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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1946

Page

4

Council of Economic Advisers Report Spars with Projections

Washington commentary notes the councils first report offers cautious generalities rather than firm forecasts. It argues that without wage and price shifts and with potential Wagner Act reforms, 1947 could see sustained production if labor and management cooperate, avoiding major public works or subsidies.

Washington Congress Council of Economic Advisers America Council Economic Council National Labor Relations Board

Copyright and subscription rates for Ohio newspaper edition

The notice lists paid in advance subscription rates for Ohio and West Virginia delivery by carrier or mail, including 2 year 13.00, 6 months 6.50, 3 months 3.25, 1 month 1.25, with overseas service indicated. It notes rates for in state delivery, mail outside Ohio, and states second class entry at Athens Ohio. It mentions obituary and card of thanks charges and national representatives.

Ohio West Virginia West John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus

Dentists urged during pregnancy to protect teeth

Dr. William A. O'Brien notes that dental neglect during pregnancy harms teeth, not calcium loss to baby. Regular dental visits, early cavity repair, vitamin C intake, and good mouth care protect mother and child's dental health. calcium doubtless helps, but milk and greens are key.

Remembering Bill A wartime tribute to a fallen platoon member

The piece honors Bill, a veteran described as a family man with a hopeful spirit who died in combat. It recalls his humor, loyalty, and calm in danger, and notes how his memory helped fellow soldiers endure trauma. The tribute calls for preserving his faith and impact in a world unsettled by conflict.

Bill

Individual Freedom and the Christian Basis of Liberty

The Clifton Journal argues that Christianity centers on the individual and that freedom arises from this view. It cites Magna Carta and the U S Declaration and Constitution as milestones. Government or business domination is seen as slavery, with free enterprise grounded in Christian philosophy.

United States Hitler Clifton N.J

Rockefeller offers 8.5 million for UN New York site

John D. Rockefeller Jr. pledges 8.5 million to purchase five blocks on the East River to house the United Nations. The offer remains open whether or not the UN accepts, highlighting a high profile private backing for the world body and suggesting New York as a potential home base.

John D. Rockefeller, Jr East River New York City World Organization General Assembly Rockefeller

Stassen's Washington Push to Lead GOP Liberals

Ex governor Harold Stassen announces Washington headquarters and a plan to steer the Republican Party toward liberalism, focusing on labor, housing, health, and small business. His strategy hinges on support from Minnesota figures and potential allies, with the risk that as an outsider he could become a nuisance to the party.

Washington Harold E. Stassen White House Stassen Harold Stassen Senate House Minnesota Ball and Thye Wayne Morse Oregon Joe Martin Carroll Reece Taft Bricker Brewster Dewey

Gallipolis Lights Fail During Christmas Shopping Rush

Gallipolis shoppers were startled Monday evening when Second Avenue lights failed due to a transformer burning near Third and Locust. Power company crews R L Rannels, Hancle Persinger, and Wayne Church replaced the transformer and restored service by 9 25 p m. Candies were lit in homes during the blackout and decorative displays stood out along the park area.

Gallipolis Second Avenue Libby Hotel State Patrol Third and Locust R. L. Rannels Power Company Hancle Persinger Wayne Church City Park Second Ave Locust St

Three Car Collision Causes Minor Damage on State Street

Gallipolis report says three cars collided on State Street between First and Second avenues at 7 40 pm Monday. Wayne McCurly of Bidwell told patrolmen brakes failed on his car as he drove south, striking the left rear fender of H P Campbell’s southbound car and Miles Epling’s northbound vehicle.

Gallipolis State Street First Second Ave Wayne McCurly Bidwell State St H. P. Campbell Miles Epling

Judge Warden Grants Two Divorce Decrees

Gallipolis reports Judge Lewis C. Warden granted two divorces on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Nellie Mae Millirons from Gilbert Millirons and Jane Sheets from Roy Sheets received custody of a minor child. A Friday hearing will consider Kathryn Glassburn seeking divorce from Reuben D. Glassburn and Kathryn Massey’s temporary alimony request against Bradford Massey.

