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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1947

Page

4

Republicans Lead Budget Cut Drive in Washington

Washington column argues Republicans deserve praise for pressing a multi billion dollar cut in the Truman budget. It notes Democratic opposition, cites Byrd support for economy, and says joint committee targets a six billion reduction while Republicans push waste containment across departments.

Washington Congress Byrd Virginia Truman Hannegan Joint Budget Committee of Congress House of Representatives Senate Veterans Bureau Europe

Subscription Rates and Distribution Details

The notice lists subscription prices for local and mail delivery in Ohio and West Virginia, including yearly, half year, and quarter rates, with overseas considerations and foreign subscriptions on request. It notes delivery details, carrier weekly rates, and mentions obituary and bank card notices with nominal charges.

Associated Press Ohio West Virginia West Mali Athens John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Lung Cancer Advances and Diagnostic Steps Highlighted

Dr William A O Briens medical column notes rising lung cancer cures with expert surgery and outlines detection methods. It explains cancer signs including persistent cough and chest X ray findings during inspiration and expiration, bronchoscopy role, and cautions about tuberculosis and risk factors like tobacco smoke.

Delinquent Tax Drive Shows Progress in Athens County

Assistant Prosecutor Harold J. Rose cites a year of efforts that have collected 75000.25 in delinquent taxes by suit, while uncollected totals stood at 319246 as of December 31 1945. The Ohio Chamber of Commerce notes delinquent taxes rose from 244986 in 1941 to 319246 in 1945 and urges further collection work.

Athens County Harold J. Rose Ohio Chamber of Commerce O.C.C

Sportsmanship code urged in schools and colleges

A long discussion on reviving a sportsmanship code in high schools and colleges notes past efforts to curb profanity and promote courtesy. It recalls a basketball game where a one armed player excelled, yet spectators lampooned with boos and crude remarks. The piece argues for playing to the thrill of clean sport and questions the value of loud spectators. It ends with the quote about how the Great Scorer will judge how the game was played.

Where Is the Money Coming From for Universal Medical Care

A discussion on funding compulsory medical care questions the source of payments and whether a 4.5 percent payroll tax could sustain such a program. The piece notes the 161 billion dollar national income and warns that payroll deductions and costs could rise if benefits expand. It asserts caution from historical precedents where costs exceeded estimates.

Do-nothing rhetoric vs. Republican agenda in Washington

Peter Edson reports that GOP leaders dispute claims of a do nothing approach. They outline aims to cut the budget by three to six billion, advance tax relief, pass anti strike and renewal of commodity controls, and push housing health education and social security bills before year end.

Washington Congress Truman Mexico Caribbean Republican Senate Senate Taft War and Navy Departments

Compulsory medical care criticized as costly

The speaker argues compulsory medical care would cost about 6 billion dollars annually and burden workers, employers, and the public treasury. They favor voluntary medical prepayment insurance plans as a faster, better solution.

Scout Heads To Organize Explorers In Glouster

A meeting at the American Legion Hall at 8 p m invites boys aged 15 to 18 for Explorer Scouting. Ed Goodwin district scout executive, Bob Carter and Bob Smith attend. Carter will lead the new Explorer unit. Smith is troop 72’s current scoutmaster. One patrol has formed with elected officers. more patrols to be organized. Jacksonville Trimble and Glouster youths are welcome. no prior scouting experience required.

Glouster American Legion Jacksonville Trimble

Mr Donald Shepard and Miss Norma Lewis Wed at Church Parsonage

Miss Norma Jean Lewis and Mr Donald Arthur Shepard of Glouster were married at the Church of Christ parsonage on Monday afternoon. The ceremony was officiated by Daniel K Teater. The groom, in the Army, is on furlough and will report for duty in San Antonio Texas Friday.

Glouster Donald Arthur Shepard Norma Jean Lewis Church of Christ Parsonage Daniel K. Teater San Antonio Texas

Bob Kiener Improves After Hospital Operations

Bob Kiener a Moose basketball player has returned from White Cross Hospital after an appendectomy and a gall bladder operation. He is reported improving and listed in satisfactory condition.

