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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1947

Page

4

Obituary and advertising rate notice for national reps

Entry from Athens Ohio Post Office details second class matter status and notices. It lists national representatives John W. Cullen Company with offices in Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland and notes advertising rates on application at home or foreign offices. Nominal charges apply for obituary and card of thanks.

Ohio West Virginia Athens John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland Congress New Deal Administration America House of Representatives Howard Smith Virginia House

Ohio's Herbert takes helm with cautious push for strong governance

Governor Thomas J. Herbert is praised for experience and a cohesive cabinet as he assumes Ohio leadership. He aims for a hands on administration, tighter coordination, and a return to traditional governance while facing early challenges and a favorable revenue outlook. Washington commentary questions congressional reform and oversight momentum amid postwar politics.

Thomas J. Herbert Tom Herbert Ohio Herbert United States Crilis

Mumps disease facts and vaccine notes from medical column

Dr. William A O'Brien summarizes mumps causes symptoms and complications including brain involvement deafness gland inflammation and eye issues. He notes a skin test virus preparation and a vaccine reduced complications and urges bed rest during fever or swelling. The column ends with a Q A on leg vein weakness in middle aged women and cosmetic options.

John F. Enders Journal of Pediatrics

Helping Hand of America in Pacific Islands

The United States Navy administers postwar duties in the Pacific islands former German and Japanese territories. Training in military government, education, health and sanitation, and revival of local industry aim to make natives self sufficient. The effort reaches to little known island names and wide populations.

United States Europe Far East Pacific Islands Marshall Group Germany Japan League of Nations United States Navy Navy Hand of America

Byrnes resignation praised by Soviet press

Soviet owned Russian Daily News welcomed Secretary of State Byrnes resignation. The paper said his foreign policy had imperialistic traits and hindered solving many key international questions.

United States Byrnes News the News Ays

Labor Reform Plan Comes From Commerce Desk

A new 11 point labor reform program issued by the Department of Commerce shifts focus from prior roles, urging public interest, production, and peaceful labor relations. The Small Business Advisory Committee including Lou Holland and Ivan Allen Sr. drafted the plan for consideration by government branches.

Washington Department of Commerce Department of Labor Labor Henry Wallace Congress Department Truman Lou Holland Kansas City Ivan Allen, Sr Atlanta Ross Stewart Houston Don Belding Los Angeles N. H. Engle Seattle W. R. White, Jr Chicago Flint Garrison New York John R. Pinkett Harriman Iroper

Clark Preston resigns as Chauncey water works chief

At a Chauncey Board of Public Affairs meeting Clark Preston resigned effective January 1 from his roles as superintendent of the Chauncey Water Works and Sewage Disposal and as clerk of the board. Edward Jones was appointed to run the system, with Carl Shafer Roy Pendergrass and Floyd Nye on the board.

Chauncey Chauncey Board of Public Affairs Clark Preston Chauncey Water Works Edward Jones Carl Shafer Board of Public Affairs Roy Pendergrass Floyd Nye

Funeral Rites Held for Wilma Frazier in Chauncey Area

Mr. and Mrs. John Frazier of Brentwood Maryland and Mabel Conrad attended funeral services for their niece Wilma Frazier, 17, daughter of Kenneth and Logan Frazier, in Chauncey. They were guests of Mrs. Guy S. Spaulding of Ellis Avenue.

Chauncey John Frazier Mabel Conrad Brentwood, Md Wilma Frazier Kenneth Frazier. Logan Nevada Guy S. Spaulding Ellis Ave

Dorcas Society Holds Meeting in Chauncey

The Dorcas Society met Tuesday night at Cleo Williams home with Mrs. Kelso Lowery as assistant hostess. Mrs. Lacey McNutt led the business session. Fourteen members answered roll call. Two contest awards were given to Mrs. Bentley and Mrs. Brooks. Refreshments were served.

Chauncey Dorcas Society Cleo Williams Kelso Lowery Lacey McNutt Bentley Brooks

Ma zon council sponsors benefit party at Millfield lodge

Members of Ma zon Council Degree of Pocahontas Millfield sponsor a benefit party in the Millfield lodge hall Friday at 7 30 p m announced by Mrs Clara Theisen.

Chauncey Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas Millfield Millfield Lodge Clara Theisen

Mrs Fulton Hosts Bridge Club for 37th Anniversary

Mrs Daniel Fulton entertained her Millfield bridge club for her 37th wedding anniversary. Three tables played with high score to Mrs Florence Howard, followed by Virginia Kozmalow and Elizabeth Patton. Gifts included a card table and luncheon set from Mrs Nagle. refreshments served to numerous members.

Chauncey Daniel Fulton Millfield Florence Howard Virginia Kozmalow Elizabeth Patton Travel Betty Patton Fulton Nagle Garnet Blower Georgia Nagle Ida Hill

Local visits and illness noted in Chauncey and nearby towns

Chauncey residents Chauncey Mr and Mrs Virgil Barnhouse hosted relatives including Clifford Fink and Andriew Simpkins. Athens visitors Mr and Mrs Simpkins stayed with Carl and Mrs Shafer in Ellis Ave. Billy Fierbaugh ill at home in Truetown. Fred Leake and Mrs Leake visited their daughter Mrs Harold Blower in Millfield. Herman Kimletz has recovered and returned to work at Chauncey Mine.