Gallipolis Lewis C. Warden Nellie Mae Millirons Gilbert Millirons Jane Sheets Roy Sheets Judge Warden Common Pleas Court Kathryn Glassburn Reuben D. Glassburn Kathryn Massey Bradford Massey

Marylu Stewart and Wendell Lloyd Wed at Grace Methodist

Miss Marylu Stewart daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Stewart and Wendell Lloyd son of Mr and Mrs A L Lloyd were married in Grace Methodist church Sunday with Rev W Scott Westerman officiating. Mrs John Lloyd was matron of honor and John Lloyd best man. Mrs Stanley Lanier was organist and ushers included Paul Stewart Dr John Gwinn Orville Chambers Donald Gothard. The groom Naval radio technician during the war is pursuing a business administration course at Ohio State University. The bride works in the U S area rental office here.

Gallipolis Marylu Stewart Joseph Stewart Wendell Lloyd A. L Lloyd Grace Methodist W. Scott Westerman John Lloyd Stanley Lanier Paul Stewart John Gwinn Orville Chambers Donald Gothard Ohio State University U. S

Thanksgiving Day Nuptials Of Treassa Johnson And Marland Cremeens

Announcement of the Thanksgiving Day marriage of Miss Treassa Johnson daughter of Mr. and Mrs Chauncey I Johnson and Mr Marland Cremeens son of Mr and Mrs Harold Cremeens by Rev C Whaley at South Point. The bride works for the local telephone company and the groom a former three year military service member now employed by the Southern Ohio Electric Co.

Treassa Johnson Chauncey I. Johnson Marland Cremeens Harold Cremeens C. Whaley South Point Southern Ohio Electric Co

Christmas Guests In Findlay Family

Mrs. Robert Nique and Miss Ruth Lundy of Findlay are Christmas guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lundy.

Robert Nique Ruth Lundy Findlay Mrs Lawrence Lundy

Courthouse Offices to Close Midweek Holiday

Gallipolis officials announce courthouse offices will close Wednesday and Thursday for a two day holiday. The regular Thursday close remains, and local merchants urged all stores to shut Thursday as well, with most merchants planning the closure.

Gallipolis Retail Merchants Committee Chamber of Commerce

Sleet blamed in Gallipolis accident

In Gallipolis Judge William Jones continued the case of H Baxter Walker 21 for reckless operation after a Saturday night crash blamed on sleet and rain. Forrest Chapman Huntington forfeited a $10 bond for failing to show a license. John Franklin Clark Middleport changed to guilty and was fined $10 for speeding 50 mph within city limits.

Gallipolis William Jones H. Baxter Walker Walker Kerr Station Forrest Chapman Huntington John Halliday Chapman John Franklin Clark Middleport Jones

Crown City Youth Fined in Route 218 Crash

Ola T. Barry, 20, of Crown City pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident in Gallipolis Municipal Court. Judge William Jones fined him 35 dollars plus costs and suspended his driver’s license for one year after a Sunday evening crash south of Mercersville on Route 218 that damaged both cars driven by Barry and Ivan L. Lane, 18, of near Bladen.

Gallipolis Ola T. Barry Crown City William Jones Barry Mercersville Ivan L. Lane Bladen

Leonard says hams are nothing special at VFW party

In Gallipolis E N Leonard baked four hams for a VFW party in Eagles hall Monday night. Guests praised the sandwiches after sampling them, noting Leonard’s knack for baking ham. The Wild Cats from Rio Grande provided music for dancing.

Gallipolis E. N. Leonard VFW Eagles Hall Leonard Wild Cats Rio Grande

Robinson Home Sold on Vine Street in Gallipolis

A. Thomas sold the former W. L. Robinson home on Vine Street to L. R. Hall, chief laboratory technician at Holzer hospital, on Monday. The Halls, currently at the Presbyterian Manse, will occupy part of the house and subdivide the rest into apartments.