Glouster Bob Kiener Moose White Cross Hospital

Correction: Prayer Meeting Schedule at Glouster Methodist

The Rev. Eugene Brown said the prior notice was in error. Prayer services will resume weekly beginning Wednesday March 5 at 7 p.m. at Glouster Methodist Church.

Glouster Eugene Brown Glouster Methodist Church Methodist Church

Birth of James Edward Sanders in Trimble

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sanders of Millfield announce the birth of a son, James Edward, on February 17. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sanders and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Duncan of Trimble Heights, with great grandparents listed as Mrs. Nancy Sanders, Albany, Mrs. Tillie Campbell, Glouster, and Mrs. Bertie Phillips of Jacksonville.

Trimble Ralph Sanders Millfield James Edward Fred Sanders Otto Duncan Trimble Heights Nancy Sanders Albany Tillie Campbell Glouster Bertie Phillips Jacksonville

Parents Visit Chillicothe Attendants Spend Weekend

Norman Schoenian and Frederick Stansberry, attendants at the Veterans Hospital in Chillicothe, arrived here Sunday for a two day visit. Norman visited his mother Mrs Arthur Schoenian in Trimble while Frederick called on his parents Mr and Mrs Ira Stansberry in Glouster.

Glouster Norman Schoenian Frederick Stansberry Veterans Hospital Chillicothe Norman Arthur Schoenian Trimble Frederick Ira Stansberry

Orpah Class Meeting Announced at Mrs Patton Home

Glouster A paragraph reports a meeting of the Orpah Class of the local Methodist Church set for Friday at 7 30 p m. at the home of Mrs C F Patton on the corner of Maple and Monroe.

Glouster Methodist Church C. F. Patton Maple Monroe

Council Session Planned by Women’s Council

The Women's Council of the Church of Christ will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church.

Glouster Women's Council of the Church of Christ

Gheen Couple Welcome Son in Zanesville

Mr and Mrs Harry Gheen formerly Burr Oak now in Zanesville are parents of a baby boy born Sunday.

Glouster Harry Gheen Burr Oak Zanesville Sunday

Glouster Residents Attend Funeral Rites

Mrs. George H. Campbell of Glouster and Mr. and Mrs. George Henry of Athens attended the funeral of uncle Frank Arnold at Bartlett on Friday. Mrs. Campbell spent the weekend with the Henrys. Mrs. Henry and Mrs. Margaret Hughes accompanied her home and returned to Athens the same day.

Glouster George H. Campbell George Henry Athens Frank Arnold Bartlett

Moose Lodge Plans Remodel on High Street

GLOUSTER Glouster Lodge 1197 Loyal Order of Moose plans remodeling of the lower floor of the Moose building on High Street. A new foundation will be laid and a front added to cover the lower floor, with interior alterations and redecorating. Upper story work was done earlier. The contract has not been awarded but will be let soon with work to begin about April 1.

Glouster Glouster Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Moose High St

Glouster Residents Visit Samson Household

Glouster Mr and Mrs Oscar Samson and Mrs Maxine Taylor called on Mr and Mrs Harvey Samson. Ernestine Harrison also visited. Blanche Hooper and Ida Price are ill with influenza. Wilma Hines called on relatives. Joe Hines of Paris and Delmar Orme visited Burr Oak and Columbus respectively. Kay Hines took music lessons in Glouster. Jennie Shepard visited the Samson home on Sunday.

Glouster Oscar Samson Maxine Tayloi Harvey Samson Samson Ernestine Harrison Dannie Hines Shirley West Virginia E. H. Hines Burr Oak Blanche Hooper Ida Price Wilma Hines Joe Hines Paris Delmar Orme Alonzo Orme Columbus Kay Hines Jennie Shepard

New Residents Listed In Glouster

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Clemons moved from Pontiac Michigan to Glouster and occupy rooms above Glouster Cleaners on High Street. Mr. Clemons will be associated with the Glouster firm.

