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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1947
Page
4
David Lawrence argues that a sustained budget reduction is essential to curb the payroll tax and restore financial stability. He advocates shifting toward a $25 billion budget with a long term cap around $20 billion while warning against entrenched subsidies for veterans and wasteful programs.
The notice lists paid in advance subscription rates by carrier and mail for Ohio and West Virginia, with annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly options. It notes overseas service rates, foreign quotes, and second class mailing status in Athens with references to advertising and obituary charges.
Dr. O Briens column explains how the spine’s bones stay aligned with ligaments and cartilage while noting risks from overextension and sled impacts. Proper first aid, transport, and casting are outlined, followed by guidance on pressure therapy and recovery timelines. A reader asks about scarlet fever immunization. answer states five injections protect against rash but not sore throat, with possible reactions.
The piece argues the two-term tradition may be worth ending now with Republican plans to restrict presidents to two terms. It notes Byrnes' unhappy tenure and contemplates a Senate run in 1948, while praising public service and fearing chaos from extended tenure.
The Saturday Evening Post editorial argues coal must compete with substitutes like oil and gas as demand shifts with evolving energy use. It warns that high costs can price coal out of markets and threaten miners’ jobs, urging labor leaders to accept the hard truth and support efficient industry.
Peter Edson reports how readers react to the beans dietary suggestion amid rising prices. Editorials defend beans while cooks lament costs and menus shift from dime beans to a dollar plate, highlighting public concern over food affordability and economic advice.
GALLIPOLIS reports show high winds and light snow Tuesday. two utility poles uprooted Monday between Edwin McCormick and Earl McCormick near Fairfield. No major road closures. a chicken house roof was blown off in Greenfield Township. Temperatures fell from 55 Monday to 43 Tuesday and 15 by 6 PM with more drop expected overnight.
Mrs Anna Ward and daughter Mrs Raymond Fife visited Thursday and Friday in Middleport. Mr and Mrs Archie E Thomas and daughter Janie called on Mrs Wesley F Ward. Mr and Mrs Allen Hewitt of Columbus visited Ernest and Mary Black. Junior Veith Sherman Snowden and Mrs Mary Darst were ill reported.
Readers can craft washable slip covers to hide worn furniture instead of buying new. The Athens Messenger offers a Reader Service booklet with step by step measuring fitting and sewing illustrated guidance. Send 25c for Making Slip Covers Successfully to The Athens Messenger in New York.
Edward J. Resener 82 one of the Commercial and Savings Bank incorporators and president of the Gallipolis Savings and Loan Co died at home after a stroke. Born in Cincinnati he once operated Diamond Roller Mills at Grape and Fourth Streets. Surviving wife Sebra Garen daughter Mrs Rufus Hopkins granddaughter Carolyn. Funeral Thursday 2 p m at G J Wetherholt & Sons funeral home with Rev W Scott Westerman officiating burial Gravel Hill Cemetery Cheshire.
Gallipolis Eastern Star members attended an inspection of the Point Pleasant chapter led by Mrs. Grace Rohrbough. Attendees included Lola Mae Sutter Charles Weaver Helma White Edna Hurn Emily Plymale Mabel Tawney Hilah Lutz Virginia Bane Leola O'Dell Rita Frazier Jessie Lewis and others from Gallipolis and nearby towns.
Gallipolis officials report Nellie E Birch retired telephone operator is recovering from a fractured left arm at Holzer Hospital. She and her husband W G Birch reside between Rodney and Bidwell. She fell while checking the basement furnace and injured the arm below the shoulder.
The L. P. Cavett Construction Co. has stored equipment on city property and plans to continue work on state and city projects in Gallia County this spring. City manager J. Roy Bartlett announced on Tuesday.
French Knotts jailed on intoxication charges last week was moved to the Dayton workhouse Tuesday by sheriff's officers under a sentence handed down by Judge Lewis C. Warden.
Gallipolis figures Russell Sheets Crown City and Esco Brumfield were fined 15 dollars and costs in municipal court for intoxication and disorderly conduct. Calvin R. McDonald of Price Utah paid 5 dollars and costs on intoxication. Ralph Raymond Saunders of Plain City Ohio was arrested on Eastern Avenue and posted 15 dollars bond for speeding.
Funeral services for Clara Hansher Ward 71 widow of Pearl Ward will be at 2 p m Thursday at Cheshire Methodist Church with Rev Julius Chandler and Rev J W Speer officiating Burial will be at Gravel Hill Cemetery Body lies in state one hour before services She died Monday night at her daughter’s home on the Chillicothe Road Surviving children include Edward Ward Columbus Stanley Ward Dayton Fred Ward Parkersburg Marion Ward Columbus and Leland Ward Gallipolis Brothers James Hansher Addison and Charles Hansher Orlando Fla She was a member of the Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star
Alice M. Switzer seeks foreclosure in Gallia County Common Pleas Court against Joseph Brown and Neva B. Brown over a security on a $365 note dated August 13, 1945. The action was filed Tuesday in the Common Pleas Court.
Mrs. Alice King from Columbus will meet Gallia County Women’s Home Council officers at the court house office of Dorothy Haubeil this afternoon. Plans for the year to be set. expected attendees include Mrs. John Berridge, former president, and new officers Mrs. Herman Condee, Mrs. Garnet Kirby, and Mrs. Ernest Riggs.
Gallipolis plant department employee Ray Matthews is a patient at Holzer Hospital officials said Tuesday. Matthews came to Gallipolis from Lancaster two years ago.
Gallia County Red Cross fund drive chairman C McGinness announced on Tuesday that County Agent Forrest A Brown accepted the chairmanship of the county districts. Mrs Bates visits Gallipolis Pauline Dillon Bates and her son Douglas of Vinton were guests of Mr and Mrs Conley Whiley at Four Corners.
Gallipolis reports heavy seas force the Charles R. Hook to tie up Monday. It moved down the Ohio River through Eureka locks at 12:55 a.m. Tuesday with four coal barges and later made headway after wind. Multiple boats moved up and down Tuesday including the Shir ley Juanita Shearer and George II.
Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis reports admissions including Louis Rush Carolyn Cray Wilkesville Mrs Leslie Brewer Gallipolis Larry Raines Radcliff Annis Ann Blessing Point Pleasant Ralph Bowser Henderson W Va Mrs Ray Mathews Mrs Jean Gardner Kananga Mrs Earl Barnhill Wellston Mrs William Mahaffey Wilkesville Eva Sheets Crown City Arza Bryant Rutland and more. A daughter born to David Booth Jackson a daughter to Lawrence Morarity Middleport a son to C Menshouse Gallipolis a son to Charles Fee Jackson and others. Discharges include Eliza Thompson Dowie Williams Barbara Anne Bailey Harold McCartney Norma Berridge and others. Discharged were Delbert Taylor Frank lin Hamilton Ray Close Carolyn Cray Ashe Searls Larry Raines and more.
New York radio listings show ABC NBC CBS and MBS scheduling changes with guests and anniversaries. Notables include U S Junior Chamber award banquet honoring Joe Louis and Harry Wismer in Chicago and a 20th anniversary salute to 14 network affiliates.
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