Gallipolis T. A. Thomas W. L. Robinson Vine St L. R. Hall Holzer Hospital

Fire at Biffle lumber yard ends before crews arrive

Fire-fighting equipment was summoned to the Biffle lumber yard Monday morning. The blaze in the office at the yard had been extinguished by the time it arrived.

Gallipolis Biffle

Two Divorces Granted by Judge Warden for Gross Neglect

Judge Lewis C. Warden granted two divorce decrees on Saturday for gross neglect. Forrest Gee was divorced from Mack Gee and returned to Forrest Clark. Robert Mason Bush was divorced from Eva Helen Bush.

Gallipolis Lewis C. Warden Forrest Gee Mack Gee Forrest Clark Robert Mason Bush Eva Helenush

New Warrants Are Presented Justice Shato

Lewis Hickman of Portsmouth swore out two warrants against Marvin Thaxton in Justice J. H. Shato's court. One seeks a peace bond, the other charges assault. Thaxton faces a separate assault with intent to kill charge from Win cel I. Roe after Roe was shot at while visiting a Cheshire mine for coal.

Gallipolis Lewis Hickman Portsmouth Marvin Thaxton Cheshire Cheshire Man Justice Shato Roe and Hickman Thaxton

Halzer Hospital Admissions List New Patients

Gallipolis reports new admissions at Halzer Hospital including Mrs D C Lanthorn Mill Creek Kathleen Barry Mercerville Walter Brafford Oak Hill Mrs Clarence Petrie Rio Grande Mrs Ben Brown Columbus and Raymond Moore Kananga medical patients Also Mrs Roy Yeanger Beech Hill Robert Terry Thurman Max Roller Middleport John Armstrong Gallipolis surgical patients A son born to Mrs Allen Woods Welliston and daughters to Mrs Clinton Lambert Vinton and Mrs Elbert Masters Gallipolis

Gallipolis Halzer Hospital D. C. Lanthorn Mill Creek Kathleen Barry Mercerville Walter Brafford Oak Hill Clarence Petrie Rio Grande Ben Brown Columbus Raymond Moore Kananga Roy Yeanger Beech Hill Robert Terry Thurman Max Roller Middleport John Armstrong Allen Woods Welliston Clinton Lambert Vinton Elbert Masters

Divorce and Alimony Sought in Ohio Suit

Kathryn Massey seeks divorce on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty from Bradford Massey in Gallia County Common Pleas Court. Custody of two children requested. Massey listed as minor with father Oscar Beck representing. A prior divorce suit by Mrs. Massey was withdrawn.

Gallipolis Kathryn Massey Common Pleas Court Bradford Massey

Real Estate Transfers in Gallia County

Gallia county transfers include Charles E. Kinniard and wife to I H Harper of 100 acres in Perry and Green townships. A A Roberts, deceased, to James F Roberts, one lot in Kanauga. A A Roberts to Virgil O Roberts and others, lots in Kanauga. Kenneth Van Zant to John H Hersman, 100 acres in Cheshire and Morgan townships. Leonard Moore and wife to Mi nerva Grover, part of a lot in Addison. Thelma Snyder Halley and others and J J Schmoll and Myron L Halley easements in Cheshire to Southern Ohio Power Co. Elizabeth Ewing by will to Edgar L Ewing and others, 309 acres in Huntington township.

Gallipolis Gallia County Charles E. Kinniard I. H. Harper Perry Green Townships A. A. Roberts James F. Roberts Kanauga Virgil O. Roberts Kenneth van Zant John H. Hersman Cheshire Morgan Townships Leonard Moore Minerva Grover Addison Thelma Snyder Halley J. J. Schmoll Myron L. Halley Southern Ohio Power Co Elizabeth Ewing Will Edgar L. Ewing Huntington Township

Delbert Mich. man arrested for speeding on Eastern Ave

Uber Stanford of Delbert Michigan was arrested by city patrolmen Sunday on a speeding complaint on Eastern Ave and posted a $15 bond for appearance in court.