Glouster Paul Clemons Pontiac, Mich Glouster Cleaners High Street Clemons

Weekend Visitors Travel Between Nelsonville and Nearby Towns

A string of local residents and families from Cleveland Willoughby Marion and Cincinnati visited relatives in Nelsonville Glouster McArthur McArthur Athens and surrounding areas. Notable travelers include Mr. and Mrs. A C Wooden Mr. and Mrs Sam Castello Connie and Charles Cas tello Marilyn Jim mie and Mrs Thelma Hutchins Thelma Hutchins and others.

Murray City A. C. Wooden Ronnie Cleveland Sam Castello Connie Charles Willoughby Thelma Hutchins Nelgonville Charles Shunkwiler William Cobb Marilyn Jimmie Marion Andy Robson Virginia Short Dorothy Howard Nelsonville Frank Bryan Gerald Bryan Jackson Mary Slater May Piercefeld Cincinnati Joe Sabo Sylvia Speelman Frank James Harold Potts Elaine Charles Potts McArthur George Potts Lena Keeton Dora Wilson Hollister Johnnie Moody Glouster Elmer Evans Athens Louis May Terry Eee Etm

Parishioners Plan Three Year Crusade Launch

Chauncey Church of Christ hosts Districts 13 and 14 meeting to launch a three year crusade for The Christian World. Attendees include Rev. Gilbert Courtney and numerous parishioners from Chauncey Millfield Greens Run Trimble and others.

Chauncey Church of Christ Assembly of McArthur Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Helen Courtney Floyd Nye Inez Nye Dan Johnson Marcia Johnson Willard Simonton Gladys Simonton Hollis Stalder Dorothy Stalder Martha Gertrude Rainey Lew Antle Zoe Herrold Ocie Sharp Hazel Raber Janet Earich Jo Ann Gooding

Combined Ceremonies Planned at Nazarene

Combined service of prayer meeting and the Missionary Society will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at The Plains Church of the Nazarene. The Rev J N Lakin will conduct the meeting. Mrs Ada Lakin will lead the Missionary service with Mrs Carrie Channell presenting the lesson.

Chauncey The Missionary Society Plains Church of the Nazarene J. N. Lakin Ada Lakin Carrie Channell

Bailey Run Family Dinner Hosts Chauncey Guests

Mr and Mrs John Bullock entertained with a dinner Sunday at their home in Bailey Run. Attending were Rev and Mrs Ray Pidcock Sylvia and Adrian Pidcock Helen Kasler Jo Ann Bailey Wilma Allen all of Chauncey Elaine Robert and Roy Bullock at home.

Chauncey John Bullock Bailey Run Ray Pidcock Sylvia Adrian Pidcock Helen Kasler Jo Ann Bailey Wilma Allen Elaine Robert Roy Bullock

Rites Held for John Vanness at Athens Funeral

Funeral services for John Vanness 38 of near Chauncey were held Saturday in Athens officiated by Rev. Orville Awe with Mr and Mrs Awe singing. Burial followed at Hilltop Cemetery Millfield.

Chauncey John Vanness University Hospital Columbus Athens Orville Awe Awe Sang Hilltop Cemetery Millfield

Meeting Tonight For Young Married at The Plains Church

The CHAUNCEY friendly class of The Plains Church of the Nazarene meets tonight at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Carrie Channell's home. Class president Mrs. Nellie Thomas presides with teacher Mrs. Stella Darnell guiding the session.

Chauncey the Plains Church of the Nazarene Carrie Channell Nellie Thomas Stella Darnell

Mrs Mein hart visits Chauncey sister in The Plains

Mrs Mary Mein hart of Chauncey visited her sister Mrs Sarah Morgan in The Plains recently. Morgan is reported ill and will be 90 years old next June.

Meinhart Chauncey Mary Meinhart Plains Sarah Morgan Mrs. Morgan

Chauncey Man Chauncey Walton Stroke Update

Chauncey Walton of Chauncey reports a stroke last week with the patient confined to his High Street home. Family notes slightly improved condition and ongoing care at home.

Chauncey Marion Walton High St

McKee Move and Jacksonville Church Meet

Mr and Mrs Ancil McKee relocate from the McKinney property to the Abdella property on Converse Street Chauncey. Glouster Jacksonville: Faithful Class of the Methodist Church to meet at Mrs James Williams home Wednesday at seven in the evening.