Chauncey Virgil Barnhouse Columbus Clifford Fink May Ave Andriew Simpkins Athens Simpkins Carl Shafer Ellis Ave Billy Fierbaugh Virgil Fierbaugh Truetown Fred Leake Greens Run Millfield Harold Blower Herman Kimletz Chauncey Mine

Charles Brown seriously ill in Trimble home

Chauncey Charles Brown is reported gravely ill at the Trimble residence of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Vern Sayre.

Chauncey Charles Brown Vern Sayre Trimble

Chauncey Scout Parents to Meet at Friedbergs Home

Parents of Chauncey Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will gather Wednesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Dan Friedberg on Converse Street for a local scouting event and discussion.

Chauncey Chauncey Boy Scouts Cub Scouts Dan Friedberg Converse St

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Meets Friday

Mrs. Bertha Heffken hosted the Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society meeting at her Jacksonville home. The event opened with singing led by June Heffken, devotions by Mrs. Cora Davis, and social time with prizes won by Mrs. Audrey Chesser. Several local visitors and ill health updates were noted, including Mr. and Mrs. Perry Chalfant visiting relatives and Mr. Wilson's injuries.

Taylor Ridge Bertha Heffken Jacksonville Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society June Heffken Cora Davis Audrey Chesser Vera Bryan Lela Welling Della Chalfant Washington Perry Chalfant Blane Mays Hartleyville Charles Drake George Herbst John Shifflet Alva Shifflet Canton Carl Herbst Hollister Pete Shifflet Joseph Wilson Roseville

Dear Willie Francis How Justices Ruled

The Nation Today recounts Willie Francis’s Supreme Court proceedings and the 5 to 4 ruling on returning him to the electric chair after an earlier botched attempt. It notes Justice Frankfurter’s stance, the term innocent misadventure, and the disturbing framing of capital punishment.

Washington Willie Francis Jailhouse New Iberia Willie The Supreme Court Bayou Country Louisiana Justice Frankfurter

Rio Grande Council Hosts Football Team Event

Rio Grande College students hosted the college football squad at Community Hall on January 11 at 6 30 pm with Johnny Jones of Columbus as main attraction. Attendee list included faculty trustees and alumni while President McDermott awarded season sweaters and letters to players.

Rio Grande Johnny Jones Columbus Rio Grande College Community Hall John E. Halliday Gallipolis Robert Dieterich McDermott Ruth Figgatt Clarence Figgatt Robert H. Bonecutter Charles F. Bonecutter Treisto Italy Paul Begley Hamilton Begley Max Bitler Lancaster Zelma Northcutt Chicago Northwestern University Lorena McDermott F. W. McDermott

Betty Jones Engaged to Weldon Brig ner in Hebron Ohio

Mrs. Mary Jane Jones announces the engagement of her granddaughter Betty Lou Jones of Hebron to Weldon R. Brig ner of Groveport with a March 23 wedding date set. The item also lists local social notes including Sunshine Workers Class activities and visits from relatives.

Shawnee Mary Jane Jones Betty Lou Jones Hebron Ohio Weldon R. Brigner Groveport Alice Brunton Sunshine Workers Methodist Sunday School Roger Brunton Rita Virginia Kopis Janice Shirley McEachen Farlene Johnson Sue Ellen Thomas Mary Lou Slatzer Glenna Mae Cox Peggy Burns Charlene Peterson Nancy Colvin Nancy Blamer Billie Daugherty Eileen Garlinger Carol Hughes Margaret Hopkins John D. Davis Lambs Corning Jack James Akron Jennie James William A. Crawford Columbus Mattie Crawford Ed Compson Mansfield Bernard Hutchinson New Lexington Ed Davis Juanita Opperman Bob Opperman Lester Weaver Lancaster Florence Bath G. W. Tulip Pontiac Mich Maggie Opperman

Radio Highlights Show Schedule Across Networks

The report lists notable broadcasts across ABC CBS NBC and MBS with dates and time slots. It notes Eleanor Roosevelt and Mrs Harry Truman joining an ABC charity broadcast on Jan 22 and outlines changes like Bing Crosby’s summer vacation and expected fall return. It also details daily lineups including Dennis Day Burns and Allen and Ginny Simms on CBS and other programs on NBC ABC and MBS.

New York Eleanor Roosevelt Harry Truman ABC March of Dimes White House Morton Downey MBS Bing Crosby Bing NBC Dennis Day Gildersleeve Kay Kyser CBS Burns and Allen Jack Carson Sinatra Dinah Shore Ginny Simms Hollywood Players Paul Whiteman Ann Scotland Pat O’ Gold al Jolson F Chase Taylor Edward G. Robinson Arthur Godfrey J. C. Flippen FBI Finnegan Breneman Walter Kiernan Lum Abner Johnson Arthur Hale

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Associated Press David Lawrence National Dispatch Republican Party Senate Truman-Mead William A. O'Brien Helping Hand OF America Peter Edson Chauncey News Mrs. Fulton By Galbraith Fred Ladies Aid By James Marlow U. S. Supreme Court Betty Jones
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