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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1947

Page

4

Paid in Advance Subscription Rates for Ohio and West Virginia

Rates listed for carrier and mail subscriptions in Ohio and West Virginia with delivery. overseas subscriptions require a letter of request. Foreign rates available on request. Obituary and card of thanks incur nominal charges.

Ohio West Virginia West Winia Mali Joneses Athens John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Legislative plea against sales tax cut Obama Mechem plan

David Lawrence’s National Dispatch urges the Legislature to keep Ohio’s 3 percent sales tax. It cites the Ohio Small Business Commission led by Senator C. Stanley Mechem, warns a cut would require tax shifts, and calls for better local government funding and reducing unemployment insurance reserves. The piece argues the tax supports state finances and public services.

Ohio Small Business Commission C. Stanley Mechem Ohio Tom Herbert Columbus Mechem O.B.U.C

Georgia dispute and Washington economic clash roil 1946 era politics

The piece denounces Ellis Arnall and Herman Talmadge in Georgia amid a contested governorship seen as violent power seizure. It also critiques President Truman's economic report, arguing wage and price adjustments are misrepresented and warning of a broader misalignment between policy and real purchasing power.

Ellis Arnall Herman Talmadge Georgia Atlanta Washington Congress Truman Senate House America White House

Medical Comment on Blood Disorders and Anemia

Dr William A OBrien explains blood composition and disorders. Anemia arises from red cell deficiency and may be treated with liver extract injections or folic acid. White cells defend against infection and platelets aid clotting. Non tropical sprue equals tropical sprue and is diet related not parasitic.

Budget Message breaks down national spending per person

Peter Edson notes the Presidents Budget in Washington splits $37 billion next year into per capita outlays of $268. He lists allocations for Army and Navy, veterans aid, international affairs, social security, housing, education, agriculture, and more. He argues labor unrest and housing loom largest while waste and debt costs persist.

U. S Army Treasury

Senate Committee and CAB weigh air safety structure changes

In Washington, the Senate Commerce Committee and the Civil Aeronautics Board discuss a potential air safety board to handle crash investigations. They warn against splitting CAB duties, arguing that keeping laws and investigations together within CAB avoids duplication and bureaucratic bloat.

Senate Commerce Committee Civil Aeronautics Board Washington Government Air Safety Board CAB Air Safety Board

Laurel Cliff Hostess Recalls Club Meeting

Mrs. Evans hosted 13 Laurel Cliff Health Club members with three dollars donated to the Infantile Paralysis Fund. Prizes went to Mrs. Helen Leifheit, Mrs. Margaret Allen, and Mrs. Ladonna Gilmore. February meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Gilmore.

Laurel Cliff Joseph Evans Mr. Diehl Lou Diehl

How To Raise and Train Your Dog

Reader Service booklet offers 20 illustrated lessons on obedience and tricks. Includes chapters on diet grooming house manners disease cure and a breed chart. Send 25 cents to The Athens Messenger Reader Service 243 W 17th St New York 11 N Y with name and address.

Athens Messenger W. 17Th St New York N. Y

Local News Briefs From Coolville and Nearby Areas

Class Five Methodist Sunday School will meet Jan 21 at Mrs. H. H. Chapman’s home with Mrs. L. M. Walden assisting. election of officers and dues due. WCTU clothing drive for Athens County Home seeks wearable clothing for ages six months to 18 years, with donations due Jan 25 at Mrs. R. S. Henderson’s. Birth announced for Stephanie Sue to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith in Charleston on Jan 7. Messages note visits and gatherings among residents of Torch, Cincinnati, Coolville, Guysville, Nelsonville, and Parkersburg, including births and hospitality events.

R. S. Henderson Louella Smith Stephanie Sue Robert Smith Charleston Torch Rex Anderson Keith Brandeberry Cincinnati A. W. Brandeberry Columbus Lloyd Friend Little Hocking Emmett Friend Mary Frances McCutcheon Guysville Ford Friend Victor Clark Betty Shanks Johnnie Marcus Camden-Clark Hospital Parkersburg John Shanks Minnie Clark Coolville Roy Davis Chubby Nelsonville Maurice Guthrie Athens P. G. Chapman H. H. Chapman

Dexter Dexter Social Notes From Rutland And Dayton

Mrs. W. R. Halliday visited Monday along with Mrs. Nora Ralph and Mrs. Vona Smith in Rutland. Mrs. Lillie Minor spent last week at Dayton with her daughter Clair Minor. Mrs. Mark Williams returned from Holzer Hospital to her parents home Friday. W. R. Halliday reported improved from a heart ailment. Gerald Minor of Corning is visiting his family here. Hersil McKinney and Hortense Bowen of Fostoria are guests of the McKinneys. en Davis has been reported