McKees Chauncey Ancil McKee McKinney Property Abdella Converse St Jacksonville The Methodist Church In James Williams

Road Improvements and Bridge Cleanups Planned Across 47 Counties

Sealed proposals exceeding 245000 will be received by the State Highway Department until 10 am March 11 for cleaning and painting bridges and road work in 47 counties. Projects include Route 218 in Gallia Guyan Townships and Route 141 in Walnut Perry Townships with similar lengths and estimated costs around eight thousand dollars. Additional work covers Route 327 in Ross Vinton Hocking and Colerain Eagle Salt Creek Townships and Route 668 in Perry and Monday Creek Jackson Townships with total bids around eight thousand dollars. Route 689 in Vinton Meigs Wilkesville and Columbia Townships spans seven miles with an estimated cost of six thousand four hundred seventy four dollars.

State Highway Department Murray D. Shaffer Athens Hocking Vinton Gallia Morgan Washington Guyan Walnut Perry Ross Colerain Eagle Salt Creek Perry County Jackson Reading Monday Creek Vinton and Meigs Counties Wilkesville Columbia

Hooper Ridge Couple Feted on 52nd Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Albert Keirns of Hooper Ridge celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on February 14 with a dinner at their home on February 16. They are aged 78 and 76 with two sons Cecil and Dale, three daughters Audrey Hines Amesville Gladys Tilton Newark and Sylvia Osborne Athens. They have 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. A grandson was killed in England two years ago. Attendees included Gladys Tiltor Newark Cecil Keirns Dale Keirns Hooper Ridge Sylvia Osborne Athens and Joe and Wanda Hines Amesville. Lee Hines and sons Jimmie Johnny were unable to attend due to illness.

Hooper Ridge Albert Keirns Keirns Cecil and Dale Audrey Hines Amesville Gladys Tilton Newark Sylvia Osborne Athens England Gladys Tiltor Cecil Keirns Dale Keirns Joe Wanda Hines Lee Hines Jimmie Johnny

Doris Davis Hosts Rose Garden Club Meeting

Mrs Doris Davis hosted the Rose Garden Club at Tuppers Plains on February 19. A slide show and lecture by Mrs King of Parkersburg accompanied the program. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Charles Massar Sr and others for floral arrangements, with Mrs Emma Springer receiving blue ribbon and Edith Betzing winning the door prize.

Tuppers Plains Doris Davis Rose Garden Club King Parkersburg Harry Simpson Phillis Shields Ethel Arbough Charles Massar Edith Betzing Emma Springer Lena Keller Davis Taylor

Degree Work Features Grange Meet February 14

Carpenter Columbia Grange conferred first and second degrees at the February 14 meeting led by A. P. Rupe master. Lincoln’s birthday and St Valentine themes highlighted the program. Forty members and twenty juveniles attended. Third and fourth degrees will be conferred February 28 and the degree team meets February 25 to practice.

Carpenter Columbia Grange A. P. Rupe

Fall Fatal for Grace Lutheran Pastor in Columbus

The Rev. Dr. Robert Galladay, 79, longtime pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Columbus, died after injuries from a fall down a stairway at his home yesterday. He served the church for 41 years.

Columbus Robert Galladay Grace Lutheran Church

Red Cross Day Promoted Across Networks For 1947 Campaign

All four networks set Friday as Red Cross Day to boost the opening of the 1947 campaign. A five minute Truman radio appeal at 10 p m delays regular programming. ABC plans a Washington broadcast with Marshall Eisenhower and others, plus a slate of evening shows and musical programs across NBC CBS and MBS.

New York Truman ABC Theater Guild Washington George C. Marshall Dwight D. Eisenhower Turing NBC Rudy Vallee Amos and Andy Red Skelton CBS Italy Lilienthal Case Rochester Civic Orchestra ABC Boston Symphony Hour Red Maupin Hank D'Amico Association MBS Scotland Yard the Falcon American Forum Vic Damone

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