Gallipolis Uber Stanford Delbert, Mich Eastern Ave

Albany Community Notes Show Movements and Celebrations

Mr and Mrs Earl Seel move to a farm purchased from Mrs O D Dailey. Sunday dinner guests included many locals such as Mr and Mrs Wilbur Baughman and Worly Edward. New play Christmas Is a Miracle drew attendance. school reconvenes Jan 6. Several visits and family events across Albany Athens Shade Coolville and London feature prominently.

Albany Earl Seel O. D. Dailey Ray Knowlton Wilbur Baughman Worly Edward Orland Hooper Athens Clyde Colburn Shade Albany School Myrtle Kasler James Stack Zanesville Stack W. F. Wheeler Ernest Curtis Coolville Jean Connie Virginia Edwin Cutlip London Frank Throckmorton Carabel Pearly Rupe Marie Hazel Albert Dailey Alvin Dye Verlin Peck Margie Ermal Chase Juanita Alex Vinson Louise Victor Perry Roger Burke Garnet Joan Starkey Audry Yorke Claire Dudgeon Claire Wanda Stansbury Rex Cheadle Mary Celia Dye Mrs Chester Daily

Tartars Plead Guilty To Assault Charges

Mr and Mrs Henry Tartar pleaded guilty to an assault charge in Gallipolis Justice of the Peace court. They were fined five dollars each with fines suspended on warrants signed by Alvin Walters and Carrie Stiffler.

Gallipolis Henry Tartar Court of Justice of the Peace J. H. Shate Alvin Walters Carrie Stiffler

Marriage License Issued to Mullins and Stewart

A marriage license was issued to Jack H Mullins aged 23 of Gage Ohio and Delores Rae Stewart aged 21 of Mercer. The couple is listed in Gallia County records as proceeding to marriage.

Gallipolis Jack H. Mullins Army Gage Ohio Delores Rae Stewart Mercerville

Birthday party for M Betty Wilson at Murray City M E Church

Primary class of the M E Sunday School hosted a birthday surprise for teacher Betty Wilson at the church social rooms. A pocketbook and cake were presented, with a lengthy guest list and a gift exchange. The event followed refreshments for many family and class members and notes on local school honor roll were announced by Supt J J Stone.

Murray City M. E Sch Betty Wilson Th c Esther Lester Phillips Myrna Judy Jack Bittner Barbara Jn Francis Sabo Aves Ann Lorna Nancy Thompson Johnny Helen Margaret Rolyn Campbell Rosalie Evans Patsy Sorrel Pamela Danny Joe Mathew Artie Spencer Gary Bobby M Guire Connie Billy Lar Smith Mary Ann Lauriskey Fa Ralph Warren Swyers Barbara Ann James Judy Langley Roger Barber Ruth Ann Dot Easterling Jimmy Janie Lanning Dorothy Wilson Lewis Connie Barnhill Mary Sorrell Garnet Wolfe Mary Ann James Shirley Robinson Roberta Lambert Harry Juneior Campbell Charles Rutter Larry Smith Jackie Wooten Lorna Thompson Billie James Nina Canter Kenneth Martin Gary Campbell Shirley Brooks Delana Wright Charles Sorrell Mary Alice Banfield Ronnie Six Mildred Gill Marcelyn Meredith Connie Smith Charles Barnes Richard Slater Roger Spencer Willard Orndorf Eddie Hamer Billy Stone Rita Jo Gottke Donni Jean Graham Barbara James Marjorie Lanning Rio Rita Mohoney Coleen Phillips Helen Morgan Mona Spencer Joann Wright Betty Sabo Swyer Robert Irwin Me Stone Donne Six Pat Hillyer Nancy Danson Ruth Brown Glen Roy Sorrell Donna Jean Canter Arlene Lauris Jack Langley

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