beyond, reflecting a resilient,Giving American Christmas spirit.
An opinion piece argues against a compulsory public health bill, warning against overnight fixes and cost. It says health gains require housing and nutrition improvements, preventive medicine, and private voluntary plans already provide good care at low cost without jeopardizing free medicine.
The quote from Colton reflects that true merit earns praise through deserving effort rather than sheer outcomes. It emphasizes virtue over luck and the value of principled achievement in intellectual work.
Peter Edson notes varied resistance to expanding social security benefits in union contracts. Some see it as unnecessary or inflationary, others worry about double taxation vs government plans. CIO Steelworkers demand for health plans during war sparked debate on who funds employee welfare vs state social security.
Gallipolis commissioners approve a 27000 appropriation for extra city maintenance and health program needs. They raise taxi cab license fees from 50 to 100 and authorize inspection of cabs by City Manager Roy Bartlett. A nurse and clerk are funded under a state health subsidy plan. A sewage extension fee and parking changes near the post office are also approved. Traffic study on Fourth Avenue seeks one way or curb parking options.
Dr. Ernest Graham 65 a dentist at the Gallipolis State Institute for six years died Friday at his home 527 Second Ave after illness since Nov. 18 Survived by wife two sons Boyd Kalama z0o Mich and Robert Dayton three sisters Charlotte Anna Susie Wakefield R I and two brothers William Edward Providence R I Born Wakefield he was a Mason and Presbyterian A brief funeral at Miller Funeral Home Court St Sunday will send his remains to Forest Ohio near Kenton for Monday interment.
Gallipolis Superintendent E. E. Higgins will attend the Ohio Educational Association meeting in Columbus December 26 to 28 where increased state school funds will be discussed. If approved, Gallipolis would gain about $40,000 for schools, including $30,000 for teachers' salaries, with Higgins noting nationwide publicity on low teacher salaries and urging high teaching standards for youth protection.
Marvin Thaxton of near Cheshire faces a shooting with intent to kill charge after a confrontation Friday night at his home. Wincel Roe and Hickman testified to Sheriff Hatfield that Thaxton fired three times as Roe fled. No injuries were reported as the incident led to Thaxton's arrest nearby with a 45 automatic.
The Nelle Ber ridge Sheets property on Third Ave Gallipolis appraised at 3500 dollars sold at the courthouse Friday by Attorney John Halliday to VA A Cornette for 7300 dollars. Attorney Halliday represented Frank E Wetherholt guardian of Mrs Sheets.
Francis E. Butcher 76 died Thursday night. Funeral services will be held at 2 p m Sunday at his brother Thomas E. Butcher's home in Bidwell, with burial in Fairview Cemetery. He is survived by two sisters Mrs Bertie Halley and Mrs Flora Smith of Gallipolis.
Forty one plaintiffs sue over the Nov 5 vote approving liquor by the glass in Addison township. The case names G R Phillips R K Davis J H Fulton M D Burnett and others from the county board of elections and the Smiths. The hearing adjourned with five days for briefs as to jurisdiction and bond costs.
Mrs Lara Fischer of Addison visits Los Angeles relatives while Douglas and Manning Wetherholt from Greenbrier Military School Lewisburg W Va and Ohio Wesleyan University stay with their parents. Jimmy Woodward of Greenbrier visits his mother. Ira Neal, William Davis and O E Painter return from the state Grange convention in Columbus. Orville Chambers and son Tommie of Athens visit Odessa and Marjorie Rinehart here.
Common Pleas Judge Lewis C. Warden set three jury dates with Kenneth Boster to face a driving while intoxicated charge January 6 Owen Berry to answer a non-support count January 8 and Woodrow Wallace to be tried on a non-support count January 10 A continuation of Willard Grover's right of way case against L Tracy and K M Casto near Bidwell will be heard December 30 The divorce suit Stacy Berry versus Irene Berry for gross neglect was set for January 4 in Judge Warden's court.
In Gallipolis three traffic cases were heard by Municipal Judge William H. Jones. John Franklin Clark of Middleport pleaded not guilty to speeding with hearing set for 5 p.m. Monday. Robert Racer pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and paid 50 dollars plus costs. license suspended six months. William Decker of Columbus pleaded guilty to using incorrect license plates and was fined 10 dollars plus costs.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Orr announce the birth of a daughter on December 7 with grandparents listed from Columbus. A Racine Methodist Church reception for Mrs Maxine Wingett deputy grand matron of District 25 is noted along with hospital discharge of Mrs Warner Romine. Several regional visits and a Racine Church Young Married Class Christmas party are mentioned with multiple travels among families in Ohio and West Virginia.
Mrs. Jennie De Witt of Eureka is reported critically ill at her Gallipolis home as of latest bulletin.
Gallia Academy High School in Gallipolis will host a Gallia City Board of Education meeting on January 6 to elect officers.
Two Gallipolis electrical contractors merge their shops in Gallipolis Harry Pelphrey and W H McCormick of the P M electric shop join with I J Swange a radio television expert. They previously shared offices in the Park Central Hotel and now operate from the P M shop. Pelphrey and McCormick started their business in 1945 Swange moved to Gallia County a year ago and first ran a shop at Porter.
Gallipolis city schools closed Friday noon for holidays and will reopen January 2. City School Superintendent E. E. Higgins said all school buildings would be renovated cleaned and repaired during the vacation.
John Gee A.M.E. church carolers begin at 3 30 p m Sunday at the Pine street grocery and will visit homes of Maude Washington Harry Shockey Marvin Stewart Lincoln School the G I administration building and Holzer hospital in a citywide singing route.
Don Quickle of Vinton employed by Cavett Construction Co. Hillsboro, escaped injury in a Friday wreck when his truck was involved.
Harley Denny of Bidwell reported his dog’s head sent to the Columbus Laboratory by County Dog Warden James M. Taylor for a rabies examination on Friday.
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