Dexter W. R. Halliday Nora Ralph Vona Smith Rutland Lillie Minor Dayton Clair Minor Mark Williams Holzer Hospital Gerald Minor Corning Hersil McKinney Hortense Bowen Fostoria S. P. McKinney En Davis Hartford Hartford Methodist Church D. A. Smith Patty Lou Donald Edwin Fort Lauderdale Fla Charles Petty Kearnes Kenneth Fairview Rosemary Hall Mason Allen Anderson Point Pleasant James Batey W. T Dime Goldin Hubert Patterson Oscar Chapman Harley Powell Alferd Kearnes Clifton Clifford Gibbs Bertha Balldon Glouster Fred Lewis Clifford Wm. Edwards Pomeroy J. M. Crump A. K. McClung Middleport Mdnday Women's Society of Christian Service Bertha Jenkins W. S. Fiber Lucy Jane Bulmer James McKnight Home and Foreign Missions W. T. Stone India Henry Jenkins Rutter Knight Harry Gibbs Esther McKnight Hartford Pta Jane Turley Rutcher Knight Stanley Duncan Elma Goodnite Carl Zerkle Mack Howard

Broadwell Son Recovers Satisfactorily After Hospital Stay

Broadwell Mr and Mrs Frank Parsons hear their son Wayne is in City Hospital Warren recovering satisfactorily. Marietta visitors include Mr and Mrs Ford Sampson to John Martin residence. Other locals hosted visitors from Chesterhill Columbus Corning and Athens.

Clarence Rathburn Columbus Hattie Hendershott Frank James Athens

Local Social Notes From Greens Run And Athens Areas

Mr and Mrs Bert Murvey hosted Sunday guests including William Murvey of Chicago visiting his mother Esther Murvey in Greens Run. Others called on friends in Athens and surrounding towns as families shared meals and weekend visits with relatives and neighbors.

First TV basketball broadcast signals new era for New Yorkers

Radio highlights describe live Washington basketball telecast from Uline Arena as a milestone. Georgetown faced St Louis University in the capital venue marking a forerunner to widespread televised sports. The listing also previews CBS programs Meet the Press with James A Farley and youth concert series by the Los Angeles Philharmonic conducted by Alfred Wallenstein.

Washington Georgetown St. Louis University Uline Arena CBS James A. Farley Chicago Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Alfred Wallenstein

New York Comic Kenny Delmar Receives Top Humor Award

Kenny Delmar, famed for Senator Claghorn on the Fred Allen show, was honored yesterday by the Radio Executives Club with a plaque naming him New York post-war comedian who had made the most progress in humor in 1946. The award was the inaugural presentation inspired by the National Laugh Week Foundation.

Kenny Delmar Senator Claghorn Fred Allen Radio Executives Club New York National Laugh Week Foundation

Radio Listings and Local Community Notes

Broadcast schedules for NBC CBS ABC and MBS for Friday and Saturday with lineups from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. including dramas, comedies, and news programs. Hartford community notices report church events, travel, local visits, births, illnesses, PTA meetings, and staff changes with multiple residents noted.

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David Lawrence National Dispatch Talmadge Arnall Eugene Talmadge The Columbians Ku Klux Klan Latera William A. O'Brien Peter Edson State of the Union Mrs. Evans Paul Archer Archer Diehl St. Joseph Hospital Thomas Hart Darwin Helen Leifheit Broadwell Son Tayor Ridge Taylor Ridge Bert Murvey White Cross Hospital Thomas Michael Alvin Ward Lucy Ward O. L. Chevlier Travis Chesser Violet Wilber Zanesville Pat Bulstrom Andrew Jackson Lee Baughman Mansfield Jackson Wayne Poole Luhrig Russell Poole Fred Olbers Olbers NBC Alan Young Meredith Willson Fanny Brice Ginny Simms Moore and Durante Kate Smith ABC FBI Ruby Kessler Billy Graham MBS Burl Ives Story Theater Bulldog Drummond National Farm and Home New Haven Symphony and Chorus King Cole War Patterson Judy Canova Cross Section USA Philadelphia Orchestra Eugene Ormandy Vaughn Monroe Salvation Army Band Hialeah Cleveland Symphony By Galbraith NEA Service. Inc T. M. Reg. U. S. Pat
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